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Building Teams: Part One – Competitive Pokemon Guide

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I have done a lot of talking about how to choose the Pokémon for your team and battle psychology, however I haven’t actually shown you a team of my own yet, so I’ve built two teams as a demonstration. The first one I built was a weather team. The second was a more basic rounded team based on the suggestions I’ve giving in this series. Here is the first team:

 

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Weavile (Life Orb), Jolly Nature

Ability: Pressure

4 HP

252 Attack

252 Speed

– Fake Out

– Knock Off

– Icicle Crash

– Toxic

 

Weavile serves as an anti-lead. His combination of Fake Out and Knock Off does well to deal with Azelf and also to knock off the items of flinched leads. Icicle Crash is for general coverage and to occasionally get a flinch. Toxic is just there to provide more residual damage over the course of the game.

 

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Chansey (Eviolite), Calm Nature
Ability: Natural Cure

4 HP

252 Defence

252 Special Defence

– Wish

– Protect

– Heal Bell

– Flame Thrower

 

Chansey serves as the physical wall and cleric for this team, curing status ailments that bother the other Pokémon. Using a combination of Wish and Protect, Chansey is able to recover huge amounts of health and also pass it on and heal other members of the team. Flamethrower acts as a Scizor/Ferrothorn/Forretress counter and has OHKO’d Scizor before.

 

 

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Skarmory (Leftovers), Bold Nature

Ability: Sturdy

252 HP

252 Defence

4 Special Defence

– Stealth Rocks

– Spikes

– Whirlwind

– Roost

 

Skarmory works with Chansey taking the big hits for the team. Skarmory comes out against a safer Pokémon and begins to set entry hazards and roosting off damage, once there is enough, I begin using whirlwind to juggle the opponents team and force them onto the entry hazards. It’s proven so effective that I beat an entire team more or less only using Skarmory.

 

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Gardevoir (Gardevoirite), Timid Nature

Ability: Synchronise/Pixilate

52 HP

204 Special Attack

252 Speed

– Calm Mind

– Hyper Voice

– Psychock

– Focus Blast

 

Gardevoir is an amazing wall breaker and special sweeper. I chose an EV spread that would give her extra bulk to withstand a few more hits while using Calm Mind to boost up. Then after removing the opponent, I’ll usually switch out and allow Chansey to heal Gardevoir later in the game.

 

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Garchomp (Leftovers), Jolly Nature

Ability: Rough Skin

4 HP

252 Attack

252 Speed

– Substitute

– Swords Dance

– Dragon Claw

– Earthquake

Garchomp is my physical sweeper, I’ll usually bring him in later in the game against a safer target, use substitute and begin swords dancing. While it lacks in bulk it doesn’t need too much in order to briefly gain a swords boost and the leftovers will soon replenish the hit points he lost. I’ve swept a mono-ghost team using Garchomp to clean up as they came out onto Skarmory’s entry hazards.

 

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Gengar (Black Sludge), Timid Nature

Ability: Levitate

4 HP

252 Special Attack

252 Speed

– Substitute

– Shadow Ball

– Sludge Wave

– Focus Blast

 

Gengar is my multi-purpose Pokémon, he acts as a spin blocker (his ghost typing prevents the opponent from using rapid spin and spinning away the entry hazards), he also acts as my speedy revenge killer and alternates with Garchomp as a late game cleaner. His special attack is so high that he also double acts as a special sweeper with Gardevoir.

The purpose of this team is to weaken the opponent using entry hazards and status ailments first to make up for its lack of overall offensive presence. So far I’ve had a lot of success with this team and part of the beauty of it is that it doesn’t have too many strong weaknesses to any one type. There are no Pokémon on the team that are weak against ground, which means that Earthquake is not nearly as dangerous for this team as it is for most others. It does however have two Pokémon that are weak to fire type attacks which Garchomp has to check.

Overall though it’s a decent team, it’s by no means the be all and end all, but I think it’s a decent example of how to build a well balanced team. I hope that looking at it will give you more of an idea of how to structure your own team.

Join me next time to take a look at my weather team!

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Documentary Explores the Making of the Highly Praised Final Fantasy 7 Rebirth for PS5

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Square Enix has launched a captivating documentary series that explores the intricate process behind the creation of the highly praised Final Fantasy 7 Rebirth. In the first episode, titled “Shaping the World,” the developer delves into the process of reimagining the expansive PS1 map of the original game into a vast sandbox for the PS5. The film includes personal stories shared by directors Naoki Hamaguchi and Tetsuya Nomura, as well as other important members of the team.

This reimagining of the all-time PlayStation classic was truly enjoyable. In our review, we praised Final Fantasy 7 Rebirth for its ability to enhance the already impressive combat system of Remake. The game truly shines in its portrayal of an iconic RPG setting. If you have a deep appreciation for the original PS1 game and found enjoyment in Remake, then Rebirth’s character-focused adventure will surely captivate you from start to finish.

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Gran Turismo 7 for the PS5 and PS4 shows continuous improvement

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While Sony may not classify Gran Turismo 7 as a live-service game, the team at Polyphony Digital certainly approaches it with a similar mindset. The game continues to impress with every new update, and although v1.44 may be smaller compared to previous versions, it still manages to enhance the already extensive content of this simulation racer.

The update, now available worldwide, introduces three new cars: the Audi R8 Coupé V10 Plus ’16, the Lamborghini Urus ’18, and the Toyota GT-One (TS020) ’99. Furthermore, it introduces three fresh events to World Circuits, an extra menu to conquer in the GT Café single-player campaign, and a collection of livery stickers inspired by the upcoming Highspeed Étoile anime, set to debut next week in Japan.

If you’re not already acquainted with Highspeed Étoile, you can watch a trailer right here. “Sony has announced that a collection of 26 stickers, consisting of 8 title logos and 18 main character stickers, will be made available for a limited time,” stated Sony on the PS Blog. In addition, Fukushima will be included as a backdrop in the title’s beloved photography mode.

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TopSpin 2K25 appears to be a standout title in the recent PS5 and PS4 gameplay showcase

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This author has consistently praised the realistic portrayal of tennis in TopSpin 4. After more than a decade, we are thrilled to witness the release of TopSpin 2K25, which expands upon the success of its renowned predecessor. This gameplay video provides a comprehensive overview of the features discussed in our recent preview while also incorporating relevant footage to enhance understanding.

The series’ swing system sets it apart from arcade-style games like Virtua Tennis, as it requires players to charge up their shots in a different way. In order to succeed, timing is crucial, and fortunately, a new meter above your player will assist you in achieving that. Surfaces have their own distinct characteristics, such as clay, where you’ll experience a noticeable amount of sliding.

The game ensures that every player has a distinct set of animations, adding a touch of individuality to each competitor. The courts, found in all Grand Slams, possess a remarkable amount of individuality and charm. It is mentioned in the video that with each in-game season, players can expect a plethora of additional content, such as animation packs. This indicates that there will be plenty to anticipate even after the game’s initial release.

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