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Earth, Wind and Fire: Using Weather – Competitive Pokémon Guide

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Now that I’ve covered a variety of roles you should have on your team, let’s talk about the weather. It’s been lacklustre over here, sometimes it’s sunny but usually it’s overcast.

The weather in Pokémon is a lot more exciting though.

Building a weather team changes the structure of your team drastically in some regards and not at all in others. You still want sweepers and defensive Pokémon, however weather battles tend to be more about offence.

Sun and Rain teams are all about boosting the attacking prowess of your Pokémon, with rain typically being the best at it. However Sand, and the fourth and final variant, Hail teams (which apparently some people use) are focused more on versatility and attrition.

What’s different is that now Pokémon that previously you would never consider to fill certain roles become amazingly good at it. Take Venusaur, typically a big brute that acts as a tank, but if you put a Venusaur with the ability chlorophyll and the move growth under the sun it instantly becomes an incredible boosting mixed sweeper and revenge killer. Chlorophyll and sunlight makes Venusaur grow from a slow tank, to a lighting fast attacking juggernaut that still retains the bulk that made it so tanky to begin with.

blankVenusaur is in my opinion the best of the speed-boosted-by-weather-conditions Pokémon (I don’t think there is a name for it), however Pokémon like Kingdra and Excadrill both benefit from the same ability in rain and a sandstorm respectively.

With weather moves that previously weren’t as viable suddenly became easy to use. Venusaur in the sun can now happily spam solar beam (thanks to the intense sun charging it faster) at lighting fast speeds with little consequence. Flamethrower becomes an even more reliable option for fire Pokémon due to the boost in power it gets from the sun making some sun teams choose it over the less accurate but now complete incinerator that is fire blast.

The rain will make usually less accurate moves like thunder and hurricane hit every time without fail, making Pokémon like the previously mentioned revenge killer Jolteon even more dangerous as he fires off thunder with perfect accuracy, and Volcarona, a fire and bug type, is able to use hurricane in the rain alongside powerful flying types without the fear of ever missing, with both of these moves having the added ability to paralyse or confuse an opponent that is made even more likely with the increase in accuracy meaning your chances of hitting and thereby inflicting the status problem going up.

There is also the added bonus that Pokémon like Vaporeon, Goodra and Lapras gain a free full health restore from using rest in combination with their ability, hydration. As well as an immunity to status problems as long as the rain is pouring.

The weather can be summoned through the moves:

Rain Dance

Sunny Day

Sandstorm

Hail

However Pokémon with the abilities:

Drizzle

Drought

Sand Stream

Snow Warning

Are able to summon these weather conditions just with there mere presence. Unless you plan on using Kyogre or Groudon the downside is that for rain teams you’re left with Politoed who is unfortunately not very good at much else other than summoning the rain.

Sun teams fare a little better with the slightly more useful Ninetales who along with having a cooler design is able to burn opponents to shut down sweepers. However Sand teams by far get the best deal with both Tyranitar and Hippowdon, to powerful sand stream users that are capable of taking a hit and in the case of Tyranitar, absolutely dominating opponents.

My personal recommendations for weather teams are to have two weather setters, I’ve already mentioned the two for sand teams but for rain teams (if you’re not using banned Pokémon) this requires you to have another Pokémon with rain dance, which can slow the process down. Sun teams, again, fair a little better with Ninetales and Mega Charizard Y being able to bring on the drought again and again and both bringing their own firepower.

Pre Gen-VI it used to be far easier to run a weather team as drought, drizzle, sandstorm and snow warning were permanent weather effects however now they only last the same duration as their move equivalents and like their move equivalents require a held item in order to prolong the weather. This is why I would say for this gen it’s better to have too weather starters that fill different roles.

Some advanced players will even run a dual weather team, I’ve used a sun and rain combination as they actually cover each others weaknesses very well, and they usually make for great teams for Volcarona to be on, as Volcarona works amazingly on both rain and sun teams and won’t even notice the difference.

I could write entire articles on how to make the most of your chosen weather team, but as for now I’d say look around more as I’ve got to cover something more important in my next article.

Mind Games and putting pressure on your opponents. Join me next time.

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Shift Up unveils the intriguing details behind the physical packaging of Stellar Blade for the PS5

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It appears that many

are eagerly anticipating the launch of the highly anticipated PS5 exclusive, Stellar Blade. Shift Up, the developer, has shared a lengthy video showcasing the “secrets” found in the physical box of the game for PS5. From what we can gather, these secrets include a reversible cover/dust jacket and a download code for cosmetic items.

We must clarify that while we do appreciate the variant cover, it may be more appealing than the game’s standard art. However, it is not something we would typically classify as a “secret.”. However, what’s interesting is that Shift Up has confirmed through the comments section that this will be the case in all regions. Additionally, the visually striking action RPG will remain uncensored worldwide.

It’s refreshing to witness a developer going the extra mile for physical collectors, and it’s evident that the developer is determined to leave a favorable mark in the console realm. Stellar Blade is set to make its highly anticipated debut this Friday, April 26th, exclusively on the PS5.

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Here are all the patch notes for the new PS5 firmware update that adds the community game help feature

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Sony has recently launched the newest PS5 system software update, which is always an exciting occasion for avid PlayStation fans. With a size of slightly over 1GB, you can download and install it right away. As always, the question remains: What exactly does the update bring to the table?

According to the official patch notes, there have been some notable improvements, particularly in the area of game help. We are introducing an exciting addition to our platform: the Community Game Help feature. This feature enhances the PS5’s Game Help system by providing you with gameplay videos from fellow players. Players have the option to choose whether or not they want their gameplay videos to be shared using this feature.

If you’re concerned about it, you can now hide your Remote Play connection status as well.

Presenting the complete patch notes:

  • Game Help has been enhanced with the addition of Community Game Help features
  • Within Game Help, players can find Community Game Help hints in supported games. These cues come from gameplay videos that other players have shared.
  • If you’re up for it, you have the option to contribute to Community Game Help by giving permission for your gameplay video to be automatically recorded and included in the feature after it’s been reviewed
  • If you want to join in, navigate to Settings, then Captures & Broadcasts, followed by Captures, Auto Captures, and finally Community Game Help. From there, simply choose the option to participate. Users have the option to unsubscribe whenever they choose
  • During Remote Play, players now have the option to hide the persistent message “Remote Play connected.” that appears on their game screen. To ensure a seamless gaming experience, navigate to the Settings menu, then proceed to the System section. From there, locate the Remote Play option and activate the Hide Remote Play Connection Status feature
  • The system’s software performance and stability have been significantly enhanced
  • The messages and usability on some screens have been enhanced

While not the most groundbreaking update, the Community Game Help feature has the potential to be intriguing, contingent upon the number of games that offer support for it. What are your thoughts on the latest update? Feel free to share your thoughts in the comments section below.

 

 

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New PS5 Patch Introduces Rare 40FPS Mode for Avatar Game

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Avatar: Frontiers of Pandora has received an exciting update that introduces a new graphical mode, elevating the game’s visual experience. With a smooth frame rate of 40 frames per second and enhanced resolutions, players can now immerse themselves in even more stunning and detailed environments. Now downloadable on PS5 with the latest patch 3.2, this mode is compatible with 4K TVs that can handle up to 120 Hz. Before this update, Avatar PS5 only offered quality and performance modes. However, with this new option, players can now enjoy the benefits of both modes after downloading the 2.4GB update.

Throughout the PS5 era, 40fps modes have been a rarity, much to the disappointment of the hardcore community. Insomniac Games first introduced them in Marvel’s Spider-Man: Miles Morales and later added the feature to Ratchet & Clank: Rift Apart. They also included it in Marvel’s Spider-Man 2. Other PS5 titles, such as Hogwarts Legacy, Lies of P, and God of War Ragnarok, also offer 40fps modes.

In addition to that, Patch 3.2 for Avatar: Frontiers of Pandora brings along the following:

Worldwide:

  • Research Station Alpha now features a convenient Fast Travel option
  • The issue of controller re-mapping and resetting on game restart has been resolved
  • Addressed multiple instances of crashes
  • I corrected a few spelling errors
  • Addressed the issue of voice lines overlapping during dialogue

Primary Objectives & Optional Objectives:

  • [Main Quest: Shadows of the Past] This main quest is an intriguing journey into the depths of history. Addressed a bug that previously hindered quest progression in co-op mode

More bug fixes have been implemented.

  • [Available on all platforms] The rescued human characters no longer return to the Resistance HQ wearing masks
  • Available on all platforms. There is a noticeable improvement in the visibility of NPCs when they are at the edge of the Player’s vision

 

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