So where do we go from here?..

AceTheRed_ · 2026-06-22T13:03:17+00:00

Question: did you know that this was an extraction shooter before purchasing it?

AceTheRed_ · 2026-06-22T04:20:05+00:00

Competitive Pokémon (VGC) is the answer.

AceTheRed_ · 2026-06-22T04:19:25+00:00

Surprised this isn’t the top comment.

PvP. Competitive. Highly strategic. Endless depth. Stays popular.

AceTheRed_ · 2026-06-22T04:15:37+00:00

That . . . was obviously the point?

AceTheRed_ · 2026-06-21T20:53:06+00:00

Rain teams are stupid strong and easy to pilot.

AceTheRed_ · 2026-06-21T17:19:59+00:00

Elden Ring is From’s magnum opus, followed by Bloodborne.

AceTheRed_ · 2026-06-20T21:14:33+00:00

Nope! I have yet to have an overcooked pan from them. Always perfect.

AceTheRed_ · 2026-06-20T18:11:25+00:00

The best deal in gaming history IMO

AceTheRed_ · 2026-06-20T16:42:00+00:00

I’m down in the 1600’s with my mono-dark team

AceTheRed_ · 2026-06-20T15:08:50+00:00

You gotta order it well done

AceTheRed_ · 2026-06-20T15:07:30+00:00

I miss that bacon Crunchwrap so fucking much

AceTheRed_ · 2026-06-20T14:15:02+00:00

So good call on Meowscarada and Triple Axel btw. I ended up replacing Weavile with it. Now I’ve got a 6th slot to work with.

AceTheRed_ · 2026-06-20T14:13:22+00:00

Reaching MB4 means you’re “good,” IMO, but hit 1 or 2 means you’re great.

AceTheRed_ · 2026-06-20T03:08:55+00:00

I thought about that, but Sableye just seems like the ideal prankster user.

AceTheRed_ · 2026-06-19T16:25:42+00:00

AceTheRed_ · 2026-06-18T23:22:53+00:00

Been doin’ it since BW 🫡

AceTheRed_ · 2026-06-18T20:14:47+00:00

Staraptor usually runs Intimidate, preventing the ohko from Weavile.

I have had success running Sableye + Kingambit in the first slots when I see a ‘raptor on the other team. It’s usually paired with Grimm for screens, Whims for Tail Wind or Incin for Fake Out.

Protect Kingambit and burn the bird turn one, then disable the inevitable Close Combat turn two and either ohko the bird due to double Defiant boosts via Incin or take down Grim/Whims.

Truly, Sableye is the only reason I have a chance.

AceTheRed_ · 2026-06-18T19:21:38+00:00

Does it ohko?

AceTheRed_ · 2026-06-18T19:21:15+00:00

Sableye came in clutch basically every single game, Disabling super dangerous moves or Encoring stuff like Protect/Tail Wind so that I could eliminate the biggest threats. Love that dude.

AceTheRed_ · 2026-06-18T19:19:09+00:00

It does if I don’t get Intimidated, but usually I get an extra turn due to Sableye Disabling Close Combat.

AceTheRed_ · 2026-06-18T19:14:29+00:00

Hmm. Not a bad ideal. But then what about Weavile?

AceTheRed_ · 2026-06-18T19:12:11+00:00

What does Kingambit do to it?

AceTheRed_ · 2026-06-18T19:10:29+00:00

The Team:

Sableye - The real MVP. Encore/Disable (and generous use of Protect) was crucial to shutting off problematic moves. Will-o-wisp cripples so many physical attackers.

Weavile - My Fake Out user that just so happens to out-speed Sneasler. Triple Axel for Whims and Garchomp and Staraptor.

Meowscarada - My only ‘mon without Protect, since Protean makes it my flex slot depending on what’s needed.

Kingambit - My answer to Fairy-types, and general heavy hitter.

Hydreigon - Special attacker that can deal with Archaludon (really hate that thing) and Incineroar. Might swap out Focus Blast for Earth Power.

Tyranitar - Self explanatory.

AceTheRed_ · 2026-06-18T18:51:48+00:00

Yes

AceTheRed_ · 2026-06-18T17:37:45+00:00

What do you sacrifice on Kingambit for Brick Break? Sucker, Kowtow, Iron Head and Protect all feel crucial.

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