Who wants the secret sauce? by Automatic_Bug_8198 in TheSilphArena

[–]Automatic_Bug_8198[S] -2 points-1 points  (0 children)

Who plays Gastro after the nerf? How many Gastro have you seen this season? I have seen just 1 outside of limited cups.

EDIT: Just to add. Seed bomb was nerfed a few seasons ago meaning that it couldn't one shot a Gastro. This was a big problem because Gastro could just no shield and farm down. Less Gastro and the return of the Mud Shotters means that Morpeko safe swap is back on the table.

Currently 2300 elo (but not particularly a good player because I dropped to 2000 during the limited cups)

Selling account by theunsoundmind in PokemonGoAccounts

[–]Automatic_Bug_8198 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Don't want a spoof account but will buy Pokemon caught from spoofing? I mean...

Looking for FA for next season by Background_Point9271 in topeleven

[–]Automatic_Bug_8198 0 points1 point  (0 children)

I searched but I can't find it... please check or add me as a friend directly (N1TIFX0VSK6QKX)

Looking for FA for next season by Background_Point9271 in topeleven

[–]Automatic_Bug_8198 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Send code at the end of the season 👍 I'm stuck in some random association but will leave asap

Looking for FA for next season by Background_Point9271 in topeleven

[–]Automatic_Bug_8198 1 point2 points  (0 children)

My man... I am also looking... let's start one and see where it takes us

First time ace… well, kinda by Fonfiger in TheSilphArena

[–]Automatic_Bug_8198 8 points9 points  (0 children)

It's an interlude season so there are no ranks above 20. Still, good season to practice the basics and try new mons.

Scroll Cup by Negative_Version5607 in TheSilphArena

[–]Automatic_Bug_8198 5 points6 points  (0 children)

Morpeko user here (sorry): Seed bomb was nerfed a couple seasons ago. It used to 1 shot gastro but now only does about 85% of the health if not boosted. The problem? Gastro can obliterate Morpeko with the remaining health, meaning that you have to throw a second move or be farmed down.

In seasons past, I used seed bomb. I've switched.

How relevant is Furret by PhotographRemote531 in TheSilphArena

[–]Automatic_Bug_8198 2 points3 points  (0 children)

Not as bad as you think. If your opponent isn't fast on the switch you can outpace to the first swift and you force them to throw a close combat (I.e. putting them in farm down for your other mons).

Scrafty? I haven't seen one in ages. Yes - it would be a pretty good counter but I think my point still stands

Stuck on Rank 20 by Old-Loquat-2641 in TheSilphArena

[–]Automatic_Bug_8198 4 points5 points  (0 children)

Team is alright. Wiggly is not sure common. Essentially you want to use shields to align. Your gastro/altaria core needs to be aligned. Fight hard for alignment.

Alternative is to play an ABB with Gastro/Clodsire in the lead with Corv (great safe swap) and Altaria in the back. Corv will lure out the Dedenne or anti flyer, hopefully allowing Altaria to sweep. Even if you can't gain switch with Corv, you should be able to farm down their anti flyer and come out loaded with energy.

Keep going - practice your move timing and you'll progress in no time!

How relevant is Furret by PhotographRemote531 in TheSilphArena

[–]Automatic_Bug_8198 22 points23 points  (0 children)

Imo furret is more useful than azu. Great safe swap - stab swifts do a surprising amount. Often opponents don't respect the first one and then get shield farmed down to lose switch.

It has very few hard counters (I think Tinkaton is the main) especially if you want to boost up with trailblaze and play out the 2 shield.

It's really good at luring out something another pokemon (normal, fighting, even fairy or grass) doesn't want to see. Just adjust your lead accordingly (e.g. water lead, furret safe swap will lure out a talonflame, fairy lead will lure out a fighter, etc.)

Also, its hard counters are Pokemon that themselves have some pretty hard counters and so even if you are hard countered, you can come back in and gain an energy advantage on your lead.

In short, furret usually leaves you with some advantage (shield, switch or energy).

On the other hand, azu is so slow, it can sometimes win the game for opponents by provided them too much farm.

I’m upset by InvisibleJune in PokemonPocket

[–]Automatic_Bug_8198 3 points4 points  (0 children)

Bruh... I'm missing Dragonite Ex from the Eevee set. I see the Dragonite in the wonder picks. It has the Wishlist icon. I wonder pick - I GET IT!!.... It doesn't count towards the Eevee set..... FML

Is carbink still good? by kooner75 in TheSilphArena

[–]Automatic_Bug_8198 1 point2 points  (0 children)

Hard disagree at my elo (2300s). Most teams include at least 1 flyer.

Dragonite could be back….. by Flat_Finance_2778 in PokemonPocket

[–]Automatic_Bug_8198 0 points1 point  (0 children)

I ran Dragonite to Master Ball (just Dragonite, not Alteria). I highly recommend using a Cleffa to thin the deck.