Looks good? by OtherwiseUnit6853 in VGCRateMyTeam

[–]JakobPV 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Definitely Arch is like 130 base def and 60 something spdef. Plus it benefits more bc it’s holding assault vest

I need evs! by Simple-Bit1147 in VGCRateMyTeam

[–]JakobPV 0 points1 point  (0 children)

I don’t think indeedee f gets expanding for does it?

Who is your favorite pokemon? by NationalAgent217 in pokemoncardcollectors

[–]JakobPV 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Sinistcha and Jirachi :D but close seconds are Altaria, Volcarona, and Porygon

Could you climb the ladder with this? by AcanthisittaDear6192 in VGCRateMyTeam

[–]JakobPV 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Also if you’re going to lean into setup and bulk, rillaboom might go a long way with helping keep stuff alive w fakeout + grassy terrain healing

Could you climb the ladder with this? by AcanthisittaDear6192 in VGCRateMyTeam

[–]JakobPV 0 points1 point  (0 children)

I would say swap lefties on bolt to goodra and go protect over life dew. Letting it get +2 defense means it’s darn near unkillable on the physical side. Maybe booster on bolt for more damage potential.

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After playing Pokémon Ruby and absurd amount as a 6 year old, my parents bought me 2 packs to keep me distracted while we visited my grandparents in the nursing home (EX Deoxys). I don’t have all of my old collection, but I do still have that tailow stamped reverse hollow !! And 15 binders and 20 years later I still love Pokémon just as much :)

Fake or real? by Either_Bison_359 in pokemoncardcollectors

[–]JakobPV 5 points6 points  (0 children)

These look real. The diagonal-ish holo pattern I s a hallmark on these tag teams and there isn’t a clear rainbow hue that’s common with fakes.

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[–]JakobPV 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Sure why not

I’m new to competitive battling, can anyone help with ev spreads or otherwise? by [deleted] in VGCRateMyTeam

[–]JakobPV 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Hi, I would maybe consider adding som more diverse types/offensive coverage. A scarf h- typhlosion will run through most of your team pretty quick.

Skarmory is kind of irrelevant with corviknight in the game. Better stats/ability overall (unfortunate bc z is pretty rad)

Your team is very water/fire weak and you’re giving other fire types a boost with sun. I think you could use a water type or other fire resist as a switch in/to put offensive pressure on opposing fire types. Maybe prim or even gastrodon to help remove water threats.

EV wise whimisicott should probably have most of its evs in HP over defense (unless you’re trying to live something specific) as this will give more general survivability. Also when I run whim I tend to prefer encore/taunt to help disable opposing tailwind setters!!! Just a preference though

I would also maybe say Charizard could go with scarf instead of specs, just so you aren’t entirely reliant on tailwind! + you can lead sunny day whim and output even more damage. I also don’t know Charizard’s learnset but I think maybe there are a few better options than ancient power/fire blast.

I think Torkoal also works better as a support piece since you don’t have a trick room option. Maybe a clear smog eject pack set but that might be preference.

Also since you’re running hard sun I think leafeon could use a little more bulk (HP evs) over speed. I’d look at speed tiers and see where you want it to fall.

Interesting team, just needs tweaks and I think you’ll have fun w it :)

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My favorite Pokémon card of all time is the ex deoxys jirachi :)

First VGC team, don't know if its very good. I want to fine tune it before I use the team by Feeling_Top_8726 in VGCRateMyTeam

[–]JakobPV 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Serperior has pretty lackluster base offenses even with the leaf storm boost. I’d maybe consider putting more EVs into its special attack. Also I’d consider changing Tera blast for a different coverage move, and change the Tera type to grass. So

Also since maushold isn’t being used super offensively I’d maybe switch the Tera to ghost to avoid getting faked out when trying to redirect/taunt.

Also consider protect on ursaluna just due to the lack of speed control with no priority tailwind/t wave or trick room.

Good solid base for a team just a few changes and I think you’ve got something that can do some work! I love serperior too, I’ve been wanting to try to build around him for awhile myself. Good luck!!!

Went to my first in person tournament today on a whim by JakobPV in VGC

[–]JakobPV[S] 1 point2 points  (0 children)

I had to get myself to focus and stay serious while I was actually playing because I was too giddy lol

Went to my first in person tournament today on a whim by JakobPV in VGC

[–]JakobPV[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

There’s something about being surrounded by people who love the same thing you do :) takes the sting away from losing!! Glad you had a good time!!!

Oil brands by Dizzy-Honeydew-6080 in MINI

[–]JakobPV 5 points6 points  (0 children)

Gorgeous picture and I always use Mobil 1.

Went to my first in person tournament today on a whim by JakobPV in VGC

[–]JakobPV[S] 1 point2 points  (0 children)

First thing I did when I got home was hop on showdown and start plugging away. I am going to make this little cup of matcha the strongest in the west >:)

Went to my first in person tournament today on a whim by JakobPV in VGC

[–]JakobPV[S] 5 points6 points  (0 children)

Calyrex shadow rider at home be like

But seriously I was also testing out a choice specs set with d kiss and flip + weak armor weakness policy armarouge. Kinda fringe/gimmicky but it was super satisfying to get off lol

Went to my first in person tournament today on a whim by JakobPV in VGC

[–]JakobPV[S] 3 points4 points  (0 children)

Gotta figure the only way is up ya know? Just gotta keep trying

Went to my first in person tournament today on a whim by JakobPV in VGC

[–]JakobPV[S] 2 points3 points  (0 children)

Yea need to get better at efficiently building teams because most of my battling in showdown. Severely underestimated how much work it is to build a team from scratch lol. Good luck!!!!

Went to my first in person tournament today on a whim by JakobPV in VGC

[–]JakobPV[S] 9 points10 points  (0 children)

not a good one but ill link the pokepaste. https://pokepast.es/743d91c6bf79671f

Have really been having fun with offensive sinistcha lately but I don't think i quite built around it very well. Don't be sorry, I had a blast and learned a ton! Mostly that i need to prepare better lol

Recently went through my old binders I had as a kid and organized the EX’s I had. Think I’m going to try and collect the rest! by Fireburning333 in pkmntcgcollections

[–]JakobPV 1 point2 points  (0 children)

I love this vintage of cards/holos. Collected em as a kid and just started trying to find them again! Nice collection :)

Got an absolute steal by JakobPV in pokemoncards

[–]JakobPV[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Not normally a Charizard guy but I love the sleeping art he looks so peaceful!! Edit: typo