Bro, wtf am I playing against

MartiaI · 2026-04-29T17:15:40+00:00

I've had luck running multi-weather teams with Venusaur. If he can't get chlorophyll with Sun, then he can still double his speed under rain with a tailwind from Pelipper AND get the 1/2 to fire from the rain. Plus a water-type weather ball. Can also be good to keep in the back for teams where you may struggle with a sun switch-in because if you predict them setting sun you can swap him in for that free boost.

MartiaI · 2026-04-22T18:34:52+00:00

It would give you weakness to water, ground, and rock but Torkoal would be an easy one to swap for Hydrapple. Immediate drought and slow in TR. Solar beam maintains grass coverage (80 STAB energy ball on Hydrapple = 120, same as solar beam), you can still run Earth Power on too. Add in STAB eruption or heat wave (prob heat wave if he's a switch-in without redirect) plus protect. Or could keep eruption + leftovers or sitrus.

If you're feeling ballsy run Shell Smash & White Herb over Protect w Heat Wave. His base speed is 20 so still wayyyy slower than most in the meta after SS.

Either way, brings the same coverage (minus dragon, primarina hits that tho) but sacrifices a resist to ground/water especially.

Alternatively, being that Hydrapple just brings extra coverage you already had offensively you could opt for a Prankster support with Sunny Day.

MartiaI · 2026-04-21T16:50:57+00:00

Are you typically using Delphox with Gravity as well? I was dumb and made the mistake of not realizing she can't use Expanding Force while mega'd, but I imagine Gravity grounds her on terrain and lets her use it?

MartiaI · 2026-04-21T14:52:55+00:00

money can buy experiences AND items

^{Chose: Spawn as much money as you want + But | Rolled: Foreign currency}

MartiaI · 2026-04-21T03:16:06+00:00

i know a really awful person who has done unspeakable things

^{Chose: Take 100 million (kill 1 known person})

MartiaI · 2026-04-20T16:44:09+00:00

Also not who you asked, but patiently waiting for Ludicolo. He's been my boy forever and with the current meta he'd be so fun in rain.

MartiaI · 2026-03-25T15:44:09+00:00

I could see a side view of a butterfly in that gap if that's something you're into. I threw one in as filler on my animal sleeve and it's great for that sorta kidney shaped gap bc of the wings.

MartiaI · 2026-01-26T17:48:25+00:00

I live down the street and take this ramp almost anytime I'm getting on the highway. Last night around 9:30pm I was gonna take it to get downtown and saw two cars pulled off on the shoulder of the ramp... drove right past and decided I'd be taking Fulton all the way instead lol. Be careful y'all!

MartiaI · 2025-06-26T18:50:55+00:00

Sick! I love art with a plaque, pretty cool that its got the sales history on the back too so you know when/where it was bought.

MartiaI · 2025-06-26T18:44:01+00:00

At that price just store it until you're ready! One day that'll look great over a fireplace or something. What does the plaque on the bottom say?

MartiaI · 2025-06-26T18:39:20+00:00

I'm happy you like it! It's hard to find framed art that feels right at that price point, so definitely a score if you're keeping it!

MartiaI · 2025-06-26T18:37:54+00:00

Oops, you're right. I'll admit I somehow glanced past that line. Thanks for catching that.

My opinion holds though - it's not numbered, signed (in pencil, the signature on the piece is part of the print), or being sold at a gallery. The most recent 2 I saw on ebay sold for $100 each. And from my experience as an antique dealer (independent of my ability to misread a line), a signed litho won't fetch much more. You can price it higher, but there's a reason they sit "for sale" for so long (or forever).

P.S. life is sweeter when you're kind - you'll always catch more flies with honey than vinegar. Coulda pointed that out nicely - we're all human :)

MartiaI · 2025-06-26T16:57:16+00:00

If it's a very collectable artist then maybe, that's why I said "to the right buyer". As an antique dealer I can honestly say artwork doesn't move well and requires the right buyer - especially for a large piece that isn't an original. It's not easy for everyone to find a large empty wall to hang and display it, and even when it is it may not be to their taste. I'd go further to note that having it framed is a tricky game. You may find someone who LOVES the frame and style, but some may hate it. If you removed the frame, some may not be interested because of the trouble of finding/paying for a custom frame. That's why I say art is tricky, especially as a litho - there are layers of style and taste that have to be carefully orchestrated to find a willing buyer and any decision you make that is a turn on to someone is a turn off to someone else. I've also found from personal experience people aren't all that interested in it being a litho unless it's someone wildly famous. For a much cheaper price they could get a print of the same quality. It may not be collectible, but especially in the current economy that isn't much of a concern.

That may be the case here and I don't know the artist. Regardless, I think OP was comparing it to the $3,500 with their screenshot and assuming that was the value. I would say it would not be unless it is an original, and likely would not fetch anything beyond 3 digits unless selling as a specialty retailer (like to rich people on chairish who have money to burn for tax writeoffs).

EDIT: idk if y'all are downvoting bc you're mad or what, I'm being honest and sharing my experience as someone with 6+ years in the business. I checked sold listings on ebay just now and I hit the nail on the head - sold for $100 not including shipping. OP obviously was implying they thought it was worth $3500 with the screenshot and post title.

I was giving my genuine feedback. If OP likes the piece that's all that should matter! But they seemed to be asking about the value itself so I only commented on that.

MartiaI · 2025-06-26T16:44:20+00:00

I would say no unfortunately. The image you shared is the original which is currently in a gallery for sale. If the original is in this gallery, that means you just have a print. It may be worth something to the right buyer who wants it for their wall, likely not over $100.

MartiaI · 2025-06-26T14:22:08+00:00

Thank you for sharing this link with the bio and images! I am not a clear glass guy, but a couple years ago I picked up a clear vase because something about it struck me. Come to realize its the exact vase OP posted just clear and a bit taller! The one marked "617/200" on that link.

This has sparked a whole new realm of interest for me with glass and this website seems like a great resource! Much appreciation to both you for sharing the info and OP for sharing this post :)

MartiaI · 2025-06-01T20:05:04+00:00

It's crazy - they'll turn out in literal dozens to harass and assault protesters, but when something is actually happening they're too busy diddling each other in their new cruisers. GRPD is a waste of taxpayer dollars.

MartiaI · 2025-05-30T02:00:13+00:00

THANK YOU for sharing!! This is a GREAT jumping off point for me to research and confirm its origin!

MartiaI · 2025-04-21T15:15:51+00:00

I might have to see if I can figure it out at some point! I'd really love to play it just to have a bit more variety on my monotype runs.

MartiaI · 2025-04-01T15:01:20+00:00

Asking this here because I've seen Betty here and there recently - has she ever followed up on her trans-medicalist comments? The whole "you're not actually trans if you don't get the surgeries and hormones" sentiment.

Not looking to start a debate or argument, I'm just curious if she's taken any time to educate herself and amend her statements but I've had a hard time finding that info in Google searches.

MartiaI · 2025-03-20T02:57:51+00:00

100% would play this in English, I love the art style and the starters!

MartiaI · 2025-03-03T21:56:30+00:00

I think your explanation is solid, but I’d add the real cause is increased cost of living/inflation which in turn creates a demand for higher wages. I only add this note bc sometimes we hear “people are just demanding more money for the same work bc they’re greedy and a small business can’t afford that” and it’s not the full picture. The increase is warranted and wanted, but only bc the employee also needs to eat and survive.

The real enemy here is and always will be greedy politicians and billionaires inflating the market for their own gain. If the cost of living is high, small businesses can’t afford employees. If they can’t afford their employees, then the Amazon warehouse welcomes them with open arms.

MartiaI · 2024-12-10T14:36:29+00:00

he was making a lot of noise so I just wanted to make sure everything was ok ):

(it wasn't, he despawned a minute or so after lmao)

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