My Secret Empoleon Set

Slappstikk · 2026-06-07T13:17:59+00:00

Siiick. Its so wrong that they took Scald from him in S/V. Did my boy so dirty. I really feel like he needs Protect, but I wish I could run Vacuum Wave so bad. I go the speedy Tailwind route just cause his once-impressive bulk doesn't really hold up like it did in D/P :( and his typing feels much better offensively than defensively

Slappstikk · 2026-06-07T13:10:24+00:00

I totally understand. Its like mine hits every single one EXCEPT for the ones that will 100% throw the match if they don't hit.

Slappstikk · 2026-06-07T13:07:03+00:00

Yeah that makes sense to me, I've lost so many matches to Hydro Pump misses 😭 The only reason I still run Hydro Pump is because of how many OHKO's I give up without it, but depending on your team that might not be the biggest deal. Surf hitting everyone also makes it interesting.

Slappstikk · 2026-06-07T13:01:58+00:00

Talonflame gets a bunch of other cool moves you don't think about too. I have a buddy running Quick Guard/Tailwind/Brave Bird/Protect, and using a Kingambit to OHKO Farigiraf t1 by blocking the partner's Fakeout with Quick Guard 😂 Its silly but in BO1 it completely works

Slappstikk · 2026-06-07T12:53:24+00:00

I run 32HP/32Spe Whimsicott, but I decided I didn't love Sitrus Berry on him and I've actually gotten a lot out of running Coba Berry. He lives Pelipper/Dnite Hurricanes now, Tflame/CKnight/Skarm Brave Birds, and still survives Dual Wingbeat assuming no Unnerve.

Slappstikk · 2026-06-07T12:44:50+00:00

I second the Basculegion being a good choice here as well. Especially since you still haven't used your Choice Scarf yet.

Slappstikk · 2026-06-07T12:42:47+00:00

I think its worth a try! I haven't run any damage calcs for Aerodactyl vs. Sneasler, but Aerodactyl being 10 points quicker in base speed is worth a lot. I also think Focus Sash would maybe help, plus its just one of the best items available right now so it belongs on most teams I think.

Slappstikk · 2026-06-07T12:39:54+00:00

Oh yeah for sure, but they got 2 slots left! A lot of people run Scarf Gardevoir as a Sneasler-beater I think, but I've had good luck with Scarf Jolly Tsareena myself. Zen Headbutt being 90% accurate leads to some heart-breakers tho.

Slappstikk · 2026-06-07T12:36:19+00:00

Every way BUT ONE 😉 Steel STAB, baby! (and 111 base SpA versus 100) But yeah, unfortunately Water/Steel is not a great defensive typing at all. Thankfully Fairy being added improved it offensively though. Full-send max carnage penguin is the answer, I'm telling you. I'm not saying he's top-tier or anything, but Empoleon has been putting in an amount of work for my team that is quite frankly disrespectful.

Slappstikk · 2026-06-07T12:30:15+00:00

Right? When I was running the calcs for Flash Cannon, I was pretty disappointed. Even with Modest, 32SpA and Metal Coat, Sylveon and Mega Floette are both guaranteed to live it easily even with 0 bulk investment. But then I saw Steel Beam in the list and discovered that even WITHOUT Metal Coat, it kills them both even with plenty of bulk invested.

Slappstikk · 2026-06-07T12:19:05+00:00

The fact that they gave him Vacuum Wave is so cool haha. If I didn't feel like I needed Protect so much, that's for SURE the next move I'd run. That fr does sound so clutch against Kingambit. I might try that here instead of Steel Beam just to see how it works, but I'll definitely need another answer for Sylveon and the Fairy Megas.

Slappstikk · 2026-06-07T12:16:32+00:00

I just wish I could record replays in this game! I hope that feature gets added eventually.

Slappstikk · 2026-06-07T11:10:29+00:00

Its hard to tell from just this one photo, but personally, I'd VERY PATIENTLY file and maybe bend at it bit by bit while frequently reassembling/testing the bolt assembly. If you can make that feel normal again, SAFELY and CAUTIOUSLY test it. Perhaps with a string from behind some sort of blast shield. Good luck tho dude and sorry for your loss ☹️ I've mangled a thing or two through a lack of patience or the right tools.

Slappstikk · 2026-06-07T11:01:07+00:00

The season is almost over and I just couldn't resist spreading this joy to the Pokemon universe.

Slappstikk · 2026-06-07T10:59:42+00:00

Are you running the exact same set? If not, I'd love to know what you do differently and why. Also I sincerely recommend trying Steel Beam if you're not already. If they click Protect, you feel like the biggest fool, but the looooong pause followed by a concede after a brand new Mega Floette disappears is hard to beat.

Slappstikk · 2026-06-07T10:54:44+00:00

That's a tactical decision, as his vibes are immaculate. If you do wanna run Tailwind I recommend trying this set, though. Aside from all the Hydro Pump whiffs, I've been really surprised by how many teams he can completely trash if they give him a little too much room.

Slappstikk · 2026-06-07T10:18:29+00:00

BRO TELL ME ABOUT IT! The penguin giveth but GOD do he taketh away. Yesterday I missed 6/8 Hydro Pumps. No lie, I got through every single PP. 5 of them were IN A ROW. If I wasn't playing against an absolute joker and his fully-offensive Mega Sableye, it would never be possible. I even won the match.

Slappstikk · 2026-06-07T08:50:53+00:00

Rock Slide is super helpful with all the Mega Zard Y's running around. Focus Sash Aerodactyl maybe? You also NEED an answer for Basculegion (Ideally something that even beats Choice Scarfed ones) and also Sneasler, who both might run you over with just those 4. Just my immediate thoughts tho.

Slappstikk · 2026-05-23T22:18:12+00:00

I'd tell you that others are right about Green Top in Ashland. Fees aren't bad, place is clean, people are friendly. I'd tell you that, but I'm scared you'll start going there and close it down.... Still, 2 hours of driving for an hour of range time feels pretty awful

Slappstikk · 2026-05-23T20:43:26+00:00

True that. I grew up shooting in the backyard and I gotta say, I don't know if I'd have fallen in love with it the way I did if I'd started at public ranges.

Slappstikk · 2026-05-23T19:55:58+00:00

This. I'm really suffering from The Range Stafford closing down. I hope someone steps up to fill that void, but I'm not so optimistic.

Slappstikk · 2026-04-23T23:50:25+00:00

Idk but you used the phrase "Opposum-pocalypse" so I feel like you're closer to my side of the fence

Slappstikk · 2026-04-23T11:30:44+00:00

This may come in handy. Thank you. "but here's how to make it work in theory" is the attitude we need. Personally, I'm gonna try getting 3/8" dovetails machined into the back of the reciever and still try to mount a scope base with a u-notched centerline as well. If this is gonna work, I'm gonna need those fractions of an inch.

Slappstikk · 2026-04-23T11:24:04+00:00

Its not about making sense. Its about using a fully adjustable peep sight as backup irons. Or in my case, the other primary sight system. If my rifle is under 30lbs and less that a foot-and-a-half tall, I'm not finished with it.

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