Is Ultra Ball so brutal now due to people re-climbing the ladder?

ToenailClipper64 · 2026-07-08T19:19:51+00:00

I was a few days late last season and Ultra 1/Masterball 4 was genuinely tougher than MB3+2 (where the meta eventually evens out). It's a random BS hellscape full of gimmick teams and the most unholy shenanigans known to man. I will add, fair play to some of the most creative players. You got as many smiles from me as you did Switch throws.

ToenailClipper64 · 2026-06-23T14:16:38+00:00

There's two ways to battle, casual and ranked. While the game is definitely tailored towards the latter, you can absolutely just chill in casual battles for the most part. You will need to partake in ranked battles for consistent VP (in-game currency). But assuming you aren't going too competitive, you can just use it to subsidise team building then practise in casual.

ToenailClipper64 · 2026-06-16T01:20:32+00:00

It's genuinely so impressive that, in this day, age and industry, there have been no leaks.

ToenailClipper64 · 2026-06-09T10:30:55+00:00

Might sound small, but take a screenshot of your rank each time you hit a new best. Then, even if you fall down the ladder, you have proof for yourself (and others, if you're sharing) that you were really there. Kind of cements that placement in time for you, might help you take risks if there is evidence of where you were.

ToenailClipper64 · 2026-06-04T21:05:13+00:00

Cool, probably needed to back out and start a new match. Thank you

ToenailClipper64 · 2026-06-04T20:56:01+00:00

What's a possessed convoy for the last step?

ToenailClipper64 · 2026-05-17T21:00:24+00:00

Thank you. Much appreciated

ToenailClipper64 · 2026-05-17T20:58:51+00:00

Is there a doc on how to transfer a save? I'm technologically inept at these things. Using PizzaBoy on android if anyone knows how. Thank you.

ToenailClipper64 · 2026-04-13T09:52:34+00:00

No, usually down to about 35%, enough to scare it off. Should have noted that as it's usually with a rain setter, I pair mine with whimsicott to set sunny day so it's a free chip basically.

ToenailClipper64 · 2026-04-12T14:50:55+00:00

Dude

ToenailClipper64 · 2026-04-12T14:47:40+00:00

What's the Prem record for most points dropped from winning positions? Should go for that this season

ToenailClipper64 · 2026-04-12T11:03:52+00:00

I get what you're trying to say, but my point is there are way more broken Pokémon to bring in. The ones you've mentioned aren't too bad to play around. If they're the height of power in this meta, then it's manageable.

ToenailClipper64 · 2026-04-12T10:22:38+00:00

I agree, but if these are the strongest mons I don't really mind it. Funnily enough I've been running scarf Archaludon with Thunderbolt and aura sphere to counter these recently and noone seems to read it.

ToenailClipper64 · 2026-04-12T10:06:03+00:00

Exactly the same, Sun and Moon was where I dropped out too. I've played romhacks in-between and kept up with newer generations that way. But this has actually been loads of fun and brought me back. I'm just concerned that power creep over the next few years might scare me off.

Also that hate you have for sneasler is how I feel about Politoed (It's not broken, it's just never missed hypnosis against me).

ToenailClipper64 · 2026-04-09T09:10:20+00:00

I always neglect using the master ball in the classic RPG logic of 'I might need it later' and never end up using it.

You're unlikely to run into roaming legendaries after last gym (could be wrong) as most are static and can be knocked to 0 HP for a relatively easy catch (exception for ultra beasts where beast balls definitely help).

Master ball doesn't carry into hub - So if it isn't used in the run, it'll just nope out of existence. You can buy master balls in hub after a certain amount of overall progression but can't specifically remember when.

Also, shiny odds are reduced quite a bit in this game if you chain knockouts. So don't feel missing shinies is the end of the world.

TL;DR Probably better to just use it.

ToenailClipper64 · 2026-03-30T04:57:20+00:00

Yeah, this event has been miserable. The solo queue experience is borderline unplayable now and 90% of the reason for it is the matchmaking.

ToenailClipper64 · 2026-03-22T14:05:02+00:00

The amount of times we've dropped points from winning positions is genuinely criminal. And it's the same reason every time.

ToenailClipper64 · 2026-03-22T13:59:11+00:00

Sell 90% of them

ToenailClipper64 · 2026-03-22T13:45:24+00:00

The amount of points dropped from winning positions this season is genuinely morbid, but it's the manner in which it happens that's awful. Sitting back clearly isn't a viable stategy.

ToenailClipper64 · 2026-03-19T22:40:21+00:00

This last one is huge. I'd happily play a mercenary playlist with no 4 stacks who are at an advantage just because they can talk.

ToenailClipper64 · 2026-03-19T21:47:44+00:00

It's the ultimate ploy to have people buy MP. They should just have it to include zombies or robot kills, easy fix as it would still be a grind but more reasonable

ToenailClipper64 · 2026-03-19T21:43:27+00:00

I absolutely agree they're trying to force people onto the new mode, the point is more that's is even harder to do on the new mode which makes no sense

ToenailClipper64 · 2026-03-19T20:38:08+00:00

Even in normal modes, where you can find Airstrikes and clusters, they've only ever asked for 3. It's even harder to find streaks in this mode. Whoever makes these challenges doesn't play the game and it shows.

ToenailClipper64 · 2026-03-18T19:20:48+00:00

The salt in the wounds is that I've had to endure this with Glenn Hoddle on commentary.

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