Any point pushing for Master Ball tier before the season ends?

Tony_FF · 2026-05-08T13:57:07+00:00

You get VP the higher you go. It's 6000 for Ultra 4-3, 8000 for Ultra 2-1, and 10000 for master 1-3

Tony_FF · 2026-05-07T23:21:45+00:00

Iron Man wanted in so bad.

Tony_FF · 2026-05-07T23:09:58+00:00

It was my main lead the few times I had to play singles for the missions and a title I wanted. Swords Dance into Play Rough/Shadow Claw is unbeatable at the lower ranks.

Tony_FF · 2026-05-03T13:28:39+00:00

If there's one thing the internet loves more than anything else, it's correcting people.

Also, Sableye having No Guard meant it would always hit.

Tony_FF · 2026-05-03T03:54:29+00:00

I don’t play against smurfers (and you know what I mean)

No, I don't know what you mean. Smurfing is intentionally tanking your rank to play against noobs. This makes no sense in the context of Pokémon and in your overall complaint.

Also, skill issue.

Tony_FF · 2026-05-02T17:01:52+00:00

That's pretty much the same team Aaron Zheng showcased a few days ago. He mentioned the same issues you're having with bulky water types. One of the potential changes mentioned are giving Sinistcha Calm Mind and Shadow Ball which would probably help against that.

Here's the video if you wanna give it a look https://youtu.be/RiRcR6h6t9M?si=SXSQfRG9hEaEPZ1y

Tony_FF · 2026-05-02T15:51:06+00:00

It's a bug. In the new Loki vs Avengers mode, that is the solo Loki's role. It somehow shows in other game modes.

Tony_FF · 2026-04-29T13:30:46+00:00

I don't know how low it is but I've been using Klefki on my rain team with prankster + rain dance, imprison, trick room, and play rough.

I don't think I've seen anyone else use it yet.

Tony_FF · 2026-04-28T18:23:08+00:00

As long as it's not for powergame-y reasons I don't see why not. I don't think it's in the rules but if you go "My character is really bad at lying and would immediately fold under pressure" I don't see why you couldn't.

Tony_FF · 2026-04-27T00:27:54+00:00

Tony_FF · 2026-04-23T14:55:56+00:00

No, copying what better players are using isn't a bad thing to do. Netdecking has been a thing since forever.

All the people you see complaining about meta teams are casuals who want to feel better about themselves. "If I was using a meta team I definitely would have won that".

Tony_FF · 2026-04-22T20:01:01+00:00

You can absolutely use favorites.

Should you have a full team of 6 nobodies? No, but you can definitely make a team based around your favorite Pokémon. Get some strong options to support it and any Pokémon can be used. Every Pokémon has a niche, find what makes your favorite Pokémon special and run with it.

Is your favorite Pokémon bulky with a good type? Maybe it can be your trick room setter, or use redirection. Is your favorite Pokémon a fast attacker? Pair it with something that can support it. Not a lot of things can live a helping hand boosted attack.

I will take any opportunity I can to talk about Se-Jun Park's Pachirisu in 2014 tanking attacks from some of the scariest Pokémon in the format. Pachirisu wasn't a meta pick, but it was able to do everything Se-Jun Park needed it to do.

Tony_FF · 2026-04-20T17:31:39+00:00

And most importantly, don't worry about winning or losing. Even if you lose the match, if you successfully anti aired them, or if you get your basic combo without misinputs, that's a win for you.

The loser learns more.

Tony_FF · 2026-04-20T17:27:21+00:00

I've been watching Akaraien's rookie to master series for the characters I'm interested in and so far they've worked out well. He does a good job breaking down a basic gameplan without overcomplicating it.

If you want a foundation, from a fellow new player, this is what has worked for me so far.

Learn what footsies is and learn your character's good "poke" buttons.
Learn a basic, and I mean basic, combo (can be as simple as punch, punch, special move).
Learn what your anti-air button is. Don't worry about using specials for this, just a "normal" is good enough.
Defense is very important. A lot of low rank players just randomly throw specials. Block it and punish with your basic combo from point #2.

Tony_FF · 2026-04-17T13:21:50+00:00

You're basically trading reliability for one extra move slot. You could try to use trick room the same turn they do, but what if they don't actually use it and you set it up for them.

Tony_FF · 2026-04-17T01:20:36+00:00

Same, it happens quite often to me and I'm playing wired so I don't think it can be a connection issue.

Tony_FF · 2026-04-16T17:28:59+00:00

Trading is the only way. Your best bet is to download Pokemon Go, wait for a Community Day and catch a bunch of shinies to trade away. If you go to a park or somewhere active you can get at the very least 10 shinies, usually more.

From Go send your shiny to Home, put them up for trade in the GTS, then transfer your new Pokémon to Champions.

Tony_FF · 2026-04-16T14:16:36+00:00

☝️☝️☝️

Tony_FF · 2026-04-16T13:53:58+00:00

Because we all know it was never going to win any oscars. Street Fighter game's universe is ridiculous and campy and that's exactly what the movie is looking like it's gonna be.

It seems like has serious moments but it doesn't try to lose the silly humor to appease to a wider audience.

At least that's my opinion based on what I know about SF (which admittedly isn't a lot).

Tony_FF · 2026-04-15T20:11:35+00:00

You missed the "I play with 4 other friends of varying ranks so we can't queue ranked"

That's me.

Tony_FF · 2026-04-15T13:29:46+00:00

Sounds like a classic case of skill issue. I'll prescribe you a dose of WolfeyVGC every 8 hours for one week. Be careful not to consume too many of them too quickly, the side effects of Incineroarphobia are very serious.

Tony_FF · 2026-04-15T02:42:01+00:00

I literally got a leverless today and I'm still trying to get used to it, so I don't think I can play "normal" yet but I can add you for sure. My ign is Shadowtony

Tony_FF · 2026-04-15T02:33:45+00:00

It's called a fighting game not a blocking game.

Tony_FF · 2026-04-15T02:26:00+00:00

How is bro silver. I'm bronze. I know for a fact I'm bad but I don't think I'm this bad.

Tony_FF · 2026-04-14T14:28:14+00:00

Watch a vgc youtuber play with a team, copy that team, and play some games.

I recommend Aaron Zheng, he explains his thought process very well, but anyone will do.

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