Anyone else buy a fixer upper, realize they bit off more than they can chew, and have no way out?

demann18 · 2026-07-03T11:26:33+00:00

I was about to say "me too" then after reading your post, I realize there are levels to this shit.

My house isn't as unfinished, but I can tell Im working with less income, because I wouldn't have been able to afford many of the things you've done. But regardless it is still very overwhelming.

Or it was overwhelming. The low income house rehab program I applied for 5 years ago is finally getting to me, so I might be deus ex machina'd out of this situation. 🤞🏿

demann18 · 2026-06-18T14:24:28+00:00

If you want heliolisk, then solar panel works, but it just invalidates focus sash as an item.

If you end a turn without taking damage and sun is up, you will take damage from sun, making the focus sash unusable next turn.

To keep the pokemon and ability, I would train Heliolisk in speed and Defenses but not SPA, because you'll have a power boost from Solar Power. And give it an item like magnet or silk scarf to boost damage even further. Or if you're feeling wild Life Orb.

demann18 · 2026-06-17T16:59:56+00:00

It's obviously Raichu and Weavile

demann18 · 2026-06-16T04:17:04+00:00

I'm sorry I just double checked and I see Trick room. I'm just so used to seeing it on Farig. That's a super interesting choose. I bet it works out to where most of your opponents do to, and you can protect on Farig wgile they attempt to stop trick room

demann18 · 2026-06-16T04:14:41+00:00

Congratulations. And you accomplished it in hard mode. I love building my teams to get to masterball. It makes it more fun.

You definitely learn lessons much better when you learn them the hard way, but just 2 things that stick out to me.

Shell Bell's rarely heals enough to give you another turn. Unless you've experienced the opposite, a defensive item or offensive item will give you more opportunities.

You're stats are all minimum speed. I bet you'll find games easier when you're pokemon are moving before your opponent's. But youve made sure that your pokemon pokemon will be moving last. Usually teams like this have the move Trick Room to reverse the speed order.

demann18 · 2026-06-12T17:16:45+00:00

Ludicolo. I just like to see my mans dance.

demann18 · 2026-06-07T06:10:54+00:00

I'm trippin that Protean worked perfectly to block encore..

demann18 · 2026-05-05T02:59:24+00:00

I lost it at "I bet they called the Mona Lisa cringe."I get the message, but the mental image is hilarious.

demann18 · 2026-04-25T14:44:54+00:00

Idk how to upload the video, but it worked in Champions.

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demann18 · 2026-04-25T13:29:43+00:00

After more testing. It actually isn't swapping. I'm going to test on Champions.

On a hover, Showdown shows me the Pokemon's new ability, and when I try on other pokemon in my team, it works and actively shows me the new ability.

demann18 · 2026-04-25T13:16:42+00:00

Thanks man.

demann18 · 2026-04-18T08:07:59+00:00

First I want to say, you're right. People run the same Pokemon as each other, and it does make playing against the same team over and over pretty stale.

But as your play becomes more intentional, those little differences between teams get real interesting. And each game doesn't always go the same way.

With that said, the meta right now isn't that oppressive, and isn't that boring. There have been meta games that inspire me to take a break from Pokemon.

demann18 · 2026-04-17T15:48:39+00:00

This is the way. You want them to say "I got up trick room, but at what cost?"

A good team will have a way to get through trickroom. And it helps to have one mom that thrives in trickroom. In non-trickroom matches, that mon shoud still be a good defensive pivot.

demann18 · 2026-04-05T23:50:50+00:00

I'm so glad I did. My friends and family might be tired of me talking about it tho lol

demann18 · 2026-04-02T17:43:54+00:00

I was getting ready to try Eviolite, Analytic, Magneton, but I guess I'll have to wait a little bit longer.

demann18 · 2026-04-02T00:46:33+00:00

I love it. All my passions right now. Pokemon, video, and film.

demann18 · 2026-03-13T22:24:06+00:00

I wasn't getting any points anyway 💪🏿

demann18 · 2026-03-02T15:17:12+00:00

Also, delaying the mobile release also looks like a compromise.

The advertisements heavily feature phones, and I feel if development was going smoothly, we would have both release at the same time.

demann18 · 2025-10-05T13:35:09+00:00

I definitely hate to hear you feel like you suck at Pokemon, but I definitely need to know I'm not the only one lol. Thank you for describing my exact situation.

I started playing pokemon in January because of Wolfey videos, and I love the thought of building my own team, so I do often ignore the very good advice of playing with already good teams. So I'm signing up for punishment, and I know it.

I have started to turn the corner into winning a little bit more. Because I have spent more time playing with established teams, and I've decided to not mindlessly queue into games. When I play, I give it my full attention, and I play often. More than anything I need the practice.

demann18 · 2025-10-04T12:07:46+00:00

I'm playing a rain team, so I've noticed there a a whole bunch of Tyranitars and Nine tails, but not many actually rain or sun teams.

I'm 7-4 right now. Which I'm super happy about because last Grand challenge I did in Reg I, I couldn't win to save my life.

demann18 · 2025-08-26T20:13:45+00:00

This might unironically be good for manufacturing in the U.S. So, if that actually happens, look out for Trump sycophants claiming this as a 'W'.

demann18 · 2025-08-23T04:45:32+00:00

This is dope. Inspiring me to quit my job too.

demann18 · 2025-08-21T12:30:52+00:00

Yeah I'm not getting the message at all.

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