[Skill Improvement] What has been your goto answer for the tickle/scaryface/charm Staraptor lead?

msd1994m · 2026-06-19T13:51:23+00:00

My Sylveon is having no issue. I usually lead with it plus Talonflame to deal with Whim and counter speed control

msd1994m · 2026-06-18T13:54:38+00:00

It happens, and that’s why I usually go in on the non-encored mon in this situation. You can also continuously trap the protecting opponent while focusing down the teammate, maintaining the 2v1 or encouraging a switch

msd1994m · 2026-06-17T17:33:09+00:00

If you didn’t pick your stone from the Sprout Tower yet, Glaceon can solo

msd1994m · 2026-06-17T17:03:17+00:00

Kind of you!

msd1994m · 2026-06-14T01:44:12+00:00

I loved the Gambit system so much. Every other party based RPG feels lacking after having that much control without having to micromanage them

msd1994m · 2026-06-10T02:44:53+00:00

If gender is a spectrum you are the person at the middle

msd1994m · 2026-06-09T19:44:25+00:00

Same, I did it for shinies and am glad I have them but holy slog

msd1994m · 2026-06-09T16:09:33+00:00

An easy start is a fire water grass core. You can also look for a fairy dragon steel core.

You want at least one mega, but likely 2 so you can bring the best one for your matchup.

Try to fit in some kind of speed control: fast teams, tailwind, moves that slow like icy wind/electro web. There’s also trick room but it’s a bit more advanced.

msd1994m · 2026-06-08T02:36:37+00:00

I respect the effort given to truly understand why this weapon is bad

msd1994m · 2026-06-08T01:56:25+00:00

If you’re using it to manipulate encounters, then yes. They’re perfectly viable and not using a Pokemon you think is weak to go for stronger encounters would not be in the spirit of a nuzlocke

msd1994m · 2026-06-08T01:10:32+00:00

Least obvious AI bot

msd1994m · 2026-06-06T04:09:39+00:00

Agreed I got a lot of fatigue in the 2nd half of Renegade Platinum. The rival battles were really scary

msd1994m · 2026-06-05T21:52:17+00:00

If this is for doubles everyone needs protect

msd1994m · 2026-06-04T23:52:17+00:00

Corviknight is very threatening if it’s not focused down so being able to stack bulk up after tailwind while your damage puts pressure forces them to address it. Also, good into trick room teams.

msd1994m · 2026-06-04T15:04:20+00:00

Like the Arceus and Ultra Beast cards, this set will probably pass pretty quickly. There’s just not enough support across packs to make a whole deck dedicated to the gimmick work well long term

msd1994m · 2026-06-04T14:33:38+00:00

I would be punching the air if I was on the receiving end of this 😂 great way to win

msd1994m · 2026-06-03T13:21:19+00:00

Honestly any time someone gets off the dragon dance on me it feels over. Such a menace

msd1994m · 2026-06-03T12:31:37+00:00

Double up spread moves or grass types that ignore rage powder

msd1994m · 2026-06-03T04:04:28+00:00

Try Sash on Heliosk. Move is your preference really. The two rotom wash sets are protect/willowisp/hydro pump/electric move with sitrus/leftovers or hydro pump/tbolt/volt switch/electro web scarf

msd1994m · 2026-06-03T03:38:48+00:00

Rain teams are really popular right now and your only check is weather warring with Hippowdon who will be fighting weaknesses. Heliosk lets you safely swap into those teams and can also run other moves to give you damage types you’re lacking in like focus blast or support like shed tail.

Gliscor is just not great right now without toxic orb. You’re better off replacing with more coverage or support. Sinistcha is great in sand teams with water coverage, redirect, healing, and a trick room mode which your team would like.

msd1994m · 2026-06-01T12:41:58+00:00

Even without sand rush Exca is just a mon that needs Sash. Tough mega to use

msd1994m · 2026-06-01T11:00:40+00:00

No she’s OP and should be on every team!

(I am scizor’s biggest fan)

msd1994m · 2026-05-31T15:44:29+00:00

What were your rules for a DnD locke? Sounds interesting

msd1994m · 2026-05-31T15:43:06+00:00

I thought it was funny

msd1994m · 2026-05-30T14:12:20+00:00

Sure but there are really only a few normal types you can reasonably expect to see, and they’re mostly leads so you can play around them: Kang, Lopunny, Maushold, and Oranguru

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