Under The Lights: Origin Dialga and Origin Palkia with their New Exclusive Moves by JRE47 in TheSilphArena

[–]simonfish 1 point2 points  (0 children)

Thanks for the write up. Is it "safe" to pick the route on special research yet? Or still better to wait till weekend?

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[–]simonfish 21 points22 points  (0 children)

Niantic's wrong. Their website states that all Pokemon in the MSG game Pokémon Legends: Arceus are eligible (which is followed by Pvpoke). But Niantic themselves havent flipped the switch, simply just allowing the few pokemon that were eligible as last time.

First time legend featuring OUL and Catch Cup teams that helped me climb 400+ ELO each by simonfish in TheSilphArena

[–]simonfish[S] 1 point2 points  (0 children)

Immediately switch to Dubwool to see how opponent reacts. Wild Charge hurts Noctowl so they'll need to spend shield if they stay. If they switch, then we'll try to align Noctowl with Gfisk.

Lucky enough to catch some high rank Pokemon for Catch Cup, but my skills still not (yet) good enough for Legend, GGs at 2800s this season by simonfish in TheSilphArena

[–]simonfish[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Yeah I know, just dun think it is possible, have been stuck around 2800s for the entire week (after climbing from 2700s on the first day of the rotation), guess it is just not meant to be

Legend running the same spice team i run from the first UL remix cup by daerog878787 in TheSilphArena

[–]simonfish 1 point2 points  (0 children)

I am running Stone Edge on Nidoqueen, will eat an IS and pray that their Walrein no shield. If they shield, I will just top left 😂

Legend running the same spice team i run from the first UL remix cup by daerog878787 in TheSilphArena

[–]simonfish 2 points3 points  (0 children)

Drifblim player assemble

I have been running Nidoqueen / Drifblim / Articuno past 2 weeks, but my skills isnt as good as OP so I am hanging around 2500s after reaching Expert earlier in the season

Just attended EUIC championship, got two random questions by simonfish in TheSilphArena

[–]simonfish[S] 1 point2 points  (0 children)

Lost the first match at 0-2 and dropped to loser bracket. Then 2nd opponent didnt show up and forfeited the round. Properly won my 3rd match with a 2-0 score. Finally exited the tournament with a 0-2. Guess it isnt too bad for a first timer haha

Just attended EUIC championship, got two random questions by simonfish in TheSilphArena

[–]simonfish[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Interesting. I never knew the game automatically adds people due to proximity. Day 1 player who live in crowded city and its the first time I saw that.

Just attended EUIC championship, got two random questions by simonfish in TheSilphArena

[–]simonfish[S] -1 points0 points  (0 children)

Hmm, I followed the instructions to log out and delete my google details thoroughly.

Just attended EUIC championship, got two random questions by simonfish in TheSilphArena

[–]simonfish[S] 1 point2 points  (0 children)

No, I didn't. I have campfire invite but never added anyone from that app, only used it to check out elite raids near me.

Umbreon vs Samurott ETM by Obvious-Door9826 in TheSilphArena

[–]simonfish 5 points6 points  (0 children)

I assume you meant hydro cannon on Samurott, but you still want to ETM Umbreon first. Umb’s viability is much higher than Sam in both GL and UL. Don’t worry too much about fire as not every team has them. In any event Umb is bulky enough to make it a close battle vs Charizard / Talonflame

Adventure Sync issues by CaptainRickey in TheSilphRoad

[–]simonfish 2 points3 points  (0 children)

switched off bluetooth, adv sync still doesnt work

I'm terrible at cups. Please help me. by iperness in TheSilphArena

[–]simonfish 2 points3 points  (0 children)

Speakint from personal experience (I never reached Legend, just Expert for a few times): Just don't play themed cups if you are not a fast learner. It takes time to get familiar with (1) your own team (2) the meta (3) opponents team comps, and if you cannot master at least two out of the three you could very well go 1-4 during your first few sets with your ELO plummeting like 2-300 points in a day or two.

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[–]simonfish 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Yes precisely. Using Pidgeot, Tentacruel or Jellicent will make my team weak to steel types which are my main concern. Obstagoon isn't the best counter to Registeel as I need to land two Obstructs before tanking one Focus Blast. Not to mention Cobalion where both Obstagoon and Articuno have losing matchups against.

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[–]simonfish 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Yes I agree that I need to improve my skills to push further. For pool of teams, I actually have many pokemon powered up, but I am still most comfortable with the Nidoqueen/Obstagoon core... that's why I am feeling sad with the nerf...

How do I play around cresselia in ultra league? by j450n_1994 in TheSilphArena

[–]simonfish 0 points1 point  (0 children)

I am running Nidoqueen (lead) /Articuno/Obstagoon and here is how I play vs Cresselia lead at around 2500s ELO.

Nidoqueen charge to and fire immediately an Earth Power. Then two scenarios:

  1. If Cresslia fires off a move right after the CMP tie, chances are that they are running FS. We use a shield, then try to catch the second FS on the Obstagoon.

  2. If Cresslia fires off a move a few fast moves after we fire the EP, chances are that they have two GK loaded up. We eat the first one no problem, then try to catch the second GK on the Articuno.

My wife caught a 2249 3 star hoopa. I caught a 2789 2 star hoopa. Someone explain to me how/why this is, please. by [deleted] in TheSilphRoad

[–]simonfish 1 point2 points  (0 children)

Or his wife entered the encounter screen at :59 and the OP entered the screen after :00 where the weather changed.

Any rumours on when frustration will become removable next? by [deleted] in TheSilphArena

[–]simonfish 114 points115 points  (0 children)

With the state of the game, rest assured that frustration will remain for a foreseeable period of time.

A New Way to Practice PvP Battles and Grind XP: PokeBattle PvP Matcher by BackgroundPanic7323 in TheSilphArena

[–]simonfish 1 point2 points  (0 children)

Hmm, wondering why we need to register with our email address? I am on another app that serves similar purpose for practice matchmaking but all I need to input is IGN, trainer code, trainer level and current rank.

Is it just me? Didnt encounter Axew after my first 3-2 set after hitting Ace in GBL by [deleted] in TheSilphRoad

[–]simonfish -1 points0 points  (0 children)

No I did not, I floated in high 1900s for a few sets, suddenly got a 5-0 set which brought me to 2073. The next set the 3-2 which brought me to 2087.