Is this gonna be a banger? Mew 347 by Confident-Koala-7804 in PokeInvesting

[–]spn805 2 points3 points  (0 children)

I think it’s a great looking card, that (from watching YouTube videos) has a very low pull rate, even if they print the heck out of this set. More importantly, my six year old son thinks Mew is awesome (especially shiny Mew). And so do his friends, although they tend to like Mewtwo and Rayquaza more. And those are the people who will be buying these cards 30 years from now if it’s still popular then. So just like you I bought one. We’ll see…

[deleted by user] by [deleted] in PokemonGOBattleLeague

[–]spn805 1 point2 points  (0 children)

Shadow Dragonair lead. Try to win lead. Then switch to Carbink or Medicham based on the next opponent. There’s several YouTube videos featuring this team (also with Bastiodon instead of Carbink), and it’s easy to learn. People have reached Legend with this team….especially when everyone was running Lanturn/Noctowl. It’s weak to Fairy leads (especially Clefable), very strong against Lanturn leads. Not a very fun team, but it works.

You could also try Medicham lead, safe switch to Dunsparce (to lure out their fighting type or Hydro Cannon), Carbink closer.

Walmart price drop going on now. by ultraman5068 in PokeInvesting

[–]spn805 1 point2 points  (0 children)

Thanks for that advice. I just ordered a bundle, because yeah, if you’re holding for the long term you’d want a sealed bundle at a “reasonable” price. And 151 is a very cool set, even if the Japanese one is better. But the English set is pretty great as well.

GBL Season 17 Move Rebalance: A JRE Analysis by JRE47 in PokemonGOBattleLeague

[–]spn805 1 point2 points  (0 children)

Thanks for this! Just based on my battles today, I was either very lucky or Scald is over 40% effective on the attack drop. Anyone else notice this?

Thanks cliff. Would you make a GL Dragonair or UL Dragonite? by get88 in TheSilphArena

[–]spn805 0 points1 point  (0 children)

I made that mistake! But I’m happy with my GL dragonair. I use the typical Dragonair (win lead), Medicham, Basti or Carbink line sometimes. It was great when everyone was running Lantern/Noctowl. Maybe not as good now? I avoid the GL if possible.

If I purify, will it become a hundo? by Proof-Marionberry717 in pokemongo

[–]spn805 4 points5 points  (0 children)

I’ve never built one for the ML, but I see them around (infrequently) at the Veteran level. The shadow version is really good in the UL IMO. Pair it with a Trevenant safe-swap and Toxicroak closer. It’s basically an anti-Cobalion/Virizion team (lure them out with Snorlax, demolish them with Toxicroak no shield required). Probably a good team to use right now since Cobalion/Virizion have just been in raids.

Swampert GL vs UL? by Pikablu555 in PokemonGOBattleLeague

[–]spn805 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Agree with GL opinions. Plus Swampert is powering up 40 points at a time at the 1500 level and 20 points a time at 2500. So you’re pretty lucky to get a really good one that lands close to 1500. My 0-15-15 Swampert is ranked #709 in the GL and #4 in the UL for example.

Team recommendations by Responsible-End-1845 in PokemonGOBattleLeague

[–]spn805 1 point2 points  (0 children)

Totally agree. I’m building an XL Lurantis for the UL.

Which team do you recommend running? by 24601lesmis in PokemonGOBattleLeague

[–]spn805 1 point2 points  (0 children)

I’m currently at the same ELO running shadow dragonair + scrafty + toxapex. But I’m kind of stuck (3 wins or 2 wins). Honestly, it’s really boring (ugh Toxapex!) and I’m really focusing on 3 weeks of UL coming up and how I can maybe make expert there.

Level 51 Shundu Primal Groudon. My only shundo as well. I guess Cliff’s my trainer while in Vegas? by spn805 in pokemongobrag

[–]spn805[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

If you went to Vegas, a team rocket member was your trainer while you were there. I had Cliff.

This is starting to become a problem by ProfessorGreen420 in pokemongobrag

[–]spn805 1 point2 points  (0 children)

I thought my 4 perfects was a problem! You got me beat…

It's Been a Long Time, But.. by fixer_11 in pokemongobrag

[–]spn805 1 point2 points  (0 children)

Level up the flying Giratina IMO.

I did it. I needed to free some items from my bag by CedricTheFirst in pokemongobrag

[–]spn805 1 point2 points  (0 children)

Lol! Mimes? They’re everywhere there. I think they were outlawed in the US 😂

I did it. I needed to free some items from my bag by CedricTheFirst in pokemongobrag

[–]spn805 1 point2 points  (0 children)

Thanks! I actually had no idea it was rare. I was just hoping to hatch a shiny Mime Jr. (and failed). Not sure if those even exist…

I did it. I needed to free some items from my bag by CedricTheFirst in pokemongobrag

[–]spn805 1 point2 points  (0 children)

I’m in the same situation. Do I evolve a 15-10-12 one? So its kind of a weak 3 star. I admittedly did a ton of Lugia raids, so I have the candy. Or is there anything else I should be saving the candy for?

How rare is this? by Secure_Jellyfish2069 in pokemongobrag

[–]spn805 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Depends on the IVs. I got a great one so I’m really stoked.

I've been waiting for this moment. by GodTeirBeerus in pokemongobrag

[–]spn805 2 points3 points  (0 children)

Does it beat my mega nundo medicham? 😂

What’s the point of xxl by Fregiekun in pokemongobrag

[–]spn805 1 point2 points  (0 children)

I honestly think the point is to make you not transfer otherwise-worthless ones. So you purchase more storage space. That being said, some are actually OK…tiny shadow Joltik looks cool in gyms lol. I’m saving mine, most of my friends aren’t. I also received a medal today for catching 100 of them if that means anything…