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Team building around Sylveon
Here's my current OU team that I've been testing on the ladder - looking for feedback! After dozens of iterations, I think I've finally settled on a team that works well together. Let me break it down:  ### Why Choose Espeon? E...
Sylveon set optimization - need help!
Here's my current OU team that I've been testing on the ladder - looking for feedback! After dozens of iterations, I think I've finally settled on a team that works well together. Let me break it down:  ### 1. Understandin...
Snorlax analysis - is it viable?
## Top 10 Tips for Training Snorlax in Competitive Battles Looking to master Snorlax in competitive Pokemon? Here are the essential tips every trainer needs to know!  ### 1. Understa...
Top 5 Bug-Type Counters to Rayquaza in Pokémon Legends: Arceus
Rayquaza, the Sky High Pokémon, is a formidable foe in Pokémon Legends: Arceus' post-game content. While Dragon and Flying type, its weakness to Bug is often overlooked. Here's a guide to the top 5 Bug-type Pokémon you can use to take down this Legendary beast, focusing on their availability, stats,...
Top 10 Poison-Type Counters for Mimikyu in Legends: Arceus
Mimikyu's Disguise ability makes it a tricky opponent in Pokemon Legends: Arceus. While it isn't available in the game itself, understanding how to deal with its type matchups is crucial for transferring knowledge to other games and anticipating potential future battles. Poison-types are generally a...
Best counters for Eevee in OU?
My personal tier list for the current OU metagame - let's debate! After playing over 500 games this season, here's how I'd rank the top threats:  **S Tier (Meta-defining):** -...
Top 5 Dark-Type Pokemon to Counter Charizard in Pokemon Violet Ranked!
## Dominate Charizard Raids: Top 5 Dark-Type Counters in Pokemon Violet Charizard raids are a popular challenge in Pokemon Violet, and a strong Dark-type Pokemon can be your key to victory. With Charizard's Tera Type being a powerful Dragon-type, Dark-type Pokemon become incredibly effective offens...
Espeon's Fairy-Type Allies: Legends Arceus Team Tier List
Espeon, with its incredible Special Attack and Speed, can be a potent force in Pokemon Legends: Arceus. However, its weaknesses to Bug, Dark, and Ghost types can leave it vulnerable. Pairing it with Fairy-type Pokemon is a great strategy for covering its weaknesses, forming a well-rounded team capab...
Top 5 Best Teams for Snorlax Raids in Pokemon Sleep (2024)
Snorlax is the centerpiece of Pokemon Sleep, and optimizing your teams for each island is crucial for maximizing your score and encountering rare sleep styles. While Pokemon Sleep isn't *competitive* in the traditional battling sense, building effective teams shares a lot of similarities. Here's a b...
Garchomp analysis - is it viable?
## Complete Guide: How to Build the Best Gengar Team Building a competitive team around Gengar? This comprehensive guide covers everything you need to know!  ### Why Choose Gengar? Ge...
Gyarados analysis - is it viable?
Let's discuss a strategy that's been working incredibly well for me lately - Weather Offense! I've been running a Sun team and the damage output is absolutely insane. Here's the basic concept:  ### 1. Understandi...
Pokemon Unite: Greninja's Top 5 Best Grass-Type Counters (Patch 1.13)
## Pokemon Unite: Greninja's Top 5 Best Grass-Type Counters (Patch 1.13) Greninja, the slippery Water/Dark-type, is a popular choice in Pokemon Unite. While it excels at dealing ranged damage and securing objectives, Grass-type Pokemon can pose a significant threat. This guide will detail the top 5...
Best counters for Mimikyu in OU?
## Top 10 Tips for Training Espeon in Competitive Battles Looking to master Espeon in competitive Pokemon? Here are the essential tips every trainer needs to know!  ### 1. Understandi...
Top 5 Best Rock-Type Pokemon to Counter Charizard in Scarlet & Violet
Charizard, with its dual Fire/Flying typing, remains a popular choice in Pokemon Scarlet and Violet, especially with the recent introduction of Charizard Tera Raids. However, a well-prepared Rock-type Pokemon can easily turn the tables. This guide will cover the top 5 Rock-type Pokemon that excel at...