Post by Admin on Sept 15, 2015 13:22:02 GMT 8
So you've finished the game and you're slowly starting to get bored with the post-game events, huh?
Then, there's Looker, the Battle Chateau and Battle Maison, the Secret Bases and the Contest Spectaculars but you still seem to bore yourself out to death.
Well, fret not because the real fun, excitement and thrill lies in a totally different spectrum - competitive battling.
Huge warning: Competitive battling may or may not kill your sense of "I play Pokemon for fun." Learn at your own risk. Many have fallen into the depths of playing to win and not to completely enjoy the game itself. Fun, excitement and thrill are guaranteed, but so are frustration and a little bit of headache... also, rage quitters. Overall, we can consider competitive battling as the science of war and the art of type combinations. So, if you think you can handle what it takes, then follow these rules:
1. Learn the Type Chart. This is pretty much obligatory since all the basics of offense and defense rely on you, not just memorizing, but also knowing the type chart by heart. You must breathe it in and out until it becomes a part of your system. This will enable you to carefully construct a perfect strategy for your favorite Pokemon. So, start googling things up! But just in case, here is an example of an easy-to-learn type chart:
Seriously, print one of these and memorize it until you dream about it.
2. Get to know your numbers. Ugh, numbers! I know, right? But these figures will really give you a good kick-off on your journey to being a good battler. Familiarize yourself with your Pokemon's base stats. These stats determine your Pokemon's role in your team. Just by looking at them, you will know what field you Pokemon will excel at - defense, offense or support. This will also determine which of the Natures suit your Pokemon. Now, get started by getting a good Ditto, an Everstone and a Destiny Knot and push through learning how to breed for perfect IVs (or at least almost perfect IVs, in case you have a good Hidden Power type in mind). One IV point gives +1 in its corresponding stat at level 100, including HP, which in the long run will boost your overall stats, which can help decide a game. Next, boost your stats further with EV training (and be sure you have the Power- items). At level 100, a maxed out stat (with 252 EVs) will yield a bonus of 63 points, so learn how to train them, either through Super Training (quite tedious) or Horde Battles (faster method). Overall, stats will generally play one of the biggest roles in competitive battling to buff up and hit hard.
3. Learn about your individual Pokemon's roles. A team can only work together once a role for each unit has been established. Basically, roles are divided into offense, defense and support. Offense oriented Pokemon are those with high Attack or Special Attack Stat, regardless of type, preferably with very high or very low (for trick room) Speed. Defense oriented Pokemon, are incidentally, ones that have high HP, Defense and / or Special Defense stats. Support Pokemon are those that lack offense and / or defense but has a huge pool of non-offensive or status moves. I wouldn't delve deeper into the matter and I'll leave the research in your hands, but it is to be noted that there are several subcategories between these roles since some Pokemon are too versatile that they can switch from one role to another in one battle.
4. Form an Offensive Core, learn about coverage. It is not very necessary to build your team around one Pokemon, but a good team should be able to hit any opponent regardless of type. Meaning, whatever your lead cannot hit, its teammates should be able to. Your Pokemon's moves should consist of different types that could help cover its STAB and whichever type of move it can't learn, the teammate should. This will allow the offensive unit to sweep as much as possible with lesser switches.
5. The defensive core and the healing unit. Just like offense, your team must have a defensive core, and this doesn't only include defensive units but it talks more of resistances and immunity. Each of your Pokemon, whether offensive or defensive must be able to resist at least 2 of its teammates' weakness. This will pretty much ensure longevity in the field with less casualties. Also, although not really necessary, it is good to incorporate healing moves to a defensive unit to further boost a team's defensive capacity.
6. Fight or Flight? You should always know when to stay and when to switch out. Here are MY two simple rules: (1) if you can outspeed the opponent and one of your moves can hit it super effectively in its weaker defense stat, stay and fight; and (2) if you know your opponent can hit you super effectively in your weaker defense, and you have at least 67% HP, switch out regardless of your defensive capability or speed, otherwise (if you have low HP) let your Pokemon become a death fodder to a allow safe switch. Of course, each battle will have its own problem, but try to stick to these and you will be fine for about 85% of the time.
7. Play the mind games. Psychological warfare is always part of the scene. Learn how to conceal your Pokemon's moves as much as possible so the opposing team will have a hard time countering yours. Likewise, you should try as soon as possible to unveil your opponents' movesets for you to counter their team efficiently. Scouting for moves plays a huge role in successfully countering or at least disabling your opponent's team.
8. Anticipate but do not over-predict. Once you uncover what your opponent is trying to do, try to anticipate what s/he will do one to three turns from the present BUT you must concentrate ONLY in the following: (1) what move the opponent's active Pokemon will use; (2) what possible switch-ins will the opponent do; and (3) what move could you use for possible switch-ins. Never go too far as to analyzing what your opponent's switch-ins will use, etc.
9. Use an element of surprise. Sometimes a little bit of inconsistency can catch your opponent off guard, and can turn tables against them. Experiment with some of your Pokemon's lesser used moves or teach them moves from the other side of their spectrum (i.e. teaching special moves to Pokemon with higher Attack stat [Nidoking, Rhampardos]). Everybody loves surprises so make sure you pack one in your team.
10. Use your favorite Pokemon. Although there are Pokemon that really stand out because they're strong, any one of them can give you the much coveted victory given the right timing and strategy. I mean, come on, there are over 700 Pokemon out there and people are just using a few of them! Utilize your favorite ones and build your team around them and you'll see how much fun it is to win using them.
Overall, there are still so many ways to improve yourself in the competitive scene. These are just the basic of the basics, but they will surely help you to boost your skills. The number 1 thing you should always have is enough patience to practice... a lot. Frustrating, I know, but with proper practice, you will know all your team's loopholes and patch them up before anyone else sees them.
Happy battling!~
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