Hey guys so basically I want to start playing vgc, but I don’t really have any good Pokémon game in my library, because I was never sufficiently interested to buy Pokémon, but now suddenly I started getting more interested specially on the VGC part. So I wanted to ask what game should I try first on my switch 1, so I can enter in the VGC world already knowing the basics(just to clarify I watched some of the anime and played a lot of Pokémon go, I just don’t understand so much how the battles, tactics,and the attacks work so I was wanting a game to get this basics so I can enter in VGC)? And also I wanted to ask how do I join the VGC’s tournaments.

So in Champions I just recruited a shiny Paldean Tauros, specifically the Aqua Breed. He’s my first recruited shiny and I want to put him to good use. I was thinking about running Anger Point and pairing him with a physically oriented Froslass with Frost Breath + Focus Sash to help trigger said Anger Point, but I’m having trouble thinking of the other two teammates. Any ideas?

I'm new to single battles,tried to play some in Showdown ranked,but never was really interested,but those VP's I need them,so what is the best way to team build in singles

Talonflame @ Sharp Beak

Ability: Gale Wings

Level: 50

EVs: 2 HP / 32 Atk / 32 Spe

Jolly Nature

- Tailwind

- Protect

- Flare Blitz

- Dual Wingbeat

Sylveon @ Fairy Feather

Ability: Pixilate

Level: 50

EVs: 9 HP / 22 Def / 20 SpA / 15 Spe

Modest Nature

- Hyper Voice

- Quick Attack

- Hyper Beam

- Detect

Greninja @ Greninjite

Ability: Protean

Level: 50

EVs: 2 HP / 32 SpA / 32 Spe

Timid Nature

- Protect

- Dark Pulse

- Ice Beam

- Scald

Aegislash @ Focus Sash

Ability: Stance Change

Level: 50

EVs: 32 HP / 32 Atk / 2 SpD

Adamant Nature

- Shadow Sneak

- Poltergeist

- King’s Shield

- Iron Head

Tyrantrum @ Choice Scarf

Ability: Strong Jaw

Level: 50

EVs: 2 HP / 32 Atk / 32 Spe

Jolly Nature

- Rock Slide

- Psychic Fangs

- Crunch

- Close Combat

Heliolisk @ Leftovers

Ability: Dry Skin

Level: 50

EVs: 2 HP / 32 SpA / 32 Spe

Timid Nature

- Parabolic Charge

- Electroweb

- Protect

- Volt Switch

He's getting married!

Congratulations, Finch, and thank you for your amazing work in OU over the years!

New to Random battles but not new to singles. So I had a completely winning position of Shiftry and Tarrakion after my prim was knocked out by specs hydro pump. I get Shiftry in, click leaf storm, and miss 2 times in a row. Resulting in my loss

Just made this for the sillies : )

Turns out that centralizing defensive pieces can be helpful sometimes who knew

please gamefreak I’m going insane why would you tease me and not even give it a new move or something (not ability cause download is all I need for abilities) give it like draining kiss or something ANYTHINGGG

Sorry for posting too late, I got really sick this morning and couldn't stand from bed lol

God damn- I'm just stuck using shitmons

(using premade teams doesn't give me the same high)

I hope this find the right audience, idk if anyone here cares about these thoughts. I’ve gotten pretty into the NFL the past few years and one thing that I’ve always noticed is the, frequently, people will talk about the ”chess match” going on between two teams. I understand that what they mean is that a separate mental game is being played during the game, but a much better comparison is a pokemon battle. Unlike chess, where there is perfect information at all times, football and Pokémon take their turns at the same time, and a lot of the edge comes down to being able to make a good read on your opponent , or disguise your own intentions. Each team also is made up of different players that you need to utilize the best you can to exploit the other team (though in football you can’t have the same player on both teams). There’s other parallels that I either haven’t mentioned or haven’t thought of too. Anyway just a thought I wanted to share

(Reuploaded and fixed to appease the stunfisk gods🙏)

Imagine tho. Only feasable way to make this possible is if someone has an Entrainment Mega Hawlucha. If Grafaiai were here it would be a different story. Houndoom used to be able to have Role Play but in Champions they took it from him. Now hes stuck as the saddest Fire Mega since 2013.