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[SET] name: Stored Power move 1: Calm Mind move 2: Recover move 3: Stored Power move 4: Iron Defense item: Leftovers ability: Magic Guard nature: Bold evs: 252 HP / 252 Def / 4 SpD ivs: 0 Atk [SET COMMENTS] Reuniclus acts as an amazing mid- to late-game sweeper thanks to a couple of different...

[SET] name: Status Utility (Electric) move 1: Will-O-Wisp move 2: Hydro Pump move 3: Volt Switch move 4: Thunder Wave item: Leftovers ability: Levitate nature: Bold evs: 252 HP / 252 Def / 4 SpD ivs: 0 Atk [SET COMMENTS] Rotom-W serves as the primary defensive Pokemon on Electric-type teams...

[SET] name: Wallbreaker (Electric) move 1: Overdrive move 2: Boomburst move 3: Sludge Wave move 4: Volt Switch item: Choice Specs ability: Punk Rock nature: Timid evs: 252 SpA / 4 SpD / 252 Spe ivs: 0 Atk [SET COMMENTS] Thanks to its ability in Punk Rock increasing its sound-based moves...

Gen VIII Monotype C&C Index If you are new to C&C, please read the following link: Spelling and Grammar Standards Formatting Guide Monotype C&C Analysis Discussion Discord Channel We're finally starting up for Sword and Shield Monotype analyses! Thus, we're on to a new index. Please read all...

Hi all! Please use this thread for any simple questions you may have. New threads require approval from the moderators of this forum. If you have ideas for a new thread, whether it be a project, resource, or otherwise, please send a PM to Chaitanya, Decem, Zap, or Ticken. Please do not use this...

Now that we have sufficient information about Generation 8, please use this thread to discuss the upcoming metagame for Monotype Generation 8! All data mined information so far is presented in this thread: https://www.smogon.com/forums/threads/pokemon-sword-and-shield-datamine-thread.3656143/...

[art by dahli] Thanks for everyone who participated in the qualification stages of Monotype Cup. After 6 weeks of qualifiers, we finally have our top 16 (almost). Congratulations to those who made it. Big thanks as well to all of our hosts through the 6 weeks of tournaments. In the playoff...

See this thread for more details about the tournament and the cash prize. Post "in" to participate. Be aware that you can only join two tours this week! - This tournament will be held on the official Smogon Tournament server at http://smogtours.psim.us/. - Send a PM to "Moosical" on Smogtours...

[OVERVIEW] Zeraora serves as a much-needed physical wallbreaker for Electric, bringing ample useful coverage moves and benefiting its team in means no other Electric-type can. Close Combat allows Zeraora to make waves in the Normal matchup, which Electric typically struggles with, especially in...

Electric ======== Alolan Raichu is able to become a potent sweeper when using Aloraichium Z along with Nasty Plot, although it lacks the immediate power and beneficial coverage of the Life Orb set. [SET] name: Stoked Sparksurfer (Electric) move 1: Thunderbolt move 2: Psychic move 3: Nasty Plot...

Banner by Ticken Hi everyone! With the advent of the Monotype BW being one of the RoA ladder spotlights, we'll be holding a mini ladder tour to best take advantage of this rare occurrence! Generation 5 was a very fun generation to play and Monotype has a small community of players who know it...

[OVERVIEW] Psychic ======== Metagross is a very potent wallbreaker for Psychic that importantly makes waves in the otherwise troublesome Fairy matchup thanks to its priority STAB Bullet Punch and overwhelmingly strong Meteor Mash. Its high base Attack, strong STAB attacks, and varied coverage...

[OVERVIEW] Poison ======== Crobat provides entry hazard removal while also providing a key Ground immunity, allowing Poison teams to take on powerful and threatening Ground-types like Choice Scarf Excadrill and Landorus, making it a great utility Pokemon for Poison. Its high Speed allows it to...

Torkoal @ Heat Rock Ability: Drought EVs: 248 HP / 252 Def / 8 SpD Bold Nature - Rapid Spin - Stealth Rock - Lava Plume - Yawn If you're looking for role compression for your Fire Monotype team, Torkoal is just the Pokemon for you! Torkoal is one of the only reliable entry hazard removers...

Thundurus @ Choice Band Ability: Defiant EVs: 252 Atk / 4 SpD / 252 Spe Jolly Nature - Superpower - Knock Off - U-turn - Iron Tail Thundurus is one of the only strong physical attackers with a decent movepool available to Electric teams, making it a much-needed addition for several key...

[OVERVIEW] Electric ======== Zapdos's decent bulk and Flying typing allow it to function as one of the best defensive Pokemon available to Electric. Its part Flying typing grants Zapdos a very important immunity to Ground, allowing it to freely switch into Ground-type attacks for the team. Its...

Finals Rules Records Spreadsheet Type Usage Standings and Replays Monotype OMs Mega Thread vs. Kindred Kingdras (2) vs. Morbid Misdreavus (4) USUM: Bitana vs. Trichotomy USUM: Chaitanya1.9 vs. EricSaysHi ORAS: Vodoom vs. The Excadrill LC: Nailec vs. Seo. AAA: Waszap vs. smub STABmons...

[OVERVIEW] Dragon ======== Dragonite is the most powerful physical wallbreaker available to Dragon thanks to its high Attack and great coverage options. It's able to survive nearly any unboosted attack from full health thanks to its ability Multiscale and decent bulk, allowing it to function as...

[OVERVIEW] Fairy ======== Primarina is a very powerful special wallbreaker for Fairy with access to Psychic, helping immensely in the Poison matchup. Its typing is great offensively, as few Pokemon can switch into the coverage its combined STAB attacks provide. Primarina's Water typing also...

Week 5 Rules Records Spreadsheet Type Usage Standings and Replays Monotype OMs Mega Thread vs. Bad News Bewears (2) vs. Poppin' Hoppips (3) USUM: memomiguel vs. King Billu USUM: Snowyyy vs. Wincon ORAS: Zarif vs. Wanka LC: Jrsmash9 vs. Mikaav AAA: KingGilgamesh vs. Escoffier STABmons...