MrAldo
Hey
Approved by atomicllamas
Since RU is gonna take some time to get out of beta, some projects are on hold on but I think this one can go cause it is less metagame stage dependant.
Welcome to the SM edition of RU Cores! We are gonna post cores that have proven to be effective and that we enjoy using and stuff. Discussing the viability on some of them, recommendations for sets changes and teammates isnt out of the question either so be sure to do that.
For those that dont know a Core is: It is a group of elements, in this case 2 or 3 Pokemon, that work together in order to achieve the goal of effectively supporting a team in order to make it better and by consequence making it more efficient and consistent on the metagame as a whole. Offensive cores to overwhelm common checks or beat each other checks, defensive cores in order to sustain a team against many different threats, balanced cores for that nice balance between offense and defense (redundancy and everything). These are an essential and fun part of teambuilding that opens a lot of possibilities and ease the teambuilding process, many possible interactions that are just great to see develop in a match.
Let me provide an example, with a basic balanced core:
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Why it is a balanced core? Cause both combines great offensive and defensive presence in order to function in a team. Balanced cores are trickier to come up at first but Offensive and Defensive are more straightforward, you either wall or break stuff. If you are new to the concept, dont hesitate to ask.
The aim of this team is to help people that want to try it out RU, and even experienced ones, with a resource that will help ease the teambuilding process, find new cool to try out or just expand the horizon of our teambuilding scope as a player as a community. Help each other in order to improve oneself they say. Pretty sure I dont need to bring up the "have respect for each other" policy, like if someone post a questionable core dont be a numbhead saying "that is shit, delete" and have the patience to tell someone else why it is bad and suggest changes. We all start somewhere.
Replays showing are encouraged, but not necessary. We trust your guts when you post a core but having a replay can be nice to show newer players how it works and for them to see the duo in action you know?
PLEASE LABEL IF YOUR CORE IS OFFENSIVE, DEFENSIVE OR BALANCED
HAPPY POSTING!
Since RU is gonna take some time to get out of beta, some projects are on hold on but I think this one can go cause it is less metagame stage dependant.
Welcome to the SM edition of RU Cores! We are gonna post cores that have proven to be effective and that we enjoy using and stuff. Discussing the viability on some of them, recommendations for sets changes and teammates isnt out of the question either so be sure to do that.
For those that dont know a Core is: It is a group of elements, in this case 2 or 3 Pokemon, that work together in order to achieve the goal of effectively supporting a team in order to make it better and by consequence making it more efficient and consistent on the metagame as a whole. Offensive cores to overwhelm common checks or beat each other checks, defensive cores in order to sustain a team against many different threats, balanced cores for that nice balance between offense and defense (redundancy and everything). These are an essential and fun part of teambuilding that opens a lot of possibilities and ease the teambuilding process, many possible interactions that are just great to see develop in a match.
Let me provide an example, with a basic balanced core:
Nidoqueen @ Life Orb
Ability: Sheer Force
EVs: 252 SpA / 4 SpD / 252 Spe
Modest Nature
IVs: 0 Atk
- Stealth Rock
- Earth Power
- Sludge Wave
- Ice Beam
Snorlax @ Leftovers
Ability: Thick Fat
EVs: 144 HP / 188 Def / 176 SpD
Careful Nature
- Body Slam
- Curse
- Rest
- Sleep Talk
Ability: Sheer Force
EVs: 252 SpA / 4 SpD / 252 Spe
Modest Nature
IVs: 0 Atk
- Stealth Rock
- Earth Power
- Sludge Wave
- Ice Beam
Snorlax @ Leftovers
Ability: Thick Fat
EVs: 144 HP / 188 Def / 176 SpD
Careful Nature
- Body Slam
- Curse
- Rest
- Sleep Talk
Balanced core that complement each other really well through a great array of resistances and great offensive prowess that can be really hard to deal through a match. Nidoqueen is basically a staple on almost any team, especially offense given its combination of raw bulk and power that is just so unique and so good for any team. Snorlax completes nidoqueen as a partner giving it an important ice resistance against the like of Mega Glalie, Sneasel and even Cryogonal and a fire resist that sadly nidoqueen as a ground type doesnt resist so thats neat and providing a great win condition that appreciates nidoqueen wallbreaking potential and how customizable it is. Nidoqueen soft checks fighting types, and breaking through steel types annoying for snorlax, Snorlax gives love back to nidoqueen by blanket checking special psychic types, ice types and water types that nidoqueen can have trouble it. Straightforward and simple.
Why it is a balanced core? Cause both combines great offensive and defensive presence in order to function in a team. Balanced cores are trickier to come up at first but Offensive and Defensive are more straightforward, you either wall or break stuff. If you are new to the concept, dont hesitate to ask.
The aim of this team is to help people that want to try it out RU, and even experienced ones, with a resource that will help ease the teambuilding process, find new cool to try out or just expand the horizon of our teambuilding scope as a player as a community. Help each other in order to improve oneself they say. Pretty sure I dont need to bring up the "have respect for each other" policy, like if someone post a questionable core dont be a numbhead saying "that is shit, delete" and have the patience to tell someone else why it is bad and suggest changes. We all start somewhere.
Replays showing are encouraged, but not necessary. We trust your guts when you post a core but having a replay can be nice to show newer players how it works and for them to see the duo in action you know?
PLEASE LABEL IF YOUR CORE IS OFFENSIVE, DEFENSIVE OR BALANCED
HAPPY POSTING!
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