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Oh, okay. Thanks for the reply! I'm hoping to do a Soul Link Extreme Randomizer of this after I'm finished with USUM and wanted to wait for v13 for some Gen8 shenanigans. (:

Out of curiosity, will this pack be future proof or will it need to be updated for v13 once it comes out? I tried looking for an answer before asking but had no luck. ;(

HD by LtMKilla Aka Michael from Achievement Hunter/Rooster Teeth

I may be new, but one of the things I've found in competitive play is that too many people rely on the 'science' or 'math' of the game. Personally, I'm the type of person to say trust in yourself and have fun. I'm not a professional by any means, but I did manage to beat one of the Gym Leaders after so many told me it was too focused on Singles. Well, just try hard and you can persevere, as I did. Besides, what better way to improve your skills than finding a way to utilize your skills and regular team to overcome the challenges of the League? That's part of the fun and the challenge, at least for me anyways.

Well, I sorta wish I had checked this sooner, as I've already battled Laura, but I am proud to say I've won my first battle. Also, I've added descriptions of each member's function in this team. Thank you all for the advice. I'll keep it in mind if I run against a wall in the League. Starting over wouldn't bother me too much, unless I'm stuck against Amaria. ^-^;

This is my main team and I like it very much, despite the mixed results. To be honest, I think it's more the player's fault than the Pokemon's. I'm a fairly new player, only been playing about a week now, and I think this team it the one that'll take me all the way! Feel free to comment/criticize/question me in your posts. Ninetales (F) @ Leftovers Trait: Drought EVs: 4 Def / 252 SAtk / 252 Spd Modest Nature (+SAtk, -Atk) - Flamethrower - Nasty Plot - Protect - Energy Ball This is the core of the Sun aspect of my team, though my team is setup in a way that Sun is not required. In truth, I've even pulled through the rain and beat the all-too-common PoliDrizzle teams at times. Of course, no one person can win every bout and I've even mustered a few sweeps with Ninetails alone. Alas, the Ninetails' main function is to set up the Sun to deprive other teams of their weather and to give Charizard its epic Solar Power. Scizor (M) @ Choice Band Trait: Technician EVs: 252 Atk / 4 SDef / 252 Spd Jolly Nature (+Spd, -SAtk) - Bullet Punch - Bug Bite - Superpower - Pursuit Scizor? Scizor's place on my team is to fill the gap I'd have in my heart were he not there. Aside from being my favorite Pokemon, Scizor's power is enough to revenge kill most threats or tank an opposing attack, like the ever present Draco Meteor and Outrage. Espeon (M) @ Choice Specs Trait: Magic Bounce EVs: 4 Def / 252 SAtk / 252 Spd Timid Nature (+Spd, -Atk) - Signal Beam - Psyshock - Shadow Ball - Hidden Power [Fire] Ahh, Espeon.. The bane of that which I hate; Entry Hazards. If there is one thing I had to learn to counter in competitive play, it was the likes of those filthy rocks and spikes. Being a newcomer in a world full of pros, I had to find a way to combat the dirty scoundrels. Alas, Magic Bounce Espeon happened to be a blessing, not to mention Espeon is my favorite Eevee-loution. Charizard (M) @ Choice Scarf Trait: Solar Power EVs: 252 SAtk / 4 SDef / 252 Spd Modest Nature (+SAtk, -Atk) - Fire Blast - AncientPower - Air Slash - Hidden Power [ice] Charizard is my powerhouse in disguise. Due to people often underestimating Charizard, because they believe Volcarona, Venasaur, or Heatran to be the better choice, they become surprised by the Fire Blasts punching holes in their team left and right. With the Scarf, he's capable of outrunning an admirable amount of Pokemon that come up against him. Cloyster (F) @ White Herb Trait: Skill Link EVs: 252 Atk / 160 Def / 96 Spd Adamant Nature (+Atk, -SAtk) - Icicle Spear - Rock Blast - Rapid Spin - Shell Smash I love Cloyster on this team and it is my designated Dragonite killer. Also, Cloyster is great for those fat special walls Jellicent, Chansey, Blissey, and all the others. Mostly being to lay waste to the likes of Substitute abusers and Dragons who don't know how to lie down and die, Cloyster is there to teach them obedience. Chandelure (M) @ Choice Scarf Trait: Shadow Tag EVs: 252 SAtk / 4 SDef / 252 Spd Modest Nature (+SAtk, -Atk) - Shadow Ball - Hidden Power [ice] - SolarBeam - Overheat Chandelure with Shadow Tag and Choice Scarf is my revenge killer without remorse for its enemies and only sticks around for the kill. That is, unless it's in the mood for a good sweep to clean up the house. Like Charizard, it packs Hidden Power Ice to deal with Dragons and EQ abusers.