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RU Showcase In which, Hilda attempts to talk about competitive battling and seem like she knows what she is talking about... Pokemon of the Week: Doublade The leading Pokemon for this series is indeed a NFE (not fully evolved, for those of you that are not familiar with competitive jargon) Pokemon. Much like its fully evolved colleague Aegislash, this Pokemon can serve a variety of roles, and it does so well enough to have three tiers in it's Smogon entries under it's belt (Under and even OverUsed, along with the obvious RarelyUsed). The Pokemon is most effectively known for forcing physical attackers to switch out, but it's turn to make a move, who know's what's going to happen? Viability in RU - S Rank - This thing is a winner and if you like making your opponent play "guess the set", This is the 'Mon you're looking for. Favorite Held Item - With most "viable" NFE's you will want to think about slapping a unique item known as an "Eviolite" on them, and Doublade is not an exception. This makes it's defenses, including it's already spectacular physical defense, even more potent, ensuring that it will be able to take some blows. You really shouldn't be giving this Pokemon any other held item at all. (Seriously, If you're going to use Doublade, Eviolite, or evolve it and play Ubers.) Doublade has the ability to make for a very good mixed wall with investment into it's special defense and the Eviolite providing universal defenses on top of it all. Smogon suggests the following set: Doublade @ Eviolite No Guard (There's no other option ability-wise, and with Doublade it doesn't really matter unless you like innovation) 252 HP/ 4 Attack / 252 Special Defense Gyro Ball Toxic Pursuit Rest The EV spread allows for Doublade's weaker defensive type to receive some support, as the physical defense is already getting a boost from the Eviolite, making this thing able to take almost anything. The lack of speed investment is also useful as Doublade has Gyro Ball in this set, to give it some knockout potential. Toxic is the go to move early game and is great to use after a forced switch to hinder your opponent with residual damage. If a Pokemon is weak to Dark type attacks, Pursuit is another great move here, as it is a punish for switching out, and Rest allows it to recover from it's own status afflictions as well as restore HP, enabling it to prolong battles. The mixed wall set is recommended for use in the OVERused tier by Smogon, which means if you use it in UU and RU, you'll have even less potent checks to remove it from play. However, this thing doesn't just have the ability to be a riot shield for your team, it has a whole spectrum of sets, and can even go over the top and snag some knockouts as an attacker. Smogon recommends this set for an offensive Doublade: Doublade @ Eviolite No Guard 212 HP/ 252 Attack /44 Speed Swords Dance Shadow Claw Iron Head Shadow Sneak Previously established, Doublade forces switches often, usually always when opposing a physical attacker, making it the ideal turn to use Swords Dance and start getting threatening. Shadow Sneak gives it priority, and Shadow Claw and Iron Head give it a couple of "stabs"....(sorry, had to) it can use to wreck house. This Pokemon has the potential to sweep late game assuming it's special attacking checks are dealt with, and the Eviolite possibly can benefit "greedier" players, allowing them to take physical attacks all day long as they set up to downright vile attack potency. (Of course, that's if your opponent isn't good enough to realize physical attacks are a bad idea, but it happens.) This set is recommended for RarelyUsed play. While you can use Doublade in higher tiers effectively, this set finds itself too frail to face off with special attackers in those tiers. My first encounter with competitive Doublade was a rather unsatisfying one for me (playing the opponent), and it's left a profound mark on me as a trainer, springboarding my competitive career to "meta" expectations. The story goes as follows. One day, Hilda found herself facing off against Kamina in a PZA battle. She had picked RU thinking that she would even the playing field a bit, because RU is a tier that isn't as popular as the tier below it (NU) or the commonly seen Little Cup or OverUsed matches on the server during the contest. For a short while, she had some momentum going...until the twin blades took Kamina's side of the field. Her Pokemon out was Druddigon, with a priority move that she was certain would hit Doublade hard....until she spammed it 4 times to no effect. That day, Hilda learned the consequences of using Sucker Punch at the wrong time. Throughout the nonsense on her end, Kamina had that Doublade Swords Dance multiple times, effectively ending the battle while I had five Pokemon left. Kiddies, Sucker Punch will not hit if your opponent isn't attacking you. I hope you guys enjoyed this first installment of 'RU Showcase', and I hope to see you guys putting your Talonflames and Tyranitars away in order to experience the real blast RarelyUsed 'Mon matches can be. ~ Hilda

I guess it's true.. You CAN have three heisman QB's on the same roster at one time.

.....-I- would have okayed this.......

'Boys got what comes back around. After getting a few breaks from refs against the Lions, the zebras ultimately knocked Dallas off the bracket.

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I'm........so sorry.......Reborn....:' c

.....Ahaha. I dunno if you should be that envious yet, but I'll see soon enough. I'll miss you Ark! Mael...what are you-....stop it.....seriously........I don't like that look you're giving me....(Thanks! At this point I can only hope I find an once of play, get some much needed sleep, and find some deck to relax on.) You're just in time, Zephyr. I will!

If you've seen 'Blue Streak'......Nice. If not, .....you should probably go find other pantelones. ....-sigh-

Look man, I can't bring "+1s"....it's a company trip. [no way I would afford this otherwise ahahahahahaha...] No promises. None. (even though I OWN the "what do you look like" forum as of late) /me makes a plan to break Simon's face. <3 Much appreciated, 'Kuna. If I party too hard, I'll fall overboard. I'll try to use discretion. I'll miss you guys too! Is there a reference here that I'm supposed to be getting? Won't forget shades, good Azery. Um.....okay. Carry a big stick, Bovine Hero. -sigh Will do, Tack.

Hi Haley! I'm Hilda, one of those "moderators". Welcome to Reborn! Bad moderator imo. Didn't even let me explode. smh. ~Cowtao

Hey guys. For the next five days I will not be around.....(don't everyone say hallelujah at once, now.) because I will be on a cruise ship. - I'll be going to Cozumel and Progresso (Yucatan) before the return voyage - If I get any good selfies or shots of me at neat vacationy places, -MAYBE- you'll see them someday. - Don't break anything while I'm gone. I -WILL- find out. Love you, Reborn.

First of all, congratulations! As far as school is concerned, there's no better feeling than making the cut and being allowed to go to a place you wanted. I'll miss you Notus, be sure you check in with us as often as possible!

Heeey, Not bad, my picks were good enough to compete throughout the entire bowl season. Anyways, if I somehow force a tie, and Oregon wins the National Championship, that my -last- chance at the rupees. This was super fun.

I like this. 1. Let people in. I do such a terrible job at it in general, and I feel like I've finally begun to understand how important it is to be able to talk to others about my problems. 2. Stop making people want to leave. My general demeanor is competitive and sometimes all it does is hurt others. 3. Back to the drawing board. Start over. Just, Go find myself.

I can DJ....occasionally, for future events.

Happy Birthday Ark!

...How to not make friends 101? (haha) Hi. I'm Hilda. ...(nice?) to meet you....(?) If you -want-, don't hesitate to ask questions.

I can do prediction, if you're willing to have me...

Sparky, what are you specifically looking for? I've reached the point where I've experienced opponents who play pretty standard teams and watched a few strategies take place. My specialty however, is trying to fit any pokemon you like into an OU team. I'm not saying I'm someone who is remotely good at meta execution, but if you're just in it to win with your favorites. I'm your girl.