[Would a rejuv nuzlocke be possible?]

On 1/3/2022 at 7:34 PM, Grimvalent said:

I do feel like because of possible hax you can't really reliable boost in most cases.

I am not really able to find a rejuv v13 nuzlocke, I would appreciate copying getting some strats so could you link me to it?

 

These were done by users in the official discord, but there are runs currently ongoing on twitch as well. https://www.twitch.tv/mchine is going through v13 atm with a semi-blind nuzlocke challenge, and if you'd like some tips/strats then feel free to ask either of us on twitch or here.

[Would a rejuv nuzlocke be possible?]

 

On 1/3/2022 at 3:15 PM, Cyphre said:

For rejuvenation? Not really, especially since there is no normal calculator that will take into account all the field effects, shadow pokemon moves, unique moves, AI quirks programmed for Rejuv specifically (since they did change AI a lot), double battles RNG and all that. I personally would not do Rejuv nuzlocke since im not a lucky man. 

Re: Field effects

Just input them as multipliers in showdown, it is the same effect.

Re: Shadow moves

I'm not sure what you mean by this, but you can change move bp on the showdown calculator.

Re: Unique moves

same thing

Re: AI Quirks

The ai becomes more and more predictable with experience, but even without prediction a 6-slot team can have all the tools it needs to defeat a gym. Ie. contingencies for if and when a threat switches in.

 

For example, doubles ai doesn't like to switch. A good strategy for keta is to charm one side and focus down the other. The risk of crits ending the run is mitigated by a team of resists to his STAB signature move, or alternatively (if the player encountered fearow) mitigated by simply doubling down the side that isn't charmed.

[Would a rejuv nuzlocke be possible?]

49 minutes ago, Cyphre said:

In a normal run, yes. In Rejuv easily. 

Could you offer a few examples of what a good plan for a battle would be?

[Would a rejuv nuzlocke be possible?]

12 minutes ago, Cyphre said:

One crit and the entire battle plan can go to shit, and considering some absolutely insane field boosts + cheated stats i would have a backup plan as well for such situation. 

You'll lose a mon or two to crits, it happens. But one part of good planning is that you'll have the worst situation in mind- a crit or two should not kill the entire run.

[Would a rejuv nuzlocke be possible?]

Just have a good plan for each fight and there won't be an issue!

[Would a rejuv nuzlocke be possible?]

10 hours ago, Grimvalent said:

Basically the title, I know it was possible in v12 but would a no items,set mode nuzlocke be possible for v13?

I will not count the fights that you can lose btw.

More than possible, many people have done it even counting optional fights like shadow mewtwo.

[Garchamp movesets suggestions]

iron head -> brick break is good yes, but I'd also change its ability to rough skin if you haven't already

[Garchamp movesets suggestions]

Swords dance isn't available and stealth rocks may not be either.

 

Now, since EQ isn't actually available, I'd suggest everyone to look at a special niche that Garchomp still has.

 

Rough skin lets garchomp switch in on contact moves to heavily punish AI (If you switch in on a double slap the opponent will literally just explode), and with garchomp's offenses, this can easily result in free KOs. Run Rocky Helmet as your item, either 252 attack 252 speed or 252 hp 252 defense, and keep Stone Edge/Dig/Outrage as your "permanent" moves. The last move is filler for special situations, ie, a levitating steel type'd need to hit with brick break.

[What is a good moveset for Aevian Lapras?]

Item wise Aevian lapras appreciates recovery, especially leftovers, so it can survive priority attacks and status. Various berries may also work depending on the battle.

 

I would go full speed on this with a jolly nature as Aevian Lapras can simply put tougher enemies to sleep whenever necessary. 

[What is a good moveset for Aevian Lapras?]

Now those sets are fine, but Aevian Lapras only really gets good with

 

No Guard

 

Sing / Dragon Dance / Stone Edge / Zen Headbutt (Or Substitute)

 

This set allows you to set up on every single pokemon that you aren't oneshot by, and due to no guard sing, you can ignore focus sashes/sturdies/rampardos crests by putting the opponent to sleep before attacking. This is by far the best Aevian Lapras set and makes even intense mode super easy with proper support.

[Rillaboom Very good grass pokemon]

Grassy terrain, in both overlay and field form, boosts the power of grass moves by 1.5x.

[Rillaboom Very good grass pokemon]

To put it into perspective, Rillaboom essentially gains Adaptability from Grassy Surge!

[LETS TALK SLAKING AND TRAUNT ABILITY]

The balancing team is well aware of Truant's flaws, thus, Slaking's given fairly early on to the player.

 

Though it is most effective with a partner weezing, Slaking is quite usable regardless.

 

It is especially good against Adam's fight as the seed effect of inverse field allows Slaking to replace Truant with Normalize.

Aside from that, the Final Gambit shadow slakoth can easily take another problematic pokemon out with it. Due to the nature of AI, giga impact slaking would also often go unpunished.

[What are the earliest Pokemon you can get for a weather team before the first Angie fight?]

The best pokemon for angie period is alolan sandslash. That is a 50/50 whether you got the ice stone from kecleon dungeon.

 

After that, things get much more complicated. Crustle is a popular pick for sturdy shell smash but you'll need to change hail and also wide guard. The best pokemon after sandslash might be throh for angie.

 

Of course, there are also nicher picks that'll win you the fight. Instead of looking for a weather setter, pair Oranguru from Terajuma with Throh from sheridan and use trick room + wide guard. Immediately angie loses all of her speed advantage and you can begin slapping her mons silly with SE moves.

[a long rambly essay about intense]

Very well said. This sums up the totality of most complaints thrown around against Intense mode as needlessly oppressive, though there are some interrelated issues that I would like to quickly address.

 

Rejuvenation has truly shined a light upon the untouched potential of the Pokemon system, and it's unfortunate that many choose to reject these additions instead of searching for help wherever needed.

 

Many people in these forums or the official rejuv/reborn discord would be more than happy to assist lost players with anything concerning their experience.

Indeed, I would like to encourage anyone struggling with Rejuvenation to ask for help instead of manipulating your experience with crutches like Debug.

 

Rejuv never gets easier, and sooner than you think, one will find these crutches pushing them down a slippery spiral.

 

Fortunately, if you have someone willing to teach you, Rejuv will soon seem like a breeze! Muster the courage and ask others before you how they got through the same problems- that's the single best thing you can do to improve your Rejuv experience!