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Hello, I'm Exodus Latios and this is my "The Smog" Article Submission:
Are you tired of the same old same old stuff? Tired of using the same standard movesets on every team? Get creative! There's a variety of Pokémon beyond the standard OU mons! Agh, Mega Venusaur! Another Talonflame? Try out something new!
Know the difference between viable sets and gimmicks. Though your set may be creative, you might not want it to be a gimmick. When selecting a unique Pokemon, think to yourself "Does this mon have a niche?" If not, no need to use it. It's just outclassed. Like Parasect for example. It is able to beat Manaphy, Rotom-Wash and Keldeo easily! About viability: don't just slap on Substitute, Thunder Wave, Confuse Ray and Attract! Taunt easily shuts that down unfortunately. Hopefully I gave you no ideas.
Know enough about the current metagame of whatever tier you're playing. Then, find a mon you may like that just might be a good counter / check to that common Pokémon. It just may catch your opponent off guard! However catching opponents off guard is more for the moveset.
Say you run Hidden Power [Electric] Lucario for Gyarados specifically. Naturally, they would come in and set up a dragon dance. However with what you're running, they take tons of damage! Of course again, no need for gimmicks. Why not? Gimmicks tend to not work most of the time. Make sure it's actually a viable moveset. We don't want meteor mash Clefable running around, right?
So now's the time for innovation! There is no better time than now to get up and get creative. It's just a great way to get out of the same old same old. Remember, no meteor mash Clefables! Haha!
Ok, so overall the article is pretty short. But there isn't much to discuss when you bring up creative. If you go on for too long, you'll just be repeating yourself! I really hope you enjoyed reading my short entry. I love contributing and getting involved, and I think this is a great way to do so! ^_^ (*If it is indeed too short, I'll find some extra details to add.)
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Article by Exodus Latios
Article by Exodus Latios
Are you tired of the same old same old stuff? Tired of using the same standard movesets on every team? Get creative! There's a variety of Pokémon beyond the standard OU mons! Agh, Mega Venusaur! Another Talonflame? Try out something new!
Know the difference between viable sets and gimmicks. Though your set may be creative, you might not want it to be a gimmick. When selecting a unique Pokemon, think to yourself "Does this mon have a niche?" If not, no need to use it. It's just outclassed. Like Parasect for example. It is able to beat Manaphy, Rotom-Wash and Keldeo easily! About viability: don't just slap on Substitute, Thunder Wave, Confuse Ray and Attract! Taunt easily shuts that down unfortunately. Hopefully I gave you no ideas.
Know enough about the current metagame of whatever tier you're playing. Then, find a mon you may like that just might be a good counter / check to that common Pokémon. It just may catch your opponent off guard! However catching opponents off guard is more for the moveset.
Say you run Hidden Power [Electric] Lucario for Gyarados specifically. Naturally, they would come in and set up a dragon dance. However with what you're running, they take tons of damage! Of course again, no need for gimmicks. Why not? Gimmicks tend to not work most of the time. Make sure it's actually a viable moveset. We don't want meteor mash Clefable running around, right?
So now's the time for innovation! There is no better time than now to get up and get creative. It's just a great way to get out of the same old same old. Remember, no meteor mash Clefables! Haha!
Ok, so overall the article is pretty short. But there isn't much to discuss when you bring up creative. If you go on for too long, you'll just be repeating yourself! I really hope you enjoyed reading my short entry. I love contributing and getting involved, and I think this is a great way to do so! ^_^ (*If it is indeed too short, I'll find some extra details to add.)