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Pokémon Face off #3

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  • 29-01-2015 8:21pm
    #1
    Angron
    Moderators, Computer Games Moderators, Music Moderators, Regional Midlands Moderators Posts: 24,124 Mod ✭✭✭✭


    So, for our face off this time around we have the seven Pseudo-legendaries!
    Dragonite
    250px-149Dragonite.png
    Type:     Dragon/Flying
    Ability: Inner Focus
    Hidden Ability: Multiscale

    Stats
    HP:     91
    Attack: 134
    Defence: 95
    Special Attack: 100
    Special Defence:     100
    Speed:     80

    Tyranitar
    250px-248Tyranitar.png
    Type: Rock/Dark
    Ability: Sand Stream
    Hidden Ability: Unnerve

    Stats
    HP:     100
    Attack: 134
    Defence: 110
    Special Attack: 95
    Special Defence:     100
    Speed:     61


    Salamence
    250px-373Salamence.png
    Type: Dragon/Flying
    Ability: Intimidate
    Hidden Ability: Moxie

    Stats
    HP:     95
    Attack: 135
    Defence: 80
    Special Attack: 110
    Special Defence:     80
    Speed:     110


    Metagross
    250px-376Metagross.png
    Type: Steel/Psychic
    Ability: Clear Body
    Hidden Ability: Light Metal

    Stats
    HP:     80
    Attack: 135
    Defence: 130
    Special Attack: 95
    Special Defence:     90
    Speed:     70


    Garchomp

    250px-445Garchomp.png
    Type: Dragon/Ground
    Ability: Sand Veil
    Hidden Ability: Rough Skin

    Stats
    HP:     108
    Attack: 130
    Defence: 95
    Special Attack: 80
    Special Defence:     85
    Speed:     102


    Hydreigon
    250px-635Hydreigon.png
    Type: Dark/Dragon
    Ability: Levitate

    Stats
    HP:     92
    Attack: 105
    Defence: 90
    Special Attack: 125
    Special Defence:     90
    Speed:     98


    Goodra
    250px-706Goodra.png
    Type: Dragon
    Ability: Sap Sipper, Hydration
    Hidden Ability: Gooey

    Stats
    HP:     90
    Attack: 100
    Defence: 70
    Special Attack: 110
    Special Defence:     150
    Speed:     80


    Who is your favourite pseudo-legendary? 20 votes

    Dragonite
    0% 0 votes
    Tyranitar
    55% 11 votes
    Salamence
    15% 3 votes
    Metagross
    0% 0 votes
    Garchomp
    0% 0 votes
    Hydreigon
    10% 2 votes
    Goodra
    20% 4 votes


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    Angron
    Moderators, Computer Games Moderators, Music Moderators, Regional Midlands Moderators Posts: 24,124 Mod ✭✭✭✭Angron


    So I was humming and hawwing over this, but in the end I went for Hydreigon, with a tie for second between Garchomp and Salamence. I just love the look of Hydreigon, and once I get the shiny charm I plan to breed for a competitive one.

    Of the seven, the one I like the least is easily Goodra.


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    [Deleted User]
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    Hmmm, have never been a fan of pseudo-legendary (or even the legendary ones, bar a few exceptions) Pokémon. Dragonite does have the nostalgia factor but design-wise I think it's a toss-up between Salamence and Hydreigon for me. I'll go with Hydreigon 'cause Dark is my joint-favourite Pokémon type. :cool: (Poison being my other favourite)

    Least favourite design-wise is Metagross, 'cause it's an ugly fúcker, but I also have a dislike for Garchomp due to Cynthia's annoyingly powerful one. (Never played Gen 4 but did fight Cynthia in Black; had to use an X Speed on my Excadrill to defeat that fúcking Garchomp. :mad:)


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    Jen Pigs Fly
    Registered Users Posts: 2,770 ✭✭✭Jen Pigs Fly


    I have always loved tyranitar, don't know why but I always have one in my team, I have one currently, only pseudo legendary I'll even use though! Did use goodra because it's adorable for a while but switched for tyranitar ha


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    raze_them_all_
    Registered Users Posts: 6,744 ✭✭✭raze_them_all_


    only one other person correctly chose dragonite


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    Banjo
    Registered Users Posts: 10,485 ✭✭✭✭Banjo


    Hydreigon
    Garchomp is a close second for its awesome kaiju look. Dragonite is a disappointingly goofy looking final evo. Salamence's appearance doesn't gel with its stats or typing in my opinion. Goodra... Just.... No. Metagross's breeding issues just annoy me. Hydreigon looks awesome and has a real sense of cohesion between its evo stages. Yes I am very shallow.


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    Machismo Fan
    Registered Users Posts: 6,943 ✭✭✭Machismo Fan


    Couldn't choose anybody but Dragonite. It's awesome and adorable. Also partial to Salamence.


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    beaner09
    Registered Users Posts: 160 ✭✭beaner09


    Chose Dragonite for a mix of nostalgic reasons and it's versatility (Physical attacker and Special attacker on my rain team).
    Garchomp is a close second as it was my favourite Pokémon in Platinum when I returned to playing Pokémon games.

    I have enjoyed using all the others in battles since too! Hydreigon would be immense if some of its attack stat was put into speed instead!


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    Angron
    Moderators, Computer Games Moderators, Music Moderators, Regional Midlands Moderators Posts: 24,124 Mod ✭✭✭✭Angron


    I generally run my Hydreigon scarfed, so speed is usually fine. It is a bit annoying being locked in on one move, but oh well.


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    Atavan-Halen
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    Has to be t-tar for me. Ran a really nice one in soul silver. Salamence would be a close second purely based on its design.


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    Deranged96
    Registered Users Posts: 588 ✭✭✭Deranged96


    Hydreigeon is the coolest thing since Aticuno :)

    I like Dragonite for old time's sake and for the love I bare his pre-evolutions... he's just so ugly though


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    beaner09
    Registered Users Posts: 160 ✭✭beaner09


    Angron wrote: »
    I generally run my Hydreigon scarfed, so speed is usually fine. It is a bit annoying being locked in on one move, but oh well.

    Yeah I can't deal with being stuck with one move (even more so if it ends up being a Dragon type move), especially when you have the great coverage that Hydeigon has!


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    Lexicious
    Registered Users Posts: 15 ✭Lexicious


    Has to be Dragonite. I've had one on my team for as long as I can remember. Always with the same nickname and normally with the same set-up.


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