The Official Pokemon Thread! Pokemon X/Y Are Released! - New Poll!

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UltimateUnknown said:

NoCtiS_NoX said:

UltimateUnknown said:
Well, it doesn't seem like anyone here plays pokemon B/W competitively. But if you do or are interested in learning how to, then just ask. More people should see how truly fierce pokemon can be when played strategically.

I am interested but it's a grindfest. Lol! EV! EV! Although I don't have a B/W yet  and since B/W 2 was announced I am thinking of skipping B/W 1.

Well yes, a large part of competitive battling is about preparation of your team. A part of the battle is decided on how well your team is, whether it has positive synergy and the members of your team fill in all the essential roles that are required of a good team.

EV training isn't much of a grind, just make sure you have pokerus on all of your pokemon and equip them with the necessary power item. You should be done in 15 minutes if you know what stat you are EVing. The real challenge (or most of it) comes in breeding your pokemon with the correct IV/Nature/Ability combination.

Anyway, B/W single battle mechanics remain mostly unchanged (single is competitive standard) from gen 4 but tbh I haven't played much singles in B/W. I have been leaning more towards the doubles metagame as that is what is used in the official pokemon video game championships that have been really picking up lately. So if you are interested in getting started, I'd suggest going for the doubles so you could participate in these tourneys sponsored by nintendo.

Sadly I can't join any tourneys even if I want to. Nintendo support here in my country is non existent.