Showdown is back and better than ever! For those that don’t know what our Showdown series is, or need a reminder: Showdown is where we hold a series of polls on our site and ask readers to vote for their top choice until we found our champion.
Voting periods will run for one week at a time and new rounds will begin on the following dates:
Round I: Leaders — December 2nd
Round II: Grunts & Admin — December 11th
Round III: Plans — December 16th
Round IV: Overall — December 23rd
Winner Announcements — December 30th
The results for Round II: Grunts & Admin have been counted, the polls are now closed! We’re happy to announce that the winner of the second round of our latest Showdown is… Team Skull! The Alolan Team Skull took first place with a 2% lead over Team Galactic.
The full results are as follows…
Round III will focus in the villainous plans of our Teams. Readers will vote and choose the team that they think had the best (or worst?) plan in the respective plans. Remember you’re voting for your favourite overall choice. For teams present in remakes and different generations: a vote for one counts as a vote for all variations of the team. A vote for Team Magma counts as a vote for both Third Generation and Sixth Generation iterations, for example.
Team Rocket
The ultimate goal of Team Rocket is to rule the world using the power of Pokémon. The entire team works together to steal and capture Pokémon that are then experimented on and sold on for profit.
Team Rocket’s oath “Steal Pokémon for profit. Exploit Pokémon for profit. All Pokémon exist for the glory of Team Rocket” is an excellent reminder of just how cruel the team really can be.
Team Magma
Team Magma is a team obsessed with the land. Their ultimate goal is to expand the worlds landmass.
After attempts to achieve their goal by causing a volcanic eruption are halted by a Trainer, they elevate their determination and choose to awake the Legendary Pokémon Groudon, wishing to use its power to grow the landmass of the planet.
In Omega Ruby Team Magma wishes to expand the landmass of the world in order progress the living conditions of humans.
Team Aqua
Archie and his team wish for the exact opposite of Team Magma. They wish to expand the amount of water in the world. Their initial plan involved flooding the crater of Mt. Chimney.
After a trainer stopped their plans, Team Galactic awakened Kyogre in an attempt to flood the planet.
In Alpha Sapphire Team Aqua wished to expand the ocean in order to wipeout humanity and provide Pokémon with an ideal environment, without interference from humans.
Team Galactic
Team Galactic is by far the team with the widest vision in their plan. They fight for their ultimate goal of not only recreating the Pokémon World, but the entire Pokémon Universe.
Galactic is perhaps the team capable of harnessing most power from Pokémon, effectively manipulating Dialga and Palkia, Pokémon capable of altering Time and Space respectively.
Team Plasma
The original goal of Team Plasma was fairly tame and civil compared to other villainous teams, but their action in order to achieve the goal were not. Plasma wished to liberate Pokémon from their trainers through any means necessary. Plasma were often found stealing Pokémon from their trainers, but occasionally would convince them through other methods. Team Plasma was eventually exploited by their leader Ghetsis who wished to rule Unova as the only person to use Pokémon.
After their initial defeat Team Plasma formed two distinct forces, one loyal to Ghetsis and his goals of ruling Unova and another loyal to N who chose to care for Pokémon in the wild.
Team Flare
Team Flare, found in the Kalos region, wished to create a better and more beautiful world for everyone to live in. While at first their goals seemed simple enough, eventually Lysandre, their leading, became nefarious in his actions and had no qualms about eliminating anyone who stood in the way of his dreams.
Team Skull
Team Skull was different to other villainous teams, in that they did not have a larger specific goal. They simply wished to cause chaos and strike fear into those in the Alola region. Because of this, they were not considered a major threat by residents of the region. The team does however steal Pokémon from the trainers.
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There is it! The third round in our Villainous Teams Showdown has begun! Get voting for your favourites and be sure to comment below with your thoughts and opinions on who deserves to win! Remember you’re voting for your favourite overall team here! Who has the best plan?!
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Be sure to check back next week for Round IV: Overall and stick around for more content as part of our ongoing Advent event!
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I don’t understand the decision behind nerfing adrenaline orbs
They did? How?
I believe now they only last for four turns and you can only use one per battle. It’s so dumb.
Doesn’t say on Bulbapedia, where are you getting this from?
I swear I read it somewhere, but I can’t find it. Ugh. Maybe I imagined the whole thing. But I do know Bulbapedia hasn’t updated for a majority of USUM content anyway
Have you tried it out?
Rocket’s plan was bland af.
Aqua and magma was so stupid.
Skull didn’t even have a plan and their interaction with aether was so poorly handled.
Flare sounds good on paper, using doomsday weapons which was used 3000 years ago to kill everyone you don’t like. But it was trash.
Galactic was over the top but was handled really well. I liked the whole red chain thing and cyrus was a pretty good evil team leader.
Plasma had the best plan by far.
You confused Galactic with Plasma.
Lol edited
It surprises me that TG are dominating these polls especially this one when you have IMO and many others below Team Plasma who for many had the best and most well thought out goals and development.
Granted TG are really strong too but I feel nostalgia is playing a big part here
It’s called the revenge of Genfourers
Which are even more bountiful than Genwunners
You know I agree with you on that one. I’m smelling genfourers wow never thought we’d get a successor to the lame genwunners xD
ALSO PJ ADMINS we should after completing this series do a showdown on regions with sub categories such as region design, towns/cities, routes etc
And another on “best games” having rounds such as region design, pokes introduced, characters, evil team/plot, rivals etc
I think both would generate a lot of interesting discussions!
Do you want the world to burn?
In the middle of a Pikachu Ritual (I suspect Demonic) two Pikachu related Shiny sisters were born
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You can catch in Pikachu valley??
Hatched.
That’s really cool
Thanks 🙂
Why adamant on pichu?
The Pichu is timid :p
You must’ve looked at the pictures wrong.
SHINY WHIMMICOTT IS ONE OF THE BEST SHINIESSS
Did you catch one?
no but I want to
Oh @TheLastKurusu:disqus can you trade today?
Sure you actually caught me at a perfect time as I literally am doing nothing rn
I will need to do it now only cause I soon might have to cook dinner (We making pizza)
OK, I’m online.
Hang on let me catch a Pokémon to trade
Sadly my first encounter was Natu so it may take a min
Alright, I’ll be in plaza when you’re ready.
You’ve got to be kidding
The one time I need common encounters I find Natu and Nosepass And holy sh*t if you spin the circle pad enough you spin in a direct circle and make a pose
Crap says I need a stupid update brb
Ok WTF?!
Internet says I need to update the game but E-shop has no updates for me
Mine gave me the option to go straight to it before starting Ultra Sun up.
I needed to close down for it to recognize it, but I’m here now if you’re here still
OK, I’ll come back on.
Go to e-shop and look for ultrasun as a software in your game. You can upload it there…
I did, I’m going to update my whole DS and try again
If there exists any renegade assassines, mercenaries or angels of death please kill me now
I’m stuck at a Christmas party and….it’s….how do I put this as politely as possible
It’s full of shortbus attendees
I’m on my way. Though I can’t ensure your safety.
Gads lads I can’t wait for the day I finally encounter a shiny Pheramosa and then ignorantly SR on it.
I know it’s kind of lame, but I gotta say TR had the best over all plan. It was the most realistic and had goals that were attainable in an average sense. All the rest would ultimately end up in destruction for anyone and everyone. TR had a decent plan honestly. TS I guess had reasonable plans…….but they didn’t really have a plan soooooooooo ok
That’s what I like about TR and Giovanni. They have a very straightforward plan and are a team/Leader who are very resilient and do not self explode unlike the others.
Yeah definitely. Are they the most exciting and interesting? No prolly not, but they do have a plan the was realistic and didn’t end in the world blowing up.
Probably because there the games grew.. the more those at GF felt the need to make the games more wild and the schemes more nefarious
Super sorry Monkeyfuzz, I had to wrap presents, but now I just got the update and in a min or so I’ll be ready
Wait… give me a half hour about to eat dinner
Sorry 🙁
OK, I’ll be on then.
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This makes Burmy 10x better, I want it.
What
http://img.4plebs.org/boards/tv/image/1376/35/1376350204667.gif
Are there any members here you kinda associate with a Pokémon due to their mannerisms?
Myself with Decidueye
I dust myself off a fair bit
Earthen for obvious reasons
Earthen as Rhyperior, he has a no nonsense approach.
Yourself as a Whismur, the crying Pokemon :] ?
You remind me of a female Lillipup because you’re an immature bitch ☺
If you cry less, I’ll promote you to a Magikarp! 😛
And if you became any faker I’d promote you to a Ditto ☺
A ditto assumes they’d attract a mate
I’d say cryogonal because it has attract but it has no way of working
Good observation ?
I just called you a cryogonal… did you miss the joke?
No didn’t miss it. I’ll take it as a compliment any day Cryo one of my favourite Ice mons
They’re a Cryogonal because when it comes to criticism they just flake
The smooth ice, the cold persona acts as a shield to all kind of BS. They aren’t phazed easily.
Although they appear cold to some, they’re quite warm from the inside.
^ Do me a favour and pass that onto TPCI in time for gen 8. We burning ?
You’re less cool and more ‘AI trying to replicate human behaviour and failing quite badly’
If you keep talking crap, I might mistaken you for a Muk. Oh wait that wouldn’t be a mistake would it? :] ?
If your insults were any shíttier, I’d mistake you for the toilet. I mean, you’re both full of crap and take the piss.
Hmmmmmmm I kinda see Star as a Kirlia
Seraph always a Marshadow
Good observation on seraph! ?
Star hmm I guess Tsareena ironically fits her well for me.
Star – Brionne
Seraph – Shuppet
Kurusu – Bidoof
Earthen – Bewear (but one that tries to be intimidating)
PJ – Leavanny
Me, relicanth. Because I’m perfect
^^^
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=bCvXXxt3Frs
Well this night is excruciatingly painful
One guy is screaming his every word and one kid is WAY too into the BOP-IT he brought
Do a great big fart and clear the room.
Alright but you do realize the building and land will be rendered uninhabitable and lifeless for generations to come
It’s alright as long as I’m not near it.
Shiny hunt of the day 2 begins
What you hunting?
Latias
Oh, GL with that then.
;3
Good luck, I’m still SR shiny hunting for Pheramosa.
On purpose?
Ughhh I need to get something off my chest but I can’t bring myself to say
Just spill dude, you’ve probably admitted to worse on here
Yeah it’s not like arson or kidnapping the pope
…well this party wasn’t just some crappy Christmas party it was also a makeshift Smash Tourny and when I say makeshift it was just so out of regulation I mean just all over the place
And after placing 3rd in a chaotic 7man match I demanded a 1v1 match to prove that the only true skill comes from 1v1 bouts
And naturally I was victorious but the guy I knew was calling me out that when I’m in competitive mode I’m a total asshole and I feel kinda guilty
It’s fine dude. It just means you gotta watch your behavior when you’re getting into competitive situations
I’m gonna apologize if and when i see him next week
But I still stand firmly that all tournaments should always be 1v1
Because 4 man free for alls can easily single out each other and gang up
You know that you were in the wrong and you want to apologise
I see nothing bad here dude. Glad to hear you’re gonna resolve it
Yeah spill it we won’t judge you too harshly.
Here’s what I’d compare each villain to their Disney villain counterparts
Giovanni – Evil Queen
Maxie – Jafar
Archie – Captain Hook
Cyrus – Fantasia Devil
Colress- Hans
Ghetsis – Evil Church Minister from Hunchback of Notre Dame
Lysandre- Hades
Lusamine – Yzma
Guzma – Pete
I would LOVE to hear Lysandre talk like James Woods
I also chose him as Lysandre advocates death of sorts whereas Hades is LITERALLY death, and they both have fiery styles, both literally and figuratively. Also; Lusamine is a mixture of Mother Gothel and Yzma, as both of them are narcissistic yet comedic and enjoyable villains.
Pull the lever Guzma
Star you should draw Lusayzma and Guzornk
@starstorm295:disqus Connecting line SS to line @BigGuyI:disqus
For that side quest with the Hispanic girl and the Dugtrio, when she said “!Heramosa” or something, I thought she was literally talking about Pheramosa as it does have beautiful locks of hair, but turns out it wasn’t and was Dugtrio. Well, I learned two things; 1), One part of Pheramosa’s name means beautiful, and that Spain is confirmed.
*Hermosa.
There’s also no reason to believe that this has anything to do with Gen 8’s region.
Or does it?
Tsareena’s name partly comes from Tsarina/Tsaritsa, which is Russian. So is Russia also a possibility?
Definitely not. It was made in Two twenty sixteen whereas that girl existed as of two twenty seventeen thus time wise its closer to g8 than the other.
…..what
TLDR; There’s a higher chance of something added during USUM to be hinting at the next region than in the original.
….I mean… it’s not…. exactly.. yknow.
Here’s a fun challenge:Explain something you like as badly as possible. If you need an example:Muscle bound men beat the s**t out of each with ghosts
Car boy dies to live and meets kawaii females
Toyota meets Rim and Rom?
Rem and computer storage
Do you mean Pleiades?
Joke; What’s the Russian equivalent of Star wars they watch?
Answer: Tsar Wars
Oh that reminds me of something in wow
Skytsar
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This beaut is a achievement for getting 200 mounts
As i already expected, Stars was basically an enhanced HD port of SuMo but Nintendo pulled the plug on it in early 2017 because they didnt think the Switch needed a third big title within the first 8 months of the Switch’s release. So they made USUM instead to have a proper winter title & also as a goodbye to the 3DS.
http://www.eurogamer.net/articles/2017-12-15-so-what-happened-with-pokemon-stars
That may have been it you know!
Ah that makes sense, having a third game on an entirely different console wouldn’t have made sense and would’ve stretched an entire gen into two different console gens. I think although it was divisive, it was a good idea to make the third game more of an “enhanced” version, as they can now fully work on an excellent, HD and more powerful 8th Gen instead of a third Gen 7 version.
So haven been building a lot of OU teams lately with a different twist to my usual teams. Looking to use mons I don’t usually and creative sets.
I really need to try other tiers such as UU.
I think I’ll own UU easy with ny OU performances, who knows??