Wall for Ax109 (page 2)

No problem. I struggled to get higher than 1300 in any tier for a while, and predicting is one of the most important things in competitive Pokémon. One more thing I'll say is look at your opponent's elo. If they have a pretty low one, then they probably won't switch as much, and they won't predict your prediction. If they are higher ladder however, you need to read them, and figure out if they will switch or not.

Reads are important in many competitive games other than Pokémon as well, so it's important to have some ability to read an opponent in any game.

Also, it can also help to have a move that will deal ok damage to both possible targets. For example, in the example I used in my last overly long wall post, if you were unsure if they would switch, you could use HP Fire to deal significant damage to Corviknight if they stayed, and chip Lando if they switched. Protect is also helpful, as it lets you see your opponent's plan, without any danger to you.

Sorry if I keep writing wall posts that challenge the character limit. I just really like competitive Pokémon, and I think it's better to have too much information than you need, then not enough when you need it.

See you later.

Hi Ax. I've been watching your Showdown replays, and I have a tip for you. You're doing great, but you could do better if you learned how to predict better. For example, in the most recent one you put in the chat, your opponent had a Corviknight out, with a Landorus-T in the back. Your Koko used thunderbolt, and they switched to Landorus-T, making it useless. If you had predicted, by using Dazzling Gleam instead, or even HP Fire, just in case they didn't switch. You are entering the ladder (About 1400) where other players won't just sit back and let you zap their bird if they have a ground type in the back.

I know this is just one example, but I've seen it elsewhere in your games as well. Being able to predict well is one of the biggest things that separates a good competitive player from a great one.

(I just took up like 1/3 of your wall with one post didn't I?)

I main Zard. you?

I have the exact same problem.

You play unite?

i'm so sorry I had something come up at 2 and was gone untill 6, I will REALLY try my best to be in Chat tomorrow. again, i'm so sorry.

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Might I suggest one?

I have noticed that you need a grav.

now that I can tell what your time is for me, when are YOU able to do one? i'll check Database periodically today so I won't miss your message, I am free most of today.