Ganolth Posted April 25, 2015 Share Posted April 25, 2015 Currently I am trying weigh the pros and cons of Alakazam vs Gardevoir. I am leaning towards Gardevoir because of telepathy (I use Earthquake a lot) and it's better type coverage than Alakazam. My con for Gardevoir are the base stat differences mostly the speed difference. I need help I am playing on an older Reborn so I have access to both of them right now at the start. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Fumble Posted April 25, 2015 Share Posted April 25, 2015 Gardevoir is the one I personally like more, cuz of the STAB Moonblast. Alakazam only gets Dazzling Gleam as of Fairy coverage, and that TM is way too good for Ame to give to us right now. (Probably once we defeat Adrienn). Besides, you don't have to train a Bidoof up to Level 15 for that Ralts. To me, that's just so much work, especially since the only good training spots are the alleys before Julia. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ganolth Posted April 25, 2015 Author Share Posted April 25, 2015 (edited) Okay sounds good, I actually just got a 31 S.Attack and S.Defence IV Ralts. It will make good breeding stock. Edit: Since I am going with the Ralts chain I am thinking the moves I am going with are: Psychic, Moonblast, Shadow Ball, and Thunderbolt. Any suggstions, I haven't built a Gardevoir since they became a dual type. Edited April 25, 2015 by Ganolth Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Fumble Posted April 25, 2015 Share Posted April 25, 2015 That sounds pretty good. Calm Mind is another option, since it not only raises your power, but also your bulk. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ganolth Posted April 25, 2015 Author Share Posted April 25, 2015 (edited) That is a good idea I have it on my Alakazam on my other save file. Which move would you recommend getting rid of for Calm Mind? I am thinking Shadow Ball, because I will have plenty of Ghost coverage in my team. Edit: Also replacing Venusaur with Gengar. Edited April 25, 2015 by Ganolth Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Fumble Posted April 25, 2015 Share Posted April 25, 2015 Well, if you think you have enough Ghost coverage, then sure! Besides, you can reteach it the TM later if you'd like. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jacobliterator Posted April 25, 2015 Share Posted April 25, 2015 I'd go with Alakazam. Neither of those Pokémon have particularly good defences, at least with good speed, you can ensure at least one hit. One very powerful special hit. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ganolth Posted April 26, 2015 Author Share Posted April 26, 2015 Gardevoir has a pretty decent S.Def. My issue with Alakazam is the move coverage though. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jacobliterator Posted April 26, 2015 Share Posted April 26, 2015 Also important. I'd still keep Alakazam but try replacing Thunderbolt with Focus Blast to cover that Dark weakness. You're still open to bugs, but with a Typhlosion and Togekiss on your team, its their problem. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ganolth Posted April 26, 2015 Author Share Posted April 26, 2015 (edited) Getting Focus Blast on Alakazam is impossible right now. Plus I need something for Water types since I am getting rid of Venusaur. Edited April 26, 2015 by Ganolth Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jacobliterator Posted April 26, 2015 Share Posted April 26, 2015 Oh. My bad. Go with whatever you feel. The only point I have left is that I can type Alakazam into Google Images without gouging my eyes out. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Vinny Posted April 26, 2015 Share Posted April 26, 2015 Neither. Use Gallade instead. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ganolth Posted April 26, 2015 Author Share Posted April 26, 2015 Oh. My bad. Go with whatever you feel. The only point I have left is that I can type Alakazam into Google Images without gouging my eyes out. That was hilarious XD Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Antilegend Posted April 28, 2015 Share Posted April 28, 2015 Decent Fairy-type Pokemon are hard to come by currently. Outside of Sylveon and Clefable, I'm hard pressed to think of another Pokemon that has a strong STAB Fairy-type move, all the while providing secondary coverage for one of it's weaknesses (Poison). Dual-type coverage is a definite perk for Gardevior, and though you'll sacrifice speed, its overall base stats more than make up for the loss. Not to mention you'll save yourself a Link Stone, as well as have STAB Psychic and Fairy coverage. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Damage Posted April 29, 2015 Share Posted April 29, 2015 I haven't used Alakazam in reborn yet due to it coming so late and my team is usually just about finished at that point. Gardevoir's dual coverage is pretty good and her physical def along with her hp are both 20 points higher than Alakazam making her physical survivablity way higher. Alakazam dies if something farts in its general direction buuuuuuut his speed and power are no joke. Use wise fairy coverage wins since poison types and steel types aren't the most common among enemy usage while fighting types and dark types are everywhere. Plus Lin and Sapphira use dragons, I'd rather be ready for them. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
dondon151 Posted May 2, 2015 Share Posted May 2, 2015 Using either of these Pokemon without Calm Mind is extremely sub-optimal. Also a lot of users are selling short Alakazam's special bulk. It's strong enough on the special side to take most special attacks and it's fast enough to get up a Calm Mind before it can get hit, so with some form of healing between Recover and Ice Creams, Alakazam is easily capable of setting up with Calm Mind and sweeping. Run Psychic / Calm Mind and then pick two from Shadow Ball, Grass Knot, Reflect. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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