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Inviso
05/16/24 3:15:40 PM
#151:


Delphox was literally the only Pokemon in that four-pack worth voting for. We already have a better cactus Pokemon AND its prevo.

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Mobilezoid
05/16/24 3:16:24 PM
#152:


One Division
(44) Flygon/Squirtle v. Chansey/Bellibolt (5)
(37) Fennekin/Froslass v. Sudowoodo/Lombre (12)
(37) Sprigatito/Omastar v. Kricketune/Lopunny (12)
(26) Cyclizar/Sobble v. Pichu/Marshtomp (23)

Star of the Day: Sprigatito/Omastar
Not a super impressive victory or anything, but I feel obligated to give this honor to Omastar. Praise Helix!

Dud of the Day: Chansey/Bellibolt
Maybe I'm just too much of a Chansey fanboy, but only getting five votes is pretty sad.

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ctesjbuvf
05/16/24 3:22:30 PM
#153:


I love Chansey but Flygon and Squirtle have both been my favorite Pokmon at times.

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Bitto
05/16/24 3:55:12 PM
#154:


Its probably a nightmare to do but I read that round 2 was a sliding scale vote in UotY where you can assign 5 votes in whatever combination. Would have been nice for some of these matches, but Im sure the results would be the same.

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AriaOfBolo
05/16/24 4:03:38 PM
#155:


We have extra rounds, so that's round 3

I think enough people just always 5-0 that it doesn't really affect anything, though >_>

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andylt
05/16/24 4:10:44 PM
#156:


Mobilezoid posted...
(26) Cyclizar/Sobble v. Pichu/Marshtomp (23)
Dang the left side power is real, I thought the other two had this!
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ctesjbuvf
05/16/24 4:13:54 PM
#157:


AriaOfBolo posted...
We have extra rounds, so that's round 3

I think enough people just always 5-0 that it doesn't really affect anything, though >_>

3-2 if you really like both, but yeah, 5 should always be the way to go.

In Uoty 4-1 were often given because of playing the game though lol.

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Mobilezoid
05/17/24 3:33:18 PM
#158:


Rustboro Division
(40) Dragonite/Marowak v. Pidgey/Kleavor (6)
(30) Dewott/Yanmega v. Scrafty/Larvesta (16)
(31) Ludicolo/Abra v. Solrock/Dracovish (15)
(25) Hydrapple/Drakloak v. Cranidos/Solgaleo (20)

Star of the Day: Dragonite/Marowak
Always nice to see a power couple stomp the competition.

Dud of the Day: Cranidos/Solgaleo
Maybe it's just me, but I was sure these two would be our second upset. They wound up not even being close.

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Paratroopa1
05/17/24 7:43:58 PM
#159:


I would never under any circumstance ever vote anything than 5-0, so I don't really understand the purpose of the gimmick
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Blaziken
05/17/24 7:47:28 PM
#160:


25-20 is not even close?

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TeamRocketElite
05/17/24 7:54:14 PM
#161:


I was surprised at how close that match was. I thought Drakloak would carry that team a bit harder.

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swirIdude
05/17/24 8:00:13 PM
#162:


Someone did an analysis of the scoring system that concluded 5-0 was the only good choice. 4-1 barely helps the entrant that gets the 4, and 3-2 actually hurts both entrants.

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Dedf1sh
05/17/24 8:05:52 PM
#163:


Inviso posted...
overrated Grapploct
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AriaOfBolo
05/17/24 8:15:35 PM
#164:


D9: https://gamefaqs.gamespot.com/boards/8-gamefaqs-contests/80771370
starting to get the sense that maybe I was wrong about this round having a lot of competitive matches

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TeamRocketElite
05/17/24 8:32:12 PM
#165:


The format might have worked better as Round 1 than Round 2. I think the seeding ending up being a bit too good. Or maybe as a later round where the strength gap between top and bottom isn't as vast. It sort of feels like a weak high seed gets bailed out by having a legit high seed as a partner and an underrated low seed can't pull off an upset since they get paired with a sandbag as a partner.

Lessons can be learn to make sure things run better next time.

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Paratroopa1
05/17/24 8:32:24 PM
#166:


I said I didn't expect to see more than 5 upsets and I think maybe even that was a bit hopeful, heh
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Paratroopa1
05/17/24 8:33:51 PM
#167:


TeamRocketElite posted...
The format might have worked better as Round 1 than Round 2. I think the seeding ending up being a bit too good. Or maybe as a later round where the strength gap between top and bottom isn't as vast. It sort of feels like a weak high seed gets bailed out by having a legit high seed as a partner and an underrated low seed can't pull off an upset since they get paired with a sandbag as a partner.
Yeah, this is exactly what's happening. Pairing two things of the same seed together significantly rounds out possible outcomes - you now need BOTH of the underdogs to have upset potential instead of just one, or they'll just get flattened by the higher seeds who are bolstering their own strength by being paired up.
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mnk
05/17/24 8:47:43 PM
#168:


Imagine if Grapploct had anything other than Charcadet as a partner...

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mnk
05/17/24 10:29:07 PM
#169:


There is one pair I hope pulls off the upset today, and one pair I really hope doesn't.

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Mobilezoid
05/17/24 10:32:54 PM
#170:


I'm rooting for Meltan. It's so cute

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Robazoid
05/18/24 8:16:23 PM
#171:


Los Platos Division
(33) Charizard/Garchomp v. Iron Jugulis/Meltan (9)
(34) Gallade/Absol v. Dustox/Bunnelby (8)
(18) Pyroar/Shinx v. Iron Bundle/Magneton (24)
(28) Braviary/Zangoose v. Stufful/Muk (14)

Star of the Day: Iron Bundle/Magneton
We have our second upset of the round! Both upsets so far have involved a Paradox Pokemon, but this time they're coming out on top. Well done, Iron Bundle/Magneton.

Dud of the Day: Charizard/Garchomp
I feel like these two should've done a lot better. They did worse than Gallade/Absol against what feels like weaker competition.

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mnk
05/18/24 8:24:37 PM
#172:


That's the exact opposite of what I wanted! D:

Killing Shinx like that is unforgivable.

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hylianknight3
05/18/24 8:25:32 PM
#173:


No, Stufful/Muk! T_T

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KommunistKoala
05/18/24 8:30:08 PM
#174:


mnk posted...
That's the exact opposite of what I wanted! D:

Killing Shinx like that is unforgivable.
blame Pyroar

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Blaziken
05/18/24 8:43:49 PM
#175:


I choose to blame Shinx, since Pyroar is better.

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Robazoid
05/18/24 8:44:34 PM
#176:


Shinx and Pyroar are both fine, they just couldn't compete with a robot Delibird.

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TeamRocketElite
05/18/24 8:54:24 PM
#177:


I didn't look at the Round 9 matchup until right after I made my post about how rough the underdogs have it. As luck would have it, this day had a strong candidate for an upset and Iron Bundle/Magneton actually pulled it off. Neither Pyroar or Shinx was a superstar to bail out a weak partner and he Iron Bundle Magneton side didn't have an clear sandbag.

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AriaOfBolo
05/19/24 11:57:48 AM
#178:


D10: https://gamefaqs.gamespot.com/boards/8-gamefaqs-contests/80772284

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MZero
05/19/24 12:24:50 PM
#179:


I find it hard to care about Shinx when its evolutions are so much better

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hylianknight3
05/19/24 1:10:53 PM
#180:


Shinx is so much better than its evolutions

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NBIceman
05/19/24 1:19:00 PM
#181:


Luxray > Shinx > Luxio

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swirIdude
05/19/24 1:46:21 PM
#182:


NBIceman posted...
Luxray > Shinx > Luxio


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ctesjbuvf
05/19/24 2:03:47 PM
#183:


Robazoid posted...
I feel like these two should've done a lot better. They did worse than Gallade/Absol against what feels like weaker competition.

Yeah but Charizard probably has a few antivoters from being very popular and exposed.

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-hotdogturtle--
05/19/24 2:04:47 PM
#184:


Another day where two seemingly unrelated Pokemon share a link through another game. Farfetch'd and Gligar are the two Pokemon who were given as rewards for beating Pokemon Stadium 2 (each with an exclusive move).

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Zigzagoon
05/19/24 2:25:39 PM
#185:


I think they'd be friends.

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mnk
05/19/24 2:26:02 PM
#186:


Shinx > Luxray > Luxio

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ZenOfThunder
05/19/24 3:34:45 PM
#187:


I am of the opinion that like half of the middle evos all could not exist and Pokemon would not drop in quality

not that they are BAD, just sometimes unnecessary

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ctesjbuvf
05/19/24 3:45:57 PM
#188:


I'm design maybe but it's fun upgrading more times.

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AriaOfBolo
05/19/24 7:02:24 PM
#189:


https://youtu.be/N-UcJ8rbCK8?si=FG0b1keIt_a4xtzd
I have been personally attacked several times

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Inviso
05/19/24 7:09:30 PM
#190:


...I did read a lot of books in elementary school.

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MZero
05/19/24 10:35:51 PM
#191:


Luxray > Luxio > Shinx

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skulltrumpets
05/19/24 10:56:20 PM
#192:


AriaOfBolo posted...
https://youtu.be/N-UcJ8rbCK8?si=FG0b1keIt_a4xtzd
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swirIdude
05/19/24 11:12:11 PM
#193:


Thank you, YouTuber.
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AriaOfBolo
05/20/24 2:33:12 PM
#194:


D11: https://gamefaqs.gamespot.com/boards/8-gamefaqs-contests/80772950
speaking of Luxio

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Robazoid
05/20/24 2:45:53 PM
#195:


Paniola Division
(37) Mew/Gyarados v. Glimmet/Impidimp (6)
(38) Rapidash/Trevenant v. Lechonk/Squawkabilly (5)
(27) Gligar/Farfetch'd v. Marshadow/Torkoal (16)
(25) Durant/Electivire v. Greavard/Pelipper (18)

Star of the Day: Rapidash/Trevenant
There were two blowout matches today, but these two did better than two pretty iconic Gen 1 mons so they're the Star.

Dud of the Day: Greavard/Pelipper
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mnk
05/20/24 2:49:37 PM
#196:


I was really worried about D/E in the beginning there.

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Mobilezoid
05/21/24 6:06:13 PM
#197:


Konikoni Division
(49) Typhlosion/Meowth v. Klink/Bounsweet (2)
(41) Skeledirge/Starmie v. Naganadel/Swadloon (10)
(34) Zigzagoon/Lampent v. Luxio/Nidoran (17)
(31) Chien-Pao/Quilava v. Miraidon/Lokix (20)

Star of the Day: Typhlosion/Meowth
At 49 to 2, these two have had the best match of the round so far. Meowth, that's right!

Dud of the Day: Klink/Bounsweet
Similarly, these two have lost the hardest of any duo so far. A few others got two votes, but there were less votes overall in those matches.

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mnk
05/21/24 6:08:52 PM
#198:


Miraidon my beloved :(

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Zigzagoon
05/21/24 6:52:32 PM
#199:


Hurt to vote against Miraidon, but yeah, enemy team too strong.

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Zigzagoon
05/21/24 6:53:48 PM
#200:


I'm actually surprised by Zig and Lampent doing as well as they did.

I figured they were either gonna lose or it be a super close match. Shinx line is popular and Nido is gen 1.

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