;-). To put restraint on a legendary that is given boosted stats because it is supposed to be a trifecta of power formed from hibernating/ deactivated golems. Kadabra's Attack and Speed are temporarily cut in half.

commented Dec 25, 2015 by xRoyUltra. See, they're all good moves, but not strong enough by themselves.

Reading that to the jingle made me giggle a little bit. Press question mark to learn the rest of the keyboard shortcuts. For Generation V games, ignore Abilities introduced in Generation VI or later. If this Ability is replaced due to a move like Skill Swap or Worry Seed or suppressed by Gastro Acid, …

Base 160 Attack with 100 Speed to back it up? Its 100 base speed puts it in a decent, but not outstanding, speed tier, which can be remedied with a Choice Scarf or Rock Polish (even though RP would probably be uncommon). It'd OP in OU, and VGC, but not too OP in Ubers. The tiers that exist , wich go higher the more a Pokémon's competitive value is, are: manga, In the Pocket Monsters Diamond and Pearl: Regigigas Major Capture Operation!! And that is why Regigigas has Slow Start. In stats, typing and movepool, it is very similar to Mega Kangasakhan, barring Parental Bond.

Being immune to its STABs, and capable of surviving Regigigas' Zen Headbutt (252 Atk Regigigas Zen Headbutt vs. 0 HP / 0 Def Marshadow: 246-290 (76.6 - 90.3%) -- guaranteed 2HKO), Marshadow could switch in, absorb any attack Regigigas throws at it, then outspeed and OHKO it with Close Combat. Press J to jump to the feed.

4 years ago. Where can I get a Regigigas without Slow Start? Source Regigigas has slow start because it's a chia pet.

Caption a Meme or Image Make a GIF Make a Chart Make a Demotivational Flip Through Images. For Generation VI games, ignore Abilities introduced in Generation VII or later. The Pokémon's Attack and Speed are temporarily cut in half. In the Japanese version of Pokémon Diamond and Pearl, removing Slow Start does not undo the Attack and Speed drop; it must still wait five turns. Without Slow Start, Regigigas would definitely be in Ubers. This is the place for most things Pokémon on Reddit—TV shows, video games, toys, trading cards, you name it! The one thing its movepool leaves it vulnerable to are ghost types, with few SE options outside of Knock off, which means Marshadow would probably be one of the most reliable counters for it.
Regarding Regigigas and Rotation Battles. *its movepool. Slow Start causes the Attack stat and Speedstat to be halved during the first five turns in battle. Additionally, it has an amazing movepool: the Elemental Punches, EQ, Stone Edge, Superpower, Zen Headbutt to counter fighting, recovery through Drain Punch, and STAB Crush Grip (max 121 power if opponent is at full HP) or Return. It is the signature Ability of Regigigas. The Pokémon's Attack and Speed stat are lowered for five turns. PU And Slow Starting. 2 votes . Also, ability swapping with Regigigas is a common tactic in double/triple battles. NeverUsed That said, it would still see little or no usage, owing to its poor movepool. Definitely. Slow Start has no effect outside of battle. Man, that's what such a worse ability like Slow Start does with you. Not much debate there. Based on:
In stats, typing and movepool, it is very similar to Mega Kangasakhan, barring Parental Bond. ... Meme. In the Pokémon Diamond and Pearl Adventure! What is the reasoning for Regigigas’ ability? Cha Cha Cha Chia! This page was last edited on 5 February 2020, at 00:40. share. Skill Swap, Entrainment, Worry Seed, Mummy, etc. manga, In the Pocket Monsters Platinum: Aim to Be Battle King!! The Pokémon's Attack is not affected. Without Slow Start, Regigigas would definitely be in Ubers. Regigigas starts off as weak in battle but shows its true power when the battle continues for a duration of time. What happens to Slow Start when switching out? If the user holds a typed Z-Crystal and uses a Z-Move based on a special move, Slow Start will also reduce the Special Attack stat for the duration of that move only. Is there any safe way to get out of my Adamant Regigigas's Slow Start without taking too much damage? It has phenomenal stats which are very well rounded. -What would the (biggest) counters be? What tier would Regigigas be without Slow Start? When the Pokémon enters a dungeon floor, its Travel Speed is reduced for 15 turnsTDS or 5 turnsSMD. M-Gengar with Shadow Tag + Destiny Bond is basically the de facto counter, providing a fail safe like no other. While it may not be able to use Power-Up Punch as a pseudo-Swords Dance, or get a 51% flinch chance with Rock Slide, all of its base stats are higher (except for speed, which is the same), peaking in its insane 160 base Attack, compared to Kangaskhan's 125. Create. You can look forward to more questions like this from me soon! UnderUsed All hail the great and powerful Regigigas. So i was bored and decided to look up if Deino has eyes and-27.6k. New comments cannot be posted and votes cannot be cast. What was the point of giving Regigigas Slow Start? That's hard enough to deal with. This is my new head-canon explanation for Slow Start. (Now that being said, it's still outclassed by Kangaskhan in most scenarios because, even with the Gen 7 nerf, Perental Bond is just that good). One thing to keep in mind is Z-moves. This counter is reset if the Pokémon is switched out. https://bulbapedia.bulbagarden.net/w/index.php?title=Slow_Start_(Ability)&oldid=3108682.

We're updating our policies! RarelyUsed Can Slow Start be traced, and used in a viable strategy? -How strong would it be against common Pokémon in specific tiers? It is a Legendary Pokemon after all. This Ability effect may be in need of research. Maybe even Zen Headbutt. For five turns, the Pokémon's Attack and Speed stats are halved. As for threats, anything which is slightly faster and can hit harder fits the bill. It's like those Chia pets! For Generation VII games, ignore Abilities introduced in Generation VIII or later. Sure, Rest can be used, but Ubers is generally too strict with such passive styles of playing. -Are it's movepool and stats great enough to be used it this tier? It returns to normal after a certain number of turns pass. Slow Start causes the Attack stat and Speed stat to be halved during the first five turns in battle.

From Bulbapedia, the community-driven Pokémon encyclopedia. How to make use of Regigigas’s Slow Start? Unfortunately, Ubers wouldn't treat it kindly, making it sink towards the lesser used side of the same, along with Arceus Grass or something obscure. Regigigas's Attack and Speed are temporarily cut in half. This was changed in localized versions as well as in Pokémon Platinum. Temporarily halves the Pokémon's Attack and Speed stats. The Pokémon starts off as weak in battle but shows its true power when the battle continues for a duration of time. Ubers, (This question also asks for someone's opion but there definitely is also some logic in this.

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Because it has a massive base attack stat and he is a large Pokemon.Slow start … Slow Start (Japanese: スロースタート Slow Start) is an Ability introduced in Generation IV.

It can utilize Z-moves to some extent but to be honest, others can too, and hence it's not a game changer. Because of Slow Start, Regigigas is currently in PU, the "worst" tier for most fully evolved Pokémon. If this Ability is replaced due to a move like Skill Swap or Worry Seed or suppressed by Gastro Acid, the Pokémon's stats return to normal. Add in tremendous HP and fantastic defenses and you have yourself a monster that is banned to Ubers before you can say "Regigigas is in PU". manga. Funny, I always used to parody that jingle as "lu-lu-lu-gia!". Please read the. This counter is reset if the Pokémon is switched out. To sum it up, owing to Stats (BST), Regigigas would almost certainly (over 90% chance, which is an arbitrary estimate, but I mean very likely) be banned to Ubers. It always wondered me what competitive Smogon tier Regigigas would be in if it didn't have Slow Start, but let's say Own Tempo or another classic ability without too much effort gained from it.

Rechiagigas. For Generation III games, ignore Abilities introduced in Generation IV or later and Hidden Abilities. Given its typing, it's not as threatening as others in Ubers, but nevertheless will not be allowed in OU. For Generation IV games, ignore Hidden Abilities. Regigigas at first glance looks good to use because of its stats, movepool, and great utility options; however, the problem lies in its ability Slow Start, as it halves its Attack and Speed for 5 turns, which takes out any offensive use for this Pokemon. Limits the Pokémon's Movement Speed at the start. Feel free to flag this question if you believe these kinds of questions shouln't be asked). r/pokemon is an unofficial Pokémon fan community. OverUsed Regigigas's Attack and Speed stat are lowered for five turns. When the Pokémon goes to a different floor, its Travel Speed goes down! I agree with your points, thanks a lot for answering! Its 110 HP/Def/SpD will allow it to absorb hits, and possibly heal it off if it has the aforementioned Drain Punch.

answered Feb 15, 2014 by Torterra02. Knock Off, Thunder and Ice Punches, along with Earthquake would dominate most standard sets with some variation from time to time, in the form of support with T-Wave, or set up sweeper with Rock Polish (late game demolisher) or the occasional Stone Edge/ Heavy Slam in place of either of the two punch. Plus, Regigigas can hold an item, while Kangaskhan is stuck with a mega stone. Further, Burn massively cripples the Continent Pokemon and renders it useless for the rest of the game. Sure, there's diversity, but not the brute force one sees in Geomancy Xerneas' Moonblast or M-Rayquaza's Dragon Ascent or V-Create.