Active Perfect Pokemon Competitive Mentoring V2.0!

[Kitgurl66]

I want to ask how does someone start doing competitive battles? I have no experience at all, other than just battling with passerby people and not trying cause I don't seem to care whether I win or not. If there is also a mentor available to teach me some things, like breeding, and other game mechanics; that would help a lot. I'll be waiting to hear from someone.

 

[notsoclutch]

I want to ask how does someone start doing competitive battles? I have no experience at all, other than just battling with passerby people and not trying cause I don't seem to care whether I win or not. If there is also a mentor available to teach me some things, like breeding, and other game mechanics; that would help a lot. I'll be waiting to hear from someone.

I can certainly answer your question. Sadly, I'm pressed for time, so I can't give you a full mentoring session. The biggest thing you can do to get better is to just set a goal for yourself on Pokemon Showdown or on 3DS and hit that goal. Maybe start small and say that you want to win 3 games in a row, or maybe aim high and try for a certain ladder rating like 1600 on 3DS or 1300 on Showdown.

 

[Kitgurl66]

I can certainly answer your question. Sadly, I'm pressed for time, so I can't give you a full mentoring session. The biggest thing you can do to get better is to just set a goal for yourself on Pokemon Showdown or on 3DS and hit that goal. Maybe start small and say that you want to win 3 games in a row, or maybe aim high and try for a certain ladder rating like 1600 on 3DS or 1300 on Showdown.

I want to say thanks for answering, and I'll try to set a goal for myself on my 3DS cause I'm not sure how to use Pokémon Showdown, and I only use my 3DS anyways.

 

[notsoclutch]

I want to say thanks for answering, and I'll try to set a goal for myself on my 3DS cause I'm not sure how to use Pokémon Showdown, and I only use my 3DS anyways.

Ok. One other thing to look at would be to follow a Youtuber for a bit and just get a feel for the plays they make and the Pokemon they use. I recommend checking this guy out https://www.youtube.com/user/pokeaimMD . He's usually really good about explaining his plays and he is far and away the best battler that doesn't make me cringe XD

 

[drew_haber]

Hey all! This is the new thread for competitive mentoring on Perfect Pokemon. Now that @Dom has left, we have revamped the system and are ready to teach anyone that thinks that they need assistance.

Please do note that you do not have to be a complete novice to enlist in mentoring. We will cater for players with all different kinds of skill level: if you're a starting player looking for a bit of advice on mechanics or battling, or a seasoned veteran with years of practice but have a few questions!

If you're looking for one of these things, drop a comment down below:

• Questions relating to game mechanics (e.g. IVs, EVs, Natures, Damage Calculation, etc)
• Team Building Advice
• Strategy (e.g. Mind Games, Team Preview, Reading your Opponent, Game Plan, etc)
• Advice regarding Battling

However, please refrain from asking situational questions, such as 'He leads with A, I have B out, should I go into C?' This thread is for mentoring and coaching, not for general competitive questions

If you're looking to become a mentor, we have a few requirements for you!

• You need to be able to display knowledge in two main areas: battling and team building, which you will most likely be asked questions on, asked for a test match or asked to present a team or two which you've made to judge your skill level.
• You need to be able to prove that you can be a patient mentor, especially when explaining core mechanics to a novice player or someone that you may need to repeat the information to a few times. If you cannot be patient with these types of players, then you may not be the best candidate for a coach/mentor.
• You must understand key mechanics and be able to talk about strategy in games
• You need to be an active user

If you can meet these requirements, then we're probably looking for someone like you!

Current Mentors:
@notsoclutch
@Matt_192
@Miles8088
@SoIidSmok3
@Gold 2.0
@Ary

If you would like to become a mentor, please post down below and send an application to either @Matt_192 or @notsoclutch on why you would be a good applicant for a mentor. It doesn't need to be too long, so don't stress about it

Footnote: If your mentor has been unnecessarily rude, impatient or similar with you, please PM myself how they have been so and provide some screenshots as evidence. In this mentoring scheme, our main goal is to appeal to you!

I'm new to the competitive side of pokemon. Been playing the game for as long as I can remember just never tried this and am curious as to how it all works.

 

[Shaz]

I would like a mentor. I am not completely new to competitive battling. I feel like I am getting a bit of hang of it. I would like to go under a mentor so I could completely master Pokemon set building. Also learn to make more teams with different variants in mind. Right now my mind only thinks one way in terms of team building. I wanna learn more as I go.

 

[Sticks]

Alola! I need help building a team as i am new to competitive pokemon. Actually i dont know anything at all ><

 

[Kazuma]

So the last time I battled competitively was back when they had the Pokemon Mall tour around when Pokemon Red and Blue came out. One thing I would like to do is create a team with Charizard as it's anchor if that is even possible. I know that Stealth Rock was an issue with as an idea for a team. I would love to get some help or direction on how to build my team.

Thanks in advance!