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Welcome to Ubers Player of the Week! I'll be interviewing top Ubers players that have had success and are respected in the community. You will be able to ask questions to the player I interview by commenting on this post. Everyone cannot be interviewed but you can VM me or DM on Discord suggestions, hope you enjoy!
Staxi 
Favorite Pokemon?
Most known for?
Being a jack-of-all-trades, being a PS! room staff and hosting Ubers tournaments (and if this is relevant idk, #1 atm on championship sheet)
Any backstory on your name?
13 years old me typing 5 random letters on his keyboard.
10 years ago I read many french guide, about competitive Pokemon, EV, IV, breeding etc but I was only 9 years old at the time so I was just too young to put everything in practice and DPP weren't the easiest games to breed and really get into competitive Pokemon (I didn't know about Shoddy Battle and Pokemon Online). 7 years ago I used to hang out on a french website named jeuxvideo.com on a Pokemon subforum (XY at the time) and I saw a thread talking about an online pokemon simulator, I was intrigued and I gave it a try, 7 years later i'm still around.
Favorite: Sm, because this is the first Ubers tier where I really get into competitively. I really like the tier because it is very balanced, Necrozma-Ultra is maybe a bit too powerful but there are many ways to check it. I also like that fact that many playstyles are viable and stall teams are not too good. Thought I have to say that I preferred more 2017-early 2018 Sm because we didn't have Marshadow and Necrozma-Dusk-Mane (and Necrozma-Ultra) which are a bit boring to deal with.
Least favorite: Oras because I don't like the fact that the Deoxys-Speed hyper offense is one if not the best team of the tier, giving little room(s?) for other playstyles besides stall. I think things like Xerneas, Mega-Salamence and Ekiller are just too powerful and there is no reason to not play them which makes the tier kind of boring due to the fact that every non-Oras players (and even Oras players) play the same teams.
Yeah I totally agree with others saying that, nothing is really broken and it's an enjoyable tier to play. Since Z-moves are a great option, I think we will maybe see further development in the tier. From my personal experience (and not many people agree..) I prefer early SM, before marshadow and Necrozma-Dusk-Mane because I don't really like those Pokemon and I miss using Z-hypnosis Lunala.. but otherwise the tier has always been cool to play for me!
What are your overall thoughts on SS and what do you think about the upcoming DLC?
I don't really like the metagame atm, screens, sun and rain are just too good. I think the way to go is to either ban dynamax as a whole or allow every Pokemon to dynamax, but the most reasonable decision is probably to ban it entirely. Concerning the upcoming DLC, I hope it will changes the weathers + screens metagame but since both groudon and kyogre are returning I doubt. I also like the galarian birds but they will probably be bad in Ubers.
I think it should be banned because it's really uncompetitive, there is no skill required to use this kind of teams, just have to pray for some good mu or luck.
I don't have a favorite game but here is a game I recently watched and liked, UPL finals between two great SS Ubers players. https://replay.pokemonshowdown.com/smogtours-gen8ubers-515788
Yes, Bulky Offense, because I don't like the fact that hyper offense is all or nothing and i'm not really great with stall.
Yes, I think Farceus should stay in DPP. Farceus is a great addition to the tier, except Ekiller which can be pretty boring to deal with sometimes, it makes the tier more enjoyable to play than the previous Toxic spikes + pressure metagame.
Yeah I liked the style of the tournament, i'd like to participate in the next edition. The only critique I can give is that I don't like the fact that 2-3 players can win the whole tour by themselves (for example: Garay and Dovah in the first edition). Thought I don't know if there is a reasonable way to avoid that.
When I was drafted, I didn't know at all MM2 and I didn't know how Nayrz manages so I was skeptic but they helped me a lot for my preps and they were pleasant to talk with so it was a great tour for me overall. I'm of course disappointed that we didn't make it to the playoffs but I only won 2 matches so I can't really complain. Outside the competitive aspect of the tour I got to know more some cool people on my team like you, MM2, Nayrz, Nora, Perry, DNNP, BallFire, Fireburn and 64 Squares, iirc we ended up 7th but at least it was a blast.
No, besides Oras I like to play every generations, this is mainly due to the fact I played old gens more than I played SS (this will maybe change after the upcoming DLC).
I think dynamax should be banned in SS Ubers and evasion pass in BW Ubers. Yes I think Ubers should stay true to its original tiering philosophy, if something is not really really broken it shouldn't be banned.
With you being staff in RoA do you have an overall favorite non-ubers old gen meta?
Yeah I like to play Sm and Adv OU a lot, I started playing seriously during SM days and I like to play Adv in some tournaments when I can, thought I have no great results in those tiers, I reached semis of the last SM GC and I am qualified for the SM circuit but that is it.
Use the samples if you are new in Ubers then try to build your own teams, sign up to the forum tournaments and don't hesitate to ask for advices!
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Sorry for the delay, thanks for answering these questions Staxi! Feel free to ask him more questions in the thread!
Banner by my good friend Six
Welcome to Ubers Player of the Week! I'll be interviewing top Ubers players that have had success and are respected in the community. You will be able to ask questions to the player I interview by commenting on this post. Everyone cannot be interviewed but you can VM me or DM on Discord suggestions, hope you enjoy!
Staxi Favorite Pokemon?
Most known for?
Being a jack-of-all-trades, being a PS! room staff and hosting Ubers tournaments (and if this is relevant idk, #1 atm on championship sheet)
Any backstory on your name?
13 years old me typing 5 random letters on his keyboard.
What got you into competitive Pokemon?
10 years ago I read many french guide, about competitive Pokemon, EV, IV, breeding etc but I was only 9 years old at the time so I was just too young to put everything in practice and DPP weren't the easiest games to breed and really get into competitive Pokemon (I didn't know about Shoddy Battle and Pokemon Online). 7 years ago I used to hang out on a french website named jeuxvideo.com on a Pokemon subforum (XY at the time) and I saw a thread talking about an online pokemon simulator, I was intrigued and I gave it a try, 7 years later i'm still around.
Favorite and least favorite Ubers generation?
Favorite: Sm, because this is the first Ubers tier where I really get into competitively. I really like the tier because it is very balanced, Necrozma-Ultra is maybe a bit too powerful but there are many ways to check it. I also like that fact that many playstyles are viable and stall teams are not too good. Thought I have to say that I preferred more 2017-early 2018 Sm because we didn't have Marshadow and Necrozma-Dusk-Mane (and Necrozma-Ultra) which are a bit boring to deal with.
Least favorite: Oras because I don't like the fact that the Deoxys-Speed hyper offense is one if not the best team of the tier, giving little room(s?) for other playstyles besides stall. I think things like Xerneas, Mega-Salamence and Ekiller are just too powerful and there is no reason to not play them which makes the tier kind of boring due to the fact that every non-Oras players (and even Oras players) play the same teams.
With USM being your favorite generation do you agree with others saying its a near perfect gen? Do you think we will see any further development in the tier and can you give us your overall thoughts on the generation?
Yeah I totally agree with others saying that, nothing is really broken and it's an enjoyable tier to play. Since Z-moves are a great option, I think we will maybe see further development in the tier. From my personal experience (and not many people agree..) I prefer early SM, before marshadow and Necrozma-Dusk-Mane because I don't really like those Pokemon and I miss using Z-hypnosis Lunala.. but otherwise the tier has always been cool to play for me!
What are your overall thoughts on SS and what do you think about the upcoming DLC?
I don't really like the metagame atm, screens, sun and rain are just too good. I think the way to go is to either ban dynamax as a whole or allow every Pokemon to dynamax, but the most reasonable decision is probably to ban it entirely. Concerning the upcoming DLC, I hope it will changes the weathers + screens metagame but since both groudon and kyogre are returning I doubt. I also like the galarian birds but they will probably be bad in Ubers.
Recently the discussion about Baton Pass/Evasion in BW Ubers has been brought up and seems many people have strong opinions on it. Do you have a stance on rather it should stay or be banned?
I think it should be banned because it's really uncompetitive, there is no skill required to use this kind of teams, just have to pray for some good mu or luck.
Favorite game you've witnessed?
I don't have a favorite game but here is a game I recently watched and liked, UPL finals between two great SS Ubers players. https://replay.pokemonshowdown.com/smogtours-gen8ubers-515788
Do you have a favorite playstyle to use in Ubers?
Yes, Bulky Offense, because I don't like the fact that hyper offense is all or nothing and i'm not really great with stall.
Do you think Farceus should stay in DPP?
Yes, I think Farceus should stay in DPP. Farceus is a great addition to the tier, except Ekiller which can be pretty boring to deal with sometimes, it makes the tier more enjoyable to play than the previous Toxic spikes + pressure metagame.
You participated in Most Wanted, Ubers newest team tour with the Behemoth Blades. Did you like the style of the tournament? Any thoughts or critique you would give?
Yeah I liked the style of the tournament, i'd like to participate in the next edition. The only critique I can give is that I don't like the fact that 2-3 players can win the whole tour by themselves (for example: Garay and Dovah in the first edition). Thought I don't know if there is a reasonable way to avoid that.
You got to play for the iconic Dareal Drizzlers this UPL! What are your thoughts on the team and overall season?
When I was drafted, I didn't know at all MM2 and I didn't know how Nayrz manages so I was skeptic but they helped me a lot for my preps and they were pleasant to talk with so it was a great tour for me overall. I'm of course disappointed that we didn't make it to the playoffs but I only won 2 matches so I can't really complain. Outside the competitive aspect of the tour I got to know more some cool people on my team like you, MM2, Nayrz, Nora, Perry, DNNP, BallFire, Fireburn and 64 Squares, iirc we ended up 7th but at least it was a blast.
Congratulations on being number 1 in circuit standings! Most of your points are from older generations, does this have anything to do with the current generation?
No, besides Oras I like to play every generations, this is mainly due to the fact I played old gens more than I played SS (this will maybe change after the upcoming DLC).
What do you think are grounds for banning in Ubers? Do you think Ubers should stay true to its original tiering philosophy?
I think dynamax should be banned in SS Ubers and evasion pass in BW Ubers. Yes I think Ubers should stay true to its original tiering philosophy, if something is not really really broken it shouldn't be banned.
With you being staff in RoA do you have an overall favorite non-ubers old gen meta?
Yeah I like to play Sm and Adv OU a lot, I started playing seriously during SM days and I like to play Adv in some tournaments when I can, thought I have no great results in those tiers, I reached semis of the last SM GC and I am qualified for the SM circuit but that is it.
Any advice to new players looking to break into Ubers?
Use the samples if you are new in Ubers then try to build your own teams, sign up to the forum tournaments and don't hesitate to ask for advices!
Could you provide us with a team you've made and explain the thought behind it?
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(DPP) I used this team during the 3rd week of the last UPL against Lord Thorx, I chose to put a latios lead because I expected him to bring either tentacruel or kyogre as a lead and it worked. Psychic is here to Ohko Lum tentacruel, Thunder for kyogre and DM as a strong stab. Dialga as my SR setter because it's a strong setter and spreading Twave is great for Groundceus. Groudon as a late game sweeper, this set is really good and I noticed my opponent was a bit weak to this. Skarmory because EH are really strong in DPP and I didn't want to be weak to Ekiller. Blissey as my Lati@s/Darkrai/Kyogre check, it also runs Twave to prevents darkrai to sweep my team after a NP and is also useful for Groundceus. Finally Groundceus because I wanted to test it, Swords Dance + Recover seemed strong, EQ + Shadow Force have a great coverage if the opponent doesn't have Skarmory. (click for import)Personal Question: Who would win in a fight Itachi or Pain?
I don't know who would win between these two but I know Sasori would beat them.
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Sorry for the delay, thanks for answering these questions Staxi! Feel free to ask him more questions in the thread!
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