Monotype Core Laddering Challenge [Cycle 8]

approved by scpinion

Current Challenge:
Ground, Dragon, and Fighting


The Challenge (credit to Snaquaza for the bulk of the Challenge description)

The core laddering challenge obviously involves laddering...with a core! Seeing as this is the Monotype Core Laddering challenge, we will be laddering on the Monotype ladder on Pokemon Showdown!. It is a competition encompassing multiple elements of competitive play: teambuilding, adapting and battling! Various types will get a core every week, but you will have 2 weeks to ladder with core in order to achieve a Hall of Fame rank. After you've gotten the core, it's time to teambuild! The only restriction is that you'll have to use the Pokemon in the core; you may decide the move-sets, EVs and items yourself, as well as the partners. If a Pokemon capable of mega-evolving is provided, and it is not stated that you must use the mega-evolution, then it is your choice as to whether or not it gets a mega-stone.

Overview of Challenge Rules
by Sly Mav/Rum & Coke
  • To register, reply to the challenge you are participating in with the following information: Your Username, and your Laddering Alt (which must have the required tag) (Click here for example post)​
  • To apply for a Hall of Fame level, or submit a peak, state your Username, your Laddering Alt, the HoF Level you are applying for (or your new peak), and proof (i.e. Replays, Screenshots, ect)​
  • While you are laddering on your CC alt, you are only allowed to use a CC team, which corresponds with the CC tag of your alt. If you are found to have broken this rule on purpose, you will be disqualified. You must use the correct CC tag (CCXxN) as specifed, if you wish to be eligible for the Hall of Fame (HoF). Failure to do so, will render your challenge invalid.​
  • Asking your opponent for a free win or asking your opponent to forfeit is STRICLY PROHIBITED. Anyone caught doing this will be disqualified from competing in the Core Challenges.​
  • It is strictly prohibited to share an account with another user, so that they may ladder for you. If caught you will be disqualified from competing in the Core Challenges.​
  • Your CC team must contain the 2 members of the core at all times. You are free to change the other 4 members of your team as you wish, however.​
Beginner's Guide to the Core Ladder Challenge
by Sly Mav/Rum & Coke
  • Step 1: Choose a core that you wish to compete with, observing what the CC tag for that core is. CC tags have a format of "CCXxN" [CC=Core Challenge; Xx=Type, N= The Cycle/Round of the type]. So for example, "CCWa2" is the 2nd cycle/round of the Water type cores.​
  • Step 2: Create an alternate account ("alt" for short) using the CC tag. For example: "CCWa2 YourName"​
  • Step 3: Reply to the challenge in which you want to participate in, and provide your Username, and the Laddering Alt you will be using. Your PS Username is your regular account and the CC alt is the alternate account you just created.​
  • Step 4: Build a Monotype team, which includes the two (2) pokemon listed in the Core you're doing. Please note carefully whether the Pokemon in the core are capable of Mega Evolution and whether or not they must hold their Mega Stone, as specified.​
  • Step 5: When you are sure that your team is ready, log into your CC alt and begin battling on the Monotype Ladder.​
  • Step 6: When you reach a milestone ELO, for example 1300 / 1350 ELO for the "Silver" rank, save the replay and submit the link in the thread for proof.​
  • Step 7: If you reach the "Platinum" rank of 1550/1600 ELO, save the replay of each new ELO peak that you achieve which is greater than the listed HoF level. Before the challenge ends, submit the replay that shows your highest overall peak. The Top Finisher of each Core is the person with the highest ELO peak overall, in a submitted replay.​
Do not cheat in this challenge! It is a global PS! offense to boost your ladder ranking. Within the confines of this challenge, this includes asking opponents to forfeit so you don't lose ELO.
People caught boosting their ELO in any way will be disqualified. No exceptions, you've been warned.

Frequently Asked Questions
Can I use more than one type in each challenge?
Yes, just make sure you have a tagged alt for each one.

When can I start laddering?
As soon as you click the submit button on the Google form, you can start laddering.

Do I need to save/submit all my replays?
NO! Please submit replays that show you reaching a Hall of Fame level, or ones that provide proof of a laddering peak (screenshots are also fine). If you forget to save the replay when you first pass a Hall of Fame level, then just save another replay proving you were above the Hall of Fame level.
Do I have to keep the same team for all the ladder matches?
Nope, feel free to change the team around the Pokemon in the core as often as you like. However, if you are caught on the ladder without the core on a tagged alt you will be disqualified.

I think these cores are stupid. When will there be better ones?
New cores will be up every week. They will eventually cover all 18 types and multiple play-styles. If you have a suggestion for a core, pm it to Dece1t or Bondie accompanied by a brief description of why those Pokemon support one another and the room staff will consider it for future challenges.

Credits
This Project is managed by the team listed below:
Project Administrator: Dece1t
Project Managers: Bondie
Project Creater & Facilitator: scpinion
Retired Staff: Sly Mav (Rum & Coke), OmniaX (Entei), Twix, Ticken (Ticktick), Sky Might Fall


For any questions or concerns regarding the challenge, please contact one of the parties listed above via Private Message (PM) on Smogon forums or in the Monotype Room on Pokemon Showdown.

Types We Are Taking Core Requests For:

Dragon
Electric
Fighting
Fire
Steel
Flying
 
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Top Finishers

Devin's Fairy team (Challenge #67, peaked 1585 ELO)


Garry's Ghost Team (Challenge #67, peaked 1707 ELO)


Jahkem's Psychic Team (Challenge #66, peaked 1603 ELO)


Crimson Torrent's Grass Team (Challenge #66, peaked 1485 ELO)


Rage.Spam.Quit's dark Team (Challenge #65, peaked 1519 ELO)


Mateeus_1's Normal Team (Challenge #65, peaked 1611 ELO)


Mt. Pyre's Poison Team (Challenge #64, peaked 1645 ELO)


Miyoka's Bug Team (Challenge #64, peaked 1673 ELO)
 
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Challenge #64
2 Cores, Sep 30 - Oct 14

Bug
contributed by Stun

Escavalier + Galvantula
tag: CCBu8
Hall of Fame Rankings:
Platinum: 1600+
Gold: 1450+
Silver: 1350+
Bronze: 1250+

Poison
contributed by Stun

Dragalge + Gengar
tag: CCPo8
Hall of Fame Rankings:
Platinum: 1550+
Gold: 1400+
Silver: 1300+
Bronze: 1200+

Note: To register to participate in a core challenge, you must reply to this forum with the proper information to be eligible! See the example post here for details. To apply for certain HoF levels and/or submit a new peak, refer to the example post above.​
 
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Challenge #64
2 Cores, Sep 30 - Oct 14


Bug

contributed by Stun

Escavalier + Galvantula
tag: CCBu8
Hall of Fame Rankings:
Platinum: 1600+
Gold: 1450+
Silver: 1350+
Bronze: 1250+

Poison

contributed by Stun

Dragalge + Gengar
tag: CCPo8
Hall of Fame Rankings:
Platinum: 1550+
Gold: 1400+
Silver: 1300+
Bronze: 1200+

Note: To register to participate in a core challenge, you must reply to this forum with the proper information to be eligible! See the example post here for details. To apply for certain HoF levels and/or submit a new peak, refer to the example post above.​
Challenge Registration
PS! Name: Dece1t
Laddering Alt(s): CCPo8 Stun

HoF Replays
None as of yet
 
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As a little notice, due to SUMO nearing, this cycle will most likely be cut short to make way for preparations of the new generation. We will probably not cover every type by that time, however, since it was highly requested to bring the CCs back again (and it does give people something to do until November 18th), I went ahead and brought it back for the time being. Have fun! :)
 

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RMT & Mono Leader
Challenge Registration
Ps Name: iExca
Laddering Alts: CCBu8 Escavalier

HOF Replays
-
 
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Additional little blurb! You can request cores here now! Just provide a detailed description on the reasoning behind the core you chose and why you feel they work well together. In the OP I'll have a list of types we'll be taking requests for! (As a general note: try not to do a core with a pokemon that was used 3 cycles back or less, unless it is absolutely 100% necessary for the core to work).
 
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Challenge registration
Ps Name: Oberyn the viper
Laddering alts: CCPo8 Ludicolo, CCBu8 Walrein

HoF replays: None atm
 

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Dharma

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I feel like these two would make a great core, as they play similar yet different roles. They have access to Spikes and Stealth Rock respectively, and both can be used as mixed walls/sponges while also being able to spread status with Thunder Wave and Scald. They provide neutrality to Ground and Fire respectively, with the only common weakness being Fighting.
 
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Entei

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Fire : volcanion / rotomH

Immunity core (volcanion: water, rotom: ground & rotom resisting volcanions's weakness being electric, and also a twave absorber)
 
http://replay.pokemonshowdown.com/monotype-449954097 (Gold - 1540)

registring a new alt again : CCBu8 Cherries. Back in the game.

Also little submission for the core thing : Le Chicken n' Fighting Core (Dece1t)

Two mons : Combusken plus Cobalion/Breloom/Medicham. Speed Boost BP + Sweeper or Support, underated af and must be tried. Stunny and me approuve it :)

http://replay.pokemonshowdown.com/monotype-449995574 (Platinum - 1610)
http://replay.pokemonshowdown.com/monotype-450009852 (1642)
http://prnt.sc/cpny2s (1673 - Don't have the replay or idk) ALSO I DROPPED 300 POINTS, LADDER IS AIDS.

Road to 1700. If i get it, i might do a RMT.
 
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