Diversity vs. Synergy

[Cometk]

i almost always go with synergy > diversity simply because it often results in a much more stable team. for example, heatran + celebi cover eachother's weaknesses perfectly, but the problem is that neither of them will be getting past dedicated special walls very soon. another example would be that rhyperior obviously resists fire, but it's abysmal spd doesn't allow it to consistently check heatran or chandelure. for these reasons and from my experience, it's always better to build off of what opposing pokemon you need to check / counter, rather than what types you need to have a resistance to.

xx10charxx

 

[-Nator-]

Both are useful, but overall, probably diversity (unless running an all one type team, of course).

 

[jireh the provider]

I think he's asking whether or not you prefer to focus more on type synergy or stat/move diversity. It's basically a question of Stats or Types. A team of Electric types is beaten by Ground users while a team of only Special Attackers is walled by something like Blissey, just to give an example. Personally, I prefer to focus on both equally since you'll lose if you're lacking in either one.

I agree with you. I' may bee a newbie in the synergy competitive environment but I love diversity. I atle for fun and a challenge, not becoming a boastful chanp cause I'd rather master the cards that I have than complaining about the enemy I'm dealing with

 

[Espectra]

Hm. Well Synergy is important, like others have said I think that without proper synergy you could end up walking into an immediate loss.

But, on the other hand, I do tend to mix it up occasionally, especially with my sister when we battle, she and I always use pokemon from across all tiers, but this is definitely more casual style gameplay.

Being diverse and synergetic can be in the same boat really, the Uber and OU tiers bore me to tears, the BL/RU/NU offer a lot more options in the regards of diversity.

 

[Eliteknight]

Synergy by far diverity comes with synergy synergy must be used when making a team

 

[PikaPika677]

Synergy by far diverity comes with synergy synergy must be used when making a team

Ehhh not really. Synergy is used if you want to focus on covering multiple Pokémons' weaknesses against certain threats. Diversity is used for a wider range of attacking options. You don't need to use synergy when making a team.

 

[dragonuser™]

i almost always go with synergy > diversity simply because it often results in a much more stable team. for example, heatran + celebi cover eachother's weaknesses perfectly, but the problem is that neither of them will be getting past dedicated special walls very soon. another example would be that rhyperior obviously resists fire, but it's abysmal spd doesn't allow it to consistently check heatran or chandelure. for these reasons and from my experience, it's always better to build off of what opposing pokemon you need to check / counter, rather than what types you need to have a resistance to.

this is the answer to pokelife

 

[Soperman]

First of all, those two things are really similar.
Second, having synergy is more important. Being diverse could mean having a Rock, Fire, Ground, Dragon, Ice, and Grass type in one team. Half of the team is weak to Water, two weak to Fighting, two weak to Ice, two weak to Grass... The list goes on and on.
Synergy means being able to counter any weaknesses you may have. So yeah, I guess it is kind on life diversity, but smarter.

 

[Utopian]

when you have prediction skillz you can use 6 karps and 7-0.

synergy = diversity + prediction

edit: only HO and stall use synergy!!1

 

[Fortunato]

i almost always go with synergy > diversity simply because it often results in a much more stable team. for example, heatran + celebi cover eachother's weaknesses perfectly, but the problem is that neither of them will be getting past dedicated special walls very soon. another example would be that rhyperior obviously resists fire, but it's abysmal spd doesn't allow it to consistently check heatran or chandelure. for these reasons and from my experience, it's always better to build off of what opposing pokemon you need to check / counter, rather than what types you need to have a resistance to.

Well Put.

10charmanders

 

[Lord Of Grapes]

i almost always go with synergy > diversity simply because it often results in a much more stable team. for example, heatran + celebi cover eachother's weaknesses perfectly, but the problem is that neither of them will be getting past dedicated special walls very soon. another example would be that rhyperior obviously resists fire, but it's abysmal spd doesn't allow it to consistently check heatran or chandelure. for these reasons and from my experience, it's always better to build off of what opposing pokemon you need to check / counter, rather than what types you need to have a resistance to.

Not much else to say really...

 

[Gray™]

enough said?

 

[Gamefreak]

Beluga covered pretty much everything. Just remember covering threats and types has nothing to do with your overall strategy. Those are two totally different things.

When I teambuild, I usually ask myself "what do I want to accomplish?" "what steps must I take to accomplish the aforementioned goal?" then go with that, without any clashing styles, and check the relevant threats. You don't need a counter to every single little thing. As long as you have a solid game plan with switch ins to most things.

You are fighting a game of 6 pokemon not 50. So focus more on flexibility and just on winning in general.

 

[Diz~]

I prefer Diversity in the competitive scene. I don't like synergy all that much.

 

[M4zz]

i almost always go with synergy > diversity simply because it often results in a much more stable team. for example, heatran + celebi cover eachother's weaknesses perfectly, but the problem is that neither of them will be getting past dedicated special walls very soon. another example would be that rhyperior obviously resists fire, but it's abysmal spd doesn't allow it to consistently check heatran or chandelure. for these reasons and from my experience, it's always better to build off of what opposing pokemon you need to check / counter, rather than what types you need to have a resistance to.

Fatty nailed it.

 

[jesusfreak94]

Synergy by far diverity comes with synergy synergy must be used when making a team

I agree, diversity does usually tend to be a by-product of synergy. After all, let's take a classic 4th Gen FWG core for example: Heatran, Celebi, and Suicune. Each of these Pokemon synergizes very well with one another, but you'll notice that the core is also pretty diverse as well. You have 5 different types in just three Pokemon, each offering a diverse set of resistances and assets useful to the team. That's why, like I originally said in this thread, I believe the two go hand-in-hand; synergy takes precedence, and diversity soon follows.

 

[dildadonz]

Couldn't agree more ^^

Synergy or diversity, you can have both. You can take the cake and eat it. You can cover your pokemon's weakness through another pokemon. From doing this you have to use different moves on a another Pokemon to neutralise that threat cause if you repeat your moves you won't be able to deal with it.

 

[John Wallrein]

They do somewhat go together, though there could be major differences. Either way from a competive point of view Synergy is the only way. For example Dark, Steel, Rock, and Ice seems to be a diverse amount of Pokemon, but they will not cover eachother weaknesses great, as they are all weak to fighting which could rip the team apart.