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Smogon's tutoring program for inexperienced players and those looking to refine their skill. Join the B101 Discord for live discussion.
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Where articles, analyses, and spotlights are translated into French, German, Italian, Portuguese, Spanish, Russian, and Chinese.
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      3. French SV Analyses Archive
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      1. SS Ubers Analyses
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      11. French Past Generation Analyses Archive
    3. French Spotlight Translations
      1. French Spotlights Archive
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      1. Ubers Analyses
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      3. Portuguese SV Analyses Archive
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      1. SS Ubers Analyses
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      1. Spanish Spotlights Archive
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      1. Ubers Analyses
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      3. Italian SV Analyses Archive
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      1. SS Ubers Analyses
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      7. SM Analyses
      8. Italian SS Analyses Archive
      9. Italian SM Analyses Archive
    3. Italian Spotlight Translations
      1. Italian Spotlights Archive
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      1. Ubers Analyses
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      3. German SV Analyses Archive
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      1. SS OU Analyses
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      3. SM Analyses
      4. German SS Analyses Archive
      5. German SM Analyses Archive
    3. German Spotlight Translations
      1. German Spotlights Archive
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      1. SS OU Analyses
      2. SM Analyses
      3. Russian SS Analyses Archive
      4. Russian SM Analyses Archive
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      1. Ubers Analyses
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      3. Chinese SV Analysis Archive
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      1. SS OU Analyses
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The designated locale for the conception, designing, and playtesting of original competitive Pokemon concepts. Join the CAP Discord for live discussion!
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The designated locale for the playtesting and competition of original competitive Pokemon concepts. Join the CAP Discord for live discussion!
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A forum pastime for engagement in a competitive metagame totally different from the core RPG games.
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