Help with Lucario

[Ballade]

Originally Posted by JRC

Why is everyone saying use Dark Pulse>Shadow Ball?I know it gets similar coverage but there is the key word similar,Ghost+Fighting is the best type combo in the game,hitting everything for at least neutral damage.Even you Ballade,I mean I thought you knew that already.

I never bothered looking up what Dark and Ghost hit or not. Besides, the effect of the attack takes place. The difference between Dark Pulse and Shadow Ball is typing and effect, one flinches while the other reduces sp. defense. Honestly, because of Lucario's speed, I'd go with Shadow Ball unless you plan to Pass Agility to it, then maybe Dark Pulse.

[Diarago]

Originally Posted by JRC

Why is everyone saying use Dark Pulse>Shadow Ball?I know it gets similar coverage but there is the key word similar,Ghost+Fighting is the best type combo in the game,hitting everything for at least neutral damage.Even you Ballade,I mean I thought you knew that already.

Dark and Ghost hit the exact same types for super effective damage; the only difference is that Dark is not very effective against Fighting, and Ghost cannot hit Normal. But, generally that doesn't matter at all. The only issue between Dark Pulse and Shadow Ball on Lucario is if you want to potentially flinch the other person or lower their Special Defense. I'd prefer Shadow Ball for a better chance of neutral hits.

[JRC]

Originally Posted by Diarago

Dark and Ghost hit the exact same types for super effective damage; the only difference is that Dark is not very effective against Fighting, and Ghost cannot hit Normal. But, generally that doesn't matter at all. The only issue between Dark Pulse and Shadow Ball on Lucario is if you want to potentially flinch the other person or lower their Special Defense. I'd prefer Shadow Ball for a better chance of neutral hits.

You know you just said I'm right 'cuz what Ghost can't hit Fighting can...so is better nuff said =D

[Diarago]

Originally Posted by JRC

You know you just said I'm right 'cuz what Ghost can't hit Fighting can...so is better nuff said =D

Actually, I explained the difference between using Fighting/Ghost and Dark/Fighting, which answers to your query as to what makes the combinations different.