The Safest Bets for Gen 4 article indicates that the three investments that I have been holding back are actually safe:
A. Gengar with SC/DP (13/15/13), lucky, from level 21 to 30 for many tier 3 solos, notably Jynx and Gengar itself, but also Alolan Raichu and even Alakazam.
B. Snorlax with ZH/BS (14/13/15) from level 15 to 30 for gym defence.
C. Machamp with Ct/CC (15/15/14) from level 15 to 40 as my third maxed Machamp, mainly for attacking Normal-type tanks in gyms, but also for Tyranitar, Absol and Regi raids.
If I spend the 378k dust, I would have just under 1.2 million left. The Gengar and Machamp also need CTMs (I have 18) to be useful.
Although they are safe, I must also save dust and CTMs for my eventual Rhyperiors, Mamoswines, Togekisses, Electivires/Magnezones and of course, legendaries. In addition, I am seeking a 96+% Tyranitar and a 91+% Mewtwo.
Is the next stardust event likely to be in the first week of September? Any important considerations (including other credible speculation) that I overlooked?
I have two maxed 14a SC/ShB Gengar (neither were lucky). I use them quite often, although I needed my identical Poketrainer twin to successfully duo Alolan Marowak today. 40 and 35 got well into the red...but not enough. Lucky we later saw a boosted Tyranitar and got that one done.
Machamp very useful. However, also take the lucky Gengar to 35 or something
As long as you attack gyms, then Machamp is a solid investment. While taking down a gym I usually have to use 3-4 (depending on how many normals are there). Sure, you can use just 1 and heal it, but its much more comfortable to let them die and revive after you take the gym.
Gengar with SC is really fun to use in those tier 3 solos, I use mine every chance I can get.
With that 1m dust and the upcoming dust event, I think you can safely invest in those 2. Snorlax is not as important if you have Blisseys already, but if you like it then go ahead and power up...
