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Reminder to please keep the discussion on topic -- about indirect subtle nerfs to old Pokemon.
That said...
This is exactly the kind of thing that will make a significant impact on the way a Pokemon is played. Now with these numbers, Scizor is no longer an option to sponge shadow balls from...
This thread is basically the opposite of the "Shiny New Toys" thread. It's here to discuss previously competitive pokemon that got nerfed by subtle changes. I hope that Bummer doesn't mind if I copy the rules of his thread over to this one.
Gen VI brought plenty of changes that negatively...
Final Submission
Ignoboa
A combination of "Ignoble" and "Boa"
Pronounced: ig - no - bo - ah
IPA: ɪgnoɚboʊa
All the luring, tricking, and trapping that this Pokemon is described as doing are rather ignoble acts. Ignoboa is also just fun to pronounce.
Note: Sorry to Lster728 for the mishap.
(Two WIP)
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Ominasp
Ominous + Asp
Pronounced: Au - min - asp
IPA: ɑmɪnæsp
Very simple, easy to recognize. "Ominous" is a good word that encapsulates the feeling of evil intent that accompanies this design.
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Aggrasp
Aggressive + Asp
Pronounced: Agg - rasp
IPA...