complete legitimacy
is it cold in the water?
Registeel is another one of the best Stealth Rock users in the tier, therefore Registeel is an S rank threat.
I misread then. But that's common sense, since those mons are offensive in the first place and shouldn't really be switching in on much, especially not doublade.Arikado , he was saying that Doublade can give those mons issues with its STABs, despite being threatened by some of their attacks at the same time.
which is why it's A- and not any lower.Registeel has base 150 Special Defense, Rhyperior doesn't.
If anything, Sharpedo is worse as a Speed Booster, due to the popularity of mach Punch users such as Hitmonlee and Gurdurr, which Yanmega can easily switch in on, making it one of the, if not the best check to the aformentioned threats in the tier. SB Yan also has far less switchins than Sharpedo rofl, and the few switchins that can are fairly easy to take out (Registeel is trucked by Dugtrio); in fact, literally all Yantrio needs to plow through teams is hazard support and control, which is the reason Accelgor / Omastar (who should be moved up js) is so amazing right now.People want Yamnega suspect and you know why? Not because shitty Speed Boost but because Choice Specs tinted lens that destroys the entire tier unless you are something like Registeel or Togetic. While Speed Boost isn't bad Tinted Lens is 200% better and any good player will agree with me. Now if you want to use a Speed Boost cleaner use Sharpedo who isn't x4 weak to SR and has mixed offenses. And if you really didn't know that I suggest you to use more Yanmega and stop calling my posts "shitty" especially when all my points were valid (except the Bronzong one I admit) case closed have a good day.
Registeel is complete and utter set-up and Taunt bait, Rhyperior can actually do shit besides supporting.Registeel has base 150 Special Defense, Rhyperior doesn't.
I'm not quite sure what you mean with this post, I need more details.Registeel is complete and utter set-up and Taunt bait, Rhyperior can actually do shit besides supporting.
Also, I'm not sure if you're being ridiculously sarcastic or actually serious. Anyway, I'm done here.
You seriously called Sharpedo a worst Speed Booster than Yanmega? Sure Mach Punch weakness suck but he doesn't have the horrible x4 weakness to SR that Yanmega has (you could said that rapid spin support exists but thats a lot of support for a S rank pokemon) and how exactly Yanmega has less switchins than Sharpedo? Sharpdo's STABS hit everything in the S and A rankings neutrally with the exception of Virizion and Sharpedo lol while Yanmega's STABS don't. Sharpedo can also go mixed, special or physical while Yanmega can only go special and Sharpedo only needs hazard support to make a late game clean while Yanmega needs hazard support, SR removal and Dugtrio support ( I know this is optional but still) to make a late game clean. Also SB Yanmega has a horrible 4 move slot syndrome because he needs both STAB moves, protect and the last moveslot always determines Yanmega's counters (If you chose Shadow Ball you get walled Rhyperior and if you chose Giga Drain you get walled by Doublade and friends) while Sharpedo can use Aqua Jet to troll priority, Ice Beam for coverage or Destiny Bond to kill something like Aromatisse and let another member sweep.If anything, Sharpedo is worse as a Speed Booster, due to the popularity of mach Punch users such as Hitmonlee and Gurdurr, which Yanmega can easily switch in on, making it one of the, if not the best check to the aformentioned threats in the tier. SB Yan also has far less switchins than Sharpedo rofl, and the few switchins that can are fairly easy to take out (Registeel is trucked by Dugtrio); in fact, literally all Yantrio needs to plow through teams is hazard support and control, which is the reason Accelgor / Omastar (who should be moved up js) is so amazing right now.
Yanmega's stabs hit everything with the exception of Registeel. And trust me Doublade does not want to be constantly coming on Yanmega as it takes over 30% from a LO Air Slash and it's 2hkod by a specs air slash, sure is a nice counter huh. The only real counter to yanmega is registeel and on top of that yanmega has bulk to actually take a hit. Where as sharpedo is weak to common priority and is obviously frail as shitand how exactly Yanmega has less switchins than Sharpedo? Sharpdo's STABS hit everything in the S and A rankings neutrally with the exception of Virizion and Sharpedo lol while Yanmega's STABS don't.
Aside from Mach Punch Yanmega and Sharpedo take similar damage from priority:not you again,,
Yanmega's stabs hit everything with the exception of Registeel. And trust me Doublade does not want to be constantly coming on Yanmega as it takes over 30% from a LO Air Slash and it's 2hkod by a specs air slash, sure is a nice counter huh. The only real counter to yanmega is registeel and on top of that yanmega has bulk to actually take a hit. Where as sharpedo is weak to common priority and is obviously frail as shit
he meant tinted lens lol no where did he mention specs speed boost yanmegaAlso lol specs SB Yanmega
We were talking about SB not Tinted Lens thats why I thought he meant Specs SB.he meant tinted lens lol no where did he mention specs speed boost yanmega
252 SpA Choice Specs Tinted Lens Yanmega Air Slash vs. 252 HP / 4 SpD Eviolite Doublade: 198-234 (61.4 - 72.6%) -- guaranteed 2HKO
I clearly stated that aside from Mach Punch both take similar damage from priority in fact, Sharpedo resists all priority moves except Mach Punch, Vacumn Wave, E-Speed (both of them rare in RU) and Fake Out (Sharpedo just protects).252+ Atk Gurdurr Mach Punch vs. 0 HP / 0 Def Sharpedo: 254-300 (90.3 - 106.7%) -- 43.8% chance to OHKO
252+ Atk Gurdurr Mach Punch vs. 4 HP / 0 Def Yanmega: 17-21 (5.4 - 6.6%) -- possibly the worst move ever
252+ Atk Life Orb Hitmonlee Mach Punch vs. 4 HP / 0 Def Yanmega: 25-30 (7.9 - 9.5%) -- possibly the worst move ever
252+ Atk Life Orb Hitmonlee Mach Punch vs. 0 HP / 0 Def Sharpedo: 359-424 (127.7 - 150.8%) -- guaranteed OHKO
Which is part of the reason Licky was added to B rank iirc. It isnt as common of a wall in RU atm and it might become more common if it is hyped up a little bit more. The problem with Licky is if it gets status it can easily be 2hko'd, also it tends to need its own wishes more often than not to come back in on mons like yanmega to prevent it from being 2hko'd, ofc the same could be said about Aromatisse, but the difference is that Licky can get set up on fairly easily if its running Wish/Protect/Knock Off/Heal Bell. I think the best set for Licky (Pls note I havent actually used it in RU yet but this set comes from massive amounts of battling with my Licky Granbull core) is: Wish/Protect/Body Slam/D-tail. In NU I run Granbull along with Licky for Heal Bell support so you would have to find something to replace Granbull as a Heal Bell/Aromathrerapy user. I think that this core could be quite good if built properly.you guys are legit forgetting lickilicky the god, it can take on yanmega no problem and knock off its item, neutralizing it as a threat:
252 SpA Choice Specs Yanmega Bug Buzz vs. 252 HP / 252+ SpD Lickilicky: 153-180 (36 - 42.4%) -- 93.1% chance to 3HKO after Leftovers recovery
252+ SpA Life Orb Yanmega Bug Buzz vs. 252 HP / 252+ SpD Lickilicky: 144-172 (33.9 - 40.5%) -- 42.1% chance to 3HKO after Leftovers recovery
although admittedly it kinda needs hazards out of the field, but so does registeel kinda, switching into specs bug buzz is gonna wear it down quickly.
I'd also like to add that Aromatisse has probably the best typing in the game both defensively and offensively (that is what makes it a good Calm Mind user, because unlike mew2 said it is a fantastic win condition for stall and is very hard to stop with Taunt and Encore immunity).Mew2 , hint why I said Aromatisse has a chance against Specs Tinted Lens Yanmega. But having a chance is better than a good 70% of the rest of the tier. Anyway, the point of me talking about SpDef and PhysDef was to prove the versatility Aromatisse has. If you need a physical wall, Aromatisse is there. Need a special wall? Aroma can do that too. Need Wish Support? Aromatisse has you covered. Need Cleric Support? Aromatisse does that too. All of this (bar being both a physical and special wall) is in one teamslot mind you. This versatility is similar to Zoroark's, only from a defensive perspective and the fact that Aroma is prone to being setup bait for some serious threats means it isn't quite as good as Zoro is (who's S rank atm) However, when Aromatisse is one of the poster childs of RU Stall, it should be A+ rank when you consider its versatility with only one teamslot. Building stall is so much easier with Aromatisse because it covers both Wish and Cleric support in one slot and can be EVed to be a physical or special wall depending on what your stall team is weaker too. Aroma is also able to work on balance and bulky offense teams as a defensive pivot to keep the team healthy, so she isn't limited just to stall. Versatility, flexibility, and a great support movepool make Aroma A+ imo.
In my opinion resembles it perfectly as it is devastating with Sun support but is kinda dead weight without (bar a decently powerful Sucker Punch I guess).C Rank:
Reserved for Pokemon who can be effective given the right support, but either have crippling flaws that prevent them from consistently executing their strategy or are completely eclipsed by a Pokemon in the above ranks.