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    Other ORAS OU Viability Ranking Thread - Check post #2359

    Image by Andrew Credit to PK Gaming for the format Welcome to the official OU Viability Rankings topic. You should know the drill by now; In this thread, we as a community will rank every single usable Pokemon into "tiers." In this thread, you're encouraged to post your thoughts and opinions...
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    Other ORAS Metagame Discussion

    Hey all, here you can talk about anything ORAS related, from discussing new MEvos and their impact on the metagame, to how the existing metagame will adapt to those new threats, including new sets of existing Pokemon or existing Pokemon that got better or worse in ORAS. For anyone wondering how...
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    ORAS MEvos threads

    You can now create threads about Pokemon that weren't viable in OU before but became viable thanks to their ORAS MEvos, and talk about the new MEvos of already viable Pokemon in their respective threads. Be sure to PM the OU moderators with a draft of the OP before posting new threads though...
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    Strategy & Metagame The best at what they do

    Introduction There are many roles that each Pokemon fulfills on a team. Here we will examine some important roles and what Pokemon are the best for those roles. Wallbreakers / Stallbreakers Gengar Mega Heracross Mega Pinsir Mega Charizard X Terrakion Mew Late-game cleaners Sand Rush...
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    Other General Metagame Discussion

    Hey guys, here you can discuss about anything metagame related, including metagame trends, metagame evolution, underrated Pokemon, and effective strategies. To get you started, how do you think defensive teams have adapted to the recent influx of offensive teams that are using some nasty...
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    Effective lures in OU

    I will post and explain how to use some good lures, and with what teammates. Some ideas i have atm are: SD + Natural Gift Talonflame Wacan Berry TG Manaphy Magma Storm + Power Herb + Solarbeam + Taunt Heatran Shuca Berry + Icy Wind Jirachi I am definitely looking for more ideas, but i am sure...
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    XY OU Sloth | Trick Room Hyper Offense

    Sloth - Trick Room Hyper Offense Introduction Hi everyone, it's been a really long time since i made a decent RMT, and seeing how i have been using this team for the last two weeks and it turned out to be pretty effective, plus Trick Room is really underrated as a playstyle, i...
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    OU Bronzong

    Overview ######## Albeit situational, Bronzong has some unique perks as a defensive Steel-type in OU. Thanks to Levtiate, its Fighting neutrality, and only a 2x weakness to Fire, Bronzong can check many Pokemon that most Steel-types struggle to deal with, such as Latios, Latias, Mega Gardevoir...
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    Other XY OU Viability Ranking Thread (V3) (Rank changes are over until ORAS)

    Image by Andrew Credit to PK Gaming for the format Welcome to the official OU Viability Rankings topic. You should know the drill by now; In this thread, we as a community will rank every single usable Pokemon into "tiers." In this thread, you're encouraged to post your thoughts and opinions...
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    Strategy & Metagame What is missing from OU

    Inroduction In this article, i will talk about Pokemon that fill missing roles in OU, roles that would be very appreciated, while also explaining why those Pokemon would benefit the metagame. Examples Fast Grass-type: Water, Electric, and Ground are some of the best offensive-types, and...
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    OU Chandelure

    Overview ######## Even though Chandelure is not a standard choice in OU, it has a few things going for it. For starters, it has an amazing STAB combination that only Tyranitar resists, along with a fantastic Special Attack stat. This makes Chandelure a decent Choice Scarf user, being able to...
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    Volt-turn and Knock Off: An Explosive Mix

    In this article, i will explain this strategy and why it works. Basically, with a lot of U-turn and Volt Switch users, it is very easy to wear down most Pokemon after they have lost their item, so the little damage of U-turn and Volt Switch is always meaningful. A good SR setter makes this...
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    Other XY OU Viability Ranking Thread (V2) (Last update on post #5189)

    Image by anundeadboy Credit to PK Gaming for the format ***MUST READ***: The goal of this thread is the same as usual, with one little difference. Rank changes won't take place in this thread, but in the viability ranking thread of the Victory Road subforum, which can be found here. Then, this...
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    OU Theorymon

    Hello everyone! In this thread, you can talk about the metagame that we create each month in this thread. If you want to learn more about how those Pokemon are created and help create some of them yourself, just read the rules found in the thread linked above, and you are free to participate in...
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    Other The OU Theorymon Project (CLOSED)

    The OU Theorymon Project Credit to Zebraiken for the original idea This thread is an exception to the third rule of the OU forum Welcome to the Theorymon Project of 6th gen's OU. Here, every few days, we will be discussing a list of 4 Pokemon, all of which will have little to zero viability in...
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    Other OU's SPL Coverage

    Here, you can see and discuss some high-level replays of one of the most prestigious and important Smogon tournaments, SPL. Everything in SPL regarding XY OU will be covered in this thread, helping us to observe some cool sets and gimmicks, good plays in tight situations, and how the best...
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    OU Talonflame

    Overview ######## With access to Gale Wings and STAB Brave Bird, Talonflame is unarguably the best revenge killer in OU. It can also function as a great cleaner or sweeper, with Swords Dance, Bulk Up, or a Choice Band. Furthermore, Talonflame has priority Roost and a good typing that gives it...
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    Aegislash

    Overview ######## Aegislash is one of the most dominant and influential Pokemon in OU for a good reason. Its bulk and power is nothing short of amazing, its typing is stellar, and its movepool, though small, gives it all the tools it needs to be threatening and diverse. Thanks to the Steel nerf...
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    OU Tangrowth

    Overview ######## OU is not a kind environment for Tangrowth. Tangrowth faces big competition from other bulky Grass-types, namely Mega Venusaur, Amoonguss, and Ferrothorn, which are usually better choices on a team. Furthermore, unlike Mega Venusaur and Amoonguss, Tangrowth dislikes getting...
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    [QC READY 2/3] Mienshao

    [Pros] <ul> <li>Amazing power with 125 base Attack and STAB Hi Jump Kick.</li> <li>Good Speed.</li> <li>Great coverage moves and U-turn.</li> <li>Regenerator, which allows it to use a drawback free Life Orb.</li> <li>Usable Special Attack, allowing it to use moves such as Hidden Power Ice and...
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