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I don't meant to imply that Ancient Power/HP Rock don't have their uses (they undoubtedly improve the Talonflame, ZardY, Moltres and Volcarona matchups significantly), but Heatran can easily still outright counter these mons (barring ZardY against which, Ancient Power/HP Rock is undoubtedly...

It faces heavy competition from M-Venusaur for what is essentially the same teamslot, but I don't think it's outclassed completely either. M-Venusaur has better bulk, better immediate recovery, less weaknesses and more offensive presence. Amoongus has better long term recovery (through the...

Heatran doesn't really wall Zard-Y well at all since it's not uncommon for it to carry EQ. It matches up well against variants that only carry Focus Blast though. It doesn't particularly need HP Rock/Ancient power to deal with most variants of Talonflame or Zard-Y. A combination of Toxic and...

Why is 'Hazard Control' considered a staple? Unless you're using mons that require you to remove SR to function properly (and I'd hardly call those mons essential to any OU team). At least on offensive teams, I'd much rather maintain offensive pressure/momentum than give up a turn to remove...

I don't think looking at solely weaknesses is a valid way to evaluate the usefulness of Ghost/Dark as an attacking type at all, you also have to consider the vast amount of OU that has lost a resistance to Ghost that would have made something like Shadow Ball Aegislash much easier to switch...

http://www.smogon.com/forums/threads/official-smogon-university-simulator-statistics-%E2%80%94-december-2013.3496623/ Here you go.

There's also Zen Headbutt on physical sets, which has a pretty good chance to 2HKO after Stealth Rock, but no one runs that. However, M-Venusaur does not take +2 Flash Cannons well at all. +2 252 SpA Adaptability Mega Lucario Flash Cannon vs. 252 HP / 0 SpD Mega Venusaur: 316-372 (86.8 -...

If you require +2 to 2HKO and they OHKO you back, that's a counter. You're either setting up on the switch or attacking on the switch, neither scenario is going to turn up with Cloyster alive and Aegislash dead. Let's not even talk about Aegislash though, Cloyster can't even OHKO Rotom-W at +2...

http://www.smogon.com/forums/threads/official-smogon-university-simulator-statistics-%E2%80%94-december-2013.3496623/ Enjoy.

Lando-T is a great Knock off user as well, let's not forget that.

Yeah, anyone arguing for M-Venusaur anywhere below S-rank is out of their minds. There is no mon in the game at the moment that is more difficult to break through than M-Venusaur. Its bulk, typing, ability and recovery options are just stupid good and an immunity to Toxic just puts it way out in...

Heatran takes everything Mawile can throw out pretty well and can retaliate with Lava Plume or WoW. Lando-T can also switch in on anything and hit back with EQ. Rotom-W can switch in and threaten to burn. All pretty good options.

Its defensive typing is no longer as good as it was in previous gens which is actually pretty significant now that Ghost is so prominent as it places limits on what it can switch into safely. The metagame has also shifted to be bulkier and the special scarf set recieved a small power nerf, not...

Or you know, Heatran. I still do like Sableye though, but honestly with Mega-Kanga gone, I think its main niche has gone with it.

SD Aegislash comes to mind. A bit different because the other Aegislash sets are actually quite good.

I honestly can't be bothered reading through 30 pages of cores, so you'll have to excuse me if this has been brought up before but thoughts on an AV!Conkeldurr, M!Venusaur, Tyranitar core? Conkeldurr @ Assault Vest Ability: Guts EVs: 252 HP / 252 Atk / 4 SDef Careful Nature - Drain Punch - Ice...

Greninja's Protean HP Electric is just as powerful as Starmie's unstabbed Thunderbolt, base power wise. It's just got better options to run. Starmie should not be trying to compete with Greninja in the role of a fast special attacker because it's heavily outclassed, it really needs to emphasise...

Where's the Offensive Pivot set from last gen? Landorus-T hasn't changed enough that it's become obsolete and in fact, the more physically oriented meta means that it's even better than last gen. Landorus-Therian (M) @ Leftovers Ability: Intimidate EVs: 248 HP / 172 Def / 88 Spd Jolly Nature -...

Run Iron Head over Flash Cannon if you're ditching shadow sneak. Almost everything that you'd want to hit with Flash cannon is hit harder by Iron Head anyway. 206+ SpA Life Orb Aegislash-Blade Flash Cannon vs. 252 HP / 252+ SpD Togekiss: 265-315 (70.8 - 84.2%) -- guaranteed 2HKO after Leftovers...

You might as well have just posted every normal type in the game, because I agree Shadow Ball only Aegislash is definitely not S Class.