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MetaNite · Dec 5th, 2009, 12:01:05 PM

I find it interesting how a variety of Grass-types have come to #1 on the UU ladder. In OU, there are what, 3 Grass-types? It is considered a very poor attacking type, while having numerous common weaknesses. Yet in UU, it is a beloved type. First Shaymin, then when it gets banned Roserade has a time to shine. Then Roserade makes OU and Venusaur makes #1. It is quite obvious that the Grass-type has finally become a valued asset.

I am also very happy that Dragonite has made #25 in OU!!! It is now ahead of Kingdra, and trailing closely behind Flygon. Oh my! I am fairly surprised Salamence is back at #2, yet not surprised Gyarados is down to #6. Gyarados just gets walled too often in my opinion, forcing you to switch out, just racking up Stealth Rock damage. While it is a deadly sweeper, the huge surge in Rotom-A means its counter is everywhere.

Dec 5th, 2009, 12:01:05 PM	#59
MetaNite Join Date: May 2008 Posts: 1,510 NJ-	I find it interesting how a variety of Grass-types have come to #1 on the UU ladder. In OU, there are what, 3 Grass-types? It is considered a very poor attacking type, while having numerous common weaknesses. Yet in UU, it is a beloved type. First Shaymin, then when it gets banned Roserade has a time to shine. Then Roserade makes OU and Venusaur makes #1. It is quite obvious that the Grass-type has finally become a valued asset. I am also very happy that Dragonite has made #25 in OU!!! It is now ahead of Kingdra, and trailing closely behind Flygon. Oh my! I am fairly surprised Salamence is back at #2, yet not surprised Gyarados is down to #6. Gyarados just gets walled too often in my opinion, forcing you to switch out, just racking up Stealth Rock damage. While it is a deadly sweeper, the huge surge in Rotom-A means its counter is everywhere.