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alexwolf · Jan 21st, 2013, 9:06:10 AM

@Nyara

Magcargo has an abysmal HP stat and lacks Levitate, all traits that i mentioned in my post. If it had a decent HP stat (80 or 90) and Levitate it would be at least usable in UU and RU imo. A Fire / Rock type needs Levitate in order to be viable in anything outside of NU, as two 4x weaknesses is too much to handle for any Pokemon, even more for a Pokemon weak to SR.

And while the water weakness is a big downside, it is not that important, as most Water-type moves are carried by Water-type Pokemon which you have no business dealing with anyway.

Jan 21st, 2013, 9:06:10 AM	#2842
alexwolf King of Conquerors Join Date: Jul 2009 Posts: 3,621 Greece	@Nyara Magcargo has an abysmal HP stat and lacks Levitate, all traits that i mentioned in my post. If it had a decent HP stat (80 or 90) and Levitate it would be at least usable in UU and RU imo. A Fire / Rock type needs Levitate in order to be viable in anything outside of NU, as two 4x weaknesses is too much to handle for any Pokemon, even more for a Pokemon weak to SR. And while the water weakness is a big downside, it is not that important, as most Water-type moves are carried by Water-type Pokemon which you have no business dealing with anyway. __________________ Part of the OU QC team, message me for a check!