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TaiwaneseDude · Jan 15th, 2008, 2:52:52 AM

Couldn't we just make Mountaineer immunity from stealth rock? Wasn't that the main deal with trying to get Syclant in the battle?

Making it get a basically "free" switch if the opponent uses "stone edge" is.. broken, in my opinion, because switches are insanely important to the metagame and by pretty much getting a free one because of an ability, it just doesn't add up. Sure you can argue the opponent can do some prediction skills, but not even SR will affect it..

Maybe rock moves will be negated 25%? 50%? But not fully.

Jan 15th, 2008, 2:52:52 AM	#57
TaiwaneseDude Join Date: Jul 2007 Posts: 958 Hogwarts	Couldn't we just make Mountaineer immunity from stealth rock? Wasn't that the main deal with trying to get Syclant in the battle? Making it get a basically "free" switch if the opponent uses "stone edge" is.. broken, in my opinion, because switches are insanely important to the metagame and by pretty much getting a free one because of an ability, it just doesn't add up. Sure you can argue the opponent can do some prediction skills, but not even SR will affect it.. Maybe rock moves will be negated 25%? 50%? But not fully. __________________ Brawl FC: 0473-7480-4249 (Gary) * Let me know if you've added me! FC: 3179-3401-3486 (Gary) Shop Status: The Garage (temporary shop) I am EV-Training For You! Click for details. Last edited by TaiwaneseDude; Jan 15th, 2008 at 2:56:34 AM.