Gardevoir (Analysis) [QC 1/3] - Page 3

GtM · Feb 28th, 2011, 7:23:04 PM

Okay! I've made the thread more concise and have turned it into bullet point form. I've also split the utility counter into a Choice Scarf and Life Orb set, since they play quite differently.

GtM · Mar 30th, 2011, 1:38:08 PM

Bumping for QC. Suddenly I'm not sure if Gardevoir is viable in OU.

Galladiator · Mar 30th, 2011, 3:12:17 PM

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Originally Posted by Fat GtM

Bumping for QC. Suddenly I'm not sure if Gardevoir is viable in OU.

It's not necessarily that it's not viable, the QC team has other, "more significant" Pokemon to deal with. It'll get its checks, just be patient. It took me a couple months to get Gallade QCed.

**PK Gaming** · May 1st, 2011, 12:18:16 PM

I know I QC checked this months ago, but i'm afraid I have to reject this analysis now. At the time, Gardevoir could check Rain sweepers (which was a pretty big deal) but that niche is gone. I guess it can check Excadrill, but even then thats nothing special. Its relying on Focus Blast of all things to check him, and you're choiced too. Gardevoir is also thoroughly outclassed by other Psychic types (Lati@s, Reuniclus, Mew etc)

QC REJECTED (1/3)

Sorry I took so long to post in this thread.

GtM · May 1st, 2011, 5:19:15 PM

In retrospect, I agree with you. Had Aldaron's proposal not been passed, and if Gardevoir had base 90 speed, then it would have an excellent niche in OU, but now it's just not worth running. Sun teams are nowhere near common enough to warrant her presence on a team, and Porygon2's access to Eviolite only worsens her case as a defensive Trace supporter.

***Bloo***** · May 4th, 2011, 9:49:58 AM

PK said it nicely. I'm also QC rejecting this, and since the OP agrees with the rejection, I'll move this to L&O.

Feb 28th, 2011, 7:23:04 PM	#51
GtM Join Date: Jun 2009 Posts: 720 The Gastronomicon	Okay! I've made the thread more concise and have turned it into bullet point form. I've also split the utility counter into a Choice Scarf and Life Orb set, since they play quite differently. __________________ Triple Double! Gyarados + Salamence RMT Red Skull's Army! Latias RMT I Burrascusi Italiani! Gyarados + Jolteon RMT "How does this team fare against Sun teams? I would give Scizor Aqua Jet over Bug Bite so he can pick off those fire pokemon."

Mar 30th, 2011, 1:38:08 PM	#52
GtM Join Date: Jun 2009 Posts: 720 The Gastronomicon	Bumping for QC. Suddenly I'm not sure if Gardevoir is viable in OU. __________________ Triple Double! Gyarados + Salamence RMT Red Skull's Army! Latias RMT I Burrascusi Italiani! Gyarados + Jolteon RMT "How does this team fare against Sun teams? I would give Scizor Aqua Jet over Bug Bite so he can pick off those fire pokemon."

May 1st, 2011, 12:18:16 PM	#54
PK Gaming Quiet Thunder God Moderator Join Date: Aug 2009 Posts: 4,520 Izanagi	I know I QC checked this months ago, but i'm afraid I have to reject this analysis now. At the time, Gardevoir could check Rain sweepers (which was a pretty big deal) but that niche is gone. I guess it can check Excadrill, but even then thats nothing special. Its relying on Focus Blast of all things to check him, and you're choiced too. Gardevoir is also thoroughly outclassed by other Psychic types (Lati@s, Reuniclus, Mew etc) QC REJECTED (1/3) Sorry I took so long to post in this thread. __________________

May 1st, 2011, 5:19:15 PM	#55
GtM Join Date: Jun 2009 Posts: 720 The Gastronomicon	In retrospect, I agree with you. Had Aldaron's proposal not been passed, and if Gardevoir had base 90 speed, then it would have an excellent niche in OU, but now it's just not worth running. Sun teams are nowhere near common enough to warrant her presence on a team, and Porygon2's access to Eviolite only worsens her case as a defensive Trace supporter. __________________ Triple Double! Gyarados + Salamence RMT Red Skull's Army! Latias RMT I Burrascusi Italiani! Gyarados + Jolteon RMT "How does this team fare against Sun teams? I would give Scizor Aqua Jet over Bug Bite so he can pick off those fire pokemon."

May 4th, 2011, 9:49:58 AM	#56
*Bloo* mon cœur s'ouvre à ta voix Administrator** Join Date: Jan 2009 Posts: 1,455 Mentor	PK said it nicely. I'm also QC rejecting this, and since the OP agrees with the rejection, I'll move this to L&O.