Metagame Mergemons

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MERGEMONS
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Have you ever wondered what the metagame would be like if every Pokemon didn't just have its own movepool? Did you ever want to know what it would become if Pokemon got the moves of those near it in the Pokedex?

Well, now you can find out.

Rules

• All Pokemon gain the movepool of the previous and next fully evolved Pokemon, according to the Pokedex. The list of specific merges can be found in this link.
• NFEs get the moves of their full evos. That means Chansey gets Miltank's moves and Raikou's moves (like Blissey), for example.
• For balancing reasons, Pokemon that receive Sketch from merges only receive it once. (This only applies to Stantler, Tyrogue, and Hitmontop.)
• All move illegalities are fixed... as long as the moves are acquirable from R/S/E onward. (Lovely Kiss Nidoking, for example, is not allowed, but Fake Out + Extreme Speed Raichu is perfectly fine.)
• This meta is based off of OU, and as such utilizes standard OU clauses and the standard OU banlist.
• Shell Smash cannot be merged. It can only be used by its original users.

Strategy
Mergemons gives multitudes of options to offense, stall, and balance alike, although I have a feeling that offense will reign supreme. Still, there's something for everyone.

Threats

Venusaur
Notable new moves: Ancient Power, Dark Pulse, Earth Power, Fire Blast, Flamethrower, Focus Blast, Seismic Toss, Shadow Ball, Stealth Rock, Thunderbolt, Will-O-Wisp, Air Slash, Defog, Dragon Tail, Roost, Tailwind

Charizard
Notable new moves: Leech Seed, Sleep Powder, Growth, Synthesis, Petal Blizzard, Light Screen, Sludge Bomb, Energy Ball, Amnesia, Curse, Giga Drain, Leaf Storm, Power Whip, Knock Off, Weather Ball, Flash Cannon, Rapid Spin, Aqua Tail, Hydro Pump, Ice Beam, Scald, Dark Pulse, Surf, Waterfall, Aqua Jet, Aura Sphere, Fake Out, Haze, Mirror Coat, Water Spout, Yawn, Ice Punch, Signal Beam, Zen Headbutt

Blastoise
Notable new moves: Air Slash, Flamethrower, Roost, Fire Blast, Overheat, Will-O-Wisp, Ancient Power, Tailwind, Defog, Stun Spore, Sleep Powder, Bug Buzz, Quiver Dance, Psychic, Shadow Ball, Energy Ball, U-turn, Giga Drain

Beedrill
Notable new moves: Sleep Powder, Brave Bird

Pidgeot
Notable new moves: Sludge Bomb, Giga Drain, Blizzard, Thunder, Shadow Ball, Grass Knot

Pikachu (from both Raichus)
Notable new moves: Fake Out + Extreme Speed, Aqua Tail, Coil, Crunch, Dark Pulse, Earthquake, Fire Fang, Giga Drain, Glare, Gunk Shot, Ice Fang, Poison Jab, Pursuit, Rock Slide, Seed Bomb, Sludge Bomb, Sludge Wave, Sucker Punch, Switcheroo, Earth Power, Rapid Spin, Shadow Claw, Stealth Rock, Stone Edge, Swords Dance, X-Scissor, Bulk Up, Ice Beam, Shadow Ball, Taunt, U-turn, Icicle Crash, Iron Head, Leech Life

Raichu
Notable new moves: Fake Out + Extreme Speed, Aqua Tail, Coil, Crunch, Dark Pulse, Earthquake, Fire Fang, Giga Drain, Glare, Gunk Shot, Ice Fang, Poison Jab, Pursuit, Rock Slide, Seed Bomb, Sludge Bomb, Sludge Wave, Sucker Punch, Switcheroo, Earth Power, Rapid Spin, Shadow Claw, Stealth Rock, Stone Edge, Swords Dance, X-Scissor

Nidoqueen
Notable new moves: Rapid Spin, Swords Dance, Counter, Knock Off, Super Fang

Nidoking
Notable new moves: Psyshock, Calm Mind, Psychic, Dazzling Gleam, Moonblast, Meteor Mash, Drain Punch, Knock Off, Zen Headbutt

Clefable
Notable new moves: Earth Power, Taunt, Sludge Wave, Sludge Bomb, Dragon Tail, Surf, Toxic Spikes, Dragon Pulse, Super Fang, Nasty Plot, Overheat, Energy Ball, Will-O-Wisp, Dark Pulse, Disable, Foul Play

Ninetales
Notable new moves: Ice Beam, Light Screen, Thunderbolt, Psychic, Reflect, Focus Blast, Charge Beam, Thunder Wave, Dazzling Gleam, Aromatherapy, Stored Power, Healing Wish, Encore, Cosmic Power, Moonlight, Moonblast, Heal Bell, Signal Beam, Stealth Rock, Seismic Toss, Perish Song, Wish

Venomoth
Notable new moves: Spore, Aromatherapy, Light Screen, Leech Seed, Earth Power, Sludge Wave

Dugtrio
Notable new moves: Disable, Stun Spore, Sleep Powder, Zen Headbutt, Roost, Acrobatics, U-turn, Baton Pass, Toxic Spikes, Tailwind, Defog, Play Rough, Fake Out, Taunt, Gunk Shot, Knock Off, Seed Bomb, Happy Hour

Primeape
Notable new moves: Aqua Jet, Aqua Tail, Hone Claws, Shadow Claw, Waterfall, Zen Headbutt, Crunch, Extreme Speed, Flare Blitz, Iron Head, Morning Sun, Wild Charge, Will-O-Wisp

Arcanine
Notable new moves: Hone Claws, Bulk Up, Taunt, Thunderbolt, Earthquake, Focus Blast, Acrobatics, Stone Edge, Rock Slide, Poison Jab, U-turn, Encore, Night Slash, Gunk Shot, Ice Punch, Seed Bomb, Vacuum Wave, Circle Throw, Ice Beam, Psychic, Scald, Surf, Waterfall, Haze, Belly Drum, Hydro Pump

Poliwrath
Notable new moves: Extreme Speed, Roar, Will-O-Wisp, Wild Charge, Close Combat, Crunch, Flare Blitz, Morning Sun, Iron Head, Recover, Psycho Cut, Taunt, Light Screen, Reflect, Thunder Wave, Trick Room, Fire Punch, Knock Off, Thunder Punch, Drain Punch, Foul Play, Zen Headbutt

Alakazam
Notable new moves: Ice Beam, Scald, Surf, Hydro Pump, Vacuum Wave, Flamethrower, Fire Blast

Machamp
Notable new moves: Recover, Psycho Cut, Taunt, Trick Room, Drain Punch, Zen Headbutt, Sleep Powder, Leaf Blade, Swords Dance, Power Whip, Sucker Punch

Victreebel
Notable new moves: Earthquake, Flamethrower, Fire Blast, Focus Blast, Stone Edge, Rock Slide, Poison Jab, Close Combat, Fire Punch, Ice Punch, Thunder Punch, Vacuum Wave, Hydro Pump, Sludge Wave, Ice Beam, Scald, Dazzling Gleam, Surf, Waterfall, Rapid Spin

Tentacruel
Notable new moves: Sleep Powder, Energy Ball, Clear Smog, Encore, Synthesis, Stealth Rock, Roar, Flamethrower, Fire Blast, Earth Power, Seismic Toss

Golem
Notable new moves: Haze, Knock Off, Poison Jab, Rapid Spin, Swords Dance, Toxic Spikes, Waterfall, Baton Pass, Flame Charge, Flare Blitz, Low Kick, Megahorn, Morning Sun, Wild Charge, Will-O-Wisp

Slowbro
Notable new moves: Will-O-Wisp, Air Slash, U-turn, Defog

Muk
Notable new moves: Aqua Jet, Aqua Tail, Drill Run, Fake Out, Ice Shard, Waterfall, Icicle Crash, Rapid Spin, Razor Shell, Spikes, Toxic Spikes

Cloyster
Notable new moves: Sludge Bomb, Sludge Wave, Gunk Shot, Taunt, Thunderbolt, Shadow Ball, Flamethrower, Fire Blast, Focus Blast, Rock Slide, Dark Pulse, Acid Spray, Curse, Shadow Sneak, Fire Punch, Giga Drain, Thunder Punch, Sucker Punch, Destiny Bond, Psychic, Brick Break, Energy Ball, Will-O-Wisp, Shadow Claw, Dazzling Gleam, Perish Song, Drain Punch, Knock Off

Gengar
Notable new moves: Hydro Pump, Ice Beam, Surf, Nasty Plot, Psyshock, Calm Mind, Thunder Wave

Marowak
Notable new moves: Low Kick, Moonlight, Seed Bomb, Sleep Powder, Stun Spore, Wood Hammer, Zen Headbutt, Blaze Kick, Bulk Up, Close Combat, Fake Out, High Jump Kick, Mach Punch, Poison Jab, Rapid Spin, Sucker Punch

Hitmonlee
Notable new moves: Bonemerang, Swords Dance, Belly Drum, Iron Head, Fire Punch, Thunder Punch, Ice Punch, Drain Punch

Weezing
Notable new moves: Bulk Up, Close Combat, Drain Punch, Earthquake, Fake Out, Fire Punch, Focus Blast, Ice Punch, Mach Punch, Rapid Spin, Rock Slide, Seismic Toss, Stone Edge, Thunder Punch, Vacuum Wave, Aqua Tail, Circle Throw, Crunch, Fire Blast, Flamethrower, Ice Beam, Roar, Shadow Claw, Sucker Punch, Surf

Kangaskhan
Notable new moves: Destiny Bond, Explosion (SCRAPPY BOOM HYPE), Haze, Taunt, Toxic Spikes, Will-O-Wisp, Agility, Megahorn, Poison Jab, Waterfall

Starmie
Notable new moves: Baton Pass, Taunt, Shadow Ball, Focus Blast, Energy Ball, Nasty Plot

Pinsir
Notable new moves: Ice Punch, Taunt, Fake Out, Drain Punch, Zen Headbutt, Wild Charge, Endeavor, Iron Tail, Lovely Kiss

Gyarados
Notable new moves: Pursuit, Zen Headbutt, Wild Charge, Ice Shard

Lapras
Notable new moves: Aqua Tail, Crunch, Dark Pulse, Dragon Tail, Earthquake, Fire Blast, Flamethrower, Hurricane, Ice Fang, Iron Head, Scald, Stone Edge, Taunt, Thunder Wave, Transform (130 HP TRANSFORM HYPE)

Vaporeon
Notable new moves: Transform, Thunder Wave, Discharge, Thunderbolt, Volt Switch

Jolteon
Notable new moves: Acid Armor, Hydro Pump, Ice Beam, Scald, Surf, Lava Plume, Flamethrower, Fire Blast, Overheat

Flareon
Notable new moves: Agility, Thunder Wave, Discharge, Thunderbolt, Volt Switch, Wild Charge, Hydro Pump, Rock Blast, Ice Beam, Scald, Rock Polish, Stone Edge, Rock Slide, Surf, Waterfall, Knock Off, Spikes, Toxic Spikes, Earth Power, Stealth Rock, Seismic Toss

Omastar
Notable new moves: Lava Plume, Roar, Shadow Ball, Flamethrower, Fire Blast, Overheat, Will-O-Wisp, Stored Power, Wish, Yawn, Baton Pass, Heal Bell, Giga Drain, Rapid Spin

Kabutops
Notable new moves: Rock Blast, Spikes, Toxic Spikes, Iron Head, Ice Fang, Fire Fang, Thunder Fang, Crunch, Dragon Claw, Taunt, Roost, Earthquake, Pursuit, Defog

Aerodactyl
Notable new moves: Aqua Jet, Brick Break, X-Scissor, Waterfall, Knock Off, Rapid Spin, Low Kick, Superpower, Belly Drum, Wild Charge, Power-Up Punch, Zen Headbutt, Fire Punch, Gunk Shot, Ice Punch, Seed Bomb, Superpower, Thunder Punch, Happy Hour

Snorlax
Notable new moves: Agility, Hone Claws, Taunt, Roost, Tailwind, Aqua Tail, Stealth Rock, Defog, Ice Shard, Reflect, U-turn

Articuno
Notable new moves: Fire Blast, Flamethrower, Focus Blast, Psychic, Shadow Ball, Surf, Thunderbolt, Whirlwind, Happy Hour, Baton Pass, Light Screen, Volt Switch

Zapdos
Notable new moves: Hurricane, Freeze-Dry, Ice Beam, Reflect, Flamethrower, Air Slash, Fire Blast, Overheat, Will-O-Wisp

Moltres
Notable new moves: Discharge, Light Screen, Thunderbolt, Volt Switch, Signal Beam, Ice Beam, Focus Blast, Surf, Dragon Pulse, Draco Meteor

Dragonite
Notable new moves: Overheat, Will-O-Wisp, U-turn, Psychic, Aura Sphere, Psystrike, Bulk Up, Taunt, Shadow Ball, Energy Ball, Poison Jab, Drain Punch, Foul Play, Low Kick

Mew
Notable new moves: Psycho Cut, Recover, Psystrike, Hurricane, Petal Blizzard, Aromatherapy, Leaf Storm, Leech Seed

Typhlosion
Notable new moves: Energy Ball, Giga Drain, Leaf Storm, Petal Blizzard, Swords Dance, Synthesis, Agility, Aqua Jet, Aqua Tail, Crunch, Dragon Dance, Hone Claws, Hydro Pump, Ice Beam, Ice Punch, Scald, Superpower, Surf, Waterfall

Feraligatr
Notable new moves: Fire Punch, Flare Blitz, Thunder Punch, Wild Charge, Will-O-Wisp, Coil, Knock Off, Sucker Punch, Trick, U-turn

Ariados
Notable new moves: Acrobatics, Brick Break, Drain Punch, Encore, Ice Punch, Knock Off, Mach Punch, Roost, Swords Dance, Tailwind, Thunder Punch, U-turn, Brave Bird, Defog, Haze, Super Fang, Taunt, Whirlwind

Crobat
Notable new moves: Shadow Sneak, Sucker Punch, Psychic, Poison Jab, Sticky Web, Hone Claws, Baton Pass, Disable, Megahorn, Night Slash, Pursuit, Toxic Spikes, Foul Play, Thunder Wave, Signal Beam, Discharge, Hydro Pump, Ice Beam, Thunderbolt, Scald, Volt Switch, Wild Charge, Dazzling Gleam, Surf, Waterfall, Heal Bell

Lanturn
Notable new moves: Air Slash, Dark Pulse, Defog, Giga Drain, Heat Wave, Nasty Plot, Roost, Shadow Ball, Sludge Bomb, Tailwind, Taunt, Calm Mind, Light Screen, Magic Coat, Psychic, Psyshock, Reflect, Signal Beam, Trick

Ampharos
Notable new moves: Tailwind, Stored Power, Psychic, Psyshock, Calm Mind, Roost, Shadow Ball, Reflect, Grass Knot, U-turn, Trick Room, Dazzling Gleam, Giga Drain, Heat Wave, Defog, Leaf Storm, Sludge Bomb, Energy Ball, Moonblast, Air Slash

Azumarill
Notable new moves: Leaf Blade, Petal Blizzard, Swords Dance, Synthesis, Moonlight, Drain Punch, Wood Hammer, Low Kick, Rock Slide, Sucker Punch, Stone Edge, Hammer Arm, Taunt, Earthquake, Rock Polish, Curse, Stealth Rock, Fire Punch, Thunder Punch

Politoed
Notable new moves: Counter, Calm Mind, Taunt, Rock Polish, Stealth Rock, Earth Power, Synthesis, Stun Spore, Sleep Powder, Leech Seed, U-turn, Giga Drain, Memento, Reflect, Energy Ball, Dazzling Gleam, Aromatherapy, Cotton Guard

Quagsire
Notable new moves: Leech Seed, Petal Blizzard, Light Screen, Swords Dance, Encore, Reflect, Trick Room, Wish, Baton Pass, Zen Headbutt

Espeon
Notable new moves: Ice Beam, Sludge Wave, Sludge Bomb, Focus Blast, Scald, Surf, Acid Spray, Ancient Power, Encore, Recover, Earth Power, Taunt, Dark Pulse

Umbreon
Notable new moves: Calm Mind, Light Screen, Reflect, Trick Room, Thunder Wave, Dragon Tail, Slack Off, Magic Coat

Slowking
Notable new moves: Taunt, Dark Pulse, Stored Power, Wish, Baton Pass, Celebrate

Forretress
Notable new moves: Baton Pass, Zen Headbutt, Crunch, Thunder Wave, Trick Room, Wish, Foul Play, Sucker Punch, Roost, Glare, Coil, Rock Slide, Wild Charge, Aqua Tail, Iron Tail

Steelix
Notable new moves: Roost, Glare, Coil, Calm Mind, Ice Beam, Thunderbolt, Shadow Ball, Flamethrower, Fire Blast, Poison Jab, Wild Charge, Aqua Tail, Zen Headbutt, Play Rough, Taunt, Brick Break, Sludge Bomb, Overheat, Focus Blast, Dazzling Gleam, Close Combat, Heal Bell, Fire Punch, Ice Punch, Thunder Punch

Granbull
Notable new moves: Stealth Rock, Autotomize, Explosion, Dragon Tail, Rock Polish, Aqua Tail, Iron Head, Destiny Bond, Spikes, Toxic Spikes, Poison Jab, Waterfall, Aqua Jet, Haze, Swords Dance

Scizor
Notable new moves: Fell Stinger, Destiny Bond, Spikes, Toxic Spikes, Pin Missile, Aqua Tail, Poison Jab, Taunt, Thunder Wave, Waterfall, Aqua Jet, Haze, Sticky Web, Earthquake, Rock Tomb, Bulldoze, Rock Blast, Stealth Rock

Heracross
Notable new moves: Sticky Web, Rock Blast, Stealth Rock, Roar, Taunt, Crunch, Play Rough, Yawn, Fire Punch, Gunk Shot, Ice Punch, Seed Bomb, Thunder Punch

Mantine
Notable new moves: Destiny Bond, Freeze-Dry, Rapid Spin, Spikes, Dark Pulse, Flash Cannon, Roar, Stealth Rock, Taunt, Whirlwind

Skarmory
Notable new moves: Earthquake, Acrobatics, Waterfall, Amnesia, Haze, Mirror Coat, Aqua Tail, Gunk Shot, Seed Bomb, Thunder Fang, Fire Fang, Foul Play, Crunch, Will-O-Wisp, Destiny Bond, Sucker Punch, Super Fang

Houndoom
Notable new moves: Spikes, Autotomize, Air Slash, Night Slash, Roost, Swords Dance, Rock Slide, X-Scissor, Flash Cannon, Brave Bird, Drill Peck, Stealth Rock, Iron Head, Tailwind, Defog, Dragon Pulse, Hydro Pump, Dragon Dance, Ice Beam, Scald, Surf, Waterfall, Draco Meteor

Kingdra
Notable new moves: Nasty Plot, Thunder Fang, Foul Play, Flamethrower, Crunch, Taunt, Shadow Ball, Sludge Bomb, Fire Blast, Overheat, Will-O-Wisp, Dark Pulse, Destiny Bond, Sucker Punch, Rapid Spin, Knock Off, Earthquake, Rock Polish, Stone Edge, Poison Jab, Ice Shard, Play Rough, Earth Power, Gunk Shot, Seed Bomb, Stealth Rock, Superpower

Donphan
Notable new moves: Yawn, Dragon Dance, Waterfall, Iron Head, Zen Headbutt, Jump Kick, Thunder Wave, Trick Room, Wild Charge, Megahorn, Sucker Punch

Hitmontop
Notable new moves: Zen Headbutt, Roar, Light Screen, Reflect, Thunder Wave, Wild Charge, Megahorn, Milk Drink, Heal Bell, Fire Punch, Ice Punch, Iron Head, Stealth Rock, Thunder Punch

Chansey and Blissey
Notable new moves: Milk Drink, Roar, Reflect, Volt Switch

Raikou
Notable new moves: Soft-Boiled, Healing Wish, Ice Beam, Psychic, Flamethrower, Fire Blast, Focus Blast, Grass Knot, Dazzling Gleam, Stealth Rock, Eruption, Lava Plume, Will-O-Wisp

Entei
Notable new moves: Crunch, Light Screen, Thunderbolt, Reflect, Volt Switch, Thunder Wave, Wild Charge, Hydro Pump, Ice Fang, Ice Beam, Scald, Surf, Waterfall

Suicune
Notable new moves: Eruption, Lava Plume, Flamethrower, Fire Blast, Overheat, Will-O-Wisp, Dark Pulse, Taunt, Thunderbolt, Focus Blast, Rock Polish, Thunder Wave, Dragon Tail, Dragon Pulse, Earth Power, Seismic Toss

Tyranitar
Notable new moves: Hydro Pump, Extrasensory, Ice Fang, Tailwind, Calm Mind, Scald, Surf, Waterfall, Air Slash, Extreme Speed, Whirlwind, Weather Ball, Aeroblast, Recover, Psyshock, Light Screen, Psychic, Reflect, Aqua Tail, Giga Drain, Defog

Celebi
Notable new moves: Whirlwind, Weather Ball, Brave Bird, Fire Blast, Sacred Fire, Thunderbolt, Earthquake, Overheat, Will-O-Wisp, Iron Head, Tailwind, Defog, Night Slash, X-Scissor, Pursuit, Leaf Blade, Hone Claws, Dragon Claw, Brick Break, Focus Blast, Acrobatics, Rock Slide, Power-Up Punch, Crunch, Drain Punch, Thunder Punch

Sceptile
Notable new moves: Baton Pass, Calm Mind, Psychic, Shadow Ball, U-turn, Dazzling Gleam, Earth Power, Sucker Punch, Nasty Plot, Flare Blitz, Fire Punch, High Jump Kick, Brave Bird, Sky Uppercut, Flamethrower, Fire Blast, Overheat, Will-O-Wisp, Shadow Claw, Stone Edge, Poison Jab, Dual Chop, Knock Off, Vacuum Wave

Swampert
Notable new moves: Flare Blitz, Fire Punch, High Jump Kick, Brave Bird, Sky Uppercut, Bulk Up, Will-O-Wisp, Swords Dance, Agility, Baton Pass, Knock Off, Crunch, Taunt, Sucker Punch, Play Rough, Foul Play, Super Fang

Ludicolo
Notable new moves: Bug Buzz, Defog, Psychic, Quiver Dance, Roost, Shadow Ball, Sludge Bomb, U-turn, Dark Pulse, Hurricane, Leaf Storm, Nasty Plot

Pelipper
Notable new moves: Baton Pass, Boomburst, Heat Wave, Calm Mind, Destiny Bond, Encore, Energy Ball, Focus Blast, Heal Bell, Light Screen, Magic Coat, Moonblast, Psychic, Psyshock, Reflect, Shadow Ball, Signal Beam, Taunt, Thunderbolt, Thunder Wave, Trick, Will-O-Wisp, Wish

Gardevoir
Notable new moves: Hydro Pump, Tailwind, Roost, Hurricane, Ice Beam, Scald, U-turn, Surf, Air Slash, Defog, Quiver Dance, Bug Buzz, Baton Pass, Sticky Web, Giga Drain

Breloom
Notable new moves: Roost, Aerial Ace, U-turn, Aqua Jet, Bug Bite, Fell Stinger, Baton Pass, Sticky Web, Defog, Encore, Feint Attack, Taunt, Bulldoze, Pursuit, Fire Punch, Gunk Shot, Ice Punch, Low Kick, Sucker Punch

Sableye
Notable new moves: Thunder Wave, Baton Pass, Cosmic Power, Wish, Heal Bell, Iron Defense, Stealth Rock, Super Fang

Aggron
Notable new moves: Play Rough, Baton Pass, Crunch, Sucker Punch, Swords Dance, Knock Off, Super Fang, Zen Headbutt, High Jump Kick, Recover, Bulk Up, Light Screen, Reflect, Bullet Punch, Drain Punch, Psycho Cut

Medicham
Notable new moves: Iron Head, Autotomize, Hone Claws, Earthquake, Stone Edge, Aqua Tail, Wild Charge, Volt Switch, Crunch

Manectric
Notable new moves: Calm Mind, Psyshock, Psychic, Shadow Ball, Focus Blast, Energy Ball, Grass Knot, Baton Pass, Vacuum Wave, Nasty Plot, Encore

Sharpedo
Notable new moves: Gunk Shot, Encore, Sludge Bomb, Sludge Wave, Power-Up Punch, Fire Punch, Giga Drain, Ice Punch, Seed Bomb, Thunder Punch, Water Spout

Camerupt
Notable new moves: Water Spout, Hydro Pump, Heavy Slam, Ice Beam, Scald, Surf, Waterfall, Zen Headbutt, Rapid Spin, Sludge Bomb, Clear Smog, Superpower

Torkoal
Notable new moves: Flash Cannon, Iron Head, Brick Break, Calm Mind, Drain Punch, Energy Ball, Fire Punch, Focus Blast, Grass Knot, Ice Punch, Light Screen, Power Gem, Psychic, Psyshock, Reflect, Shadow Ball, Signal Beam, Taunt, Thunder Punch, Thunder Wave, Trick, Zen Headbutt

Flygon
Notable new moves: Sucker Punch, Calm Mind, Psychic, Shadow Ball, Wild Charge, Baton Pass, Fake Out, Psycho Cut, Rapid Spin, Drain Punch, Ice Punch, Destiny Bond, Spikes, Energy Ball, Swords Dance, Poison Jab, Dark Pulse, Nasty Plot, Seed Bomb, Spiky Shield

Altaria
Notable new moves: Destiny Bond, Growth, Leech Seed, Spikes, Sucker Punch, Spiky Shield, Energy Ball, Focus Blast, Swords Dance, Poison Jab, Grass Knot, Dark Pulse, Low Kick, Nasty Plot, Seed Bomb, Drain Punch, Focus Punch, Giga Drain, Superpower, Seed Bomb, Thunder Punch, Close Combat, Taunt, Thunderbolt, Shadow Ball, Shadow Claw, Rock Slide, X-Scissor, Iron Tail, Fire Punch, Ice Punch, Knock Off, Thunder Punch

Crawdaunt
Notable new moves: Earthquake, Stone Edge, Rock Slide, Spark, Rapid Spin, Rock Polish, Stealth Rock, Zen Headbutt

Cradily
Notable new moves: Rapid Spin, Cosmic Power, Psyshock, Calm Mind, Ice Beam, Light Screen, Psychic, Shadow Ball, Reflect, Charge Beam, Trick Room, Dazzling Gleam, Magic Coat, Rock Blast, X-Scissor, Hone Claws, Flash Cannon, Aqua Jet, Cross Poison, Knock Off, Aqua Tail, Superpower

Milotic
Notable new moves: Ancient Power, Rock Polish, Flash Cannon, Rapid Spin, Earth Power, Stealth Rock, Fire Blast, Thunderbolt, Shadow Ball, Flamethrower, Energy Ball, Scald, Thunder Wave, Cosmic Power, Hurricane

Banette
Notable new moves: Hone Claws, Brick Break, Rock Slide, Power-Up Punch, Fake Out, Foul Play, Recover, Aqua Tail, Drain Punch, Fire Punch, Ice Punch, Stealth Rock, Thunder Punch, Earthquake, Swords Dance, Dragon Dance, Leaf Blade, Defog

Absol
Notable new moves: Healing Wish, Recover, Ice Fang, Crunch, Earthquake, Spikes, Ice Shard, Iron Head

Glalie
Notable new moves: Pursuit, Swords Dance, Sucker Punch, Quick Attack, Calm Mind, Thunderbolt, Shadow Ball, Flamethrower, Fire Blast, Charge Beam, Shadow Claw, Stone Edge, Rock Slide, Baton Pass, Megahorn, Play Rough, Zen Headbutt, Iron Tail, Knock Off, Superpower, Surf, Waterfall, Belly Drum, Iron Head, Signal Beam

Salamence
Notable new moves: Scald, Surf, Waterfall, Aqua Jet, Pursuit, Bullet Punch, Psychic, Meteor Mash, Hammer Arm, Psyshock, Shadow Ball, Sludge Bomb, Rock Slide, Grass Knot, Flash Cannon, Ice Punch, Iron Head, Stealth Rock, Thunder Punch

Metagross
Notable new moves: Fire Fang, Crunch, Dragon Claw, Dragon Tail, Roar, Roost, Flamethrower, Fire Blast, Stone Edge, Dragon Dance, Dragon Pulse, Hydro Pump, Draco Meteor, Aqua Tail, Defog, Wish, Curse, Superpower, Thunderbolt, Focus Blast, Thunder Wave, Drain Punch, Earth Power, Fire Punch, Seismic Toss

Latias
Notable new moves: Flash Cannon, Focus Blast, Rock Polish, Stealth Rock, Memento, Luster Purge

Latios
Notable new moves: Healing Wish, Mist Ball, Water Spout, Hydro Pump, Scald

Jirachi
Notable new moves: Crunch, Air Slash, Dragon Dance, Extreme Speed, Dragon Pulse, Dragon Claw, Bulk Up, Ice Beam, Earthquake, Flamethrower, Fire Blast, Overheat, Focus Blast, Energy Ball, Shadow Claw, Stone Edge, Swords Dance, Rock Slide, Dragon Tail, Surf, Waterfall, Earth Power, Knock Off, Pursuit, Cosmic Power, Recover, Psycho Boost, Taunt, Superpower, Spikes, Poison Jab, Dark Pulse, Nasty Plot

Infernape
Notable new moves: Wood Hammer, Crunch, Giga Drain, Leaf Storm, Energy Ball, Rock Polish, Earth Power, Seed Bomb, Iron Head, Aqua Jet, Drill Peck, Hydro Pump, Ice Beam, Scald, Flash Cannon, Surf, Waterfall, Knock Off, Defog

Empoleon
Notable new moves: Flare Blitz, Taunt, Mach Punch, Close Combat, Acrobatics, Calm Mind, Bulk Up, Flamethrower, Fire Blast, Overheat, Focus Blast, Will-O-Wisp, Poison Jab, U-turn, Encore, Fake Out, Fire Punch, Thunder Punch, Slack Off, Nasty Plot, Gunk Shot, Vacuum Wave, Brave Bird, Roost, Pursuit

Staraptor
Notable new moves: Swords Dance, Aqua Jet, Drill Peck, Earthquake, Shadow Claw, Rock Slide, Waterfall, Knock Off, Taunt, Focus Punch

Roserade
Notable new moves: Discharge, Thunderbolt, Volt Switch, Thunder Wave, Ice Beam, Flamethrower, Fire Blast, Focus Blast, Rock Polish, Dragon Tail, Surf, Dragon Pulse, Earth Power, Stealth Rock

Gastrodon
Notable new moves: Leech Seed, Energy Ball, Dazzling Gleam, Aromatherapy, Giga Drain, Baton Pass, Nasty Plot, Taunt, Thunderbolt, Shadow Ball, Thunder Wave, U-turn

Ambipom
Notable new moves: Recover, Rock Tomb, Bulldoze, Waterfall, Memento, Phantom Force, Will-O-Wisp, Destiny Bond, Tailwind, Sucker Punch

Lopunny
Notable new moves: Explosion, Will-O-Wisp, Destiny Bond, Memento, Tailwind, Knock Off, Sucker Punch, Shadow Sneak

Mismagius
Notable new moves: Healing Wish, Baton Pass, Agility, Ice Beam, Focus Blast, Grass Knot, Roost, Heat Wave, Tailwind, Defog

Honchkrow
Notable new moves: Power Gem, Thunderbolt, Energy Ball, Dazzling Gleam, Curse, Destiny Bond, Fake Out, U-turn, Play Rough, Knock Off, Mystical Fire

Bronzong
Notable new moves: Memento, Roar, Taunt, Foul Play, Haze, Defog, Roost, U-turn, Encore

Garchomp
Notable new moves: Curse, Pursuit, Shadow Sneak, Sucker Punch, Nasty Plot, Memento, Dark Pulse, Calm Mind, Taunt, Psychic, Shadow Ball, Will-O-Wisp, Pain Split, Extreme Speed, Close Combat, Aura Sphere, Bulk Up, Flash Cannon, Blaze Kick, Bullet Punch, Circle Throw, Vacuum Wave, Drain Punch, Ice Punch, Thunder Punch

Lucario
Notable new moves: Dragon Claw, Flamethrower, Fire Blast, Surf, Draco Meteor, Aqua Tail, Earth Power, Stealth Rock, Slack Off, Iron Head

Hippowdon
Notable new moves: Extreme Speed, Close Combat, Swords Dance, Bulk Up, Shadow Claw, Poison Jab, Blaze Kick, Bullet Punch, Circle Throw, Low Kick, Drain Punch, Ice Punch, Thunder Punch, Knock Off, Toxic Spikes, Taunt, X-Scissor, Aqua Tail

Drapion
Notable new moves: Stone Edge, Curse, Slack Off, Iron Head, Stealth Rock, Superpower, Sucker Punch, Bulk Up, Bullet Punch, Cross Chop, Drain Punch, Fake Out, Gunk Shot, Ice Punch, Thunder Punch

Toxicroak
Notable new moves: Fire Fang, Toxic Spikes, Aqua Tail, Power Whip, Sleep Powder

Abomasnow
Notable new moves: U-turn, Scald, Surf, Waterfall, Aqua Tail, Tailwind, Defog, Taunt, Nasty Plot, Night Slash, Dark Pulse, Calm Mind, Shadow Ball, Focus Blast, Shadow Claw, X-Scissor, Poison Jab, Fake Out, Icicle Crash, Knock Off, Low Kick

Weavile
Notable new moves: Wood Hammer, Earthquake, Rock Slide, Volt Switch, Wild Charge, Iron Head

Magnezone
Notable new moves: Taunt, Nasty Plot, Dark Pulse, Calm Mind, Ice Beam, Shadow Ball, Focus Blast, Surf, Flamethrower, Fire Blast

Rhyperior
Notable new moves: Power Whip, Knock Off, Zen Headbutt, Sleep Powder

Tangrowth
Notable new moves: Megahorn, Rock Blast, Hammer Arm, Stone Edge, Ice Beam, Thunderbolt, Flamethrower, Fire Blast, Shadow Claw, Rock Polish, Dragon Tail, Flash Cannon, Surf, Crunch, Curse, Aqua Tail, Dragon Pulse, Earth Power, Fire Punch, Ice Punch, Iron Head, Stealth Rock, Superpower, Thunder Punch, Discharge, Taunt, Psychic, Volt Switch, Thunder Wave, Wild Charge, Cross Chop

Togekiss
Notable new moves: Lava Plume, Taunt, Thunderbolt, Will-O-Wisp, Bug Buzz, U-turn, Giga Drain

Yanmega
Notable new moves: Aura Sphere, Psyshock, Flamethrower, Fire Blast, Dazzling Gleam, Nasty Plot, Stored Power, Energy Ball

Gliscor
Notable new moves: Ice Fang, Ice Shard, Roar, Aqua Tail, Avalanche, Curse, Icicle Crash, Icicle Spear, Iron Head, Superpower

Mamoswine
Notable new moves: Thunder Fang, Fire Fang, Poison Jab, Acrobatics, U-turn, X-Scissor, Swords Dance, Roost, Agility, Baton Pass, Aqua Tail, Defog, Thunder Wave, Trick, Zen Headbutt

Porygon2 and Porygon-Z
Notable new moves: Freeze-Dry, Earth Power, Stored Power, Calm Mind, Taunt, Focus Blast, Dazzling Gleam, Draining Kiss

Gallade
Notable new moves: Recover, Iron Tail, Rock Blast, Rock Polish, Volt Switch, Iron Head

Froslass
Notable new moves: Fire Punch, Thunder Punch, Shadow Sneak, Pursuit, Will-O-Wisp, Shadow Punch, Calm Mind, Earthquake, Brick Break, Focus Blast, Rock Slide, Memento, Discharge, Volt Switch, Thunder Wave, Hydro Pump, Overheat, Leaf Storm, Air Slash

Rotom (all)
Notable new moves: Destiny Bond, Taunt, Ice Beam, Psychic, Frost Breath, Spikes, Hydro Pump, Overheat, Leaf Storm, Air Slash, Blizzard, Memento, Psyshock, Calm Mind, Energy Ball, Dazzling Gleam, Foul Play, Draining Kiss

Azelf
Notable new moves: Healing Wish, Ice Beam, Power Gem, Dragon Claw, Earth Power, Aura Sphere, Bulk Up, Earthquake, Overheat, Shadow Claw, Stone Edge, Rock Slide, Flash Cannon, Draco Meteor, Dragon Pulse, Iron Head

Heatran
Notable new moves: Power Gem, Aura Sphere, Spacial Rend, Hydro Pump, Ice Beam, Thunderbolt, Focus Blast, Dragon Tail, Trick Room, Draco Meteor, Dragon Pulse, Confuse Ray, Rock Polish, Thunder Wave

Cresselia
Notable new moves: Destiny Bond, Earth Power, Aura Sphere, Roar, Thunderbolt, Will-O-Wisp, Dark Pulse, Draco Meteor, Dragon Pulse, Defog, Ice Beam, Scald, U-turn, Dazzling Gleam, Surf

Manaphy
Notable new moves: Haze, Taunt, Thunderbolt, Shadow Ball, Sludge Bomb, Focus Blast, Will-O-Wisp, Thunder Wave

Shaymin
Notable new moves: Haze, Nasty Plot, Dark Pulse, Calm Mind, Taunt, Ice Beam, Thunderbolt, Shadow Ball, Brick Break, Sludge Bomb, Focus Blast, Will-O-Wisp, Shadow Claw, Thunder Wave, Rock Slide, X-Scissor, Poison Jab, Phantom Force, Drain Punch, Foul Play, Knock Off, Sucker Punch, Seismic Toss, Cosmic Power, Extreme Speed, Recover, Judgment, Dragon Claw, Psyshock, Earthquake, Flamethrower, Fire Blast, Overheat, Stone Edge, Flash Cannon, Surf, Waterfall, Draco Meteor, Aqua Tail, Dragon Pulse, Iron Head, Stealth Rock, Zen Headbutt, Defog

Victini
Notable new moves: Cosmic Power, Earth Power, Extreme Speed, Recover, Judgment, Dragon Claw, Calm Mind, Roar, Ice Beam, Earthquake, Sludge Bomb, Stone Edge, Swords Dance, Rock Slide, X-Scissor, Poison Jab, Flash Cannon, Dark Pulse, Surf, Waterfall, Draco Meteor, Aqua Tail, Giga Drain, Iron Head, Stealth Rock, Tailwind, Defog, Leech Seed, Leaf Blade, Coil, Leaf Storm, Dragon Tail, Glare, Pursuit, Knock Off, Refresh, Spacial Rend

Serperior
Notable new moves: Searing Shot, Zen Headbutt, Flare Blitz, Stored Power, Overheat, Psyshock, Thunderbolt, Psychic, Shadow Ball, Brick Break, Flamethrower, Fire Blast, Focus Blast, U-turn, Wild Charge, Dazzling Gleam, V-create, Bolt Strike, Blue Flare, Glaciate, Fusion Bolt, Fusion Flare, Hammer Arm, Head Smash, Earthquake, Scald, Stone Edge, Rock Slide, Poison Jab, Sucker Punch, Superpower, Iron Head, Will-O-Wisp, Magic Coat, Trick, Roar, Yawn

Emboar
Notable new moves: Aqua Tail, Calm Mind, Coil, Dragon Tail, Energy Ball, Giga Drain, Glare, Knock Off, Leaf Blade, Leaf Storm, Pursuit, Swords Dance, Synthesis, Air Slash, Aqua Jet, Encore, Hydro Pump, Ice Beam, Megahorn, Surf, Waterfall

Samurott
Notable new moves: Brick Break, Bulk Up, Earthquake, Fire Blast, Fire Punch, Flame Charge, Flamethrower, Flare Blitz, Focus Blast, Hammer Arm, Iron Head, Poison Jab, Rock Slide, Stone Edge, Sucker Punch, Taunt, Wild Charge, Will-O-Wisp, Zen Headbutt, Baton Pass, Crunch, Gunk Shot, Ice Punch, Knock Off, Nasty Plot, Pursuit, Seed Bomb, Shadow Ball, Signal Beam, Thunderbolt, Thunder Wave

Stoutland
Notable new moves: Aqua Tail, Baton Pass, Fire Punch, Gunk Shot, Ice Punch, Knock Off, Low Kick, Seed Bomb, Swords Dance, Thunder Punch, Zen Headbutt, Encore, Fake Out, Hone Claws, Shadow Claw, Sucker Punch, Taunt, Trick, U-turn

Gigalith
Notable new moves: Flame Charge, Light Screen, Pursuit, Thunder Wave, Volt Switch, Wild Charge, Acrobatics, Knock Off, Magic Coat, Reflect, Roost, Super Fang, Tailwind, Taunt, U-turn, Zen Headbutt

Excadrill
Notable new moves: Taunt, Light Screen, Roost, Roost, Acrobatics, Thunder Wave, U-turn, Knock Off, Zen Headbutt, Reflect, Encore, Heal Bell, Wish, Yawn, Drain Punch, Fire Punch, Ice Punch, Low Kick, Thunder Punch

Audino
Notable new moves: Rapid Spin, Sludge Bomb, Focus Blast, Earth Power, Stealth Rock, Taunt

Conkeldurr
Notable new moves: Light Screen, Reflect, Trick Room, Stealth Rock

Scolipede
Notable new moves: Leaf Blade, X-Scissor, Shadow Claw, Sticky Web, Knock Off, Taunt, U-turn, Encore, Memento

Whimsicott
Notable new moves: Baton Pass, Agility, Spikes, Toxic Spikes, Synthesis, Quiver Dance, Healing Wish, Sleep Powder, Aromatherapy

Lilligant
Notable new moves: Hurricane, Moonblast, Psychic, Shadow Ball, U-turn, Soak, Ice Beam, Scald, Surf

Krookodile
Notable new moves: Aqua Jet, Aqua Tail, Waterfall, Zen Headbutt, Fire Punch, Flare Blitz, Will-O-Wisp, U-turn, Encore, Yawn

Darmanitan
Notable new moves: Crunch, Dragon Tail, Pursuit, Thunder Fang, Aqua Tail, Knock Off, Stealth Rock, Cotton Guard, Synthesis, Sucker Punch, Petal Blizzard, Poison Jab, Leech Seed, Spikes, Wood Hammer, Drain Punch, Spiky Shield

Scrafty
Notable new moves: Rock Blast, Stealth Rock, X-Scissor, Spikes, Cosmic Power, Roost

Sigilyph
Notable new moves: Taunt, Sludge Bomb, Focus Blast, Dragon Pulse, Will-O-Wisp, Destiny Bond, Memento, Nasty Plot, Toxic Spikes

Cofagrigus
Notable new moves: Air Slash, Cosmic Power, Psyshock, Ice Beam, Light Screen, Roost, Reflect, Thunder Wave, Flash Cannon, Dazzling Gleam, Stored Power, Heat Wave, Hydro Pump, Focus Blast, Scald, Surf, Earth Power, Stealth Rock

Gothitelle
Notable new moves: Focus Blast, U-turn, Dazzling Gleam, Recover, Flash Cannon

Reuniclus
Notable new moves: Thunderbolt, Dark Pulse, Foul Play, Defog, Air Slash, Tailwind, Hurricane, Ice Beam, Scald, Surf

Vanilluxe
Notable new moves: Air Slash, Defog, Hurricane, Roost, Scald, Surf, Tailwind, Aromatherapy, Baton Pass, Energy Ball, Giga Drain, Leech Seed, Nature Power, Shadow Ball, Thunder Wave

Escavalier
Notable new moves: Nuzzle, Roost, U-turn, Wild Charge, Baton Pass, Spore, Foul Play, Seed Bomb

Amoonguss
Notable new moves: Bug Buzz, Focus Blast, Water Spout, Recover, Hydro Pump, Taunt, Ice Beam, Psychic, Shadow Ball, Sludge Wave, Scald, Will-O-Wisp, Dark Pulse, Dazzling Gleam, Surf

Jellicent
Notable new moves: Clear Smog, Spore, Stun Spore, Wish, Calm Mind, Magic Coat

Galvantula
Notable new moves: Hydro Pump, Healing Wish, Soak, Calm Mind, Ice Beam, Psychic, Shadow Ball, Scald, Surf, Magic Coat, Flash Cannon, Spikes, Stealth Rock

Ferrothorn
Notable new moves: Sticky Web, Sucker Punch, Volt Switch, X-Scissor, Poison Jab, Wild Charge, Pursuit, Gear Grind, Shift Gear, Magic Coat

Chandelure
Notable new moves: Psyshock, Thunderbolt, Nasty Plot, Dragon Pulse, Focus Blast, Surf, Draco Meteor

Haxorus
Notable new moves: Aqua Jet, Icicle Crash, Bulk Up, Stone Edge, Rock Slide, Encore, Ice Punch, Night Slash, Play Rough

Mienshao
Notable new moves: Discharge, Thunderbolt, Sludge Wave, Sludge Bomb, Scald, Surf, Earth Power, Aqua Tail, Crunch, Sucker Punch, Fire Punch, Gunk Shot, Iron Head, Thunder Punch

Golurk
Notable new moves: Aqua Tail, Crunch, Gunk Shot, Hone Claws, Iron Head, Pursuit, Shadow Claw, Sucker Punch, Taunt, Knock Off, Poison Jab, Psycho Cut, Swords Dance, Thunder Wave, X-Scissor

Bisharp
Notable new moves: Curse, Earthquake, Hammer Arm, Drain Punch, Fire Punch, Ice Punch, Superpower, Thunder Punch, Zen Headbutt, Megahorn, Poison Jab, Wild Charge

Mandibuzz
Notable new move: Will-O-Wisp

Durant
Notable new moves: Shadow Claw, Sucker Punch, Fire Punch, Knock Off, Thunder Punch, Roost, Earthquake, Acrobatics, U-turn, Head Smash, Aqua Tail, Zen Headbutt, Fire Lash

Hydreigon
Notable new moves: Agility, Iron Head, X-Scissor, Hone Claws, Energy Ball, Shadow Claw, Stone Edge, Rock Slide, Baton Pass, Fiery Dance, Hurricane, Quiver Dance, Flare Blitz, Bug Buzz, Psychic, Overheat, Will-O-Wisp, Poison Jab, Wild Charge, Giga Drain

Volcarona
Notable new moves: Dragon Pulse, Taunt, Focus Blast, Flash Cannon, Dark Pulse, Surf, Earth Power, Draco Meteor, Volt Switch, Stealth Rock

Cobalion
Notable new moves: Fiery Dance, Hurricane, Quiver Dance, Flare Blitz, Bug Buzz, Roost, Psychic, Flamethrower, Fire Blast, Overheat, Will-O-Wisp, U-turn, Wild Charge, Giga Drain, Tailwind, Earthquake, Earth Power

Terrakion
Notable new moves: Hone Claws, Leaf Blade, Synthesis

Virizion
Notable new moves: Earthquake, Earth Power, Iron Head, Stealth Rock, Hurricane, Tailwind, Agility, Air Slash, Crunch, Dark Pulse, Bulk Up, Psychic, Sludge Wave, Sludge Bomb, Acrobatics, U-turn, Heat Wave, Knock Off

Tornadus
Notable new moves: Close Combat, Leaf Blade, Giga Drain, Sacred Sword, Calm Mind, Light Screen, Reflect, Energy Ball, Stone Edge, X-Scissor, Synthesis, Zen Headbutt, Nasty Plot, Discharge, Thunderbolt, Volt Switch, Wild Charge, Flash Cannon

Thundurus
Notable new moves: Hurricane, Air Slash, Acrobatics, Icy Wind, Fusion Flare, Dragon Pulse, Blue Flare, Dragon Claw, Light Screen, Roost, Shadow Ball, Reflect, Flame Charge, Overheat, Will-O-Wisp, Stone Edge, Rock Slide, Draco Meteor, Earth Power

Landorus (RIP Lando-I)
Notable new moves: Thunderbolt, Zen Headbutt, Fusion Bolt, Dragon Claw, Crunch, Bolt Strike, Hone Claws, Roost, Shadow Ball, Volt Switch, Dragon Tail, Draco Meteor, Dragon Pulse, Ice Beam, Fusion Flare, Flash Cannon, Iron Head

Kyurem
Notable new moves: Swords Dance, Earthquake, Calm Mind, Bulk Up, Sludge Wave, Sludge Bomb, Rock Polish, Grass Knot, U-turn, Knock Off, Stealth Rock, Superpower, Aqua Jet, Aqua Tail, Sacred Sword, Hydro Pump, Close Combat, Taunt, Scald, Surf, Secret Sword

Keldeo
Notable new moves: Ice Beam, Dragon Pulse, Fusion Flare, Roost, Psychic, Shadow Ball, Flash Cannon, Draco Meteor, Earth Power, Signal Beam, U-turn, Psyshock, Thunderbolt, Energy Ball, Grass Knot, Dazzling Gleam

Meloetta
Notable new moves: Hydro Pump, Taunt, Scald, Surf, Secret Sword, Techno Blast, Bug Buzz, Ice Beam, Flamethrower, Flash Cannon, Dark Pulse, Giga Drain

Genesect
Notable new moves: Acrobatics, Brick Break, Calm Mind, Close Combat, Dazzling Gleam, Drain Punch, Fire Punch, Focus Blast, Hone Claws, Ice Punch, Knock Off, Psychic, Psyshock, Shadow Ball, Stone Edge, Thunder Punch, Trick, Zen Headbutt, Bulk Up, Earthquake, Hammer Arm, Poison Jab, Rock Slide, Seed Bomb, Sludge Bomb, Spikes, Spiky Shield, Superpower, Swords Dance, Taunt, Wood Hammer

Chesnaught
Notable new moves: X-Scissor, U-turn, Gunk Shot, Iron Head, Zen Headbutt, Shift Gear, Blaze Kick, Extreme Speed, Light Screen, Will-O-Wisp, Trick Room, Magic Coat, Wish, Low Kick, Fire Punch, Trick

Delphox
Notable new moves: Taunt, Reflect, Sludge Bomb, Focus Blast, Energy Ball, Spikes, Synthesis, Hydro Pump, Ice Beam, Scald, U-turn, Dark Pulse, Surf, Super Fang, Giga Drain, Water Shuriken, Happy Hour

Greninja
Notable new moves: Switcheroo, Shadow Ball, Flame Charge, Psyshock, Flamethrower, Will-O-Wisp, Psychic, Fire Blast, Calm Mind, Overheat, Dazzling Gleam, Fire Punch, Iron Tail, Shock Wave, Signal Beam, Thunder Punch, Zen Headbutt, Hammer Arm, Swords Dance, Earthquake, Bulk Up, Brick Break, Sludge Bomb, Stone Edge, Rock Slide, Wild Charge, Earth Power, Iron Head, Knock Off, Superpower

Diggersby
Notable new moves: Night Slash, Shadow Sneak, Water Shuriken, Acrobatics, Waterfall, Brave Bird, Flare Blitz, Roost, Steel Wing, Tailwind, Happy Hour

Talonflame
Notable new moves: Hammer Arm, Earthquake, Stone Edge, Wild Charge, Sleep Powder, Hurricane, Bug Buzz, Iron Head, Low Kick, Gunk Shot, Thunder Punch, Fire Punch, Ice Punch, Superpower, Knock Off, Focus Punch, Earth Power

Pyroar
Notable new moves: Sleep Powder, Bug Buzz, Quiver Dance, Hurricane, Psychic, Energy Ball, U-turn, Moonblast, Tailwind, Giga Drain

Florges
Notable new moves: Flamethrower, Overheat, Taunt, Fire Blast, Will-O-Wisp, Dark Pulse, Milk Drink, Roar, Surf

Pangoro
Notable new moves: Synthesis, Horn Leech, Leaf Blade, Milk Drink, Roar, Wild Charge, Sucker Punch, Thunder Wave, U-turn, Seed Bomb

Meowstic
Notable new moves: Cotton Guard, U-turn, Surf, King's Shield, Flash Cannon, Destiny Bond

Doublade
Notable new moves: Light Screen, Fake Out, Reflect, Sucker Punch, Trick Room, Aromatherapy, Disable, Wish, Zen Headbutt, Iron Tail, Heal Bell, Drain Punch

Barbaracle
Notable new moves: Topsy-Turvy, Psycho Cut, Night Slash,Trick Room, Aqua Tail, Play Rough, Knock Off, Gunk Shot, Iron Tail, Happy Hour

Dragalge
Notable new moves: Ice Beam, Grass Knot, Dark Pulse, Aura Sphere, U-turn, Flash Cannon, Earth Power, Stealth Rock

Clawitzer
Notable new moves: Thunderbolt, Volt Switch, Signal Beam

Heliolisk
Notable new moves: Dragon Pulse, Aura Sphere, Ice Beam, Shadow Ball, Sludge Wave, Sludge Bomb, Scald, Flash Cannon, Rock Polish, Earth Power

Sylveon
Notable new moves: Freeze-Dry, Thunder Wave, Encore, Ice Beam, Thunderbolt, Psychic, Rock Polish, Frost Breath, Dragon Tail, Flash Cannon, Dark Pulse, Discharge, Haze, Taunt, Roost, Focus Blast, Grass Knot, U-turn, Earth Power

Hawlucha
Notable new moves: Play Rough, Wild Charge, Iron Tail, Super Fang

Goodra
Notable new moves: Reflect, Stealth Rock, Power Gem, Stone Edge, Moonblast, Light Screen, Calm Mind, Psychic, Rock Polish, Trick Room, Spikes, Play Rough, Psyshock, Earth Power

Klefki
Notable new moves: Dragon Tail, Acid Armor, Confuse Ray, Leech Seed, Will-O-Wisp, Destiny Bond, Magic Coat, Pain Split, Forest's Curse

Trevenant
Notable new moves: Spikes, Play Rough, Light Screen, Thunder Wave, Trick-or-Treat, Shadow Sneak, Flame Charge, Disable, Synthesis

Gourgeist
Notable new moves: Horn Leech, Confuse Ray, Shadow Claw, Hone Claws, Earthquake, Reflect, X-Scissor, Poison Jab, Ice Fang, Rapid Spin, Avalanche, Recover, Roar, Rock Polish, Stone Edge, Iron Head, Superpower, Forest's Curse

Noivern
Notable new moves: Ice Beam, Frost Breath, Flash Cannon, Surf, Geomancy, Moonblast, Psyshock, Thunderbolt, Psychic, Grass Knot

Zygarde
Notable new moves: Taunt, Roost, Dragon Rush, Sucker Punch, Dragon Claw, Acrobatics, U-turn, Reflect, Stealth Rock, Diamond Storm, Light Screen, Rock Polish, Zen Headbutt, Knock Off, Heal Bell

Diancie
Notable new moves: Glare, Land's Wrath, Haze, Crunch, Earthquake, Dragon Pulse, Dragon Dance, Coil, Extreme Speed, Brick Break, Sludge Wave, Focus Blast, Dragon Tail, Grass Knot, Draco Meteor, Destiny Bond, Hyperspace Hole, Shadow Ball, Taunt, Thunderbolt, Energy Ball, Thunder Wave, Superpower, Zen Headbutt, Signal Beam, Gunk Shot, Thunder Punch, Fire Punch, Ice Punch, Knock Off, Drain Punch, Focus Punch, Trick, Thousand Arrows, Thousand Waves, Core Enforcer

Hoopa
Notable new moves: Moonblast, Rock Polish, Steam Eruption, Scald, Hydro Pump, Overheat, Sludge Wave, Flamethrower, Sludge Bomb, Fire Blast, Flash Cannon, Earth Power, Power Gem

Volcanion
Notable new moves: Calm Mind, Dark Pulse, Drain Punch, Energy Ball, Gunk Shot, Ice Punch, Knock Off, Nasty Plot, Psychic, Psyshock, Shadow Ball, Signal Beam, Taunt, Thunderbolt, Thunder Wave, Trick, Baton Pass, Defog, Roost, Spirit Shackle, U-turn

Decidueye
Notable new moves: Brick Break, Earthquake, Flame Charge, Flare Blitz, Rock Slide, Stone Edge, Superpower, Will-O-Wisp, Bulk Up, Cross Chop, Crunch, Darkest Lariat, Earthquake, Fake Out, Leech Life, Taunt

Incineroar
Notable new moves: Brave Bird, Defog, Leaf Blade, Roost, Spirit Shackle, Sucker Punch, Aqua Jet, Encore, Waterfall

Primarina
Notable new moves: Dark Pulse, Fire Blast, Flamethrower, Focus Blast, Nasty Plot, Taunt, U-turn, Will-O-Wisp, Boomburst, Flash Cannon, Roost, Tailwind

Toucannon
Notable new moves: Acrobatics, Aqua Jet, Encore, Waterfall, Crunch, Earthquake, Pursuit, Super Fang, Taunt

Vikavolt
Notable new moves: Taunt, Focus Blast, Ice Beam, Scald

Crabominable
Notable new moves: Crunch, Poison Jab, Roost, Wild Charge, X-Scissor, Acrobatics, Agility, Swords Dance, Tailwind, U-turn

Lycanroc
Notable new moves: Accelerock (Midnight), Acrobatics, Leech Life, Roost, Stun Spore, U-turn, Earthquake, Waterfall

Toxapex
Notable new moves: U-turn, Roar

Mudsdale
Notable new moves: Baneful Bunker, Haze, Liquidation, Poison Jab, Recover, Toxic Spikes, Crunch, Leech Life, Lunge, Waterfall

Araquanid
Notable new moves: Close Combat, Earthquake, Roar, Rock Slide, Aromatherapy, Defog, Leaf Blade, Swords Dance, Synthesis

Lurantis
Notable new moves: Ice Beam, Scald, Surf, Leech Seed, Moonblast, Sludge Bomb, Spore, Strength Sap, Thunder Wave

Salazzle
Notable new moves: Energy Ball, Giga Drain, Leech Seed, Moonblast, Moonlight, Spore, Strength Sap, Thunder Wave, Focus Blast

Bewear
Notable new moves: Acrobatics, Encore, Fake Out, Flame Charge, Knock Off, Leech Life, Poison Jab, Taunt, Will-O-Wisp, Aromatherapy, High Jump Kick, Play Rough, Rapid Spin, Synthesis, Trop Kick, U-turn

Tsareena
Notable new moves: Bulk Up, Earthquake, Hammer Arm, Ice Punch, Rock Slide, Shadow Claw, Superpower, Taunt, Thunder Punch, Leech Seed, Petal Blizzard

Golisopod
Notable new moves: Close Combat, Earthquake, Iron Head, Taunt, U-turn, Rock Polish, Shore Up

Palossand
Notable new moves: Focus Blast, Ice Beam, Scald, Sludge Bomb, Sludge Wave, Spikes, Taunt, Memento, Purify

Type: Null and Silvally
Notable new moves: Baton Pass, Recover, Taunt, Calm Mind, Dazzling Gleam, Earthquake, Power Gem, Psychic, Stealth Rock, Stone Edge, Purify

Mimikyu
Notable new moves: Encore, Fake Out, Nuzzle, Poison Jab, Spiky Shield, U-turn, Wild Charge, Zing Zap, Aqua Jet, Crunch, Ice Fang, Psychic Fangs, Waterfall

Kommo-o
Notable new moves: Anchor Shot, Energy Ball, Giga Drain, Rapid Spin, Shadow Ball, Sludge Wave, Surf, Brave Bird, Calm Mind, Dazzling Gleam, Roost, Thunderbolt, Thunder Wave, U-turn, Volt Switch, Wild Charge

Tapu Koko
Notable new moves: Brick Break, Bulk Up, Dragon Dance, Earthquake, Flamethrower, Flash Cannon, Poison Jab, Rock Polish, Rock Slide, Shadow Claw, Swords Dance, Energy Ball, Focus Blast, Moonblast, Psychic, Psyshock

Tapu Lele
Notable new moves: Roost, Volt Switch, Giga Drain, Leech Seed, Whirlwind

Tapu Bulu
Notable new moves: Aromatherapy, Defog, Haze, Waterfall

Tapu Fini
Notable new moves: Energy Ball, Focus Blast, Giga Drain, Leech Seed, Whirlwind, Fire Blast, Flamethrower, Flash Cannon, Psychic, Psyshock, Thunderbolt

Nihilego
Notable new moves: Air Slash, Calm Mind, Focus Blast, Ice Beam, Moonblast, Moongeist Beam, Roost, Will-O-Wisp

Buzzwole
Notable new moves: Head Smash, Stealth Rock, Thunder Wave, Agility, High Jump Kick, Rapid Spin, U-turn

Pheromosa
Notable new moves: Bulk Up, Earthquake, Hammer Arm, Ice Punch, Superpower, Thunder Punch, Fell Stinger, Calm Mind, Dazzling Gleam, Energy Ball, Power Whip, Tail Glow, Thunderbolt, Thunder Wave, Volt Switch, Wild Charge

Xurkitree
Notable new moves: Bug Buzz, Focus Blast, Ice Beam, Quiver Dance, Roost, Taunt, Air Slash, Autotomize, Fire Blast, Flamethrower, Flash Cannon, Giga Drain

Celesteela
Notable new moves: Calm Mind, Dazzling Gleam, Energy Ball, Light Screen, Power Whip, Reflect, Signal Beam, Tail Glow, Thunderbolt, Thunder Wave, Volt Switch, Wild Charge, Brick Break, Calm Mind, Defog, Leaf Blade, Night Slash, Psycho Cut, Sacred Sword, Synthesis, X-Scissor

Kartana
Notable new moves: Acrobatics, Autotomize, Earthquake, Flame Charge, Iron Head, Rock Slide, Seed Bomb, Stone Edge, Crunch, Hammer Arm, Poison Jab, Shadow Claw

Guzzlord
Notable new moves: Air Slash, Calm Mind, Defog, Leaf Blade, Psycho Cut, Sacred Sword, Synthesis, X-Scissor, Moonlight, Power Gem, Psychic, Psycho Cut, Psyshock, Rock Blast, Rock Polish, Shadow Claw, Stealth Rock, Swords Dance, Thunder Wave

Necrozma
Notable new moves: Fire Blast, Flamethrower, Sludge Bomb, Sludge Wave, Aura Sphere, Dazzling Gleam, Energy Ball, Fleur Cannon, Ice Beam, Shadow Ball, Thunderbolt, Volt Switch

Magearna
Notable new moves: Autotomize, Dark Pulse, Power Gem, Psychic, Psyshock, Stealth Rock, Will-O-Wisp

Q&A

Q: But you forgot (insert Pokemon here) in the threatlist!
A: Well, I'm inactive, sorry homie

Q: How can I play this metagame?
A: You can play it anywhere on Pokemon Showdown with the Custom Game option. I usually hang out in the Other Metas room on the main server. It's also Leader's Choice for the month of September 2019 for some reason...

Resources

Ban History
02/15/2017, 7:39 AM EST: Shell Smash is now banned from merging.
09/01/2019, 5:07 PM EST: Serperior is now banned.

Mergemons Council
OMEGALUL

MAJOR ANNOUNCEMENT
I no longer have the desire to lead this metagame, and as such, it's completely up for grabs. If you wanna lead Mergemons, go ahead! Just make a new thread and have the mods lock this one.

Try it! Get out there! And remember: The Merge the merrier! (Slogan credit goes to Snaquaza)

 

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Reserved for... something. I'm not sure what yet, but something.
As filler, here's some music to listen to.

 

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Also reserved for... something. I'm not sure what yet, but something.

You may now post!

 

[Scarf]

Clefable @ Leftovers
Ability: Magic Guard
EVs: w/e
Bold Nature
IVs: 0 Atk
- Calm Mind / Nasty Plot
- Earth Power / Flamethrower
- Moonblast
- Soft-Boiled

GG WP Heatran.

Or...

Clefable @ Leftovers
Ability: Magic Guard
EVs: 252 HP / 252 Def / 4 SpA
Bold Nature
IVs: 0 Atk
- Soft-Boiled
- Stealth Rock
- Toxic Spikes / Taunt / Will-O-Wisp / Super-Fang / etc....
- Moonblast

Clef gets tons of new toys in this OM, thanks to Nidoking's (and to a lesser extent, Ninetales') large movepools. Top tier threat for sure.

 

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Clefable @ Leftovers
Ability: Magic Guard
EVs: w/e
Bold Nature
IVs: 0 Atk
- Calm Mind / Nasty Plot
- Earth Power / Flamethrower
- Moonblast
- Soft-Boiled

GG WP Heatran.

Or...

Clefable @ Leftovers
Ability: Magic Guard
EVs: 252 HP / 252 Def / 4 SpA
Bold Nature
IVs: 0 Atk
- Soft-Boiled
- Stealth Rock
- Toxic Spikes / Taunt / Will-O-Wisp / Super-Fang / etc....
- Moonblast

Clef gets tons of new toys in this OM, thanks to Nidoking's (and to a lesser extent, Ninetales') large movepools. Top tier threat for sure.

Yeah, and don't forget about move illegalities being cleared up so it can run Soft-Boiled with Unaware. Clefable will be a huge staple. Although one does question whether it has enough bulk to take on the ridiculous threats. Sure, it beats Shell Smash Heracross, but SS Scizor and Gengar still blow right by it with their STABs. (Although Scizor might not have room for Bullet Punch, what with EQ and Rock Blast and Pin Missile and Fell Stinger and all those new toys.)

 

[Mr155551]

guys have we mentioned how primarina now gets liquid voice boosted boomburst thanks to toucannon i mean until liquid voice gets released

 

[sin(pi)]

pls excuse my hype
Shed gets Roar and Yawn to force even more switches, as well as some fighting type coverage which is cute, I guess.
Reading through the OP:
Taunt + Webs + Tspikes Crobat
SHELL SMASH MEGA HERACROSS
SHELL SMASH + PIN MISSILE/FELL STINGER MEGA SCIZOR
QUIVER DANCE MEGA GARDEVOIR
DRAGON DANCE + ROOST MEGA METAGROSS
V-CREATE + OVERHEAT SERPERIOR (with plenty of coverage)
Webs + SR + Spikes Galvantula
Durant + Baton Pass Dugtrio :')
QUIVER DANCE HYDREIGON
Roost Lando-T
SWORDS DANCE + RP KYUB LOL
Keldeo with infinite coverage
Chesnaught is, I think, the best BellySpeeder
Roost + HB Zygarde oh MAN
Boomburst Liquid Voice Primarina (it's something, I guess?)
Recover Mudsdale
Recover Type:Null (and CMPass)

...so yeah. This looks fun, but I don't think stall is viable in the face of SD Kyub and Shell Smash MHera?

 

[yikes]

guys have we mentioned how primarina now gets liquid voice boosted boomburst thanks to toucannon i mean until liquid voice gets released

Except for the fact that Liquid Voice doesn't boost damage.
Still cool for Specs sets once it's released though, as it's more powerful and accurate than Hydro Pump.

 

[Aku Mau Ngetroll]

Hype for Bulk Up Pheromosa . MUSCLE !

hey, some stall good a nice addition too though, while not as good as offensive buffs, but i think that's a plenty.

Leech Seed Quaggy
Roost Zygarde
Slack Off Empoleon
Recover M-Aggron / Roost M-Steelix (are they released?)
Recover T-Tar
"usable" Guzzlord
Leech Seed Fini
"almost" unbreakable Mudsdale
Recover Poliwrath
Synthesis Bewear
Wisp Zapdos
Slack off Drapion

and idk many more, but i don't think all that good.

And WTF SYNTHESIS + GROWTH ZARD-Y??

 

[yikes]

Hype for Bulk Up Pheromosa . MUSCLE !

hey, some stall good a nice addition too though, while not as good as offensive buffs, but i think that's a plenty.

Leech Seed Quaggy
Roost Zygarde
Slack Off Empoleon
Recover M-Aggron / Roost M-Steelix (are they released?)
Recover T-Tar
"usable" Guzzlord
Leech Seed Fini
Recover Poliwrath

and idk many more, but i don't think all that good.

And WTF SYNTHESIS + GROWTH ZARD-Y??

You forgot everyone and their mother getting Will-O-Wisp.
And now that you mention Growth Zard Y, I'd like to mention one of my favorite sets back from the Gen 6 thread.

'member walls? (Charizard) @ Charizardite Y
Ability: Blaze
EVs: 52 Atk / 204 SpA / 252 Spe
Naive Nature
- Growth
- Flare Blitz
- Solar Beam / Energy Ball / Ice Beam / Weather Ball / Fire Blast
- Earthquake / Aura Sphere / Weather Ball / Fire Blast

+2 52 Atk Mega Charizard Y Flare Blitz vs. 4 HP / 252+ Def Eviolite Chansey in Sun: 559-658 (87 - 102.4%) -- 93.8% chance to OHKO after Stealth Rock

+2 52 Atk Mega Charizard Y Flare Blitz vs. 252 HP / 220+ Def Sylveon in Sun: 409-483 (103.8 - 122.5%) -- guaranteed OHKO

+2 204 SpA Mega Charizard Y Solar Beam vs. 252 HP / 8 SpD Landorus-T: 351-414 (91.8 - 108.3%) -- guaranteed OHKO after Stealth Rock

+2 204 SpA Mega Charizard Y Solar Beam vs. 252 HP / 0 SpD Mega Sableye: 261-308 (85.8 - 101.3%) -- 87.5% chance to OHKO after Stealth Rock

52 Atk Mega Charizard Y Flare Blitz vs. 252 HP / 252+ Def Unaware Clefable in Sun: 186-220 (47.2 - 55.8%) -- guaranteed 2HKO after Stealth Rock and Leftovers recovery

+2 204 SpA Mega Charizard Y Solar Beam vs. 252 HP / 0 SpD Suicune: 522-616 (129.2 - 152.4%) -- guaranteed OHKO

+2 52 Atk Mega Charizard Y Earthquake vs. 248 HP / 0 Def Heatran: 596-704 (154.8 - 182.8%) -- guaranteed OHKO

+2 52 Atk Mega Charizard Y Flare Blitz vs. 244 HP / 0 Def Gliscor in Sun: 348-411 (98.8 - 116.7%) -- guaranteed OHKO after Stealth Rock

+2 204 SpA Mega Charizard Y Ice Beam vs. 72 HP / 0 SpD Latias: 352-416 (110.3 - 130.4%) -- guaranteed OHKO

+2 204 SpA Mega Charizard Y Ice Beam vs. 216 HP / 228 SpD Multiscale Dragonite: 356-420 (94.4 - 111.4%) -- 68.8% chance to OHKO without Stealth Rock

+2 204 SpA Mega Charizard Y Solar Beam vs. 248 HP / 8 SpD Tyranitar: 586-690 (145.4 - 171.2%) -- guaranteed OHKO

+2 52 Atk Mega Charizard Y Flare Blitz vs. 252 HP / 16+ Def Filter Mega Aggron in Sun: 274-324 (79.6 - 94.1%) -- 6.3% chance to OHKO after Stealth Rock

+2 204 SpA Mega Charizard Y Ice Beam vs. 252 HP / 0 SpD Mega Altaria: 424-500 (119.7 - 141.2%) -- guaranteed OHKO

+2 52 Atk Mega Charizard Y Flare Blitz vs. 252 HP / 252+ Def Mega Altaria in Sun: 143-168 (40.3 - 47.4%) -- 54.3% chance to 2HKO after Stealth Rock

+2 204 SpA Mega Charizard Y Solar Beam vs. 252 HP / 0 SpD Toxapex: 218-257 (71.7 - 84.5%) -- guaranteed 2HKO after Stealth Rock

+2 52 Atk Mega Charizard Y Earthquake vs. 252 HP / 252+ Def Toxapex: 124-148 (40.7 - 48.6%) -- 75% chance to 2HKO after Stealth Rock

Do I really need to calc Skarmory, Celesteela, Ferrothorn, or Forretress?

The only real problems with mixed Growth Zard Y are that it gets completely neutered when sun runs out or another weather switches in, it doesn't last very long, and base 100 Speed isn't that much. Still, it's a godly wallbreaker.

 

[Aku Mau Ngetroll]

You forgot everyone and their mother getting Will-O-Wisp.
And now that you mention Growth Zard Y, I'd like to mention one of my favorite sets back from the Gen 6 thread.

'member walls? (Charizard) @ Charizardite Y
Ability: Blaze
EVs: 52 Atk / 204 SpA / 252 Spe
Naive Nature
- Growth
- Flare Blitz
- Solar Beam / Energy Ball / Ice Beam / Weather Ball / Fire Blast
- Earthquake / Aura Sphere / Weather Ball / Fire Blast

The only real problems with mixed Growth Zard Y are that it gets completely neutered when sun runs out or another weather switches in, it doesn't last very long, and base 100 Speed isn't that much. Still, it's a godly wallbreaker.

nah this is my first time hearing mergemons, i think it's a cool concept. and are Sleep Powder Dugtrio allowed? (Trap + Sleep)

 

[yikes]

nah this is my first time hearing mergemons, i think it's a cool concept. and are Sleep Powder Dugtrio allowed? (Trap + Sleep)

Honestly, I'm on the fence about Sleep Powder Dugtrio, but considering that Sketchmons outright banned sketching sleep moves due to how crazy that got... I'm leaning on the side of a ban. What do you guys think?

Edit: Here's a strawpoll!

 

[Zephyr Dragon Lord]

This is a really cool metagame concept. First of all, Lapras could already learn Dragon Dance from an egg move (but not Earthquake, for some asasine reason).
Next of all, notable things that might have gone under a few people's radar..

- Xurkitree gets Quiver Dance. STOP THE PRESSES.
- Dragonite gets access to pretty much every move. It's even more versatile than before!
- Meganium also gets access to pretty much every move. I think that's enough to make it a threat.
(oh hi, Tail Glow Darkrai, how does it feel that the OU council might feel you might be even remotely balanced???)
- Typhlosion finally has a good... physical boosting move. But more importantly, good coverage.
- Feraligatr not only gets Flare Blitz, but is now capable of Trick nonsense.
- Spiritomb gets both Chatter and reliable recovery. Now it really is a devil spawn. (Also gets Earth Power, Flamethrower, and Surf for coverage)
- Why does Serperior get V-Create? This is Sketchmons, except far nastier.
- QUIVER DANCE LYCANROK! .....In all seriousness, Lycanroc gets some pretty cool things, including Stun Spore and U-turn.
- Empoleon also gets reliable recovery.
- ...Does Stantler and Hitmontop get basically everything? If so, that's terrifying. If not, they can still pretend to be in sketchmons.
- Jirachi... gets an absolute goldmine of moves between Rayquaza and Deoxys. Continue hiding the children...
- Aegislash gets... Wish. And some coverage. Much better than nothing, but now you really have 4MSS now.
- Gosliopod gets recovery. Might be good or pointless, depending on how Emergency Exit works.

 

[yikes]

- ...Does Stantler and Hitmontop get basically everything? If so, that's terrifying. If not, they can still pretend to be in sketchmons.

I... kind of overlooked that for a bit. I changed the OP to reflect that Stantler, Tyrogue, and Hitmontop are basically in Sketchmons (with bonuses: Stantler gets Donphan's moves, Hitmontop gets Miltank's moves, and Tyrogue gets Miltank, Marowak, and Weezing's moves from its evolutions).

 

[VCrakeV]

*looks at ultra beasts... drools*

I know it's a little early to ask, and I will really enjoy this current meta. But will there ever be a way to randomly battle someone with this format? Or do I have to challenge a particular person to a custom match?

 

[Ren]

I hope that Pokemon have made peace with Arceus because they'll want to be on its good side after this monster destroys them.

Porygon-Z @ Normalium Z
Ability: Adaptability/Download
EVs: 252 SpA / 4 SpD / 252 Spe
Timid Nature
IVs: 0 Atk
- Stored Power
- Focus Blast/Dazzling Gleam
- Dark Pulse/Earth Power
- Conversion

Z-Conversions into Psychic type and get a 120 base power attack boosted by Adaptability or a 140 base power STAB move coming off of a potential +2 Special Attack stat of 135. You need a Chansey for this guy (which you'll probably want to be running anyways, but keep it healthy.) Skarmory can take a hit thanks to Sturdy and use Whirlwind, but if you have Rocks on the field then you can say goodbye to that as well.

+2 252 SpA Porygon-Z Focus Blast vs. 252 HP / 0 SpD Eviolite Chansey: 344-406 (48.8 - 57.6%) -- 96.1% chance to 2HKO+2 252 SpA Porygon-Z Focus Blast vs. 4 HP / 252 SpD Eviolite Chansey: 274-324 (42.6 - 50.4%) -- 1.2% chance to 2HKO
+2 252 SpA Porygon-Z Focus Blast vs. 4 HP / 252 SpD Eviolite Chansey: 274-324 (42.6 - 50.4%) -- 95.7% chance to 2HKO after Stealth Rock
+2 252 SpA Porygon-Z Stored Power (140 BP) vs. 252 HP / 4 SpD Skarmory: 313-369 (93.7 - 110.4%) -- 62.5% chance to OHKO
+2 252 SpA Porygon-Z Stored Power (140 BP) vs. 252 HP / 4 SpD Skarmory: 313-369 (93.7 - 110.4%) -- guaranteed OHKO after Stealth Rock

Speaking of Stored Power, how's this set looking to everyone? Props to Zephyr Dragon Lord for directing my attention to Serperior.

Serperior @ Leftovers/Life Orb
Ability: Contrary
EVs: 252 SpA / 4 SpD / 252 Spe
Timid Nature
- Substitute
- Leaf Storm
- Stored Power/V-Create/Synthesis/Taunt
- V-Create/Synthesis/Taunt

(I don't actually know what moveset, EV spread, nature or item would best suit this set so it's up for experimentation. I just want to highlight that Serperior gets V-Create and Stored Power.)
4 EVs in Special Defense are to ensure that Porygon-Z does not get the Special Attack Download boost. Leaf Storm is your main move to spam. Stored Power is eventually going to be a 140 BP coverage move that hits things that quad-resist Grass like Volcarona (although I doubt that you'll get to +6, because who in their right mind keeps anything that isn't Chansey or a quad-resist in on Serperior?) V-Create boosts your defensive stats and Speed while also buffing Stored Power's base power. Synthesis is to provide reliable recovery and it also makes sure Serperior doesn't mind the Life Orb recoil as much. Taunt is to prevent things from healing with Roost or SoftBoiled, although it's mainly there so you can beat Chansey 1v1.

+6 252 SpA Serperior Leaf Storm vs. 4 HP / 252 SpD Eviolite Chansey: 300-354 (46.7 - 55.1%) -- 68.8% chance to 2HKO
+6 252 SpA Serperior Stored Power (140 BP) vs. 0 HP / 4 SpD Volcarona: 404-476 (129.9 - 153%) -- guaranteed OHKO
+6 252 SpA Serperior Stored Power (140 BP) vs. 0 HP / 4 SpD Charizard-Mega-Y: 374-440 (125.9 - 148.1%) -- guaranteed OHKO

I don't know what other calcs people want to see, so let me know and I'll add them in.

Serperior suffers from severe 4MSS, though.

edit: lol kyub still doesnt get physical ice stab

edit #2: forgot about overheat on serp lol mb

 

[Gerard]

If you wanna use V-create Setperior you would probably be better off using Superpower / Leaf Blade (unfortunatelly it doesn't get Powet Whip). Last move either Synthesis or Bolt Strike. Doesn't have the immediate power of Leaf Storm / Overheat Serperior but makes better use of it's decent bulk and it's harder to revenge kill.

 

[Jaguar360]

He's returned!

Lots and lots of new toys this gen...let's take a look.

Tapu Koko @ Life Orb / Choice Specs
Ability: Electric Surge
EVs: 4 Def / 252 SpA / 252 Spe
Timid Nature
- Thunderbolt
- Moonblast
- U-turn / Calm Mind
- Shadow Ball / Focus Blast

This set only even touches Tapu Lele's movepool. Tapu Koko should be straight up ridiculous in this meta. It's got Shadow Ball, Earthquake and Stone Edge to whack Alolan Marowak, Dragon Dance, Swords Dance and Belly Drum for new sweeping options (Wild Charge for only physical STAB isn't good for B Drum though), slightly better Fairy STAB, and Focus Blast for additional Ferrothorn ammo. Expect this to be dominant.

Tapu Lele @ Life Orb
Ability: Psychic Surge
EVs: 252 SpA / 4 SpD / 252 Spe
Modest Nature
IVs: 0 Atk
- Agility
- Psyshock / Psychic
- Moonblast
- Shadow Ball / Focus Blast / Thunderbolt / HP Fire

Agility sweeper invulnerable to priority for 5 turns with boosted Psychic attacks and 130 base SpA? Yikes.

Decidueye @ Leftovers / Colbur Berry
Ability: Overgrow
EVs: 252 HP / 32 Def / 216 SpD / 8 Spe
Careful Nature
- Roost
- Spirit Shackle
- Will-o-Wisp
- Defog / U-turn / Substitute / Taunt

While not as metagame defining as Tapus, Decidueye finally gets the benefit other Ghosts have of being able to burn Pursuit users like Scizor, Bisharp and Weavile. Wisp just pairs well with Spirit Shackle better than Toxic overall and gives Decidueye some more persistence against Physical attackers. In combination with Taunt or Sub, it can stallbreak quite well.

Other Decidueye highlights are Bulk Up pass from Incineroar and Scald/Steam Eruption from Volcanion. Offensive sets are likely outclassed by bigger threats in this meta, but access to Fire Blast, Focus Blast and Steam Eruption can be good options for a possible Choice Specs set.

Primarina @ Leftovers / Choice Specs
Ability: Torrent / Liquid Voice
EVs: 252 HP / 252 SpA / 4 Spe
Modest Nature
IVs: 0 Atk
- Roost / U-turn
- Scald / Boomburst
- Moonblast
- Fire Blast / Focus Blast / Encore / Roar / Will-o-Wisp

The biggest things to talk about here probably have to be recovery from Toucannon and Water-type Boomburst. Incineroar also provides pretty awesome Fire- and Fighting-type special coverage. U-turn, Roar, Wisp and maybe Liquid Voice Body Slam are good new utility options that it gets. Nasty Plot also seems like it might be a useful wallbreaking and sweeping options, especially against slower teams.

Mantine @ Leftovers
Ability: Water Absorb
EVs: 244 HP / 248 Def / 16 SpD
Calm Nature
IVs: 0 Atk
- Roost
- Stealth Rock / Spikes / Defog
- Rapid Spin / Defog / Freeze-Dry / Whirlwind / Taunt
- Scald

This thing really has become Skarmory 2.0. It's got to be one of the most godlike utility Pokemon in Mergemons now with access to hazards and phazing.

 

[drampa's grandpa]

How do the mons at the very beginning / end of the dex work? Do they share moves?

How should mons with multiple evolutions work
You said "NFEs get the moves of their full evos. That means Chansey gets Miltank's moves and Raikou's moves (like Blissey), for example."
Presumably this means Eevee gets all of its evos moves... Does it keep them when it evolves? What about the Hitmons? So basically... Does Hitmontop get the moves of Hitmonlee and Hitmonchan through Tyrogue?

A LOT of sets in no particular order

Yanmega

Yanmega @ Life Orb / Focus Sash
Ability: Speed Boost
EVs: 252 SpA / 4 SpD / 252 Spe
Modest Nature
IVs: 0 Atk
- Nasty Plot
- Air Slash
- Aura Sphere
- Fire Blast / Protect / Bug Buzz

Yanmega gets Nasty Plot and great coverage from Togekiss, turning it into a deadly sweeper very quickly. It also gets Stored Power if you think you can get a bunch of boosts to make it into a wallbreaker as well.

Escavalier

Escavalier @ Leftovers
Ability: Overcoat
EVs: 252 HP / 4 Atk / 252 SpD
Careful Nature
- Nuzzle / Spore
- U-turn
- Knock Off
- Roost

Escavalier gets utility up the wazoo. Two types of status, recovery, and pivoting. All our little armor bug thing that zooms around at high speeds ever wanted. Besides a really good ability and priority, but you can't get everything.

Ampharos-Mega

UNRELEASED but still fabulous (Ampharos-Mega) @ Ampharosite
Ability: Mold Breaker
EVs: 248 HP / 252 Def / 8 SpA
Bold Nature
IVs: 0 Atk
- Calm Mind
- Roost
- Thunderbolt
- Dragon Pulse

THIS IS UNRELEASED DON'T TRY TO RUN IT YET. Okay Ampharos is bulky and stronk and now gets Calm Mind and recovery, allowing it to run a bulky calm mind set. Mold Breaker lets it ignore unaware, and running both of its STABs allows it to hit both of the common Unaware walls.

Kyurem-B

Still no physical Ice STAB (Kyurem-Black) @ Leftovers / Life Orb
Ability: Teravolt
EVs: 252 Atk / 252 Spe
Jolly Nature
- Bulk Up / Swords Dance
- Roost
- Dragon Claw
- Earthquake / Taunt

Earthquake is a move Kyurem-B has wanted for ages, and good setup is another thing. It also gets taunt to make a stallbreaking set very possible, especially with Teravolt. Any set it could run before Kyurem-B can run now, just with better coverage (ie Earthquake is better than Earth Power). Taunt, Swords Dance, and Bulk Up are nice.

Keldeo

Keldeo @ Choice Specs / Choice Scarf
Ability: Justified
EVs: 252 SpA / 4 SpD / 252 Spe
Timid Nature
IVs: 0 Atk
- Secret Sword
- Hydro Pump
- Ice Beam
- Thunderbolt

Keldeo gets BoltBeam coverage to hit basically all of its former checks such as Gyarados, Azumarill, Amoonguss, and Mega Venusaur. I would suggest Psyshock for Chansey but guess what, Keldeo is already the ultimate fu to Chansey.

Zygarde

Zygarde @ Leftovers
Ability: Aura Break
EVs: 188 HP / 252 Atk / 68 Spe
Adamant Nature
- Roost
- Dragon Dance
- Thousand Arrows
- Substitute

This is my favorite Sketchmons set. Thousand Arrows is amazing monocoverage, and Zygarde has the bulk to set up a couple Dragon Dances and from there very few things can stop its sweep. Maybe pair it with Escavalier to get a pivot in on a sleeping mon?

Mudsdale

Mudsdale @ Leftovers
Ability: Stamina
EVs: 252 HP / 4 Atk / 252 Def
Impish Nature
- Recover
- Earthquake
- Roar
- Rock Slide
Recovery... something that can make a failure into a legend. Stamina was really hyped p prior to gen 7 coming out but Mudsdale has kind of been a disappointment. Will it shine here? Maybe.

GENGAR OP PLZ NERF

I hate Focus Miss (Gengar) @ Life Orb
Ability: Cursed Body SMH LEVITATE WHERE
EVs: 252 SpA / 4 SpD / 252 Spe
Modest Nature
IVs: 0 Atk
- Shell Smash
- Shadow Ball
- Dazzling Gleam
- Sludge Bomb / Ice Beam

Shell Smash is the only thing you need to see on this set to be quite honest. What else even matters, when you have a fricking 130 spa 110 speed ghost type with nice coverage and SHELL SMASH? Can we just ban Shell Smash from being inherited? Pretty please?

Hydreigon

Hydreigon @ Life Orb
Ability: Levitate
EVs: 252 SpA / 4 SpD / 252 Spe
Modest Nature
IVs: 0 Atk
- Quiver Dance
- Dark Pulse
- Dragon Pulse / Focus Blast
- Flash Cannon / Fire Blast / Roost / Focus Blast

Hydreigon gets Quiver Dance. Quiver Dance fixes its speed problems, while boosting its insane attack power higher. Pick your coverage, any coverage.

Blastoise-Mega

Blastoise-Mega @ Blastoisinite
Ability: Mega Launcher
EVs: 252 HP / 252 Def / 4 SpA
Bold Nature
IVs: 0 Atk
- Scald
- Quiver Dance
- Roost
- Ice Beam

Bulky set up Blastoise. It always wanted recovery, now it gets it. Quiver Dance is also very nice. Scald lets it burn to make up for the fact that its not boosting its defense. Try breaking this with your shell Mega Heracross and Gengar! Oh.... wait...

Azumarill

Azumarill @ Life Orb / Lum Berry
Ability: Huge Power
EVs: 252 HP / 252 Atk / 4 SpD
Adamant Nature
- Swords Dance
- Aqua Jet
- Play Rough
- Earthquake

Azumarill gets Swords Dance and Earthquake. Earthquake gives it perfect neutral coverage with Play Rough, and Swords Dance gives it a safer way to boost that can be done more than once per match.

Tapu Lele

Tapu Lele @ Choice Specs
Ability: Psychic Surge
EVs: 248 HP / 252 SpA / 8 SpD
Modest Nature
IVs: 0 Atk
- Volt Switch
- Psychic
- Moonblast
- Focus Blast
The addition of Volt Switch lets Tapu Lele set Psychic Terrain then pivot to a fas sweeper of some sort who doesn't like priority. One suggestion made was Tail Glow Pheromosa.
[16:44:38] vsomani2: I talked about that
[16:44:42] vsomani2: like volt switch lele
[16:44:48] vsomani2: to tg sash phero

EDIT: A replay between me and Momblast which brought up 2 things
1) Shuckle is cancer
2) Why are the Alola formes numbered the way they are? Not that I want you to change it and destroy my memey Raticate-Alola set

 

[yikes]

How do the mons at the very beginning / end of the dex work? Do they share moves?

How should mons with multiple evolutions work
You said "NFEs get the moves of their full evos. That means Chansey gets Miltank's moves and Raikou's moves (like Blissey), for example."
Presumably this means Eevee gets all of its evos moves... Does it keep them when it evolves? What about the Hitmons? So basically... Does Hitmontop get the moves of Hitmonlee and Hitmonchan through Tyrogue?

Yes, Eevee does get all of its evo's moves. However, the evos only get the moves of the 'mons they're merged with. This was a decision I made to allow 'mons like Chansey to get merged moves, and the split evo thing only affects a certain few 'mons, most of which are unviable.
As for the other question, there's a link in the OP to a Google Doc that displays all the merges.

 

[AquaticPanic]

Sure, let's give Archeops, Heracross, Scizor and Scrafty Shell Smash, what could possibly go wrong lol

That aside, this all sounds nice. Lots of pokemon seem to benefit from getting Set-Up. Eelektross gets Shift Gear (And yes, it's attack is higher then Special Attack), a hell lotta pokes get Shell Smash, Kyurem gets a semi-DD with Rock Polish+SD, or run more bulky sets with Bulk Up.

Also Bulk Up Pheromosa hype
Well, sucks that Eevee is trash against fully evolved mons even when everything on it is +2 because that's a really wide movepool.

Mega Zard Y sounds terrifying. Growth+Syntheses+Drought is gonna wreck a lot.

 

[Chopin Alkaninoff]

Regarding Pheromosa, there are two possible sets it have now.

Pheromosa @ Focus Sash
Ability: Beast Boost
EVs: 252 SpA / 4 SpD / 252 Spe
Timid Nature
IVs: 0 Atk
- Tail Glow
- Focus Blast
- Ice Beam
- Thunderbolt / HP Ground

You understand this right? Btw, you liek BoltBeam? No, use HP Ground. Anyway, this is a pure Special one and possibly the worse one of the two because of, well, focus miss. The second one is fairly obvious because it's better.

Pheromosa @ Life Orb
Ability: Beast Boost
EVs: 252 Atk / 4 SpA / 252 Spe
Naive Nature
IVs: 0 Atk
- High Jump Kick
- U-Turn
- Ice Beam / Ice Punch (idk which is better tbh)
- Earthquake / Stone Edge / Wild Charge / Volt Switch

Screw Bulk Up. It's not meme enough Anyway, this should be fairly obvious. This is basically Sketchmons Pheromosa's standard set, except you can go full Physical if you use Ice Punch. You can go for BoltBeam coverage (you can choose either Physical or Special or mixed), EdgeQuake coverage (not really needed tbh) or a mixture of both. I think Pheromosa has pretty much every coverage it needs here, making it able to hit everything, making it a threat.

 

[yikes]

but why Bulk Up Pheromosa when you could have Tail Glow Celesteela /shot

 

[Hourai]

The fact Xurkitree gets both Ice Beam for BoltBeam coverage and Quiver Dance is just insane

what are walls (Xurkitree) @ Life Orb/Zap Plate/Expert Belt
Ability: Beast Boost
EVs: 252 SpA / 4 SpD / 252 Spe
Modest/Timid Nature
- Thunderbolt
- Ice Beam
- Quiver Dance
- Flamethrower

Flamethrower is only here for dealing with Zone, and with it only Rotom-Heat walls you, and I'm not sure how relevant it is.

 

[Zephyr Dragon Lord]

After thinking about Jirachi a bit more... it's probably the scariest thing around right now.

what is anything (Jirachi) @ Leftovers
Ability: Serene Grace
EVs: 252 Atk / 4 Def / 252 Spe
Jolly/Adamant Nature
- Dragon Dance/Swords Dance
- Iron Head
- Earthquake
- Recover/Extreme Speed/V-Create/Zen Headbutt

Do I even need to say anything at this point? Jirachi is just a menace. And that's only one of its many sets. It has Psycho Boost and Flamethrower for Specs, Air Slash and Rock Slide for Scarf coverage on both ends, boosting moves up the wazoo.. literally anything you can think of, Jirachi can perform at the very least decently.

...Ugh, I'm disgusted with that. Let's move on to more reasonable things.

- Vikavolt gets Boltbeam coverage, and some fun toys in Scald and Focus Blast.
- Kommo-o now gets U-Turn and a trapping move, and pretty much everything it wanted. (except Shell Smash, gah)
...Then again, I don't want to imagine Shell Smash Tapu Koko.