I've looked around but I haven't seen any discussion threads that revolve around Item Clause. I'm currently unable to express my views entirely on Item Clause because, well my mind is clouded. Anyways, here is my statement...
Without Item Clause, item usage becomes very centralized therefore the Pokemon being used, the move-sets being chosen, and overall strategies become centralized.
Centralization in Pokemon: High use of a small select group of something (Pokemon, Items, Moves) that limits the viability of other somethings (Pokemon, Items, Move).
My definition of centralization is "Meh" at best. However, I'm just trying to give you my perception of it though it may not be true in its entirety.
Notes:
> Item Clause is used in game (Battle Tower).
> Shoddy: Items are very centralized in that Leftover's is the number one used item. Followed closely by Life Orb and Choice Items. After those, the other items see limited usage Lum Berry, Focus Sash, and Light Clay. However, the last three are specialized items.
I could pull up statistics from X-Act however, anyone who has played on Shoddy probably could agree to the previous statement.
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(The following is an assumption, backed by extensive play via Shoddy)
Typically, a Standard Team uses... 0-1- Focus Sash, 1-2- Life Orb(s), 0-2- Choice Item(s), 2-3+- Leftover Users.
Example Standard Team...
Aerodactyl- Focus Sash
Heatran- Choice Item (Scarf)
Celebi- Leftovers
Suicune- Leftovers
Tyranitar (Boah)- Leftovers
Lucario- Life Orb
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A typical UU Team uses... 0-2- Life Orb(s), 2-4+- Leftovers, 0-1 Choice Item.
Example UU Team...
Crobat- Leftovers
Registeel- Leftover
Slowbro- Leftovers
Shamin- Life Orb
Claydol- Leftovers
Blaziken- Choice Item (Scarf)
Now I did not attempt to rig each team so that Leftovers would be the common Item. I don't know much about Standard so I used the simple CeleTran+BulkyWater. UU however, I do know and the team I presented is not uncommon (aside from Claydoll).
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Hopefully I've presented this well enough to promote discussion. If you do decided to share your insight please keep it on topic which ultimately comes down to... should Item Clause be implemented?.
Without Item Clause, item usage becomes very centralized therefore the Pokemon being used, the move-sets being chosen, and overall strategies become centralized.
Centralization in Pokemon: High use of a small select group of something (Pokemon, Items, Moves) that limits the viability of other somethings (Pokemon, Items, Move).
My definition of centralization is "Meh" at best. However, I'm just trying to give you my perception of it though it may not be true in its entirety.
Notes:
> Item Clause is used in game (Battle Tower).
> Shoddy: Items are very centralized in that Leftover's is the number one used item. Followed closely by Life Orb and Choice Items. After those, the other items see limited usage Lum Berry, Focus Sash, and Light Clay. However, the last three are specialized items.
I could pull up statistics from X-Act however, anyone who has played on Shoddy probably could agree to the previous statement.
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(The following is an assumption, backed by extensive play via Shoddy)
Typically, a Standard Team uses... 0-1- Focus Sash, 1-2- Life Orb(s), 0-2- Choice Item(s), 2-3+- Leftover Users.
Example Standard Team...
Aerodactyl- Focus Sash
Heatran- Choice Item (Scarf)
Celebi- Leftovers
Suicune- Leftovers
Tyranitar (Boah)- Leftovers
Lucario- Life Orb
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A typical UU Team uses... 0-2- Life Orb(s), 2-4+- Leftovers, 0-1 Choice Item.
Example UU Team...
Crobat- Leftovers
Registeel- Leftover
Slowbro- Leftovers
Shamin- Life Orb
Claydol- Leftovers
Blaziken- Choice Item (Scarf)
Now I did not attempt to rig each team so that Leftovers would be the common Item. I don't know much about Standard so I used the simple CeleTran+BulkyWater. UU however, I do know and the team I presented is not uncommon (aside from Claydoll).
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Hopefully I've presented this well enough to promote discussion. If you do decided to share your insight please keep it on topic which ultimately comes down to... should Item Clause be implemented?.