Molk
Godlike Usmash
Hey guys! It's been quite a while, hasn't it? RU hasn't had a suspect test in a pretty long time actually, but we're finally starting to get back into the swing of things :]! (Sharpedonite had a planned test at the start of this month, but it ended up moving up by usage).
So, what are we suspecting you ask? Well, i asked around practically everywhere (RU Council, RU Room Staff, RU Irc, etc) to get some opinions on what was potentially suspect worthy, and three Pokemon in particular were brought up quite a bit: Dragalge, Mega Pidgeot, and RU's newest addition, the legendary Contrary Serperior (for the record there's actually a pokemon here i wanted to wait on, but literally everyone else wanted a test on it asap so i gave in and went through w/ it). There's a fourth Pokemon that was brought up, but because i don't think four suspects at once is a good idea and because that fourth Pokemon is p. controversial, i think it'd be better if it was tested alone if at all. If you'd like to see some more in-depth reasoning on why these three Pokemon were chosen as suspects, i'd advise you to read the paragraphs below. Whether you believe those traits are enough to warrant a ban are up to you, but even if you disagree at least you'll understand the thoughts behind it.
Just like the last suspect tests, the reqs will be 2400 coil with a B value of 20.0 (unless one of you guys that can see the ppad thinks they should be changed, they are fine imo), and the suspect test will end/voting will begin exactly two weeks after the date this post was made. Some sample values are below.
To find out how many matches it'll take for you specifically, take your GXE, and put it into this formula
N=20.0/log2(40*GXE/2400)
Last but not least, below you'll see some sample sets of the Pokemon in question, so you guys know exactly what you're dealing with during the test :].
NP song: Heavy Metal and Reflective (suggested by Spirit)
Reasoning:I don't need a reason. I'm the best bitch in the rap game. You need Steel-types to beat Dragalge? Idk figure it out yourself.
So, what are we suspecting you ask? Well, i asked around practically everywhere (RU Council, RU Room Staff, RU Irc, etc) to get some opinions on what was potentially suspect worthy, and three Pokemon in particular were brought up quite a bit: Dragalge, Mega Pidgeot, and RU's newest addition, the legendary Contrary Serperior (for the record there's actually a pokemon here i wanted to wait on, but literally everyone else wanted a test on it asap so i gave in and went through w/ it). There's a fourth Pokemon that was brought up, but because i don't think four suspects at once is a good idea and because that fourth Pokemon is p. controversial, i think it'd be better if it was tested alone if at all. If you'd like to see some more in-depth reasoning on why these three Pokemon were chosen as suspects, i'd advise you to read the paragraphs below. Whether you believe those traits are enough to warrant a ban are up to you, but even if you disagree at least you'll understand the thoughts behind it.
Just like the last suspect tests, the reqs will be 2400 coil with a B value of 20.0 (unless one of you guys that can see the ppad thinks they should be changed, they are fine imo), and the suspect test will end/voting will begin exactly two weeks after the date this post was made. Some sample values are below.
Code:
GXE N
100 28
90 35
85 40
80 49
75 63
70 90
65 174
N=20.0/log2(40*GXE/2400)
With the release of Adaptability, Dragalge has become the tiers premier wallbreaker with its powerful STAB moves. On top of its power, Dragalge is also pretty bulky for an offensive Pokemon, and has extremely good defensive typing, giving it countless opportunities to easily switch in and fire off its ridiculously powerful STAB moves with impunity, often getting a free KO in the process. Because of its immense power, Dragalge has a *very* limited number of switch-ins, limited to the most Specially Bulky of Steel-type Pokemon in the tier, and all of them barring Bronzong fear switching into a common coverage move or simply don't have the bulk to take repeated hits over the course of the game, which makes Dragalge quite centralizing in the current metagame. To put just how hard Dragalge hits into perspective, Dragalge's Draco Meteor is *significantly* more powerful than Exploud's Boomburst on its initial use, and Sludge Bomb is almost as powerful.
252+ SpA Choice Specs Exploud Boomburst vs. 252 HP / 0 SpD Mew: 295-348 (73 - 86.1%) -- guaranteed 2HKO after Leftovers recovery
252+ SpA Choice Specs Adaptability Dragalge Draco Meteor vs. 252 HP / 0 SpD Mew: 382-450 (94.5 - 111.3%) -- 68.8% chance to OHKO
252+ SpA Choice Specs Adaptability Dragalge Sludge Bomb vs. 252 HP / 0 SpD Mew: 264-312 (65.3 - 77.2%) -- guaranteed 2HKO after Leftovers recovery
252+ SpA Choice Specs Exploud Boomburst vs. 252 HP / 0 SpD Mew: 295-348 (73 - 86.1%) -- guaranteed 2HKO after Leftovers recovery
252+ SpA Choice Specs Adaptability Dragalge Draco Meteor vs. 252 HP / 0 SpD Mew: 382-450 (94.5 - 111.3%) -- 68.8% chance to OHKO
252+ SpA Choice Specs Adaptability Dragalge Sludge Bomb vs. 252 HP / 0 SpD Mew: 264-312 (65.3 - 77.2%) -- guaranteed 2HKO after Leftovers recovery
ORAS gave Pidgeot a new Mega Evolution, with 135 base Special Attack and access to a 100% accurate 110 BP Flying-type STAB move. Access to Heat Wave allows Mega Pidgeot to hit Steel-types on the switch in, and U-turn allows it to pivot out of other counters such as Eelektross and Rhyperior on the switch-in quite easily. Access to Roost and Work Up allow Pidgeot to take advantage of more passive counters such as Bronzong, SpD Golbat, and Registeel, (Refresh is also an option to take advantage of these Pokemon). Mega Pidgeot is very difficult for offensive teams to deal with as its high 121 base speed outspeeds almost all non scarf Pokemon in the tier (Jolteon and Mega Sceptile (post Mega Evolution) are the lone exceptions). This allows Mega Pidgeot to clean up with very little support against offensive teams.
With the release of contrary, Serperior gained a 130 BP STAB boosted Nasty Plot making it an extremely potent threat in spite of its base 75 SpA. Its really great base speed of 113, combined with its decent coverage (Grass + Dragon + Fire hits everything at least neutrally) allow Serperior to become a potent set up sweeper. While there are some decent defensive responses to Serperior, and quite a few things that can revenge kill it (less than you'd think thanks to its solid bulk for an offensive Pokemon), Serperior's free fourth moveslot allows it to cripple some would be counters and checks. Substitute+Leech Seedallows Serp to avoid status moves from the likes of Registeel and Bronzong while wearing them down with repeated chip damage in the process, Knock Off can wear down the opponents counters easily letting Serp sweep late game (Golbat, Bronzong) and Glare can be used to punish would be revenge killers (Scarf Moltres). Serperior does have a pretty solid counter in SpD Golbat, as well as a myriad of checks, but the ease with which it can sweep makes Serperior a suspect worthy threat.
Last but not least, below you'll see some sample sets of the Pokemon in question, so you guys know exactly what you're dealing with during the test :].
Dragalge @ Choice Specs / Draco Plate
Ability: Adaptability
EVs: 200 HP / 252 SpA / 56 Spe
Modest Nature
- Draco Meteor
- Sludge Bomb
- Dragon Pulse / Hidden Power Fire / Toxic Spikes
- Focus Blast / Hidden Power Fire
Ability: Adaptability
EVs: 200 HP / 252 SpA / 56 Spe
Modest Nature
- Draco Meteor
- Sludge Bomb
- Dragon Pulse / Hidden Power Fire / Toxic Spikes
- Focus Blast / Hidden Power Fire
Serperior @ Life Orb
Ability: Contrary
EVs: 4 Def / 252 SpA / 252 Spe
Timid Nature
- Leaf Storm
- Substitute / Giga Drain
- Dragon Pulse
- Hidden Power [Fire]
Serperior @ Leftovers
Ability: Contrary
EVs: 4 Def / 252 SpA / 252 Spe
Timid Nature
- Substitute
- Leech Seed
- Leaf Storm
- Hidden Power [Fire] / Hidden Power [Rock] / Dragon Pulse
Ability: Contrary
EVs: 4 Def / 252 SpA / 252 Spe
Timid Nature
- Leaf Storm
- Substitute / Giga Drain
- Dragon Pulse
- Hidden Power [Fire]
Serperior @ Leftovers
Ability: Contrary
EVs: 4 Def / 252 SpA / 252 Spe
Timid Nature
- Substitute
- Leech Seed
- Leaf Storm
- Hidden Power [Fire] / Hidden Power [Rock] / Dragon Pulse
Pidgeot @ Pidgeotite
Ability: Tangled Feet
EVs: 4 Def / 252 SpA / 252 Spe
Timid Nature
- Hurricane
- Heat Wave
- U-turn / Hidden Power Grass / Work Up
- Roost / Hidden Power Grass
Pidgeot @ Pidgeotite
Ability: Tangled Feet
EVs: 4 Def / 252 SpA / 252 Spe
Timid Nature
- Hurricane
- Work Up
- Substitute / Refresh
- Roost
Ability: Tangled Feet
EVs: 4 Def / 252 SpA / 252 Spe
Timid Nature
- Hurricane
- Heat Wave
- U-turn / Hidden Power Grass / Work Up
- Roost / Hidden Power Grass
Pidgeot @ Pidgeotite
Ability: Tangled Feet
EVs: 4 Def / 252 SpA / 252 Spe
Timid Nature
- Hurricane
- Work Up
- Substitute / Refresh
- Roost
NP song: Heavy Metal and Reflective (suggested by Spirit)
Reasoning:
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