Finally posting again :I. The instant I saw these stats, I almost doubted its credibility. The standout is Armaldo of course, who can't spin worth a damn against, you know, two of the best spinblockers in NU, while having zero useful resistances and crap speed to even use its bulk remotely well (ask Shuckle). Even if it does beat the spinblockers with Swords Dance + Lum Berry + Aqua Tail shenanigans, low speed and susceptibility to Water attacks (or strong neutral hits) can KO or force it out, denying the spin yet again. While Gardevoir is by no means useless, it still should not be as high as it is.
It is also shocking that not a single S-Rank has made it into top 10, because they are either scary ass threats or offer tremendous support. My guess is that most of the ladderers have no clue what they are missing out on, especially considering Gardevoir's much greater placement than Jynx.
Gah Miltank I hate that thing. Its stats are pretty comparable to Kangaskhan in terms of balance, but the main issue I have with it is its confounding abilities. The equivalent of a landmine: either your Charizard without Focus Blast is stopped, your Serperior can't do shit, or your Golurk is getting paralyzed. The worst part is that you can't be certain until it is too late, though team preview can alleviate this issue. In terms of support it can hold its own when compared to Licklicky and Audino, who are revered to as bulky Normals that function as premier all-out supporters in NU.
I believe the reason Gigalith and Regirock are so low is because Golem's Electric immunity, Ground STAB and access to Sucker Punch and Roar are just that much of important advantages over what the pure-Rocks can offer. Gigalith offers stronger Rock attacks (and not much else), while Regirock has Thunder Wave, but that advantage is null when you consider Ground-types love to switch into Regirock who doesn't have the STAB EQ Golem has to better deter them.
It is also shocking that not a single S-Rank has made it into top 10, because they are either scary ass threats or offer tremendous support. My guess is that most of the ladderers have no clue what they are missing out on, especially considering Gardevoir's much greater placement than Jynx.
Gah Miltank I hate that thing. Its stats are pretty comparable to Kangaskhan in terms of balance, but the main issue I have with it is its confounding abilities. The equivalent of a landmine: either your Charizard without Focus Blast is stopped, your Serperior can't do shit, or your Golurk is getting paralyzed. The worst part is that you can't be certain until it is too late, though team preview can alleviate this issue. In terms of support it can hold its own when compared to Licklicky and Audino, who are revered to as bulky Normals that function as premier all-out supporters in NU.
I believe the reason Gigalith and Regirock are so low is because Golem's Electric immunity, Ground STAB and access to Sucker Punch and Roar are just that much of important advantages over what the pure-Rocks can offer. Gigalith offers stronger Rock attacks (and not much else), while Regirock has Thunder Wave, but that advantage is null when you consider Ground-types love to switch into Regirock who doesn't have the STAB EQ Golem has to better deter them.