Hello friends :D today we got out tier shifts we have all been waiting for! Omastar and Spiritomb both moved on up to RU (good riddance), while we gained a new Pokemon in Kabutops!
Note that this thread is for general metagame discussion, we do not have a suspect right now. For examples of what to talk about in this thread, here's a quote from my friend Molk in the RU np thread.
Molk said:
- New Stage - If there are tier shifts, make some predictions on what the metagame will be like or comment on the changes
- Suspect Testing - If you believe that anything is worthy of a suspect test, post about it and why you think it deserves a suspect test. (nothing will be chosen as a suspect until at least two weeks in though, if even that)
- Metagame trends - What are the most common or effective strategies? Are there any Pokemon that you think will rise in usage?
- Top threats - What should the main priorities be when considering a team for RU?
- Playstyles - Which are most effective? Are there any that cannot succeed?
- Cores - What are some popular or solid cores? Why do they work so well, and what can be used to beat them?
- Underrated Pokemon - Just because a Pokemon isn't used much doesn't mean its bad! There are plenty of hidden gems scattered throughout low RU, NU, PU, and possibly even Little Cup!
- New sets - If you have a unique set that you've had success with recently, share it
So have fun everyone, I'm not sure when the changes will be live on showdown, but we can theorymon until then!