Project OU Theorymon [Voting: Check Post #3272]

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Some last minute thoughts…

  • Rhydon would play like a physically oriented Heatran--using its incredible bulk to reliably set up rocks. It also shares the problem of its lack of reliable recovery. Definite niche on Bulky Offense and Balance. Rhydon also has a decent matchup against Mandibuzz, so Defogging could be a pain if you're using Mandi to clear the field. I'm not sure I'd put this in the "physical Blissey" camp, as honestly the only similarity is bulk, and Rhydon relies on teammates to keep him healthy. That being said, with proper team support, Rhydon is a great theorymon.

  • Absol would play like any speedy Volt Switcher like MegaMan, but I'd argue it's better at punching holes due to its ability to switch in significantly easier. Magic Bounce is a godsend of an ability because passive things are free switch ins. While it's not as fast as Manectric, it's got more power, and it's only gonna get better when ORAS comes around due to Play Rough/Knock Off coverage being a pain in the ass to tank. Add to that the fact that this theorymon would be incredibly hard to kill due to a fast momentum grabbing move. I like this the most on the slate not because its mine, but because I just think it's hands-down the coolest concept here. BirdSpam checks are necessary right now, but they're boring :3
 
So, finally have time to post my thoughts, and my thoughts are similar to ;lmlm's, it's between those two and the one I find most interesting is absol. My main concern is its speed on turn 1 sucks and it really can't run protect.

Even with that concern, I'm reasonably certain I'll vote for it before rhydon because we can predict how it will work; a more effective rhyperior. What's the point of making something if there's little potential to learn anything from it?
 
Kairyu_Gen1 Don't forget that Absol can use Sucker Punch to nab a revenge kill the turn it Mega Evolves. If the opponent tries to dodge Sucker Punch by using a status move, it either kills momentum or is bounced back via Magic Bounce. I do, however, think that it potentially COULD afford to run Protect because you could just run Absol's Dark/Fairy coverage and then Parting Shot out to whatever it can't kill.

EDIT: The only true exceptions are things like Dragon Dance, but Absol wouldn't be coming in against those mons anyways.
 
Glad to see all the votes, people! Let's try and contribute more to the pre-voting discussion next time!

Just a friendly reminder, voting will close tonight at 10:00 PM (GMT -5). If you haven't voted yet, time is running out, so do so!

Thanks y'all,

;lmlm
 
Why vote for a rockguy that does a marginally better job (diminishing returns ftw!) When we already have a damn good one? Why help give more waters recovery, they already get loads! Finally why go to the lengths of voting for emerging that will leave you as you come to greet it?

Vote for a mon to kick the future up a prioirity bracket so he may attempt to gain our approval for a better tomorrow, today!


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absol+parting shot
i just want to see this great move used by something that's not a panda and completely unviable in OU
 
I see I have some campaigning competition.

Voting for the wrong pokemon is silly. Do you know what else is silly? Voting for a younger brother where there is an older brother that does the exact same thing... with more experience. What else is silly? Giving derp anglerfish the ability to recover all of its health mindlessly. Giving priority to biglegged pokemon is also kinda silly, because big legged pokemon were meant to jump, not run with extreme speed. That's why Mega Absol with Parting shot is the best option, ripping through the opposition with it's powerful STAB Dark attacks. And when a menacing threat approaches on the battlefield, you give them a nice parting gift so you help your friends set up to win! And it can switch right in to reflect and hazards and status affecting your friends! Choose the non silly option today! #Vote4AShotToWin
 
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