400

[AWailOfATail]

Approved by Eevee General and The Immortal

400
THIS IS SHADOW TAG

Playable on http://aqua.psim.us

Welcome to 400!
The premise is simple:
All Pokemon with a BST of 400 or under get to learn any move*.
* See Banlist.

Any move they want. And it's not only one move! For example, Sunkern could have a moveset of Geomancy, Water Spout, Boomburst, and Spacial Rend, although its movepool normally contains none of these.
However, this movepool extension does not apply to its evolutions. So although Sunkern can have that moveset, Sunflora can't.​

List of Pokemon Affected

Abra
Aipom
Amaura
Anorith
Ariados
Aron
Axew
Azurill
Bagon
Baltoy
Barboach
Beautifly
Beedrill
Beldum
Bellsprout
Bergmite
Bidoof
Binacle
Blitzle
Boldore
Bonsly
Bronzor
Budew
Buizel
Bulbasaur
Buneary
Bunnelby
Burmy
Butterfree
Cacnea
Carvanha
Cascoon
Caterpie
Charmander
Cherubi
Chespin
Chikorita
Chimchar
Chinchou
Chingling
Clamperl
Clauncher
Clefairy
Cleffa
Combee
Corphish
Corsola
Cottonee
Cranidos
Croagunk
Cubchoo
Cubone
Cyndaquil
Darumaka
Deerling
Deino
Delcatty
Delibird
Diglett
Ditto
Doduo
Dratini
Drifloon
Drilbur
Drowzee
Ducklett
Duosion
Duskull
Dustox
Dwebble
Eevee
Ekans
Electrike
Elekid
Elgyem
Espurr
Exeggcute
Feebas
Ferroseed
Fennekin
Finneon
Flaaffy
Flabebe
Fletchling
Floette
Foongus
Frillish
Froakie
Geodude
Ghastly
Gible
Glameow
Gloom
Goldeen
Golett
Goomy
Gothita
Gothorita
Graveler
Grimer
Growlithe
Gulpin
Happiny
Helioptile
Herdier
Hippopotas
Honedge
Hoothoot
Hoppip
Horsea
Houndour
Igglybuff
Illumise
Inkay
Jigglypuff
Joltik
Kabuto
Kadabra
Kakuna
Karrablast
Kirlia
Klink
Koffing
Krabby
Kricketot
Krokorok
Lampent
Larvesta
Larvitar
Ledian
Ledyba
Lileep
Lillipup
Litleo
Litwick
Lombre
Lotad
Loudred
Luvdisc
Luxio
Machop
Magby
Magikarp
Magnemite
Makuhita
Mankey
Mantyke
Mareep
Marill
Mawile
Meditite
Meowth
Metapod
Mienfoo
Mime Jr.
Minccino
Mudkip
Munchlax
Munna
Natu
Nidoran-F
Nidoran-M
Nidorina
Nidorino
Nincada
Noibat
Nosepass
Numel
Nuzleaf
Oddish
Omanyte
Onix
Oshawott
Palpitoad
Pancham
Panpour
Pansage
Pansear
Paras
Patrat
Pawniard
Petilil
Phanphy
Phantump
Pichu
Pidgeotto
Pidgey
Pidove
Pikachu
Pineco
Piplup
Poliwag
Poliwhirl
Poochyena
Porygon
Psyduck
Pumpkaboo
Purrloin
Ralts
Rattata
Remoraid
Rhyhorn
Riolu
Roggenrola
Roselia
Rufflet
Sableye
Sandile
Sandshrew
Scatterbug
Scraggy
Seedot
Seel
Sentret
Sewaddle
Shedinja
Sheildon
Shellder
Shellos
Shelmet
Shinx
Shroomish
Shuppet
Silcoon
Skiddo
Skiploom
Skitty
Skorupi
Skrelp
Slackoth
Slowpoke
Slugma
Smoochum
Snivy
Snorunt
Snover
Snubbull
Solosis
Spearow
Spewpa
Spheal
Spinarak
Spinda
Spoink
Spritzee
Squirtle
Staravia
Starly
Staryu
Stunky
Sunkern
Surskit
Swablu
Swadloon
Swinub
Swirlix
Taillow
Teddiursa
Tentacool
Tepig
Timburr
Tirtouga
Togepi
Torchic
Totodile
Tranquill
Trapinch
Treeko
Trubbish
Turtwig
Tympole
Tynamo
Tyrogue
Tyrunt
Unown
Vanillish
Vanillite
Venipede
Venonat
Vibrava
Volbeat
Voltorb
Vullaby
Vulpix
Wailmer
Weedle
Weepinbell
Whirlipede
Whismur
Wingull
Woobat
Wooper
Wurmple
Wynaut
Yamask
Yanma
Zigzagoon
Zorua
Zubat

So what could be some good sets? Let's take a look!

Gothorita @ Leftovers
Ability: Shadow Tag
EVs: 252 HP / 4 Def / 252 SpD
Calm Nature
- Perish Song
- King's Shield
- Substitute
- Heal Order

Sableye @ Sablenite
Ability: Prankster
EVs: 252 HP / 252 Def / 4 SpD
Bold Nature
- Spore
- Parting Shot
- Milk Drink
- Topsy-Turvy

Pikachu @ Light Ball
Ability: Static
EVs: 4 HP / 252 Atk / 252 Spe
Adamant Nature
- Shift Gear
- Extreme Speed
- Bolt Strike
- Icicle Crash

Beedrill @ Beedrillite
Ability: Sniper
EVs: 4 HP / 252 Atk / 252 Spe
Jolly Nature
- Gunk Shot
- Megahorn
- Coil
- Precipice Blades
Beedrill credit to Langur

Other notable Pokemon: Marill (has Huge Power), Swirlix (has Unburden), Fletchinder (has Gale Wings), Shedinja (Endeavor !!!!!), Pawniard,

Quick little point to make: If a Pokemon has under 400 BST but can mega-evolve, it may do so at no expense. Basically, the Beedrill set above is legal. Megas have no effect on the BST of the base form.

Now, let's get to possibly the most important part of the meta: the banlist.

Banlist of Moves:
-All OHKO moves

Banlist of Pokemon:
None right now :)

That's basically it for now. If certain Pokemon or moves seem to become broken coughperishsongcough then a vote will be held. I'm almost 100% sure that Pokemon may seem too overpowered, but better to make decisions later than too soon. And later into the thread, I'll make a FAQ post to clear things up if necessary.

OU clauses and banlists apply. And remember, just because this meta favors 400 BST Pokemon and under, it doesn't mean that you still can't use Pokemon with over that BST.

Happy battling!
~AWailOfATail

 

[Illusio]

Conversion 2/Reflect Type Shedinja w/ Endeavor seems pretty cool. I'll probably edit this with other really gimmicky sets.

Yanma @ Focus Sash
Ability: Speed Boost
EVs: 4 Def / 252 SpA / 252 Spe
Timid Nature
- Protect
- Tail Glow
- Bug Buzz
- Baton Pass

A less bulky Blaziken that gets Tail Glow. If it were bulky and didn't have a huge SR weakness, it could possibly sweep the meta. Also, prepare your Topsy-Turvy Sableye!

 

[JSteele]

What niche does Heal Order have over Recover or Roost?

 

[EV]

More like

@ Power Herb
- Spore / Dark Void
- Geomancy
- Baton Pass
- Sub / filler

 

[dhelmise]

You tagged me and actually have me credit c:

 

[AWailOfATail]

What niche does Heal Order have over Recover or Roost?

It doesn't really have a niche, just a cooler name imo. Also if you really want to get technical, an opponent with Recover and Imprison could effectively shut down your entire team's healing if you only have Recover, so it's nice to mix it up.
Oh, and some Flying-types like the resistances that their Flying type brings them, so Roost might not always be the best option.

More like

@ Power Herb
- Spore / Dark Void
- Geomancy
- Baton Pass
- Sub / filler

Yeah I get the idea that set-up might be important in this meta. Just a feeling.

 

[Max Carvalho]

What niche does Heal Order have over Recover or Roost?

None, especially over roost, at least on flying-types. Aside that, both these moves do exactly the same thing.

 

[Pikachuun]

None, especially over roost, at least on flying-types. Aside that, both these moves do exactly the same thing.

Milk Drink all the way

 

[Seraph's Fire]

Pssh, Heal Order has the coolest animation. Besides, what's cooler than calling a swarm of tiny insects to stitch your wounds on the spot?

Relevant:
Ferroseed has a great defensive typing, respectable defenses with Eviolite, and can now run any support it wants.
Topsy-Turvy Sableye. Revenge of STABmons.
Kadabra has one of the higher speed/spa scores of the under 400 group and now gets any coverage it wants, or it can do something like Magic Guard Sash Quiver Dance. Probably not that good, but it stood out to me a little. Still horrible bulk, though.

 

[Deathly ♛The King]

Illumise hype!!!
Seriously, it has exactly 400 bst and prankster. Just like sableye only more bst ^.^ Sure, it loses defense, but it gains spD, hp, and spe.

So Cute! (Illumise) @ Focus Sash / Safety Goggles
Ability: Prankster
EVs: 54 Spe / 252 Def / 204 Hp or 204 SpD (I don't know which is better)
Bold Nature
- Taunt
- Skill Swap / Topsy Turvy
- Baton Pass / Dark Void / Etc.
- Dark Void / Tail Glow / Shift Gear / Etc.

This thing counters Sableye easily. Outspeeds a 252+ speed sableye and taunts it. It can run skill swap and baton pass well, countering some set up sweepers. Safety Goggles can let it switch in on spores, which will be pretty common. Blah blah blah. I think the set speaks for itself anyways.

 

[Clefairy]

Geomancy and Light of Ruin Clefairy ayy (assuming moves like Light of Ruin or for example Steam Eruption are legal).

Also Baton Pass literally on every team, golly

Anyways this sounds amazing.

 

[skies]

Natu @ White Herb / Eviolite
Ability: Magic Bounce
EVs: 4 Def / 252 SpA / 252 Spe
Modest Nature
- Shell Smash
- Baton Pass
- Stored Power
- Roost / Blue Flare / Moonblast
​

Natu really has limitless abilities in this metagame, but I wanted to take the offensive route. Shell Smash is obviously what Shell Smash is, an incredible boosting move that allows Natu to reach threatening levels in both Speed and power. STAB Stored Power is the icing on the cake, hitting a high power of 140 after just one boost and having no drawbacks whatsoever. Baton Pass adds another layer of depth to Natu, as it can just get out the boosts to a partner and do what it wants. Also, AWailOfATail, how are evolutions handled? Will all Eeveelutions get all moves now, and so on? Anyways, back to Natu. The last slot is pretty much up to whatever Natu wants. Roost is neat for a second boost and becoming nearly unstoppable, while Blue Flare and Moonblast provide their respective coverage. Earth Power, Spore, or Cosmic Power may be used in this slot as well. Looks like a very fun metagame :]!

 

[AWailOfATail]

Natu @ White Herb / Eviolite
Ability: Magic Bounce
EVs: 4 Def / 252 SpA / 252 Spe
Modest Nature
- Shell Smash
- Baton Pass
- Stored Power
- Roost / Blue Flare / Moonblast
​

Natu really has limitless abilities in this metagame, but I wanted to take the offensive route. Shell Smash is obviously what Shell Smash is, an incredible boosting move that allows Natu to reach threatening levels in both Speed and power. STAB Stored Power is the icing on the cake, hitting a high power of 140 after just one boost and having no drawbacks whatsoever. Baton Pass adds another layer of depth to Natu, as it can just get out the boosts to a partner and do what it wants. Also, AWailOfATail, how are evolutions handled? Will all Eeveelutions get all moves now, and so on? Anyways, back to Natu. The last slot is pretty much up to whatever Natu wants. Roost is neat for a second boost and becoming nearly unstoppable, while Blue Flare and Moonblast provide their respective coverage. Earth Power, Spore, or Cosmic Power may be used in this slot as well. Looks like a very fun metagame :]!

I originally thought of this meta with only the 400- BST Pokemon in mind. That way, we could actually use fun things like Natu and other stuff. If it passed to their evolutions, then almost everyone would get any move (excluding legendaries, of course).

 

[Prosecutor Godot]

Prankster will be absolutely nuts in this metagame, also Shadow Tag

Gothorita @ Choice Scarf
Ability: Shadow Tag
EVs: 252 HP / 4 Def / 252 Spe
Timid Nature
- Trick
- Quiver Dance
- Baton Pass
- Filler

Trick on Stealth Rock or whatever, Dance a couple times, pass, game over

 

[NOCturnal Hunter]

Holy crap there are too many broken things here O_O

 

[AWailOfATail]

Holy crap there are too many broken things here O_O

Don't worry, I've noticed. I'm reserving all judgment until we actually have a working code and a server that hosts.

 

[dhelmise]

AWailOfATail I'll do the code and I'm pretty sure Snaquaza will host it

 

[Pikachuun]

AWailOfATail I'll do the code

Race to the finish! Place your bets now! Who will code the metagame first?

 

[dhelmise]

Race to the finish! Place your bets now! Who will code the metagame first?

No. I'll code it.

 

[Jaguar360]

I really really really really hate Sableye.
Anyway...
Kadabra @ Focus Sash/Choice Scarf
Ability: Magic Guard
EVs: 4 HP / 252 SAtk / 252 Spe
Timid Nature
- Psystrike
- Light of Ruin
- Blue Flare/Secret Sword
- Hyperspace Fury/Trick

There don't seem to be many Pokemon that benefit offensively from this aside from Pikachu and Beedrill...This is the best I could get from the others.
Also Archen gets really trolled with that 401 BST lol.

 

[Kit Kasai]

Doesn't really matter who codes it lol it should only take less than 5 minutes if you know what you're doing.

anyways:

Duosion @ Eviolite
Ability: Magic Guard
EVs: 252 HP / 252 Def / 4 SpA
Bold Nature
- Calm Mind
- Recover
- Stored Power
- Lava Plume

Best stallbreaker y/n

 

[Uselesscrab]

Doesn't really matter who codes it lol it should only take less than 5 minutes if you know what you're doing.

anyways:

Duosion @ Eviolite
Ability: Magic Guard
EVs: 252 HP / 252 Def / 4 SpA
Bold Nature
- Calm Mind
- Recover
- Stored Power
- Lava Plume

Best stallbreaker y/n

Solid, but QD is probably better than Calm Mind for more stat boosts for Stored Power, though I know Duosion often uses Trick Room.

 

[Kit Kasai]

Yeah probably, but now that I think of it, this metagame will probably most likely consist of 400 bst mons quickpassing into mons that actually have the stats to sweep, as that's pretty much the only thing a pokemon with 400 bst can really do effectively (besides beedrill, which is the only mon that actually gets decent stats). Stall barely gets any benefits from this meta, pretty much only a buff to Sableye (prankster topsy / parting shot is nice), so most likely quickpass HO.

 

[Uselesscrab]

Yeah probably, but now that I think of it, this metagame will probably most likely consist of 400 bst mons quickpassing into mons that actually have the stats to sweep, as that's pretty much the only thing a pokemon with 400 bst can really do effectively (besides beedrill, which is the only mon that actually gets decent stats). Stall barely gets any benefits from this meta, pretty much only a buff to Sableye (prankster topsy / parting shot is nice), so most likely quickpass HO.

Oh, this post reminds me that Mega Sableye also gets any move. It'll be pretty useful for its Magic Bounce, good typing, and solid stats.

 

[MAMP]

Mega Sableye will be absolutely ridiculous, that thing is really good in OU.