View attachment 76454 D -> Unranked: The main problem I have with this Pokemon is that, it's stats are very underwhelming. Yes it's versatile, but it's low Speed stat really hinders the Pokemon, and while it can run scarf, I'd like to run a non-choice item so I can use it's great versatility to my advantage. Now, I know Dugtrio runs both Band and Scarf, but that makes sense on that Pokemon thanks to it's trapping ability, best used by Scarf anyway. Band is used for damage, but it has the speed to run Band unlike Bruxish. Maybe if Bruxish was bulkier, I would be okay with using band, but it's bulk isn't enough in my opinion. There isn't much I can really say about this Pokemon, which is another reason why I think it shouldn't be ranked. It doesn't really stand out, and I don't understand why it was ranked in the first place. Oh yeah, and Mega Sharpedo outclasses too.
Megashark doesn't really outclass it; obviously using the mega slot when running mshark is important, but the more important difference is in their roles. Bruxish is more of a wall breaker, smashing bulky stuff with high powered attacks and helping out against offense with AJet. Megashark, however, is much more of a cleaner, which tries to sweep after its checks and counters are eliminated and the opposition mons have taken chip damage. In all honesty, Bruxish MShark would prolly be a solid waterspam duo, as bruxish could help break down shared checks like Ferrothorn to clear the way for MShark to sweep. I haven't used Bruxish much myself, but it should not be unranked due to being outclassed by megashark. Low stats are never a good thing but at the same time they do not automatically rule it out either.
View attachment 76455 D -> Unranked: This Pokemon is literally an inferior Amoonguss. It's defenses are borderline, but it's HP is very low. It's abilities are also terrible, unless you enjoy 30% chances of statusing the opponent, and even then you have 33% chance of getting the status you want. Also, Rain Dish can work on rain, but it's still a situational ability like the last one. Also, the Grass/Fairy Pokemon doesn't work for the defensive Pokemon it tries to be, being 4x weak to poison. With things like Scarf Gengar running around, this Pokemon can have some issues. It's not just weak to Poison though, being weak to Steel, Fire, and Flying as well. It also has only 4 resistances, which doesn't work for a defensive Pokemon. Amoonguss on the other hand, has 1 less weakness and 1 more resistance, further proving how Amoonguss outclasses it. While Strength Sap is a wild move, Shinotiic is just not a very good Pokemon in terms of stats to be defensive, which is why it should be unranked.
Shinotiic is honestly barely viable, although in my opinion Strength Sap is a good enough move to give it a niche for at least. Don't underestimate spore either. While amoonguss does have better HP, shinotiic does a better job of dealing with threats like Exca which can abuse amoonguss's poison typing. Being way to Gengar is literally the dumbest reason to unreal the something; it's no surprise that a physical wall is at a disadvantage against a special attacker with a type advantage. If you could comment on, say, the popularity of Z-Fly Lando-T which beats Shinotiic and lures it in, i would be more likely to consider this nomination. Remember, however, that amoonguss and tang lose too.
Try to compare the mons you want unranked to 1. mons with similar roles and 2. against common metagame opponents. Nobody leaves a shinotiic in on a gengar.
View attachment 76457 D -> Unranked: The only reasons I could see why this Pokemon would be D rank is that people like to be cancer and that Pyukumuku is like a fan favorite. All this Pokemon does is stall you out, and in a meta that aims to promote a balanced meta shouldn't condone this. It literally doesn't even have an attacking move. While I understand it stalls well, with great defenses, I don't believe that should make a Pokemon ranked. There isn't much I can say about this abomination, just please unrank it.
Contrary to your belief, Smogon does in fact approve of and appreciate stall. Being "cancerous" is not a good reason. While pyukumuku is obviously taunt bait, you do not explain how this is a problem. For instance, you could have mentioned how common taunters like the Tapus also threaten MSab, making pyukumuku a liability. However, it's great bulk and abilities give it a solid niche, even in this very offensive metagame.
View attachment 76458 C+ -> Unranked: I don't even know why we rank this at all. This Pokemon literally dies to any hazard, or any status. Yeah Focus Sash is a thing, but hazards and status go through that too. This Pokemon doesn't even do anything, other than having a bunch of immunities. Even then, that doesn't really make a difference when if your opponent has a spike up you instantly lose this. While this Pokemon can get supported by defoggers, what happens when the defogger is gone and the rocks are up? You lose this Pokemon. In the end, this Pokemon is only ranked because of Swords Dance with it's immunities, which is not enough to be ranked in a meta where hazards are very popular.
Shedinja is not used to baton pass SDs. It's a pivot on stall teams that can wall many threats such as standard Latis, bulky waters, and magearnas. While it is very niche, it can help stall tremendously against a variety of threats and is part of a unique if not always reliable playstale. Lum berry and safety goggles are also possibilities, letting shedinja deal with status and weather much better.
