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As a follow up because I realised base Mega Garchomp isn't even on the list but I realised thanks to the first commentator.
:garchomp-mega: UR -> C+
Base Mega Garchomp has had notable successs on balance set up teams getting cuts online and irl with 2nd, 3rd and 9th at Gdansk, Brisbane and Nice...
Now that we're a bit into M-C I'm going to write my thoughts
Rises
:scovillain-mega: C -> C+
Scovillain while suffering this regulation still retains use as burning physical attackers is still very useful and has gotten decent results online and irl.
:houndstone: UR -> C-
Pretty much see what...
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