Recent content by Altervisi

Why didn't defiant work with the sticky webs turn 16? A bug? https://replay.pokemonshowdown.com/gen8ou-1064235981

Seeing as its not Ferrothorns terrain it would make more sense to remove 'its' from the terrain effect? I understand this is super tiny so its understandable if no one could be fucked to change it, just wondered if only I noticed

It depends in what context. If you're looking at viability of Pokemon for your own team, generally I wouldn't use anything below B rank unless you have a very clear reason and it fills a niche that you have identified, for example using Mega-Gallade over Medicham, because the use of Knock-Off...

You could also utilise prevention methods like Magic Bounce, Magic Coat or Taunt. I usually carry one removal method per team though because (t)Spikes can be really dangerous even if Rocks aren't a big deal.

No announcement gives away the same information, as an announcement of Pressure first. There is no case, other than Scarf, in which Weavile wouldn't run Pressure. Seeing as this is on the analysis competent players should know, and I think Pressure is more functional, due to the redundancy.

I've returned because I'm finally ready to admit.... I like using Balcephalon. I'm turning a new leaf in 2019.

Sure, I'm not saying its gonna be the next S mon, maybe C-, if we are speaking in viability terms. Also while we are talking about bulk, theres sort of a vacuum for a specially defensive Ground type, things like Heatran and Magnezone really appreciate being able to KO Ground types (bar the...

Of course with the ban a lot of Pokemon previously weak to Zygarde will become more prominent, with this in mind, is using Zygarde 10% a more viable option in OU? Its Attack stat is the same, and Thousand Arrows is a huge aspect of what made Zygarde so broken. However, the move compression...

Is there still a thread where you post replays for analysis?

Isn't the point of this whole discussion though? The volatility of the meta means we have no idea what the long term effects are. The reason for the updates is to reflect the current meta, based on the recent trends. It's totally subjective whether you think the 'trend' is significant enough to...

Any and all feedback is appreciated unless it's terrible. Teambuilding Process Excadrill is my favourite Suicide Lead, due to Mold Breaker against Sableye, strong Earthquake, and it's simple reliablity in getting up Rocks and fairly consistently keeping them off. Volcarona is a fantstic...

In my opinion the only thing from keeping Ash Greninja from being S, or downright busted is its pre transformation, there are a number of specially defensive or even just general bulky mons in the tier that can handle pre-Battle Bond Gren. Specs full power Hydro + Pulse is a crazy combo and...

While it's hard to argue with any of this because it's mostly just facts and calc, as this is a metagame discussion thread, it feels necessary to point out that these will always be lower ladder strategies that aren't seen in constant play. Any strategy that relies on RNG isn't going to cut it...