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In VGC '17, Gastrodon should not be able to use Earth Power. It's obtained from a tutor in ORAS. Pokemon with ORAS tutors are not permitted for use.
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Hello. I'll be able to play in the next couple days before school starts on the third. If you cannot battle until then, I will be available around 8 o'clock Central Time (US)
A core that I've been working on a lot recently is one that not many people know about. However, it's probably one of the best cores in the format. It counters almost everything your opponent can throw at you. (As long as you set up Trick Room)
Stark (Gigalith) @ Rockium Z
Ability: Sand...
If this got Knock Off, it'd be top tier UU material with an SD set or even an AV Wallbreaker set. I expect to see it used alongside TR setters in Doubles.
I'm planning on using a lot of TR at the start of the season so I would be happy to share my knowledge. I would consider myself a knowledgeable player (having played since 2014) and I've won multiple Tournaments and placed well in Regionals, so I'll be around for the season.
BLARAEDIT: happy to...
This is what I'm trying. It can use Instruct on Earthquake, and with Oranguru's Telepathy it won't get hit by it.
Mudsdale with an AV in TR in Doubles is going to be busted. This is gonna be a good Pokemon for sure.
Introduction
I'm just going to start off by saying that I'm definitely not an experienced singles player. I primarily play doubles, so it's been fun playing on the suspect ladder and I hope to continue playing OU through Gen 7! However, I am not brainless, and I learn fast so I'm picking it up...