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I did a similar thing a few times back in Gen 8, but thought it would be neat to do again now that this Pre-DLC meta game is coming to a close. The purpose was to look at the correlation between viability ranking and usage, as well as changes in usage from low-to-high ladder.
Viability Tier...
https://pokepast.es/43560a861c91465f
:chi-yu::hatterene::iron-treads::pawmot::Dondozo::Dragonite:
Outside of sun support, and even within, Hatterene provides perfect support for Chi-Yu. Keeps hazards off the field so it can come in and stay at high health, provides nuzzle to slow down faster...
Just got reqs. Used this team for what its worth (not much):
:Dragapult::Urshifu-rapid-strike::landorus-therian::melmetal::clefable::zapdos:
https://pokepast.es/63110a36e4f4619d
While I'm really glad they did this suspect, I'll still be voting no ban. Every argument good and bad has already...
Interesting how similar in structure both teams are (:Reuniclus:, :Hippowdon:, Steel, :Hydreigon:, Water, Grass). Really close call but gonna go with HydreigonTheChild.
Also thank you for hosting the thread! Looking forward to see it continue in Scarlett and Violet.
Useless Statistical Analysis - NatDex Edition
I made a similar post yesterday in the Gen 8 OU Metagame Discussion: https://www.smogon.com/forums/threads/ss-ou-metagame-discussion-thread-v7-usage-stats-in-post-3539.3672210/post-9339537
The purpose was to look at the correlation between...
Useless Statistical Analysis
With the new update to the Viability Rankings coming out, I thought to myself "are the more viable Pokemon actually used more"? So I took a break from my normal work on excel to do some Pokemon in excel.
Results
Viability Tier
Average 1500 Usage
Average Usage...