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Yeah personally I would've waited until the update actually drops. Obviously Duraludon is busted but this is more in the interest of a consistent ban approach.
This would be another tool to help with Eteramax in Pure Hackmons, among other things. Here's a possible set with which it could use:
Arceus-??? @ Mental Herb
Ability: Wonder Guard
EVs: 252 HP / 252 Def / 252 SpA / 252 SpD / 252 Spe
Timid Nature
IVs: 0 Atk
- Spore
- Magic Powder
- Parting Shot /...
I recall the type forms for Arceus and Silvally were once available by filtering out other types. Will this feature return in some capacity? I'd like the weakness/strength checker to accommodate the alternate typings of these forms.
Edit: some other forms like Zygarde-Complete are also missing...
I asked about this on Showdown's subreddit, and the reason I was given is that coupling the already limited-use Free-for-All format with the divisive National Dex formatting may drive people away from the metagame entirely.
It does seem rather odd that a metagame based on an official battle...