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*sigh* this one was coming sooner or later
Don't use this:
Medicham-Mega @ Medichamite
Ability: Pure Power
EVs: 252 Atk / 4 SpD / 252 Spe
Jolly Nature
- Fake Out
- Zen Headbutt
- High Jump Kick
- Ice Punch
Why it's bad:
I wouldn't classify Mega Medicham as a bad pokemon in the oras ou...
PLEASE Don't use this:
Heliolisk @ Choice Scarf
Ability: Dry Skin
EVs: 252 SpA / 4 SpD / 252 Spe
Timid Nature
- Thunderbolt
- Hyper Voice
- Surf
- Volt Switch
Why it's bad:
I honestly don't even know why heliolisk is even used at all in low ladder ou. Though it's special stats may look pretty...
Don't use this:
Donphan @ Leftovers
Ability: Sturdy
EVs: 248 HP / 8 Atk / 252 Def
Impish Nature
- Stealth Rock
- Earthquake
- Rapid Spin
- Toxic
Why it's bad:
Donphan isn't that bad in uu, but it isn't fit enough for the ou metagame. With it's lack of recovery moves, and being unable to stall...
I mean honestly, I wanted to put the closest thing to a fairy special wall and Sylveon mimics it completely but with a lot of more pro's. You're going a bit off topic honestly, and even with the addition of synthesis Florges still isn't a good specially defensive wall due to all of the better...
Wish passing is a better method, since it uses self restoration while also healing other pokes. Even though it's fully invested in defensive doesn't mean it can't be a cleric.
Don't use this:
Florges (F) @ Leftovers
Ability: Flower Veil
EVs: 252 HP / 4 SpA / 252 SpD
Calm Nature
- Aromatherapy
- Moonblast
- Protect
- Wish
Why it's bad:
Florges is pretty bad in the ou meta, and it is outclassed as a special wall/cleric. Even though it's special defense is through...
Kyurem-Black @ Leftovers
Ability: Teravolt
EVs: 248 HP / 8 Atk / 252 Def
Lax/Impish Nature
- Dragon Tail
- Ice Beam/Toxic
- Roost
- Substitute
Since my other set wasn't original enough, I though of a bulky kyurem set that can force out physical threats like talonflame, conkeldurr, and...