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  1. OU RBY OU Discussion Thread

    :( Why did you say all that to end it with, "He is a worse version of x." You listed the ways in which he is not like x throughout your post. I can't for the life of me understand how people can call such a pivotal move such as explosion niche? Especially as the meta becomes more aggressive.
  2. Amaranth

    OU RBY OU Discussion Thread

    ...is generally favorable (you have a defensive answer to their zap, they usually don't have a great one to yours), the mu vs egg+mie is fine (golem explodes for a 1 for 1 at the first good opportunity and zapdos is favored in the endgame), and the mu vs rhydon is shaky but playable (you have an...
  3. Lillilee

    OU RBY OU Discussion Thread

    what matchups is golem favouring over don? / gen
  4. Amaranth

    OU RBY OU Discussion Thread

    "strictly outclassed in every regard" is very much an exaggeration; rhydon is a better mon but golem does different things and will occasionally be preferred depending on your gameplan and on the match ups you're trying to cover. we are seeing a minor golem resurgence at the top level, rhydon...
  5. OU RBY OU Discussion Thread

    Rhydon is a good replacement on that team. It works. I've used that variation to much success. But, Golem, on that specific team at least, is better. I have so many replays where Golem's explosion is the deciding factor in my victory with that team. Cholaski, who also likes to run both...
  6. Lillilee

    OU RBY OU Discussion Thread

    golem is strictly outclassed by rhydon in every regard. if you're running laxless, rhydon is signifigantly preferred due to its higher damage output and bulk. explosion is not worth the tradeoff you get from running rhydon.
  7. OU RBY OU Discussion Thread

    ...teams that I've mentioned in this thread, they are tiered as follows: High A: Mid A: Low A: The Cholaski (Jynx/Chansey/Cloyster/Tauros/Starmie/Golem) High B: Mid B: Low B: Classic Don (Starmie/Exeggutor/Chansey/Snorlax/Rhydon/Tauros) Classic Zam + Mie...
  8. Marty

    Gen 9 Smogon University Usage Statistics Discussion Thread

    ...0.115% | | 173 | Banette-Mega | 0.115% | | 174 | Mandibuzz | 0.115% | | 175 | Politoed | 0.112% | | 176 | Golem-Alola | 0.107% | | 177 | Qwilfish | 0.104% | | 178 | Crobat | 0.104% | | 179 | Feraligatr | 0.103%...
  9. Marty

    Data Usage-Based Tier Update for July 2025 (August @ #44) (September @ #56)

    ...0.217% | | 185 | Krookodile | 0.205% | | 186 | Pincurchin | 0.202% | | 187 | Ribombee | 0.202% | | 188 | Golem-Alola | 0.200% | | 189 | Mamoswine | 0.198% | | 190 | Articuno-Galar | 0.194% | | 191 | Lilligant | 0.194%...
  10. Marty

    Data Usage-Based Tier Update for July 2025 (August @ #44) (September @ #56)

    ...0.135% | | 167 | Ambipom | 0.135% | | 168 | Gligar | 0.131% | | 169 | Veluza | 0.131% | | 170 | Golem-Alola | 0.129% | | 171 | Scovillain | 0.123% | | 172 | Avalugg | 0.123% | | 173 | Cinccino | 0.123%...
  11. Link407

    Other Tiers Pokemon Stadium 2 Rental Metagame

    ...Water-type with Roar. Has a niche. Azumarill – Struggles as a weather setter. Chinchou might be better. Ice coverage is its one good point. Golem – Ground/Rock combo is great, if you need to handle Moltres and pressure Snorlax, it’s an option. Ampharos – This design deserves S tier, but...
  12. Murphy Lawden

    Tournament PUPL XI - Usage Stats

    Week Four SV :pmd/Rhydon: Moves and Teammates | Combos | Leads SS :pmd/Audino: Moves and Teammates | Combos | Leads SM :pmd/Jellicent: Moves and Teammates | Combos | Leads ORAS :pmd/Muk: Moves and Teammates | Combos | Leads BW :pmd/Monferno: Moves and Teammates | Combos | Leads DPP...
  13. adorluigi

    Tournaments ADVLTL I - Replays & Usage Statistics

    ...16.67% | 0.00% | | 9 | Xatu | 1 | 16.67% | 0.00% | | 9 | Vileplume | 1 | 16.67% | 0.00% | | 9 | Golem | 1 | 16.67% | 0.00% | | 9 | Tentacruel | 1 | 16.67% | 0.00% | | 9 | Feraligatr | 1 | 16.67% |...
  14. neomon

    Gen 4 DPP NU Discussion

    ...gard manectric sandslash typh meganium haunter B+: politoed jynx sableye glalie licky ninetales victreebell gastro hypno electrode B: gligar golem magmortar camerupt Below: persian, muk, lapras, monferno, machoke, linoone, hypno Lead vr: S: Shark A: Floatzel, Tauros, Regi, ampharos, zard...
  15. mixnite

    Tournaments ORAS Underground I - Replays and Usage Statistics

    ...66.67% | 25.00% | | 2 | Tangela | 3 | 50.00% | 66.67% | | 2 | Mr. Mime | 3 | 50.00% | 66.67% | | 2 | Golem | 3 | 50.00% | 66.67% | | 5 | Monferno | 2 | 33.33% | 50.00% | | 5 | Bouffalant | 2 | 33.33% |...
  16. Murphy Lawden

    Tournament NDAMPL I - Week 1

    Art by Velcroc. Hosted by Murphy Lawden. Week 1 | Week 2 | Week 3 | Week 4 | Week 5 | Semifinals | Finals Administrative Decisions | Replays and Usages | Spreadsheet Rules Follow all rules listed here. Schedule via Smogon VMs. It's easier for us to make decisions for activity calls when we...
  17. AstilCodex

    Tournament BDSP PU Post-Shifts Tournament - Finals (Won by AstilCodex)

    ...https://replay.pokemonshowdown.com/smogtours-gen8bdspou-852630 quick thoughts about drops Rhydon is super fine, just a golem with different approach. I think duggy is okay due to how frail it is and threatened by choiced mons, priority and just struggling to get in the field. I dont like...
  18. pqs

    Resource 1v1 Old Gens Discussion Thread

    if there’s a single living breathing soul out there who still does sm analysis stuff please lmk. there’s a lot of things that should be updated to be more in line with what the meta actually looks like today. here’s some sets i wanna see added / adjusted / removed; this is by no means...
  19. Tournament UPL XIII - Replays and Usage Stats

    Week Three Usage Stats SV Ubers Moves and Teammates | Combos | Leads SS Ubers Moves and Teammates | Combos | Leads USUM Ubers Moves and Teammates | Combos | Leads ORAS Ubers Moves and Teammates | Combos | Leads BW Ubers Moves and Teammates | Combos | Leads DPP Ubers Moves...
  20. Lialiabeast

    Tournaments SMPL IV - Replays and Usage Statistics

    ...Usage % | Win % | + ---- + ------------------ + ---- + ------- + ------- + | 1 | Silvally | 8 | 100.00% | 50.00% | | 2 | Golem | 4 | 50.00% | 25.00% | | 3 | Poliwrath | 3 | 37.50% | 66.67% | | 3 | Electivire | 3 | 37.50%...
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