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Introduction Prior to Generation 5 and the introduction of reusable TMs, most competitive Pokemon were dependent on single-use TMs to diversify their learnset. Calm Mind by level up, for instance, saw an extremely limited distribution to a total of about 15 Pokemon; but as TM04 in Generation 4...

[SET] name: Physical Attacker move 1: Knock Off move 2: U-turn move 3: Copycat / Sucker Punch move 4: Gunk Shot / Play Rough item: Choice Band / Life Orb ability: Prankster / Limber nature: Jolly evs: 252 Atk / 4 Def / 252 Spe Liepard can also utilize a more immediately threatening physical...

Klefki @ Rocky Helmet Ability: Prankster EVs: 236 HP / 136 Def / 136 Spe Bold Nature IVs: 0 Atk - Dazzling Gleam - Spikes - Thunder Wave - Magnet Rise Klefki has seen increased usage over the last few months, becoming a key Spikes setter for offensive teams. Its fantastic defensive typing...

Sneasel @ Choice Band Ability: Inner Focus EVs: 252 Atk / 4 SpD / 252 Spe Jolly Nature - Knock Off - Icicle Crash - Ice Shard - Low Kick With a near-unresisted STAB combination and an outstanding Speed tier, Sneasel has weaseled its way into the NU metagame. Choice Band Sneasel can either work...

[SET] name: Choice Scarf move 1: Brave Bird move 2: U-turn move 3: Facade move 4: Night Slash item: Choice Scarf ability: Super Luck nature: Jolly evs: 252 Atk / 4 SpD / 252 Spe [SET COMMENTS] Unfezant also carves itself a niche on offensive teams as a fantastic revenge killer. It notably...

Articuno Ability: No Ability - Blizzard - Double-Edge - Hyper Beam - Agility With its immense Special and the sheer power of Blizzard, Articuno can OHKO Rhydon and 2HKO Zapdos, Exeggutor, Tauros, and Snorlax with minimal prior damage. Even if it gets paralyzed by Body Slam or a stray Thunder...

Registeel @ Leftovers Ability: Clear Body EVs: 252 HP / 76 Def / 96 SpD / 84 Spe Impish Nature - Stealth Rock - Iron Defense - Body Press - Heavy Slam Registeel maintains its role as a bulky Stealth Rock setter while using the combination of Iron Defense and Body Press to turn the tables...

[SET] name: Rain Sweeper move 1: Hydro Pump move 2: Giga Drain move 3: Ice Beam move 4: Rain Dance item: Life Orb ability: Swift Swim nature: Modest evs: 252 SpA / 4 SpD / 252 Spe ivs: 29 HP [SET COMMENTS] Ludicolo often sees use as a deadly late-game wincon that uses Rain Dance to boost its...

[SET] name: Quiver Dance move 1: Quiver Dance move 2: Giga Drain move 3: Pollen Puff move 4: Sleep Powder item: Life Orb / Leftovers ability: Chlorophyll nature: Timid evs: 252 SpA / 4 SpD / 252 Spe [SET COMMENTS] Lilligant is a niche Quiver Dance sweeper that capitalizes on Sleep Powder...

[OVERVIEW] Infinite creativity and versatility: that’s what Smeargle’s potential would be if it wasn’t squandered by its abysmally low stats. Relegated to a support role that capitalizes on its decent base 75 Speed, Smeargle can effectively incapacitate foes by putting them asleep with Spore and...

[OVERVIEW] Drifblim has a couple of characteristics that help it stand out from common Flying-types such as Swanna and Rotom-S. Unlike most Flying-types, switching into Stealth Rock helps Drifblim get closer to consuming its berry and activating Unburden. Drifblim also possesses three...

[SET] name: Quiver Dance Win-Con move 1: Quiver Dance move 2: Strength Sap move 3: Giga Drain move 4: Safeguard / Sludge Bomb item: Kee Berry / Heavy Duty Boots ability: Chlorophyll nature: Timid evs: 252 HP / 4 Def / 252 Spe [SET COMMENTS] Bellossom is a niche late-game win-con that utilizes...

Art and OP by Aaronboyer - Inspiration Taken from The Smogon Classic Standings Welcome to the second ZU Classic, a tournament that celebrates ZU's history throughout the years. Players will compete in separate tournaments for the ADV, DPP, BW, ORAS, and SM generations, culminating in a finals...

[SET] name: Special Wallbreaker move 1: Hydro Pump move 2: Ice Beam move 3: Energy Ball move 4: Fire Blast / Water Spout item: Choice Specs / Expert Belt ability: Sniper nature: Modest evs: 4 Def / 252 SpA / 252 Spe [SET COMMENTS] With one of the highest Special Attack stats and most colorful...

The ZU Send-Off Tournament SPECIFIC RULES This is a standard Gen 7 ZU Tournament. All matches must be played in "[Gen 7] ZU". ZU is a usage based tier. Essentially you can use anything that is not in a higher tier; PU effectively serves as the ZU banlist. However, there are several Pokemon...

[OVERVIEW] Generalize what the Pokemon does in the metagame and as a whole and why you should or shouldn't consider using it on your teams. See this thread for more tips. [SET] name: SubCM move 1: Substitute move 2: Calm Mind move 3: Stored Power move 4: Heat Wave item: Salac Berry ability...

Naganadel @ Dragonium Z Ability: Beast Boost EVs: 252 SpA / 4 SpD / 252 Spe Timid Nature - Draco Meteor - Sludge Wave - Nasty Plot - Fire Blast Fitting exclusively on hyper offensive playstyles, Naganadel can break through support Arceus formes for its teammates with its Nasty Plot, immunity to...

Combusken @ Firium Z Ability: Speed Boost EVs: 252 Atk / 4 Def / 252 Spe Jolly Nature - Swords Dance - Flare Blitz - Sky Uppercut - Protect One of ZU's most efficient late-game cleaners, Combusken is able to break through traditional checks such as Rotom-S and Altaria with a Swords...

[OVERVIEW] Grubbin's awful stats and Bug typing mean it faces stiff competition from Larvesta, which has access to U-turn and reliable recovery in Morning Sun. Furthermore, Grubbin cannot capitalize on its resistances, as Ground- and Grass-types like Mudbray, Snivy, and Foongus commonly run Rock...

Temporary Banner by Aaronboyer -- Hosted by Aaronboyer and DurzaOffTopic -- Inspiration Taken from The Smogon Classic Welcome to the first ever ZU Classic. The first iteration of this tournament celebrates ZU's history throughout the years. Players will compete in separate tournaments for the...