Survey Results!
The survey has now concluded, with a total of 52 responses, thank you to all those who responded. The compiled answers and average scores for each question are shown below.
Average Score: 7.34/10
This indicates a fairly high amount of enjoyability for the metagame and signals the meta is in a somewhat good position as of now.
Average Score: 7.13/10
Similar to enjoyability, there is a large centralised feeling that the meta is currently in a fairly good position, with a few outliers.
Average Score: 3.77/5
A centralised high score, indicating large dissatisfication with Gouging Fires impact on the meta, reflected in the current suspect test.
Average Score: 3.38/5
A lower score than Gouging by a moderate margin, however still high enough to signify a large amount of discontent against Pao. Notably, despite a large centralised group on it being unhealthy or very unhealthy there is also a larger group leaning towards it being healthy, reflected by its unsuccessful Suspect vote.
Average Score: 2.9/5
A large centralised group around the middle, showing a degree of dissatisfaction towards Iron Boulder but seems to be generally considered less unhealthy than Pao and Gouging even for those who support it being sus. For now, there is no need to warrant action on Iron Boulder but still will be closely watched.
Average Score: 2.67/5
Similar to Iron Boulder, but with a larger skew towards it being healthy. While considered strong, it seems most of the community agrees that it is mostly fine or at most a bit suspect with some dissenters. No action warranted.
Average Score: 2.21/5
Majority skew towards it being healthy/mostly fine. No action warranted.
Average Score: 2.87/5
A large spread of results along with the average indicating a split view on Zama-H, somewhat leaning towards it being possibly healthy with large amount of votes on both sides of the spectrum. Possible unban.
Average Score: 3.13/5
Somewhat similar to Zama-H, but more skewed towards a mixed feeling and retaining less support for it being completely healthy by a significant drop. While less likely, it is still possible for an unban.
Short Answer Notable Mentions:
Lugia: There has been some talk surrounding unbanning Lugia, in fact receiving a vote earlier before DLC2 which failed 4-3. This was mainly due to fears of setup sets becoming overwhelming and unhealthy with its sheer bulk, variety of ability options (Unaware, Fluffy, Purifying Salt, Volt Absorb, etc*). It is possible that we might vote on it later given extra discussion as there is somewhat decent support councilwise but its recent rejection puts a damper on things for now.
Noivern: This has been brought up by a few scant players but for the most part this is rejected. Noivern has proven on multiple occasions to be an extremely strong wallbreaker and while there are somewhat new RegenVests, it is mostly agreed upon that Noivern would prove unhealthy. Its Boombursts are extremely spammable and it finds it easy to get in with some support given its large speed tier. Neutral RegenVests barely prove capable checks given its ease of entry and its sheer strength with Choice Specs. Checks outside of RegenVests are also limited and would force stuff like SpD Corv/Gholdengo which otherwise are fairly unviable. Would warp the meta considerably for really not much benefit.
Giratina: This has also been discussed in similar situation to Lugia, receiving a 3-3-1 vote remaining banned during the DLC2 votes. While it provides a nice defensive option and extra hazard removal, similar concerns of dumb setup are also raised and its potential and its defensive profile potentially proving too much with Regen/other abilities. Potentially in the future if opinions change and there is discussion maybe but somewhat unlikely.
Groudon: Nah.
2AC/NAC: While there was large discussion surrounding the lifting or changing of 1AC, that was at a time of an unfavourable meta. Recently with large satisfaction with the meta for the past part, it seems unlikely for any major change like 2AC/NAC to occur, especially given its poor performance in the last survey before this.
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and more than 1 trick room user that is existing (lol), I personally think its actually usable. Is it better over literally every other HO style? Fuck no. Is it fun to click buttons with these mons? Fuck yeah.
Sets up stealth rock and access to teleport to always go last and safely get in your devastating sweeper.
Rachi also sets up stealth rock and has a objectively worse pivoting move, but healing wish and literally being a steel saves it.
Blows up shit with stab shadow ball and whatever ability you decide to throw on.
Same as above.
Okay, I know this is a pure meme (the whole style is) , but this guy is objectively better because he's a tree.
check on the team. He's also very bulky (lol)
SFLO set does dumb stuff like 2hkoing standard 
with Focus Blast lol.
Primsea 
does stupid amounts of damage like again, 2hkoing standard 
Can "check" 
's Espeed. It's also a dark + ghost resist 
Basically the same as Gambit but it gets access to knock off and doesn't get SD. It also has a much wider movepool. Dark + Ghost resist as well.
Horse has SD and Icicle Crash to do some bullying on Intimidate 
and 99% of Unaware mons.
, he could theoreotically run Lash-Out to just chip it low enough so it's teammates can take advantage of the weakened Steel. Physdef Water mons like 
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are definitely checks to 
Great scarfer that beats Tusk and Prima way better than RMoon while also being faster than RMoon. Pairs beautifully with Manaphy since you absolutely love having that solid Prima answer without having to rely on Energy Ball doing 17%. Would recommend it on a good few teams if you have a good steel bird/GFire MU. 
With Thick Fat, probably the best check to GFire and CPao in a vacuum. Also gets a decently strong STAB EQ and can check other fires like Moth very well. Don’t get into the trap of running Spikes, it’s way more efficient to just use rocks in a CB Pao meta. Really loves Scream Tail support so you can get some Wishes in. I’d generally recommend EQ/Ruination/Rocks/Whirlwind but you can swap Whirlwind with Body Press if the team needs it.
