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It’s about time I hopped on the Pokemon Champions train. I started by using Mega Meganium on the Champions OU ladder, followed by Mega Delphox and now, it’s time to use one of the overlooked new Megas: Mega Crabominable. Enjoy!
Used three more New Megas in Champions OU last week. The first being Mega Floette, which is insanely broken. Then Mega Victreebel, which is surprisingly good in the meta. And finally, everyone's favourite pig, Mega Emboar, which tries its hardest to do something useful for once... poor guy. Enjoy!
This week I used Mega Glimmora and Mega Excadrill. Both of these megas are in a similar spot where they are powerful but fall short because of their offensive typing and move pool. Still, I tried making the most of them in Champions OU. Enjoy!
Last week, I used 2 new Fire-type Megas and both of them blew my mind with how good they are in the tier. Mega Chandelure using it's base 175 Spatk nukes everything in it's path and Mega Scovillain has Spicy Spray which is one of the most busted abilities ever created. Those guaranteed burns were very satisfying for me and very frustrating for the opponents LMAO. Enjoy!
Last week, I made two B Tier Megas put in the work. Mega Dragonite can be a demon in rain thanks to its incredible movepool of Hurricane, Thunder, and Hydro Pump, while Mega Hawlucha breaks the entire metagame with the help of Swords Dance and undodgeable High Jump Kicks thanks to No Guard. Enjoy!
This week, I used Mega Lopunny, which has become an extreme threat in Champions due to now being able to learn Swords Dance and Mach Punch. Additionally, I uploaded my Round 2 games for the Champions UU Kickoff Tournament, where I brought Mega Meowstic to the field. Enjoy!
Last week, I couldn't upload any laddering videos, but I did cover the Regulation M-B update, going over some significant new Pokémon, Megas, and items while explaining their impact on the Champions OU metagame! I hope it helps give you an idea of the tier if you're trying to get into it after the update. Enjoy!
Last week, I used two longtime Uber Megas that were dropped into Champions OU with the release of Regulation M-B. The first was Mega Blaziken, which has already been banned again LMAO. The other was Mega Metagross which has been nerfed with the removal of Heavy Slam and Knock Off from its arsenal. I still think it's an amazing Pokemon that'll shine as the metagame stabilizes.
I also uploaded my entire run in the Smogon VGC Major, where I used Mega Raichu Y. I'm a beginner when it comes to VGC but still I performed way better than I expected and it was super fun. Enjoy!