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Resource Ask a Simple Question, Get a Simple Answer: PU Edition
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Most likely, unless something changes
Why isn't Dusknoir in PU?
It isn't PU by usage because it is outclassed as a ghost breaker and a ghost tank. Silvally-Ghost outclasses it as a ghost breaker, and the niche offensive Gourgeists. And defensively Palossand, Sableye, and Jellicent outclass it.
It is worth noting that Banded Noir hits much harder than Ghost Silvally, and has good coverage and priority. You can also run a Bind set to trap key threats which is niche af but can work.
It also can run a trick room set and whilst Cofagrigus is probably a bit better at it, it's a good option.
Dusknoir isn't PU by usage but it's perfectly viable in the tier.
It also can run a trick room set and whilst Cofagrigus is probably a bit better at it, it's a good option.
Dusknoir isn't PU by usage but it's perfectly viable in the tier.
HDB would be the best choice imo, to evade any hazards damage (especially Stealth Rocks) and also because Abomasnow counts with semi-reliable recovery in Giga Drain and Leech Seed (which generates even more chip damage alongside Hail)
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Does the snow warning bans affect Pu too?
It does
Yes. So no more viable Abomasnow for us.
Is gallade still ok and will it get better?
Gallades still okay yeah, still has huge competition as far as other fighting types. Talon leaving is good for it but it still feels like you need to try hard in the builder to make Gallade work/worth using. Though it is one of the scariest breakers when supported correctly, and positioned well in game
PU Open is currently on so the likelihood of suspect tests happening are low until it is wrapped up however the council are currently voting on Omastar, Clawitzer, Kingler, Ribombee and Toxicroak.
Here is the official post!
https://www.smogon.com/forums/threa...birdie-april-tier-shifts.3681306/post-8823072
Why is Clawitzer banned from PU?
How slow is too slow for Sticky Webs? There are lots of solid wallbreakers in the tier right now like Guzzlord, Alolan Exeggutor, and Aggron, but I don't know if they're fast enough to abuse webs.
How viable would a max speed (361) /max attack Cinccino with Life orb+
Skill Link+ Bullet Seed/Triple Axel/Tail Slap/Rock Blast be in the current meta game?
Skill Link+ Bullet Seed/Triple Axel/Tail Slap/Rock Blast be in the current meta game?
I suggest using a choice item on cinccino because it will get worn down quickly, now depending on ur team u chose the move because it has a big movepool.
no, but it'll eventually get a mini analysis along other unviable pokemon, similarly to lastgen
Why did Uxie drop from PU to ZU? Does it have anything to do with Mespirit outclassing it?