And now it's time for the polls on our first buffing process. Here's the reasoning for every option on this slate according to Lasen, our update leader:
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Package 1 by Spoo
Package 2 by snake_rattler
Package 3 by dex
Package 4 by Darek
Package 5 by kjnjkmjk1 (Contrary)
Package 6 by kjnjkmjk1 (Flower Veil)
Package 7 by BALLSMASHER9000
This poll will be open for 24 hours.[/CODE]
- Spoo's Grassy Surge makes it a heavy hitter- literally. It's definitely on the stronger side of things considering how much Attack it gains, but the counterplay both defensively and offensively is there through recoil and/or revenge killing it with any faster threat (something like Balloon Heatran outspeeds while Lando-T can creep for it). Slack Off + terrain keeps it healthy with ease but if Grassy Terrain runs out it's not as strong as some other BuffedRoaks.
- Snake has a very clear and strong Contrary mid-game breaker into what could become a sweeper; the removal of Leaf Storm makes sure that Grass-types like Arghonaut and to an extent Slowking can effectively check it. It also turns Astrolotl and (sometimes) Dragapult into a favorable match-up. This gives Pyroak a very strong direction without becoming overbearing.
- Dex submitted a change built around Magic Guard, removing 2 of Pyroak's biggest weaknesses: Stealth Rock and Toxic. As such, it's either a Life Orb attacker similar to Krill but even more utility packed in, or just a good Utility mon that beats Heatran consistently. It's not as aimed as some of the other buffs in here but it still hits all the benchmarks we wish it to, especially so with more reliable recovery with Slack Off.
- Darek submitted Grass-type Volcanion. Yep. Another immunity through Flash Fire is very much welcome and the great firepower makes it a slow and targetted tank. If Volcanion can work in OU with a supersoaker Scald, then surely Pyroak can serve a similar role without a move as insane as Steam Eruption while carving its own niche.
- kjnjkmjk1 actually submitted two things and they both made the slate for different reasons: The contrary submission keeps Leaf Storm as part of Pyroak's movepool but removing all special Ground-type coverage, making Pyroak have to pick between utility of Stealth Rock/Aroma/Toxic and hitting Heatran + Astrolotl with Earthquake. With less overall bulk, this version of Pyroak is pressured more easily but also provides a lot more pressure with its STABs. Keeps the ideology of being a somewhat slow tank.
- Flower Veil Roak is a unique Calm Mind user which not only ignores most status but also can't get its defenses dropped by Fire Lash and Shadow Ball. With proper prediction, the Flying-types that already switch into Pyroak can take it down but a carefully played Pyroak can definitely do a ton of damage while safely switch into the likes of Landorus-T and certain Astrolotl. The direction this takes us in is both unique and in line with what Pyroak can achieve.
- Literally a last minute edit, BALLSMASHER adds a very unique Defiant submission but don't let it fool you, this very likely will be a Rock Head set which beats everything not named Tornadus-T. I believe this is the best Dragon Dance submission even if it's really well hidden, as it doesn't overly buff Pyroak but still allows it to blow things up and the option to explode certain Defoggers such as Landorus-T and Zapdos is very, very compelling. No bulk changes means that Tornadus-T is still a big STOP sign without compromising its viability.
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The voting options are:
Package 1 by Spoo
Package 2 by snake_rattler
Package 3 by dex
Package 4 by Darek
Package 5 by kjnjkmjk1 (Contrary)
Package 6 by kjnjkmjk1 (Flower Veil)
Package 7 by BALLSMASHER9000
This poll will be open for 24 hours.[/CODE]
