Gen 8 NatDex NU Opening Tour - Finals

[Runo]

Approved by Quite Quiet

Banner made by Runoisch + the artists who made the TCG Cards
Gen 8 NatDex NU Opening Tour
Finals
Template taken from LC RU Cup II
Hosts: Runoisch & Smashburn

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Welcome to NatDex NU, an unofficial usage based tier based on Gen 8 NatDex RU tournaments! See the spoiler below for the ban list. The viability rankings, sample teams, and metagame discussion can all be found on the NatDex NU discord server: https://discord.gg/WKw3xArCvh.

Big thank you to everyone for signing up and I'm looking forward to seeing how our first tour will play out!

Banlist

RUBL/UU

UU
Aegislash
Altaria-Mega
Amoonguss
Beedrill-Mega
Breloom
Celesteela
Chandelure
Donphan
Dragonite
Hatterene
Hippowdon
Infernape
Krookodile
Mamoswine
Mandibuzz
Manectric-Mega
Mienshao
Moltres
Nidoking
Pidgeot-Mega
Regieleki
Rotom-Heat
Rotom-Wash
Salamence
Scizor
Skarmory
Slowking
Swampert
Urshifu-Rapid-Strike
Zeraora

RUBL
Absol-Mega
Aggron-Mega
Azumarill
Bisharp
Buzzwole
Conkeldurr
Crawdaunt
Deoxys-Defense
Diggersby
Dracozolt
Durant
Haxorus
Heracross
Keldeo (&Resolute)
Lycanroc-Dusk
Necrozma
Polteageist (&Antique)
Primarina
Reuniclus
Scolipede
Sharpedo-Mega
Slowbro-Galar
Staraptor
Tangrowth
Tapu Bulu
Terrakion
Tornadus
Venomoth

RU
Ampharos-Mega
Azelf
Barraskewda
Bronzong
Chesnaught
Cobalion
Cresselia
Crobat
Dragalge
Empoleon
Feraligatr
Flygon
Gardevoir
Gligar
Golisopod
Golurk
Houndoom-Mega
Medicham
Meloetta
Metagross
Milotic
Mimikyu
Nidoqueen
Noivern
Raikou
Registeel
Rhyperior
Roserade
Sceptile-Mega
Seismitoad
Sharpedo
Steelix-Mega
Suicune
Sylveon
Togekiss
Toxtricity (&Low-Key)
Umbreon
Volcanion
Zarude
Zygarde-10%

NatDex NU Bans:
Arctovish
Arctozolt
Barbaracle
Bewear
Blastoise
Cloyster
Darmanitan
Indeedee-F
Indeedee-M
Machamp
Obstagoon
Pangoro
Raichu-Alola
Regidrago

Z-Celebrate (The combination of Normalium Z & Celebrate)

Tournament Rules:

• General tournament rules and regulations can be found here.
• Format: Gen 8 National Dex UU with additional bans listed in the spoiler above.

Challenge Code

/challenge nationaldexuu @@@ -UU, -Celebrate ++ Normalium Z, -Ampharos-Mega, -Azelf, -Barraskewda, -Bronzong, -Chesnaught, -Cobalion, -Cresselia, -Crobat, -Dragalge, -Empoleon, -Feraligatr, -Flygon, -Gardevoir, -Gligar, -Golisopod, -Golurk, -Houndoom-Mega, -Medicham, -Meloetta, -Metagross, -Milotic, -Mimikyu, -Nidoqueen, -Noivern, -Raikou, -Registeel, -Rhyperior, -Roserade, -Sceptile-Mega, -Seismitoad, -Sharpedo, -Steelix-Mega, -Suicune, -Sylveon, -Togekiss, -Toxtricity, -Umbreon, -Volcanion, -Zarude, -Zygarde-10%, -Arctovish, -Arctozolt, -Barbaracle, -Bewear, -Blastoise, -Cloyster, -Darmanitan, -Indeedee-F, -Indeedee, -Machamp, -Obstagoon, -Pangoro, -Raichu-Alola, -Regidrago

• Bringing a Pokemon not legal for NatDex NU will result in a forfeit of that match, please double check your teams.
• Best of three, single elimination
• Battles should take place on Pokemon Showdown!
• Standard battle clauses
• Replays are required!

Scheduling Recommendations:

• Contact your opponent as soon as possible. Include what your available times are and your timezone in this initial contact.
• When scheduling, offer the widest range of time possible to play. Just mentioning one or two specific times is likely insufficient.
• Schedule specifically - do not schedule for "Friday afternoon" or "Sunday morning", pick a date, a time and note the timezone.
• If you both are unable to find a time to schedule, you may request an extension (which are given at the hosts' discretion)

Finals Pairings
SOMALIA vs Runoisch
Velcroc vs Runoisch
Velcroc vs SOMALIA

The deadline is January 16, Monday at 11:59pm GMT -5
Reminder that Obstagoon is banned for this round, and using it counts as a loss!

Message me on discord if you have any questions: Runoisch#6276.​

 

[Runo]

I forgot to change the deadline mb

The deadline is January 16, Monday at 11:59pm GMT -5

*because I posted a day late

 

[SOMALIA]

Won vs Runoisch in 2, ggs

https://replay.pokemonshowdown.com/gen8nationaldexuu-1772606121-or8n7gfwgsi7hcu2mawrbey8qu10lkzpw
https://replay.pokemonshowdown.com/gen8nationaldexuu-1772612415-acdqwha9j8cjq8qq6jeyyq7i1dagjn1pw

 

[Velcroc]

Won vs Runoisch in 2, ggs

https://replay.pokemonshowdown.com/gen8nationaldexuu-1773308882-u2wzlngm7rk66kq87kuu2v7pbtbhulspw

https://replay.pokemonshowdown.com/gen8nationaldexuu-1773313782-a9l2nxckewzympi59tu0fu359xsis1spw

 

[Velcroc]

Won against Somalia in 3 games. GGs bro. Deepest thanks to both Runo and Somalia for the games this week.

https://replay.pokemonshowdown.com/gen8nationaldexuu-1773921308-updoza16vxnohgpcm0mlamg5zptzxugpw

https://replay.pokemonshowdown.com/gen8nationaldexuu-1773928156-ktau95oqxj5myw299lt3fsy8ocyb83hpw

https://replay.pokemonshowdown.com/gen8nationaldexuu-1773931762-xjmmovuxijfnmfls6irng164vep8stopw

(Game 3 had Sylveon which is a banned mon. I wanted to do a replay of game 3 but Somalia told me to take the win)

Evidence

 

[Runo]

Congratulations to Velcroc for winning the NatDex NU Opening Tournament!
Tagging SOMALIA, hidingflames, Bluecliqse, and Furret4ssb to congratulate them on being a finalist or semi-finalist respectively.

Thank you to everyone who played the tournament. It was my first time hosting so I hope you enjoyed it despite the setbacks.

Usage Stats

Cumulative Usage

+ ---- + ------------------ + ---- + ------- + ------- +
| Rank | Pokemon            | Use  | Usage % |  Win %  |
+ ---- + ------------------ + ---- + ------- + ------- +
| 1    | Rotom-Mow          |   31 |  45.59% |  54.84% |
| 2    | Vaporeon           |   25 |  36.76% |  60.00% |
| 3    | Steelix            |   18 |  26.47% |  66.67% |
| 3    | Silvally           |   18 |  26.47% |  50.00% |
| 5    | Talonflame         |   17 |  25.00% |  64.71% |
| 6    | Kingdra            |   15 |  22.06% |  46.67% |
| 7    | Florges            |   12 |  17.65% |  58.33% |
| 7    | Doublade           |   12 |  17.65% |  41.67% |
| 9    | Obstagoon          |   11 |  16.18% |  45.45% |
| 9    | Weezing-Galar      |   11 |  16.18% |  27.27% |
| 11   | Aerodactyl         |    9 |  13.24% |  44.44% |
| 11   | Stakataka          |    9 |  13.24% |  44.44% |
| 13   | Vileplume          |    8 |  11.76% |  87.50% |
| 13   | Virizion           |    8 |  11.76% |  37.50% |
| 13   | Mismagius          |    8 |  11.76% |  37.50% |
| 13   | Marowak-Alola      |    8 |  11.76% |  25.00% |
| 17   | Guzzlord           |    7 |  10.29% |  85.71% |
| 17   | Sigilyph           |    7 |  10.29% |  71.43% |
| 17   | Starmie            |    7 |  10.29% |  71.43% |
| 17   | Audino             |    7 |  10.29% |  57.14% |
| 21   | Sirfetch’d         |    6 |   8.82% |  83.33% |
| 21   | Gigalith           |    6 |   8.82% |  66.67% |
| 21   | Stoutland          |    6 |   8.82% |  66.67% |
| 21   | Cofagrigus         |    6 |   8.82% |  66.67% |
| 21   | Alomomola          |    6 |   8.82% |  50.00% |
| 21   | Quagsire           |    6 |   8.82% |  33.33% |
| 21   | Swellow            |    6 |   8.82% |  16.67% |
| 28   | Copperajah         |    5 |   7.35% |  80.00% |
| 28   | Tyrantrum          |    5 |   7.35% |  60.00% |
| 28   | Muk-Alola          |    5 |   7.35% |  40.00% |
| 31   | Miltank            |    4 |   5.88% |  75.00% |
| 31   | Throh              |    4 |   5.88% |  75.00% |
| 31   | Gastrodon          |    4 |   5.88% |  50.00% |
| 31   | Eldegoss           |    4 |   5.88% |  25.00% |
| 31   | Passimian          |    4 |   5.88% |   0.00% |
| 36   | Gallade            |    3 |   4.41% |  66.67% |
| 36   | Articuno           |    3 |   4.41% |  33.33% |
| 36   | Ditto              |    3 |   4.41% |  33.33% |
| 36   | Inteleon           |    3 |   4.41% |  33.33% |
| 40   | Toxicroak          |    2 |   2.94% | 100.00% |
| 40   | Scrafty            |    2 |   2.94% | 100.00% |
| 40   | Shedinja           |    2 |   2.94% |  50.00% |
| 40   | Drapion            |    2 |   2.94% |  50.00% |
| 40   | Linoone            |    2 |   2.94% |  50.00% |
| 40   | Honchkrow          |    2 |   2.94% |  50.00% |
| 40   | Druddigon          |    2 |   2.94% |  50.00% |
| 40   | Shaymin            |    2 |   2.94% |  50.00% |
| 40   | Togedemaru         |    2 |   2.94% |  50.00% |
| 40   | Vanilluxe          |    2 |   2.94% |  50.00% |
| 40   | Diancie            |    2 |   2.94% |  50.00% |
| 40   | Xatu               |    2 |   2.94% |   0.00% |
| 40   | Musharna           |    2 |   2.94% |   0.00% |
| 40   | Forretress         |    2 |   2.94% |   0.00% |
| 40   | Sneasel            |    2 |   2.94% |   0.00% |
| 40   | Skuntank           |    2 |   2.94% |   0.00% |
| 40   | Gurdurr            |    2 |   2.94% |   0.00% |
| 40   | Tauros             |    2 |   2.94% |   0.00% |
| 58   | Torterra           |    1 |   1.47% | 100.00% |
| 58   | Whimsicott         |    1 |   1.47% | 100.00% |
| 58   | Delphox            |    1 |   1.47% | 100.00% |
| 58   | Rotom-Frost        |    1 |   1.47% | 100.00% |
| 58   | Ambipom            |    1 |   1.47% | 100.00% |
| 58   | Hoopa              |    1 |   1.47% | 100.00% |
| 58   | Zoroark            |    1 |   1.47% | 100.00% |
| 58   | Dugtrio-Alola      |    1 |   1.47% | 100.00% |
| 58   | Froslass           |    1 |   1.47% | 100.00% |
| 58   | Snorlax            |    1 |   1.47% | 100.00% |
| 58   | Altaria            |    1 |   1.47% | 100.00% |
| 58   | Grimmsnarl         |    1 |   1.47% |   0.00% |
| 58   | Omastar            |    1 |   1.47% |   0.00% |
| 58   | Porygon2           |    1 |   1.47% |   0.00% |
| 58   | Abomasnow          |    1 |   1.47% |   0.00% |
| 58   | Sableye            |    1 |   1.47% |   0.00% |
| 58   | Lucario            |    1 |   1.47% |   0.00% |
| 58   | Electrode          |    1 |   1.47% |   0.00% |
| 58   | Celebi             |    1 |   1.47% |   0.00% |
| 58   | Escavalier         |    1 |   1.47% |   0.00% |
| 58   | Exploud            |    1 |   1.47% |   0.00% |
| 58   | Emboar             |    1 |   1.47% |   0.00% |
| 58   | Sandaconda         |    1 |   1.47% |   0.00% |
| 58   | Minior             |    1 |   1.47% |   0.00% |
| 58   | Absol              |    1 |   1.47% |   0.00% |
| 58   | Salazzle           |    1 |   1.47% |   0.00% |
| 58   | Corsola-Galar      |    1 |   1.47% |   0.00% |
| 58   | Crabominable       |    1 |   1.47% |   0.00% |
| 58   | Araquanid          |    1 |   1.47% |   0.00% |
| 58   | Malamar            |    1 |   1.47% |   0.00% |
| 58   | Entei              |    1 |   1.47% |   0.00% |
| 58   | Aggron             |    1 |   1.47% |   0.00% |
| 58   | Garbodor           |    1 |   1.47% |   0.00% |
| 58   | Decidueye          |    1 |   1.47% |   0.00% |
| 58   | Piloswine          |    1 |   1.47% |   0.00% |

Cumulative Lead Usage

+ ---- + ----------------------- + ---- + ------- + ------- +
| Rank | Leads                   | Use  | Usage % |  Win %  |
+ ---- + ----------------------- + ---- + ------- + ------- +
| 1    | Rotom-Mow               |    7 |  10.29% |  57.14% |
| 2    | Aerodactyl              |    6 |   8.82% |  66.67% |
| 3    | Steelix                 |    4 |   5.88% |  50.00% |
| 3    | Starmie                 |    4 |   5.88% |  50.00% |
| 5    | Talonflame              |    3 |   4.41% | 100.00% |
| 5    | Gigalith                |    3 |   4.41% |  66.67% |
| 5    | Vaporeon                |    3 |   4.41% |  33.33% |
| 5    | Obstagoon               |    3 |   4.41% |  33.33% |
| 9    | Miltank                 |    2 |   2.94% | 100.00% |
| 9    | Copperajah              |    2 |   2.94% | 100.00% |
| 9    | Inteleon                |    2 |   2.94% |  50.00% |
| 9    | Stakataka               |    2 |   2.94% |  50.00% |
| 9    | Audino                  |    2 |   2.94% |   0.00% |
| 9    | Xatu                    |    2 |   2.94% |   0.00% |
| 15   | Whimsicott              |    1 |   1.47% | 100.00% |
| 15   | Vileplume               |    1 |   1.47% | 100.00% |
| 15   | Shedinja                |    1 |   1.47% | 100.00% |
| 15   | Gallade                 |    1 |   1.47% | 100.00% |
| 15   | Hoopa                   |    1 |   1.47% | 100.00% |
| 15   | Gastrodon               |    1 |   1.47% | 100.00% |
| 15   | Guzzlord                |    1 |   1.47% | 100.00% |
| 15   | Froslass                |    1 |   1.47% | 100.00% |
| 15   | Altaria                 |    1 |   1.47% | 100.00% |
| 15   | Swellow                 |    1 |   1.47% |   0.00% |
| 15   | Grimmsnarl              |    1 |   1.47% |   0.00% |
| 15   | Alomomola               |    1 |   1.47% |   0.00% |
| 15   | Druddigon               |    1 |   1.47% |   0.00% |
| 15   | Celebi                  |    1 |   1.47% |   0.00% |
| 15   | Sandaconda              |    1 |   1.47% |   0.00% |
| 15   | Silvally                |    1 |   1.47% |   0.00% |
| 15   | Doublade                |    1 |   1.47% |   0.00% |
| 15   | Forretress              |    1 |   1.47% |   0.00% |
| 15   | Sneasel                 |    1 |   1.47% |   0.00% |
| 15   | Malamar                 |    1 |   1.47% |   0.00% |
| 15   | Togedemaru              |    1 |   1.47% |   0.00% |
| 15   | Tauros                  |    1 |   1.47% |   0.00% |
| 15   | Decidueye               |    1 |   1.47% |   0.00% |

I also invite people who've participated to fill out this small survey.

Again, big thank you to everyone who joined to try out this small metagame. We will see you all in Gen 9.