Most of the OP from OM in gen 8, which in turn is from E4 Flint in gen 7. Approved by drampa's grandpa and UT
What is Inverse?
In Inverse, the type chart is flipped on its head, just like in battles against the guy in the Inverse House in Pokemon X and Y. Super effective attacks become not very effective and vice versa, and immunities become super effective hits.
Here's a chart showing the new type matchups:
On PS!, to find out a Pokemon's / type's weaknesses and resistances, you can also use the command /weak [Pokemon / type], Inverse.
There are a couple of caveats to note:
Bans
Pokemon: Arceus, Baxcalibur, Calyrex-Ice, Calyrex-Shadow, Chien-Pao, Deoxys-Attack, Deoxys-Base, Deoxys-Speed, Espathra, Eternatus, Flutter Mane, Giratina-Origin, Groudon, Ho-Oh, Indeedee, Koraidon, Kyogre, Kyurem, Lunala, Maushold, Mewtwo, Miraidon, Necrozma-DW, Palafin, Palkia, Palkia-Origin, Porygon-Z, Rayquaza, Regidrago, Regieleki, Reshiram, Rillaboom, Shaymin-Sky, Spectrier, Ursaluna, Ursaluna-Bloodmoon, Zacian, Zacian-Crowned, Zamazenta, Zekrom
Abilities: Arena Trap, Moody, Shadow Tag
Items: King's Rock, Light Clay
Moves: Baton Pass, Last Respects, Shed Tail
Clauses: Standard OMs, Sleep Moves Clause, Inverse Mod, Terastal Clause
Watchlist:
Where can I play it?
Inverse is currently playable on the main server for this month (October) but also is challengeable with the code below.
Strategy
As you might expect, type dynamics are completely flipped in Inverse. Ice is a fantastic defensive typing, with 4 resistances and only a single weakness to itself. On the other hand, Steel is an awful typing, with a whopping 9 weaknesses. With no resistances or immunities, Normal is a great offensive typing, and Rapid Spin can't be blocked.
Many format mainstays from previous generations, like Snorlax and Arctozolt, have been cut from Scarlet & Violet, which will no doubt shake up the metagame. On the other hand, old threats such as Avalugg and Barraskewda are still around, and are joined by powerful new Pokemon like Maushold and Chi-Yu.
Resources
Sample teams
Viability Rankings
Tiering History
Council
kenn (Leader)
Mossy Sandwich
Tranquility
Discord
https://discord.gg/TzrguBu6Pb
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What is Inverse?
In Inverse, the type chart is flipped on its head, just like in battles against the guy in the Inverse House in Pokemon X and Y. Super effective attacks become not very effective and vice versa, and immunities become super effective hits.
Here's a chart showing the new type matchups:
There are a couple of caveats to note:
- This affects Stealth Rock. For instance, in Inverse Battles Mandibuzz would take 1/16 damage from Stealth Rock, and Excadrill would take 1/2.
- Ability-based immunities are unaffected: Levitate, Volt Absorb, and similar abilities all work as normal.
- Type-based immunities to status and other type-specific mechanics are unaffected as well. For instance, Electric-types still can't be paralysed, Ghost-types can't be trapped, and Flying-types are still immune to Spikes.
Bans
Pokemon: Arceus, Baxcalibur, Calyrex-Ice, Calyrex-Shadow, Chien-Pao, Deoxys-Attack, Deoxys-Base, Deoxys-Speed, Espathra, Eternatus, Flutter Mane, Giratina-Origin, Groudon, Ho-Oh, Indeedee, Koraidon, Kyogre, Kyurem, Lunala, Maushold, Mewtwo, Miraidon, Necrozma-DW, Palafin, Palkia, Palkia-Origin, Porygon-Z, Rayquaza, Regidrago, Regieleki, Reshiram, Rillaboom, Shaymin-Sky, Spectrier, Ursaluna, Ursaluna-Bloodmoon, Zacian, Zacian-Crowned, Zamazenta, Zekrom
Abilities: Arena Trap, Moody, Shadow Tag
Items: King's Rock, Light Clay
Moves: Baton Pass, Last Respects, Shed Tail
Clauses: Standard OMs, Sleep Moves Clause, Inverse Mod, Terastal Clause
Watchlist:
Where can I play it?
Inverse is currently playable on the main server for this month (October) but also is challengeable with the code below.
Challenge code
/challenge gen9anythinggoes@@@Standard OMs, Inverse Mod, Sleep Moves Clause, Terastal Clause, -Arceus, -Baxcalibur, -Calyrex-Ice, -Calyrex-Shadow, -Chien-Pao, -Deoxys-Attack, -Deoxys-Base, -Deoxys-Speed, -Espathra, -Eternatus, -Flutter Mane, -Giratina-Origin, -Groudon, -Ho-Oh, -Indeedee, -Koraidon, -Kyogre, -Kyurem, -Lunala, -Maushold, -Mewtwo, -Miraidon, -Necrozma-DW, -Palafin, -Palkia, -Palkia-Origin, -Porygon-Z, -Rayquaza, -Regidrago, -Regieleki, -Reshiram, -Rillaboom, -Shaymin-Sky, -Spectrier, -Ursaluna, -Ursaluna-Bloodmoon, -Zacian, -Zacian-Crowned, -Zamazenta, -Zekrom, -Arena Trap, -Moody, -Shadow Tag, -King's Rock, -Light Clay, -Baton Pass, -Last Respects, -Shed Tail
Tour code
/tour new gen9anythinggoes,elim,,,[Gen 9] Inverse
/tour rules Standard OMs, Inverse Mod, Sleep Moves Clause, Terastal Clause, -Arceus, -Baxcalibur, -Calyrex-Ice, -Calyrex-Shadow, -Chien-Pao, -Deoxys-Attack, -Deoxys-Base, -Deoxys-Speed, -Espathra, -Eternatus, -Flutter Mane, -Giratina-Origin, -Groudon, -Ho-Oh, -Indeedee, -Koraidon, -Kyogre, -Kyurem, -Lunala, -Maushold, -Mewtwo, -Miraidon, -Necrozma-DW, -Palafin, -Palkia, -Palkia-Origin, -Porygon-Z, -Rayquaza, -Regidrago, -Regieleki, -Reshiram, -Rillaboom, -Shaymin-Sky, -Spectrier, -Ursaluna, -Ursaluna-Bloodmoon, -Zacian, -Zacian-Crowned, -Zamazenta, -Zekrom, -Arena Trap, -Moody, -Shadow Tag, -King's Rock, -Light Clay, -Baton Pass, -Last Respects, -Shed Tail
/challenge gen9anythinggoes@@@Standard OMs, Inverse Mod, Sleep Moves Clause, Terastal Clause, -Arceus, -Baxcalibur, -Calyrex-Ice, -Calyrex-Shadow, -Chien-Pao, -Deoxys-Attack, -Deoxys-Base, -Deoxys-Speed, -Espathra, -Eternatus, -Flutter Mane, -Giratina-Origin, -Groudon, -Ho-Oh, -Indeedee, -Koraidon, -Kyogre, -Kyurem, -Lunala, -Maushold, -Mewtwo, -Miraidon, -Necrozma-DW, -Palafin, -Palkia, -Palkia-Origin, -Porygon-Z, -Rayquaza, -Regidrago, -Regieleki, -Reshiram, -Rillaboom, -Shaymin-Sky, -Spectrier, -Ursaluna, -Ursaluna-Bloodmoon, -Zacian, -Zacian-Crowned, -Zamazenta, -Zekrom, -Arena Trap, -Moody, -Shadow Tag, -King's Rock, -Light Clay, -Baton Pass, -Last Respects, -Shed Tail
Tour code
/tour new gen9anythinggoes,elim,,,[Gen 9] Inverse
/tour rules Standard OMs, Inverse Mod, Sleep Moves Clause, Terastal Clause, -Arceus, -Baxcalibur, -Calyrex-Ice, -Calyrex-Shadow, -Chien-Pao, -Deoxys-Attack, -Deoxys-Base, -Deoxys-Speed, -Espathra, -Eternatus, -Flutter Mane, -Giratina-Origin, -Groudon, -Ho-Oh, -Indeedee, -Koraidon, -Kyogre, -Kyurem, -Lunala, -Maushold, -Mewtwo, -Miraidon, -Necrozma-DW, -Palafin, -Palkia, -Palkia-Origin, -Porygon-Z, -Rayquaza, -Regidrago, -Regieleki, -Reshiram, -Rillaboom, -Shaymin-Sky, -Spectrier, -Ursaluna, -Ursaluna-Bloodmoon, -Zacian, -Zacian-Crowned, -Zamazenta, -Zekrom, -Arena Trap, -Moody, -Shadow Tag, -King's Rock, -Light Clay, -Baton Pass, -Last Respects, -Shed Tail
As you might expect, type dynamics are completely flipped in Inverse. Ice is a fantastic defensive typing, with 4 resistances and only a single weakness to itself. On the other hand, Steel is an awful typing, with a whopping 9 weaknesses. With no resistances or immunities, Normal is a great offensive typing, and Rapid Spin can't be blocked.
Many format mainstays from previous generations, like Snorlax and Arctozolt, have been cut from Scarlet & Violet, which will no doubt shake up the metagame. On the other hand, old threats such as Avalugg and Barraskewda are still around, and are joined by powerful new Pokemon like Maushold and Chi-Yu.
Resources
Sample teams
Viability Rankings
Tiering History
Date | Action |
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11/19/2022 | Meta created with initial banlist |
12/15/2022 | |
05/30/2023 | |
09/16/2023 | |
12/25/2023 | |
10/3/2024 | |
10/5/24 | |
10/10/24 | |
10/20/24 |
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Arboliva’s STAB of Grass and Normal allows it to hit pretty much everything at least neutrally, backed up by a great 125 Special Attack. This makes it’s limited coverage a near non-issue, as anything resisting Grass will be hit by Normal, and Rock is especially hurt by this.
Brambleghast have Ghost STAB and decent 90 Speed, but a lack of strong, reliable physical Ghost STAB (Phantom Force takes two turns) hurted it a lot.
Brute Bonnet doube resistance of Bug-type means it can take U-Turn safely, but it gains an additional weakness of Psychic alongside Ground, Ghost, Water, Grass, Dark and Electric. Higher Attack and compatility in Sub teams give it a niche over…
Toedscruel now doubly resist Ice, but doubly weak to Electric as well. Being weak to Stealth Rock is troublesome.
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Rabsca’s defensive typing benefit it more in Inverse than in other metagames due to having more resistances than weaknesses. A double weakness to Fighting is alarming though, and too slow to fight bsck with Bug STAB.
Baxcalibur, our very first Ice-type pseudo-legendary, didn’t disappointed us so far, but it certainly benefit it’s defensive typing even more thanks to resisting Fairy, Fighting, Rock and Steel alongside Dragon itself. Weakness to Grass isn’t favorable, though.
Chien-Pao is basically what happens if Weavile is a legendary Pokémon, and it only gets more dangerous in Inverse due to much more resistances than in other metagames. Very likely to get banned.
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Gengar
Gallade
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Masquerain
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