Nalei
strong, wild garbage
Thanks to Ezaphs and Ludicrousity, the meta is now playable! This of course means that we may need to do some rebalancing so that the meta will be balanced and enjoyable. My ultimate hope is that every mega will have some kind of real niche whether it's in AG or NU. So, in addition to the slates that we do, I'd like to allow for the amendment of old megas. On how the cycle would work, people can post in the forums about megas that they think are unbalanced, too weak, don't make sense, etc. Then, when we shift stages from voting to submissions or vice versa, I'd post polls asking about what people think should be done. Example:
People think that Mega Carracosta needs a fixer-upper because it's not usable in UU, but is non-viable in OU. I would post a poll with the following options:
A). Scrap the old mega and add Carracosta to the next slate
B). Drop Mega Carracosta to UU
C). Give it a second mega evolution (think Charizard or Mewtwo)
D). Both B and C
E). Change finer details of the original concept to make it viable on OU (people would post ideas for what could be amended and then I make an executive decision in a week)
F). Leave Mega Carracosta as is
Note that I hold veto powers and that this can apply to megas created by GameFreak too (think Mega Garchomp). The first pokemon we'll be taking a look at is Mega Torterra. It has 95/154/105/55/95/121 for stats, as well as an ability that gives it an immunity to ice (and heals it). This paired with Shell Smash makes it a formidable threat counterable only with Skarmory and some grass types like Tangrowth and Tapu Bulu. Here's some sample sets for you to test out if you want to get a feel for if it's broken or not:
The poll will come in around a week for Mega Torterra. In the meantime, feel free to discuss Mega Torterra and also other megas in need of a rebalance.
Here's voting:
MaceMaster
WTCO
LapisHoundoom
Ezaphs
Sereg
Pika Xreme
Reviloja753
Kopelemon
KirbyRider1337
Heavyweapons Mann
BlazikenMasters2
Ninetales Dragons
Exploudit
Six Trails
Ludicrousity
Phoenix_Alchemist
People think that Mega Carracosta needs a fixer-upper because it's not usable in UU, but is non-viable in OU. I would post a poll with the following options:
A). Scrap the old mega and add Carracosta to the next slate
B). Drop Mega Carracosta to UU
C). Give it a second mega evolution (think Charizard or Mewtwo)
D). Both B and C
E). Change finer details of the original concept to make it viable on OU (people would post ideas for what could be amended and then I make an executive decision in a week)
F). Leave Mega Carracosta as is
Note that I hold veto powers and that this can apply to megas created by GameFreak too (think Mega Garchomp). The first pokemon we'll be taking a look at is Mega Torterra. It has 95/154/105/55/95/121 for stats, as well as an ability that gives it an immunity to ice (and heals it). This paired with Shell Smash makes it a formidable threat counterable only with Skarmory and some grass types like Tangrowth and Tapu Bulu. Here's some sample sets for you to test out if you want to get a feel for if it's broken or not:
Shell Smash
Torterra @ [Mega Stone]
Ability: Shell Armor
EVs: 252 Atk / 4 SpD / 252 Spe
Adamant / Jolly Nature
- Shell Smash
- Earthquake
- Wood Hammer / Seed Bomb
- Stone Edge
Offensive Utility
Torterra @ [Mega Stone]
Ability: Shell Armor
EVs: 252 Atk / 4 SpD / 252 Spe
Jolly Nature
- Earthquake
- Wood Hammer
- Toxic / Stealth Rock
- Synthesis
Torterra @ [Mega Stone]
Ability: Shell Armor
EVs: 252 Atk / 4 SpD / 252 Spe
Adamant / Jolly Nature
- Shell Smash
- Earthquake
- Wood Hammer / Seed Bomb
- Stone Edge
Offensive Utility
Torterra @ [Mega Stone]
Ability: Shell Armor
EVs: 252 Atk / 4 SpD / 252 Spe
Jolly Nature
- Earthquake
- Wood Hammer
- Toxic / Stealth Rock
- Synthesis
The poll will come in around a week for Mega Torterra. In the meantime, feel free to discuss Mega Torterra and also other megas in need of a rebalance.
Here's voting:
MaceMaster
WTCO
LapisHoundoom
Ezaphs
Sereg
Pika Xreme
Reviloja753
Kopelemon
KirbyRider1337
Heavyweapons Mann
BlazikenMasters2
Ninetales Dragons
Exploudit
Six Trails
Ludicrousity
Phoenix_Alchemist