In this metagame the typing of the move in the first slot is changed to the primary typing of the Pokemon. If the Pokemon also has a secondary type, the typing of the move in the second slot is changed to the secondary typing of the mon. All other aspects of the move (power, accuracy, secondary effects, etc.) remain the same, allowing Pokemon to run dangerous new STAB moves.
For example:
Iron Jugulis @ Choice Specs
Ability: Quark Drive
EVs: 252 SpA / 4 SpD / 252 Spe
Timid Nature
- Hydro Pump
- Fire Blast
- Earth Power
- U-turn
Iron Jugulis, while powerful, has always lacked strong, reliable STAB, and now it has it! With Hydro Pump in the first move slot, it becomes a powerful 110 Base Power Dark move! Fire Blast is turned into a strong, more reliable 110 Base Power Flying-type move. Earth Power, while unaffected by Revelationmons, punishes the few strong switch-ins to Iron Jugulis like Glimmora, Iron Treads, and Iron Hands. U-turn, despite being a restricted move, is allowed in the third and fourth moveslots, as it does not change type.
BANLIST:
Pokemon:
Arceus, Archaludon, Barraskewda, Basculegion-Base, Baxcalibur, Calyrex-Ice, Calyrex-Shadow, Chi-Yu, Chien-Pao, Darkrai, Deoxys-Attack, Deoxys-Base, Dialga, Dialga-Origin, Dragapult, Dragonite, Eternatus, Flutter Mane, Giratina, Giratina-Origin, Gouging Fire, Groudon, Ho-Oh, Iron Bundle, Kommo-o, Koraidon, Kyogre, Kyurem, Kyurem-Black, Kyurem-White, Landorus-Base, Lugia, Lunala, Magearna, Mewtwo, Miraidon, Necrozma-Dawn-Wings, Necrozma-Dusk-Mane, Noivern, Ogerpon-Hearthflame, Palafin, Palkia, Palkia-Origin, Polteageist, Rayquaza, Reshiram, Roaring Moon, Shaymin-Sky, Spectrier, Solgaleo, Ursaluna-Bloodmoon, Urshifu-Base, Zacian, Zacian-Crowned, Zekrom
Items: King's Rock, Razor Fang
Abilities: Arena Trap, Moody, Shadow Tag
Restricted Moves*: U-turn, Volt Switch
Banned Moves: Baton Pass, Last Respects, Shed Tail
*Restricted moves are not allowed to be type changed; they must be in the third or fourth move slot, or also second for single typed Pokemon.
Clauses: Standard OMs, Sleep Clause Mod, Terastal Clause
Tiering History:
2022/11/29 - Meta created with initial banlist
2023/01/15 - Dragonite, Espathra, Iron Bundle, Noivern, and Palafin are banned
2023/06/01 - HOME banlist introduced
2023/10/27 - DLC1 banlist introduced, Tera banned
2023/12/16 - DLC2 banlist introduced
2024/31/08 - Archaludon, Darkrai, Gouging Fire, Kyurem, and Ursaluna-BM banned
CURRENT WATCHLIST:
Close Combat
Annihilape
Enamorus
Espathra
Gliscor
Urshifu-Rapid-Strike
Sneasler
Zamazenta-Crowned
Drizzle
Council:
Clas (Leader)
CaptMicrowave
Discordual
Hiusi guyFAQs:
Q: How do I change the typing of my moves?
A: This will be done automatically, just put the move in your first or second slot to change accordingly. This will also be displayed visually in battle, so you'll know if you've done it right!
Q: What are "restricted moves"?
A: These are moves that would be overpowered if they were type changed, but are not overpowered in their standard form. As a result, they are allowed, but only in move slots that let keep default typing (2-4 for single typed Pokemon, 3rd and 4th for dual typed).
Q: What about status moves, like Stealth Rock and Toxic?
A: Status moves type change as well, but it usually does not matter. Stealth Rock still deals Rock-type damage, Steel-types are still immune to Toxic, etc. The only two exceptions are immunity abilities (Normal-type Will-O-Wisp will no longer activate Flash Fire) and Thunder Wave, which for some reason does check immunities (Normal-type Thunder Wave will paralyze Grounds, but not Ghosts).
Q: What if a Pokemon changes type during battle?
A: The typing of your moves will change as well! Whether it's by your own action like Protean, or your opponent hits you with Soak, your move types will change according to the rules of the meta.
Q: What about Forest's Curse and Trick-or-Treat adding a third type?
A: Third types are not considered for move type changes.
Q: How do abilities that change the typing of the move (like Pixilate) work?
A: If a move is type changed to be normal type, it will be affected by Pixilate.
Q: What about moves that cannot be type-changed, like Weather Ball?
A: These moves are still unchangable. Weather Ball in the first slot would always be Normal if no weather, or the correct typing for the weather it is currently in. Future Sight and Doom Desire, due to their unique mechanics, also do not type change.
Q: Where is this metagame playable?
A: Revelationmons is currently playable as a challengeable format!
Resources:
The Generation 8 thread
The Generation 6 thread
Discord!
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Palafin ran the exact same sets it ran before it was banned in OU, and was just as strong here. Taunt + Bulk Up sets allowed it to muscle past its few counters and it matched up extremely well into the rest of the meta.
Espathra is one of the most terrifying sweepers with the potent combination of Speed Boost + Calm Mind and Stored Power. However, what pushes it over the edge is its ability to change the type of Stored Power to whatever it wants. Steel-types have to fear Fighting-type Stored Power, while Priority users have to watch out for less common types such as Steel. This quality made Espathra too dificult to reliably check and so was it banned.
