If you want to make it into a discussion on how to use non-weather teams in the metagame, though, that would justify a thread of its own.
However, keep in mind that Kingdra is only effective in this regard because it's still viable without rain support. If you use a Pokémon that only works in a specific weather, then every time you don't face that weather you basically start the match 5-6.However, the abundance of weather also makes nonweather viable also. Take the pokemon Kingdra. Why, Kingdra was once very feared, however the ban of Swift Swim and Drizzle has ended it's reign of terror. So why is it still viable in OU, where it can't use the very weather it worked best in? Because Kingdra is a priceless weapon for nonweather teams- because rain is so popular, even if you don't run your own rain, the chances that your opponent will are high. That's why Kingdra is still used in OU.
Yeah, kingdra seems to be sexy in bw2 meta, but how common is his arch-nemesis: ferrothorn?Hmf. More weather discussion.
Non-weather is certainly viable, and will probably remain so for a very long time. It's not non-weather that's not viable anymore, it's weather being stronger and more effective than ever before. The multitudes of benefits weather gives is something that is not supposed to be overlooked and is something most players like to use.
However, the abundance of weather also makes nonweather viable also. Take the pokemon Kingdra. Why, Kingdra was once very feared, however the ban of Swift Swim and Drizzle has ended it's reign of terror. So why is it still viable in OU, where it can't use the very weather it worked best in? Because Kingdra is a priceless weapon for nonweather teams- because rain is so popular, even if you don't run your own rain, the chances that your opponent will are high. That's why Kingdra is still used in OU. You see, just because you don't run weather doesn't mean you can't use it.
Different playstyles also call for different field effects. Hyper offense teams tend to lean towards Sun and Rain, where they get a massive x2 power boost, while Stall teams prefer Sand and Hail because of the added damage. However, non-weather excels at both, which is why many balanced teams run nonweather. Despite this, however, weather will still be prominent, and many people will think that non weather is outclassed by weather.
Dragonite actually works very well in weather. In Sun, DD Dragonite gets a useful boost to Fire Punch, making it easier to break through things like Skarmory. In Rain, it can abuse Hurricane and Thunder (the only Pokemon that learns this combination if I recall correctly).The entire reason I'm not running weather is because I want to run Dragonite, and I'm not sure it runs with weather very well. >_>
also, having sun / rain with dragonite prevents sand teams from breaking dragonite's multiscale with the residual damage.Dragonite actually works very well in weather. In Sun, DD Dragonite gets a useful boost to Fire Punch, making it easier to break through things like Skarmory. In Rain, it can abuse Hurricane and Thunder (the only Pokemon that learns this combination if I recall correctly).
da fuck...ttar is awesome. still a great scarfer, and all around great pokemon. sr ttar, ddttar, sets up sand, strong ass pursuits, still a solid answer to tornadus, etc.Sand stall off the bat faces the problem of using Tyranitar or Hippowdon (or both if your nuts)