Some small noms
--> A
Heliolisk really likes Flygon out of the picture (to no one's surprise at all). It serves great use as a form of speed control, a wallbreaker, or just a great pivoter. It's also a decent ghost resist if you play aggressively and whatnot. Mari explained it well in their post.
--> B+
Flygon not being on every other team is super neat for Garbodor. There's less room than ever for defog shenanigans, with the current hazard removal/deterrents not appreciating a Gunk Shot to the face. Spikes are great, even better when things like Bronzong are running Heatproof. The ability to soft check physical attackers is super great too.
--> B-
Doesn't need too much of an introduction but essentially no Sylveon = big gains. Sirfetch'd is an issue too but it can't really afford to take a Knock Off. Anyways, Scrafty is a decently big threat in the metagame, with huge bulk and many setup opportunities. It appreciates the fact that many teams are using Garbador/Weezing as their fighting answers, meaning Scrafty has an easier time setting up. It has decent longevity too and can be a nuisance to many teams, usually always able to force/make progress.
--> C+/B-
I used to be on the Comfey hate train but recently I've really liking this mon. CM sets can be super potent sometimes especially subseed sets. Oftentimes people will switch their Copperajah or Bronzong in on a Comfey to try and kill it, only to be met with a devastating Leech Seed. A Leech Seed that means Comfey can beat the steels. Obviously it's not the most consistent thing in the world, but is consistent enough to potentially warrant a small rise, imo.
--> C+
I think its utility and overall bulk are good, good enough to warrant a raise. I don't really see it on par with something like Qwilfish, who lacks the bulk and longevity Weezing has. Weezing in my experience can be a great fighting check, status spreader, ghost answer (if you decide to run itemless) and overall physical sponge. Flygon leaving also means you have more room for something like Neutralizing Gas, which can be quite clutch sometimes.
(Fairy) --> UR
I don't think it should be ranked. Poisons are getting better, Bronzong is everywhere (with ID popping up more), fire types are still great as ever, the list goes on. It's not as consistent or effective as the other Silvallys and should drop to reflect that.
Heliolisk really likes Flygon out of the picture (to no one's surprise at all). It serves great use as a form of speed control, a wallbreaker, or just a great pivoter. It's also a decent ghost resist if you play aggressively and whatnot. Mari explained it well in their post.
--> B+
Flygon not being on every other team is super neat for Garbodor. There's less room than ever for defog shenanigans, with the current hazard removal/deterrents not appreciating a Gunk Shot to the face. Spikes are great, even better when things like Bronzong are running Heatproof. The ability to soft check physical attackers is super great too.
Doesn't need too much of an introduction but essentially no Sylveon = big gains. Sirfetch'd is an issue too but it can't really afford to take a Knock Off. Anyways, Scrafty is a decently big threat in the metagame, with huge bulk and many setup opportunities. It appreciates the fact that many teams are using Garbador/Weezing as their fighting answers, meaning Scrafty has an easier time setting up. It has decent longevity too and can be a nuisance to many teams, usually always able to force/make progress.
--> C+/B-
I used to be on the Comfey hate train but recently I've really liking this mon. CM sets can be super potent sometimes especially subseed sets. Oftentimes people will switch their Copperajah or Bronzong in on a Comfey to try and kill it, only to be met with a devastating Leech Seed. A Leech Seed that means Comfey can beat the steels. Obviously it's not the most consistent thing in the world, but is consistent enough to potentially warrant a small rise, imo.
I think its utility and overall bulk are good, good enough to warrant a raise. I don't really see it on par with something like Qwilfish, who lacks the bulk and longevity Weezing has. Weezing in my experience can be a great fighting check, status spreader, ghost answer (if you decide to run itemless) and overall physical sponge. Flygon leaving also means you have more room for something like Neutralizing Gas, which can be quite clutch sometimes.
I don't think it should be ranked. Poisons are getting better, Bronzong is everywhere (with ID popping up more), fire types are still great as ever, the list goes on. It's not as consistent or effective as the other Silvallys and should drop to reflect that.
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