Sorry I haven'y posted much in the last few months. IRL stuff sucks sometimes but I figured I could atleast give my thoughts on the future potential meta-game.
What are you most excited to use in the new metagame?
Magerna is definately my favourite of the OU metas potential new tools. Not only is she adorable her typing lets her come in on much of the metagame and do stuff. While her speed tier holds her back somewhat Shift gear can alleviate this and you could just run her as a stall breaker with calm mind. Otherwise I'm excited for my 3 favourite Priority users from yesteryear. These 3 alone should prevent Alakazam from running amok to much and keep speed boosting sweepers in check. All 3 create mind game situations to since they can either hit like a truck (Azu) or U-turn out. Talonflame also will benefit from heavy duty boots
What pre-dlc mons are expected to get hit the hardest?
For these 3 I expect the end is near. I enjoy umbreon but the already clefable filled meta makes life hard and the addition of Chancsy, Blissey and Skarmory take away almost every remaining niche it has in OU. Sure it can still hard check Aegisslash and most ghosts but theres other mons that can and more now. Seeya old friend. Otherwise Tyraniter maybe on its its last legs. Sure it can check talonflame, Ghosts and will always be useful on Sand but virtually every other niche it once has is gone. Scarf is nolonger viable, DD takes to long and Band is to slow and doesn't like the presence of Azu/Scizor. Anything it can do is done better by hippo at the moment and really it needs pursuit back if it wants to stand out again.
I addition the return of Chansey means most special attackers lacking a fighting move will be see a decline in someway
What pre-dlc mons are expected to benefit the most or see a rise in viability?
Vaporeons new moves should see it stay viable in OU even as its fellow evolutions disappear. Flipturn is fantastic and lets it stand apart from tele-clef on some teams. Dodging taunt alone is huge. Otherwise The changes in the meta should see Gyarados eventually rise in usage its typing and intimidate allow it to check the returned priority users and set up on them. Gengar Being one of the few Special attackers not affected by chansey alone should see it go up and right now I'm really enjoying trick specs
How do you feel about Galarian Slowbro and Urshifu? Kinda indifferent but both will have there use's in the tier. Galarian slowbro will see usage simply because it can check Alakazam with its typing to an extent but will likely be UU. Urshifu on the other hand with its ability Unseen Fist and fantastic offensive typing will definately be OU. Right now I favour a band set but scarf looks fun to
What do you believe will be overhyped and what will die down after being given the "new toy" treatment?
Without Hidden Power magenzone can only really trap Corvinight and Skarmory and even then really needs a choice item which further hinders it. While it will definately have uses in the tier it'll likely end up UU or even RU. Not being able to beat Ferrothorn is a huge deal honestly. Speaking of Skarmory With Corvinight in the tier it'll likely only find a place on stall teams or Bulky Balance which is sad because I do enjoy using it on other teams
What I wish was good?
This is a pokemon that really wishes its mega was back and until then will linger in mediocrity. I loved using this in Gen6/7 and wouldlove to see megas back but thats unlikely to happen :(.
All in all thats my thoughts for the Tier At the moment and while I do hate Nasty plot Alakazam the tier is overall enjoyable and Prioty Spam should ensure that monster remains in check. Clefs days as number 1 I think are nearly over but we'll wait and see. on that to. Looks like the next few weeks will be fun and If everything works out I should be able to play a tad more. See you guys all on showdown :)
What are you most excited to use in the new metagame?
What pre-dlc mons are expected to get hit the hardest?
I addition the return of Chansey means most special attackers lacking a fighting move will be see a decline in someway
What pre-dlc mons are expected to benefit the most or see a rise in viability?
How do you feel about Galarian Slowbro and Urshifu? Kinda indifferent but both will have there use's in the tier. Galarian slowbro will see usage simply because it can check Alakazam with its typing to an extent but will likely be UU. Urshifu on the other hand with its ability Unseen Fist and fantastic offensive typing will definately be OU. Right now I favour a band set but scarf looks fun to
What do you believe will be overhyped and what will die down after being given the "new toy" treatment?
What I wish was good?
All in all thats my thoughts for the Tier At the moment and while I do hate Nasty plot Alakazam the tier is overall enjoyable and Prioty Spam should ensure that monster remains in check. Clefs days as number 1 I think are nearly over but we'll wait and see. on that to. Looks like the next few weeks will be fun and If everything works out I should be able to play a tad more. See you guys all on showdown :)