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The idea behind the Stat Split metagame is to completely change the purpose of certain Pokemon by cutting every Pokemon's highest base stat in half and rounding the result up if neccesary. For instance, in this metagame, Conkeldurr's attack stat is of 70 instead of 140. However, only applying that change would make most of the Pokemon completely unviable. Which is why there is also a second major rule : the lowest base stat of every Pokemon is doubled. Which means that Conkeldurr goes from having a terrible base speed of 45 to a respectable base speed of 90. Which unfortunately doesn't help its case. But that's the way the metagame works : some Pokemon get better, some Pokemon (okay, most Pokemon) get worse.
Now obviously, there is a major problem with this system. How about Pokemon who have more than one best/worst base stat, like Breloom, who has base 60 HP, SpA and SpD? Well, in that case, going in the the standard order (HP-Atk-Def-SpA-SpD-Spe), the first best base stat will get nerfed, and the last worst base stat will get doubled (this may be changed if deemed necessary, but it will be kept for the time being). So, Breloom will turn into a highly specially defensive Pokemon with no physical prowess whatsoever.
This is taken to an extreme for all the legendaries who have base 100 stats across the board. They all end up with a miserable base 50 HP, but an astounding base 200 Speed, which makes them the fastest Pokemon in the metagame (unless you count Arceus which you really shouldn't). Some of them use this better than others. More on that later.
Finally, the nerfs/buffs are applied to mega-evolutions and alternate forms as well. For instance, Regular Lucario has 115 Base Atk and 58 Base SpA, but, once it mega-evolves, its base Atk drops to 73 while its base SpA rises to 140, making a mixed set impossible.
Here are a few Pokemon that improve, or change substantially without necessarily getting worse:
And here is the official banlist:
Feel free to make suggestions for bans and bring up Pokemon I've overlooked!
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The idea behind the Stat Split metagame is to completely change the purpose of certain Pokemon by cutting every Pokemon's highest base stat in half and rounding the result up if neccesary. For instance, in this metagame, Conkeldurr's attack stat is of 70 instead of 140. However, only applying that change would make most of the Pokemon completely unviable. Which is why there is also a second major rule : the lowest base stat of every Pokemon is doubled. Which means that Conkeldurr goes from having a terrible base speed of 45 to a respectable base speed of 90. Which unfortunately doesn't help its case. But that's the way the metagame works : some Pokemon get better, some Pokemon (okay, most Pokemon) get worse.
Now obviously, there is a major problem with this system. How about Pokemon who have more than one best/worst base stat, like Breloom, who has base 60 HP, SpA and SpD? Well, in that case, going in the the standard order (HP-Atk-Def-SpA-SpD-Spe), the first best base stat will get nerfed, and the last worst base stat will get doubled (this may be changed if deemed necessary, but it will be kept for the time being). So, Breloom will turn into a highly specially defensive Pokemon with no physical prowess whatsoever.
This is taken to an extreme for all the legendaries who have base 100 stats across the board. They all end up with a miserable base 50 HP, but an astounding base 200 Speed, which makes them the fastest Pokemon in the metagame (unless you count Arceus which you really shouldn't). Some of them use this better than others. More on that later.
Finally, the nerfs/buffs are applied to mega-evolutions and alternate forms as well. For instance, Regular Lucario has 115 Base Atk and 58 Base SpA, but, once it mega-evolves, its base Atk drops to 73 while its base SpA rises to 140, making a mixed set impossible.
Here are a few Pokemon that improve, or change substantially without necessarily getting worse:
Nidoqueen (46 Atk, 150 SpA) : This is by far the most broken Pokemon in the entire metagame, discounting those that were already Ubers. The highest SpA in the metagame besides Zygarde & Garchomp, Sheer Force, amazing coverage, all added to the fact that the stat that gets cut down is its attack... Looks like this monster has finally climbed out of the shadow of its male counterpart. The only flaw with Nidoqueen is its lack of speed and priority, which can easily be remedied with a Choice Scarf.
Landorus (63 Atk, 160 SpD) : This is basically a much weaker but faster and bulkier Nidoqueen. With Assault Vest, this thing is absolutely untoughable on the special side. It's worth noting that Nidoking preforms much the same role. This also seems broken
Jirachi/Victini/Manaphy (50 HP, 200 Spe) : These are the fastest Pokemon in the metagame, and use that speed to be far more deadly than they used to be. Jirachi can guarantee to outspeed any nonscarfed opponent and try to paraflinch it to oblivion, while Victini can spam V-Creates and not even worry about the speed drop most of the time. They will probably end up getting banned. Manaphy can pretty much sweep unhindered once it gets a +3 boost from Tail Glow.
Latias (65 SpD, 160 Atk) & Latios (65 SpA, 160 Def) : In a bizarre twist of fate, Latias has become an extremely powerful and nearly unstoppableDragon Dancer sweeper with access to priority, and Latios is now a much more manageble physically bulky Dragon Dancer. Latias will probably be banned, Latios will probably not.
Azumarill (50 HP, 100 Spe) : Azumarill is now able to join the base 100 speed tier, and dosn't have to rely as much on Aqua Jet to attack first. The only downside? It's incredibly frail. It's basically a Medicham with a better typing and STAB Priority.
Whimsicott (58 Spe, 120 HP) : Whimsicott gains some badly needed bulk to help it out. Unfortunately, it's now outsped by ever relevant Prankster user. Klefki also gains HP, but loses defense, so it only improves on the specially defensive side.
Masquerain (41 SpD, 120 Spe) : Masquerain is now viable due to the fact that it is the fastest Sticky Web user. Unfortunately, in order to use Masquerain, you have to use Masquerain. So yeah.
Garchomp (65 Atk, 160 SpA) & Mega-Garchomp (85 Atk, 184 Spe) : Garchomp is a fascinating Pokemon in this metagame. Regular Chomp is an insanely powerful special attacker, and although it might seems stupid to mega-evolve at all and lose a lot of attacking power, it does enable you to outspeed a lot of Choice Scarf users without having to carry a Scarf yourself, as well as fake out the enemy. Chomp definitely looks like something that might get banned very fast.
Cloyster (90 Def, 90 SpD) : Not really relevant, just a funny observation.
Goodra (75 SpD, 140 Def) : Goodra now serves as one of the best physical walls in the metagame, and can use Gooey to even great effect. He can even carry an Assault Vest to patch up that mediocre SpD.
Deoxys-Defense (80 Def, 100 HP) : What used to be one of the worst Pokemon ever banned to Ubers now gets to compete with Blissey and Ladorus for the title of best special wall in the metagame. Being able to scatter Spikes is definitely and added bonus.
Keldeo (65 SpA, 144 Atk) : Banded Kedleo new meta. No, seriously, Kedleo is much better than in standard. It still has the same counters, but gets much better coverage as well as priority. Choice Band Kedleo is meta-defining, people.
Regigigas: (80 Atk, 160 SpA) : Slow start effects it less as it is now a special attacker. It also has acess to Nature Power, which gives it good STAB.
Kingdra (47 Atk, 150 HP) : Kingdra trades its largely useless Attack for amazing mixed bulk, enabling it to be a good Rain Dance suppoter and increasing the viability of ts CritDra set.
Kyurem (65 Atk, 180 SpA) Kyurem-B (85 Atk, 180 SpD): Kyurem has to compete with Landorus for the title of best special tank in the metagame. It may not have its movepool and typing, but its bulk is far greater, and it can take physical hits better too. Kyrem-B is essentialy identical to regular Kyurem, but with slightly less power and slightly more power
Furfrou (51 Speed, 120 Def) : Furfrou has equivalent of a base Defense stat of approximately 290. That is a lot. That is not even possible on the simulator. Unfortunately, Furfrou cannot do anything in return, and his base HP is a meager 75. Furfrou is more of a physical Chansey than anything, if Chansey were any good at all in this metagame.
Starmie (120 HP, 57 Speed) : Starmie turns into a bulky spinner, as well as a great Analytic attacker thanks to its increased HP and decreased Speed.
Marowak (90 Speed, 55 Defense) : Thanks to Thick Club, Marowak becomes both fast and powerful, however, its defenses are very poor, especially on the special side.
Landorus (63 Atk, 160 SpD) : This is basically a much weaker but faster and bulkier Nidoqueen. With Assault Vest, this thing is absolutely untoughable on the special side. It's worth noting that Nidoking preforms much the same role. This also seems broken
Jirachi/Victini/Manaphy (50 HP, 200 Spe) : These are the fastest Pokemon in the metagame, and use that speed to be far more deadly than they used to be. Jirachi can guarantee to outspeed any nonscarfed opponent and try to paraflinch it to oblivion, while Victini can spam V-Creates and not even worry about the speed drop most of the time. They will probably end up getting banned. Manaphy can pretty much sweep unhindered once it gets a +3 boost from Tail Glow.
Latias (65 SpD, 160 Atk) & Latios (65 SpA, 160 Def) : In a bizarre twist of fate, Latias has become an extremely powerful and nearly unstoppable
Azumarill (50 HP, 100 Spe) : Azumarill is now able to join the base 100 speed tier, and dosn't have to rely as much on Aqua Jet to attack first. The only downside? It's incredibly frail. It's basically a Medicham with a better typing and STAB Priority.
Whimsicott (58 Spe, 120 HP) : Whimsicott gains some badly needed bulk to help it out. Unfortunately, it's now outsped by ever relevant Prankster user. Klefki also gains HP, but loses defense, so it only improves on the specially defensive side.
Masquerain (41 SpD, 120 Spe) : Masquerain is now viable due to the fact that it is the fastest Sticky Web user. Unfortunately, in order to use Masquerain, you have to use Masquerain. So yeah.
Garchomp (65 Atk, 160 SpA) & Mega-Garchomp (85 Atk, 184 Spe) : Garchomp is a fascinating Pokemon in this metagame. Regular Chomp is an insanely powerful special attacker, and although it might seems stupid to mega-evolve at all and lose a lot of attacking power, it does enable you to outspeed a lot of Choice Scarf users without having to carry a Scarf yourself, as well as fake out the enemy. Chomp definitely looks like something that might get banned very fast.
Cloyster (90 Def, 90 SpD) : Not really relevant, just a funny observation.
Goodra (75 SpD, 140 Def) : Goodra now serves as one of the best physical walls in the metagame, and can use Gooey to even great effect. He can even carry an Assault Vest to patch up that mediocre SpD.
Deoxys-Defense (80 Def, 100 HP) : What used to be one of the worst Pokemon ever banned to Ubers now gets to compete with Blissey and Ladorus for the title of best special wall in the metagame. Being able to scatter Spikes is definitely and added bonus.
Keldeo (65 SpA, 144 Atk) : Banded Kedleo new meta. No, seriously, Kedleo is much better than in standard. It still has the same counters, but gets much better coverage as well as priority. Choice Band Kedleo is meta-defining, people.
Regigigas: (80 Atk, 160 SpA) : Slow start effects it less as it is now a special attacker. It also has acess to Nature Power, which gives it good STAB.
Kingdra (47 Atk, 150 HP) : Kingdra trades its largely useless Attack for amazing mixed bulk, enabling it to be a good Rain Dance suppoter and increasing the viability of ts CritDra set.
Kyurem (65 Atk, 180 SpA) Kyurem-B (85 Atk, 180 SpD): Kyurem has to compete with Landorus for the title of best special tank in the metagame. It may not have its movepool and typing, but its bulk is far greater, and it can take physical hits better too. Kyrem-B is essentialy identical to regular Kyurem, but with slightly less power and slightly more power
Furfrou (51 Speed, 120 Def) : Furfrou has equivalent of a base Defense stat of approximately 290. That is a lot. That is not even possible on the simulator. Unfortunately, Furfrou cannot do anything in return, and his base HP is a meager 75. Furfrou is more of a physical Chansey than anything, if Chansey were any good at all in this metagame.
Starmie (120 HP, 57 Speed) : Starmie turns into a bulky spinner, as well as a great Analytic attacker thanks to its increased HP and decreased Speed.
Marowak (90 Speed, 55 Defense) : Thanks to Thick Club, Marowak becomes both fast and powerful, however, its defenses are very poor, especially on the special side.
All Ubers besides Reshiram, Blaziken, Kyurem-W, Shaymin-S & Darkrai
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