Fun - (8)
Honestly this is a fun metagame and leagues better than Pre-Home due to the new options we have.
Balanced - (4)
However it is not a balanced one. There are a few outliers, which I will get to soon.
Tera - (4)
This mechanic perfectly describes my feelings towards the metagame. Its fun but it needs to be restricted/banned if we strive for a balanced SV OU meta. It makes Pokemon like Volc, Espa, and Eleki utterly ridiculous for competitive play, and skews games in unnatural ways. I love the mindgames, but I can’t say its an indicator that the mechanic is healthy.
- (4)
I have mixed feelings about Gambit. On one hand it puts a strain on teambuilding, and mows through its would be checks with Tera or Balloon. On the other hand it is a keystone mon to scave off Ghosts and offense while being an amazing poke itself. Despite voting 4, I would rather see Tera suspected first before honing in on the chess piece.
BAX - (2)
Might be a little sus with Tera but I think the meta has adapted well to Iced asf Zilla. Zama, Ghold, and Gambit are good checks to it and without Boots it has the obvious SR weakness.
- (3)
Suspect Tera first and then we’ll talk.
- (2)
SV OU is much better equipped to handle Garg now. Home brought us a Regen pivot not weak to Salt Cure in Glowking who can bring in offensive threats safely vs Garg so they don’t have to eat chip from Salt Cure. We also have more offensive powerhouses like Sneasler, Enamorus, Lando, Tran, etc. Obviously it can Tera to make their lives worse but there is still a price to pay. Tera Water has the opportunity cost of losing to Zapdos. Tera Fairy still leaves it vulnerable to Sneasler.
There are also ways of luring Garg such as Tbolt Covert Cloak Ghold, Tera Grass G-Knot Torn, and ofc Substitute. Using its WCOP winrate is a justifiable argument, but I believe it is cause Garg was slept on a bit until now due to New Toy Syndrome, players are only now starting to prep for it again. Garg is an amazing poke who’s presence is reminiscent of Gen 7-8 Pex.
- (3)
SD Balloon is ridiculous. Add in the RNG with Dire Claw and Tera Ground or Ghost, you’ve got a pain in the ass. Though I wouldn’t call it banworthy atm. It gets outsped by Torn who can threaten it or Zapdos which can Static it or kill with Hurricane. Tusk can still check it if it isn’t carrying Acro, and if it does have Acro then Ghold checks it just nicely. I think its just another case of Tera pushing certain Pokes over the edge like with Volc and Gambit.
- (2)
Valiant is a mon that seems broken on paper with a whole stack of coverage options and utility moves, but suffers from 4MSS. It wants CC, Moonblast, CM, Tbolt, Knock Off, Sball, Encore, SD, Destiny Bond, Spirit Break, Aura Sphere, and all these other moves but it just can’t fit them. If anything, Valiant is better for the metagame. Threatens opposing offense while also having the potential to lure would-be checks for its teammates. Its strong, and customizable, I am glad is on a mon that looks as badass as Valiant.
- (1)
I seriously doubt there is a person out there who legit wants this boi banned.
- (1)
Honestly I got no opinion on this. I see it as a meme. A viable meme, but a meme nonetheless.
Honestly my only problems with the meta rn are Gambit and Tera, with the former only being a problem because of the latter.
Enamorus is a strong breaker but not overbearing like I thought. Its SR weaknesses means its non HDB sets are high maintenance.
Ursaluna is overrated asf. It was hyped up a shitton when Home came out, close to a month later and Ursa is showing alot of weaknesses. Like Conk, its held back by its speed and Flame Orb wearing ot down, limiting the amount of teams it can fit on besides TR or Screens. Its STABs both have immunities meaning more mindgames for cocaine bear, and Ursa is not a mon that can afford too many misplays. A high risk high reward Poke.