Ok how is this thing legal?
I know I know BST isn't EVERYTHING, yeah Slaking and Regigigas are exceptions, but this is Zygarde 2.0.
700 BST without any major holes like low Def like Hoopa-U has is absurd. Only 1 stat below 100 which is speed, which is fine because this thing has 160/110/110 bulk. In addition, it has STAB on every move, a 120 BP move that'll become typeless and hits everything neutrally, and pretty decently high SpA with Calm Mind.
Oh and if that wasn't good enough, its base form can tank a hit to set up once thanks to Tera Shell, then go into it busted form.
I got to ask WHY anyone in the council thought starting this thing out in OU was a good idea?
Duraludon had problems in previous Gen 8 with it being PUBL, and despite the 600 BST I only see Archaludon going up a few tiers. Its stats were only slightly buffed in each area, all but Spe, which is expected since it's a bridge. Aside from Electro Shot being slightly better Meteor Beam, and its abilities being slightly better, Archaludon doesn't seem that great.
Hydrapple is likely going to be the best of the applin line and solid in lower tiers, but a slow Grass Dragon type is not something that'll last in OU, despite its potentially strong Gravity Beam- I mean Fickle Beam move. Regenerator + 106/110/80 bulk is definitely nice, but it has plenty of weaknesses to common attacking types like Fairy, Flying, and of course Ice
Gourging Fire is pretty unique as its the only Paradox Pokemon with a signature move that's also a status move. Additionally while Walking Wake and Raging Bolt were changed significantly from their modern Jhoto counterparts, GF has really similar stat distribution to Entei, but better. Having Dragon STAB and Dragon Dance, and also a burn version of Baneful Bunker (unfortunately doesn't protect from status move), GF can be pretty flexible. Spec it into defensive role using its excellent bulk, or spec into being a set up sweeper, or all out attacker. It can do a lot more than its modern counterpart.
Raging Bolt falls inline more with what Walking Wake did for Suicune, where it dramatically changes the stats Raikou has. It's closer to Farigiraf, except its much bulkier, faster, and stronger. If it wasn't for Thunderclap. this thing would definitely be lower tiers for sure, possibly UU. With special electric version of Sucker Punch, this thing could definitely be decent in OU. No Nasty Plot or Supreme Overlord, but it does get Calm Mind and Protosynthesis to abuse Thunderclap with. It's coming off its 137 SpA after all.
Firstly, worst design out of all the new Pokemon. Body looks like a Sphere they added to unity and face looks like Cobson.
Second, it's probably best new Pokemon statwise. It's as fast a Ribombee, it'd be the second fastest Future Paradox Pokemon, has pretty good Atk, and even decent bulk. Only part holding it back is its typing, which is not so great. It also has lack luster Psychic STAB having Zen Headbutt as its best move, but otherwise looks great.
Iron Crowns is kind of disappointing. Its stat distribution is pretty average, like a less extreme version of Raging Bolt. But unlike Raging Bolt, its signature move is much more niche. Tachyon Cutter is similar to Dragon Darts in singles, even having the same base power. It obviously is strong for sure, but not as special as Thunderclap. It does have a unique niche in beating Glimmora as a lead and with Scarf can beat Ribombee as well, so it has that going for it. It's also a steel type with good bulk, which is always nice, and has the insanely busted Psychic Noise. It looks pretty solid all things considered.