Welcome to the UU Dark Horse Project v1.1!
This is the new revamped Dark Horse Project. For those of you not familiar with Dark Horse, the definition of a Dark Horse is a candidate or competitor about whom little is known but who unexpectedly wins or succeeds..
So, even with the UU meta, there are still mons that aren't utilized as often as more popular choices because the players typically see these mons with less usage as being "inferior" or "not viable." But, there are still mons that can serve a niche in the UU meta without being necessary outclassed by the more used mons. So, this project is to determine which mons are being underutilized and have a niche in the UU meta.
In the past, we have determined a Dark Horse by usage %'s. But, we are going to be trying something different for this new version; Dark Horses will be determined by viability rankings. Rules are as follows;
-Each team will be required to have 1 "B" and 1 "C" ranked Dark Horse mon on each team at minimum (Any ranked B/C mon i.e. B+/B/B-, etc...).
-If you use a "D" or Unranked mon, they count as part of your Dark Horse requirement, as well. So, if you pick M-Absol (B+) and Delphox (unranked), you minimum requirements are met.
-Each team is given an allowance of 15 Points. As you use higher ranked mons, the more points you are going to use. Ranking Points will be as follows;
-Snapshot of viability rankings will be taken at the last day of the month by me and these will be the rankings that will be used every month.
-In addition to this, we are going to draw your attention to a particular Dark Horse every month. If your team utilizes the Featured Dark Horse, your team will be given an extra 3 Points allowance for a total of 18 points.
-Scoring is going to be kept the same from the previous thread;
-All teams must be submitted in the following format either in this thread or PM to me. Also, you must send me a snapshot to verify your fresh alt.
-Also, No Suspect Mons or New Drops may be used in this Project.
So, go out there and try out some Dark Horses. Here's this month's Ranking and Featured Dark Horse!
In the past, we have determined a Dark Horse by usage %'s. But, we are going to be trying something different for this new version; Dark Horses will be determined by viability rankings. Rules are as follows;
-Each team will be required to have 1 "B" and 1 "C" ranked Dark Horse mon on each team at minimum (Any ranked B/C mon i.e. B+/B/B-, etc...).
-If you use a "D" or Unranked mon, they count as part of your Dark Horse requirement, as well. So, if you pick M-Absol (B+) and Delphox (unranked), you minimum requirements are met.
-Each team is given an allowance of 15 Points. As you use higher ranked mons, the more points you are going to use. Ranking Points will be as follows;
S: 5 Points
A+: 3.75
A: 3.50
A-: 3.25
B+: 2.75
B: 2.50
B-: 2.25
C: 1.25
D Rank/Unranked: Free Points
A+: 3.75
A: 3.50
A-: 3.25
B+: 2.75
B: 2.50
B-: 2.25
C: 1.25
D Rank/Unranked: Free Points
-Snapshot of viability rankings will be taken at the last day of the month by me and these will be the rankings that will be used every month.
-In addition to this, we are going to draw your attention to a particular Dark Horse every month. If your team utilizes the Featured Dark Horse, your team will be given an extra 3 Points allowance for a total of 18 points.
-Scoring is going to be kept the same from the previous thread;
A= 1600+
B= 1500
C= 1400
B= 1500
C= 1400
-All teams must be submitted in the following format either in this thread or PM to me. Also, you must send me a snapshot to verify your fresh alt.
Fresh Alt:
Team (Dark Horses in Bold) & Points for each mon
Team (Dark Horses in Bold) & Points for each mon
-Also, No Suspect Mons or New Drops may be used in this Project.
So, go out there and try out some Dark Horses. Here's this month's Ranking and Featured Dark Horse!
Attached on OP.
P.S. I took a snapshot at 10/2 at 11PM EST to verify #'s..
P.S. I took a snapshot at 10/2 at 11PM EST to verify #'s..
And October's Dark Horse is none other than...
This month's Dark Horses are Cacturne and Meloetta! Cacturne's unique Grass/Dark typing coupled with Water Absorb and priority gives it a niche which isn't seen in the UU meta. It's access to both SD and NP and base 115 stats can make for a great wallbreaker. Meleotta has always been one of my favorite legendary mons. It's ability to change form mid battle (unheard of before Gen 6) was pretty unique. Even Meloetta-A can sweep with SubCM (thanks to that key 100 HP stat) or be a bulky pivot with AssVest. Go out there and try them out!
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