Topic: 6th Gen Pokemon of the Week

[Richard and Blaziken]

Of course it had to be the dinosaur. Wanna walk it?

The analysis was what I expected from you, total and utter trash an excellent one; but I think you forgot some things.

For instance, Dick's point (the sky). Although I think any decent player would notice it without any help, it is nice to be written.

Crunch's limited use is the main reason I ignored it, given that there are so few common OU Pokemon that are hit harder by Crunch than Head Smash, and Earthquake's coverage for Steel types is more important than covering a few Pokemon that are mostly KO'd by either Head Smash or Earthquake anyway.

And you wrote about Bullet Punch, which bypasses Tyantrum's speed. You were just short about it. Not only Tyrantrum is weak to most powerful Bullet Punches, but also to Mach Punches, Ice Shards and, especially, Vacuum Waves (if one happens to see one in Standard, formulating a wish to it grants your desire).

I will edit in a small section noting his weakness to common priority, however Tyrantrum's physical defense is enough to take common priority that isn't backed by Technician, so it's not a huge concern. Vacuum Wave would be something to be worried about if anything common used it. With Mega Luke's ban from OU, I can't think of many things that would ever use this move, but feel free to let me know if you think of a Pokemon who commonly runs Vacuum Wave in OU!

Ah, bulkier sets. I have seen none, and it gets rocks and Dragon Tail with Stab. Although it is not very common, it can be very annoying if one happens to have removed Scizor and any special attacker some dangerous menaces.

No, this is simply not viable for what Tyrantrum is and does, and I'll not create a gimmick set that may sway someone into using something terrible in OU.

gg

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[Clairefable]

Just want to say that even if I'm not much of a battler these are always an interesting read! Thanks for doing them, Richard! 

[Richard and Blaziken]

Aww, thanks Claire! That's really nice to hear! ^_^

[SirBlaziken]

You can safely assume that the other fossil pokemon is the next PotW

[Delicious_Scout]

You can safely assume that the other fossil pokemon is the next PotW

Implying it can be used in OU. Seriously, the only other three fossils that are viable in OU without any risk are Kanto's (all of them are suicidal), while Rampardos and Archeops can be used if one has SERIOUS GUTS.

[SaRo|Rapidash]

Aurorus has a kinda-useful niche with Snow Warning. It gains no benefits from it, given Hyper Voice is very slightly weaker than blizzard but ignores subs if it goes refrigerate. I don't think even snow warning compensates for 4x Fighting and steel weakness though =/

Implying it can be used in OU. Seriously, the only other three fossils that are viable in OU without any risk are Kanto's (all of them are suicidal), while Rampardos and Archeops can be used if one has SERIOUS GUTS.

I've used Archeops and Rampardos in the same team before xD

[Richard and Blaziken]

Next week will not be Aurorus. If you've been keeping up with the updates here, you'll know that next week marks the first time we'll be taking a look at how some older Pokemon are doing in the current generation's metagame!

[the bread dragon]

*psst* crawdaunt? azumarill? im really a fan of these guys, theyre both interesting

[SirBlaziken]

Well then, I was wrong. Let's see a mega evolver!

[Kerou 犠牲]

It better be Shroomish

[Richard and Blaziken]

Sorry to disappoint, Alex! This week we cover the Pokemon that defined the metagame last generation, but has had a rough transition with the change in instant weather abilities. Has the loss of infinite rain made Politoed a non-option in OU this generation, or are people overlooking a gem that can shine even stronger in this metagame without Gastrodon running around? Is Damp Rock enough to support a team that thrives on Rain? Discuss your thoughts on Politoed below!

[Delicious_Scout]

Greninja
Politoed@ Choice Scarf
Drizzle
Timid nature (+Speed, -Attack)
EVs: 252 Speed / 252 Sp. Attack / 4 HP
Hydro Pump
Surf
Ice Beam
Perish Song / Hypnosis / Encore

I lol'd at the name.

Seriously, there's people who still use both Ninetales and Politoed as reliable weather-inducers. Now they feel what hail teams felt in 5th gen; the weather they praise is gone after a few turns, but in 5th was because of the prevalence of rain and sun.

Politoed is still effective, perhaps not as much as it used to be, but can be quite useful; it can even be a partner with a fire type! Or you can use two weathers! However, I feel that those abilities should make weather last 7-8 turns without computing their rocks. Just my opinion.

Ah, scald is annoying.

[Richard and Blaziken]

Hey guys. Things don't seem to working out very well for PotW this week. Got some stuff going on in my life that needs to be taken care of and I simply don't have the time or effort to get one up this week.

That said, a new issue will be up on the 30th, and will feature our first ever Mega Evolving Pokemon. Sorry for any inconvenience, guys.

[Wolstenholme]

Well no one is gonna murder you for not having it up. You take your time, my friend.

I'm looking forward to it though. Here's hoping it's Mega Ampharos.

[SirBlaziken]

Mega Amphy, Mega Luke, or Mega Blaze. One of the 3, please.