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NU predictions for X&Y
We have definitely been talking about which Pokemon will be taking a chance at Ubers, considering the recent changes to some of the moves and types. But here's another question: Which Pokemon do you think would be so disadvantaged in the new gen that it will fall to the NU tier? Any of these may do if you want a list.
Personally, I think Lilligant and Galvantula will drop down, because these are special attackers that utilize Hidden Power for coverage (and to make things worse for Galvantula, Thunder's power has dropped, and the fact that he is the only user that can use this move effectively does him no favors). |
I wouldn't say that Galvantula would drop down to NU. Sure, Thunder got nerfed, but it gained Sticky Web in Gen VI. Apart from Smeargle, it's the most viable user of the move. It doesn't really rely on Hidden Power for coverage, since it can just Volt Switch to an appropriate counter.
I think that Furfrou would be a newcomer for NU. It has a good ability in Fur Coat sure, but it lacks reliable recovery. |
Do you know of Sticky Web? It's basically an entry hazard that drops the Speed of any grounded Pokemon that switch in (http://bulbapedia.bulbagarden.net/wiki/Sticky_Web_(move)). That'll easily make Galvantula OU, as it is the best user of the move aside from maybe Smeargle or Leavanny.
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So sticky web's going to cripple strategies around grounded sweepers? Would it turn out to be effectively a buff for flying types?
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It'll certainly buff them to a certain extent, just like how they are immune to (Toxic) Spikes. It would make up for the Stealth Rock weakness. However, what would receive a larger boost in usage are bulky Rapid Spinners like Mega Blastoise and Defoggers like Gliscor, Skarmory, [email protected], and Scizor.
Also if the OP doesn't mind, I'm going to make a sister thread for usage predictions in general that aren't severe enough for NU. |
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And as he mentioned, if another Pokemon needs to come out it can just Volt Switch on most opponents. |
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