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WHAT IS THIS FOR?
Basically people suggested more discussion threads so I thought why not put up an UU discussion thread.
This thread is where we can discuss anything related to this rather interesting metagame, ie. what will drop down from OU? How these Pokemon will affect the metagame, how you feel about UU at the moment, what play-styles work most effectively etc. Why should you play UU over that poop known as OU? Well for one thing it's not as overrun with Dragon-types and weather as OU is. I'd even go as far as to say it's more balanced.
CURRENT BANLIST
- Banned Pokemon - Obviously BL, OU and Ubers can't be used in UU.
- Snow Warning, Drought and Sand Stream are banned.
- Aldaron's Clause is in play (Drizzle + Swift Swim)
Packing a base 145 SpAtk and numerous resistances and immunities and Flash Fire this is one of the best special attackers in UU. Commonly seen running Specs or a Sub + 3 Attacks set.
After four generations in OU, Zapdos has come down to UU. LO Zapdos running HP Ice / Thunderbolt / Heat Wave / Roost is very common and Scarf sets are seen sometimes as well. Typically used in a double electric strategy (with SubCM Raikou) in order to beat it's counters in Snorlax and Umberon. Raikou is more of a set-up sweeper, relying on it's bulk and Subs to nab those CM's.
The double Dragons of UU. Very, very dangerous as together as they can handle almost all walls in UU. ScarfGon is easily the most common set, used as an effective revenge killer, CB sets pack that extra power to push past bulky waters and even Steels. Kingdra uses ChestoRest to setup and sweep or even switching it up with Specs or Rain Dance. Touted as the pseudo-Mence of UU by some Smogoners in that you don't know which set it runs and can lose a Poke finding out. A testament to how good these dragons are is shown in he 1337 stats (leaderboard players) where they are #2 and #4 respectively.
CBHeracross is easily one of the best wallbreakers in UU, laughing at bulky waters and special walls. SD sets are also very good while some people opt for LO or Burn Orb. Vastly underatted mon.
SubCM or SubNP Mismagius is nasty as most walls can't break it's Sub while most attackers are finished off by it's attacks. Access to Taunt also means it can shut down walls without resorting to Substitute if it feels like it.
Idea bulky sweeper, Arcanine can dish out a tonne of damage while staying alive due to Morning Sun. Can run a bulkier set as well to tank hits better while stay dealing reasonable damage. Unfortunately the fact that UU is dominated by entry hazards means Arcanine could be taking 32.5% - 50% just switching in which limits its use unless you have RP support.
KEY DEFENSIVE THREATS
One of the best Pokemon in UU, if not the best. #1 in usage for a good reason. It's arguably the best spiker since it also utilise or absorb Toxic Spikes and can't be shut down by status due to Natural Cure. It's also damn good as it can setup on any Water-type. Most Waters can 3HKO her at best and she can recover and run away for more later.
With no blobs in UU, people looking for a special wall have to deal with this. Sleep Talk and Curse sets are the most common with this guy was he lacks recovery.
Possibly the best bulky water in the tier due to Regenerator and having reliable recovery without resorting to Rest. Roserade + Snorlax + Slowbro is a pretty popular core as well.
UU's answer to the numerous Fighting-types running around, Evolite means most physical attacks will bounce right off him and he can lay SR down and continue to scout with U-Turn while sponging up attacks.
RECENT CHANGES
Common sets
Common set
^ Snow Warning is banned so this guy is pretty useless.
WHY PLAY UU / DIFFERENCES FROM OU
I love OU, why should I play UU?
Ah, good question.
Firstly you can't like OU, that's not right...js
But UU is different and here are some reasons why you should consider it.
- - Lack of weather starters, it's completely banned (apart from RD/Sunny Day). Want to play a metagame where you don't have to have some form of weather changer in order not to be at a disadvantage? UU is similar to DP OU in that entry hazards are essential in fact the metagame revolves around Spikes, SR and Toxic Spikes.
- - Not as Dragon/Steel centralized. There's only two Dragons (Kingdra and Flygon), both extremely popular but the metagame by no means revolves around them. This allows you more freedom with teams.
- - UU is just as fast and offensive as OU if that's your thing. Bulky offense seems to be most player's ticket to the top but most styles are playable. The fact that around a quarter of UU Pokemon were actually former OU's means that going down to this tier means there's not a significant drop in power. Basically you can adapt easier if you're coming from OU.
Just don't use Ambipom..unless you want to lose ;__;
USEFUL LINKS
Discuss people! It doesn't matter if you have played much or any at all. People are willing to help you, don't let this die like other discussion threads =/
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