The Pokemon Race Version 6.0

[ReKoil]

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RIP Delibirb

Mantine is next:

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[FeraligatrMaster]

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Mantine is cute.

 

[CF1994]

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It gets Roost from Sun/Moon onwards, allowing for some reliable recovery.

 

[FeraligatrMaster]

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It also got a stat boost in Gen 7.

 

[CF1994]

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Improved HP, imperative for great walls.

 

[FeraligatrMaster]

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It has high Special Defense.

 

[CF1994]

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It can be seen as a special orientated counterpart to Skarmory.

 

[FeraligatrMaster]

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Its regular abilities are Water Absorb and Swift Swim.

 

[ReKoil]

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I like Mantine. My fav Water/Flying mon.

 

[FeraligatrMaster]

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Its HA is Water Veil.

 

[CF1994]

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Mantine is safe to swim the oceans freely.

Next up is the physical flying tank; Skarmory!

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[VisionofMilotic]

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Definitely upvoting the near indestructible and epic cool armored bird. When I have a Skarmory I always name it after great legendary and fictional swords like Excalibur, Notung, Oathkeeper, Sting because it's wings are like blades!

 

[ReKoil]

12.

I prefer Corviknight in therms of Steel/Flying types, but I don't dislike Skarmory.

 

[FeraligatrMaster]

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Skarmory has a formidable Defense stat.

 

[CF1994]

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It is a formidable threat and nuisance in OU.

Magneton and Magnezone can trap it in battle with their Magnet Pull Ability.

 

[ReKoil]

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It can have Sturdy as an ability.

 

[FeraligatrMaster]

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Before Gen 5, Keen Eye was the best ability for it. Nowadays, Sturdy is the best ability for it.

 

[CF1994]

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It shares its type combination of Steel/Flying with Celesteela and Corviknight.

All three fill different niches in walling, but Skarmory does have Roost alongside Corviknight.

 

[FeraligatrMaster]

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I'm willing to train Skarmory or Corviknight, but not Celesteela.

 

[ReKoil]

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It made it's way into Galar in the Isle of Armor DLC.