Recent content by Akir

[OVERVIEW] Generalize what the Pokemon does in the metagame and as a whole and why you should or shouldn't consider using it on your teams. [SET] name: Stallbreaker move 1: Swords Dance move 2: Dragon Claw move 3: Superpower move 4: Taunt item: Eviolite ability: Mold Breaker nature: Adamant...

[OVERVIEW] Huntail is a fearsome setup sweeper in PU with the help of Shell Smash. The boost from Shell Smash gives Huntail just enough Speed to outrun the entire unboosted metagame, and the dual boosts to to Attack and Special Attack also makes Huntail a truly difficult Pokemon to stop in the...

Eelektross is NU and not included in the VR, but Eelektrik is. Eelektrik has seen some light tournament experimentation as a slow pivot + support mon. As for Luxray, I also would consider it much closer to C personally, but if you think it should be higher than that then I welcome the...

[OVERVIEW] With sky-high Attack for PU standards and respectable bulk, Ursaring makes a niche for itself in PU as a stallbreaker. Ursaring can also utilize its ability Quick Feet to become a sweeper as well. However, Ursaring can still be stopped by common walls like Frillish or Bronzor despite...

This does look like a potential mistake, but this is definitely not the place. If anybody did know the answer, or even had the ability to fix it, it would be entirely due to them coincidentally also being in charge of ZU. You could ask in the ZU discord, if you haven't yet.

in broad strokes this is good, mainly just added notes to add more specifics. also need to talk more about the potential second paragraph per set, but besides those this is a 1/2 after the smaller edits BW will be complete yet!

[OVERVIEW] Arbok's unassuming stats belie one of the most interesting setup Pokemon in PU. With the help of Coil, Arbok elevates itself to being a surprisingly hard-hitting wallbreaker that can be difficult to deal with. Access to the great Abilities Intimidate and Shed Skin also give Arbok...

[OVERVIEW] Banette is a Pokemon blessed with Ghost-typing, which allows it to be one the incredibly rare spinblockers in PU. Banette also touts a great Attack stat, making it into a powerful wallbreaker and one of the best Pursuit Trappers in PU. This combination of Ghost-typing and a strong...

[OVERVIEW] Simisage is an odd wallbreaker due to its mediocre STAB but powerful and near-perfect coverage options. Combine this great coverage with Simisage's great Speed and an excellent mixed wallbreaker is born. However, Simisage's choice between weak or unreliable STAB options mixed with...

[OVERVIEW] Simisear is a powerhouse of a wallbreaker in PU. With a strong Flamethrower, Simisear can find itself 2HKOing even Pokemon that resist Fire-type attacks such as Swanna. Simisear even has a great Speed at base 101, outspeeding the vast majority of Pokemon in the format. However...

[OVERVIEW] With incredible bulk and even better defensive typing for much sought-after resistances such as Psychic, Ground, and Normal, Bronzor stands (or floats) as one of the best multipurpose walls in the format. Being able to wall common and difficult threats such as Beheeyem, Stoutland...

[OVERVIEW] With the combination of Choice Scarf to outrun the entire unboosted metagame and a surprisingly powerful Ice Beam on even Pokemon that resist it, Vanilluxe makes a niche for itself in PU as a revenge killer and potential sweeper. The notable lack of coverage, lack of a truly good...

[OVERVIEW] Mantine is a Pokemon with many wonderful things going for it on paper. Excellent defensive typing that can switch into Monferno and Swanna, a great defensive ability with Water Absorb, and supremely high SpDef all suggest a Pokemon that would find a niche in BW PU as a sought-after...

[OVERVIEW] Boasting an array of valuable resistances and a prized immunity to Psychic, Zweilous is an accomplished specially-defensive wall in BW PU. Zweilous also boasts a surprisingly powerful Crunch thanks to Hustle. Unfortunately, Zweilous has to grapple with Hustle's lowered accuracy and...

[OVERVIEW] Machoke takes on the surprising role of a physical tank for stall teams in BW PU. Machoke's physical bulk after investment and Eviolite, mixed with Machoke's lack of common physical weaknesses, means that Machoke can take many neutral hits that means that Machoke can take neutral...