So obviously the tier list moves were reflected on the OU VR thread. So let's discuss what happened to each Pokemon and their sets:
- Added Choice Scarf to A-
Though this could be seen as an odd set due to not really seeing use much in SPL and ladder, Choice Scarf Greninja has the perks of being faster than a lot of threats while, thanks to Protean, having a STAB on every move that it chooses. It's much worse than its other sets, but juuuuust irks enough of a unique niche to be added to viability for now.
- Added Taunt + 3 Attacks
- Added Bloom Doom (Grassium Z)
Speaking of Greninja, Ash-Greninja also got a couple sets added. Taunt + 3 Attacks was used by p2 in an SPL match where its capability of switching moves helped it tackle threats while having Taunt shuts down more defensive teams and options that may cripple or halt Ash-Greninja. Currently standing in the meta Choice Specs is better in terms of power and, to an extent, consistency, so Taunt was dropped a rank below. Grassium Z is still not the worst set as it gives Ash-Greninja a method of bypassing Tapu Fini without trying to risk wearing it down with repeated Hydro Pumps. Outside of this it is by far one of the weaker sets.
- Renamed sets to reflect Swords Dance doesn't always need a Z Item
- TankChomp to A-
Garchomp had a small cleanup in its sets as Offensive Swords Dance can still use Life Orb or any Z Move. Theoretically so can Swords Dance + Stealth Rock, but it's a bit more limited in what it can do. TankChomp dropped to A- - it is not really that great in the current metagame in comparison to Landorus-T.
- Added Mixed
- Added Choice Scarf
Tapu Koko had a small re-work too. Offensive Pivot takes care of any sets with U-turn on them. This includes, but is not limited to:
- U-turn + 3 Attacks
- U-turn + Roost
- U-turn + Taunt (+ Nature's Madness)
Roost + 3 Attacks in a Dugtrio-less meta may rise, but for now U-turn is pretty crucial for it to work out. Mixed is a solid set that is undervalued with Grass-types running around like crazy. Choice Scarf is the final addition - Modest Scarf Koko is pretty good and has Electric Terrain to help bolster its primary move. Though, this set is very susceptible in a meta with Dugtrio it can at least bluff itself if it KOes the Pokemon instead. Calm Mind was finally scrapped - especially in a Dugtrio meta this set is not that great and it doesn't really accomplish much. Koko is best used as a pivot or going all out on attacks.
- Placed Choice Scarf second in A Rank (same rank as Choice Specs)
We decided that All-Out Attacker reigns supreme; especially in a meta where Dugtrio is the common answer to it on stall. Modest Shed Shell is its arguably best set. Choice Scarf has started to show cracks and take a backseat, but it it's still a great set. Being ranked the same as Choice Specs also reflects that Specs can be quite devastating, but still has flaws.
- Added Calm Mind + Normalium Z
Calm Mind + Normalium Z was added to B+ to reflect Keldeo's methods of bypassing bulky Grass-types and Tapu Fini / Toxapex. It's a weaker set, but still effective.
- Revamped Sets
Basically Gengar's sets got a small re-work. All-Out Attacker reflects Life Orb, Ghostium Z, and Electrium Z. Offensive Utility covers some of Gengar's other sets (think Taunt + Pain Split).
- Removed Z-Happy Hour
Removed Z-Happy Hour Jirachi. It's a set that's pretty meh, and it doesn't do very well in the current meta matchups.
- Merged Chople / Air Balloon and Assault Vest into "Utility"
Merged Chople / Air Balloon and Assault Vest into Utility. All three sets accomplish different goals, but basically they're used as more utility in some instances (though to be fair Chople Magnezone is a little less better with QD Phero and Specs Phero gaining steam).
- Removed Calm Mind
Removed Calm Mind. More or less a LL relic.
- Renamed Quiver Dance + Z Move to "Offensive Quiver Dance"
- Added Bulky Quiver Dance
Added Bulky Quiver Dance to B+ to reflect it's strength, but still requires a bit more support than the Firium Z Volcarona. Firium Z has been renamed to simply "Offensive Quiver Dance" to help reflect Supersonic Skystrike Volcarona.
- Re-arranged Bulky Roost and Substitute + 3 Attacks
Placed Bulky Roost at the top followed by Substitute + Focus Punch.
- Removed Bulky Dragon Dance
- Renamed Life Orb to "Mixed Attacker"
Life Orb was replaced with Mixed Attacker - this takes into account of Focus Sash Hoopa-U as part of this listing.
- Moved Choice Specs to B
Choice Specs was moved to B to reflect that Scarf is the primary set Nihilego uses currently in the meta.
- Moved Pursuit to B+.
Pursuit Mega Scizor is still pretty good and a nice alternative since Swords Dance can't always sweep teams. Nice compression and something a lot of teams appreciate.
- Re-arranged sets
Swapped sets (Offensive was accidentally above SubSeed).
- Revamped sets
Reflects current status in OU's viable sets. Removed SD + Rock Z and Choice Band. Scarf and Sash lead are its more consistent sets (though the latter faces some serious competition with Lando-T).
- Removed Taunt
In a meta where Mega Sableye exists this set has almost no purpose.
- Moved Choice Scarf to C+
- Banning all discussion of Timid Kartana in spite of getting SPL usage in one game (it was bad)
Made Choice Scarf C+ to demonstrate its inconsistency and unreliability.
- Placed Z-Conversion (Electric) in B
Placed Z-Conversion (Electric) in same rank. Though Earthquake weakness is annoying it is resilient to Bullet Punch, which are common on Mega Scizor and Mega Metagross so it has a rather interesting trade-off.
And that's it. Currently accepting discussions on anything at the moment. Celesteela's Automotize set in A+ sounds fairly likely as I've noticed many teams can get creamed by this thing unless they're hyper offensive or pack Heatran and some other annoying shit.