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This prototype is simply fascinating. There were planned evolutions for Qwilfish, Farfetch'd, Ditto, and Pinsir (which may have been the prototype for Heracross). Interestingly, several Pokemon that were scrapped here were used in later gens. This includes prototypes for Tangrowth, Leafeon...

The main issue I see with your team is simply that a lot of the Pokemon you use do not hit hard enough to justify the 5 turns of TR you are setting up. In terms of setters, there now exist a few Pokemon who constitute offensive threats in their own right: Stakataka, Reuniclus, Hoopa-U, and...

This is definitely a contender for the most uninspired and obscure Pokémon. The only remarkable feature I can think of is that its pre-evolution, Sunkern, once held the record for the lowest BST in the game. But this is now surpassed by Wishiwashi's base form, so it doesn't even have that...

How do you handle TR Magearna? It seems like a variant with Ice Beam would blow right through this team until you stall out the TR turns and RK with Zygarde / Lando.

I think the above users are overestimating the skill required to execute a Baton Pass chain. Baton Pass teams are mechanical in nature, in the sense that the best move is usually obvious to the player, and that the team plays out the same each game. Get Scolipede in on something which cannot...

Pretty much. I've also partnered it with CB Tapu Bulu for the +1 Leaf Blade. Once Kartana gets a kill, it's all over. Celesteel is possibly the best counter with no weaknesses and access to Flamethrower.

I like this thing. I think it will be difficult to wear down between Leftovers, Leech Seed and an immunity to Sandstorm and most hazards. Earthquake is nice because it means Magnezone can't easily trap it (and it has the SpDef to tank a hit from ScarfZone). Heavy Slam will be able to reach...

Mega Diancie is the most interesting of those. Not only can it now run both Earth Power and HP Fire, but it can also run the latter while keeping 350 Speed. I'm excited for the implications this has for Banette and Absol but more likely than not they'll still be terrible.

Decidueye - Could be really useful if it also gets U-turn or Baton Pass. Physical Ghost attacks are currently dreadful, so Decidueye might be forced to run it even if the BP is low (I'm assuming the signature move is physical). Incineroar - In other words, this attack bypasses the Def boosts of...

Ash-Greninja is nasty... - Timid 252/252 spread hits 405 SpA and 399 Speed. Outran by M-Manectric, M-Lopunny, M-Alakazam. - Modest 252/252 spread hits 445 SpA and 363 Speed, still enough to get by Starmie. Keep in mind that it doesn't take up a Mega slot and can run Life Orb / Choice Specs...

A stat rise from the sync evolution will boost Water and Dark attacks, which isn't something that Protean can boast. It might also occupy a higher Speed tier and outrun revenge killers like Weavile and M-Manectric. It's not necessarily inferior to Protean. It does of course require the...

In singles Passimian's success depends ultimately on its stats and movepool, but that ability can put in serious work. It looks like it fits in perfectly with a heavy offense build designed around sacking your team members to wear down similar counters. Partners which spring to mind: -...

Observations from a competitive standpoint. Pure speculation of course... Bewear: It should be a great counter to Bisharp and Weavile who rely upon contact attacks. I think the typing is a little unfortunate because a Fighting neutrality/resistance would be perfect with this ability. I...

I'm sincerely sorry to hear that. Your partner is not the only one who feels this way. I work with many people from overseas (not just from the EU) who are no longer feeling so welcome themselves. They jokingly say that they're reconsidering their career options, but the jokes are becoming...

Life is mostly normal for now, although the fallout has yet to truly reach us. A 10% drop in the value of our currency can only lead to recession, tax increases, etc. With that said, I have never known my country to be so politically divided. It was such a close vote, lead by a campaign filled...

If someone treats you like trash, it says a lot more about that person than it does you. Happy people do not hurt one another. I am glad you are over this. :) EDIT: Huh, I guess this thread was necro'd.

It DOES seem to have a lot going against it... - Lunala's Multiscale is broken by all forms of hazard, rather than Dragonite and Lugia who are only touched by Stealth Rock. - As already pointed out, it has a x4 weakness to the very spamable Knock Off. The Pursuit weakness might not be a big...