damage swap decks still viable?

[tigel]

I'm curious if damage swap decks are even viable in HGSS-on?

With a serperior/Reuniclus deck the only thing I see a problem with is you have to go with a stage 2 damage dealer/tank. I see no other options. I was debating making a deck around them and scolipede but 3 stage 2's is just out of the question (correct?)

I'm curious what others think about damage swap decks dying off, OR if they're still viable in some way or another.
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[vareki]

Well, they are, its just that they don't really do much to make them competetive :/

The problem is that swapping damage doesn't really have an endgame. I'd say that Healix/Scizor could be good candidates for pairing with Reuniculus, and Serperior/Reuniculus promises to have a bit of a showing in the early stages of the next format. Theres also the possibilty of utilising Resh/Zekrom's outrage as a main attack and just generally sponging damage from the rest of your field.

Seeker and SSU give you a bit of promise, but yeah. Machamp Prime could get some 150 damage Champ Busters running with Reuncilus and its guaragantuan HP stat sponging damage.

Maybe Donchamp with a Reuncilus tech could be a powerful contender? Its certainly not easy to KO them, and with a combination of Reunc' swapping damage, fighting tag and earthquake recoil, there could be a bit of synergy there.

 

[Kittymew]

Reuniclus does belong in Donchamp, for sure. Yes, it gives Blastgatr a free prrize, but it makes Machamp an even bigger tank, and buys you more time. I'd go as far as running 2-1-2 in it.

 

[Zeto]

No, well yeah but not competitive, because the OHKO rate and attacks are too high in the HGSS format.

(But just an idea, an immortal Wailord or Tyranitar could be fun...)