http://www.smogon.com/forums/threads/sm-ou-viability-ranking-thread.3590726/page-15#post-7216624
Rises:
>Pheromosa: A ---> A+
>Tangrowth: B+ ---> A
>Gastrodon: C ---> C+
>Jellicent: Unranked ---> C
Drops:
>Tapu Lele: S ---> A+
>Magearna: A+ ---> A
>Tapu Fini: A+ ---> A
>Pheromosa has made a huge comeback by showcasing the power of its special sets; Specs, Quiver Dance, and offensive spin. On top of that, people are beginning to sleep on Scarf which has given it better match ups and allowing it to spam HJK more frequently. Specs is a scary breaker that is very difficult to switch into while still having a very high Speed stat, and QD has been a cool late game sweeper for its ability to blast through stuff like Celesteela with Z Focus Blast. These offensive capabilities have re-earned its spot back in A+.
>Tangrowth has seen a MASSIVE amount of usage in SPL as a very solid pivot, being able to take on a wide range of threats such as Bulu, Koko, Fini, Lando-T, Ash Gren, and Zygarde, all in one slot. While Assault Vest is easily its best set, it can still run a physically defensive spread to better handle Mega Metagross, as well as punish Lando a bit more.
>Gastrodon and Jellicent were both risen/added because they can check some pretty prominent threats in the tier atm, and can fit nicely on some balance builds.
Reasons for drops
>Tapu Lele has been seen as a defining force for quite some time now, mainly for its Scarf set being so strong while being able to pressure offense. Unfortunately now with the influx in sweepers such as Mence, Scolipede, and Volcarona, Scarf isn't nearly as useful as it used to be, as you are giving up the ability to use something like Scarf Chomp/Nihilego or forcing you to resort to using another Scarfer. It's still very threatening in general, but it's fallen out of favor quite a bit for other Choice Scarf users, and has resorted to mostly using its stallbreaker set, which is what still makes it so threatening. However, its ability to stallbreak is heavily limited by Duggy, and forces you to forgo a Z move for Shed Shell. Regardless, it's still a very solid Pokemon with limited switch-ins and the ability to tear apart bulky cores with ease, as well as still being a decent Scarfer.
>Magearna and Fini are both suffering from similar issues, as they are both heavily prepared for and easily pressured at the moment, Fini in particular. While it's a great hazard remover and one of the few Ash Gren switch-ins in the tier, its lack of reliable recovery and inability to immediately threaten Pokemon such as Lando-T or Chomp makes it very prone to being worn down over time, allowing something like Ash Gren, Pheromosa or Zard-X to muscle through it late game. Fini's great defensive typing is just heavily hindered by how pressured it is to Defog, and how rockers such as Lando-T, Chomp, and Heatran can threaten to heavily weaken it in exchange for getting rid of hazards, which in could end up you just getting swept by Ash or Pheromosa. Magearna's Assault Vest set is similar in how so many Pokemon pressure the ever living fuck out of it to a point where it can't reliably check stuff like Greninja late game, and Shift Gear sets struggle to sweep.
I see the Frogs are still doing the good shit.
>>31644117
FUCK YES TANGROWTH MAI BOI!!
>single handedly BTFOs injectfags daily
>has a great youtube channel that he makes 6 digits from
>wicked ass hair and collar
Why is he so based bros?
>>31643693
Have you seen is fucking wolf hands?
I can't imagine how his fucking ass hair looks like. More like an ass forest.
Without a doubt the shittiest and gayest OP today.
>>31643693
(you)
>>31643706
Yeah I think he's actually part wolf
Now that she's finally gotten some recognition, let's have a thread for her.
>tfw sick and wanting a Floatzel to be there to comfort me
Holy shit my fave got some recognition? What happened?
>>31641726
Fuck, man, you missed it! There was a thread for her yesterday!
Also, didn't put this in my post, but
>inb4 >she
>shestruggling to find any art that isn't just an anime screencap or overly lewd, now I understand why you made these threads
I think Pokemon covered in desserts are cute!
>>31640425
Rizardon, all those sweets are not good for you.
We need to get training again for frog removal
>>31640425
It is pretty cute, isn't it?
Post Gamefreak's favorite champion
Daddy Entei edition
old thread >>31601906 (daily general)
>What are you hunting?
>How?
>Last shiny?
>How many shinies do you have?
>>31638053
>What are you hunting?
A shiny Dhelmise in Moon, a shiny Snubbull in X and a shiny Unown in FireRed.
>How?
The former two via Masuda's RNG roller coaster ride and the last by random encounters.
>Last shiny?
Shiny Mimikyu. Pic related.
>How many shinies do you have?
591 (588 were all caught by me on multiple games; 3 are from Gen 6 events).
Shiny living dex count is currently 436/802.
Do you guys feel weird about getting a shiny from someone else since it doesn't have your OT?
>>31638117
>Do you guys feel weird about getting a shiny from someone else since it doesn't have your OT?
Yes. There's always the chance that it might be hacked. Even if you've gotten it from a trusted friend.
>>31638117
only feel weird when i know its hacked but its usually for shinies that i dont give a shit about so i dont have to rebreed them
ie. i have a hacked palossand toxapex salamence and lopunny but i was never going to breed those anyways so i guess theyre just nice trophies
Welcome to the /vp/ Monotype Tournament!
Here we hold a Monotype tournament where you compete to be a gym leader and represent your favourite type in Pokemon Sun and Moon!
The rule set is 3v3, best 2 out of 3 using flat rules. More specifics can be found here: http://pastebin.com/8eAQufm5 (embed)
The final bracket has arrived! See it here: http://challonge.com/monotypetournamentsumo
Here is all the finalists and their details for you to contract them as necessary: https://docs.google.com/spreadsheets/d/1AZUqnfYpkgXC2hrplTWnKwMuw0Ac9ER9zhpTLXO04Qs/edit?usp=sharing
Results submission form: https://docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1FAIpQLScqysLibg6QDcEsKEJgbkqQI8qaaM09KT3VN7Eg4OCF2-NJLQ/viewform?usp=send_form
The gym leader challenge will likely be happening soon! Check out http://pastebin.com/VuvXMUnd (embed) for the general ruleset. (yet to be adjusted for gen7)
Make sure you submit your finals videos!
GLH
First for stop sucking my dick.
>>31632589
MAKE ME. FAGGOT.
>>31632589
blame the salty anon/s who hate hamwall
.
Too many are missing
Quantity > Quality on this one. your collection sucks
>>31630150
This reminds me, did the Mewtwo guy get his Alola ribbons?
pokewaifu thread
>>31626736
Disgusting.
>>31626762
Agreed, you are disgusting.
Fighting type rate thread. Rev up those hot opinions, fellow fighting bros. Discuss and argue, find similar tastes, etc.
Template incoming.
Fill er up, boys
I wish /vp/ was littered with fighting bros as much as pic related. These threads always die out quickly
>>31624598
Toxicroak and Hitmonlee are the only good designs in that top row.
Delete your thread.
Last thread hit image limit. Post anything cute pokemon-related
What's that, a /new/ Absol thread? Well don't mind me.
>>31622997
Helps if I actually select an image.
>>31599533
Last thread
How much would you pay for these backpacks?
>>31657851
The lint from inside my bellybutton
>>31657851
100$
But I would have to be the one being paid
>>31657851
>get in lillie, nebby
could be problematic
ITT: moves you love that no one else does.
I'll start. Mud-Slap. 100% chance of lowering accuracy and it does damage. So useful in game
>>31657683
Payday Pikachu. It's Pikachu, and it has payday. How cool is that?!
Does anyone actually like Water Sport and Mud Sport thoCause I don't
Covet. Great for steal heart scales and kill Pokemon at the same time.
>a meteor
>body literally a head
>doesn't get head smash
>Double-Edged Headbutt in Japanese
>>31657594
>gen 7 shitmon
who cares tßh
>>31657599
>Nihilego gets Double-Edged Headbutt
>Minior does not
Hey /vp/ I need some help filling out my dex. I need popplio and litten. I can trade almost anything except for legendaries.
also if i can help you out just let me know.
>>31657565
Breed your Rowlet, put it up on GTS asking for Popplio/Litten, wait 15 minutes, done.
honestly my Rowlet has been on the gts for over three days now.
>>31657720
Try trading game exclusive pokemon