So, today the Pokémon World Championship begins. We had a lot of fun watching it last year. Today is the first day, so the crazy happenings and most amusing teams happen today. Will a super meta Tapu team win? Or will we have another anti-meta team win? Which nation will take the trophy? The opening is about to start too. There is also the chance of USUM news, so there is that.
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News so far from Ishihara
Masuda on Stage now!
Can't wait to see some "diverse meta"
Masuda News:
I am very hyped for Kommo-o's Z move, will he finally make an impact? Will it stop being a shitmon? I hope so!
Day One is actualy fun, 2 and 3 are pretty shitty thought. Last year the winner wasn't a Big 6 team so, who knows?
Video For Kommo-o's Z-move. This pleases me greatly, the cucked the poor thing out of Shell Smash and while SS is slightly better since it doesn't lock you on Z-Stone this will an interesting addition. At least it will be better, I hope it goes Meta.
So Shell Smash/White Herb combo (that was only possible by opponents in Battle Tree)- but even better?
I mean, I'm a Kommo-O fan, but Christ that sounds OP.
This Meta has changed more than the previous one. While they are usually variations on FAKEPG or FAPKEG, at least you get variations and upsets.
Once they allow the other gens, shit will go back to the last gen's meta - Plus Tapus and Beasts.
After trying to grind up stuff, I'm tempted to go back to high risk/reward teams and actually enjoy it (Simple Swoobat Baton Passing onto Mega Gardevoir or something that can unleash a powerful "all opponent" attacks)
It does sound really OP but Tapus can cuck him out before using it. I think it will become a risky thing to do, at least in doubles. Assuming that you ALWAYS get the boosts, the move is a one time +5. I would still love Shell Smash but the combo of both of this things would be OP. Now, what it really needs is coverage moves, name Iron Head or something kill fairies.
Vanilluxe is a valid pokemon.
Don't forget Psych Up- I think most of the Tapus can learn it and some other surprising things.
Wide Guard* , Psych Up and even Punishment might become more viable after this. Along with Ice/Fairy Pokes able to KO it first. Which in turn could shake things up (more follow me, etc)
* Do we even know if the boost goes off if it doesn't cause damage?
Partner it with Scizor maybe? (Is it faster than Lele since it can't use Bullet Punch?)
You need a combo of fast Steel and Poison would aid it- but those words rarely combo together. Or just Follow Me until it sets up.
In theory:
Kommo-o @ Kommoium (Soundproof)
Clanging Scales
Poison Jab
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Protect
Clefable @ Toxic Orb/Leftovers (Magic Guard)
Follow Me
Psych Up
Meteor Mash
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