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Over-Used, commonly abbreviated as "'''OU'''", refers to Pokémon that are most frequently used in [[standard play]]. | Over-Used, commonly abbreviated as "'''OU'''", refers to Pokémon that are most frequently used in [[standard play]]. | ||
Being designated OU does not have to do with a Pokémon's "power" or "ability". OU, as with all tiers, is defined based on usage. It may change by generation or even within a generation. For instance, {{p|Magneton}} in [[Generation III]] | Being designated OU does not have to do with a Pokémon's "power" or "ability". OU, as with all tiers, is defined based on usage. It may change by generation or even within a generation. For instance, {{p|Magneton}} was considered an OU Pokémon in [[Generation III]] solely because it was used as a counter for {{p|Skarmory}}, another commonly used Pokémon. In [[Generation IV]] {{p|Magnezone}}, the evolution of Magneton, took over its place in OU, due to increased stats and a broader movepool. Smogon moved {{p|Blaziken}} from Borderline to Underused to Uber in Generations III through {{gen|V}}, skipping designation in the Overused tier entirely. | ||
===Borderline=== | ===Borderline=== | ||