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===[[Appendix:List of tiers#Borderline|BL]]=== | ===[[Appendix:List of tiers#Borderline|BL]]=== | ||
Borderline. The ban tier of the UU metagame which contains Pokémon who are not Over Used but are too | Borderline. The ban tier of the UU metagame which contains Pokémon who are not Over Used but are too good for UU. This does not necessarily mean they are weaker than OU Pokémon however, though there is a distinct correlation between usage and power, people use what they deem to be strong. Examples of BL Pokémon are: {{p|Jynx}}, {{p|Smeargle}}, or {{p|Ludicolo}}. | ||
===Boltbeam=== | ===Boltbeam=== | ||
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===Decoy=== | ===Decoy=== | ||
Any Pokémon that is 'sacrificed' against a strong opponent. The aim is to weaken the opponent's Pokémon before the sacrificial Pokémon is knocked out, then switch to a stronger Pokémon, preferably one whose moveset has an advantage over the opponent. A Decoy is | Any Pokémon that is 'sacrificed' against a strong opponent. The aim is to weaken the opponent's Pokémon before the sacrificial Pokémon is knocked out, then switch to a stronger Pokémon, preferably one whose moveset has an advantage over the opponent. A Decoy is often used to switch to a different Pokémon without causing damage to the Pokémon one wants to battle by sacrificing the Decoy. | ||
===Double Rester=== | ===Double Rester=== | ||
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===Endureversal/flail=== | ===Endureversal/flail=== | ||
A moveset designed to {{m|Endure}} down to one HP, then {{m|Reversal}} or {{m|Flail}} for massive damage. The item held is often a {{b|Salac}}, a {{b|Liechi}}, or a {{b|Petaya}}, tying in with the previous strategy. | A moveset designed to {{m|Endure}} down to one HP, then {{m|Reversal}} or {{m|Flail}} for massive damage, since Reversal and Flail have 200 base power at 1%-4% HP. The item held is often a {{b|Salac}}, a {{b|Liechi}}, or a {{b|Petaya}}, tying in with the previous strategy. | ||
===Evasion clause=== | ===Evasion clause=== | ||
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===Glass Cannon=== | ===Glass Cannon=== | ||
A Pokémon that has extremely high offensive stats but appalling defensive and | A Pokémon that has extremely high offensive stats but appalling defensive stats and often negligible Speed (e.g. {{p|Sharpedo}} or {{p|Rampardos}}). A Choice Scarf is often employed on such Pokemon to make up for their lack of good Speed, but other Choice items also see use. | ||
===Hax=== | ===Hax=== | ||
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===Hazer=== | ===Hazer=== | ||
A moveset with {{m|Haze}} in it. Like the '''Spiker''', it can have any combination of moves besides Haze on it. Fast Pokémon and those with high defenses, such as {{p|Altaria}} make good hazers. | A moveset with {{m|Haze}} in it. Like the '''Spiker''', it can have any combination of moves besides Haze on it. Fast Pokémon and those with high defenses, such as {{p|Altaria}} and {{p|Articuno}} make good hazers. | ||
===HP=== | ===HP=== | ||
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===NFE=== | ===NFE=== | ||
Not an actual tier, but a term used to describe Pokémon that are not fully evolved, and thus should not be used competitively until they evolve. There are some | Not an actual tier, but a term used to describe Pokémon that are not fully evolved, and thus should not be used competitively until they evolve. There are some NFEs that can viably be used competitively, namely: | ||
*[[Light Ball]] {{p|Pikachu}} | *[[Light Ball]] {{p|Pikachu}} | ||
*{{p|Scyther}} | *{{p|Scyther}} | ||
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===OHKO moves=== | ===OHKO moves=== | ||
These are moves that cause a one-hit knock out when | These are moves that cause a one-hit knock out when they hit. Namely: | ||
*{{m|Sheer Cold}} | *{{m|Sheer Cold}} | ||
*{{m|Fissure}} | *{{m|Fissure}} | ||
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===[[Appendix:List of tiers#Over-Used|OU]]=== | ===[[Appendix:List of tiers#Over-Used|OU]]=== | ||
Over-used. Refers to Pokémon that are most commonly seen in Standard play. It is a misconception that all OU Pokémon are the most powerful in the game. OU is a term for tiering based on usage. There is however a disticnt | Over-used. Refers to Pokémon that are most commonly seen in Standard play. It is a misconception that all OU Pokémon are the most powerful in the game. OU is a term for tiering based on usage. There is however a disticnt correlation betwen usage and usefulness in the tiering system, where the Pokémon a user deems to be powerful becomes used quite often. However, there are exceptions to this such as {{p|Magneton}} in [[Generation III]] where it was considered an OU Pokémon merely because it was used as much as Skarmory for the purpose of defeating it. Examples of common OU Pokémon are {{p|Blissey}} and {{p|Tyranitar}}. | ||
===Pinch Berry=== | ===Pinch Berry=== | ||
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===Skarmbliss=== | ===Skarmbliss=== | ||
A stall team with both {{p|Skarmory}} and {{p|Blissey}} on it, designed to abuse the high | A stall team with both {{p|Skarmory}} and {{p|Blissey}} on it, designed to abuse the high Defense of Skarmory and the high Special defense of Blissey to wall both the opponent's physical and special attackers. Very difficult to beat if one is not prepared, so most teams carry a SkarmBliss counter. | ||
===Sleep clause=== | ===Sleep clause=== | ||
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It refers to the rules used in [[Wi-Fi]] battles by most Competitive Battlers. The rules include: No Ubers, no hacks, no OHKO Moves, no Hax Items and also the Sleep, Evasion and Species Clauses. | It refers to the rules used in [[Wi-Fi]] battles by most Competitive Battlers. The rules include: No Ubers, no hacks, no OHKO Moves, no Hax Items and also the Sleep, Evasion and Species Clauses. | ||
=== | ===Rocker=== | ||
A Pokémon that uses {{m|Stealth Rock}}, similar to a '''Spiker'''. | A Pokémon that uses {{m|Stealth Rock}}, similar to a '''Spiker'''. Stealth Rock is a very common move in the metagame and almost every team employs a Rocker. | ||
===Subpuncher=== | ===Subpuncher=== | ||
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===Trapper=== | ===Trapper=== | ||
A set designed with the purpose of trapping a Pokémon for one reason or another. Moves such as {{m|Mean Look}} and {{m|Spider Web}} are standard trapping moves but moves such as {{m|Wrap}} and {{m|Fire Spin}} are also used sometimes. Might be used in tandem with {{m|Toxic}} or {{m|Curse}} (Ghost variety) to sap the opponent's health or {{m|Perish Song}} for | A set designed with the purpose of trapping a Pokémon for one reason or another. Moves such as {{m|Mean Look}} and {{m|Spider Web}} are standard trapping moves but moves such as {{m|Wrap}} and {{m|Fire Spin}} are also used sometimes. Might be used in tandem with {{m|Toxic}} or {{m|Curse}} (Ghost variety) to sap the opponent's health or {{m|Perish Song}} for an guaranteed knockout. Certain abilities ({{a|Shadow Tag}}, {{a|Magnet Pull}} and {{a|Arena Trap}}) trap automatically. | ||
===Trickbander=== | ===Trickbander=== | ||
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:*{{p|Rayquaza}} | :*{{p|Rayquaza}} | ||
:*{{p|Deoxys}} (all forms, except Speed) <!--Even though Nintendo has spelt "forms" as "formes", it is still incorrect--> | :*{{p|Deoxys}} (all forms, except Speed) <!--Even though Nintendo has spelt "forms" as "formes", it is still incorrect--> | ||
:*{{p|Garchomp}} <!--Stop changing this, especially if you don't have a lot of experience in Competitive Battling. Garchomp is much more widely considered Uber than it is OU. It is a simple fact that almost everyone agrees on Garchomp being Uber. Thanks, Mr. Black --> | |||
:*{{p|Dialga}} | :*{{p|Dialga}} | ||
:*{{p|Palkia}} | :*{{p|Palkia}} | ||
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:*{{p|Darkrai}} | :*{{p|Darkrai}} | ||
:*{{p|Arceus}} | :*{{p|Arceus}} | ||
The Uber tier exists as a banlist for Standard Wi-Fi Battles. The Pokémon in the Uber tier are deemed too overpowered to be used fairly among other Pokémon. While most Pokémon in the Uber tier are there for their stats, Wobbuffet is included primarily because of its Shadow Tag ability. Since the principle behind countering a Pokémon in battle is to switch out to a Pokémon that is better able to cope with the opponent's strengths, and Shadow Tag works like Mean Look to trap a Pokémon in battle, Wobbuffet can be thought of as "uncounterable." In addition, its ability to learn Encore means that the use of Wobbuffet requires no prediction skills–the Wobbuffet user must only Encore an offensive move and then use either Counter or Mirror Coat (depending on the move's type) to induce damage on the opponent. | The Uber tier exists as a banlist for Standard Wi-Fi Battles. The Pokémon in the Uber tier are deemed too overpowered to be used fairly among other Pokémon. While most Pokémon in the Uber tier are there for their stats, Wobbuffet is included primarily because of its Shadow Tag ability. Since the principle behind countering a Pokémon in battle is to switch out to a Pokémon that is better able to cope with the opponent's strengths, and Shadow Tag works like Mean Look to trap a Pokémon in battle, Wobbuffet can be thought of as "uncounterable." In addition, its ability to learn Encore means that the use of Wobbuffet requires no prediction skills–the Wobbuffet user must only Encore an offensive move and then use either Counter or Mirror Coat (depending on the move's type) to induce damage on the opponent. | ||
Garchomp was a fairly recent addition to the Uber tier list. | |||
===[[Appendix:List of tiers#Under-Used|UU]]=== | ===[[Appendix:List of tiers#Under-Used|UU]]=== | ||
Under-used. Seldom-seen Pokémon with weaker stat totals or movepools than the metagame norm. Examples of UUs include {{p|Altaria}} and {{p| | Under-used. Seldom-seen Pokémon with weaker stat totals or movepools than the metagame norm. Examples of UUs include {{p|Altaria}} and {{p|Rapidash}} | ||
===Wall=== | ===Wall=== | ||
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==={{p|Shaymin}}=== | ==={{p|Shaymin}}=== | ||
*Shay | *Shay | ||
*Skymin (Sky | *Skymin (Sky forme) | ||
<!--Again, Nintendo misspelt "form", intentionally, but it doesn't change the word to "forme"--> | <!--Again, Nintendo misspelt "form", intentionally, but it doesn't change the word to "forme"--> | ||
<!--But who decides how it is 'meant to be spelt'? If it's not Nintendo, I don't know who would... and you'll find that most battlers and sites use 'forme' for Shaymin, Rotom and Giratina. For Deoxys, however, 'form' is acceptable.--> | |||
==={{p|Skarmory}}=== | ==={{p|Skarmory}}=== | ||
*Skarm | *Skarm | ||