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Some Pokémon are listed in tiers but are sometimes used in competitive play outside of their own tier because they have a change during evolution that modified their disposition enough to allow them to stay competitive, even some in an unevolved state. | Some Pokémon are listed in tiers but are sometimes used in competitive play outside of their own tier because they have a change during evolution that modified their disposition enough to allow them to stay competitive, even some in an unevolved state. | ||
* {{p|Porygon2}}, which is due to its evolution, {{p|Porygon-Z}} having lower {{stat|Defense}}s, meaning Porygon2 can be used a [[Appendix:Metagame terminology#Wall|wall]], while its evolution can not. | * {{p|Porygon2}}, which is due to its evolution, {{p|Porygon-Z}} having lower {{stat|Defense}}s, meaning Porygon2 can be used a [[Appendix:Metagame terminology#Wall|wall]], while its evolution can not. | ||
* [[Stat-enhancing item#Light Ball|Light Ball]] {{p|Pikachu}} is also | * [[Stat-enhancing item#Light Ball|Light Ball]] {{p|Pikachu}} is also due to the Light Ball doubling Pikachu's Attack stats, as well as Pikachu being a very common fan favorite. | ||
* {{p|Magneton}} as previously stated is still used in lower tiers because it still carries the ability to trap and Steel-type with {{a|Magnet Pull}}. However, some people use Magneton simply because its faster than its evolution, {{p|Magnezone}}. | * {{p|Magneton}} as previously stated is still used in lower tiers because it still carries the ability to trap and Steel-type with {{a|Magnet Pull}}. However, some people use Magneton simply because its faster than its evolution, {{p|Magnezone}}. | ||
* {{p|Marowak}} when used in battles when items are not allowed. Although it is fully evolved, a [[Stat-enhancing item#Thick Club|Thick Club]] doubles its Attack, greatly increasing its power. However, without the item, its base attack remains 80, putting it in UU, or NU in some cases. | * {{p|Marowak}} when used in battles when items are not allowed. Although it is fully evolved, a [[Stat-enhancing item#Thick Club|Thick Club]] doubles its Attack, greatly increasing its power. However, without the item, its base attack remains 80, putting it in UU, or NU in some cases. | ||