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Sup dudes. Its been a while since I've posted in here, figured I've give my ten cents on this.
OP's main point that the metagame council should have a way to contest or otherwise challenge an OU decision is correct. I have no opinion on Melmetal and whatever immediate issue prompted OP to post...
Won 2-1 vs avyrie in a TR heavy set, ggs. I am sad that CB Reven didn't get a chance to flex his muscles tho.
https://replay.pokemonshowdown.com/gen8godlygift-1693321148-cwaadoihzuyimg4d2pl7c5cyyla0pulpw...
Won 2-1 vs Mr.Bossaru, ggs dude
https://replay.pokemonshowdown.com/gen8godlygift-1678822968-jdu866049mxqkqznri06w839amfv7qfpw
https://replay.pokemonshowdown.com/gen8godlygift-1678826982-s289v6bui8i51jpp2lsxycp9d89xj4zpw...