Resource AG General Information and Simple Questions Thread (READ ME)

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Rules:

AG (Anything Goes) is a 6v6 singles metagame that has the fewest restrictions found in any of Smogon's formats. Every Pokémon from any tier is allowed, and because the Species Clause is lifted, you can have up to six of the same Pokémon on your team. Anything legal in the cartridge games (Scarlet and Violet) is legal. There are no bans or clauses (excluding the 'Endless Battle Clause').

FAQ:

Q. Why can't I use Primal Groudon/Mega Rayquaza/Arceus/Z Moves?
A. Pokemon Scarlet and Violet don't have Primal Reversions, Mega Evolutions, Z Moves and has a lot of cut mons.

Q. Will Terastallizing be banned?
A. No bans, this is AG.

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• The Global Forum Rules are expected to be followed.
• Do NOT make a thread without the permission of an AG Forum Moderator. If you feel the need to make one, then feel free to PM a moderator asking for approval in this format:
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Resources & Links:
AG Metagame Discussion
AG Viability Rankings
AG Speed Tiers
AG Team Bazaar
AG Old Gens Hub
Tournaments Schedule 2023

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Anything Goes Discord

Simple Questions, Simple Answers:

This thread will also be doubling as a simple Q&A thread where players can get questions answered. Any questions related to Anything Goes formats are welcome (provided they are relatively simple to answer), but please keep the following guidelines in mind before posting:

• Make sure the question you are asking is clear! It's a lot easier for us to help you out if we understand what you're asking.
• If your question can be answered by a Google search or the Smogdex, please do that as to not clutter the thread.
• When answering questions, please quote the post you're answering to avoid confusion.
• In-game questions or questions related to other tiers don't belong here. Make sure you're asking about Anything Goes!
• Be civil when posting please

Ask away!

 

[Ast0rga]

Why do the Sample Teams not include anything that breaks Species Clause?
I had an important match so I grabbed a team, then I saw my opp had 2 Flutter Manes
That was ofc my fault for not realizing it
But maybe a sample team that uses this factor would be nice?
I would have rather bring 6 Miraidons here and there

 

[Tic-Tac-Toe Guru]

Why do the Sample Teams not include anything that breaks Species Clause?
I had an important match so I grabbed a team, then I saw my opp had 2 Flutter Manes
That was ofc my fault for not realizing it
But maybe a sample team that uses this factor would be nice?
I would have rather bring 6 Miraidons here and there

The issue is that most of the time breaking species clause isn’t optimal, especially in a format such as this one. Doubling up on the same Pokémon cuts your potential coverage in half (though this isn’t necessarily the case) as well as doubling your weaknesses to certain things (terastallization nullifies that to a degree but then again double Pokémon can make you more likely to commit your Tera to circumvent that, which may not be ideal). Double miraidon would likely be better if there weren’t as many Pokémon that either speed tied it or outsped it (koraidon, opposing miraidon, chien pao, flutter, bundle, etc). Long story short, most of the time, using a different Pokémon that covers for certain weaknesses or provides a different coverage base is more optimal than doubling up on a heavy hitter. Arceus is a special exception to this rule because it’s effectively 18 different Pokémon in one, and a lot of forms can run very different sets.

 

[sumwun]

What are the pros and cons for Great Tusk and Iron Treads? If I want to use one of them, how do I decide which one to use?

 

[WrathoftheLeopard]

What are the pros and cons for Great Tusk and Iron Treads? If I want to use one of them, how do I decide which one to use?

Although they are both Ground-type spinners with access to Knock Off, the similarities pretty much end there. The choice of which one to use will vary depending on the needs of your team. Great Tusk is more flexible in what set it can run and is the better Pokemon overall. It can be a potent wallbreaker that supports its teammates with its offensive utility set, a dangerous win condition with its Bulk Up set, a top revenge killer with its Choice Scarf set, or a valuable defensive Pokemon that notably checks Koraidon. All of this does not mean that Iron Treads does not have its uses, however. The future Paradox Donphan is able to check Miraidon and Flutter Mane—especially Calm Mind + Agility variants of the former. You can read the analyses of both Pokemon for a more detailed look at them: Great Tusk, Iron Treads.