October vr update.
A --> A-
Jirachi’s overall viability in the current metagame has diminished greatly. Given how good ground types are at the moment and that Thundurus’s substitute can tank a Body Slam from SpDef Jirachi, it is not hard to see why. While Jirachi has all but vanished from Sand builds, it maintains useful roles on bulky Weatherless builds and Drag Mags with its SpDef Jirachi and Lead Shuca set respectively. The more niche Substitute sets has been used to garner wins as well. So Jirachi is still useful, but given the previous reasons a drop is warranted.
B- --> C
When was the last time Bronzong won a tour game? 2 years ago? More niche mons, like Gengar and Forretress, have seen a better win rate in tour games then Bronzong. Brongzong is countered by common mons that are typically used to counter the ever so common, Excadrill, further hurting Bronzong’s viability. The lack of good recovery, mediocre stats don’t help it either. It also suffers from 4 move slot syndrome as well. To add to all its cons, Bronzong is also just free Spikes for Ferrothorn as well, making the floating bell worse than Zapdos. With all this against it, a drop to C is certainly warranted.
B- --> B
I was not entirely sure about how to place Slowking as discussions about it appeared in BW chats (BW OU Hub and the BW Discord server) over the past month. BKC really is responsible for the discussion, making valid points on Slowking’s overall utility and how to utilize it. Its typing, coverage, and regenerator make it far more viable than Milotic. While I personally see Seismitoad as a more viable option here, low B is a good ranking for Slowking as of now. Future rises are possible.
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With sleep banned, Tangrowth lost a lot of viability in the current meta and has yet to adapt as the metagame moves forward. Its obscene defensive bulk with the Rocky Helmet is still able to maintain some usefulness but Physically Defensive Amoonguss plays a very similar role and is a better option in the current metagame. Moltres on the other hand is actually quite viable. Though it still needs plenty of support, Moltres has been seeing moderate success on rain teams, and currently has more tour usage then Gengar and Hippowdown. With that said, it’s fair to swap their places on the ranking.
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Both Volcarona and Hydreigon are good, though their roles are far different. The consistency of Hydreigon alongside his versatility is what makes me think that their spots on the ranking should be swapped. Volcarona is always gambling on MU’s ("Should I use HP Ground? Should I use HP Ice? Should I use Giga Drain?” either way, you end up regretting not bringing one). The Flaming Moth either wins or loses at the preview. Hydreigon though, with his insane movepool, can always make an impact on the game. Given the discrepancy in the consistency between these two mons, I find it fit to swap their places on the ranking.
S/outs to FNH for the help with the GC.
A --> A-
Jirachi’s overall viability in the current metagame has diminished greatly. Given how good ground types are at the moment and that Thundurus’s substitute can tank a Body Slam from SpDef Jirachi, it is not hard to see why. While Jirachi has all but vanished from Sand builds, it maintains useful roles on bulky Weatherless builds and Drag Mags with its SpDef Jirachi and Lead Shuca set respectively. The more niche Substitute sets has been used to garner wins as well. So Jirachi is still useful, but given the previous reasons a drop is warranted.
B- --> C
When was the last time Bronzong won a tour game? 2 years ago? More niche mons, like Gengar and Forretress, have seen a better win rate in tour games then Bronzong. Brongzong is countered by common mons that are typically used to counter the ever so common, Excadrill, further hurting Bronzong’s viability. The lack of good recovery, mediocre stats don’t help it either. It also suffers from 4 move slot syndrome as well. To add to all its cons, Bronzong is also just free Spikes for Ferrothorn as well, making the floating bell worse than Zapdos. With all this against it, a drop to C is certainly warranted.
B- --> B
I was not entirely sure about how to place Slowking as discussions about it appeared in BW chats (BW OU Hub and the BW Discord server) over the past month. BKC really is responsible for the discussion, making valid points on Slowking’s overall utility and how to utilize it. Its typing, coverage, and regenerator make it far more viable than Milotic. While I personally see Seismitoad as a more viable option here, low B is a good ranking for Slowking as of now. Future rises are possible.
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With sleep banned, Tangrowth lost a lot of viability in the current meta and has yet to adapt as the metagame moves forward. Its obscene defensive bulk with the Rocky Helmet is still able to maintain some usefulness but Physically Defensive Amoonguss plays a very similar role and is a better option in the current metagame. Moltres on the other hand is actually quite viable. Though it still needs plenty of support, Moltres has been seeing moderate success on rain teams, and currently has more tour usage then Gengar and Hippowdown. With that said, it’s fair to swap their places on the ranking.
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Both Volcarona and Hydreigon are good, though their roles are far different. The consistency of Hydreigon alongside his versatility is what makes me think that their spots on the ranking should be swapped. Volcarona is always gambling on MU’s ("Should I use HP Ground? Should I use HP Ice? Should I use Giga Drain?” either way, you end up regretting not bringing one). The Flaming Moth either wins or loses at the preview. Hydreigon though, with his insane movepool, can always make an impact on the game. Given the discrepancy in the consistency between these two mons, I find it fit to swap their places on the ranking.
S/outs to FNH for the help with the GC.