Idk why people are so utterly concerned that Pixilate will never be used, and unless we give it a game breaking ability (which really boils down to Magic Guard and Regenerator), there’s always a reason to use a 168 BP STAB move. I just think there’s a lot of Defensive utility to be desired.
Why we SHOULD have a secondary ability.
1) Why not?
A secondary ability would really flesh out CAP 32. Secondary =/= Should never be used. I agree that we don’t want a Cawmodore situation. But we don’t have Intimidate as our primary ability, we have FREAKING PIXILATE. The likelihood that the meta would never use STAB Boomburst CAP32 is low.
I understand that that reason is an argument against having a secondary ability, but I disagree, mono-Pixilate doesn’t address the MAJOR problems that CAP32 faces right now. A secondary-ability would help with that.
2. CAP32’s defensive profile is BL dogshit.
CAP32’s problems aren’t solved by Pixilate, especially with 55 Speed. If we choose an ability that defensive problems, it becomes more productive than no secondary ability. No secondary ability leaves us with a trashmon.
3. The concept is not Pixilate, it is low stats
Right now, I don’t see how Pixilate is the thing that is redeeming our low stats. A secondary ability would help redeem our low stats. Now, this may say that we need to pick an ability better than Pixilate, but instead:
An ability that helps the justification of CAP32 being on a team
If we give CAP32 another ability, it increases usuability, giving the user more versatility when using CAP32, increasing its viability. This leads me to my next reason
4) Our stat spread is very pro-Secondary Ability
Our bulk is not something to look away from, and I think an ability that leverages it increases CAP32’s viability, like I said before. The potential versatility combined with our stats makes having two competitive abilities a very good option. Pixilate can be featured on both an offensive and defensive set that more relies on Pixilate’s boost to make progress. The secondary ability can be featured on the same/similar two sets that look to feature more of CAP32’s defensive prowess.
Overall, CAP32 needsa secondary ability for its viability, not for “ease of project” or “the direction of the project” or other bs like that
Why we SHOULD have a secondary ability.
1) Why not?
A secondary ability would really flesh out CAP 32. Secondary =/= Should never be used. I agree that we don’t want a Cawmodore situation. But we don’t have Intimidate as our primary ability, we have FREAKING PIXILATE. The likelihood that the meta would never use STAB Boomburst CAP32 is low.
I understand that that reason is an argument against having a secondary ability, but I disagree, mono-Pixilate doesn’t address the MAJOR problems that CAP32 faces right now. A secondary-ability would help with that.
2. CAP32’s defensive profile is BL dogshit.
CAP32’s problems aren’t solved by Pixilate, especially with 55 Speed. If we choose an ability that defensive problems, it becomes more productive than no secondary ability. No secondary ability leaves us with a trashmon.
3. The concept is not Pixilate, it is low stats
Right now, I don’t see how Pixilate is the thing that is redeeming our low stats. A secondary ability would help redeem our low stats. Now, this may say that we need to pick an ability better than Pixilate, but instead:
An ability that helps the justification of CAP32 being on a team
If we give CAP32 another ability, it increases usuability, giving the user more versatility when using CAP32, increasing its viability. This leads me to my next reason
4) Our stat spread is very pro-Secondary Ability
Our bulk is not something to look away from, and I think an ability that leverages it increases CAP32’s viability, like I said before. The potential versatility combined with our stats makes having two competitive abilities a very good option. Pixilate can be featured on both an offensive and defensive set that more relies on Pixilate’s boost to make progress. The secondary ability can be featured on the same/similar two sets that look to feature more of CAP32’s defensive prowess.
Overall, CAP32 needsa secondary ability for its viability, not for “ease of project” or “the direction of the project” or other bs like that