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DOPPELGANGER
Introduction:
At first glance, this looks like a pretty simple variation of a very common build in NU, but the real point of interest is the sets. The team is built in a way so that almost every member is running a more uncommon set to catch opponents off guard, luring opponents...
Or at least Gigalith is, but that doesn't rhyme.
That said, all three members of the sand core (Gigalith, Sandslash, and Stoutland) should be removed from analyses as the latter two are no longer relevant either.
Please remove all mentions of it from your analyses.
Also if any badgeholders would like to help remove it from existing analyses with the CMS that would be greatly appreciated:blobwizard:
How we are being treated as the lower tiers is entirely unfair. We have operated under certain tier expectations for two months or so now, but because two or three higher up guys decided the metagame will be more "stable" now we have to wallow in ORAS NU for ONE MORE MONTH. erisia, who posted...
This generation, beta tiers were mostly handled one full shift at a time, only being allowed to start after the tier above it went official. But with so many official tiers this gen, this isn't really an option for gen 7. Under this system, PU has to wait just shy of a full year before it can...
Discipline
Introduction:
I'm Blast, and I use offense. It's easily my most common playstyle and I feel like I'm pretty well known among the NU playerbase for it, with this being one of my favorite teams to use. The team has gone through a lot of variations and I think it's a good general...
Approved by Raseri
I may or may not get a banner at some point
PS NU Microtours
What is a microtour?
A microtour, similar to a minitour, is a tournament with a theme attached to it, playing standard NU with an extra set of rules added in. However, unlike minitours, these will be hosted live in...
Decision
Introduction:
It's been a long time since I last posted an RMT (in fact I haven't posted a single one in all of ORAS lol), which is mostly because I haven't liked or enjoyed any of my teams enough to make a full RMT since then. I don't happen to be the most innovative teambuilder in...
Approved by Montsegur, taken over from Kavatika's original thread here
Standard and common sets are generally effective. After all, that's why they're common and standard. But sometimes a less-common set can be effective. In fact, brand-new sets can be quite effective as well. This thread is...
Taken over from Soulgazer with his permission
new banner impending~
NU Sample Teams
Teams to get into NU. Feel free to post your good teams, but keep in mind that I will be strict and will only add the teams that I believe are good enough to be sample teams. Don't forget to add descriptions...
Approved by all the NU mods pretty much
NU Teambuilding Compilation
Hello and welcome to the Neverused Teambuilding Compilation, the successor of the Teambuilding Competition found here. The goal of this project is to observe and better understand how experienced NU players go about building...
Oblivion
Introduction:
With ORAS right around the corner, I figured I'd do one more quick RMT before the metagame changes immeasurably. It's not some trophy team that went undefeated through some massive tournament or whatever, but it's a fun team that uses some pretty underrated sets...
Taken over from TCW
Overview
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Liepard excels at supporting its teammates through use of its colorful movepool and great ability in Prankster. Its access to a wide variety of moves boosted in priority by Prankster, such as Encore, Thunder Wave, Rain Dance, and Sunny Day, does not...
Approved by Raseri and taken over from Lord Alphose (original thread here). OP partially stolen from Superpowerdude in the LC version.
Neverused Teambuilding Competition
Hello and welcome to the second edition of the Neverused Teambuilding Competition! The goal of this project is to observe...
Lifeline
Introduction:
Hello and welcome to my RMT. So this has pretty much been my favorite team to use lately. It doesn't have any massive gigantic accomplishments to its name or anything: it won me an NUPL match and an NU room tour as well as doing solidly on the ladder (peaked around...
Pretty much finished except for the CM set, gotta try it out
Also I stole col49's nick for Belly Drum js n_n
Overview
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Very niche sweeper, requires a lot of support
Outspeeds the entire unboosted metagame after Unburden (even a lot of boosted stuff too Oo)
Has various setup options...
Centerpiece
Introduction:
Hey guys, I'm Dat Blast, and welcome to my first Gen VI RMT! This has been by far my most successful team since the tier went official, performing very well in both ladder and tournament matches alike. It's currently peaked #18 on the ladder with a ELO of 1629, and...
Lamphy
[Overview]
Very niche Pokémon
Only niche is that it can utilize Trick Room better than its competition
Fairly decent offensive typing, alongside key resistances to let it set up despite relatively poor bulk
Several common weaknesses, including SR and Sucker Punch + Pursuit
Tons of...
Plant Eater
[Overview]
One of the best sun sweepers thanks to Chlorophyll + high-power moves
Excellent offensive typing, giving it great coverage with its STABs alone
Access to cool coverage moves like Weather Ball and priority in Sucker Punch
Reliance on sun to be effective: sweep is always...