[BW2] Speed Tiers and Threat list

Discussion in 'Past Gens Discussion' started by Halsey, May 27, 2012.

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  1. Xdevo

    Xdevo Phrasing Super Moderator Tour Director Super Moderator Tour Director

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    I'll take Registeel and Krookodile.

    Registeel
    Registeel has a lot of things going for it, an amazing pure Steel-typing, Stealth Rock, a number of status options, great bulk, and a decent offensive movepool. Unfortunately for Registeel, the rest of UU has gotten better while Registeel received nothing. Registeel has a lot of trouble keeping up with Pokemon like Bronzong, who has many more options and an immunity to the most common move in the game. Registeel can still wall extremely well, especially certain dangerous threats such as Raikou and Shaymin. Registeel still makes a good anchor for Balanced or Stall teams in need of a Steel-type, but it glory days are behind it.

    I know its negative, but I seriously cannot use Registeel without thinking "Bronzong could do better here."
     
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    I actually agree with you, Bronzong is much better. Added anyway
     
  3. Ghostbone

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    So um, since it hasn't been done yet...

    Toxicroak
    Toxicroak is normally seen in OU utilising its ability Dry Skin to recover large amounts of HP while in rain. In UU however, Dry Skin serves a different purpose, giving it an important immunity to water, and therefore a shaky form of recovery, the ability it to beat many of the bulky waters in the tier, and most importantly giving it an immunity to Scald. Toxicroak has a unique type combination, and a movepool tailored to its needs, making it very versatile. Fighting/Poison gives it important resistances to both fighting and dark (a trait shared with only heracross), as well as a 2x resistance to rock and a 4x resistance to bug. However, toxicroak even with its typing isn't a defensive Pokemon, instead its typing gives it multiple opportunities to switch in, with it's many resistances and immunity to water. From there it can wreck havoc with it's many viable sets. Physically offensive sets with Swords Dance or Bulk Up are the most common, with access to Sucker Punch and various fighting type STABs. Nasty Plot sets are also viable, as Toxicroak can utilise a decent special attack set, a surprisingly wide special movepool, and importantly surprise value.
    However, Toxicroak suffers from a weakness to common ground and flying moves, a pseudo-weakness to fire, and a crippling 4x weakness to psychic.
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    The Speed Tiers and Threat List have been transferred to the wiki.

    Editing and contributing is easier there so I'm closing this. Not going to delete this so contributors can get some credit for their contributions.

    PS: The new award system is not ready yet, but it will be soon.
     
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