Metagame SS National Dex OU Metagame Discussion

[R8]

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SS National Dex Discussion Thread
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This thread is dedicated to the discussion of the SS National Dex metagame. Discussion topics span from such things as metagame developments, set innovations, and general observations you have noticed as of late. You are welcome to post anything you like as far as the metagame goes, with a few simple rules.

Rules:

• Do not ask simple questions here; instead, post them to our Simple Question, Simple Answer thread.
• Do not post one-liners that contribute nothing to the discussion. We do not ask that you write giant paragraphs with each post; we simply ask that you ensure your post has substance and adds to the discussion.

Here are some prompts to help guide your thinking:

• What are your personal favorite Pokemon to use in the metagame, and why?
• What current cores do you find to be strong or fun to use?
• Do you like the current metagame, or find it to be well balanced? Why or why not?

Remember that at any point, moderators have the discretion to intervene or remove posts as necessary

 

[ChrisPBacon]

I'll start this off with a team dump given i'm like the only person who still builds this tier nowadays.









theres a bit that i'd rather save for when i decide to start ss in ndwc bc i hate sv but for now enjoy

 

[Steorra]

gen 8 national dex has its very own ladder now!

 

[Kyo]

Viability Rankings for Gen 8 National Dex have received an update! Check it out below as well as the voting doc.

New:
Dragonite: UR -> B
Aegislash: UR -> C
Araquanid: UR -> C
Ribombee: UR -> C

Rises:
Greninja-Ash: A- -> A
Melmetal: A- -> A
Volcarona: A- -> A
Urshifu-RS: B+ -> A-
Chansey: B -> B+
Rillaboom: B- -> B
Excadrill: B- -> B
Blaziken: C -> B-
Volcanion: C -> B-

Drops:
Lopunny-Mega: S- -> A+
Magnezone: A -> A-
Kyurem: A -> A-
Slowbro: A- -> B+
Corviknight: B+ -> B-
Hawlucha: B+ -> B
Kommo-o: B+ -> B
Latios-Mega: B+ -> B
Tangrowth: B+ -> B
Tyranitar: B+ -> B-
Mew: B+ -> B-
Hydreigon: B -> B-
Ditto: B -> B-
Moltres: B -> B-
Moltres-Galar: B -> B-
Gyarados: B- -> C
Zapdos-Galar: B- -> C
Nihilego: C -> UR
Slowking: C -> UR

 

[LORD SAGIS]

PVR

Was fun playing this tier again. See you next year as I go back into my natdex slumber.

 

[Buzeef]

Tangela is incredibly powerful and needs more recoginition because of its synergy with Toxapex + Blissey, leaving three slots open in your team for the potential for a more balanced stall team
Toxapex is very allergic to physical ground and electric moves despite its physcial bulk, but Tangela checks these (earthquake is VERY common in gen8 natdex)