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last iteration by nadando, art by GenOne
- It fulfills a unique role that sets it apart from others
- It is not incredibly common (e.g. Calm Mind Tapu Fini, Scarf Lando-T, etc)
- It is effective and has had some success. It is strongly recommended that you post replays to strengthen your case that a given set is actually viable
- In most cases, it should be a set for a Pokemon that's ranked on the Doubles OU Viability Ranking. If you're building around a UR Pokemon, the set should make it viable enough to warrant being nominated onto the Viability Ranking
What are some things that constitute a bad gimmick?
- Sets that are not practical or are extremely outclassed by another Pokemon
- Sets that have a lack of consistency, like excessive use of set-up moves (Acid Armor + Calm Mind for instance)
- Strategies / sets that completely revolve around one partner assisting another and are hence too difficult to pull off in most matches (Skill Swap + Slaking, Entertainment + Shedninja, etc)
- Strategies / sets that require multiple turns to actually become effective (there are some exceptions to this)
- No banned Pokemon, moves, or items should be posted in a set
- As a last note, a good way to check whether a set is gimmicky or not is to test it in battle against high quality opponents. Please don't post a replay of your set if it's against a player who is obviously very unexperienced.
Fightinium Z Ludicolo by Yuga24
Misty Seed Kyurem-Black by the DOU community (posted by GenOne)
Trapper Zygarde by Memoric
Assault Vest Heatran by GenOne
Assault Vest Genesect by Checkmater
Max HP / Max Speed Mega Charizard Y by Checkmater
Scope Lens Kartana by Checkmater (with credit given to qsns)
Flyinium Z Gyarados by Checkmater
Assault Vest Tapu Koko by Checkmater
Shift Gear Genesect by BlueSkiddo
Fightium Z Tapu Lele by Test Bot #
Z-Ally Switch Hoopa-U by Laga
Misty Seed Kyurem-Black by the DOU community (posted by GenOne)
Trapper Zygarde by Memoric
Assault Vest Heatran by GenOne
Assault Vest Genesect by Checkmater
Max HP / Max Speed Mega Charizard Y by Checkmater
Scope Lens Kartana by Checkmater (with credit given to qsns)
Flyinium Z Gyarados by Checkmater
Assault Vest Tapu Koko by Checkmater
Shift Gear Genesect by BlueSkiddo
Fightium Z Tapu Lele by Test Bot #
Z-Ally Switch Hoopa-U by Laga
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