Celestavian
Smooth
Format stolen shamelessly from the other Dark Horses
Beautiful lovely picture by ToxicPhox.
Intro:
If you asked around about the common complaints of the LC tier, you'd soon find that "It's all the same few Pokemon" is a common one. In high-level play, most teams are strikingly similar, and while most players try and use something different to catch the metagame off-guard, they still fill the rest of their teamslots by falling back on the same tried and true face-wreckers such as Murkrow, Misdreavus, and Mienfoo. This is for a good reason, as Little Cup is much like NU in that it houses every Pokemon that isn't in another tier, and with winners such as Sunkern and Magikarp lurking in the depths of LC, it's no wonder why we prefer Snover and Chinchou over them.
Our goal:
That said, we pass up good Pokemon for the same reason: we're too busy using the awesome stuff. What we hope to accomplish with this project is to bring some freshness into this metagame by finding some unique and useful sets and Pokemon in the LC metagame. We also want to answer a few questions. Why was this Pokemon passed over before? What gives them their useful niche in the metagame?
Rules:
Registration Form:
When signing up for this challenge, please use the following registration form:
We will obviously need your PS! alt name that you will be using for this challenge to identify you. Remember, this must be a fresh alt! Next, you will need to give the Pokemon you are using as your Dark Horse for this month. Giving frequent updates on your ladder standing helps us see how you are doing, so please do your best to keep that updated! Finally, post the set you are using below the other stuff, and you are good to go!
Deadline: Each round of Dark Horse will end at the last day of each month at 11:59 PM EST. If there are any two or more users using the same Pokemon, a ladder screenshot will be taken to determine who earns the Hall of Fame spot!
Beautiful lovely picture by ToxicPhox.
Intro:
If you asked around about the common complaints of the LC tier, you'd soon find that "It's all the same few Pokemon" is a common one. In high-level play, most teams are strikingly similar, and while most players try and use something different to catch the metagame off-guard, they still fill the rest of their teamslots by falling back on the same tried and true face-wreckers such as Murkrow, Misdreavus, and Mienfoo. This is for a good reason, as Little Cup is much like NU in that it houses every Pokemon that isn't in another tier, and with winners such as Sunkern and Magikarp lurking in the depths of LC, it's no wonder why we prefer Snover and Chinchou over them.
Our goal:
That said, we pass up good Pokemon for the same reason: we're too busy using the awesome stuff. What we hope to accomplish with this project is to bring some freshness into this metagame by finding some unique and useful sets and Pokemon in the LC metagame. We also want to answer a few questions. Why was this Pokemon passed over before? What gives them their useful niche in the metagame?
Rules:
- All teams must use at least one Dark Horse Pokemon. This is defined as any Pokemon below the top 50 Pokemon as seen in the latest usage statistics.
- You only need to have one Dark Horse on your team, but you can use more! The rest of your team can be whatever you want, and you can even have more than one Dark Horse if you'd like!
- You must post your fresh alt and your Pokemon being tested along with its set. If you ladder before registering in this thread, you will be disqualified from reaching the Hall of Fame.
- You are allowed to switch Pokemon throughout the challenge, but you must pick a new alt.
Registration Form:
When signing up for this challenge, please use the following registration form:
Pokemon Showdown! Username:
Dark Horse Pokemon:
Current Ladder Standing on Pokemon Showdown!:
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Pokemon Showdown! Username: Hawkstar
Dark Horse Pokemon: Magikarp
Current Ladder Standing on Pokemon Showdown!: 9001
Magikarp @ Choice Scarf
Ability: Swift Swim
EVs: 252 Atk / 4 Def / 252 Spe
Adamant Nature (+Atk -SpA)
- Splash
- Bounce
- Flail
- Judgment
Dark Horse Pokemon: Magikarp
Current Ladder Standing on Pokemon Showdown!: 9001
Magikarp @ Choice Scarf
Ability: Swift Swim
EVs: 252 Atk / 4 Def / 252 Spe
Adamant Nature (+Atk -SpA)
- Splash
- Bounce
- Flail
- Judgment
We will obviously need your PS! alt name that you will be using for this challenge to identify you. Remember, this must be a fresh alt! Next, you will need to give the Pokemon you are using as your Dark Horse for this month. Giving frequent updates on your ladder standing helps us see how you are doing, so please do your best to keep that updated! Finally, post the set you are using below the other stuff, and you are good to go!
Code:
Total battles: 8024
Avg. weight/team: 0.663
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| Rank | Pokemon | Usage % | Raw | % | Real | % |
+ ---- + ------------------ + --------- + ------ + ------- + ------ + ------- +
| 1 | Mienfoo | 35.07871% | 4740 | 29.536% | 4130 | 31.095% |
| 2 | Misdreavus | 31.87754% | 3977 | 24.782% | 3294 | 24.801% |
| 3 | Murkrow | 29.89889% | 3780 | 23.554% | 2993 | 22.535% |
| 4 | Abra | 22.68283% | 3724 | 23.205% | 2954 | 22.241% |
| 5 | Drilbur | 22.64946% | 3007 | 18.738% | 2354 | 17.724% |
| 6 | Chinchou | 18.46987% | 2521 | 15.709% | 2069 | 15.578% |
| 7 | Snover | 17.49211% | 2127 | 13.254% | 1682 | 12.664% |
| 8 | Hippopotas | 16.79779% | 2260 | 14.083% | 2155 | 16.225% |
| 9 | Bronzor | 16.58330% | 2307 | 14.376% | 1952 | 14.697% |
| 10 | Scraggy | 15.17677% | 2111 | 13.154% | 1704 | 12.830% |
| 11 | Magnemite | 12.39546% | 1734 | 10.805% | 1449 | 10.910% |
| 12 | Lileep | 12.29410% | 1572 | 9.796% | 1281 | 9.645% |
| 13 | Staryu | 11.28180% | 1608 | 10.020% | 1255 | 9.449% |
| 14 | Riolu | 10.65395% | 1513 | 9.428% | 1249 | 9.404% |
| 15 | Ferroseed | 10.53542% | 1587 | 9.889% | 1366 | 10.285% |
| 16 | Croagunk | 9.64937% | 1473 | 9.179% | 1288 | 9.698% |
| 17 | Porygon | 9.39987% | 1410 | 8.786% | 1098 | 8.267% |
| 18 | Tentacool | 9.28125% | 1266 | 7.889% | 1036 | 7.800% |
| 19 | Dwebble | 8.55125% | 1231 | 7.671% | 1078 | 8.116% |
| 20 | Clamperl | 7.61957% | 1235 | 7.696% | 1030 | 7.755% |
| 21 | Frillish | 7.44239% | 1066 | 6.643% | 873 | 6.573% |
| 22 | Cranidos | 7.01408% | 1195 | 7.446% | 929 | 6.995% |
| 23 | Gastly | 6.86692% | 1244 | 7.752% | 1063 | 8.004% |
| 24 | Timburr | 6.36262% | 890 | 5.546% | 742 | 5.587% |
| 25 | Ponyta | 6.31578% | 1072 | 6.680% | 866 | 6.520% |
| 26 | Houndour | 6.04866% | 1081 | 6.736% | 877 | 6.603% |
| 27 | Pawniard | 5.92929% | 856 | 5.334% | 687 | 5.173% |
| 28 | Tirtouga | 5.90181% | 870 | 5.421% | 662 | 4.984% |
| 29 | Axew | 5.65837% | 1019 | 6.350% | 813 | 6.121% |
| 30 | Drifloon | 5.62456% | 974 | 6.069% | 814 | 6.129% |
| 31 | Larvesta | 5.21544% | 817 | 5.091% | 637 | 4.796% |
| 32 | Diglett | 5.19707% | 796 | 4.960% | 673 | 5.067% |
| 33 | Meowth | 4.87298% | 738 | 4.599% | 662 | 4.984% |
| 34 | Archen | 4.85374% | 919 | 5.727% | 756 | 5.692% |
| 35 | Shellder | 4.78901% | 788 | 4.910% | 645 | 4.856% |
| 36 | Lickitung | 4.62211% | 758 | 4.723% | 615 | 4.630% |
| 37 | Cottonee | 4.60444% | 851 | 5.303% | 729 | 5.489% |
| 38 | Dratini | 4.48292% | 811 | 5.054% | 687 | 5.173% |
| 39 | Omanyte | 4.28804% | 627 | 3.907% | 465 | 3.501% |
| 40 | Munchlax | 4.20761% | 685 | 4.268% | 538 | 4.051% |
| 41 | Aipom | 4.20249% | 961 | 5.988% | 874 | 6.580% |
| 42 | Natu | 4.17184% | 563 | 3.508% | 468 | 3.524% |
| 43 | Foongus | 4.10079% | 574 | 3.577% | 462 | 3.478% |
| 44 | Slowpoke | 4.00113% | 573 | 3.571% | 465 | 3.501% |
| 45 | Taillow | 3.83893% | 625 | 3.895% | 509 | 3.832% |
| 46 | Vullaby | 3.69894% | 501 | 3.122% | 406 | 3.057% |
| 47 | Shroomish | 3.47400% | 549 | 3.421% | 464 | 3.494% |
| 48 | Aron | 3.45891% | 867 | 5.403% | 741 | 5.579% |
| 49 | Golett | 3.38571% | 551 | 3.433% | 476 | 3.584% |
| 50 | Sandshrew | 3.21303% | 476 | 2.966% | 376 | 2.831% |
| 51 | Elekid | 3.18494% | 662 | 4.125% | 544 | 4.096% |
| 52 | Voltorb | 3.02912% | 510 | 3.178% | 448 | 3.373% |
| 53 | Pineco | 2.91348% | 529 | 3.296% | 493 | 3.712% |
| 54 | Cubone | 2.86965% | 562 | 3.502% | 455 | 3.426% |
| 55 | Cacnea | 2.82521% | 494 | 3.078% | 393 | 2.959% |
| 56 | Duskull | 2.70685% | 636 | 3.963% | 551 | 4.149% |
| 57 | Numel | 2.69312% | 398 | 2.480% | 327 | 2.462% |
| 58 | Darumaka | 2.35521% | 517 | 3.222% | 431 | 3.245% |
| 59 | Onix | 2.31698% | 555 | 3.458% | 478 | 3.599% |
| 60 | Exeggcute | 2.29404% | 398 | 2.480% | 316 | 2.379% |
| 61 | Koffing | 2.27772% | 416 | 2.592% | 353 | 2.658% |
| 62 | Deerling | 2.23397% | 376 | 2.343% | 309 | 2.327% |
| 63 | Zorua | 2.18750% | 510 | 3.178% | 285 | 2.146% |
| 64 | Wailmer | 2.07054% | 438 | 2.729% | 380 | 2.861% |
| 65 | Buizel | 1.96818% | 455 | 2.835% | 384 | 2.891% |
| 66 | Sandile | 1.95695% | 314 | 1.957% | 244 | 1.837% |
| 67 | Anorith | 1.91267% | 400 | 2.493% | 344 | 2.590% |
| 68 | Growlithe | 1.90075% | 429 | 2.673% | 364 | 2.741% |
| 69 | Mantyke | 1.89097% | 319 | 1.988% | 270 | 2.033% |
| 70 | Stunky | 1.82325% | 301 | 1.876% | 258 | 1.943% |
| 71 | Nosepass | 1.78485% | 266 | 1.658% | 233 | 1.754% |
| 72 | Bagon | 1.69183% | 364 | 2.268% | 297 | 2.236% |
| 73 | Bulbasaur | 1.62250% | 517 | 3.222% | 464 | 3.494% |
| 74 | Baltoy | 1.52552% | 346 | 2.156% | 290 | 2.183% |
| 75 | Eevee | 1.52017% | 376 | 2.343% | 319 | 2.402% |
| 76 | Blitzle | 1.51159% | 303 | 1.888% | 240 | 1.807% |
| 77 | Joltik | 1.47754% | 337 | 2.100% | 282 | 2.123% |
| 78 | Purrloin | 1.45575% | 267 | 1.664% | 230 | 1.732% |
| 79 | Corphish | 1.42713% | 297 | 1.851% | 255 | 1.920% |
| 80 | Wynaut | 1.40590% | 279 | 1.739% | 239 | 1.799% |
| 81 | Minccino | 1.39705% | 345 | 2.150% | 275 | 2.071% |
| 82 | Grimer | 1.32621% | 232 | 1.446% | 208 | 1.566% |
| 83 | Wooper | 1.30559% | 222 | 1.383% | 182 | 1.370% |
| 84 | Zigzagoon | 1.29013% | 263 | 1.639% | 212 | 1.596% |
| 85 | Cyndaquil | 1.28133% | 432 | 2.692% | 357 | 2.688% |
| 86 | Machop | 1.27197% | 280 | 1.745% | 241 | 1.815% |
| 87 | Squirtle | 1.26224% | 330 | 2.056% | 289 | 2.176% |
| 88 | Charmander | 1.25655% | 398 | 2.480% | 330 | 2.485% |
| 89 | Chikorita | 1.22764% | 229 | 1.427% | 194 | 1.461% |
| 90 | Gible | 1.19229% | 246 | 1.533% | 196 | 1.476% |
| 91 | Shelmet | 1.18497% | 187 | 1.165% | 145 | 1.092% |
| 92 | Doduo | 1.14873% | 186 | 1.159% | 159 | 1.197% |
| 93 | Yamask | 1.10882% | 185 | 1.153% | 158 | 1.190% |
| 94 | Buneary | 1.10861% | 242 | 1.508% | 221 | 1.664% |
| 95 | Ekans | 1.10623% | 200 | 1.246% | 150 | 1.129% |
| 96 | Magby | 1.08386% | 263 | 1.639% | 219 | 1.649% |
| 97 | Teddiursa | 1.05809% | 182 | 1.134% | 145 | 1.092% |
| 98 | Solosis | 1.02742% | 234 | 1.458% | 188 | 1.415% |
| 99 | Kabuto | 1.02664% | 179 | 1.115% | 160 | 1.205% |
| 100 | Chimchar | 1.02418% | 275 | 1.714% | 232 | 1.747% |
| 101 | Litwick | 1.01209% | 284 | 1.770% | 242 | 1.822% |
| 102 | Deino | 0.95400% | 280 | 1.745% | 245 | 1.845% |
| 103 | Totodile | 0.94215% | 167 | 1.041% | 133 | 1.001% |
| 104 | Trapinch | 0.92311% | 171 | 1.066% | 138 | 1.039% |
| 105 | Rufflet | 0.91072% | 157 | 0.978% | 120 | 0.904% |
| 106 | Remoraid | 0.89857% | 156 | 0.972% | 133 | 1.001% |
| 107 | Krabby | 0.85818% | 195 | 1.215% | 161 | 1.212% |
| 108 | Electrike | 0.82463% | 192 | 1.196% | 165 | 1.242% |
| 109 | Mankey | 0.81296% | 167 | 1.041% | 141 | 1.062% |
| 110 | Geodude | 0.80301% | 189 | 1.178% | 162 | 1.220% |
| 111 | Shieldon | 0.78648% | 182 | 1.134% | 151 | 1.137% |
| 112 | Woobat | 0.74085% | 138 | 0.860% | 119 | 0.896% |
| 113 | Barboach | 0.70645% | 136 | 0.847% | 114 | 0.858% |
| 114 | Glameow | 0.70434% | 121 | 0.754% | 114 | 0.858% |
| 115 | Mime Jr. | 0.68509% | 137 | 0.854% | 108 | 0.813% |
| 116 | Beldum | 0.68333% | 195 | 1.215% | 170 | 1.280% |
| 117 | Smoochum | 0.68282% | 116 | 0.723% | 90 | 0.678% |
| 118 | Paras | 0.65451% | 136 | 0.847% | 118 | 0.888% |
| 119 | Seel | 0.65447% | 109 | 0.679% | 94 | 0.708% |
| 120 | Treecko | 0.64436% | 154 | 0.960% | 131 | 0.986% |
| 121 | Venonat | 0.63861% | 148 | 0.922% | 130 | 0.979% |
| 122 | Wingull | 0.62259% | 138 | 0.860% | 117 | 0.881% |
| 123 | Swinub | 0.60482% | 125 | 0.779% | 110 | 0.828% |
| 124 | Bellsprout | 0.60347% | 140 | 0.872% | 116 | 0.873% |
| 125 | Rhyhorn | 0.59879% | 117 | 0.729% | 90 | 0.678% |
| 126 | Poliwag | 0.56581% | 128 | 0.798% | 98 | 0.738% |
| 127 | Spheal | 0.51538% | 100 | 0.623% | 78 | 0.587% |
| 128 | Bidoof | 0.49993% | 155 | 0.966% | 131 | 0.986% |
| 129 | Rattata | 0.48543% | 133 | 0.829% | 108 | 0.813% |
| 130 | Turtwig | 0.48088% | 83 | 0.517% | 74 | 0.557% |
| 131 | Horsea | 0.47900% | 84 | 0.523% | 74 | 0.557% |
| 132 | Elgyem | 0.43486% | 122 | 0.760% | 98 | 0.738% |
| 133 | Zubat | 0.42629% | 134 | 0.835% | 120 | 0.904% |
| 134 | Mudkip | 0.42610% | 152 | 0.947% | 133 | 1.001% |
| 135 | NidoranM | 0.42525% | 101 | 0.629% | 87 | 0.655% |
| 136 | Swablu | 0.41149% | 69 | 0.430% | 41 | 0.309% |
| 137 | Ducklett | 0.38687% | 87 | 0.542% | 72 | 0.542% |
| 138 | Psyduck | 0.38499% | 72 | 0.449% | 58 | 0.437% |
| 139 | Azurill | 0.38393% | 126 | 0.785% | 99 | 0.745% |
| 140 | Larvitar | 0.38333% | 110 | 0.685% | 92 | 0.693% |
| 141 | Skitty | 0.37157% | 95 | 0.592% | 77 | 0.580% |
| 142 | Phanpy | 0.33832% | 84 | 0.523% | 79 | 0.595% |
| 143 | Happiny | 0.33590% | 91 | 0.567% | 74 | 0.557% |
| 144 | Drowzee | 0.33150% | 108 | 0.673% | 94 | 0.708% |
| 145 | Skorupi | 0.32269% | 80 | 0.499% | 63 | 0.474% |
| 146 | Karrablast | 0.31318% | 58 | 0.361% | 47 | 0.354% |
| 147 | Oddish | 0.30757% | 68 | 0.424% | 61 | 0.459% |
| 148 | Pichu | 0.29175% | 102 | 0.636% | 90 | 0.678% |
| 149 | Tyrogue | 0.27433% | 76 | 0.474% | 68 | 0.512% |
| 150 | Tympole | 0.27124% | 59 | 0.368% | 48 | 0.361% |
| 151 | Feebas | 0.26298% | 53 | 0.330% | 50 | 0.376% |
| 152 | Munna | 0.26134% | 59 | 0.368% | 49 | 0.369% |
| 153 | Cubchoo | 0.25592% | 69 | 0.430% | 57 | 0.429% |
| 154 | Bonsly | 0.25473% | 72 | 0.449% | 67 | 0.504% |
| 155 | Cherubi | 0.24647% | 65 | 0.405% | 54 | 0.407% |
| 156 | Snivy | 0.24573% | 86 | 0.536% | 74 | 0.557% |
| 157 | Sewaddle | 0.24137% | 50 | 0.312% | 38 | 0.286% |
| 158 | Trubbish | 0.23726% | 66 | 0.411% | 58 | 0.437% |
| 159 | Cleffa | 0.22992% | 89 | 0.555% | 78 | 0.587% |
| 160 | Makuhita | 0.22258% | 89 | 0.555% | 79 | 0.595% |
| 161 | Gulpin | 0.21478% | 42 | 0.262% | 33 | 0.248% |
| 162 | Igglybuff | 0.21428% | 58 | 0.361% | 46 | 0.346% |
| 163 | Goldeen | 0.20840% | 48 | 0.299% | 38 | 0.286% |
| 164 | Spoink | 0.20666% | 36 | 0.224% | 31 | 0.233% |
| 165 | Slugma | 0.20185% | 48 | 0.299% | 38 | 0.286% |
| 166 | Sentret | 0.18697% | 27 | 0.168% | 26 | 0.196% |
| 167 | Shinx | 0.18318% | 38 | 0.237% | 33 | 0.248% |
| 168 | Budew | 0.18163% | 51 | 0.318% | 44 | 0.331% |
| 169 | Lotad | 0.18043% | 65 | 0.405% | 56 | 0.422% |
| 170 | Pansage | 0.17353% | 45 | 0.280% | 36 | 0.271% |
| 171 | Roggenrola | 0.17201% | 35 | 0.218% | 30 | 0.226% |
| 172 | Surskit | 0.17141% | 57 | 0.355% | 50 | 0.376% |
| 173 | Pidgey | 0.17086% | 45 | 0.280% | 36 | 0.271% |
| 174 | Ledyba | 0.16595% | 45 | 0.280% | 41 | 0.309% |
| 175 | Magikarp | 0.16498% | 81 | 0.505% | 72 | 0.542% |
| 176 | Torchic | 0.15586% | 57 | 0.355% | 44 | 0.331% |
| 177 | Togepi | 0.14985% | 62 | 0.386% | 54 | 0.407% |
| 178 | Snorunt | 0.14613% | 38 | 0.237% | 34 | 0.256% |
| 179 | Vanillite | 0.14417% | 41 | 0.255% | 32 | 0.241% |
| 180 | Klink | 0.13957% | 28 | 0.174% | 25 | 0.188% |
| 181 | Shuppet | 0.12811% | 41 | 0.255% | 34 | 0.256% |
| 182 | Ralts | 0.12764% | 36 | 0.224% | 31 | 0.233% |
| 183 | Oshawott | 0.12077% | 57 | 0.355% | 41 | 0.309% |
| 184 | Petilil | 0.11578% | 35 | 0.218% | 31 | 0.233% |
| 185 | Tepig | 0.11487% | 37 | 0.231% | 32 | 0.241% |
| 186 | Mareep | 0.11471% | 47 | 0.293% | 44 | 0.331% |
| 187 | Finneon | 0.10847% | 25 | 0.156% | 22 | 0.166% |
| 188 | Shellos | 0.10727% | 24 | 0.150% | 22 | 0.166% |
| 189 | Spearow | 0.10271% | 21 | 0.131% | 18 | 0.136% |
| 190 | Pansear | 0.09919% | 27 | 0.168% | 20 | 0.151% |
| 191 | Piplup | 0.09494% | 39 | 0.243% | 34 | 0.256% |
| 192 | Snubbull | 0.08603% | 34 | 0.212% | 32 | 0.241% |
| 193 | Chingling | 0.08417% | 31 | 0.193% | 29 | 0.218% |
| 194 | Spinarak | 0.07409% | 29 | 0.181% | 21 | 0.158% |
| 195 | Venipede | 0.06948% | 21 | 0.131% | 19 | 0.143% |
| 196 | Gothita | 0.06835% | 25 | 0.156% | 20 | 0.151% |
| 197 | Patrat | 0.06658% | 27 | 0.168% | 19 | 0.143% |
| 198 | Lillipup | 0.06550% | 25 | 0.156% | 20 | 0.151% |
| 199 | Poochyena | 0.05917% | 17 | 0.106% | 14 | 0.105% |
| 200 | Hoppip | 0.05903% | 18 | 0.112% | 16 | 0.120% |
| 201 | Kricketot | 0.04917% | 11 | 0.069% | 8 | 0.060% |
| 202 | Pidove | 0.04182% | 9 | 0.056% | 6 | 0.045% |
| 203 | Nincada | 0.03603% | 14 | 0.087% | 13 | 0.098% |
| 204 | Weedle | 0.03525% | 10 | 0.062% | 10 | 0.075% |
| 205 | Caterpie | 0.03392% | 13 | 0.081% | 11 | 0.083% |
| 206 | Seedot | 0.03362% | 20 | 0.125% | 18 | 0.136% |
| 207 | Starly | 0.03321% | 18 | 0.112% | 15 | 0.113% |
| 208 | Whismur | 0.03054% | 22 | 0.137% | 21 | 0.158% |
| 209 | Sunkern | 0.02964% | 16 | 0.100% | 14 | 0.105% |
| 210 | NidoranF | 0.02327% | 13 | 0.081% | 9 | 0.068% |
| 211 | Panpour | 0.02247% | 9 | 0.056% | 7 | 0.053% |
| 212 | Combee | 0.02171% | 14 | 0.087% | 10 | 0.075% |
| 213 | Burmy | 0.01690% | 5 | 0.031% | 3 | 0.023% |
| 214 | Wurmple | 0.01677% | 5 | 0.031% | 4 | 0.030% |
| 215 | Tynamo | 0.01352% | 8 | 0.050% | 5 | 0.038% |
| 216 | Slakoth | 0.00703% | 10 | 0.062% | 10 | 0.075% |
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