Basically, I'm saying it'd be refreshing for me to see a bunch of noms for dropping mons instead of hyping mons :)
sigh ok
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A+/S
It's a meta defining mon right now. It sets up on some of the tier's biggest threats, such as CM Psychics, HP Rock Lilli, specific Normal-types, and a slew of defensive threats. In one turn it can either Sub to become a threat to defensive teams, or Shift Gear to outpace every offensive team. This isn't a suspect argument, so I'm not going to bring up the relevancy of its checks, etc, but it does warp team building in a similar way that SD Gatr did back in XY. It had TONS of defensive and offensive checks, but you had to go a tad bit out of your way to fit those checks onto your team because it was a metagame defining threat that could steam roll poorly prepared teams. Gatr, just like Klinklang, had the tools to threaten every type of team with no need for set variation because it has most everything it could want in its primary set. I would support any rise that's agreed upon.
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S
Another meta defining Pokemon. It's arguably our best wall breaker right now with an incredible amount of versatility for its last 2 moveslots. Stone Edge/Ice Punch/Zen Headbutt/EQ etc give it beyond perfect coverage. Specific users who spam hazard control cores will sing praises of Sturdy's indispensable usefulness because it really is a great ability to have that rewards playing well early game to give yourself an edge against a set up sweeper late game.
Or it just rewards matchup. The new surge in CM Psychics will hold Sawk back in battle, but if Sawk is what's holding them back in team builder and forcing them to run Colbur, then I think it's a sign of Sawk's influence. Whether you think Gallade was an inferior Sawk or not, Gallade leaving brings no competition for Sawk as the best Fighting-type wall breaker in the tier. With the tools to beat or at least threaten every single one of its checks/counters, I'd say this thing has been overdue for a rise for a while.
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B+
Honestly, this thing is probably one of the best Lanturn partners out there, as most switch ins to Lanturn are either opposing Lanturn (the worst kind of switch in) or Grass-types, of which Bouffalant beats the majority of. However, I'd say this thing is pretty comfortable in B. It's great if you have the right matchup, but it otherwise struggles a bit more than it should when it doesn't. We have plenty of other viable Normal-type set up sweepers/wall breakers to pick from that have more speed and set up opportunities. So, while Bouff's niche as a bulky set up mon with Sipper sets it apart, it has enough going for it to keep it at a comfortable B rank.
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B-
Yeah, this thing got pretty good again since Magnets leaving and then even more after Sneasel leaving. Amazing Speed tier, great offensive STABs, and Sleep Powder which, by virtue of Sleep, can negate a number of its counters for a couple turns. Definitely on a higher level than most of our C+'s.
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D
I'm obviously biased, but I agree. Duosion is powerful, bulky, and versatile. The few niches it has over Musharna (Magic Guard + a good chunk more SpA) are more than enough to set it apart and as a bulky CM sweeper with similar tools like Acid Armor, Signal Beam, and recovery. A definition D rank mon.
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A+
Yeah, this thing is a titan in NU. Extremely bulky with a slew of tools in its belt for sweeping, such as Barrier, Thunder Wave, Baton Pass, Heal Bell, and coverage options such as Energy Ball, Signal Beam, and even HP Fire. As the best Fighting-type switch-in in the tier bar none, and the face of CM Psychic-type sweepers, Musharna's rank should reflect that, especially given the relevance of CM sweepers in the tier now.
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B
Hariyama is still a great fit on teams nowadays. In fact, it's probably more underrated right now than what people are giving it credit for, especially in a meta that's still afraid of Ice-types and special Water-types. Back up priority support and a great blanket check to most of the tier's special checks is not something to scoff at, in my honest opinion. Keep Hariyama where he's at.
Could have made comments on a bunch more, but I think this is enough for now.
And for some of my own noms:
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D
Lugg was really reliant on Sneasel to be relevant so I hope there aren't too many qualms about him dropping back down to D? It stills holds an awesome niche as a spinner that can switch into most Normal-types/Archeops and spin, but it's held back by its typing, speed, and poor special bulk.
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B-
With less splashable Knock Off users going around and special Psychic-types seeing a rise, Beheeyem stands out not only because of its insane Analytic attacks backed by its incredible base 125 SpA stat, but because of the coverage it can easily run to beat common Psychic-type checks. Scyther/Murkrow/neutral targets are destroyed by Tbolt, Barb/Costa/Quag are destroyed by Energy Ball, Musharna by Signal Beam, and HP Fire is also reliable for hitting Pawniard/Ferroseed/Klinklang. It's also fairly bulky with 75/75/95 overall bulk. Tagging
Shaneghoul because I've seen him use it to great effect :)
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C-/D
Lampent is a really niche choice for the likes of Pyroar and Magmortars lacking EQ (which are few), Mawile/Klinklang, along with some assorted Grass-types. Typically, though, you have better options, but Lampent does hold a niche with its ability to blanket a number of these mons together.