So we've discussed Sawsbuck and Shiftry I believe which will probably be two of the better offensive Grass-types in NU, but I noticed that Leafeon also did benefit from a few things with this new gen.
While it didn't get any direct buffs this gen, what Leafeon did gain was a buffed Knock Off and now slightly more appreciated speed with Jynx and Scolipede out of the tier(although they may make a return once official 6th gen NU starts). Shiftry gets STAB on both Seed Bomb and Knock Off as well as priority in Sucker Punch and utility in Defog, so there seems little reason in using Leafeon over it. However, Leafeon has a considerably higher base Atk (110) and reaches a much better speed tier (95). Leaf Blade and Knock Off have decent coverage together and combine with Yawn and Swords Dance, Leafeon might actually be able to create set up opportunities for itself. Yawn either forces something out or puts something to sleep so you can then retaliate with Knock Off or set up with Swords Dance. 65/130 defensive bulk isn't exactly bad, so Leafeon can probably take a neutral physical hit to use Yawn and set up. For the most part, there aren't many reasons to use Leafeon over Shiftry or even Sawsbuck, but it may have a little more of a niche this gen.
Also, is it possible for Leafeon to learn Play Rough? I remember someone mentioned it, possibly in this thread, but I haven't seen that confirmed anywhere else.
While it didn't get any direct buffs this gen, what Leafeon did gain was a buffed Knock Off and now slightly more appreciated speed with Jynx and Scolipede out of the tier(although they may make a return once official 6th gen NU starts). Shiftry gets STAB on both Seed Bomb and Knock Off as well as priority in Sucker Punch and utility in Defog, so there seems little reason in using Leafeon over it. However, Leafeon has a considerably higher base Atk (110) and reaches a much better speed tier (95). Leaf Blade and Knock Off have decent coverage together and combine with Yawn and Swords Dance, Leafeon might actually be able to create set up opportunities for itself. Yawn either forces something out or puts something to sleep so you can then retaliate with Knock Off or set up with Swords Dance. 65/130 defensive bulk isn't exactly bad, so Leafeon can probably take a neutral physical hit to use Yawn and set up. For the most part, there aren't many reasons to use Leafeon over Shiftry or even Sawsbuck, but it may have a little more of a niche this gen.
Also, is it possible for Leafeon to learn Play Rough? I remember someone mentioned it, possibly in this thread, but I haven't seen that confirmed anywhere else.