- 03 Oct 2016 13:03
#188410
Looking at the tier lists, there are some Pokemon that I think could be moved between tiers:
Arcanine: UU -> OU
While Arcanine does face competition from Infernape, I could definitely see Arcanine being used more and being quite viable with the decreased prevelance of powerful Pokemon with SE STAB on it: like Hippowdon, Keldeo, Rotom-W, and Terrakion. Tyranitar poses little threat due to Arcanine often sporting Close Combat, and the same for Gyarados and Wild Charge. The main disadvantage to Arcanine is its frailty; it is quickly worn down by Life Orb and Flare Blitz/Wild Charge recoil, and Pokemon with access to priority such as Breloom can easily revenge kill it. Despite this, I see Arcanine being quite viable.
Chansey: BL -> OU
The only reason Chansey isn't OU in BW is because people didn't use it enough. It's OU in XY and arguably Chansey performs worse now than it did in BW due to the increase presence of Knock Off.
Donphan: OU -> UU
Let's face it: Donphan is terrible and the only reason it's OU is because bad players keep using it. It might even be RU material but it's definitely UU at best.
Machamp: UU -> OU
Machamp was OU in DPP, but the main reason Machamp is UU in SmBW is because of more powerful Fighting-types like Conkeldurr and Terrakion. With his only real competition being Infernape and maybe Heracross, Machamp has a good chance to return to the limelight.
Serperior: NU -> OU
Contrary. Nuff said.
Snorlax: UU -> OU
Similarly to Machamp, Snorlax moved down a tier in the transition from DPP to BW because of the new generation introducing many powerful Fighting-type Pokemon. Snorlax has many fewer threats in Pm, allowing for greater viability.
Suicune: UU -> OU
Very few of Suicune's SmBW threats are implemented in Pixelmon, with the only implemented mons mentioned in its OU analysis being Celebi, Vaporeon, Ninetales, and Salamence. Popular counters like Abomasnow, Ferrothorn, Lati@s, Thundurus-T, Gastrodon, and Kyurem-B are all not yet implemented, making Suicune much more viable.