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Dpp Metagross
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Metagross returns to DPP OU as perhaps the best glue Pokemon in the tier. Metagross's fantastic stat spread, excellent Steel / Psychic typing, versatile movepool, and item flexibility lets it fulfill almost any role, be that as a utility Pokemon, sweeper, or speed...
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Generalize what the Pokemon does in the metagame and as a whole and why you should or shouldn't consider using it on your teams. See this thread for more tips.
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name: Choice Scarf
move 1: Iron Head
move 2: U-turn
move 3: Fire Punch / Trick / Zen Headbutt
move 4: Ice Punch /...
Latias (F) @ Choice Scarf
Ability: Levitate
EVs: 252 SpA / 4 SpD / 252 Spe
Timid Nature
IVs: 0 Atk
- Trick
- Draco Meteor
- Thunderbolt / Thunder Wave
- Healing Wish
Latias is easily one of the best Choice Scarf users in DPP OU, if not the best. Its incredible Speed stat means that Choice Scarf...
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Introduction
DPP OU Global Championship is a standard DPP OU Tournament with a goal to find the best DPP OU player of the year.
The defending champion is SoulWind.
Each round will consist of 2...
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Gastrodon is often seen as outclassed by Swampert, which is the main Water / Ground type in the tier thanks to its access to Stealth Rock, better offensive coverage, and better stats. However, Gastrodon offers some unique assets that Swampert is missing, such as consistent healing...
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With SPL XI underway, this thread will be used to discuss DPP OU related topics, whether it's about the players, general metagame trends, matches, predictions and so on. This thread will be updated frequently with each new week, player standings, and replays.
SPL...
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Empoleon's excellent Water / Steel typing, well-rounded stats, and decent movepool make it a great Pokemon in the DPP landscape. Its unique typing provides it with key resistances such as Dragon and Water, which makes Empoleon the only Pokemon in the metagame that resists both of...
Hey RoA! With SPL X underway, this thread will be used to discuss DPP related topics, whether it's about the players, general metagame trends, matches, predictions and so on. This thread will be updated frequently with each new week, player standings, and replays.
SPL Introduction
SPL Schedule...