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[OVERVIEW] Raikou is a premier offensive pivot thanks to its high Speed forcing out other offensive staples like Cobalion, which gives it a clear advantage over fellow Electric-types Xurkitree and Toxtricity. Heavy-Duty Boots makes it difficult to wear down passively, letting it use Volt Switch...

[OVERVIEW] Of RU's three best Electric-types, Xurkitree, Raikou, and Toxtricity, Xurkitree is commonly considered the most restrictive and consistently dangerous for one simple reason: Grass-type coverage. Its Heavy-Duty Boots set singlehandedly makes Seismitoad and Gastrodon, strong Raikou...

[OVERVIEW] Gastrodon has won its title as one of RU's best blanket checks by solidly handling Raikou, Steel-types, Barraskewda, some other Water-types, and certain Fire-types like Darmanitan and Salazzle as well as by checking various weaker attackers like Noivern in a pinch. Recover gives it a...

[OVERVIEW] Choice Specs Toxtricity is arguably RU's most threatening immediate attacker thanks to its Punk Rock-boosted Boomburst, which has very few consistent switch-ins. Pokemon with the typing or special bulk to take Boomburst, like Stakataka and Porygon2, are vulnerable to Toxtricity's...

[SET] name: Sticky Web Pivot move 1: Sticky Web move 2: Volt Switch move 3: Roost move 4: Bug Buzz / Energy Ball item: Heavy-Duty Boots ability: Levitate nature: Modest evs: 104 HP / 172 SpA / 232 Spe [SET COMMENTS] Vikavolt is one of RU's two viable Sticky Web setters, distinguishing itself...

no fun art for this mon ;_; [OVERVIEW] Klinklang is an unusual but effective sweeper that excels against conventional offensive teams. Magnet Rise allows it to surprise and set up on slower staple Pokemon that use Ground-type moves to beat Steel like Donphan, Metagross, Nidoqueen, and...

#NotMySRank [OVERVIEW] Powerful STAB moves, potent coverage, and high versatility make Roserade RU's premier Spiker. Said versatility gives Roserade the means to potentially beat almost any entry hazard remover, including the best spinner in Mega Blastoise, and its offensive prowess forces many...

[SET] name: Assault Vest move 1: Close Combat move 2: Knock Off move 3: Ice Punch / Thunder Punch move 4: Bullet Punch item: Assault Vest ability: Guts nature: Adamant evs: 252 HP / 200 Atk / 56 Spe [SET COMMENTS] Moves ======== Close Combat's power and accuracy make it the optimal STAB...

taken over and op stolen from Arifeen , then roman banner done by Moon approved by MrAldo Hello! This thread serves as a place for successful RU teams intended to help new players get acclimated to the metagame and different playstyles. The subtle differences in each tier can make RU seem...

[OVERVIEW] Mantine's typing and excellent special bulk let it handle menacing, commonplace attackers like Mega Blastoise, Ninetales, and Roserade. The high usage of these attackers means it gets opportunities to switch in against many teams, letting it use Defog with decent consistency, and the...

[OVERVIEW] Rhyperior's combination of physical bulk, useful resistances, and offensive presence lets it be an effective Stealth Rock setter on offensive teams. A Rock / Ground typing makes for a fearsome STAB combination that enables it to threaten one of the most common Stealth Rock setters in...

[OVERVIEW] Mega Blastoise is RU's best spinner by far, giving it an important place on many offensive and balanced teams. Its high Special Attack and excellent Mega Launcher-boosted coverage make it a pain for offensive teams to switch into, and between the switches its prowess forces and the...