Cynde
toasty
OP adapted from ginganinja . Approved by Hikari. Taken over from LilOu. massive massive thanks to Jackii for the banner <3
What is a new and creative moveset?
What are some things that constitute a gimmick?
A shitty gimmick is not limited to the above, though. To quote Potter Stewart, "I know it when I see it."
*Rules*
- It doesn't have an analysis on site. Analysis for viable UU pokemon can be found here.
- It successfully pulls off a role, and is not strictly outclassed by others.
- It takes advantage of metagame trends.
- It might be able to surprise and demolish Pokemon that normally counter the usual sets, but does not become a gimmick in order to do so.
- It has had some success. [sufficient testing / replays (duh)]
- It is a set that does have an analysis on the SmogDex but it is extremely uncommon in the ladder or tournaments.
- It is a set that doesn't have an analysis, but is fairly common (underrated enough to not have a mention on the analysis).
- Its use is meant to prey on specific facets of the metagame.
What are some things that constitute a gimmick?
- Movesets that are highly inconsistent.
- Unviable pokemon.
- Movesets that are inferior and ineffective compared to existing movesets, or use an obscure move for the sake of hitting an even more obscure check or counter.
A shitty gimmick is not limited to the above, though. To quote Potter Stewart, "I know it when I see it."
*Rules*
- NO SHITTY GIMMICKS. They don't add any positives to the discussion and only derail the thread. These posts may be subject to being deleted.
- If you could specify whether your set is creative or underrated that would be swell.
- If I like your post it means I'm adding your set. If I don't then that's too bad.
- Replays are encouraged for creative sets. 1500+ ladder ranking / identifiable good player pls.
- If you want to dump a bunch of creative movesets, the above rules still apply.
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