Two old threads that I really enjoy reading through are DPP Cores Thread and Little Synergies. This thread's purpose is to be a hub for both types of discussion and revive the concepts previously discussed. I'd encourage people to follow the Little Synergies framework a bit more closely here than just posting generic, very well-known cores; but if you have something unique to say about something already known then feel free to post something about it! Here is how BKC described the Little Synergies concept:
"One of my favorite intricacies of Pokemon is seeing combinations that deal with the metagame in unconventional yet effective ways. They don't have the renown of SkarmBliss, but they are the real deal. One of the more well-known examples is the pairing of Heracross or Celebi with Dugtrio in ADV; Hera/Cele will force the opposing Dugtrio to lock into Aerial Ace or HP Bug, which allows one's own Dug to remove it from the game - this makes for a great pairing with powerful Pokemon that commonly struggle with getting trapped, such as DD Tyranitar and CM Jirachi. Here are some of my lesser-seen favorites."
As an example, I'll start us off with two synergies:
Porygon2 + Swords Dance Superpower Scizor
When asking myself what are some of the Pokemon that SD Scizor despises the most, the first that come to my mind are Gyarados, Heatran, and Magnezone. These happen to be 3 of the Pokemon that Porygon2 most excels against. Tracing Gyarados's Intimidate, Heatran's Flash Fire, and Magnezone's Magnet Pull is an awesome way to turn the tide on these threatening Pokemon and force momentum back on your side. In particular, trapping Magnezone and forcing a paralysis on it is a wonderful way to support Scizor, as its Superpower can freely connect without having to take an HP fire to the face. In return, Scizor helps against Metagross, Bronzong, Gengar, Breloom, Clefable, and some other Pokemon that Porygon2 struggles with.
Lum OTR Zong + CB Tar + Magnezone
A very standard core, with the addition of Lum Berry Bronzong, which is a tech to help compensate for the stylistic weaknesses to Breloom and Gengar. This enables Bronzong to further support CB Tar by luring and removing Breloom in particular, which is a tremendous asset. Magnezone makes sure Bronzong doesn't give up too much momentum to Skarmory, and allows this physically offensive archetype to better bust through sturdy defensive cores. We used this during one week of SPL, and although the match was lost, the concept definitely showed potential imo.
"One of my favorite intricacies of Pokemon is seeing combinations that deal with the metagame in unconventional yet effective ways. They don't have the renown of SkarmBliss, but they are the real deal. One of the more well-known examples is the pairing of Heracross or Celebi with Dugtrio in ADV; Hera/Cele will force the opposing Dugtrio to lock into Aerial Ace or HP Bug, which allows one's own Dug to remove it from the game - this makes for a great pairing with powerful Pokemon that commonly struggle with getting trapped, such as DD Tyranitar and CM Jirachi. Here are some of my lesser-seen favorites."
As an example, I'll start us off with two synergies:
Porygon2 + Swords Dance Superpower Scizor
When asking myself what are some of the Pokemon that SD Scizor despises the most, the first that come to my mind are Gyarados, Heatran, and Magnezone. These happen to be 3 of the Pokemon that Porygon2 most excels against. Tracing Gyarados's Intimidate, Heatran's Flash Fire, and Magnezone's Magnet Pull is an awesome way to turn the tide on these threatening Pokemon and force momentum back on your side. In particular, trapping Magnezone and forcing a paralysis on it is a wonderful way to support Scizor, as its Superpower can freely connect without having to take an HP fire to the face. In return, Scizor helps against Metagross, Bronzong, Gengar, Breloom, Clefable, and some other Pokemon that Porygon2 struggles with.
Lum OTR Zong + CB Tar + Magnezone
A very standard core, with the addition of Lum Berry Bronzong, which is a tech to help compensate for the stylistic weaknesses to Breloom and Gengar. This enables Bronzong to further support CB Tar by luring and removing Breloom in particular, which is a tremendous asset. Magnezone makes sure Bronzong doesn't give up too much momentum to Skarmory, and allows this physically offensive archetype to better bust through sturdy defensive cores. We used this during one week of SPL, and although the match was lost, the concept definitely showed potential imo.