RicePigeon

"My lookalike? Just who has the gall to try to impersonat.." *Yukari notices Maribel standing there, fortunately not noticing Yukari, who now gazes with a cold, menacing stare.* "She shouldn't be here..." *Sinks back into her gap and disappears*

"Someone called my name?" *Yukari looks over to see Reimu and Meimu* "Oh my... Two Reimus? I must be in a Raisin Bran commercial; Two Scoops of Fruit" *Yukari then notices Raina* "Ah, I had no idea you preferred a Menage a Trois."

Gonna start this off with some lower tiered Pokes as I think it'll make for some interesting discussion and show that just because a Pokemon is lower ranked doesn't mean its garbage: Kabutops Current Tiers: Singles: NU Doubles: DUU Tier Metagame Viability (Singles): Ubers: Unranked OU: B+ UU: Unranked RU: B NU: A Kabutops is an odd case of an NU Pokemon. While Most NU Pokemon are simply outclassed by Pokemon in the higher tiers and rarely see any viability in the tiers above UU or RU, Kabutops is able to hold its own in OU consistently well. The most significant reason for Kabutops's low tier placement, however, is not with Kabutops itself, but the fact that the ability Drizzle is banned in all tiers except Ubers and OU, which limits Kabutops's effectiveness in UU. Otherwise, Kabutops would see itself placed in UU. In OU, Kabutops serves as a key member of rain teams, and is the only viable physical attacking Swift Swimmer. While Kabutops may not have the most expansive movepool, it has everything that it needs to 2HKO everything in the tier after Life Orb and a Swords Dance boost. The only Pokemon that resists both of its STAB moves, Ferrothorn, is quickly manhandled by Low Kick. (Kabutops OU Analysis: http://www.smogon.com/forums/threads/kabutops.3506106/) In both RU and NU, Kabutops has the option to perform the same role as it can in OU, except that it must now must rely on manual rain setters as Drizzle is banned, so this option isn't as appealing as it is in OU. However, Kabutops's main draw in these tiers is its Rapid Spin set, which no longer faces competition from the higher tiered and more effective hazard removers such as Latios, Latias, Skarmory, Excadrill, and Starmie. In NU, Kabutops is often compared to Cryogonal as a Rapid Spinner, but has a niche in that it can Foresight, allowing it not be spinblocked by the Ghost types in the tier. Sample Recommended Teammates: OU: Politoed*, Mega Scizor, Latios, Rotom-Wash, Kingdra, Azelf, Terrakion (w/ Stealth Rock), Clefable (w/ Stealth Rock), Ferrothorn RU: Durant, Moltres, Ludicolo, Escavalier NU: Rotom, Sneasel, Raichu, Chatot (* indicates mandatory teammate)

http://ricepigeon.webs.com Hong Meiling Updates

... Yeah I'm just gonna split the posts at this point.

When Meloetta was viable in OU before the Aegislash ban, the Pirouette form wasn't viable at all. Even in RU, Meloetta has 6 viable movesets and only one of them utilizes her Pirouette form. Even in UU, only 1 of Meloetta's 3 sets is the Pirouette form. So while Pirouette is an option in the lower tiers, her Aria form is by far the more versatile of the two. EDIT: This sort of gives me an idea of a weekly thing where I give a brief introduction to a Pokemon and go over its competitive viability. Nothing in depth, just something to give people a better idea of how it used.

Coincidence, Ryon?

"I was just about to say, you do look like Reimu. If that's what you needed, I think I might actually be able to help you there." *Hikari opens a portal* "This portal should take you to the shrine in Gensokyo where Reimu lives. I'd go with you, but I'm afraid my presence will only cause confusion, resulting in more harm than good, so I'm afraid you'll have to be on your own."

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=3Qs5cYFG2RQ Master Core is fucking nightmare fuel... and I love it EDIT: Final Roster reveal: R.I.P. Ice Climbers, Snake, Lucas, Mewtwo

"If you don't mind me asking, what business do you have with Yukari?" *Hikari seems a bit troubled that someone would want to speak to Yukari* "Maybe Its something I can help you with?"

"Are you from Gensokyo by any chance? You're probably thinking of Yukari if that's the case. Alot of people have told me we look alike."

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=LAjt4MYhGcQ Meiling update showcase I guess...

*Hikari overhears what Marisa said about the sign ups being closed.* "Guess I got here too late." *she notices Raina is lost in thought* "Something on your mind?"

Azumarill, Clefable, Ferrothorn, Heatran, Mega Heracross, Mega Venusaur, Bisharp, Gliscor, Rotom-Wash, Mega Scizor, Slowbro, Amoongus, Breloom, Diggersby, Hippowdon, and Kyurem-Black... That's only just Pokemon from the S, A+, A, and A- ranks in the OU Metagame, and out of those 16 mentioned, only 3 actually belong to a tier lower than OU. Case in point: Ninjask, Accelgor, and Electrode.

With stuff like Keldeo and Azumarill at S-rank in OU, the latter of which walls every common move Sharpedo can carry, I dont see Mega Sharpedo in OU any time soon. UU with C-rank in OU at best, maybe, but nothing higher.

"Actually this tournament looked like a bit of fun. Though now that you mention it, I do feel like something is out of place." *Much in the same way Raina has had people in Gensokyo say that she looks similar to someone else, Raina feels as if Hikari herself looks very familiar.*

*smiles at her* "The name's Hikari. You kind of look like someone I've heard about, so I apologize for staring."

*nods in agreement* "I guess we'll run into each other again, then. Take care of yourself until then." *Hikari begins to wonder what else is going on, noticing the American miko still watching her* "Can I help you with something?"

(Cold type isnt she?) "By matter I assume you mean the tournament? Or am I missing something here?"

"And your name is?" *Hikari then notices the American miko walking over to her, and becomes lost in thought* (Isn't that... what was her name again? Reimu Hakurei? Wait... no... She looks like her though.)

Rhyperior and Hippowdon are already perfectly viable in OU despite being lower tiered (Hippo is a nice, but passive, mixed wall that can set up rocks, sand, and isn't complete setup bait with Toxic and/or Whirlwind, while Rhyperior cockblocks Birdspam teams and maintains an offensive presence while also setting up rocks). 5th Gen starters will most likely not get Mega Forms until Black & White remakes in another 7 years.

Such as?

Yes, but doing what you're doing is... disruptive. For lack of a better word.

"Well, if you do, I hope we can have a nice friendly match. The name is Hikari, by the way" (Lol, are you serious?)

Technically not against the rules unless he's doing it excessively, but yeah, posting in all caps is a bit of an eyesore. Dududu19, you may want to lay off the caps lock a bit.