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NeverUsed Showcase
In which, we discuss offensive and defensive threats in the NU metagame. Song of the Week: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=iT4Y2JleWrQ Pokemon of the Week: Malamar Viability in NU: A Rank - Malamar's ability to set up on 80% of the tier makes it a potent sweeper/revenge killer. Since ORAS gives Malamar Knock Off, it has become one of the fiercest threats in the metagame. It forces teams to carry coverage for it. If they do not, then it's an easy win for the player with Malamar. Sets to use on Malamar:
Also a very neato core based around Malamar is Malamar-Mega Steelix:
Malamar is one of the most threatening 'mons in NU. It demands attention in the teambuilder and punishes teams without the proper coverage. Steel types are great partners for Malamar for their general bulk and ability to soak Bug attacks, be it Steelix, Probopass, or Klingklang. Fighting types are also great partners for their ability to wear down the opponent's checks for Malamar throughout the game. I hope you all enjoy the third installment of the "NU Showcase"!! I'd like some recommendations on what to do in following weeks. I've skipped Mega Audino (for now) as I had trouble finding viable sets for it. I apologize for the late thread but I was rather busy this weekend. As always, leave your comments, checks, and counters down below! -Jelly