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I like Zapdos and there's no doubt that it's a great mon, but I feel like Zap is contributing to a stale meta. When something does it's standard set job better than anyone else and has the benefit of being able to run multiple sets and do those better than other mons in the tier why not use it...
You're also missing Mandibuzz under the B rank mons ^^
Btw I think this version of the compendium is a huge improvement. Not that the old one was bad, but having taken the time to list counters, hc's and sc&rkers is just wow. Props to you
Reserving Chandelure
Chandelure @ Leftovers
Ability: Flash Fire
EVs: 252 SpA / 4 SpD / 252 Spe
Timid Nature
- Substitute
- Calm Mind
- Flamethrower
- Shadow Ball
Albeit for selfish reasons, Chandelure lends itself as a good battle partner to Mamoswine on teams with offense in mind. With...
Here's an interesting core. I aimed it at being anti-meta. Gligar and Unaware Clefable form a nice core that cover eachother's weaknesses and Unaware Clefable is particularly good because there are going to be mons trying to set up all over the place. Simple Swoobat, for example. Gligar can also...