Fiend
someguy
Vullaby was the defining Pokemon of this generation until it was banned in a second suspect test. The combination of its powerful mixed set and the Nasty Plot sweeper set left many frustrated by the limited counterplay available. Vullaby paired with many other strong Pokemon, such as Abra and Porygon, to create offensive synergies which bulldozed through Pawniard and other shared checks. This issue led to the second suspect of Vullaby last July, where it was banned in a tight suspect. Below examples of Vullaby's sets can be found. I recommend importing these into the damage calc as Vullaby will be legal on the LC ladder during the suspect.
Vullaby (F) @ Berry Juice
Ability: Weak Armor
Level: 5
EVs: 236 Atk / 76 Def / 196 Spe
Jolly Nature
- Brave Bird
- Knock Off
- U-turn
- Defog
Vullaby (F) @ Berry Juice
Ability: Weak Armor
Level: 5
EVs: 156 Atk / 76 Def / 76 SpA / 196 Spe
Serious Nature
- Brave Bird
- Knock Off
- Heat Wave
- Defog
Vullaby (F) @ Eviolite
Ability: Weak Armor
Level: 5
EVs: 116 HP / 236 SpA / 116 Spe
Modest Nature
IVs: 0 Atk
- Roost
- Air Slash
- Heat Wave
- Nasty Plot
Vullaby (F) @ Berry Juice
Ability: Weak Armor
Level: 5
EVs: 76 Def / 236 SpA / 196 Spe
Modest Nature
IVs: 0 Atk
- Nasty Plot
- Air Slash
- Heat Wave
- Endure
Ability: Weak Armor
Level: 5
EVs: 236 Atk / 76 Def / 196 Spe
Jolly Nature
- Brave Bird
- Knock Off
- U-turn
- Defog
Vullaby (F) @ Berry Juice
Ability: Weak Armor
Level: 5
EVs: 156 Atk / 76 Def / 76 SpA / 196 Spe
Serious Nature
- Brave Bird
- Knock Off
- Heat Wave
- Defog
Vullaby (F) @ Eviolite
Ability: Weak Armor
Level: 5
EVs: 116 HP / 236 SpA / 116 Spe
Modest Nature
IVs: 0 Atk
- Roost
- Air Slash
- Heat Wave
- Nasty Plot
Vullaby (F) @ Berry Juice
Ability: Weak Armor
Level: 5
EVs: 76 Def / 236 SpA / 196 Spe
Modest Nature
IVs: 0 Atk
- Nasty Plot
- Air Slash
- Heat Wave
- Endure
What has changed since the suspect test which banned Vullaby? Over the last year, the tier has banned Sticky Web and two dominant sweepers in Scraggy and Zigzagoon. Removal options have remained limited, allowing for Spikestack to return in full force. Carvanha, Natu, and Tyrunt have risen in usage and become key Pokemon in the current metagame. Immediately after Vullaby was banned, the 17 Speed tier became a core aspect of matches, with Speed ties between Grookey, Mienfoo, and Natu being frequent. Further, Defensive boosting sweepers such as Shellos, Cosmic Power Natu, and Curse Munchlax gained a foothold in the metagame.
There has been quite the conversation about what to do to address the problems of the metagame. Opinions vary here, but the most supported choice available is to retest Vullaby. Arguments range from Vullaby having never been broken and thus should not have been banned to Vullaby being healthy for the metagame and should not have been banned based on its high usage. Still, some see Vullaby as broken or unhealthy. Others simply would not want to have yet another controversial suspect in this generation.
All said this retest of Vullaby is the most supported tiering action in the community. A short write-up of our latest tiering survey can be viewed here. I highly urge everyone who has an opinion on our metagame to obtain reqs and cast their vote. I expect this to be a tight vote yet again.
The voting requirements are a minimum GXE of 78 with at least 50 games played. In addition, you may play 1 less game for every 0.2 GXE you have above 78 GXE, down to a minimum of 30 games at a GXE of 82. As always, needing more than 50 games to reach 78 GXE is fine.
GXE | minimum games |
78 | 50 |
78.2 | 49 |
78.4 | 48 |
78.6 | 47 |
78.8 | 46 |
79 | 45 |
79.2 | 44 |
79.4 | 43 |
79.6 | 42 |
79.8 | 41 |
80 | 40 |
80.2 | 39 |
80.4 | 38 |
80.6 | 37 |
80.8 | 36 |
81 | 35 |
81.2 | 34 |
81.4 | 33 |
81.6 | 32 |
81.8 | 31 |
82 | 30 |
For this suspect test, we will be using the regular LC ladder, so you must create a new account that begins with "vslc" to qualify. When you have reached the requirements, click here to post your proof. Vullaby will be legal on the ladder until the suspect is over. The suspect period will end on
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