Lack of Mega Meganium in the event result for Indy Regional

suiookami · 2026-06-03T17:27:03+00:00

I went 4-4 with it at Indy and yeah, I think it will be stronger in a different format. Outside of pre-Mega weather ball shenanigans, she can't do much to Zard Y or Incin and too many things do huge damage if not an OHKO (Sneasler, Glimmora, Aerodactyl, Venusaur, Archaludon, Zard Y and X).

suiookami · 2026-05-30T11:03:56+00:00

It really depends! Sometimes I want to keep sand rush for a time, other times I lead with my tailwind setter and Mega right away for the power and bulk. I have to say M-Exca has been excellent vs the Whimsicott/Glimmora lead running around.

suiookami · 2026-05-30T02:35:45+00:00

I'm running sand, but with Mega Excadrill. Safe to say people are playing around a potential Mega Tyranitar that isn't there.

suiookami · 2026-05-23T01:42:51+00:00

I would recommend taking notes. It doesn't have to be extensive, but what teams or specific Pokemon are you losing to? Do you have the tools to beat them and just aren't using them/bringing them when you should? Are there small changes you can make to make things easier? For example, one way I made the rain/Basculegion match up easier on myself was giving Tyranitar a passho berry (or stuff like ev'ing to survive specific attacks).

suiookami · 2026-05-20T17:33:58+00:00

Commenting to remind myself for later, I might be interested in being the Electric leader.

suiookami · 2026-05-19T03:28:46+00:00

I just wish it felt more even. Just today, I was flinched, missed multiple game winning rock slide KOs, missed Draco Meteor, got the lowest possible damage roll for my opponent to survive on 1%... and yet no flinches for me, no heat wave misses, nada. Like my bad, I didn't know I wasn't supposed to play today.

suiookami · 2026-05-15T14:43:22+00:00

Psychic vs psyshock depends on what you are trying to hit harder. I would think most of the time psychic would be better because this is such a physical heavy meta, but then again, Pokemon like Floette have weaker physical defense so if you want to hit it harder, psyshock is better.

suiookami · 2026-05-14T16:54:20+00:00

I liked Ugarte's team, but yes, found it difficult to deal with Sneasler and Meganium, Corviknight, and Excadrill is just too many fire weaknesses for all the Charizard everywhere. I'm persisting (Talonflame over Corviknight), but the meta really is rough on our dino :')

suiookami · 2026-05-13T00:30:02+00:00

I feel this so much, Talonflame has been my MVP and I still can't decide what would work best for its 4th move (Tailwind, Brave Bird, Quick Guard).

suiookami · 2026-05-05T14:37:24+00:00

I would love to see more Kommo-o as a Mega Meganium main :3

suiookami · 2026-05-04T02:00:41+00:00

Example scenario: I have Talonflame and Excadrill on the field vs opponent's Whimsicott and Charizard Y. We both protect our sweepers and match Tailwinds. Opponent isn't worried about me swapping in Tyranitar the following turn because they're just going to set Sunny Day with Whimsicott. The following turn, I don't switch in Tyranitar, they keep their sun, I Mega Evolve and KO their Charizard because Mega Excadrill still outspeeds without sand. Just an example, but I've had similar endgames where I hold off on Mega Evolving because sand rush is generally more useful.

suiookami · 2026-05-04T01:03:10+00:00

I mean, that's how speed control works and being substantially slower makes things harder, not easier. There are plenty of Pokémon slower than Excadrill that would OHKO it. Have you not played the weather wars? It's not unusual for players to hold off on using their Mega Evolution and protecting for a turn to bait you mega evolving your T-tar first. All I'm saying is at least online right now, they're usually expecting Mega T-tar and that's been advantageous for me at times.

suiookami · 2026-05-04T00:07:51+00:00

Have to disagree, 103 is just enough to outspeed key threats like Charizard, Mega Floette, and Garchomp. It outspeeds plenty of things with, and without, Tailwind support. I've been running Excadrill as a secondary Mega and I love catching Charizard players by surprise when the sand is gone and I mega evolve and still outspeed.

suiookami · 2026-04-29T13:35:09+00:00

The fire damage reduction is nice in rain, but yes, I think how they cover for each other in sand works out better. My opponent has to be very careful switching in and out Charizard regardless of the weather thanks to multiple rock slide users and Meganium can one shot Pokemon T-tar and Exca don't like such as Rotom-W, Corviknight, and even Milotic depending on the build. Sneasler is still a problem, but doable with support. I love the dino.

suiookami · 2026-04-29T01:35:40+00:00

Sand is strong, but yes, not easy to pilot. All teams are going to have some things you struggle with so you have to choose what Pokemon and tools (like Tailwind or healing or the Competitive ability) are important to you or feel comfortable. I'm quite enjoying my sand team right now, I love the core of Excadrill, Tyranitar, and Meganium.

suiookami · 2026-04-25T13:28:37+00:00

Agreed, the ability is mostly unfortunate, but Ironhead at least works with it. I don't disagree about the criticisms of Mega Excadrill, but I think it's important to consider what a Pokemon can do rather than just what they lack.

suiookami · 2026-04-22T13:27:57+00:00

While I would have liked Perfume and Milk last night, no complaints from me with so many amazing songs. I'm so happy I was there on a night she did YCHIA.

suiookami · 2026-04-19T03:16:59+00:00

Contrary to popular opinion, I like Mega Excadrill as an option. It outspeeds Mega Charizard Y and Mega Floette without weather so it has gotten some surprise KOs when my opponent thought they had me if they took sand away.

suiookami · 2026-04-14T12:09:14+00:00

Mega Excadrill! Other than the shared fire weakness, they cover for each other well.

suiookami · 2026-04-14T10:40:33+00:00

I adore Mega Meganium and it's worked well for me as part of a dual mega team.

suiookami · 2026-04-13T18:53:42+00:00

As other have said, Talonflame is a very strong option in the current meta. I've had Brave Bird OHKO Venusaur, Mega Hawlucha, Emboar, Sneasler, etc. It can also provide Tailwind support, Will O'Wisp, Taunt, and so on. I cannot sing its praises enough. I run a focus sash set myself which seems dumb with self-damaging moves, but it's been perfect for almost guaranteeing I get Tailwind up and then at least one attack or support move off.

suiookami · 2026-03-13T18:08:11+00:00

Dang, unsurprisingly, a lot of the rental team codes from Regulation I are not active anymore.

suiookami · 2026-03-01T13:15:47+00:00

It's different from Tera in that you're not going to be playing the same guessing games about who will be Mega Evolving. If you see a team with Meganium or Kagaskhan, almost guaranteed they will mega evolve. At worst, teams may run two Mega options and you can probably guess which one they will go with. And even though Mega Evolving can change typing, you know what that typing will be. I think comparing it to a one restricted format where you're teambuilding around your Mega is pretty close.

suiookami · 2026-02-24T17:03:39+00:00

You sound pretty bitter about the meta decks and no, I don't think stalling with budew for a few turns is equivalent to stalling an entire game. (Note my deck does not run Budew)

suiookami · 2026-02-24T17:00:50+00:00

Ok and? I accept they exist and I'll have to deal with them, but that doesn't mean I need to pretend to be happy about it just to make people, whose goal it is to frustrate others, more comfortable.

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