Is Rampardos too strong for NU?

[Lazyboy0337]

I've recently using pokemon I like, but didn't use before (venamoth, Ludicolo, ect.), And I've been stuck on Rampardos. I know what sets to use, how to use it, and what to beware. However, after checking Smogon, many of Rampardos's counters are OU (with the except of the UU Donphan). Does this mean that in NU, Rampardos is the hidden king? Discuss

 

[Trainer Yusuf]

Too strong for NU, too weak for UU. Yeah... so it is still a NU.

 

[SalamenceCommander]

Could you make this a poll?

Rampardos's attack stat is amazing. However, it can be easily countered due to its relatively low defense, sp. defense and speed stats. For this reason, it deserves to be in NU.

 

[Scarlet Devil]

The thing of this pokemon is more focused on.. Atk, than everything else...
His Def. stats aren't all that to brag about, *correct me if I'm wrong* and its speed isn't as well... So, not many will find it... useful...

 

[Lazyboy0337]

Could you make this a poll?

Rampardos's attack stat is amazing. However, it can be easily countered due to its relatively low defense, sp. defense and speed stats. For this reason, it deserves to be in NU.

poll is made.

Also, don't forget that a hippotas (in UU) can set up infinant sandstorm, boosting rampardos's low spec def enough to rock polish, then sweep.

 

[Trainer Yusuf]

poll is made.

Also, don't forget that a hippotas (in UU) can set up infinant sandstorm, boosting rampardos's low spec def enough to rock polish, then sweep.

Yet, not his Physical defense.

 

[SalamenceCommander]

poll is made.

Also, don't forget that a hippotas (in UU) can set up infinant sandstorm, boosting rampardos's low spec def enough to rock polish, then sweep.

True, but I think Rampardos works better with a Choice Scarf and a +speed nature, like jolly. It can be also used in a trick room team.

 

[Lazyboy0337]

True, but I think Rampardos works better with a Choice Scarf and a +speed nature, like jolly. It can be also used in a trick room team.

those are other options commonly used. (I'm just a fan of rock polish)

 

[Iteru]

As long as it's passed some speed and a Substitute then there's no reason why it can't significantly hurt things in UU.

 

[Galactic Tomahawk]

I'm not sure it's quite consistently strong enough, but I do think it's better than it gets credit for.

Tiers aren't all about power though, a lot of it is how much the Pokemon is used too. So something would have to change to greatly increase it's current usage first.

 

[Our Wasted Years]

Well NU and UU is the same shit guys, at least to me. "Never Used" is kind of a pretty stupid name for a tier seeing as a lot are used in UU. But never mind that. I used Rampardos in OU and Ubers and it was very difficult, but yes he's very effective in UU hence why he's there. Now he can sweep a lot of OU but that requires a Ninjask Baton Pass strategy, but with that strategy any Pokemon can sweep OUs. NFE Happiny sweeps OUs.

So keep him in UU, he does a fair job in there, OU is just too much unless you wanna keep using a Baton Pass team.

 

[Ghost]

Bl, because of awesome attack, but bad everything else.

 

[Ino-Chan]

Bl, because of awesome attack, but bad everything else.

If they did BL, it might as well be OU because of how few Pokemon are in BL. It would be fine if we had more five (six with him).

 

[Our Wasted Years]

If they did BL, it might as well be OU because of how few Pokemon are in BL. It would be fine if we had more five (six with him).

I think I'd have to agree with you there. BL is pretty much OU, just like NU is UU.

 

[Lazyboy0337]

Rampardos, If moving up, should be BL. Even though so few pokemon are in BL, if Rampardos goes to it, others may follow with the new HG/SS move tutor moves, and the BL tier will eventually be teeming with life.

 

[Mijzelffan]

Tsk, there are some better pokémon up in NU. Medicham, Regigigas and Slaking for instance. I mean, Slaking just needs a skill swap in doubles and he's OU.

 

[ashketchup]

So I'm sort of new to the forums but not pokemon, I've beat every game since the original red came out. And I have no clue what this nu, uber, bl, uu stuff is. Can someone clarify? Thanks

 

[flaming infernape]

So I'm sort of new to the forums but not pokemon, I've beat every game since the original red came out. And I have no clue what this nu, uber, bl, uu stuff is. Can someone clarify? Thanks

Those terms are used in competative battling for pokemon "rankings." NU is never used, UU is under used, and uber is super strong (usually used with legendaries). Though I'm not really sure what BL is.

 

[Envoy]

Those terms are used in competative battling for pokemon "rankings." NU is never used, UU is under used, and uber is super strong (usually used with legendaries). Though I'm not really sure what BL is.

BL stands for Borderline. These are the Pokemon too strong for UU but not strong enough for OU. OU itself stands for Over Used and is considered to be the standard tier.

As for Rampardos, no, he's not too strong for NU, but that doesn't mean he's not a good Pokemon. It just means that it's harder to set up a good sweep with him than other Pokemon. Also, consider that the Grass type (which he's weak to) dominates UU and the Water types, Steel types and Fighting types (all of which he's weak to as well) are very common in OU. Considering his less than desirable speed and the fact that most of his opponents in the higher tiers will have a type advantage against him, I think he'd best stick to NU

 

[PlatinumDude]

I really don't know about this...

Rampardos has an insanely high Attack stat, but that low speed and poor defenses keep it in check; however that can be solved with Choice Scarf, Rock Polish, Trick Room or being Baton Passed some Speed.