Is Noivern viable in Gen 8 OU?

Question

If it is please give me a moveset. If not, please give me candidates to replace it (such as a Flying-type or Levitating Pokemon).

Thank you in advance.

Comments

This is really too much.

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https://www.smogon.com/dex/ss/pokemon/noivern/monotype/
It's ru and dragonite and Salamance are a lot better than this because of just alright s.atk

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Jesus christ just check the viability list

Answer 1

No, not quite
Noivern is tiered as RU and has some usage in UU. it has a solid 123 speed and a decent 97 Special Attack, but even then, it’s other stats are sub-par and it is outclassed. It’s abilities aren’t spectacular, either. A Pokémon that far outclasses it (and shares the same typing) is Dragonite. all of Dragonite’s stats surpass Noivern’s besides speed, which it makes up for by using Agility or Dragon Dance. It’s also got Multiscale, which is one of the best abilities in the game. A good moveset would be:

Dragonite @ Heavy-Duty Boots/Weakness Policy
Ability: Multiscale
EVs: 252 Atk / 4 SpD / 252 Spe
Adamant or Jolly Nature
- Dragon Dance/Agility
- Dragon Claw
- Dual Wingbeat
- Iron Head
Another good option would be Landorus-Therian. it’s a very versatile Pokémon, with a good movepool, awesome stats, a great ability, and good offensive and defensive typing. A good moveset could be:

Landorus-Therian @ Life Orb
Ability: Intimidate
EVs: 252 Atk / 4 SpD / 252 Spe
Jolly Nature
- Earthquake
- Stone Edge
- Swords Dance
- Knock Off

Hope this helps!

Comments

Like this is for **only points**

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It doesn’t break any rules, so it deserves an answer, doesn't it?

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Of course it does, but I hope rule is made soon..

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I’m pretty sure Fizz leaned towards it not going to be made a rule

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IDK but it should be a rule(my opinion )

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I agree. This is getting too much

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Source?

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I honestly don't think this is too much. Some people may be actually confused. I can agree with that because some RU pokemon have ubers usage, so how is a beginner supposed to understand that? So they ask everyone. Besides, the person answering the questions gets 20 points, and they get TWO POINTS. This person Got 10 FRICKING POINTS for choosing BA. Plus, new users coming to the site must be confused. So really, I don't think it's much at all. YOu can blast me on my wall, or whatever you want to do, but for me, I'm completely fine with it, and Fizz is too.

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Ok I agree new users. But these things you get on 1 search of Google! Okay but certain people have been handed viability list and they still ask. Why? Can you answer? Answer me

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I don't mean to blast msgs or something, I only want to convince my point on this topic.

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If he is confused then why doesn't the guy ask directly what he's confused about instead of asking like twenty questions like this one?

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Oh no.. I know where this heading. For the sake of harmony, close this topic. Humble request. For the sake of harmony please. Let's solve this with cool minds please

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Shouldnt this be discussed somewhere else?