Ansena's Antics

Mega Evolutions are once again legal in VGC, allowing the fan favorite sun-setter back into the format. Everyone’s favorite Gen 1 starter boasts and incredibly high Special Attack along with the incredibly useful ability of Drought. Combined with a decent speed stat and passable bulk, Charizard Y threatens to blaze through teams with powerful Fire type attacks. Pros *159 Special Attack stat allows Charizard Y to hit very hard without much investment, KOing and 2HKOing targets with sun up *100 Base Speed allows Charizard Y to outspeed and KO the likes of Tapu Lele and non-Choice Scarf Landorus-T *Its Mega Evolution Ability, Drought, summons Sunny Day for 5 turns or until a different weather is summoned. *Sun not only disrupts other weathers but also boosts Charizard’s damage output while protecting it from Water type attacks *Access to a decent movepool allows Charizard Y to hit most of its weaknesses for super effective damage Cons *Fire / Flying typing i...

Rising out of obscurity, Latias takes a place as a viable Mega Evolution in the 2018 format. With well distributed defenses and an above average Special Attack stat, Latias serves as a formidable check to common threats such as Landorus, Charizard Y, and Rain teams. Pros *80 / 120 / 150 Defenses allows Latias to soak up numerous hits and simply heal up with Roost or Recover *140 Special Attack means that Latias does not have to invest in SpA to deal damage *110 Speed allows Latias the option of running speed investment to outspeed Kartana and tie with Mega Metagross *Access to Tailwind, Recovery, and a plethora of coverage moves *Dragon / Psychic typing alongside Levitate allow Latias to freely switch into Landorus and weather teams Cons *Despite being so naturally bulky, Latias still requires investment to survive crucial Super Effective attacks *Therefore relies on Calm Mind set up to deal significant damage; Latias can feel very weak or lackluster wit...

Occupying a niche as a Flying Intimidator, Salamence provides a safe check to the ever common Landorus. With a powerful spread STAB move and access to Physical sets, Salamence can fulfill the role of either a Special Attacker with Tailwind or Physical Sweeper with Dragon Dance. Pros *145 Attack and 120 Special Attack allows Mega Salamence to function as both a Physical and Special Attacker *95 / 130 / 90 Defensive Bulk is very impressive; Salamence can survive a multitude of attacks *Two incredibly useful Abilities in Intimidate and Aerilate *Fulfills the niche of a Flying Intimidator, allowing Salamence to switch into Landorus *Aerilate combined with moves such as Hyper Voice and Double-Edge allow Salamence to deal wonderful, Flying type damage, something no other Pokemon can do *Access to Tailwind, allowing Salamence to also provide Speed Control *120 Speed allow Salamence the option to outspeed threats such as Metagross, Persian, and Kartana *Able to ru...