I actually saw the thread posted less than a minute after it was up. I didn't want to comment on it though because I read "feedback from competitive players" and I knew I didn't have the mind for it xD
Just want to say though from my point of view, the pokemons do look balanced. Pachydon looks like a potential trick room + water spout user, which is really cool. I can also see it being a decent wall, or even a mixed mon thanks to Calm Mind.
Comparing the moves to one another and the moves to the stats, it looks balanced to me. Sizzley's Belly Drum + Agility combo would be OP, but almost impossible to setup, so it makes sense to be in the movepool. People who can set it up deserves a sweep. Also, good thing it has no priority moves xD
I like Laetzel's typing. I don't think we have that typing yet that can put on offensive pressure. I might be wrong though. It's stats look really nice too. Having access to physical priority moves is nice too even for a special attacker. I run into some Sylveon's with quick attack sometimes. Completely throws me off my game.
The hidden abilities are also really nice. Heavy metal is a hidden ability you almost never see used, but with moves like Heavy Slam, it makes sense. Maybe add a few more to make it's ability stand out more (I am unfamiliar with the ability, idk if you have other moves in their that effect it xD)? Hustle is a very cool one too. Sacrificing accuracy for power, that makes this pokemon very scary to go up against. Delibird come through :D? And finally, Flower gift making it especially viable in doubles format. Would love to see how it performs since Cherrim has always helped me in my time of need.
I may not have the knowledge of a competitive player, but it looks like you took careful time to pick out moves that have some sort of synergy and do not make a pokemon OP, and took time to balance the stats accordingly as well. So personally, I really like how it is turning out so far!
Just want to say though from my point of view, the pokemons do look balanced. Pachydon looks like a potential trick room + water spout user, which is really cool. I can also see it being a decent wall, or even a mixed mon thanks to Calm Mind.
Comparing the moves to one another and the moves to the stats, it looks balanced to me. Sizzley's Belly Drum + Agility combo would be OP, but almost impossible to setup, so it makes sense to be in the movepool. People who can set it up deserves a sweep. Also, good thing it has no priority moves xD
I like Laetzel's typing. I don't think we have that typing yet that can put on offensive pressure. I might be wrong though. It's stats look really nice too. Having access to physical priority moves is nice too even for a special attacker. I run into some Sylveon's with quick attack sometimes. Completely throws me off my game.
The hidden abilities are also really nice. Heavy metal is a hidden ability you almost never see used, but with moves like Heavy Slam, it makes sense. Maybe add a few more to make it's ability stand out more (I am unfamiliar with the ability, idk if you have other moves in their that effect it xD)? Hustle is a very cool one too. Sacrificing accuracy for power, that makes this pokemon very scary to go up against. Delibird come through :D? And finally, Flower gift making it especially viable in doubles format. Would love to see how it performs since Cherrim has always helped me in my time of need.
I may not have the knowledge of a competitive player, but it looks like you took careful time to pick out moves that have some sort of synergy and do not make a pokemon OP, and took time to balance the stats accordingly as well. So personally, I really like how it is turning out so far!
