Why not? It's just as fast as Ambipom, also has Technician, Taunt, as well as Icy wind and Hypnosis (the latter two Ambipom does not get). It essentially functions as a weaker Ambipom thats able to put the opponent to sleep and slow them down. Theres a whole bunch of stuff being used in doubles right now that no one has used before, whats on Skarmbliss aren't the only Pokemon everyone is running. In fact, if people are running Persian, that is probably the exact set they are running.
Also that thread was just made today; no one would have known what his team was otherwise. Rhymey said he's been using it for a few days now. (edit: welp, looking over his post again, he mentioned Swords Dance Weavile, nvm about that, point still stands).
When competing in doubles you're kinda strapped for moveslots. If you were to ever use Persian, Fake-Out/Icy Wind/Taunt would automatically spring to mind. Those are already extremely common moves as well, found on the sets of many different Pokemon in doubles. Being able to have all 3 on one Pokemon is a big bonus.
The only reason that comment struck me is because when playing doubles, or even singles, certain moves you're going to use are going to be a give in no matter what Pokemon you're using. If someone chooses the same Pokemon as you, well, guess what, if they are trying to win they're probably going to use the same exact moves.
Also that thread was just made today; no one would have known what his team was otherwise. Rhymey said he's been using it for a few days now. (edit: welp, looking over his post again, he mentioned Swords Dance Weavile, nvm about that, point still stands).
When competing in doubles you're kinda strapped for moveslots. If you were to ever use Persian, Fake-Out/Icy Wind/Taunt would automatically spring to mind. Those are already extremely common moves as well, found on the sets of many different Pokemon in doubles. Being able to have all 3 on one Pokemon is a big bonus.
The only reason that comment struck me is because when playing doubles, or even singles, certain moves you're going to use are going to be a give in no matter what Pokemon you're using. If someone chooses the same Pokemon as you, well, guess what, if they are trying to win they're probably going to use the same exact moves.
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