Plague von Karma
Banned deucer.
Approved by biggest man Lutra
Logo thing made by me using some jank off The Spriter's Resource
So while I usually play RBY, I do play other RoA formats quite frequently (GSC usually). I was working on a project with some friends (Molk and some BW oldheads) designed to dispel misconceptions about BW RU at one point, but due to various problems, it never got finished. However, I didn't really want to let all these resources go to waste, so I'm taking matters into my own hands to get it all out there. So here we are with the BW RU Resource Hub!
Unfortunately, BW RU is one of the most misunderstood tiers of all time. Quite frankly though, I don't blame it for turning out that way. It was a very new idea, and often seen as the awkward kid in the corner of your primary school classroom (me!). Hell, people didn't even know what to call it: LU or RU. As a result of this and now-archaic tiering philosophy, it definitely got the short end of the stick. However, despite everything, it's actually a fun metagame.
Articles and jank
Before I get into the data I've sorted out among the people helping me out, here's a table with all the resources (that I could find) that were ever released for BW RU. I also included forum post mirrors in case they're taken down. It also serves as a nice way to look into the old QC process, as well as the exchange of ideas at the time.
The Smog Issues 16, then 18-30, all have articles relevant to BW RU as well. If anyone has old resources to submit, I'll gladly take em and add to the big list.
Logo thing made by me using some jank off The Spriter's Resource
Unfortunately, BW RU is one of the most misunderstood tiers of all time. Quite frankly though, I don't blame it for turning out that way. It was a very new idea, and often seen as the awkward kid in the corner of your primary school classroom (me!). Hell, people didn't even know what to call it: LU or RU. As a result of this and now-archaic tiering philosophy, it definitely got the short end of the stick. However, despite everything, it's actually a fun metagame.
Articles and jank
Before I get into the data I've sorted out among the people helping me out, here's a table with all the resources (that I could find) that were ever released for BW RU. I also included forum post mirrors in case they're taken down. It also serves as a nice way to look into the old QC process, as well as the exchange of ideas at the time.
Resource | Forum Post | Notes |
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Viability Rankings | N/A | Probably the most up-to-date you'll get around here. Old thing here too. |
RU Analyses (Strategy Dex) | N/A | Many of these are outdated, especially ones like Druddigon's. Strongly suggest doing background checks in the forum archives to see dates. |
RU Hub Archives | N/A | A passion project run by RitterCat and other dedicated RU players. A god hub for resources, though it is slightly dated in places. |
Entry Hazard Guide | Here | Works excellently with the Rapid Spin guide to get a decent idea on how the hazard game works. |
Rapid Spin Guide | Here | |
Trick Room Guide | Here | Mentions Cofagrigus, which moved up to UU at some point. |
Sunny Day Guide | Here and here | TL;DR use Moltres and Lilligant, win. |
Old Speed Tiers | Here | Me and some oldheads made a better one that I'll be transferring into the next post. This is very outdated, so use it for legacy purposes at most. |
Threatlist | Here and here | Also outdated. |
Mathematically Determining Attacking Types | Here | |
RU Sets: Good and Bad #1 | Here | |
RU Sets: Good and Bad #2 | Here | |
RU Core #1: Slowking & Escavalier | Not seen another one...nor a forum mirror. |
The Smog Issues 16, then 18-30, all have articles relevant to BW RU as well. If anyone has old resources to submit, I'll gladly take em and add to the big list.
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