Yeah, I tried Expert Belt Zebstrika not too long ago, and while it wasn't a bad Pokemon on my team by any means, its power is really disappointing. I ended up switching to Life Orb, which, while nice in its own regard, doesn't give you the utility of bluffing a Choice Scarf. It's really a 50/50. Both have their uses, and both are effective. Neither outclass each other because which one you would rather run usually depends on the situation. Zebstrika's speed tier is sexy though, and it definitely warrants its usage right now (and even in past metas, although much less so than this one).
As for Braviary, I still haven't used it this meta, even though I really should. I've been excited for SubBU since we first got the drops. No, it isn't very fast, but this isn't a problem for such a set. The ability to serve as a wall-breaker more than justifies the team slot. The ability to set up on a good portion of the metagame is even nicer. Since most Scolipede (in my experience) run Aqua Tail in lieu of Rock Slide, a 90 BP move is the best Scolipede has to hit it with. It can also, obviously, set up on certain choice locked moves. Braviary is still a very real threat right now that should not be ignored. I will say, however, that I can only imagine that its usage has plummeted since March's stats.
Another Pokemon that I have been interested in lately is Munchlax. I haven't really seen this little guy around since it dropped, and it's the only drop I personally have yet to use. I'm sure its most common set up to this point has probably been the same one Snorlax likes to run in UU--RestTalk/Whirlwind/Body Slam. Another set that sounds pretty cool right now is a Curse set. The main things that can break through Munchlax are obviously Fighting-types, and Sawk can break through Munchlax easily even with a couple of Curses under its belt. For reference, Adamant Banded Sawk still has a good chance of OHKOing 252 HP/0 Def Eviolite Munchlax at +2. But I feel like once the opponent's Fighting types have been eliminated (which isn't too difficult is paired with Misdreavus), Munchlax can set up much more easily.
Has anyone else tried it out in since it dropped nearly a month ago? Even if it is the typical RestTalk Phaser, how has it worked out for you?
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