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GSC Little Cup is a format that has had several variations, notably being included in Pokémon Stadium 2 and having a Smogon played on and off since 2014. This thread will be picking up where the 2014 Smogon thread left off, continuing with a Smogon tiering policy. There are a number of mechanical differences in GSC and changes from the 2014 thread that anyone planning to play the format should consider:
Resources:
GSC Little Cup is a format that has had several variations, notably being included in Pokémon Stadium 2 and having a Smogon played on and off since 2014. This thread will be picking up where the 2014 Smogon thread left off, continuing with a Smogon tiering policy. There are a number of mechanical differences in GSC and changes from the 2014 thread that anyone planning to play the format should consider:
- No Physical-Special Split: As a result, some Pokémon lose STAB that they would normally have in future generations, but get coverage in moves that would not normally be used like Hidden Power.
- Limited Item Pool: Even compared to Generation 3, GSC LC sees a drastically reduced item pool. The 3 most common options are: Gold Berry being the standard as it effectively fully heals your Pokémon when they hit half health, Miracle Berry to block any sleep or paralysis attempts, or Item-less Thief to steal your opponent's item.
- Early Turn Ends: Contrary to the more modern generations of Pokémon, the turn ends immediately upon a Pokémon faints. This allows for the usage of Explosion and Self-Destruct to end turns early or sacrificing a Pokémon to entry hazards.
- Lack of Abilities: In Generation 2, Pokémon do not have abilities, meaning that Pokémon such as Koffing and Gastly are weak to Ground in this generation, Diglett cannot trap, Staryu is unable to cure status, etc.
Resources:
All standard Gen 2 Smogon clauses apply
Pokemon: Chansey, Scyther
Moves: Dragon Rage, Sonic Boom, Present, Sleep Inducing Moves
Pokemon: Chansey, Scyther
Moves: Dragon Rage, Sonic Boom, Present, Sleep Inducing Moves
/challenge [Gen 2] NU @@@ Little Cup, -Chansey, -Scyther, -Sonic Boom, -Dragon Rage, -Present, -Sing, -Hypnosis, -Spore, -Sleep Powder, -Lovely Kiss
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S Rank
S1 Rank
Porygon
S2 Rank
Elekid
Abra
A Rank
A1 Rank
Meowth
Houndour
Diglett
Staryu
A2 Rank
Mankey
Chinchou
Doduo
A3 Rank
Gastly
Ponyta
Omanyte
Pineco
Magnemite
B Rank
B1 Rank
Voltorb
Koffing
Cubone
Smoochum
B2 Rank
Sandshrew
Onix
Exeggcute
B3 Rank
Spinarak
Magby
Paras
Slowpoke
Snubbull
Bellsprout
C Rank
*Pokemon in C Rank are more niche options, and as such it is generally recommended for newer players to stay away from these Pokémon. Please do not argue about the ordering of Pokémon within this tier as they are only loosely ordered.
Machop
Poliwag
Ledyba
Bulbasaur
Natu
Grimer
S Rank
S1 Rank
Porygon
S2 Rank
Elekid
Abra
A Rank
A1 Rank
Meowth
Houndour
Diglett
Staryu
A2 Rank
Mankey
Chinchou
Doduo
A3 Rank
Gastly
Ponyta
Omanyte
Pineco
Magnemite
B Rank
B1 Rank
Voltorb
Koffing
Cubone
Smoochum
B2 Rank
Sandshrew
Onix
Exeggcute
B3 Rank
Spinarak
Magby
Paras
Slowpoke
Snubbull
Bellsprout
C Rank
*Pokemon in C Rank are more niche options, and as such it is generally recommended for newer players to stay away from these Pokémon. Please do not argue about the ordering of Pokémon within this tier as they are only loosely ordered.
Machop
Poliwag
Ledyba
Bulbasaur
Natu
Grimer
19 Speed | Diglett, Elekid, Voltorb |
18 Speed | Abra, Meowth, Poliwag, Ponyta, Staryu |
17 Speed | Doduo, Gastly, Magby, |
16 Speed | Chinchou, Houndour, Mankey, Natu, Onix, Smoochum |
15 Speed | Ledyba |
14 Speed | Bulbasaur, Magnemite |
13 Speed | Bellsprout, Cubone, Exeggcute, Koffing, Machop, Omanyte, Porygon, Sandshrew |
12 Speed | Snubbull, Grimer |
11 Speed | Slowpoke, Pineco |
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https://pokepast.es/b1ff646871927bf7 - Normal Spam by Zcarlett
https://pokepast.es/ac4efeef3f953415 - Standard Diglett Lead by Zcarlett
https://pokepast.es/ad2d93e54e89c97e - Pony Lead by naere
https://pokepast.es/8f0e64a55d33ecc3 - Paraspam by Zcarlett
https://pokepast.es/c7a3b06c84d688f9 - Elekid Diglett Spikes by corvere
https://pokepast.es/384d52247e0cdfdb - Electric Spam by corvere
https://pokepast.es/b1ff646871927bf7 - Normal Spam by Zcarlett
https://pokepast.es/ac4efeef3f953415 - Standard Diglett Lead by Zcarlett
https://pokepast.es/ad2d93e54e89c97e - Pony Lead by naere
https://pokepast.es/8f0e64a55d33ecc3 - Paraspam by Zcarlett
https://pokepast.es/c7a3b06c84d688f9 - Elekid Diglett Spikes by corvere
https://pokepast.es/384d52247e0cdfdb - Electric Spam by corvere
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