SM Ubers Analysis Index

SM Ubers Analysis Index
Welcome to another edition of our fine C&C process! Its that time of a generation to get the SM process rolling. For those new to C&C, this forum is where we prepare competitively focused analyses on Pokemon viable in Ubers to be uploaded on our Smogon Dex for users of all skill levels to learn from. This thread is the place to reserve such analyses, but be sure to read and understand all the rules and procedures outlined below!

The C&C Process

First of all, you must have the time and dedication to see these analyses through to the end, as they can take time and most importantly, effort. Being able to take the advice and/or criticism of the QC team in a respectful manner is also something you will be expected to have.

C&C (Contributions & Corrections) currently follows a process outined below:

  • Reserve a skeleton by posting in this thread, checking that the Pokemon in question hasn't been reserved already by checking the list and posts before your own.
  • You now have 3 days to get a skeleton up, running, and able to be reviewed by the QC team. Failure to reach this deadline without any explanation to the C&C leaders is very likely to result in a reassignment.
  • After 3 QC checks, the skeleton will go through the GP process once. After that, it's ready to go on site!
  • This process will change later into the generation, but there will be an announcement to declare it when it happens.
Skeletons use this format. You should fill the gaps with information in bullet points, making sure the information you are adding is relevant to the Pokemon, and the section of the skeleton in relation to the Pokemon. When the time comes for full writeups like you may have seen on the current Smogon Dex for XY/ORAS Ubers, you will take away the bullet points and fill it with formal writing. If you are unsure on the formatting, keep an eye out for badgeholders reserving the skeletons - they are expected to know the drill and you can take inspiration from them.

Note that due to skeletons being what goes onto the Dex rather than a formal write-up, I expect the Skeletons to be more information filled than less. Previously users could showcase most of their knowledge and QC can assume/decide if you will cover anything else in the write-up, but now that we are using purely skeletons at the moment, treat it as a final write-up when it comes to adding information.

Looking for more info on the processes? Check out the Gen 7 updated versions of:

Welcome to Contributions and Corrections
Spelling and Grammar Standards

The QC Team

Below is our list of Ubers QC (Quality Control) members. The QC team is a handpicked selection of players by the C&C moderators shown to have a good grasp and understanding of the Ubers metagame, as well as the C&C process. Activity is also highly valued in QC members as they are what keep this forum pushing onwards. The role of the QC team is to assess and offer advice/critcism, but more importantly, give QC checks to analyses in progress. If you wish to become a QC member, show your knowledge and activity in both this forum and the main Ubers forum and you might well be invited to join us.

If your skeleton/analysis has been sitting around without any progress, feel free to directly annoy the QC team via the Ubers Discord at https://discord.gg/Ybycvrw. All QC are encouraged to be active on this platform, and they have a specific role group that they can be tagged by: "@QC". Note that this early into the generation, some time might be required for QC to get to grips with the more niche Pokemon to give quality checks.

Ubers QC Members:

Fireburn (C&C Co-Leader)
Nayrz (C&C Co-Leader)
Hack
dice
Level 56
Minority
Gunner Rohan
Dominatio

Reservation Rules

The more important Pokemon in Ubers C&C will have Badgeholder (BH) restrictions in order to maintain a higher level of quality and ensure they are in reliable hands. The QC team also have the power to give non-badgeholders the ability to reserve these Pokemon if they believe that the required quality/knowledge from a user is acceptable, regardless of whether or not they have a badge. Generally these cases are rare and require the user to have good knowledge of the C&C process.

Here are the general "Rules of Reservation":

  • Badgeholders and otherwise approved writers can reserve and hold 2 skeletons at a time. Non-badgeholders are restricted to 1.
  • Additional reservations cannot be made until one of your reserved skeletons is completed or in the GP process.
  • This thread is the only place to reserve analyses. If a QC member has given you the approval to take a skeleton on a different platform (Discord/PS), make sure to specify that in your post - and mention who.
  • Keep an eye out for posts in front of you before reserving - the reservation list may not be completely updated as we have a large influx of things flying around, especially early in the generation!
  • Do NOT edit your posts in this thread. Double posting is acceptable here if you wish to change your reservation or drop it.
  • If a non-Uber Pokemon is not on the reservation list and you strongly believe it deserves an Ubers analysis, you are welcome to contact QC or post your reasoning in this thread and it will be addressed.
  • Do not reserve skeletons/analyses if you do not have extensive knowledge and experience with the Pokemon at hand and the metagame. If either of these issues become evident, the analysis may (and probably will) be reassigned.

Analysis Thread Tag Information

Threads posted in this forum can also be equipped with tags, which should be used to indicate at a glance where in the C&C process your analysis or skeleton currently is. Here is the general idea of what to use, and when:

WIP - This tag should be used just after reserving a thread. Posting empty threads with this tag is ok, but remember you only have 3 days to fill it with QC-ready information!

Quality Control - This tag should be used to indicate that your analysis or skeleton is ready to be checked by the QC team. If the analysis is a revamp, or just one set addition over a full revamp, specify that in the title of the thread. Here are some examples:

Salamence - QC 0/3
Salamence (Revamp) - QC 0/3
Salamence (Defog)* - QC 0/3

* This indicates the set name and therefore that the thread will only contain one set, without anything else. An analysis for something like a niche pokemon with one set does not require this, as such an analysis will still require things like an Overview and Checks & Counters. Single set additions are usually not a thing until later into the generation.

Copyediting - This tag indicates that you have reached (and implemented) all 3 QC checks required, and the analysis is ready to be assessed by the Grammar and Prose team. They will take care of any grammar issues and pretty it up for reading purposes on the dex. Make sure to proof read and minimize any errors to save both you and the GP team some work! The skeleton will be ready to be uploaded after 1 GP check.

Done - This indicates that the skeleton is completely finished and ready to be uploaded to the site by the C&C moderators. Nice job!

Reservation List - Note that all Pokemon that are Ubers by tiering require an analysis, no matter their viability. Pokemon not Ubers by tiering require QC approval to have an analysis started. We have a preliminary list of non-Ubers Pokemon that we suspect to be viable enough to pass the process included in the reservation list, but nothing is guaranteed. Also note that Pokemon currently unobtainable via legal methods cannot currently be reserved... as they don't exist in the metagame! PokeTransfer IS included despite it not being out as our metagame is Pokebank Ubers, after all.
Blissey - Arii Stella
Landorus - Fireburn
Porygon2 - shrang


Marshadow
Mega Blaziken
Mega Tyranitar
Mega Diancie
Mega Mawile

Note that the regular formes of Tyranitar and Blaziken are still in need of analyses.



Completed Skeletons
Aegislash
Alolan Muk
Arceus-Bug
Arceus-Dark
Arceus-Dragon
Arceus-Electric
Arceus-Fairy
Arceus-Fighting
Arceus-Fire
Arceus-Flying
Arceus-Ghost
Arceus-Grass
Arceus-Ground
Arceus-Ice
Arceus-Normal
Arceus-Poison
Arceus-Psychic
Arceus-Rock
Arceus-Steel
Arceus-Water
Blaziken
Bronzong
Buzzwole
Celesteela
Chansey
Clefable
Cloyster
Darkrai
Deoxys
Deoxys-A
Deoxys-D
Deoxys-S
Dialga
Ditto
Dugtrio
Excadrill
Ferrothorn
Genesect
Gengar
Giratina
Giratina-O
Groudon
Gyarados
Kangaskhan
Ho-Oh
Klefki
Kyogre
Kyurem-W
Landorus-T
Lucario
Lunala
Lugia
Magearna
Metagross
Mewtwo
Palkia
Pheromosa
Rayquaza
Reshiram
Sableye
Salamence
Scizor
Shaymin-S
Shuckle
Skarmory
Slowbro
Solgaleo
Tapu Koko
Tapu Lele
Toxapex
Tyranitar
Wobbuffet
Xerneas
Xurkitree
Yveltal
Zekrom
Zygarde


Completed Analyses
Soon™


Rejected Pokemon - these Pokemon have already been rejected by the QC team. If you believe that a Pokemon deserves another chance at an analysis, contact the C&C Leaders or the QC team with your reasoning. Pokemon that have been recently rejected are very unlikely to see a new attempt unless -something- in the metagame has played directly into its favor.
Golduck
Mandibuzz
Tapu Fini
Nihilego


Any questions or concerns can be freely directed at the QC team or the leaders of this forum, otherwise feel free to start reserving!
 
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No need to ask - reserve, post, follow guidelines, and then let QC decide if the skeleton is worthy!

This applies to anyone and everyone.
 

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Reserving Arceus-Normal and Tapu Fini. Don't worry about me trashing Ekiller this time, it probably won't actually happen now!
 

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