>>54176312It was already hanging by a threat in Gen 8, because everything in SwShit got coverage against it, as well as losing pursuit, but yes the lack of pokemon that benefit from Sandstorm was a major blow.
Also as
>>54176262 points out it can't make use of the generations main gimmick very well.
its like someone at Game Freak was malding at how good T-tar was and when out of their way to break its kneecaps.