>>54824367Nobody likes being restricted in pokemon in the west. 3v3 singles or 4v4 doubles with zero balance is limiting to climb. Smogon attempts to stay true to 6v6 battles as every game and their gameplay wants you to use 6 pokemon. With tiering and balancing, you can fight against comps of similar power for fair and rewarding battles that focus more on outplaying, taking advantage of the games mechanics, and preparing for or adapting to many situations.
