>>21255027That's a gross overeaggeration. Accurate STAB Hurricane spam with that high speed is really nice, especially given the confusion chance. If it gets around 120 Sp.Attack it would be quite nice.
However, justifying its spot on a team over other Megas for reasons other than preference? That is a bit of a problem, I'll admit. If we want to talk tiers, it will probably be quite good in UU, which is a damn sight nicer than Pidgeot could've ever hoped for before. If it gets some other new moves, who knows. Strong Flying moves are good, and there aren't many special offensive options. Even without an item, it could be a decent fighter if they do its stats right.
Of course Mega Salamence with Aerilate Hyper Voice would have to be absent from any meta where it wants to compete.
I still love it. Nice design for an old bro, and they at least tried to differentiate it with a new niche. Also nice to have a cool bird Pokemon that doesn't seppuku with all its best moves.
