>>14365656One influences the other. Claydol, to me, was never an interesting design, I understood the reference and overall idea of the Pokemon but it wasn't anything more to me than just another Pokemon.
But when I needed a Rapid Spinner in UU, I chose Claydol, and after countless successful battles relying on Light Screens/Reflect and Rapid Spins from Claydol, I grew to love its design and is now one of my favorite Pokemon.
Conversely, Crustle was a bro at first sight but isn't exactly a stand out competitor in the tiers.
Compelled to use him on my team, I made a set taking the best advantage of his kit and he has become a mainstay on any team I make, competitively or casually, with great success.
