>>47828133>Primeape: really just needs some speed/ATK buffs as the only reason it's in trash-tier now is because it got power-creeped. It's fine otherwise.I pretty much agree. Primeape's main issue is it's shit stats. Buff it's Attack and Speed by even just 10 points, and it automatically becomes a lot better
>Donphan: literally just needs Slack Off or some other recovery move. Maybe add Steel type onto it so it doesn't get lamed out by ToxicI wouldn't give Donphan the Steel-Type. Not only because it's unfitting, but because a defensive Steel/Ground-Type already exists, in the form of Steelix. Though, Slack Off would be a much-appreciated move for Donphan
>Ludicolo: also a power-creep victim. Needs better Sp.A or better bulk, take your pick.Ludicolo is pretty decent in VGC, as a Swift Swim Pokemon. Not sure how I would buff it in Singles. Maybe some stat buffs, since it has pretty mediocre Special Attack and could appreciate more bulk
>Bibarel: Got given Swords Dance but far too late. I'd probably add a bit more HP and defensive stats to allow it to have an easier time setting up. Either that or just increase it's ATK to a proper 100+. Or just give it Dragon Dance instead of Swords Dance lmao.I would give Bibarel a BST of 460, to be in-line with modern earlygame rodents like Greedent. I would distribute this increased BST mostly into Bibarel's bulk, to allow it to setup more effectively. Maybe also give it Agility or Bulk Up, or something. Swords Dance is already a great move for Bibarel to have. Combined with it's access to two STAB priority moves and Simple, already gives Bibarel a decent niche by default. It just needs better stats, mostly
>Archeops: literally any ability but Defeatist and it probably shoots up to at least UU.Or just make Defeatist less crippling
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