Tapu Tourney's Week 2 Power Rankings

Tapu Tourney's Week 2 PowerRankings, Courtesy of Ranger Squid and a small bit from Daanish.

DISCLAIMER: I do not like dropping people if they win. If they win, they deserve the place they are currently in (99% of the time). If you lose, you will either stay the same rank because I believe you fall into that place perfectly in terms of skill level, or you will drop, and that will depend on how bad the match went (6-0 mega latias sweep versus a close battle with 1 mon left in the end). These are my opinions, and if you wish to discuss them, please message me on discord (:

1. Virbank City Victory-I think I may have an overall new favorite team. I see you like Baton Pass eh? A+ for teambuilding, A- for match execution

2. Westminster Weavile's- Overall, a good match for you. Diancie took care of the Sableye, and then Kommo-o took care of the rest of the team. Not much else to say, you brought probably the best team for his possible team. B+ for teambuilding, A- for match execution

3. New England Patrats- Overall, I really enjoyed how you played the match. Your switch-ins were good, and your sets were good for your matchup. I enjoyed the Linoone set idea, but your opponent knew that set because he previously ran it, which sucked for a good sweep from you. Once again, Blacephalon proves how strong it is when Beast Boost activates. Momento Gardevoir was quite an interesting idea.

4. Toronto Gardevoir's- Your opponent had some creative stuff and gave you a bit of trouble, but despite that you brought a unique group of pokemon to counter his team. You had a few misplays during the match, but still a good win on your part. A- for teambuilding, B+ for match execution

5. Vermont Victini's-Overall, I was not sure your strategy with lead Heatran, considering that Scolipede would be able to do a lot of damage with EQ (as shown on turn 1). You made some questionable plays throughout the match, but did get quite lucky with status infliction and crits. To give the slightest benefit of the doubt, your opponent brought another unique Baton Pass set, and you were not prepared for it. B for teambuilding, C+ for match execution

6. Kitkat's Club- Well, you prepped for the wrong team because of scheduling issues, so I'm not sure what I can say here. Despite having different sets than you probably *should* have brought, you did well against his team and M Medicham took care of a few big threats for your team. I do seriously question as to *why* you stayed in with Tornadus on Mamoswine, but otherwise solid match. D+ for teambuilding, B+ for match execution

7. Cloud 9- Overall, You need to change up your strategies soon because otherwise people will predict your exact sets and you could keep losing. I'm still questioning the Normalium Z Explosion thing you love doing with Claydol, but if you would like to explain that to me, DM me your reason for it. I really liked Scarf Nihilego this week. C for teambuilding, C for match execution

8.  Unadilla Unbounds- You saw that Linoone and set yourself up to never be swept by it because of your own experience with the set. However, you sacrificed a pokemon to Blacephalon, and it just ran through your team. Still played overall well despite the end sweep. B for teambuilding, C+ for match execution

9. Long Island Landorus-You played for the most part well. I would only have 2-3 complaints about certain turns, but otherwise you played well. I'm not sure if you would have won if Roserade had not gotten frozen, but it sucks you got frozen on the turn it truly mattered more than the beginning turns. This is still my favorite team, so I got hope for you B+ for teambuilding, B- for match execution

10. Chicago Cubchoos- Overall, you played the match pretty well, despite getting your Greninja taken out turn 1 because of Scarf Nihilego. I can't say you should have seen the Hitmonlee Leichi berry coming, since even I was unaware of that set. You made good switch ins, and I can't say anything else about the match. Welcome back from all your crazy work. B+ for teambuilding, B+ for match execution

11. Kuno-Overall, you prepped well for this matchup, and played it well. However, you got a bit unlucky with burns, despite that you still swept with Manaphy and your opponent could not stop you. Nice job. A- for teambuilding, A- for match execution

12. Poppin Popplio's- You did a seriously good job preparing your team this week, running a few unique ideas to counter against some of his big hitters (Koko, Haxorus, Torn, etc). However, he caught you off guard by bringing his own mons that could be seen as not as good as his others (ambipom and Drapion). Lastly, don't ever send Zard X in on rocks ever again. A- for teambuilding, C+ for match execution

13. Indianapolis Infernapes-You are a part of a group in this league that are just about brand new to draft leagues, and I've been assisting in your teambuilding to help you learn how to build your team. I gave you some pointers before your match, and you went in and did decently well during your match. I would question a few of the plays you made, and as I said for your opponent, I am not sure if you would have won had you not gotten that freeze and crit on the Roserade in the end. I have some hope for you and your team. B+ for teambuilding, B+ for match execution

14. New England Mudkips- You let Manaphy sweep, otherwise you played well. Lucky burn on Mawile. B+ for teambuilding, C for match execution

15. Pistoia Piplups- Your opponent prepped for the wrong team, and nearly had the game lost because of zen headbutt. However, he pulled it back with Volcarona, which there isn't much to say considering you lost M-Latias early on. Close game though. B for teambuilding, C for match execution

16. The Originals- Overall, somewhat of a rough matchup for you, but you could have done a few things differently. First is to run Bulu/Lucha because of how good Tapu Bulu is against his team. I don't know why you aren't using this for your match, but you should really start using this because it CAN and WILL work. Second, try to vary up your sets for coming weeks, because if you don't, then people will prepare for those sets and you could keep losing. I hope you bring something good for next week. Poisinium Z on Weavile was not the best choice. C+ for teambuilding, C- for match execution.