Once-per-battle nukes that can bypass typical defensive checks.
The Generation 7 (Sun & Moon/Ultra Sun & Ultra Moon) OverUsed (OU) tier is a high-power environment defined by Z-Moves, the "Tapu" Guardians, and Mega Evolutions. This report summarizes the core mechanics and dominant strategies of the meta as of April 2026. ⚡ Tier Mechanics & Trends gen-7-ou
The following Pokémon are widely considered "S-Tier" or essential staples in the current metagame: Offensive Powerhouses Why Weather Teams are So Good in Gen 7 OU the "Tapu" Guardians
Rain (Pelipper) and Sand (Tyranitar/ Hippowdon ) are extremely potent archetypes. gen-7-ou