In pokemon, most of the best pokemon competitively have something odd going for them.
For example
Being megas, ultra beasts or legendaries. Or having stats comparable to legendaries
Having rare/unique hidden abilities and/or moves
Having to be obtained through a special event, or are very rare in-game.
Having some other special significance ie a starter pokemon
But which pokemon that are not really "special" have a great competitive impact even in the higher tiers and official formats?
For example Ferrothorn is OU and had great success in VGC. But it is easy to find, simple to evolve, has a normal ability. Its not even a pseudo legendary. Although it is unavailable in sun/moon and needs its egg moves.
For example
Being megas, ultra beasts or legendaries. Or having stats comparable to legendaries
Having rare/unique hidden abilities and/or moves
Having to be obtained through a special event, or are very rare in-game.
Having some other special significance ie a starter pokemon
But which pokemon that are not really "special" have a great competitive impact even in the higher tiers and official formats?
For example Ferrothorn is OU and had great success in VGC. But it is easy to find, simple to evolve, has a normal ability. Its not even a pseudo legendary. Although it is unavailable in sun/moon and needs its egg moves.