Let's breathe some life into this section! Metalynx Discussion

[Dragonstrike]

(Derp.  I forgot Lavent existed.  Whoops. Shame on me...)

I do agree, @shademonkey.  Maybe I could have used some better word choice?  Regardless, with how offensive Uranium's meta is, and how many of the most powerful/commonly used pokemon have Fighting or Fire coverage they can use to pick apart Metalynx's defenses (which are arguably better than Ferrothorn's when Metalynx Mega Evolves, I might add.  Ferro can hold an item, though), it really grates on Metalynx's ability to do its job.

I do think Gliscor would have to be a little careful around Metalynx if the kitty has swords of its own, though.  Roost leaves it open to a SE Leaf Blade if Metalynx is slower, and a good prediction from a buffed Metalynx could rip apart a Gliscor just as easily as a buffed EQ could bury Metalynx.  A cat without swords has no reason to stay in against the bat, though, that's for sure.  That matchup probably comes down to the sets of both pokemon primarily.

As for S51-A...I wouldn't be surprised if some Swords Dance Metalynx in the future opted to run Crunch specifically for the alien.  That'd be one way to break it, though the question of whether that's worth the moveslot probably boils down to team comp.  And if Metalynx can outspeed its prey or afford to take a heavy hit (which would primarily depend on S51-A's set).

Now, if and when Nuclear overcentralization isn't a problem anymore, Metalynx's ability to tank might be a little better pronounced, depending on what other types need to be watched for besides Steel.  And the lean, green kitty'll pobably comfortably fit right in without seeming too OP.