October 2024 is known for being our first metagame with a ladder. Because of this, this was by far one of our most played formats, and also invited many new users to the tier, including many Smogon players. Offense was by far the best play style this month with the many breakers in the tier and the several set up sweepers. Bisharp was easily the best Pokemon in the tier with it being able to revenge kill anything it wanted to as well as forcing end games in it's favor with sucker punch. If you didn't have fighting or coverage on your Pokemon Bisharp could most likely switch into your Pokemon and set up a Swords Dance for free. Emboar, Honchkrow, and Scyther were some of the best offensive picks while Sandaconda, Sylveon, and Blastoise were some of the best defensive picks. Nearly every Pokemon was viable this month with Shitmons like Sudowoodo, Samurott, and even Perrserker finding a place among the niche choices in the tier. The amount of set variety, Viable Pokemon, and intricate team building & games makes October24 arguably one of the most skill based month of 35 Pokes.