How viable is Knock Off in Gen 5 OU?

In Generation 5, Knock Off had a base power of20. It also did not get the boost from removing an item that it does in more recent gens. Is removing items that crucial in Gen 5 OU, or can a team do without Knock Off? Which Pokemon use Knock Off effectively, if there are any?

Thanks in advance.

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Knock Off, in Gen 5, is base 20 power and does not get any boost when the item is removed, as you already said. Seeing this, it would not be wise to use it on any offensive Pokemon that may use it as a STAB move or coverage move, for example Weavile in Gen 7 and 8. Defensive Pokemon’s don’t really mind the less power of Knock Off, removing the item maybe it’s sole purpose. Other Pokemon’s, such as Suicide Leads, may also utilize Knock Off in some way or the other, as their main role is to set hazards / not let hazards be set up, and then die. Removing itemscanbe important, especially Leftovers from a few defensive Pokemons. Removing Life Orb’s and Choice Items is also a relief during the latter part of the match. Let’s move on to the Pokemons who can use Knock Off.

These are just some of the few Pokemon’s who can make use of Knock Off in Gen 5 OU, as base 20 power is not screaming a sweeper. Other Pokemon’s who don’t care about the move’s les power can also use it.Hope it helped :3