User blog comment:Simbey/Real Talk: Galio/@comment-5203179-20140119202402

I've personally only played him every so often, but it's probably because 1) high mobility meta that's going on right now and 2) the lack of AP-opponents in general (last time I played, I fought Talon (mid), Zed (top), Jinx, Blitzcrank and Jarvan IV) as that's the only thing he really counters.

With low mobility (outside his E) and barely any AP-champs played (...I don't remember when the hell I last saw Ahri or any other AP-burst champ as everyone just goes AD these days...), he sadly doesn't really fit in. That or it's like most champs - waiting for some pro player to pick him and insta-FOTM and insta-OP... No, I'm not bitter. Why should I be bitter? Because some of my favorite champs (such as Malphite, Riven and Nunu) was never played - ever - until some 'pro' took that one and everyone decided to tag along on the 'OMFGSOOPTRAIN'? OF COURSE NOT.

Oh and no - I didn't lose that game. My team - thankfully - grabbed a Thornmail each (yes, even the support). As for why they had that setup, your guess is as good as mine.