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For the past few months I've been using Luxray to great effect as a defensive pivot (Max HP, Max Defense @ Leftovers; Discharge/Toxic/Protect/Volt Switch). I'm in love with Intimidate as a bulk-bestower/saving grace for certain Pokemon commonly regarded as PU--and I thought that Staravia could...

Staryu's base 30 HP is a dealbreaker for me. I just can't get over its 202 HP. Please give us an update when it's been fieldtested, it does seem interesting considering how common Haunter/Golurk are.

Swalot with a Rocky Helmet and Pain Split can probably cause some harm to Gurdurr, yes, but Garbodor can do it better and Spike, too.

I've been using scout Persian with a lot of success on my latest Showdown account, annelle. It can preserve momentum and completely shut down common Misdreavus, Alomomola, Lickilicky and Audino, as well as some common rock setters. It needs good team synergy to function well though, and hazards...

Anytime I see a Pikachu or Raichu on a team, I'm definitely going to shy away from electric attacks until it's down, and opt for regular switching over Volt Switching. I think it's the same way with everyone else. In fact, Pikachu's vulnerable to getting Tricked by Rotom-Fan (or Air Slashed, as...

That Exeggutor set also probably necessitates Bastiodon/Probopass/Metang/Mawile so that the person playing Skuntank won't even consider using Poison Jab. Life Orb Exeggutor needs 48 EVs in attack with a neutral nature to guarantee the kill on Skuntank with 1 layer of Spikes + Stealth Rock...

I'm in as Shiny Snorlax. ._.