LC Kabuto

[Max Carvalho]

Taken over from Merritt
Overview
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Kabuto is the only Pokemon in LC that has access to Rapid Spin and is resistant to Flying-type moves; it also stands out as an incredible Fletchling counter that also beats Diglett with ease. Kabuto's STAB moves also allow it to beat common entry hazard control Pokemon, such as Archen and Drilbur. Aqua Jet is another useful tool to beat Drilbur most of the time. However, Kabuto's Rock / Water typing is both a blessing and a curse; while it's the only Pokemon with Stealth Rock, Rapid Spin, and Knock Off that is not weak to Water-type attacks, it has nasty weaknesses to Electric-, Ground-, Fighting-, and Grass-type moves. Also, despite its great physical bulk, its special bulk is very low, making it easy for special attackers to take it out. The Defog buff makes Rapid Spin less viable in the metagame, but Kabuto can still maintain great control over entry hazards without sacrificing power.


Support
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name: Support
move 1: Rapid Spin
move 2: Rock Slide
move 3: Aqua Jet
move 4: Waterfall / Stealth Rock / Knock Off
ability: Battle Armor
item: Eviolite
evs: 116 HP / 196 Atk / 196 Def
nature: Adamant

Moves
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Rapid Spin allows Kabuto to get rid of entry hazards without relying on Defog, so you can always remove entry hazards without clearing away your own. As Kabuto doesn't have access to Stone Edge, Rock Slide is its main Rock-type STAB attack, being both decently powerful and accurate. Aqua Jet is a must-have priority attack that helps to beat Drilbur and Archen. Aqua Jet also helps to finish with anything that switches into Kabuto's Rock Slide while having no risk of an incoming attack, unless the opposing Pokemon is faster and has priority. Waterfall is an option for a secondary STAB move, hitting Rock- and Ground-types such as Archen and Drilbur quite hard. Thanks to Kabuto's good physical bulk, it can also be a viable Stealth Rock setter. Knock Off can also be used in the last slot to cripple defensive threats and hit Ghost-types a bit harder, making Pumpkaboo struggle when trying to spinblock Kabuto.

Set Details
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The Attack EVs and nature maximize Kabuto's Attack so that it can hit as hard as possible. The rest of the EVs are placed in HP and Defense to give Kabuto enough bulk to survive hits such as Drilbur's Earthquake and then 2HKO back with Aqua Jet. While Kabuto with maximum Speed EVs reaches 16 Speed, it is outclassed by Drilbur as a fast spinner. Eviolite boosts Kabuto's physical bulk and helps to increase Kabuto's low Special Defense a bit, making it the preferred item. Battle Armor is the only ability that Kabuto can make any use of. However, if Kabuto is being used on a rain team, it can use Swift Swim instead with either 76 Speed EVs or a Jolly nature to outspeed Choice Scarf Pawniard in the rain.

Usage Tips
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Kabuto can be used as a lead, but remember to check the opposing team and see if it has a potential Taunt user before you lead with Kabuto. Common Taunt users include Mienfoo, Onix, and Cottonee. When running Knock Off, if the opponent has a Ghost-type and there are entry hazards on your side of the field, try to use Knock Off so the opposing Ghost-type gets seriously hurt on the switch-in. Try to switch into many of Kabuto's resistances, such as those to Fire-, Flying-, and Normal-type attacks.

Team Options
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Flying-types such as Fletchling have good defensive synergy with Kabuto and can remove Grass- and Fighting-types for it. Kabuto also pairs extremely well with other Grass-types such as Cottonee, which resist everything Kabuto is weak to; in return, Kabuto resists Fire- and Poison-type moves for Cottonee. If Kabuto is using Stealth Rock, spinblockers are extremely useful for keeping Stealth Rock during the whole game, while Pawniard can punish Defog. Pokemon weak to entry hazards such as Larvesta and Ponyta appreciate Kabuto's ability to remove hazards.

Other Options
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Kabuto doesn't have many viable options. Kabuto can run a suicide lead set with Focus Sash and Weak Armor focusing on Speed. However, Dwebble is much more effective as a suicide lead, and Kabuto won't be able to use Rapid Spin as often as the Eviolite set. Kabuto has a decent special movepool, but a poor Special Attack stat makes its special moves nothing more than poor coverage options. Kabuto can run a Berry Juice + Thief set fairly effectively, but Knock Off is usually better for removing items. An offensive set with Rain Dance and Swift Swim is a possibility, but Tirtouga and Omanyte are much better than Kabuto as sweepers. Hidden Power Fire is an option to KO Ferroseed, which otherwise completely walls Kabuto. Hone Claws is Kabuto's only boosting move, and while it also allows Rock Slide to be more accurate, it's usually hard to fit onto Kabuto's set.


Checks & Counters
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**Fighting-types**: Mienfoo, Timburr, and Scraggy can take Kabuto's attacks very well, while Croagunk completely walls Kabuto. They can all easily set up on Kabuto as well. Mienfoo can even Taunt Kabuto and prevent it from setting up Stealth Rock.

**Ghost-types**: Ghost-types, especially Pumpkaboo, can take any of Kabuto's attacks bar Knock Off fairly well and immediately threaten to KO Kabuto.

**Grass-types**: Grass-types such as Cottonee, Foongus, Lileep, and Ferroseed are very irritating for Kabuto. Cottonee can come in and force Kabuto out if it has Giga Drain, and Foongus can use either Giga Drain to OHKO Kabuto or Spore to make Kabuto dead weight. Lileep is immune to Waterfall and Aqua Jet thanks to Storm Drain, and Ferroseed completely walls Kabuto.

**Status**: Status, especially burn, greatly hurts Kabuto and prevents it from doing its job effectively.

**Electric-types**: Chinchou can take all of Kabuto's moves and 2HKO with its own STAB Electric-type moves. Magnemite can switch into Rock Slide and Aqua Jet and OHKO Kabuto with Thunderbolt.

 

[Max Carvalho]

As it's still WIP, I can hear suggestions :]

 

[Max Carvalho]

Ok, QC ready now as I won't add anything.

 

[Rowan]

mention weak armor with the suicide lead in OO

also, kabuto is more outclassed by tirtouga than omanyte, when you mention the SwSw set in OO. You can mention swords dance too, but that's still basically outclassed by Tirtouga.

in counters, mention mienfoo's taunt

i think abra's a bit too generalised to be a counter - yeah it checks it but no more than like half the meta can check kabuto.

basically good though, 1/3

EDIT: WHOOPS it doesn't get swords dance lol remove that :)

 

[Goddess Briyella]

• Since Kabuto is largely outclassed by Tirtouga and Omanyte as a Rock/Water type and is outclassed by Dwebble as a hazard lead, the main set needs to place the most emphasis on the only advantage over them it has, which is the combination of Rapid Spin and a resistance to Flying. For this reason, Rapid Spin should be the first move on the set with no slashes. The Overview should also emphasize this unique combination.

• Add emphasis to the fact that not only does Kabuto resist Flying and have access to Rapid Spin, but that its STAB attacks deter common hazard control Pokemon from switching in, namely Drilbur and Archen (though Earthquake will obviously hurt Kabuto after they get in, which is why Aqua Jet is important). Kabuto's ability to totally wall standard Fletching, a very common threat, should also be highlighted, as it can use Fletchling's presence to ensure a Rapid Spin or Stealth Rock while also threatening it with Rock Slide. I think the set should be (in this order): Rapid Spin, Rock Slide, Waterfall, Aqua Jet / Stealth Rock / Knock Off. Aqua Jet actually 2HKOs Eviolite Drilbur and cleanly finishes off Diglett after Stealth Rock damage before it can attempt to trap and kill Kabuto with Earthquake. Knock Off isn't really that important on Kabuto's set but it is at least a nice answer to incoming Ghost-types that will attempt to block Rapid Spin as they switch in.

• Surprisingly, Kabuto wins against both Drilbur and Archen in most cases if it has Aqua Jet, though it should be noted in Checks & Counters that a healthy Drilbur can take an Aqua Jet and KO with Earthquake if Kabuto has some prior damage.

After doing a bit of research, I've decided that Kabuto isn't really THAT bad. Good work.

QC 2/3

 

[Max Carvalho]

Sorry for the delay to make the changes. This set you gave me makes Kabuto act better Mid- and Late-game; using the main moves I gave (Stealth Rock, Rapid Spin, Aqua Jet, Knock Off) Kabuto would usually be a sitting duck after Early-game. I really appreciated this one thank you. I also added that LO Drilbur usually KOes Kabuto with Earthquake while it still can survive Aqua Jet. Thanks for the checks guys :)

 

[apt-get]

• Waterfall is a secondary STAB which hits Steel-types such as Pawniard very hard.

remove the steels/pawniard mention, they aren't hit THAT hard (eviopawn isn't 2HKOed by it), and add rock/ground types there instead.

Mention powerful special attackers in the checks & counters, as pokémon like Abra and Misdreavus hit it really hard.

looks good, qc 3/3

 

[Max Carvalho]

Thank you, I will get this written soon.

 

[Goddess Briyella]

Thank you, I will get this written soon.

Hi, how's this coming?

 

[Max Carvalho]

One month how could I forget this. Really sorry about this huge delay, I am done tho. Just need last check.

 

[Rowan]

yo i've used kabuto quite a bit tbh, and I think Aqua Jet is a necessary move to give it an advantage over Archen+Drilbur. It needs that prio to chip them away, and possibly bring Archen into Defeatist. using Aqua Jet twice will have exactly the same outcome of using Waterfall once (since it's usually slower it will get hit once whilst dishing out the same damage)

so i'd move Aqua Jet to slot 3, and waterfall to slot 4 so it looks like

Rapid Spin
Rock Slide
Aqua Jet
Waterfall / Stealth Rock / Knock Off


maybe expand the usage tips a bit, mention predicting incoming ghost switch-ins with knock off, and the sort of pokemon it can switch into (flying-types).

i'd remove drilbur from C&C, Kabuto beats it 1v1 usually.
Your description for Powerful Special Attackers seems a bit off. move burn to a new section in C&C if you want to mention it. EBall Abra isn't that recommended, and Tbolt missy isn't common really.

make a section for Ghost-type counters, due to the ability to spinblock.

 

[Max Carvalho]

Alright this is GP ready!

 

[fleurdyleurse]

hi

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Overview
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Kabuto is a very niche Pokemon with only its support options and stats to back it up. Kabuto is the only LC Pokemon in LC that has access to Rapid Spin and is resistant to Flying-type moves; as well, Kabutit also stands out beingas an incredible Fletchling counter whilech also beasily beating Digletts Diglett with ease if it comes down to that. Kabuto's STAB moves also allows it to beat common entry hazard control Pokemon such as Archen and Drilbur. Useful priority in Aqua Jet is also an useful tool to beat Drilbur most of the times. It's typing is a blessing and a curse; it's the only Pokemon with both Stealth Rock, Rapid Spin, and Knock Off which is not weak to Water-type moves, but it has nasty weaknesses to Electric-, Ground-, Fighting, and Grass-type moves. And despite its awesomegreat physical bulkiness, its Special Defense and HP stats are very low. The Defog buff makes Rapid Spin less viable in the metagame, but Kabuto can still can have a nicemaintain great entry hazard control while havithout sacrificing great power.


Support
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name: Support
move 1: Rapid Spin
move 2: Rock Slide
move 3: Aqua Jet
move 4: Waterfall / Stealth Rock / Knock Off
ability: Battle Armor
item: Eviolite
evs: 116 HP / 196 Atk / 196 Def
nature: Adamant

Moves
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Rapid Spin allows Kabuto to get rid of entry hazards without relying on Defog so you can always have entry hazards aton the opponent's side of the field. As Kabuto doesn't have access to Stone Edge, Rock Slide is its main Rock-type STAB. Aqua Jet is a must -have priority aso it can help yous to beat Drilbur and Archen. Aqua Jet also helps finishingto deal with anything that switches into Kabuto's Rock Slide. Waterfall is an option for a secondary STAB, hitting Steel-types such as Pawniard quite hard. DueThanks to Kabuto's good physical bulk, it can also be a viable Stealth Rock setter. Knock Off cripples defensive threats and hits Ghost-types a bit harder so Misdreavus struggles a bit more to spinblock against Kabuto.

Set Details
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The given EVs and nature maxsimize Kabuto's aAttack out so it can hit as hard as possible while still having solidenough bulk to survive hits such as Drilbur's Earthquake and then 2HKOing it with Aqua Jet. While Kabuto with maximum Speed EVs reaches 16 Speed, it is outclassed by Drilbur as a fast spinner. Eviolite maxboosts Kabuto's physical bulk whileand helpings Kabuto's low Special Defense increasinge a bit, so it's the preferred item. Battle Armor is chosen so that a lucky critical hit cannot happen, and it's the only ability that Kabuto can make the most of. IHowever, if you are planning to use Kabuto in a rain team though, you can use Swift Swim instead with a bit more of Speed; with 76 EVs in Speed, or just changing the nature to Jolly, you can outspeed Scarf Pawniard.

Usage Tips
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You can use Kabuto as a lead, but remember that a fixed lead doesn't actually work; see the opposing team during Team Preview and be wcareful if it has a potential Taunt user. Some common Taunt users include Mienfoo, Onix, and Misdreavus. Whilen using Knock Off, if the opposing has a Ghost-type and there are hazards in your field, be ware oftry to usinge Knock Off so the Ghost-types that try to spinblock Kabuto may get seriously hurt. You can switch into many of Kabuto's resistances easily, such as Fire-, Flying- and Normal-types.

Team Options
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Flying-types, such as Fletchling, have good defensive synergy and can remove Grass- and Fighting-types. Kabuto also pairs extremely well with other gGrass -types such as Cottonee, whicho resists everything Kabuto is weak to, and in return, Kabuto resists to Fire- and Poison-type moves as well. If you are using Stealth Rock, spinblockers, such as specially defensive Misdreavus, are extremely useful for easing Kabuto's burden while Pawniard can also absorb Defog. Pokemon weak to hazards, such as Fletchling and Ponyta, appreciates Kabuto being able to remove opposing hazards.

Other Options
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Kabuto doesn't have muchany viable options. However, Kabuto can run a suicide lead set with Focus Sash and Weak Armor focusing in Speed. However, Dweeble is much more effective as a suicide lead, and, obviously, Kabuto won't be able to use Rapid Spin as often as the Eviolite set. Kabuto has a decent special movepool, but poor sSpecial aAttack makes them nothing more than poor coverage options. Kabuto can run a Berry Juice and Thief set fairly effectively, but just using Knock Off is usually better. An offensive set with Rain Dance and Swift Swim is a possibility, but Tirtouga and Omanyte are way better than Kabuto as a sweeper. Hidden Power Fire is an option to KO Ferroseed, whicho otherwise completely walls Kabuto. Hone Claws is Kabuto's only boosting move, and while it also allows Rock Slide to be more accurate, it usually doesn't find its way onto Kabuto's sets.


Checks & Counters
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**Fighting-types**: Mienfoo, Timburr, Scraggy, and Croagunk all of them tank Kabuto's attacks very well, while Croagunk completely walls Kabuto, and; some of them can even set up in Kabuto. Mienfoo can also Taunt Kabuto so it won't set up Stealth Rock then proceed to KO it.

**Ghost-types**: Specially Misdreavus due to it tankings any of Kabuto's attacks bar Knock Off fairly well and beingis the best spinblocker in the tier.

**Grass-types**: SpeciallyGrass-types such as Cottonee, Foongus, Lileep, and Ferroseed are very irritating for Kabuto. Cottonee can come in and force Kabuto out if it has Giga Drain, and Foongus can either use Giga Drain to remove Kabuto or Spore to make the switch inKabuto dead weight. Ferroseed walls Kabuto completely, and Lileep has Storm Drain.

**Status**: Status, especially burn, really wounds Kabuto, disallowing it do its job effectively.

**Electric-types**: Chinchou can take all of Kabuto's moves and 2HKO with it's own STAB Electric STAB-type moves. Magnemite can switch in on Rock Slide and Thunderbolt is a guaranteed OHKO.

gp 1/3
THIS NEEDS 3 CHECKS

 

[Max Carvalho]

fleurdyleurse changes implemented, just to make it clear, in the usage options you asked me to put specially defensive Misdreavus though I meant "especially" Misdreavus, cus nobody use the specially defensive one :p I corrected in C&C section (under Ghost) the "specially" as well.

 

[tehy]

Amcheck

Why is waterfall still being mentioned as just hitting steel types hard

Kabuto can also take flying attacks for grasses

Commenting on phones is hard, please just think about why i made content changes. Or just approve them plz

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Overview
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Kabuto is a very niche Pokemon, with only its support options and stats to back it up. Kabuto is the only Pokemon in LC that has access to Rapid Spin andthat is resistant to Flying-type moves; it also stands out as an incredible Fletchling counter which also beats Diglett with ease if it comes down to that. Kabuto's STAB moves also allow it to beat common entry hazard control Pokemon such as Archen and Drilbur. Useful priority in Aqua Jet is also an useful tool to beat Drilbur most of the time. It's typing is a blessing and a curse; it's the only Pokemon with both Stealth Rock, Rapid Spin, and Knock Off which is not weak to Water-type moves, but it has nasty weaknesses to Electric-, Ground-, Fighting, and Grass-type moves. And despite its great physical bulk, its Sspecial Defense and HP stats arebulk is very low. The Defog buff makes Rapid Spin less viable in the metagame, but Kabuto can still mantain a great entry hazard control whithout sacrificing power.


Support
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name: Support
move 1: Rapid Spin
move 2: Rock Slide
move 3: Aqua Jet
move 4: Waterfall / Stealth Rock / Knock Off
ability: Battle Armor
item: Eviolite
evs: 116 HP / 196 Atk / 196 Def
nature: Adamant

Moves
========
Rapid Spin allows Kabuto to get rid of entry hazards without relying on Defog, so you can always have entry hazards on the opponent's side of the field. As Kabuto doesn't have access to Stone Edge, Rock Slide is its main Rock-type STAB. Aqua Jet is a must-have priority as it helps to beat Drilbur and Archen. Aqua Jet also helps to deal with anything that switches into Kabuto's Rock Slide. Waterfall is an option for a secondary STAB, hitting Steel-types such as Pawniard quite hard. Thanks to Kabuto's good physical bulk, it can also be a viable Stealth Rock setter. Knock Off cripples defensive threats and hits Ghost-types a bit harder, so Misdreavus struggles a bit more to spinblock against Kabuto.
Set Details
========
The given EVs and nature maximize Kabuto's Attack out so it can hit as hard as possible, while still having enough bulk to survive hits such as Drilbur's Earthquake and then 2HKO it with Aqua Jet. While Kabuto with maximum Speed EVs reaches 16 Speed, it is outclassed by Drilbur as a fast spinner. Eviolite boosts Kabuto's physical bulk and helps Kabuto's low Special Defense increase a bit, so it's the preferred item. Battle Armor is chosen so that a lucky critical hit cannot happen, and it's the only ability that Kabuto can make the most of. However, if you are planning to use Kabuto in a rain team, you can use Swift Swim instead with a bit more of Speed; with 76 EVs in Speed, or just changing thea Jolly nature to Jolly, you can outspeed Choice Scarf Pawniard atin the rain.

Usage Tips
========
You can use Kabuto as a lead, but remember that a fixed lead doesn't actually work; see the opposing team during Team Preview and be careful if it has a potential Taunt user. Some common Taunt users include Mienfoo, Onix, and Misdreavus. When using Knock Off, if the opposingnent has a Ghost-type and there are hazards in your field, try to use Knock Off so the Ghost-types that try to spinblock Kabuto may get seriously hurt. You can switch into many of Kabuto's resistances easily, such as Fire-, Flying- and Normal-types, easily.

Team Options
========
Flying-types, such as Fletchling, have good defensive synergy with Kabuto and can remove Grass- and Fighting-types. Kabuto also pairs extremely well with other Grass-types such as Cottonee, who resists everything Kabuto is weak to, and in return, Kabuto resists Fire- and Poison-type moves as well. If you are using Stealth Rock, spinblockers, especially Misdreavus, are extremely useful for easing Kabuto's burden, while Pawniard can also absorb Defog. Pokemon weak to hazards, such as Fletchling and Ponyta, appreciate Kabuto being able to remove opposing hazards.

Other Options
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Kabuto doesn't have many viable options. However, Kabuto can run a suicide lead set with Focus Sash and Weak Armor focusing ion Speed. However, Dweebble is much more effective as a suicide lead, and, obviously, Kabuto won't be able to use Rapid Spin as often as the Eviolite set. Kabuto has a decent special movepool, but poor Special Attack makes them nothing more than poor coverage options. Kabuto can run a Berry Juice and Thief set fairly effectively, but just using Knock Off is usually better. An offensive set with Rain Dance and Swift Swim is a possibility, but Tirtouga and Omanyte are way better than Kabuto as Rain Dance sweepers. Hidden Power Fire is an option to KO Ferroseed, who otherwise completely walls Kabuto. Hone Claws is Kabuto's only boosting move, and while it also allows Rock Slide to be more accurate, it usually doesn't find its way onto Kabuto's set.


Checks & Counters
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**Fighting-types**: Mienfoo, Timburr, and Scraggy, and Croagunk tank Kabuto's attacks very well, while Croagunk completely walls Kabuto; someall of them can even set up ion Kabuto. Mienfoo can also Taunt Kabuto so it won't set up Stealth Rock, then proceed to KO it.

**Ghost-types**: EGhost-types , especially Misdreavus, tank any of Kabuto's attacks bar Knock Off fairly well and is the best spinblocker in the tier.

**Grass-types**: Grass-types such as Cottonee, Foongus, Lileep, and Ferroseed are very irritating for Kabuto. Cottonee can come in and force Kabuto out if it has Giga Drain, and Foongus can either use Giga Drain to remove Kabuto or Spore to make Kabuto dead weight. Ferroseed walls Kabuto completely, and Lileep has Storm Drain.

**Status**: Status, especially burn, really woundhurts Kabuto, disallowpreventing it from doing its job effectively.

**Electric-types**: Chinchou can take all of Kabuto's moves and 2HKO with it's own STAB Electric-type moves. Magnemite can switch in on Rock Slide or Aqua Jet and OHKO Kabuto with Thunderbolt is a guaranteed OHKO.

 

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Kabuto is a very niche Pokemon, with only its support options and stats to back it up. Kabuto is the only Pokemon in LC that has access to Rapid Spin and that is resistant to Flying-type moves;. It also stands out as an incredible Fletchling counter which that also beats Diglett with ease. Kabuto's STAB moves also allow it to beat common entry hazard control Pokemon such as Archen and Drilbur. Aqua Jet is also an useful tool to beat Drilbur most of the time. Its typing is both a blessing and a curse;. It's the only Pokemon with both access to Stealth Rock, Rapid Spin, and Knock Off weak to Water-type moves I have no idea what you're saying here. Also, what does that have to do with typing, but it has nasty weaknesses to Electric-, Ground-, Fighting, and Grass-type moves. And Despite its great physical bulk, its special bulk is very low. The Defog buff makes Rapid Spin less viable valuable in the metagame, but Kabuto can still maintain a great entry hazard control without sacrificing power.


Support
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name: Support
move 1: Rapid Spin
move 2: Rock Slide
move 3: Aqua Jet
move 4: Waterfall / Stealth Rock / Knock Off
ability: Battle Armor
item: Eviolite
evs: 116 HP / 196 Atk / 196 Def
nature: Adamant

Moves
========
Rapid Spin allows Kabuto to get rid of entry hazards without relying on Defog, so you can always have entry hazards on the opponent's side of the field. As Kabuto doesn't have access to Stone Edge, Rock Slide is its main Rock-type STAB move. Aqua Jet is a must-have priority as it helps to beat Drilbur and Archen. Aqua Jet also helps to deal with anything that switches into Kabuto's Rock Slide. Waterfall is an option for a secondary STAB move, hitting Steel-types such as Pawniard quite hard. Thanks to Kabuto's good physical bulk, it can also be a viable Stealth Rock setter. Knock Off cripples defensive threats and hits Ghost-types a bit harder, so Pumpkaboo struggles a bit more to has a harder time spinblocking against Kabuto.

Set Details
========
The given EVs and nature maximize Kabuto's Attack and HP, so it can hit as hard as possible while still having enough bulk to survive hits such as Drilbur's Earthquake and then 2HKO it with Aqua Jet. While Kabuto with maximum Speed EVs reaches 16 Speed, it is outclassed by Drilbur as a fast spinner. Eviolite boosts Kabuto's physical bulk and helps Kabuto's low Special Defense increase a bit, so it's the preferred item. Battle Armor is the only ability that Kabuto can make the most of. However, if you are planning to use Kabuto in on a rain team, you can use Swift Swim instead with to have a bit more Speed;. With 76 EVs in Speed,(RC) or a Jolly nature, you can outspeed Choice Scarf Pawniard at in the rain.

Usage Tips
========
You can use Kabuto as a lead, but remember that a fixed lead doesn't actually work; see the opposing team during Team Preview and be careful if it has a potential Taunt user. Some common Taunt users include Mienfoo,(RC) and Onix, and Misdreavus R.I.P. When using Knock Off, if the opponent has a Ghost-type and there are hazards in your on their side of field, try to use Knock Off so the Ghost-types that try to spinblock Kabuto may get seriously hurt. You can switch into many of Kabuto's resistances, such as Fire-, Flying-, and Normal-types.

Team Options
========
Flying-types, such as Fletchling, have good defensive synergy with Kabuto and can remove Grass- and Fighting-types. Kabuto also pairs extremely well with other Grass-types such as Cottonee, who resists everything Kabuto is weak to, and in return, Kabuto resists Fire- and Poison-type moves as well. If you are using Stealth Rock, spinblockers, especially Misdreavus, R.I.P are extremely useful for easing Kabuto's burden, while Pawniard can also absorb Defog. Pokemon weak to hazards, such as Fletchling and Ponyta, appreciate Kabuto being able to remove opposing hazards.

Other Options
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Kabuto doesn't have many viable options. However, Kabuto can run a suicide lead set with Focus Sash and Weak Armor focusing on Speed. However, Dwebble is much more effective as a suicide lead, and, Kabuto won't be able to use Rapid Spin as often as the Eviolite set. Kabuto has a decent special movepool, but its poor Special Attack makes them nothing more than poor coverage options. Kabuto can run a Berry Juice and Thief set fairly effectively, but just using Knock Off is usually better. An offensive set with Rain Dance and Swift Swim is a possibility, but Tirtouga and Omanyte are way better than outclass Kabuto as sweepers. Hidden Power Fire is an option to KO Ferroseed who otherwise completely walls Kabuto. Hone Claws is Kabuto's only boosting move, and while it also allows Rock Slide to be more accurate, it usually doesn't find its way onto Kabuto's set.


Checks & Counters
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**Fighting-types**: Mienfoo, Timburr, Scraggy, and Croagunk tank Kabuto's attacks very well, while Croagunk completely walls Kabuto; some of them can even set up in Kabuto. Mienfoo can also Taunt Kabuto so it won't set up Stealth Rock then proceed to KO it.

**Ghost-types**: Ghost-types Especially Misdreavus can tank any of Kabuto's attacks bar Knock Off fairly well and prevent Kabuto from spinning is the best spinblocker in the tier.

**Grass-types**: Grass-types such as Cottonee, Foongus, Lileep, and Ferroseed are very irritating for Kabuto. Cottonee can come in and force Kabuto out if it has Giga Drain, and Foongus can either use Giga Drain to remove Kabuto or Spore to make Kabuto dead weight. Ferroseed walls Kabuto completely, and Lileep has Storm Drain.

**Status**: Status, especially burn, really wounds Kabuto, disallowing it do its job effectively.

**Electric-types**: Chinchou can take all of Kabuto's moves and 2HKO with it's own STAB Electric-type moves. Magnemite can switch in on Rock Slide and OHKO with Thunderbolt is a guaranteed OHKO.

 

[GatoDelFuego]

It's a bit complicated for me to mentally go through this, but implement tehy's check and get back to me.

 

[Ununhexium]

oh i looked at the last edited and it was after that first amcheck so i thought it was implemented

 

[Max Carvalho]

Tehy check was already implemented.

 

[LightningLuxray]

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Overview
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Kabuto is a very niche Pokemon, with only its support options and stats to back it up help it in battle. Kabuto is the only Pokemon in LC that has access to Rapid Spin and that resistant to Flying-type moves; it also stands out as an incredible Fletchling counter which that also beats Diglett with ease. Kabuto's STAB moves also allow it to beat common entry hazard control Pokemon such as Archen and Drilbur. Aqua Jet is also an another useful tool to beat Drilbur most of the time. Its However, its typing is both a blessing and a curse; while it's the only Pokemon with both Stealth Rock, Rapid Spin, and Knock Off that is not weak to Water-type moves attacks, but it has nasty weaknesses to Electric-, Ground-, Fighting Fighting-, and Grass-type moves. And despite Also, despite its great physical bulk, its Special special bulk is very low, making it easy for special attackers to take it out. The Defog buff makes Rapid Spin less viable in the metagame, but Kabuto can still mantain a maintain great control over entry hazards hazard control without sacrificing power.

Support
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name: Support
move 1: Rapid Spin
move 2: Rock Slide
move 3: Aqua Jet
move 4: Waterfall / Stealth Rock / Knock Off
ability: Battle Armor
item: Eviolite
evs: 116 HP / 196 Atk / 196 Def
nature: Adamant

Moves
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Rapid Spin allows Kabuto to get rid of entry hazards without relying on Defog, so you can always have remove entry hazards without clearing away your own on the opponent's side of the field. As Kabuto doesn't have access to Stone Edge, Rock Slide is its main Rock-type STAB attack, (AC) being both decently powerful and accurate. Aqua Jet is a must-have priority attack that as it helps to beat Drilbur and Archen. Aqua Jet also helps to deal with anything that switches into Kabuto's Rock Slide. (I'm not exactly sure what you mean by this sentence. Mind going into a bit more detail?) Waterfall is an option for a secondary STAB move, hitting Rock- and Ground-types such as Archen and Drilbur quite hard. Thanks to Kabuto's good physical bulk, it can also be a viable Stealth Rock setter. Knock Off cripples can also be used in the last slot to cripple defensive threats and hits hit Ghost-types a bit harder, so making Pumpkaboo struggles struggle a bit more when trying to spinblock against Kabuto.

Set Details
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The given Attack EVs and nature maximize Kabuto's Attack so it can hit as hard as possible. (AP) while still having The rest of the EVs are placed in HP and Defense to give Kabuto enough bulk to survive hits such as Drilbur's Earthquake and then 2HKO it back with Aqua Jet. While Kabuto with maximum Speed EVs reaches 16 Speed, it is outclassed by Drilbur as a fast spinner. Eviolite boosts Kabuto's physical bulk and helps to increase Kabuto's low Special Defense increase a bit, so it's making it the preferred item. Battle Armor is the only ability that Kabuto can make the most any use of. However, if you are planning to use Kabuto is being used in on a rain team, you it can use Swift Swim instead with a bit more Speed; (RSC) with either 76 EVs in Speed EVs, (RC) or a Jolly nature, (RC) you can to outspeed Choice Scarf Pawniard at in the rain.

Usage Tips
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You can use Kabuto can be used as a lead, but remember that a fixed lead doesn't actually work; (RSC) see to check the opposing team during Team Preview and be careful see if it has a potential Taunt user before you lead with Kabuto. Some common Common Taunt users include Mienfoo, Onix, and Misdreavus Cottonee. When using Knock Off, if the opponent has a Ghost-type and there are entry hazards in on your side of the field, try to use Knock Off so the Ghost-types opposing Ghost-type that try to spinblock Kabuto may get gets seriously hurt on the switch-in. You can Try to switch Kabuto into many of Kabuto's its resistances, such as those to Fire-, Flying-, and Normal-types attacks.

Team Options
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Flying-types, (RC) such as Fletchling, (RC) have good defensive synergy with Kabuto and can remove Grass- and Fighting-types for it. Kabuto also pairs extremely well with other Grass-types such as Cottonee, who resists which resist everything Kabuto is weak to, and in return, Kabuto resists Fire- and Poison-type moves as well for Cottonee. If you are running Kabuto is using Stealth Rock, spinblockers, (RC) especially Misdreavus, (RC) are extremely useful for easing Kabuto's burden, while Pawniard can also absorb Defog. (Easing Kabuto's burden of what?) Pokemon weak to entry hazards, (RC) such as Fletchling Larvesta and Ponyta, (RC) appreciate Kabuto being able Kabuto's ability to remove opposing hazards. (Replaced Fletchling with Larvesta, as you already mentioned Fletchling in the beginning of the paragraph.)

Other Options
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Kabuto doesn't have many viable options. However, (RC) Kabuto can run a suicide lead set with Focus Sash and Weak Armor focusing on Speed. However, Dwebble is much more effective as a suicide lead, and, (RC) Kabuto won't be able to use Rapid Spin as often as the Eviolite set. Kabuto has a decent special movepool, but a poor Special Attack stat makes them nothing more than poor coverage options. Kabuto can run a Berry Juice and Thief set fairly effectively, but just using Knock Off is usually better for removing items. An offensive set with Rain Dance and Swift Swim is a possibility, but Tirtouga and Omanyte are way much better than Kabuto as sweepers. Hidden Power Fire is an option to KO Ferroseed, who which otherwise completely walls Kabuto. Hone Claws is Kabuto's only boosting move, and while it also allows Rock Slide to be more accurate, it it's usually hard to fit doesn't find its way onto Kabuto's set.

Checks & Counters
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**Fighting-types**: Mienfoo, Timburr, and Scraggy, (RC) tank can take Kabuto's attacks very well, while Croagunk completely walls Kabuto. (AP) ; (RSC) all of them They can even all easily set up on Kabuto as well. Mienfoo can also even Taunt Kabuto so it won't set up and prevent it from setting up Stealth Rock, (RC) then proceed to KO it.

**Ghost-types**: Ghost-types, especially Pumpkaboo, can take tank any of Kabuto's attacks bar Knock Off fairly well and immediately threatens threaten Kabuto for the KO.

**Grass-types**: Grass-types such as Cottonee, Foongus, Lileep, and Ferroseed are very irritating for Kabuto. Cottonee can come in and force Kabuto out if it has Giga Drain, and Foongus can either use either Giga Drain to remove OHKO Kabuto or Spore to make Kabuto dead weight. Ferroseed walls Kabuto completely, (RC) and Lileep has is immune to Waterfall and Aqua Jet thanks to Storm Drain, and Ferroseed completely walls Kabuto.

**Status**: Status, especially burn, really greatly hurts Kabuto and prevents, (RC) preventing it from doing its job effectively.

**Electric-types**: Chinchou can take all of Kabuto's moves and 2HKO with it's its own STAB Electric-type moves. Magnemite can switch in on Rock Slide or and Aqua Jet and OHKO Kabuto with Thunderbolt.

Tagging GatoDelFuego, as hopefully my check + tehy's check will warrant a stamp :]

 

[GatoDelFuego]

2/3

 

[antemortem]

has LL's check been implemented? I will do an amcheck if so

 

[Max Carvalho]

Not yet. I am traveling (Rio n_n) as soon as I get it done tho, I tell u.

 

[Max Carvalho]

This took a while, I'm sorry. Well thanks for LightingLuxray for the check, this is ready for the last one.

 

[frenzyplant]

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Overview
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Kabuto is a very niche Pokemon, with only its support options and stats to help it in battle. Kabuto is the only Pokemon in LC that has access to Rapid Spin and that is resistant to Flying-type moves; it also stands out as an incredible Fletchling counter that also beats Diglett with ease. Kabuto's STAB moves also allow it to beat common entry hazard control Pokemon, (comma) such as Archen and Drilbur. Aqua Jet is another useful tool to beat Drilbur most of the time. However, its Kabuto's Water / Rock typing is both a blessing and a curse; while it's the only Pokemon with Stealth Rock, Rapid Spin, and Knock Off that is not weak to Water-type attacks, it has nasty weaknesses to Electric-, Ground-, Fighting-, and Grass-type moves. Also, despite its great physical bulk, its special bulk is very low, making it easy for special attackers to take it out. The Defog buff makes Rapid Spin less viable in the metagame, but Kabuto can still maintain great control over entry hazards without sacrificing power.


Support
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name: Support
move 1: Rapid Spin
move 2: Rock Slide
move 3: Aqua Jet
move 4: Waterfall / Stealth Rock / Knock Off
ability: Battle Armor
item: Eviolite
evs: 116 HP / 196 Atk / 196 Def
nature: Adamant

Moves
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Rapid Spin allows Kabuto to get rid of entry hazards without relying on Defog, so you can always remove entry hazards without clearing away your own. As Kabuto doesn't have access to Stone Edge, Rock Slide is its main Rock-type STAB attack, being both decently powerful and accurate. Aqua Jet is a must-have priority attack that helps to beat Drilbur and Archen. Aqua Jet also helps to finish with anything that switches into Kabuto's Rock Slide while having no risk of an incoming attack, unless it has priority and the opposing Pokemon is faster and has priority. Waterfall is an option for a secondary STAB move, hitting Rock- and Ground-types such as Archen and Drilbur quite hard. Thanks to Kabuto's good physical bulk, it can also be a viable Stealth Rock setter. Knock Off can also be used in the last slot to cripple defensive threats and hit Ghost-types a bit harder, making Pumpkaboo struggle a bit more when trying to spinblock against Kabuto.

Set Details
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The Attack EVs and nature maximize Kabuto's Attack so that it can hit as hard as possible. The rest of the EVs are placed in HP and Defense to give Kabuto enough bulk to survive hits such as Drilbur's Earthquake and then 2HKO back with Aqua Jet. While Kabuto with maximum Speed EVs reaches 16 Speed, it is outclassed by Drilbur as a fast spinner. Eviolite boosts Kabuto's physical bulk and helps to increase Kabuto's low Special Defense a bit, making it the preferred item. Battle Armor is the only ability that Kabuto can make any use of. However, if Kabuto is being used on a rain team, it can use Swift Swim instead with either 76 Speed EVs or a Jolly nature to outspeed Choice Scarf Pawniard in the rain.

Usage Tips
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Kabuto can be used as a lead, but remember to check the opposing team and see if it has a potential Taunt user before you lead with Kabuto. Common Taunt users include Mienfoo, Onix, and Cottonee. When using running Knock Off, if the opponent has a Ghost-type and there are entry hazards on your side of the field, try to use Knock Off so the opposing Ghost-types gets seriously hurt on the switch-in. Try to switch into many of Kabuto's resistances, such as those to Fire-, Flying-, and Normal-types attacks.

Team Options
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Flying-types such as Fletchling have good defensive synergy with Kabuto and can remove Grass- and Fighting-types for it. Kabuto also pairs extremely well with other Grass-types such as Cottonee, which resist everything Kabuto is weak to; (comma to semicolon) and in return, Kabuto resists Fire- and Poison-type moves for Cottonee. If Kabuto is using Stealth Rock, spinblockers are extremely useful for keeping Stealth Rock during the whole game, while Pawniard can also absorb punish Defog. Pokemon weak to entry hazards such as Larvesta and Ponyta appreciate Kabuto's ability to remove hazards.

Other Options
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Kabuto doesn't have many viable options. Kabuto can run a suicide lead set with Focus Sash and Weak Armor focusing on Speed. However, Dwebble is much more effective as a suicide lead, and Kabuto won't be able to use Rapid Spin as often as the Eviolite set. Kabuto has a decent special movepool, but a poor Special Attack stat makes them its special moves nothing more than poor coverage options. Kabuto can run a Berry Juice + (plus) and Thief set fairly effectively, but Knock Off is usually better for removing items. An offensive set with Rain Dance and Swift Swim is a possibility, but Tirtouga and Omanyte are much better than Kabuto as sweepers. Hidden Power Fire is an option to KO Ferroseed, which otherwise completely walls Kabuto. Hone Claws is Kabuto's only boosting move, and while it also allows Rock Slide to be more accurate, it's usually hard to fit onto Kabuto's set.


Checks & Counters
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**Fighting-types**: Mienfoo, Timburr, and Scraggy can take Kabuto's attacks very well, while Croagunk completely walls Kabuto. They can all easily set up on Kabuto as well. Mienfoo can even Taunt Kabuto and preventing it from setting up Stealth Rock.

**Ghost-types**: Ghost-types, especially Pumpkaboo, can take any of Kabuto's attacks bar Knock Off fairly well and immediately threaten to KO Kabuto for the KO.

**Grass-types**: Grass-types such as Cottonee, Foongus, Lileep, and Ferroseed are very irritating for Kabuto. Cottonee can come in and force Kabuto out if it has Giga Drain, and Foongus can use either Giga Drain to OHKO Kabuto or Spore to make Kabuto dead weight. Lileep is immune to Waterfall and Aqua Jet thanks to Storm Drain, and Ferroseed completely walls Kabuto.

**Status**: Status, especially burn, greatly hurts Kabuto and prevents it from doing its job effectively.

**Electric-types**: Chinchou can take all of Kabuto's moves and 2HKO with its own STAB Electric-type moves. Magnemite can switch into on Rock Slide and Aqua Jet and OHKO Kabuto with Thunderbolt.