RU Combusken

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taken over from LzrGunPewPew, skeleton's from me

QC Checks: [ Molk ] [ atomicllamas ] [ Spirit ]
GP Checks: [ Lord Alphose ] [ GatoDelFuego ]

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Overview
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Combusken is gifted with the amazing ability Speed Boost, which is something every offensive Pokemon dreams of. In addition to that, Combusken also can use it in tandem with Baton Pass, something that Combusken couldn't do in past generations. Combusken also has access to boosting moves such as Bulk Up and Swords Dance, which it can pass to teammates thanks to Baton Pass. It can utilize Eviolite, which boosts its defenses to respectable levels. Thanks to its bulk, it can Baton Pass boosts multiple times in a single match without much effort. Access to Flare Blitz means Combusken can also sweep when boosted. Sadly, Combusken is weak to the common Water- and Ground-type attacks, and is susceptible to phazing especially now that Whirlwind and Roar go through Protect.

Baton Pass
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name: Baton Pass
move 1: Protect
move 2: Baton Pass
move 3: Bulk Up / Swords Dance
move 4: Flare Blitz / Substitute
ability: Speed Boost
item: Eviolite
evs: 252 HP / 60 Def / 192 Spe
nature: Jolly

Moves
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Protect is important as it always guarantees Combusken gets one more turn of Speed Boost. Baton Pass is the only reason to use Combusken as it allows Combusken to pass its boosts to other teammates. Bulk Up increases both Attack and Defense, while Swords Dance only boosts Attack by two stages. Flare Blitz is a good STAB move that can allow Combusken to sweep when needed. Substitute is an option as it allows Combusken to Baton Pass Substitutes along with its boosts, which can help another Pokemon to come in safely.

Set Details
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This EV spread aims to maximize HP with 60 Defense to survive Fletchinder's Acrobatics. 192 Speed along with a Jolly nature allows Combusken to outspeed Choice Scarf base 80 Speed Pokemon such as Braviary. Eviolite is used to boost Combusken's bulk to respectable levels. Speed Boost gives Combusken its niche and boosts Speed each turn by 1 stage, allowing Combusken to outspeed the majority of the tier at +2, and the entire metagame at +3.

Usage Tips
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Bring Combusken on Pokemon it can set up on, such as Rotom-C locked into Leaf Storm, Registeel, or Abomasnow, and then start boosting with either Bulk Up or Swords Dance. Make sure the opponent lacks a Roar, Whirlwind, or Dragon Tail user on their team, or otherwise Combusken can't do its job. Use Substitute on predicted switches or status moves such as Thunder Wave or Toxic from Registeel. Most importantly, make sure that the Pokemon Combusken is passing to can come in safely without being threatened by the opposing Pokemon.

Team Options
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In general, any Pokemon that likes Combusken's boosts is a good teammate. Virizion appreciates the Speed, power, and bulk provided by Speed Boost and Bulk Up, and can switch into Water- and Ground-type attacks aimed at Combusken. Drapion also appreciates Combusken's support to help it sweep teams with its good coverage. Druddigon and Gallade also like the Speed, bulk, and power Combusken provides. Calm Mind Xatu is a good Baton Pass recipient because with Magic Bounce, it can prevent Whirlwind and Roar. Defense boosts from Bulk Up also help Xatu set up easier, and it has access to Stored Power to make use of all the boosts.

Other Options
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There aren't many other options that Combusken can utilize, as they are all done better by other Pokemon. A sweeping set with Protect, Flare Blitz, Sky Uppercut, and Thunder Punch can be used, but it is weak without any boosts and doesn't have any place for Swords Dance. Combusken can also utilize some coverage moves such as Rock Slide, Shadow Claw, and Poison Jab, but Combusken won't do much damage with them. Additionally, it can utilize other boosting moves such as Hone Claws and Work Up.

Checks & Counters
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**Phazing**: Phazing is absolutely the best way to shut down Combusken; Rhyperior carries Roar, and Drapion has Whirlwind. Slowking can also phaze with Dragon Tail. Haze can remove all of Combusken's boosts, and is usually used by Pokemon such as Cofagrigus, Dragalge, and Weezing. Finally, using Perish Song also falls under this especially as it is carried over with Baton Pass; Meloetta does an excellent job of this.

**Offensive Pressure**: Offensive pressure from the special side will easily overwhelm Combusken. Clawitzer, Slowking, Rhyperior, Moltres, and Delphox can all keep Combusken in check with their strong super effective STAB attacks, while Exploud can threaten it with STAB Boomburst.

**Fletchinder**: Fletchlinder has Priority Acrobatics to potentially stop a pass.

 

[aVocado]

This is ready for QC checks.

 

[Molk]

I'd probably remove walls from checks and counters because Combusken's job isn't really to sweep on its own, its more to make other teammates sweep and it'll almost never realistically get an opportunity to do so on its own from my experience.

Instead, i'd mention offensive pressure in checks and counters. Strong special attackers with great coverage can easily pressure combusken and force it to pass early when it might not really want to, possibly even KOing the Pokemon it passes to as well. Moltres and Clawitzer are two good examples of Pokemon that can effectively do this, but there are some others.

I'd mention some users of Haze along the Roar/WW users as well, Dragalge and Weezing are two good examples. Perish Song Meloetta's another good thing to mention.

When mentioning Xatu as a teammate for Combusken, be sure to mention that the extra Speed and Defense provided by Combusken's Baton Passing makes it that much easier to set up further with Calm Mind thanks to the increased physical bulk and significantly faster Roost.

 

[aVocado]

Molk implemented. I should have known better on walls in c&c, especially since the ones I added are ones that have solid offensive presence and super effective attacks lol.

 

[Molk]

QC Approved 1/3

 

[atomicllamas]

looks fine I still think Bulk Up should be before Swords Dance but that may just be me

QC 2/3

 

[Lemonade]

Maybe a mention of WoW in OO (esp with SD) bc burns are nice but it's hard to fit.

 

[aVocado]

Written and awaiting 3rd check.

 

[aVocado]

Implemented. This is ready for GP checks.

 

[frenzyplant]

amcheck :)

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Overview
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Combusken is gifted with can use the amazing ability Speed Boost, which is something every offensive Pokemon asks for. In addition to that, it also can use it in tandem with Baton Pass, something that it couldn't do in past generations, and that giving it an unmatched niche as a Baton Passer in the RU metagame. Combusken also has access to boosting moves such as Bulk Up and Swords Dance which it can pass to teammates thanks to Baton Pass. It can also utilize Eviolite, which boosts its defenses into respectable levels. Thanks to its bulk, it can Baton Pass boosts multiple times in a single match without much effort. Access to Flare Blitz means Combusken can also sweep when boosted. Sadly, Combusken is weak to the common Water- and Ground-type attacks, and is susceptible to phazing especially now that Whirlwind and Roar go through Protect.

Baton Pass
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name: Baton Pass
move 1: Protect
move 2: Baton Pass
move 3: Bulk Up / Swords Dance
move 4: Flare Blitz / Substitute
ability: Speed Boost
item: Eviolite
evs: 252 HP / 60 Def / 192 Spe
nature: Jolly

Moves
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Protect is important as it always guarantees Combusken gets 1 one more turn of Speed Boost. Baton Pass is the only reason to use Combusken as it allows it Combusken to pass its boosts to other teammates. Bulk Up increases both Attack and Defense, while Swords Dance only boosts Attack but by two stages. Flare Blitz is a good STAB move that can allow Combusken to sweep when needed. Substitute is an option as it allows Combusken to Baton Pass not only its boosts but also Substitutes, (comma) along with its boosts which can help another Pokemon to come in safely.

Set Details
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EVs aim to maximize HP and add with 60 Def to so that Combusken can survive Fletchinder's Acrobatics. 192 Speed along with a Jolly nature allows Combusken to outspeed Choice Scarf base 80 Speed Pokemon such as Braviary (when it has a boost or when it's unboosted? if the former, how much?). Eviolite is used to boost Combusken's bulk to respectable levels. Speed Boost gives Combusken its niche and boosts Speed by one each turn by 1 stage, allowing Combusken to outspeeds the majority of the tier at +2, and the entire metagame at +3. (Could you maybe find another place for this sentence? Set Details doesn't really seem like the right place for it, but it's useful to know)

Usage Tips
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Bring Combusken on Pokemon it can set up on, such as Rotom-C locked into Leaf Storm, Registeel, or and Abomasnow, and then start boosting with either Bulk Up or Swords Dance. Make sure the opponent lacks a Roar, Whirlwind, or Dragon Tail user on their team, or otherwise Combusken can't do its job. Use Substitute on predicted switches or status moves such as Thunder Wave or Toxic from Registeel.(why only Registeel?) Most importantly, make sure that the Pokemon Combusken is passing to can come in safely without being threatened by the opposing Pokemon.

Team Options
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In general, any Pokemon that likes Combusken's boosts is a good teammate. Virizion appreciates the speed, power, and bulk provided by Speed Boost and Bulk Up, and can switch into Water- and Ground-type attacks aimed at Combusken. Drapion, Gallade, and Druddigon also appreciates Combusken's support, which helps them to better sweep teams with its good coverage. Druddigon and Gallade also like the speed, bulk, and power Combusken provides. Calm Mind Xatu is a good Baton Pass recipient because with Magic Bounce, it can prevent reflect Whirlwind and Roar. Defense boosts from Bulk Up also help Xatu set up easier, and it has access to Stored Power to make use of all the boosts.

Other Options
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There aren't many other options that Combusken can utilize, as they are all done better by other Pokemon. A sweeping set with Protect, Flare Blitz, Sky Uppercut, and Thunder Punch can be used, but it is weak without any boosts, and doesn't have any place for Swords Dance. Combusken can also utilize some coverage moves such as Rock Slide, Shadow Claw, and Poison Jab, but Combusken it won't do much damage with them. Additionally, it can utilize other boosting moves such as Hone Claws and Work Up.

Checks & Counters
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**Phazing**: Phazing is absolutely the best way to shut down Combusken; Rhyperior carries Roar, and Drapion has Whirlwind, and Slowking phazes with Dragon Tail. Slowking can also phaze with Dragon Tail. Haze can remove all of Combusken's boosts, and is usually used by Pokemon such as Cofagrigus, Dragalge, and Weezing. Finally, Perish Song also falls under this especially since it is carried over with Baton Pass, and Meloetta is an excellent user of the move.

**Offensive Pressure**: Offensive pressure from the special side will easily overwhelm Combusken. Clawitzer, Slowking, Exploud, Rhyperior, Moltres, and Delphox can all keep Combusken in check with their strong super effective STAB attacks.

**Fletchinder**: Fletchinder has super effective priority Acrobatics, which can to potentially stop a pass.

 

[P Squared]

Here's an amcheck :)

edit: ninja'd as always, hope this helps though

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Overview
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Combusken is gifted with the amazing ability Speed Boost, which is something every offensive Pokemon asks for. In addition to that, it also can use it (clarify 'it') in tandem with Baton Pass, something that it couldn't do in past generations, and that gives it an unmatched niche as a Baton Passer in the RU metagame. Combusken also has access to boosting moves such as Bulk Up and Swords Dance, (comma) which it can pass to teammates thanks to Baton Pass. It can utilize Eviolite, which boosts its defenses into respectable levels. Thanks to its bulk, it can Baton Pass boosts multiple times in a single match without much effort. Access to Flare Blitz means Combusken can also sweep when boosted. Sadly, Combusken is weak to the common Water- and Ground-type attacks, and is susceptible to phazing, (comma) especially now that Whirlwind and Roar go through Protect.

Baton Pass
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name: Baton Pass
move 1: Protect
move 2: Baton Pass
move 3: Bulk Up / Swords Dance
move 4: Flare Blitz / Substitute
ability: Speed Boost
item: Eviolite
evs: 252 HP / 60 Def / 192 Spe
nature: Jolly

Moves
========
Protect is important as it always guarantees Combusken gets 1 one more turn of Speed Boost. Baton Pass is the only reason to use Combusken, (comma) as it allows it to pass its boosts to other teammates. Bulk Up increases both Attack and Defense, while Swords Dance only boosts Attack, but by two stages. Flare Blitz is a good STAB move that can allow Combusken to sweep when needed. Substitute is an option as it allows Combusken to Baton Pass Substitutes along with its boosts, (comma) which can help another Pokemon to come in safely.

Set Details
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The EVs aim to maximize HP with 60 Def to let Combusken survive Fletchinder's Acrobatics. 192 Speed EVs along with a Jolly nature allows Combusken to outspeed Choice Scarf base 80 Speed Pokemon such as Braviary. Eviolite is used to boost Combusken's bulk to respectable levels. Speed Boost gives Combusken its niche and boosts Speed each turn by 1 (I think this should be one, but I'm not sure) stage, allowing Combusken to outspeed the majority of the tier at +2, and the entire metagame at +3.

Usage Tips
========
Bring Combusken in on Pokemon it can set up (space added) on, such as Rotom-C locked into Leaf Storm, Registeel, or Abomasnow, and then start boosting with either Bulk Up or Swords Dance. Make sure the opponent lacks a Roar, Whirlwind, or Dragon Tail user on their team, or otherwise Combusken can't do its job. Use Substitute on predicted switches or status moves such as Thunder Wave or Toxic from Registeel. Most importantly, make sure that the Pokemon Combusken is passing to can come in safely without being threatened by the opposing Pokemon.

Team Options
========
In general, any Pokemon that likes Combusken's boosts is a good teammate. Virizion appreciates the speed, power, and bulk provided by Speed Boost and Bulk Up, and can switch into Water- and Ground-type attacks aimed at Combusken. Drapion also appreciates Combusken's support to sweep teams with its good coverage. Druddigon and Gallade also like the speed, bulk, and power Combusken provides. Calm Mind Xatu is a good Baton Pass recipient because with Magic Bounce, it can prevent Whirlwind and Roar. Defense boosts from Bulk Up also help Xatu set up easier, and it has access to Stored Power to make use of all the boosts.

Other Options
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There aren't many other options that Combusken can utilize, as they are all done better by other Pokemon. A sweeping set with Protect, Flare Blitz, Sky Uppercut, and Thunder Punch can be used, but it is weak without any boosts, and doesn't have any place for Swords Dance. Combusken can also utilize some coverage moves such as Rock Slide, Shadow Claw, and Poison Jab, but Combusken it won't do much damage with them. Additionally, it can utilize other boosting moves such as Hone Claws and Work Up.

Checks & Counters
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**Phazing**: Phazing is absolutely the best way to shut down Combusken; Rhyperior carries Roar, and Drapion has Whirlwind. Slowking can also phaze with Dragon Tail. Haze can remove all of Combusken's boosts, and is usually used by Pokemon such as Cofagrigus, Dragalge, and Weezing. Finally, Perish Song also falls under this category, especially since it is carried over with Baton Pass, and; (semicolon) Meloetta is an excellent user of the move.

**Offensive Pressure**: Offensive pressure from the special side will easily overwhelm Combusken. Clawitzer, Slowking, Exploud, Rhyperior, Moltres, and Delphox can all keep Combusken in check with their strong super effective STAB attacks.

**Fletchinder**: Has Priority Acrobatics to potentially stop a pass. (should this be a complete sentence?)

 

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Overview
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Combusken is gifted with the amazing ability Speed Boost, which is something every offensive Pokemon asks forwants. In addition to that, it also can use it in tandem with Baton Pass, something that it couldn't do in past generations, and that gives it an unmatched niche as a Baton Passer in the RU metagame. Combusken also has access to boosting moves such as Bulk Up and Swords Dance which it can pass to teammates thanks to Baton Pass. It can utilize Eviolite, which boosts its defenses into respectable levels. Thanks to its bulk, it can Baton Pass boosts multiple times in a single match without much effort. Access to Flare Blitz means Combusken can also sweep when boosted. Sadly, Combusken is weak to the common Water- and Ground-type attacks, and is susceptible to phazing especially now that Whirlwind and Roar go through Protect.

Baton Pass
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name: Baton Pass
move 1: Protect
move 2: Baton Pass
move 3: Bulk Up / Swords Dance
move 4: Flare Blitz / Substitute
ability: Speed Boost
item: Eviolite
evs: 252 HP / 60 Def / 192 Spe
nature: Jolly

Moves
========
Protect is important as it always guarantees Combusken gets 1one more turn of Speed Boost. Baton Pass is the only reason to use Combusken as it allows it to pass its boosts to other teammates. Bulk Up increases both Attack and Defense, while Swords Dance only boosts Attack by two stages. Flare Blitz is a good STAB move that can allow Combusken to sweep when needed. Substitute is an option as it allows Combusken to bBaton pPass Substitutes along with its boosts which can help another Pokemon to come in safely.

Set Details
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This EV spread aims to maximize HP with 60 Defense to survive Fletchinder's Acrobatics. 192 Speed along with a Jolly nature allows Combusken to outspeed Choice Scarf base 80 Speed Pokemon such as Braviary. Eviolite is used to boost Combusken's bulk to respectable levels. Speed Boost gives Combusken its niche and boosts sSpeed each turn by 1 stage, allowing Combusken to outspeed the majority of the tier at +2, and the entire metagame at +3.

Usage Tips
========
Bring Combusken on Pokemon it can set up(Two words) on, such as Rotom-C locked into Leaf Storm, Registeel, or Abomasnow, and then start boosting with either Bulk Up or Swords Dance. Make sure the opponent lacks a Roar, Whirlwind, or Dragon Tail user on their team, or otherwise Combusken can't do its job. Use Substitute on predicted switches or status moves such as Thunder Wave or Toxic from Registeel. Most importantly, make sure that the Pokemon Combusken is passing to can come in safely without being threatened by the opposing Pokemon.

Team Options
========
In general, any Pokemon that likes Combusken's boosts is a good teammate. Virizion appreciates the sSpeed, power, and bulk provided by Speed Boost and Bulk Up, and can switch into Water- and Ground-type attacks aimed at Combusken. Drapion also appreciates Combusken's support to sweep teams with its good coverage. Druddigon and Gallade also like the sSpeed, bulk, and power Combusken provides. Calm Mind Xatu is a good Baton Pass recipient because with Magic Bounce, it can prevent Whirlwind and Roar. Defense boosts from Bulk Up also help Xatu set up easier, and it has access to Stored Power to make use of all the boosts.

Other Options
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There aren't many other options that Combusken can utilize, as they are all done better by other Pokemon. A sweeping set with Protect, Flare Blitz, Sky Uppercut, and Thunder Punch can be used, but it is weak without any boosts, and doesn't have any place for Swords Dance. Combusken can also utilize some coverage moves such as Rock Slide, Shadow Claw, and Poison Jab, but Combusken won't do much damage with them. Additionally, it can utilize other boosting moves such as Hone Claws and Work Up.

Checks & Counters
########
**Phazing**: Phazing is absolutely the best way to shut down Combusken; Rhyperior carries Roar, and Drapion has Whirlwind. Slowking can also phaze with Dragon Tail. Haze can remove all of Combusken's boosts, and is usually used by Pokemon such as Cofagrigus, Dragalge, and Weezing. Finally, Perish Song also falls under this especially since it is carried over with Baton Pass, and Meloetta idoes an excellent userjob of the moveis.

**Offensive Pressure**: Offensive pressure from the special side will easily overwhelm Combusken. Clawitzer, Slowking, Exploud, Rhyperior, Moltres, and Delphox can all keep Combusken in check with their strong super effective STAB attacks.(Guuuurl, Exploud don't got no super effective STAB attack.)

**Fletchinder**: HFletchlinder has Priority Acrobatics to potentially stop a pass.

GP Approved 1/2

 

[aVocado]

Implemented. Also fixed that derp in the c&c. next gp go~

 

[GatoDelFuego]

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Overview
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Combusken is gifted with the amazing ability Speed Boost, which is something every offensive Pokemon dreams of wants. In addition to that, it Combusken also can use it in tandem with Baton Pass, something that it Combusken couldn't do in past generations. Combusken also has access to boosting moves such as Bulk Up and Swords Dance, (AC) which it can pass to teammates thanks to Baton Pass. It can utilize Eviolite, which boosts its defenses to respectable levels. Thanks to its bulk, it can Baton Pass boosts multiple times in a single match without much effort. Access to Flare Blitz means Combusken can also sweep when boosted. Sadly, Combusken is weak to the common Water- and Ground-type attacks, and is susceptible to phazing especially now that Whirlwind and Roar go through Protect.

Baton Pass
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name: Baton Pass
move 1: Protect
move 2: Baton Pass
move 3: Bulk Up / Swords Dance
move 4: Flare Blitz / Substitute
ability: Speed Boost
item: Eviolite
evs: 252 HP / 60 Def / 192 Spe
nature: Jolly

Moves
========
Protect is important as it always guarantees Combusken gets one more turn of Speed Boost. Baton Pass is the only reason to use Combusken as it allows it Combusken to pass its boosts to other teammates. Bulk Up increases both Attack and Defense, while Swords Dance only boosts Attack by two stages. Flare Blitz is a good STAB move that can allow Combusken to sweep when needed. Substitute is an option as it allows Combusken to Baton Pass Substitutes along with its boosts, (AC) which can help another Pokemon to come in safely.

Set Details
========
This EV spread aims to maximize HP with 60 Defense to survive Fletchinder's Acrobatics. 192 Speed along with a Jolly nature allows Combusken to outspeed Choice Scarf base 80 Speed Pokemon such as Braviary. Eviolite is used to boost Combusken's bulk to respectable levels. Speed Boost gives Combusken its niche and boosts Speed each turn by 1 stage, allowing Combusken to outspeed the majority of the tier at +2, and the entire metagame at +3.

Usage Tips
========
Bring Combusken on Pokemon it can set up on, such as Rotom-C locked into Leaf Storm, Registeel, or Abomasnow, and then start boosting with either Bulk Up or Swords Dance. Make sure the opponent lacks a Roar, Whirlwind, or Dragon Tail user on their team, or otherwise Combusken can't do its job. Use Substitute on predicted switches or status moves such as Thunder Wave or Toxic from Registeel. Most importantly, make sure that the Pokemon Combusken is passing to can come in safely without being threatened by the opposing Pokemon.

Team Options
========
In general, any Pokemon that likes Combusken's boosts is a good teammate. Virizion appreciates the Speed, power, and bulk provided by Speed Boost and Bulk Up, and can switch into Water- and Ground-type attacks aimed at Combusken. Drapion also appreciates Combusken's support to help it sweep teams with its good coverage. Druddigon and Gallade also like the Speed, bulk, and power Combusken provides. Calm Mind Xatu is a good Baton Pass recipient because with Magic Bounce, it can prevent Whirlwind and Roar. Defense boosts from Bulk Up also help Xatu set up easier, and it has access to Stored Power to make use of all the boosts.

Other Options
########
There aren't many other options that Combusken can utilize, as they are all done better by other Pokemon. A sweeping set with Protect, Flare Blitz, Sky Uppercut, and Thunder Punch can be used, but it is weak without any boosts, (RC) and doesn't have any place for Swords Dance. Combusken can also utilize some coverage moves such as Rock Slide, Shadow Claw, and Poison Jab, but Combusken won't do much damage with them. Additionally, it can utilize other boosting moves such as Hone Claws and Work Up.

Checks & Counters
########
**Phazing**: Phazing is absolutely the best way to shut down Combusken; Rhyperior carries Roar, and Drapion has Whirlwind. Slowking can also phaze with Dragon Tail. Haze can remove all of Combusken's boosts, and is usually used by Pokemon such as Cofagrigus, Dragalge, and Weezing. Finally, using Perish Song also falls under this especially since as it is carried over with Baton Pass; (SC) and Meloetta does an excellent job of this.

**Offensive Pressure**: Offensive pressure from the special side will easily overwhelm Combusken. Clawitzer, Slowking, Rhyperior, Moltres, and Delphox can all keep Combusken in check with their strong super effective STAB attacks, while Exploud can threaten it with STAB Boomburst.

**Fletchinder**: Fletchlinder has Priority Acrobatics to potentially stop a pass.

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[aVocado]

Implemented and this is done!

 

[Molk]

uploaded!