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Linoone is a great late-game cleaner thanks to its unique access to both Belly Drum and Extreme Speed, a unique combination. Linoone's also has a decent base 70 Attack, (remove comma) allowing allows it to hit 1048 Attack after Belly Drum. Linoone is also extremely fast, (comma) with base 100 Speed, but since because Linoone has a +2 priority move in Extreme Speed, the high Speed stat isn't all that needed very necessary. Linoone's underwhelming 78 / 61 / 61 bulk gives makes it hard for it to difficulty setting up Belly Drum, since it cuts it HP by 50%. Linoone therefore it needs a lot a of support, (remove comma) such as from moves such as Memento and or dual screens.

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Belly Drum
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name: Belly Drum
move 1: Belly Drum
move 2: Extreme Speed
move 3: Shadow Claw
move 4: Seed Bomb
ability: Adamant Pickup
item: Sitrus Berry
evs: 172 HP / 252 Atk / 44 Def / 40 SpD
nature: Pickup Adamant


Moves
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Belly Drum is a great setup move Linoone is blessed with, boosting boosts Linoone's Attack by six stages to maximum, regardless of any previous stat changes allowing Linoone to hit 1048 Attack. Extreme Speed is Linoone's primary a strong Normal-type STAB move that also has with +2 priority. Shadow Claw is used to hit Ghost-types which are immune to Extreme Speed, such as Mismagius, Spiritomb, Rotom, Golurk, and Gourgeist very hard. Seed Bomb is used to OHKO threats such as Seismitoad, Rhydon, and Lanturn.


Set Details
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252 Attack EVs are used to maximize Linoone's sweeping potential, with the remaining EVs put into HP, Defense, and Special Defense to bolster Linoone's mixed bulk. Adamant is the preferred nature, (comma) for as it provides the most offensive power. Sitrus Berry is used to recover 25% of Linoone's HP after using Belly Drum. Pickup allows Linoone to get a new item if the an opponent have has used it theirs, and is the preferred ability since Gluttony is useless.


Usage Tips
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Linoone works really well as a late-game cleaner.; (semicolon) however, (remove comma) Linoone can often have has trouble breaking through Steel- and Rock-types such as Steelix, Klinklang, Pawniard, Ferroseed, and Probopass. After a using Belly Drum, Linoone is becomes extremely powerful, and will almost always go first thanks to its +2 priority STAB move in Extreme Speed. However, due to the little Speed investment, Linoone will often end up being outpaced when using its coverage moves. Physically bulkier Pokemon such as Gurdurr, Tangela, and Spiritomb can also take a hit and KO Linoone back. It is therefore strongly recommended that you weaken these threats before attempting a sweep. However, It can often be hard for Linoone to set up Belly Drum due to its underwhelming bulk, but it is certainly possible with the right support, such as Memento and or dual screens. There are, (comma) however, (comma) a few Pokemon it can set up on without support, such as Audino, -2 Dragalge, (comma) as well as and Choice Scarf equipped Ghost-types Pokemon locked into a Ghost-type move, such as Rotom and or Haunter Choice Scarf locked into Shadow Ball.


Team Options
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Due to Linoone's frailty, dual screens and/or Memento support are therefore greatly appreciated so it can set up Belly Drum more easily with ease. Uxie is a great supporting teammate for Linoone, having access to both dual screens as well as and Memento, and can therefore greatly aid Linoone in setting up Belly Drum. Meowstic-M, Xatu, and Serperior are also good teammates thanks to their ability to set up screens. (moved) Hazard setters are strongly recommended, giving Linoone KOes KOs on Pokemon such as defensive Slurpuff, certain Spiritomb sets, Musharna, Vileplume, and Granbull, as well as breaking Sturdy. Good hazard setters are Omastar, Crustle, Qwilfish, Accelgor, and Ferroseed. Meowstic-M, Xatu, and Serperior are also good teammates thanks to their ability to set up screens. Something Pokemon that can deal with Steel-types is are also appreciated.; (semicolon) Sawk, Pyroar, Typhlosion, and Gurdurr are therefore make good partners. Ursaring is also a good teammate for Linoone thanks to its ability to lure in one of its best counters, Spiritomb, then OHKOing it with +2 Play Rough. (period) and It also deals with most Pokemon that walls Linoone, thanks to Close Combat.


Other Options
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Rock Smash can be used to OHKO Rock- and Steel-types such as Probopass and Pawniard, but Linoone has to be careful with against Pawniard's Sucker Punch. Iron Tail and Gunk Shot can be used, but are in general not recommended as they doesn't don't offer enough coverage to be worth a moveslot. Play Rough can be used since it allows Linoone to OHKO Gurdurr and Spiritomb after Belly Drum. Linoone can also use a set with Salac Berry and Natural Gift so it can easier has an easier time dealing with Steel-type Pokemon. The Salac Berry can also be used with Gluttony and maximum Speed EVs to outspeed and OHKO threats with coverage moves, such as Shadow Claw against Mismagius with Shadow Claw. Linoone can also use a set with Choice Band, making it a decent revenge-killer thanks to Extreme Speed. Silk Scarf can be used to boost the power of Extreme Speed. Substitute can be used, as it allows Linoone to set up on opponents having which have a status inflicting move, such as Weezing.


Checks & Counters
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**Steel-types**: Steel-types, namely Steelix, Klinklang, Probopass, and Ferroseed are all Pokemon Linoone have big problems getting through.

**Bulky Pokemon**: Bulkier Pokemon such as Gurdurr, Spiritomb, and Tangela can easily survive any of Linoone's moves, while also being able to and then OHKO it back.

**Faster Ghost-types**: Faster Ghost-types such as Haunter and Rotom, that also uses Choice Scarf outspeeds Linoone and are also able to can OHKO it Linoone with their STAB moves. Rotom and Haunter without Choice Scarf, but with 252 Speed Evs can also outspeed Adamant Linoone with 252 Speed EVs.

**Status**: All sorts of status aliments are a problem for Linoone. Paralysis makes Linoone very reliant on Extreme Speed, while also and with the risking of being fully paralyzed, sleep completely stops Linoone's sweep, poison wears it quickly down due to low HP, (comma) while burn halves Linoone's Attack, stopping Linoone's OHKO potential.

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Linoone is a great late-game cleaner thanks to its access to the unique combination of Belly Drum and Extreme Speed, a unique combination. Linoone also has a decent base 70 Attack, allowing it to hit 1048 Attack after a Belly Drum. Linoone is also extremely fast with base 100 Speed, but since Linoone has a +2 priority move in Extreme Speed, the high Speed stat isn't all that needed necessary. Linoone's underwhelming 78 / 61 / 61 bulk makes it hard for it to set up Belly Drum, since it cuts its HP by 50%. Linoone, therefore, needs a lot a of support such as Memento and dual screens.

Belly Drum
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name: Belly Drum
move 1: Belly Drum
move 2: Extreme Speed
move 3: Shadow Claw
move 4: Seed Bomb
ability: Adamant
item: Sitrus Berry
evs: 172 HP / 252 Atk / 44 Def / 40 SpD
nature: Pickup

Moves
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Belly Drum is a great setup move Linoone is blessed with, allowing it to hit 1048 Attack by boosting it's Attack by six stages, allowing Linoone to hit 1048 Attack. Extreme Speed is a strong Normal-type STAB move that also has +2 priority. Shadow Claw is used to hit Ghost-types which are immune to Extreme Speed, such as Mismagius, Spiritomb, Rotom, Golurk, and Gourgeist very hard. Seed Bomb is used to OHKO threats such as Seismitoad, Rhydon, and Lanturn.

Set Details
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252 Attack EVs are used to maximize Linoone's sweeping potential, with the remaining EVs put in HP, Defense, and Special Defense to bolster itLinoone's mixed bulk. Adamant is the preferred nature for most power. Sitrus Berry is used to recover 25% of Linoone's HP after using Belly Drum. Pickup allows Linoone it to get a new item if the opponent hasve used it, and is the preferred ability since Gluttony is useless.

Usage Tips
========

Linoone works really well as a late-game cleaner. However, Linoone can often have trouble breaking through Steel- and Rock-types such as Steelix, Klinklang, Pawniard, Ferroseed, and Probopass. After a Belly Drum, Linoone is extremely powerful, and will almost always go first thanks to its +2 priority STAB move in Extreme Speed. However, due to the little Speed investment, Linoone will often end up being outpaced when using its coverage moves. Physically bulkier Pokemon such as Gurdurr, Tangela, and Spiritomb can also take a hit and KO Linoone back. It is therefore strongly recommended that you weaken these threats before attempting a sweep. However Although it can often be hard for Linoone to set up Belly Drum due to its underwhelming bulk, but it is certainly possible with the right support, such as Memento and dual screens. There are however a few Pokemon it can set up on, such as Audino, -2 Dragalge, as well as and Choice Scarf equipped Ghost-types such as Rotom and Haunter locked into Shadow Ball.

Team Options
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Due to Linoone's frailty, Dual Screen and/or Memento support are therefore greatly appreciated so it can set up Belly Drum more easily. Uxie is a great teammate for Linoone,. Having access to dual screens as well as Memento, and it can therefore greatly aid Linoone in setting up Belly Drum. Hazard setters are strongly recommended, as the hazards, while breaking sturdy giveing Linoone KOes on Pokemon such as Defensive Slurpuff, certain Spiritomb sets, Musharna, Vileplume, and Granbull, as well as breaking Sturdy. Good hazard setters are Omastar, Crustle, Qwilfish, Accelgor, and Ferroseed. Meowstic-M, Xatu, and Serperior are also good teammates thanks to their ability to set up screens. Something that can deal with Steel-types is also appreciated. Sawk, Pyroar, Typhlosion, and Gurdurr are therefore, good partners. Ursaring is also a good teammate for Linoone thanks to its ability to lure in one of its best counters, Spiritomb, OHKOing it with +2 Play Rough. Thanks to Close Combat, it and also deals with most Pokemon that walls Linoone it, thanks to Close Combat.

Other Options
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Rock Smash can be used to OHKO Rock- and Steel-types such as Probopass and Pawniard, but Linoone has to be careful with Pawniard's Sucker Punch. Iron Tail and Gunk Shot can be used, but are in general not recommended as they doesn't don't offer enough coverage to be worth a moveslot. Play Rough can be used since it allows Linoone to OHKO Gurdurr and Spiritomb after Belly Drum. Linoone can also use a set with Salac Berry and Natural Gift so it can easier deal with Steel-type Pokemon easily. The Salac Berry can also be used with Gluttony and maximum Speed EVs to outspeed and OHKO threats such as Mismagius with Shadow Claw. Linoone can also use a set with Choice Band, making it a decent revenge-killer thanks to Extreme Speed. Silk Scarf can be used to boost itsthe power of Extreme Speed. Substitute can be used, as it allows Linoone to set up on opponents having a status move, such as Weezing.

Checks & Counters
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**Steel-types**: Steel-types, namely Steelix, Klinklang, Probopass, and Ferroseed are all Pokemon Linoone have big problems getting through.

**Bulky Pokemon**: Bulkier Pokemon such as Gurdurr, Spiritomb, and Tangela can easily survive any of Linoone's moves, while also being able to OHKO it back.

**Faster Ghost-types**: Faster Ghost-types such as Haunter and Rotom, that also often uses Choice Scarf outspeeds Linoone and are also able to OHKO it with their STAB moves. Rotom and Haunter without Choice Scarf can also outspeed Adamant Linoone with 252 Speed EVs. [too much of 'also' makes it a bit artificial :<]

**Status**: All sorts of status ailments are a problem for Linoone. Paralysis makes Linoone very reliant on Extreme Speed, while also risking being fully paralyzed,. Sleep completely stops Linoone's sweep,. Poison wears it quickly down while burn halves Linoone's Attack.

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Overview
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Linoone is a great late-game cleaner thanks to its unique access to both Belly Drum and Extreme Speed, a unique combination. Linoone also has a decent base 70 Attack, allowing it to hit 1048 Attack after Belly Drum. Linoone is also extremely fast with base 100 Speed, but becausince Linoone has a +2 priority move in Extreme Speed, the high Speed stat isn't all that needed. Linoone's underwhelming 78 / 61 / 61 bulk makes it hard for it to set up Belly Drum, asince it cuts it HP by 50%. Linoone therefore needs a lot a of support, from moves such as Memento and dual screens.

Belly Drum
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name: Belly Drum
move 1: Belly Drum
move 2: Extreme Speed
move 3: Shadow Claw
move 4: Seed Bomb
ability: AdamantPickup
item: Sitrus Berry
evs: 172 HP / 252 Atk / 44 Def / 40 SpD
nature: PickupAdamant(Be sure to get these switches)

Moves
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Belly Drum is a great setup move Linoone is blessed with, boostingboosts Linoone's Attack by six stages, allowing Linooneit to hit 1048 Attack. Extreme Speed is a strong Normal-type STAB move that also has +2 priority. Shadow Claw is used to hit Ghost-types which are immune to Extreme Speed, such as Mismagius, Spiritomb, Rotom, Golurk, and Gourgeist very hard. Seed Bomb is used to OHKO threats such as Seismitoad, Rhydon, and Lanturn.

Set Details
========

252 Attack EVs are used to maximize Linoone's sweeping potential, with the remaining EVs put in HP, Defense, and Special Defense to bolster Linoone's mixed bulk. Adamant is the preferred nature foras it provides the most power. Sitrus Berry is used to recover 25% of Linoone's HP after using Belly Drum. Pickup allows Linoone to get a new item if the opponent have used it, and is the preferred ability since Gluttony is useless.(Gluttony is offended)

Usage Tips
========

Linoone works really well as a late-game cleaner. However, Linoone can often haves trouble breaking through Steel- and Rock-types such as Steelix, Klinklang, Pawniard, Ferroseed, and Probopass. After a Belly Drum, Linoone is extremely powerful, and will almost always go first thanks to its +2 priority STAB move in Extreme Speed. However, due to the little Speed investment, Linoone will often end up being outpaced when using its coverage moves. Physically bulkier Pokemon such as Gurdurr, Tangela, and Spiritomb can also take a hit and KO Linoone back. It is therefore strongly recommended that you weaken these threats before attempting a sweep. However, it can often be hard for Linoone to set up Belly Drum due to its underwhelming bulk, but it is certainly possible with the right support, such as Memento and dual screens. There are however a few Pokemon it can set up on, such as Audino, -2 Dragalge,(AC) as well asnd Choice Scarf equipped Ghost-types,(AC) such as Rotom and Haunter,(AC) locked into Shadow Ball.(Actually, this wording is still pretty awkward. Fix this, please)

Team Options
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Due to Linoone's frailty, Ddual Sscreens and/or Memento support are therefore greatly appreciated so that it can set up Belly Drum more easily. Uxie is a great teammate for Linoone, having access to dual screens as well as Memento, and can therefore greatly aid Linoone in setting up Belly Drum. H. Entry hazard setters are strongly recommended, giving Linoone KOes on Pokemon such as Ddefensive Slurpuff, certain Spiritomb sets, Musharna, Vileplume, and Granbull, as well as breaking Sturdy. Good hazard setters are Omastar, Crustle, Qwilfish, Accelgor, and Ferroseed. Meowstic-M, Xatu, and Serperior are also good teammates thanks to their ability to set up screens. Something that can deal with Steel-types is also appreciated. Sawk, Pyroar, Typhlosion, and Gurdurr are therefore good partners. Ursaring is also a good teammate for Linoone thanks to its ability to lure in one of its best counters, Spiritomb, OHKOing it with +2 Play Rough and also deals with most Pokemon that walls Linoone, withanks to Close Combat.

Other Options
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Rock Smash can be used to OHKO Rock- and Steel-types such as Probopass and Pawniard, but Linoone has tomust be careful with Pawniard's Sucker Punch. Iron Tail and Gunk Shot can be used, but are in general not recommended as they doesn't offer enough coverage to be worth a moveslot. Play Rough can be used sincbecause it allows Linoone to OHKO Gurdurr and Spiritomb after Belly Drum. Linoone can also use a set with Salac Berry and Natural Gift so it can easier deal with Steel-type Pokemon. The Salac Berry can also be used with Gluttony and maximum Speed EVs to outspeed and OHKO threats such as Mismagius with Shadow Claw. Linoone can also use a set with Choice Band, making it a decent revenge-killer thanks to Extreme Speed. Silk Scarf can be used to boost the power of Extreme Speed. Substitute can be used, as it allows Linoone to set up on opponents that havinge a status move, such as Weezing.

Checks &amp; Counters
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**Steel-types**: Steel-types, namely Steelix, Klinklang, Probopass, and Ferroseed,(AC) are all Pokemon Linoone have big problems getting through.

**Bulky Pokemon**: Bulkier Pokemon such as Gurdurr, Spiritomb, and Tangela can easily survive any of Linoone's moves, whiland are also being able to OHKO it back.

**Faster Ghost-types**: Faster Ghost-types such as Haunter and Rotom,, especially those that also usesrun Choice Scarf outspeeds Linoone and, such are also able to OHKO it with their STAB moves. Rotom and Haunter without Choice Scarf, can also outspeed Adamant Linoone with 252max Speed EVinvestment and can OHKO it with their STAB attacks.(This wording is just too awkward. In case you can't read it, this is what I changed it too: " Faster Ghost-types, especially those that run Choice Scarf, such as Rotom and Haunter, can outspeed Adamant Linoone with max Speed investment and can OHKO it with their STAB attacks." It is, of course, your choice. Just make sure to change it so that it's less awkward.)

**Status**: All sorts of status aliments are a problem for Linoone. Paralysis makes Linoone very reliant on Extreme Speed, while also(AC) and it riskings being fully paralyzed, s. Sleep completely stops Linoone's sweep, p. Poison wears it quickly down whileand burn halves Linoone's Attack.

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[Aerow]

Thanks, implemented.

 

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Overview
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Linoone is a great late-game cleaner thanks to its unique access to both Belly Drum and Extreme Speed. Linoone also has a decent base 70 Attack, allowing it to hit 1048 Attack after Belly Drum. Linoone is also extremely fast with base 100 Speed, but because Linoone has a +2 priority move in Extreme Speed, the high Speed stat isn't all that needed. Linoone's underwhelming 78 / 61 / 61 bulk makes it hard for it to set up Belly Drum, as it cuts it HP by 50%. Linoone therefore needs a lot a of support, from moves such as Memento and dual screens.

Belly Drum
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name: Belly Drum
move 1: Belly Drum
move 2: Extreme Speed
move 3: Shadow Claw
move 4: Seed Bomb
ability: Pickup
item: Sitrus Berry
evs: 172 HP / 252 Atk / 44 Def / 40 SpD
nature: Adamant

Moves
========

Belly Drum boosts Linoone's Attack by six stages, allowing it to hit 1048 Attack. Extreme Speed is a strong Normal-type STAB move that also has +2 priority. Shadow Claw is used to hit Ghost-types which are immune to Extreme Speed, such as Mismagius, Spiritomb, Rotom, Golurk, and Gourgeist. Seed Bomb is used to OHKO threats such as Seismitoad, Rhydon, and Lanturn.

Set Details
========

252 Attack EVs are used to maximize Linoone's sweeping potential, with the remaining EVs put in HP, Defense, and Special Defense to bolster Linoone's mixed bulk. Adamant is the preferred nature as it provides the most power. Sitrus Berry is used to recover 25% of Linoone's HP after using Belly Drum. Pickup allows Linoone to get a new item if the opponent have has used it, and is the preferred ability since Gluttony is mostly useless.

Usage Tips
========

Linoone works really well as a late-game cleaner. However, Linoone often has trouble breaking through Steel- and Rock-types such as Steelix, Klinklang, Pawniard, Ferroseed, and Probopass. After a Belly Drum, Linoone is extremely powerful, and will almost always go first thanks to its +2 priority STAB move in Extreme Speed. However, Linoone will often end up being outpaced when using its coverage moves. Physically bulkier Pokemon such as Gurdurr, Tangela, and Spiritomb can also take a hit and KO Linoone back. It is therefore strongly recommended that you weaken these threats before attempting a sweep. However, it can often be hard for Linoone to set up Belly Drum due to its underwhelming bulk, but it is certainly possible with the right support, such as Memento and dual screens. There are however a few Pokemon it can set up on, such as Audino and -2 Dragalge. Linoone can also take advantage of Ghost-types using Choice Scarf, such as Rotom and Haunter, locked into Shadow Ball.

Team Options
========

Due to Linoone's frailty, dual screens and Memento support are therefore greatly appreciated so that it can set up Belly Drum more easily. Uxie is a great teammate, having access to dual screens as well as Memento. Entry hazard setters are strongly recommended, giving Linoone KOes on Pokemon such as defensive Slurpuff, certain Spiritomb sets, Musharna, Vileplume, and Granbull, as well as breaking Sturdy. Good hazard setters are Omastar, Crustle, Qwilfish, Accelgor, and Ferroseed. Meowstic-M, Xatu, and Serperior are also good teammates thanks to their ability to set up screens. Something that can deal with Steel-types is also appreciated. Sawk, Pyroar, Typhlosion, and Gurdurr are therefore good partners. Ursaring is also a good teammate for Linoone thanks to its ability to lure in one of its best counters, Spiritomb, OHKOing it with +2 Play Rough and deals with most Pokemon that wall Linoone with Close Combat.

Other Options
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Rock Smash can be used to OHKO Rock- and Steel-types such as Probopass and Pawniard, but Linoone must be careful with Pawniard's Sucker Punch. Iron Tail and Gunk Shot can be used, but are not recommended as they doesn't offer enough coverage to be worth a moveslot. Play Rough can be used because it allows Linoone to OHKO Gurdurr and Spiritomb after Belly Drum. Linoone can also use a set with Salac Berry and Natural Gift so it can easier deal with Steel-type Pokemon. The Salac Berry can also be used with Gluttony and maximum Speed EVs to outspeed and OHKO threats such as Mismagius with Shadow Claw. Linoone can also use a set with Choice Band, making it a decent revenge-killer (no dash) thanks to Extreme Speed. Silk Scarf can be used to boost the power of Extreme Speed. Substitute can be used, as it allows Linoone to set up on opponents that have a status move, such as Weezing.

Checks & Counters
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**Steel-types**: Steel-types, namely Steelix, Klinklang, Probopass, and Ferroseed, are all Pokemon Linoone have big problems getting through.

**Bulky Pokemon**: Bulkier Pokemon such as Gurdurr, Spiritomb, and Tangela can easily survive any of Linoone's moves, and are also being able to OHKO it back.

**Faster Ghost-types**: Faster Ghost-types, especially those that run Choice Scarf, such as Rotom and Haunter, can outspeed Adamant Linoone with max Speed investment and can OHKO it with their STAB attacks.

**Status**: All sorts of status aliments are a problem for Linoone. Paralysis makes Linoone very reliant on Extreme Speed, and it risks being fully paralyzed. Sleep completely stops Linoone's sweep. Poison wears it quickly down and burn halves Linoone's Attack.

 

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Overview
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Linoone is a great late-game cleaner thanks to its unique access to both Belly Drum and Extreme Speed. Linoone also has a decent base 70 Attack, allowing it to hit 1048 Attack after Belly Drum. Linoone is also extremely fast with base 100 Speed, but because Linoone has a +2 priority move in Extreme Speed, the high Speed stat isn't all that needed. Linoone's underwhelming 78 / 61 / 61 bulk makes it hard for it to set up Belly Drum, as it cuts its HP by 50%. Linoone therefore needs a lot a of support,(RC) from moves such as Memento and dual screens.

Belly Drum
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name: Belly Drum
move 1: Belly Drum
move 2: Extreme Speed
move 3: Shadow Claw
move 4: Seed Bomb
ability: Pickup
item: Sitrus Berry
evs: 172 HP / 252 Atk / 44 Def / 40 SpD
nature: Adamant

Moves
========

Belly Drum boosts Linoone's Attack by six stages, allowing it to hit 1048 Attack. Extreme Speed is a strong Normal-type STAB move that also has +2 priority. Shadow Claw is used to hit Ghost-types which are immune to Extreme Speed, such as Mismagius, Spiritomb, Rotom, Golurk, and Gourgeist. Seed Bomb is used to OHKO threats such as Seismitoad, Rhydon, and Lanturn.

Set Details
========

252 Attack EVs are used to maximize Linoone's sweeping potential, with the remaining EVs put in HP, Defense, and Special Defense to bolster Linoone's mixed bulk. Adamant is the preferred nature as it provides the most power. Sitrus Berry is used to recover 25% of Linoone's HP after using Belly Drum. Pickup allows Linoone to get a new item if the opponent have has used it, and is the preferred ability since Gluttony is mostly useless.

Usage Tips
========

Linoone works really well as a late-game cleaner. However, Linoone often has trouble breaking through Steel- and Rock-types such as Steelix, Klinklang, Pawniard, Ferroseed, and Probopass. After a Belly Drum, Linoone is extremely powerful, and will almost always go first thanks to its +2 priority STAB move in Extreme Speed. However, Linoone will often end up being outpaced when using its coverage moves. Physically bulkier Pokemon such as Gurdurr, Tangela, and Spiritomb can also take a hit and KO Linoone back. It is therefore strongly recommended that you weaken these threats before attempting a sweep. However, it can often be hard for Linoone to set up Belly Drum due to its underwhelming bulk, but it is certainly possible with the right support, such as Memento and dual screens. There are however a few Pokemon it can set up on, such as Audino and -2 Dragalge. Linoone can also take advantage of Ghost-types using Choice Scarf, such as Rotom and Haunter, locked into Shadow Ball.

Team Options
========

Due to Linoone's frailty, dual screens and Memento support are therefore greatly appreciated so that it can set up Belly Drum more easily. Uxie is a great teammate, having access to dual screens as well as Memento. Entry hazard setters are strongly recommended, giving Linoone KOes on Pokemon such as defensive Slurpuff, certain Spiritomb sets, Musharna, Vileplume, and Granbull, as well as breaking Sturdy. Good hazard setters are include Omastar, Crustle, Qwilfish, Accelgor, and Ferroseed. Meowstic-M, Xatu, and Serperior are also good teammates thanks to their ability to set up dual screens. Something Teammates that can deal with Steel-types is such as Sawk, Pyroar, Typhlosion, and Gurdurr are also appreciated. Sawk, Pyroar, Typhlosion, and Gurdurr are therefore good partners. Ursaring is also a good teammate for Linoone thanks to its ability to lure in one of its best counters, Spiritomb, and OHKOing it with +2 Play Rough and while deals dealing with most Pokemon that wall Linoone with Close Combat.

Other Options
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Rock Smash can be used to OHKO Rock- and Steel-types such as Probopass and Pawniard, but Linoone must be careful with Pawniard's Sucker Punch. Iron Tail and Gunk Shot can be used, but are not recommended as they doesn't don't offer enough coverage to be worth a moveslot. Play Rough can be used because it allows Linoone to OHKO Gurdurr and Spiritomb after Belly Drum. Linoone can also use a set with Salac Berry and Natural Gift so it can easier deal with Steel-type Pokemon more easily. The Salac Berry can also be used with Gluttony and maximum Speed EVs investment to outspeed and OHKO threats such as Mismagius with Shadow Claw. Linoone can also use a set with Choice Band, making it a decent revenge killer thanks to Extreme Speed. Silk Scarf can be used to boost the power of Extreme Speed. Substitute can be used, as it allows Linoone to set up on opponents that have a status move, such as Weezing.

Checks & Counters
########

**Steel-types**: Steel-types, namely Steelix, Klinklang, Probopass, and Ferroseed, are all Pokemon Linoone have big problems getting through.

**Bulky Pokemon**: Bulkier Pokemon such as Gurdurr, Spiritomb, and Tangela can easily survive any of Linoone's moves, and are also being able to OHKO it back.

**Faster Ghost-types**: Faster Ghost-types, especially those that run Choice Scarf,(RC) such as Rotom and Haunter, can outspeed Adamant Linoone with maximum Speed investment and can OHKO it with their STAB attacks kinda misleading, since they also get STAB from ghost-type moves.

**Status**: All sorts of status aliments are a problem for Linoone. Paralysis makes Linoone very reliant on Extreme Speed,(RC) and it risks being fully paralyzed. Sleep completely stops Linoone's sweep. Poison wears it quickly down and burn halves Linoone's Attack.

GP 2/2

 

[Aerow]

Thanks horyzhnz, Linoone is now done!

 

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