Magneton (Eviolite)

ForgottenOnes

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QC: Molk / atomicllamas / Spirit
GP: fleurdyleurse / frenzyplant

Eviolite
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name: Eviolite
move 1: Thunderbolt
move 2: Volt Switch
move 3: Flash Cannon
move 4: Hidden Power Grass
item: Eviolite
ability: Analytic
evs: 4 Def / 252 SpA / 252 Spe
nature: Modest

Moves
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Magneton's main STAB move is Thunderbolt, which can really pack a punch, especially against frail Pokemon. Volt Switch is another STAB move Magneton can use to great success, allowing it to pivot to other Pokemon while doing decent damage. Magneton's secondary STAB move, Flash Cannon, hits Fairy-, Rock-types for super effective damage. Hidden Power Grass is mainly used as a coverage move allowing Magneton to KO Water- and Ground-types, such as Gastrodon and Seismitoad. Hidden Power Ice can also be used instead of Hidden Power Grass to KO Gligar.

Set Details
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The Special Attack and Speed EVs as well as the Modest nature are used so that Magneton can be as quick and powerful as possible. The remaining 4 EVs are put into Defense instead of HP to decrease the amount of damage Magneton takes from Stealth Rock. Eviolite is used to increase Magneton's bulk, preventing other Pokemon from OHKOing it. Analytic is the ability of choice because of the 30% damage increase Magneton gets if foe moves first or switches out. Magnet Pull is not the ideal ability because most of the Steel-types in RU have ways of playing around Magnet Pull Magneton. Also, Magneton can't do much damage to the likes of Registeel, so Magnet Pull would be useless.

Usage Tips
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Volt Switch is a great move, as it can give you a good matchup while doing decent damage; however, knowing when to use Volt Switch and Thunderbolt is very important. Sometimes getting a better matchup is better than a KO, especially early in the game, because during early-game, it is important to scout out what moves your foes carry, and Volt Switch is perfect for that. Thunderbolt, however, is the superior option late-game, as Thunderbolt has the extra power needed to get KOs.

Team Options
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Magneton appreciates hazard support, especially Sticky Web support, which allows it to easily outspeed quicker Pokemon. Pokemon such as Omastar are appreciated to set up Stealth Rock and Spikes. Magneton also appreciates Pokemon that are able to do lots of damage such as Druddigon, and Zangoose. As Magneton is a pivot, its teammates should be versatile to allow you to get the best matchup. Magneton can also fit into a VoltTurn core.including Pokemon such as Gligar, Liepard, and Moltres. The likes of Alomomola, Gligar, and Aromatisse are great walls, which Magneton can rely on to take hits. Other than being a pivot, Magneton can act as a lure to Grass-types and Druddigon, so Pokemon who can counter these Pokemon are highly appreciated.
 
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This looks pretty good, one small change and an addition:

8 HP / 252 SpA / 248 Spe should be the spread, underspeeding opposing Choice Specs Magneton is actually really cool, as they will likely attempt to Volt Switch out of you and you can tank that easily then hit something hard on their team with an analytic boosted Volt Switch of your own.

Add Aromatisse to Bulky Offensive partners (maybe change it to balance tbh, as Alomomola and Gligar are really more balance mons) and emphasize that with Wish support (from Aromatisse or Alomomola) Magneton becomes a huge pain to take down, as it is otherwise worn down pretty easily throughout the match.

do that and QC approved 1/3
 
ForgottenOnes

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atomicllamas said:
This looks pretty good, one small change and an addition:

8 HP / 252 SpA / 248 Spe should be the spread, underspeeding opposing Choice Specs Magneton is actually really cool, as they will likely attempt to Volt Switch out of you and you can tank that easily then hit something hard on their team with an analytic boosted Volt Switch of your own.

Add Aromatisse to Bulky Offensive partners (maybe change it to balance tbh, as Alomomola and Gligar are really more balance mons) and emphasize that with Wish support (from Aromatisse or Alomomola) Magneton becomes a huge pain to take down, as it is otherwise worn down pretty easily throughout the match.

do that and QC approved 1/3
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er about the EV thing Molk told me to make the speed 252 as it is "cool to outspeed base 70s"
is it u or molk? >.>

EDIT: I'll start writeup after we get the EV thing straightened out >.>
 
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ForgottenOnes said:
er about the EV thing Molk told me to make the speed 252 as it is "cool to outspeed base 70s"
is it u or molk? >.>

EDIT: I'll start writeup after we get the EV thing straightened out >.>
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The only base 70 besides Magneton (which I explained why you want to outslow, you wall it) in RU is Hitmontop, which never runs max speed anyways (well it shouldn't) so I think 248 Spe is superior on Eviolite Molk
 
ForgottenOnes

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Spirit said:
I think you mean grass? And no, you don't have to slash it. If you're mentioning something in moves, it doesn't have to be a slash. Putting something in moves means it's more than a gimmick and can actually be good on the right teams, unlike when you put something in other options. I hope that makes sense..
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yep made sense thx :] and yeah i meant grass >.>
 

tehy

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Dude, this is really badly written. So many sentences like "X is stab move", clunky overall and everything could be more concise.
 
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Eviolite
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name: Eviolite
move 1: Thunderbolt
move 2: Volt Switch
move 3: Flash Cannon
move 4: Hidden Power Grass
item: Eviolite
ability: Analytic
evs: 4 Def / 252 SpA / 252 Spe
nature: Modest

Moves
========

Magneton's main STAB move is Thunderbolt, which can really pack a punch, especially against frail Pokemon. Volt Switch is another STAB move Magneton can use to great success. One of Magneton's jobs is, allowing it to being a pivot to other Pokemon while doing decent damage. Next is Magneton's secondary STAB move which is Flash Cannon., Flash Cannon mainly, hits Fairy-, Rock-, and Ground-Ttypes for super effective damage. Hidden Power Grass is mainly used as a coverage move so Magneton can do the extra damage, allowing it to Knock Out the likes of Ground- and Rock-types, such as Gastrodon and the occasional Seismitoad. Another option for Magneton is toHidden Power Ice can also be use Hidden Power Ice instead of Hidden Power Grass, so Magneton can get the quick Knock Out against Gligar.

Set Details
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The 252 EV investment in Special Attack and Speed, and EVs as well as the Modest nature is so Magneton can be as quick and lethapowerful as possible. The remaining 4 Defense EVs are for Magneton to be able used to decrease to amount of damage Magneton take as littlefrom Stealth Rock damage as possible. The item, Eviolite, is used to increase Magneton's bulk, preventing other Pokemon such as +2 Doublade tofrom OHKO Magneton. Overall,ing Magneton can take more hits and its more bulky. Analytic is the ability of choice because of the 30% damage increase Magneton gets, if it is damaged by the opponent enemy before Magneton itself attacks (it also boosts the power of Magneton's attacks if the opponent foe switches out). Magnet Pull is not the ideal ability, because most of the Steel-Ttypes in RU have easy ways out of the trappingto switch out of Magnet Pull providesMagneton.

Usage Tips
========

One of Magneton's jobs is to be a pivot into other Pokemon. Volt Switch is a great move, as it can give you a good matchup, while doing decent damage. H; however, knowing when to use Volt Switch and Thunderbolt is very important. Sometimes getting a better matchup is better than a Knock OutO, especially early in the early game, because during the early -game, it is important to scout out what moves your opponents foes carry, and Volt Switch is perfect for that. Thunderbolt, however, would be the superior option during the late -game, as Thunderbolt has the extra power needed to get Knock Outs.

Team Options
========
Magneton appreciates hazard support, especially Sticky Web support, so thawhich allows it Magneton can easily outspeed quicker Pokemon. Pokemon such as Kricketune are great for setting Sticky Web, while Pokemon such as Omastar are appreciated to set up Stealth Rock and Spikes. Magneton also appreciates Pokemon that isare able to do lots of damage. Being a pivot from one Pokemon to another, Magneton's teammates should be versatile to get the best matchup. Magneton can also fit into a Volt-Turn core. Pokemon that fit well into a Volt-Turn team can include; Gligar, Liepard, and Moltres, just to name a few. The likes of Alomomola, Gligar, and Aromatisse are great walls, which Magneton can rely on to take hits. Other than being a pivot, Magneton can act as a lure to Grass-Ttype Pokemon,s and Druddigon, so Pokemon who can counter these Pokemon are highly appreciated.

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Eviolite
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name: Eviolite
move 1: Thunderbolt
move 2: Volt Switch
move 3: Flash Cannon
move 4: Hidden Power Grass
item: Eviolite
ability: Analytic
evs: 4 Def / 252 SpA / 252 Spe
nature: Modest

Moves
========

Magneton's main STAB move is Thunderbolt, (comma) which can really pack a punch, especially against frail Pokemon. Volt Switch is another STAB move Magneton can use to great success, allowing it to be a pivot to other Pokemon while doing decent damage. Magneton's secondary STAB move, Flash Cannon, mainly hits Fairy-, Rock- and Ground-types for super effective damage. Hidden Power Grass is mainly used as a coverage move allowing Magneton to KO Ground- and Rock-types, such as Gastrodon and Seismitoad. Hidden Power Ice can also be used instead of Hidden Power Grass, (remove comma) to KO Gligar. (period)

Set Details
========
The Special Attack and Speed EVs as well as the Modest nature is are used so that Magneton can be as quick and powerful as possible. The remaining 4 Defense EVs are used put in Defense instead of HP to decrease the amount of damage Magneton takes from Stealth Rock. Eviolite is used to increase Magneton's bulk, (comma) preventing other Pokemon, (comma) such as Doublade, (comma) from OHKOing it Magneton. Analytic is the ability of choice because of the 30% damage increase Magneton gets, (Remove comma) if the foe moves first it is damaged by the enemy before Magneton itself attacks (analytic mechanics) or if the foe switches out. Magnet Pull is not the ideal ability because most of the Steel-types in RU have ways to switch out of Magnet Pull Magneton.

Usage Tips
========

Volt Switch is a great move, as it can give you a good matchup, (remove comma) while doing decent damage; however, knowing when to use Volt Switch and Thunderbolt is very important. Sometimes getting a better matchup is better than a KO, (comma) especially early in the game, because during early-game, it is important to scout out what moves your foes carry, and Volt Switch is perfect for that. Thunderbolt, however, would be is the superior option during late-game, as Thunderbolt has the extra power needed to get KOs.

Team Options
========
Magneton appreciates hazard support, especially Sticky Web support, which allows it to easily outspeed quicker Pokemon. Pokemon such as Kricketune are great for setting Sticky Web, while Pokemon such as Omastar are appreciated to set up Stealth Rock and Spikes. Magneton also appreciates Pokemon that are able to do lots of damage, such as (x, y, and z). Being As Magneton is a pivot, Magneton's its teammates should be versatile to allow you to get the best matchup. Magneton can also fit into a VoltTurn core. Pokemon that fit well into a Volt Turn team can include including Pokemon such as Gligar, Liepard, and Moltres. The likes of Alomomola, Gligar, and Aromatisse are great walls, which Magneton can rely on to take hits. Other than being a pivot, Magneton can act as a lure to Grass-types and Druddigon, so Pokemon who can counter these Pokemon are highly appreciated.
 
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some really small nitpick: kricketune is the only viable sticky web setter in ru, so i don't think the expression "pokemon such as kricketune" is appropriated for the situation.

flash cannon doesn't hit ground-types for super effective damage smfh

doublade doesn't ohko specs magneton either, find a better example (even unboosted, its forced to shadow sneak or it gets kod)

flash cannon is the better option for rock-types (obviously) instead of hidden power grass, so just say how the later is better for both water/ground-types in RU

also:

Magnet Pull is not the ideal ability because most of the Steel-types in RU have ways to switch out of Magnet Pull Magneton.
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it should be: "because most of the Steel-types in RU have ways of playing around Magnet Pull Magneton". the only steel-type which can switch out is doublade because it's part ghost, but magnet pull magneton doesn't really win against any ru steel-type iirc (unless it has magnet rise, which could possibly get a move mention)

that's all i think, sorry for nitpicking so much this late into an analysis' progress
 

tehy

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Moves paragraph last sentence doesn't end with a period

Also i really liked 'quick and lethal', can you maybe bring that back?
 
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