I'm joining this a bit late, but I think most everything done so far has made sense. With a few exceptions:
I do NOT like giving Mollux Toxic Spikes + Stealth Rock + Rapid Spin. With that kind of support movepool, along with required Will-o-Wisp additionally... there is little reason to run a Tentacruel anymore. I think quite frankly, Mollux should get Stealth Rock and that's it. Toxic Spikes and Rapid Spin should both be niches left to Tentacruel, in my opinion, since Mollux largely outclasses Tentacruel in a few notable ways (fewer weaknesses, water absorption rather than just rain dish, not getting crippled in other weathers.)
Now on to the pending moves:
Agility / Autotomize / Rock Polish - I am a resounding NO. Mollux should have to rely on Flame Charge for a speed boost. +2 Speed means Mollux can easily outspeed Scarf Landorus, which removes Landorus from even being a check. DISALLOW
Calm Mind - While certainly not OP, I am inclined to keep Acid Spray the only Special modifying option for Mollux. DISALLOW
Disable - Don't see how it could be broken. ALLOW
Encore - Don't see how it could be broken. ALLOW
Heal Bell - Interesting option, as Mollux is a good semi-status absorber. Not sure if I like it being able to cure its own paralysis though. DISALLOW
Ingrain - No reason not to allow it, in my opinion. All it does is trap Mollux in so it can be revenged by a check. And flavor-wise, at least Corsola can learn it. It's not Grass-exclusive. ALLOW
Magnet Rise - Leaves Mollux weak ONLY to Psychic moves, while resisting a gazillion types and being immune to 2. It's a bit concerning... 4MSS exists, I know, but I can't make a conclusive decision on this.
Recover - NO. Morning Sun should be it's only option. Not to mention Dry Skin + Protect + Lefties is already amazing under Rain. DISALLOW
Skill Swap - Could be trollish on Illuminate sets I suppose, especially if it swaps with a Chlorophyll user or a Levitator. Sure, allowed. Never seen a Skill Swap set used successfully in singles. ALLOW
Wish - Again, no. Sticking with Morning Sun or Dry Skin + Protect + Lefties. DISALLOW
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