Onix (Analysis)

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[Overview]
<p>Onix is one of the lucky Pokemon who, like Licktung and Murkrow, received an evolution in a later generation and was originally designed to have stats on par with Pokemon in their last stage of evolution. With a massive Defense stat, great Speed, and a wide movepool, Onix can fulfill numerous roles on a team. Onix can act as a reliable Stealth Rock user with Sturdy, which allows Onix to survive a hit that would normally OHKO it at full health. A drawback to this rocky snake is that it sports mediocre HP and Special Defense stats, making it susceptible to special moves such as Surf. All in all, Onix can find a spot in nearly any team that is looking for anything from a good sweeper to a useful wall.</p>

[SET]
name: Support
move 1: Stealth Rock
move 2: Dragon Tail
move 3: Stone Edge
move 4: Earthquake / Protect
item: Eviolite
ability: Sturdy
nature: Careful
evs: 236 HP / 116 Def / 156 SpD

[SET COMMENTS]

<p>Onix has the Speed and the moves to run an excellent Stealth Rock set. Dragon Tail works somewhat like Roar, but does damage in addition to forcing a switch. Earthquake and Stone Edge are Onix's two primary STAB attacks, getting near-perfect neutral coverage. Protect can be used to prevent Fake Out users such as Meowth from ruining Sturdy.</p>

[ADDITIONAL COMMENTS]

<p>This set is very good at countering many of the common Pokemon that like to set up. Dragon Tail forces the opponent to switch, deleting its boosts. As mentioned previously, Sturdy is a useful ability, allowing Onix to live any hit at full HP. Eviolite is a great item to have , boosting Onix's already insanely high Defense to an amazing 36, allowing Onix to take all physical attacks with ease. A Careful nature boosts Onix's Special Defense, but most special attacks will still easily OHKO Onix, so running an Impish nature to boost Onix's Defense further is the better option. Despite the power drop which Explosion received this generation, it can also be run. Hippopotas is a good teammate, as it can set up sandstorm, which will boost Onix's below average Special Defense to acceptable levels.</p>

[SET]
name: Rock Polish
move 1: Rock Polish
move 2: Earthquake
move 3: Stone Edge
move 4: Explosion
item: Life Orb / Eviolite
ability: Sturdy
nature: Adamant
evs: 236 Atk / 236 SpD / 36 Spe

[SET COMMENTS]

<p>Like most of its Rock-type brethren, Onix can also run a Rock Polish set to boost its Speed and attempt a sweep. Earthquake and Stone Edge are Onix's two primary STAB attacks, getting near-perfect neutral coverage. Despite the power drop which Explosion received, it still proves useful in many situations , allowing Onix to KO or bring down to low health many Pokemon not using an Eviolite.</p>

[ADDITIONAL COMMENTS]

<p>Eviolite is a great choice to help Onix pull off a Rock Polish, but the power drop from the lack of Life Orb is noticeable. Natu is a great partner for Onix, easily setting up dual screens to allow Onix to set up with ease. As mentioned, Hippopotas can also help Onix set up by setting up sandstorm, which boosts Onix's mediocre Special Defense.</p>

[Other Options]

<p>Rock Blast can be used to break Substitute. Onix has a reasonably high Speed so a Choice Band set is viable , raising its low Attack stat to a decent level. With equal Attack and Special Attack stats, a mixed Life Orb set would work well, allowing Onix to hit physical walls that expect to wall Onix with ease.</p>

[Checks and Counters]

<p>Onix didn't get the best typing despite its great defenses. Not only does a Rock / Ground typing give Onix two 4x weaknesses to Water- and Grass-type attacks, it also makes Onix weak to common Fighting- and Ground-type attacks. Snover can easily switch in on anything Onix can use besides Stone Edge, and KO it with Blizzard or Giga Drain. Frillish can come in and Scald Onix for the KO. Meditite has not only a massive Attack stat of 28, but also super effective priority moves that make Onix an easy kill no matter what Speed it is at. Bronzor is immune to Ground-type attacks courtesy Levitate, resists Rock-type attacks, and can easily take down Onix with Gyro Ball. Similiarly, Gligar is also immune to Ground-type attacks, and can OHKO Onix with STAB Earthquake.</p>

[Dream World]

<p>Onix got a somewhat unusual ability from the Dream World. Weak Armor raises Speed in exchange for lowering Onix's Defense when with a physical attack. While this could prove to be useful on a Choice set , it is not as appealing, considering the prevalence of priority attacks.</p>


 
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[Overview]
<p>Onix is one of the lucky Pokemon who, like Licktung and Murkrow, received an evolution in a later generation and was originally designed to have stats on par with Pokemon in their last stage of evolution. With a massive Defense stat, great Speed, and a wide movepool, Onix can fulfill numerous roles on a team. Onix can act as a reliable Stealth Rock user with Sturdy, which allows Onix to survive a hit that would normally OHKO it at full health. A drawback to this rocky snake is that it sports mediocre HP and Special Defense stats, making it susceptible to special moves such as Surf. All in all, Onix can find a spot in nearly any team that is looking for anything from a good sweeper to a useful wall.</p>

[SET]
name: Support
move 1: Stealth Rock
move 2: Dragon Tail
move 3: Stone Edge
move 4: Earthquake / Protect
item: Eviolite
ability: Sturdy
nature: Careful
evs: 236 HP / 116 Def / 156 SpD

[SET COMMENTS]

<p>Onix has the Speed and the moves to run an excellent Stealth Rock set. Dragon Tail works somewhat like Roar, but does damage in addition to forcing a switch. Earthquake and Stone Edge are Onix's two primary STAB attacks, getting near-perfect neutral coverage. Protect can be used to prevent Fake Out users such as Meowth from ruining Sturdy.</p>

[ADDITIONAL COMMENTS]

<p>This set is very good at countering many of the common Pokemon that like to set up. Dragon Tail forces the opponent to switch, deleting its boosts. As mentioned previously, Sturdy is a useful ability, allowing Onix to live any hit from at full HP with at least one health. Eviolite is a great item to have, boosting Onix's already insanely high Defense to an amazing 36, allowing Onix to take all physical attacks with ease. A Careful nature boosts Onix's Special Defense, but most special attacks will still easily OHKO Onix, so running an Impish nature to boost Onix's Defense further is the better option. Despite the power drop which Explosion received this generation, it can also be run. Hippopotas is a good teammate, as it can set up sandstorm, which will boost Onix's below average Special Defense to acceptable levels.</p>

[SET]
name: Rock Polish
move 1: Rock Polish
move 2: Earthquake
move 3: Stone Edge
move 4: Explosion
item: Life Orb / Eviolite
ability: Sturdy
nature: Adamant
evs: 236 Atk / 236 SpD / 36 Spe

[SET COMMENTS]

<p>Like most of its Rock-type brethren, Onix can also run a Rock Polish set to boost its Speed and attempt a sweep. Earthquake and Stone Edge are Onix's two primary STAB attacks, getting near-perfect neutral coverage. Despite the power drop which Explosion received, it still proves useful in many situations, allowing Onix to KO or bring down to low health many Pokemon not using an Eviolite.</p>

[ADDITIONAL COMMENTS]

<p>Eviolite is a great choice to help Onix pull off a Rock Polish, but the power drop from the lack of Life Orb is noticeable. Natu is a great partner for Onix, easily setting up dual screens to allow Onix to set up with ease. As mentioned, Hippopotas can also help Onix set up by setting up sandstorm, which boosts Onix's mediocre Special Defense.</p>

[Other Options]

<p>Rock Blast can be used to break Substitute. Onix has a reasonably high Speed so a Choice Band set is viable , raising its low Attack stat to a decent level. With equal Attack and Special Attack stats, a mixed Life Orb set would work well, allowing Onix to hit physical walls that expect to wall Onix with ease.</p>

[Checks and Counters]

<p>Onix didn't get the best typing despite its great defenses. Not only does a Rock / Ground typing give Onix two 4x weaknesses to Water- and Grass-type attacks, it also makes Onix weak to common Fighting- and Ground-type attacks. Snover can easily switch in on anything Onix can use besides Stone Edge, and KO it with Blizzard or Giga Drain. Frillish can come in and Scald Onix for the KO. Meditite has not only a massive Attack stat of 28, but also super effective priority moves that make Onix an easy kill no matter what Speed it is at. Bronzor is immune to Ground-type attacks courtesy Levitate, resists Rock-type attacks, and can easily take down Onix with Gyro Ball. Similiarly, Gligar is also immune to Ground-type attacks, and can OHKO Onix with STAB Earthquake.</p>

[Dream World]

<p>Onix got a somewhat unusual ability from the Dream World. Weak Armor raises Speed in exchange for lowering Onix's Defense when attacked hit with a physical attack. While this could prove to be useful on a Choice set, it is not as appealing, considering the prevalence of priority attacks.</p>


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I want more teammates like what Pokemon like support from Onix and what Pokemon can kill threats to RP onix.
 

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