Glaceon (Analysis)

Cybertron said:

Glaceon

[Overview]

<p>Glaceon has always been an underrated Pokemon, mainly because of its poor HP,(comma) and average Speed,(comma) and predictable movepool Stat. However, with manageable defensive stats and a superb 130 Special Attack Stat, Glaceon is a force to be reckoned with. Even its ability, Snow Cloak, makes players struggle to get an attack off it difficult to hit Glaceon. Being a rather predictable Pokemon, one must really understand how to use him correctly. When properly utilized properly,(comma) however, Glaceon can destroy teams that are plow through unprepared teams for it. The raw power of Blizzard is incredible,(comma) especially in a metagame where some of the most common Pokemon are weak to Ice is incredible.</p> This seems a little choppy, would you mind adding a closing sentence? 'In conclusion...' or 'Glaceon is an excellent addition to a VGC team, and...etc'

[SET]
name: Trick Room Hail
move 1: Blizzard
move 2: Shadow Ball
move 3: Fake Tears / Hidden Power Ground
move 4: Protect
item: Iron Ball
nature: Quiet
ability: Snow Cloak
evs: 252 HP / 248 SpA / 8 SpD
ivs: 30 SpA / 30 SpD / 3 Spe

[SET COMMENTS]

<p>Unfortunately, Glaceon unfortunately suffers from having a limited movepool;(semi colon) however, it is able to take advantage of the moves it does know and can cause massive damage with the moves it does have. Blizzard is Glaceon's main move;(semi colon) with such raw power, it can easily take out common Pokemon such as Garchomp, Zapdos, Latios, Tornadus, and Thundurus. However, many other Pokemon resist Glaceon's Blizzard,(comma) such as Chandelure, Metagross, and Scizor. The rest of Glaceon's movepool is to target these specific Pokemon that otherwise give it trouble. Shadow Ball is used to hit Ghost types that resist Blizzard, such as Chandelure and Jellicent. Fake Tears and Hidden Power Ground can both should be considered,(comma) depending on the rest of your team. Fake Tears may seem like a poor suggestion, but in a 1 vs 1 stall war against Pokemon such as Cresselia and Suicune —(em dash)who can just constantly heal damage by using Rest, it gives a significant advantage. It can also be used to get some surprise KOs with its partner;(semi colon)lower an opponent's Special Defense with Fake Tears,(comma) a Pokemon and OHKO it with a strong special attack. However, Hidden Power Ground is also an alternative in order to gain more coverage —(em dash)with Hidden Power Ground, Glaceon is able to can hit Pokemon that otherwise wall it,(comma) such as Heatran and Metagross. Protect is a given on Glaceon in order for it to survive as long as possible.</p>

[ADDITIONAL COMMENTS]

<p>Glaceon runs max HP and 248 Special Attack EVs to give it both have stability and strength. Should Glaceon run Hidden Power Ground, 248 and 252 Special Attack EVs serve the same purpose,(comma) so the remaining EVs can be placed into Special Defense. Its Glaceon's bulk allows it to take Heat Wave and Rock Slide, while it has enough firepower to and KO Pokemon back. For example, against a Adamant 4/0 Garchomp with Yache Berry,(remove) is always OHKOed by Blizzard is a OHKO after hail damage. Iron Ball is used necessary in order to outspeed Pokemon under Trick Room that would normally be slower than Glaceon. Snow Cloak makes it much harder for moves with 90 accuracy to hit, and can helps Glaceon survive longer.</p>

<p>It should be noted that in order to spam Blizzard, it must be used in hail for maximum output because effect,(comma) due to its shaky accuracy. Therefore, it is best paired with Abomasnow who can easily set up hail turn the weather into Hail. However, you must be wary as both Glaceon and Abomasnowhave many share weaknesses to Fire-(hyphen), Rock-(hyphen), and Fighting-(hyphen)type attacks. In order to properly utilize Glaceon, it must be sent out when you have the weather under control. Should your opponent have a Pokemon that can set up a different weather-changing Pokemon,(comma) such as Politoed, Tyranitar, or Ninetales, you must prioritize to KO them first. Glaceon also wants to be put on a team that can easily set up Trick Room for it to sweep. Examples of bulky Pokemon that can easily set up Trick Room include Jellicent, Reuniclus, and Cofagrigius. Be sure to utilize the 4 turns of Trick Room efficiently well, because Glaceon cannot survive more than 2 to or 3 attacks.</p>

[SET]
name: Choice Scarf
move 1: Blizzard
move 2: Shadow Ball
move 3: Hidden Power Ground
move 4: Signal Beam
item: Choice Scarf
nature: Modest / Timid
ability: Snow Cloak
evs: 4 HP / 4 Def / 248 SpA / 252 Spe
ivs: 30 SpA / 30 SpD

[SET COMMENTS]

<p>Similar to the Trick Room set, Glaceon aims to spam Blizzard to maximize its damage output. Utilizing a Choice Scarf, Glaceon can outrun more threats, and its mediocre Speed isn't such a problem. Glaceon's mediocre speed can be put to good use with a Choice Scarf. Similar to the Trick Room set, Glaceon aims to spam Blizzard to maximize damage. Its other moves are very situational, and should only be used if Blizzard runs out of PP, or a specific threat needs to be removed not be used most of the time. However, just like the Trick Room set, its other moves to score some surprise KOs. Shadow Ball is there usedto help against any Ghost-types(hyphen),(comma) Hidden Power Ground has the ability to hit Steel-types(hyphen) that otherwise wall Glaceon, and Signal Beam can be used against Ludicolo.</p>

[ADDITIONAL COMMENTS]

<p>This Glaceon runs Maximum Speed and 248 Special Attack EVs ensure Glaceon is to be as fast and strong as possible,(comma) while dishing out a heap of damage. Because it runs Hidden Power Ground, there is no difference between 248 and 252 Special Attack EVs. The remaining EVs can be placed into HP,(comma) giving it an extra point. In order to outspeed common threats,(comma) such as Garchomp and Zapdos, it needs to run a Choice Scarf. Blizzard is the only move it should be using, but the other moves might come in handy in specific situations.</p>

<p>Glaceon works very well alongside Infernape and Terrakion.(remove) —(em dash) Infernape is a good addition to Hail teams in general as it is able to can take out Pokemon that are resistant to Blizzard, and it can deal with Pokemon that give hail teams trouble, such as Tyranitar. Infernape and Glaceon provide incredible coverage, and Infernape easily KOes Pokemon that give Glaceon trouble, such as Scizor, Tyranitar, and Heatran. Along with Fake Out support, it allows Glaceon to dish out constant Blizzard,(comma) while protecting it from dangerous attacks other threats. Terrakion provides plays a similar role as to Infernape does;(semi colon) with a higher Attack stat, it is able to can hit Rock-(hyphen) and Fire-types(hyphen),(comma) that wall, such as Chandelure, Volcarona, and Tyranitar.</p>

[Other Options]

<p>Although Glaceon has incredible power, it is unfortunately very straightforward and predictable because of its limited move pool;(semi colon) however, when used correctly, it can easily destroy teams that do not have a counter. Ice Beam may can be considered for those who want to use a STABed if you want a STAB attack when hail is not up. Even Although Glaceon is not a physical attacker, Ice Shard can be used to finish off weakened Pokemon. Ice Body, Glaceon's Dreamworld ability, is an alternative for those who prefer healing over the evasion boost, though Snow Cloak is superior in most cases, as Glaceon prefers the evasion boost. Focus Sash and Ice Gem are other items that can be used:(colon) Focus Sash allows Glaceon to survive a super effective attack,(comma) such as Overheat,(comma) and strike back, while Ice Gem allows Glaceon to fire off one very destructive Blizzard.</p>

<p>Glaceon receives Ice Body as its Dream World ability. Although it is helpful in healing Glaceon, it is not enough to prevent Glaceon from being 2HKOd by most attacks. Snow Cloak makes Glaceon much harder to hit and should therefore be used over Ice Body.</p>

[Checks and Counters]

<p>Generally,(comma)Fire-types,(comma) in general give Glaceon issues, such as Chandelure and Infernape,(comma) cause problems for Glaceon. Steel-types(hyphen) that resist Blizzard,(comma) and do not get OHKOed by Blizzard such as Metagross, Heatran, and Scizor are also a nuisance. Tyranitar, Politoed, and Ninetales are all able to can all change the weather and reduce Blizzard's accuracy,(comma) making rendering Glaceon much less effective. Himontop is able to can smack Glaceon with its STAB moves, hit hard and support its teammates with Wide Guard,(comma) which shuts down Blizzard for a turn.</p>

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Cybertron said:

Glaceon

[Overview]

<p>Glaceon has always been an underrated Pokemon, mainly because of its poor HP,<insert space> average Speed, and predictable movepool. However, with manageable defensive stats and a superb 130 Special Attack Stat, Glaceon is a force to be reckoned with. Even its ability, Snow Cloak, makes it difficult to hit Glaceon. When utilized properly, however, Glaceon can plow through unprepared teams. The raw power of Blizzard is incredible, especially in a metagame where some of the most common Pokemon are weak to Ice. Overall, Glaceon is an excellent addition to any VGC team that abuses Hail.</p>

[SET]
name: Trick Room Hail
move 1: Blizzard
move 2: Shadow Ball
move 3: Fake Tears / Hidden Power Ground
move 4: Protect
item: Iron Ball
nature: Quiet
ability: Snow Cloak
evs: 252 HP / 248 SpA / 8 SpD
ivs: 30 SpA / 30 SpD / 3 Spe

[SET COMMENTS]

(no color = black tag here)<p>Unfortunately, Glaceon suffers from having a limited movepool; however, it can cause massive damage with the moves it does have. Blizzard is Glaceon's main move; with such raw power, it can easily take out common Pokemon such as Garchomp, Zapdos, Latios, Tornadus, and Thundurus. However, many other Pokemon resist Glaceon's Blizzard,(no need to actually say comma) such as Chandelure, Metagross, and Scizor. The rest of Glaceon's movepool is to target these specific Pokemon. Shadow Ball is used to hit Ghost types that resist Blizzard, such as Chandelure and Jellicent. Fake Tears and Hidden Power Ground should be considered, depending on the rest of your team. Fake Tears may seem like a poor suggestion, but in a 1 vs 1 stall war against Pokemon such as Cresselia and Suicune — who can just constantly heal damage by using Rest, it gives a significant advantage. It can also be used to get some surprise KOs with its partner; lower an opponent's Special Defense with Fake Tears, and OHKO it with a strong special attack. Hidden Power Ground is an alternative in order to gain more coverage —with Hidden Power Ground, Glaceon can hit Pokemon that otherwise wall it, such as Heatran and Metagross. Protect is a given on Glaceon in order for it to survive as long as possible.</p>

[ADDITIONAL COMMENTS]

<p>Glaceon runs max HP and 248 Special Attack EVs to give it both stability and strength. Should Glaceon run Hidden Power Ground, 248 and 252 Special Attack EVs serve the same purpose, so the remaining EVs can be placed into Special Defense. Glaceon's has enough bulk allows it to take Heat Wave and Rock Slide, while it and has enough firepower to KO Pokemon back. For example, Adamant 4/0 Garchomp with Yache Berry is always OHKOed by Blizzard after hail damage. Iron Ball is used in order to outspeed Pokemon under Trick Room that would normally be slower than Glaceon. Snow Cloak makes it much harder for moves with 90 accuracy to hit, and helps Glaceon survive longer.</p>[/COLOR]

<p>It should be noted that In order to spam Blizzard, it must be used in hail for maximum effect, due to its otherwise-shaky accuracy. Therefore, it is best paired with Abomasnow who can easily set up hail. However, you must be wary as both Glaceon and Abomasnow share weaknesses to Fire-, Rock-, and Fighting-type attacks. In order to utilize Glaceon, it must be sent out when you have the weather under control. Should your opponent have a weather-changing Pokemon, such as Politoed, Tyranitar, or Ninetales, you must prioritize to KO them first. Glaceon also wants to be put on a team that can easily set up Trick Room for it to sweep. Examples of Bulky Pokemon that can easily set up Trick Room include Jellicent, Reuniclus, and Cofagrigius. Be sure to utilize the 4 turns of Trick Room efficiently, because Glaceon cannot survive more than 2 or 3 attacks.</p>[/COLOR]

[SET]
name: Choice Scarf
move 1: Blizzard
move 2: Shadow Ball
move 3: Hidden Power Ground
move 4: Signal Beam
item: Choice Scarf
nature: Modest / Timid
ability: Snow Cloak
evs: 4 HP / 4 Def / 248 SpA / 252 Spe
ivs: 30 SpA / 30 SpD

[SET COMMENTS]

<p>Similar to the Trick Room set, Glaceon aims to spam Blizzard to maximize its damage output. Utilizing a Choice Scarf, Glaceon can outrun more threats, such as Garchomp and Zapdos, and its mediocre Speed isn't such a problem. Its other moves are very situational, and should only be used if Blizzard runs out of PP, or a specific threat needs to be removed. Shadow Ball is used to help against any Ghost-types, Hidden Power Ground has the ability to hit Steel-types that otherwise wall Glaceon, and Signal Beam can be used against Ludicolo.</p>

[ADDITIONAL COMMENTS]

<p>Maximum Speed and 248 Special Attack EVs ensure Glaceon is as fast as possible, while dishing out a heap of damage. Because it runs Hidden Power Ground, there is no difference between 248 and 252 Special Attack EVs. The remaining EVs can be placed into HP, giving it an extra point. In order to outspeed common threats, such as Garchomp and Zapdos, it needs to run a Choice Scarf.*[/COLOR Blizzard is the only move it should be using, but the other moves might come in handy in specific situations.</p>

* This sentence seems like it would go more so in Set Comments than AC. To say something needs Choice Scarf in the Choice Scarf Set doesn't seem right in AC.

<p>Glaceon works very well alongside Infernape and Terrakion—Infernape can take out Pokemon that are resistant to Blizzard, and it can deal with Pokemon that give hail teams trouble, such as Tyranitar. Infernape and Glaceon also provide incredible coverage, and Infernape easily KOes Pokemon that give Glaceon trouble, such as Scizor, Tyranitar, and Heatran. Along with Fake Out support, it allows Glaceon to dish out constant Blizzard, while protecting it from dangerous attacks. Terrakion plays a similar role to Infernape; with a higher Attack stat, it can hit Rock- and Fire-types, such as Chandelure, Volcarona, and Tyranitar.</p>

[Other Options]

<p>Although Glaceon has incredible power, it is very straightforward and predictable because of its limited move pool; however, when used correctly, it can easily destroy teams that do not have a counter. Ice Beam can be considered if you want a STAB attack when hail is not up. Although Glaceon is not a physical attacker, Ice Shard can be used to finish off weakened Pokemon. If your team is Tyranitar weak, Hidden Power Fighting may be considered for a 2HKO. Ice Body, Glaceon's Dream World ability, is an alternative for those who prefer healing, though Snow Cloak is superior in most cases, as Glaceon prefers the evasion boost. Focus Sash and Ice Gem are other items that can be used. Focus Sash allows Glaceon to survive a super effective attack, such as Overheat, and Ice Gem allows Glaceon to fire off one very destructive Blizzard.</p>

[Checks and Counters]

<p>Generally, Fire-types, such as Chandelure and Infernape, cause problems for Glaceon. Steel-types that resist Blizzard, such as Metagross, Heatran, and Scizor are also a nuisance. Tyranitar, Politoed, and Ninetales can all change the weather and reduce Blizzard's accuracy, making Glaceon much less effective. Himontop can smack Glaceon with its STAB moves, and support its teammates with Wide Guard, shutting down Blizzard for a turn.</p>

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