Bug Arceus (Analysis) [GP 3/3]

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(Credits to JonathanRP for the write up and getting it halfway through QC)
(Credits for the Overiview go to the grammar gods, jc104 and Calm Pokemaster)

Bug Arceus

[OVERVIEW]

<p>Dare not underestimate the capabilities of Arceus, for even when in the guise of a lowly Bug-type, ravaged by Stealth Rock, He cannot be squashed! His stats flawless, His versatility unmatched, His Bug-type Judgment shall rain down even upon the realm of giants, scoring super effective coverage upon any Dark- or Psychic-type foolish enough to come before Him. Fighting, Grass, and Ground attacks leave but a scratch on His near-impenetrable hide. Though Arceus may give a semblance of the humble Bug-type with an aversion to Fire- and Flying-type moves, do not let this facade of weakness deceive you; even super effective hits do not make a great impression upon Arceus's superb bulk. Truly, even as a humble insect, Arceus's prowess is unparalleled.</p>

[SET]
name: Calm Mind
move 1: Calm Mind
move 2: Judgment
move 3: Ice Beam / Spacial Rend
move 4: Recover
item: Insect Plate
evs: 4 HP / 252 SpA / 252 Spe
nature: Timid

[SET COMMENTS]

<p>Bug Arceus is one of few Bug-types capable of running an effective specially offensive set in Ubers. Bug is a poor defensive typing, being weak to Fire-type attacks and more importantly Stealth Rock; offensively, however, it ranks among the very best. STAB Bug-type moves have excellent neutral coverage in Ubers, while also hitting important Pokemon such as Latios, Latias, and Mewtwo super effectively. However, Pokemon such as Giratina and Reshiram can still take Bug-type moves with ease. This is where the secondary move comes into play. Ice Beam does a meaty 49.3% - 58.4% to Giratina after a Calm Mind, which is a guaranteed 2HKO after Stealth Rock, while Rayquaza is OHKOed. Spacial Rend, a move with greater Base Power, can be used over Ice Beam, allowing Bug Arceus to hit Palkia and Reshiram super effectively. However, it comes at the cost of the 4x super effective hit on Rayquaza and Garchomp, and slightly less accuracy.</p>

[ADDITIONAL COMMENTS]

<p>Focus Blast can give Arceus coverage on Steel- and Rock-types, but the 70% accuracy is fairly unreliable. Bug Arceus is fully capable of running a bulky set, eschewing immediate power for greater bulk and the ability to bag more Calm Minds. If you wish to use this, then a Calm or Bold nature is recommended, with an EV spread of 252 HP / 4 SpA / 252 Spe. Dialga has excellent synergy with Bug Arceus, and can take out most of its checks with the possible exceptions of Ho-Oh and Terrakion. It can even set up the crucial Stealth Rock, softening up walls and making Ho-Oh less of a threat. Forretress is probably the best Stealth Rock user in the game and can even remove Stealth Rock from the field for Bug Arceus. However, if using Forretress, one must to careful to pack a Water-type such as Kyogre to negate the Fire-type weakness both Bug Arceus and Forretress bring on board. Kyogre functions effectively as a partner, checking Ho-Oh, who tears Bug Arceus apart, as well as Groudon.</p>

[Set]
name: Swords Dance
move 1: Swords Dance
move 2: X-Scissor
move 3: Stone Edge
move 4: Earthquake / Recover
item: Insect Plate
evs: 4 HP / 252 Atk / 252 Spe
nature: Jolly / Adamant

[SET COMMENTS]

<p>After a single Swords Dance, Bug Arceus reaches a massive Attack stat of 678, which is enough to crush any unprepared opponent. X-Scissor is the obligatory STAB attack and has great coverage in the tier. Stone Edge allows Bug Arceus to hit Flying-types such as Rayquaza and Ho-Oh, for super effective damage. Earthquake, on the other hand, covers Dialga and other Steel-types. Recover can be used in place of Earthquake as a reliable recovery move, giving Bug Arceus some staying power.</p>

[ADDITIONAL COMMENTS]

<p>ExtremeSpeed is a viable option in the fourth slot, as it enables Arceus to snipe off weakened foes. Kyogre makes an excellent partner to Bug Arceus; it can easily dispose of Groudon and Ho-Oh with its rain-boosted STAB Water-type moves, and can negate Bug Arceus's weakness to Fire-type moves thanks to Drizzle. Dialga has good synergy with Bug Arceus, and can set up Stealth Rock to soften up counters, especially Ho-Oh. Furthermore, Dialga can easily dispose of many most of Bug Arceus's counters.</p>

[Other Options]

<p>Bug Arceus has a massive movepool, but many of the moves it receives are not competitively viable. Bug Arceus can use Cosmic Power, but other formes are more adept at this. If rain support can be provided to Bug Arceus, Thunder is an option on the Calm Mind set. Earth Power and Fire Blast are good coverage moves to use. However, you lose coverage against Flying-types if you give up Ice Beam to fit one of them in. Substitute can be used to block status and beat Blissey one-on-one, but has little use outside that.</p>

[Checks and Counters]

<p>Ho-Oh can easily eliminate Bug Arceus with either of its STAB attacks thanks to its massive Attack stat. Chansey and Blissey can easily handle the Calm Mind set, although if Bug Arceus is able to set up multiple Calm Minds, the end result for Blissey will not be positive. Groudon can eliminate the Swords Dance set, double Bug Arceus's Fire-type weakness, and do great damage with Stone Edge or Fire Punch. Skarmory is another useful counter to the Swords Dance set, as it takes only neutral damage from Stone Edge, has massive physical bulk, and can Whirlwind Bug Arceus away. Choice Scarf Terrakion can handle both sets, provided it does not switch in on an Earthquake or Focus Blast. Fire- and Dragon-types can fire off Fire Blasts, while Reshiram can turn Bug Arceus into a pile of ash with its STAB Blue Flare. Heatran does the same, but to a lesser extent. Other Arceus formes, namely Steel and Fire Arceus, can set up alongside Bug Arceus and beat it with a type advantage. Bulk Up Dialga can defeat the Calm Mind set one-on-one due to its typing and general bulk; however, it must watch out for the rare Earth Power or Focus Blast. Giratina can switch into the Swords Dance set and cripple Bug Arceus with Will-O-Wisp.</p>
 
Choice Scarf Terakion can handle both sets, provided it does not switch in on an Earthquake or Focus Blast.* Dragon types can take advantage of the sun that Groudon brings, being able to fire off boosted Fire Blasts, while Reshirom can brutalize Bug Arceus with Blue Fire. Heatran can perform similarly, blasting roasting Bug Arceus with its STAB Fire Blast. Other Arceus forms, namely Steel and Fire,* Arceus can set up along side Bug Arceus
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I'd probably give Spacial Rend a mention on the CM set. It lets you nail Palkia and Reshiram for SE damage, and it does slightly more damage to Zekrom, giving you a better chance against them, in exchange for losing the 4X hit of Rayquaza and Garchomp.

Other than that, looks fine.

QC APPROVED (2/2)
 
[OVERVIEW]
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<p>Dare not underestimate the capability of Arceus, for even when in the guise of the lowly Bug, ravaged by Stealth Rock, He cannot be squashed in an instant. His stats flawless, His versatility unmatched, Arceus's Bug-type Judgment shall rain down even upon the realm of giants, scoring super effective coverage upon any Dark- or Psychic-type foolish enough to come before Him. Additionally, should any mere mortal be brave enough to attack the mighty Arceus, Fighting-, Ground- and Dark-type attacks leave but a scratch on His near-impenetrable hide. Though Arceus may give a semblance of the humble Bug in an aversion to Fire- and Flying-type moves, do not let this façade of weakness deceive you; even super effective hits do not make great impression upon Arceus's unparalleled bulk.</p>

Name: Calm Mind
move 1: Calm Mind
move 2: Judgement
move 3: Ice Beam / Spacial Rend
move 4: Recover
item: Insect Plate
evs: 4 HP / 252 SpA / 252 Spe
nature: Timid

[SET COMMENTS]

<p>Bug Arceus is one of few Bug-types capable of running an effective specially offensive set in Ubers. Bug is a poor defensive typing, being weak to Fire and more importantly Stealth Rock; however offensively, however, it ranks among the very best. STAB Bug-type moves have excellent neutral coverage in Ubers while hitting Pokemon like Latios, Latias and Mewtwo super effectively. However, Pokemon such as Giratina and Reshiram can take Bug-type moves with ease. (write your own sentence with better examples if necessary – it seemed like a sentence was missing here) This is where your secondary move comes into play. Ice Beam does a meaty 49.3% - 58.4% to Giratina after a Calm Mind, which is a guaranteed 2HKO after Stealth Rock, while Rayquaza is OHKOed. Spacial Rend, a move with greater Base Power, can be used over Ice Beam, allowing Bug Arceus to hit Palkia and Reshiram super effectively while having greater Base Power. However, it comes at the cost of losing the 4x super effective hit on Rayquaza and Garchomp.</p>

[ADDITIONAL COMMENTS]

<p>Focus Blast gives you coverage on Steel-and Rock-types, but the 70% accuracy is fairly unreliable. Bug Arceus is fully capable of running a bulky set, eschewing immediate power for greater bulk and the ability to bag more Calm Minds. If you wish to use this, then a Calm / Bold nature is recommended, with 252 HP / 4 SpA /252 Spe.</p>

<p>Dialga has excellent synergy with Bug Arceus, and can take out most of Bug Arceus's checks with the possible exceptions of Ho-Oh and Terrakion. It can even set up the crucial Stealth Rock, softening up walls and making Ho-Oh less of a threat. Kyogre can also function as a good partner, being able to check Ho-Oh and Groudon. Since Ho-Oh can tear Bug Arceus apart, Stealth Rock is recommended to keep it in check. Forretress is probably the best Stealth Rocker in the game and can even remove Stealth Rock from the field for Bug Arceus. However, if using Forretress, one must to careful to pack a Water-type such as Kyogre to negate the Fire-type weakness both Bug Arceus and Forretress bring on board. Kyogre functions effectively as a partner, checking Ho-Oh, who tears Bug Arceus apart, as well as Groudon</p>


[Set]
name: Swords Dance
move 1: Swords Dance
move 2: X-Scissor
move 3: Stone Edge
move 4: Earthquake / Recover
item: Insect Plate
evs: 4 HP / 252 Atk / 252 Spe
nature: Jolly / Adamant

[SET COMMENTS]

<p>After a single Swords Dance, Bug Arceus reaches a massive Attack of 678, which is enough to crush any unprepared opponent. X-Scissor is the obligatory STAB attack and has great coverage in the tier. Stone Edge allows Bug Arceus to hit the flying dragons of Ubers, such as Rayquaza, for super effective damage, as well as Ho-Oh, while Earthquake adds coverage for Dialga and other Steel-types. Recover can be used in place of Earthquake as a reliable recovery move, giving and gives Bug Arceus some staying power.</p>

[ADDITIONAL COMMENTS]

<p>ExtremeSpeed is a viable option over Recover and enables Bug Arceus to snipe off weakened foes. Kyogre makes an excellent partner to Bug Arceus. It can easily dispose of Groudon and Ho-Oh with its rain-boosted STAB Water-type moves, and can negate even negates Bug Arceus's weakness to the Fire-type moves thanks to Drizzle. In the same vein, Diagla also has good synergy with Bug Arceus. It can set up Stealth Rock to soften up counters and especially Ho-Oh. Furthermore, Dialga can easily dispose of many has no problem disposing off most of Bug Arceus's counters. Once again, Stealth Rock support is recommended since it keeps Ho-Oh in check and also softens up potential counters such Blissey.</p>

[Other Options]

<p>Bug Arceus has a massive movepool, but many of the moves it receives are not competitively viable. Bug Arceus can use Cosmic Power, but however, other formes of are more adept at performing this. If rain support can be provided to Bug Arceus, Thunder is an option on the Calm Mind set. Earth Power and Fire Blast are good coverage moves to use; however, you lose coverage against Flying-types if you give up Ice Beam to fit one of them in. Substitute can be used to block status and beat Blissey one-on-one but has little use outside that.</p>

[Checks and Counters]

<p>Ho-Oh can easily eliminate Bug Arceus thanks to its massive Attack stat and either of its STABs. If it's raining, Ho-Oh can just simply OHKO with Brave Bird. Chansey and Blissey can easily handle the Calm Mind set, although if Bug Arceus is able to set up multiple Calm Minds, the end result for Blissey will not be positive. Groudon can eliminate the Swords Dancer set, double Bug Arceus's Fire-type weakness, and do great damage with Stone Edge or Fire Punch is able to essentially double Bug Arceus's Fire weakness and deal a massive amount of damage with Fire Punch or Stone Edge. Skarmory is another useful counter for the Swords Dance set, as it takes neutral damage from Stone Edge and can Whirlwind Bug Arceus away. Choice Scarf Terakion can handle both sets, provided it does not switch in on an Earthquake or Focus Blast. Dragon-types can take advantage of the sun that Groudon brings, being able to fire off boosted Fire Blasts, while Reshiram can turn Bug Arceus into a pile of ash with Blue Flare. Heatran does the same but to a lesser extent than Reshiram. Other Arceus formes, namely Steel and Fire Arceus, can set up alongside Bug Arceus and hit it with their STAB move. Bulk Up Dialga can defeat the Calm Mind set one-on-one due to its typing and general bulk; however, it must watch out for the rare Earth Power or Focus Blast. Giratina can switch into the Swords Dance set and cripple Bug Arceus with Will-o-Wisp.</p>
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GP 0/2 for the overview, since I helped to write it. Some help could also be used to make it a bit longer and better.
 
Changes in bold
Removals in red
Comments in bold red

[OVERVIEW]
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<p>Dare not underestimate the capabilities of Arceus, for even when in the guise of a lowly Bug, ravaged by Stealth Rock, He cannot be squashed in an instant! His stats are flawless, His versatility unmatched, His Bug-type Judgment shall rain down even upon the realm of giants, scoring super effective coverage upon any Dark- or Psychic-type foolish enough to come before Him. Additionally, should any mere mortal be brave enough to attack the mighty Arceus, Fighting-, Ground- and Dark-type attacks leave but a scratch on His near-impenetrable hide. Though Arceus may give a semblance of the humble Bug in an aversion to Fire- and Flying-type moves, do not let this façade of weakness deceive you;, while even super effective hits do not make great impression upon Him. Truly, even as a humble insect, Arceus's prowess is unparalleled.</p>

[SET]
name: Calm Mind
move 1: Calm Mind
move 2: Judgement
move 3: Ice Beam / Spacial Rend
move 4: Recover
item: Insect Plate
evs: 4 HP / 252 SpA / 252 Spe
nature: Timid

[SET COMMENTS]

<p>Bug Arceus is one of few Bug-types capable of running an effective specially offensive set in Ubers. Bug is a poor defensive typing, being weak to Fire and more importantly Stealth Rock; offensively, however, it ranks among the very best. STAB Bug-type moves have excellent neutral coverage in Ubers, while also hitting important Pokemon like Latios, Latias and Mewtwo super effectively. However, Pokemon such as Giratina and Reshiram can still take Bug-type moves with ease. This is where the secondary move comes into play. Ice Beam does a meaty 49.3% - 58.4% to Giratina after a Calm Mind, which is a guaranteed 2HKO after Stealth Rock, while Rayquaza is OHKOed. Spacial Rend, a move with greater Base Power, can be used over Ice Beam, allowing Bug Arceus to hit Palkia and Reshiram super effectively. However, it comes at the cost of the 4x super effective hit on Rayquaza and Garchomp. (is this really important? if they're still KOed after a Calm Mind than I don't really think it's note-worthy.. in its place, mentions its imperfect accuracy)</p>

[ADDITIONAL COMMENTS]

<p>Focus Blast can give Arceus coverage on Steel-(space)and Rock-types, but the 70% accuracy is fairly unreliable. Bug Arceus is fully capable of running a bulky set, eschewing immediate power for greater bulk and the ability to bag more Calm Minds. If you wish to use this, then a Calm or Bold nature is recommended, with a spread of 252 HP / 4 SpA /(space)252 Spe.</p> <p>Dialga has excellent synergy with Bug Arceus, and can take out most of (its/his/His?) checks with the possible exceptions of Ho-Oh and Terrakion. It can even set up the crucial Stealth Rock, softening up walls and making Ho-Oh less of a threat. Forretress is probably the best Stealth Rock user in the game and can even remove Stealth Rock from the field for Bug Arceus. However, if using Forretress, one must to careful to pack a Water-type such as Kyogre to negate the Fire-type weakness both Bug Arceus and Forretress bring on board. Kyogre functions effectively as a partner, checking Ho-Oh, who tears Bug Arceus apart, as well as Groudon. (period)</p>
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[Set]
name: Swords Dance
move 1: Swords Dance
move 2: X-Scissor
move 3: Stone Edge
move 4: Earthquake / Recover
item: Insect Plate
evs: 4 HP / 252 Atk / 252 Spe
nature: Jolly / Adamant

[SET COMMENTS]

<p>After a single Swords Dance, Bug Arceus reaches a massive Attack stat of 678, which is enough to crush any unprepared opponent. X-Scissor is the obligatory STAB attack and has great coverage in the tier. Stone Edge allows Bug Arceus to hit the dragon Flying-types of Ubers, like Rayquaza and Ho-Oh, for super effective damage, as well as Ho-Oh, while. (period) Earthquake, on the other hand, covers Dialga and other Steel-types. Recover can be used in place of Earthquake as a reliable recovery move, giving and gives Bug Arceus some staying power.</p>

[ADDITIONAL COMMENTS]

<p>ExtremeSpeed is a viable option in the fourth slot, as it enables Bug Arceus to snipe off weakened foes. Kyogre makes an excellent partner to Bug Arceus; it can easily dispose of Groudon and Ho-Oh with its rain-boosted STAB Water-type moves, and can negate Bug Arceus's weakness to Fire-type moves thanks to Drizzle. In the same vein, Diagla has good synergy with Bug Arceus, and can set up Stealth Rock to soften up counters, (comma) especially Ho-Oh. Furthermore, Dialga can easily dispose of many most of Bug Arceus's counters. Once again, Stealth Rock support is recommended since it keeps Ho-Oh in check and also softens up potential counters such Blissey.</p>

[Other Options]

<p>Bug Arceus has a massive movepool, but many of the moves it receives are not competitively viable. Bug Arceus can use Cosmic Power, but other formes are more adept at this. If rain support can be provided to Bug Arceus, Thunder is an option on the Calm Mind set. Earth Power and Fire Blast are good coverage moves to use, however, you lose coverage against Flying-types if you give up Ice Beam to fit one of them in. Substitute can be used to block status and beat Blissey one-on-one but has little use outside that.</p>

[Checks and Counters]

<p>Ho-Oh can easily eliminate Bug Arceus with either of its STABs thanks to its massive Attack stat and either of its STABs. If it's raining, Ho-Oh can just simply OHKO with Brave Bird. Chansey and Blissey can easily handle the Calm Mind set, although if Bug Arceus is able to set up multiple Calm Minds, the end result for Blissey will not be positive. Groudon can eliminate the Swords Dance set, double Bug Arceus's Fire-type weakness, and do great damage with Stone Edge or Fire Punch. Skarmory is another useful counter to the Swords Dance set, as it takes only neutral damage from Stone Edge, has massive physical bulk, and can Whirlwind Bug Arceus away. Choice Scarf Terakion can handle both sets, provided it does not switch in on an Earthquake or Focus Blast. Fire- and Dragon-types can take advantage of the sun that Groudon brings, being able to fire off boosted Fire Blasts, while Reshiram can turn Bug Arceus into a pile of ash with its STAB Blue Flare. Heatran does the same but to a lesser extent. Other Arceus formes, namely Steel and Fire Arceus, can set up alongside Bug Arceus and beat it with a type advantage. Bulk Up Dialga can defeat the Calm Mind set one-on-one due to its typing and general bulk; however, it must watch out for the rare Earth Power or Focus Blast. Giratina can switch into the Swords Dance set and cripple Bug Arceus with Will-O-Wisp.</p>

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EDIT: *sigh* >_>
 
Think this needs GP 3 before it is Done.

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[OVERVIEW]

<p>Dare not underestimate the capabilities of Arceus, for even when in the guise of a lowly Bug-type, ravaged by Stealth Rock, He cannot be squashed! His stats are flawless, His versatility unmatched, His Bug-type Judgment shall rain down even upon the realm of giants, scoring super effective coverage upon any Dark- or Psychic-type foolish enough to come before Him. Fighting-, Ground- and Dark-type attacks leave but a scratch on His near-impenetrable hide. Though Arceus may give a semblance of the humble Bug-type with an aversion to Fire- and Flying-type moves, do not let this facade of weakness deceive you; even super effective hits do not make a great impression upon Arceus's superb bulk. Truly, even as a humble insect, Arceus's prowess is unparalleled.</p> (I feel this sentence should be there; it isn't half-bad, and adds some crucial information to the Overview)

[SET]
name: Calm Mind
move 1: Calm Mind
move 2: Judgement
move 3: Ice Beam / Spacial Rend
move 4: Recover
item: Insect Plate
evs: 4 HP / 252 SpA / 252 Spe
nature: Timid

[SET COMMENTS]

<p>Bug Arceus is one of few Bug-types capable of running an effective specially offensive set in Ubers. Bug is a poor defensive typing, being weak to Fire-type attacks and more importantly Stealth Rock; offensively, however, it ranks among the very best. STAB Bug-type moves have excellent neutral coverage in Ubers, while also hitting important Pokemon like such as Latios, Latias, and Mewtwo super effectively. However, Pokemon such as Giratina and Reshiram can still take Bug-type moves with ease. This is where the secondary move comes into play. Ice Beam does a meaty 49.3% - 58.4% to Giratina after a Calm Mind, which is a guaranteed 2HKO after Stealth Rock, while Rayquaza is OHKOed. Spacial Rend, a move with greater Base Power, can be used over Ice Beam, allowing Bug Arceus to hit Palkia and Reshiram super effectively. However, it comes at the cost of the 4x super effective hit on Rayquaza and Garchomp, and slightly less accuracy.</p>

[ADDITIONAL COMMENTS]

<p>Focus Blast can give Arceus coverage on Steel- and Rock-types, but the 70% accuracy is fairly unreliable. Bug Arceus is fully capable of running a bulky set, eschewing immediate power for greater bulk and the ability to bag more Calm Minds. If you wish to use this, then a Calm or Bold nature is recommended, with an EV spread of 252 HP / 4 SpA / 252 Spe.</p> <p>Dialga has excellent synergy with Bug Arceus, and can take out most of its checks with the possible exceptions of Ho-Oh and Terrakion. It can even set up the crucial Stealth Rock, softening up walls and making Ho-Oh less of a threat. Forretress is probably the best Stealth Rock user in the game and can even remove Stealth Rock from the field for Bug Arceus. However, if using Forretress, one must to careful to pack a Water-type such as Kyogre to negate the Fire-type weakness both Bug Arceus and Forretress bring on board. Kyogre functions effectively as a partner, checking Ho-Oh, who tears Bug Arceus apart, as well as Groudon.</p>

[Set]
name: Swords Dance
move 1: Swords Dance
move 2: X-Scissor
move 3: Stone Edge
move 4: Earthquake / Recover
item: Insect Plate
evs: 4 HP / 252 Atk / 252 Spe
nature: Jolly / Adamant

[SET COMMENTS]

<p>After a single Swords Dance, Bug Arceus reaches a massive Attack stat of 678, which is enough to crush any unprepared opponent. X-Scissor is the obligatory STAB attack and has great coverage in the tier. Stone Edge allows Bug Arceus to hit Flying-types like such as Rayquaza and Ho-Oh, for super effective damage. Earthquake, on the other hand, covers Dialga and other Steel-types. Recover can be used in place of Earthquake as a reliable recovery move, giving Bug Arceus some staying power.</p>

[ADDITIONAL COMMENTS]

<p>ExtremeSpeed is a viable option in the fourth slot, as it enables Arceus to snipe off weakened foes. Kyogre makes an excellent partner to Bug Arceus; it can easily dispose of Groudon and Ho-Oh with its rain-boosted STAB Water-type moves, and can negate Bug Arceus's weakness to Fire-type moves thanks to Drizzle. Dialga has good synergy with Bug Arceus, and can set up Stealth Rock to soften up counters, especially Ho-Oh. Furthermore, Dialga can easily dispose of many most of Bug Arceus's counters.</p>

[Other Options]

<p>Bug Arceus has a massive movepool, but many of the moves it receives are not competitively viable. Bug Arceus can use Cosmic Power, but other formes are more adept at this. If rain support can be provided to Bug Arceus, Thunder is an option on the Calm Mind set. Earth Power and Fire Blast are good coverage moves to use. However, you lose coverage against Flying-types if you give up Ice Beam to fit one of them in. Substitute can be used to block status and beat Blissey one-on-one, but has little use outside that.</p>

[Checks and Counters]

<p>Ho-Oh can easily eliminate Bug Arceus with either of its STAB attacks thanks to its massive Attack stat. Chansey and Blissey can easily handle the Calm Mind set, although if Bug Arceus is able to set up multiple Calm Minds, the end result for Blissey will not be positive. Groudon can eliminate the Swords Dance set, double Bug Arceus's Fire-type weakness, and do great damage with Stone Edge or Fire Punch. Skarmory is another useful counter to the Swords Dance set, as it takes only neutral damage from Stone Edge, has massive physical bulk, and can Whirlwind Bug Arceus away. Choice Scarf Terrakion can handle both sets, provided it does not switch in on an Earthquake or Focus Blast. Fire- and Dragon-types can fire off Fire Blasts, while Reshiram can turn Bug Arceus into a pile of ash with its STAB Blue Flare. Heatran does the same, but to a lesser extent. Other Arceus formes, namely Steel and Fire Arceus, can set up alongside Bug Arceus and beat it with a type advantage. Bulk Up Dialga can defeat the Calm Mind set one-on-one due to its typing and general bulk; however, it must watch out for the rare Earth Power or Focus Blast. Giratina can switch into the Swords Dance set and cripple Bug Arceus with Will-O-Wisp.</p>

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GP 3 / 3
 
His stats are flawless, His versatility unmatched...
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For the love of God take that "are" out of there. Even if there was something wrong with the sentence originally (which there may well be), that is making it much worse.
 
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