Shroomish (Analysis)

[Overview]
<p>While itShroomish didn't really change at all, itsShroomish's effectiveness has greatly dropped since the last generation. The huge increase in Taunt users such as Gligar and Misdreavus [Since Misdreavus is banned, it should be removed, added comma -->], along with the advent of new abilities such as Prankster and Magic Bounce, make Shroomish's life extremely hard. Playing identically to how it worked last generation isn't a good move beneficial either as the severe increase of weather along with the introduction of Eviolite push Shroomish out of the way when it comes to picking a Pokemon for your team. Shroomish does, however, keep a few unique traits to itself. Firstly, iIt is still among the very select group of Pokemon who can use Spore; the only new Pokemon to get Spore was Foongus, who is arguably worse due to the lack of Poison Heal. While Shroomish hasn't changed it all, it still works well and should be considered on some stall teams!</p>

[SET]
name: SubSeed
move 1: Spore
move 2: Leech Seed
move 3: Substitute
move 4: Protect
item: Toxic Orb
ability: Poison Heal
nature: Bold
EVs: 196 HP / 196 Def / 116 SpD

[SET COMMENTS]

<p>Shroomish is still the bomb when it comes to annoying your opponent; get them to sleep with Spore, use Substitute on the switch, hit the switch-in with Leech Seed, and you've got yourself a system going! Since there are practically no common Pokemon with the abilities Vital Spirit or Insomnia Since Pokemon utilizing the abilites Vital Spirit and Insomnia are uncommon, Shroomish can really causes terror for teams that aren't prepared for it. The sheer effectiveness of a 100% accurate sleep-inducing move, Poison Heal, and Leech Seed all combined, to makes Shroomish quite a staller. It also fairs very well against common physical attackers such as Carvanha, Gligar (those who lack Aerial Ace, Substitute, Taunt, and Roost), Pawniard, and many more.</p>

<p>Shroomish can be extremely effective in certain cases. For example, a Pokemon who wants to use Trick while Shroomish switches in can eat the effect of a Toxic Orb while Shroomish usually gets a nice, inviting item such as an Eviolite or Oran Berry. Even a Choice Scarf can turn our menacing mushroom friend into a fast sleep-inducer, very much like how Choice Scarf Breloom plays in the upper tiers.</p>

[ADDITIONAL COMMENTS]

<p>If you really trust Leech Seed by itself and want Shroomish to take hits better instead of constantly healing, you may try Eviolite in place of Toxic Orb. Also, if you have a way to already get Shroomish poisoned such as using Slowpoke as a Toxic lure, Eviolite or Leftovers will be of value. If you want Shroomish to do more damage than Leech Seed does, you can try Focus Punch or Seed Bomb, or you can use more external damage sources such as Toxic (probably over Protect) or a weather condition. Additionally, Spikes, Stealth Rock, and Toxic Spikes are all Shroomish's best friends when it comes to residual damage.</p>

<p>Great examples of teammates include Dwebble and Ferroseed, who can both set up Spikes and Stealth Rock. Natu with Magic Bounce can take care of any Pokemon who tries to use Taunt on Shroomish, and it can take the only common Grass-types (Cottonee and Snover) with Drill Peck or Hidden Power Fire. Shelmet can set up Spikes, but its synergy with Shroomish is not ideal as they share weaknesses to both Flying- and Fire-type attacks. Lastly, if Natu is being nosy, Elekid and Misdreavus can remove Natu from the equation.</p>

[Other Options]

<p>You can give Shroomish a Choice Scarf if you want it to be able to put things to sleep quickly so you can set up. Shroomish doesn't really have anything else in its arsenal other than Wake-Up Slap, Giga Drain, and Focus Punch, all of which are not ideal when Protect is available.</p>

[Checks and Counters]

<p>Taunt users such as from Gligar and to Misdreavus can make Shroomish really sad, as well as Natu who does the same with Magic Bounce. Cottonee has Prankster Taunt, and its Grass typing provides an immunity to Leech Seed. Lastly, any Pokemon with the move Substitute or the abilities Sap Sipper, Vital Spirit, or Insomnia laugh at Shroomish as Spore will either help them or do nothing.</p>

[Dream World]

<p>Quick Feet is pretty pointless as Poison Heal takes advantage of Toxic Orb 200% better..</p>

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-Charmander- said:

[Overview]

<p>While Shroomish didn't really change at all, its effectiveness has greatly dropped since the last generationmuch in the transition from the previous generation, it has become much less effective. The huge increase in Taunt users such as Gligar and Misdreavus, along with the advent of new abilities such as Prankster and Magic Bounce, make Shroomish's life extremely harddifficult. Playing identically to last generation isn't beneficiahelpful either , as the severe increase of weather along with the introduction of Eviolite push Shroomish out of the way the introduction of Eviolite tends to make Shroomish a lesser choice when it comes to picking a Pokemonbulky pivot for your team. However, Shroomish does, however, keepave a few unique traits to itselfhat give it a definite niche. It is still among the very select group of Pokemon who can use Spore;, as the only new Pokemon to get Spore wasthe move, Foongus, who is arguably worseinferior to Shroomish due to the lack of Poison Heal. While Shroomish's playstyle hasn't changed iat all, it still works well and should be considered on somemakes a viable choice for Little Cup stall teams!.</p>

[SET]
name: SubSeed
move 1: Spore
move 2: Leech Seed
move 3: Substitute
move 4: Protect
item: Toxic Orb
ability: Poison Heal
nature: Bold
EVs: 196 HP / 196 Def / 116 SpD

[SET COMMENTS]

<p>Shroomish is still the bomb when it comes to annoying your opponent;: get them to sleep with Spore, use Substitute on the switch, hit the switch-in with Leech Seed, and you've got yourself a system goingtalling cycle! Since Pokemon utilizing the abilities Vital Spirit and Insomnia are uncommon, Shroomish can really cause terror forwreck havoc on teams that aren't prepared for it. The sheer effectiveness of a 100% accurate sleep-inducing move, Poison Heal, and Leech Seed all combined makes Shroomish quite a staller. It also fairs very well against common physical attackers such as Carvanha, Gligar (those who lack Aerial Ace, Substitute, Taunt, and Roost), Pawniard, and many more.</p>

<p>Shroomish can be extremely effective in certain cases. For example, a Pokemon who wants to use Trick while Shroomish switches in can eat the effect of a Toxic Orb while Shroomish usually gets a nice, invitinguseful item such as an Eviolite or Oran Berry. Even a Choice Scarf can turn our menacing mushroom friend into a fast sleep-inducer, very much like how Choice Scarf Breloom plays in the upper tiers.</p>

[ADDITIONAL COMMENTS]

<p>If you really trust Leech Seed by itself and want Shroomish to take hits better instead of constantly healing, you may try Eviolite in place ofEviolite is an option over Toxic Orb. Also, if you have a way to already get Shroomish poisoned such as using Slowpoke as a Toxic lure, Eviolite or Leftovers will be of value. If you want Shroomish to do more damage than just Leech Seed does, you can try Focus Punch or Seed Bomb, orbut you can use more external damage sources such as Toxic (probably over Protect)also try a status move or a weather condition. Additionally, Spikes, Stealth Rock, and Toxic Spikes are all Shroomish's best friends when it comes to residual damage.</p>

<p>Great examples of teammates include Dwebble and Ferroseed, who can both set up Spikes and Stealth Rock. Natu with Magic Bounce can take care of any Pokemon who tries to use Taunt on Shroomish, and it can take out the only common Grass-types (Cottonee and Snover) with Drill Peck or Hidden Power Fire. Shelmet can set up Spikes, but its has little synergy with Shroomish is not ideal, as they share weaknesses to both Flying- and Fire-type attacks. Lastly, if Natu is being nosymessing up Shroomish's stall, Elekid and Misdreavus can remove Natu from the equation.</p>

[Other Options]

<p>You can give Shroomish a Choice Scarf if you want it to be able to put things to sleep quickly so you can set up. Shroomish doesn't really have anything else in its arsenal other than Wake-Up Slap, Giga Drain, and Focus Punch, allnone of which are not ideal when Protect is available.</p>

[Checks and Counters]

<p>Taunt users such as Gligar and Misdreavus can make Shroomish really sad, as well as Natu who does the same with Magic Bounce. Cottonee has Prankster Taunt, and its Grass typing provides an immunity to Leech Seed. Lastly, any Pokemon with the move Substitute or the abilities Sap Sipper, Vital Spirit, or Insomnia laugh at Shroomish as Spore will either help them or do nothing.</p>

[Dream World]

<p>Quick Feet is pointless as Poison Heal takes advantage of Toxic Orb 200% better.</p>

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