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Bulbasaur
Status: Done!
QC Checks: Darkamber8828, Heysup
GP Checks: Wekhter, Aeron Ee1
[Overview]
<p>Despite its poor attacking movepool, Bulbasaur can make for an effective revenge killer with its good Special Attack and just-enough Speed (to outpace all unboosted Pokemon when carrying a Choice Scarf). It seems like it would make a good support Pokemon as well, but sadly it is outclassed by Foongus in that position. Luckily, Bulbasaur has its small niche, and can be used on a team to help deal with fast sweepers.</p>
[SET]
name: Choice Scarf
move 1: Sleep Powder
move 2: Leaf Storm
move 3: Sludge Bomb
move 4: Hidden Power Fire
item: Choice Scarf
nature: Modest
evs: 240 SpA / 240 Spe
[SET COMMENTS]
<p>Bulbasaur reaches 21 Speed and 17 Special Attack with a Choice Scarf and a Modest nature, making it an effective revenge killer with this set. Sleep Powder is also a nice move to have, allowing Bulbasaur to quickly put something to sleep, though it requires Bulbasaur to switch out after use. Leaf Storm is the most powerful move Bulbasaur gets, though it does lower Bulbasaur's Special Attack, making Bulbasaur more vulnerable after each successive use. Sludge Bomb is much weaker but it is a more reliable STAB move which hits many Pokemon who resist Grass hard. Hidden Power Fire is the final move, hitting Steel-types and Croagunk super effectively.</p>
[ADDITIONAL COMMENTS]
<p>Timid is an option, allowing Bulbasaur to outrun Pokemon sitting right at 21 Speed, which is a common benchmark for Choice Scarf users to aim for. The loss in power is undesirable, however. Steel-types can switch in on any move other than Hidden Power Fire, making them good checks. Magnemite and Diglett can trap and KO most Steel-types, allowing Bulbasaur to use its STAB attacks more safely. Gastly switches in easily to every move Bulbasaur can use other than Sleep Powder. Pawniard and Munchlax can Pursuit Gastly, making them good teammates for Bulbasaur as well. Faster Pokemon with setup moves to boost Speed are also issues. These include Mantyke, Shellder, Clamperl, and any Houndour and Ponyta which use Flame Charge. Chinchou is therefore a good teammate, dealing with Mantyke, Houndour, and Ponyta nicely. Ferroseed can work well against Shellder and Clamperl, making it a useful teammate as well. Lastly, a priority user such as Timburr can be used as a backup revenge killer for faster Pokemon.</p>
[Other Options]
<p>Bulbasaur has quite a few other moves that could be considered, but most are inferior to the moveset listed in the analysis. Substitute could work with Leech Seed to drain health, though Cottonee and Snover do that much better. Toxic or Stun Spore could work as a second status option alongside Sleep Powder, but that would require a dedicated support set that is better left to Foongus. On a support set, Knock Off is an option to remove an important item such as Eviolite, and Synthesis can provide a healing option for Bulbasaur. If Bulbasaur is running Toxic, then Venoshock could be used as a powerful attacking option as well.</p>
<p>Bulbasaur can use a few moves to set up as well. Growth can raise Bulbasaur's Attack and Special Attack, however, Bulbasaur rarely has the time to set up with it. Swords Dance is similar, and Curse could be used on a bulkier set although it would have major problems with Snover and Fire-types. Power Whip, Nature Power, and Return are physical attacking options to consider if using an Attack-boosting move. Giga Drain can heal and work as a reliable STAB move, making it a viable option. Petal Dance is much stronger, but being locked into it can be quite dangerous due to the many Pokemon that resist Grass-type moves.</p>
[Checks and Counters]
<p>The best way to handle Bulbasaur is to switch in on a resisted move once a team member has been put to sleep, activating Sleep Clause. Gastly resists every move Bulbasaur can use other than a random Hidden Power, making it a very good option. Stunky works the same way, and only the rare Nature Power presents a problem to it while switching in. Faster Choice Scarf users such as Darumaka work as checks as well, as long as they carry a super effective move to hit Bulbasaur with. Fire-types such as Ponyta and Houndour work if they avoid Sludge Bomb, and can either set up or attack the switch in, respectively. Finally, Dratini resists Leaf Storm and Hidden Power Fire, while Shed Skin can wake Dratini up early if it switches into Sleep Powder.</p>
[Dream World]
<p>Bulbasaur receives Chlorophyll from the Dream World, which seems good in theory. Currently, the only released Bulbasaur with the ability is level 10 and male, making it illegal in Little Cup. If it ever became available, a Sunny Day set would most likely be the best option for Bulbasaur.</p>
Status: Done!
QC Checks: Darkamber8828, Heysup
GP Checks: Wekhter, Aeron Ee1
[Overview]
<p>Despite its poor attacking movepool, Bulbasaur can make for an effective revenge killer with its good Special Attack and just-enough Speed (to outpace all unboosted Pokemon when carrying a Choice Scarf). It seems like it would make a good support Pokemon as well, but sadly it is outclassed by Foongus in that position. Luckily, Bulbasaur has its small niche, and can be used on a team to help deal with fast sweepers.</p>
[SET]
name: Choice Scarf
move 1: Sleep Powder
move 2: Leaf Storm
move 3: Sludge Bomb
move 4: Hidden Power Fire
item: Choice Scarf
nature: Modest
evs: 240 SpA / 240 Spe
[SET COMMENTS]
<p>Bulbasaur reaches 21 Speed and 17 Special Attack with a Choice Scarf and a Modest nature, making it an effective revenge killer with this set. Sleep Powder is also a nice move to have, allowing Bulbasaur to quickly put something to sleep, though it requires Bulbasaur to switch out after use. Leaf Storm is the most powerful move Bulbasaur gets, though it does lower Bulbasaur's Special Attack, making Bulbasaur more vulnerable after each successive use. Sludge Bomb is much weaker but it is a more reliable STAB move which hits many Pokemon who resist Grass hard. Hidden Power Fire is the final move, hitting Steel-types and Croagunk super effectively.</p>
[ADDITIONAL COMMENTS]
<p>Timid is an option, allowing Bulbasaur to outrun Pokemon sitting right at 21 Speed, which is a common benchmark for Choice Scarf users to aim for. The loss in power is undesirable, however. Steel-types can switch in on any move other than Hidden Power Fire, making them good checks. Magnemite and Diglett can trap and KO most Steel-types, allowing Bulbasaur to use its STAB attacks more safely. Gastly switches in easily to every move Bulbasaur can use other than Sleep Powder. Pawniard and Munchlax can Pursuit Gastly, making them good teammates for Bulbasaur as well. Faster Pokemon with setup moves to boost Speed are also issues. These include Mantyke, Shellder, Clamperl, and any Houndour and Ponyta which use Flame Charge. Chinchou is therefore a good teammate, dealing with Mantyke, Houndour, and Ponyta nicely. Ferroseed can work well against Shellder and Clamperl, making it a useful teammate as well. Lastly, a priority user such as Timburr can be used as a backup revenge killer for faster Pokemon.</p>
[Other Options]
<p>Bulbasaur has quite a few other moves that could be considered, but most are inferior to the moveset listed in the analysis. Substitute could work with Leech Seed to drain health, though Cottonee and Snover do that much better. Toxic or Stun Spore could work as a second status option alongside Sleep Powder, but that would require a dedicated support set that is better left to Foongus. On a support set, Knock Off is an option to remove an important item such as Eviolite, and Synthesis can provide a healing option for Bulbasaur. If Bulbasaur is running Toxic, then Venoshock could be used as a powerful attacking option as well.</p>
<p>Bulbasaur can use a few moves to set up as well. Growth can raise Bulbasaur's Attack and Special Attack, however, Bulbasaur rarely has the time to set up with it. Swords Dance is similar, and Curse could be used on a bulkier set although it would have major problems with Snover and Fire-types. Power Whip, Nature Power, and Return are physical attacking options to consider if using an Attack-boosting move. Giga Drain can heal and work as a reliable STAB move, making it a viable option. Petal Dance is much stronger, but being locked into it can be quite dangerous due to the many Pokemon that resist Grass-type moves.</p>
[Checks and Counters]
<p>The best way to handle Bulbasaur is to switch in on a resisted move once a team member has been put to sleep, activating Sleep Clause. Gastly resists every move Bulbasaur can use other than a random Hidden Power, making it a very good option. Stunky works the same way, and only the rare Nature Power presents a problem to it while switching in. Faster Choice Scarf users such as Darumaka work as checks as well, as long as they carry a super effective move to hit Bulbasaur with. Fire-types such as Ponyta and Houndour work if they avoid Sludge Bomb, and can either set up or attack the switch in, respectively. Finally, Dratini resists Leaf Storm and Hidden Power Fire, while Shed Skin can wake Dratini up early if it switches into Sleep Powder.</p>
[Dream World]
<p>Bulbasaur receives Chlorophyll from the Dream World, which seems good in theory. Currently, the only released Bulbasaur with the ability is level 10 and male, making it illegal in Little Cup. If it ever became available, a Sunny Day set would most likely be the best option for Bulbasaur.</p>