Ledyba (Analysis)

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Ledyba



[Overview]

<p>With overall terrible typing and stats, Ledyba is not always the best option for the standard team. However, Ledyba is not completely useless, as its decent Special Defense and a good support move in Encore helps it to be viable. If paired with a spinner, Ledyba can even wall a few top threats, including Mienfoo and the ever dangerous Scraggy.</p>

[SET]
name: Utility Wall
move 1: Roost
move 2: Encore
move 3: Reflect / Knock Off
move 4: Bug Buzz
item: Eviolite
ability: Early Bird
nature: Bold
evs: 196 HP / 196 Def / 116 SpD

[SET COMMENTS]

<p>Ledyba is adept at countering Fighting-types who lack a Rock-type move, such as Mienfoo, Croagunk, and most Scraggy (discounting rare Head Smash or Stone Edge variants). Roost is used for instant recovery, allowing Ledyba to regain its health from passive damage. Encore is used to prevent the opponent from using Ledyba as set up bait. Reflect allows Ledyba to patch up its weaker Defense stat, and after the boost, it will only take an average of 30% from a Scraggy's Crunch at +1. Bug Buzz, while weak with no investment, allows Ledyba to bypass Taunt and do mild damage to opponents. It also allows Ledyba to beat Scraggy one-on-one most of the time.</p>

[ADDITIONAL COMMENTS]

<p>If the team already uses dual screens, Knock Off is a suitable replacement for Reflect, allowing Ledyba to remove the Eviolite many bulky Pokemon in Little Cup rely on. When using Reflect, one can opt to use a different EV spread of 196 HP / 196 Def / 36 SpA / 36 SpD with a Calm nature, trading one point in Defense for a point in Special Attack.</p>

<p>When running Ledyba, Rapid Spin support from Pokemon such as Staryu and Sandshrew is absolutely necessary to prevent Ledyba from losing 50% of its health when switching in. Hazard support from Pokemon such as Ferroseed is also useful due to the amount of switches Encore can cause. Other important teammates are useful to switch into Ledyba's common weaknesses. Steel-types such as Ferroseed can take the many Rock-, Flying-, and Ice-type attacks aimed at Ledyba, while Flash Fire Pokemon such as Houndour and Ponyta can take the multitude of Fire-type attacks aimed at Ledyba.</p>

[Other Options]

<p>Ledyba has a few other options, although its low stats prevent it from using many of them efficiently. A full Baton Pass set is a plausible choice, allowing Ledyba to pass Agility or Swords Dance boosts to offensive threats such as Timburr, who may need a Speed boost, or fast Choice Scarf users, such as Taillow, who may need a power boost. Alternatively, a full Swords Dance set is possible using Swords Dance, Drain Punch, Bug Bite, and Roost, although Ledyba has a pitiful Attack stat.</p>

<p>Other viable moves Ledyba has include Air Cutter, which allows it to hit Fighting-types harder than a resisted Bug Buzz. Supersonic could be used to confuse opponents, although the low accuracy is unappealing. Being a Bug-type gives Ledyba a STAB U-Turn to scout the opponent; however, Ledyba has better moves to be using, such as Knock Off or Encore. Finally, Tailwind could be used as a last ditch effort to pull off a sweep.</p>

[Checks and Counters]

<p>The biggest issue for Ledyba is Stealth Rock, which instantly removes 50% of its health on the switch. Besides that, Pokemon that prey on Ledyba's multiple common weaknesses can defeat it with ease. Flying-types such as Doduo and Taillow can hit Ledyba hard with STAB Brave Birds, while Houndour and Ponyta can burn Ledyba to a crisp with their Fire-type attacks. Although Ferroseed cannot directly damage Ledyba, it can use Ledyba as set up fodder, as Encore does not stop Ferroseed from laying down spikes.</p>
 
[SET]
name:spaceUtility Wall
move 1:spaceRoost
move 2:spaceEncore
move 3:spaceReflect / Toxic
move 4:spaceBug Buzz
item: Eviolite
nature: Bold
evs: 196 HP / 196 Def / 116 SpD

Here is something else you can try:

nature: Calm
evs: 196 HP / 196 Def / 36 SpA / 36 SpD

trades 1 Def for 1 SpA. You can put it in AC or something I guess
 

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Okay it's Ledyba and the set performed decently when I faced it.

Charmander's EV spread can be mentioned in AC too.


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this is now ready for GP checks (idk how to make the intro bigger... someone help)
 

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[Overview]

<p>With overall terrible typing and stats, Ledyba should hardly ever be thought of when building a team. is not always the best option for the standard team. Ledyba<remove space>, <space>however, is not completely useless, with good spdef and a good support move in Encore as its decent Special Defense and a good support move in Encore helps it to be viable. If paired with a spinner, Ledyba can even wall a few top threats including Mienfoo and the ever dangerous Scraggy.</p>

[SET]
name: Utility Wall
move 1: Roost
move 2: Encore
move 3: Reflect / Knock Off
move 4: Bug Buzz
item: Eviolite
ability: Early Bird
nature: Bold
evs: 196 HP / 196 Def / 116 SpD

[SET COMMENTS]

<p>Ledyba is adept at countering Fighting-types without that lack a Rock-type move, such as Mienfoo, Croagunk, and most Scraggy (discounting rare Head Smash or Stone Edge ones variants). Roost is used as instant recovery, allowing Ledyba to regain its health from attacks and passive damage. Encore is used to prevent the opponent from using Ledyba as set up bait. Reflect allows Ledyba to patch up its weaker physical defense, taking about 30% from +1 Scraggy’s Crunch and after the boost, it will only take an average of 30% from a Scraggy's Crunch at +1. Bug Buzz, while weak when un-invested, allows Ledyba to bypass Taunt and do mild damage to opponents. It also allows Ledyba to beat Scraggy one-on-one most of the time.</p>

[ADDITIONAL COMMENTS]

<p>If Dual Screen support is already being used the team already uses Dual Screens, Knock Off is a suitable replacement for Reflect, allowing Ledyba to remove the Eviolite many bulky Pokemon in Little Cup rely on. When using Reflect, one can opt to use a different ev EV spread of 196 HP / 196 Def / 36 SpA / 36 SpD with a Calm nature, trading 1 Def stat for a SpA stat point in Defense for a point in Special Attack.</p>

<p>When running Ledyba, Rapid Spin support from Pokemon such as Staryu and Sandshrew is absolutely necessary to prevent Ledyba from losing 50% of its health on the switch when switching in. Hazard support from Pokemon such as Ferroseed is also useful due to the amount of switches Encore can cause. Other important teammates are useful to block switch into Ledyba's common weaknesses: Steel-types such as Ferroseed can take the many Rock-,<space>Flying-, and Ice-typed attacks aimed at Ledyba while Flash Fire Pokemon such as Houndour and Ponyta can take the multitude of Fire-typed attacks aimed at Ledyba.</p>

[Other Options]

<p>Ledyba has a few other options, although its low stats prevent it from using many efficiently. A full Baton Pass set is possible a plausible choice, allowing Ledyba to pass Agility or Sword Dance boosts to other offensive threats such as Timburr, (comma) for the former, or physical Choice Scarf users for the latter that may need a Speed boost, or fast Choice Scarfers, that may need a power boost. Alternatively, a full Swords Dance set is possible using Swords Dance, Drain Punch, Bug Bite, and Roost, although Ledyba has a pitiful Attack stat.</p>

<p>Other viable moves Ledyba has includes Air Cutter, which allows you it to hit Fighting-types you are countering harder than a not very effective Bug Buzz. Supersonic could be used to confuse opponents, although the low accuracy is unappealing. Being a Bug-type gives Ledyba a STAB U-Turn to scout the opponent, (comma) although however, Ledyba has better moves to be using, such as Knock Off or Encore. Finally, (comma) Tailwind could be used as a last ditch effort to pull off a sweep.</p>

[Checks and Counters]

<p>The biggest counter issue for Ledyba is Stealth Rock, instantly removing 50% of its health on the switch. Besides that, Pokemon that prey on Ledyba's multiple common weaknesses will easily can defeat it with ease. Flying-types such as Doduo and Taillow can hit Ledyba hard with STAB Brave Birds, while Houndour and Ponyta can burn Ledyba to a crisp with their Fire-typed attacks. Although Ferroseed cannot directly hard damage Ledyba, it can use Ledyba as set<remove space>up fodder, as Encore does not stop Ferroseed from laying down spikes.</p>


Good job, just work on capitalization and hyphenation.
GP Approved 1/2


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[Overview]

<p>With overall terrible typing and stats, Ledyba is not always the best option for the standard team. Ledyba, However, Ledyba is not completely useless, as its decent Special Defense and a good support move in Encore helps it to be viable. If paired with a spinner, Ledyba can even wall a few top threats,(comma) including Mienfoo and the ever dangerous Scraggy.</p>

[SET]
name: Utility Wall
move 1: Roost
move 2: Encore
move 3: Reflect / Knock Off
move 4: Bug Buzz
item: Eviolite
ability: Early Bird
nature: Bold
evs: 196 HP / 196 Def / 116 SpD

[SET COMMENTS]

<p>Ledyba is adept at countering Fighting-types that who lack a Rock-type move, such as Mienfoo, Croagunk, and most Scraggy (discounting rare Head Smash or Stone Edge variants). Roost is used as for instant recovery, allowing Ledyba to regain its health from passive damage. Encore is used to prevent the opponent from using Ledyba as set up bait. Reflect allows Ledyba to patch up its weaker physical defense, Defense stat, and after the boost, it will only take an average of 30% from a Scraggy's Crunch at +1. Bug Buzz, while weak when un-invested, with no investment, allows Ledyba to bypass Taunt and do mild damage to opponents. It also allows Ledyba to beat Scraggy one-on-one most of the time.</p>

[ADDITIONAL COMMENTS]

<p>If the team already uses dual screens, Knock Off is a suitable replacement for Reflect, allowing Ledyba to remove the Eviolite many bulky Pokemon in Little Cup rely on. When using Reflect, one can opt to use a different EV spread of 196 HP / 196 Def / 36 SpA / 36 SpD with a Calm nature, trading one point in Defense for a point in Special Attack.</p>

<p>When running Ledyba, Rapid Spin support from Pokemon such as Staryu and Sandshrew is absolutely necessary to prevent Ledyba from losing 50% of its health when switching in. Hazard support from Pokemon such as Ferroseed is also useful due to the amount of switches Encore can cause. Other important teammates are useful to switch into Ledyba's common weaknesses:.(period, no colon) Steel-types such as Ferroseed can take the many Rock-,(space)Flying-, and Ice-type attacks aimed at Ledyba,(comma) while Flash Fire Pokemon such as Houndour and Ponyta can take the multitude of Fire-typed attacks aimed at Ledyba.</p>

[Other Options]

<p>Ledyba has a few other options, although its low stats prevent it from using many of them efficiently. A full Baton Pass set is a plausible choice, allowing Ledyba to pass Agility or Swords Dance boosts to offensive threats such as Timburr, that who may need a Speed boost, or fast Choice Scarfers, users, that who may need a power boost. Alternatively, a full Swords Dance set is possible using Swords Dance, Drain Punch, Bug Bite, and Roost, although Ledyba has a pitiful Attack stat.</p>

<p>Other viable moves Ledyba has includes Air Cutter, which allows it to hit Fighting-types you are countering harder than a not very effective resisted Bug Buzz. Supersonic could be used to confuse opponents, although the low accuracy is unappealing. Being a Bug-type gives Ledyba a STAB U-Turn to scout the opponent,;(semicolon, no comma) However, Ledyba has better moves to be using, such as Knock Off or Encore. Finally, Tailwind could be used as a last ditch effort to pull off a sweep.</p>

[Checks and Counters]

<p>The biggest issue for Ledyba is Stealth Rock, which instantly removing removes 50% of its health on the switch. Besides that, Pokemon that prey on Ledyba's multiple common weaknesses can defeat it with ease. Flying-types such as Doduo and Taillow can hit Ledyba hard with STAB Brave Birds, while Houndour and Ponyta can burn Ledyba to a crisp with their Fire-type attacks. Although Ferroseed cannot directly damage Ledyba, it can use Ledyba as set up fodder, as Encore does not stop Ferroseed from laying down spikes.</p>

Very nice write-up. Some awkward wordage in places but overall very nice....



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thanks! this is now done. time to finish up the last few sections of pichu now....
 

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