CB Kabutops (GP 2/2)

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[SET]
name: Choice Band
move 1: Waterfall
move 2: Stone Edge
move 3: Aqua Jet
move 4: Superpower
item: Choice Band
ability: Swift Swim
nature: Adamant / Jolly
evs: 4 HP / 252 Atk / 252 Spe

[SET COMMENTS]

<p>Kabutops's great offensive typing, excellent Attack stat, and access to a STAB priority move make it a very effective user of a Choice Band. While other sets focus on setting up or on team support, this Kabutops brings immediate power and the ability to revenge kill to the table. Waterfall is Kabutops's main STAB move due to its excellent neutral coverage, good power, and flinch chance. Stone Edge is a more powerful, if less reliable, secondary STAB move. The combination of Water- and Rock-type moves has excellent coverage, and Kabutops gains STAB on both of them.</p>

<p>Aqua Jet is one of the most important moves on this set, as it allows Kabutops to easily revenge kill threatening Pokemon such as Moltres and Aerodactyl. Superpower rounds out Kabutops's coverage by smashing through Ferroseed, who is one of the few Pokemon to resist both Water- and Rock-type attacks. It's also Kabutops's most powerful move against the blubbery special sponges that reside in RU, namely Munchlax, Lickilicky, and Clefable. A main attraction of this Kabutops set is that it can pose as an excellent check to opposing Rain Dance teams. Without the need to set up, it can outspeed and smack other Swift Swim Pokemon around with Stone Edge, and also hammer opposing Kabutops and Omastar with Superpower.</p>

[ADDITIONAL COMMENTS]

<p>The EVs are very simple: Attack and Speed are maximized to give Kabutops the highest possible damage output, and to tie with opposing neutral-natured base 80 Speed Pokemon. A Jolly nature can be used, but the extra power provided by Adamant is preferred in most cases, and Aqua Jet can hit faster opponents anyway. Rapid Spin is a possible move in the last slot, should your team have other means of dealing with Ferroseed, but Kabutops can lure it in and KO it, and a Choice-locked Rapid Spin is one of the top momentum-killing moves in existence. Brick Break is a less powerful Fighting-type move that can be used in the last slot, but deals noticeably less damage to Ferroseed; the ability to break through Reflect and Light Screen is very valuable though.</p>

<p>Kabutops has trouble with bulky Water-types, such as Qwilfish and Alomomola: the former can cut Kabutops's Attack with Intimidate and use it as setup fodder, while the latter's massive physical bulk lets it tank even Stone Edge with relative ease, and it can whittle Kabutops down with Waterfall and Toxic. Grass-types can also prove problematic should they switch in on a Water-type move, as they can proceed to set up on or outright OHKO Kabutops. Galvantula and Manectric can beat Water- and Grass-types thanks to their STAB Electric-type attacks and excellent coverage moves in Bug Buzz and Overheat. Sap Sipper Pokemon such as Bouffalant and Sawsbuck are also excellent partners for Kabutops, as they can switch in for free on the Grass-type moves that Kabutops will inevitably attract, and gain an Attack boost in the process.</p>
 
Don't bother mentioning the stuff about Weak Armor, it's basically always inferior to swift swim, even though rain is so much less popular than it used to be. Anyways, good set, looks solid.

QC APPROVED 1/3
 
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QC APPROVED 2/3

I agree with what windsong said. This thing's ability to shit on rain is one of the things that make this an A++ set. Mention in AC Pokemon like HP Rock Lilligant are good partners to this since they benefit from Kabutops' ability to lure Ferroseed and stuff like that.
 
Maybe mention X-Scissor for hitting -Grass types. You still hit Ferroseed neutrally which is better than your two STABS.
 
I like checking short things >_>

See here for my justification behind changing "since" to "as"

Good job :)

[SET]
name: Choice Band
move 1: Waterfall
move 2: Stone Edge
move 3: Aqua Jet
move 4: Superpower
item: Choice Band
ability: Swift Swim
nature: Adamant / Jolly
evs: 4 HP / 252 Atk / 252 Spe

[SET COMMENTS]

<p>Kabutops's great offensive typing, excellent Attack,(comma) and access to a STAB priority move means that it can use a very efficient Choice Band set. While other Kabutops sets focus on setting up or on team support, this Kabutops brings immediate power and the ability to revenge kill to the table. Waterfall is Kabutops's main STAB move,(remove comma) due to its excellent neutral coverage, good power, and the chance to flinch the opponent. Stone Edge is a more powerful, if less reliable, secondary STAB move, courtesy of its infamous accuracy. The combination of Water- and Rock-type moves have excellent coverage together, and Kabutops has STAB on both of them. Aqua Jet is one of the most important moves on this set, sinceas it can easily revenge kill threatening Pokemon such as Moltres and Aerodactyl. Superpower rounds out Kabutops's coverage by smashing through Ferroseed, which resists the Water- and Rock-type combination. It's also Kabutops's most powerful move against the blubbery special sponges that reside in RU, i.e.such as Munchlax, Lickilicky,(comma) and Clefable. A main attraction of this Kabutops set is that it can pose as an excellent check to opposing Rain Dance teams. Without the need to set up, it can outspeed and smack other Swift Swimmers Pokemon around with Stone Edge, and also hammer opposing Kabutops and Omastar with Superpower.</p>

[ADDITIONAL COMMENTS]

<p>The EVs are very simple: Attack isand Speed are maximiszed for the highest possible damage output, and Speed is also maximised in orderto give Kabutops the highest possible damage output and to tie with opposing neutral natured base 80s Speed Pokemon. A Jolly nature can be used, but the extra power provided by Adamant is preferred in most cases, and Aqua Jet can hit opponents faster than Kabutops anyway. Rapid Spin is a possible move in the last slot, should your team have other means of dealing with Ferroseed, but Kabutops is a great lure for it, and a Choiced Rapid Spin has very few rivals as a momentum killer. Brick Break is a less powerful Fighting-type move that can be used in the last slot, but deals notably less damage to Ferroseed. T; the ability to break through Reflect and Light Screen is very valuable though.</p>

<p>Kabutops has trouble with bulky Water-types,(comma) such as Qwilfish and Alomomola, sinceas the former can cut Kabutops's Attack with Indimidate and use it as set(remove space)up fodder, while Alomomola's massive physical bulky lets it tank even Stone Edge with relative ease, and it can whittle Kabutops down with Waterfall and Toxic. Grass-types can also prove problematic should they comeswitch in on one of Kabutops's Water-type moves, sinceas they can proceed to set up on or outright OHKO Kabutops. Galvantula and Manectric can beat Water- and Grass-types thanks to their STAB Electric-type attacks and excellent coverage moves in Bug Buzz and Overheat. Sap Sipper Pokemon such as Bouffalant and Sawsbuck are also excellent partners for Kabutops, sinceas they can comeswitch in for free on the inevitable Grass-type moves that Kabutops will attract and gain an Attack boost in the process.</p>

[SET]
name: Choice Band
move 1: Waterfall
move 2: Stone Edge
move 3: Aqua Jet
move 4: Superpower
item: Choice Band
ability: Swift Swim
nature: Adamant / Jolly
evs: 4 HP / 252 Atk / 252 Spe

[SET COMMENTS]

<p>Kabutops's great offensive typing, excellent Attack, and access to a STAB priority move mean that it can use a very efficient Choice Band set. While other Kabutops sets focus on setting up or on team support, this Kabutops brings immediate power and the ability to revenge kill to the table. Waterfall is Kabutops's main STAB move due to its excellent neutral coverage, good power, and chance to flinch the opponent. Stone Edge is a more powerful, if less reliable, secondary STAB move, courtesy of its infamous accuracy. The combination of Water- and Rock-type moves have excellent coverage together, and Kabutops has STAB on both of them. Aqua Jet is one of the most important moves on this set, as it can easily revenge kill threatening Pokemon such as Moltres and Aerodactyl. Superpower rounds out Kabutops's coverage by smashing through Ferroseed, which resists the Water- and Rock-type combination. It's also Kabutops's most powerful move against the blubbery special sponges that reside in RU, such as Munchlax, Lickilicky, and Clefable. A main attraction of this Kabutops set is that it can pose as an excellent check to opposing Rain Dance teams. Without the need to set up, it can outspeed and smack other Swift Swim Pokemon around with Stone Edge, and also hammer opposing Kabutops and Omastar with Superpower.</p>

[ADDITIONAL COMMENTS]

<p>The EVs are very simple: Attack and Speed are maximized to give Kabutops the highest possible damage output and to tie with opposing neutral natured base 80 Speed Pokemon. A Jolly nature can be used, but the extra power provided by Adamant is preferred in most cases, and Aqua Jet can hit opponents faster than Kabutops anyway. Rapid Spin is a possible move in the last slot, should your team have other means of dealing with Ferroseed, but Kabutops is a great lure for it, and a Choiced Rapid Spin has very few rivals as a momentum killer. Brick Break is a less powerful Fighting-type move that can be used in the last slot, but deals notably less damage to Ferroseed; the ability to break through Reflect and Light Screen is very valuable though.</p>

<p>Kabutops has trouble with bulky Water-types, such as Qwilfish and Alomomola, as the former can cut Kabutops's Attack with Indimidate and use it as setup fodder, while Alomomola's massive physical bulk lets it tank even Stone Edge with relative ease, and it can whittle Kabutops down with Waterfall and Toxic. Grass-types can also prove problematic should they switch in on one of Kabutops's Water-type moves, as they can proceed to set up on or outright OHKO Kabutops. Galvantula and Manectric can beat Water- and Grass-types thanks to their STAB Electric-type attacks and excellent coverage moves in Bug Buzz and Overheat. Sap Sipper Pokemon such as Bouffalant and Sawsbuck are also excellent partners for Kabutops, as they can switch in for free on the inevitable Grass-type moves that Kabutops will attract and gain an Attack boost in the process.</p>
 

[SET]
name: Choice Band
move 1: Waterfall
move 2: Stone Edge
move 3: Aqua Jet
move 4: Superpower
item: Choice Band
ability: Swift Swim
nature: Adamant / Jolly
evs: 4 HP / 252 Atk / 252 Spe

[SET COMMENTS]

<p>Kabutops's great offensive typing, excellent Attack stat, and access to a STAB priority move mean that it can use a very efficientake it a very effective user of a Choice Band set. While other Kabutops sets focus on setting up or on team support, this Kabutops brings immediate power and the ability to revenge kill to the table. Waterfall is Kabutops's main STAB move due to its excellent neutral coverage, good power, and chance to flinch the opponentflinch chance. Stone Edge is a more powerful, if less reliable, secondary STAB move, courtesy of its infamous accuracy <i'd remove this last phrase, but optional>. The combination of Water- and Rock-type moves haves excellent coverage together<the combination has>, and Kabutops hagains STAB on both of them. </p>

<p>Aqua Jet is one of the most important moves on this set, as it canallows Kabutops to easily revenge kill threatening Pokemon such as Moltres and Aerodactyl. Superpower rounds out Kabutops's coverage by smashing through Ferroseed, whicho is one of the few Pokemon to resists bothe Water- and Rock-type combinationattacks. It's also Kabutops's most powerful move against the blubbery special sponges that reside in RU, such asnamely Munchlax, Lickilicky, and Clefable. A main attraction of this Kabutops set is that it can pose as an excellent check to opposing Rain Dance teams. Without the need to set up, it can outspeed and smack other Swift Swim Pokemon around with Stone Edge, and also hammer opposing Kabutops and Omastar with Superpower.</p>

[ADDITIONAL COMMENTS]

<p>The EVs are very simple: Attack and Speed are maximized to give Kabutops the highest possible damage output, and to tie with opposing neutral -natured base 80 Speed Pokemon. A Jolly nature can be used, but the extra power provided by Adamant is preferred in most cases, and Aqua Jet can hit opponents faster than Kabutopfaster opponents anyway. Rapid Spin is a possible move in the last slot, should your team have other means of dealing with Ferroseed, but Kabutops is a great lure forcan lure it in and KO it, and a Choice-locked Rapid Spin has very few rivals as ais one of the top momentum -killering moves in existence. Brick Break is a less powerful Fighting-type move that can be used in the last slot, but deals noticeably less damage to Ferroseed; the ability to break through Reflect and Light Screen is very valuable though.</p>

<p>Kabutops has trouble with bulky Water-types, such as Qwilfish and Alomomola, as: the former can cut Kabutops's Attack with Indtimidate and use it as setup fodder, while Alomomolathe latter's massive physical bulk lets it tank even Stone Edge with relative ease, and it can whittle Kabutops down with Waterfall and Toxic. Grass-types can also prove problematic should they switch in on one of Kabutops's a Water-type moves, as they can proceed to set up on or outright OHKO Kabutops. Galvantula and Manectric can beat Water- and Grass-types thanks to their STAB Electric-type attacks and excellent coverage moves in Bug Buzz and Overheat. Sap Sipper Pokemon such as Bouffalant and Sawsbuck are also excellent partners for Kabutops, as they can switch in for free on the inevitable Grass-type moves that Kabutops will inevitably attract, and gain an Attack boost in the process.</p>
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[SET]
name: Choice Band
move 1: Waterfall
move 2: Stone Edge
move 3: Aqua Jet
move 4: Superpower
item: Choice Band
ability: Swift Swim
nature: Adamant / Jolly
evs: 4 HP / 252 Atk / 252 Spe

[SET COMMENTS]

<p>Kabutops's great offensive typing, excellent Attack stat, and access to a STAB priority move make it a very effective user of a Choice Band. While other sets focus on setting up or on team support, this Kabutops brings immediate power and the ability to revenge kill to the table. Waterfall is Kabutops's main STAB move due to its excellent neutral coverage, good power, and flinch chance. Stone Edge is a more powerful, if less reliable, secondary STAB move, courtesy of its infamous accuracy <i'd remove this last phrase, but optional>. The combination of Water- and Rock-type moves has excellent coverage <the combination has>, and Kabutops gains STAB on both of them.</p>

<p>Aqua Jet is one of the most important moves on this set, as it allows Kabutops to easily revenge kill threatening Pokemon such as Moltres and Aerodactyl. Superpower rounds out Kabutops's coverage by smashing through Ferroseed, who is one of the few Pokemon to resist both Water- and Rock-type attacks. It's also Kabutops's most powerful move against the blubbery special sponges that reside in RU, namely Munchlax, Lickilicky, and Clefable. A main attraction of this Kabutops set is that it can pose as an excellent check to opposing Rain Dance teams. Without the need to set up, it can outspeed and smack other Swift Swim Pokemon around with Stone Edge, and also hammer opposing Kabutops and Omastar with Superpower.</p>

[ADDITIONAL COMMENTS]

<p>The EVs are very simple: Attack and Speed are maximized to give Kabutops the highest possible damage output, and to tie with opposing neutral-natured base 80 Speed Pokemon. A Jolly nature can be used, but the extra power provided by Adamant is preferred in most cases, and Aqua Jet can hit faster opponents anyway. Rapid Spin is a possible move in the last slot, should your team have other means of dealing with Ferroseed, but Kabutops can lure it in and KO it, and a Choice-locked Rapid Spin is one of the top momentum-killing moves in existence. Brick Break is a less powerful Fighting-type move that can be used in the last slot, but deals noticeably less damage to Ferroseed; the ability to break through Reflect and Light Screen is very valuable though.</p>

<p>Kabutops has trouble with bulky Water-types, such as Qwilfish and Alomomola: the former can cut Kabutops's Attack with Intimidate and use it as setup fodder, while the latter's massive physical bulk lets it tank even Stone Edge with relative ease, and it can whittle Kabutops down with Waterfall and Toxic. Grass-types can also prove problematic should they switch in on a Water-type move, as they can proceed to set up on or outright OHKO Kabutops. Galvantula and Manectric can beat Water- and Grass-types thanks to their STAB Electric-type attacks and excellent coverage moves in Bug Buzz and Overheat. Sap Sipper Pokemon such as Bouffalant and Sawsbuck are also excellent partners for Kabutops, as they can switch in for free on the Grass-type moves that Kabutops will inevitably attract, and gain an Attack boost in the process.</p>
 
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