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[Overview]

<p>Typhlosion has access to a great movepool, high stats, and a powerful STAB move in Eruption. The main downfall of using Typhlosion is that it's a Fire-type, meaning that a weakness to Stealth Rock can lower its effectiveness, especially when using Eruption. However, having Blaze as its ability is a great asset as it boosts the power of Typhlosion's Fire-type moves when its health is lowered. With good prediction, Typhlosion is able to tear apart whole teams.</p>

[SET]
name: Choice Scarf
move 1: Eruption
move 2: Focus Punch / Focus Blast
move 3: Fire Blast
move 4: Hidden Power Grass / Hidden Power Rock
item: Choice Scarf
nature: Rash / Modest
evs: 80 Atk / 252 SpA / 176 Spe

[Set Comments]

<p>Eruption is Typhlosion's most powerful move, gaining a boost from STAB, having a Base Power of 150, and coming off a base 109 Special Attack, it will dent any Pokemon without the ability Flash Fire. Focus Punch allows Typhlosion to hit Chansey on the switch, dealing an average of 69%. Focus Blast does more damage to physically defensive walls such as Regirock and Omastar. Fire Blast allows Typhlosion to sweep late-game when its health is too low to abuse Eruption. The choice of Hidden Power in the last slot depends on what Pokemon you want to hit. Hidden Power Grass allows Typhlosion to OHKO Quagsire and Rhyperior almost all of the time, while Hidden Power Rock allows Typhlosion to damage Moltres, Altaria, Houndoom, and Arcanine.</p>

[Additional Comments]

<p>Max Special Attack is needed to deal as much damage as possible. The EVs allow Typhlosion to outspeed Choice Scarf Moltres and OHKO it with Hidden Power Rock. The remaining 80 EVs are placed into Attack, which allows Typhlosion to deal at least 69% to a standard Calm Chansey upon switching in. If you decide not to use Focus Punch, an alternative spread of 32 HP / 252 SpA / 224 Spe can be used with a Modest nature. This allows Typhlosion to outspeed +2 Rock Polish Aggron, Modest Choice Scarf Rotom, and Modest Omastar in the rain. This also allows Typhlosion to switch into Stealth Rock four times without fainting.</p>

<p>A Pokemon with Rapid Spin is almost a necessity, as switching in on Stealth Rock will take its toll on the power of Eruption. It also removes 25% of Typhlosion's health, and as Choice Scarf Typhlosion will be used as a hit and run sweeper, it will be switching regularly. Blastoise is an excellent choice here as it can switch in on Water-type moves with no problem, while it can also cripple bulky Water-types, such as Milotic, with Toxic.</p>

[SET]
name: SubPetaya
move 1: Substitute
move 2: Fire Blast / Flamethrower
move 3: Hidden Power Rock / Hidden Power Grass
move 4: Focus Blast
item: Petaya Berry
nature: Timid
evs: 4 Def / 252 SpA / 252 Spe
ivs: 30 HP

[Set Comments]

<p>This set takes advantage of Typhlosion's great ability, Blaze. After boosts from Blaze, its Petaya Berry, and STAB, Fire Blast will be dealing huge damage to anything that isn't immune to it. Flamethrower can be used as an alternative if you are worried about the accuracy. Hidden Power Rock helps against Pokemon like Moltres and Houndoom, who otherwise cause Typhlosion problems, while Hidden Power Grass will deal hefty damage to Water Pokemon like Milotic and Slowbro. Focus Blast allows Typhlosion to hit Regirock super effectively, but this shouldn't be used for any other reason due to its shaky accuracy (many targets like Chansey are hit harder by a Blaze Petaya STAB Flamethrower anyway). SolarBeam can be used over Focus Blast if you have support from Sunny Day, but Typhlosion has a tough time switching in.</p>

[Additional Comments]
<p>Max Special Attack is needed to deal as much damage as possible after all boosts. 252 Speed EVs allow Typhlosion to outrun all Pokemon below base 100 Speed and tie with opposing Charizard, Ninetales, and Typhlosion. The remaining EVs are placed into Defense, allowing Typhlosion to switch into Stealth Rock four times without fainting. Using a HP IV of 30 allows Typhlosion to activate its Petaya Berry after three Substitutes.</p>

<p>Paralysis support is helpful, since without a Choice Scarf Typhlosion loses the ability to outrun Mismagius, Froslass, and Raikou. Registeel is a fine choice as it has a range of great resistances and huge defensive stats. Slowbro is another great option as it can switch into priority users such as Aqua Jet Azumarill and Feraligatr, which otherwise cause problems for Typhlosion. Slowbro also has a single turn recovery move, Slack Off, which allows it to take repeated hits from these opponents and hit them with a powerful Surf or Psychic.</p>

<p>As this set isn't using Focus Punch, Chansey switch easily into any of Typhlosion's moves and gives her the chance to cripple you cripple it with Thunder Wave or Toxic or kill it with Seismic Toss. A Pokemon with powerful physical moves is an effective check to Chansey due to her low Defense stat. Hitmonlee is one of the best options as it can hit her with STAB Close Combat without fear of Thunder Wave due to Limber. Pokemon with Trick and Taunt also cause problems for Chansey, limiting her effectiveness.</p>

[SET]
name: Sunny Day
move 1: Sunny Day
move 2: Fire Blast / Flamethrower
move 3: Hidden Power Rock
move 4: SolarBeam
item: Life Orb / Heat Rock
nature: Timid
evs: 4 Def / 252 SpA / 252 Spe

[Set Comments]

<p>If played correctly, this set can be devastating for the opponent. With a boost from STAB, Sunny Day, and Blaze, Typhlosion's Fire Blast will be deadly. Flamethrower can be used in place of Fire Blast if you prefer accuracy for a small drop in power. Sunny Day is essential for boosting Fire Blast's power and making SolarBeam a single turn move. Fire Blast is Typhlosion's best option, as it has a high Base Power and decent accuracy, but Flamethrower is another option if you prefer accuracy over power. Hidden Power Rock allows Typhlosion to hit its main counters, Houndoom and Moltres, super effectively. SolarBeam works great with Sunny Day and allows Typhlosion to hit bulky Water-types, like Milotic and Blastoise for huge damage.</p>

[Additional Comments]

<p>252 Special Attack EVs are vital on this set as this Typhlosion plans on dealing as much damage as possible with boosted attacks. Max Speed is needed to outrun all Pokemon below base 100 Speed. The remaining EVs are placed into Defense, allowing Typhlosion to switch into Stealth Rock four times without fainting.</p>

<p>Here are some damage calculatons demonstrating Typhlosion's power, all of these assume the weather is sunny and Blaze is activated.</p>

<ul class="damage_calculation">
<li>252 SpA Timid Typhlosion + Life Orb Fire Blast vs 0 HP / 252 SpD Calm Chansey = 55% - 65%</li>
<li>252 SpA Timid Typhlosion + Life Orb Fire Blast vs 252 HP / 116 SpD Careful Spiritomb = 127% - 150%</li>
<li>252 SpA Timid Typhlosion + Life Orb Fire Blast vs 252 HP / 56 SpD Careful Umbreon = 89% - 105%</li>
<li>252 SpA Timid Typhlosion + Life Orb SolarBeam vs 248 HP / 0 SpD Bold Milotic = 63% - 74%</li>
</ul>

<p>This set appreciates paralysis support. Without a Choice Scarf, Typhlosion loses the ability to outrun threats such as Mismagius and Froslass. Registeel is one of the best users of Thunder Wave in UU. With its huge defensive stats and decent typing, it's certainly a tough Pokemon to take down. Slowbro is another excellent option as it counters common priority users, which otherwise cause Typhlosion problems such as Azumarill and Feraligatr. Slowbro also has access to a reliable recovery move, Slack Off.</p>

<p>As this set lacks any physical move, Chansey will take little damage from any of Typhlosion's attacks. Mismagius is an excellent offensive partner as it is immune to Seismic Toss and can avoid status using Substitute. Mismagius can set up with Nasty Plot and 2HKO Chansey with +6 Hidden Power Fighting. Mismagius may also use Taunt to cripple Chansey.</p>

[SET]
name: Choice Specs
move 1: Overheat / Eruption
move 2: Focus Blast
move 3: Flamethrower
move 4: Hidden Power Grass / Hidden Power Rock
item: Choice Specs
nature: Timid / Modest
evs: 4 Def / 252 SpA / 252 Spe

[Set Comments]

<p>Typhlosion's high Speed and Special Attack stats shout for a Choice Specs set. The idea is to deal as much damage in a single turn as possible.
Overheat is one of Typhlosion's most powerful STAB moves, and only has 10 less Base Power than a fully powered Eruption. Eruption is another good option for the first slot, but since this set will be used later in the game, it carries the risk of losing health to entry hazards. Focus Blast allows Typhlosion to hit Houndoom, Chansey, and Clefable super effectively. Flamethrower can attack multiple times without the worry of a Special Attack drop. The choice of Hidden Power is down to personal preference; Hidden Power Grass allows Typhlosion to hit bulky Waters super effectively, while Hidden Power Rock will damage Altaria and Moltres.</p>

[Additional Comments]

<p>This set needs 252 Special Attack EVs since Typhlosion needs to do as much damage over a single turn as possible. Max Speed is important to outrun all Pokemon below base 100 Speed. The remaining EVs are placed into Defense, allowing Typhlosion to switch into Stealth Rock four times without fainting.</p>

<p>Rapid Spin support is very important for this set as Typhlosion will be switching more than usual, especially with the Special Attack drop from Overheat. Blastoise makes an outstanding partner as it can switch in on Water-type moves with a resistance and remove entry hazards with ease. Blastoise can also poison bulky Water-types with Toxic, giving Typhlosion an easier time sweeping.</p>

<p>Houndoom is a big threat to this set as it can come in on any Fire-type, activating Flash Fire in the process. Milotic is an ideal partner as it can come in on most of its moves and threaten Houndoom with Surf.</p>

<p>Being a special-based sweeper, this set has trouble dealing with Chansey. A powerful physical sweeper with will make little work of her. Drapion is an excellent option as it can hit Chansey upon switching with Pursuit, which is capable of dealing over 50%. This ensures that Chansey is unable to restore her health before switching into another boosted special move from Typhlosion, making her much easier to defeat.</p>

[Team Options]

<p>Support from Sunny Day is helpful as it allows Typhlosion to 2HKO Chansey with a full powered Eruption. Defensive Pokemon like Registeel and offensive threats like Moltres are great options. Moltres also benefits from Sunny Day as it can abuse the increased power of its STAB moves.</p>

<p>Venusaur makes an excellent partner for Typhlosion due to its ability to remove bulky Water-types with Leaf Storm or Power Whip. With its high Special Defense, it is able to survive an Ice Beam and threaten to OHKO the main bulky Water-types: Milotic and Slowbro. Venusaur is also helpful to absorb Toxic Spikes, which can make the SubPetaya set useless and will weaken Eruption's Base Power overtime.</p>

<p>Hitmonlee is another great choice as it can remove Chansey with STAB Fighting-type moves. Chansey and Houndoom are unable to survive a STAB Fighting-type move, while Altaria and Moltres fear Stone Edge. Thick Fat Hairyama is another great option as it takes little damage from Houndoom's Fire-type moves and it can hit both Chansey and Houndoom with Force Palm, which is also helpful for spreading paralysis around the opponent's team.</p>

<p>Blastoise is a good partner since it can switch into Water-type attacks directed at Typhlosion and use Rapid Spin to remove entry hazards, allowing Typhlosion easier switch-ins. Pairing both Blastoise and Venusaur together give an excellent defensive combination, being able to switch into each other's weaknesses and cripple the opponents team with Sleep Power (Venusaur) and Toxic (Blastoise).</p>

<p>A Pokemon to set up Stealth Rock is recommended as it will weaken
the opposing Fire-type Pokemon that wall Typhlosion's entire moveset barring Hidden Power Rock. Omastar is an option as it has a 4x resistance to Fire-type moves, while also having enough attacking power to KO Moltres with Surf. Omastar should beware of Hidden Power Grass, however. Chansey is another great option as she can switch into any special-based opponent, including Moltres, and set up Stealth Rock or cripple an opponent with Thunder Wave.</p>

[Optional Changes]

<p>Typhlosion has an excellent physical movepool, with moves such as Flare Blitz, ThunderPunch, and Earthquake. It may seem tempting to run a fully physical set, but it wastes Typhlosion's higher Special Attack. Extrasensory is an option if you wish to hit Blaziken super effectively. Reversal is
an option to OHKO Chansey when low on health. Lava Plume is an option if you wish to abuse its 30% burn rate.</p>

[Counters]

<p>Chansey is able to switch into any
special attack and paralyze Typhlosion with Thunder Wave or weaken it with Seismic Toss. However, Chansey should be careful switching in as Typhlosion may carry Focus Punch.</p>

<p>Houndoom
and Arcanine make excellent checks to Typhlosion as they can switch into most of its attacks with little trouble while absorbing Fire attacks with Flash Fire. They are especially effective against Choiced Typhlosion, since it must switch out while giving these Pokemon a free turn to stat up or attack. Moltres and Altaria can also switch into Typhlosion's attacks easily without Stealth Rock up, but risk getting 2HKOed by boosted attacks when Stealth Rock is up. Moltres is able to hit Typhlosion with Air Slash or stall it with Pressure and Roost. However, both of these Pokemon should beware of Hidden Power Rock, because it has a chance to OHKO Moltres and 2HKO Dragon Dance Altaria.</p>

<p>Bulky Water-types like Milotic and Slowbro take little damage from Fire-type moves and Focus Punch, while they can threaten Typhlosion with a STAB Surf. Both have reliable, single turn recovery moves if they need to restore health. However, these Pokemon should watch out for SolarBeam and Hidden Power Grass boosted by Choice Specs.</p>

<p>Finally, Typhlosion, being a Fire-type, it has the nasty weakness to Stealth Rock, losing 25% of its health upon each switch in. As Typhlosion will be switching a lot, the residual damage will take its toll and eventually remove Typhlosion. After it's weakened enough, you may use a priority move to finish it off.</p>
 
You may want to mention in the Overveiw section that Blaze only powers up Fire-type attacks.
 
I don't think Eruption is quite as powerful as you state. Instead of " It's capable of 2HKOing everything in the UU tier barring a few specialized walls and Pokemon with Flash Fire" you might say, "barring a few few specialized walls, pokemon, with Flash Fire or decently bulky resists". This is more accurate, since Moltres, Arcanine, Quagsire, Azumarill, Slowbro, Regirock, Offensive Altaria, Blastoise, Omastar/Kabutops, and even Feralgatr most of the time can survive 2HKO's. None of those are "specialized" to take strong special attacks. Chansey, Milotic, and defensive Altaria can take Eruptions, too, but probably do fall under the category of "specialized walls".

Note that all of the above mentioned pokemon are 2HKO'ed by Specs Sunny Eruption :)

Also, a minor edit, you mention that Overheat has the same base power as a full powered Eruption. It actually has 140, while Eruption has 150. You could say it has "nearly as much" base power or something.
 
Wow... Finally a set worthy of Typhlosion I truly appreciate someone for finally giving him a good set.

Any recommendations for OU?

For the Choice specs set, why not run Overheat/Eruption?
 
Wow... Finally a set worthy of Typhlosion I truly appreciate someone for finally giving him a good set.

Any recommendations for OU?

For the Choice specs set, why not run Overheat/Eruption?

In OU Typhlosion is outclassed by Heatran in almost every way, besides Eruption that is. Heatran has access to Explosion and Stealth Rock, Magma Storm too for that matter.

Since Choice Specs Typhlosion is usually left later in the game it will more than likely be switching in on Stealth Rock or some sort of attacking move. I'll give it a mention, though Overheat will be more reliable.
 
I would make the lead set's final slot HP Grass / HP Water, since HP Elec is overshadowed by Grass and Ice doesn't really do anything except hit Altaria, which isn't really valuable to Typhlosion as a lead. HP Water, meanwhile, hits Moltres, Arcanine, Regirock, and Rhyperior for SE damage. I would also slash Focus Blast, since Focus Punch won't hit a lot of the pokes it's intended to. Also a lot of these pokemon (Regirock, Omastar, Kabutops, etc) have much better Def than SpDef.

Additionally I would combine a lot of your two-line paragraphs, since they will look bizarre and messy on-site. Some calcs might also be valuable to show readers whether or not it should stay in against certain leads.
 
I would make the lead set's final slot HP Grass / HP Water, since HP Elec is overshadowed by Grass and Ice doesn't really do anything except hit Altaria, which isn't really valuable to Typhlosion as a lead.
I had this on my original write up but changed it afterwards. I guess it was a good idea to begin with.

HP Water, meanwhile, hits Moltres, Arcanine, Regirock, and Rhyperior for SE damage.
Noted.

I would also slash Focus Blast, since Focus Punch won't hit a lot of the pokes it's intended to. Also a lot of these pokemon (Regirock, Omastar, Kabutops, etc) have much better Def than SpDef.
I actually had this too, but I thought Focus Punch was more useful.

Additionally I would combine a lot of your two-line paragraphs, since they will look bizarre and messy on-site.

Yes, I need to work on those. Thanks for the recommendations.
 
Wouldn't Flamethrower be a better option than Fire Blast on the SubPetaya set? It is meant for late-game, and unless you show that some key OHKOs are secured by Fire Blast only (I wouldn't bother with 2HKO, since at 25% you won't be able to deliver the second hit most times), I'd prefer Flamethrower more reliable accuracy. You really do not want to miss when you are at 25% and you just ate a Salac Berry.
 
Wouldn't Flamethrower be a better option than Fire Blast on the SubPetaya set? It is meant for late-game, and unless you show that some key OHKOs are secured by Fire Blast only (I wouldn't bother with 2HKO, since at 25% you won't be able to deliver the second hit most times), I'd prefer Flamethrower more reliable accuracy. You really do not want to miss when you are at 25% and you just ate a Salac Berry.

85% accuracy isn't awful, besides, this set is more or less a high risk high reward set. I guess Flamethrower is worth a mention if people care about accuracy though.
 
Instead of using Hidden Power Water on the Choice Scarf Lead, why not use Hidden Power Rock?

Hidden Power Rock still hits Fire-types super effectively, and even hits Moltres for 4x the damage. You have Focus Punch/Blast already for Regirock, so it's not like you're missing out on anything important. Also, Hidden Power Rock lets Typhlosion smack Altaria who would otherwise resist Typhlosion's entire set.

There's no reason to use Hidden Power Water, unless you want to hit some Ground-types super effectively, but most Ground-types get hit hard enough by Fire Blast due to their naturally low Special Defense, like Donphan and Nidoking. So I suggest you remove HP Water for HP Rock. It's way better.
 
Instead of using Hidden Power Water on the Choice Scarf Lead, why not use Hidden Power Rock?

Hidden Power Rock still hits Fire-types super effectively, and even hits Moltres for 4x the damage. You have Focus Punch/Blast already for Regirock, so it's not like you're missing out on anything important. Also, Hidden Power Rock lets Typhlosion smack Altaria who would otherwise resist Typhlosion's entire set.

There's no reason to use Hidden Power Water, unless you want to hit some Ground-types super effectively, but most Ground-types get hit hard enough by Fire Blast due to their naturally low Special Defense, like Donphan and Nidoking. So I suggest you remove HP Water for HP Rock. It's way better.

Yea, this would make sense. I suggested HP Water to take care or Regirock and Rhyperior in addition to Fire-types. However, this was when Focus Punch was the only option, which wouldn't work against Pokemon like the above which are looking to attack you. I think HP Water has just as much merit if you're running Focus Punch, however.
 
HP Rock requires a 30 IV Speed stat, so you need to move 4 EVs from Atk into Speed.

I have these words added: "If you decide to use Hidden Power Rock, an extra 4 EVs should be placed into Speed, as Hidden Power Rock requires a Speed IV of 30. These should be taken from Attack."
 
For the Scarfed lead set shouldn't you also discuss how to deal with common leads like Ambipom (Fake Out!) and Uxie (Thunder Wave)?
 
Donphan would be a better option since Steelix gets pummeled by Low Kick. And since when has Ambipom used Fire Punch? :P

ScarfLead said:
<p>Stealth Rock support is very welcomed on this set as it weakens Altaria and Froslass, it also strips Moltres of half its health. This is helpful as Moltres resists every move barring Hidden Power Ice and Electric. A Pokemon with Rapid Spin is almost a necessity, as switching in on Stealth Rock will take its toll on the power of Eruption, it also removes 25% of Typhlosion's health. Blastoise is an excellent choice here is can switch in on Water-type moves with no problems while it can also cripple bulky Water-types, such as Milotic, with Toxic.</p>

<p>This set in particular needs a way to remove Houndoom and Moltres, they can both switch in on any Fire-type moves and force Typhlosion to switch out. Milotic makes a great choice as it takes little damage from any of their moves and it can Recover at will. STAB boosted Surf will damage both of these threats, normally scoring an OHKO.</p>

These paragraphs need changing now that HP Rock is mentioned. Also you should take out the mention of Stealth Rock support, since it doesn't make sense for a lead and Typhlosion has no problem hitting any of those Pokemon with HP Rock. More importantly, though, I think you should mention something about Typhlosion being able to serve as a hit-and-run Pokemon throughout the game if you're going to mention things like SR and Spin support. Maybe say something along the lines of "If Typhlosion finds itself in an unfavorable matchup, it can switch out and serve as a valuable Scarf user throughout the rest of the match" or something along those lines. Basically just that it's not only useful as a lead, like some leads are.

Oh and you can't really say Focus Punch 2HKOes anything, since they'll obviously just attack to block it, especially when you're Choiced.
 
85% accuracy isn't awful, besides, this set is more or less a high risk high reward set. I guess Flamethrower is worth a mention if people care about accuracy though.

The fact is that the set requires some serious setup, and one miss can completely screw it up. This is why you do not see SubPetaya Empoleon with Hydro Pump, while it is common fare on the Agility + 3 attacks set. I'd like you to show if the 25 BP difference is significant, because otherwise, no matter how awful or acceptable it looks, 100%>85% IMO.
 
[Overview]
<p>Typhlosion has access to a great movepool, high stats, and a powerful STAB move in Eruption. The main downfall of using Typhlosion is that it's a Fire-type, meaning that a weakness to Stealth Rock can lower its effectiveness, especially when using Eruption. However, having Blaze as its ability is a great asset as it boosts the power of Typhlosion's Fire-type moves when its health is lowered. With good prediction, Typhlosion is able to tear apart whole teams.</p>

[SET]
name: Choice Scarf Lead
move 1: Eruption
move 2: Focus Punch / Focus Blast
move 3: Fire Blast / Will-O-Wisp
move 4: Hidden Power Grass / Hidden Power Rock
item: Choice Scarf
nature: Rash / Modest
evs: 116 Atk / 252 SpA / 140 Spe

[Set Comments]
<p>As a lead, Typhlosion is able to use Eruption without fear of entry hazards lowering its health. Gaining a boost from STAB, having a Base Power of 150, and coming off a base 109 Special Attack, Eruption will dent anything that doesn't have Flash Fire as its ability. Using a Choice Scarf with 140 EVs in Speed will allow Typhlosion to outrun Choice Scarf Moltres. Focus Punch allows Typhlosion to hit Chansey upon switching in, dealing on average 71%.</p>

[Additional Comments]
<p>Eruption is Typhlosion's most powerful STAB move; it's capable of 2HKOing everything in the UU tier barring a few specialized walls, Pokemon with Flash Fire, and bulky Pokemon with a resistance to it. The second slot is given to Focus Punch or Focus Blast, which allow Typhlosion to hit Normal- and Dark-types. Focus Punch lets Typhlosion to deal over 71% to the standard Calm Chansey and OHKO all Houndoom upon switching in, while Focus Blast does more damage to physically defensive walls, such as Regirock and Omastar. Fire Blast is to be used later in the game when Typhlosion's health is too low to abuse Eruption. **[Will-O-Wisp is another great move as it allows Typhlosion to cripple physical sweepers]**. The choice of Hidden Power's typing in the last slot depends on what opponent you wish to remove easier. Hidden Power Grass allows Typhlosion to OHKO Quagsire and Rhyperior almost all of the time, but Hidden Power Rock allows Typhlosion to damage Moltres, Altaria, and Houndoom.</p>

To be honest, I think Will-O-Wisp should be removed from this set. I really don't see much of a point in using it. I'd rather use Fire Blast for a safer STAB option once Typhlosion's health is too low to use Eruption effectively. Also, being locked into a status move, having mediocre defenses (and bad defensive typing), and packing a Stealth Rock weakness isn't the best.

<p>The EVs allow Typhlosion to outspeed Choice Scarf Moltres and OHKO it with Hidden Power Rock (should you choose to run it). Max Special Attack is needed to deal as much damage as possible. The remaining 176 EVs are placed into Attack, which allows Typhlosion to deal at least 71% to the standard Calm Chansey upon switching in. If you decide not to use Focus Punch, an alternative spread of **[116 HP / 252 SpA / 140]** Spe can be used. This is a more defensive approach to Typhlosion and should be used with a Modest nature. If you decide to use Hidden Power Rock, an extra 4 EVs should be placed into Speed, as Hidden Power Rock requires a Speed IV of 30. These should be taken from Attack or HP.</p>

Why should I run a defensive Choice Scarf Typhlosion when I can invest in more Speed to outpace more threats? Typhlosion isn't even the most defensive of Fire-types, so investing in its HP is rather silly. Typhlosion is not meant to take hits, it's meant to hit and run, like you said below. For that reason, I suggest this EV spread: 32 HP / 252 SpA / 224 Spe. With that EV spread, Typhlosion outpaces the following threats: +2 Jolly Aggron, +1 Jolly Feraligatr, +2 Modest Omastar, +1 Modest Rotom, and +2 Adamant Torterra. It outpaces some other stuff, but I don't want to list everything. Also, the 32 HP makes sure that Typhlosion can switch into Stealth Rock five times.

<p>A Pokemon with Rapid Spin is almost a necessity, as switching in on Stealth Rock will take its toll on the power of Eruption. It also removes 25% of Typhlosion's health, and as Choice Scarf Typhlosion will be used as a hit and run sweeper, it will be switching regularly. Blastoise is an excellent choice here as it can switch in on Water-type moves with no problem, while it can also cripple bulky Water-types, such as Milotic, with Toxic.</p>

<p>Donphan is a great partner for this set as it can switch in on common leads such as Ambipom with Fake Out, and Uxie with Thunder Wave. Both of these can be removed with Earthquake and Assurance, respectively. Donphan is also helpful because it has access to Stealth Rock and Rapid Spin, which are useful later in the match when Typhlosion switches in.</p>

[SET]
name: SubPetaya + Sunny Day
move 1: Substitute
move 2: Sunny Day
move 3: Flamethrower / Fire Blast
move 4: SolarBeam / Focus Blast
item: Petaya Berry
nature: Timid
evs: 4 Def / 252 SpA / 252 Spe

[Set Comments]
<p>If played correctly this set can be devastating for the opponent. With a boost from STAB, Petaya Berry, Sunny Day, and Blaze, Typhlosion's Flamethrower will be deadly. After all of these boosts, Typhlosion has the chance to 2HKO the standard Chansey with Flamethrower. This set is best used later in the match, where bulky Water-types and Moltres are removed from play.</p>

[Additional Comments]
<p>Substitute gives Typhlosion protection from nasty status moves, while it also gives Typhlosion the chance to use Sunny Day before taking a hit. Sunny Day is essential for boosting Flamethrower's power and making SolarBeam a single turn move. Flamethrower is Typhlosion's best option, as it has perfect accuracy and decent power, but Fire Blast is another option if you prefer power over accuracy, but this is a risky option for a set-up sweeper [The Eruption and Overheat mention was pretty obvious]. The final slot is down to personal preference. SolarBeam is the best option as it works great with Sunny Day and allows Typhlosion to hit bulky Water-types, such as Milotic and Blastoise, for huge damage, the latter even has a chance of being OHKOd after Stealth Rock damage [Is that including Petaya?]. Focus Blast is helpful in the last slot as it allows Typhlosion to OHKO Houndoom, who otherwise walls Typhlosion's Fire move. Focus Blast gives a high Base Power [SolarBeam and Focus Blast both have 120 BP], but the lower accuracy may deter some people. In that case, SolarBeam would be ideal.</p>

<p>252 Special Attack EVs are vital on this set as this Typhlosion plans on dealing as much damage as possible with boosted attacks. Max Speed is needed to outrun all Pokemon below base 100 Speed. The remaining EVs are placed into Defense, allowing Typhlosion to switch into Stealth Rock four times without fainting. This also activates Typhlosion's Petaya Berry.</p>

<p>This set appreciates paralysis support. Without a Choice Scarf, Typhlosion loses the ability to outrun threats such as Mismagius and Froslass [Swellow and Alakazam are obviously fast. It's better to mention threats closer to Typhlosion, because the aforementioned threats outpace a crap load of things already]. Registeel is one of the best users of Thunder Wave in UU. With its huge defensive stats and decent typing, it's certainly a tough Pokemon to take down. Access to Stealth Rock is another bonus to Registeel as it can weaken Moltres into KO range [KO range for what?].</p>

<p>Stealth Rock support is an option, as it damages Typhlosion's common switch ins, particularly Moltres and Houndoom. Nidoqueen and Omastar are fine choices as they resist Fire-type moves [Nidoqueen does not resist Fire-type moves]. Nidoqueen can also scare off both of the aforementioned threats with Stone Edge, while Omastar can hit them with Surf. Rapid Spin isn't as important on this set as Typhlosion is trying to get into Blaze and Berry activation range as quickly as possible. If you wish to use a Pokemon with Rapid Spin, Blastoise is one of the best options. High defensive stats and a great support movepool will allow it to switch in and support its teammates numerous times.</p>

<p>Pokemon with priority moves will cause this set problems, as the set will usually sweep off a low HP stat. The most common users of priority include Blaziken, Absol, and Feraligatr. These threats all have trouble dealing with bulky Water-types like Slowbro and Milotic. Both of these Pokemon are excellent choices as they have single turn recovery moves, while threatening these Pokemon with STAB Surf or stalling them with Toxic.</p>

<p>If Typhlosion is unable to accumulate boosts, Chansey will take little damage from any of Typhlosion's attacks. A powerful physical sweeper, such as Hitmonlee or Hitmontop, will take her out with their STAB Fighting-type moves.</p>

[SET]
name: Choice Specs
move 1: Overheat / Eruption
move 2: Focus Blast
move 3: Fire Blast
move 4: Hidden Power Grass / Hidden Power Electric / Hidden Power Ice
item: Choice Specs
nature: Timid / Modest
evs: 4 Def / 252 SpA / 252 Spe

[Set Comments]
<p>Typhlosion's high Speed and Special Attack stats shout for a Choice Specs set. The idea is to deal as much damage in a single turn as possible. STAB Overheat has only 10 less Base Power than a maximized Eruption, denting a lot of the UU tier. This set is effective, although it doesn't have as many options the other sets provide.</p>

[Additional Comments]
<p>Overheat is one of Typhlosion's most powerful STAB moves. It's capable of OHKOing Registeel and Venusaur, two of UU's most common threats [I think it would be better to list Pokemon that aren't actually weak to Fire-type attacks. Choice Scarf Typhlosion can OHKO both of those guys as well. Maybe you can mention Mismagius or someone]. Eruption is another good option for the first slot, though since this set will be used later in the game, it carries the risk of losing health to entry hazards. Focus Blast allows Typhlosion to hit Houndoom, Chansey, and Clefable super effectively. **[Fire Blast is listed in the third slot as it can attack multiple times without the worry of a Special Attack drop]**. The choice of Hidden Power in the last slot is down to personal preference. Hidden Power Grass allows Typhlosion to hit Quagsire super effectively, **[Hidden Power Electric is to hit Moltres, and Hidden Power Ice allows it to damage Altaria]**.</p>

I think you should change Fire Blast to Flamethrower on this set. Overheat already acts like a ridiculously powerful attack that could dent pretty much anything, so have a 100% accurate "clean-up" move (which would probably score the same OHKOes as Fire Blast, given that the opponent is weakened by Overheat before hand) is better than a 85% accurate powerful move. Also, a potential miss is not something Typhlosion wants.

Instead of listing Hidden Power Electric and Hidden Power Ice, change them to Hidden Power Rock, just like the Choice Scarf set. It still hits both Moltres and Altaria super effectively (Moltres for 4x the damage) and also has the added bonus of hitting Fire-types like Magmortar super effectively.

<p>This set needs 252 Special Attack EVs since Typhlosion needs to do as much damage over a single turn as possible. Max Speed is important to outrun all Pokemon below base 100 Speed. The remaining EVs are placed into Defense, allowing Typhlosion to switch into Stealth Rock four times without fainting.</p>

<p>Rapid Spin support is very important for this set as Typhlosion will be switching more than usual. The Special Attack drop from Overheat will almost always force Typhlosion to switch. Blastoise makes an outstanding partner as it can switch in on Water-type moves with a resistance and remove entry hazards with ease. Blastoise can also poison bulky Water-types with Toxic, giving Typhlosion an easier time sweeping.</p>

<p>Houndoom and Moltres [You know, 248 HP Moltres (Stall set) takes 48.56% - 57.18% from Timid Typhlosion's Overheat, so it's KOed with Stealth Rock support] are big threats to this set, as they can come in on any Fire-type move with a resistance (Moltres) or an immunity (Houndoom). Milotic is an ideal partner as it can come in on most of their moves and threaten to hit both of these Pokemon super effectively with Surf.</p>

<p>Being a special-based sweeper, this set has trouble dealing with Chansey. A powerful physical sweeper with Fighting-type moves will make little work of her. Hitmontop is a fantastic option as it can hit Chansey with a Technician boosted Fake Out, then it can KO her with Mach Punch. Hitmontop is also great for using Rapid Spin to remove entry hazards for Typhlosion. Access to Foresight also helps it to remove a Ghost-type's immunity to Rapid Spin.</p>

[Team Options]
<p>Venusaur makes an excellent partner for Typhlosion due to its ability to remove bulky Water-types with Leaf Storm or Power Whip. With its high Special Defense, it is able to survive an Ice Beam and threaten to OHKO the main bulky Water-types: Milotic and Slowbro. Venusaur is also helpful to absorb Toxic Spikes, which can make the SubPetaya set useless and will weaken Eruption's Base Power overtime.</p>

<p>Hitmonlee is another great choice as it can remove Chansey with STAB Fighting-type moves. It's also helpful as it can remove Typhlosion's biggest counters [What's this sentence supposed to mean? You already mentioned Chansey above]. Chansey and Houndoom are unable to survive a STAB Fighting-type move, while Altaria and Moltres fear Stone Edge. Access to Mach Punch enables Hitmonlee to remove faster opponents like Swellow and Ambipom</p>

You should mention Thick Fat Hariyama. It's one of the best Houndoom counters in UU and instantly destroys Chansey. On top o that, it can use Force Palm to spread paralysis, which Typhlosion benefits from greatly.

<p>Blastoise is helpful as it can switch into Water-type attacks and can use Rapid Spin to remove entry hazards, allowing Typhlosion a safe switch in. Pairing both Blastoise and Venusaur together give an excellent defensive combination, being able to switch into each other's weaknesses and cripple the opponents team with Sleep Power (Venusaur) and Toxic (Blastoise). This aids Typhlosion's sweep greatly.</p>

<p>A Pokemon to set up Stealth Rock is recommended as it will weaken an oncoming Moltres, who otherwise walls Typhlosion's moves bar Hidden Power Rock. Omastar is an option as it has a 4x resistance to Fire-type moves, it also has enough attacking power to KO Moltres with Surf. Omastar should beware of Hidden Power Grass, however. Chansey is another great option as it can switch into any special-based opponent, including Moltres, and set up Stealth Rock or cripple an opponent with Thunder Wave.</p>

[Optional Changes]
<p>Typhlosion has an excellent physical movepool, with moves such as Flare Blitz, ThunderPunch, and Earthquake. It may seem tempting to run a fully physical set, but it wastes Typhlosion's higher Special Attack. Extrasensory is an option if you wish to hit Blaziken super effectively. Reversal is useable to hit OHKO Chansey when at low health, though having Blaze as an ability will make special-based Fire-type moves a better option overall. Lava Plume is an option if you wish to abuse its 30% burn rate.</p>

[Counters]
<p>Chansey is able to switch into any special-based move and take little damage. Chansey can then proceed to paralyze Typhlosion with Thunder Wave or weaken it with Seismic Toss. However, Chansey should be careful switching in as Typhlosion may carry Focus Punch, and it takes heavy damage from boosted Fire Blasts.</p>

<p>Houndoom makes an excellent check to Typhlosion as it can switch into most of its attacks, barring Focus Blast and Focus Punch, with little trouble. Choice sets are easily countered as Typhlosion is forced to switch out while Houndoom may raise its Special Attack with Nasty Plot.</p>

<p>Bulky Water-types like Milotic and Slowbro take little damage from Fire-type moves and Focus Punch, while they can threaten Typhlosion with a STAB Surf. Both have reliable, single turn recovery moves if they need to restore health. However, these Pokemon should watch out for SolarBeam and Hidden Power Grass boosted by Choice Specs.</p>

<p>Moltres and Altaria are great counters for Typhlosion as both of them resist Fire-type moves and Focus Punch. Moltres is able to hit Typhlosion with Air Slash or stall it with Pressure and Roost. However, both of these Pokemon should beware of Hidden Power Rock, because it can OHKO Moltres and has the chance to 2HKO a Dragon Dancing Altaria.</p>

<p>Finally, Typhlosion, being a Fire-type, has has the nasty weakness to Stealth Rock, losing 25% of its health upon each switch in. As Typhlosion will be switching a lot, the residual damage will take its toll and eventually remove Typhlosion. After it's weakened enough, you may use a priority move to finish it off</p>

Great job September!
 
"Access to Stealth Rock is another bonus to Registeel as it can weaken Moltres into KO range with a Petaya boosted Flamethrower."

Currently it sounds like Registeel is using flamethrower on Moltres. Reword to "weaken Moltres into the KO range of a Petaya boosted Flamethrower."
 
Changes in Blue.
Comments in Red.
The remaining 176 EVs are placed into Attack, which allows Typhlosion to deal at least 71% to a standard Calm Chansey upon switching in. The set lists 116 Attack EVs

The lower accuracy of Focus Blast may deter Omitted 'may be' some people; in that case, SolarBeam would be ideal. Combined sentences

Access to Stealth Rock is another bonus to Registeel as it can weaken Moltres into the KO range of a Petaya boosted Should there be a hyphen between those two? Flamethrower.

Missing a '<' at the beginning here <p>Stealth Rock support is recommended, I doubt SR allows Typh to gain more 2HKO/OHKOs but SR is easy to get up anyways as it damages Typhlosion's common switch ins, Maybe a hyphen there as well? particularly Moltres and Houndoom. Omastar is a fine choice as it resists Fire-type moves and scare both of these threats with a STABed Surf. Combined sentences

Overheat is one of Typhlosion's most powerful STAB moves, capable of OHKOing the most defensive Arcanine Timid Specs Overheat deals 71.09% on average against 252/252 Careful Arcanine (the most specially defensive version of Arcarnine <_<) which is a 20.51% to OHKO; Modest gets 74.36 chance to OHKO and Mismagius, Typh can never OHKO 252/252 Calm Mismagius; I'd recommend changing your wording to simply "the standard Arcanine and Mismagius" two of UU's most common threats. Combined sentences The choice of Hidden Power is down to personal preference; Hidden Power Grass allows Typhlosion to hit Quagsire super effectively, while Hidden Power Rock will damage Altaria and Moltres. Combined sentences

Rapid Spin support is very important for this set as Typhlosion will be switching more than usual, especially with the Special Attack drop from Overheat. Combined sentences

Houndoom is a big threat to this set as it can come in on any Fire-type move, activating Flash Fire in the process. Just made it more specific Milotic is an ideal partner as it can come in on most of its moves and threaten to hit both of these Pokemon Who's the other Pokemon? super effectively with Surf.

Hitmontop is also great for using Rapid Spin to remove entry hazards for Typhlosion, with access to Foresight to prevent Ghost-type from blocking the use of Rapid Spin. Combined sentences

Access to Mach Punch enables Hitmonlee to remove faster opponents like Swellow I would recommend against Mach Punching Swellow considering it only does 54.41% on average, while you are OHKOed back and Ambipom.

Pairing both Blastoise and Venusaur together give an excellent defensive combination, being able to switch into each other's weaknesses and cripple the opponents team with Sleep Power (Venusaur) and Toxic (Blastoise), aiding Typhlosion's sweep greatly. Combined sentences

Omastar is an option as it has a 4x resistance to Fire-type moves, while also having enough attacking power to KO Moltres with Surf; Omastar should beware of Hidden Power Grass, however. Combined sentences

Reversal is usable to hit OHKO Chansey when at low health, though having Blaze as an ability will make special-based Fire-type moves a better option overall.

Finally, Typhlosion, being a Fire-type, has Omitted extra 'has' the nasty weakness to Stealth Rock, losing 25% of its health upon each switch in. As Typhlosion will be switching a lot, the residual damage will take its toll and eventually remove Typhlosion. After it's weakened enough, you may use a priority move to finish it off. Added period
Mostly silly mistakes.

Hope I helped.
 
Most of those seem okay. My only issue is that Blissey is banned in UU, so I use Chansey. If you enter a Rash nature with 116 Attack EVs using Focus Punch vs the 'Wish' set it should be dealing 71.8% - 84.6%. I should round this to 72% anyway.
 
Most of those seem okay. My only issue is that Blissey is banned in UU, so I use Chansey. If you enter a Rash nature with 116 Attack EVs using Focus Punch vs the 'Wish' set it should be dealing 71.8% - 84.6%. I should round this to 72% anyway.
That was my fault; did the calcs with Blissey out of habit, I suppose.
 
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