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Overview
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With access to the unique combination of Tough Claws and Shell Smash, Binacle is a very capable sweeper. When given a Choice Scarf or Choice Band, it is also a dangerous revenge killer or wallbreaker, respectively. Along with these great assets, Binacle has a number of powerful STAB moves that add to its fantastic offensive potential. All of these factors contribute to Binacle being a serious threat in Little Cup. However, a Water / Rock typing leaves Binacle weak to several common attacking types and forms of priority. In some ways, it is outclassed as a Shell Smash sweeper by Tirtouga, and it lacks power when running a Choice Scarf. Despite these problems, Binacle remains a powerful threat that earns itself a place on many teams.

Shell Smash
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name: Shell Smash
move 1: Shell Smash
move 2: Razor Shell
move 3: Cross Chop
move 4: Stone Edge / Earthquake
ability: Tough Claws
item: Eviolite / Berry Juice
evs: 100 HP / 180 Atk / 196 Spe
nature: Adamant

Moves
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Shell Smash boosts Binacle's power to sky-high levels. Razor Shell is the main move, hitting like a truck after Tough Claws and Shell Smash boosts. Cross Chop sets Binacle apart from Tirtouga by helping it get past Ferroseed, something that Tirtouga cannot do. Earthquake hits Croagunk, which could impede Binacle otherwise. Stone Edge is a good secondary STAB that can be used over Earthquake. Poison Jab can be used if Fairy-types present a serious threat to your team.

Set Details
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The EVs maximize Binacle's sweeping potential and allow it to hit 30 Attack and 28 Speed after a Shell Smash, while also slightly increasing its bulk. An Adamant nature maximizes Attack while still allowing Binacle to outspeed everything necessary. Eviolite lets Binacle survive Croagunk's Vacuum Wave at -1; if carrying Earthquake, Binacle would be able to KO back easily as well. Berry Juice gives Binacle a means of recovering HP.

Usage Tips
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Avoid setting up too early. Binacle functions best in the mid- to late-game, when its major checks have been KOed or weakened considerably. Binacle has ample setup opportunities on Pokemon such as Vullaby, Trubbish, and Fletchling, and is best brought in after either a teammate goes down or on a weak or resisted hit. After setting up, spam Razor Shell to smash through the opposing team, since it is the most reliable of Binacle's moves. If a Pokemon that resists Razor Shell is brought in, simply use the appropriate coverage move.

Team Options
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First and foremost, Pokemon that can give Binacle chances to set up are the most important teammates. Cottonee in particular is a fantastic teammate, as it has incredible synergy with Binacle as well as access to moves such as Encore and Memento, which grant ample setup opportunities. Wynaut functions similarly to Cottonee, and while it lacks Memento, it has Shadow Tag to help remove the Fighting-types that trouble Binacle. Fighting-types can support Binacle with Knock Off while also luring out Trubbish and Fletchling, providing Binacle with good setup opportunities. Powerful Flying-type attackers, such as Fletchling and Taillow, are useful teammates since they can beat Croagunk, Binacle's best counter. Entry hazards are important to ensure certain KOs on Pokemon; as such, Trubbish, Dwebble, and Drilbur make good partners as well. Larvesta is good for checking Fighting- and Grass-type Pokemon, which easily KO Binacle with their powerful STAB attacks. Tirtouga makes a surprisingly good partner, as it appreciates how Binacle can break through Ferroseed and weaken the rest of the opposing team.

Switcheroo
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name: Switcheroo
move 1: Switcheroo
move 2: Razor Shell
move 3: Stone Edge / Cross Chop
move 4: Earthquake / Cross Chop
ability: Tough Claws
item: Choice Band / Choice Scarf
evs: 100 HP / 180 Atk / 196 Spe
nature: Adamant / Jolly

Moves
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Switcheroo is a fantastic move as it allows Binacle to cripple common switch-ins such as Ferroseed while also stealing their item. To utilize Switcheroo to its full potential, it's best for Binacle to come in on Pokemon it naturally scares out, such as Fletchling or Vullaby. Razor Shell's chance to drop the opponent's Defense is amazing, as it often helps Binacle get past bulkier foes. Stone Edge provides a solid secondary STAB that hits hard. Earthquake gives Binacle the ability to break through Croagunk, which would otherwise completely wall it, while Cross Chop provides Binacle with a better means of dealing with Ferroseed. Poison Jab could be used hit Spritzee harder, but it provides almost nothing else in the way of coverage, making it a pretty poor option.

Set Details
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The given EVs maximize Binacle's Attack and Speed, while also slightly increasing its bulk. If using a Choice Band, Adamant is the recommended nature to hit as hard as possible. For instance, Binacle will have a 50% chance to OHKO Croagunk with Stone Edge after one layer of Spikes. With a Choice Scarf and a Jolly nature, Binacle hits 22 Speed, letting it outpace the entire unboosted metagame.

Usage Tips
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Switcheroo is Binacle's biggest niche and is the main reason for using it. Binacle's item decides its role on the team. Choice Band Binacle functions as a wallbreaker, while Choice Scarf Binacle acts as a revenge killer. Without Eviolite, Binacle's defensive capabilities are incredibly underwhelming. As such, switching it in on predicted switches, weak resisted hits, or after one of your Pokemon has fainted is important.

Team Options
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Binacle appreciates teammates that can deal with Fighting-types; in this regard, Taillow, Croagunk, and Fletchling are all good partners. Fighting-types also make good teammates, as they can help beat the Steel-types that can wall Binacle. Mienfoo in particular is incredibly useful, as removing items such as Eviolite with Knock Off helps Binacle clean up late-game. Entry hazard setters such as Drilbur, Dwebble, Trubbish, and Ferroseed help net KOs, with Trubbish having the best synergy with Binacle. Sweepers such as Scraggy, Carvanha, and Tirtouga appreciate the support Binacle provides. Spritzee has decent synergy with Binacle and can keep it healthy with Wish + Aromatherapy support. Ponyta and Larvesta can spread burns to weaken opponents and also beat the Grass-types that cause Binacle so much trouble.

Other Options
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Sniper could be used over Tough Claws on a gimmicky Scope Lens set for a Stone Edge that always lands a critical hit, but the boost in power that Tough Claws gives is generally preferred. X-Scissor could be used to hit Slowpoke, but even at +2 Attack it will never OHKO, and it is useless outside of this. Shadow Claw hits Slowpoke while also KOing Misdreavus if used on the Shell Smash set, but is once again useless otherwise.

Checks & Counters
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**Fighting-types**: Most Fighting-types are bulky enough to tank unboosted hits from Binacle and can KO it back with their strong STAB attacks. Timburr and Croagunk both have access to priority, making them even more threatening.

**Bulky Grass-types**: Foongus and Ferroseed can tank a Razor Shell and KO Binacle with a STAB Grass-type attack. Ferroseed completely walls the Choice Scarf set, but it will be OHKOed by a +2 Cross Chop from the Shell Smash set.

**Status Inflicters**: Being a physical attacker, Binacle is rendered useless by burns. As such, Misdreavus makes a good check. It can cripple Binacle with Will-O-Wisp and also dish out serious damage with a Thunderbolt. Cottonee can lock Binacle into Shell Smash and OHKO with Giga Drain. Slowpoke can cripple Binacle with Thunder Wave and wear it down with Scald.

**Priority**: Mach Punch and Aqua Jet can take out the Shell Smash and Choice Scarf sets, especially if Binacle is weakened or at -1 defenses.

**Fast attackers**: The Choice Band set has terrible speed. It is easily outsped, and often just a fast attacker can take Binacle down.


Overview
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+ Excellent ability
+ Good move pool
- Poor defensive typing
- Outclassed as a Shell Smasher by Tirtouga
- Lacks some power if running scarf
- Priority weak


Switcheroo
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name: Switcheroo
move 1: Switcheroo
move 2: Razor Shell
move 3: Stone Edge / Cross Chop
move 4: Earthquake / Cross Chop
ability: Tough Claws
item: Choice Band / Choice Scarf
evs: 100 HP / 180 Atk / 196 Spe
nature: Adamant / Jolly

Moves
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  • Switcheroo is a fantastic move, as it allows you to cripple common switch ins such as Ferroseed, while also stealing their item.
  • To utilize Switcheroo to its full potential, it's best to come in on Pokemon Binacle naturally scares out, such as Fletchling and Vullaby.
  • Razor Shell may appear to be a less powerful Waterfall, but a fantastic 50% chance to drop the opponents Defense is amazing, as it often helps Binacle get past bulkier foes.
  • Stone Edge provides a solid secondary STAB, and even without a Tough Claws boost, it will still hit hard.
  • Earthquake gives you the ability to break through Croagunk, which otherwise would completely counter you.
  • Cross Chop provides you with an option for hitting Ferroseed harder, giving it a decent niche.
  • Poison Jab could be used if you wanted to hit Spritzee harder, but it provides almost nothing in the way of coverage, making it a pretty poor option.
Set Details
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  • The given EVs maximize Binacle's Attack and Speed, while also slightly increasing it's bulk.
  • If using a Choice Band, Adamant is the recommended nature, as you want to hit as hard as possible, as well as having a 50% chance to OHKO Croagunk after 1 layer of Spikes.
  • With a Choice Scarf and a Jolly Nature, Binacle hits 22 Speed, letting it outpace the entire metagame.
Usage Tips
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  • Switcheroo provides Binacle with its biggest niche, and is the main reason for using it.
  • Binacle's item decides it's role on the team.
  • Choice Band functions as a wall breaker, while Scarf acts as more of a revenge killer.
  • Without Eviolite, Binacle's defensive capabilities are incredibly underwhelming. As such, switching it in on predicted switches, weak resisted hits, or after one of your Pokemon has fainted is important.
Team Options
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  • Binacle appreciates teammates who can deal with Fighting types. Taillow, Croagunk and Fletchling are all good partners.
  • Fighting types ironically make good teammates, as they can help beat the Steel types who can wall you. Mienfoo in particular is incredibly useful, as removing items with Knock Off helps Binacle clean up late game.
  • Hazard setters such as Drilbur, Dwebble, Trubbish and Ferroseed help net KOs, with Trubbish having the best synergy with Binacle.
  • Sweepers such as Scraggy, Carvanha, and Tirtouga appreciate the Switcheroo support Binacle provides.
  • Spritzee can support Binacle well, as they have decent synergy, and Spritzee can keep Binacle healthy as well as removing statuses that would severely hinder Binacle's usefulness.
  • Ponyta and Larvesta can spread burns to weaken opponents, and can beat the grass types that cause you so much trouble.
Shell Smash
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name: Shell Smash
move 1: Shell Smash
move 2: Razor Shell
move 3: Cross Chop
move 4: Earthquake / Stone Edge
ability: Tough Claws
item: Eviolite / Life Orb / Berry Juice
evs: 100 HP / 180 Atk / 196 Spe
nature: Adamant

Moves
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  • Shell Smash is self explanatory, it boosts Binacle's power to ungodly levels.
  • Razor Shell is the main move, and with Tough Claws and +2 Attack, will hit like a truck.
  • Cross Chop allows Binacle to differentiate itself from Tirtouga by helping it get past Ferroseed.
  • Earthquake hits Croagunk, who would wall you otherwise. Ground is also a good attacking type in general.
  • Stone Edge does good damage, and is a nice secondary STAB.
  • Poison Jab can be used if Fairies give you trouble.
Set Details
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  • EVs are similar to the Choice Scarf set, maxing Attack and Speed for Shell Smash.
  • Hits 30 Attack and 28 Speed after a Shell Smash, which is incredible.
  • Adamant is the best ability, as it maximizes attack while still keeping Binacle fast.
  • Eviolite lets Binacle to survive Croagunk's Vacuum Wave at -1, allowing you to KO it with Earthquake
Usage Tips
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  • Avoid setting up early. Binacle functions best in the mid to late game, when it's major checks have been fainted or weakened considerably.
  • Binacle has ample set up opportunities on Pokemon such as Vullaby, Trubbish, and Fletchling
  • Binacle is best brought in after either a teammate goes down, or in on a weak resisted hit.
  • After setting up, spam Razor Shell to smash through the opposing team.
  • If a resist is brought in, utilize a coverage move to defeat said resist and continue the sweep.
  • Keep Binacle healthy, Life Orb will wear it down quickly, and as such it's best to avoid taking unnecessary damage.
Team Options
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  • First and foremost, Pokemon that can give Binacle good set up chances are the most important teammates.
  • Cottonee in particular is a fantastic teammate, as it has incredible synergy with Binacle, as well as access to moves such as Encore and Memento, which grant ample set up opportunities.
  • Wynaut functions similarly to Cottonee, and while it lack Memento, it has Shadow Tag which helps in removing the Fighting Types that trouble Binacle.
  • Fighting Types can support you with Knock Off, while also luring out Trubbish and Fletchling, giving you good set up opportunities
  • Pokemon with powerful Flying Type attacks, such as Fletchling and Taillow, are useful teammates since they can beat Croagunk, Binacle's biggest counter.
  • Entry hazards are important to ensure certain KOs, so Trubbish, Dwebble and Drilbur make good partners as well.
  • Larvesta is good for checking Fighting types and defeating Grass Pokemon, who could murder Binacle with their STABs.
  • Tirtouga makes a surprisingly good partner, as it appreciates the removal of Ferroseed and general weakening of the opposing team.
Other Options
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  • Sniper could be used over Tough Claws on a gimmicky Scope Lens set for a Stone Edge that always crits, but the boost in power Tough Claws give is generally preferred.
  • X-Scissor could be used to hit Slowpoke, but even at +2 it won't OHKO, and it provides little coverage otherwise.
  • Shadow Claw hits Slowpoke while also KOing Misdravus if used on the Shell Smash set, but is pretty useless otherwise.
Checks & Counters
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  • **Fighting Types**: Most Fighters are bulky enough to tank unboosted hits from Binacle, and can KO it back with their strong STABs. Timburr and Croagunk both have access to priority, making them even more threatening.
  • **Bulky Grass types**: Foongus and Ferroseed can tank a Razor Shell and vaporize Binacle with a STAB Grass attack. Ferroseed completely walls the Scarf set, but will be OHKOd by a +2 Cross Chop from the Shell Smash set.
 
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Overview
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With unique access to Tough Claws, Bincale holds its spot as a threatening and Shell Smash sweeper or a, Binacle is a very capable sweeper or revenge killer. Along with these great assets, Binacle has a number of powerful STAB moves that really utilize its fantastic potential. These things accumulate to become a surprising threat to several PokemonAll of these factors contribute to Binacle being a serious threat in Little Cup. However, a Water / Rock typing leaves Binacle weak to several common attacking types and leaves it weak to several forms of priority. It is outclassed as a Shell Smash sweeper by Tirtouga and it lacks offensiveutstanding power when running a Choice Scarf. Despite some of these problems, Binacle remains a common threat that gives it a place on many teams.

Shell Smash
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name: Shell Smash
move 1: Shell Smash
move 2: Razor Shell
move 3: Cross Chop
move 4: Stone Edge / Earthquake
ability: Tough Claws
item: Eviolite / Berry Juice
evs: 100 HP / 180 Atk / 196 Spe
nature: Adamant

Moves
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Shell Smash is self-explanatory; it boosts Binacle's power to ungodly levels. Razor Shell is the main move, andwhich with Tough Claws and +2 Attack, will hit most Pokemon like a truck. Cross Chop allows Binacle to differentiate itself from Tirtouga by helping it get past Ferroseed. Earthquake hits Croagunk and Chinchou hard, both of which both walling it otherwise. Ground-type is just a good attacking type in general. Stone Edge doesis a good damage, and has the nice secondary STAB that can be used over Earthquake lacks. Poison Jab can be used if Fairy-types present a serious threat to your team.

Set Details
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The EVs are similar to the Choice Scarf set, maximizinging Attack and Speed so that Shell Smash has a more significant impact. With these EVs, Binacle hitsEVs maximize Binacles sweeping potentialand allow it to hit 30 Attack and 28 Speed after a Shell Smash, which is incredible.. An Adamant is the best nature, as it maximizes Attack while still keepallowing Binacle fast enough to outspeed most Pokemonto outspeed everything necessary. Eviolite lets Binacle to survive Croagunk's Vacuum Wave at -1, giving Binacle the follow upability to KO with Earthquake afterwards, while Berry Juice gives Binacle a means of recovering HP.

Usage Tips
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Avoid setting up too early. Binacle functions best in the mid- to late- game, when its major checks have been KOed or weakened considerably. Binacle has ample set up opportunities on Pokemon such as Vullaby, Trubbish, and Fletchling. Binacle is best brought in after either a teammate goes down or on a weak or resisted hit. After setting up, spam Razor Shell to smash through the opposing team, since it is the most reliable of its moves. If a Pokemon that resists Razor Shell is brought in, simply use a different move, on that covers it better. Once it has been taken down, continue the sweep. Keep Binacle healthy. Life Orb will wear it down quickly, and as such it's best to avoid taking unnecessary damage from entry hazards or residual status damagthe appropriate coverage move. (I removed everything pertaining to Life Orb because it's not on the set)

Team Options
========
First and foremost, Pokemon that can give Binacle good set up chances are the most important teammates. Cottonee in particular is a fantastic teammate, as it has incredible synergy with Binacle as well as access to moves such as Encore and Memento, which grant ample set up opportunities. Wynaut functions similarly to Cottonee, and while it lacks Memento, it has Shadow Tag which helps in removing the Fighting Types that trouble Binacle. Fighting-types can support you with Knock Off, while also luring out Trubbish and Fletchling, giving you good set up opportunities Pokemon with powerful Flying Type attacks, such as Fletchling and Taillow, are useful teammates since they can beat Croagunk, Binacle's biggest counter. Entry hazards are important to ensure certain KOs, so on Pokemon. (examples?) Trubbish, Dwebble, and Drilbur make good partners as well. Larvesta is good for checking Fighting-type Pokemon and defeating Grass-type Pokemon, which could murderKO Binacle with a Drain Punch or High Jump Kick. Tirtouga makes a surprisingly good partner, as it appreciates how well Binacle can cripple Ferroseed and weaken the rest of the opposing team.

Switcheroo
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name: Switcheroo
move 1: Switcheroo
move 2: Razor Shell
move 3: Stone Edge / Cross Chop
move 4: Earthquake / Cross Chop
ability: Tough Claws
item: Choice Band / Choice Scarf
evs: 100 HP / 180 Atk / 196 Spe
nature: Adamant / Jolly

Moves
========
Switcheroo is a fantastic move as it allows Binacle to cripple common switch-ins such as Ferroseed, while also stealing their item. To utilize Switcheroo to its full potential, it's best to come in on Pokemon Binacle naturally scares out, such as Fletchling or Vullaby. Razor Shell may appear to be a less powerful Waterfall, but its chance to drop the opponent's Defense is amazing, as it often helps Binacle get past bulkier foes. Stone Edge provides a solid secondary STAB that even without a Tough Claws boost would still hit hard. Earthquake gives Binacle the ability to break through Croagunk, which otherwise would completely wall it., while Cross Chop provides Binacle with a better means of dealing with Ferroseed, giving it a decent justification for use. Poison Jab could be used hit Spritzee harder, but it provides almost nothing in the way of coverage outside of the uncommon Fairy-type, making it a pretty poor option.

Set Details
========

The given EVs maximize Binacle's Attack and Speed, while also slightly increasing its bulk. If using a Choice Band, Adamant is the recommended nature, to hit as hard as possible, as well as havinggiving it a 50% chance to OHKO Croagunk after 1 layer of Spikes. With a Choice Scarf and a Jolly Nature, Binacle hits 22 Speed, letting it outpace the entire unboosted metagame.

Usage Tips
========

Switcheroo provides Binacle with its biggest niche and is the main reason for using it. Binacle's item decides its role on the team. A Choice Band Binacle functions as a wall breaker, while a Choice Scarf Binacle acts more as a revenge killer. Without Eviolite, Binacle's defensive capabilities are incredibly underwhelming. As such, switching it in on predicted switches, weak resisted hits, or after one of your Pokemon has fainted is important.

Team Options
========

Binacle appreciates teammates who can deal with Fighting types. Taillow, Croagunk and Fletchling are all good partners. Ironically, Fighting-types also make good teammates, as they can help beat the Steel-types who can wall you. Mienfoo in particular is incredibly useful, as removing items such as Eviolite with Knock Off helps Binacle clean up late-game. Hazard setters such as Drilbur, Dwebble, Trubbish and Ferroseed help net KOs (examples?), with Trubbish having the best synergy with Binacle. Sweepers such as Scraggy, Carvanha, and Tirtouga appreciate the Switcheroo support Binacle provides. Spritzee can support Binacle well, as they have decent synergy, and Spritzee can keep Binacle healthy as well as removing statuses that would severely hinder Binacle'its usefulness. Ponyta and Larvesta can spread burns to weaken opponents, and can beat the Grass-types that cause so much trouble.

Other Options
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Sniper could be used over Tough Claws on a gimmicky Scope Lens set for a Stone Edge that always lands critical hits, but the boost in power that Tough Claws gives is generally preferred. X-Scissor could be used to hit Slowpoke, but even at +2 Attack it won't OHKO. Otherwise, it doesn't provide much coverage or useuld never OHKO, and is useless outside of this. Shadow Claw hits Slowpoke while also KOing Misdreavus if used on the Shell Smash set, but is prettyonce again useless otherwise.

Checks & Counters
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**Fighting-Types**: Most Fighting-typers are bulky enough to tank unboosted hits from Binacle, and can KO it back with their strong STABs. Timburr and Croagunk both have access to priority, making them even more threatening.

**Bulky Grass-types**: Foongus and Ferroseed can tank a Razor Shell and vaporizeKO Binacle with a STAB Grass-type attack. Ferroseed completely walls the Scarf set, but will be OHKOd by a +2 Cross Chop from the Shell Smash set.
Overview
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With unique access to Tough Claws and Shell Smash, Binacle is a very capable sweeper or revenge killer. Along with these great assets, Binacle has a number of powerful STAB moves that really utilize its fantastic potential. All of these factors contribute to Binacle being a serious threat in Little Cup. However, a Water / Rock typing leaves Binacle weak to several common attacking types and several forms of priority. It is outclassed as a Shell Smash sweeper by Tirtouga and it lacks outstanding power when running a Choice Scarf. Despite these problems, Binacle remains a common threat that gives it a place on many teams.

Shell Smash
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name: Shell Smash
move 1: Shell Smash
move 2: Razor Shell
move 3: Cross Chop
move 4: Stone Edge / Earthquake
ability: Tough Claws
item: Eviolite / Berry Juice
evs: 100 HP / 180 Atk / 196 Spe
nature: Adamant

Moves
========
Shell Smash boosts Binacle's power to ungodly levels. Razor Shell is the main move, which with Tough Claws and +2 Attack, will hit most Pokemon like a truck. Cross Chop allows Binacle to differentiate itself from Tirtouga by helping it get past Ferroseed. Earthquake hits Croagunk and Chinchou hard, which both wall it otherwise. Stone Edge is a good secondary STAB that can be used over Earthquake. Poison Jab can be used if Fairy-types present a serious threat to your team.

Set Details
========
The Attack and Speed EVs maximize Binacles sweeping potentialand allow it to hit 30 Attack and 28 Speed after a Shell Smash. An Adamant nature maximizes Attack while still allowing Binacle to outspeed everything necessary. Eviolite lets Binacle survive Croagunk's Vacuum Wave at -1, giving Binacle the ability to KO with Earthquake afterwards, while Berry Juice gives Binacle a means of recovering HP.

Usage Tips
========
Avoid setting up too early. Binacle functions best in the mid- to late-game, when its major checks have been KOed or weakened considerably. Binacle has ample set up opportunities on Pokemon such as Vullaby, Trubbish, and Fletchling. Binacle is best brought in after either a teammate goes down or on a weak or resisted hit. After setting up, spam Razor Shell to smash through the opposing team, since it is the most reliable of its moves. If a Pokemon that resists Razor Shell is brought in, simply use the appropriate coverage move.

Team Options
========
First and foremost, Pokemon that can give Binacle good set up chances are the most important teammates. Cottonee in particular is a fantastic teammate, as it has incredible synergy with Binacle as well as access to moves such as Encore and Memento, which grant ample set up opportunities. Wynaut functions similarly to Cottonee, and while it lacks Memento, it has Shadow Tag which helps in removing the Fighting Types that trouble Binacle. Fighting-types can support you with Knock Off, while also luring out Trubbish and Fletchling, giving you good set up opportunities Pokemon with powerful Flying Type attacks, such as Fletchling and Taillow, are useful teammates since they can beat Croagunk, Binacle's best counter. Entry hazards are important to ensure certain KOs on Pokemon. Trubbish, Dwebble, and Drilbur make good partners as well. Larvesta is good for checking Fighting- and Grass-type Pokemon, which could KO Binacle with a Drain Punch or High Jump Kick. Tirtouga makes a surprisingly good partner, as it appreciates how well Binacle can cripple Ferroseed and weaken the rest of the opposing team.

Switcheroo
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name: Switcheroo
move 1: Switcheroo
move 2: Razor Shell
move 3: Stone Edge / Cross Chop
move 4: Earthquake / Cross Chop
ability: Tough Claws
item: Choice Band / Choice Scarf
evs: 100 HP / 180 Atk / 196 Spe
nature: Adamant / Jolly

Moves
========
Switcheroo is a fantastic move as it allows Binacle to cripple common switch-ins such as Ferroseed, while also stealing their item. To utilize Switcheroo to its full potential, it's best to come in on Pokemon Binacle naturally scares out, such as Fletchling or Vullaby. Razor Shell may appear to be a less powerful Waterfall, but its chance to drop the opponent's Defense is amazing, as it often helps Binacle get past bulkier foes. Stone Edge provides a solid secondary STAB that even without a Tough Claws boost would still hit hard. Earthquake gives Binacle the ability to break through Croagunk, which otherwise would completely wall it, while Cross Chop provides Binacle with a better means of dealing with Ferroseed. Poison Jab could be used hit Spritzee harder, but it provides almost nothing in the way of coverage outside of the uncommon Fairy-type, making it a pretty poor option.

Set Details
========
The given EVs maximize Binacle's Attack and Speed, while also slightly increasing its bulk. If using a Choice Band, Adamant is the recommended nature, to hit as hard as possible, as well as giving it a 50% chance to OHKO Croagunk after 1 layer of Spikes. With a Choice Scarf and a Jolly Nature, Binacle hits 22 Speed, letting it outpace the entire unboosted metagame.

Usage Tips
========
Switcheroo is Binacles biggest niche and is the main reason for using it. Binacle's item decides its role on the team. A Choice Band Binacle functions as a wall breaker, while a Choice Scarf Binacle acts more as a revenge killer. Without Eviolite, Binacle's defensive capabilities are incredibly underwhelming. As such, switching it in on predicted switches, weak resisted hits, or after one of your Pokemon has fainted is important.

Team Options
========
Binacle appreciates teammates who can deal with Fighting types. Taillow, Croagunk and Fletchling are all good partners. Fighting-types also make good teammates, as they can help beat the Steel-types who can wall you. Mienfoo in particular is incredibly useful, as removing items such as Eviolite with Knock Off helps Binacle clean up late-game. Hazard setters such as Drilbur, Dwebble, Trubbish and Ferroseed help net KOs, with Trubbish having the best synergy with Binacle. Sweepers such as Scraggy, Carvanha, and Tirtouga appreciate the Switcheroo support Binacle provides. Spritzee can support Binacle well, as they have decent synergy, and Spritzee can keep Binacle healthy as well as removing statuses that would severely hinder its usefulness. Ponyta and Larvesta can spread burns to weaken opponents, and can beat the Grass-types that cause so much trouble.

Other Options
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Sniper could be used over Tough Claws on a gimmicky Scope Lens set for a Stone Edge that always lands critical hits, but the boost in power that Tough Claws gives is generally preferred. X-Scissor could be used to hit Slowpoke, but even at +2 Attack it would never OHKO, and is useless outside of this. Shadow Claw hits Slowpoke while also KOing Misdreavus if used on the Shell Smash set, but is once again useless otherwise.

Checks & Counters
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**Fighting-Types**: Most Fighting-types are bulky enough to tank unboosted hits from Binacle, and can KO it back with their strong STABs. Timburr and Croagunk both have access to priority, making them even more threatening.

**Bulky Grass-types**: Foongus and Ferroseed can tank a Razor Shell and KO Binacle with a STAB Grass-type attack. Ferroseed completely walls the Scarf set, but will be OHKOd by a +2 Cross Chop from the Shell Smash set.
 
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Taken over from HollowRidley with permission from Goddess Briyella.

Overview
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With unique access to Tough Claws and Shell Smash, Binacle is can be a very capable sweeper or revenge killer with a Choice Scarf. Along with these great assets, Binacle has a number of powerful STAB moves that really it can utilize well its fantastic potential. All of these factors contribute to Binacle being a serious threat in Little Cup. However, a Water / Rock typing leaves Binacle weak to several common attacking types and several forms of priority. It is outclassed as a Shell Smash sweeper by Tirtouga wait, why is Shell Smash a set if it is outclassed? Is it mostly outclassed or 100% inferior and it lacks outstanding power when running a Choice Scarf. Despite these problems, Binacle remains a common 1.3% isn't really common threat that gives it earns itself a place on many teams.

Shell Smash
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name: Shell Smash
move 1: Shell Smash
move 2: Razor Shell
move 3: Cross Chop
move 4: Stone Edge / Earthquake
ability: Tough Claws
item: Eviolite / Berry Juice
evs: 100 HP / 180 Atk / 196 Spe
nature: Adamant

Moves
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Shell Smash boosts Binacle's power to ungodly levels. Razor Shell is the main move, which with Tough Claws and +2 Attack, will hit most Pokemon like a truck. Cross Chop allows Binacle to differentiate itself from Tirtouga by helping it get past Ferroseed. Earthquake hits Croagunk and Chinchou hard, which both wall it otherwise. Stone Edge is a good secondary STAB that can be used over Earthquake. Poison Jab can be used if Fairy-types present a serious threat to your team then either slash it on the set or remove this.

Set Details
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The Attack and Speed EVs maximize Binacles sweeping potential(add space)and allow it to hit 30 Attack and 28 Speed after a Shell Smash. An Adamant nature maximizes Attack while still allowing Binacle to outspeed everything necessary. Eviolite lets Binacle survive Croagunk's Vacuum Wave at -1, giving Binacle the ability to KO with Earthquake afterwards, while Berry Juice gives Binacle a means of recovering HP.

Usage Tips
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Avoid setting up too early. Binacle functions best in the mid- to late-game, when its major checks have been KOed or weakened considerably. Binacle has ample set up opportunities on Pokemon such as Vullaby, Trubbish, and Fletchling. Binacle is best brought in after either a teammate goes down or on a weak or resisted hit. After setting up, spam use Razor Shell to smash through the opposing team, since it is the most reliable of its moves. If a Pokemon that resists Razor Shell is brought in, simply use the appropriate coverage move.

Team Options
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First and foremost, Pokemon that can give Binacle good set up chances are the most important teammates. Cottonee in particular is a fantastic teammate, as it has incredible synergy with Binacle,(AC) as well as access to moves such as Encore and Memento, which grant ample Binacle set up opportunities. Wynaut functions similarly to Cottonee, and while it lacks Memento, it has Shadow Tag which helps in removing the Fighting-(add hyphen)types that trouble Binacle. Fighting-types can support you with Knock Off, while also luring out Trubbish and Fletchling, giving you good set(remove space)up opportunities.(add period) Pokemon with powerful Flying-type attacks, such as Fletchling and Taillow, are useful teammates since they can beat Croagunk, Binacle's best counter. Entry hazards are important to ensure certain KOs on Pokemon. Trubbish, Dwebble, and Drilbur make good partners as well because they can set up entry hazards for Binacle. Larvesta is good for checking Fighting- and Grass-type Pokemon,(RC) which could KO Binacle with a Drain Punch or High Jump Kick what about Grass-types that don't have Drain Punch or High Jump Kick. Tirtouga, surprisingly, makes a surprisingly good partner, as it appreciates how well Binacle can cripple Ferroseed and weaken the rest of the opposing team.

Switcheroo
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name: Switcheroo
move 1: Switcheroo
move 2: Razor Shell
move 3: Stone Edge / Cross Chop
move 4: Earthquake / Cross Chop
ability: Tough Claws
item: Choice Band / Choice Scarf
evs: 100 HP / 180 Atk / 196 Spe
nature: Adamant / Jolly

Moves
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Switcheroo is a fantastic move as it allows Binacle to cripple common switch-ins such as Ferroseed, while also stealing their item. To utilize Switcheroo to its full potential, it's best to come in on Pokemon Binacle naturally scares out, such as Fletchling or Vullaby. Razor Shell's may appear to be a less powerful Waterfall, but its it can't learn it, so don't mention it chance to drop the opponent's Defense is amazingly useful, as it often helps Binacle get past bulkier foes. Stone Edge provides a solid secondary STAB,(AC) that even without a Tough Claws boost would still hit hard. Earthquake gives Binacle the ability to break through Croagunk, which otherwise would completely wall it, while Cross Chop provides Binacle with a better means of dealing with Ferroseed. Poison Jab could be used hit Spritzee harder, but it provides almost nothing in the way of coverage outside of the uncommon Fairy-type, making it a pretty poor option.

Set Details
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The given EVs maximize Binacle's Attack and Speed, while also slightly increasing its bulk. If using a Choice Band, Adamant nature is the recommended nature, to hit as hard as possible, as well as giving it a 50% chance to OHKO Croagunk after 1 layer of Spikes. With a Choice Scarf and a Jolly Nature, Binacle hits 22 Speed, letting it outpace the entire unboosted metagame.

Usage Tips
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Switcheroo is Binacles biggest niche and is the main reason for using it. Binacle's item decides its role on the team. A Choice Band Binacle functions as a wall(remove space)breaker, while a Choice Scarf Binacle acts more as a revenge killer. Without Eviolite, Binacle's defensive capabilities are incredibly underwhelming. As such, switching it in on predicted switches, weak resisted hits, or after one of your Pokemon has fainted is important.

Team Options
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Binacle appreciates teammates who can deal with Fighting-(add hyphen)types. Taillow, Croagunk and Fletchling are all good partners. Fighting-types also make good teammates, as they can help beat the Steel-types who can wall you. Mienfoo in particular is incredibly useful, as removing items such as Eviolite with Knock Off helps Binacle clean up late-game. Hazard setters such as Drilbur, Dwebble, Trubbish and Ferroseed help net KOs,; with Trubbish having the best synergy with Binacle. Sweepers such as Scraggy, Carvanha, and Tirtouga appreciate the Switcheroo support Binacle provides. Spritzee can support Binacle well, as they have decent synergy, and Spritzee can keep Binacle healthy with Wish as well as removing statuses that would severely hinder its usefulness. Ponyta and Larvesta can spread burns to weaken opponents, and can beat the Grass-types that cause so much trouble.

Other Options
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Sniper could be used over Tough Claws on a gimmicky Scope Lens set for a Stone Edge that always lands critical hits, but the boost in power that Tough Claws gives is generally preferred. X-Scissor could be used to hit Slowpoke, but even at +2 Attack it would never OHKO, and is useless outside of this. Shadow Claw hits Slowpoke while and also has a high chance to OHKOing Misdreavus if used on the Shell Smash set, but is once again useless otherwise.

Checks & Counters
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**Fighting-types**: Most Fighting-types are bulky enough to tank unboosted hits from Binacle, and can KO it back with their strong STABs. Timburr and Croagunk both have access to priority, making them even more threatening.

**Bulky Grass-types**: Foongus and Ferroseed can tank a Razor Shell and KO Binacle with a STAB Grass-type attack. Ferroseed completely walls the Scarf set, but will be OHKOd by a +2 Cross Chop from the Shell Smash set.
Nice job! There were a few things I fixed but other than those it was good.

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Overview
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With unique access to the combination of Tough Claws and Shell Smash, Binacle is a very capable sweeper or and revenge killer (This is a tad unclear. Do you mean to say it can revenge kill by sponging a hit, setting up, and hitting back hard, or is it a good revenge killer with Choice Scarf?). Along with these great assets, Binacle has a number of powerful STAB moves that really utilize its add to its fantastic offensive potential. All of these factors contribute to Binacle being a serious threat in Little Cup. However, a Water / Rock typing leaves Binacle weak to several common attacking types and several forms of priority. It is outclassed somewhat (Ununhexium is spot-on here. If it were outclassed 100%, why would it even be used?) as a Shell Smash sweeper by Tirtouga, (add comma) and it lacks outstanding power when running a Choice Scarf. Despite these problems, Binacle remains a common fairly dangerous threat that gives it earns itself a place on many teams.

(According to the usage stats, Binacle's usage is only 1.3%, so it isn't exactly common)

Shell Smash
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name: Shell Smash
move 1: Shell Smash
move 2: Razor Shell
move 3: Cross Chop
move 4: Stone Edge / Earthquake
ability: Tough Claws
item: Eviolite / Berry Juice
evs: 100 HP / 180 Atk / 196 Spe
nature: Adamant

Moves
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Shell Smash boosts Binacle's power to ungodly ("ungodly" means "sinful" or "extremely early hours") sky-high levels. Razor Shell is the main move, which with Tough Claws and +2 Attack, will hit most Pokemon like a truck hitting like a truck with the Tough Claws and Shell Smash boosts. Cross Chop allows Binacle to differentiate itself sets Binacle apart from Tirtouga by helping it get past Ferroseed. Earthquake hits Croagunk and Chinchou hard, which both wall it Binacle otherwise. Stone Edge is a good secondary STAB that can be used over Earthquake. Poison Jab can be used if Fairy-types present a serious threat to your team.

Set Details
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The Attack and Speed EVs maximize Binacle's sweeping potential (space) and allow it to hit 30 Attack and 28 Speed after a Shell Smash. An Adamant nature maximizes Attack while still allowing Binacle to outspeed everything necessary. Eviolite lets Binacle survive Croagunk's Vacuum Wave at -1, giving Binacle the ability allowing it to KO back with Earthquake afterwards, while Berry Juice gives Binacle a means of recovering HP.

Usage Tips
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Avoid setting up too early. Binacle functions best in the mid- to late-game, when its major checks have been KOed or weakened considerably. Binacle has ample setup opportunities on Pokemon such as Vullaby, Trubbish, and Fletchling, (remove comma) and is Binacle is best brought in after either a teammate goes down or on a weak or resisted hit. After setting up, spam Razor Shell to smash through the opposing team, since it is the most reliable of its Binacle's moves. If a Pokemon that resists Razor Shell is brought in, simply use the appropriate coverage move.

Team Options
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First and foremost, Pokemon that can give Binacle good chances to set up chances are the most important teammates. Cottonee in particular is a fantastic teammate, as it has incredible synergy with Binacle as well as access to moves such as Encore and Memento, which grant ample setup opportunities. Wynaut functions similarly to Cottonee, and while it lacks Memento, it has Shadow Tag which helps in removing to help remove the Fighting-types that trouble Binacle. Fighting-types can support you Binacle with Knock Off, (remove comma) while also luring out Trubbish and Fletchling, giving you it good setup opportunities. (period) Pokemon with powerful Flying Type attacks, Powerful Flying-type attackers such as Fletchling and Taillow, (remove comma) are useful teammates since they can beat Croagunk, Binacle's best counter. Entry hazards are important to ensure certain KOs on Pokemon; as such, Trubbish, Dwebble, and Drilbur make good partners as well. Larvesta is good for checking powerful Fighting- and Grass-type Pokemon, which can KO Binacle with their STAB attacks could KO Binacle with a Drain Punch or High Jump Kick. Tirtouga makes a surprisingly good partner, as it appreciates how well Binacle can cripple break through Ferroseed and weaken the rest of the opposing team.

(not that big a problem, but you tended to overuse the phrase 'good setup opportunities', so I fixed that. Also note that the noun form is 'setup', not 'set up')

Switcheroo
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name: Switcheroo
move 1: Switcheroo
move 2: Razor Shell
move 3: Stone Edge / Cross Chop
move 4: Earthquake / Cross Chop
ability: Tough Claws
item: Choice Band / Choice Scarf
evs: 100 HP / 180 Atk / 196 Spe
nature: Adamant / Jolly

Moves
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Switcheroo is a fantastic move as it allows Binacle to cripple common switch-ins such as Ferroseed, (remove comma) while also stealing their item. To utilize Switcheroo to its full potential, it's best for Binacle to come in on Pokemon Binacle it naturally scares out, such as Fletchling or Vullaby. Razor Shell's may appear to be a less powerful Waterfall, but its chance to drop the opponent's Defense is amazing, as it often helps Binacle get past bulkier foes. Stone Edge provides a solid secondary STAB that even without a Tough Claws boost would still hit hard hits very hard after the Tough Claws boost. Earthquake gives Binacle the ability to break through Croagunk, which otherwise would otherwise completely wall it, while Cross Chop provides Binacle with a better means of dealing with Ferroseed. Poison Jab could be used hit Spritzee harder, but it provides almost nothing else in the way of coverage outside of the uncommon Fairy-type, making it a pretty poor option.

Set Details
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The given EVs maximize Binacle's Attack and Speed, while also slightly increasing its bulk. If using a Choice Band, Adamant is the recommended nature, (remove comma) to hit as hard as possible; for instance, Binacle will have as well as giving it a 50% chance to OHKO Croagunk with Stone Edge after one layer of Spikes. With a Choice Scarf and a Jolly Nature, Binacle hits 22 Speed, letting it outpace the entire unboosted metagame.

Usage Tips
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Switcheroo is Binacle's biggest niche and is the main reason for using it. Binacle's item decides its role on the team. A Choice Band Binacle functions as a wallbreaker, while a Choice Scarf Binacle acts more as a revenge killer. Without Eviolite, Binacle's defensive capabilities are incredibly underwhelming. As such, switching it in on predicted switches, weak resisted hits, or after one of your Pokemon has fainted is important.

Team Options
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Binacle appreciates teammates who that can deal with Fighting-types; in this regard, Taillow, Croagunk, (add comma) and Fletchling are all good partners. Fighting-types also make good teammates, as they can help beat the Steel-types who that can wall you Binacle. Mienfoo in particular is incredibly useful, as removing items such as Eviolite with Knock Off helps Binacle clean up late-game. Hazard setters such as Drilbur, Dwebble, Trubbish, (add comma) and Ferroseed help net KOs, with Trubbish having the best synergy with Binacle. Sweepers such as Scraggy, Carvanha, and Tirtouga appreciate the Switcheroo support Binacle provides. Spritzee can support Binacle well, as they have decent synergy, and Spritzee can keep Binacle healthy as well as removing statuses that would severely hinder its usefulness has decent synergy with Binacle and can keep it healthy with Wish + Aromatherapy support. Ponyta and Larvesta can spread burns to weaken opponents, and can also beat the Grass-types that cause Binacle so much trouble.

Other Options
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Sniper could be used over Tough Claws on a gimmicky Scope Lens set for a Stone Edge that always lands a critical hit, but the boost in power that Tough Claws gives is generally preferred. X-Scissor could be used to hit Slowpoke, but even at +2 Attack it would never OHKO, and it is useless outside of this. Shadow Claw hits Slowpoke while also KOing Misdreavus if used on the Shell Smash set, but is once again useless otherwise.

Checks & Counters
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**Fighting-Types**: Most Fighting-types are bulky enough to tank unboosted hits from Binacle, (remove comma) and can KO it back with their strong STAB attacks. Timburr and Croagunk both have access to priority, making them even more threatening.

**Bulky Grass-types**: Foongus and Ferroseed can tank a Razor Shell and KO Binacle with a STAB Grass-type attack. Ferroseed completely walls the Choice Scarf set, but it will be OHKOed by a +2 Cross Chop from the Shell Smash set.

Ununhexium: Your check was fairly good. While you made some good catches, you also made 2-3 wholly unnecessary changes that I don't agree with. As such, I have incorporated the rest of your changes in my check, but don't forget to go through mine to see what you missed :)

Alphose_Elric Do address my comment in the second line of the Overview.

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Yeah, sorry. I kinda got lazy while writing this one up. But I've done all the implementing and I'm ready for another GP check.
 
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Overview
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With unique access to the unique combination of Tough Claws and Shell Smash, Binacle is a very capable sweeper. When given a Choice Scarf or Choice Band, it is also a dangerous revenge killer,(RC) switching in after an ally's death to score a KO (fluff, assume the reader already knows what a revenge killer is). Along with these great assets, Binacle has a number of powerful STAB moves that add to its fantastic offensive potential. All of these factors contribute to Binacle being a serious threat in Little Cup. However, a Water / Rock typing leaves Binacle weak to several common attacking types and forms of priority. In some ways, it is outclassed as a Shell Smash sweeper by Tirtouga, and it lacks outstanding power when running a Choice Scarf. Despite these problems, Binacle remains a powerful threat that earns itself a place on many teams.

Shell Smash
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name: Shell Smash
move 1: Shell Smash
move 2: Razor Shell
move 3: Cross Chop
move 4: Stone Edge / Earthquake
ability: Tough Claws
item: Eviolite / Berry Juice
evs: 100 HP / 180 Atk / 196 Spe
nature: Adamant

Moves
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Shell Smash boosts Binacle's power to sky-high levels. Razor Shell is the main move, hitting like a truck after Tough Claws and Shell Smash boosts. Cross Chop sets Binacle apart from Tirtouga by helping it get past Ferroseed, something that Tirtouga cannot do. Earthquake hits Croagunk and Chinchou hard, which both wall Binacle otherwise. Stone Edge is a good secondary STAB that can be used over Earthquake. Poison Jab can be used if Fairy-types present a serious threat to your team.

Set Details
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The Attack and Speed EVs maximize Binacle's sweeping potential and allow it to hit 30 Attack and 28 Speed after a Shell Smash. An Adamant nature maximizes Attack while still allowing Binacle to outspeed everything necessary. Eviolite lets Binacle survive Croagunk's Vacuum Wave at -1, allowing it to KO back with Earthquake, while Berry Juice gives Binacle a means of recovering HP.

Usage Tips
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Avoid setting up too early. Binacle functions best in the mid- to late-game, when its major checks have been KOed or weakened considerably. Binacle has ample setup opportunities on Pokemon such as Vullaby, Trubbish, and Fletchling,(AC) and is best brought in after either a teammate goes down or on a weak or resisted hit. After setting up, spam Razor Shell to smash through the opposing team, since it is the most reliable of Binacle's moves. If a Pokemon that resists Razor Shell is brought in, simply use the appropriate coverage move.

Team Options
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First and foremost, Pokemon that can give Binacle chances to set up are the most important teammates. Cottonee in particular is a fantastic teammate, as it has incredible synergy with Binacle as well as access to moves such as Encore and Memento, which grant ample setup opportunities. Wynaut functions similarly to Cottonee, and while it lacks Memento, it has Shadow Tag to help remove the Fighting-types that trouble Binacle. Fighting-types can support Binacle with Knock Off while also luring out Trubbish and Fletchling, providing Binacle with good setup opportunities. Powerful Flying-type attackers, such as Fletchling and Taillow,(AC) are useful teammates since they can beat Croagunk, Binacle's best counter. Entry hazards are important to ensure certain KOs on Pokemon; as such,(AC) Trubbish, Dwebble, and Drilbur make good partners as well. Larvesta is good for checking Fighting- and Grass-type Pokemon, which easily KO Binacle with their powerful STAB attacks. Tirtouga makes a surprisingly good partner, as it appreciates how Binacle can break through Ferroseed and weaken the rest of the opposing team.

Switcheroo
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name: Switcheroo
move 1: Switcheroo
move 2: Razor Shell
move 3: Stone Edge / Cross Chop
move 4: Earthquake / Cross Chop
ability: Tough Claws
item: Choice Band / Choice Scarf
evs: 100 HP / 180 Atk / 196 Spe
nature: Adamant / Jolly

Moves
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Switcheroo is a fantastic move as it allows Binacle to cripple common switch-ins such as Ferroseed while also stealing their item. To utilize Switcheroo to its full potential, it's best for Binacle to come in on Pokemon it naturally scares out, such as Fletchling or Vullaby. Razor Shell's chance to drop the opponent's Defense is amazing, as it often helps Binacle get past bulkier foes. Stone Edge provides a solid secondary STAB that hits hard after the Tough Claws boost. Earthquake gives Binacle the ability to break through Croagunk, which would otherwise completely wall it, while Cross Chop provides Binacle with a better means of dealing with Ferroseed. Poison Jab could be used hit Spritzee harder, but it provides almost nothing else in the way of coverage, making it a pretty poor option.

Set Details
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The given EVs maximize Binacle's Attack and Speed, while also slightly increasing its bulk. If using a Choice Band, Adamant is the recommended nature to hit as hard as possible. (full stop and space) For instance, Binacle will have a 50% chance to OHKO Croagunk with Stone Edge after one layer of Spikes. With a Choice Scarf and a Jolly Nature, Binacle hits 22 Speed, letting it outpace the entire unboosted metagame.

Usage Tips
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Switcheroo is Binacle's biggest niche and is the main reason for using it. Binacle's item decides its role on the team. Choice Band Binacle functions as a wallbreaker, while Choice Scarf Binacle acts as a revenge killer. Without Eviolite, Binacle's defensive capabilities are incredibly underwhelming. As such, switching it in on predicted switches, weak resisted hits, or after one of your Pokemon has fainted is important.

Team Options
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Binacle appreciates teammates that can deal with Fighting-types; in this regard, Taillow, Croagunk and Fletchling are all good partners. Fighting-types also make good teammates, as they can help beat the Steel-types that can wall Binacle. Mienfoo in particular is incredibly useful, as removing items such as Eviolite with Knock Off helps Binacle clean up late-game. Entry hazard setters such as Drilbur, Dwebble, Trubbish, and Ferroseed help net KOs, with Trubbish having the best synergy with Binacle. Sweepers such as Scraggy, Carvanha, and Tirtouga appreciate the Switcheroo support Binacle provides. Spritzee has decent synergy with Binacle and can keep it healthy with Wish + Aromatherapy support. Ponyta and Larvesta can spread burns to weaken opponents and also beat the Grass-types that cause Binacle so much trouble.

Other Options
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Sniper could be used over Tough Claws on a gimmicky Scope Lens set for a Stone Edge that always lands a critical hit, but the boost in power that Tough Claws gives is generally preferred. X-Scissor could be used to hit Slowpoke, but even at +2 Attack it would will never OHKO, and it is useless outside of this. Shadow Claw hits Slowpoke while also KOing Misdreavus if used on the Shell Smash set, but is once again useless otherwise.

Checks & Counters
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**Fighting-Types**: Most Fighting-types are bulky enough to tank unboosted hits from Binacle and can KO it back with their strong STAB attacks. Timburr and Croagunk both have access to priority, making them even more threatening.

**Bulky Grass-types**: Foongus and Ferroseed can tank a Razor Shell and KO Binacle with a STAB Grass-type attack. Ferroseed completely walls the Choice Scarf set, but it will be OHKOed by a +2 Cross Chop from the Shell Smash set.
Calm cleaned this up nicely; not much to do here.

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not if i can help it, because...everything i'm about to say.

Firstly, it's a revenge killer with Choice Band, too? I'm going to assume not since it only hits 14 speed (15 with timid possibly?), and has average defenses. And in its set you state that it's a wallbreaker.

Stone edge sentence should probably be first although this is a minor issue

Since when does Chinchou wall Binacle? The offensive one 100% dies to +2 stone edge after rocks, and 75% without them. The defensive set has a 6.3% chance to KO after rocks with Volt Switch, and dies to 2 hits. Okay, so the (defensive set ONLY) is problematic, since after a switch you'll die to any priority, but still. Plus what if the enemy's prio mons are all dead? Sure, i know there are plenty in LC, but it's not impossible. Then chinchou didn't even necessarily stop you.

What are the 100 HP evs for? General bulk? Oh, probably, but you might want to at least say something about them?

So...if i'm not using Earthquake (second slash), should I still be using Eviolite? After all, Croagunk walls me then. You should really mention some other benefits here, even if they are the obvious ones. Or reverse the order of the slashed items, since by your logic eviolite synergises with the second-slashed move.

If croagunk can be 2hitkoed after a layer of spikes with adamant band Stone Edge...then how in the name of crap does he 'wall' you? Hit him once with your secondary STAB, switch, if just rocks were down he can't switch in again.

Stone Edge doesn't get the Tough Claws boost.

Don't stuff like Tirtouga and Carvanha appreciate the band set's wallbreaking support too?

If Chinchou is so damn good against you, why the shit isn't it in the checks and counters? Also goes for Slowpoke, which can scald you or possibly t-wave you (do they carry that?)

Seriously, how are your checks and counters so small? What about stuff that beats the Choice sets? What about cottonee that can encore you into smash or stun spore you? Is there really nothing that's capable of tanking a hit and crippling? Hell, what about WoW/Tbolt Misdreavus? What about Priority mons, who can take you down after you've taken some damage? ETC ETC ETC...

How does Ferroseed do against the band set? And actually can't the scarf set cross chop it too? E T C

Wow foongus can tank a razor shell nice, how bout a Stone Edge though? And yes, it can do that too, but holy shit why not mention that instead.
 
tehy said:
not if i can help it, because...everything i'm about to say.

Firstly, it's a revenge killer with Choice Band, too? I'm going to assume not since it only hits 14 speed (15 with timid possibly?), and has average defenses. And in its set you state that it's a wallbreaker.

Stone edge sentence should probably be first although this is a minor issue

Since when does Chinchou wall Binacle? The offensive one 100% dies to +2 stone edge after rocks, and 75% without them. The defensive set has a 6.3% chance to KO after rocks with Volt Switch, and dies to 2 hits. Okay, so the (defensive set ONLY) is problematic, since after a switch you'll die to any priority, but still. Plus what if the enemy's prio mons are all dead? Sure, i know there are plenty in LC, but it's not impossible. Then chinchou didn't even necessarily stop you.

What are the 100 HP evs for? General bulk? Oh, probably, but you might want to at least say something about them?

So...if i'm not using Earthquake (second slash), should I still be using Eviolite? After all, Croagunk walls me then. You should really mention some other benefits here, even if they are the obvious ones. Or reverse the order of the slashed items, since by your logic eviolite synergises with the second-slashed move.

If croagunk can be 2hitkoed after a layer of spikes with adamant band Stone Edge...then how in the name of crap does he 'wall' you? Hit him once with your secondary STAB, switch, if just rocks were down he can't switch in again.

Stone Edge doesn't get the Tough Claws boost.

Don't stuff like Tirtouga and Carvanha appreciate the band set's wallbreaking support too?

If Chinchou is so damn good against you, why the shit isn't it in the checks and counters? Also goes for Slowpoke, which can scald you or possibly t-wave you (do they carry that?)

Seriously, how are your checks and counters so small? What about stuff that beats the Choice sets? What about cottonee that can encore you into smash or stun spore you? Is there really nothing that's capable of tanking a hit and crippling? Hell, what about WoW/Tbolt Misdreavus? What about Priority mons, who can take you down after you've taken some damage? ETC ETC ETC...

How does Ferroseed do against the band set? And actually can't the scarf set cross chop it too? E T C

Wow foongus can tank a razor shell nice, how bout a Stone Edge though? And yes, it can do that too, but holy shit why not mention that instead.
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Gonna go over these in order:
- Fixed
- As you said, minor issue
- Fixed
- Read through it again, that was mentioned
- It is worded to say that Eviolite allows it to survive a Vacuum Wave at -1. It also says that it can OHKO. While this isn't inherently wrong, I can see how someone would be confused. I guess I can reword it.
- That's why it's not mentioned in that context on the Choice Band set
- Yeah, my mistake
- I guess I could say that, but it's kinda unnecessary. I mention that they enjoy the support that this set provides.
- As for all these comments about Checks and Counter, almost everything checks or counters Binacle. It's not exactly the most bulky Pokemon. I'm going to put these in, cause why not.

Happy? Calm Pokemaster, sorry to have to do this to you, but can you go back over and check out Checks and Counters again?
 
Alphose_Elric

The Attack and Speed EVs maximize Binacle's sweeping potential and allow it to hit 30 Attack and 28 Speed after a Shell Smash, while also slightly increasing its bulk. (makes it sound like the Attack and Speed EVs improve bulk)
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Eviolite lets Binacle survive Croagunk's Vacuum Wave at -1; if carrying Earthquake, Binacle would be able to KO back easily as well.
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With a Choice Scarf and a Jolly nature, Binacle hits 22 Speed, letting it outpace the entire unboosted metagame.
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Binacle appreciates teammates that can deal with Fighting-types; in this regard, Taillow, Croagunk, (add comma) and Fletchling are all good partners.
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**Fighting-types**: Most Fighting-types are bulky ...
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**Status Inflicters**: Binacle is entirely a physical attacker Being a physical attacker, Binacle is rendered useless by burns. As such, Misdreavus can cripple with Will-O-Wisp and makes a good check; it can cripple Binacle with Will-O-Wisp and also dish out serious damage from a with Thunderbolt in return. Cottonee can Encore lock Binacle into Shell Smash repeatedly and possibly OHKO with Giga Drain back. Slowpoke can carry Thunder Wave, paralyzing and continue to damage with Scald. can cripple Binacle with Thunder Wave and wear it down with Scald.
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**Priority Damage**: Mach Punch and Aqua Jet can often OHKO and revenge kill a take out the Shell Smash or and Choice Scarf sets, especially if Binacle is weakened or at -1 defenses. and as the Choice Band is easily outsped, often just a faster attacker can take Binacle down.

(I know nothing about LC, but you can't have the last sentence under "Priority". You could perhaps have a separate section called "fast attackers" and include said attackers there. Ask a QC member about this, though.)
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Address my last comment in particular.
 
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