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Crawdaunt (GP 2/2)
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GP APPROVED 1/2
[Overview]
<p>The sound of Crawdaunt snapping its claws is enough to leave most of the tier crying for mercy. Its powerful,(comma) Adaptability-(hyphen)boosted STAB moves have almost unresisited coverage in RU and hit the majority of physical walls for super effective damage. Crawdaunt can comfortably 2HKO defensive titans such as Cofagrigus, Uxie, and even Steelix! Crawdaunt's Speed is the only thing holding it back from performing a sweeping, but this can easily be remedied with the use of Dragon Dance; with a couple of Attack and Speed boosts under its belt, Crawdaunt can outspeed and OHKO almost everything in the tier. Unfortunately, Crawdaunt has rather poor defenses and Speed,(comma) which means that if it can't outspeed somethingan opponent, it is likely to be KOed or severely weakened in return. It also has a rather small movepool,(comma) which makes it extremely predictable. However, it would be foolish to ever dismiss Crawdaunt as a threat; its Attack stat, powerful STAB combination, and access to Dragon Dance isare often all it needs to slice through whole teams.</p>
[SET]
name: Dragon Dance
move 1: Dragon Dance
move 2: Waterfall
move 3: Crunch
move 4: Substitute / Superpower
item: Leftovers / Life Orb / Lum Berry
ability: Adaptability
nature: Jolly
evs: 4 HP / 252 Atk / 252 Spe
[SET COMMENTS]
<p>While most of the game's most powerful Dragon Danceabussweepers are locked away in higher tiers, Crawdaunt can use this excellent boosting move to wrecak havoc in RU. Dragon Dance patches up Crawdaunt's normally poor Speed is patched up by Dragon Dance,(comma) while its excellent Attack stat is skyrocketeds to jaw-(hyphen)dropping levels; for example, Steelix can be OHKOed by a +1 Waterfall after Stealth Rock. After two Dragon Dances, only the fastest Choice Scarf users and the strongest priority attackers will be able to halt Crawdaunt's rampage. Waterfall and Crunch are Crawdaunt's primary attacks, as both are boosted by STAB and Adaptability, while also hitting and hit the majority of RU of at least neutral damage. Crawdaunt has little trouble plowing through dedicated physical walls such as Cofagrigus and Steelix thanks towith its STAB attacks. Substitute is the main move in the last slot; it protects Crawdaunt from status and lets it comfortably set up on defensive Cofagrigus and Ferroseed withoutthat lack a Grass-type move. It also protects Crawdaunt from revenge killers and priority users hoping to switch in while Crawdaunt is exposed. Superpower is a viable alternative,(comma) as it eliminates one of Crawdaunt's biggest counters, Ferroseed. However, if you choose to run Substitute, then only the rare Bullet Seed or Seed Bomb Ferroseed will be able to stop you getCrawdaunt from boosting to +6,(comma) which makes Superpower largely redundant. However, it does give Crawdaunt a stronger hit on Poliwrath,(comma) as well as taking down Munchlax and Clefable even without any boosts.</p>
[ADDITIONAL COMMENTS]
<p>Maximum Speed and a Jolly nature lets Crawdaunt beat all Pokemon sitting at base 105 Speed after a single Dragon Dance, while maximum investment in Attack gives Crawdaunit alot of power. However, the choice of item is more flexible,(remove comma):(colon) Leftovers is best used in conjunction with Substitute as it willto supplement the HP lost from creating the blue dollsetting up, while Life Orb is more suitable for sets that choose to run Superpower. ItA Life Orb grants Crawdaunt a substantial power boost that letgives it get guaranteed OHKOes on Feraligatr and offensive Drapion after a Dragon Dance. Lum Berry is the final option to let Crawdaunt setup on status moves such as the common Will-O-Wisp and Thunder Wave. Instead of Waterfall, Crawdaunt can choose to run Crabhammer,(comma) which is slightly stronger and has a high critical hit ratio. Unfortunately, its accuracy is subpar,(comma) and a miss could easily speell doom for the rather frail Crawdaunt.</p>
<p>Although Crawdaunt is offensively very powerful, it has trouble taking strong attacks; Ferroseed is a great partner for Crawdaunt,(comma) as it can soak up Electric- and Grass-type attacks for Crawdaunt,(comma) as well as setting up entry hazards to aid its sweep. Ferroseed can also paralyze faster opponents to make Crawdaunt's sweep even easier. Cofagrigus is another great teammate that can take Fighting- and Bug-type moves that Crawdaunt hates and spread around Will-O-Wisp to make it easier for Crawdaunt to setup.</p>
[SET]
name: Choice Band
move 1: Waterfall
move 2: Crunch
move 3: Superpower
move 4: Toxic
item: Choice Band
ability: Adaptability
nature: Adamant
evs: 4 HP / 252 Atk / 252 Spe
[SET COMMENTS]
<p>Crawdaunt's excellent Attack stat, access to Adaptability, and almost unresisted coverage in two moves makes a Choice Band set a terrific option. With Waterfall and Crunch alone, Crawdaunt can shred through some of the bulkiest walls in the tier, while anything frail is likely to be completely crushed and mutilated by Crawdaunt. Waterfall is one of Crawdaunt's STAB attacks and has excellent coverage on the tier, hitting Pokemon such as Steelix and Moltres for super effective damage; it has such great power that evenit can even 2HKO frailer Pokemon that resist it can be 2HKOed. For example, Sceptile and Feraligatr can both be 2HKOed by Waterfall, such as Sceptile and Feraligatr. Crunch hits just as hard as Waterfall and scores super effective hits on Cofagrigus, Uxie, and Dusknoir, some of the bulkiest physical walls in the tier. Superpower rounds out Crawdaunt's impeccable coverage, hittingas it hits Ferroseed super effectively while also being able toand deals neutral damage to Poliwrath. However, it should only be used against the aforementionFerroseed,(comma) Pokemonliwrath, and some bulkier Normal-types such as Clefable,(comma) as Waterfall and Crunch are generally more powerful. SincBecause Crawdaunt has impeccable coverage in only three moves, Toxic is used oit can use Toxic in the last slot to deal with insanely bulky walls such as Tangrowth and Alomomola,(comma) as well as being the only way Crawdaunt can effectively damage Poliwrath.</p>
[ADDITIONAL COMMENTS]
<p>Choice Bandis what makes this set, as it turnings Crawdaunt into an almost unwallable monster. It boosts the power of all of Crawdaunt's attacking moves but has the side effect of locking Crawdaunt into only one move. Fortunately, Crawdaunt can normally get away with not using predictionbeing Choice-locked, as its moves are so powerful that even Pokemon that resists them will be left hurting. The standard EV spread for a physical attacker EV spread is used,(comma) as investing in Crawdaunt's minimal bulk would be a waste. An Adamant nature is uspreferred,(comma) as Crawdaunt should only be outspeeding walls and it need the extra power to secure certain KOs,(comma) such as the guaranteed 2HKO on Alomomola and Leafeon after Stealth Rock. 252 EVs in Speed EVs lets Crawdaunt outspeed and 2HKO minimum Speed Magneton, Mandibuzz, and Aggron. Crabhammer raises Crawdaunt's damage output further, but its chance to miss itpoor accuracy is often not worth it as Crawdaunt has enough power already, and common Crawdaunt counters such as Tangrowth resist Water-type attacks anyway. Knock Off can replace Toxic as a Crawdaunt's utility move of choice; it reduces prediction and can cripple walls dependaent on Leftovers or Eviolite. Knock Off can also OHKO Kadabra and Jynx,(remove comma) while 2HKOing Rotom and Cryogonal!</p>
<p>Ferroseed is a great partner for Crawdaunt,(comma) as it can setup entry hazardswhich canto help Crawdaunt obtain 2HKOs on Tangrowth and even Poliwrath if all three layers of Spikes are down. Ferroseed can also take Grass- and Electric-type attacks that plague Crawdaunt as well asnd provide Thunder Wave and even Leech Seed support. Pokemon such as Klinklang and Scyther, that struggle to break through common physical walls, such as Klinklang and Scyther, appreciate Crawdaunt's help. Crawdaunt can weaken or remove walls such as Cofagrigus and Steelix, paving in order to pave the way for a sweep.</p>
[Other Options]
<p>Crawdaunt's movepool is extremely barren and unappealing. Swords Dance is an alternative boosting move that lets Crawdaunt OHKO almost everything in the tier. However, it is mostly outclassed by Dragon Dance,(comma) as it does not boost Crawdaunt's pitiful Speed, and the extra Attack boost is normally not required for Crawdaunt to sweep. Crawdaunt's Special Attack stat is terrible, but it can use Ice Beam to surprise Tangrowth. However, Crunch has a chance to 2HKO,(remove comma) and has much better coverage accross the tier. Crawdaunt can opt to use a Choice Scarf set to act as a potent revenge killer and late-(hyphen)game sweeper, but it is still relatively slow;(semicolon) even with athe Choice Scarf. boost, Crawdaunt is outsped by unboosted Galvantula and Sceptile even with the Choice Scarf boost.</p>
[Checks and Counters]
<p>The only RU Pokemon that can completely counter Crawdaunt is Poliwrath, m. More specifically, the RestTalk set as it can shrug off status moves and avoid being worn down. It can then proceed to Circle Throw Crawdaunt away, preventing it from accumulating numerous Dragon Dance or Swords Dance boosts. Tangrowth and Alomomola can also take Crawdaunt on if they choose to run a fully defensive set,(remove comma);(semicolon) however, Alomomola can do little back to Crawdaunt if Crawdaunt chooses to use Substitute,(comma) and both can be 2HKOed after entry hazard damage from Stealth Rock and a layer of Spikes. Ferroseed can comfortably take Crawdaunt's STAB attacks,(comma) but it must be wary of the potential Superpower; it can also choose to run Seed Bomb to avoid letting Crawdaunt setup a free Substitute and boosting right in front of Ferroseedit. Qwilfish is in a similar boat,(comma) as while it can wall Crawdaunt with a combination of Intimidate and its typing, it can do little back and it will eventually fall as it has no reliable recovery. However, in that time, it can setup numerous layers of Spikes and Haze away any boosts Crawdaunt may hopes to accrue. Due to the sheer power of Crawdaunt's attacks, it is often much easier to revenge kill Crawdaunit. Even after a Dragon Dance, Crawdaunt isn't very fast and can be outsped by most Choice Scarf users and fast sweepers. Choice Scarf Galvantula, Rotom, and Manectric can all outspeed even +2 Crawdaunt,(remove comma) and fry it with their STAB Electric-type attacks.</p>
<p>The sound of Crawdaunt snapping its claws is enough to leave most of the tier crying for mercy. Its powerful,(comma) Adaptability-(hyphen)boosted STAB moves have almost unresis
[SET]
name: Dragon Dance
move 1: Dragon Dance
move 2: Waterfall
move 3: Crunch
move 4: Substitute / Superpower
item: Leftovers / Life Orb / Lum Berry
ability: Adaptability
nature: Jolly
evs: 4 HP / 252 Atk / 252 Spe
[SET COMMENTS]
<p>While most of the game's most powerful Dragon Dance
[ADDITIONAL COMMENTS]
<p>Maximum Speed and a Jolly nature let
<p>Although Crawdaunt is offensively very powerful, it has trouble taking strong attacks; Ferroseed is a great partner for Crawdaunt,(comma) as it can soak up Electric- and Grass-type attacks for Crawdaunt,(comma) as well as setting up entry hazards to aid its sweep. Ferroseed can also paralyze faster opponents to make Crawdaunt's sweep even easier. Cofagrigus is another great teammate that can take Fighting- and Bug-type moves that Crawdaunt hates and spread around Will-O-Wisp to make it easier for Crawdaunt to setup.</p>
[SET]
name: Choice Band
move 1: Waterfall
move 2: Crunch
move 3: Superpower
move 4: Toxic
item: Choice Band
ability: Adaptability
nature: Adamant
evs: 4 HP / 252 Atk / 252 Spe
[SET COMMENTS]
<p>Crawdaunt's excellent Attack stat, access to Adaptability, and almost unresisted coverage in two moves makes a Choice Band set a terrific option. With Waterfall and Crunch alone, Crawdaunt can shred through some of the bulkiest walls in the tier, while anything frail is likely to be completely crushed and mutilated
[ADDITIONAL COMMENTS]
<p>Choice Band
<p>Ferroseed is a great partner for Crawdaunt,(comma) as it can setup entry hazards
[Other Options]
<p>Crawdaunt's movepool is extremely barren and unappealing. Swords Dance is an alternative boosting move that lets Crawdaunt OHKO almost everything in the tier. However, it is mostly outclassed by Dragon Dance,(comma) as it does not boost Crawdaunt's pitiful Speed, and the extra Attack boost is normally not required for Crawdaunt to sweep. Crawdaunt's Special Attack stat is terrible, but it can use Ice Beam to surprise Tangrowth. However, Crunch has a chance to 2HKO
[Checks and Counters]
<p>The only RU Pokemon that can completely counter Crawdaunt is Poliwrath
[Overview]
<p>The sound of Crawdaunt snapping its claws is enough to leave most of the tier crying for mercy. Its powerful, Adaptability-boosted STAB moves have almost unresisted coverage in RU and hit the majority of physical walls for super effective damage. Crawdaunt can comfortably 2HKO defensive titans such as Cofagrigus, Uxie, and even Steelix! Crawdaunt's Speed is the only thing holding it back from sweeping, but this can easily be remedied with the use of Dragon Dance; with a couple of Attack and Speed boosts under its belt, Crawdaunt can outspeed and OHKO almost everything in the tier. Unfortunately, Crawdaunt has rather poor defenses and Speed, which means that if it can't outspeed an opponent, it is likely to be KOed or severely weakened. It also has a rather small movepool, which makes it extremely predictable. However, it would be foolish to ever dismiss Crawdaunt as a threat; its Attack stat, powerful STAB combination, and access to Dragon Dance are often all it needs to slice through whole teams.</p>
[SET]
name: Dragon Dance
move 1: Dragon Dance
move 2: Waterfall
move 3: Crunch
move 4: Substitute / Superpower
item: Leftovers / Life Orb / Lum Berry
ability: Adaptability
nature: Jolly
evs: 4 HP / 252 Atk / 252 Spe
[SET COMMENTS]
<p>While most of the game's most powerful Dragon Dance sweepers are locked away in higher tiers, Crawdaunt can use this excellent boosting move to wreak havoc in RU. Dragon Dance patches up Crawdaunt's normally poor Speed, while its excellent Attack stat skyrockets to jaw-dropping levels; for example, Steelix can be OHKOed by a +1 Waterfall after Stealth Rock. After two Dragon Dances, only the fastest Choice Scarf users and the strongest priority attackers will be able to halt Crawdaunt's rampage. Waterfall and Crunch are Crawdaunt's primary attacks, as both are boosted by STAB and Adaptability and hit the majority of RU of at least neutral damage. Crawdaunt has little trouble plowing through dedicated physical walls such as Cofagrigus and Steelix with its STAB attacks. Substitute is the main move in the last slot; it protects Crawdaunt from status and lets it comfortably set up on defensive Cofagrigus and Ferroseed that lack a Grass-type move. It also protects Crawdaunt from revenge killers and priority users hoping to switch in while Crawdaunt is exposed. Superpower is a viable alternative, as it eliminates one of Crawdaunt's biggest counters, Ferroseed. However, if you choose to run Substitute, then only the rare Bullet Seed or Seed Bomb Ferroseed will be able to stop Crawdaunt from boosting to +6, which makes Superpower largely redundant. However, it does give Crawdaunt a stronger hit on Poliwrath, as well as taking down Munchlax and Clefable even without any boosts.</p>
[ADDITIONAL COMMENTS]
<p>Maximum Speed and a Jolly nature let Crawdaunt beat all Pokemon sitting at base 105 Speed after a single Dragon Dance, while maximum investment in Attack gives it a lot of power. However, the choice of item is more flexible: Leftovers is best used in conjunction with Substitute to supplement the HP lost from setting up, while Life Orb is more suitable for sets that choose to run Superpower. A Life Orb grants Crawdaunt a substantial power boost that gives it guaranteed OHKOs on Feraligatr and offensive Drapion after a Dragon Dance. Lum Berry is the final option to let Crawdaunt set up on status moves such as the common Will-O-Wisp and Thunder Wave. Instead of Waterfall, Crawdaunt can choose to run Crabhammer, which is slightly stronger and has a high critical hit ratio. Unfortunately, its accuracy is subpar, and a miss could easily spell doom for the rather frail Crawdaunt.</p>
<p>Although Crawdaunt is offensively very powerful, it has trouble taking strong attacks; Ferroseed is a great partner for Crawdaunt, as it can soak up Electric- and Grass-type attacks for Crawdaunt, as well as setting up entry hazards to aid its sweep. Ferroseed can also paralyze faster opponents to make Crawdaunt's sweep even easier. Cofagrigus is another great teammate that can take Fighting- and Bug-type moves that Crawdaunt hates and spread around Will-O-Wisp to make it easier for Crawdaunt to set up.</p>
[SET]
name: Choice Band
move 1: Waterfall
move 2: Crunch
move 3: Superpower
move 4: Toxic
item: Choice Band
ability: Adaptability
nature: Adamant
evs: 4 HP / 252 Atk / 252 Spe
[SET COMMENTS]
<p>Crawdaunt's excellent Attack stat, access to Adaptability, and almost unresisted coverage in two moves makes a Choice Band set a terrific option. With Waterfall and Crunch alone, Crawdaunt can shred through some of the bulkiest walls in the tier, while anything frail is likely to be completely crushed and mutilated. Waterfall is one of Crawdaunt's STAB attacks and has excellent coverage on the tier, hitting Pokemon such as Steelix and Moltres for super effective damage; it has such great power that it can even 2HKO frailer Pokemon that resist it, such as Sceptile and Feraligatr. Crunch hits just as hard as Waterfall and scores super effective hits on Cofagrigus, Uxie, and Dusknoir, some of the bulkiest physical walls in the tier. Superpower rounds out Crawdaunt's impeccable coverage, as it hits Ferroseed super effectively and deals neutral damage to Poliwrath. However, it should only be used against Ferroseed, Poliwrath, and some bulkier Normal-types such as Clefable, as Waterfall and Crunch are generally more powerful. Because Crawdaunt has impeccable coverage in only three moves, it can use Toxic in the last slot to deal with insanely bulky walls such as Tangrowth and Alomomola, as well as being the only way Crawdaunt can effectively damage Poliwrath.</p>
[ADDITIONAL COMMENTS]
<p>Choice Band makes this set, as it turns Crawdaunt into an almost unwallable monster. It boosts the power of all of Crawdaunt's attacking moves but has the side effect of locking Crawdaunt into only one move. Fortunately, Crawdaunt can normally get away with being Choice-locked, as its moves are so powerful that even Pokemon that resist them will be left hurting. The standard EV spread for a physical attacker is used, as investing in Crawdaunt's minimal bulk would be a waste. An Adamant nature is preferred, as Crawdaunt should only be outspeeding walls and it need the extra power to secure certain KOs, such as the guaranteed 2HKO on Alomomola and Leafeon after Stealth Rock. 252 Speed EVs let Crawdaunt outspeed and 2HKO minimum Speed Magneton, Mandibuzz, and Aggron. Crabhammer raises Crawdaunt's damage output further, but its poor accuracy is often not worth it as Crawdaunt has enough power already, and common Crawdaunt counters such as Tangrowth resist Water-type attacks anyway. Knock Off can replace Toxic as a Crawdaunt's utility move of choice; it reduces prediction and can cripple walls dependent on Leftovers or Eviolite. Knock Off can also OHKO Kadabra and Jynx while 2HKOing Rotom and Cryogonal!</p>
<p>Ferroseed is a great partner for Crawdaunt, as it can setup entry hazards to help Crawdaunt obtain 2HKOs on Tangrowth and even Poliwrath if all three layers of Spikes are down. Ferroseed can also take Grass- and Electric-type attacks that plague Crawdaunt and provide Thunder Wave and Leech Seed support. Pokemon that struggle to break through common physical walls, such as Klinklang and Scyther, appreciate Crawdaunt's help. Crawdaunt can weaken or remove walls such as Cofagrigus and Steelix in order to pave the way for a sweep.</p>
[Other Options]
<p>Crawdaunt's movepool is extremely barren and unappealing. Swords Dance is an alternative boosting move that lets Crawdaunt OHKO almost everything in the tier. However, it is mostly outclassed by Dragon Dance, as it does not boost Crawdaunt's pitiful Speed, and the extra Attack boost is normally not required for Crawdaunt to sweep. Crawdaunt's Special Attack stat is terrible, but it can use Ice Beam to surprise Tangrowth. However, Crunch has a chance to 2HKO and has much better coverage across the tier. Crawdaunt can opt to use a Choice Scarf set to act as a potent revenge killer and late-game sweeper, but it is still relatively slow; even with the Choice Scarf boost, Crawdaunt is outsped by unboosted Galvantula and Sceptile.</p>
[Checks and Counters]
<p>The only RU Pokemon that can completely counter Crawdaunt is Poliwrath. More specifically, the RestTalk set can shrug off status moves and avoid being worn down. It can then proceed to Circle Throw Crawdaunt away, preventing it from accumulating numerous Dragon Dance or Swords Dance boosts. Tangrowth and Alomomola can also take Crawdaunt on if they choose to run a fully defensive set; however, Alomomola can do little back to Crawdaunt if Crawdaunt chooses to use Substitute, and both can be 2HKOed after damage from Stealth Rock and a layer of Spikes. Ferroseed can comfortably take Crawdaunt's STAB attacks, but it must be wary of the potential Superpower; it can also choose to run Seed Bomb to avoid letting Crawdaunt setup a free Substitute and boosting right in front of it. Qwilfish is in a similar boat, as while it can wall Crawdaunt with a combination of Intimidate and its typing, it can do little back and will eventually fall as it has no reliable recovery. However, in that time, it can set up numerous layers of Spikes and Haze away any boosts Crawdaunt hopes to accrue. Due to the sheer power of Crawdaunt's attacks, it is often much easier to revenge kill it. Even after a Dragon Dance, Crawdaunt isn't very fast and can be outsped by most Choice Scarf users and fast sweepers. Choice Scarf Galvantula, Rotom, and Manectric can all outspeed even +2 Crawdaunt and fry it with their STAB Electric-type attacks.</p>
<p>The sound of Crawdaunt snapping its claws is enough to leave most of the tier crying for mercy. Its powerful, Adaptability-boosted STAB moves have almost unresisted coverage in RU and hit the majority of physical walls for super effective damage. Crawdaunt can comfortably 2HKO defensive titans such as Cofagrigus, Uxie, and even Steelix! Crawdaunt's Speed is the only thing holding it back from sweeping, but this can easily be remedied with the use of Dragon Dance; with a couple of Attack and Speed boosts under its belt, Crawdaunt can outspeed and OHKO almost everything in the tier. Unfortunately, Crawdaunt has rather poor defenses and Speed, which means that if it can't outspeed an opponent, it is likely to be KOed or severely weakened. It also has a rather small movepool, which makes it extremely predictable. However, it would be foolish to ever dismiss Crawdaunt as a threat; its Attack stat, powerful STAB combination, and access to Dragon Dance are often all it needs to slice through whole teams.</p>
[SET]
name: Dragon Dance
move 1: Dragon Dance
move 2: Waterfall
move 3: Crunch
move 4: Substitute / Superpower
item: Leftovers / Life Orb / Lum Berry
ability: Adaptability
nature: Jolly
evs: 4 HP / 252 Atk / 252 Spe
[SET COMMENTS]
<p>While most of the game's most powerful Dragon Dance sweepers are locked away in higher tiers, Crawdaunt can use this excellent boosting move to wreak havoc in RU. Dragon Dance patches up Crawdaunt's normally poor Speed, while its excellent Attack stat skyrockets to jaw-dropping levels; for example, Steelix can be OHKOed by a +1 Waterfall after Stealth Rock. After two Dragon Dances, only the fastest Choice Scarf users and the strongest priority attackers will be able to halt Crawdaunt's rampage. Waterfall and Crunch are Crawdaunt's primary attacks, as both are boosted by STAB and Adaptability and hit the majority of RU of at least neutral damage. Crawdaunt has little trouble plowing through dedicated physical walls such as Cofagrigus and Steelix with its STAB attacks. Substitute is the main move in the last slot; it protects Crawdaunt from status and lets it comfortably set up on defensive Cofagrigus and Ferroseed that lack a Grass-type move. It also protects Crawdaunt from revenge killers and priority users hoping to switch in while Crawdaunt is exposed. Superpower is a viable alternative, as it eliminates one of Crawdaunt's biggest counters, Ferroseed. However, if you choose to run Substitute, then only the rare Bullet Seed or Seed Bomb Ferroseed will be able to stop Crawdaunt from boosting to +6, which makes Superpower largely redundant. However, it does give Crawdaunt a stronger hit on Poliwrath, as well as taking down Munchlax and Clefable even without any boosts.</p>
[ADDITIONAL COMMENTS]
<p>Maximum Speed and a Jolly nature let Crawdaunt beat all Pokemon sitting at base 105 Speed after a single Dragon Dance, while maximum investment in Attack gives it a lot of power. However, the choice of item is more flexible: Leftovers is best used in conjunction with Substitute to supplement the HP lost from setting up, while Life Orb is more suitable for sets that choose to run Superpower. A Life Orb grants Crawdaunt a substantial power boost that gives it guaranteed OHKOs on Feraligatr and offensive Drapion after a Dragon Dance. Lum Berry is the final option to let Crawdaunt set up on status moves such as the common Will-O-Wisp and Thunder Wave. Instead of Waterfall, Crawdaunt can choose to run Crabhammer, which is slightly stronger and has a high critical hit ratio. Unfortunately, its accuracy is subpar, and a miss could easily spell doom for the rather frail Crawdaunt.</p>
<p>Although Crawdaunt is offensively very powerful, it has trouble taking strong attacks; Ferroseed is a great partner for Crawdaunt, as it can soak up Electric- and Grass-type attacks for Crawdaunt, as well as setting up entry hazards to aid its sweep. Ferroseed can also paralyze faster opponents to make Crawdaunt's sweep even easier. Cofagrigus is another great teammate that can take Fighting- and Bug-type moves that Crawdaunt hates and spread around Will-O-Wisp to make it easier for Crawdaunt to set up.</p>
[SET]
name: Choice Band
move 1: Waterfall
move 2: Crunch
move 3: Superpower
move 4: Toxic
item: Choice Band
ability: Adaptability
nature: Adamant
evs: 4 HP / 252 Atk / 252 Spe
[SET COMMENTS]
<p>Crawdaunt's excellent Attack stat, access to Adaptability, and almost unresisted coverage in two moves makes a Choice Band set a terrific option. With Waterfall and Crunch alone, Crawdaunt can shred through some of the bulkiest walls in the tier, while anything frail is likely to be completely crushed and mutilated. Waterfall is one of Crawdaunt's STAB attacks and has excellent coverage on the tier, hitting Pokemon such as Steelix and Moltres for super effective damage; it has such great power that it can even 2HKO frailer Pokemon that resist it, such as Sceptile and Feraligatr. Crunch hits just as hard as Waterfall and scores super effective hits on Cofagrigus, Uxie, and Dusknoir, some of the bulkiest physical walls in the tier. Superpower rounds out Crawdaunt's impeccable coverage, as it hits Ferroseed super effectively and deals neutral damage to Poliwrath. However, it should only be used against Ferroseed, Poliwrath, and some bulkier Normal-types such as Clefable, as Waterfall and Crunch are generally more powerful. Because Crawdaunt has impeccable coverage in only three moves, it can use Toxic in the last slot to deal with insanely bulky walls such as Tangrowth and Alomomola, as well as being the only way Crawdaunt can effectively damage Poliwrath.</p>
[ADDITIONAL COMMENTS]
<p>Choice Band makes this set, as it turns Crawdaunt into an almost unwallable monster. It boosts the power of all of Crawdaunt's attacking moves but has the side effect of locking Crawdaunt into only one move. Fortunately, Crawdaunt can normally get away with being Choice-locked, as its moves are so powerful that even Pokemon that resist them will be left hurting. The standard EV spread for a physical attacker is used, as investing in Crawdaunt's minimal bulk would be a waste. An Adamant nature is preferred, as Crawdaunt should only be outspeeding walls and it need the extra power to secure certain KOs, such as the guaranteed 2HKO on Alomomola and Leafeon after Stealth Rock. 252 Speed EVs let Crawdaunt outspeed and 2HKO minimum Speed Magneton, Mandibuzz, and Aggron. Crabhammer raises Crawdaunt's damage output further, but its poor accuracy is often not worth it as Crawdaunt has enough power already, and common Crawdaunt counters such as Tangrowth resist Water-type attacks anyway. Knock Off can replace Toxic as a Crawdaunt's utility move of choice; it reduces prediction and can cripple walls dependent on Leftovers or Eviolite. Knock Off can also OHKO Kadabra and Jynx while 2HKOing Rotom and Cryogonal!</p>
<p>Ferroseed is a great partner for Crawdaunt, as it can setup entry hazards to help Crawdaunt obtain 2HKOs on Tangrowth and even Poliwrath if all three layers of Spikes are down. Ferroseed can also take Grass- and Electric-type attacks that plague Crawdaunt and provide Thunder Wave and Leech Seed support. Pokemon that struggle to break through common physical walls, such as Klinklang and Scyther, appreciate Crawdaunt's help. Crawdaunt can weaken or remove walls such as Cofagrigus and Steelix in order to pave the way for a sweep.</p>
[Other Options]
<p>Crawdaunt's movepool is extremely barren and unappealing. Swords Dance is an alternative boosting move that lets Crawdaunt OHKO almost everything in the tier. However, it is mostly outclassed by Dragon Dance, as it does not boost Crawdaunt's pitiful Speed, and the extra Attack boost is normally not required for Crawdaunt to sweep. Crawdaunt's Special Attack stat is terrible, but it can use Ice Beam to surprise Tangrowth. However, Crunch has a chance to 2HKO and has much better coverage across the tier. Crawdaunt can opt to use a Choice Scarf set to act as a potent revenge killer and late-game sweeper, but it is still relatively slow; even with the Choice Scarf boost, Crawdaunt is outsped by unboosted Galvantula and Sceptile.</p>
[Checks and Counters]
<p>The only RU Pokemon that can completely counter Crawdaunt is Poliwrath. More specifically, the RestTalk set can shrug off status moves and avoid being worn down. It can then proceed to Circle Throw Crawdaunt away, preventing it from accumulating numerous Dragon Dance or Swords Dance boosts. Tangrowth and Alomomola can also take Crawdaunt on if they choose to run a fully defensive set; however, Alomomola can do little back to Crawdaunt if Crawdaunt chooses to use Substitute, and both can be 2HKOed after damage from Stealth Rock and a layer of Spikes. Ferroseed can comfortably take Crawdaunt's STAB attacks, but it must be wary of the potential Superpower; it can also choose to run Seed Bomb to avoid letting Crawdaunt setup a free Substitute and boosting right in front of it. Qwilfish is in a similar boat, as while it can wall Crawdaunt with a combination of Intimidate and its typing, it can do little back and will eventually fall as it has no reliable recovery. However, in that time, it can set up numerous layers of Spikes and Haze away any boosts Crawdaunt hopes to accrue. Due to the sheer power of Crawdaunt's attacks, it is often much easier to revenge kill it. Even after a Dragon Dance, Crawdaunt isn't very fast and can be outsped by most Choice Scarf users and fast sweepers. Choice Scarf Galvantula, Rotom, and Manectric can all outspeed even +2 Crawdaunt and fry it with their STAB Electric-type attacks.</p>
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[Overview]
<p>The sound of Crawdaunt snapping its claws is enough to leave most of the tier crying for mercy. Its powerful, Adaptability-boosted STAB moves have almost unresisted coverage in RU, and hit the majority of physical walls for super effective damage. Crawdaunt can comfortably 2HKO defensive titans such as Cofagrigus, Uxie, and even Steelix! Crawdaunt's Speed is the only thing holding it back from sweeping, but this can easily be remedied with the use of Dragon Dance. With a couple of Attack and Speed boosts under its belt, Crawdaunt can outspeed and OHKO almost everything in the tier. Unfortunately, along with its low Speed, Crawdaunt has rather poor defenses as well, which means that it will likely fall to faster opponents. Crawdaunt's small movepool also makes it extremely predictable. However, it would be foolish to ever dismiss Crawdaunt as a threat; its sky-high Attack stat, powerful STAB combination, and access to Dragon Dance are often all it needs to slice through whole teams.</p>
[SET]
name: Dragon Dance
move 1: Dragon Dance
move 2: Waterfall
move 3: Crunch
move 4: Substitute / Superpower
item: Leftovers / Life Orb / Lum Berry
ability: Adaptability
nature: Jolly
evs: 4 HP / 252 Atk / 252 Spe
[SET COMMENTS]
<p>While most of the game's most powerful Dragon Dance sweepers are locked away in higher tiers, Crawdaunt can use this excellent boosting move to wreak havoc in RU. Dragon Dance patches up Crawdaunt's normally poor Speed while skyrocketing its excellent Attack stat to jaw-dropping levels. For example, +1 Waterfall OHKOes even Steelix after Stealth Rock. After two Dragon Dance boosts, only the fastest Choice Scarf users and the strongest priority attackers will be able to halt Crawdaunt's rampage. Waterfall and Crunch are Crawdaunt's primary attacks, as both are boosted by STAB and Adaptability, and hit the majority of RU of at least neutral damage. Crawdaunt has little trouble plowing through dedicated physical walls such as Cofagrigus and Steelix with its STAB attacks.</p>
<p>Substitute is the main option in the last slot; it protects Crawdaunt from status, and lets it comfortably set up on defensive Cofagrigus and Ferroseed that lack a Grass-type move. It also shields Crawdaunt from revenge killers and priority users hoping to switch in while Crawdaunt is exposed. Superpower is a viable alternative, as it eliminates one of Crawdaunt's biggest counters, Ferroseed. However, if you choose to run Substitute, then only the rare Bullet Seed or Seed Bomb Ferroseed will be able to stop Crawdaunt from boosting to +6, which makes Superpower largely redundant. Nonetheless, Superpower does give Crawdaunt a stronger hit on Poliwrath, and also takes down Munchlax and Clefable even without any boosts.</p>
[ADDITIONAL COMMENTS]
<p>Maximum Speed investment and a Jolly nature let Crawdaunt beat all base 105 Speed Pokemon after a single Dragon Dance, while maximum Attack investment gives it a lot of power. The choice of item is more flexible: Leftovers is best used in conjunction with Substitute to supplement the HP lost from setting up, while Life Orb is more suitable for sets that choose to run Superpower. Notably, the Life Orb boost guarantees the OHKO on Feraligatr and offensive Drapion after a Dragon Dance. Lum Berry is the final option to let Crawdaunt set up on status moves such as the common Will-O-Wisp and Thunder Wave. Instead of Waterfall, Crawdaunt can choose to run Crabhammer, which is slightly stronger and has a high critical hit ratio. Unfortunately, its accuracy is subpar, and a miss could easily spell doom for the rather frail Crawdaunt.</p>
<p>Although Crawdaunt is a mighty offensive force, it has trouble taking strong attacks. Ferroseed is a great partner for Crawdaunt as it can soak up Electric- and Grass-type attacks for Crawdaunt, and also set up entry hazards to aid Crawdaunt's sweep. Furthermore, Ferroseed can paralyze faster opponents with Thunder Wave to make Crawdaunt's sweep even easier. Cofagrigus is another great teammate that can take the Fighting- and Bug-type moves that Crawdaunt hates, and spread around Will-O-Wisp, which makes it easier for Crawdaunt to set up.</p>
[SET]
name: Choice Band
move 1: Waterfall
move 2: Crunch
move 3: Superpower
move 4: Toxic
item: Choice Band
ability: Adaptability
nature: Adamant
evs: 4 HP / 252 Atk / 252 Spe
[SET COMMENTS]
<p>Crawdaunt's excellent Attack stat, access to Adaptability, and almost unresisted two-move coverage makes a Choice Band set a terrific option for it. Waterfall, one of Crawdaunt's two STAB attacks, has excellent coverage in the tier, and hits Pokemon such as Steelix and Moltres for super effective damage. In fact, it has such great power that it can 2HKO frailer Pokemon that resist it, such as Sceptile and Feraligatr. Crunch hits just as hard as Waterfall and scores super effective hits on Cofagrigus, Uxie, and Dusknoir, some of the bulkiest physical walls in the tier. Superpower rounds out Crawdaunt's impeccable coverage by hitting Ferroseed super effectively and Poliwrath neutrally. However, it should only be used against Ferroseed, Poliwrath, and bulkier Normal-types such as Clefable, as Waterfall and Crunch are generally more powerful. Because Crawdaunt has impeccable coverage in only three moves, it can use Toxic in the last slot to deal with the few bulky walls that it cannot get past, such as Tangrowth and Alomomola. Toxic is also the only way Crawdaunt can effectively damage Poliwrath (kinda contradicts the above though).</p>
[ADDITIONAL COMMENTS]
<p>Choice Band makes this set, as it makes Crawdaunt's attacks almost impossible to wall. While it does have the unfortunate side effect of locking Crawdaunt into only one move, Crawdaunt can normally get away with being Choice-locked as its moves are so powerful that even Pokemon that resist them will be left hurting. The standard EV spread for a physical attacker is used, as investing in Crawdaunt's pitiful defenses would be a waste. An Adamant nature is preferred as Crawdaunt should only need to outspeed walls, and it need the extra power to secure certain KOs, such as the guaranteed 2HKO on Alomomola and Leafeon after Stealth Rock. 252 Speed EVs let Crawdaunt outspeed and 2HKO uninvested Magneton, Mandibuzz, and Aggron. Crabhammer raises Crawdaunt's damage output further, but its poor accuracy is often not worth it as Crawdaunt has enough power already, and common Crawdaunt counters, such as Tangrowth, resist Water-type attacks anyway. Knock Off can replace Toxic as Crawdaunt's utility move of choice; it reduces prediction and can cripple walls dependent on Leftovers or Eviolite. Additionally, Knock Off can OHKO Kadabra and Jynx, and 2HKO Rotom and Cryogonal.</p>
<p>Ferroseed is a great partner for Crawdaunt, as it can set up entry hazards; three layers of Spikes help Crawdaunt obtain 2HKOs on Tangrowth and Poliwrath. Ferroseed can also take Grass- and Electric-type attacks that plague Crawdaunt, as well as provide Thunder Wave and Leech Seed support. Pokemon that struggle to break through common physical walls, such as Klinklang and Scyther, appreciate Crawdaunt's help; Crawdaunt can weaken or remove walls such as Cofagrigus and Steelix to pave the way for a sweep.</p>
[Other Options]
<p>Outside of the listed moves, Crawdaunt's movepool is extremely barren and unappealing. Swords Dance is an alternative boosting move that lets Crawdaunt OHKO almost everything in the tier. However, it is mostly outclassed by Dragon Dance, as it does not boost Crawdaunt's pitiful Speed, and the extra Attack boost is normally not required for Crawdaunt to sweep. Crawdaunt's Special Attack stat is terrible, but it can use Ice Beam to surprise Tangrowth. However, Crunch has a chance to 2HKO and has much better coverage across the tier. Crawdaunt can opt to use a Choice Scarf to become a potent revenge killer and late-game sweeper, but it is still relatively slow; even with the Choice Scarf boost, Crawdaunt is outsped by unboosted Galvantula and Sceptile.</p>
[Checks and Counters]
<p>The only RU Pokemon that can completely counter Crawdaunt is Poliwrath. More specifically, the RestTalk set can shrug off status and avoid being worn down. It can then proceed to Circle Throw Crawdaunt away, preventing Crawdaunt from accumulating too many boosts. Defensive variants of Tangrowth and Alomomola can also take Crawdaunt on; however, Alomomola can do little back to Crawdaunt if the latter has Substitute, and both can be 2HKOed after damage from Stealth Rock and a layer of Spikes. Ferroseed can comfortably take Crawdaunt's STAB attacks, but it must be wary of a potential Superpower. It can even choose to run Seed Bomb to avoid letting Substitute Crawdaunt set up on it. Qwilfish is in a similar boat; while it can wall Crawdaunt with a combination of Intimidate and its typing, it can do little back and will eventually fall as it has no reliable recovery. However, in that time, it can set up numerous layers of Spikes and Haze away any boosts Crawdaunt hopes to accrue.</p>
<p>Due to the sheer power of Crawdaunt's attacks, revenge killing it is often an easier task than walling it is. Even after a Dragon Dance, Crawdaunt isn't very fast and can be outsped by most Choice Scarf users and fast sweepers. Choice Scarf variants of Galvantula, Rotom, and Manectric can all outspeed even +2 Crawdaunt and fry it with their STAB Electric-type attacks.</p>
<p>The sound of Crawdaunt snapping its claws is enough to leave most of the tier crying for mercy. Its powerful, Adaptability-boosted STAB moves have almost unresisted coverage in RU, and hit the majority of physical walls for super effective damage. Crawdaunt can comfortably 2HKO defensive titans such as Cofagrigus, Uxie, and even Steelix! Crawdaunt's Speed is the only thing holding it back from sweeping, but this can easily be remedied with the use of Dragon Dance. With a couple of Attack and Speed boosts under its belt, Crawdaunt can outspeed and OHKO almost everything in the tier. Unfortunately, along with its low Speed, Crawdaunt has rather poor defenses as well, which means that it will likely fall to faster opponents. Crawdaunt's small movepool also makes it extremely predictable. However, it would be foolish to ever dismiss Crawdaunt as a threat; its sky-high Attack stat, powerful STAB combination, and access to Dragon Dance are often all it needs to slice through whole teams.</p>
[SET]
name: Dragon Dance
move 1: Dragon Dance
move 2: Waterfall
move 3: Crunch
move 4: Substitute / Superpower
item: Leftovers / Life Orb / Lum Berry
ability: Adaptability
nature: Jolly
evs: 4 HP / 252 Atk / 252 Spe
[SET COMMENTS]
<p>While most of the game's most powerful Dragon Dance sweepers are locked away in higher tiers, Crawdaunt can use this excellent boosting move to wreak havoc in RU. Dragon Dance patches up Crawdaunt's normally poor Speed while skyrocketing its excellent Attack stat to jaw-dropping levels. For example, +1 Waterfall OHKOes even Steelix after Stealth Rock. After two Dragon Dance boosts, only the fastest Choice Scarf users and the strongest priority attackers will be able to halt Crawdaunt's rampage. Waterfall and Crunch are Crawdaunt's primary attacks, as both are boosted by STAB and Adaptability, and hit the majority of RU of at least neutral damage. Crawdaunt has little trouble plowing through dedicated physical walls such as Cofagrigus and Steelix with its STAB attacks.</p>
<p>Substitute is the main option in the last slot; it protects Crawdaunt from status, and lets it comfortably set up on defensive Cofagrigus and Ferroseed that lack a Grass-type move. It also shields Crawdaunt from revenge killers and priority users hoping to switch in while Crawdaunt is exposed. Superpower is a viable alternative, as it eliminates one of Crawdaunt's biggest counters, Ferroseed. However, if you choose to run Substitute, then only the rare Bullet Seed or Seed Bomb Ferroseed will be able to stop Crawdaunt from boosting to +6, which makes Superpower largely redundant. Nonetheless, Superpower does give Crawdaunt a stronger hit on Poliwrath, and also takes down Munchlax and Clefable even without any boosts.</p>
[ADDITIONAL COMMENTS]
<p>Maximum Speed investment and a Jolly nature let Crawdaunt beat all base 105 Speed Pokemon after a single Dragon Dance, while maximum Attack investment gives it a lot of power. The choice of item is more flexible: Leftovers is best used in conjunction with Substitute to supplement the HP lost from setting up, while Life Orb is more suitable for sets that choose to run Superpower. Notably, the Life Orb boost guarantees the OHKO on Feraligatr and offensive Drapion after a Dragon Dance. Lum Berry is the final option to let Crawdaunt set up on status moves such as the common Will-O-Wisp and Thunder Wave. Instead of Waterfall, Crawdaunt can choose to run Crabhammer, which is slightly stronger and has a high critical hit ratio. Unfortunately, its accuracy is subpar, and a miss could easily spell doom for the rather frail Crawdaunt.</p>
<p>Although Crawdaunt is a mighty offensive force, it has trouble taking strong attacks. Ferroseed is a great partner for Crawdaunt as it can soak up Electric- and Grass-type attacks for Crawdaunt, and also set up entry hazards to aid Crawdaunt's sweep. Furthermore, Ferroseed can paralyze faster opponents with Thunder Wave to make Crawdaunt's sweep even easier. Cofagrigus is another great teammate that can take the Fighting- and Bug-type moves that Crawdaunt hates, and spread around Will-O-Wisp, which makes it easier for Crawdaunt to set up.</p>
[SET]
name: Choice Band
move 1: Waterfall
move 2: Crunch
move 3: Superpower
move 4: Toxic
item: Choice Band
ability: Adaptability
nature: Adamant
evs: 4 HP / 252 Atk / 252 Spe
[SET COMMENTS]
<p>Crawdaunt's excellent Attack stat, access to Adaptability, and almost unresisted two-move coverage makes a Choice Band set a terrific option for it. Waterfall, one of Crawdaunt's two STAB attacks, has excellent coverage in the tier, and hits Pokemon such as Steelix and Moltres for super effective damage. In fact, it has such great power that it can 2HKO frailer Pokemon that resist it, such as Sceptile and Feraligatr. Crunch hits just as hard as Waterfall and scores super effective hits on Cofagrigus, Uxie, and Dusknoir, some of the bulkiest physical walls in the tier. Superpower rounds out Crawdaunt's impeccable coverage by hitting Ferroseed super effectively and Poliwrath neutrally. However, it should only be used against Ferroseed, Poliwrath, and bulkier Normal-types such as Clefable, as Waterfall and Crunch are generally more powerful. Because Crawdaunt has impeccable coverage in only three moves, it can use Toxic in the last slot to deal with the few bulky walls that it cannot get past, such as Tangrowth and Alomomola. Toxic is also the only way Crawdaunt can effectively damage Poliwrath (kinda contradicts the above though).</p>
[ADDITIONAL COMMENTS]
<p>Choice Band makes this set, as it makes Crawdaunt's attacks almost impossible to wall. While it does have the unfortunate side effect of locking Crawdaunt into only one move, Crawdaunt can normally get away with being Choice-locked as its moves are so powerful that even Pokemon that resist them will be left hurting. The standard EV spread for a physical attacker is used, as investing in Crawdaunt's pitiful defenses would be a waste. An Adamant nature is preferred as Crawdaunt should only need to outspeed walls, and it need the extra power to secure certain KOs, such as the guaranteed 2HKO on Alomomola and Leafeon after Stealth Rock. 252 Speed EVs let Crawdaunt outspeed and 2HKO uninvested Magneton, Mandibuzz, and Aggron. Crabhammer raises Crawdaunt's damage output further, but its poor accuracy is often not worth it as Crawdaunt has enough power already, and common Crawdaunt counters, such as Tangrowth, resist Water-type attacks anyway. Knock Off can replace Toxic as Crawdaunt's utility move of choice; it reduces prediction and can cripple walls dependent on Leftovers or Eviolite. Additionally, Knock Off can OHKO Kadabra and Jynx, and 2HKO Rotom and Cryogonal.</p>
<p>Ferroseed is a great partner for Crawdaunt, as it can set up entry hazards; three layers of Spikes help Crawdaunt obtain 2HKOs on Tangrowth and Poliwrath. Ferroseed can also take Grass- and Electric-type attacks that plague Crawdaunt, as well as provide Thunder Wave and Leech Seed support. Pokemon that struggle to break through common physical walls, such as Klinklang and Scyther, appreciate Crawdaunt's help; Crawdaunt can weaken or remove walls such as Cofagrigus and Steelix to pave the way for a sweep.</p>
[Other Options]
<p>Outside of the listed moves, Crawdaunt's movepool is extremely barren and unappealing. Swords Dance is an alternative boosting move that lets Crawdaunt OHKO almost everything in the tier. However, it is mostly outclassed by Dragon Dance, as it does not boost Crawdaunt's pitiful Speed, and the extra Attack boost is normally not required for Crawdaunt to sweep. Crawdaunt's Special Attack stat is terrible, but it can use Ice Beam to surprise Tangrowth. However, Crunch has a chance to 2HKO and has much better coverage across the tier. Crawdaunt can opt to use a Choice Scarf to become a potent revenge killer and late-game sweeper, but it is still relatively slow; even with the Choice Scarf boost, Crawdaunt is outsped by unboosted Galvantula and Sceptile.</p>
[Checks and Counters]
<p>The only RU Pokemon that can completely counter Crawdaunt is Poliwrath. More specifically, the RestTalk set can shrug off status and avoid being worn down. It can then proceed to Circle Throw Crawdaunt away, preventing Crawdaunt from accumulating too many boosts. Defensive variants of Tangrowth and Alomomola can also take Crawdaunt on; however, Alomomola can do little back to Crawdaunt if the latter has Substitute, and both can be 2HKOed after damage from Stealth Rock and a layer of Spikes. Ferroseed can comfortably take Crawdaunt's STAB attacks, but it must be wary of a potential Superpower. It can even choose to run Seed Bomb to avoid letting Substitute Crawdaunt set up on it. Qwilfish is in a similar boat; while it can wall Crawdaunt with a combination of Intimidate and its typing, it can do little back and will eventually fall as it has no reliable recovery. However, in that time, it can set up numerous layers of Spikes and Haze away any boosts Crawdaunt hopes to accrue.</p>
<p>Due to the sheer power of Crawdaunt's attacks, revenge killing it is often an easier task than walling it is. Even after a Dragon Dance, Crawdaunt isn't very fast and can be outsped by most Choice Scarf users and fast sweepers. Choice Scarf variants of Galvantula, Rotom, and Manectric can all outspeed even +2 Crawdaunt and fry it with their STAB Electric-type attacks.</p>
