Kricketot (Analysis)

[pimpgangster]

Kricketot

Status

QC 2/2 [COLOR=magenta]Diana[/COLOR], [COLOR=darkorange]ShinyAzelf[/COLOR]
GP 1/2 [COLOR=red]Nixhex, [/COLOR][COLOR=lime]Zystral[/COLOR]

[Overview]
<p>Kricketot is outclassed in every way as a pure Bug-type by both Shelmet and Karrablast. With below-average Attack, pathetic Speed, and only 9 moves to work with, Kricketot is almost always a liability. However, it can run an effective mixed set. </p>

[SET]
name: Life Orb
move 1: Bug Bite
move 2: Mud Slap
move 3: Endeavor / Uproar
move 4: Struggle Bug
item: Life Orb
ability: Shed Skin
nature: Brave
evs: 236 Atk / 28 Def / 236 SpA
ivs: 6 HP


[SET COMMENTS]

<p>This is Kricketot's only viable set. With the given IVs it hits 19 HP, which is regarded as the "magic" Life Orb number. Bug Bite is Kricketot's primary STAB and can be useful for stealing berries from Pokemon such as Munchlax and Dwebble. Mud Slap hits Aron and Magnemite hard and lowers the opponent's accuracy. Endeavor can be used to weaken a Pokemon enough so that it can be revenge killed easier, and works nicely with Life Orb. However, Uproar is Kricketot's strongest attack, possibly defeating Flying-types who would otherwise wall this set. Struggle Bug is mostly filler, but can force switches or help control special attackers</p>

[ADDITIONAL COMMENTS]

<p>Kricketot really benefits from entry hazards, notably Stealth Rock, being off the field, so a Rapid Spinner will be useful. Kabuto is the best at this job, resisting all of Kricketot’s weaknesses. Flash Fire Pokemon are also good partners for Kricketot, as they can potentially gain a free boost as they switch in. Aron is another Pokemon that pairs well with Kricketot as it possesses a 4x resistance to Flying and Rock.</p>

[Other Options]

<p>With a movepool consisting of only 9 moves, Kricketot doesn't have many other options. It can use Growl and String Shot in tandem with Struggle Bug to force switches, or to weaken a Pokemon enough for a teammate to sweep. Snore can be used to absorb sleep and still attack, but Uproar is the better option. Bide will just make it set-up fodder for Pokemon such as Scraggy.</p>

[Checks and Counters]

<p>Gastly is the best check for Kricketot, as it either resists or is immune to whatever Kricketot has, and can hit back with strong STAB attacks. Aron also counters it thoroughly, but must watch out for Mud Slap. Dwebble and Ferroseed can switch in on any attack Kricketot carries and proceed to set up hazards, thereby reducing Kricketot's lifespan exponentially.</p>

 

[Diana]

This is going to sound crazy since it's Kricketot but you need to provide examples of good Rapid Spinners and teammates that cover weaknesses. Doesn't need to be long.

Also why are you lowering your HP IV and using EVs there? Surely you meant Attack... I also wouldn't even list Quiet, since you're using Bug Bite more than anything. Also Bug Bite is neutral on bugs, but Uproar would be used on Fighting-, Flying-, and Poison-types.

So in short, remove Quiet, and the EVs should be 236 Atk / 28 Def / 236 SpA. Kricketot only needs 28 evs to get the point, amazingly enough.

 

[pimpgangster]

Edited with points. HP was a typo. Sorry :P

 

[Diana]

Was about to tell you to take Mud-Slap off but it hits Magnemite so sure.

[QC 1/2]

 

[ShinyAzelf]

QC Approved: 2/2

 

[pimpgangster]

Thanks!! Will get this written either tonight or tomorrow!

 

[pimpgangster]

OK i think this is ready for GP checks now.

 

[Nix_Hex]

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[Overview]
<p>Kricketot is outclassed in every(space)way as a pure Bug-(hyphen, no space)type by both Shelmet and Karrablast. With below-(hyphen, no space)average Attack, pathetic Speed,(comma) and only 9 moves to work with, Kricketot is almost always a liability. However it can run an effective mixed set. </p>

[SET]
name: Life Orb
move 1: Bug Bite
move 2: Mud Slap
move 3: Endeavor / Uproar
move 4: Struggle Bug
item: Life Orb
ability: Shed Skin
nature: Brave
evs: 236 Atk / 28 Def / 236 SpA
ivs: 6 HP


[SET COMMENTS]

<p>This is Kricketot’'(no curly apostrophe)s only viable set. With the given IVs it hits 19 HP, which is regarded as the "magic" LC Life Orb number. Bug Bite is Kricketot's primary STAB and can be useful for sniping berries off of Pokemon such as Munchlax and Dwebble.(period) who carry them. Mud Slap hits Aron and Magnemite hard and also lowers the opponent’'(no curly apostrophe)s accuracy. Endeavor can be used to weaken a Pokémon Pokemon enough so that it can be revenge killed easier,(comma) and goes works nicely with Life Orb. However,(comma) Uproar is Kricketot’'(no curly apostrophe)s strongest attack,(comma) and can see use in possibly defeating Flying-(hyphen, no space)types who would otherwise wall this set. Struggle Bug is mostly filler,(comma) but can force switches or help control special attackers</p>

[ADDITIONAL COMMENTS]

<p>Kricketot really benefits from hazards being off the field, so a Rapid Spinner could be useful. Kabuto is the best at this job,(comma) because it resists resisting all of Kricketot’'(no curly apostrophe)s weaknesses. Flash Fire Pokémon Pokemon are also good partners for Kricketot,(comma) as they can gain a free boost as they switch in. Aron is another Pokémon Pokemon that pairs well with Kricketot,(comma) as it possesses a 4x resistance to Flying and Rock.</p>

[Other Options]

<p>With a movepool consisting of 9 moves,(comma) Kricketot doesn’'(no curly apostrophe)t have many other options. It can use Growl and String Shot in tandem with Struggle Bug to force switches,(comma) or to weaken a Pokemon enough for a teammate to sweep. Snore can be used to absorb sleep and still attack,(comma) but Uproar is the better option. Bide will just make it set-up fodder for Pokemon such as Scraggy</p>

[Checks and Counters]

<p>Gastly is the best check for Kricketot,(comma) as it resists or is immune to its whole moveset and can hit back with strong STAB attacks. Aron also counters it thoroughly,(comma) but must watch out for Mud Slap. Dewbble Dwebble and Ferroseed can switch-in switch in on any attack Kricketot carries and proceed to set up hazards, thereby reducing Kricketot’'(no curly apostrophe)s lifespan exponentially.</p>

Not bad, just some comma issues and curly apostrophes. Make sure those are out of there. Also, no é on Pokemon. Otherwise...

[GP 1/2]

 

[pimpgangster]

Made Nixhex's changes

 

[Lemonade]

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[Overview]
<p>Kricketot is outclassed in every way as a pure Bug-type by both Shelmet and Karrablast. With below-average Attack, pathetic Speed, and only 9 moves to work with, Kricketot is almost always a liability. However, [comma] it can run an effective mixed set. </p>

[SET]
name: Life Orb
move 1: Bug Bite
move 2: Mud Slap
move 3: Endeavor / Uproar
move 4: Struggle Bug
item: Life Orb
ability: Shed Skin
nature: Brave
evs: 236 Atk / 28 Def / 236 SpA
ivs: 6 HP


[SET COMMENTS]

<p>This is Kricketot's only viable set. With the given IVs it hits 19 HP, which is regarded as the "magic" Life Orb number. Bug Bite is Kricketot's primary STAB and can be useful for sniping berries off of Pokemon such as Munchlax and Dwebble. Mud Slap hits Aron and Magnemite hard and lowers the opponent's accuracy. Endeavor can be used to weaken a Pokemon enough so that it can be revenge killed easier, and works nicely with Life Orb. However, [comma] Uproar is Kricketot's strongest attack, possibly defeating Flying-types who would otherwise wall this set. Struggle Bug is mostly filler, but can force switches or help control special attackers</p>

[ADDITIONAL COMMENTS]

<p>Kricketot really benefits from hazards being off the field, so a Rapid Spinner could be useful. Kabuto is the best at this job, resisting all of Kricketot’s weaknesses. Flash Fire Pokemon are also good partners for Kricketot, as they can gain a free boost as they switch in. Aron is another Pokemon that pairs well with Kricketot as it possesses a 4x resistance to Flying and Rock.</p>

[Other Options]

<p>With a movepool consisting of 9 moves, Kricketot doesn't have many other options. It can use Growl and String Shot in tandem with Struggle Bug to force switches, or to weaken a Pokemon enough for a teammate to sweep. Snore can be used to absorb sleep and still attack, but Uproar is the better option. Bide will just make it set-up fodder for Pokemon such as Scraggy. [period]</p>

[Checks and Counters]

<p>Gastly is the best check for Kricketot, as it resists or is immune to its whole moveset and can hit back with strong STAB attacks. Aron also counters it thoroughly, but must watch out for Mud Slap. Dwebble and Ferroseed can switch in on any attack Kricketot carries and proceed to set up hazards, thereby reducing Kricketot's lifespan exponentially.</p>

 

[pimpgangster]

@above smallest GP check ever!!

Changes made thanks for the ammy check!!

 

[Zystral]

[Overview]
<p>Kricketot is outclassed in every way as a pure Bug-type by both Shelmet and Karrablast. With below-average Attack, pathetic Speed, and only 9 moves to work with, Kricketot is almost always a liability. However, it can run an effective mixed set. </p>

[SET]
name: Life Orb
move 1: Bug Bite
move 2: Mud Slap
move 3: Endeavor / Uproar
move 4: Struggle Bug
item: Life Orb
ability: Shed Skin
nature: Brave
evs: 236 Atk / 28 Def / 236 SpA
ivs: 6 HP


[SET COMMENTS]

<p>This is Kricketot's only viable set. With the given IVs it hits 19 HP, which is regarded as the "magic" Life Orb number. Bug Bite is Kricketot's primary STAB and can be useful for stealing berries from Pokemon such as Munchlax and Dwebble. Mud Slap hits Aron and Magnemite hard and lowers the opponent's accuracy. Endeavor can be used to weaken a Pokemon enough so that it can be revenge killed easier, and works nicely with Life Orb. However, Uproar is Kricketot's strongest attack, possibly defeating Flying-types who would otherwise wall this set. Struggle Bug is mostly filler, but can force switches or help control special attackers</p>

[ADDITIONAL COMMENTS]

<p>Kricketot really benefits from entry hazards, notably Stealth Rock, being off the field, so a Rapid Spinner will be useful. Kabuto is the best at this job, resisting all of Kricketot’s weaknesses. Flash Fire Pokemon are also good partners for Kricketot, as they can potentially gain a free boost as they switch in. Aron is another Pokemon that pairs well with Kricketot as it possesses a 4x resistance to Flying and Rock.</p>

[Other Options]

<p>With a movepool consisting of only 9 moves, Kricketot doesn't have many other options. It can use Growl and String Shot in tandem with Struggle Bug to force switches, or to weaken a Pokemon enough for a teammate to sweep. Snore can be used to absorb sleep and still attack, but Uproar is the better option. Bide will just make it set-up fodder for Pokemon such as Scraggy.</p>

[Checks and Counters]

<p>Gastly is the best check for Kricketot, as it either resists or is immune to whatever Kricketot has, its whole moveset and can hit back with strong STAB attacks. Aron also counters it thoroughly, but must watch out for Mud Slap. Dwebble and Ferroseed can switch in on any attack Kricketot carries and proceed to set up hazards, thereby reducing Kricketot's lifespan exponentially.</p>

 

[EricaHartmann]

Just a heads up, Aron is Rock/Steel and thus only 2x resists Rock.

 

[Zephyr]

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