Lickilicky (Curse) +

[Stellar]

Needs more Aqua Tail and less illegal moveset (Curse + Wish).
http://www.smogon.com/dp/pokemon/lickilicky

[SET]
name: Curse
move 1: Curse
move 2: Return
move 3: Aqua Tail / Gyro Ball
move 4: Explosion / Rest
item: Leftovers
nature: Sassy
evs: 252 HP / 68 Atk / 24 Def / 164 SpD
ivs: 0 Spe

[SET COMMENTS]
<p>Due to Lickilicky's extremely high HP and good defenses, it is an ideal user of Curse. Curse boosts Lickilicky's respectable Attack and Defense stats, allowing it to both take a hit and dish one out. Return is Lickilicky's main form of attack, due to its high base power and the boost it receives from STAB. Although a weaker option, Body Slam can be used over Return for the chance to paralyze the opponent. Gyro Ball's base power is increased with every Curse, making it a reliable option. However, Normal and Steel provide poor type coverage, leaving Lickilicky unable to hit Steel-types. After a single Curse, Lickilicky is capable of OHKOing standard Gengar with Gyro Ball if Gengar has taken damage from Stealth Rock or Life Orb. Aqua Tail, when paired alongside Return, creates an attacking combination only resisted by Shedinja and Empoleon. Explosion is used as a last resort attack, KOing almost everything, except Ghosts and very bulky Steel/Rock-types. Rest can be used in conjunction with Chesto Berry to fully replenish Lickilicky's health after it has Cursed a few times. Earthquake also works in the last slot to increase Lickilicky's type coverage even further, allowing Lickilicky to handle opposing Steel-types more easily. One question that might be asked is, "Why should Lickilicky be used over Snorlax?" Lickilicky has access to Explosion, Aqua Tail, and Gyro Ball, three attacks that allow Lickilicky to pull of a Curse set more efficiently.</p>

<p>The EVs for this set are rather specific. Max HP paired with 164 SpD EVs and a Sassy nature allow Lickilicky to survive Modest Choice Specs Lucario's Aura Sphere. With 68 Atk EVs and a single Curse, Lickilicky OHKOes standard Gengar with Gyro Ball after Stealth Rock damage. With 24 Def EVs and two Curses, Lickilicky cannot be OHKOed by Choice Scarf Heracross' Close Combat.</p>

 

[Fishin]

<p>Due to Lickilicky's extremely high HP and good defenses, it is an ideal user of Curse. Curse boosts Lickilicky's respectable Attack and Defense stats, allowing it to both take a hit and dish one out. Return is Lickilicky's main form of attack, due to its high base power and the boost it receives from STAB. Although a weaker option, Body Slam can be used over Return for the chance to paralyze the opponent. Gyro Ball's base power is increased with every Curse, making it a reliable option. However, Normal and Steel provide poor type coverage, leaving Lickilicky unable to hit Steel-types. After a single Curse, Lickilicky is capable of OHKOing standard Gengar with Gyro Ball if Gengar has taken damage from Stealth Rock or Life Orb. Aqua Tail, when paired alongside Return, creates an attacking combination only resisted by Shedinja and Empoleon. Explosion is used as a last resort attack, KOing almost everything, except Ghosts and very bulky Steel/Rock-types. Rest can be used in conjunction with Chesto Berry to fully replenish Lickilicky's health after it has Cursed a few times. Earthquake also works in the last slot to increase Lickilicky's type coverage even further.</p>

<p>The EVs for this set are rather specific. Max HP paired with 164 SpD EVs and a Sassy nature allow Lickilicky to survive Modest Choice Specs Lucario's Aura Sphere. With 68 Atk EVs and a single Curse, Lickilicky OHKOes standard Gengar with Gyro Ball after Stealth Rock damage. With 24 Def EVs and two Curses, Lickilicky cannot be OHKOed by Choice Scarf Heracross' Close Combat.</p>

Choice Scarf Heracross after 2 Curses seems like sort of a pointless calculation to be honest.

Also, a good addition would be what advantages Licky has over Snorlax (ie Aqua Tail and Gyro Ball), because from a pure statistical standpoint Snorlax is a much better normal-type Curse user, as well as a more specific description of what Earthquake is useful for.

Other than that, looks pretty good, and I can't find any actual grammar errors >_>

 

[Zoro]

Earthquake also works in the last slot to increase Lickilicky's type coverage even further, allowing it to handle opposing Steel-types more easily.

Just a nitpick, but I think its name shouldnt be used twice in one sentence.

 

[Caelum]

<p>One question that might be asked is, "Why should Lickilicky be used over Snorlax?" Lickilicky has access to Explosion, Aqua Tail, and Gyro Ball, three attacks that allow Lickilicky to pull of a Curse set more efficiently. Another distinct advantage that Lickilicky has over Snorlax is a much higher Defense stat. Lickilicky has base 95 Defense compared to Snorlax's base 65. A higher Defense stat means that Lickilicky can set up more easily. Snorlax, on the other hand, has higher Attack and Special Defense stats.</p>

That's not exactly correct. Although I personally use a different spread, the spread given on Smogon for Curselax is Careful, 168 HP / 120 Def. This generates stats of 503 HP / 196 Def. Lickylicky with a Sassy nature, 252 HP / 24 Def generates stats of 424 HP / 232 Def. A rough analysis of defensive capabilities can be looked at as HP x Def.

503 x 196 = 98,588

424 x 232 = 98,368

So, Curselax is 0.22% more physically defensive then your Lickylicky. So, unless you invest more EVs in Defense Snorlax is better in every way except move pool :/.

Shiny Snorlax is the best Pokemon in the game.

 

[Stellar]

Eh, I rearranged somethings and just left the emphasis on those three attacks. Hopefully it works now.