[Monotype/Fighting] Mega Gallade [QC: 3/3] [GP: 2/2]

[Eien]

QC: all falls down / scpinion / Wanka
GP: P Squared / The Dutch Plumberjack

[OVERVIEW]

**Fighting:**

With its great offensive typing, Attack, and Speed, Mega Gallade features as the best Swords Dance sweeper for Fighting teams. With access to STAB moves such as Drain Punch and Close Combat, Mega Gallade can double as either a sweeper or a wallbreaker depending on its team's needs. Its access to Psychic-type STAB attacks makes it a fantastic check to Mega Venusaur, a big threat due to its bulk. In addition, Mega Gallade is one of the few viable Knock Off users and can run priority moves to take on faster foes, and its passable bulk can allow it to find more opportunities to set up, such as against special attackers such as Meloetta and Landorus. With Inner Focus, Mega Gallade is a soft check to the likes of Choice Scarf Jirachi and Choice Scarf Togekiss, which otherwise might try to make its teammates flinch. Mega Gallade does suffer from four-moveslot syndrome, though, as it can find itself easily revenge killed, whittled down, or lacking in power depending on its choices. Furthermore, most Pokemon like Slowbro and Doublade that check Fighting-types also easily check Mega Gallade. While Mega Gallade's Speed is quite good, regular Gallade has rather poor Speed and has a hard time finding safe opportunities to Mega Evolve. It notably faces serious competition for the Mega slot from Mega Medicham, the most powerful wallbreaker for Fighting, although Mega Gallade's ability to compress many offensive roles, especially its ability to sweep Psychic teams with Knock Off, gives it a spot on many teams.


[SET]
name: Swords Dance (Fighting)
move 1: Swords Dance
move 2: Close Combat / Drain Punch
move 3: Zen Headbutt
move 4: Knock Off / Shadow Sneak
item: Galladite
ability: Justified
nature: Jolly
evs: 252 Atk / 4 Def / 252 Spe

[SET COMMENTS]
Moves
========

Swords Dance boosts Mega Gallade's Attack to allow it to sweep easily. Close Combat is the strongest and most reliable attack Mega Gallade has and can be used to break walls. Drain Punch is an alternative for improved sweeping potential because of the lack of Defense and Special Defense drops and the healing it provides. Zen Headbutt is the preferred Psychic-type STAB attack because it guarantees several KOs, most importantly against Mega Venusaur at +2 and Keldeo, and can neutrally hit Fairy-type Pokemon. Knock Off gives Mega Gallade a way to hit Psychic- and Ghost-type Pokemon for great damage. After a Swords Dance, Knock Off can OHKO Slowbro after Stealth Rock damage and Mew. Shadow Sneak can be used instead of Knock Off to hit faster threats such as Choice Scarf Gengar and Choice Scarf Victini, but it is far weaker than Knock Off and lacks the general utility that it would bring. As a final alternative, Ice Punch can be used to lure in and KO Flying- and Dragon-type Pokemon such as Dragonite, Landorus, and Garchomp, but Mega Gallade will be utterly walled by Psychic-types in exchange.

Set Details
========

Maximum Speed EV investment and a Jolly nature allow Mega Gallade to take full advantage of its base 110 Speed to outspeed the likes of Keldeo and, at worst, Speed tie with Latios. Investing 252 Attack EVs maximizes Mega Gallade's damage output, helping it sweep and wallbreak. Gallade's ability should be Justified on the very unlikely chance that somehow it gets hit by a Dark-type move on a switch in before it Mega Evolves to get an Attack boost.

Usage Tips
========

Mega Gallade should use Swords Dance to set up and sweep but can also use it to become a powerful wallbreaker. For example, a +2 Close Combat has a chance to OHKO Skarmory after Stealth Rock damage, making it risky for Skarmory to switch in. Similarly, a +2 Zen Headbutt OHKOes Mega Venusaur. Depending on whether Close Combat or Drain Punch is used, Mega Gallade can choose to either assist in wallbreaking or dedicate itself to sweeping. Mega Gallade using Close Combat should take advantage of its sheer strength and use it to chip away and weaken its checks so that it can sweep late-game. Mega Gallade does have passable bulk, but if Drain Punch isn't used, it's not recommended to switch into even any unresisted move to maximize its chances to sweep. Mega Gallade must avoid status at all costs, as a crippling burn or paralysis could end any hopes of sweeping. Toxic poison will also slowly wear down Mega Gallade that don't pack Drain Punch. Generally, Mega Gallade should wait until its checks have been worn down or taken out before going for the late-game sweep. While Shadow Sneak lacks power, it can still be used to revenge kill weakened threats. If using Knock Off, Mega Gallade should aim to Knock Off the items of its checks as early as possible to make a sweep much easier to pull off later on. Thanks to its Inner Focus ability, Mega Gallade cannot flinch, allowing it to choose to set up Swords Dance against Choice Scarf Jirachi, as Iron Head fails to 2HKO, and Drain Punch will easily heal back most of the lost health. It also prevents Choice Scarf Togekiss from stopping a +2 Mega Gallade's sweep, as Mega Gallade can survive one Air Slash to Knock Off its Choice Scarf.


Team Options
========

Stealth Rock support is critical for many KOs. Many walls including Mandibuzz, Mega Venusaur, and Slowbro can be taken out by the appropriate move after the chip damage. Infernape is a phenomenal teammate for setting up the entry hazard while also handling Steel-type foes. It can easily break past the likes of Skarmory and Doublade for Mega Gallade. Cobalion is a great help as well thanks to its Stealth Rock support. It can also spread paralysis with Thunder Wave, bring Mega Gallade in with Volt Switch, and handle Fairy-types with its STAB Iron Head. Choice Specs Keldeo serves to be a great wallbreaker to break down all the common checks to Mega Gallade, such as Doublade and Clefable, with a high-powered Hydro Pump. Choice Scarf Guts Heracross is a great teammate for being able to soak up status for Mega Gallade while also revenge killing faster threats to help set the stage for Mega Gallade's late-game sweep. In the same vein, Choice Scarf Terrakion is especially good for its ability to threaten other Choice Scarf users. Choice Scarf Victini, in particular, is easily revenge killed by Terrakion, helping Mega Gallade that lack Shadow Sneak beat Psychic teams. Terrakion also threatens out most Flying-type foes and appreciates Close Combat Mega Gallade's ability to weaken or outright KO Skarmory. Another setup sweeper can be a great teammate for Mega Gallade. Hawlucha and Swords Dance Lucario share many checks with Mega Gallade, wearing down these shared checks over the course of a battle so that Mega Gallade can more easily sweep. Nasty Plot Lucario and Substitute + Calm Mind Keldeo can also be used because they and Mega Gallade set up on one another's checks quite nicely. Breloom can be useful for its Spore support, giving Mega Gallade free turns to set up, and its Bullet Seed, which can KO Slowbro with ease.

[STRATEGY COMMENTS]
Other Options
=============

**Fighting:**

A Bulk Up sweeper set can be used but is generally inferior to Swords Dance due to the lower Attack boost. With access to status moves such as Will-O-Wisp and other support options such as dual screens and Knock Off, Mega Gallade can take on a more supportive role for its team if desired, although it should usually be sweeper instead, as Fighting teams can rarely take full advantage of its supportive assistance.

Checks and Counters
===================

**Fighting:**

**Revenge Killers**: Mega Gallade may have access to Shadow Sneak, but its low Base Power combined with Mega Gallade's poor physical bulk leaves Mega Gallade vulnerable to fast revenge killers such as Choice Scarf Kyurem-B and Choice Scarf Victini that can come in to threaten Mega Gallade out.

**Fairy-types**: Although they do need to be careful of taking boosted Psychic-type STAB attacks, most Fairy-type Pokemon can take one hit and OHKO Mega Gallade back with their own STAB attacks.

**Status**: Paralysis and burns can instantly shut down Mega Gallade and any attempt at sweeping by quartering or halving one of its stats.

**Ditto**: A Ditto that copies a +2 Mega Gallade can be devastating, as thanks to its Choice Scarf, it becomes almost impossible to revenge kill and can take advantage of Mega Gallade's incredible power and Psychic-type STAB attacks to sweep most Fighting teams.

 

[Eien]

This should be ready for QC. I had some trouble thinking of any realistically viable options for OO, so if you have any suggestions send them my way please!

 

[scpinion]

Just commenting on the OO thing. Some dude (can't remember his name) used to run a Dual Screens, WoW regular Gallade. Fighting teams are annoying asf to beat when they're behind screens, but it honestly wasn't that good.

Also, something like Skill Swap to help it get around m-sab could be mentioned there.

 

[Eien]

Just commenting on the OO thing. Some dude (can't remember his name) used to run a Dual Screens, WoW regular Gallade. Fighting teams are annoying asf to beat when they're behind screens, but it honestly wasn't that good.

Also, something like Skill Swap to help it get around m-sab could be mentioned there.

I've never seen or used that set. I'd personally give it some testing because it sounds very interesting, but I'm not sure I can put it in an analysis because it seems so gimmicky. Maybe I can just lump together all the support moves so it's less of a gimmicky set and more of a "choose what support moves you want to use". Of course, Mega Gallade is not a good support Pokemon and should be a sweeper instaed. What if I put something like this:

"With access to status moves such as Will-O-Wisp and other support options such as Dual Screens and Knock Off, Mega Gallade can take on a more supportive role for its team if desired, although it should usually be a sweeper instead, as Fighting teams can rarely take full advantage of its assistance."

Skill Swap I really feel like shouldn't be mentioned. There are a couple reasons. First, Skill Swap doesn't beat Mega Sableye on its own, Mega Gallade needs to also have Ice Punch or Knock Off to actually hit Mega Sableye, as it's immune to Mega Gallade's Fighting- and Psychic-type STAB moves. This means your set is lacking one of the two STAB attacks, which is unacceptable for Mega Gallade. It must have Psychic-type STAB to hit Mega Venusaur and not having Fighting-type STAB means that defensive Steel-types and most walls in general ignore Mega Gallade. Basically, not only is Skill Swap almost utterly useless against any Pokemon not named Mega Sableye, it forces Mega Gallade to lose even more coverage. Fighting has several team options to help handle Mega Sableye anyway, so that's why I disagree.

 

[all falls down]

- One of few viable Knock Off users, and may be the only user of said utility. i dont really know what this means and Heracross + Conkeldurr can use Knock Off
- Its bulk isnt actually that bad, especially its SpD, may want to rephrase it in overview
- May want to specifically mention how Knock Off gives it an edge over Mega Medicham since it performs much much better vs Psychic teams
- Wouldn't Knock Off be a better primary slash than Sneak?
- I would make Zen Headbutt the only slash and put Psycho Cut in Moves; honestly it is not really worth it on Gallade as opposed to Medicham; Medi likes it because its reliable unlike its other STAB, and Medi is ridiculously powerful so there aren't many things that it misses out on. Gallade, however, misses out on OHKOs on stuff like Keldeo & Terrakion and hits Clefable a lot harder (only need like 5% chip damage)
- Would mention specific Pokemon Ice Punch hits
- " It also prevents Choice Scarf Togekiss from stopping a +2 Mega Gallade's sweep, as Mega Gallade can survive one Air Slash to take it out." might want to say Knock Off its Choice Scarf
- Mega Gallade may have access to Shadow Sneak, but its low Base Power combined with Mega Gallade's poor physical bulk leaves Mega Gallade vulnerable to fast revenge killers such as Choice Scarf Kyurem-B and Choice Scarf Victini that can come in to threaten Mega Gallade out.

QC 1/3

 

[Eien]

Thanks, implemented!

I removed the extra part about Knock Off you noted because it read ambiguously and wasn't necessary. I meant that Mega Gallade could be the only user of Knock Off on the team, as Heracross can easily run EdgeQuake and Conkeldurr is not particularly common.

Edit:
Removed mentions of Mega Sableye.

 

[scpinion]

QC 2/3

In introduction:
When discussing its passable bulk, make sure you emphasize how it can take hits from the special side particularly well for an offensive 'mon. As you know, it can even tank SE hits (notably Scarf Toge).

I couldn't really find anything to comment on/add. Nice job, as always!

 

[Eien]

Thanks. Implemented and written up.

 

[Wanka]

[Overview]

- "Mega Gallade has passable bulk, notably on the special side, and can use it to find more opportunities to set up, such as against Choice Scarf Togekiss and Landorus." Just make sure you take out togekiss from that statement as it actually cant set up on scarf toge. You'll just get 2hkod if u try and boost. The statement is fine other than that. Maybe add something like manaphy in toge's place to keep the statement detailed.

- Talk about how mega gallade's speed pre mega is a big annoyance as it is consistently difficult in this meta to find ways to mega without taking an initial hit. You could talk about this is ur comparison to mega medi as it is one of the factors in why mega cham is preferred. You could also just add it in as a general con, your choice.

Moves
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- Take out the part about zen headbutt KOing mega venu guarunteed because it doesn't actually ohko mega venu. I'd add terrackion in there instead.


Looks great other than that, well done. Q/C 3/3

 

[Eien]

Thank you! Implemented and ready for GP.

 

[Sobi]

hi

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[OVERVIEW]

**Fighting:**
With its great offensive typing, Attack, and Speed, Mega Gallade features as the best Swords Dance sweeper for Fighting teams. With access to STAB moves such as Drain Punch or and Close Combat, Mega Gallade can double as either a sweeper or a wallbreaker depending on its team's needs. Its Psychic-type STAB attacks makes make it a fantastic check to Mega Venusaur, a big threat due to its bulk. In addition, Mega Gallade is one of the few viable Knock Off users and can run priority moves to take on faster foes. Mega Gallade has passable bulk, notably on the special side, and can use it to find more opportunities to set up, such as against Meloetta and Landorus. With Inner Focus, Mega Gallade is a soft check to the likes of Choice Scarf Jirachi and Choice Scarf Togekiss, which otherwise may might try to flinch down its teammates. Mega Gallade does suffer from four-moveslot syndrome, as it can find itself easily revenge killed, whittled down, or lacking in power depending on its choices. Furthermore, most Pokemon like Slowbro and Doublade that check Fighting-types also easily check Mega Gallade. And Furthermore, while Mega Gallade's Speed is quite good, Gallade has rather poor Speed and has a hard time finding safe opportunities to Mega Evolve. It notably faces serious competition for the megaslot Mega slot from Mega Medicham, the most powerful wallbreaker for Fighting, although Mega Gallade's ability to compress many offensive roles, especially its ability to sweep Psychic team swith teams with Knock Off, gives it a spot on many teams.

[SET]
name: Swords Dance
move 1: Swords Dance
move 2: Close Combat / Drain Punch
move 3: Zen Headbutt
move 4: Knock Off / Shadow Sneak
item: Galladite
ability: Justified
nature: Jolly
evs: 252 Atk / 4 Def / 252 Spe

[SET COMMENTS]
Moves
========

Swords Dance boosts Mega Gallade's Attack to allow it to sweep easily. Close Combat is the strongest and most reliable attack Mega Gallade has and can be used to break walls. Drain Punch is an alternative for improved sweeping potential because of the lack of Defense and Special Defense drops and the healing it provides. Zen Headbutt is the preferred Psychic-type STAB attack because it guarantees several KOs, most importantly against Mega Venusaur at +2 and Keldeo, and can neutrally hit Fairy-type Pokemon. Knock Off gives Mega Gallade a way to hit Psychic- and Ghost-type Pokemon for great damage. After a Swords Dance, Knock Off can OHKO Slowbro after Stealth Rock damage and Mew. Shadow Sneak can be used instead of Knock Off to hit faster threats such as Choice Scarf Gengar and Choice Scarf Victini, but it is far weaker than Knock Off and lacks the general utility that it would bring. As a final alternative, Ice Punch can be used to lure in and KO Flying- and Dragon-type Pokemon such as Dragonite, Landorus, and Garchomp, but Mega Gallade will be utterly walled by Psychic-types in exchange.

Set Details
========

Maximum Speed EV investment and a Jolly nature allow Mega Gallade to take full advantage of its base 110 Speed to outspeed the likes of Keldeo and at worst, (AC) Speed tie with Latios. 252 Attack EVs maximizes Mega Gallade's damage output, helping it sweep and wallbreak. Gallade's ability should be Justified on the very unlikely chance that somehow it gets hit by a Dark-type move on a switch in before it Mega Evolves to get an Attack boost.

Usage Tips
========

Mega Gallade should use Swords Dance to set up its and sweep but can also use it to become a powerful wallbreaker. For example, a +2 Close Combat has a chance to OHKO Skarmory after Stealth Rock damage, making it risky for Skarmory to switch in. Similarly, a +2 Zen Headbutt OHKOes Mega Venusaur. Depending on whether Close Combat or Drain Punch is used, Mega Gallade can choose to either assist in wallbreaking or dedicate itself to sweeping. Close Combat using Mega Gallade Mega Gallade using Close Combat should take advantage of its sheer strength and use it to chip away and weaken its checks so that late-game it can sweep late-game. Mega Gallade does have passable bulk, but if Drain Punch isn't used, it's not recommended to switch into even any unresisted move to maximize its chances to sweep. Mega Gallade must avoid status at all costs, as a crippling burn or paralysis could end any hopes of sweeping. Toxic poison will also slowly wear down Mega Gallade that don't pack Drain Punch. Generally, Mega Gallade should wait until its checks have been worn down or taken out before going for the late-game sweep. While Shadow Sneak lacks power, it can still be used to revenge kill weakened threats. If using Knock Off, Mega Gallade should aim to Knock Off the items of its checks as early as possible to make a sweep much easier to pull off later on. Thanks to its Inner Focus ability, Mega Gallade cannot be flinched, allowing it to choose to set up Swords Dance against Choice Scarf Jirachi, as Iron Head fails to 2HKO, and Drain Punch will easily heal back most of the lost health. It also prevents Choice Scarf Togekiss from stopping a +2 Mega Gallade's sweep, as Mega Gallade can survive one Air Slash to Knock Off its Choice Scarf.

Team Options
========

Stealth Rock support is critical for many KOes KOs. (I think) Many walls including Mandibuzz, Mega Venusaur, and Slowbro can be taken out by the appropriate move after Stealth Rock damage. Infernape is a phenomenal teammate for setting up Stealth Rock while handling Steel-type foes. It can easily break past the likes of Skarmory and Doublade for Mega Gallade. Cobalion is a great help as well, (RC) thanks to its Stealth Rock support. It can also spread paralysis with Thunder Wave, bring Mega Gallade in with Volt Switch, and handle Fairy-types with its STAB Iron Head. Choice Specs Keldeo serves to be a great wallbreaker to break down all the common checks to Mega Gallade, such as Doublade or Clefable, with a high-powered (AH) Hydro Pump. Choice Scarf Guts Heracross is a great teammate for being able to soak up status for Mega Gallade while also revenge killing faster threats to help set the stage for Mega Gallade's late-game sweep. In the same vein, Choice Scarf Terrakion is especially good for its ability to threaten other Choice Scarf users. Choice Scarf Victini, in particular, is easily revenge killed by Terrakion, helping Mega Gallade that lack Shadow Sneak beat Psychic teams. Terrakion also threatens out most Flying-type foes and appreciates Close Combat Mega Gallade's ability to weaken or outright KO Skarmory. Another setup sweeper can be a great teammate for Mega Gallade. Hawlucha and Swords Dance Lucario share many checks with Mega Gallade, wearing down these shared checks over the course of a battle so that Mega Gallade can more easily sweep. Nasty Plot Lucario and Substitute + Calm Mind Keldeo can also be used because they and Mega Gallade set up on each other's checks quite nicely. Breloom can be useful for its Spore support, giving Mega Gallade free turns to set up, and its Bullet Seed, which can KO Slowbro with ease.

[STRATEGY COMMENTS]
Other Options
=============

**Fighting:**

A Bulk Up sweeper set can be used but is generally inferior to Swords Dance due to the lower Attack boost. With access to status moves such as Will-O-Wisp and other support options such as dual screens and Knock Off, Mega Gallade can take on a more supportive role for its team if desired, although it should usually be sweeper instead, as Fighting teams can rarely take full advantage of its supportive assistance.

Checks and Counters
===================

**Fighting:**

**Revenge Killers**: Mega Gallade may have access to Shadow Sneak, but its low Base Power combined with Mega Gallade's poor physical bulk leaves Mega Gallade vulnerable to fast revenge killers such as Choice Scarf Kyurem-B and Choice Scarf Victini that can come in to threaten Mega Gallade out.

**Fairy-types**: Although they do need to be careful of taking boosted Psychic-type STAB attacks, most Fairy-type Pokemon can take one hit to and (optional) OHKO Mega Gallade back with their own STAB attacks.

**Status**: Paralysis and burns can instantly shut down Mega Gallade and any attempt at sweeping by quartering or halving one of its stats.

**Ditto**: A Ditto that copies a +2 Mega Gallade can be devastating, as thanks to its Choice Scarf, it becomes almost impossible to revenge kill and can take advantage of Mega Gallade's incredible power and Psychic-type STAB attacks to sweep most Fighting teams.

 

[Eien]

hi

amcheck, implement what you like & don't implement what you don't like ^_^

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[OVERVIEW]

**Fighting:**
With its great offensive typing, Attack, and Speed, Mega Gallade features as the best Swords Dance sweeper for Fighting teams. With access to STAB moves such as Drain Punch or and Close Combat, Mega Gallade can double as either a sweeper or a wallbreaker depending on its team's needs. Its Psychic-type STAB attacks makes make it a fantastic check to Mega Venusaur, a big threat due to its bulk. In addition, Mega Gallade is one of the few viable Knock Off users and can run priority moves to take on faster foes. Mega Gallade has passable bulk, notably on the special side, and can use it to find more opportunities to set up, such as against Meloetta and Landorus. With Inner Focus, Mega Gallade is a soft check to the likes of Choice Scarf Jirachi and Choice Scarf Togekiss, which otherwise may might try to flinch down its teammates. Mega Gallade does suffer from four-moveslot syndrome, as it can find itself easily revenge killed, whittled down, or lacking in power depending on its choices. Furthermore, most Pokemon like Slowbro and Doublade that check Fighting-types also easily check Mega Gallade. And Furthermore, while Mega Gallade's Speed is quite good, Gallade has rather poor Speed and has a hard time finding safe opportunities to Mega Evolve. It notably faces serious competition for the megaslot Mega slot from Mega Medicham, the most powerful wallbreaker for Fighting, although Mega Gallade's ability to compress many offensive roles, especially its ability to sweep Psychic team swith teams with Knock Off, gives it a spot on many teams.

[SET]
name: Swords Dance
move 1: Swords Dance
move 2: Close Combat / Drain Punch
move 3: Zen Headbutt
move 4: Knock Off / Shadow Sneak
item: Galladite
ability: Justified
nature: Jolly
evs: 252 Atk / 4 Def / 252 Spe

[SET COMMENTS]
Moves
========

Swords Dance boosts Mega Gallade's Attack to allow it to sweep easily. Close Combat is the strongest and most reliable attack Mega Gallade has and can be used to break walls. Drain Punch is an alternative for improved sweeping potential because of the lack of Defense and Special Defense drops and the healing it provides. Zen Headbutt is the preferred Psychic-type STAB attack, (AC) because it guarantees several KOs, most importantly against Mega Venusaur at +2 and Keldeo, and can neutrally hit Fairy-type Pokemon. Knock Off gives Mega Gallade a way to hit Psychic- and Ghost-type Pokemon for great damage. After a Swords Dance, Knock Off can OHKO Slowbro after Stealth Rock damage and Mew. Shadow Sneak can be used instead of Knock Off to hit faster threats such as Choice Scarf Gengar and Choice Scarf Victini, but it is far weaker than Knock Off and lacks the general utility that it would bring. As a final alternative, Ice Punch can be used to lure in and KO Flying- and Dragon-type Pokemon such as Dragonite, Landorus, and Garchomp, but Mega Gallade will be utterly walled by Psychic-types in exchange.

Set Details
========

Maximum Speed EV investment and a Jolly nature allow Mega Gallade to take full advantage of its base 110 Speed to outspeed the likes of Keldeo and at worst, (AC) Speed tie with Latios. 252 Attack EVs maximizes Mega Gallade's damage output, helping it sweep and wallbreak. Gallade's ability should be Justified on the very unlikely chance that somehow it gets hit by a Dark-type move on a switch in before it Mega Evolves to get an Attack boost.

Usage Tips
========

Mega Gallade should use Swords Dance to set up its and sweep but can also use it to become a powerful wallbreaker. For example, a +2 Close Combat has a chance to OHKO Skarmory after Stealth Rock damage, making it risky for Skarmory to switch in. Similarly, a +2 Zen Headbutt OHKOes Mega Venusaur. Depending on whether Close Combat or Drain Punch is used, Mega Gallade can choose to either assist in wallbreaking or dedicate itself to sweeping. Close Combat using Mega Gallade Mega Gallade using Close Combat should take advantage of its sheer strength and use it to chip away and weaken its checks so that late-game it can sweep late-game. Mega Gallade does have passable bulk, but if Drain Punch isn't used, it's not recommended to switch into even any unresisted move to maximize its chances to sweep. Mega Gallade must avoid status at all costs, as a crippling burn or paralysis could end any hopes of sweeping. Toxic poison will also slowly wear down Mega Gallade that don't pack Drain Punch. Generally, Mega Gallade should wait until its checks have been worn down or taken out before going for the late-game sweep. While Shadow Sneak lacks power, it can still be used to revenge kill weakened threats. If using Knock Off, Mega Gallade should aim to Knock Off the items of its checks as early as possible to make a sweep much easier to pull off later on. Thanks to its Inner Focus ability, Mega Gallade cannot be flinched, allowing it to choose to set up Swords Dance against Choice Scarf Jirachi, as Iron Head fails to 2HKO, and Drain Punch will easily heal back most of the lost health. It also prevents Choice Scarf Togekiss from stopping a +2 Mega Gallade's sweep, as Mega Gallade can survive one Air Slash to Knock Off its Choice Scarf.

Team Options
========

Stealth Rock support is critical for many KOes KOs. (I think) Many walls including Mandibuzz, Mega Venusaur, and Slowbro can be taken out by the appropriate move after Stealth Rock damage. Infernape is a phenomenal teammate for setting up Stealth Rock while handling Steel-type foes. It can easily break past the likes of Skarmory and Doublade for Mega Gallade. Cobalion is a great help as well, (RC) thanks to its Stealth Rock support. It can also spread paralysis with Thunder Wave, bring Mega Gallade in with Volt Switch, and handle Fairy-types with its STAB Iron Head. Choice Specs Keldeo serves to be a great wallbreaker to break down all the common checks to Mega Gallade, such as Doublade or Clefable, with a high-powered (AH) Hydro Pump. Choice Scarf Guts Heracross is a great teammate for being able to soak up status for Mega Gallade while also revenge killing faster threats to help set the stage for Mega Gallade's late-game sweep. In the same vein, Choice Scarf Terrakion is especially good for its ability to threaten other Choice Scarf users. Choice Scarf Victini, in particular, is easily revenge killed by Terrakion, helping Mega Gallade that lack Shadow Sneak beat Psychic teams. Terrakion also threatens out most Flying-type foes and appreciates Close Combat Mega Gallade's ability to weaken or outright KO Skarmory. Another setup sweeper can be a great teammate for Mega Gallade. Hawlucha and Swords Dance Lucario share many checks with Mega Gallade, wearing down these shared checks over the course of a battle so that Mega Gallade can more easily sweep. Nasty Plot Lucario and Substitute + Calm Mind Keldeo can also be used, (AC) because they and Mega Gallade set up on each other's checks quite nicely. Breloom can be useful for its Spore support, giving Mega Gallade free turns to set up, and its Bullet Seed, which can KO Slowbro with ease.

[STRATEGY COMMENTS]
Other Options
=============

**Fighting:**

A Bulk Up sweeper set can be used but is generally inferior to Swords Dance due to the lower Attack boost. With access to status moves such as Will-O-Wisp and other support options such as dual screens and Knock Off, Mega Gallade can take on a more supportive role for its team if desired, although it should usually be sweeper instead, as Fighting teams can rarely take full advantage of its supportive assistance.

Checks and Counters
===================

**Fighting:**

**Revenge Killers**: Mega Gallade may have access to Shadow Sneak, but its low Base Power combined with Mega Gallade's poor physical bulk leaves Mega Gallade vulnerable to fast revenge killers such as Choice Scarf Kyurem-B and Choice Scarf Victini that can come in to threaten Mega Gallade out.

**Fairy-types**: Although they do need to be careful of taking boosted Psychic-type STAB attacks, most Fairy-type Pokemon can take one hit to and (optional) OHKO Mega Gallade back with their own STAB attacks.

**Status**: Paralysis and burns can instantly shut down Mega Gallade and any attempt at sweeping by quartering or halving one of its stats.

**Ditto**: A Ditto that copies a +2 Mega Gallade can be devastating, as thanks to its Choice Scarf, it becomes almost impossible to revenge kill and can take advantage of Mega Gallade's incredible power and Psychic-type STAB attacks to sweep most Fighting teams.

Thanks! I implemented most of it, but I didn't add the two commas before "because". The reasons were important to the sentence, so I left out the commas. I might be wrong though, so can you confirm whether I should have them or not?

 

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[OVERVIEW]

**Fighting:**
With its great offensive typing, Attack, and Speed, Mega Gallade features as the best Swords Dance sweeper for Fighting teams. With access to STAB moves such as Drain Punch and Close Combat, Mega Gallade can double as either a sweeper or a wallbreaker depending on its team's needs. Its access to Psychic-type STAB attacks makes it a fantastic check to Mega Venusaur, a big threat due to its bulk. In addition, Mega Gallade is one of the few viable Knock Off users and can run priority moves to take on faster foes. Mega Gallade has passable bulk, notably on the special side, (I know this is like a figurative thing but special / physical aren't on a spectrum so we try to remove allusions to that, so if you can find another way to say it that would be preferable) and can use it to find more opportunities to set up, such as against Meloetta and Landorus. With Inner Focus, Mega Gallade is a soft check to the likes of Choice Scarf Jirachi and Choice Scarf Togekiss, which otherwise might try to flinch make its teammates flinch. (pepper doesn't sneeze people, it makes people sneeze; Air Slash doesn't flinch Pokemon, it makes them flinch) Mega Gallade does suffer from four-moveslot syndrome, as it can find itself easily revenge killed, whittled down, or lacking in power depending on its choices. Furthermore, most Pokemon like Slowbro and Doublade that check Fighting-types also easily check Mega Gallade. While Mega Gallade's Speed is quite good, Gallade has rather poor Speed and has a hard time finding safe opportunities to Mega Evolve. It notably faces serious competition for the Mega slot from Mega Medicham, the most powerful wallbreaker for Fighting, although Mega Gallade's ability to compress many offensive roles, especially its ability to sweep Psychic teams with Knock Off, gives it a spot on many teams.

[SET]
name: Swords Dance
move 1: Swords Dance
move 2: Close Combat / Drain Punch
move 3: Zen Headbutt
move 4: Knock Off / Shadow Sneak
item: Galladite
ability: Justified
nature: Jolly
evs: 252 Atk / 4 Def / 252 Spe

[SET COMMENTS]
Moves
========

Swords Dance boosts Mega Gallade's Attack to allow it to sweep easily. Close Combat is the strongest and most reliable attack Mega Gallade has and can be used to break walls. Drain Punch is an alternative for improved sweeping potential because of the lack of Defense and Special Defense drops and the healing it provides. Zen Headbutt is the preferred Psychic-type STAB attack because it guarantees several KOs, most importantly against Mega Venusaur at +2 and Keldeo, and can neutrally hit Fairy-type Pokemon. Knock Off gives Mega Gallade a way to hit Psychic- and Ghost-type Pokemon for great damage. After a Swords Dance, Knock Off can OHKO Slowbro after Stealth Rock damage and Mew. Shadow Sneak can be used instead of Knock Off to hit faster threats such as Choice Scarf Gengar and Choice Scarf Victini, but it is far weaker than Knock Off and lacks the general utility that it would bring. As a final alternative, Ice Punch can be used to lure in and KO Flying- and Dragon-type Pokemon such as Dragonite, Landorus, and Garchomp, but Mega Gallade will be utterly walled by Psychic-types in exchange.

Set Details
========

Maximum Speed EV investment and a Jolly nature allow Mega Gallade to take full advantage of its base 110 Speed to outspeed the likes of Keldeo and, at worst, Speed tie with Latios. Investing 252 Attack EVs maximizes Mega Gallade's damage output, helping it sweep and wallbreak. Gallade's ability should be Justified on the very unlikely chance that somehow it gets hit by a Dark-type move on a switch in before it Mega Evolves to get an Attack boost.

Usage Tips
========

Mega Gallade should use Swords Dance to set up and sweep but can also use it to become a powerful wallbreaker. For example, a +2 Close Combat has a chance to OHKO Skarmory after Stealth Rock damage, making it risky for Skarmory to switch in. Similarly, a +2 Zen Headbutt OHKOes Mega Venusaur. Depending on whether Close Combat or Drain Punch is used, Mega Gallade can choose to either assist in wallbreaking or dedicate itself to sweeping. Mega Gallade using Close Combat should take advantage of its sheer strength and use it to chip away and weaken its checks so that it can sweep late-game. Mega Gallade does have passable bulk, but if Drain Punch isn't used, it's not recommended to switch into even any unresisted move to maximize its chances to sweep. Mega Gallade must avoid status at all costs, as a crippling burn or paralysis could end any hopes of sweeping. Toxic poison will also slowly wear down Mega Gallade that don't pack Drain Punch. Generally, Mega Gallade should wait until its checks have been worn down or taken out before going for the late-game sweep. While Shadow Sneak lacks power, it can still be used to revenge kill weakened threats. If using Knock Off, Mega Gallade should aim to Knock Off the items of its checks as early as possible to make a sweep much easier to pull off later on. Thanks to its Inner Focus ability, Mega Gallade cannot be flinched, allowing it to choose to set up Swords Dance against Choice Scarf Jirachi, as Iron Head fails to 2HKO, and Drain Punch will easily heal back most of the lost health. It also prevents Choice Scarf Togekiss from stopping a +2 Mega Gallade's sweep, as Mega Gallade can survive one Air Slash to Knock Off its Choice Scarf.

Team Options
========

Stealth Rock support is critical for many KOs. Many walls including Mandibuzz, Mega Venusaur, and Slowbro can be taken out by the appropriate move after Stealth Rock damage. Infernape is a phenomenal teammate for setting up Stealth Rock while handling Steel-type foes. It can easily break past the likes of Skarmory and Doublade for Mega Gallade. Cobalion is a great help as well thanks to its Stealth Rock support. It can also spread paralysis with Thunder Wave, bring Mega Gallade in with Volt Switch, and handle Fairy-types with its STAB Iron Head. Choice Specs Keldeo serves to be a great wallbreaker to break down all the common checks to Mega Gallade, such as Doublade or and Clefable, with a high-powered Hydro Pump. Choice Scarf Guts Heracross is a great teammate for being able to soak up status for Mega Gallade while also revenge killing faster threats to help set the stage for Mega Gallade's late-game sweep. In the same vein, Choice Scarf Terrakion is especially good for its ability to threaten other Choice Scarf users. Choice Scarf Victini, in particular, is easily revenge killed by Terrakion, helping Mega Gallade that lack Shadow Sneak beat Psychic teams. Terrakion also threatens out most Flying-type foes and appreciates Close Combat Mega Gallade's ability to weaken or outright KO Skarmory. Another setup sweeper can be a great teammate for Mega Gallade. Hawlucha and Swords Dance Lucario share many checks with Mega Gallade, wearing down these shared checks over the course of a battle so that Mega Gallade can more easily sweep. Nasty Plot Lucario and Substitute + Calm Mind Keldeo can also be used because they and Mega Gallade set up on one another's each other's checks quite nicely. Breloom can be useful for its Spore support, giving Mega Gallade free turns to set up, and its Bullet Seed, which can KO Slowbro with ease.

[STRATEGY COMMENTS]
Other Options
=============

**Fighting:**
A Bulk Up sweeper set can be used but is generally inferior to Swords Dance due to the lower Attack boost. With access to status moves such as Will-O-Wisp and other support options such as dual screens and Knock Off, Mega Gallade can take on a more supportive role for its team if desired, although it should usually be sweeper instead, as Fighting teams can rarely take full advantage of its supportive assistance.

Checks and Counters
===================
**Fighting:**
**Revenge Killers**: Mega Gallade may have access to Shadow Sneak, but its low Base Power combined with Mega Gallade's poor physical bulk leaves Mega Gallade vulnerable to fast revenge killers such as Choice Scarf Kyurem-B and Choice Scarf Victini that can come in to threaten Mega Gallade out.

**Fairy-types**: Although they do need to be careful of taking boosted Psychic-type STAB attacks, most Fairy-type Pokemon can take one hit and OHKO Mega Gallade back with their own STAB attacks.

**Status**: Paralysis and burns can instantly shut down Mega Gallade and any attempt at sweeping by quartering or halving one of its stats.

**Ditto**: A Ditto that copies a +2 Mega Gallade can be devastating, as thanks to its Choice Scarf, it becomes almost impossible to revenge kill and can take advantage of Mega Gallade's incredible power and Psychic-type STAB attacks to sweep most Fighting teams.

 

[Eien]

Thanks implemented. I keep making flinch a verb. Pretty sure I made that exact mistake in my last analysis too...

Ready for second!

 

[Lumari]

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[OVERVIEW]

**Fighting:**
With its great offensive typing, Attack, and Speed, Mega Gallade features as the best Swords Dance sweeper for Fighting teams. With access to STAB moves such as Drain Punch and Close Combat, Mega Gallade can double as either a sweeper or a wallbreaker depending on its team's needs. Its access to Psychic-type STAB attacks makes it a fantastic check to Mega Venusaur, a big threat due to its bulk. In addition, Mega Gallade is one of the few viable Knock Off users and can run priority moves to take on faster foes, (comma) Mega Gallade has and its passable bulk and can use allow (optional but helps cut down on the repetivie sentence structure) it to find more opportunities to set up, such as against special attackers such as Meloetta and Landorus. With Inner Focus, Mega Gallade is a soft check to the likes of Choice Scarf Jirachi and Choice Scarf Togekiss, which otherwise might try to make its teammates flinch. Mega Gallade does suffer from four-moveslot syndrome, though, (AC) as it can find itself easily revenge killed, whittled down, or lacking in power depending on its choices. Furthermore, most Pokemon like Slowbro and Doublade that check Fighting-types also easily check Mega Gallade. While Mega Gallade's Speed is quite good, regular Gallade has rather poor Speed and has a hard time finding safe opportunities to Mega Evolve. It notably faces serious competition for the Mega slot from Mega Medicham, the most powerful wallbreaker for Fighting, although Mega Gallade's ability to compress many offensive roles, especially its ability to sweep Psychic teams with Knock Off, gives it a spot on many teams.


[SET]
name: Swords Dance
move 1: Swords Dance
move 2: Close Combat / Drain Punch
move 3: Zen Headbutt
move 4: Knock Off / Shadow Sneak
item: Galladite
ability: Justified
nature: Jolly
evs: 252 Atk / 4 Def / 252 Spe

[SET COMMENTS]
Moves
========

Swords Dance boosts Mega Gallade's Attack to allow it to sweep easily. Close Combat is the strongest and most reliable attack Mega Gallade has and can be used to break walls. Drain Punch is an alternative for improved sweeping potential because of the lack of Defense and Special Defense drops and the healing it provides. Zen Headbutt is the preferred Psychic-type STAB attack because it guarantees several KOs, most importantly against Mega Venusaur at +2 and Keldeo, and can neutrally hit Fairy-type Pokemon. Knock Off gives Mega Gallade a way to hit Psychic- and Ghost-type Pokemon for great damage. After a Swords Dance, Knock Off can OHKO Slowbro after Stealth Rock damage and Mew. Shadow Sneak can be used instead of Knock Off to hit faster threats such as Choice Scarf Gengar and Choice Scarf Victini, but it is far weaker than Knock Off and lacks the general utility that it would bring. As a final alternative, Ice Punch can be used to lure in and KO Flying- and Dragon-type Pokemon such as Dragonite, Landorus, and Garchomp, but Mega Gallade will be utterly walled by Psychic-types in exchange.

Set Details
========

Maximum Speed EV investment and a Jolly nature allow Mega Gallade to take full advantage of its base 110 Speed to outspeed the likes of Keldeo and, at worst, Speed tie with Latios. Investing 252 Attack EVs maximizes Mega Gallade's damage output, helping it sweep and wallbreak. Gallade's ability should be Justified on the very unlikely chance that somehow it gets hit by a Dark-type move on a switch in before it Mega Evolves to get an Attack boost.

Usage Tips
========

Mega Gallade should use Swords Dance to set up and sweep but can also use it to become a powerful wallbreaker. For example, a +2 Close Combat has a chance to OHKO Skarmory after Stealth Rock damage, making it risky for Skarmory to switch in. Similarly, a +2 Zen Headbutt OHKOes Mega Venusaur. Depending on whether Close Combat or Drain Punch is used, Mega Gallade can choose to either assist in wallbreaking or dedicate itself to sweeping. Mega Gallade using Close Combat should take advantage of its sheer strength and use it to chip away and weaken its checks so that it can sweep late-game. Mega Gallade does have passable bulk, but if Drain Punch isn't used, it's not recommended to switch into even any unresisted move to maximize its chances to sweep. Mega Gallade must avoid status at all costs, as a crippling burn or paralysis could end any hopes of sweeping. Toxic poison will also slowly wear down Mega Gallade that don't pack Drain Punch. Generally, Mega Gallade should wait until its checks have been worn down or taken out before going for the late-game sweep. While Shadow Sneak lacks power, it can still be used to revenge kill weakened threats. If using Knock Off, Mega Gallade should aim to Knock Off the items of its checks as early as possible to make a sweep much easier to pull off later on. Thanks to its Inner Focus ability, Mega Gallade cannot flinch, allowing it to choose to set up Swords Dance against Choice Scarf Jirachi, as Iron Head fails to 2HKO, and Drain Punch will easily heal back most of the lost health. It also prevents Choice Scarf Togekiss from stopping a +2 Mega Gallade's sweep, as Mega Gallade can survive one Air Slash to Knock Off its Choice Scarf.

Team Options
========

Stealth Rock support is critical for many KOs. Many walls including Mandibuzz, Mega Venusaur, and Slowbro can be taken out by the appropriate move after Stealth Rock the chip damage. Infernape is a phenomenal teammate for setting up Stealth Rock the entry hazard while also handling Steel-type foes. It can easily break past the likes of Skarmory and Doublade for Mega Gallade. Cobalion is a great help as well thanks to its Stealth Rock support. It can also spread paralysis with Thunder Wave, bring Mega Gallade in with Volt Switch, and handle Fairy-types with its STAB Iron Head. Choice Specs Keldeo serves to be a great wallbreaker to break down all the common checks to Mega Gallade, such as Doublade and Clefable, with a high-powered Hydro Pump. Choice Scarf Guts Heracross is a great teammate for being able to soak up status for Mega Gallade while also revenge killing faster threats to help set the stage for Mega Gallade's late-game sweep. In the same vein, Choice Scarf Terrakion is especially good for its ability to threaten other Choice Scarf users. Choice Scarf Victini, in particular, is easily revenge killed by Terrakion, helping Mega Gallade that lack Shadow Sneak beat Psychic teams. Terrakion also threatens out most Flying-type foes and appreciates Close Combat Mega Gallade's ability to weaken or outright KO Skarmory. Another setup sweeper can be a great teammate for Mega Gallade. Hawlucha and Swords Dance Lucario share many checks with Mega Gallade, wearing down these shared checks over the course of a battle so that Mega Gallade can more easily sweep. Nasty Plot Lucario and Substitute + Calm Mind Keldeo can also be used because they and Mega Gallade set up on one another's checks quite nicely. Breloom can be useful for its Spore support, giving Mega Gallade free turns to set up, and its Bullet Seed, which can KO Slowbro with ease.

[STRATEGY COMMENTS]
Other Options
=============

**Fighting:**
A Bulk Up sweeper set can be used but is generally inferior to Swords Dance due to the lower Attack boost. With access to status moves such as Will-O-Wisp and other support options such as dual screens and Knock Off, Mega Gallade can take on a more supportive role for its team if desired, although it should usually be sweeper instead, as Fighting teams can rarely take full advantage of its supportive assistance.

Checks and Counters
===================
**Fighting:**

**Revenge Killers**: Mega Gallade may have access to Shadow Sneak, but its low Base Power combined with Mega Gallade's poor physical bulk leaves Mega Gallade vulnerable to fast revenge killers such as Choice Scarf Kyurem-B and Choice Scarf Victini that can come in to threaten Mega Gallade out.

**Fairy-types**: Although they do need to be careful of taking boosted Psychic-type STAB attacks, most Fairy-type Pokemon can take one hit and OHKO Mega Gallade back with their own STAB attacks.

**Status**: Paralysis and burns can instantly shut down Mega Gallade and any attempt at sweeping by quartering or halving one of its stats.

**Ditto**: A Ditto that copies a +2 Mega Gallade can be devastating, as thanks to its Choice Scarf, it becomes almost impossible to revenge kill and can take advantage of Mega Gallade's incredible power and Psychic-type STAB attacks to sweep most Fighting teams.

 

[Eien]

Thank you! Implemented and done. Ready for upload.

 

[rs]

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