Purugly (Revamp) [QC: 3/3] [GP: 2/2]

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[Overview]

<p>Despite its fat and clumsy appearance, Purugly is a fast Pokemon that is capable of scouting and revenge killing. U-turn and higher Speed sets it apart from Kangaskhan, while it is speedier and slightly bulkier than Liepard. Thick Fat also helps it to switch into certain moves such as Hidden Power Ice from Rotom-F. However, its poor movepool leaves it walled by Rock- and Steel-types, and while it is able to distinguish itself from its competition, most of the time, they aren't enough to justify its use over Kangaskhan, which has Scrappy, and Liepard, which has Prankster Encore and Pursuit. They are also both more powerful than Purugly and have better neutral coverage.</p>

[SET]
name: Pivot
move 1: U-turn
move 2: Return
move 3: Fake Out
move 4: Sucker Punch
item: Silk Scarf / Life Orb
ability: Thick Fat
nature: Jolly
evs: 4 HP / 252 Atk / 252 Spe

[SET COMMENTS]

<p>Purugly's blazing Speed allows it to check several fast but frail attackers reliably, and fare very well against offensive teams. U-turn allows Purugly to scout for switch-ins or escape a potential counter and switch into a teammate, keeping its team's momentum. Return is a reliable STAB move that works well with Purugly's high Speed. Fake Out and Sucker Punch form an amazing combination that takes down frail opponents which are faster than Purugly with ease. It should be noted that unlike Kangaskhan, Purugly is less reliant on Sucker Punch due to its high Speed which allows it to outspeed a majority of the unboosted metagame.</p>

[ADDITIONAL COMMENTS]

<p>A Jolly nature is required for Purugly to outspeed Liepard and Kadabra. Silk Scarf is the preferred item, as it boosts the STAB moves that Purugly is most likely to spam without detracting from its bulk, although a Life Orb could be used instead for the additional power. Taunt is a good option that defeats stall as well as offensive teams at the same time, but is hard to fit into the moveset. Super Fang is a possibility to surprise bulky walls that lack recovery, such as Regirock and Metang, but cuts into Purugly's revenge killing abilities. Toxic can be used to surprise Tangela and Alomomola, but is hard to fit onto the set.</p>

<p>Due to Purugly's ability to use U-turn, good teammates are ones who can take advantage of Purugly luring in its counters before U-turning out to these teammates. Zebstrika and Electabuzz are great teammates for their ability to threaten Alomomola and Tangela, two would-be counters to Purugly, with Thunderbolt for the former and Overheat or Hidden Power Ice for the latter. Zebstrika and Electabuzz are also able to switch into Tangela's Sleep Powder without fear, thanks to Sap Sipper and Vital Spirit respectively. At the same time, these teammates also form a strong VoltTurn core with Purugly. Setup sweepers appreciate free switches into opponents they threaten out, for a safe setup. Gorebyss is a decent teammate, being able to take advantage of Purugly's U-turns out of the Rock-types it lures in, and it can proceed to set up Shell Smash or OHKO them. Similarly, Arbok and Misdreavus can set up on Sawk or Primeape Choice-locked into Close Combat after Purugly U-turns out of them. Exeggutor is also a good check to all of the above, while either setting up a Substitute or hitting the next switch-in hard. Skuntank is also a decent teammate, switching in on Ghost-types after Purugly uses U-turn, and eliminating them with Pursuit. Magnet Pull Probopass can remove troublesome Steel-types, allowing Purugly to use Return more freely. At the same time, it forms a nice VoltTurn core with Purugly. Purugly also appreciates the presence of entry hazards, particularly Spikes and Stealth Rock, on the opponent's side of the field, due to Purugly's nature of forcing switches with Fake Out and U-turn. Roselia and Garbodor are good candidates for Spikes setters. At the same time, they are also able to take hits from Fighting-types that threaten Purugly.</p>

[Other Options]

<p>A Choice Band set can be used, but this is done better by more powerful or bulkier Pokemon such as Kangaskhan and Lickilicky. Purugly can attempt to boost with Hone Claws or Work Up, but it is better off running the pivot set listed due to its poor coverage and average bulk; Purugly's strength, after all, lies in its scouting abilities. Knock Off is an option to cripple Misdreavus and Tangela switching into Purugly, but giving up a moveslot for this is hardly worth it. Purugly can set up weather with Rain Dance or Sunny Day, but Volbeat and Liepard are better for this role due to Prankster. Shadow Claw can be used to hit Ghost-types, but Purugly can already hit them with a super effective Sucker Punch if they attack, or simply switch to a counter with U-turn. Quick Attack is a more reliable priority option, but is weaker than Sucker Punch and less likely to revenge kill opponents. Hypnosis is usable, but it is a move with shaky accuracy that takes up a moveslot that could be better used to aid in Purugly's revenge killing.</p>

[Checks and Counters]

<p>It isn't very easy to counter Purugly in the strictest sense due to the fact it can simply U-turn out of its counters. In any case, Pokemon with Rocky Helmet, such as Garbodor and Regirock, inflict residual damage onto Purugly that carelessly use Fake Out or U-turn. Alomomola and Tangela are capable of walling Purugly, but must be wary if it uses U-turn on the switch or uses an unexpected move such as Toxic. Ghost-types, such as Misdreavus and Golurk, are immune to Purugly's STAB moves and are able to threaten it with a burn from Will-O-Wisp or a powerful STAB Earthquake, respectively. Gurdurr is a great counter to Purugly, taking little damage from anything Purugly uses while threatening back with Mach Punch or Drain Punch to heal back all its HP. Slower Pokemon with switching moves can turn Purugly's attempt to gain momentum against it. For example, Musharna or Probopass can use Baton Pass or Volt Switch respectively after Purugly U-turns out, hence gaining the switch advantage while taking little damage in the process. Pokemon with a Choice Scarf can outspeed and defeat Purugly, but they must be careful of switching in directly; Fake Out + Sucker Punch can easily dent most fragile Choice Scarf users as well. Finally, strong priority users, including Kangaskhan and Samurott, can get around a weakened Purugly by picking it off before it can attack.</p>

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[Overview]

- fat
- Fast scout in NU
- Faces competition from Kanga, Liepard and Persian
- U-turn and speed sets it apart from Kanga
- Bulkier and has more reliable STABs than Liepard
- Bulkier and more powerful than Persian
- can take hits better thanks to Thick Fat
- However it is pretty weak and frail nonetheless and can't get past Rock- or Steel-types

[SET]
name: Pivot
move 1: U-turn
move 2: Return
move 3: Fake Out
move 4: Sucker Punch
item: Silk Scarf / Life Orb
ability: Thick Fat
nature: Jolly
evs: 4 HP / 252 Atk / 252 Spe

[SET COMMENTS]

- Blazing Speed allows Purugly to stop fast and frail attackers in their tracks
- Fares extremely well against offensive teams
- U-turn is an amazing momentum gainer, going out of a potential Purugly counter to a better teammate
- also nice gaining momentum if opponent switches expecting Fake Out
- Return is STAB to go with Purugly's nice speed
- Fake Out + Sucker Punch offers double priority and can take down many offensive threats low on health

[ADDITIONAL COMMENTS]

- Jolly is essential to outspeed pivot Liepard, Kadabra, and Speed tie with Scolipede
- Silk Scarf is preferred to avoid detracting from bulk but LO is an option to power up Purugly's moves considering it's not very strong
- Taunt is a good option further separating it from Kanga, defeats stall, but hard to fit in
- Super Fang can surprise stuff like Regirock and Metang but hard to fit in
- Toxic can surprise stuff like Alomomola and Tangela but hard to fit in
- Zebstrika and Electabuzz are great teammates to deal with Alomomola and Tangela while forming a VoltTurn core
- Setup sweepers that can take advantage of U-turning
-Gorebyss can take advantage of Purugly U-turning out of Rock-types
- Arbok and Missy can take advantage of U-turning out of Gurdurr and Sawk locked into CC
- Exeggutor can deal with all the aforementioned threats as well while unleashing powerful hits
- Probopass is nice to eliminate Steel-types, VoltTurn also
- entry hazard support is good because U-turn will force switches
- Scolipede and Garbodor are good, especially since they both can switch into Fighting-type moves and set up Spikes reliably

[Other Options]

- Choice Band is done better by Kangaskhan, Tauros, and Lickilicky
- Hone Claws or Work Up to boost its attack but is better off pivoting and can't set up too much
- Knock Off can cripple Tangela and Misdreavus switching in
- Sunny Day / Rain Dance but Volbeat and even Liepard are better thanks to Prankster
- Shadow Claw hits Ghosts but can already U-turn to a counter or hit with Sucker Punch
- Quick Attack but enough prio already
- Hypnosis sucks

[Checks and Counters]

- not easy cos Purugly can simply U-turn on its counters
- Rocky Helmet Garbodor and Regirock is good in any case to inflict residual damage
- Alomomola and Tangela wall it but be wary of U-turn or surprise moves like Toxic
- Ghost-types eg Missy and Golurk are immune to Purugly's STAB moves and threaten it with burn or EQ
- Gurdurr can threaten with Mach Punch or Drain Punch while taking little damage
- Slower momentum Pokemon that can live hits eg. Probopass, Musharna can turn momentum back against Purugly if it U-turns
- Scarf Pokemon can beat it due to its low bulk, however Fake Out + Sucker Punch can dent them

 

[Raseri]

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[tennisace]

2/3 write it scorpdestroyer

 

[scorpdestroyer]

Written!

 

[Blast]

[Overview]

• You oversell Purugly a lot here. Other than the last two sentences, you might actually fool people into thinking Purugly's BETTER than Kanga / Liepard / etc. Reword it to talk about how Purugly really is mediocre at best, and that Kanga and Liepard are better than it. However, the combination of the Fake Out + Sucker combo and high Speed + U-turn (plus Thick Fat) give it sort of a niche, though you're still better off using the other two generally.

[Checks and Counters]

• Add priority users. Kanga, Samurott, Liepard, etc.

Everything else looks fine, it's mainly the Overview that needs some fine tuning. Change it and I'll check back later scorpdestroyer

 

[scorpdestroyer]

Thanks Dat Blast hope it's better

 

[Blast]

At the end, when you talk about why Kanga / Liepard are better, mention Kanga gets Scrappy and Liepard has Prankster Encore and Pursuit. I trust you to do this, so QC Approved 3/3

 

[GatoDelFuego]

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[Overview]

<p>Despite its fat and clumsy appearance, Purugly is a fast Pokemon that is capable of scouting and revenge killing. U-turn and higher Speed sets it apart from Kangaskhan, while it is speedier and slightly bulkier than Liepard. Thick Fat also helps it to switch into certain moves such as Ice Beam from Jynx. However, its poor movepool leaves it walled by Rock- and Steel-types, and while it is able to distinguish itself from its competition, most of the time, they aren't enough to justify its use over Kangaskhan, which has Scrappy, and Liepard, which has Prankster Encore and Pursuit. They are also both more powerful than Purugly and have better neutral coverage.</p>

[SET]
name: Pivot
move 1: U-turn
move 2: Return
move 3: Fake Out
move 4: Sucker Punch
item: Silk Scarf / Life Orb
ability: Thick Fat
nature: Jolly
evs: 4 HP / 252 Atk / 252 Spe

[SET COMMENTS]

<p>Purugly's blazing Speed allows it to check several fast but frail attackers reliably, and fares very well against offensive teams. U-turn allows Purugly to scout for switch-ins, especially Pokemon trying to escape Fake Out, and gains momentum for a team. It allows Purugly to escape a potential counter and switch into a teammate. Return is a reliable STAB move that works well with Purugly's high Speed. Fake Out and Sucker Punch form an infamous amazing combination that takes down frail opponents that are faster than Purugly with ease. It should be noted that unlike Kangaskhan, Purugly is less reliant on Sucker Punch due to its high Speed which allows it allowing it to outspeed a majority of the unboosted metagame.</p>

[ADDITIONAL COMMENTS]

<p>A Jolly nature is required for Purugly to outspeed Liepard, Kadabra, as well as Speed tie with Scolipede. Silk Scarf is the preferred item, as it boosts the STAB moves that Purugly is most likely to spam without detracting from its bulk, although a Life Orb could be used to provide the additional power, considering that Purugly is not very powerful. Taunt is a good option that defeats stall teams as well as offensive teams at the same time, but is hard to fit into the moveset. Super Fang is a possibility to surprise bulky walls that lack recovery, such as Regirock and Metang, but cuts into Purugly's revenge killing abilities. Toxic can be used to surprise Tangela and Alomomola, but is hard to fit into the set.</p>

<p>Due to Purugly's ability to use U-turn, good teammates are ones who can take advantage of Purugly luring in its counters before U-turning out to these teammates. Zebstrika and Electabuzz are great teammates for their ability to threaten Alomomola and Tangela, two would-be counters to Purugly, with Thunderbolt for the former and Overheat or Hidden Power Ice for the latter. Zebstrika and Electabuzz are also able to switch into Tangela's Sleep Powder without fear, thanks to Sap Sipper and Vital Spirit respectively. At the same time, these teammates also form a VoltTurn core with Purugly. Setup sweepers appreciate free switches into opponents they threaten out, for a safe setup. Gorebyss is a decent teammate, being able to take advantage of Purugly's U-turns out of the Rock-types it lures in, and can proceed to set up Shell Smash or OHKO them. Similarly, Arbok and Misdreavus can set up on Sawk or Primeape Choice-locked into Close Combat after Purugly U-turns out of them. Exeggutor is also a good check to all of the above, while either setting up a Substitute or hitting the next switch-in hard. Skuntank is also a decent teammate, switching in on Ghost-types after Purugly uses U-turn, and eliminating them with Pursuit. Magnet Pull Probopass is a good teammate, as it can remove troublesome Steel-types, allowing Purugly to use Return more freely. At the same time, it forms a nice VoltTurn core with Purugly. Purugly also appreciates the presence of entry hazards, particularly Spikes and Stealth Rock, on the opponent's side of the field, due to Purugly's nature of forcing switches with Fake Out and U-turn. Scolipede and Garbodor are good candidates for Spikes setters. At the same time, they are also able to take hits from Fighting-types that threaten Purugly.</p>

[Other Options]

<p>A Choice Band set can be used, but this is done better by more powerful or bulkier Pokemon such as Kangaskhan and Lickilicky. Purugly can attempt to boost with Hone Claws or Work Up, but it is better off running the pivot set listed due to its poor coverage and average bulk, and its strength lies in its scouting abilities. Knock Off is an option to cripple Misdreavus and Tangela switching into Purugly, but giving up a moveslot for this is hardly worth it. Purugly can set up weather with Rain Dance or Sunny Day, but Volbeat and Liepard are better for this role due to Prankster. Shadow Claw can be used to hit Ghost-types, but Purugly can already U-turn to a counter or simply use Sucker Punch if they attack, and Shadow Claw does not add much else to Purugly's coverage. Quick Attack is a more reliable priority option, but is weaker than Sucker Punch and less likely to revenge kill opponents. Hypnosis is usable, but it is a move with shaky accuracy that takes up a moveslot that could be better used to aid in Purugly's revenge killing.</p>

[Checks and Counters]

<p>It isn't very easy to counter Purugly in the strictest sense due to the fact it can simply U-turn out of its counters. In any case, Pokemon with Rocky Helmet, such as Garbodor and Regirock, inflicts residual damage onto Purugly that carelessly use Fake Out or U-turn. Alomomola and Tangela are capable of walling Purugly, but must be wary if it uses U-turn on the switch or uses an unexpected move such as Toxic. Ghost-types, such as Misdreavus and Golurk, are immune to Purugly's STAB moves while threatening to burn it with Will-O-Wisp or attacking it with a powerful Earthquake. Gurdurr is a great counter to Purugly, taking little damage from anything Purugly uses, (RC) while threatening back with Mach Punch or Drain Punch to heal back all its HP. Slower Pokemon with switching moves can turn Purugly's attempt to gain momentum against it. For example, if Musharna or Probopass use Baton Pass or Volt Switch respectively while Purugly tries to U-turn out, they will gain the switch advantage instead while taking little damage in the process. Pokemon with a Choice Scarf can outspeed and defeat it thanks to its average bulk, but they must be careful of switching in directly. Also, Fake Out + Sucker Punch can also dent them. Finally, strong priority users, including Kangaskhan and Samurott, can get around a weakened Purugly by picking it off before it can attack.</p>

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[Overview]

<p>Despite its fat and clumsy appearance, Purugly is a fast Pokemon that is capable of scouting and revenge killing. U-turn and higher Speed sets it apart from Kangaskhan, while it is speedier and slightly bulkier than Liepard. Thick Fat also helps it to switch into certain moves such as Ice Beam from Jynx. However, its poor movepool leaves it walled by Rock- and Steel-types, and while it is able to distinguish itself from its competition, most of the time, they aren't enough to justify its use over Kangaskhan, which has Scrappy, and Liepard, which has Prankster Encore and Pursuit. They are also both more powerful than Purugly and have better neutral coverage.</p>

[SET]
name: Pivot
move 1: U-turn
move 2: Return
move 3: Fake Out
move 4: Sucker Punch
item: Silk Scarf / Life Orb
ability: Thick Fat
nature: Jolly
evs: 4 HP / 252 Atk / 252 Spe

[SET COMMENTS]

<p>Purugly's blazing Speed allows it to check several fast but frail attackers reliably, and fares very well against offensive teams. U-turn allows Purugly to scout for switch-ins, especially Pokemon trying to escape Fake Out, and gains momentum for a team. It allows Purugly to escape a potential counter and switch into a teammate. Return is a reliable STAB move that works well with Purugly's high Speed. Fake Out and Sucker Punch form an amazing combination that takes down frail opponents that which(you've repeated 'that' and it sounds really weird, plus which is still better anyway) are faster than Purugly with ease. It should be noted that unlike Kangaskhan, Purugly is less reliant on Sucker Punch due to its high Speed which allows it to outspeed a majority of the unboosted metagame.</p>

[ADDITIONAL COMMENTS]

<p>A Jolly nature is required for Purugly to outspeed Liepard,(RC) and Kadabra, as well as Speed tie with Scolipede. Silk Scarf is the preferred item, as it boosts the STAB moves that Purugly is most likely to spam without detracting from its bulk, although a Life Orb could be used to provide the additional power, considering that Purugly is not very powerful. Taunt is a good option that defeats stall as well as offensive teams at the same time, but is hard to fit into the moveset. Super Fang is a possibility to surprise bulky walls that lack recovery, such as Regirock and Metang, but cuts into Purugly's revenge killing abilities. Toxic can be used to surprise Tangela and Alomomola, but is hard to fit into onto the set.</p>

<p>Due to Purugly's ability to use U-turn, good teammates are ones who can take advantage of Purugly luring in its counters before U-turning out to these teammates. Zebstrika and Electabuzz are great teammates for their ability to threaten Alomomola and Tangela, two would-be counters to Purugly, with Thunderbolt for the former and Overheat or Hidden Power Ice for the latter. Zebstrika and Electabuzz are also able to switch into Tangela's Sleep Powder without fear, thanks to Sap Sipper and Vital Spirit respectively. At the same time, these teammates also form a VoltTurn core with Purugly. Setup sweepers appreciate free switches into opponents they threaten out, for a safe setup. Gorebyss is a decent teammate, being able to take advantage of Purugly's U-turns out of the Rock-types it lures in, and it can proceed to set up Shell Smash or OHKO them. Similarly, Arbok and Misdreavus can set up on Sawk or Primeape Choice-locked into Close Combat after Purugly U-turns out of them. Exeggutor is also a good check to all of the above, while either setting up a Substitute or hitting the next switch-in hard. Skuntank is also a decent teammate, switching in on Ghost-types after Purugly uses U-turn, and eliminating them with Pursuit. Magnet Pull Probopass can remove troublesome Steel-types, allowing Purugly to use Return more freely. At the same time, it forms a nice VoltTurn core with Purugly. Purugly also appreciates the presence of entry hazards, particularly Spikes and Stealth Rock, on the opponent's side of the field, due to Purugly's nature of forcing switches with Fake Out and U-turn. Scolipede and Garbodor are good candidates for Spikes setters. At the same time, they are also able to take hits from Fighting-types that threaten Purugly.</p>

[Other Options]

<p>A Choice Band set can be used, but this is done better by more powerful or bulkier Pokemon such as Kangaskhan and Lickilicky. Purugly can attempt to boost with Hone Claws or Work Up, but it is better off running the pivot set listed due to its poor coverage and average bulk, and its strength lies in its scouting abilities. Knock Off is an option to cripple Misdreavus and Tangela switching into Purugly, but giving up a moveslot for this is hardly worth it. Purugly can set up weather with Rain Dance or Sunny Day, but Volbeat and Liepard are better for this role due to Prankster. Shadow Claw can be used to hit Ghost-types, but Purugly can already U-turn to a counter or simply use Sucker Punch if they attack, and Shadow Claw does not add much else to Purugly's coverage. Quick Attack is a more reliable priority option, but is weaker than Sucker Punch and less likely to revenge kill opponents. Hypnosis is usable, but it is a move with shaky accuracy that takes up a moveslot that could be better used to aid in Purugly's revenge killing.</p>

[Checks and Counters]

<p>It isn't very easy to counter Purugly in the strictest sense due to the fact it can simply U-turn out of its counters. In any case, Pokemon with Rocky Helmet, such as Garbodor and Regirock, inflicts residual damage onto Purugly that carelessly use Fake Out or U-turn. Alomomola and Tangela are capable of walling Purugly, but must be wary if it uses U-turn on the switch or uses an unexpected move such as Toxic. Ghost-types, such as Misdreavus and Golurk, are immune to Purugly's STAB moves while threatening to burn it with Will-O-Wisp(golurk can't learn willowisp?) or attacking it with a powerful Earthquake. Gurdurr is a great counter to Purugly, taking little damage from anything Purugly uses while threatening back with Mach Punch or Drain Punch to heal back all its HP. Slower Pokemon with switching moves can turn Purugly's attempt to gain momentum against it. For example, if Musharna or Probopass use Baton Pass or Volt Switch respectively while Purugly tries to U-turn out, they will gain the switch advantage instead while taking little damage in the process. Pokemon with a Choice Scarf can outspeed and defeat it thanks to its average bulk, but they must be careful of switching in directly. Fake Out + Sucker Punch can also dent them. Finally, strong priority users, including Kangaskhan and Samurott, can get around a weakened Purugly by picking it off before it can attack.</p>

 

[Kingler]

i'm not gp, but yes, it's quite unclear, just separate the will-o part to make it missy exclusive
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Ghost-types, such as Misdreavus and Golurk, are immune to Purugly's STAB moves while threatening to burn it with Will-O-Wisp or attacking it with a powerful Earthquake, respectively.

This makes it a lot clearer. Of course, you can reword it as you want, it's your analysis after all.

 

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[Overview]

<p>Despite its fat and clumsy appearance, Purugly is a fast Pokemon that is capable of scouting and revenge killing. U-turn and higher Speed sets it apart from Kangaskhan, while it is speedier and slightly bulkier than Liepard. Thick Fat also helps it to switch into certain moves such as Ice Beam from Jynx. However, its poor movepool leaves it walled by Rock- and Steel-types, and while it is able to distinguish itself from its competition, most of the time, they aren't enough to justify its use over Kangaskhan, which has Scrappy, and Liepard, which has Prankster Encore and Pursuit. They are also both more powerful than Purugly and have better neutral coverage.</p>

[SET]
name: Pivot
move 1: U-turn
move 2: Return
move 3: Fake Out
move 4: Sucker Punch
item: Silk Scarf / Life Orb
ability: Thick Fat
nature: Jolly
evs: 4 HP / 252 Atk / 252 Spe

[SET COMMENTS]

<p>Purugly's blazing Speed allows it to check several fast but frail attackers reliably, and fare very well against offensive teams. U-turn allows Purugly to scout for switch-ins, especially Pokemon trying to escape Fake Out, and gains momentum for a team. It allows Purugly to or escape a potential counter and switch into a teammate, keeping its team's momentum. Return is a reliable STAB move that works well with Purugly's high Speed. Fake Out and Sucker Punch form an amazing combination that takes down frail opponents which are faster than Purugly with ease. It should be noted that unlike Kangaskhan, Purugly is less reliant on Sucker Punch due to its high Speed which allows it to outspeed a majority of the unboosted metagame.</p>

[ADDITIONAL COMMENTS]

<p>A Jolly nature is required for Purugly to outspeed Liepard and Kadabra, as well as Speed tie with Scolipede. Silk Scarf is the preferred item, as it boosts the STAB moves that Purugly is most likely to spam without detracting from its bulk, although a Life Orb could be used instead for additional power to provide the additional power, considering that Purugly is not very powerful. Taunt is a good option that defeats stall as well as offensive teams at the same time, but is hard to fit into the moveset. Super Fang is a possibility to surprise bulky walls that lack recovery, such as Regirock and Metang, but cuts into Purugly's revenge killing abilities. Toxic can be used to surprise Tangela and Alomomola, but is hard to fit onto the set.</p>

<p>Due to Purugly's ability to use U-turn, good teammates are ones who can take advantage of Purugly luring in its counters before U-turning out to these teammates. Zebstrika and Electabuzz are great teammates for their ability to threaten Alomomola and Tangela, two would-be counters to Purugly, with Thunderbolt for the former and Overheat or Hidden Power Ice for the latter. Zebstrika and Electabuzz are also able to switch into Tangela's Sleep Powder without fear, thanks to Sap Sipper and Vital Spirit respectively. At the same time, these teammates also form a strong VoltTurn core with Purugly. Setup sweepers appreciate free switches into opponents they threaten out, for a safe setup. Gorebyss is a decent teammate, being able to take advantage of Purugly's U-turns out of the Rock-types it lures in, and it can proceed to set up Shell Smash or OHKO them. Similarly, Arbok and Misdreavus can set up on Sawk or Primeape Choice-locked into Close Combat after Purugly U-turns out of them. Exeggutor is also a good check to all of the above, while either setting up a Substitute or hitting the next switch-in hard. Skuntank is also a decent teammate, switching in on Ghost-types after Purugly uses U-turn, and eliminating them with Pursuit. Magnet Pull Probopass can remove troublesome Steel-types, allowing Purugly to use Return more freely. At the same time, it forms a nice VoltTurn core with Purugly. Purugly also appreciates the presence of entry hazards, particularly Spikes and Stealth Rock, on the opponent's side of the field, due to Purugly's nature of forcing switches with Fake Out and U-turn. Scolipede and Garbodor are good candidates for Spikes setters. At the same time, they are also able to take hits from Fighting-types that threaten Purugly.</p>

[Other Options]

<p>A Choice Band set can be used, but this is done better by more powerful or bulkier Pokemon such as Kangaskhan and Lickilicky. Purugly can attempt to boost with Hone Claws or Work Up, but it is better off running the pivot set listed due to its poor coverage and average bulk; Purugly's strength, after all, lies in its scouting abilities. Knock Off is an option to cripple Misdreavus and Tangela switching into Purugly, but giving up a moveslot for this is hardly worth it. Purugly can set up weather with Rain Dance or Sunny Day, but Volbeat and Liepard are better for this role due to Prankster. Shadow Claw can be used to hit Ghost-types, but Purugly can already hit them with a super effective Sucker Punch if they attack, or simply switch to a counter with U-turn, and Shadow Claw does not add much else to Purugly's coverage. Quick Attack is a more reliable priority option, but is weaker than Sucker Punch and less likely to revenge kill opponents. Hypnosis is usable, but it is a move with shaky accuracy that takes up a moveslot that could be better used to aid in Purugly's revenge killing.</p>

[Checks and Counters]

<p>It isn't very easy to counter Purugly in the strictest sense due to the fact it can simply U-turn out of its counters. In any case, Pokemon with Rocky Helmet, such as Garbodor and Regirock, inflict residual damage onto Purugly that carelessly use Fake Out or U-turn. Alomomola and Tangela are capable of walling Purugly, but must be wary if it uses U-turn on the switch or uses an unexpected move such as Toxic. Ghost-types, such as Misdreavus and Golurk, are immune to Purugly's STAB moves and are able to threaten it with a burn from Will-O-Wisp or attacking it with a powerful STAB Earthquake, respectively. Gurdurr is a great counter to Purugly, taking little damage from anything Purugly uses while threatening back with Mach Punch or Drain Punch to heal back all its HP. Slower Pokemon with switching moves can turn Purugly's attempt to gain momentum against it. For example, if Musharna or Probopass can use Baton Pass or Volt Switch respectively after Purugly tries to U-turns out, hence gaining the switch advantage instead while taking little damage in the process. Pokemon with a Choice Scarf can outspeed and defeat Purugly thanks to its average bulk, but they must be careful of switching in directly; Fake Out + Sucker Punch can also easily dent most fragile Choice Scarf users. Finally, strong priority users, including Kangaskhan and Samurott, can get around a weakened Purugly by picking it off before it can attack.</p>

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[GatoDelFuego]

that's 2/2 btw!

 

[scorpdestroyer]

Implemented, except that I added "as well" behind the last change because my intended meaning was that Choice Scarf users must be careful when switching in, in addition to the fact that Fake Out + Sucker Punch can dent them

Ready or upload!

 

[Raseri]

uploaded!