Roserade (Weather Support)

[DangerMouse]

Sorry I've been busy past few weeks, is this being taken over or can i finish it?

 

[Fatecrashers]

looks like SOMALIA has already taken over

 

[Faladran]

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[box][SET]
name: Weather Support
move 1: Rain Dance / Sunny Day
move 2: Leaf Storm / Grass Knot
move 3: Weather Ball / Sludge Bomb
move 4: Sleep Powder
item: Damp Rock / Heat Rock
ability: Natural Cure
nature: Timid
evs: 4 HP / 252 SpA / 252 Spe

[SET COMMENTS]
<p>Roserade boasts great Special Attack and Speed, allowing it to outpace quite a large portion of Pokemon and use Rain Dance or Sunny Day before taking a hit. Sleep Powder is a big asset to Roserade's movepool; it allows Roserade to get a free turn for setting up and also incapacitates opposing Pokemon for several turns, allowing fellow sweepers to switch in without risk. The second moveslot is for Roserade's STAB move of choice. Leaf Storm is preferred for its sheer power, but Grass Knot is worth considering if the Special Attack drop that Leaf Storm causes is unattractive. Weather Ball is of great benefit to Roserade in weather, as it gives it a boosted Fire- or Water-type move in Sun or Rain, respectively. Roserade can use either Rain Dance and Damp Rock, or Sunny Day and Heat Rock; the choice between the two depends on your team.</p>

[ADDITIONAL COMMENTS]
<p>The EV spread is fairly straightforward for an offensive Pokemon such as Roserade. 252 Speed EVs and a Timid nature are necessary on this set as they allow Roserade to outspeed as many threats as possible; considering Roserade isn't particularly bulky, it is important that it be fast. 252 Special Attack EVs ensure that Roserade hits as hard as possible with its massive base 125 Special Attack. Energy Ball is an option to consider if the inconsistency of Grass Knot is unappealing to you.</p>

<p>As it is Roserade's role to set up either Rain Dance or Sunny Day, Pokemon with Swift Swim or Chlorophyll are required to take advantage of the weather it sets up. Heatran makes a great partner as it can come in on Fire-type attacks aimed at Roserade, get a boost and start to wreak havoc if Sunny Day is up. Faster taunters can prevent Roserade from setting up weather or using Sleep Powder, although most of them are fragile and are OHKO'd by Leaf Storm. Rapid Spin support is always welcomed as Roserade is quite frail and appreciates avoiding residual damage accumulated from switching in.</p>[/box]

 

[SOMALIA]

Thanks man, will implement your changes in a second.

 

[Fatecrashers]

A Roserade by any other name...

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[SET]
name: Weather Support
move 1: Rain Dance / Sunny Day
move 2: Leaf Storm / Grass Knot
move 3: Weather Ball / Sludge Bomb
move 4: Sleep Powder
item: Damp Rock / Heat Rock
ability: Natural Cure
nature: Timid
evs: 4 HP / 252 SpA / 252 Spe

[SET COMMENTS]
<p>Roserade boasts great Special Attack and Speed, allowing it to outpace quite a large portion of Pokemon and use Rain Dance or Sunny Day before taking a hit. Sleep Powder is a big asset to Roserade's movepool; it allows effectively gives Roserade to get a free turn for setting up and also incapacitates an opposing Pokemon for several turns, allowing fellow sweepers to switch in without risk. The second moveslot is for Roserade's STAB move of choice. Leaf Storm is preferred for its sheer power, but Grass Knot is worth considering if the Leaf Storm's Special Attack drop that Leaf Storm causes is unattractive. Weather Ball is of great benefit to Roserade in weather, as it gives it provides either a boosted Fire- or Water-type move in sun or rain, respectively. Roserade can use either Rain Dance and Damp Rock, or Sunny Day and Heat Rock; the choice between the two depends on your team.</p>

[ADDITIONAL COMMENTS]
<p>The EV spread is fairly straightforward for an offensive Pokemon such as Roserade. 252 Speed EVs and a Timid nature are necessary on this set as they allow Roserade to outspeed as many threats as possible; considering that Roserade isn't particularly bulky, it is important that for it to be fast. 252 Special Attack EVs ensure that Roserade hits as hard as possible with its massive base 125 Special Attack. Energy Ball is an option to consider if the inconsistency of Grass Knot is unappealing to you.</p>

<p>As it is Roserade's role to set up either Rain Dance or Sunny Day, Pokemon with Swift Swim or Chlorophyll are required for your team to take advantage of the weather it sets up. Heatran makes a great partner as it can come in on Fire-type attacks aimed at Roserade, get a Flash Fire boost, and start to wreak havoc if Sunny Day is up. Faster Taunters can prevent Roserade from setting up weather or using Sleep Powder, although but most of them are fragile anyway and are OHKOed by Leaf Storm. Rapid Spin support is always welcome as Roserade is quite frail, and appreciates avoiding residual damage accumulated from switching in the removal of entry hazards effectively increases Roserade's lifespan.</p>

rewrote the very last bit since it sounded kinda awkward
and try not to repeat 'allowing' so much in future analyses
quite good otherwise

 

[SOMALIA]

Made changes.

 

[Andy Snype]

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http://www.smogon.com/dp/pokemon/roserade

[SET]
name: Weather Support
move 1: Rain Dance / Sunny Day
move 2: Leaf Storm / Grass Knot
move 3: Weather Ball / Sludge Bomb
move 4: Sleep Powder
item: Damp Rock / Heat Rock
ability: Natural Cure
nature: Timid
evs: 4 HP / 252 SpA / 252 Spe

[SET COMMENTS]
<p>Roserade boasts great Special Attack and Speed, allowing it to outpace quite a large portion of Pokemon and use Rain Dance or Sunny Day before taking a hit. Sleep Powder is a big asset to Roserade's movepool it effectively gives Roserade a free turn for setting up and also incapacitates an opposing Pokemon for several turns, allowing fellow sweepers to switch in without risk. The second moveslot is for Roserade's STAB move of choice. Leaf Storm is preferred for its sheer power, but Grass Knot is a viable alternative if Leaf Storm's Special Attack drop is unattractive. Weather Ball is of greatly benefits to Roserade in weather, as it provides either a boosted Fire- or Water-type move in sun or rain, respectively. Roserade can use either Rain Dance and Damp Rock, or Sunny Day and Heat Rock; the choice between the two depends on your team.</p>

[ADDITIONAL COMMENTS]
<p>The EV spread is fairly straightforward for an offensive Pokemon such as Roserade. 252 Speed EVs and a Timid nature are necessary on this set as they allow Roserade to outspeed as many threats as possible,; considering that which is important since Roserade isn't particularly bulky. , it is important for it to be fast. 252 Special Attack EVs ensure that Roserade hits as hard as possible with its massive base 125 Special Attack. Energy Ball is another option to consider if Grass Knot's the inconsistency of Grass Knot is unappealing to you.</p>

<p>As it is Roserade's role to set up either Rain Dance or Sunny Day, Pokemon with Swift Swim or Chlorophyll are required for your team to take advantage of the weather it sets up. Heatran makes a great partner as it can come in on Fire-type attacks aimed at Roserade, get a Flash Fire boost, and start to wreak havoc if Sunny Day is up. Faster Taunters can prevent Roserade from setting up weather or using Sleep Powder, but most of them are fragile anyway and are OHKOed by Leaf Storm. Rapid Spin support is always welcome as Roserade is quite frail, and the removal of entry hazards effectively increases Roserade's lifespan.</p>

EDIT: Fate's edits below have been incorporated into this edit.

 

[Fatecrashers]

Regarding StevenSnype's proofread:

; it effectively giving Roserade a free turn for setting up and also incapacitating

I disagree with this, not only is the change of tense here unnecessary, it is also confusing because of the use of the phrase 'setting up'.

Grass Knot is considerable if

A very weird use of the word 'considerable', if you must change it, change it to 'Grass Knot is worth consideration', but I see no problems with the original.

especially since Roserade isn't particularly bulky

You're better off phrasing it as 'which is important since Roserade...'

 

[Snorlaxe]

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[SET]
name: Weather Support
move 1: Rain Dance / Sunny Day
move 2: Leaf Storm / Grass Knot
move 3: Weather Ball / Sludge Bomb
move 4: Sleep Powder
item: Damp Rock / Heat Rock
ability: Natural Cure
nature: Timid
evs: 4 HP / 252 SpA / 252 Spe

[SET COMMENTS]
<p>Roserade boasts great Special Attack and Speed, allowing it to outpace a large portion of Pokemon and use Rain Dance or Sunny Day before taking a hit. Sleep Powder is a big asset to Roserade's movepool, as it effectively gives Roserade a free turn for setting up and also incapacitates an opposing Pokemon for several turns, allowing fellow sweepers to switch in without risk. The second moveslot is for Roserade's STAB move of choice. Leaf Storm is preferred for its sheer power, but Grass Knot is a viable alternative if Leaf Storm's Special Attack drop is unattractive. Weather Ball greatly benefits Roserade in weather, as it is essentially either a boosted Fire- or Water-type move in sun or rain, respectively. Roserade can use either Rain Dance and Damp Rock, or Sunny Day and Heat Rock; the choice between the two depends on the kind of support that your team requires.</p>

[ADDITIONAL COMMENTS]
<p>The EV spread is fairly straightforward for an offensive Pokemon such as Roserade. 252 Speed EVs and a Timid nature are necessary on this set as they allow Roserade to outspeed as many threats as possible; considering that Roserade isn't particularly bulky, it is important for it to be fast. 252 Special Attack EVs ensure that Roserade hits as hard as possible with its massive base 125 Special Attack. Energy Ball is an option to consider if Leaf Storm and Grass Knot are unappealing to you.</p>

<p>As it is Roserade's role to set up either Rain Dance or Sunny Day, Pokemon with Swift Swim or Chlorophyll are required for your team to take advantage of the weather it sets up. Heatran makes a great partner as it can come in on Fire-type attacks aimed at Roserade, get a Flash Fire boost, and start to wreak havoc if Sunny Day is up. Faster Taunt users can prevent Roserade from setting up weather or using Sleep Powder, but most of them are fragile and are OHKOed by Leaf Storm. Rapid Spin support is always welcome as Roserade is quite frail, and the removal of entry hazards effectively increases Roserade's lifespan.</p>

near-flawless grammar, so i focused on prose nitpicks

 

[SOMALIA]

Thanks, made changes. It looks like this is done.

 

[Setsuna]

On it.

Made a couple of fixes and uploaded. Good job!