Scarf Larvitar(QC 3/3) (GP 2/2)

[Vubon]

[SET]
name: Choice Scarf
move 1: Rock Slide / Stone Edge
move 2: Earthquake
move 3: Superpower
move 4: Crunch / Pursuit
item: Choice Scarf
ability: Guts
nature: Jolly
evs: 36 HP / 244 Atk / 36 Def / 188 Spe

Moves
========

Rock Slide is Larvitar's preferred Rock-type STAB move because of its higher accuracy and PP along with the additional chance to flinch it has. Stone Edge, despite being more powerful, has lower accuracy as well as a low PP of only 8; however, it OHKOes Drifloon and 2HKOes bulky Vullaby, which Rock Slide fails to do, and has a high critical hit ratio. Earthquake is Larvitar's strongest STAB move that deals good damage to neutral foes, and it notably OHKOes Chinchou's Berry Juice set and 2HKOes its RestTalk set. Earthquake also OHKOes Ponyta and Pawniard after Stealth Rock damage and 2HKOes Skrelp, Omanyte, and Honedge, as well as Foongus after its Eviolite has been Knocked Off. Superpower provides coverage for popular bulky Pokemon in the metagame like Munchlax, Porygon, and Ferroseed, as well as Scraggy, all of which are 2HKOed by Superpower. Crunch is used mainly to handle Pumpkaboo-XL, which is 3HKOed by Crunch; it also hurts other bulky Ghost-types, such as Frillish. Crunch is also a reliable way to OHKO Drifloon after Stealth Rock damage, since both of Larvitar's Rock-type STAB moves have a chance to miss. Pursuit can be used to get chip damage on Fletchling and damage Pokemon that are likely to switch out of Larvitar, such as Gastly. It can also be used to activate Guts by making contact with Pokemon with Flame Body, such as Larvesta and Ponyta, both of which are likely to switch out of Larvitar as well. Pursuit can also be used to break Abra's Focus Sash.

Set Details
========

The given EV spread, nature, and Choice Scarf maximize Lavitar's Attack and Speed, allowing it to outspeed the entire unboosted metagame and potentially OHKO Ponyta, Chinchou, Archen, Larvesta, and Drifloon, as well as 2HKO Pokemon such as Vullaby, Skrelp, Honedge, Ferroseed, Scraggy, Munchlax, Porygon, Omanyte, and Croagunk. Guts lets Larvitar absorb status, such as burn and poison, and boost its Attack by 1 stage. The remaining EVs are distributed to HP and Defense to increase Larvitar's longevity and to slightly decrease the chances of it being KOed by priority moves like Sucker Punch, Mach Punch, and Vacuum Wave after it has been weakened by chip damage from the burn.


Usage Tips
========

Larvitar should never be left to face Water- or Grass-types unless it can KO them, as even the weakest STAB Grass- or Water-type moves can OHKO it. It should switch out immediately if faced with an Aqua Jet user, such as Corphish or Carvanha. Switch Larvitar into a Will-O-Wisp to make it even more effective offensively. If there are Flying-types or Pokemon with Levitate in the opponent's team, predict carefully to avoid incorrectly locking Larvitar into Earthquake and wasting a turn having to switch it out. As this set lacks bulk and may be weakened by chip damage from burn or poison, it's important to make accurate predictions when switching it in, especially against Pokemon that have access to coverage that might KO Larvitar. Larvitar could be switched into Poison- or Normal-type moves, which it resists. Weakened Pokemon that could be switching out can be trapped using Pursuit.


Team Options
========

It is essential to pair Larvitar with Pokemon that resist Grass, Water, and Fighting, so Croagunk, Foongus, Sewaddle, and Cottonee make for ideal partners, as they resist all three types. Other checks can also be used, such as Vullaby, Ponyta, and Larvesta, which resist Grass; Snubbull, Gothita, and Spritzee, which resist Fighting; and Snivy and Ferroseed, which resist Water. Pokemon with access to Knock Off also make for good teammates, as they weaken foes for Larvitar. Physical attackers that do not like being burned or are walled by Drifloon are good partners as well, as Larvitar does not mind either of those. Likewise, Pokemon that prefer not facing Fire-, Flying-, Steel-, and Rock-types and want them out of the way can benefit from Larvitar's presence, as it can beat such foes easily.

 

[Corporal Levi]

Overview:
Mention that it suffers competition from Cranidos as a Choice Scarf Rock-type.
e: this shouldn't actually have an overview

Moves:
As obvious as it may be, explain Stone Edge's advantages (more power).
Mention that Rock Slide has more PP and a flinch chance.
Mention that Crunch is a more reliable way to take down Drifloon.
Mention that Pursuit can break Abra's Focus Sash.

Set Details:
Don't include all of those, just the important ones where max Attack makes a noticeable difference.

Usage Tips:
Mention Flying-types in the Levitiate point.
Mention using Pursuit on frail Pokemon that are likely to switch out on Larvitar, such as Fletchling and Gastly.

Checks and Counters:
Make sure to format these properly.
Give examples of Grass-types that beat Larvitar, and Pokemon that commonly run Ice-type coverage moves.
Add a section on physically bulky Pokemon that can wall Larvitar if it isn't statused, such as Porygon and Spritzee.


e: this shouldn't have overview/other options/checks and counters

QC 1/3

 

[Vubon]

Overview:
Mention that it suffers competition from Cranidos as a Choice Scarf Rock-type.
e: this shouldn't actually have an overview

Moves:
As obvious as it may be, explain Stone Edge's advantages (more power).
Mention that Rock Slide has more PP and a flinch chance.
Mention that Crunch is a more reliable way to take down Drifloon.
Mention that Pursuit can break Abra's Focus Sash.

Set Details:
Don't include all of those, just the important ones where max Attack makes a noticeable difference.

Usage Tips:
Mention Flying-types in the Levitiate point.
Mention using Pursuit on frail Pokemon that are likely to switch out on Larvitar, such as Fletchling and Gastly.

Checks and Counters:
Make sure to format these properly.
Give examples of Grass-types that beat Larvitar, and Pokemon that commonly run Ice-type coverage moves.
Add a section on physically bulky Pokemon that can wall Larvitar if it isn't statused, such as Porygon and Spritzee.


e: this shouldn't have overview/other options/checks and counters

QC 1/3

Made the changes

 

[gali]

Why are we doing a scarf set again?

 

[Fiend]

Set Details:
For the write up, condense the calcs.
What do SpD EV's do for the set; quick calcs show it doesn't help at all, save Floon's 130 powered hex, which kill's w/ burn anyway, and some stuff from Porygon such as +1 Tri attack. 36 in HP is probably more useful since it means a little more chip damage is needed before Fletch's acro or Gunk's vac/sucker will KO.

Usage Tips:
Mention how burns make Larv more prone to chip damage, meaning switch ins need to be precise.

Team Options:
Split up Team Options so you have SR users, Knock Users, and resists as separate points. Make sure to note how Gunk and Foongus resist/are immune to all 3.
Add things that hate Floon in team options.

2/3

 

[Vubon]

Set Details:
For the write up, condense the calcs.
What do SpD EV's do for the set; quick calcs show it doesn't help at all, save Floon's 130 powered hex, which kill's w/ burn anyway, and some stuff from Porygon such as +1 Tri attack. 36 in HP is probably more useful since it means a little more chip damage is needed before Fletch's acro or Gunk's vac/sucker will KO.

Usage Tips:
Mention how burns make Larv more prone to chip damage, meaning switch ins need to be precise.

Team Options:
Split up Team Options so you have SR users, Knock Users, and resists as separate points. Make sure to note how Gunk and Foongus resist/are immune to all 3.
Add things that hate Floon in team options.

2/3

Made the changes you suggested.

 

[Tricking]

Moves:
- Stone Edge's downside is the low accuracy, not the 8 PP.
- Remove Golett and Duskull lol

Set details:
- Include calcs in "Moves": they are pretty much useless here.

3/3

 

[Vubon]

Moves:
- Stone Edge's downside is the low accuracy, not the 8 PP.
- Remove Golett and Duskull lol

Set details:
- Include calcs in "Moves": they are pretty much useless here.

3/3

Made the changes Tricking.

 

[Sobi]

hey amcheck add remove comments

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SET NAME
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[SET]
name: Choice Scarf
move 1: Rock Slide / Stone Edge
move 2: Earthquake
move 3: Superpower
move 4: Crunch / Pursuit
ability: Guts
item: Choice Scarf
evs: 36 HP/ 244 Atk / 36 Def / 188 Spe
nature: Jolly
item: Choice Scarf
ability: Guts
nature: Jolly
evs: 36 HP / 244 Atk / 36 Def / 188 Spe

Moves
========

Rock Slide is Larvitar's preferred Rock-type STAB move because of the higher accuracy and PP along with the additional flinch chance. [add period] while Stone Edge, [ac] despite being the more offensive move, [ac] but has lower accuracy and also a low PP of only 8; [asc] however, Stone Edge OHKOes [fix: OHKO's -> OHKOes] Drifloon and 2HKOes [fix: 2HKO's -> 2HKOes] bulky Vullaby which Rock Slide fails to do, [rc]. [ap] In addition, [ac] Stone Edge also has a high crit ratio. Earthquake is Larvitar's most strongest STAB move that deals good damage to neutral foes, [ac] and it's is best used is against Chinchou as it OHKOes [fix] the Berry Juice set and 2HKOes the Rest Talk set,. [rc, ap] Earthquake also OHKOes Ponyta and Pawniard after Stealth Rock damage and 2HKOes Foongus after its Eviolite has been knocked off,; [rc, asc] it also 2HKOes Skrelp, Omanyte, and Honedge. Superpower is coverage for popular bulky Pokemon in the meta like Munchlax, Porygon, [ac] and Ferroseed, all three of these Pokemon all of which accompanied by Scraggy are 2HKO'ed by Superpower. Crunch is mainly for Pumpkaboo-Super as it's 3HKO'ed by Crunch and also hurts other bulky Ghost-types like Frillish,. [rc, ap] Crunch is also a reliable way to OHKO Drifloon after Stealth Rock damage since both of Larvitar's Rock-type STAB moves have a chance to miss. Pursuit can be used to chip damage Fletchling and also to damage Pokemon's that are likely to switch out of Larvitar such as Gastly. It can also be used to make contact with Pokemons with Flame Body such as Larvesta or Ponyta to activate Guts, both of which are likely to switch out of Larvitar as well,. Pursuit can also be used to break Abra's Focus Sash.

Set Details
========

The given EV Spread, nature and Choice Scarf maximizes Lavitar's Attack and Speed allowing it to outspeed the entire non-boosted Pokemon's in the metagame and also to get potential OHKOes against Ponyta, Chinchou, Archen, Larvesta, and Drifloon while 2HKO'ing the likes of Vullaby, Skrelp, Honedge, Ferroseed, Scraggy, Munchlax, Porygon, Omanyte, and Croagunk. Guts is the preferred ability as it lets Larvitar absorb statuses like Will-O-Wisp and poison and boost its Attack by 1 stage. The remainder of EV points are distributed in HP and Defense to increase these two stats by one stage so that Larvitar can continue on for longer periods despite the chip damage from burn and to slightly decrease the chances of getting KO'ed by priority moves likes Sucker Punch, Mach Punch, [ac] and Vacuum Wave after Larvitar is weakened by chip damage from burn.


Usage Tips
========

Larvitar should never be left to face Water- or Grass-types unless a potential KO is at hand because even the weakest STAB Grass- or Water-type moves can OHKO Larvitar and it should switched out immediately if faced with a Pokemon with access to Aqua Jet such as Corphish or Carvanha. Larvitar should be switched into a Will-O-Wisp upon predicting it to make Larvitar even more effective offensively. If there are Flying-types or Pokemon with the ability Levitate in the opponents team, predict precisely to avoid locking Larvitar into Earthquake as both Flying-types and Pokemon with Levitate are immune to Ground-type moves which will result in a turn wasted and having to switch out Larvitar. As the set makes Larvitar lack bulk, and also the chances of being weakened by chip damage from burn or poison, it's important to make accurate predicts when switching Larvitar in, especially against Pokemon that has access to coverage that might KO Larvitar,. [rc, ap] Larvitar could be switched into a Poison- or Normal-type moves as it resists these types. Weakened Pokemon which could possibly be switching out can be trapped using Pursuit.

Team Options
========

It is essential to pair Larvitar with Grass,Water and Fighting resists Pokemon that resist Grass, Water, and Fighting for its weakness to these types, so Croagunk, Foongus, Sewaddle, [ac] and Cottonee make ideal partners as they resist all three of Larvitar's weakness. Other checks can also be used, such as Pokemon that resist Grass-type resists like Vullaby,[add space]Ponyta, [ac] and Larvesta, Pokemon that resist Fighting-type resist like Snubbul, Gothita, and Spritzee, also and Pokemon that resist Water-type resists like Snivy and Ferroseed can also be paired along Larvitar. Pokemon with access to Knock Off also make good teammates as they weaken foes for Larvitar. Physical attackers that do not like being burned or are walled by Drifloon are good partners as well since Larvitar does not mind being burnt or Drifloon,. [rc, ap] Likewise, [ac] Pokemons that don't prefer facing Fire, Flying, Steel Fire-, Flying-, Steel-, and Rock-types and want them out of the way can benefit from Larvitar's presence as it has the means to beat these types.

 

[P Squared]

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[Vubon]

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[P Squared]

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[SET]
name: Choice Scarf
move 1: Rock Slide / Stone Edge
move 2: Earthquake
move 3: Superpower
move 4: Crunch / Pursuit
item: Choice Scarf
ability: Guts
nature: Jolly
evs: 36 HP / 244 Atk / 36 Def / 188 Spe

Moves
========

Rock Slide is Larvitar's preferred Rock-type STAB move because of the its higher accuracy and PP along with the additional flinch chance. Stone Edge, despite being the more powerful offensive move, has lower accuracy and also a low PP of only 8; however, Stone Edge OHKOes Drifloon and 2HKOes bulky Vullaby, (AC) which Rock Slide fails to do, and has a high critical hit. In addition, Stone Edge has a high crit ratio. Earthquake is Larvitar's most strongest STAB move that deals good damage to neutral foes, (AC) and it notably is best used is against Chinchou as it OHKOes the Chinchou's Berry Juice set and 2HKOes the its RestTalk set. (AP) Earthquake also OHKOes Ponyta and Pawniard after Stealth Rock damage, (AC) and 2HKOes Foongus after its Eviolite has been Knocked Off; it also, and 2HKOes Skrelp, Omanyte, and Honedge. Superpower is coverage for popular bulky Pokemon in the metagame like Munchlax, Porygon, (AC) and Ferroseed, as well as Scraggy, all of which accompanied by Scraggy are 2HKOed by Superpower. Crunch is mainly for Pumpkaboo-SuperXL, which is as it's 3HKOed by Crunch, (AC) and also hurts other bulky Ghost-types like Frillish. Crunch is also a reliable way to OHKO Drifloon after Stealth Rock damage, (AC) since both of Larvitar's Rock-type STAB moves have a chance to miss. Pursuit can be used to get chip damage on Fletchling and also to damage Pokemon's that are likely to switch out of Larvitar such as Gastly. It can also be used to activate Guts by making make contact with Pokemons with Flame Body such as Larvesta and or Ponyta to activate Guts, both of which are likely to switch out of Larvitar as well. (AP) Pursuit can also be used to break Abra's Focus Sash.

Set Details
========

The given EV spread, nature, (AC) and Choice Scarf maximizes Lavitar's Attack and Speed, (AC) allowing it to outspeed the entire non-unboosted metagame and also to get potential OHKOs against Ponyta, Chinchou, Archen, Larvesta, and Drifloon, as well as 2HKOs against while 2HKOing the likes of Vullaby, Skrelp, Honedge, Ferroseed, Scraggy, Munchlax, Porygon, Omanyte, and Croagunk. (is this with or without a Guts boost?) Guts is the preferred ability as it lets Larvitar absorb statuses like Will-O-Wisp burn and poison and boost its Attack by 1 stage. The remainder of EVs points are distributed in to HP and Defense to increase Larvitar's longevity these two stats by one stage so that Larvitar can continue on for longer periods despite the chip damage from burn and to slightly decrease the chances of it getting KOed by priority moves like Sucker Punch, Mach Punch, and Vacuum Wave after it has been Larvitar is weakened by chip damage from burn.


Usage Tips
========

Larvitar should never be left to face Water- or Grass-types unless a potential KO is at hand because even the weakest STAB Grass- or Water-type moves can OHKO Larvitar. (AP) It and it should switched out immediately if faced with a Pokemon with access to Aqua Jet such as Corphish or Carvanha. Switch Larvitar should be switched into a predicted Will-O-Wisp upon predicting it to make it Larvitar even more effective offensively. If there are Flying-types or Pokemon with the ability Levitate in the opponent's team, predict carefully precisely to avoid incorrectly locking Larvitar into Earthquake and wasting a turn as both Flying-types and Pokemon with Levitate are immune to Ground-type moves which will result in a turn wasted and having to switch it out Larvitar. As this the set makes Larvitar lacks bulk, and also the chances of being and may be weakened by chip damage from burn or poison, it's important to make accurate predictions when switching it Larvitar in, especially against Pokemon that have has access to coverage that might KO Larvitar. Larvitar could be switched into a Poison- or Normal-type moves, (AC) as it resists these types. Weakened Pokemon that which could possibly be switching out can be trapped using Pursuit.

Team Options
========

It is essential to pair Larvitar with Pokemon that resist Grass, Water, and Fighting for its weakness to these types, so Croagunk, Foongus, Sewaddle, and Cottonee make ideal partners, (AC) as they resist all three of Larvitar's weakness. Other checks can also be used, such as Pokemon that resist Grass like Vullaby, Ponyta, and Larvesta, which resist Grass; Pokemon that resist Fighting like Snubbull, Gothita, and Spritzee, which resist Fighting; and also Pokemon that resist Water like Snivy and Ferroseed, which resist Water can also be paired along Larvitar. Pokemon with access to Knock Off also make good teammates, (AC) as they weaken foes for Larvitar. Physical attackers that do not like being burned or are walled by Drifloon are good partners as well, (AC) since Larvitar does not mind either being burnt or Drifloon. Likewise, Pokemons that don't prefer facing Fire-, Flying-, Steel-, and Rock-types and want them out of the way can benefit from Larvitar's presence, (AC) as it has the means to beat these foes types.

 

[Vubon]

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[SET]
name: Choice Scarf
move 1: Rock Slide / Stone Edge
move 2: Earthquake
move 3: Superpower
move 4: Crunch / Pursuit
item: Choice Scarf
ability: Guts
nature: Jolly
evs: 36 HP / 244 Atk / 36 Def / 188 Spe

Moves
========

Rock Slide is Larvitar's preferred Rock-type STAB move because of the its higher accuracy and PP along with the additional flinch chance. Stone Edge, despite being the more powerful offensive move, has lower accuracy and also a low PP of only 8; however, Stone Edge OHKOes Drifloon and 2HKOes bulky Vullaby, (AC) which Rock Slide fails to do, and has a high critical hit. In addition, Stone Edge has a high crit ratio. Earthquake is Larvitar's most strongest STAB move that deals good damage to neutral foes, (AC) and it notably is best used is against Chinchou as it OHKOes the Chinchou's Berry Juice set and 2HKOes the its RestTalk set. (AP) Earthquake also OHKOes Ponyta and Pawniard after Stealth Rock damage, (AC) and 2HKOes Foongus after its Eviolite has been Knocked Off; it also, and 2HKOes Skrelp, Omanyte, and Honedge. Superpower is coverage for popular bulky Pokemon in the metagame like Munchlax, Porygon, (AC) and Ferroseed, as well as Scraggy, all of which accompanied by Scraggy are 2HKOed by Superpower. Crunch is mainly for Pumpkaboo-SuperXL, which is as it's 3HKOed by Crunch, (AC) and also hurts other bulky Ghost-types like Frillish. Crunch is also a reliable way to OHKO Drifloon after Stealth Rock damage, (AC) since both of Larvitar's Rock-type STAB moves have a chance to miss. Pursuit can be used to get chip damage on Fletchling and also to damage Pokemon's that are likely to switch out of Larvitar such as Gastly. It can also be used to activate Guts by making make contact with Pokemons with Flame Body such as Larvesta and or Ponyta to activate Guts, both of which are likely to switch out of Larvitar as well. (AP) Pursuit can also be used to break Abra's Focus Sash.

Set Details
========

The given EV spread, nature, (AC) and Choice Scarf maximizes Lavitar's Attack and Speed, (AC) allowing it to outspeed the entire non-unboosted metagame and also to get potential OHKOs against Ponyta, Chinchou, Archen, Larvesta, and Drifloon, as well as 2HKOs against while 2HKOing the likes of Vullaby, Skrelp, Honedge, Ferroseed, Scraggy, Munchlax, Porygon, Omanyte, and Croagunk. (is this with or without a Guts boost?) Guts is the preferred ability as it lets Larvitar absorb statuses like Will-O-Wisp burn and poison and boost its Attack by 1 stage. The remainder of EVs points are distributed in to HP and Defense to increase Larvitar's longevity these two stats by one stage so that Larvitar can continue on for longer periods despite the chip damage from burn and to slightly decrease the chances of it getting KOed by priority moves like Sucker Punch, Mach Punch, and Vacuum Wave after it has been Larvitar is weakened by chip damage from burn.


Usage Tips
========

Larvitar should never be left to face Water- or Grass-types unless a potential KO is at hand because even the weakest STAB Grass- or Water-type moves can OHKO Larvitar. (AP) It and it should switched out immediately if faced with a Pokemon with access to Aqua Jet such as Corphish or Carvanha. Switch Larvitar should be switched into a predicted Will-O-Wisp upon predicting it to make it Larvitar even more effective offensively. If there are Flying-types or Pokemon with the ability Levitate in the opponent's team, predict carefully precisely to avoid incorrectly locking Larvitar into Earthquake and wasting a turn as both Flying-types and Pokemon with Levitate are immune to Ground-type moves which will result in a turn wasted and having to switch it out Larvitar. As this the set makes Larvitar lacks bulk, and also the chances of being and may be weakened by chip damage from burn or poison, it's important to make accurate predictions when switching it Larvitar in, especially against Pokemon that have has access to coverage that might KO Larvitar. Larvitar could be switched into a Poison- or Normal-type moves, (AC) as it resists these types. Weakened Pokemon that which could possibly be switching out can be trapped using Pursuit.

Team Options
========

It is essential to pair Larvitar with Pokemon that resist Grass, Water, and Fighting for its weakness to these types, so Croagunk, Foongus, Sewaddle, and Cottonee make ideal partners, (AC) as they resist all three of Larvitar's weakness. Other checks can also be used, such as Pokemon that resist Grass like Vullaby, Ponyta, and Larvesta, which resist Grass; Pokemon that resist Fighting like Snubbull, Gothita, and Spritzee, which resist Fighting; and also Pokemon that resist Water like Snivy and Ferroseed, which resist Water can also be paired along Larvitar. Pokemon with access to Knock Off also make good teammates, (AC) as they weaken foes for Larvitar. Physical attackers that do not like being burned or are walled by Drifloon are good partners as well, (AC) since Larvitar does not mind either being burnt or Drifloon. Likewise, Pokemons that don't prefer facing Fire-, Flying-, Steel-, and Rock-types and want them out of the way can benefit from Larvitar's presence, (AC) as it has the means to beat these foes types.

Done but please do check once more :)

p^2 edit: looks ready for check #2 to me :)

 

[fleurdyleurse]

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[SET]
name: Choice Scarf
move 1: Rock Slide / Stone Edge
move 2: Earthquake
move 3: Superpower
move 4: Crunch / Pursuit
item: Choice Scarf
ability: Guts
nature: Jolly
evs: 36 HP / 244 Atk / 36 Def / 188 Spe

Moves
========

Rock Slide is Larvitar's preferred Rock-type STAB move because of its higher accuracy and PP along with the additional chance to flinch chanceit has. Stone Edge, despite being the more powerful move, has lower accuracy and alsos well as a low PP of only 8; however, Stone Edgeit OHKOes Drifloon and 2HKOes bulky Vullaby, which Rock Slide fails to do, and has a high critical hit ratio. Earthquake is Larvitar's strongest STAB move that deals good damage to neutral foes, and it notably OHKOes Chinchou's Berry Juice set and 2HKOes its RestTalk set. Earthquake also OHKOes Ponyta and Pawniard after Stealth Rock damage, and 2HKOes Skrelp, Omanyte, and Honedge, as well as Foongus after its Eviolite has been Knocked Off, and 2HKOes Skrelp, Omanyte, and Honedge. Superpower provides coverage for popular bulky Pokemon in the metagame like Munchlax, Porygon, and Ferroseed, as well as Scraggy, all of which are 2HKOed by Superpower. Crunch is used mainly forto handle Pumpkaboo-XL, which is 3HKOed by Crunch, and; it also hurts other bulky Ghost-types like, such as Frillish. Crunch is also a reliable way to OHKO Drifloon after Stealth Rock damage, since both of Larvitar's Rock-type STAB moves have a chance to miss. Pursuit can be used to get chip damage on Fletchling and damage Pokemon's that are likely to switch out of Larvitar, such as Gastly. It can also be used to activate Guts by making contact with Pokemon with Flame Body, such as Larvesta and Ponyta, both of which are likely to switch out of Larvitar as well. Pursuit can also be used to break Abra's Focus Sash.

Set Details
========

The given EV spread, nature, and Choice Scarf maximize Lavitar's Attack and Speed, allowing it to outspeed the entire unboosted metagame and get potentially OHKOs against Ponyta, Chinchou, Archen, Larvesta, and Drifloon , as well as 2HKOs against the likes of Pokemon such as Vullaby, Skrelp, Honedge, Ferroseed, Scraggy, Munchlax, Porygon, Omanyte, and Croagunk. Guts lets Larvitar absorb status like, such as burn and poison, and boost its Attack by 1 stage. The remainder ofing EVs are distributed to HP and Defense to increase Larvitar's longevity and to slightly decrease the chances of getting itit being KOed by priority moves like Sucker Punch, Mach Punch, and Vacuum Wave after it has been weakened by chip damage from the burn.


Usage Tips
========

Larvitar should never be left to face Water- or Grass-types unless a potential KO is at hand becauseit can KO them, as even the weakest STAB Grass- or Water-type moves can OHKO Larvitar. It should switch out immediately if faced with a Pokemon with access to Aqua Jet user, such as Corphish or Carvanha. Switch Larvitar into a Will-O-Wisp to make it even more effective offensively. If there are Flying-types or Pokemon with the ability Levitate in the opponent's team, predict carefully to avoid incorrectly locking Larvitar into Earthquake and wasting a turn having to switch it out. As this set lacks bulk, and may be weakened by chip damage from burn or poison, it's important to make accurate predictions when switching it in, especially against Pokemon that have access to coverage that might KO Larvitar. Larvitar could be switched into Poison- or Normal-type moves, aswhich it resists these types. Weakened Pokemon that could be switching out can be trapped using Pursuit.


Team Options
========

It is essential to pair Larvitar with Pokemon that resist Grass, Water, and Fighting, so Croagunk, Foongus, Sewaddle, and Cottonee make for ideal partners, as they resist all three types. Other checks can also be used, such as Vullaby, Ponyta, and Larvesta, which resist Grass; Snubbull, Gothita, and Spritzee, which resist Fighting; and Snivy and Ferroseed, which resist Water. Pokemon with access to Knock Off also make for good teammates, as they weaken foes for Larvitar. Physical attackers that do not like being burned or are walled by Drifloon are good partners as well, asince, Larvitar does not mind either of those. Likewise, Pokemon that don't prefer not facing Fire-, Flying-, Steel-, and Rock-types and want them out of the way can benefit from Larvitar's presence, as it has the means to beat these foescan beat such foes easily.

GP 2/2

 

[Vubon]

hi

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[SET]
name: Choice Scarf
move 1: Rock Slide / Stone Edge
move 2: Earthquake
move 3: Superpower
move 4: Crunch / Pursuit
item: Choice Scarf
ability: Guts
nature: Jolly
evs: 36 HP / 244 Atk / 36 Def / 188 Spe

Moves
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Rock Slide is Larvitar's preferred Rock-type STAB move because of its higher accuracy and PP along with the additional chance to flinch chanceit has. Stone Edge, despite being the more powerful move, has lower accuracy and alsos well as a low PP of only 8; however, Stone Edgeit OHKOes Drifloon and 2HKOes bulky Vullaby, which Rock Slide fails to do, and has a high critical hit ratio. Earthquake is Larvitar's strongest STAB move that deals good damage to neutral foes, and it notably OHKOes Chinchou's Berry Juice set and 2HKOes its RestTalk set. Earthquake also OHKOes Ponyta and Pawniard after Stealth Rock damage, and 2HKOes Skrelp, Omanyte, and Honedge, as well as Foongus after its Eviolite has been Knocked Off, and 2HKOes Skrelp, Omanyte, and Honedge. Superpower provides coverage for popular bulky Pokemon in the metagame like Munchlax, Porygon, and Ferroseed, as well as Scraggy, all of which are 2HKOed by Superpower. Crunch is used mainly forto handle Pumpkaboo-XL, which is 3HKOed by Crunch, and; it also hurts other bulky Ghost-types like, such as Frillish. Crunch is also a reliable way to OHKO Drifloon after Stealth Rock damage, since both of Larvitar's Rock-type STAB moves have a chance to miss. Pursuit can be used to get chip damage on Fletchling and damage Pokemon's that are likely to switch out of Larvitar, such as Gastly. It can also be used to activate Guts by making contact with Pokemon with Flame Body, such as Larvesta and Ponyta, both of which are likely to switch out of Larvitar as well. Pursuit can also be used to break Abra's Focus Sash.

Set Details
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The given EV spread, nature, and Choice Scarf maximize Lavitar's Attack and Speed, allowing it to outspeed the entire unboosted metagame and get potentially OHKOs against Ponyta, Chinchou, Archen, Larvesta, and Drifloon , as well as 2HKOs against the likes of Pokemon such as Vullaby, Skrelp, Honedge, Ferroseed, Scraggy, Munchlax, Porygon, Omanyte, and Croagunk. Guts lets Larvitar absorb status like, such as burn and poison, and boost its Attack by 1 stage. The remainder ofing EVs are distributed to HP and Defense to increase Larvitar's longevity and to slightly decrease the chances of getting itit being KOed by priority moves like Sucker Punch, Mach Punch, and Vacuum Wave after it has been weakened by chip damage from the burn.


Usage Tips
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Larvitar should never be left to face Water- or Grass-types unless a potential KO is at hand becauseit can KO them, as even the weakest STAB Grass- or Water-type moves can OHKO Larvitar. It should switch out immediately if faced with a Pokemon with access to Aqua Jet user, such as Corphish or Carvanha. Switch Larvitar into a Will-O-Wisp to make it even more effective offensively. If there are Flying-types or Pokemon with the ability Levitate in the opponent's team, predict carefully to avoid incorrectly locking Larvitar into Earthquake and wasting a turn having to switch it out. As this set lacks bulk, and may be weakened by chip damage from burn or poison, it's important to make accurate predictions when switching it in, especially against Pokemon that have access to coverage that might KO Larvitar. Larvitar could be switched into Poison- or Normal-type moves, aswhich it resists these types. Weakened Pokemon that could be switching out can be trapped using Pursuit.


Team Options
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It is essential to pair Larvitar with Pokemon that resist Grass, Water, and Fighting, so Croagunk, Foongus, Sewaddle, and Cottonee make for ideal partners, as they resist all three types. Other checks can also be used, such as Vullaby, Ponyta, and Larvesta, which resist Grass; Snubbull, Gothita, and Spritzee, which resist Fighting; and Snivy and Ferroseed, which resist Water. Pokemon with access to Knock Off also make for good teammates, as they weaken foes for Larvitar. Physical attackers that do not like being burned or are walled by Drifloon are good partners as well, asince, Larvitar does not mind either of those. Likewise, Pokemon that don't prefer not facing Fire-, Flying-, Steel-, and Rock-types and want them out of the way can benefit from Larvitar's presence, as it has the means to beat these foescan beat such foes easily.

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