ZU (SS) Walrein (GP 1/1)

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[OVERVIEW]
Walrein is not a very good Pokemon in SS ZU. Its seemingly decent bulk is undercut by its poor defensive typing, mediocre damage output, and lack of reliable recovery options. It could make use out of Swords Dance, but the aforementioned defensive issues combined with rather poor Speed make setting up rather difficult. Plus, Qwilfish does such a set way better thanks to its better defensive typing and Aqua Jet, and Froslass is a better physically attacking Ice-type due to its much greater Speed and being more immediately threatening.

[SET]
name: Swords Dance
move 1: Swords Dance
move 2: Icicle Spear
move 3: Liquidation
move 4: Earthquake
item: Heavy-Duty Boots
ability: Thick Fat
nature: Adamant
evs: 252 Atk / 4 SpD / 252 Spe

[SET COMMENTS]
This set attempts to make use out of Walrein's decent coverage and Swords Dance, but setting up is made rather difficult with Walrein's bad defensive typing and poor Speed. Qwilfish is a much better user of Swords Dance thanks to its much better typing, great defensive ability in Intimidate to aid in setting up, and Aqua Jet for priority, while Froslass is better as a physically offensive Ice-type due to its much better Speed tier and much more immediate power.

[SET CREDITS]
Written by:
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Quality checked by:
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[OVERVIEW]
Walrein is not a very good Pokemon in SS ZU. Its seemingly decent bulk is undercut by its poor defensive typing, mediocre damage output, and lack of reliable recovery options. It could make use out of its access to Swords Dance, but the aforementioned defensive issues combined with rather poor Speed make setting up rather difficult. Plus, Qwilfish does such a set way better regardless, thanks to its better defensive typing and access to Aqua Jet, and Froslass is a better physically attacking Ice-type due to its much greater Speed and being more immediately threatening.

[SET]
name: Swords Dance
move 1: Swords Dance
move 2: Icicle Spear
move 3: Liquidation
move 4: Earthquake
item: Heavy-Duty Boots
ability: Thick Fat
nature: Adamant
evs: 252 Atk / 4 SpD / 252 Spe

[SET COMMENTS]
This set attempts to make use out of Walrein's access to Swords Dance and decent coverage, but setting up is made rather difficult with Walrein's bad defensive typing and poor Speed. Qwilfish is a much better user of Swords Dance thanks to its much better typing, great defensive ability in Intimidate to aid in setting up, and access to priority Aqua Jet, while Froslass is better as a physically offensive Ice-type due to its much better Speed tier and much more immediate power.

[SET CREDITS]
Written by:
https://www.smogon.com/forums/members/melons-n-soda.206635/
Quality checked by:
https://www.smogon.com/forums/members/user3.102/
Grammar checked by:
https://www.smogon.com/forums/members/user5.104/

QC 1/1

 

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Implemented the QC check.

Tagging GP Team.

 

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GP Check

[OVERVIEW]
Walrein is not a very good Pokemon in SS ZU. Its seemingly decent bulk is undercut by its poor defensive typing, mediocre damage output, and lack of reliable recovery options. It could make use out of its access to Swords Dance, but the aforementioned defensive issues combined with rather poor Speed make setting up rather difficult. Plus, Qwilfish does such a set way better regardless, thanks to its better defensive typing and access to Aqua Jet, and Froslass is a better physically attacking Ice-type due to its much greater Speed and being more immediately threatening.

[SET]
name: Swords Dance
move 1: Swords Dance
move 2: Icicle Spear
move 3: Liquidation
move 4: Earthquake
item: Heavy-Duty Boots
ability: Thick Fat
nature: Adamant
evs: 252 Atk / 4 SpD / 252 Spe

[SET COMMENTS]
This set attempts to make use out of Walrein's access to Swords Dance and decent coverage decent coverage and Swords Dance, but setting up is made rather difficult with Walrein's bad defensive typing and poor Speed. Qwilfish is a much better user of Swords Dance thanks to its much better typing, great defensive ability in Intimidate to aid in setting up, and access to priority Aqua Jet for priority, while Froslass is better as a physically offensive Ice-type due to its much better Speed tier and much more immediate power.

[SET CREDITS]
Written by:
https://www.smogon.com/forums/members/melons-n-soda.206635/
Quality checked by:
https://www.smogon.com/forums/members/tuthur.369076/
Grammar checked by:
https://www.smogon.com/forums/members/ut.523866/

GP 1/1!

GP Team done

 

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Implemented the GP check. Analysis is now ready to go!