PU lead lycanroc (qc 2/2) (gp 1/1)

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[SET]
name: Entry Hazards Lead
move 1: Stealth Rock
move 2: Taunt
move 3: Endeavor
move 4: Rock Blast / Accelerock
item: Focus Sash
ability: Steadfast
nature: Jolly
evs: 252 Atk / 252 Spe
ivs: 0 HP / 0 Def / 0 SpD
tera type: Ghost

[SET COMMENTS]

Lycanroc's niche as a Stealth Rock lead stems from it being the fastest Pokemon with Stealth Rock, Taunt, and a multi-hit move, ensuring that it will prevent entry hazards from opposing leads such as Froslass, Vikavolt, and Hisuian Avalugg while breaking their Focus Sashes. Endeavor is useful for ensuring Lycanroc whittles down bulky Pokemon switching in when its Focus Sash has been broken. Accelerock can also be used as a devastating follow-up for Endeavor, always ensuring that Lycanroc will at least trade with something; however, this comes at the downside of having worse matchups versus opposing entry hazards leads. Maximum Attack investment gives Lycanroc better rolls on Rock Blast, always OHKOing Froslass and Smeargle in 3 hits as opposed to requiring 4, and this investment helps Lycanroc break its Focus Sash easier in conjunction with minimal HP, Defense, and Special Defense IVs. Tera Ghost is used to prevent opposing Rapid Spin users like Alolan Sandslash and Coalossal from removing entry hazards, but it should be used only in dire situations, as the types of teams Lycanroc fits on can rarely afford to use Terastallization too early.

As an entry hazard lead, Lycanroc fits exclusively on hyper offense teams that can take advantage of the pressure Stealth Rock provides and the lack of Stealth Rock on their side, so partners include Pokemon such as Arcanine, Zoroark, Paldean Tauros-W, and Decidueye, all of which are very strong choices on hyper offense. Ghost-types like the aforementioned Decidueye and Houndstone can stop Rapid Spin users like Coalossal and Tastugiri from removing Stealth Rock, though they are only consistent at this short-term. Lycanroc is also often removed by faster Pokemon like Ambipom, Salazzle, and Choice Scarf Rotom-C, so Pokemon that can set up on them like Paldean Tauros-F and Toxtricity are greatly appreciated. Being a fast Rock-type with Taunt also greatly helps in preventing Defog from Pokemon like Scyther and Altaria, which hyper offense staples like Arcanine and Skuntank appreciate.

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Hera said:
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[SET]
name: Entry Hazards Lead
move 1: Stealth Rock
move 2: Taunt
move 3: Endeavor
move 4: Rock Blast / Accelrock
item: Focus Sash
ability: Steadfast
nature: Jolly
evs: 252 Atk / 4 Def / 252 Spe
ivs: 0 HP / 0 Def / 0 SpD (Slight optimizations i would recommend adding; makes the chance of procting the sash and getting a stronger endeavor more likely.)
tera type: Ghost

[SET COMMENTS]

Lycanroc's niche as a Stealth Rock lead stems from it being the fastest Pokemon with Stealth Rock, Taunt, and a multi-hit move, thus ensuring it will prevent entry hazards from opposing leads such as Froslass, Smeargle (bad, mention other Vika OR other lycan instead.), and Hisuain Avalugg, while breaking their Focus Sashes. Endeavor is also useful for ensuring Lycanroc whittles down a bulky Pokemon (such as?) when its Focus Sash has been broken. Accelrock can also be used as a devistating 1-2 combo with Endeavor, always ensuring that Lycanroc will at least trade with something; however, this comes at the downside of having worse matchups versus opposing entry hazards leads. (add the mention of the ivs; idt its obvious at first. Also, no line on Rock Blast? I would add one since its slashed.) Steadfast punishes Ambipom leads that want to click Fake Out by outspeeding them next turn, and max Atk investment over HP gives Lycanroc better rolls on Rock Blast, always OHKOing Froslass and Smeargle in 3 hits as opposed to 4. (this isnt really whats its for (makes sash easier to proct) and besides we dont need to explain max max evs. you can put the iv mention here.) Tera Ghost is rarely used but in an emergency, it can prevent opposing Rapid Spin users like Alolan Sandslash and Coalossal from removing entry hazards on a Lycanroc that's had its Focus Sash broken. (just say something like "in a pinch" instead)

As an entry hazards lead, Lycanroc fits the best of exclusively on hyper offense teams that can take advantage of the pressure Stealth Rock provides and the lack of Stealth Rock on their side, so partners include Pokemon such as Arcanine, Zoroark, Paldean Tauros-W, and Decidueye, all of which are very strong on hyper offense. Ghost-types like the aforementioned Decidueye and Houndstone can stop Rapid Spin users like Coalossal and Hitmontop from removing Stealth Rock, although they are only consistent at this short term. Lycanroc is also often removed by faster Pokemon like Ambipom, Salazzle, and Choice Scarf Rotom-C, so Pokemon that can setup on them like Paldean Tauros-F and Toxtricity are greatly appreciated.
(Mentioning Lycanrocs ability to prevent defogging from scyther / alt / etc and also prevent hazards should be mentioned; benefiting teammates like k9, deci, skunk, etc is such a great boon.)
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[SET]
name: Entry Hazards Lead
move 1: Stealth Rock
move 2: Taunt
move 3: Endeavor
move 4: Rock Blast / Accelerock
item: Focus Sash
ability: Steadfast
nature: Jolly
evs: 252 Atk / 4 Def / 252 Spe
ivs: 0 HP / 0 Def / 0 SpD
tera type: Ghost

(you misspelled accelerock both times)

[SET COMMENTS]

Lycanroc's niche as a Stealth Rock lead stems from it being the fastest Pokemon with Stealth Rock, Taunt, and a multi-hit move, thus ensuring it will prevent entry hazards from opposing leads such as Froslass, Vikavolt, and Hisuain Avalugg, while breaking their Focus Sashes. Endeavor is also useful for ensuring Lycanroc whittles down bulky Pokemon switching in when its Focus Sash has been broken. Accelerock can also be used as a devistating 1-2 combo with Endeavor, always ensuring that Lycanroc will at least trade with something; however, this comes at the downside of having worse matchups versus opposing entry hazards leads. Steadfast punishes Ambipom leads that want to click Fake Out by outspeeding them next turn, (1. i don't think this point is really needed considering ambi is the only thing that's gonna make you flinch and if they know you're running steadfast they're not gonna try to fake out, i don't think this is really worth mentioning especially when every other lycan ability is useless so it's pretty clear why you're running steadfast, 2. even if you do keep that point this flows really weirdly, the attack investment and rock blast rolls have nothing to do with steadfast letting you beat ambi) and max Attack investment over HP gives Lycanroc better rolls on Rock Blast, always OHKOing Froslass and Smeargle in 3 hits as opposed to 4, as well as helping it break its Focus Sash easier in conjunction with its minimal HP, Def, and SpD IVs. Tera Ghost is rarely used but in an emergency, it can prevent opposing Rapid Spin users like Alolan Sandslash and Coalossal from removing entry hazards in a pinch. (i understand what you mean here but it flows kinda awkwardly, would probably be easier to just say what tera ghost does and then say it's used sparingly, would also mention that it's in part because HO likes to use it on stuff like k9 and whatnot more so spending it to keep hazards up is very much a break glass in case of emergency type thing)

As an entry hazards (lycan is only setting one hazard) lead, Lycanroc fits exclusively on hyper offense teams that can take advantage of the pressure Stealth Rock provides and the lack of Stealth Rock on their side, so partners include Pokemon such as Arcanine, Zoroark, Paldean Tauros-W, and Decidueye, all of which are very strong on hyper offense. Ghost-types like the aforementioned Decidueye and Houndstone can stop Rapid Spin users like Coalossal and Hitmontop (tatsu is right there :( ) from removing Stealth Rock, although they are only consistent at this short term. Lycanroc is also often removed by faster Pokemon like Ambipom, Salazzle, and Choice Scarf Rotom-C, so Pokemon that can setup on them like Paldean Tauros-F and Toxtricity are greatly appreciated. Being a fast Rock-type with Taunt also greatly helps in preventing Defog from Pokemon like Scyther and Altaria, which hyper offense staples like Arcanine and Skuntank appreciate.

(would also add a mention of endeavor being a complete dud into ghosts which generally makes you really bad into stuff like lurk/decid and also gives opponents the ability to tera and not care about getting magic pixel'd)

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it looks like a lot but most of it is me yapping, 2/2 once done!

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gulch said:
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[SET]
name: Entry Hazards Lead
move 1: Stealth Rock
move 2: Taunt
move 3: Endeavor
move 4: Rock Blast / Accelerock
item: Focus Sash
ability: Steadfast
nature: Jolly
evs: 252 Atk / 4 Def / 252 Spe
ivs: 0 HP / 0 Def / 0 SpD
tera type: Ghost

(you misspelled accelerock both times)

[SET COMMENTS]

Lycanroc's niche as a Stealth Rock lead stems from it being the fastest Pokemon with Stealth Rock, Taunt, and a multi-hit move, thus ensuring it will prevent entry hazards from opposing leads such as Froslass, Vikavolt, and Hisuain Avalugg, while breaking their Focus Sashes. Endeavor is also useful for ensuring Lycanroc whittles down bulky Pokemon switching in when its Focus Sash has been broken. Accelerock can also be used as a devistating 1-2 combo with Endeavor, always ensuring that Lycanroc will at least trade with something; however, this comes at the downside of having worse matchups versus opposing entry hazards leads. Steadfast punishes Ambipom leads that want to click Fake Out by outspeeding them next turn, (1. i don't think this point is really needed considering ambi is the only thing that's gonna make you flinch and if they know you're running steadfast they're not gonna try to fake out, i don't think this is really worth mentioning especially when every other lycan ability is useless so it's pretty clear why you're running steadfast, 2. even if you do keep that point this flows really weirdly, the attack investment and rock blast rolls have nothing to do with steadfast letting you beat ambi) and max Attack investment over HP gives Lycanroc better rolls on Rock Blast, always OHKOing Froslass and Smeargle in 3 hits as opposed to 4, as well as helping it break its Focus Sash easier in conjunction with its minimal HP, Def, and SpD IVs. Tera Ghost is rarely used but in an emergency, it can prevent opposing Rapid Spin users like Alolan Sandslash and Coalossal from removing entry hazards in a pinch. (i understand what you mean here but it flows kinda awkwardly, would probably be easier to just say what tera ghost does and then say it's used sparingly, would also mention that it's in part because HO likes to use it on stuff like k9 and whatnot more so spending it to keep hazards up is very much a break glass in case of emergency type thing)

As an entry hazards (lycan is only setting one hazard) lead, Lycanroc fits exclusively on hyper offense teams that can take advantage of the pressure Stealth Rock provides and the lack of Stealth Rock on their side, so partners include Pokemon such as Arcanine, Zoroark, Paldean Tauros-W, and Decidueye, all of which are very strong on hyper offense. Ghost-types like the aforementioned Decidueye and Houndstone can stop Rapid Spin users like Coalossal and Hitmontop (tatsu is right there :( ) from removing Stealth Rock, although they are only consistent at this short term. Lycanroc is also often removed by faster Pokemon like Ambipom, Salazzle, and Choice Scarf Rotom-C, so Pokemon that can setup on them like Paldean Tauros-F and Toxtricity are greatly appreciated. Being a fast Rock-type with Taunt also greatly helps in preventing Defog from Pokemon like Scyther and Altaria, which hyper offense staples like Arcanine and Skuntank appreciate.

(would also add a mention of endeavor being a complete dud into ghosts which generally makes you really bad into stuff like lurk/decid and also gives opponents the ability to tera and not care about getting magic pixel'd)

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Written by:
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it looks like a lot but most of it is me yapping, 2/2 once done!

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[SET]
name: Entry Hazards Lead
move 1: Stealth Rock
move 2: Taunt
move 3: Endeavor
move 4: Rock Blast / Accelerock
item: Focus Sash
ability: Steadfast
nature: Jolly
evs: 252 Atk / 4 Def / 252 Spe
ivs: 0 HP / 0 Def / 0 SpD
tera type: Ghost

[SET COMMENTS]

Lycanroc's niche as a Stealth Rock lead stems from it being the fastest Pokemon with Stealth Rock, Taunt, and a multi-hit move, thus ensuring that it will prevent entry hazards from opposing leads such as Froslass, Vikavolt, and Hisuain Hisuian Avalugg (RC) while breaking their Focus Sashes. Endeavor is also useful for ensuring Lycanroc whittles down bulky Pokemon switching in when its Focus Sash has been broken. Accelerock can also be used as a devistating 1-2 combo with devastating follow-up for Endeavor, always ensuring that Lycanroc will at least trade with something; however, this comes at the downside of having worse matchups versus opposing entry hazards leads. Max Maximum Attack investment over HP gives Lycanroc better rolls on Rock Blast, always OHKOing Froslass and Smeargle in 3 hits as opposed to requiring 4, as well as helping it and this investment helps Lycanroc break its Focus Sash easier in conjunction with its minimal HP, Def Defense, and SpD Special Defense IVs. (Not a QCer, but are you sure you want 4 Defense EVs if you're being so thorough by dropping Defense IVs?) Tera Ghost is used to prevent opposing Rapid Spin users like Alolan Sandslash and Coalossal from removing entry hazards, but it should be used only in dire situations, as the types of teams Lycanroc fits on can rarely afford to use Terastalization Terastallization too early.

As an entry hazard lead, Lycanroc fits exclusively on hyper offense teams that can take advantage of the pressure Stealth Rock provides and the lack of Stealth Rock on their side, so partners include Pokemon such as Arcanine, Zoroark, Paldean Tauros-W, and Decidueye, all of which are very strong choices on hyper offense. Ghost-types like the aforementioned Decidueye and Houndstone can stop Rapid Spin users like Coalossal and Tastugiri from removing Stealth Rock, although though they are only consistent at this short term short-term. Lycanroc is also often removed by faster Pokemon like Ambipom, Salazzle, and Choice Scarf Rotom-C, so Pokemon that can setup set up on them like Paldean Tauros-F and Toxtricity are greatly appreciated. Being a fast Rock-type with Taunt also greatly helps in preventing Defog from Pokemon like Scyther and Altaria, which hyper offense staples like Arcanine and Skuntank appreciate.

[SET CREDITS]
Written by:
https://www.smogon.com/forums/members/hera.414072/
Quality checked by:
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https://www.smogon.com/forums/members/gulch.617840/
Grammar checked by:
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[SET]
name: Entry Hazards Lead
move 1: Stealth Rock
move 2: Taunt
move 3: Endeavor
move 4: Rock Blast / Accelerock
item: Focus Sash
ability: Steadfast
nature: Jolly
evs: 252 Atk / 4 Def / 252 Spe
ivs: 0 HP / 0 Def / 0 SpD
tera type: Ghost

[SET COMMENTS]

Lycanroc's niche as a Stealth Rock lead stems from it being the fastest Pokemon with Stealth Rock, Taunt, and a multi-hit move, thus ensuring that it will prevent entry hazards from opposing leads such as Froslass, Vikavolt, and Hisuain Hisuian Avalugg (RC) while breaking their Focus Sashes. Endeavor is also useful for ensuring Lycanroc whittles down bulky Pokemon switching in when its Focus Sash has been broken. Accelerock can also be used as a devistating 1-2 combo with devastating follow-up for Endeavor, always ensuring that Lycanroc will at least trade with something; however, this comes at the downside of having worse matchups versus opposing entry hazards leads. Max Maximum Attack investment over HP gives Lycanroc better rolls on Rock Blast, always OHKOing Froslass and Smeargle in 3 hits as opposed to requiring 4, as well as helping it and this investment helps Lycanroc break its Focus Sash easier in conjunction with its minimal HP, Def Defense, and SpD Special Defense IVs. (Not a QCer, but are you sure you want 4 Defense EVs if you're being so thorough by dropping Defense IVs?) Tera Ghost is used to prevent opposing Rapid Spin users like Alolan Sandslash and Coalossal from removing entry hazards, but it should be used only in dire situations, as the types of teams Lycanroc fits on can rarely afford to use Terastalization Terastallization too early.

As an entry hazard lead, Lycanroc fits exclusively on hyper offense teams that can take advantage of the pressure Stealth Rock provides and the lack of Stealth Rock on their side, so partners include Pokemon such as Arcanine, Zoroark, Paldean Tauros-W, and Decidueye, all of which are very strong choices on hyper offense. Ghost-types like the aforementioned Decidueye and Houndstone can stop Rapid Spin users like Coalossal and Tastugiri from removing Stealth Rock, although though they are only consistent at this short term short-term. Lycanroc is also often removed by faster Pokemon like Ambipom, Salazzle, and Choice Scarf Rotom-C, so Pokemon that can setup set up on them like Paldean Tauros-F and Toxtricity are greatly appreciated. Being a fast Rock-type with Taunt also greatly helps in preventing Defog from Pokemon like Scyther and Altaria, which hyper offense staples like Arcanine and Skuntank appreciate.

[SET CREDITS]
Written by:
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Quality checked by:
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https://www.smogon.com/forums/members/gulch.617840/
Grammar checked by:
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