ZU [DONE] Offensive Pivot Whimsicott + CC + OO

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Offensive Pivot (Whimsicott) @ Heavy-Duty Boots
Ability: Prankster
EVs: 252 SpA / 4 SpD / 252 Spe
Tera Type: Steel / Fire
Timid Nature
- Moonblast
- Giga Drain
- U-turn
- Encore

[SET COMMENTS]
Whimsicott leverages its superb Speed and access to Prankster to be a competent offensive pivot. Giga Drain is used for its ability to give Whimsicott staying power in longer games. Encore is key to this set, allowing it to force defensive foes into unfavorable moves like Stealth Rock and Recover, as well as shutting down setup sweepers like Oricorio-G and Snorlax by locking them into their setup moves. U-turn pairs beautifully with Encore, scouting any forced switches and allowing Whimsicott to bring in powerful teammates like Glastrier and Typhlosion. Tera Steel gives Whimsicott an immunity to Poison-type attacks from Grafaiai and Hisuian Qwilfish and a resistance to Flying-type attacks from Dodrio and Braviary as well as Ice-type attacks from Sneasel in a pinch. However, this still leaves Whimsicott vulnerable to Fire-type attacks from Charizard and Typhlosion and makes it weak to Fighting, making it unable to reliably switch into Hisuian Decidueye and Virizion. Tera Fire provides emergency resistances to Ice and Fire, but this makes Whimsicott unable to safely check Ground- and Rock-types like Sandaconda and Regirock.

Balance teams enjoy Whimsicott's pivoting and Prankster Encore helping them deal with bulky defensive Pokemon and dangerous setup sweepers. Powerful physical wallbreakers like Glastrier and Passimian pair well with Whimsicott, as it baits in special walls like Articuno and can bring these teammates in with U-turn. Ground-types like Palossand and Sandaconda make for excellent partners, as Whimsicott helps them handle the Water- and Grass-types like Floatzel and Virizion that they struggle with, while they can handle Poison-types like Grafaiai that scare Whimsicott out. Fire-types like Charizard and Magmortar can easily gain entry on Whimsicott, so Fire-resistant teammates like Regirock, Rhydon, and Snorlax are helpful partners. Partners such as Charizard or Passimian that threaten Steel-types like Orthworm and Magneton can come in after a U-turn on these Steel-types to fire off attacks. Electric-types like Jolteon and Magneton appreciate Whimsicott's ability to handle Ground-types like Sandaconda, and in return, they handle the Flying-types like Dodrio and Articuno that Whimsicott struggles to beat. Other offensive pivots like Grafaiai and Floatzel can form a powerful VoltTurn core with Whimsicott, quickly racking up damage against walls like Regirock and Qwilfish, especially with entry hazards up.

[STRATEGY COMMENTS]
Other Options
=============
Psychic is an option that nails Poison-types like Weezing and Grafaiai. However, this comes at the cost of either losing U-turn's pivoting or the utility of Switcheroo or Encore. Whimsicott can use a SubSeed set to mess up its usual defensive checks like Snorlax and Orthworm and be a general nuisance. This set struggles to find setup opportunities however and relies heavily on getting a free Substitute on a forced switch.

Checks and Counters
===================

**Poison-types**: Whimsicott's 4x weakness to Poison and inability to hit Poison-types with its STAB attacks makes Poison-types like Grafaiai and Weezing good checks. However, these Pokemon lack reliable recovery and can thus be worn down over a game.

**Steel-types**: Steel-types like Magneton and Orthworm can take Whimsicott's STAB attacks with ease. Orthworm can start setting entry hazards or set up with Coil or Iron Defense, while Magneton can generate momentum with Volt Switch.

**Fire-types**: As Whimsicott's STAB attacks do little to them, Fire-types like Charizard, Typhlosion, and Magmortar can use Whimsicott as an entry point to start firing off powerful attacks. These Pokemon aren't usually defensively invested however and can struggle to switch in consistently.

**Special Walls**: Special walls like Dudunsparce, Snorlax, and Articuno aren't bothered by Whimsicott's attacks and can use it to start forcing progress with entry hazards, status, pivoting, or boosts. However, Switcheroo completely ruins these walls, especially Articuno, and Encore can force them to repeat their status moves, allowing Whimsicott to safely bring in a teammate.

**Choice Scarf Users**: Many common Choice Scarf users like Grafaiai, Qwilfish, and Gunk Shot Passimian get the jump on Whimsicott and can easily take it out.

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awesome start
[SET]
Offensive Pivot (Whimsicott) @ Heavy-Duty Boots
Ability: Prankster
EVs: 252 SpA / 4 SpD / 252 Spe
Tera Type: Steel / Fire
Timid Nature
- Moonblast
- Giga Drain
- U-turn
- Encore

[SET COMMENTS]
Whimsicott leverages its superb speed and access to Prankster to be a competent offensive pivot. Encore is key to this set, allowing Whimsicott to force defensive foes into unfavorable moves like Stealth Rock and Recover, as well as shut down setup sweepers like Oricorio-Sensu and Snorlax by locking them into their setup moves. U-turn pairs beautifully with Encore, scouting any forced switches and allowing Whimsicott to bring in powerful teammates like Glastrier and Typhlosion. Tera Steel gives Whimsicott an immunity to Poison-type attacks from Grafaiai and Weezing, as well as resisting Flying-type attacks from Dodrio and Braviary as well as Ice-type attacks from Sneasel. However, this still leaves Whimsicott vulnerable to Fire-type attacks from Charizard and Typhlosion, and makes it weak to Fighting, making it unable to reliably switch into Hisuian Decidueye and Virizion. Tera Fire provides resistances to Ice and Fire, but makes Whimsicott a unable to safely check Ground- and Rock-types like Sandaconda and Regirock. mention why giga drain over energy ball

Balance teams enjoy Whimsicotts pivoting and Prankster Encore, helping them deal with both bulky defensive Pokemon as well as dangerous
setup sweepers. Powerful wallbreakers like Glastrier and Toxicroak pair well with Whimsicotts abillity to force switches and bring them in with U-turn. Ground-types like Pallosand and Sandaconda make for excellent partners, as Whimsicott help them handle the Water- and Grass-types they struggle with, and in return they handle Poison-types like Grafaiai and Steel-types like Orthworm that scare Whimsicott out. Rock-types like Regirock and Rhydon help with the Fire-types like Charizard and Typhlosion that Whimsicott is threathened by, and in return Whimsicott checks the Ground- and Fighting-types that threaten these Pokemon. Electric-types like Jolteon and Magneton appreciate Whimsicotts ability to handle Ground-types and in return handle the Flying-types like Dodrio and Articuno that Whimsicott struggles to beat. Other offensive pivots like Grafaiai and Jolteon can form a powerful VoltTurn core with Whimsicott. i would prefer you be more specific in some of these mentions, instead of saying water- and grass-types, say "water- and grass types like x and y"

[STRATEGY COMMENTS]
Other Options
=============
Psychic is an option thar nails the Poison-types like Weezing and Grafaiai that resist both of Whimsicotts STAB types (mention what move you'd replace and how it's generally not worth it). Hurricane hits Grass-types incredibly hard, but is unreliable, and can be redundant coverage, as many common Grass-types like Virizion are already weak to Moonblast (nobody is running this move i dont think it's worth mentioning here since it doesnt help it bypass any checks). Whimsicott can use a Substitute + Leech Seed set to mess up its usual defensive checks like Snorlax and Orthworm and be a general nuisance.

Checks and Counters
===================

**Poison-types**: Whimsicotts 4x weakness to Poison and inability to hit them with its STAB attacks make Poison-types like Grafaiai and Weezing good checks. However these Pokemon lack reliable recovery and can thus be worn down over a game.

**Steel-types**: Steel-types like Magneton and Orthworm can take Whimsicotts STAB attacks with ease. Orthworm can start setting hazards or setup Coil / Iron Defense, while Magneton can generate momentum with Volt Switch.

**Fire-types**: As Whimsicotts STABs bounce off them, Fire-types like Charizard ans Magmortar can use Whimsicott as an entry point to start firing off powerful attacks. These Pokemon aren't usually defensively invested however and can struggle to switch in consistently.

mention general special walls like snorlax and dudun for example. also mention it has to watch out for scarfers like grafaiai, gunk shot passimian, and qwilfish

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[SET]
Offensive Pivot (Whimsicott) @ Heavy-Duty Boots
Ability: Prankster
EVs: 252 SpA / 4 SpD / 252 Spe
Tera Type: Steel / Fire
Timid Nature
- Moonblast
- Giga Drain
- U-turn
- Encore

[SET COMMENTS]
Whimsicott leverages its superb speed and access to Prankster to be a competent offensive pivot. Giga Drain Grain is used for its ability to replenish Whimsicotts health. (can add in that this helps it stick around to check stuff like Decid Hisui) Encore is key to this set, allowing Whimsicott to force defensive foes into unfavorable moves like Stealth Rock and Recover, as well as shut down setup sweepers like Oricorio-Sensu and Snorlax by locking them into their setup moves. U-turn pairs beautifully with Encore, scouting any forced switches and allowing Whimsicott to bring in powerful teammates like Glastrier and Typhlosion. Tera Steel gives Whimsicott an immunity to Poison-type attacks from Grafaiai and Weezing, as well as resisting Flying-type attacks from Dodrio and Braviary as well as Ice-type attacks from Sneasel. However, this still leaves Whimsicott vulnerable to Fire-type attacks from Charizard and Typhlosion, and makes it weak to Fighting, making it unable to reliably switch into Hisuian Decidueye and Virizion. Tera Fire provides resistances to Ice and Fire, but makes Whimsicott a unable to safely check Ground- and Rock-types like Sandaconda and Regirock.

Balance teams enjoy Whimsicotts pivoting and Prankster Encore, helping them deal with both bulky defensive Pokemon as well as dangerous setup sweepers. Powerful wallbreakers like Glastrier and Toxicroak pair well with Whimsicotts abillity to force switches and bring them in with U-turn. Ground-types like Palossand and Sandaconda make for excellent partners, as Whimsicott help them handle the Water- and Grass-types like Floatzel Basculin and Virizion that they struggle with, and in return they handle Poison-types like Grafaiai and Steel-types like Orthworm that scare Whimsicott out. (Orthworm is not generally beat by ground types, at least not sandaconda. Reword to imply that only palossand beats orthworm or something.) Rock-types like Regirock and Rhydon help with the Fire-types like Charizard and Typhlosion that Whimsicott is threathened by, and in return Whimsicott checks the Ground- and Fighting-types that threaten these Pokemon (such as?). Electric-types like Jolteon and Magneton appreciate Whimsicotts ability to handle Ground-types and in return handle the Flying-types like Dodrio and Articuno that Whimsicott struggles to beat. Other offensive pivots like Grafaiai and Jolteon can form a powerful VoltTurn core with Whimsicott.

(This is more a GP thing i suppose but try to frame less sentences as" x-types beats y-type so use x-types" Like for the section of resists to fire types it may be better to say something like "Fire-types such as Charizard and Typhlosion can gain entry on Whimsicott so defensive answers to these threats, such as Regirock, Rhydon, and Snorlax are appreciated partners." This also lets u work in more fire-type answers than being constrained with just mentioning the rock-types that beat them if that makes sense.)

[STRATEGY COMMENTS]
Other Options
=============
Psychic is an option thar nails the Poison-types like Weezing and Grafaiai that resist both of Whimsicotts STAB types. However, this comes at the cost of either losing U-turns pivoting or the utility of Switcheroo or Encore. Whimsicott can use a Substitute + Leech Seed set to mess up its usual defensive checks like Snorlax and Orthworm and be a general nuisance.(Mention the drawbacks of subleech set, explain why it is in OO)

Checks and Counters
===================

**Poison-types**: Whimsicotts 4x weakness to Poison and inability to hit them with its STAB attacks make Poison-types like Grafaiai and Weezing good checks. However these Pokemon lack reliable recovery and can thus be worn down over a game.

**Steel-types**: Steel-types like Magneton and Orthworm can take Whimsicotts STAB attacks with ease. Orthworm can start setting hazards or setup Coil / Iron Defense, while Magneton can generate momentum with Volt Switch.

**Fire-types**: As Whimsicotts STABs bounce off them, Fire-types like Charizard, Typhlosion, and Magmortar can use Whimsicott as an entry point to start firing off powerful attacks. These Pokemon aren't usually defensively invested however and can struggle to switch in consistently.

**Special Walls**: Specially defensive walls like Dudunsparce and Articuno aren't bothered by Whimsicotts attacks, and can use it to start setting up boosts or entry hazards. (throw snorlax in here and also reframe the sentence because cuno doesnt set up boosts or hazards) However, Switcheroo completely ruins these walls, especially Articuno, and Encore can force them to repeat their status moves, allowing Whimsicott to safely bring in a teammate.

**Choice Scarfers**: Many common Choice Scarf users like Grafaiai, Qwilfish, and Gunk Shot Passimian get the jump on Whimsicott and can easily take it out.

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good work. id just like to check back before qc 2 of 2
 
BloodAce said:
[SET]
Offensive Pivot (Whimsicott) @ Heavy-Duty Boots
Ability: Prankster
EVs: 252 SpA / 4 SpD / 252 Spe
Tera Type: Steel / Fire
Timid Nature
- Moonblast
- Giga Drain
- U-turn
- Encore

[SET COMMENTS]
Whimsicott leverages its superb speed and access to Prankster to be a competent offensive pivot. Giga Drain Grain is used for its ability to replenish Whimsicotts health. (can add in that this helps it stick around to check stuff like Decid Hisui) Encore is key to this set, allowing Whimsicott to force defensive foes into unfavorable moves like Stealth Rock and Recover, as well as shut down setup sweepers like Oricorio-Sensu and Snorlax by locking them into their setup moves. U-turn pairs beautifully with Encore, scouting any forced switches and allowing Whimsicott to bring in powerful teammates like Glastrier and Typhlosion. Tera Steel gives Whimsicott an immunity to Poison-type attacks from Grafaiai and Weezing, as well as resisting Flying-type attacks from Dodrio and Braviary as well as Ice-type attacks from Sneasel. However, this still leaves Whimsicott vulnerable to Fire-type attacks from Charizard and Typhlosion, and makes it weak to Fighting, making it unable to reliably switch into Hisuian Decidueye and Virizion. Tera Fire provides resistances to Ice and Fire, but makes Whimsicott a unable to safely check Ground- and Rock-types like Sandaconda and Regirock.

Balance teams enjoy Whimsicotts pivoting and Prankster Encore, helping them deal with both bulky defensive Pokemon as well as dangerous setup sweepers. Powerful wallbreakers like Glastrier and Toxicroak pair well with Whimsicotts abillity to force switches and bring them in with U-turn. Ground-types like Palossand and Sandaconda make for excellent partners, as Whimsicott help them handle the Water- and Grass-types like Floatzel Basculin and Virizion that they struggle with, and in return they handle Poison-types like Grafaiai and Steel-types like Orthworm that scare Whimsicott out. (Orthworm is not generally beat by ground types, at least not sandaconda. Reword to imply that only palossand beats orthworm or something.) Rock-types like Regirock and Rhydon help with the Fire-types like Charizard and Typhlosion that Whimsicott is threathened by, and in return Whimsicott checks the Ground- and Fighting-types that threaten these Pokemon (such as?). Electric-types like Jolteon and Magneton appreciate Whimsicotts ability to handle Ground-types and in return handle the Flying-types like Dodrio and Articuno that Whimsicott struggles to beat. Other offensive pivots like Grafaiai and Jolteon can form a powerful VoltTurn core with Whimsicott.

(This is more a GP thing i suppose but try to frame less sentences as" x-types beats y-type so use x-types" Like for the section of resists to fire types it may be better to say something like "Fire-types such as Charizard and Typhlosion can gain entry on Whimsicott so defensive answers to these threats, such as Regirock, Rhydon, and Snorlax are appreciated partners." This also lets u work in more fire-type answers than being constrained with just mentioning the rock-types that beat them if that makes sense.)

[STRATEGY COMMENTS]
Other Options
=============
Psychic is an option thar nails the Poison-types like Weezing and Grafaiai that resist both of Whimsicotts STAB types. However, this comes at the cost of either losing U-turns pivoting or the utility of Switcheroo or Encore. Whimsicott can use a Substitute + Leech Seed set to mess up its usual defensive checks like Snorlax and Orthworm and be a general nuisance.(Mention the drawbacks of subleech set, explain why it is in OO)

Checks and Counters
===================

**Poison-types**: Whimsicotts 4x weakness to Poison and inability to hit them with its STAB attacks make Poison-types like Grafaiai and Weezing good checks. However these Pokemon lack reliable recovery and can thus be worn down over a game.

**Steel-types**: Steel-types like Magneton and Orthworm can take Whimsicotts STAB attacks with ease. Orthworm can start setting hazards or setup Coil / Iron Defense, while Magneton can generate momentum with Volt Switch.

**Fire-types**: As Whimsicotts STABs bounce off them, Fire-types like Charizard, Typhlosion, and Magmortar can use Whimsicott as an entry point to start firing off powerful attacks. These Pokemon aren't usually defensively invested however and can struggle to switch in consistently.

**Special Walls**: Specially defensive walls like Dudunsparce and Articuno aren't bothered by Whimsicotts attacks, and can use it to start setting up boosts or entry hazards. (throw snorlax in here and also reframe the sentence because cuno doesnt set up boosts or hazards) However, Switcheroo completely ruins these walls, especially Articuno, and Encore can force them to repeat their status moves, allowing Whimsicott to safely bring in a teammate.

**Choice Scarfers**: Many common Choice Scarf users like Grafaiai, Qwilfish, and Gunk Shot Passimian get the jump on Whimsicott and can easily take it out.

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good work. id just like to check back before qc 2 of 2
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[SET]
Offensive Pivot (Whimsicott) @ Heavy-Duty Boots
Ability: Prankster
EVs: 252 SpA / 4 SpD / 252 Spe
Tera Type: Steel / Fire
Timid Nature
- Moonblast
- Giga Drain
- U-turn
- Encore

[SET COMMENTS]
Whimsicott leverages its superb speed and access to Prankster to be a competent offensive pivot. Giga Drain is used for its ability to replenish Whimsicotts health, giving it staying power in longer games. Encore is key to this set, allowing Whimsicott to force defensive foes into unfavorable moves like Stealth Rock and Recover, as well as shut down setup sweepers like Oricorio-Sensu and Snorlax by locking them into their setup moves. U-turn pairs beautifully with Encore, scouting any forced switches and allowing Whimsicott to bring in powerful teammates like Glastrier and Typhlosion. Tera Steel gives Whimsicott an immunity to Poison-type attacks from Grafaiai and Hisuian-Qwilfish Weezing (i think this is better example since moonblast will at least hit neutrally and it cant recover back at all unlike weezing with pain split), as well as resisting Flying-type attacks from Dodrio and Braviary as well as Ice-type attacks from Sneasel in a pinch. (to stress that teraing whims is sort of a last resort vs thesse mons as its poor defensive profile means brave bird from dod is doing over half still. However, this still leaves Whimsicott vulnerable to Fire-type attacks from Charizard and Typhlosion, and makes it weak to Fighting, making it unable to reliably switch into Hisuian Decidueye and Virizion. Tera Fire provides emergency resistances to Ice and Fire, but makes Whimsicott a unable to safely check Ground- and Rock-types like Sandaconda and Regirock.

Balance teams enjoy Whimsicotts pivoting and Prankster Encore, helping them deal with both bulky defensive Pokemon as well as dangerous
setup sweepers. Powerful physixal wallbreakers like Glastrier and Toxicroak pair well with Whimsicotts, as it baits in special walls like Articuno and can bring them in with U-turn. Ground-types like Palossand and Sandaconda make for excellent partners, as Whimsicott help them handle the Water- and Grass-types like Floatzel and Virizion that they struggle with, while they can handle Poison-types like Grafaiai that scare Whimsicott out. Fire-types like Charizard and Magmortar can easily gain entry on Whimsicott, so Fire-resistant teammates like Regirock, Rhydon and Snorlax are helpful partners. Electric-types like Jolteon and Magneton appreciate Whimsicotts ability to handle Ground-types like Sandaconda, and in return handle the Flying-types like Dodrio and Articuno that Whimsicott struggles to beat. Other offensive pivots like Grafaiai and Jolteon can form a powerful VoltTurn core with Whimsicott. (u mentioned jolteon in the prev sentenc so replace that with something else, floatzel is a fine one) mention what they beat for each other as well.)

(mention partners that help into the steel types that wall whims, whims pivot on orthworm into zard for example.)

[STRATEGY COMMENTS]
Other Options
=============
Psychic is an option thar nails the Poison-types like Weezing and Grafaiai that resist both of Whimsicotts STAB types. However, this comes at the cost of either losing U-turns pivoting or the utility of Switcheroo or Encore. Whimsicott can use a Substitute + Leech Seed set to mess up its usual defensive checks like Snorlax and Orthworm and be a general nuisance. This set struggles to find setup opportunities however and relies heavily on getting a free Substitute on a forced switch.

Checks and Counters
===================

**Poison-types**: Whimsicotts 4x weakness to Poison and inability to hit them with its STAB attacks make Poison-types like Grafaiai and Weezing good checks. However these Pokemon lack reliable recovery and can thus be worn down over a game.

**Steel-types**: Steel-types like Magneton and Orthworm can take Whimsicotts STAB attacks with ease. Orthworm can start setting hazards or setup Coil / Iron Defense, while Magneton can generate momentum with Volt Switch.

**Fire-types**: As Whimsicotts STABs bounce off them, Fire-types like Charizard, Typhlosion and Magmortar can use Whimsicott as an entry point to start firing off powerful attacks. These Pokemon aren't usually defensively invested however and can struggle to switch in consistently.

**Special Walls**: Specially defensive walls like Dudunsparce, Snorlax and Articuno aren't bothered by Whimsicotts attacks, and can use it to start forcing progress with hazards, status pivoting or boosts. However, Switcheroo completely ruins these walls, especially Articuno, and Encore can force them to repeat their status moves, allowing Whimsicott to safely bring in a teammate.

**Choice Scarfers**: Many common Choice Scarf users like Grafaiai, Qwilfish, and Gunk Shot Passimian get the jump on Whimsicott and can easily take it out.

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QC 2/2 :blobthumbsup:
 
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[SET]
Offensive Pivot (Whimsicott) @ Heavy-Duty Boots
Ability: Prankster
EVs: 252 SpA / 4 SpD / 252 Spe
Tera Type: Steel / Fire
Timid Nature
- Moonblast
- Giga Drain
- U-turn
- Encore

[SET COMMENTS]
Whimsicott leverages its superb speed Speed and access to Prankster to be a competent offensive pivot. Giga Drain is used for its ability to replenish Whimsicotts health, giving it give Whimsicott staying power in longer games. Encore is key to this set, allowing it Whimsicott to force defensive foes into unfavorable moves like Stealth Rock and Recover, as well as shutting down setup sweepers like Oricorio-G Sensu and Snorlax by locking them into their setup moves. U-turn pairs beautifully with Encore, scouting any forced switches and allowing Whimsicott to bring in powerful teammates like Glastrier and Typhlosion. Tera Steel gives Whimsicott an immunity to Poison-type attacks from Grafaiai and Hisuian Qwilfish (remove comma) as well as resisting and a resistance to Flying-type attacks from Dodrio and Braviary as well as Ice-type attacks from Sneasel in a pinch. However, this still leaves Whimsicott vulnerable to Fire-type attacks from Charizard and Typhlosion (remove comma) and makes it weak to Fighting, making it unable to reliably switch into Hisuian Decidueye and Virizion. Tera Fire provides emergency energency resistances to Ice and Fire (remove comma) but makes Whimsicott a unable to safely check Ground- and Rock-types like Sandaconda and Regirock.

Balance teams enjoy Whimsicotts Whimsicott's pivoting and Prankster Encore (remove comma) helping them deal with both bulky defensive Pokemon and as well as dangerous (this is in a new line for some reason->) setup sweepers. Powerful physixal physical wallbreakers like Glastrier and Passimian pair well with Whimsicott Whimsicotts, as it baits in special walls like Articuno and can bring these teammates them in with U-turn. Ground-types like Palossand and Sandaconda make for excellent partners, as Whimsicott helps help them handle the Water- and Grass-types like Floatzel and Virizion that they struggle with, while they can handle Poison-types like Grafaiai that scare Whimsicott out. Fire-types like Charizard and Magmortar can easily gain entry on Whimsicott, so Fire-resistant teammates like Regirock, Rhydon, (comma) and Snorlax are helpful partners. Partners such as Charizard and Passimian that threathen threaten Steel-types like Orthworm and Magneton, such as Charizard or Passimian, can come in after a U-turn on these Steels and start Steel-types to fire off attacks. Electric-types like Jolteon and Magneton appreciate Whimsicotts Whimsicott's ability to handle Ground-types like Sandaconda, and in return, (comma) they handle the Flying-types like Dodrio and Articuno that Whimsicott struggles to beat. Other offensive pivots like Grafaiai and Floatzel can form a powerful VoltTurn core with Whimsicott, quickly racking up damage against walls like Regirock and Qwilfish, especially with entry hazards up.

[STRATEGY COMMENTS]
Other Options
=============
Psychic is an option thar that nails the Poison-types like Weezing and Grafaiai that resist both of Whimsicotts STAB types. However, this comes at the cost of either losing U-turns U-turn's pivoting or the utility of Switcheroo or Encore. Whimsicott can use a SubSeed Substitute + Leech Seed set to mess up its usual defensive checks like Snorlax and Orthworm and be a general nuisance. This set struggles to find setup opportunities however and relies heavily on getting a free Substitute on a forced switch.

Checks and Counters
===================

**Poison-types**: Whimsicotts Whimsicott's 4x weakness to Poison and inability to hit them Poison-types with its STAB attacks makes make Poison-types like Grafaiai and Weezing good checks. However these Pokemon lack reliable recovery and can thus be worn down over a game.

**Steel-types**: Steel-types like Magneton and Orthworm can take Whimsicotts Whimsicott's STAB attacks with ease. Orthworm can start setting entry hazards or set up with Coil or Iron Defense setup Coil / Iron Defense, while Magneton can generate momentum with Volt Switch.

**Fire-types**: As Whimsicotts STABs Whimsicott's STAB attacks to little to them bounce off them (doesn't line up well with the last sentence), Fire-types like Charizard, Typhlosion, (comma) and Magmortar can use Whimsicott as an entry point to start firing off powerful attacks. These Pokemon aren't usually defensively invested however and can struggle to switch in consistently.

**Special Walls**: Specially defensive walls Special walls like Dudunsparce, Snorlax, (comma) and Articuno aren't bothered by Whimsicott's Whimsicotts attacks (remove comma) and can use it to start forcing progress with entry hazards, status pivoting, (comma) or boosts. However, Switcheroo completely ruins these walls, especially Articuno, and Encore can force them to repeat their status moves, allowing Whimsicott to safely bring in a teammate.

**Choice Scarf users Scarfers**: Many common Choice Scarf users like Grafaiai, Qwilfish, and Gunk Shot Passimian get the jump on Whimsicott and can easily take it out.

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GP Team done
make sure to look into this for the apostrophe (') I added on stuff like "Whimsicott's"
https://www.grammarly.com/blog/punctuation-capitalization/possessive-apostrophe/
 
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Tera Fire provides emergency resistances to Ice and Fire, but this makes Whimsicott unable to safely check Ground- and Rock-types like Sandaconda and Regirock.

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**Poison-types**: Whimsicott's 4x weakness to Poison and inability to hit Poison-types with its STAB attacks makes Poison-types like Grafaiai and Weezing good checks. However, (comma) these Pokemon lack reliable recovery and can thus be worn down over a game.

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**Special Walls**: Special walls like Dudunsparce, Snorlax, (comma) and Articuno aren't bothered by Whimsicotts Whimsicott's attacks (remove comma) and can use it to start forcing progress with entry hazards, status, pivoting, or boosts. However, Switcheroo completely ruins these walls, especially Articuno, and Encore can force them to repeat their status moves, allowing Whimsicott to safely bring in a teammate.
sinnabyss hi, I spotted some small mis-implemented bits
 
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