Quality Control Toxic Chain Pivot Fezandipiti [QC 0/2]

[Bice]

[SET]
name: Toxic Chain Pivot
move 1: Taunt / Heat Wave
move 2: Moonblast
move 3: Roost
move 4: U-Turn
item: Heavy-Duty Boots
ability: Toxic Chain
nature: Calm
evs: 248 HP / 152 SpD / 108 Spe
tera type: Water

[SET COMMENTS]

Thanks to a solid defensive typing and powerful ability in Toxic Chain, Fezandipiti serves as a potent defensive pivot that checks threatening special attackers like Keldeo, Hydrapple, Greninja, and Thundurus-T. Taunt neuters bulkier Pokemon like Slowking, Sinistcha, and Mandibuzz, letting Fezandipiti wear them down with Moonblast and Toxic Chain while denying them their utility. Heat Wave can be used to target the Steel-types that often switch into Fezandipiti, such as Excadrill, Cobalion, and especially Scizor. Moonblast is the STAB move of choice due to its perfect accuracy and chance to lower special attack, which complements Fezandipiti's bulk and ability well. Roost keeps Fezandipiti healthy as it whittles down foes with poison and Moonblast. U-Turn lets Fezandipiti safely bring in a teammate while potentially spreading poison thanks to Toxic Chain 108 Speed EVs lets Fezandipiti outrun standard utility Excadrill, letting it U-Turn safely into a teammate. Because Fezandipiti finds itself switching in and out frequently, Heavy-Duty Boots helps keep Fezandipiti healthy against hazard stack teams. Tera Water removes Fezandipiti's Ground weakness while giving it a resistance to Water-type attacks from Greninja and Keldeo as well as Mewoscarada's Triple Axel. However, it should be noted that Fezandipiti will be unable to check Pokemon like Thundurus-T and Zarude if it Terastallizes.

Fezandipiti's ability to disrupt its foes and spread poison makes it a great fit for bulky offense teams. Even if it runs Heat Wave, Fezandipiti tends to struggle against Steel-types like Heatran and Skarmory. Conversely, Fezandipiti serves as one of the tier's best checks to Greninja; as such, Pokemon that can pressure Steel-types while appreciating Greninja being kept in check, like Sandy Shocks and Skeledirge, make for good pairings with it. Rotom-W forms an excellent VoltTurn core with Fezandipiti, due to its ability to cripple physical attackers with Will-O-Wisp and providing a Ground immunity with Levitate; in return, Fezandipiti can check Grass-types like Hydrapple and Serperior. Skarmory itself is another great ground-immune partner for Fezandipiti due to its ability to check dangerous physical attackers like Excadrill and Scizor, and its ability to stack Spikes pairs nicely with Fezandipiti's poison-spreading capabilities. Fezandipiti can be used in tandem with Skarmory as well as Heatran to check dangerous physical Dark-types, like Lokix and Zarude. Fragile attackers like Latios and Greninja appreciate Fezandipiti being able to safely bring them in with U-Turn, as well as its ability to wear down checks like Slowking and Keldeo, respectively, with Toxic Chain. Regenerator pivots like Tornadus-T and Slowking pair wonderfully with Fezandipiti, as the poison it spreads with Toxic Chain makes it easier for them to outlast the opposing team.

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[Bice]

ready for qc; there was no default fezandipiti set on the reservation page nor an analysis page on the main site, so i used the one i've been using. if qc wants to change it, i'm fine w/ doing that

 

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[SET]
name: Toxic Chain Pivot
move 1: Taunt / Heat Wave
move 2: Moonblast
move 3: Roost
move 4: U-Turn
item: Heavy-Duty Boots
ability: Toxic Chain
nature: Calm
evs: 248 HP / 152 SpD / 108 Spe
tera type: Water

[SET COMMENTS]

Thanks to a solid defensive typing and powerful ability in Toxic Chain, Fezandipiti serves as a potent defensive pivot that checks threatening special attackers like Keldeo, Hydrapple, and Thundurus-T. Would also mention Greninja, as Fezandipiti is only 3Hkoed by Greninja's moves. Taunt neuters bulkier Pokemon like Slowking and Sinistcha, letting Fezandipiti wear them down with Moonblast and Toxic Chain. Also mention how Taunt can be used against Mandibuzz, as it hates being taunted. Heat Wave can be used to target the Steel-types that often switch into Fezandipiti, such as Excadrill, Cobalion and especially Scizor. Most Cobalion run Rocky Helmet, and thus are unable to recover HP, meaning that Fezandipiti can chip it down over the course of the game with Heat Waves and Moonblasts. Moonblast is the STAB move of choice due to its perfect accuracy and chance to lower special attack, which complements Fezandipiti's bulk and ability well. Roost keeps Fezandipiti healthy as it whittles down foes with poison and Moonblast. U-Turn lets Fezandipiti safely bring in a teammate while potentially spreading poison thanks to Toxic Chain. 108 Speed EVs lets Fezandipiti outrun standard utility Excadrill, letting it U-Turn safely into a teammate. Because Fezandipiti finds itself switching in and out frequently, Heavy-Duty Boots helps keep Fezandipiti healthy against hazard stack teams. Tera Water removes Fezandipiti's Ground weakness while giving it a resistance to Water-type attacks from Greninja and Keldeo as well as Weavile's Meowscarada's Triple Axel. However, it should be noted that Fezandipiti will be unable to check Pokemon like Thundurus-T and Zarude if it Terastallizes.

Fezandipiti's ability to disrupt its foes and spread poison makes it a great fit for bulky offense teams. Even if it runs Heat Wave, Fezandipiti tends to struggle against Steel-types like Cobalion Heatran and Skarmory. Heatran is one of the best answers to Fezandipiti. As such, Pokemon that can pressure them, like Keldeo, Sandy Shocks, and Rotom-W, make for good pairings with it. Shocks is great into Heatran and Skarmory, being able to disrupt them and lay hazards to support teammates. Rotom-W in particular can cripple physical attackers for Fezandipiti with Will-O-Wisp and provides a Ground immunity with Levitate; in return, Fezandipiti can check Grass-types like Hydrapple and Serperior. Skarmory itself is another great ground-immune partner for Fezandipiti due to its ability to check dangerous physical attackers like Excadrill and Scizor, and its ability to stack Spikes pairs nicely with Fezandipiti's poison-spreading capabilities. Fezandipiti can be used in tandem with Skarmory as well as Heatran to check dangerous physical Dark-types, like Lokix and Zarude. Fragile attackers like Latios and Greninja Weavile appreciate Fezandipiti being able to safely bring them in with U-Turn, as well as its ability to wear down checks like Slowking and Keldeo, respectively, with Toxic Chain. Greninja loves a weakened Keldeo, as well as being able to come in on Heatran. Regenerator pivots like Tornadus-T and Slowking pair wonderfully with Fezandipiti, as the poison it spreads with Toxic Chain makes it easier for them to outlast the opposing team.
I noticed a lack of mentions of Greninja, which is odd considering that Greninja is a very terrifying wallbreaker that Fezandipiti can answer, as well as being a great teammate for Fezandipiti.
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View attachment 725006
[SET]
name: Toxic Chain Pivot
move 1: Taunt / Heat Wave
move 2: Moonblast
move 3: Roost
move 4: U-Turn
item: Heavy-Duty Boots
ability: Toxic Chain
nature: Calm
evs: 248 HP / 152 SpD / 108 Spe
tera type: Water

[SET COMMENTS]

Thanks to a solid defensive typing and powerful ability in Toxic Chain, Fezandipiti serves as a potent defensive pivot that checks threatening special attackers like Keldeo, Hydrapple, and Thundurus-T. Would also mention Greninja, as Fezandipiti is only 3Hkoed by Greninja's moves. Taunt neuters bulkier Pokemon like Slowking and Sinistcha, letting Fezandipiti wear them down with Moonblast and Toxic Chain. Also mention how Taunt can be used against Mandibuzz, as it hates being taunted. Heat Wave can be used to target the Steel-types that often switch into Fezandipiti, such as Excadrill, Cobalion and especially Scizor. Most Cobalion run Rocky Helmet, and thus are unable to recover HP, meaning that Fezandipiti can chip it down over the course of the game with Heat Waves and Moonblasts. Moonblast is the STAB move of choice due to its perfect accuracy and chance to lower special attack, which complements Fezandipiti's bulk and ability well. Roost keeps Fezandipiti healthy as it whittles down foes with poison and Moonblast. U-Turn lets Fezandipiti safely bring in a teammate while potentially spreading poison thanks to Toxic Chain. 108 Speed EVs lets Fezandipiti outrun standard utility Excadrill, letting it U-Turn safely into a teammate. Because Fezandipiti finds itself switching in and out frequently, Heavy-Duty Boots helps keep Fezandipiti healthy against hazard stack teams. Tera Water removes Fezandipiti's Ground weakness while giving it a resistance to Water-type attacks from Greninja and Keldeo as well as Weavile's Meowscarada's Triple Axel. However, it should be noted that Fezandipiti will be unable to check Pokemon like Thundurus-T and Zarude if it Terastallizes.

Fezandipiti's ability to disrupt its foes and spread poison makes it a great fit for bulky offense teams. Even if it runs Heat Wave, Fezandipiti tends to struggle against Steel-types like Cobalion Heatran and Skarmory. Heatran is one of the best answers to Fezandipiti. As such, Pokemon that can pressure them, like Keldeo, Sandy Shocks, and Rotom-W, make for good pairings with it. Shocks is great into Heatran and Skarmory, being able to disrupt them and lay hazards to support teammates. Rotom-W in particular can cripple physical attackers for Fezandipiti with Will-O-Wisp and provides a Ground immunity with Levitate; in return, Fezandipiti can check Grass-types like Hydrapple and Serperior. Skarmory itself is another great ground-immune partner for Fezandipiti due to its ability to check dangerous physical attackers like Excadrill and Scizor, and its ability to stack Spikes pairs nicely with Fezandipiti's poison-spreading capabilities. Fezandipiti can be used in tandem with Skarmory as well as Heatran to check dangerous physical Dark-types, like Lokix and Zarude. Fragile attackers like Latios and Greninja Weavile appreciate Fezandipiti being able to safely bring them in with U-Turn, as well as its ability to wear down checks like Slowking and Keldeo, respectively, with Toxic Chain. Greninja loves a weakened Keldeo, as well as being able to come in on Heatran. Regenerator pivots like Tornadus-T and Slowking pair wonderfully with Fezandipiti, as the poison it spreads with Toxic Chain makes it easier for them to outlast the opposing team.
I noticed a lack of mentions of Greninja, which is odd considering that Greninja is a very terrifying wallbreaker that Fezandipiti can answer, as well as being a great teammate for Fezandipiti.
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implemented! rewrote the part about steel-types as i was having trouble fitting fez's ability to check greninja in the teammates section, so i merged them into one little bit