Alcremie [QC 0/2]

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[SET]
name: Calm Mind
move 1: Calm Mind
move 2: Dazzling Gleam
move 3: Recover
move 4: Mystical Fire
item: Leftovers
ability: Aroma Veil
nature: Bold
evs: 252 HP / 252 Def / 4 SpD

[SET COMMENTS]
By virtue of its decent mixed bulk and great defensive typing, Alcremie is a competent bulky win condition with Calm Mind. In comparison to Clefable, it boasts a higher PP recovery option, an immunity to Taunt thanks to Aroma Veil, and notably higher Special Attack and Special Defense stats, allowing it to more reliably set up while better checking big threats in Hydreigon, Dragapult, and Hatterene. These tools yield a niche for Alcremie on balanced and defensive builds, where it shares great synergy with defensive staples such as Mandibuzz and Galarian Corsola. The EVs seen on the listed set maximize Alcremie's physical bulk, increasing its durability against the likes of Tyranitar, Hawlucha, and Conkeldurr. Dazzling Gleam allows it to apply immediate pressure to the aforementioned threats it checks, while Mystical Fire provides coverage necessary in denying free turns to Steel-types like Corviknight, Excadrill, and Ferrothorn. Aromatherapy is an option in Alcremie's

Alcremie fits best on balanced and defensive builds due to its solid defensive utility, good synergy with popular defensive presences, and ability to function as a late-game sweeper. Its ability to be physically overwhelmed by Pokemon like Gyarados and Excadrill makes Pokemon like Toxapex and Galarian Corsola strong options for teammates, who in return it can answer to Hydreigon for. Mandibuzz also makes for a strong teammate, checking Excadrill and Aegislash while benefitting from Alcremie's ability to take on Hydreigon, Tyranitar, and Conkeldurr. Additionally, Alcremie appreciates Pokemon capable of taking on the Poison-types it struggles to break through, like Toxapex. Ground-types like Excadrill, Gastrodon, and Mamoswine stand out for their ability to do this while also pressuring Steel-types like Corviknight, which Alcremie can struggle to reliably beat.

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Hey, Hilomilo the QC team decided that Calm Mind is probably the best set for Alcremie's preview:

move 1: Dazzling Gleam
move 2: Recover
move 3: Calm Mind
move 4: Mystical Fire
item: Leftovers
ability: Aroma Veil
nature: Bold
evs: 252 HP / 252 Def / 4 SpD

It's not much different from what you currently have, but please implement this when possible, thanks!
 
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[SET]
name: Calm Mind
move 1: Calm Mind
move 2: Dazzling Gleam
move 3: Recover
move 4: Mystical Fire
item: Leftovers
ability: Aroma Veil
nature: Bold
evs: 252 HP / 252 Def / 4 SpD
evs: 252 HP / 228 Def / 28 SpD
in-battle alt: Gmax

28 Special Defense EVs allow Alcremie to take a +2 Flash Cannon from Hydreigon.


[SET COMMENTS]
By virtue of its decent mixed bulk and great defensive typing, Alcremie is a competent bulky win condition with Calm Mind. In comparison to Clefable, it boasts a higher PP recovery option, an immunity to Taunt thanks to Aroma Veil, and notably higher Special Attack and Special Defense stats, allowing it to more reliably set up while better checking big threats in Hydreigon, Dragapult, and Hatterene. These tools yield a niche for Alcremie on balanced and defensive builds, where it shares great synergy with defensive staples such as Mandibuzz and Galarian Corsola. The EVs seen on the listed set maximize Alcremie's physical bulk, increasing its durability against the likes of Tyranitar, Hawlucha, and Conkeldurr. Alcremie is a pretty mediocre check to Tyranitar all things considered. Make sure to mention the Special Defense investment here. Dazzling Gleam allows it to apply immediate pressure to the aforementioned threats it checks, while Mystical Fire provides coverage necessary in denying free turns to Steel-types like Corviknight, Excadrill, and Ferrothorn. Aromatherapy is an option in Alcremie's Aromatherapy is pretty bad. You should briefly mention Gigantamax Alcremie here.

Alcremie fits best on balanced and defensive builds due to its solid defensive utility, good synergy with popular defensive presences, and ability to function as a late-game sweeper. Its ability to be physically overwhelmed by Pokemon like Gyarados and Excadrill makes Pokemon like Toxapex, Seismitoad, and Galarian Corsola strong options for teammates, who in return it can answer to Hydreigon for. Seismitoad's so prevalent right now, it definitely deserves a mention as well. I also think you could add Dracovish as a Pokemon that can overwhelm Alcremie, but that's up to you. Mandibuzz also makes for a strong teammate, checking Excadrill and Aegislash while benefitting from Alcremie's ability to take on Hydreigon, Tyranitar, and Conkeldurr. Mandibuzz is not a good Excadrill check. Additionally, Alcremie appreciates Pokemon capable of taking on the Poison-types it struggles to break through, like Toxapex. Ground-types like Excadrill, Gastrodon, and Mamoswine stand out for their ability to do this while also pressuring Steel-types like Corviknight, which Alcremie can struggle to reliably beat. None of these Pokemon are particularly good Toxapex checks. You should use some more relevant examples like Hydreigon instead.

[CREDITS]
- Written by: [[<username1>, <userid1>]]
- Quality checked by: [[<username1>, <userid1>], [<username2>, <userid2>]]
- Grammar checked by: [[<username1>, <userid1>]]
Good job, 1/2.
 

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