Gen 1 Arbok (OU Mini Analysis) [QC 2/2] [GP 1/1]

[Enigami]

This is part of a project to get rid of the poor quality, misinformation-ridden RBY analyses from over a decade ago. These works are low-priority and should be treated as such.

[OVERVIEW]

Arbok is mostly outclassed by Victreebel in RBY OU in its only viable role as a Wrap user. Middling stats, being crippled by any status, lacking a viable Poison-type STAB move, and an awful typing for the metagame all make it difficult for Arbok to function. At best, Arbok is a mediocre addition to RBY OU Wrap teams.

[SET]
name: Wrapper
move 1: Glare
move 2: Wrap
move 3: Earthquake
move 4: Hyper Beam

[SET COMMENTS]

If Arbok is to be used at all, it should be using this set alongside Thunder Wave Dragonite and Stun Spore Victreebel in the hopes of overwhelming the opponent with Wrap and paralysis. Glare and Wrap are essential, allowing Arbok to paralyze faster threats and use Wrap to wear them down or safely switch out to a teammate. Earthquake 2HKOes Gengar, preventing it from PP stalling Wrap. Hyper Beam finishes off weakened threats. Rock Slide, Double-Edge, and Acid are weaker but lower-risk alternatives to Hyper Beam to hit Pokemon that resist Earthquake.

[CREDITS]
- Written by: [[Enigami, 233818]]
- Quality checked by: [[Amaranth, 265630], [FriendOfMrGolem120, 424525]]
- Grammar checked by: [[Finland, 517429]]

 

[Amaranth]

It's good and to the point, perfect mini-analysis. QC 1/2

 

[FriendOfMrGolem120]

Nothing more to add QC 2/2

 

[Adeleine]

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[OVERVIEW]

Arbok is mostly outclassed by Victreebel in RBY OU in its only viable role as a Wrap user. Middling stats, being crippled by any status, lack of lacking a viable Poison-type STAB move, and an awful typing for the RBY OU metagame all make it difficult for Arbok to function in the tier. At best, Arbok is a mediocre addition to RBY OU Wrap teams.

[SET]
name: Wrapper
move 1: Glare
move 2: Wrap
move 3: Earthquake
move 4: Hyper Beam

[SET COMMENTS]

If Arbok is to be used at all, it should be using this set alongside Thunder Wave Dragonite and Stun Spore Victreebel in the hopes of overwhelming the opponent with Wrap and paralysis. Glare and Wrap are essential, allowing Arbok to paralyze faster threats and use Wrap to wear them down or safely switch out to a teammate with Wrap. Earthquake 2HKOes Gengar, preventing it from PP stalling Wrap. Hyper Beam finishes off weakened threats. Rock Slide, Double-Edge, (AC) and Acid are weaker but lower-risk (added hyphen) alternatives to Hyper Beam to hit Pokemon that resist Earthquake resists.

[CREDITS]
- Written by: [[Enigami, 233818]]
- Quality checked by: [[Amaranth, 265630], [FriendOfMrGolem120, 424525]]
- Grammar checked by: [[Finland, 517429]]

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[Plague von Karma]

Was told this is done, uploading.