Gen 2 Azumarill (NU) [DONE]

[dawnbuster]

[SET]
name: Miracle Bunny (RestTalk)
move 1: Surf
move 2: Light Screen / Ice Beam
move 3: Rest
move 4: Sleep Talk
item: Leftovers

[SET COMMENTS]
Azumarill is a defining Pokemon in GSC NU and easily one of the best defensive Pokemon available thanks to the roles it can perform. With great bulk both physically and specially alongside access to Light Screen, it is an excellent check to the many Fire-types in GSC NU such as Rapidash and Magmar while also being one of the best checks to Dugtrio. It can also safely switch into the best Pokemon in the tier, Xatu, and set Light Screen for its teammates or threaten a 3HKO with Ice Beam. Because of this, it naturally finds itself on defensive teams very commonly. However, it is not without flaws. Azumarill is susceptible to Thief from Pokemon that can lure it in such as Magmar and Dugtrio, which hurts its survivability. Moreover, its relatively low offensive presence can let Pokemon such as Primeape, Kingler, and Lickitung set up on it and threaten it.

Surf is mandatory to threaten Fire- and Ground-types. For Azumarill's second move, Light Screen is preferred a lot of the time for its ability to enable key Pokemon such as Kingler to set up more easily as well as letting Azumarill's teammates switch into special attackers more easily; however, Ice Beam crucially lets it defeat Xatu and Fearow in a one-on-one matchup, while Light Screen variants are more susceptible to getting KOed by critical hits against these threats. Ice Beam also hits the dangerous Gloom, which sets up for free against the Light Screen variant, quite hard. Finally, Rest and Sleep Talk give excellent longevity and let it absorb sleep moves from the likes of Rapidash and Stantler. Azumarill pairs exceptionally well with other defensive Pokemon, most notably Gloom and Ninetales. These three form a fierce defensive core that is capable of covering each other's weaknesses exceptionally well, such as Azumarill checking Dugtrio for Ninetales, Gloom checking Primeape for Azumarill, and Ninetales checking Xatu for Gloom and enjoying Light Screen support. Spikes support from Pineco helps Azumarill in longer games and can make its Surf have a more lasting impact against threats such as Primeape. Kingler appreciates Azumarill variants carrying Light Screen, which lets it set up with Swords Dance and trade hits much more easily against Pokemon such as Hidden Power Grass Ninetales, Octillery, and Xatu. Xatu itself pairs well with Azumarill, as it checks some of Azumarill's biggest threats in Kingler and Hitmonlee and can use Haze to eliminate their boosts.

[CREDITS]
- Written by: [[ReeceHughes, 508601]]
- Quality checked by: [[FNH, 245982], [Earthworm, 15210]]
- Grammar checked by: [[Estronic, 240732]]

 

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[SET]
name: Miracle Bunny (i'd recommend you put in parentheses the formal name of the set)
move 1: Surf
move 2: Light Screen / Ice Beam
move 3: Rest
move 4: Sleep Talk
item: Leftovers

[SET COMMENTS]
Azumarill is a defining Pokemon in GSC NU and is easily one of the best defensive Pokemon available thanks to the roles it can perform. With great bulk on both the physical and special sides physically and specially alongside access to Light Screen, it is an excellent check to the many Fire-types in GSC NU such as Rapidash and Magmar while also being one of the best checks to Dugtrio. It can also safely switch into the best Pokemon in the tier, Xatu, and set up Light Screen for its teammates or threaten a 3HKO with Ice Beam. Because of this, it naturally finds itself on defensive teams very commonly. However, it is not without flaws. Azumarill is susceptible to Thief from Pokemon that can lure it in such as Magmar and Dugtrio, which hurts its survivability. Moreover, its relatively low offensive presence can let Pokemon such as Primeape, Kingler, and Lickitung set up on it and threaten it.

Surf is mandatory to threaten Fire- and Ground-types (spacing). For Azumarill's second move, (spacing) Light Screen is preferred a lot of the time for its ability to enable key Pokemon such as Kingler to set up easier more easily as well as letting Azumarill's teammates switch into special attackers more easily; (comma -> semicolon) however, (AC) Ice Beam crucially lets it defeat Xatu and Fearow in a one-on-one matchup, (AC) while Light Screen variants are more susceptible to getting KOed by critical hits against these threats. Ice Beam also hits the dangerous Gloom, which sets up for free against the Light Screen variant, quite hard. Finally, Rest and Sleep Talk give excellent longevity and let it absorb sleep moves from the likes of Rapidash and Stantler. Azumarill pairs exceptionally well with other defensive Pokemon, most notably Gloom and Ninetales. These three form a fierce defensive core that is capable of covering each other's weaknesses exceptionally well, such as Azumarill checking Dugtrio for Ninetales, Gloom checking Primeape for Azumarill, and Ninetales checking Xatu for Gloom and enjoying Light Screen support. Spikes support from Pineco helps Azumarill in longer games and can make its Surf have a more lasting impact against threats such as Primeape. Kingler appreciates Azumarill variants carrying Light Screen, which lets it set up with Swords Dance and trade hits much more easily against Pokemon such as Hidden Power Grass Ninetales, Octillery, and Xatu. Xatu itself pairs well with Azumarill, (AC) as it checks some of Azumarill's biggest threats in Kingler and Hitmonlee and can use Haze to eliminate their boosts.

[CREDITS]
- Written by: [[ReeceHughes, 508601]]
- Quality checked by: [[FNH, 245982], [Earthworm, 15210]]
- Grammar checked by: [[username1, userid1]]

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[SET]
name: Miracle Bunny (i'd recommend you put in parentheses the formal name of the set)
move 1: Surf
move 2: Light Screen / Ice Beam
move 3: Rest
move 4: Sleep Talk
item: Leftovers

[SET COMMENTS]
Azumarill is a defining Pokemon in GSC NU and is easily one of the best defensive Pokemon available thanks to the roles it can perform. With great bulk on both the physical and special sides physically and specially alongside access to Light Screen, it is an excellent check to the many Fire-types in GSC NU such as Rapidash and Magmar while also being one of the best checks to Dugtrio. It can also safely switch into the best Pokemon in the tier, Xatu, and set up Light Screen for its teammates or threaten a 3HKO with Ice Beam. Because of this, it naturally finds itself on defensive teams very commonly. However, it is not without flaws. Azumarill is susceptible to Thief from Pokemon that can lure it in such as Magmar and Dugtrio, which hurts its survivability. Moreover, its relatively low offensive presence can let Pokemon such as Primeape, Kingler, and Lickitung set up on it and threaten it.

Surf is mandatory to threaten Fire- and Ground-types (spacing). For Azumarill's second move, (spacing) Light Screen is preferred a lot of the time for its ability to enable key Pokemon such as Kingler to set up easier more easily as well as letting Azumarill's teammates switch into special attackers more easily; (comma -> semicolon) however, (AC) Ice Beam crucially lets it defeat Xatu and Fearow in a one-on-one matchup, (AC) while Light Screen variants are more susceptible to getting KOed by critical hits against these threats. Ice Beam also hits the dangerous Gloom, which sets up for free against the Light Screen variant, quite hard. Finally, Rest and Sleep Talk give excellent longevity and let it absorb sleep moves from the likes of Rapidash and Stantler. Azumarill pairs exceptionally well with other defensive Pokemon, most notably Gloom and Ninetales. These three form a fierce defensive core that is capable of covering each other's weaknesses exceptionally well, such as Azumarill checking Dugtrio for Ninetales, Gloom checking Primeape for Azumarill, and Ninetales checking Xatu for Gloom and enjoying Light Screen support. Spikes support from Pineco helps Azumarill in longer games and can make its Surf have a more lasting impact against threats such as Primeape. Kingler appreciates Azumarill variants carrying Light Screen, which lets it set up with Swords Dance and trade hits much more easily against Pokemon such as Hidden Power Grass Ninetales, Octillery, and Xatu. Xatu itself pairs well with Azumarill, (AC) as it checks some of Azumarill's biggest threats in Kingler and Hitmonlee and can use Haze to eliminate their boosts.

[CREDITS]
- Written by: [[ReeceHughes, 508601]]
- Quality checked by: [[FNH, 245982], [Earthworm, 15210]]
- Grammar checked by: [[username1, userid1]]

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