Monotype Barbaracle [Water] [QC 2/2] [GP 1/1]

[Harpp]

[SET]
name: Shell Smash Sweeper [Water]
move 1: Shell Smash
move 2: Liquidation
move 3: Stone Edge
move 4: Superpower
item: Focus Sash
ability: Tough Claws
nature: Jolly
evs: 252 Atk / 4 SpD / 252 Spe

[SET COMMENTS]
Barbaracle is a deadly setup sweeper and cleaner for hyper offensive Water-type teams with its Shell Smash set. Its above-average Attack stat combined with its passable bulk lets it become an offensive juggernaut quickly with a boost. Liquidation is its most reliable STAB move, which is also boosted by Tough Claws, allowing it to deal heavy damage to neutral targets such as Aegislash and Galarian Corsola after setup. Stone Edge takes care of Ice-, Flying-, and Bug-type Pokemon like Galarian Darmanitan, Mandibuzz, and Araquanid. Superpower rounds off its coverage by hitting Pokemon like Ferrothorn that resist its STAB moves. Superpower also hits Kyurem more reliably than Stone Edge and is able to OHKO Ferrothorn and Kyurem after a Shell Smash boost. Barbaracle should attempt to set up only once its checks and counters like Toxapex, Celebi, and Vilepume are weakened or taken out by teammates. However, Barbaracle can use Focus Sash to set up against Pokemon that would otherwise OHKO it, such as Gardevoir and Mamoswine; additionally, its Focus Sash can be used to allow it to serve as an emergency check against Pokemon like Alolan Raichu and Kyurem. Maximum Attack investment with a Jolly nature makes Barbaracle as fast as possible, allowing it to outspeed Pokemon like Choice Scarf Duraludon. A Focus Sash is used to ensure that Barbaracle can take any hit and set up Shell Smash at least once during the battle.

Araquanid is a great teammate, as it can make Barbaracle even more threatening with Sticky Web, allowing it to outspeed Alolan Raichu under Electric Terrain and fast Choice Scarf users like Gengar and Dragapult. Other Shell Smash users like Cloyster and Blastoise are good teammates, as they can deal with each other's checks and counters, beating Pokemon such as Celebi, Ferrothorn, and Mimikyu. Keldeo, Dracovish, and Crawdaunt can wallbreak and weaken Pokemon like Toxapex, Ferrothorn, and Galarian Corsola. Keldeo can also keep entry hazards off the field with Taunt. Pelipper provides rain support for Barbaracle to power up Liquidation even further after Shell Smash, allowing it to beat Pokemon such as Aegislash and unboosted Bulk Up Corviknight. Additionally, Pelipper can wallbreak with a Choice Specs set, taking on Pokemon such as Celebi, Ferrothorn, and Toxapex for the team, and provide emergency Defog support to keep Barbaracle's Focus Sash intact. Seismitoad provides Barbaracle with an essential immunity to Electric-type attacks and Stealth Rock support to score easier KOs and help against Pokemon like Cloyster, Dugtrio, and Polteageist.

[CREDITS]
- Written by: [[Harpp, 3201110]]
- <Water> analysis by: [[Harpp, 320110]]
- Quality checked by: [[Decem, 362454], [Conflux, 408641]]
- Grammar checked by: [[The Dutch Plumberjack, 232216]]

 

[Harpp]

Ready for QC.

 

[mushamu]

[SET COMMENTS]
Give examples of Pokemon you'd hit with Liquidation, it's ambiguous to the reader as of now.

"Against offensive teams like Dragon, Barbaracle can take advantage of its Focus Sash and clean team late-game."
I would definitely rephrase this to say how Barbaracle can use Focus Sash to set up against Pokemon that would otherwise OHKO it, and how its good for serving as an emergency check to huge threats and give examples like Kyurem-B, Alolan Raichu and Gyarados because of that. I don't think you need to mention the offensive teams part considering a majority of this metagame is offensive.

I would put the spotlight on Cloyster and Blastoise as other Shell Smash Sweepers that can break through certain checks and counters for each other to overwhelm teams. Celebi, Ferrothorn, and Mimikyu are examples you can use for that.

You can throw in Dracovish in with Crawdaunt and Keldeo and use Galarian Corsola as an example over Corviknight. Keldeo can also keep hazards off with Taunt.

Pelipper can beat Celebi for Barbaracle.

Use Aegislash and unboosted Bulk Up Corviknight as Pokemon Pelipper's rain helps against OHKOing.
+2 252 Atk Tough Claws Barbaracle Liquidation vs. 252 HP / 4 Def Aegislash-Blade in Rain: 348-411 (107.4 - 126.8%) -- guaranteed OHKO
+2 252 Atk Tough Claws Barbaracle Liquidation vs. 252 HP / 0 Def Corviknight in Rain: 450-531 (112.5 - 132.7%) -- guaranteed OHKO

Name some examples of Pokemon Stealth Rock helps against. If you can't find any notable calcs then it's fine to just mention Focus Sash users like Cloyster, Dugtrio, and Polteageist for Stealth Rock.

I would honestly just remove Toxapex as a team option. Barbaracle fits on hyper offensive Water teams with like Sticky Web Shell Smash spam, and a lot of the times you forgo Toxapex on those types of builds for more offensive pressure and it doesn't really do too much for Barbaracle by itself.

Araquanid's Sticky Web allows Barbaracle to outspeed Alolan Raichu under Electric Terrain after a Shell Smash, allowing Barbaracle to actually sweep Electric teams pretty well. Move it higher too, Barbaracle absolutely loves Sticky Webs because it's pretty slow by itself, so Sticky Web Water is the main archetype it thrives on.

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[Harpp]

Implemented QC 1. Ready for QC 2.

 

[Conflux]

[SET COMMENTS]
"Barbaracle is a deadly setup sweeper and cleaner for hyper offensive Water-type teams with its Shell Smash set."
Would specify this as Barbaracle is not an optimal choice for other playstyles.

I'd mention Scarf Dragapult among the Pokemon that Araquanid's Sticky Web are useful for since it outspeeds +2 Barbaracle.

Good work QC 2/2

 

[Harpp]

Implemented QC 2. Ready for GP.

 

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Hi, amcheck. Feel free to implement whichever changes you want.

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[SET COMMENTS]
Barbaracle is a deadly setup sweeper and cleaner for hyper offensive Water-type teams with its Shell Smash set. Its above-average a(hyphen) Attack stat combined with its passable bulk lets it become an offensive juggernaut quickly with Shell Smash. Liquidation is its most reliable STAB move,(comma) which is also boosted by Tough Claws, allowing it to deal heavy damage after Shell Smash to neutral targets such as Aegislash,(remove) and Galarian Corsola. Stone Edge takes care of Ice-, Flying-, and Bug-type Pokemon like Galarian Darmanitan, Mandibuzz, and Araquanid. Superpower rounds off its coverage by hitting Pokemon like Ferrothorn that resist its STAB moves. Superpower also hits Kyurem-B more reliably than Stone Edge and is able to OHKO Ferrothorn and Kyurem-B after a Shell Smash boost. Barbaracle should attempt to set(space)up once its checks and counters like Toxapex, Celebi, and Vilepume are weakened or taken out by teammates. Barbaracle can use Focus Sash to set(space)up against Pokemon that would otherwise OHKO it out,(comma) such as Gardevoir and Mamoswine,(remove);(semicolon) additionally,(comma) its Focus Sash can be used to allow it to serve as an emergency threat against Pokemon like Alolan Raichu and Kyurem-B. Maximum Attack investment with a Jolly nature makes Barbaracle as fast as possible,(comma) allowing it to outspeed Pokemon like Kyurem-B after a Dragon Dance. A Focus Sash is used to ensure that Barbaracle can live any hit and set(space)up Shell Smash at least once during the battle.

Araquanid is a great teammate as it can set(space)up Sticky Web,(comma) which makes Barbaracle even more threatening allowing it to outspeed Alolan Raichu under Electric Terrain and fast Choice Scarf users like Gengar and Dragapult. Other Shell Smash users like Cloyster and Blastoise are good teammates,(comma) as they can deal with each other's checks and counters, beating Pokemon such as Celebi, Ferrothorn, and Mimikyu. Keldeo, Dracovish, and Crawdaunt are amazing partners to Barbaracle,(comma) as they can wallbreak and weaken Pokemon like Toxapex, Ferrothorn, and Galarian Corsola. Keldeo can also keep hazards off the field with Taunt. Pelipper provides Rain support tofor Barbaracle to power(space)up Liquidation even further after Shell Smash, allowing it to beat Pokemon such as Aegislash and unboosted Bulk Up Corviknight. Additionally,(comma) Pelipper can wallbreak with a Choice Specs set,(comma) taking on Pokemon such as Celebi, Ferrothorn, and Toxapex for the team,(comma) and provide emergency Defog support to Barbaracle to keep its Focus Sash intact. Seismitoad provides Barbaracle with an essential immunity from Electric-type attacks and Stealth Rock support to score easier KOs and help against Pokemon like Cloyster, Dugtrio, and Polteageist.

 

[Harpp]

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[SET]
name: Shell Smash Sweeper [Water]
move 1: Shell Smash
move 2: Liquidation
move 3: Stone Edge
move 4: Superpower
item: Focus Sash
ability: Tough Claws
nature: Jolly
evs: 252 Atk / 4 SpD / 252 Spe

[SET COMMENTS]
Barbaracle is a deadly setup sweeper and cleaner for hyper offensive Water-type teams with its Shell Smash set (this is the only set listed so no need to point it out). Its above-average Attack stat combined with its passable bulk lets let it become an offensive juggernaut quickly with Shell Smash. Liquidation is its Barbaracle's most reliable STAB move (RC) which and is also boosted by Tough Claws, allowing it to deal heavy damage after a Shell Smash boost to neutral targets such as Aegislash and Galarian Corsola. Stone Edge takes care of Ice-, Flying-, and Bug-type Pokemon like Galarian Darmanitan, Mandibuzz, and Araquanid. Superpower rounds off its coverage by hitting Pokemon like Ferrothorn that resist its STAB moves, (AC) such as Ferrothorn. Superpower also hits Kyurem-B more reliably than Stone Edge and is able to OHKO Ferrothorn and Kyurem-B after a Shell Smash boost. (consider using different examples here, as you mentioned ferro and kyub twice in what's basically the same bullet point. alternatively just remove the part marked in purple) Barbaracle should attempt to set up once its checks and counters like Toxapex, Celebi, and Vilepume are weakened or taken out by teammates. Barbaracle It can use its Focus Sash to set up against Pokemon that would otherwise OHKO it, such as Gardevoir and Mamoswine; additionally, its Focus Sash can be used to allow it to serve as an emergency threat against check to Pokemon like Alolan Raichu and Kyurem-B. Maximum Attack investment with A Jolly nature makes Barbaracle as fast as possible after a Shell Smash boost, allowing it to outspeed Pokemon like Dragon Dance Kyurem-B after a Dragon Dance. A Focus Sash is used to ensure that Barbaracle can live any hit and set up Shell Smash at least once during the battle.

Araquanid is a great teammate as it can set up Sticky Web, which makes Barbaracle even more threatening allowing it boosted Barbaracle to outspeed Alolan Raichu under Electric Terrain and as well as fast Choice Scarf users like Gengar and Dragapult. Other Shell Smash users like Cloyster and Blastoise are good teammates, as they can deal with each other's checks and counters, beating Pokemon such as Celebi, Ferrothorn, and Mimikyu. (not really sure what you're trying to say here, which teammate deals with what check/counter? did you mean to say that they pressure mutual checks?) Keldeo, Dracovish, and Crawdaunt are amazing partners to Barbaracle, as they can wallbreak and weaken Pokemon like Toxapex, Ferrothorn, and Galarian Corsola. Keldeo can also keep hazards off the field with Taunt. Pelipper provides Rain support for Barbaracle to power up Liquidation even further after a Shell Smash boost, allowing it to beat Pokemon such as Aegislash and unboosted (only mention boosts if they're there) Bulk Up Corviknight. Additionally, Choice Specs Pelipper can wallbreak with a Choice Specs set, taking take on Pokemon such as Celebi, Ferrothorn, and Toxapex for the team (RC) and provide emergency Defog support to Barbaracle to keep its Barbaracle's Focus Sash intact. Seismitoad provides Barbaracle with an essential immunity from to Electric-type attacks, (AC) and as well as Stealth Rock support to score easier KOs and help against Pokemon like Cloyster, Dugtrio, and Polteageist.

[CREDITS]
- Written by: [[<Harpp>, <3201110>]]
- <Water> analysis by: [[<Harpp>, <320110>]]
- Quality checked by: [[<Decem>, <362454>], [<Conflux>, <408641>]] (remove the < and > signs where you already filled out the username and id)
- Grammar checked by: [[<username1>, <userid1>]]

 

[Lumari]

remove add / fix (comments); (AC=add comma; RC=remove comma; SC=semicolon)
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[SET]
name: Shell Smash Sweeper [Water]
move 1: Shell Smash
move 2: Liquidation
move 3: Stone Edge
move 4: Superpower
item: Focus Sash
ability: Tough Claws
nature: Jolly
evs: 252 Atk / 4 SpD / 252 Spe

[SET COMMENTS]
Barbaracle is a deadly setup sweeper and cleaner for hyper offensive Water-type teams with its Shell Smash set. Its above-average Attack stat combined with its passable bulk lets it become an offensive juggernaut quickly with Shell Smash a boost. Liquidation is its most reliable STAB move, which is also boosted by Tough Claws, allowing it to deal heavy damage after Shell Smash to neutral targets such as Aegislash and Galarian Corsola after setup. Stone Edge takes care of Ice-, Flying-, and Bug-type Pokemon like Galarian Darmanitan, Mandibuzz, and Araquanid. Superpower rounds off its coverage by hitting Pokemon like Ferrothorn that resist its STAB moves. Superpower also hits Kyurem-B (dead) more reliably than Stone Edge and is able to OHKO Ferrothorn and Kyurem-B after a Shell Smash boost. Barbaracle should attempt to set up only once its checks and counters like Toxapex, Celebi, and Vilepume are weakened or taken out by teammates. However, Barbaracle can use Focus Sash to set up against Pokemon that would otherwise OHKO it, such as Gardevoir and Mamoswine; additionally, its Focus Sash can be used to allow it to serve as an emergency threat check against Pokemon like Alolan Raichu and Kyurem-B. Maximum Attack investment with a Jolly nature makes Barbaracle as fast as possible, allowing it to outspeed Pokemon like boosted Dragon Dance Kyurem-B after a Dragon Dance. (also dead) A Focus Sash is used to ensure that Barbaracle can live take any hit and set up Shell Smash at least once during the battle.

Araquanid is a great teammate, (AC) as it can set up Sticky Web, which makes make Barbaracle even more threatening with Sticky Web, allowing it to outspeed Alolan Raichu under Electric Terrain and fast Choice Scarf users like Gengar and Dragapult. Other Shell Smash users like Cloyster and Blastoise are good teammates, as they can deal with each other's checks and counters, beating Pokemon such as Celebi, Ferrothorn, and Mimikyu. Keldeo, Dracovish, and Crawdaunt are amazing partners to Barbaracle, as they can wallbreak and weaken Pokemon like Toxapex, Ferrothorn, and Galarian Corsola. Keldeo can also keep entry hazards off the field with Taunt. Pelipper provides rain support for Barbaracle to power up Liquidation even further after Shell Smash, allowing it to beat Pokemon such as Aegislash and unboosted Bulk Up Corviknight. Additionally, Pelipper can wallbreak with a Choice Specs set, taking on Pokemon such as Celebi, Ferrothorn, and Toxapex for the team, and provide emergency Defog support to Barbaracle to keep its Barbaracle's Focus Sash intact. Seismitoad provides Barbaracle with an essential immunity from to Electric-type attacks and Stealth Rock support to score easier KOs and help against Pokemon like Cloyster, Dugtrio, and Polteageist.

[CREDITS]
- Written by: [[<Harpp>, <3201110>]]
- <Water> analysis by: [[<Harpp>, <320110>]]
- Quality checked by: [[<Decem>, <362454>], [<Conflux>, <408641>]]
- Grammar checked by: [[<username1>, <userid1>]]

 

[Harpp]

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