Monotype Baxcalibur (Dragon) [QC: 2/2] [GP: 1/1]

Giyu

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Dragon

[SET]
Baxcalibur @ Loaded Dice / Heavy-Duty Boots
Name: Baxcalibur (Dragon)
Ability: Thermal Exchange
EVs: 252 Atk / 4 SpD / 252 Spe
Adamant / Jolly Nature
- Ice Shard / Glaive Rush
- Icicle Spear / Icicle Crash
- Earthquake
- Dragon Dance

[SET COMMENTS]
Dragon Dance Baxcalibur is an excellent setup sweeper boasting coverage to ease the Poison matchup and serves as a great wincon versus typings like Ground, Flying, and Dragon. Additionally, Baxcalibur's neutrality to Ice-type attacks allows it to combat Chien-Pao lacking Fighting-type coverage and Ice Beam Greninja. Ice Shard allows Baxcalibur to use an Adamant nature to revenge kill weakened targets such as Choice Scarf Great Tusk, Dragapult, and Flutter Mane. Alternatively, Glaive Rush may be used instead to deal more damage to Chien-Pao and opposing Baxcalibur. Icicle Spear in conjunction with Loaded Dice is a potent combination, dealing enough damage to break past Quagsire and Corviknight with an Adamant nature. Icicle Crash is a great option instead, as it doesn't require an item to function well; however, it has a decreased Base Power. Earthquake is a great coverage move, allowing Baxcalibur to threaten Skeledirge, Kingambit, and Gholdengo.

Baxcalibur is capable of switching into Will-O-Wisps from the likes of Sableye and Skeledirge with its ability Thermal Exchange, keeping other physical attackers like Dragonite, Garchomp, and Roaring Moon safe. Cyclizar is an exceptional teammate, as it uses Shed Tail to keep Baxcalibur safe from status ailments induced by Toxapex and Grimmsnarl as it sets up with Dragon Dance. Furthermore, Cyclizar removes entry hazards such as Stealth Rock with Rapid Spin. Dragapult is capable of outpacing threats like Choice Specs Flutter Mane and opposing Baxcalibur as well as pressuring Dondozo with Thunderbolt. Garchomp eases Baxcalibur's sweeping by setting entry hazards and phazing opposing Pokemon through Dragon Tail to rack up damage. Dragalge sets up Toxic Spikes and checks Flutter Mane and Iron Valiant thanks to its Fairy-type neutrality along with STAB Gunk Shot. Hydreigon threatens physical walls like Slowbro, Dondozo, and Toxapex by disabling their recovery options with Taunt and setting up on them using Nasty Plot. Walking Wake is a great faster teammate that relieves pressure off of Baxcalibur to check Chien-Pao.

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:sv/Baxcalibur:
Dragon

[SET]
name: Dragon Dance (Dragon)
move 1: Ice Shard / Glaive Rush
move 2: Icicle Spear / Icicle Crash
move 3: Earthquake
move 4: Dragon Dance
item: Loaded Dice / Heavy-Duty Boots
ability: Thermal Exchange
nature: Adamant / Jolly
evs: 252 Atk / 4 SpD / 252 Spe

[SET COMMENTS]
Dragon Dance Baxcalibur is an excellent setup sweeper, harboring a vital Ice-typing, and a terrifying Attack stat (This feels like fluff, can you just define why is it excellent, anyway? Is it because it threatens to break bulk teams like Poison with its coverage? Because of Ice Shard, making it an excellent wincon against types like Drag, Ground, Flying?) . Ice Shard allows Baxcalibur to revenge kill weakened targets such as Choice Scarf Great Tusk, Dragapult, and Flutter Mane. Alternatively, Glaive Rush may be used instead to deal more damage to Chien-Pao and opposing Baxcalibur, however, Ice Shard is more reliable and doesn't require Baxcalibur to use Dragon Dance for speed control (W/ Ice Shard, you can also get away with Adamant due to it being likelier to kill Scarf Flamigo, Pults). Icicle Spear in conjunction with Loaded Dice is a potent combination dealing incredible damage and breaks past Pokemon using Focus Sash or Substitute like Breloom and Espathra (This is a bad example, since breloom just mach punches you and pathra doesnt always run sub. Notably, with an Adamant nature, it 2HKO'es Quaggy even if its unaware. It even threatens to OHKO Spdef corv at +1 after SR too, making it a cool guy), respectively. Icicle Crash is a great option instead as it doesn't require an item to function well, however, it has a decreased base power and accuracy. Earthquake is a great coverage move, allowing Baxcalibur to check threats like Skeledirge, Kingambit, and Gholdengo. Due to Baxcalibur's middling Speed, Dragon Dance is a great way to boost it further as well as it's Attack, making it quite difficult to shut down.

Baxcalibur is capable of switching into Will-O-Wisps from the likes of Sableye and Skeledirge, keeping other physical attackers like Dragonite, Garchomp, and Roaring Moon safe. Additionally, Baxcalibur's neutrality to Ice-type attacks allows it to combat Chien-Pao lacking Fighting-type coverage and Ice Beam Greninja. Cyclizar is an exceptional teammate as it uses Shed Tail to keep Baxcalibur safe as it sets up with Dragon Dance. Furthermore, it removes entry hazards such as Stealth Rock with Rapid Spin. Dragapult is capable of outpacing threats like Flutter Mane and opposing Baxcalibur as well as pressuring Dondozo with Thunderbolt. Garchomp eases Baxcalibur's sweeping with entry hazards and phazing through Dragon Tail.

[CREDITS]
- Written by: [[Giyu, 574288]]
- type analysis by: [[username1, userid1]]
- Quality checked by: [[username1, userid1], [username2, userid2]]
- Grammar checked by: [[username1, userid1]]
I'll recheck after implementing these changes
 

Giyu

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:sv/Baxcalibur:
Dragon

[SET]
name: Dragon Dance (Dragon)
move 1: Ice Shard / Glaive Rush
move 2: Icicle Spear / Icicle Crash
move 3: Earthquake
move 4: Dragon Dance
item: Loaded Dice / Heavy-Duty Boots
ability: Thermal Exchange
nature: Adamant / Jolly
evs: 252 Atk / 4 SpD / 252 Spe

[SET COMMENTS]
Dragon Dance Baxcalibur is an excellent setup sweeper, harboring a vital Ice-typing, and a terrifying Attack stat (This feels like fluff, can you just define why is it excellent, anyway? Is it because it threatens to break bulk teams like Poison with its coverage? Because of Ice Shard, making it an excellent wincon against types like Drag, Ground, Flying?) . Ice Shard allows Baxcalibur to revenge kill weakened targets such as Choice Scarf Great Tusk, Dragapult, and Flutter Mane. Alternatively, Glaive Rush may be used instead to deal more damage to Chien-Pao and opposing Baxcalibur, however, Ice Shard is more reliable and doesn't require Baxcalibur to use Dragon Dance for speed control (W/ Ice Shard, you can also get away with Adamant due to it being likelier to kill Scarf Flamigo, Pults). Icicle Spear in conjunction with Loaded Dice is a potent combination dealing incredible damage and breaks past Pokemon using Focus Sash or Substitute like Breloom and Espathra (This is a bad example, since breloom just mach punches you and pathra doesnt always run sub. Notably, with an Adamant nature, it 2HKO'es Quaggy even if its unaware. It even threatens to OHKO Spdef corv at +1 after SR too, making it a cool guy), respectively. Icicle Crash is a great option instead as it doesn't require an item to function well, however, it has a decreased base power and accuracy. Earthquake is a great coverage move, allowing Baxcalibur to check threats like Skeledirge, Kingambit, and Gholdengo. Due to Baxcalibur's middling Speed, Dragon Dance is a great way to boost it further as well as it's Attack, making it quite difficult to shut down.

Baxcalibur is capable of switching into Will-O-Wisps from the likes of Sableye and Skeledirge, keeping other physical attackers like Dragonite, Garchomp, and Roaring Moon safe. Additionally, Baxcalibur's neutrality to Ice-type attacks allows it to combat Chien-Pao lacking Fighting-type coverage and Ice Beam Greninja. Cyclizar is an exceptional teammate as it uses Shed Tail to keep Baxcalibur safe as it sets up with Dragon Dance. Furthermore, it removes entry hazards such as Stealth Rock with Rapid Spin. Dragapult is capable of outpacing threats like Flutter Mane and opposing Baxcalibur as well as pressuring Dondozo with Thunderbolt. Garchomp eases Baxcalibur's sweeping with entry hazards and phazing through Dragon Tail.

[CREDITS]
- Written by: [[Giyu, 574288]]
- type analysis by: [[username1, userid1]]
- Quality checked by: [[username1, userid1], [username2, userid2]]
- Grammar checked by: [[username1, userid1]]
I'll recheck after implementing these changes
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:sv/Baxcalibur:
Dragon

[SET]
name: Dragon Dance (Dragon)
move 1: Ice Shard / Glaive Rush
move 2: Icicle Spear / Icicle Crash
move 3: Earthquake
move 4: Dragon Dance
item: Loaded Dice / Heavy-Duty Boots
ability: Thermal Exchange
nature: Adamant / Jolly
evs: 252 Atk / 4 SpD / 252 Spe

[SET COMMENTS]
Dragon Dance Baxcalibur is an excellent setup sweeper boasting coverage to ease the Poison matchup and serves as a great win condition versus typings like Ground, Flying, and Dragon. Ice Shard allows Baxcalibur to revenge kill weakened targets such as Choice Scarf Great Tusk, Dragapult, and Flutter Mane. Alternatively, Glaive Rush may be used instead to deal more damage to Chien-Pao and opposing Baxcalibur, however, Ice Shard allows Baxcalibur to use an Adamant nature and acheives higher damage rolls against threats like Dragapult and Flamigo. (merge the ice shard thought with the original ice shard sentence) Icicle Spear in conjunction with Loaded Dice is a potent combination dealing enough damage to break past Quagsire and Corviknight with an Adamant nature. Icicle Crash is a great option instead as it doesn't require an item to function well, however, it has a decreased base power. (merge these two too) Earthquake is a great coverage move, allowing Baxcalibur to check threats like threaten Skeledirge, Kingambit, and Gholdengo.

Baxcalibur is capable of switching into Will-O-Wisps from the likes of Sableye and Skeledirge, keeping other physical attackers like Dragonite, Garchomp, and Roaring Moon safe. Additionally, Baxcalibur's neutrality to Ice-type attacks allows it to combat Chien-Pao lacking Fighting-type coverage and Ice Beam Greninja. Cyclizar is an exceptional teammate as it uses Shed Tail to keep Baxcalibur safe as it sets up with Dragon Dance. Furthermore, it removes entry hazards such as Stealth Rock with Rapid Spin. Dragapult is capable of outpacing threats like Flutter Mane and opposing Baxcalibur as well as pressuring Dondozo with Thunderbolt. Garchomp eases Baxcalibur's sweeping with entry hazards and phazing through Dragon Tail. (Add Dragalge, Hydreigon [special attacker])

[CREDITS]
- Written by: [[Giyu, 574288]]
- Dragon analysis by: [[Giyu, 574288]]
- Quality checked by: [[Neko, 542526], [username2, userid2]]
- Grammar checked by: [[username1, userid1]]
1/2, thankie giyu
 

Giyu

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:sv/Baxcalibur:
Dragon

[SET]
name: Dragon Dance (Dragon)
move 1: Ice Shard / Glaive Rush
move 2: Icicle Spear / Icicle Crash
move 3: Earthquake
move 4: Dragon Dance
item: Loaded Dice / Heavy-Duty Boots
ability: Thermal Exchange
nature: Adamant / Jolly
evs: 252 Atk / 4 SpD / 252 Spe

[SET COMMENTS]
Dragon Dance Baxcalibur is an excellent setup sweeper boasting coverage to ease the Poison matchup and serves as a great win condition versus typings like Ground, Flying, and Dragon. Ice Shard allows Baxcalibur to revenge kill weakened targets such as Choice Scarf Great Tusk, Dragapult, and Flutter Mane. Alternatively, Glaive Rush may be used instead to deal more damage to Chien-Pao and opposing Baxcalibur, however, Ice Shard allows Baxcalibur to use an Adamant nature and acheives higher damage rolls against threats like Dragapult and Flamigo. (merge the ice shard thought with the original ice shard sentence) Icicle Spear in conjunction with Loaded Dice is a potent combination dealing enough damage to break past Quagsire and Corviknight with an Adamant nature. Icicle Crash is a great option instead as it doesn't require an item to function well, however, it has a decreased base power. (merge these two too) Earthquake is a great coverage move, allowing Baxcalibur to check threats like threaten Skeledirge, Kingambit, and Gholdengo.

Baxcalibur is capable of switching into Will-O-Wisps from the likes of Sableye and Skeledirge, keeping other physical attackers like Dragonite, Garchomp, and Roaring Moon safe. Additionally, Baxcalibur's neutrality to Ice-type attacks allows it to combat Chien-Pao lacking Fighting-type coverage and Ice Beam Greninja. Cyclizar is an exceptional teammate as it uses Shed Tail to keep Baxcalibur safe as it sets up with Dragon Dance. Furthermore, it removes entry hazards such as Stealth Rock with Rapid Spin. Dragapult is capable of outpacing threats like Flutter Mane and opposing Baxcalibur as well as pressuring Dondozo with Thunderbolt. Garchomp eases Baxcalibur's sweeping with entry hazards and phazing through Dragon Tail. (Add Dragalge, Hydreigon [special attacker])

[CREDITS]
- Written by: [[Giyu, 574288]]
- Dragon analysis by: [[Giyu, 574288]]
- Quality checked by: [[Neko, 542526], [username2, userid2]]
- Grammar checked by: [[username1, userid1]]
1/2, thankie giyu
Implemented
 
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:sv/Baxcalibur:
Dragon

[SET]
(Dragon Dance) Baxcalibur @ Loaded Dice / Heavy-Duty Boots
Name: Dragon Dance (Dragon)
Ability: Thermal Exchange
Tera Type: Dragon
EVs: 252 Atk / 4 SpD / 252 Spe
Adamant / Jolly Nature
- Ice Shard / Glaive Rush
- Icicle Spear / Icicle Crash
- Earthquake
- Dragon Dance

[SET COMMENTS]
Dragon Dance Baxcalibur is an excellent set-up sweeper boasting coverage to ease the Poison matchup and serves as a great win condition versus typings like Ground, Flying, and Dragon. Ice Shard allows Baxcalibur to use an Adamant nature to revenge kill weakened targets such as Choice Scarf Great Tusk, Dragapult, and Flutter Mane. Alternatively, Glaive Rush may be used instead to deal more damage to Chien-Pao and opposing Baxcalibur. Icicle Spear in conjunction with Loaded Dice is a potent combination dealing enough damage to break past Quagsire and Corviknight with an Adamant nature while Icicle Crash is a great option instead as it doesn't require an item to function well, however, it has a decreased base power. Earthquake is a great coverage move, allowing Baxcalibur to threaten Skeledirge, Kingambit, and Gholdengo.

Baxcalibur is capable of switching into Will-O-Wisps from the likes of Sableye and Skeledirge with its ability Thermal Exchange, keeping other physical attackers like Dragonite, Garchomp, and Roaring Moon safe. Additionally, Baxcalibur's neutrality to Ice-type attacks allows it to combat Chien-Pao lacking Fighting-type coverage and Ice Beam Greninja. (I would move this to the first paragraph, after the first sentence) Cyclizar is an exceptional teammate as it uses Shed Tail to keep Baxcalibur safe (safe from what? would mention opposing attacks and status here) as it sets up with Dragon Dance. Furthermore, it removes entry hazards such as Stealth Rock with Rapid Spin. Dragapult is capable of outpacing threats like Choice Specs Flutter Mane and opposing Baxcalibur as well as pressuring Dondozo with Thunderbolt. Garchomp eases Baxcalibur's sweeping with by setting entry hazards and phazing opposing Pokemon through Dragon Tail to rack up damage from entry hazards. Dragalge sets up Toxic Spikes and checks Flutter Mane and Iron Valiant thanks to its Fairy neutrality along with STAB Gunk Shot. Hydreigon threatens physical walls like Slowbro, Dondozo, and Torkoal. (how does it threaten them exactly? Could mention that Hydreigon takes advantage of their overall passiveness by using them as set-up fodder with Taunt + Nasty Plot. Also add Walking Wake as a teammate with its Choice Scarf set, one of Dragon’s few offensive checks to Chien-Pao, relieving pressure off of Bax to check it)

[CREDITS]
- Written by: [[Giyu, 574288]]
- Dragon analysis by: [[Giyu, 574288]]
- Quality checked by: [[Neko, 542526], [username2, userid2]]
- Grammar checked by: [[username1, userid1]]
First paragraph is great aside from a couple grammar mistakes, second paragraph needs a bit of work though
Will recheck once edits are implemented
 

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Dragon

[SET]
(Dragon Dance) Baxcalibur @ Loaded Dice / Heavy-Duty Boots
Name: Dragon Dance (Dragon)
Ability: Thermal Exchange
Tera Type: Dragon
EVs: 252 Atk / 4 SpD / 252 Spe
Adamant / Jolly Nature
- Ice Shard / Glaive Rush
- Icicle Spear / Icicle Crash
- Earthquake
- Dragon Dance

[SET COMMENTS]
Dragon Dance Baxcalibur is an excellent set-up sweeper boasting coverage to ease the Poison matchup and serves as a great win condition versus typings like Ground, Flying, and Dragon. Ice Shard allows Baxcalibur to use an Adamant nature to revenge kill weakened targets such as Choice Scarf Great Tusk, Dragapult, and Flutter Mane. Alternatively, Glaive Rush may be used instead to deal more damage to Chien-Pao and opposing Baxcalibur. Icicle Spear in conjunction with Loaded Dice is a potent combination dealing enough damage to break past Quagsire and Corviknight with an Adamant nature while Icicle Crash is a great option instead as it doesn't require an item to function well, however, it has a decreased base power. Earthquake is a great coverage move, allowing Baxcalibur to threaten Skeledirge, Kingambit, and Gholdengo.

Baxcalibur is capable of switching into Will-O-Wisps from the likes of Sableye and Skeledirge with its ability Thermal Exchange, keeping other physical attackers like Dragonite, Garchomp, and Roaring Moon safe. Additionally, Baxcalibur's neutrality to Ice-type attacks allows it to combat Chien-Pao lacking Fighting-type coverage and Ice Beam Greninja. (I would move this to the first paragraph, after the first sentence) Cyclizar is an exceptional teammate as it uses Shed Tail to keep Baxcalibur safe (safe from what? would mention opposing attacks and status here) as it sets up with Dragon Dance. Furthermore, it removes entry hazards such as Stealth Rock with Rapid Spin. Dragapult is capable of outpacing threats like Choice Specs Flutter Mane and opposing Baxcalibur as well as pressuring Dondozo with Thunderbolt. Garchomp eases Baxcalibur's sweeping with by setting entry hazards and phazing opposing Pokemon through Dragon Tail to rack up damage from entry hazards. Dragalge sets up Toxic Spikes and checks Flutter Mane and Iron Valiant thanks to its Fairy neutrality along with STAB Gunk Shot. Hydreigon threatens physical walls like Slowbro, Dondozo, and Torkoal. (how does it threaten them exactly? Could mention that Hydreigon takes advantage of their overall passiveness by using them as set-up fodder with Taunt + Nasty Plot. Also add Walking Wake as a teammate with its Choice Scarf set, one of Dragon’s few offensive checks to Chien-Pao, relieving pressure off of Bax to check it)

[CREDITS]
- Written by: [[Giyu, 574288]]
- Dragon analysis by: [[Giyu, 574288]]
- Quality checked by: [[Neko, 542526], [username2, userid2]]
- Grammar checked by: [[username1, userid1]]
First paragraph is great aside from a couple grammar mistakes, second paragraph needs a bit of work though
Will recheck once edits are implemented
Implemented
 
Looking great, I do think Nasty Plot must be mentioned as well in the Hydreigon sentence though
Implement that and you get QC 2/2, great work
 

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Dragon

[SET]
Baxcalibur @ Loaded Dice / Heavy-Duty Boots
Name: Dragon Dance (Dragon)
Ability: Thermal Exchange
EVs: 252 Atk / 4 SpD / 252 Spe
Adamant / Jolly Nature
- Ice Shard / Glaive Rush
- Icicle Spear / Icicle Crash
- Earthquake
- Dragon Dance

[SET COMMENTS]
Dragon Dance Baxcalibur is an excellent set-up setup sweeper boasting coverage to ease the Poison matchup and serves as a great win condition wincon wincon for a pokemon; win condition for a circumstance versus typings like Ground, Flying, and Dragon. Additionally, Baxcalibur's neutrality to Ice-type attacks allows it to combat Chien-Pao lacking Fighting-type coverage and Ice Beam Greninja. Ice Shard allows Baxcalibur to use an Adamant nature to revenge kill weakened targets such as Choice Scarf Great Tusk, Dragapult, and Flutter Mane. Alternatively, Glaive Rush may be used instead to deal more damage to Chien-Pao and opposing Baxcalibur. Icicle Spear in conjunction with Loaded Dice is a potent combination,(ac) dealing enough damage to break past Quagsire and Corviknight with an Adamant nature.(add period) while Icicle Crash is a great option instead,(ac) as it doesn't require an item to function well,(rc);(add semicolon) however, it has a decreased base power Base Power. Earthquake is a great coverage move, allowing Baxcalibur to threaten Skeledirge, Kingambit, and Gholdengo.

Baxcalibur is capable of switching into Will-O-Wisps from the likes of Sableye and Skeledirge with its ability Thermal Exchange, keeping other physical attackers like Dragonite, Garchomp, and Roaring Moon safe. Cyclizar is an exceptional teammate,(ac) as it uses Shed Tail to keep Baxcalibur safe from status ailments induced by Toxapex and Grimmsnarl as it sets up with Dragon Dance. Furthermore, it Cyclizar removes entry hazards such as Stealth Rock with Rapid Spin. Dragapult is capable of outpacing threats like Choice Specs Flutter Mane and opposing Baxcalibur as well as pressuring Dondozo with Thunderbolt. Garchomp eases Baxcalibur's sweeping by setting entry hazards and phazing opposing Pokemon through Dragon Tail to rack up damage from entry hazards. Dragalge sets up Toxic Spikes and checks Flutter Mane and Iron Valiant thanks to its Fairy-type neutrality along with STAB Gunk Shot. Hydreigon threatens physical walls like Slowbro, Dondozo, and Toxapex by disabling their recovery options with Taunt and setting up on them using Nasty Plot. Walking Wake is a great speed control option and relieves pressure off of Baxcalibur to check Chien-Pao.

[CREDITS]
- Written by: [[Giyu, 574288]]
- Dragon analysis by: [[Giyu, 574288]]
- Quality checked by: [[Neko, 542526], [CrossHeart, 593863]]
- Grammar checked by: [[username1, userid1]]
 

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Dragon Dance we don't reference sets in the actual analysis Baxcalibur
Walking Wake is a great speed control option and faster teammate that the term "speed control" is used only for doubles for moves like icy wind and tailwind relieves pressure off of Baxcalibur to check Chien-Pao.
implement these changes and it's 1/1, credit only the am checker as well

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Dragon

[SET]
Baxcalibur @ Loaded Dice / Heavy-Duty Boots
Name: Dragon Dance (Dragon)
Ability: Thermal Exchange
EVs: 252 Atk / 4 SpD / 252 Spe
Adamant / Jolly Nature
- Ice Shard / Glaive Rush
- Icicle Spear / Icicle Crash
- Earthquake
- Dragon Dance

[SET COMMENTS]
Dragon Dance Baxcalibur is an excellent set-up setup sweeper boasting coverage to ease the Poison matchup and serves as a great win condition wincon wincon for a pokemon; win condition for a circumstance versus typings like Ground, Flying, and Dragon. Additionally, Baxcalibur's neutrality to Ice-type attacks allows it to combat Chien-Pao lacking Fighting-type coverage and Ice Beam Greninja. Ice Shard allows Baxcalibur to use an Adamant nature to revenge kill weakened targets such as Choice Scarf Great Tusk, Dragapult, and Flutter Mane. Alternatively, Glaive Rush may be used instead to deal more damage to Chien-Pao and opposing Baxcalibur. Icicle Spear in conjunction with Loaded Dice is a potent combination,(ac) dealing enough damage to break past Quagsire and Corviknight with an Adamant nature.(add period) while Icicle Crash is a great option instead,(ac) as it doesn't require an item to function well,(rc);(add semicolon) however, it has a decreased base power Base Power. Earthquake is a great coverage move, allowing Baxcalibur to threaten Skeledirge, Kingambit, and Gholdengo.

Baxcalibur is capable of switching into Will-O-Wisps from the likes of Sableye and Skeledirge with its ability Thermal Exchange, keeping other physical attackers like Dragonite, Garchomp, and Roaring Moon safe. Cyclizar is an exceptional teammate,(ac) as it uses Shed Tail to keep Baxcalibur safe from status ailments induced by Toxapex and Grimmsnarl as it sets up with Dragon Dance. Furthermore, it Cyclizar removes entry hazards such as Stealth Rock with Rapid Spin. Dragapult is capable of outpacing threats like Choice Specs Flutter Mane and opposing Baxcalibur as well as pressuring Dondozo with Thunderbolt. Garchomp eases Baxcalibur's sweeping by setting entry hazards and phazing opposing Pokemon through Dragon Tail to rack up damage from entry hazards. Dragalge sets up Toxic Spikes and checks Flutter Mane and Iron Valiant thanks to its Fairy-type neutrality along with STAB Gunk Shot. Hydreigon threatens physical walls like Slowbro, Dondozo, and Toxapex by disabling their recovery options with Taunt and setting up on them using Nasty Plot. Walking Wake is a great speed control option and relieves pressure off of Baxcalibur to check Chien-Pao.

[CREDITS]
- Written by: [[Giyu, 574288]]
- Dragon analysis by: [[Giyu, 574288]]
- Quality checked by: [[Neko, 542526], [CrossHeart, 593863]]
- Grammar checked by: [[username1, userid1]]
implement these changes and it's 1/1, credit only the am checker as well

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