ZU Bouffalant [Done]

[Toto]

[SET]
name: Sap Sipper Wallbreaker
move 1: Swords Dance
move 2: Substitute / Facade
move 3: Head Charge / Close Combat
move 4: Throat Chop
item: Leftovers
ability: Sap Sipper
nature: Adamant
evs: 180 HP / 252 Atk / 76 Spe

[SET COMMENTS]
Bouffalant finds its niche in ZU as a bulky wallbreaker with a great ability in Sap Sipper. Sap Sipper allows Bouffalant to prey on ZU's Grass-types, such as the common blanket physical walls Tangela and Eldegoss, using them as setup fodder with Substitute and Swords Dance. In addition, Bouffalant checks offensive Grass-type threats in Thwackey and Gourgeist-S. Head Charge is Bouffalant's standard STAB move thanks to its high power. Facade is sometimes used over Substitute and takes advantage of status. This then frees up Close Combat as a coverage option, which hits Pokemon that resist Bouffalant's STAB move such as Rhydon, Klingklang, and Coalossal. Throat Chop is used to hit Ghost-types like Rotom, Gourgeist formes, and Trevenant. The EV spread allows Bouffalant to outspeed uninvested Tangela, Eldegoss, and Alcremie whilst increasing bulk.

Bouffalant fits well on balance and bulky offense teams, helping break down defensive teams that rely on passive Pokemon to deal damage. Thwackey is a great partner for Bouffalant, as it can lure in Tangela and Eldegoss before pivoting out with U-turn, bring in Bouffalant safely, and provide additional passive recovery on top of Leftovers. Kabutops and Morpeko are other pivots that can force Grass-types in. Strong special attackers such as Basculin, Thievul, and Appletun can help break through other physically bulky Pokemon such as Rhydon, Qwilfish, and Miltank. Uxie and Qwillfish can compress the roles of entry hazard setter and switch-in to Fighting-type attacks that threaten Bouffalant. Dark-type Pokemon such as Silvally-Dark and Skuntank can help pressure Ghost-types like Rotom and Sableye, which are immune to Bouffalant's STAB moves. Lastly, late-game cleaners such as Choice Scarf Sawk, Thwackey, and Cinccino can benefit from Bouffalant's wallbreaking abilities.

[STRATEGY COMMENTS]
Other Options
=============
A Choice Band set provides Bouffalant with immediate wallbreaking power and also has the element of surprise. Reckless is used to further increase the power of Head Charge. However, this loses the niche of Grass immunity and faces heavy competition from weaker yet more versatile Normal-types in Kangaskhan, Silvally, and Cinccino.

Checks and Counters
===================

**Fighting-types**: Fighting-type Pokemon such as Sawk, Silvally-Fighting, and Poliwrath all threaten to OHKO Bouffalant with their powerful STAB attacks.

**Physical Walls**: Miltank and Qwilfish can wear down Bouffalant with Rocky Helmet damage, which adds to Head Charge recoil. Alolan Persian can survive a few hits and prevent setup thanks to Foul Play.

**Strong Faster Pokemon**: Strong, faster Pokemon such as Perrserker, Silvally-Dark, and Basculin can hit Boufflant hard, preventing it from setting up.

**Ghost-types**: Sableye and Gourgeist-XL can sponge Bouffalant's attacks and prevent setup with Foul Play and Will-O-Wisp. Rotom can also threaten Bouffalant with Will-O-Wisp but doesn't take Throat Chop very well.

[CREDITS]
- Written by: [[Toto, 485135]]
- Quality checked by: [[Tuthur, 369076], [Jett, 226429]]
- Grammar checked by: [[Finland, 517429]]

 

[Tuthur]

Spoiler

[SET]
name: Sap Sipper Breaker
move 1: Swords Dance
move 2: Substitute / Facade
move 3: Head Charge / Close Combat
move 4: Throat Chop
item: Leftovers
ability: Sap Sipper
nature: Adamant
evs: 180 HP / 252 Atk / 76 Spe

[SET COMMENTS]
Bouffalant finds its niche in the ZU metagame thanks to its respectable bulk, high Attack stat, paired as a bulky wallbreaker (what you said isn't wrong but analysis try to emphasize on roll rather than raw stats) with its a great ability in Sap Sipper. Sap Sipper allows Bouffalant to prey on ZU's Grass-types, such as the common blanket physical walls Tangela and Eldegoss, using them as a free setup opportunity with Substitute and Swords Dance. In addition, Bouffalant checks offensive threats in Thwackey and Gourgiest-SmallGourgeist-S, acquiring a +1 attack boost when hit with a Grass type move. fluff Head Charge is Bouffalant's STAB move of choice thanks to its higher power over Body Slam, even at the cost of recoil. Facade is sometimes used over Substitute, taking advantage of the power boost when hit with status. This then frees up Close Combat as a coverage option, allowing Bouffalant to hit Pokemon who resist its Normal-type STAB such as Rhydon, Klingklang, and Coalossal. Throat Chop is used to hit Ghost-types like Rotom, Gourgiest-formes Gourgeist formes, and Trevenant. The EV spread allows Bouffalant to outspeed uninvested Tangela, Eldegoss and Alcremie whilst maximising bulk.

Bouffalant fits well on balance and bulky offence teams, helping break down defensive teams that rely on passive Pokemon to deal damage. Thwackey is a great partner for Bouffalant, luring in Tangela and Eldegoss, before pivoting out with U-turn. Bringing in Bouffalant safely and providing additional passive recovery on top of Bouffalant's leftovers Leftovers. You can find other examples of pokemon that force the many grass-types in Entry Hazard setters such as Uxie and Qwillfish can help limit Bouffalant's checks switching in, in addition to being fighting resists that threaten Bouffalant out. fluff, this is true for almost every pokemon and isn't considered as really important Strong Special Pokemon such as Basculin, ThievalThievul, and Appletun can help break through other physical bulky Pokemon such as Rhydon, QwillfishQwilfish, and Miltank. Mention checks to its counters and checks, because this section is a bit lacking rn; you already mentioned pokemon that help with physical walls, you can do the same for fighting types, faster attackers, and ghost-types.

[STRATEGY COMMENTS]
Other Options
=============

Choice Band sets provide Bouffalant with immediate breaking power, punching holes in opposing teams, and can also give the element of surprise. Reckless is used to negate Head Charge Recoil. This set however, is easier to play around than Sap Sipper Breaker and is heavily prediction reliant. Nah, the main drawback to Reckless is that it removes Bouff's niche as grass immunity and it faces heavy competition from weaker yet better normal-types like kanga, vally, and cinccino which are much faster. You can mention Body Slam as well.

Checks and Counters
===================

**Fighting-types**: Fighting-type Pokemon such as Sawk, Silvally-Fighting, and Poliwrath can all threaten to OHKO Bouffalant with their powerful STAB attacks.

**Physical Walls**: Physical walls such as Pyukumuku, Sableye and Alolan Persian can shrug off Bouffalant's attacks while preventing setup thanks to Pyukumuku's Unaware and Foul Play from Sableye and Alolan Persian. you can replace sableye with something else

**Strong Faster Pokemon**: Strong Faster Pokemon such as Perserker, Silvally-Dark, and Basculin can hit Boufflant hard, preventing it from setting up.

**Residual Damage**: Without a form of reliable recovery, Bouffalant is susceptible to get worn down by Head Charge recoil, Rocky Helmet, and entry hazards. even if this is true, this is kinda true for every pokemon w/o recovery and isn't that much important

**Ghost-types**: that's where you can mention sableye but also faster ghost-types with wow.

[CREDITS]
- Written by: [[Toto, 485135]]
- Quality checked by: [[username1, userid1], [username2, userid2]]
- Grammar checked by: [[username1, userid1]]

Be warry to Oxford comma. I want to give another look to the partner section before giving the QC 1/2.

 

[Jett]

qc 2/2

add remove comments

[SET]
name: Sap Sipper Breaker
move 1: Swords Dance
move 2: Substitute / Facade
move 3: Head Charge / Close Combat
move 4: Throat Chop
item: Leftover
ability: Sap Sipper
nature: Adamant
evs: 180 HP / 252 Atk / 76 Spe

[SET COMMENTS]
Bouffalant finds its niche in the ZU metagame as a bulky wallbreaker with a great ability in Sap Sipper. Sap Sipper allows Bouffalant to prey on ZU's Grass-types, such as the common blanket physical walls Tangela and Eldegoss, using them as a free setup opportunity with Substitute and Swords Dance. In addition, Bouffalant checks offensive threats in Thwackey and Gourgeist-S. Head Charge is Bouffalant's STAB move of choice thanks to its higher power. Facade is sometimes used over Substitute, taking advantage of the power boost when hit with status. This then frees up Close Combat as a coverage option, allowing Bouffalant to hit Pokemon who resist its Normal-type STAB such as Rhydon, Klingklang, and Coalossal. Throat Chop is used to hit Ghost-types like Rotom, Gourgeist formes, and Trevenant. The EV spread allows Bouffalant to outspeed uninvested Tangela, Eldegoss and Alcremie whilst maximising bulk.

Bouffalant fits well on balance and bulky offence teams, helping break down defensive teams that rely on passive Pokemon to deal damage. Thwackey is a great partner for Bouffalant, luring in Tangela and Eldegoss, before pivoting out with U-turn. Bringing in Bouffalant safely and providing additional passive recovery on top of Bouffalant's Leftovers. Kabutops and Morpeko are further pivots that can force Grass-types in. Strong Special Pokemon such as Basculin, Thievul, and Appletun can help break through other physical bulky Pokemon such as Rhydon, Qwilfish, and Miltank. Uxie and Qwillfish can compress the role of setting hazards for the team and resisting fighting-type attacks that threaten Bouffalant out. Dark-type Pokemon such as Silvally-Dark and Skuntank can help apply pressure to Ghost-types like Rotom and Sableye and that are immune to Bouffalant's Normal-type STAB. (Lastly, you can just mention a few cleaners like Scarf Sawk etc. than benefit from Bouffalant's wallbreaking abilities.)

[STRATEGY COMMENTS]
Other Options
=============

Choice Band sets provide Bouffalant with immediate breaking power, punching holes in opposing teams, and can also give the element of surprise. Reckless is used to increase the power of Head Charge. However this set has drawbacks, mainly loosing its niche grass immunity and facing heavy competition from weaker yet better (i think versatile or splashable are more fitting than a generic better) normal-types Kangaskhan, Silvally And Cinccino.

Checks and Counters
===================

**Fighting-types**: Fighting-type Pokemon such as Sawk, Silvally-Fighting, and Poliwrath can all threaten to OHKO Bouffalant with their powerful STAB attacks.

**Physical Walls**: Miltank and Qwilfish can wear down Bouffalant with Rocky Helmet damage, plus Head Charge Recoil. Alolan Persian can live a few hits and prevent setup thanks to Foul Play.

**Strong Faster Pokemon**: Strong Faster Pokemon such as Perserker, Silvally-Dark, and Basculin can hit Boufflant hard, preventing it from setting up.

**Ghost-types**: Sableye can sponge Bouffalant's attacks and prevent setup with the combination of Encore, Foul Play, and Will-O-Wisp. Runerigus can threaten Bouffalant with Will-O-Wisp and Body Press. (Mention the VR ranked ones ;w; if you want a defensive Ghost-type Gourgeist-XL, and Rotom can still burn it altho it doesnt particularly want to eat an a Throat Chop)

[CREDITS]
- Written by: [[Toto, 485135]]
- Quality checked by: [[Tuthur, 369076], [Jett, 226429]]
- Grammar checked by: [[username1, userid1]]

 

[Aaronboyer]

This is an amateur GP check; feel free to only implement changes you agree with
(ADD) (REMOVE) (COMMENTS)

AM Check

[SET]
name: Sap Sipper Breaker
move 1: Swords Dance
move 2: Substitute / Facade
move 3: Head Charge / Close Combat
move 4: Throat Chop
item: Leftover
ability: Sap Sipper
nature: Adamant
evs: 180 HP / 252 Atk / 76 Spe

[SET COMMENTS]
Bouffalant finds its niche in the ZU metagame as a bulky wallbreaker with a great ability in Sap Sipper. Sap Sipper allows Bouffalant to prey on ZU's Grass-types, such as the common blanket physical walls Tangela and Eldegoss, using them as a free setup opportunity with Substitute and Swords Dance. In addition, Bouffalant checks offensive threats in Thwackey and Gourgeist-S. Head Charge is Bouffalant's STAB move of choice thanks to its higher power. Facade is sometimes used over Substitute, taking advantage of the power boost when hit inflicted with status. This then frees up Close Combat as a coverage option, allowing Bouffalant to hit hitting Pokemon who resist its Bouffalant's Normal-type STAB such as Rhydon, Klingklang, and Coalossal. Throat Chop is used to hit Ghost-types like Rotom, Gourgeist formes, and Trevenant. The EV spread allows Bouffalant to outspeed uninvested Tangela, Eldegoss,(AC) and Alcremie whilst maximising while maximizing bulk.

Bouffalant fits well on balance and bulky offence offense teams, helping break down defensive teams that rely on passive Pokemon to deal damage. Thwackey is a great partner for Bouffalant, as it can lure luring in Tangela and Eldegoss,(RC) before pivoting out with U-turn.(RP),(AC) Bringing bring in Bouffalant safely,(AC) and providing provide additional passive recovery on top of Bouffalant's Leftovers. Kabutops and Morpeko are further additional examples of pivots that can force Grass-types in. Strong Special Pokemon special attackers such as Basculin, Thievul, and Appletun can help break through other physical physically bulky Pokemon such as Rhydon, Qwilfish, and Miltank. Uxie and Qwillfish Qwilfish can compress the role of an entry hazard setter and Fighting-type resist for setting hazards for the team and resisting fighting-type attacks that threaten Bouffalant out and its team. Dark-type Pokemon such as Silvally-Dark and Skuntank can help apply pressure to Ghost-types like Rotom and Sableye that are immune to Bouffalant's Normal-type STAB. Lastly, late-game cleaners such as Choice Scarf Sawk, Thwackey, and Cinccino can benefit From from Bouffalant's wallbreaking abilities.

[STRATEGY COMMENTS]
Other Options
=============
Choice Band sets have an element of surprise that utilize Reckless to increase the power of Head Charge and provide Bouffalant with the immediate breaking power needed to punch holes in opposing teams. provide Bouffalant with immediate breaking power, punching holes in opposing teams, and can also give the element of surprise. Reckless is used to increase the power of Head Charge. However,(AC) this set has drawbacks, mainly losing its niche grass Grass immunity and facing heavy competition from weaker yet more versatile normal-types Normal-types such as Kangaskhan, Silvally, and Cinccino.

Checks and Counters
===================

**Fighting-types**: Fighting-type Pokemon such as Sawk, Silvally-Fighting, and Poliwrath can all threaten to OHKO Bouffalant with their powerful STAB attacks.

**Physical Walls**: Miltank and Qwilfish can wear down Bouffalant with Rocky Helmet damage,(RC) plus in addition to Head Charge recoil. Alolan Persian can live a few hits and prevent setup thanks to Foul Play.

**Strong Faster Pokemon**: Strong,(AC) faster Faster Pokemon such as Perserker Perrserker, Silvally-Dark, and Basculin can hit Boufflant hard, preventing it from setting up.

**Ghost-types**: Sableye and Gourgeist-Super Gourgeist-XL can sponge Bouffalant's attacks and prevent setup with Foul Play and Will-O-Wisp. Rotom can also threatens Bouffalant with Will-O-Wisp but doen't doesn't take a Throat Chop very well.

[CREDITS]
- Written by: [[Toto, 485135]]
- Quality checked by: [[Tuthur, 369076], [Jett, 226429]]
- Grammar checked by: [[username1, userid1]]

Nice work!

 

[Adeleine]

(Aaron ADD) (Aaron REMOVE) (Aaron COMMENTS)
Me Add/Fix Me Remove

included am changes are approved™ so pls implement all changes

[SET]
name: Sap Sipper Wallbreaker
move 1: Swords Dance
move 2: Substitute / Facade
move 3: Head Charge / Close Combat
move 4: Throat Chop
item: Leftovers
ability: Sap Sipper
nature: Adamant
evs: 180 HP / 252 Atk / 76 Spe

[SET COMMENTS]
Bouffalant finds its niche in the ZU metagame as a bulky wallbreaker with a great ability in Sap Sipper. Sap Sipper allows Bouffalant to prey on ZU's Grass-types, such as the common blanket physical walls Tangela and Eldegoss, using them as a free setup opportunity setup fodder with Substitute and Swords Dance. In addition, Bouffalant checks offensive Grass-type threats in Thwackey and Gourgeist-S. Head Charge is Bouffalant's STAB move of choice thanks to its higher standard STAB move thanks to its high power. Facade is sometimes used over Substitute, taking advantage of the power boost when hit with Substitute and takes advantage of status. This then frees up Close Combat as a coverage option, allowing Bouffalant to hit which hits Pokemon who that resist its Normal-type STAB Bouffalant's STAB move such as Rhydon, Klingklang, and Coalossal. Throat Chop is used to hit Ghost-types like Rotom, Gourgeist formes, and Trevenant. The EV spread allows Bouffalant to outspeed uninvested Tangela, Eldegoss,(AC) and Alcremie whilst maximising increasing bulk.

Bouffalant fits well on balance and bulky offence offense teams, helping break down defensive teams that rely on passive Pokemon to deal damage. Thwackey is a great partner for Bouffalant, luring as it can lure in Tangela and Eldegoss,(RC) before pivoting out with U-turn.(RP),(AC) Bringing bring in Bouffalant safely,(AC) and providing provide additional passive recovery on top of Bouffalant's Leftovers. Kabutops and Morpeko are further other pivots that can force Grass-types in. Strong Special Pokemon special attackers such as Basculin, Thievul, and Appletun can help break through other physical physically bulky Pokemon such as Rhydon, Qwilfish, and Miltank. Uxie and Qwillfish can compress the roles of setting hazards for the team and resisting fighting-type entry hazard setter and switch-in to Fighting-type attacks that threaten Bouffalant out. Dark-type Pokemon such as Silvally-Dark and Skuntank can help apply pressure to pressure Ghost-types like Rotom and Sableye that Sableye, which are immune to Bouffalant's Normal-type STAB. STAB moves. Lastly, late-game cleaners such as Choice Scarf Sawk, Thwackey, and Cinccino can benefit From from Bouffalant's wallbreaking abilities.

[STRATEGY COMMENTS]
Other Options
=============
A Choice Band sets provides Bouffalant with immediate wallbreaking power, punching holes in opposing teams, and can also give power and also has the element of surprise. Reckless is used to further increase the power of Head Charge. However this set has drawbacks, mainly losing its niche grass However, this loses the niche of Grass immunity and facing faces heavy competition from weaker yet more versatile normal-types Normal-types in Kangaskhan, Silvally, and Cinccino.

Checks and Counters
===================

**Fighting-types**: Fighting-type Pokemon such as Sawk, Silvally-Fighting, and Poliwrath can all threaten to OHKO Bouffalant with their powerful STAB attacks.

**Physical Walls**: Miltank and Qwilfish can wear down Bouffalant with Rocky Helmet damage, plus which adds to Head Charge recoil. Alolan Persian can live survive a few hits and prevent setup thanks to Foul Play.

**Strong Faster Pokemon**: Strong,(AC) faster Faster Pokemon such as Perserker Perrserker, Silvally-Dark, and Basculin can hit Boufflant hard, preventing it from setting up.

**Ghost-types**: Sableye and Gourgeist-Super Gourgeist-XL can sponge Bouffalant's attacks and prevent setup with Foul Play and Will-O-Wisp. Rotom can also threaten Bouffalant with Will-O-Wisp but doen't doesn't take a Throat Chop very well.

[CREDITS]
- Written by: [[Toto, 485135]]
- Quality checked by: [[Tuthur, 369076], [Jett, 226429]]
- Grammar checked by: [[Finland, 517429]]

[/hide]

1/1

 

[UT]

Uploaded! https://www.smogon.com/dex/ss/pokemon/bouffalant/zu/