LC Bronzor

[Xayah]

QC: Coconut, Tahu, Fiend
GP: Mr. Uncompetitive, Haund

[OVERVIEW]

Thanks to huge defensive stats complemented by a good defensive typing and a great ability in Levitate, Bronzor is a decent defensive Stealth Rock setter. With reliable recovery in Berry Juice + Recycle, it is usually able to set it up multiple times over the course of a match. Levitate is an awesome ability for Bronzor, as it removes its weakness to Ground-type moves and means it can't be trapped by Diglett. Its typing also allows it to check hail teams, certain Abra sets, Shellder, and Rufflet. However, Bronzor suffers from a huge weakness to Knock Off, which not only does tremendous damage to it, but also removes its only means of recovery in Berry Juice. This weakness means it can't check Fighting-types as well as it otherwise could, since they usually carry the move. Bronzor also has low offensive stats, meaning it can often be setup bait and is unable to threaten the Pokemon it checks. Lastly, it has a bad matchup against common spinners like Staryu and Drilbur as well as a common Defogger in Vullaby, meaning it has a hard time keeping Stealth Rock up.

[SET]
name: Stealth Rock Setter
move 1: Stealth Rock
move 2: Recycle
move 3: Psychic
move 4: Heavy Slam / Earthquake
item: Berry Juice
ability: Levitate
nature: Relaxed
evs: 64 HP / 4 Atk / 228 Def / 4 SpA / 148 SpD / 12 Spe

[SET COMMENTS]
Moves
========

Stealth Rock wears down foes over time, and Bronzor is great at setting it up multiple times over the course of a match. Recycle allows Bronzor to regain its Berry Juice after it's used, giving it reliable recovery. Psychic is Bronzor's main STAB move, dealing super effective damage to Fighting-types that could otherwise easily beat it, like Mienfoo and Timburr. Heavy Slam is a secondary STAB move that 2HKOes Spritzee after Stealth Rock and Snubbull from full HP. It also OHKOes Alolan Vulpix and deals heavy damage to Rock- and other Ice-types, such as Archen and Snover, both of which Bronzor can check. Earthquake is an alternative option that hits Chinchou and opposing Steel-types, which Bronzor otherwise can't hurt.

Set Details
========

Berry Juice is Bronzor's only means of recovery and works well with Recycle, allowing it to stay healthy throughout the match. Levitate is the ability of choice, as it turns Bronzor's weakness to Ground into an immunity and allows it to switch out against Diglett. The given EV spread with a Relaxed nature maximizes Bronzor's physical bulk to let it reliably check Flying-types such as Rufflet. The rest of the EVs make up for Bronzor's lack of Eviolite by giving it as much special bulk as possible. The Attack, Special Attack, and Speed EVs boost their respective stats by one point each. A Relaxed nature is used, since Speed is Bronzor's least important stat.

Usage Tips
========

Bronzor should be switched in on Pokemon that can't hurt it such as Abra, Rufflet, and Mudbray to set up Stealth Rock. It can easily do this multiple times throughout a match as long as its Berry Juice does not get removed. Even though Bronzor can check Fighting-types, be careful of Knock Off, as many of them carry it and it will significantly cripple Bronzor. Recycle should only be used if Berry Juice will immediately activate after using it, as you otherwise risk Berry Juice being removed by Knock Off.

Team Options
========

Knock Off absorbers are mandatory, as Bronzor is very scared of the move. Trubbish is a good example of this, as its ability Sticky Hold allows it to switch into Knock Off, and it is also able to set up Toxic Spikes and Spikes, which synergize well with Bronzor's Stealth Rock, while Bronzor in return can switch into Ground- and Psychic-types. Spinblockers are also good teammates, as they help keep Stealth Rock on the field. However, many of them share a Knock Off weakness with Bronzor, so be careful of stacking this weakness. Due to Bronzor's passive nature, opposing Pokemon will often set up on it; as such, support from a phazer is appreciated. Munchlax is especially notable, as it can not only phaze an opposing Pokemon that has set up, but also absorb Fire-type moves for Bronzor thanks to Thick Fat. Lastly, a Fairy- or Fighting-type like Spritzee or Mienfoo synergizes well with Bronzor, as it is able to switch into Dark-types that threaten Bronzor with Pursuit and Knock Off, while Bronzor is in return can check Poison- and Steel-types for Fairy-type teammates, as well as Psychic-, Flying-, and Fairy-types for Fighting-type teammates.

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

Eviolite is an option to maximize Bronzor's bulk, but a set like that has no recovery and thus is more prone to being whittled down and has a harder time setting up Stealth Rock multiple times, therefore requiring Wish support from a teammate to stay healthy. Toxic can cripple bulky switch-ins that Bronzor otherwise can't hurt, though both Mudbray and Munchlax can Rest, and Spritzee is hit harder by Heavy Slam. Hypnosis has a chance to incapacitate a Pokemon temporarily, but it is unreliable and Bronzor has a hard time finding space for it. Flash Cannon can be used over Heavy Slam to hit Onix harder, though it misses out on the 2HKO on Spritzee after Stealth Rock and is as such usually inferior. Payback can 2HKO Gothita, which is otherwise easily able to trap and set up on Bronzor. Psych Up is another option to counteract setup sweepers, but Bronzor is not able to utilize offensive boosts very effectively. A dual screens set can be run, but without Berry Juice as recovery, Bronzor is unable to set up screens multiple times, and without Light Clay, the screens don't last very long. A Calm Mind set is also an option, but it is hindered by Bronzor's low Speed and weakness to Knock Off, as well as its low offensive stats, meaning Bronzor will need multiple boosts to deal significant damage. Finally, Bronzor's high bulk can be used to set up rain or Trick Room.

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

**Knock Off**: Knock Off deals tremendous damage to Bronzor and removes its means of recovery in Berry Juice. Notably, Pawniard resists all of Bronzor's moves, while Vullaby gets a Speed boost from Heavy Slam and is able to set up on Bronzor.

**Setup Sweepers**: Due to Bronzor's passive nature, setup sweepers can easily get one or two boosts while it is in play.

**Drilbur**: Drilbur can remove Stealth Rock with Rapid Spin and hit Bronzor with a super effective Earthquake thanks to Mold Breaker.

**Taunt**: If Bronzor gets Taunted, it is unable to recover with Recycle or set up Stealth Rock. Notably, Mienfoo will force Bronzor to switch out with Knock Off, while Onix can easily set up Stealth Rock.

**Pursuit Users**: Pursuit users like Stunky, Pawniard, and Alolan Grimer can weaken Bronzor tremendously or potentially remove it for the rest of the match. In addition, Stunky can Defog Bronzor's Stealth Rock away, while Pawniard and Alolan Grimer can Knock Off its Berry Juice.

**Fire-types**: Fire-types such as Ponyta and Vulpix can do very significant damage to Bronzor while resisting Heavy Slam. However, they do have to be careful of Earthquake.

 

[Xayah]

All right, I think I got everything. Ready for QC

 

[Drew]

Not QC but you may want to beef up your checks and counters section. For example add specific Knock Off and Pursuit users.

 

[Xayah]

Not QC but you may want to beef up your checks and counters section. For example add specific Knock Off and Pursuit users.

Thanks, implemented. I'm thinking about adding a Dark-type section and remove the Knock Off and Pursuit sections, but I feel like the Knock Off section has to be there and Knock Off and Dark-types would have a lot of overlap

 

[Conni]

QC amcheck
my comments are in bold

This is my first analysis, so feel free to criticise me whenever necessary

[OVERVIEW]

• Bronzor is one of the most reliable Stealth Rock setters
• Huge defensive stats in combination with Berry Juice + Recycle mean it can reliably get Rocks up multiple times throughout a match
• A good defensive typing allows it to be a reliable check to Fairy-, Flying-, Psychic- and Fighting-types, though it has to be careful of Knock Off when checking the latter
• A great ability in Levitate removes its Ground weakness and allows it to escape from Diglett I think not; Diglett can 2HKO Bronzor with Sucker Punch while Bronzor can only 2HKO Diglett with Heavy Slam (not guaranteed). Unless Bronzor stalls out all of Diglett's PP, Diglett can otherwise defeat Bronzor if you plan on attacking it, so give another example for Levitate being of use to Bronzor
• Its weakness to Knock Off is a huge problem, as it will not only do great damage, but will also remove its means of recovery in Berry Juice
• Low offensive stats mean it can often be set up bait and will be unable to threaten the things it checks
• A bad matchup against common Spinners in Staryu and Drilbur as well as a common Defogger in Vullaby makes it hard for Bronzor to keep Stealth Rock up

[SET]
name: Stealth Rock setter
move 1: Stealth Rock
move 2: Recycle
move 3: Heavy Slam / Psychic
move 4: Earthquake / Rock Tomb / Payback
item: Berry Juice
ability: Levitate
nature: Relaxed / Careful
evs: 64 HP / 4 Atk / 228 Def / 4 SpA / 148 SpD / 12 Spe

[SET COMMENTS]
Moves
========

• Stealth Rock is the main move of this set. Bronzor is a great user of the move and is easily able to get it up consistently throughout the match
• Recycle allows Bronzor to regain its Berry Juice after it gets used, giving it a means of reliable recovery
• Heavy Slam is the STAB move of choice for its ability to 2HKO Spritzee after Stealth Rock and Snubbul from full HP Mention Rock- and Ice-types and give examples, they are also important!
• Psychic can be used as an alternative STAB move that is less spammable, but hits Fighting-types super effectively on the switch
• Rock Tomb is useful for its ability to hit the Flying-types Bronzor can check, as well as lowering the very important speed stat Bronzor checks Flying-types because it is extremely resistant to their attacks (except those that have super effective moves against Bronzor), Bronzor doesn't need Rock Tomb, because it checks Flying-types by switching them out, no one is going to keep Flying-types in against Bronzor unless they have super effective moves against the latter
• Payback 2HKOs Gothita, meaning Bronzor is no longer set-up bait for it I don't think Bronzor needs Payback for the sole purpose of not becoming setup fodder for Gothita, a teammate would be much better for this case

Set Details
========

• Berry Juice works with Recycle and is Bronzors only means of recovery
• Levitate is used to remove Bronzors weakness to Ground-types and escape from Diglett Bronzor doesn't easily escape from Diglett, mention another example.
• The listed EVs with a Defense boosting nature avoid the 3HKO from Scarf Doduo's Brave Bird no one uses Doduo against Bronzor, you literally just mentioned above that Bronzor checks Flying-types, either mention another move that is of use against Bronzor (eg. Knock Off) or another Pokemon worthy of an example, after you fixed that, also mention the other stats instead of just the defenses
• Talk about Bronzor's Relaxed nature, it needs a mention as well!
• If no physical or special moves are used, a Bold or Careful nature is preferred respectively If you decide to not run Psychic, than Bronzor's nature can be changed to Careful as Bronzor isn't using any special moves and so it's Speed can be raised slightly, allowing it to outspeed at least some more Pokemon

Usage Tips
========

• Switch Bronzor in on Pokemon that can't hurt it, such as Abra lacking Knock Off or Scarf Doduo not locked into Knock Off, to set up Stealth Rock Please mention different Pokemon than this, also give a wider variety of examples, only one mention of Knock Off is already enough
• Be careful of Knock Off on Fighting-types, Doduo and Abra, as it does mean damage and removes Bronzors means of recovery
• Use Recycle after Berry Juice has activated when Bronzor is at low HP. Avoid using Recycle if Berry Juice won't immediately activate, as it risks Berry Juice being Knocked Off
• Use Rock Tomb on predicted switches, as the lowered speed makes it easier for a teammate to come in and kill the target
• If Payback is run, use it on predicted switches into Calm Mind Gothita, as it will prevent it from setting up

Team Options
========

• A Sticky Hold user is appreciated for its ability to switch into the Knock Off Bronzor fears. Trubbish is esspecially notable as it can also set up Toxic Spikes and Spikes, which synergise nicely with Stealth Rock, while Bronzor in return can check Ground- and Psychic types
• A Spin Blocker is appreciated to keep Stealth Rock up longer. Be careful of stacking Knock Off weaknesses. Frillish is notable for its ability to switch into Fire-types for Bronzor
• Munchlax is a good teammate for its ability to Whirlwind out set up sweepers Just mention phazers as a whole, and not just Munchlax, although keep the mention of Munchlax
• A Fighting- or Fairy-type like Mienfoo or Spritzee is appreciated to switch into the Dark-types that can threaten Bronzor with Knock Off or Pursuit

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

• Toxic can cripple bulky switchins that Bronzor otherwise can't do much to, though Mudbray and Munchlax can Rest it off and Spritzee is hit harder by Heavy Slam
• Hypnosis is an option to potentially eliminate a Pokemon temporarily, though it is unreliable and Bronzor has a hard time finding space for it
• A dual screens set can be used, but it lacks recovery without Berry Juice and without Light Clay, the screens don't last for very long
• Psych Up is an option to steal boosts, though Bronzor can't use offensive boosts very effectively
• Mention a mixed special set with Earthquake, Psychic, and Flash Cannon. (Flash Cannon slashed of course), in my opinion, it could be worth to add to OO
• you can mention Rock Tomb and Payback in OO, but also mention why it is too underwhelming for the real set (due to only being effective to a limited amount of Pokemon)

Checks and Counters
===================
**Knock Off**: Knock Off does tremendous damage to Bronzor and removes its means of recovery in Berry Juice. Notably, Pawniard resists all of Bronzors moves and gets an Attack boost from Rock Tomb, while Vullaby gets a Speed boost from Heavy Slam, Rock Tomb and Payback while being able to set up on Bronzor as well as threaten him (just saying, Bronzor doesn't have a gender) with a Knock Off

**Set-up sweepers**: Due to Bronzors passive nature, set-up sweepers can easily get one or two boosts while it is in play. Give examples

**Drilbur**: Drilbur can remove Stealth Rock with Rapid Spin and hit Bronzor with a super effective Earthquake thanks to Mold Breaker, it also otherwise resists most of Bronzor's moves to some extent

**Taunt**: If Bronzor gets Taunted, it is unable to recover with Recycle or set up Stealth Rock. Notably, Mienfoo will force Bronzor to switch out with Knock Off, while Onix can easily set up Stealth Rock

**Pursuit-users**: Pursuit users like Stunky, Pawniard or Alolan Grimer can weaken Bronzor tremendously or potentially remove it for the rest of the match. In addition, Stunky can also Defog Bronzors Stealth Rock away while Pawniard and Alolan Grimer can Knock Off its Berry Juice

Nice job for your first anaylsis! Although there are a lot of grammar problems in this, so I reccommend you go through that with the Grammar Standards.

 

[Xayah]

QC amcheck
my comments are in bold



Nice job for your first anaylsis! Although there are a lot of grammar problems in this, so I reccommend you go through that with the Grammar Standards.

Thank you for the check. I agree with almost everything, except for two things:

1. Bronzor not escaping Diglett. Thanks to Levitate, Bronzor cannot be trapped by Diglett, thus escaping it. It won't beat it one on one, but it means it is not vulnerable to being trapped, thus keeping it alive to be checked later.
2. Replacing Rock Tomb and Payback to OO. I'd like to keep these in move mentions. Rock Tomb has incredible utility in lowering the speed stat on a switch and if Bronzor lacks Payback, Gothita can easily trap it and set up to +6, since Bronzor can't do much to it.

I'll implement everything else, thank you

 

[Conni]

Thank you for the check. I agree with almost everything, except for two things:

1. Bronzor not escaping Diglett. Thanks to Levitate, Bronzor cannot be trapped by Diglett, thus escaping it. It won't beat it one on one, but it means it is not vulnerable to being trapped, thus keeping it alive to be checked later.
2. Replacing Rock Tomb and Payback to OO. I'd like to keep these in move mentions. Rock Tomb has incredible utility in lowering the speed stat on a switch and if Bronzor lacks Payback, Gothita can easily trap it and set up to +6, since Bronzor can't do much to it.

I'll implement everything else, thank you

Gotcha, totally forgot about Arena Trap not affecting Levitate users, so ignore that part haha

 

[Xayah]

Gotcha, totally forgot about Arena Trap not affecting Levitate users, so ignore that part haha

Also, I don't fully understand what you mean by the special mixed set you mentioned. I assume you mean a more offensive set, but Bronzors offensive stats are in my opinion too low to warrant even a mention of that

 

[Conni]

Also, I don't fully understand what you mean by the special mixed set you mentioned. I assume you mean a more offensive set, but Bronzors offensive stats are in my opinion too low to warrant even a mention of that

It's attack and special attack are the same, so a special attacking set could be worthy of OO, but you don't have to add it if you don't want to

 

[Coconut]

QC 1/3

 

[gali]

Moves:
-Heavy Slam should be slashed with Earthquake.

Team Options:
-Change the section on Sticky Hold users to Knock Off absorbers in general; most Sticky Hold mons aren't very good.
-Mareanie can't phaze. Don't mention it.

OO:
-Mention Flash Cannon here since it deals with Onix better. Explain why Heavy Slam is usually superior.
-A Calm Mind set is isable, but is hampered by Bronzor's low Speed, weaknesses to Knock Off, and low offensive stats requiring several boosts to start doing damage.
-Mention that Bronzor can be used to set up Rain and Trick Room.

Pretty good, 2/3

 

[Xayah]

Moves:
-Heavy Slam should be slashed with Earthquake.

Team Options:
-Change the section on Sticky Hold users to Knock Off absorbers in general; most Sticky Hold mons aren't very good.
-Mareanie can't phaze. Don't mention it.

OO:
-Mention Flash Cannon here since it deals with Onix better. Explain why Heavy Slam is usually superior.
-A Calm Mind set is isable, but is hampered by Bronzor's low Speed, weaknesses to Knock Off, and low offensive stats requiring several boosts to start doing damage.
-Mention that Bronzor can be used to set up Rain and Trick Room.

Pretty good, 2/3

Thank you, implemented. Heavy Slam not being slashed was a mistake. Mareanie was decided together with Coconut to be mentioned, as while it can't phaze, it can Haze as well as absorb Fire type moves for Bronzor, which is why it was mentioned. I'll remove it for now and see what the third QC has to say about it. Thanks for the check!

EDIT: Writing up now

 

[Xayah]

Written up, ready for 3rd QC check

 

[Fiend]

[OVERVIEW]

• Thanks to huge defensive stats complemented by a good defensive typing and a great ability in Levitate, Bronzor is one of the most reliable Stealth Rock setters in Little Cup.

Bronzor is, in fact, not one of the most reliable sr setters in lc. you're making it sound too good. say instead, something like
"Thanks to huge defensive stats complemented by a good defensive typing and a great ability in Levitate, Bronzor is a decent defensive Stealth Rocker."

"Its typing also allows it to check Fairy-, Flying-, Psychic- and Fighting-types." i would mention some specifics instead of types, such as: Its typing also allows it to check Hail teams, certain Abra sets, Shellder, Rufflet, and other threatening Pokemon in LC.

this is generally minor but makes it a lot better imo.

[SET]
good!

[SET COMMENTS]
Moves
========

good!

Set Details
========

doduo should always pack knock off, remove its mention

Usage Tips
========

doduo should always pack knock off, remove its mention

Team Options
========

fine

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

I would slip in a mention of necessitating a wish-passer if you run Eviolite.

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

fire types need a mention, just make sure you say they should beware eq.

QC: 3/3 go to grammar queue!

 

[Xayah]

[OVERVIEW]

• Thanks to huge defensive stats complemented by a good defensive typing and a great ability in Levitate, Bronzor is one of the most reliable Stealth Rock setters in Little Cup.

Bronzor is, in fact, not one of the most reliable sr setters in lc. you're making it sound too good. say instead, something like
"Thanks to huge defensive stats complemented by a good defensive typing and a great ability in Levitate, Bronzor is a decent defensive Stealth Rocker."

"Its typing also allows it to check Fairy-, Flying-, Psychic- and Fighting-types." i would mention some specifics instead of types, such as: Its typing also allows it to check Hail teams, certain Abra sets, Shellder, Rufflet, and other threatening Pokemon in LC.

this is generally minor but makes it a lot better imo.

[SET]
good!

[SET COMMENTS]
Moves
========

good!

Set Details
========

doduo should always pack knock off, remove its mention

Usage Tips
========

doduo should always pack knock off, remove its mention

Team Options
========

fine

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

I would slip in a mention of necessitating a wish-passer if you run Eviolite.

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

fire types need a mention, just make sure you say they should beware eq.

QC: 3/3 go to grammar queue!

Thanks for the check, implemented and ready for GP

 

[Sobi]

Hi, GP amcheck; implement what you like :) i'm gonna include a key so you know what the punctuation comments/colours are for

key

add; (AC=add comma; AH=add hyphen) / remove; (RC=remove comma; RH=remove hyphen) / comments / fix

amcheck

[OVERVIEW]

Thanks to huge defensive stats complemented by a good defensive typing and a great ability in Levitate, Bronzor is a decent defensive Stealth Rock setter. With reliable recovery in Berry Juice + Recycle, it is usually able to set it up multiple times over the course of a match. Levitate is an awesome ability for Bronzor, as it removes its weakness to Ground-types and means it can't be trapped by Diglett. Its typing also allows it to check hail teams, certain Abra sets, Shellder, and Rufflet and other threatening Pokemon in LC. However, Bronzor suffers from a huge weakness to Knock Off, which not only does tremendous damage to it, (AC; parallell structure) but also removes its only means of recovery in Berry Juice. This weakness means it can't check Fighting-types as well as it otherwise could, since they usually carry the move. It Bronzor also has low offensive stats, meaning it can often be set-(RH)up bait and is unable to threaten the Pokemon it checks. Lastly, it has a bad matchup against common spinners like Staryu and Drilbur as well as a common Defogger in and Defoggers like (don't make this change if Vullaby is the only Defogger Bronzor has a bad matchup against) Vullaby, meaning it has a hard time keeping Stealth Rock up.

[SET]
name: Stealth Rock Setter
move 1: Stealth Rock
move 2: Recycle
move 3: Psychic
move 4: Heavy Slam / Earthquake
item: Berry Juice
ability: Levitate
nature: Relaxed
evs: 64 HP / 4 Atk / 228 Def / 4 SpA / 148 SpD / 12 Spe

[SET COMMENTS]
Moves
========

Stealth Rock is the most important move of this set, as Bronzor is great at setting Stealth Rock it up multiple times over the course of a match. Recycle allows Bronzor to regain its Berry Juice after it's used, giving it reliable recovery. Psychic is Bronzor'(add)s main STAB move, doing dealing super effective damage to Fighting-types that could otherwise easily beat it Bronzor, like Mienfoo and Timburr. Heavy Slam is the main option in the final slot, as it is a secondary STAB move that 2HKOes Spritzee after Stealth Rock and Snubbull from full HP. It also OHKOes Alolan Vulpix and does deals heavy damage to other Ice-types as well as Rock-types Rock- and other Ice-types, (I would add an example of an Ice-type after Archen) such as Archen, all (If you _do_ add another example, i'd change all -> both, optional tho) of which Bronzor can check. Earthquake is an alternative option that hits Chinchou and opposing Steel-types, which Bronzor otherwise can't hurt.

Set Details
========

Berry Juice is Bronzor'(add)s only means of recovery and works well with Recycle, allowing Bronzor to stay healthy throughout the match. Levitate is the ability of choice, as it turns its weakness to Ground-types (helps clear some ambiguity) into an immunity and allows it to switch out against Diglett. The given EV spread with a Relaxed nature maximise maximizes (We use American English ;_;) Bronzor'(add)s physical bulk to reliably check Flying-types such as Rufflet. The rest of the EVs make up for Bronzor'(add)s lack of Eviolite by giving it as much special bulk as possible. The Attack, Special Attack, (AC) and Speed EVs boost their respective stats by one point each. A Relaxed nature is used, (AC) since Speed is Bronzor'(add)s least important stat, as it uses both special and physical attacks (Not needed - the point you're trying to make is that Bronzor doesn't need any Speed boost) and it rarely needs to outspeed anything.

Usage Tips
========

Bronzor should be switched in on Pokemon that can't hurt it such as Abra, Rufflet, (AC) and or Mudbray to set up Stealth Rock. It can easily do this multiple times throughout a match, (RC; don't think a comma goes here according to this) as long as its Berry Juice does not get Knocked Off or removed in another way. Even though Bronzor can check Fighting-types, be careful of Knock Off. (RC) , (AC) as many Fighting-types carry it and it will significantly cripple Bronzor. Recycle should only be used if Berry Juice will immediately activate after using it, as you otherwise risk Berry Juice being removed by Knock Off.

Team Options
========

Knock Off absorbers are mandatory, as Bronzor is very scared of the move. Trubbish is a good example of this, as its ability Sticky Hold allows it to switch into Knock Off and it is also able to set up Toxic Spikes and Spikes, which synergise synergize well with Bronzor'(add)s Stealth Rock, while Bronzor in return can switch into Ground- and Psychic-types. Spinblockers Blockers are also good teammates, as they help keep Stealth Rock on the field. However, many of them share a Knock Off weakness with Bronzor, so be careful of stacking this weakness. Due to Bronzor'(add)s passive nature, opposing Pokemon will often set up on it. As such, support from a phazer is appreciated. Munchlax is esspecially especially notable, as it can not only Whirlwind out phaze (I don't think Whirlwind is an exception to the 'don't use a noun as a verb' rule; I also don't think you need to explicitly mention Whirlwind because it's the only phazing move Munch gets) an opposing Pokemon that has set up, but can (parallelism) also absorb Fire-type moves for Bronzor thanks to Thick Fat. Lastly, a Fairy- or Fighting-type like Spritzee of or Mienfoo synergises synergizes well with Bronzor, as they are both it is able to switch into Dark-types that threaten Bronzor with Pursuit and Knock Off, while Bronzor is return can check Poison- and Steel-types for Fairy-type teammates, as well as Psychic-, Flying-, (AC) and Fairy-types for Fighting-type teammates.

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

Eviolite is an option to maximise maximize Bronzor'(add)s bulk, but a set like that has no recovery and thus is more prone to being whittled down and has a harder time setting up Stealth Rock multiple times, thus therefore (repetition) requiring Wish support from a teammate to stay healthy. Toxic can cripple bulky switch-(AH)ins that Bronzor otherwise can't hurt, though both Mudbray and Munchlax and can Rest, (AC) and Spritzee is hit harder by Heavy Slam. Hypnosis has a chance to eliminate a Pokemon temporarily, but it is unreliable and Bronzor has a hard time finding space for it. Flash Cannon can be used over Heavy Slam to hit Onix harder, though it misses out on the 2HKO on Spritzee after Stealth Rock, (RC) and is as such usually inferior. Payback can 2HKO Gothita, which is otherwise easily able to trap and set up on Bronzor. Psych Up is another option to counteract set(remove space)up sweepers, but Bronzor is not able to utilize offensive boosts very effectively. A dual screens set can be run, but without Berry Juice as recovery, (AC) Bronzor is unable to set up screens multiple times, (AC) and without Light Clay, the screens don't last very long. A Calm Mind set is also an option, but it is hindered by Bronzor'(add)s low Speed and weakness to Knock Off, as well as its low offensive stats, meaning Bronzor will need multiple boosts to deal significant damage. Finally, Bronzor'(add)s high bulk can be used to set up rain or Trick Room on teams that need that support (unnecessary - Bronzor is obviously going to run rain dance or trick room on teams that require it).

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

**Knock Off**: Knock Off does tremendous damage to Bronzor and removes its means of recovery in Berry Juice. Notably, Pawniard resists all of Bronzor'(add)s moves, while Vullaby gets a Speed boost from Heavy Slam, is able to set up on Bronzor, (AC) and threatens (parallelism) it with a Knock Off.

**Set-(RH; remove space)up sweepers**: Due to Bronzor'(AC)s passive nature, set-(RH; same)up sweepers can easily get one or two boosts while it is in play.

**Drilbur**: Drilbur can remove Stealth Rock with Rapid Spin and hit Bronzor with a super effective Earthquake thanks to Mold Breaker.

**Taunt**: If Bronzor gets Taunted, it is unable to recover with Recycle or set up Stealth Rock. Notably, Mienfoo will force Bronzor to switch out with Knock Off, while Onix can easily set up Stealth Rock.

**Pursuit-users Pursuit Users**: Pursuit users like Stunky, Pawniard, (AC) or and Alolan Grimer can weaken Bronzor tremendously or potentially remove it for the rest of the match. In addition, Stunky can also Defog Bronzor'(add)s Stealth Rock away, (AC) while Pawniard and Alolan Grimer can Knock Off its Berry Juice.

**Fire-types**: Fire types such as Ponyta and Vulpix can do very significant damage to Bronzor while resisting Heavy Slam. However, they do have to be careful of Earthquake.

If you choose to implement my check, do it this way: click "reply", deformat the additions (use the Tx button!), remove the removals (highlight and delete), remove the (AC) / (AH) / (add) / etc, but don't remove/add the added/removed punctuation mark, and read any comments I make. This was really detailed, gj for your first analysis n_n

 

[Xayah]

Implemented, thanks for the check

 

[Mr. Uncompetitive]

GP 1/2

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[OVERVIEW]

Thanks to huge defensive stats complemented by a good defensive typing and a great ability in Levitate, Bronzor is a decent defensive Stealth Rock setter. With reliable recovery in Berry Juice + Recycle, it is usually able to set it up multiple times over the course of a match. Levitate is an awesome ability for Bronzor, as it removes its weakness to Ground-types Ground-type moves and means it can't be trapped by Diglett. Its typing also allows it to check hail teams, certain Abra sets, Shellder, and Rufflet. However, Bronzor suffers from a huge weakness to Knock Off, which not only does tremendous damage to it, but also removes its only means of recovery in Berry Juice. This weakness means it can't check Fighting-types as well as it otherwise could, since they usually carry the move. Bronzor also has low offensive stats, meaning it can often be setup bait and is unable to threaten the Pokemon it checks. Lastly, it has a bad matchup against common spinners like Staryu and Drilbur as well as a common Defogger in Vullaby, meaning it has a hard time keeping Stealth Rock up.

[SET]
name: Stealth Rock Setter
move 1: Stealth Rock
move 2: Recycle
move 3: Psychic
move 4: Heavy Slam / Earthquake
item: Berry Juice
ability: Levitate
nature: Relaxed
evs: 64 HP / 4 Atk / 228 Def / 4 SpA / 148 SpD / 12 Spe

[SET COMMENTS]
Moves
========

Stealth Rock wears down grounded foes (You're confusing SR with Spikes. This is the easiest way to fix it, but I suggest editing the prose so it's better to read.), and Bronzor is great at setting it up multiple times over the course of a match. Recycle allows Bronzor to regain its Berry Juice after it's used, giving it reliable recovery. Psychic is Bronzor's main STAB move, dealing super effective damage to Fighting-types that could otherwise easily beat it, like Mienfoo and Timburr. Heavy Slam is a secondary STAB move that 2HKOes Spritzee after Stealth Rock and Snubbull from full HP. It also OHKOes Alolan Vulpix and deals heavy damage to Rock- and other Ice-types, such as Archen and Snover, both of which Bronzor can check. Earthquake is an alternative option that hits Chinchou and opposing Steel-types, which Bronzor otherwise can't hurt.

Set Details
========

Berry Juice is Bronzor's only means of recovery and works well with Recycle, allowing Bronzor to stay healthy throughout the match. Levitate is the ability of choice, as it turns its Bronzor's weakness to Ground into an immunity and allows it to switch out against Diglett. The given EV spread with a Relaxed nature maximizes Bronzor's physical bulk to let it reliably check Flying-types such as Rufflet. The rest of the EVs make up for Bronzor's lack of Eviolite by giving it as much special bulk as possible. The Attack, Special Attack, and Speed EVs boost their respective stats by one point each. A Relaxed nature is used, since Speed is Bronzor's least important stat.

Usage Tips
========

Bronzor should be switched in on Pokemon that can't hurt it such as Abra, Rufflet, and Mudbray to set up Stealth Rock. It can easily do this multiple times throughout a match as long as its Berry Juice does not get Knocked Off or removed (wouldn't the item being "Knocked Off" be effectively the same thing as it being "removed"? Alternatively, you could specifically note Trick/Switcheroo). Even though Bronzor can check Fighting-types, be careful of Knock Off, as many Fighting-types carry it and it will significantly cripple Bronzor. Recycle should only be used if Berry Juice will immediately activate after using it, as you otherwise risk Berry Juice being removed by Knock Off.

Team Options
========

Knock Off absorbers are mandatory, as Bronzor is very scared of the move. Trubbish is a good example of this, as its ability Sticky Hold allows it to switch into Knock Off, (AC) and it is also able to set up Toxic Spikes and Spikes, which synergize well with Bronzor's Stealth Rock, while Bronzor in return can switch into Ground- and Psychic-types. Spinblockers are also good teammates, as they help keep Stealth Rock on the field. However, many of them share a Knock Off weakness with Bronzor, so be careful of stacking this weakness. Due to Bronzor's passive nature, opposing Pokemon will often set up on it. As such, support from a phazer is appreciated. Munchlax is especially notable, as it can not only phaze an opposing Pokemon that has set up, but also absorb Fire-type moves for Bronzor thanks to Thick Fat. Lastly, a Fairy- or Fighting-type like Spritzee or Mienfoo synergizes well with Bronzor, as it is able to switch into Dark-types that threaten Bronzor with Pursuit and Knock Off, while Bronzor is in return can check Poison- and Steel-types for Fairy-type teammates, as well as Psychic-, Flying-, and Fairy-types for Fighting-type teammates.

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

Eviolite is an option to maximize Bronzor's bulk, but a set like that has no recovery and thus is more prone to being whittled down and has a harder time setting up Stealth Rock multiple times, therefore requiring Wish support from a teammate to stay healthy. Toxic can cripple bulky switch-ins that Bronzor otherwise can't hurt, though both Mudbray and Munchlax can Rest, and Spritzee is hit harder by Heavy Slam. Hypnosis has a chance to eliminate incapacitate (yeah this might be too nitpicky/subjective, but I don't think "eliminate" is the right word to use here) a Pokemon temporarily, but it is unreliable and Bronzor has a hard time finding space for it. Flash Cannon can be used over Heavy Slam to hit Onix harder, though it misses out on the 2HKO on Spritzee after Stealth Rock and is as such usually inferior. Payback can 2HKO Gothita, which is otherwise easily able to trap and set up on Bronzor. Psych Up is another option to counteract setup sweepers, but Bronzor is not able to utilize offensive boosts very effectively. A dual screens set can be run, but without Berry Juice as recovery, Bronzor is unable to set up screens multiple times, and without Light Clay, the screens don't last very long. A Calm Mind set is also an option, but it is hindered by Bronzor's low Speed and weakness to Knock Off, as well as its low offensive stats, meaning Bronzor will need multiple boosts to deal significant damage. Finally, Bronzor's high bulk can be used to set up rain or Trick Room.

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

**Knock Off**: Knock Off does tremendous damage to Bronzor and removes its means of recovery in Berry Juice. Notably, Pawniard resists all of Bronzor's moves, while Vullaby gets a Speed boost from Heavy Slam, (RC) and is able to set up on Bronzor, and threatens it with a Knock Off (why would you need this when the section already implies Vullaby has Knock Off, especially when you didn't do that with Pawniard?).

**Setup sweepers Sweepers**: Due to Bronzor's passive nature, setup sweepers can easily get one or two boosts while it is in play.

**Drilbur**: Drilbur can remove Stealth Rock with Rapid Spin and hit Bronzor with a super effective Earthquake thanks to Mold Breaker.

**Taunt**: If Bronzor gets Taunted, it is unable to recover with Recycle or set up Stealth Rock. Notably, Mienfoo will force Bronzor to switch out with Knock Off, while Onix can easily set up Stealth Rock. (Wait, but then why would Mienfoo even need to use Taunt if Knock Off does the job anyways? It's passed QC at this point, so you don't, and probably shouldn't, need to change it, but this example doesn't seem quite right to me...)

**Pursuit Users**: Pursuit users like Stunky, Pawniard, and Alolan Grimer can weaken Bronzor tremendously or potentially remove it for the rest of the match. In addition, Stunky can Defog Bronzor's Stealth Rock away, while Pawniard and Alolan Grimer can Knock Off its Berry Juice.

**Fire-types**: Fire-types such as Ponyta and Vulpix can do very significant damage to Bronzor while resisting Heavy Slam. However, they do have to be careful of Earthquake.

 

[Xayah]

GP 1/2

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[OVERVIEW]

Thanks to huge defensive stats complemented by a good defensive typing and a great ability in Levitate, Bronzor is a decent defensive Stealth Rock setter. With reliable recovery in Berry Juice + Recycle, it is usually able to set it up multiple times over the course of a match. Levitate is an awesome ability for Bronzor, as it removes its weakness to Ground-type moves and means it can't be trapped by Diglett. Its typing also allows it to check hail teams, certain Abra sets, Shellder, and Rufflet. However, Bronzor suffers from a huge weakness to Knock Off, which not only does tremendous damage to it, but also removes its only means of recovery in Berry Juice. This weakness means it can't check Fighting-types as well as it otherwise could, since they usually carry the move. Bronzor also has low offensive stats, meaning it can often be setup bait and is unable to threaten the Pokemon it checks. Lastly, it has a bad matchup against common spinners like Staryu and Drilbur as well as a common Defogger in Vullaby, meaning it has a hard time keeping Stealth Rock up.

[SET]
name: Stealth Rock Setter
move 1: Stealth Rock
move 2: Recycle
move 3: Psychic
move 4: Heavy Slam / Earthquake
item: Berry Juice
ability: Levitate
nature: Relaxed
evs: 64 HP / 4 Atk / 228 Def / 4 SpA / 148 SpD / 12 Spe

[SET COMMENTS]
Moves
========

Stealth Rock wears down foes over time, and Bronzor is great at setting it up multiple times over the course of a match. Recycle allows Bronzor to regain its Berry Juice after it's used, giving it reliable recovery. Psychic is Bronzor's main STAB move, dealing super effective damage to Fighting-types that could otherwise easily beat it, like Mienfoo and Timburr. Heavy Slam is a secondary STAB move that 2HKOes Spritzee after Stealth Rock and Snubbull from full HP. It also OHKOes Alolan Vulpix and deals heavy damage to Rock- and other Ice-types, such as Archen and Snover, both of which Bronzor can check. Earthquake is an alternative option that hits Chinchou and opposing Steel-types, which Bronzor otherwise can't hurt.

Set Details
========

Berry Juice is Bronzor's only means of recovery and works well with Recycle, allowing Bronzor to stay healthy throughout the match. Levitate is the ability of choice, as it turns Bronzor's weakness to Ground into an immunity and allows it to switch out against Diglett. The given EV spread with a Relaxed nature maximizes Bronzor's physical bulk to let it reliably check Flying-types such as Rufflet. The rest of the EVs make up for Bronzor's lack of Eviolite by giving it as much special bulk as possible. The Attack, Special Attack, and Speed EVs boost their respective stats by one point each. A Relaxed nature is used, since Speed is Bronzor's least important stat.

Usage Tips
========

Bronzor should be switched in on Pokemon that can't hurt it such as Abra, Rufflet, and Mudbray to set up Stealth Rock. It can easily do this multiple times throughout a match as long as its Berry Juice does not get removed. Even though Bronzor can check Fighting-types, be careful of Knock Off, as many Fighting-types carry it and it will significantly cripple Bronzor. Recycle should only be used if Berry Juice will immediately activate after using it, as you otherwise risk Berry Juice being removed by Knock Off.

Team Options
========

Knock Off absorbers are mandatory, as Bronzor is very scared of the move. Trubbish is a good example of this, as its ability Sticky Hold allows it to switch into Knock Off, and it is also able to set up Toxic Spikes and Spikes, which synergize well with Bronzor's Stealth Rock, while Bronzor in return can switch into Ground- and Psychic-types. Spinblockers are also good teammates, as they help keep Stealth Rock on the field. However, many of them share a Knock Off weakness with Bronzor, so be careful of stacking this weakness. Due to Bronzor's passive nature, opposing Pokemon will often set up on it. As such, support from a phazer is appreciated. Munchlax is especially notable, as it can not only phaze an opposing Pokemon that has set up, but also absorb Fire-type moves for Bronzor thanks to Thick Fat. Lastly, a Fairy- or Fighting-type like Spritzee or Mienfoo synergizes well with Bronzor, as it is able to switch into Dark-types that threaten Bronzor with Pursuit and Knock Off, while Bronzor is in return can check Poison- and Steel-types for Fairy-type teammates, as well as Psychic-, Flying-, and Fairy-types for Fighting-type teammates.

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

Eviolite is an option to maximize Bronzor's bulk, but a set like that has no recovery and thus is more prone to being whittled down and has a harder time setting up Stealth Rock multiple times, therefore requiring Wish support from a teammate to stay healthy. Toxic can cripple bulky switch-ins that Bronzor otherwise can't hurt, though both Mudbray and Munchlax can Rest, and Spritzee is hit harder by Heavy Slam. Hypnosis has a chance to incapacitate a Pokemon temporarily, but it is unreliable and Bronzor has a hard time finding space for it. Flash Cannon can be used over Heavy Slam to hit Onix harder, though it misses out on the 2HKO on Spritzee after Stealth Rock and is as such usually inferior. Payback can 2HKO Gothita, which is otherwise easily able to trap and set up on Bronzor. Psych Up is another option to counteract setup sweepers, but Bronzor is not able to utilize offensive boosts very effectively. A dual screens set can be run, but without Berry Juice as recovery, Bronzor is unable to set up screens multiple times, and without Light Clay, the screens don't last very long. A Calm Mind set is also an option, but it is hindered by Bronzor's low Speed and weakness to Knock Off, as well as its low offensive stats, meaning Bronzor will need multiple boosts to deal significant damage. Finally, Bronzor's high bulk can be used to set up rain or Trick Room.

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

**Knock Off**: Knock Off does tremendous damage to Bronzor and removes its means of recovery in Berry Juice. Notably, Pawniard resists all of Bronzor's moves, while Vullaby gets a Speed boost from Heavy Slam and is able to set up on Bronzor.

**Setup Sweepers**: Due to Bronzor's passive nature, setup sweepers can easily get one or two boosts while it is in play.

**Drilbur**: Drilbur can remove Stealth Rock with Rapid Spin and hit Bronzor with a super effective Earthquake thanks to Mold Breaker.

**Taunt**: If Bronzor gets Taunted, it is unable to recover with Recycle or set up Stealth Rock. Notably, Mienfoo will force Bronzor to switch out with Knock Off, while Onix can easily set up Stealth Rock.

**Pursuit Users**: Pursuit users like Stunky, Pawniard, and Alolan Grimer can weaken Bronzor tremendously or potentially remove it for the rest of the match. In addition, Stunky can Defog Bronzor's Stealth Rock away, while Pawniard and Alolan Grimer can Knock Off its Berry Juice.

**Fire-types**: Fire-types such as Ponyta and Vulpix can do very significant damage to Bronzor while resisting Heavy Slam. However, they do have to be careful of Earthquake.

Implemented, thanks for the check! For now, I removed 'grounded' from the Stealth Rock sentence and added 'over time', but there's probably a better way to do it that I can't come up with right now. The Mienfoo example also felt weird to me, but it doesn't have any way of OHKOing Bronzor, so Taunt would be the move to go for if it wanted to specifically stop Bronzor from setting up Stealth Rock no matter what (though it does have to fear Psychic if it does go for Taunt, and Bronzor might not even stay in predicting a Knock Off, so it's still kind of weird). I was adviced to name some Taunt users and Onix and Mienfoo are as far as I know the most prominent ones.

EDIT: Also, that stamp is awesome

Either way, this is ready for GP check 2

 

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Thanks to huge defensive stats complemented by a good defensive typing and a great ability in Levitate, Bronzor is a decent defensive Stealth Rock setter. With reliable recovery in Berry Juice + Recycle, it is usually able to set it up multiple times over the course of a match. Levitate is an awesome ability for Bronzor, as it removes its weakness to Ground-type moves and means it can't be trapped by Diglett. Its typing also allows it to check hail teams, certain Abra sets, Shellder, and Rufflet. However, Bronzor suffers from a huge weakness to Knock Off, which not only does tremendous damage to it, but also removes its only means of recovery in Berry Juice. This weakness means it can't check Fighting-types as well as it otherwise could, since they usually carry the move. Bronzor also has low offensive stats, meaning it can often be setup bait and is unable to threaten the Pokemon it checks. Lastly, it has a bad matchup against common spinners like Staryu and Drilbur as well as a common Defogger in Vullaby, meaning it has a hard time keeping Stealth Rock up.

[SET]
name: Stealth Rock Setter
move 1: Stealth Rock
move 2: Recycle
move 3: Psychic
move 4: Heavy Slam / Earthquake
item: Berry Juice
ability: Levitate
nature: Relaxed
evs: 64 HP / 4 Atk / 228 Def / 4 SpA / 148 SpD / 12 Spe

[SET COMMENTS]
Moves
========

Stealth Rock wears down foes over time, and Bronzor is great at setting it up multiple times over the course of a match. Recycle allows Bronzor to regain its Berry Juice after it's used, giving it reliable recovery. Psychic is Bronzor's main STAB move, dealing super effective damage to Fighting-types that could otherwise easily beat it, like Mienfoo and Timburr. Heavy Slam is a secondary STAB move that 2HKOes Spritzee after Stealth Rock and Snubbull from full HP. It also OHKOes Alolan Vulpix and deals heavy damage to Rock- and other Ice-types, such as Archen and Snover, both of which Bronzor can check. Earthquake is an alternative option that hits Chinchou and opposing Steel-types, which Bronzor otherwise can't hurt.

Set Details
========

Berry Juice is Bronzor's only means of recovery and works well with Recycle, allowing Bronzor it to stay healthy throughout the match. Levitate is the ability of choice, as it turns Bronzor's weakness to Ground into an immunity and allows it to switch out against Diglett. The given EV spread with a Relaxed nature maximizes Bronzor's physical bulk to let it reliably check Flying-types such as Rufflet. The rest of the EVs make up for Bronzor's lack of Eviolite by giving it as much special bulk as possible. The Attack, Special Attack, and Speed EVs boost their respective stats by one point each. A Relaxed nature is used, since Speed is Bronzor's least important stat.

Usage Tips
========

Bronzor should be switched in on Pokemon that can't hurt it such as Abra, Rufflet, and Mudbray to set up Stealth Rock. It can easily do this multiple times throughout a match as long as its Berry Juice does not get removed. Even though Bronzor can check Fighting-types, be careful of Knock Off, as many Fighting-types of them carry it and it will significantly cripple Bronzor. Recycle should only be used if Berry Juice will immediately activate after using it, as you otherwise risk Berry Juice being removed by Knock Off.

Team Options
========

Knock Off absorbers are mandatory, as Bronzor is very scared of the move. Trubbish is a good example of this, as its ability Sticky Hold allows it to switch into Knock Off, and it is also able to set up Toxic Spikes and Spikes, which synergize well with Bronzor's Stealth Rock, while Bronzor in return can switch into Ground- and Psychic-types. Spinblockers are also good teammates, as they help keep Stealth Rock on the field. However, many of them share a Knock Off weakness with Bronzor, so be careful of stacking this weakness. Due to Bronzor's passive nature, opposing Pokemon will often set up on it. it; as As such, support from a phazer is appreciated. Munchlax is especially notable, as it can not only phaze an opposing Pokemon that has set up, but also absorb Fire-type moves for Bronzor thanks to Thick Fat. Lastly, a Fairy- or Fighting-type like Spritzee or Mienfoo synergizes well with Bronzor, as it is able to switch into Dark-types that threaten Bronzor with Pursuit and Knock Off, while Bronzor is in return can check Poison- and Steel-types for Fairy-type teammates, as well as Psychic-, Flying-, and Fairy-types for Fighting-type teammates.

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

Eviolite is an option to maximize Bronzor's bulk, but a set like that has no recovery and thus is more prone to being whittled down and has a harder time setting up Stealth Rock multiple times, therefore requiring Wish support from a teammate to stay healthy. Toxic can cripple bulky switch-ins that Bronzor otherwise can't hurt, though both Mudbray and Munchlax can Rest, and Spritzee is hit harder by Heavy Slam. Hypnosis has a chance to incapacitate a Pokemon temporarily, but it is unreliable and Bronzor has a hard time finding space for it. Flash Cannon can be used over Heavy Slam to hit Onix harder, though it misses out on the 2HKO on Spritzee after Stealth Rock and is as such usually inferior. Payback can 2HKO Gothita, which is otherwise easily able to trap and set up on Bronzor. Psych Up is another option to counteract setup sweepers, but Bronzor is not able to utilize offensive boosts very effectively. A dual screens set can be run, but without Berry Juice as recovery, Bronzor is unable to set up screens multiple times, and without Light Clay, the screens don't last very long. A Calm Mind set is also an option, but it is hindered by Bronzor's low Speed and weakness to Knock Off, as well as its low offensive stats, meaning Bronzor will need multiple boosts to deal significant damage. Finally, Bronzor's high bulk can be used to set up rain or Trick Room.

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

**Knock Off**: Knock Off does deals tremendous damage to Bronzor and removes its means of recovery in Berry Juice. Notably, Pawniard resists all of Bronzor's moves, while Vullaby gets a Speed boost from Heavy Slam and is able to set up on Bronzor.

**Setup Sweepers**: Due to Bronzor's passive nature, setup sweepers can easily get one or two boosts while it is in play.

**Drilbur**: Drilbur can remove Stealth Rock with Rapid Spin and hit Bronzor with a super effective Earthquake thanks to Mold Breaker.

**Taunt**: If Bronzor gets Taunted, it is unable to recover with Recycle or set up Stealth Rock. Notably, Mienfoo will force Bronzor to switch out with Knock Off, while Onix can easily set up Stealth Rock.

**Pursuit Users**: Pursuit users like Stunky, Pawniard, and Alolan Grimer can weaken Bronzor tremendously or potentially remove it for the rest of the match. In addition, Stunky can Defog Bronzor's Stealth Rock away, while Pawniard and Alolan Grimer can Knock Off its Berry Juice.

**Fire-types**: Fire-types such as Ponyta and Vulpix can do very significant damage to Bronzor while resisting Heavy Slam. However, they do have to be careful of Earthquake.

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[OVERVIEW]

Thanks to huge defensive stats complemented by a good defensive typing and a great ability in Levitate, Bronzor is a decent defensive Stealth Rock setter. With reliable recovery in Berry Juice + Recycle, it is usually able to set it up multiple times over the course of a match. Levitate is an awesome ability for Bronzor, as it removes its weakness to Ground-type moves and means it can't be trapped by Diglett. Its typing also allows it to check hail teams, certain Abra sets, Shellder, and Rufflet. However, Bronzor suffers from a huge weakness to Knock Off, which not only does tremendous damage to it, but also removes its only means of recovery in Berry Juice. This weakness means it can't check Fighting-types as well as it otherwise could, since they usually carry the move. Bronzor also has low offensive stats, meaning it can often be setup bait and is unable to threaten the Pokemon it checks. Lastly, it has a bad matchup against common spinners like Staryu and Drilbur as well as a common Defogger in Vullaby, meaning it has a hard time keeping Stealth Rock up.

[SET]
name: Stealth Rock Setter
move 1: Stealth Rock
move 2: Recycle
move 3: Psychic
move 4: Heavy Slam / Earthquake
item: Berry Juice
ability: Levitate
nature: Relaxed
evs: 64 HP / 4 Atk / 228 Def / 4 SpA / 148 SpD / 12 Spe

[SET COMMENTS]
Moves
========

Stealth Rock wears down foes over time, and Bronzor is great at setting it up multiple times over the course of a match. Recycle allows Bronzor to regain its Berry Juice after it's used, giving it reliable recovery. Psychic is Bronzor's main STAB move, dealing super effective damage to Fighting-types that could otherwise easily beat it, like Mienfoo and Timburr. Heavy Slam is a secondary STAB move that 2HKOes Spritzee after Stealth Rock and Snubbull from full HP. It also OHKOes Alolan Vulpix and deals heavy damage to Rock- and other Ice-types, such as Archen and Snover, both of which Bronzor can check. Earthquake is an alternative option that hits Chinchou and opposing Steel-types, which Bronzor otherwise can't hurt.

Set Details
========

Berry Juice is Bronzor's only means of recovery and works well with Recycle, allowing it to stay healthy throughout the match. Levitate is the ability of choice, as it turns Bronzor's weakness to Ground into an immunity and allows it to switch out against Diglett. The given EV spread with a Relaxed nature maximizes Bronzor's physical bulk to let it reliably check Flying-types such as Rufflet. The rest of the EVs make up for Bronzor's lack of Eviolite by giving it as much special bulk as possible. The Attack, Special Attack, and Speed EVs boost their respective stats by one point each. A Relaxed nature is used, since Speed is Bronzor's least important stat.

Usage Tips
========

Bronzor should be switched in on Pokemon that can't hurt it such as Abra, Rufflet, and Mudbray to set up Stealth Rock. It can easily do this multiple times throughout a match as long as its Berry Juice does not get removed. Even though Bronzor can check Fighting-types, be careful of Knock Off, as many of them carry it and it will significantly cripple Bronzor. Recycle should only be used if Berry Juice will immediately activate after using it, as you otherwise risk Berry Juice being removed by Knock Off.

Team Options
========

Knock Off absorbers are mandatory, as Bronzor is very scared of the move. Trubbish is a good example of this, as its ability Sticky Hold allows it to switch into Knock Off, and it is also able to set up Toxic Spikes and Spikes, which synergize well with Bronzor's Stealth Rock, while Bronzor in return can switch into Ground- and Psychic-types. Spinblockers are also good teammates, as they help keep Stealth Rock on the field. However, many of them share a Knock Off weakness with Bronzor, so be careful of stacking this weakness. Due to Bronzor's passive nature, opposing Pokemon will often set up on it; as such, support from a phazer is appreciated. Munchlax is especially notable, as it can not only phaze an opposing Pokemon that has set up, but also absorb Fire-type moves for Bronzor thanks to Thick Fat. Lastly, a Fairy- or Fighting-type like Spritzee or Mienfoo synergizes well with Bronzor, as it is able to switch into Dark-types that threaten Bronzor with Pursuit and Knock Off, while Bronzor is in return can check Poison- and Steel-types for Fairy-type teammates, as well as Psychic-, Flying-, and Fairy-types for Fighting-type teammates.

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

Eviolite is an option to maximize Bronzor's bulk, but a set like that has no recovery and thus is more prone to being whittled down and has a harder time setting up Stealth Rock multiple times, therefore requiring Wish support from a teammate to stay healthy. Toxic can cripple bulky switch-ins that Bronzor otherwise can't hurt, though both Mudbray and Munchlax can Rest, and Spritzee is hit harder by Heavy Slam. Hypnosis has a chance to incapacitate a Pokemon temporarily, but it is unreliable and Bronzor has a hard time finding space for it. Flash Cannon can be used over Heavy Slam to hit Onix harder, though it misses out on the 2HKO on Spritzee after Stealth Rock and is as such usually inferior. Payback can 2HKO Gothita, which is otherwise easily able to trap and set up on Bronzor. Psych Up is another option to counteract setup sweepers, but Bronzor is not able to utilize offensive boosts very effectively. A dual screens set can be run, but without Berry Juice as recovery, Bronzor is unable to set up screens multiple times, and without Light Clay, the screens don't last very long. A Calm Mind set is also an option, but it is hindered by Bronzor's low Speed and weakness to Knock Off, as well as its low offensive stats, meaning Bronzor will need multiple boosts to deal significant damage. Finally, Bronzor's high bulk can be used to set up rain or Trick Room.

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

**Knock Off**: Knock Off deals tremendous damage to Bronzor and removes its means of recovery in Berry Juice. Notably, Pawniard resists all of Bronzor's moves, while Vullaby gets a Speed boost from Heavy Slam and is able to set up on Bronzor.

**Setup Sweepers**: Due to Bronzor's passive nature, setup sweepers can easily get one or two boosts while it is in play.

**Drilbur**: Drilbur can remove Stealth Rock with Rapid Spin and hit Bronzor with a super effective Earthquake thanks to Mold Breaker.

**Taunt**: If Bronzor gets Taunted, it is unable to recover with Recycle or set up Stealth Rock. Notably, Mienfoo will force Bronzor to switch out with Knock Off, while Onix can easily set up Stealth Rock.

**Pursuit Users**: Pursuit users like Stunky, Pawniard, and Alolan Grimer can weaken Bronzor tremendously or potentially remove it for the rest of the match. In addition, Stunky can Defog Bronzor's Stealth Rock away, while Pawniard and Alolan Grimer can Knock Off its Berry Juice.

**Fire-types**: Fire-types such as Ponyta and Vulpix can do very significant damage to Bronzor while resisting Heavy Slam. However, they do have to be careful of Earthquake.

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Thanks, implemented. This is done

 

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