Monotype CB Meow (QC: 2/2) (GP:0/1)

[Neko]

[SET]
Meowscarada @ Choice Band
Name: Choice Band (Dark)
Ability: Protean
EVs: 252 Atk / 4 SpD / 252 Spe
Jolly Nature
- Knock Off
- Triple Axel
- Flower Trick
- U-turn

[SET COMMENTS]
Choice Band Meowscarada turns the tables on typical checks of its Choice Scarf set, as it 2HKOes Skarmory and Toxapex with minimal chip damage, allowing it to cut through bulkier Water, Flying, and Ground teams. Knock Off removes annoying items like Rocky Helmet and Heavy-Duty Boots on the aforementioned Skarmory and Toxapex, allowing Meowscarada to freely spam Triple Axel and Flower Trick on Flying and Water teams, which at least 2HKOes any Pokemon on these types. Triple Axel is also able to OHKO all the Ogerpon formes and 2HKO Gouging Fire and Corviknight after Stealth Rock damage. Flower Trick OHKOes Primarina and ignores Reflect, which is helpful in the Fairy matchup. U-turn lets Meowscarada pivot out of checks like Archaludon, Porygon2, and Torkoal to bring in teammates such as Choice Specs Hydreigon and Hoopa-U that remove these threats.

Choice Band Meowscarada gets outsped by Flutter Mane and Choice Scarf Iron Valiant, thus being unable to deal with them. However, the lack of Speed can be remedied by pairing it with teammates like Choice Scarf Hoopa-U and Greninja, which can outspeed and remove these threats. Alternatively, Hoopa-U can use a Trick Room or a Choice Specs set to work with Meowscarada to pressure offensive teams like Fighting and Dragon or further batter down opposing defensive cores, as Hoopa-U is able to OHKO Archaludon, Toxapex, and Skarmory. In return, Meowscarada is able to 2HKO specially defensive Corviknight, which Hoopa-U and Greninja appreciate. Choice Specs Greninja and Hydreigon also fullfill these roles, with Greninja having the perk of being able to outspeed the Ogerpon formes and OHKO Moltres, while Hydreigon OHKOes Archaludon and is a Ground-immune teammate that is vital in the matchup against sand-based Ground teams. Kingambit appreciates Meowscarada removing its checks like Skarmory and in return provides priority in Sucker Punch. Entry hazards from Ting-Lu are appreciated, as Meowscarada needs Stealth Rock chip damage to be able to 2HKO Toxapex and Skarmory; Ting-Lu also functions as a defensive pivot against Fairy-types like Flutter Mane and Enamorus. Hisuian Samurott is an alternative, as it is able to stack Spikes more efficiently against the opposing team and provides a Fire resistance that is helpful against Volcarona and Ceruledge. Alolan Muk provides a Fairy neutrality, which lets it come into Flutter Mane and Hatterene with ease, and in return, Meowscarada eviscerates Ground-types like Landorus that cause trouble for Alolan Muk. Sableye provides a Fighting immunity, which is helpful against Zamazenta and gives Meowscarada a switch-in to Body Press Skarmory.

[STRATEGY COMMENTS]
Other Options
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Dark (Choice Band)
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Thunder Punch may be considered to immediately OHKO Pelipper and always 2HKO Toxapex, but losing out on Knock Off makes Meowscarada's job of breaking Flying teams a lot harder, as it takes too much damage from Rocky Helmet Skarmory. Similarly, Low Kick deals massive damage to Archaludon and lets Meowscarada OHKO Kingambit, but Knock Off lets Meowscarada wear down opposing defensive cores faster.

[CREDITS]
Written by:
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Quality checked by:
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[boomp]

but losing out on Knock Off makes Meowscarada's job of breaking Flying teams a lot harder as it takes too mich damage from Rocky Helmet Skarmory.

mispelled Much. But other than that this was amazingly written.
QC 1/2 Good Shit meow

 

[Lustre]

- i think its worth mentioning that meow 2hkoes spdef corv, which is rly good into gren and hoopa-u so somewhere in paragraph 2.
- add kingambit and how it forms a wallbreaking core with meow, winning endgames with sucker punch since meow is slower now
- mention that hydrei/roaring moon switches into scarf cinderace's pyro ball and pivots out w u-turn
- mention mandi/sableye switch into hjk from cinderace and body press from zama, pivoting or burning it
- mention samu setting spikes to aid meow's wallbreaking
- mention amuk switching into fm's and val's moonblast with relative ease
- mention grimms providing screens and safe pivoting via pshot

QC 2/2

 

[Neko]

- mention that hydrei/roaring moon switches into scarf cinderace's pyro ball and pivots out w u-turn
- mention mandi/sableye switch into hjk from cinderace and body press from zama, pivoting or burning it

nyot adding this, you really shouldnt swap Hydrei/RM against Scarf Cinderace and its not a guarantee they'll Pyro (more likely they'll U-turn and you just get unecessarily damaged). Also U-turn Hydrei is scarfy, which is not really common.

- mention mandi/sableye switch into hjk from cinderace and body press from zama, pivoting or burning it

Mandi + Band Meow isnt that great imo, and well Sab is already mentioned (with Zama), so I feel thats enough

- mention grimms providing screens and safe pivoting via pshot

Nyo, Screens teams are like Scarf over band meow, you dont have a lack of wallbreakers on Screens Dark at least

Implemented, thankie sapphiree, GP Team meowdy

 

[Lustre]

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meow

[SET]
Meowscarada @ Choice Band
Name: Choice Band (Dark)
Ability: Protean
EVs: 252 Atk / 4 SpD / 252 Spe
Jolly Nature
- Knock Off
- Triple Axel
- Flower Trick
- U-turn

[SET COMMENTS]
Choice Band Meowscarada turns the tables on the typical checks of its Choice Scarf set, (AC) as it 2HKOs 2HKOes Skarmory and Toxapex with minimal chip, allowing Meowscarada to cut through bulkier Water, Flying, and Ground teams. Knock Off removes annoying items like Rocky Helmet and Heavy-Duty Boots on the aforementioned Skarmory and Toxapex, allowing Meowscarada to freely spam Triple Axel and Flower Trick on Flying and Water teams, which 2HKOs at least 2HKOes any Pokemon on these types at worst. Choice Band-boosted (the analysis is of CB so this is implied; i assume the idea is to create a contrast between its scarf set and band set but this analysis is supposed to highlight cb's usage alone and not create a comparison) Triple Axel is also able to OHKO all the Ogerpon formes and 2HKO Gouging Fire and Corviknight after Stealth Rock damage. Flower Trick also OHKOs OHKOes Primarina and ignores Reflect, which is helpful in the Fairy matchup. U-turn lets Meowscarada pivot out of checks like Archaludon, Porygon2, and Torkoal to get in teammates such as Choice Specs Hydreigon or and Hoopa-U that remove these threats.

Choice Band Meowscarada's biggest flaw is that it (fluff) is not fast enough, as it now cannot gets outsped by Flutter Mane and Choice Scarf Iron Valiant, thus being unable to deal with them Flutter Mane or Choice Scarf Iron Valiant (changed this so it doesnt sound like using this set is a mistake.. esp since u offer solutions ahead). However, The the lack of speed Speed can be remedied by pairing it with team mates teammates like Choice Scarf Hoopa-U or and (using "and" as a connective over "or" implies there are more options in a better way. its not one or the other, it can be both too. i used however to create a contrast between ur introductory sentence and ur solutions) Greninja, (AC) which can outspeed and remove these threats. Alternatively, Hoopa-U can use a Trick Room or a Choice Specs set instead (alternatively implies instead) to work with Meowscarada to pressure offensive teams like Fighting and Dragon (RC) or further batter down opposing defensive cores, (AC) as it Hoopa-U is able to OHKO Archaludon, Toxapex, and Skarmory. In return, Meowscarada is able to 2HKO specially defensive Corviknight, (AC) which Hoopa-U and Greninja appreciate. Choice Specs Greninja and Hydreigon also fullfill these roles, with Greninja having the perk of being able to outspeed the Ogerpon formes and OHKO Moltres, while Hydreigon OHKOes Archaludon and is a Ground immune team mate Ground-immune teammate that is vital in the matchup against Sandstorm-based sand-based Ground teams. Kingambit loves appreciates Meowscarada removing its checks like Skarmory (RC) and in return, (AC) provides priority in Sucker Punch to make up for Meowscarada's reduced speed ("reduced speed" implies that meow's speed has been reduced by something; again i assume this is to create a contrast between scarf and band but this isnt a comparison post). Entry Hazards hazards from Ting-Lu is are appreciated, (AC) as Meowscarada needs Stealth Rock chip to be able to 2HKO Toxapex and Skarmory (RC) while also functioning as a defensive pivot against Fairy-types like Flutter Mane or and Enamorus. Hisuian Samurott is an a Fire-resistant alternative, as it is able to stack Spikes quicker at a faster rate (quicker how..? i assume you mean because its faster than ting-lu, or is it because it forces progress with ceaseless? a better word could be used here to clarify the point. you can use "more efficiently" if you meant that it forces progress but i used an alternative for "quicker" for now) against the opposing team and is a Fire-type resist (moved this trait to the front of the sentence) that is helpful against Volcarona or and Ceruledge. Alolan Muk provides a Fairy-type neutrality, (AC) which lets it come into Flutter Mane and Hatterene with ease, and in return, (AC) Meowscarada eviscerates Ground-types like Landorus which that cause trouble for give Alolan Muk trouble. Sableye provides a Fighting-type immunity, (AC) which is helpful against Zamazenta and gives Meowscarada a swap-in against switch-in to Body Press Skarmory.

[STRATEGY COMMENTS]
Other Options
=============
Dark (Choice Band) (not rly sure if this is necessary in the format.. u know this better, so ignore if it is compulsory)
--------
Thunder Punch may be considered to immediately OHKO Pelipper and always 2HKO Toxapex (RC) but losing out on Knock Off makes Meowscarada's job of breaking Flying teams a lot harder, (AC) as it takes too much damage from Rocky Helmet Skarmory. Similarly, Low Kick deals massive damage to Archaludon and lets Meowscarada OHKO Kingambit (RC) but Knock Off lets Meowscarada wear down opposing defensive cores faster.

 

[autumn]

1/1 GP Team done credit both of us

meow

[SET]
Meowscarada @ Choice Band
Name: Choice Band (Dark)
Ability: Protean
EVs: 252 Atk / 4 SpD / 252 Spe
Jolly Nature
- Knock Off
- Triple Axel
- Flower Trick
- U-turn

[SET COMMENTS]
Choice Band Meowscarada turns the tables on the typical checks of its Choice Scarf set, (AC) as it 2HKOs 2HKOes Skarmory and Toxapex with minimal chip damage, allowing Meowscarada it to cut through bulkier Water, Flying, and Ground teams. Knock Off removes annoying items like Rocky Helmet and Heavy-Duty Boots on the aforementioned Skarmory and Toxapex, allowing Meowscarada to freely spam Triple Axel and Flower Trick on Flying and Water teams, which 2HKOs at least 2HKOes any Pokemon on these types at worst. Choice Band-boosted (the analysis is of CB so this is implied; i assume the idea is to create a contrast between its scarf set and band set but this analysis is supposed to highlight cb's usage alone and not create a comparison) Triple Axel is also able to OHKO all the Ogerpon formes and 2HKO Gouging Fire and Corviknight after Stealth Rock damage. Flower Trick also OHKOs OHKOes Primarina and ignores Reflect, which is helpful in the Fairy matchup. U-turn lets Meowscarada pivot out of checks like Archaludon, Porygon2, and Torkoal to get bring in teammates such as Choice Specs Hydreigon or and Hoopa-U that remove these threats.

Choice Band Meowscarada's biggest flaw is that it (fluff) is not fast enough, as it now cannot gets outsped by Flutter Mane and Choice Scarf Iron Valiant, thus being unable to deal with them Flutter Mane or Choice Scarf Iron Valiant (changed this so it doesnt sound like using this set is a mistake.. esp since u offer solutions ahead). However, The the lack of speed Speed can be remedied by pairing it with team mates teammates like Choice Scarf Hoopa-U or and (using "and" as a connective over "or" implies there are more options in a better way. its not one or the other, it can be both too. i used however to create a contrast between ur introductory sentence and ur solutions) Greninja, (AC) which can outspeed and remove these threats. Alternatively, Hoopa-U can use a Trick Room or a Choice Specs set instead (alternatively implies instead) to work with Meowscarada to pressure offensive teams like Fighting and Dragon (RC) or further batter down opposing defensive cores, (AC) as it Hoopa-U is able to OHKO Archaludon, Toxapex, and Skarmory. In return, Meowscarada is able to 2HKO specially defensive Corviknight, (AC) which Hoopa-U and Greninja appreciate. Choice Specs Greninja and Hydreigon also fullfill these roles, with Greninja having the perk of being able to outspeed the Ogerpon formes and OHKO Moltres, while Hydreigon OHKOes Archaludon and is a Ground immune team mate Ground-immune teammate that is vital in the matchup against Sandstorm-based sand-based Ground teams. Kingambit loves appreciates Meowscarada removing its checks like Skarmory (RC) and in return provides priority in Sucker Punch to make up for Meowscarada's reduced speed ("reduced speed" implies that meow's speed has been reduced by something; again i assume this is to create a contrast between scarf and band but this isnt a comparison post). Entry Hazards hazards from Ting-Lu is are appreciated, (AC) as Meowscarada needs Stealth Rock chip damage to be able to 2HKO Toxapex and Skarmory; (semicolon) Ting-Lu also functions while also functioning as a defensive pivot against Fairy-types like Flutter Mane or and Enamorus. Hisuian Samurott is an alternative, as it is able to stack Spikes quicker at a faster rate (quicker how..? i assume you mean because its faster than ting-lu, or is it because it forces progress with ceaseless? a better word could be used here to clarify the point. you can use "more efficiently" if you meant that it forces progress but i used an alternative for "quicker" for now) against the opposing team and is a Fire-type resist provides a Fire resistance that is helpful against Volcarona or and Ceruledge. Alolan Muk provides a Fairy-type neutrality, (AC) which lets it come into Flutter Mane and Hatterene with ease, and in return, (AC) Meowscarada eviscerates Ground-types like Landorus which that cause trouble for give Alolan Muk trouble. Sableye provides a Fighting-type immunity, (AC) which is helpful against Zamazenta and gives Meowscarada a swap-in against switch-in to Body Press Skarmory.

[STRATEGY COMMENTS]
Other Options
=============
Dark (Choice Band) (not rly sure if this is necessary in the format.. u know this better, so ignore if it is compulsory)
--------
Thunder Punch may be considered to immediately OHKO Pelipper and always 2HKO Toxapex, but losing out on Knock Off makes Meowscarada's job of breaking Flying teams a lot harder, (AC) as it takes too much damage from Rocky Helmet Skarmory. Similarly, Low Kick deals massive damage to Archaludon and lets Meowscarada OHKO Kingambit, but Knock Off lets Meowscarada wear down opposing defensive cores faster.

implemented, thank you so much and sorry for the edit hell ;w;