Monotype Cloyster (Ice)

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RoAPL Champion
:Cloyster:

[SET]
name: Shell Smash Sweeper (Ice)
move 1: Shell Smash
move 2: Icicle Spear
move 3: Rock Blast
move 4: Liquidation
item: Focus Sash
ability: Skill Link
nature: Jolly
evs: 252 Atk / 4 Def / 252 Spe

[SET COMMENTS]

With a sky-high Defense stat, Cloyster is able to function as a Shell Smash sweeper on Ice teams. Icicle Spear can threaten Pokemon such as Mandibuzz, Togekiss, and Dragapult on Dark, Flying, and Dragon teams. Utilizing Rock Blast, Cloyster is able to sweep Fire teams fairly easily, providing Ice teams with a win condition versus them. It is also able to sweep opposing Ice teams, thus aiding in the mirror matchups. Liquidation prevents Cloyster from being walled by Steel-types such as Bisharp, Bronzong, and Aegislash, as well as aiding in sweeping Rock teams. Skill Link allows both Icicle Spear and Rock Blast to always hit five times for maximum damage output. Focus Sash allows Cloyster to set up with Shell Smash guaranteed and is crucial against special attackers such as Indeedee and Gardevoir in order to set up in a pinch. Maximum Attack and Speed investment alongside a Jolly nature allow Cloyster to be as strong and as fast as possible, as at +2 only base 110 Speed Choice Scarf Pokemon or higher can revenge kill it.

Cloyster is used as a late-game sweeper when all its checks and counters are either eliminated or have been worn down, and it is best to set up in front of a physical attacker or when Aurora Veil is up. It can also be used to set up early to break holes for its teammates. Wallbreakers such as Weavile and Galarian Darmanitan are amazing teammates for Cloyster, as they are able to punch holes through teams, allowing Cloyster to sweep more easily. Galarian Darmanitan can notably wear down Steel teams easily to the point of where Cloyster can sweep. Kyurem-B can be used in conjunction with Cloyster, as they are both setup sweepers that can overwhelm their checks. Choice Scarf Weavile is able to check Choice Scarf Jirachi, which is a huge threat to Ice teams. Alolan Ninetales is a fantastic partner for Cloyster, as it is able to use Aurora Veil to allow it to set up more easily, as well as threatening Toxapex, which Cloyster struggles to break, with Freeze-Dry; in addition, it can threaten Swift Swim Water teams with Snow Warning. Mamoswine, Piloswine, and Froslass provide entry hazard support with Stealth Rock and Spikes to wear down foes, allowing Cloyster to sweep more easily. Galarian Mr. Mime and Avalugg are good teammates that provide Rapid Spin support to ensure that Cloyster's Focus Sash remains intact. In addition, Froslass has access to Taunt to deny entry hazards from the opposing team, making sure that Cloyster's Focus Sash is intact. Galarian Mr. Mime can also cripple Pokemon with Trick, potentially giving Cloyster a free setup opportunity.


[CREDITS]
- Written by: [[Splash, 437289]]
- <Ice> analysis by: [[Splash, 437289]]
- Quality checked by: [Decem, 326454], [Confluxx, 408641]]
- Grammar checked by: [[Martha, 384270]]
 
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[SET COMMENTS]
Wouldn't exaggerate how good its Speed and Attack is, I would just talk about its high Defense in the first line and how it aids into setting up. Talk about some matchups its really good in too, Cloyster is great at cheesing teams.

For Liquidation, remove the Excadrill and Lucario mentions, I don't think they're relevant. Excadrill is outsped at +2 and beaten with Icicle Spear and Lucario beats Cloyster with Vacuum Wave.

I would connect its poor special bulk as to why you need Focus Sash and how it's a good last resort for Cloyster to set up on Special Attackers like Choice Scarf Gardevoir and Indeedee.

Need some usage tips describing how to set up Cloyster, like for example what type of Pokemon Cloyster can set up on and preserving its Focus Sash.

Vanilluxe and Froslass can use Taunt to deny opposing hazards to keep Focus Sash intact.

Galarian Mr. Mime can cripple Pokemon with Trick so that Cloyster can set up more easily.

QC 1/2
 
Talk about how its Sash should be preserved and its teammates should find a way to remove hazards so Cloyster can safely set up.

Also mention its ability to either set up early to break holes for its teammates, or sweep late game.

Remove mentions of Vanilluxe and talk about Alolan Ninetales instead. Mention how it's great against Swift Swim Water because of its Freeze Dry and Snow Warning.

Jirachi's a big threat now to Ice so I'd mention Scarf Weavile to check it.

Talk about Kyurem-B as both it and Cloyster are dangerous setup sweepers that can overwhelm many teams.

QC 2/2.
 
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:Cloyster:

[SET]
name: Shell Smash Sweeper (Ice)
move 1: Shell Smash
move 2: Icicle Spear
move 3: Rock Blast
move 4: Liquidation
item: Focus Sash
ability: Skill Link
nature: Jolly
evs: 252 Atk / 4 Def / 252 Spe

[SET COMMENTS]

With a sky-high Defense, Cloyster is able to utilize it into functioning as a Shell Smash sweeper on Ice teams. Icicle Spear can threaten Pokemon such as Mandibuzz, Togekiss, and Dragapult on Dark, Flying, and Dragon teams. Utilizing Rock Blast, Cloyster is able to sweep Fire teams fairly easily, providing Ice teams with a win condition versus them. It is also able to sweep opposing Ice teams, thus aiding in the mirror matchups. Liquidation allows prevents Cloyster to not be from being walled by Steel-types such as Bisharp, Bronzong, and Aegislash, as well as aiding in sweeping Rock teams. Skill Link allows both Icicle Spear and Rock Blast to always hit 5 times for maximum damage output. Focus Sash allows Cloyster to set(AS)up a with Shell Smash guaranteed and is crucial vs against Sspecial attackers such as Indeedee and Gardevoir in order to set up in a pinch. Maximum Attack and Speed investment alongside a Jolly nature allow Cloyster to be as strong and as fast as possible, as at +2 only base 110 Speed Choice Scarf Pokemon or higher to can revenge kill it.

Cloyster is used as a late-game sweeper, when all its checks and counters are either eliminated or worn down, and it is best to set(AS)up in front of a physical attacker and or when Aurora Veil is up. It can also be used to set up early to break holes for its teammates. Wallbreakers such as Weavile and Galarian Darmanitan are amazing teammates for Cloyster, as they are able to punch holes through teams,(AC) allowing Cloyster to sweep more easily. Galarian Darmanitan can notably wear down Steel teams easily to the point of where Cloyster can sweep. Kyurem-B can be used in conjunction with Cloyster,(AC) as they are both set(RS)up sweepers that can overwhelm their checks. Choice Scarf Weavile is able to check Choice Scarf Jirachi,(AC) which is a huge threat to Ice teams. Alolan Ninetales is a fantastic partner for Cloyster,(AC) as it is able to set up use (changed this in order to avoid repetition of "set up") Aurora Veil to allow Cloyster it to set up easier more easily, as well as threatening Toxapex,(AC) which Cloyster struggles to break,(AC) with Freeze-Dry;(ASC) which Cloyster struggles to break,(RC) in addition,(AC) to being very threatening to it can threaten Swift Swim Water teams with Snow Warning. Mamoswine, Piloswine, and Froslass provide entry hazard support in with Stealth Rock and Spikes to wear down opponents,(AC) allowing Cloyster to sweep more easily. Galarian Mr. Mime and Avalugg are good teammates that provide Rapid Spin support to ensure that (guaranteeing [sth] for [sb], hence why I added "that") Cloyster's Focus Sash remains intact. In addition, Froslass has access to Taunt to deny entry hazard from the opposing team, ensuring making sure that (once again, this is just personal, I'd try avoiding using the exact same sentence twice, I feel like changing the verb would at least prevent it from sounding odd) Cloyster's Focus Sash is intact. Galarian Mr. Mime can also cripple Pokemon with Trick,(AC) giving potentially giving Cloyster a free set(RS)up opportunity.

[CREDITS]
- Written by: [[splash, 437289]]
- <Ice> analysis by: [[splash, 437289]]
- Quality checked by: [[decem, 326454], [confluxx, 408641]]
- Grammar checked by: [[<username1>, <userid1>]]
 
stamping milak's check w my own changes. i added the spaces where you said (as) because it's easier to see
my colours are add remove comments

GP 1/1
[SET]
name: Shell Smash Sweeper (Ice)
move 1: Shell Smash
move 2: Icicle Spear
move 3: Rock Blast
move 4: Liquidation
item: Focus Sash
ability: Skill Link
nature: Jolly
evs: 252 Atk / 4 Def / 252 Spe

[SET COMMENTS]

With a sky-high Defense stat, Cloyster is able to utilize it into functioning as a Shell Smash sweeper on Ice teams. Icicle Spear can threaten Pokemon such as Mandibuzz, Togekiss, and Dragapult on Dark, Flying, and Dragon teams. Utilizing Rock Blast, Cloyster is able to sweep Fire teams fairly easily, providing Ice teams with a win condition versus them. It is also able to sweep opposing Ice teams, thus aiding in the mirror matchups. Liquidation allows prevents Cloyster to not be from being walled by Steel-types such as Bisharp, Bronzong, and Aegislash, as well as aiding in sweeping Rock teams. Skill Link allows both Icicle Spear and Rock Blast to always hit 5 five times for maximum damage output. Focus Sash allows Cloyster to set(AS) up a with Shell Smash guaranteed (only guaranteed if hazards are off) and is crucial vs against Sspecial attackers such as Indeedee and Gardevoir in order to set up in a pinch. Maximum Attack and Speed investment alongside a Jolly nature allow Cloyster to be as strong and as fast as possible, as at +2 only base 110 Speed Choice Scarf Pokemon or higher to can revenge kill it. (minis don't really need to explain basic ev spreads so you could just say what the speed does unless mono qc want otherwise)

Cloyster is used as a late-game sweeper (RC) when all its checks and counters are either eliminated or have been worn down, and it is best to set(AS) up in front of a physical attacker and or when Aurora Veil is up. It can also be used to set up early to break holes for its teammates. Wallbreakers such as Weavile and Galarian Darmanitan are amazing teammates for Cloyster, as they are able to punch holes through teams,(AC) allowing Cloyster to sweep more easily. Galarian Darmanitan can notably wear down Steel teams easily to the point of where Cloyster can sweep. Kyurem-B can be used in conjunction with Cloyster,(AC) as they are both set(RS)up sweepers that can overwhelm their checks. Choice Scarf Weavile is able to check Choice Scarf Jirachi,(AC) which is a huge threat to Ice teams. Alolan Ninetales is a fantastic partner for Cloyster,(AC) as it is able to set up use (changed this in order to avoid repetition of "set up") Aurora Veil to allow Cloyster it to set up easier more easily, as well as threatening Toxapex,(AC) which Cloyster struggles to break,(AC) with Freeze-Dry;(ASC) which Cloyster struggles to break,(RC) in addition,(AC) to being very threatening to it can threaten Swift Swim Water teams with Snow Warning. Mamoswine, Piloswine, and Froslass provide entry hazard support in with Stealth Rock and Spikes to wear down opponents foes,(AC) allowing Cloyster to sweep more easily. Galarian Mr. Mime and Avalugg are good teammates that provide Rapid Spin support to ensure that (guaranteeing [sth] for [sb], hence why I added "that") Cloyster's Focus Sash remains intact. In addition, Froslass has access to Taunt to deny entry hazards from the opposing team, ensuring making sure that (once again, this is just personal, I'd try avoiding using the exact same sentence twice, I feel like changing the verb would at least prevent it from sounding odd) Cloyster's Focus Sash is intact. Galarian Mr. Mime can also cripple Pokemon with Trick,(AC) giving potentially giving Cloyster a free set(RS)up opportunity.

[CREDITS]
- Written by: [[Splash, 437289]] (caps matter on credits)
- <Ice> analysis by: [[Splash, 437289]]
- Quality checked by: [[Decem, 326454], [Confluxx, 408641]]
- Grammar checked by: [[<username1>, <userid1>]]
 
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