RU Copperajah [QC 2/2] [GP 1/1]

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[SET]
name: Assault Vest
move 1: Heavy Slam
move 2: Power Whip
move 3: Earthquake / Superpower
move 4: Heat Crash / Superpower
item: Assault Vest
ability: Heavy Metal
nature: Adamant
evs: 252 Atk / 172 SpD / 84 Spe

[SET COMMENTS]
Copperajah's solid special bulk along with its good typing and fantastic coverage options makes it a terrifying threat to both offensive and defensive teams. When equipped with an Assault Vest, Copperajah also finds easier opportunities to come in throughout a match against common Pokemon such as Gardevoir, Dragalge, and Galarian Slowbro. However, Copperajah's abysmal Speed stat and middling physical bulk leaves it open to being easily forced out by threats such as Passimian, Golurk, and Virizion. Furthermore, Copperajah lacks any reliable recovery and can easily be chipped throughout a match between entry hazards and hits from Pokemon like Indeedee-F. Power Whip hits Water-types such as Seismitoad and Milotic. Earthquake provides Copperajah with a way to hit Arcanine and Steelix. Heat Crash fries Escavalier and does good damage to Levitate Bronzong. Superpower is an option over Earthquake or Heat Crash to hit Steelix and Bewear harder. Stone Edge can also be used over Heat Crash to OHKO Centiskorch and Charizard, as well as providing Copperajah with a solid way to hit Mantine and Golisopod. 84 Speed EVs allow Copperajah to outspeed uninvested Rhyperior, giving it an opportunity to nail it with Power Whip.

Copperajah is vulnerable to chip damage from Stealth Rock and Spikes, so Pokemon such as Xatu and Mantine that can prevent or remove entry hazards are appreciated. Xatu can also bring in Copperajah with Teleport or U-turn, while Mantine can check threats to Copperajah like Passimian and Centiskorch. Vaporeon is an excellent partner, being able to keep Copperajah healthy with Wish support and check Ground-types such as Steelix. In exchange, Copperajah can check Heliolisk and Dragalge, both of which Vaporeon struggles with. Fire-types such as Arcanine and Salazzle can threaten Steelix, as well as Escavalier and Bronzong if Copperajah isn't running Heat Crash. The former can also bring in Copperajah via Teleport against Pokemon like Dragalge and Goodra. Revenge killers such as Gardevoir and Barraskewda can check faster Pokemon such as Virizion and Salazzle that Copperajah struggles with. Galarian Slowbro can check Vileplume, Virizion, and Bewear, all of which Copperajah struggles with.

[SET]
name: Stealth Rock
move 1: Stealth Rock
move 2: Heavy Slam
move 3: Earthquake
move 4: Power Whip / Heat Crash
item: Leftovers
ability: Heavy Metal
nature: Careful
evs: 172 HP / 252 SpD / 84 Spe

[SET COMMENTS]
This set trades power for longevity while still hitting hard thanks to Copperajah's high Attack stat. With a great defensive typing and many opportunities to come in throughout the match on Pokemon such as Gardevoir and Dragalge, Copperajah makes for a good Stealth Rock setter. Earthquake hits Steelix, Galarian Slowbro, and Arcanine. Power Whip nails bulky Water-types like Vaporeon while additionally pressuring Mantine and 2HKOing Rhyperior. Alternatively, Heat Crash OHKOes Escavalier and is Copperajah's best way to hit Levitate Bronzong. Stone Edge can be used to hit Mantine, Centiskorch, and Charizard. 84 Speed EVs let Copperajah outpace uninvested Rhyperior. Due to Copperajah's naturally high HP, it is more efficient to invest in Special Defense.

Galarian Slowbro is a great partner for Copperajah, as it's able to check the Fighting-types that threaten Copperajah out, as well as Vileplume and Steelix. Tangela can check Fighting- and Ground-types like Bewear and Golurk that are able to threaten Copperajah. Bulky Water-types such as Milotic and Vaporeon can switch into Pokemon like Charizard, Steelix, and Salazzle that Copperajah struggles with. The latter can also provide support with Wish to keep Copperajah healthy, as it's prone to getting worn down throughout a match. Mantine can check Centiskorch, Passimian, and Steelix for Copperajah. In exchange, Copperajah can check Heliolisk and Goodra. Dragalge can beat Milotic and Mantine, both of which Copperajah struggles with, as well as wearing down Steelix. Salazzle can pressure bulky Water-types that give Copperajah trouble and threaten Steelix. Flame Orb Sigilyph beats Steelix and Bronzong, both of which are annoying for Copperajah to deal with.

[CREDITS]
- Written by: [[Juno, 444224]]
- Quality checked by: [[Natan, 321109], [Expulso, 202058]]
- Grammar checked by: [[deetah, 297659]]
 
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  • "Furthermore, Copperajah can be easily chipped down by entry hazards, as well as Pokemon like Indeedee-F."
    • It's a bit weird how you just randomly mention a mon that can chip it, I think you could rewrite for something like:
  • "Furthermore, Copperajah (or "this set") lacks any recovery and can easily be chipped throughout the match between hazards and hits from Special Attackers such as..."
    • Which better explains the main issue with this set.
  • You say Heat Crash does "decent damage" to Zong which makes me imagine it does like 40% or so when it actually does like 75% min and would even 2HKO a Phys Def Zong, so just change to adjective.
  • Mention 84 EVs outspeed uninvested Rhyperior (Just to clarify)
  • You don't have to, but on Rocks you might wanna mention that Power Whip is your only way to 2HKO Rhyperior (as Heavy Slam doesn't), you probably should imo if the Speed EVs are there to outspeed it.
  • Finally, I think it'd be worth explaining why Copperajah invests in SpD instead of HP since it's not obvious, specially when using AV. Also shouldn't you explain the 84 EVs on Rocks too as it's another set?
Great job, QC 1/2
 

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:copperajah:

[SET]
name: Assault Vest
move 1: Heavy Slam
move 2: Power Whip
move 3: Earthquake / Superpower
move 4: Heat Crash / Superpower
item: Assault Vest
ability: Heavy Metal
nature: Adamant
evs: 252 Atk / 172 SpD / 84 Spe

[SET COMMENTS]
Copperajah's solid special bulk along with its good typing and fantastic coverage options makes it a terrifying threat to both offensive and defensive teams. When equipped with an Assault Vest, Copperajah also finds easier opportunities to come in throughout a match against common Pokemon such as Gardevoir, Dragalge, and Galarian Slowbro. However, Copperajah's abysmal Speed stat and middling physical bulk leaves it open to easily be forced out by threats such as Passimian, Golurk, and Virizion. Furthermore, Copperajah lacks any reliable recovery and can easily be chipped throughout a match between hazards and hits from Pokemon like Indeedee-F. Power Whip hits Water-types such as Seismitoad and Milotic. Earthquake provides Copperajah with a way to hit Arcanine, as well as Steelix. Heat Crash fries Escavalier, and does good damage to Levitate Bronzong. Superpower is an option over Earthquake or Heat Crash to hit Steelix and Bewear, harder, as well as being Copperajah's best option against Snorlax. [snorlax is kinda irrelevant tbh] Stone Edge can also be used over Heat Crash to OHKO Centiskorch and Charizard, as well as provide Copperajah with a solid way to hit Mantine and Golisopod. 84 Speed EVs allows Copperajah to outspeed uninvested Rhyperior, giving it an opportunity to nail it with Power Whip.

Copperajah is vulnerable to chip damage from Stealth Rock and Spikes, so Pokemon such as Xatu and Mantine that can prevent or remove hazards are appreciated. Xatu can also bring in Copperajah with Teleport or U-Turn, while Mantine can check threats to Copperajah like Passimian and Centiskorch. Vaporeon is an excellent partner, being able to keep Copperajah healthy with Wish support, as well as being able to check Ground-types such as Steelix. In exchange, Copperajah can check Heliolisk and Dragalge, both of which Vaporeon struggles with. Fire-types such as Arcanine and Salazzle can threaten Steelix, as well as Escavalier and Bronzong if Copperajah isn't running Heat Crash. The former can also bring in Copperajah via Teleport against Pokemon like Dragalge and Goodra. Revenge killers such as Gardevoir and Barraskewda can check faster Pokemon such as Virizion and Salazzle that Copperajah struggles with. Galarian Slowbro can check Vileplume, Virizion, and Bewear, all of which Copperajah struggles with.

[SET]
name: Stealth Rock
move 1: Stealth Rock
move 2: Heavy Slam
move 3: Earthquake
move 4: Power Whip / Heat Crash **(Consider slashing heat crash with EQ instead)
item: Leftovers
ability: Heavy Metal
nature: Careful
evs: 172 HP / 252 SpD / 84 Spe

[SET COMMENTS]
This set trades power for longevity, while still hitting hard off Copperajah's high Attack stat. With a great defensive typing and many opportunities to come in throughout the match on Pokemon such as Gardevoir and Dragalge, Copperajah makes for a good Stealth Rock setter. Earthquake hits Steelix, Galarian Slowbro, and is Copperajah's best option against Arcanine. Power Whip nails bulky Water-types like Vaporeon, while additionally pressuring Mantine and 2HKOing Rhyperior. Alternatively, Heat Crash OHKOs Escavalier and is Copperajah's best way to hit Levitate Bronzong. Superpower can be used over Power Whip to do more damage to Steelix, but Copperajah cannot touch bulky Water-types without Power Whip. [I honestly don't think i'd use superpower, i wouldnt drop coverage for water types. if i did, id rather mention stone edge than superpower, prob add a stone edge mention here. on that note, maybe slash heat crash with eq rather than whip?]. 84 Speed EVs lets Copperajah outpace uninvested Rhyperior. Due to Copperajah's naturally high HP, it is more efficient to invest in Special Defense.

Galarian Slowbro is a great partner for Copperajah, as its able to check the Fighting-types that threaten Copperajah out, as well as Vileplume and Steelix. [add a special mention of tangela for bewear check in 'fighting checks section', since galarbro loses to bear and it comes in easily due to fluffy] Bulky Water-types such as Milotic and Vaporeon can switch into Pokemon like Charizard, Steelix, and Salazzle that Copperajah struggles with. The latter can also provide support with Wish to keep Copperajah healthy, as it's prone to getting worn down throughout a match. Mantine can check Centiskorch, Passimian, and Steelix for Copperajah. In exchange, Copperajah can check Heliolisk and Goodra. Dragalge can beat Milotic and Mantine, both of which Copperajah struggles with, as well as wear down Steelix. Salazzle can pressure bulky Water-types that give Copperajah trouble, as well as threaten Steelix. Flame Orb Sigilyph beats Steelix and Bronzong, both of which are annoying for Copperajah to deal with.

[CREDITS]
- Written by: [[Juno, 444224]]
- Quality checked by: [[Natan, 321109], [Expulso, 202058]]
- Grammar checked by: [[username1, userid1]]


Good job, just a few changes and then QC 2/2.
 

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[SET]
name: Assault Vest
move 1: Heavy Slam
move 2: Power Whip
move 3: Earthquake / Superpower
move 4: Heat Crash / Superpower
item: Assault Vest
ability: Heavy Metal
nature: Adamant
evs: 252 Atk / 172 SpD / 84 Spe

[SET COMMENTS]
Copperajah's solid special bulk along with its good typing and fantastic coverage options makes it a terrifying threat to both offensive and defensive teams. When equipped with an Assault Vest, Copperajah also finds easier opportunities to come in throughout a match against common Pokemon such as Gardevoir, Dragalge, and Galarian Slowbro. However, Copperajah's abysmal Speed stat leaves it open to easily be being easily forced out by threats such as Passimian, Golurk, and Virizion. Furthermore, Copperajah lacks any reliable recovery and can easily be chipped throughout a match between entry hazards and hits from Pokemon like Indeedee-F. Power Whip hits Water-types such as Seismitoad and Milotic. Earthquake provides Copperajah with a way to hit Arcanine, (RC) as well as and Steelix. Heat Crash fries Escavalier, (RC) and does good damage to Levitate Bronzong. Superpower is an option over Earthquake or Heat Crash to hit Steelix and Bewear harder. Stone Edge can also be used over Heat Crash to OHKO Centiskorch and Charizard, as well as provide providing Copperajah with a solid way to hit Mantine and Golisopod. 84 Speed EVs allows allow Copperajah to outspeed uninvested Rhyperior, giving it an opportunity to nail it with Power Whip.

Copperajah is vulnerable to chip damage from Stealth Rock and Spikes, so Pokemon such as Xatu and Mantine that can prevent or remove entry hazards are appreciated. Xatu can also bring in Copperajah with Teleport or U-Turn U-turn, while Mantine can check threats to Copperajah like Passimian and Centiskorch. Vaporeon is an excellent partner, being able to keep Copperajah healthy with Wish support, (RC) as well as being able to and check Ground-types such as Steelix. In exchange, Copperajah can check Heliolisk and Dragalge, both of which Vaporeon struggles with. Fire-types such as Arcanine and Salazzle can threaten Steelix, as well as Escavalier and Bronzong if Copperajah isn't running Heat Crash. The former can also bring in Copperajah via Teleport against Pokemon like Dragalge and Goodra. Revenge killers such as Gardevoir and Barraskewda can check faster Pokemon such as Virizion and Salazzle that Copperajah struggles with. Galarian Slowbro can check Vileplume, Virizion, and Bewear, all of which Copperajah struggles with.

[SET]
name: Stealth Rock
move 1: Stealth Rock
move 2: Heavy Slam
move 3: Earthquake
move 4: Power Whip / Heat Crash
item: Leftovers
ability: Heavy Metal
nature: Careful
evs: 172 HP / 252 SpD / 84 Spe

[SET COMMENTS]
This set trades power for longevity, (RC) while still hitting hard off thanks to Copperajah's high Attack stat. With a great defensive typing and many opportunities to come in throughout the match on Pokemon such as Gardevoir and Dragalge, Copperajah makes for a good Stealth Rock setter. Earthquake hits Steelix, Galarian Slowbro, and is Copperajah's best option against Arcanine. (No need for the extra fluff there imo) Power Whip nails bulky Water-types like Vaporeon, (RC) while additionally pressuring Mantine and 2HKOing Rhyperior. Alternatively, Heat Crash OHKOs OHKOes Escavalier and is Copperajah's best way to hit Levitate Bronzong. Stone Edge can be used to hit Mantine, Centiskorch, and Charizard. 84 Speed EVs lets let Copperajah outpace uninvested Rhyperior. Due to Copperajah's naturally high HP, it is more efficient to invest in Special Defense.

Galarian Slowbro is a great partner for Copperajah, as its it's able to check the Fighting-types that threaten Copperajah out, as well as Vileplume and Steelix. Tangela can check Fighting- and Ground-types like Bewear and Golurk that are able to threaten Copperajah. Bulky Water-types such as Milotic and Vaporeon can switch into Pokemon like Charizard, Steelix, and Salazzle that Copperajah struggles with. The latter can also provide support with Wish to keep Copperajah healthy, as it's prone to getting worn down throughout a match. Mantine can check Centiskorch, Passimian, and Steelix for Copperajah. In exchange, Copperajah can check Heliolisk and Goodra. Dragalge can beat Milotic and Mantine, both of which Copperajah struggles with, as well as wear wearing down Steelix. Salazzle can pressure bulky Water-types that give Copperajah trouble, (RC) as well as and threaten Steelix. Flame Orb Sigilyph beats Steelix and Bronzong, both of which are annoying for Copperajah to deal with.

[CREDITS]
- Written by: [[Juno, 444224]]
- Quality checked by: [[Natan, 321109], [Expulso, 202058]]
- Grammar checked by: [[username1, userid1]]
 

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