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Deoxys-D Fast Spiker [QC (3/3)] [GP 2/2]
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Unfortunately the formatting does need to be fixed; it's only two minor changes!
-there needs to be a </p> at the end of every paragraph
-[Teammates and Counters] is not a header - all that falls under [ADDITIONAL COMMENTS] (which needs all caps :p)
Once you do that you'll be ready for GP checks - I'll probably do this!
edit: cool I'll check this asap then
-there needs to be a </p> at the end of every paragraph
-[Teammates and Counters] is not a header - all that falls under [ADDITIONAL COMMENTS] (which needs all caps :p)
Once you do that you'll be ready for GP checks - I'll probably do this!
edit: cool I'll check this asap then
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[SET]
name: Fast Spiker
move 1: Spikes
move 2: Taunt
move 3: Stealth Rock / Recover
move 4: Night Shade / Magic Coat
item: Leftovers/ Rocky Helmet
ability: Pressure
nature: Timid
evs: 252 HP / 4 Def / 252 Spe
[SET COMMENTS]
<p>(remove space)Following the Deoxys-S ban, Deoxys-D has stepped up to fill the niche of a fast user of Spikes, and it arguably the best in this role. The combination of Spikes and Taunt, in conjunction with Deoxys-D’s excellent bulk, makes it one of the most efficient and reliable support Pokemon in the game. Taunt ensures that opposing sweepers such as Dragonite and Haxorus will not be able to set-(add space here btw and remove slash) up on Deoxys-D, and even Choice Band Outrages will fail to OHKO.(no space)</p>
<p>(same as above)The last two moves and the item choice are dependent on what you want Deoxys-D to beat. Stealth Rock will maximize your teams efficiency as it will not have to be added on to another Pokemon’s moveset. Magic Coat will ensure that users of Taunt, such as Azelf and opposing Deoxys-D, have to be wary of attempting to shut down your support moves. It should be noted that without Magic Coat, Prankster Taunts from Sableye and Whimsicott will completely shut-(no hyphen, add space)down Deoxys-D making them reliable hard counters. Recover in conjunction with Taunt and a Rocky Helmet can wear down Rapid Spinners and Night Shade deals consistent damage and ensures that Deoxys-D isn’t a sitting duck against things like Substitute Landorus and Terrakion.</p>
[ADDITIONAL COMMENTS]
<p> Although Deoxys-D can employ a variety of schemes in order to get through Rapid Spin users, none of them are as efficient as having a spin-(this is one word)blocker. Gengar is an optimal choice for offensive teams, but it's frailty causes it to have a lot of trouble against Starmie and Tentacruel,(add comma) which can put all of Deoxys-D’s efforts to waste. In addition to that problem, a fast Trick user can completely wreck Deoxys-D’s plans and turn it into set-up bait. For this reason,(comma) Scarf Rotom-W is an excellent teammate as it is a consistent counter to both Starmie and Tentacruel that can also come in on an opponent using Trick with ease, as well as ‘absorb’ Tricked items and revenge kill anything that does happen to set-up .</p>
<p> The Pokemon that have the greatest ability to take advantage of the entry hazards that Deoxys-D lays down are strong priority move users like Scizor and Lucario. The extra layers will allow them to tear through offensive teams and limit the amount of times walls can be switched into them. These strong priority moves are also useful for revenge killing set-up sweepers that outrun Deoxys-D’s Taunt like Gengar, Volcarona, and Terrakion. Deoxys-D is also very helpful for teams that lean towards a Volt-Turning strategy as the entry hazards will quickly decimate walls.</p>
<p> Lastly, there are several EV spread variants that can be used without reducing Deoxys-D's efficiency. Running 208 Speed EVs is the bare minimum to ensure that you outrun Adamant Haxorus, but 228 is enough to outpace neutral base 100’s like Jirachi. Finally, 216 Speed EVs will be enough to ensure that you move before Modest Hydreigon.</p>
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[SET]
name: Fast Spiker
move 1: Spikes
move 2: Taunt
move 3: Stealth Rock / Recover
move 4: Night Shade / Magic Coat
item: Leftovers/ Rocky Helmet
ability: Pressure
nature: Timid
evs: 252 HP / 4 Def / 252 Spe
[SET COMMENTS]
<p>(remove space)Following the Deoxys-S ban, Deoxys-D has stepped up to fill the niche of a fast user of Spikes, and it arguably the best in this role. The combination of Spikes and Taunt, in conjunction with Deoxys-D’s excellent bulk, makes it one of the most efficient and reliable support Pokemon in the game. Taunt ensures that opposing sweepers such as Dragonite and Haxorus will not be able to set-(add space here btw and remove slash) up on Deoxys-D, and even Choice Band Outrages will fail to OHKO.(no space)</p>
<p>(same as above)The last two moves and the item choice are dependent on what you want Deoxys-D to beat. Stealth Rock will maximize your teams efficiency as it will not have to be added on to another Pokemon’s moveset. Magic Coat will ensure that users of Taunt, such as Azelf and opposing Deoxys-D, have to be wary of attempting to shut down your support moves. It should be noted that without Magic Coat, Prankster Taunts from Sableye and Whimsicott will completely shut-(no hyphen, add space)down Deoxys-D making them reliable hard counters. Recover in conjunction with Taunt and a Rocky Helmet can wear down Rapid Spinners and Night Shade deals consistent damage and ensures that Deoxys-D isn’t a sitting duck against things like Substitute Landorus and Terrakion.</p>
[ADDITIONAL COMMENTS]
<p> Although Deoxys-D can employ a variety of schemes in order to get through Rapid Spin users, none of them are as efficient as having a spin-(this is one word)blocker. Gengar is an optimal choice for offensive teams, but it's frailty causes it to have a lot of trouble against Starmie and Tentacruel,(add comma) which can put all of Deoxys-D’s efforts to waste. In addition to that problem, a fast Trick user can completely wreck Deoxys-D’s plans and turn it into set-up bait. For this reason,(comma) Scarf Rotom-W is an excellent teammate as it is a consistent counter to both Starmie and Tentacruel that can also come in on an opponent using Trick with ease, as well as ‘absorb’ Tricked items and revenge kill anything that does happen to set-up .</p>
<p> The Pokemon that have the greatest ability to take advantage of the entry hazards that Deoxys-D lays down are strong priority move users like Scizor and Lucario. The extra layers will allow them to tear through offensive teams and limit the amount of times walls can be switched into them. These strong priority moves are also useful for revenge killing set-up sweepers that outrun Deoxys-D’s Taunt like Gengar, Volcarona, and Terrakion. Deoxys-D is also very helpful for teams that lean towards a Volt-Turning strategy as the entry hazards will quickly decimate walls.</p>
<p> Lastly, there are several EV spread variants that can be used without reducing Deoxys-D's efficiency. Running 208 Speed EVs is the bare minimum to ensure that you outrun Adamant Haxorus, but 228 is enough to outpace neutral base 100’s like Jirachi. Finally, 216 Speed EVs will be enough to ensure that you move before Modest Hydreigon.</p>
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[SET]
name: Fast Spiker
move 1: Spikes
move 2: Taunt
move 3: Stealth Rock / Recover
move 4: Night Shade / Magic Coat
item: Leftovers/ Rocky Helmet
ability: Pressure
nature: Timid
evs: 252 HP / 4 Def / 252 Spe
[SET COMMENTS]
<p>Deoxys-D has stepped up to fill the niche of a fast user of Spikes, and is arguably the best in this role. The combination of Spikes and Taunt, in conjunction with Deoxys-D’s excellent bulk, makes it one of the most efficient and reliable support Pokemon in the game. Taunt ensures that opposing sweepers, such as Dragonite and Haxorus will not be able to set up on Deoxys-D, it also means that Choice Band Outrages will fail to OHKO.</p>
<p>The last two moves and the item choice are dependent on what you want Deoxys-D to beat. Stealth Rock will maximize your teams efficiency as it will not have to be added on to another Pokemon’s moveset. Whereas Magic Coat will ensure that users of Taunt, such as Azelf and opposing Deoxys-D, have to be wary of attempting to shut down your support moves. It should be noted that without Magic Coat, Prankster Taunts from Sableye and Whimsicott will null Deoxys-D's efforts, making them reliable counters. Recover in conjunction with Taunt, and a Rocky Helmet can wear down Rapid Spinners. Night Shade deals consistent damage and ensures that Deoxys-D isn’t a sitting duck against things like Substitute Landorus and Terrakion.</p>
[ADDITIONAL COMMENTS]
<p>Although Deoxys-D can employ a variety of schemes in order to get through Rapid Spin users, none of them are as efficient as having a spinblocker. Gengar is the best choice for offensive teams, but it's frailty causes it to have a lot of trouble against Starmie and Tentacruel, which can put all of Deoxys-D’s efforts to waste. In addition to that problem, a fast Trick user can completely wreck Deoxys-D’s plans, and turn it into set-up bait. For this reason, Scarf Rotom-W is an excellent teammate, as it is a consistent counter to both Starmie and Tentacruel that can also come in on an opponent using Trick with ease. They can also revenge kill anything that does happen to set-up.</p>
<p>The Pokemon that have the greatest ability to take advantage of the entry hazards that Deoxys-D lays down, are strong priority move users like Scizor and Lucario. The extra layers will allow them to tear through offensive teams and limit the amount of times walls can be switched into them. These strong priority moves are also useful for revenge killing, set-up sweepers that outrun Deoxys-D’s Taunt, such as Gengar, Volcarona, and Terrakion. Deoxys-D is also very helpful for teams that lean towards a Volt-Turning strategy as the entry hazards will quickly decimate walls.</p>
<p>Lastly, there are several EV spread variants that can be used without reducing Deoxys-D's efficiency. Running 208 Speed EVs is the bare minimum to ensure, that you outrun Adamant Haxorus, but 228 is enough to outpace neutral base 100’s like Jirachi. Finally, 216 Speed EVs will be enough to ensure that you move before Modest Hydreigon.</p>
name: Fast Spiker
move 1: Spikes
move 2: Taunt
move 3: Stealth Rock / Recover
move 4: Night Shade / Magic Coat
item: Leftovers/ Rocky Helmet
ability: Pressure
nature: Timid
evs: 252 HP / 4 Def / 252 Spe
[SET COMMENTS]
<p>Deoxys-D has stepped up to fill the niche of a fast user of Spikes, and is arguably the best in this role. The combination of Spikes and Taunt, in conjunction with Deoxys-D’s excellent bulk, makes it one of the most efficient and reliable support Pokemon in the game. Taunt ensures that opposing sweepers, such as Dragonite and Haxorus will not be able to set up on Deoxys-D, it also means that Choice Band Outrages will fail to OHKO.</p>
<p>The last two moves and the item choice are dependent on what you want Deoxys-D to beat. Stealth Rock will maximize your teams efficiency as it will not have to be added on to another Pokemon’s moveset. Whereas Magic Coat will ensure that users of Taunt, such as Azelf and opposing Deoxys-D, have to be wary of attempting to shut down your support moves. It should be noted that without Magic Coat, Prankster Taunts from Sableye and Whimsicott will null Deoxys-D's efforts, making them reliable counters. Recover in conjunction with Taunt, and a Rocky Helmet can wear down Rapid Spinners. Night Shade deals consistent damage and ensures that Deoxys-D isn’t a sitting duck against things like Substitute Landorus and Terrakion.</p>
[ADDITIONAL COMMENTS]
<p>Although Deoxys-D can employ a variety of schemes in order to get through Rapid Spin users, none of them are as efficient as having a spinblocker. Gengar is the best choice for offensive teams, but it's frailty causes it to have a lot of trouble against Starmie and Tentacruel, which can put all of Deoxys-D’s efforts to waste. In addition to that problem, a fast Trick user can completely wreck Deoxys-D’s plans, and turn it into set-up bait. For this reason, Scarf Rotom-W is an excellent teammate, as it is a consistent counter to both Starmie and Tentacruel that can also come in on an opponent using Trick with ease. They can also revenge kill anything that does happen to set-up.</p>
<p>The Pokemon that have the greatest ability to take advantage of the entry hazards that Deoxys-D lays down, are strong priority move users like Scizor and Lucario. The extra layers will allow them to tear through offensive teams and limit the amount of times walls can be switched into them. These strong priority moves are also useful for revenge killing, set-up sweepers that outrun Deoxys-D’s Taunt, such as Gengar, Volcarona, and Terrakion. Deoxys-D is also very helpful for teams that lean towards a Volt-Turning strategy as the entry hazards will quickly decimate walls.</p>
<p>Lastly, there are several EV spread variants that can be used without reducing Deoxys-D's efficiency. Running 208 Speed EVs is the bare minimum to ensure, that you outrun Adamant Haxorus, but 228 is enough to outpace neutral base 100’s like Jirachi. Finally, 216 Speed EVs will be enough to ensure that you move before Modest Hydreigon.</p>
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[SET]
name: Fast Spiker
move 1: Spikes
move 2: Taunt
move 3: Stealth Rock / Recover
move 4: Night Shade / Magic Coat
item: Leftovers/ Rocky Helmet
ability: Pressure
nature: Timid
evs: 252 HP / 4 Def / 252 Spe
[SET COMMENTS]
<p>Deoxys-D has stepped up to fill the niche of a fast user of Spikes, and is arguably the best in this role. The combination of Spikes and Taunt, in conjunction with Deoxys-D’s excellent bulk, makes it one of the most efficient and reliable support Pokemon in the game. Taunt ensures that opposing sweepers, such as Dragonite and Haxorus will not be able to set up on Deoxys-D, it also means that Choice Band Outrages will fail to OHKO.</p>
GP 2/2
I'm going to make all the changes except the one I have just set out in bold, Taunt is not what causes Deoxys-D to survive CB outrage, it's excellent bulk is. So now what do I do?
Change the tag to (Done), and just wait for it to be uploaded by a C&C mod.
