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Diglett @ Focus Sash
Ability: Arena Trap
Level: 5
EVs: 36 HP / 236 SpA / 236 Spe
Timid Nature
IVs: 0 Atk
- Earth Power
- Sludge Bomb
- Protect
- Final Gambit

Despite its worse Special Attack stat, Diglett can run an effective special attacking set to trap Grookey, which the more common physical variants cannot trap. Diglett can bait in Grookey and KO it with Sludge Bomb. With Protect, it can restore its Focus Sash after Stealth Rock thanks to Grookey's Grassy Terrain. Grassy Terrain is also why Diglett runs Earth Power over Earthquake. Final Gambit allows Diglett to not be useless against teams without Grookey, as it can KO itself against Pokemon such as Ferroseed or Mienfoo to allow their checks, such as Porygon and Ponyta, to come in safely. Carvanha is an excellent partner, as it appreciates Grookey being removed to wallbreak, as is Abra, since Diglett removes its checks, such as Pawniard.
 
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This Diglett set is unique as instead of the common physical attacking sets, this set runs all special attacks.
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This isn't useful, since it's literally just stating what's listed out in the set. It'd be like having a sentence that says "This set runs Earth Power." - it doesn't give any useful information or provide a hook, it's almost pure filler. Replace with something like "Despite its worse Special Attack stat, Diglett can run an effective special attacking set to trap specific Pokemon that the more common physical variants cannot."

The order of move discussion should be reframed so that Sludge Bomb is the first move discussed. This is an anti-Grookey set, Sludge Bomb is the anti-Grookey move, in the absence of Grookey you would not run this set pretty much ever. This also means that you can mention Earth Power not being weakened by Grassy Terrain without confusing readers.

Basically - explain that this set is used entirely to trap Grookey (since Trapinch can be shut down by Protect Grookey), go through the moves that let it trap Grookey (Sludge Bomb and Protect), then explain the moves that aren't used for the Grookey trap (Earth Power and Final Gambit).

Final Gambit allows Diglett to not be useless in the non-Grookey matchup, as it can Final Gambit on Pokemon such as Ferroseed and Staryu to allow a Pokemon checked by them, such as Porygon or Ponyta, to come in.
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Nah, explain that Final Gambit allows Diglett to trap slightly weakened Pokemon that still lacks the power to otherwise KO through guaranteed damage, opening holes for a teammate like Porygon. The way this is currently phrased makes it sound like Final Gambit is being used as a pivot move to bring Porygon in on Staryu and Ponyta in on Ferroseed (or the opposite, but that's clearly wrong), and while you probably could use Final Gambit that way, it's not nearly as useful as a scalpel KO tool.

Protect helps to trap Grookey, as it can Protect to restore its HP if hazards are up thanks to the Grassy Terrain Grookey sets up.
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Not hazards, Stealth Rock. If literally any other form of hazard is up, Protect isn't going to consistently save Diglett so there's no reason to be vague.

Not stamping this yet because I'm basically asking you to rewrite it, tag me when you're done and I'll take another look.
 
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Merritt said:
This isn't useful, since it's literally just stating what's listed out in the set. It'd be like having a sentence that says "This set runs Earth Power." - it doesn't give any useful information or provide a hook, it's almost pure filler. Replace with something like "Despite its worse Special Attack stat, Diglett can run an effective special attacking set to trap specific Pokemon that the more common physical variants cannot."

The order of move discussion should be reframed so that Sludge Bomb is the first move discussed. This is an anti-Grookey set, Sludge Bomb is the anti-Grookey move, in the absence of Grookey you would not run this set pretty much ever. This also means that you can mention Earth Power not being weakened by Grassy Terrain without confusing readers.

Basically - explain that this set is used entirely to trap Grookey (since Trapinch can be shut down by Protect Grookey), go through the moves that let it trap Grookey (Sludge Bomb and Protect), then explain the moves that aren't used for the Grookey trap (Earth Power and Final Gambit).



Nah, explain that Final Gambit allows Diglett to trap slightly weakened Pokemon that still lacks the power to otherwise KO through guaranteed damage, opening holes for a teammate like Porygon. The way this is currently phrased makes it sound like Final Gambit is being used as a pivot move to bring Porygon in on Staryu and Ponyta in on Ferroseed (or the opposite, but that's clearly wrong), and while you probably could use Final Gambit that way, it's not nearly as useful as a scalpel KO tool.



Not hazards, Stealth Rock. If literally any other form of hazard is up, Protect isn't going to consistently save Diglett so there's no reason to be vague.

Not stamping this yet because I'm basically asking you to rewrite it, tag me when you're done and I'll take another look.
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this has been essentially rewrote, this is ready for a check.
 
set order:
- Earth Power
- Sludge Bomb
- Protect
- Final Gambit

While Earth Power mention should still be after Sludge Bomb and Protect stuff, the STAB is still being put first because that's the most generally useful move. Protect comes right after Sludge Bomb so the order of moves mentioned makes sense.

Replace Staryu 1 (killed by Final Gambit) with Mienfoo or Natu, would suggest Mienfoo simply so the audience doesn't think that Natu is trappable by Diglett. Replace Staryu 2 (partner) with Abra, change wording to explain that Diglett can remove some of the checks to offensive Abra. This could also be Tyrunt if you'd prefer, but the idea is the same. Basically replace the Staryu mentions.

The wording's pretty awkward still but this brings the content up to par once implemented, 1/1
 
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set order:
- Earth Power
- Sludge Bomb
- Protect
- Final Gambit

While Earth Power mention should still be after Sludge Bomb and Protect stuff, the STAB is still being put first because that's the most generally useful move. Protect comes right after Sludge Bomb so the order of moves mentioned makes sense.

Replace Staryu 1 (killed by Final Gambit) with Mienfoo or Natu, would suggest Mienfoo simply so the audience doesn't think that Natu is trappable by Diglett. Replace Staryu 2 (partner) with Abra, change wording to explain that Diglett can remove some of the checks to offensive Abra. This could also be Tyrunt if you'd prefer, but the idea is the same. Basically replace the Staryu mentions.

The wording's pretty awkward still but this brings the content up to par once implemented, 1/1
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Diglett @ Focus Sash
Ability: Arena Trap
Level: 5
EVs: 36 HP / 236 SpA / 236 Spe
Timid Nature
IVs: 0 Atk
- Earth Power
- Sludge Bomb
- Protect
- Final Gambit

Despite its worse Special Attack stat, Diglett can run an effective special attacking set to trap specific Pokemon that Grookey, which (you don't mention any other unique pokemon it can trap) the more common physical variants cannot trap. With Sludge Bomb, Diglett baits in Grookey and faints can bait in Grookey and KO it with Sludge Bomb, and Bomb. With Protect, (AC) it can restore its Focus Sash after Stealth Rocks. Due to Grassy Terrain weakening Earthquake, Diglett runs Earth Power as the STAB of choice to deal with Pokemon such as Ponyta and Mareanie aswell as general consistent damage. Rock thanks to Grookey's Grassy Terrain. Grassy Terrain is also why Diglett runs Earth Power over Earthquake. Final Gambit allows Diglett to not be useless in the non-Grookey matchup, as it can Final Gambit on against non-Grookey Pokemon, as it can KO itself against a Pokemon such as Ferroseed and or Mienfoo to allow Pokemon checked by them, their checks, such as Porygon and Ponyta, to come in safely. Carvanha is an excellent partner, (AC) as it appreciates Grookey being removed to wallbreak, while Abra is another excellent partner, as Diglett removes Abras as is Abra, since Diglett removes its checks, such as Pawniard.
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Diglett @ Focus Sash
Ability: Arena Trap
Level: 5
EVs: 36 HP / 236 SpA / 236 Spe
Timid Nature
IVs: 0 Atk
- Earth Power
- Sludge Bomb
- Protect
- Final Gambit

Despite its worse Special Attack stat, Diglett can run an effective special attacking set to trap specific Pokemon that Grookey, which (you don't mention any other unique pokemon it can trap) the more common physical variants cannot trap. With Sludge Bomb, Diglett baits in Grookey and faints can bait in Grookey and KO it with Sludge Bomb, and Bomb. With Protect, (AC) it can restore its Focus Sash after Stealth Rocks. Due to Grassy Terrain weakening Earthquake, Diglett runs Earth Power as the STAB of choice to deal with Pokemon such as Ponyta and Mareanie aswell as general consistent damage. Rock thanks to Grookey's Grassy Terrain. Grassy Terrain is also why Diglett runs Earth Power over Earthquake. Final Gambit allows Diglett to not be useless in the non-Grookey matchup, as it can Final Gambit on against non-Grookey Pokemon, as it can KO itself against a Pokemon such as Ferroseed and or Mienfoo to allow Pokemon checked by them, their checks, such as Porygon and Ponyta, to come in safely. Carvanha is an excellent partner, (AC) as it appreciates Grookey being removed to wallbreak, while Abra is another excellent partner, as Diglett removes Abras as is Abra, since Diglett removes its checks, such as Pawniard.
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this has been implemented. This is ready to be scheduled!
 
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Final Gambit allows Diglett to not be useless against non-Grookey Pokemon, as it can KO itself against on a Pokemon such as Ferroseed or Mienfoo
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In addition to the above comment, there is also the "against on" to fix here. I believe GP went with "against" and removed the "on"
 
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