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:ss/silvally-dragon:

[SET]
name: RegenVest
move 1: U-turn
move 2: Rock Slide
move 3: Poison Fang
move 4: Flamethrower
item: Assault Vest
ability: Regenerator
nature: Sassy
evs: 248 HP / 8 Def / 252 SpD
ivs: 0 Spe

[SET COMMENTS]
Silvally-Dragon's set of resistances, wide movepool, and great special bulk makes it a solid defensive pivot, most notably switching into Desolate Land and Primordial Sea users such as Heatran, Volcarona, Zapdos, and Volcanion. It is also netural to Psychic, allowing to safely scout Choice-locked Psychic Surge users like Azelf and Alakazam and pivot out. U-turn is the most important move on the set, allowing Silvally-Dragon to switch into an attacker and then pivot to an attacker or favorable matchup. Rock Slide hits Fire-types like Volcarona, which Silvally-Dragon can easily come in on. Poison Fang threatens Pokemon like Tapu Fini, Blissey, Kommo-o, and Swampert with a high chance of Toxic poison if they switch in. Flamethrower threatens Steel-types like non-Flash Fire Ferrothorn and Genesect. Assault Vest and Regenerator keep Silvally-Dragon bulky and healthy in conjunction with U-turn; it does not require a Dragon Memory or RKS System to maintain its Dragon typing. A Sassy nature and 0 Speed IVs ensure that Silvally-Dragon has the slowest U-turn possible to get teammates in safely, underspeeding Pokemon like Jirachi and Mew.

Silvally-Dragon generally fits on balance and bulky offense builds, as powerful wallbreakers such as Tapu Lele, Terrakion, and Zarude appreciate coming in freely, while defensive support can take some pressure off. Since Steel covers all of Dragon's weaknesses, Steel-types like Jirachi and Corviknight are solid partners to pivot into threats like Tapu Lele, Garchomp, and Genesect with an Ice-type move. In return, Corviknight can remove entry hazards to support Silvally-Dragon's pivoting. Regenerator Genesect is also a solid partner, capable of checking Pokemon that force out Silvally-Dragon like Tapu Fini. They can form a powerful pivoting core that is highly resistant to chip damage. Offensive partners that can scare out the Fairy- and Dragon-types Sivally-Dragon dislikes, such as Zamazenta-C and Tapu Koko, are also good choices.

[STRATEGY COMMENTS]
Other Options
=============

Grass Pledge allows for immediate damage on Swampert, always 2HKOing physically defensive sets. However, this means Silvally-Dragon has to forgo coverage for Steel-types or its ability to threaten Volcarona with Rock Slide. Draco Meteor provides Silvally-Dragon with a strong STAB move that deters greedy Dragon-types like Garchomp and Kommo-o from setting up, but this leaves it walled by Steel-types.

Checks and Counters
===================

**Fairy-types**: Fairy-types like Tapu Koko, Primarina, and Tapu Lele all force out Silvally-Dragon due to their powerful STAB moves. While only a Pixilate Facade from Tapu Koko can OHKO Silvally-Dragon, all of them severely dent it. However, apart from Magic Guard Tapu Koko, all of them cannot switch into Silvally-Dragon for fear of getting crippled by Poison Fang, and even Magic Guard Tapu Koko can be pivoted on.

**Wandering Spirit**: Like many Regenerator users, Silvally-Dragon dislikes having its ability removed. This is especially troublesome considering the move it uses the most, U-turn, makes contact, meaning that Wandering Spirit will invalidate Regenerator.

**Knock Off**: Assault Vest heavily augments Silvally-Dragon's special bulk. Therefore, Knock Off from Pokemon like Ferrothorn, Azelf, and Toxapex limits Silvally-Dragon's ability to switch into what it wants to.

**Residual Damage**: Silvally-Dragon's only form of recovery is Regenerator, so forms of residual damage such as entry hazards, status, and random chip damage can quickly rack up if Silvally-Dragon is not managed properly.

[CREDITS]
- Written by: [[Heracross2.0, 414072]]
- Quality checked by: [[UT, 523866], [Isaiah, 375662]]
- Grammar checked by: [[Finland, 517429]]
 
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Heracross2.0 said:
:ss/silvally-dragon:

[SET]
name: RegenVest
move 1: U-turn
move 2: Rock Slide
move 3: Poison Fang
move 4: Flamethrower
item: Assault Vest
ability: Regenerator
nature: Sassy
evs: 248 HP / 8 Def / 252 SpD
ivs: 0 Spe

[SET COMMENTS]
Due to Generation 8's new Silvally mechanics, Silvally can now wear an equip a non-Memory item and have a different ability while keeping its typing. Because of this, Silvally-Dragon's set of resistances, wide movepool, and great special bulk make it a premier solid defensive pivot, most notably being able to switch into both Desolate Land and Primordial Sea Pokemon. U-turn is the most imporant move on the set, as it allows Silvally to switch into an attacker and then pivot to an attacker or favorable match up. Rock Slide hits Fire-types like Volcanion and Volcarona, which Silvally-Dragon can easily come in on. Poison Fang threatens Pokemon like Blissey, Kommo-o, and Swampert with status if they choose to switch-in. Flamethrower blasts Steel-types like non-Flash Fire Corviknight, as well as making it an emergency check to SFLO specially oriented Genesect. Assault Vest bolsters Silvally-Dragon's special bulk. Regenerator keeps Silvally-Dragon healthy throughout the match. A Sassy nature and 0 Spe IVs ensure that Silvally-Dragon has the slowest pivot possible to get teammates in safely.

Silvally-Dragon is only weak to Fairy- and Dragon-types like Tapu Lele and Garchomp, so Steel-types like Ferrothorn and Corviknight are solid partners that can pivot into these Pokemon. In return, Ferrothorn can stack on chip damage with entry hazards, Leech Seed, and Toxic while removing opposing items with Knock Off, while Corviknight can remove entry hazards and ensure Silvally-Dragon can stay as healthy as possible. Powerful breakers such as Tapu Lele, Terrakion, and Inteleon appreciate the free turns given by Silvally-Dragon's pivoting. I would add that Silvally's bulk is not amazing, and if it is the only special check on the team, it will get overwhelmed fairly easily. And maybe expound a little more on offensive partners that go well with it, like ones that scare off Zapdos, Heatran, and Lele.

[STRATEGY COMMENTS]
Other Options
=============

Grass Pledge allows for immediate damage on Swampert, always 2HKOing physically defensive sets. However, this means Silvally-Dragon has to forgo coverage for Steel-types or lose out on its ability to threaten Chansey and Blissey with Poison Fang. Thunderbolt hits Toxapex and Corviknight not running Volt Absorb, but does little else and leaves it walled by other Steel-types.

Checks and Counters
===================

**Poison-types**: Due to their immunity to Poison and not being weak to Flamethrower, Poison-types like Toxapex and Nidoqueen can sit in front of Silvally-Dragon and set up entry hazards, while threatening it out with possible status or, in Toxpaex's case, item removal. The best thing Silvally-Dragon can do against these Pokemon is to use U-turn to pivot out.

**Pokemon with Magic Guard**: Poison Fang is one of Silvally-Dragon's main ways of threatening Pokemon who can take its coverage. However, this is ineffective against Magic Guard users like Galarian Zapdos, Talonflame, and Tapu Koko, which all threaten it out with strong attacks and heal of any residual damage with Roost. However. Talonflame must be wary switching into Silvally-Dragon, as Rock Slide OHKOs Talonflame.

**Physical attackers it does not resist**: Strong physical attackers like Tinted Lens Genesect and Bisharp can abuse Silvally-Dragon's uninvested physical bulk and slow Speed to threaten it out, However, most of them cannot switch in for fear of Poison from Poison Fang or super effective damage from a coverage option. I would remove this, these don't really "check" Silv as it should be spamming U-turn as they come in

**Residual damage**: Silvally-Dragon's only form of recovery is Regenerator, so forms of residual damage such as entry hazards, status, and other random chip damage can quickly rack up if Silvally-Dragon is not managed properly properply.

I would also consider dropping Poison-types and Magic Guard, as again, Silv is usually pivoting as they come in, and that's fine. I would replace them with Knock Off and Wandering Spirit, as those both directly stop it from doing its job. Also maybe Tapu Lele, since it is a special attacker that Silv does not even slow down.

[CREDITS]
- Written by: [[Heracross2.0, 414072]]
- Quality checked by: [[UT, 523866], [username2, userid2]]
- Grammar checked by: [[username1, userid1]]
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QC 1/2. Very nice start! I would lengthen the second paragraph a little, and change up the checks and counters some, but this already effectively communicates how Silv operates and what it does.
 
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Heracross2.0 said:
:ss/silvally-dragon:

[SET]
name: RegenVest
move 1: U-turn
move 2: Rock Slide
move 3: Poison Fang
move 4: Flamethrower
item: Assault Vest
ability: Regenerator
nature: Sassy
evs: 248 HP / 8 Def / 252 SpD
ivs: 0 Spe

[SET COMMENTS]
Due to Generation 8's new Silvally mechanics, Silvally can now equip a non-Memory item and have a different ability while keeping its typing. Silvally-Dragon's set of resistances, wide movepool, and great special bulk make it a solid defensive pivot, most notably being able to switch into both Desolate Land and Primordial Sea Pokemon. U-turn is the most imporant move on the set, as it allows Silvally to switch into an attacker and then pivot to an attacker or favorable match up. Rock Slide hits Fire-types like Volcanion and Volcarona, which Silvally-Dragon can easily come in on. Poison Fang threatens Pokemon like Blissey, Kommo-o, and Swampert with status if they choose to switch-in. Flamethrower blasts threatens Steel-types like non-Flash Fire Corviknight Ferrothorn, as well as making it an emergency check to I wouldn't call it an emergency check ; Flame is mainly there to threaten Gene able to threaten specially oriented Genesect. Assault Vest bolsters Silvally-Dragon's special bulk. Regenerator keeps Silvally-Dragon healthy throughout the match. A Sassy nature and 0 Spe IVs ensure that Silvally-Dragon has the slowest pivot possible to get teammates in safely.

Be more specific : examples of what it checks/soft checks (Volcarona, Zapdos, Heatran, Azelf, for example), why use it and not other Regenvest ~how does it fit in the actual metagame (and not only 'facts' about what does its moves, that aren't the main reason what u use it)

Mention the kind of builds it fits well Silvally-Dragon is only weak to Fairy- and Dragon-types like Tapu Lele and Garchomp, so Steel-types like Ferrothorn and Corviknight are solid partners that can pivot into these Pokemon. In return, Ferrothorn can stack on chip damage with entry hazards, Leech Seed, and Toxic while removing opposing items with Knock Off, I don't find this part worth mentioning : yea that's what Ferrothorn does but how does this help Vally in any way ? while Corviknight can remove entry hazards and ensure Silvally-Dragon can stay as healthy as possible. Silvally-Dragon can be overwhelmed if it is the only special wall on the team, so it appreciates partners like Blissey and Mold Breaker Heatran to take some pressure off it. you don't want an another special wall bc they are both p passive and its annoying. You can mention Corv for physical threats, Scarf Regen Gene to soft check all the things Drag-Vally is weak to, and in case drag-vally was almost the only special wall in teams, so I would rephrase this Powerful breakers such as Tapu Lele, Terrakion, and Inteleon chose a more common breaker appreciate the free turns given by Silvally-Dragon's pivoting. Offensive partners that can scare out what Silvally-Dragon dislikes such as Genesect and Tapu Koko are also good choices.

[STRATEGY COMMENTS]
Other Options
=============

Grass Pledge allows for immediate damage on Swampert, always 2HKOing physically defensive sets. However, this means Silvally-Dragon has to forgo coverage for Steel-types or lose out on its ability to threaten Chansey and Blissey with Poison Fang I don't think you should ever drop pfang bc iy makes you so passive - you can drop rock slide tho, and say that you can't threaten volcarona anymore (and that's probably the better option). Thunderbolt hits Toxapex and Corviknight not running Volt Absorb, but does little else and leaves it walled by other Steel-types. Idt you should ever run tbolt - the only other option I see is draco meteor but its still eh

Checks and Counters
===================

**Tapu Lele**: Silvally-Dragon cannot properly switch into Tapu Lele while always being forced out by it. Sheer Force + Life Orb sets 2OHKO Silvally-Dragon with Moonblast, while Triage sets can either hit Silvally-Dragon on its weaker Defense with Psyshock or threaten with a powerful Draining Kiss.

**Poison-types**: Due to their immunity to Poison and not being weak to Flamethrower, Poison-types like Toxapex and Nidoqueen can sit in front of Silvally-Dragon and set up entry hazards, while threatening it out with possible status or, in Toxpaex's case, item removal. The best thing Silvally-Dragon can do against these Pokemon is to use U-turn to pivot out. you don't care much, its fine to just u-turn and grab momentum - you can make a part with Poison + MG to say that Vally is very passive against them, but I'm not even sure its worth mentioning

**Wandering Spirit**: Like many Regenerator users, Silvally-Dragon dislikes having its ability removed. This is especially troublesome considering the move it uses the most, U-turn, makes contact, meaning that Regenerator will be invalidated. This is worse for Silvally-Dragon compared to other Regenerator users because it has no recovery. I mean except Blissey none of them has recovery so

**Item removal**: Silvally-Dragon's special bulk is heavily augmented by Assault Vest. As such, moves like Knock Off or Corrosive Gas mean that SIlvally-Dragon cannot switch into special attackers as effectively. Trick is also annoying, however, this prevents the Trick user from using Trick again unless they have Klutz. just mention koff, from fini pex ferro azelf (mainly azelf), the other options doesn't exist

**Residual damage**: Silvally-Dragon's only form of recovery is Regenerator, so forms of residual damage such as entry hazards, status, and other random chip damage can quickly rack up if Silvally-Dragon is not managed properly.

mention fairy types, as drag-vally loses to almost all of them (and they are special for most of them) : Primarina, Koko, Lele, Kiss, etc

[CREDITS]
- Written by: [[Heracross2.0, 414072]]
- Quality checked by: [[UT, 523866], [username2, userid2]]
- Grammar checked by: [[username1, userid1]]
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I feel like this need to be more specific in general : why is Dragon-Vally specifically good, why you should use it, what it checks, etc. Almost all the informations are there, but you should try to use them in a more 'active' way to really prove that you should use Silvally for all those reasons. I'll give the QC when it'll have been sufficiently adressed, but it's a nice start !
 
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I feel like this need to be more specific in general : why is Dragon-Vally specifically good, why you should use it, what it checks, etc. Almost all the informations are there, but you should try to use them in a more 'active' way to really prove that you should use Silvally for all those reasons. I'll give the QC when it'll have been sufficiently adressed, but it's a nice start !
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Heracross2.0 said:
:ss/silvally-dragon:

[SET]
name: RegenVest
move 1: U-turn
move 2: Rock Slide
move 3: Poison Fang
move 4: Flamethrower
item: Assault Vest
ability: Regenerator
nature: Sassy
evs: 248 HP / 8 Def / 252 SpD
ivs: 0 Spe

[SET COMMENTS]
Due to Generation 8's new Silvally mechanics, Silvally can now equip a non-Memory item and have a different ability while keeping its typing. Silvally-Dragon's set of resistances, wide movepool, and great special bulk make it a solid defensive pivot, most notably being able to switch into both Desolate Land users such as Heatran and Volcarona as well as and Primordial Sea users like Zapdos and Volcanion Pokemon. It is also netural to Psychic, allowing to safely scout out the move Psychic Surge users like Azelf and Alakazam will use and pivot out. U-turn is the most imporant move on the set, as it allows Silvally to switch into an attacker and then pivot to an attacker or favorable match up. Rock Slide hits Fire-types like Volcarona, which Silvally-Dragon can easily come in on. Poison Fang threatens Pokemon like Tapu Fini, Blissey, Kommo-o, and Swampert with status if they choose to switch-in. Flamethrower threatens Steel-types like non-Flash Fire Ferrothorn, as well as making it able to threaten Genesect. Assault Vest bolsters Silvally-Dragon's special bulk. Regenerator keeps Silvally-Dragon healthy throughout the match. A Sassy nature and 0 Spe IVs ensure that Silvally-Dragon has the slowest pivot possible to get teammates in safely, underspeeding Pokemon like Jirachi and Mew.

Silvally-Dragon generally fits on balance and bulky offense builds, as powerful breakers appreciate being to come in freely, while defensive support can take some pressure off. Silvally-Dragon is only weak to Fairy- and Dragon-types like Tapu Lele and Garchomp, so Steel-types like Ferrothorn and Corviknight are solid partners that can pivot into these Pokemon. <- This seems like a bit of an overstatement since its weakness to ice can be exploited by things like Genesect. In return, Corviknight can remove entry hazards and ensure Silvally-Dragon can stay as healthy as possible. Regenerator Genesect is also a solid partner, capable of checking Pokemon that force out Silvally-Dragon like Tapu Fini. They can form a powerful pivoting core that is highly resistant to chip damage. Powerful breakers such as Tapu Lele, Terrakion, and Zarude appreciate the free turns given by Silvally-Dragon's pivoting. Offensive partners that can scare out what Sivally-Dragon dislikes (too vague here; it's not clear which mons zamac and koko are actually scaring out for dragonvally), such as Zamazenta-Crowned and Tapu Koko, are also good choices.

[STRATEGY COMMENTS]
Other Options
=============

Grass Pledge allows for immediate damage on Swampert, always 2HKOing physically defensive sets. However, this means Silvally-Dragon has to forgo coverage for Steel-types or lose out on its ability to threaten Volcarona with Rock Slide. Draco Meteor provides Silvally-Dragon with a strong STAB move that deters greedy Dragon-types like Garchomp and Kommo-O from setting up, but this leaves it walled by Steel-types.

Checks and Counters
===================

**Fairy-types**: Fairy-types like Tapu Koko, Primarina, and Tapu Lele all threaten out Silvally-Dragon due to their powerful STABs. While only a Pixilate Facade from Tapu Koko can OHKO Silvally-Dragon, all of them severely dent it. However, apart from Magic Guard Tapu Koko, all of them cannot switch into Silvally-Dragon for fear of getting crippled by Poison Fang, and even Tapu Koko can be pivoted on.

**Wandering Spirit**: Like many Regenerator users, Silvally-Dragon dislikes having its ability removed. This is especially troublesome considering the move it uses the most, U-turn, makes contact, meaning that Regenerator will be invalidated.

**Knock Off**: Silvally-Dragon's special bulk is heavily augmented by Assault Vest. As such, Knock Off from Pokemon like Ferrothorn, Azelf, and Toxapex limit Silvally-Dragon's ability to switch into what it wants to on a consistent basis.

**Residual damage**: Silvally-Dragon's only form of recovery is Regenerator, so forms of residual damage such as entry hazards, status, and other random chip damage can quickly rack up if Silvally-Dragon is not managed properly.

[CREDITS]
- Written by: [[Heracross2.0, 414072]]
- Quality checked by: [[UT, 523866], [Isaiah, 375662]]
- Grammar checked by: [[username1, userid1]]
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2/2 just needs a few things
 
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[SET]
name: RegenVest
move 1: U-turn
move 2: Rock Slide
move 3: Poison Fang
move 4: Flamethrower
item: Assault Vest
ability: Regenerator
nature: Sassy
evs: 248 HP / 8 Def / 252 SpD
ivs: 0 Spe

[SET COMMENTS]
Due to Generation 8's new Silvally mechanics, Silvally can now equip a non-Memory item and have a different ability while keeping its typing. Silvally-Dragon's set of resistances, wide movepool, and great special bulk make it a solid defensive pivot, most notably being able to switch into Desolate Land users such as Heatran and Volcarona as well as Primordial Sea users like Zapdos switching into Desolate Land and Primordial Sea users such as Heatran, Volcarona, Zapdos, and Volcanion. It is also netural to Psychic, allowing to safely scout out the move Psychic Surge users like Azelf and Alakazam will use Choice-locked Psychic Surge users like Azelf and Alakazam (I assume choice-locked because "the move they will use"? if not, pls clarify) and pivot out. U-turn is the most imporant move on the set, as it allows Silvally allowing Silvally-Dragon to switch into an attacker and then pivot to an attacker or favorable match up. matchup. Rock Slide hits Fire-types like Volcarona, which Silvally-Dragon can easily come in on. Poison Fang threatens Pokemon like Taup Tapu Fini, Blissey, Kommo-o, and Swampert with status if they choose to switch-in. a high chance of Toxic poison if they switch in. Flamethrower threatens Steel-types like non-Flash Fire Ferrothorn, as well as making it able to threaten Genesect. Assault Vest bolsters Silvally-Dragon's special bulk. Regenerator keeps Silvally-Dragon healthy throughout the match. and Genesect. Assault Vest and Regenerator keep Silvally-Dragon bulky and healthy in conjunction with U-turn; it does not require a Dragon Memory or RKS System to maintain its Dragon typing. A Sassy nature and 0 Speed IVs ensure that Silvally-Dragon has the slowest pivot U-turn possible to get teammates in safely, underspeeding Pokemon like Jirachi and Mew.

Silvally-Dragon generally fits on balance and bulky offense builds, as powerful wallbreakers such as Tapu Lele, Terrakion, and Zarude appreciate being to come coming in freely, while defensive support can take some pressure off. Silvally-Dragon is only weak to Fairy- and Dragon-types like Tapu Lele and Garchomp as well as Ice-type coverage from Pokemon like Genesect, so Steel-types like Jirachi and Corviknight are solid partners that can pivot into these Pokemon. Since Steel covers all of Dragon's weaknesses, Steel-types like Jirachi and Corviknight are solid partners to pivot into threats like Tapu Lele, Garchomp, and Ice Beam Genesect. (or blizz) In return, Corviknight can remove entry hazards and ensure Silvally-Dragon can stay as healthy as possible. to support Silvally-Dragon's pivoting. Regenerator Genesect is also a solid partner, capable of checking Pokemon that force out Silvally-Dragon like Tapu Fini. They can form a powerful pivoting core that is highly resistant to chip damage. Powerful breakers such as Tapu Lele, Terrakion, and Zarude appreciate the free turns given by Silvally-Dragon's pivoting. Offensive partners that can scare out the Fairy- and Dragon-types Sivally-Dragon dislikes, such as Zamazenta-Crowned and Tapu Koko, are also good choices.

[STRATEGY COMMENTS]
Other Options
=============

Grass Pledge allows for immediate damage on Swampert, always 2HKOing physically defensive sets. However, this means Silvally-Dragon has to forgo coverage for Steel-types or lose out on its ability to threaten Volcarona with Rock Slide. Draco Meteor provides Silvally-Dragon with a strong STAB move that deters greedy Dragon-types like Garchomp and Kommo-o from setting up, but this leaves it walled by Steel-types.

Checks and Counters
===================

**Fairy-types**: Fairy-types like Tapu Koko, Primarina, and Tapu Lele all threaten force out Silvally-Dragon due to their powerful STAB moves. While only a Pixilate Facade from Tapu Koko can OHKO Silvally-Dragon, all of them severely dent it. However, apart from Magic Guard Tapu Koko, all of them cannot switch into Silvally-Dragon for fear of getting crippled by Poison Fang, and even Magic Guard Tapu Koko can be pivoted on.

**Wandering Spirit**: Like many Regenerator users, Silvally-Dragon dislikes having its ability removed. This is especially troublesome considering the move it uses the most, U-turn, makes contact, meaning that Regenerator will be invalidated. Wandering Spirit will invalidate Regenerator.

**Knock Off**: Silvally-Dragon's special bulk is heavily augmented by Assault Vest. As such, Assault Vest heavily augments Silvally-Dragon's special bulk. Therefore, Knock Off from Pokemon like Ferrothorn, Azelf, and Toxapex limit limits Silvally-Dragon's ability to switch into what it wants to on a consistent basis.

**Residual Damage**: Silvally-Dragon's only form of recovery is Regenerator, so forms of residual damage such as entry hazards, status, and other random chip damage can quickly rack up if Silvally-Dragon is not managed properly.

[CREDITS]
- Written by: [[Heracross2.0, 414072]]
- Quality checked by: [[UT, 523866], [Isaiah, 375662]]
- Grammar checked by: [[Finland, 517429]]
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[SET]
name: RegenVest
move 1: U-turn
move 2: Rock Slide
move 3: Poison Fang
move 4: Flamethrower
item: Assault Vest
ability: Regenerator
nature: Sassy
evs: 248 HP / 8 Def / 252 SpD
ivs: 0 Spe

[SET COMMENTS]
Due to Generation 8's new Silvally mechanics, Silvally can now equip a non-Memory item and have a different ability while keeping its typing. Silvally-Dragon's set of resistances, wide movepool, and great special bulk make it a solid defensive pivot, most notably being able to switch into Desolate Land users such as Heatran and Volcarona as well as Primordial Sea users like Zapdos switching into Desolate Land and Primordial Sea users such as Heatran, Volcarona, Zapdos, and Volcanion. It is also netural to Psychic, allowing to safely scout out the move Psychic Surge users like Azelf and Alakazam will use Choice-locked Psychic Surge users like Azelf and Alakazam (I assume choice-locked because "the move they will use"? if not, pls clarify) and pivot out. U-turn is the most imporant move on the set, as it allows Silvally allowing Silvally-Dragon to switch into an attacker and then pivot to an attacker or favorable match up. matchup. Rock Slide hits Fire-types like Volcarona, which Silvally-Dragon can easily come in on. Poison Fang threatens Pokemon like Taup Tapu Fini, Blissey, Kommo-o, and Swampert with status if they choose to switch-in. a high chance of Toxic poison if they switch in. Flamethrower threatens Steel-types like non-Flash Fire Ferrothorn, as well as making it able to threaten Genesect. Assault Vest bolsters Silvally-Dragon's special bulk. Regenerator keeps Silvally-Dragon healthy throughout the match. and Genesect. Assault Vest and Regenerator keep Silvally-Dragon bulky and healthy in conjunction with U-turn; it does not require a Dragon Memory or RKS System to maintain its Dragon typing. A Sassy nature and 0 Speed IVs ensure that Silvally-Dragon has the slowest pivot U-turn possible to get teammates in safely, underspeeding Pokemon like Jirachi and Mew.

Silvally-Dragon generally fits on balance and bulky offense builds, as powerful wallbreakers such as Tapu Lele, Terrakion, and Zarude appreciate being to come coming in freely, while defensive support can take some pressure off. Silvally-Dragon is only weak to Fairy- and Dragon-types like Tapu Lele and Garchomp as well as Ice-type coverage from Pokemon like Genesect, so Steel-types like Jirachi and Corviknight are solid partners that can pivot into these Pokemon. Since Steel covers all of Dragon's weaknesses, Steel-types like Jirachi and Corviknight are solid partners to pivot into threats like Tapu Lele, Garchomp, and Ice Beam Genesect. (or blizz) In return, Corviknight can remove entry hazards and ensure Silvally-Dragon can stay as healthy as possible. to support Silvally-Dragon's pivoting. Regenerator Genesect is also a solid partner, capable of checking Pokemon that force out Silvally-Dragon like Tapu Fini. They can form a powerful pivoting core that is highly resistant to chip damage. Powerful breakers such as Tapu Lele, Terrakion, and Zarude appreciate the free turns given by Silvally-Dragon's pivoting. Offensive partners that can scare out the Fairy- and Dragon-types Sivally-Dragon dislikes, such as Zamazenta-Crowned and Tapu Koko, are also good choices.

[STRATEGY COMMENTS]
Other Options
=============

Grass Pledge allows for immediate damage on Swampert, always 2HKOing physically defensive sets. However, this means Silvally-Dragon has to forgo coverage for Steel-types or lose out on its ability to threaten Volcarona with Rock Slide. Draco Meteor provides Silvally-Dragon with a strong STAB move that deters greedy Dragon-types like Garchomp and Kommo-o from setting up, but this leaves it walled by Steel-types.

Checks and Counters
===================

**Fairy-types**: Fairy-types like Tapu Koko, Primarina, and Tapu Lele all threaten force out Silvally-Dragon due to their powerful STAB moves. While only a Pixilate Facade from Tapu Koko can OHKO Silvally-Dragon, all of them severely dent it. However, apart from Magic Guard Tapu Koko, all of them cannot switch into Silvally-Dragon for fear of getting crippled by Poison Fang, and even Magic Guard Tapu Koko can be pivoted on.

**Wandering Spirit**: Like many Regenerator users, Silvally-Dragon dislikes having its ability removed. This is especially troublesome considering the move it uses the most, U-turn, makes contact, meaning that Regenerator will be invalidated. Wandering Spirit will invalidate Regenerator.

**Knock Off**: Silvally-Dragon's special bulk is heavily augmented by Assault Vest. As such, Assault Vest heavily augments Silvally-Dragon's special bulk. Therefore, Knock Off from Pokemon like Ferrothorn, Azelf, and Toxapex limit limits Silvally-Dragon's ability to switch into what it wants to on a consistent basis.

**Residual Damage**: Silvally-Dragon's only form of recovery is Regenerator, so forms of residual damage such as entry hazards, status, and other random chip damage can quickly rack up if Silvally-Dragon is not managed properly.

[CREDITS]
- Written by: [[Heracross2.0, 414072]]
- Quality checked by: [[UT, 523866], [Isaiah, 375662]]
- Grammar checked by: [[Finland, 517429]]
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