Drilbur (QC 3/3) (GP 2/2)

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[OVERVIEW]
Drilbur's decent Speed tier, (RC) combined with its access to fantastic coverage in Earthquake and Rock Slide and access to boosting moves in Swords Dance and Rapid Spin allows it to be a niche sweeper in LC. (spacing) Furthermore, Drilbur is one of the only viable spinners and makes for a decent support Pokemon, being able to set up hazards and remove while also removing opposing hazards due to Rapid Spin. However, Drilbur would finds it hard to break through teams if not running without Swords Dance, and even if it did, it would find it hard to set up (spacing) due to its low bulk. Furthermore, it is easily beaten by common threats such as Mienfoo, Grookey, and Staryu.

[SET]
name: Offensive Rapid Spin
move 1: Rapid Spin
move 2: Earthquake
move 3: Rock Slide
move 4: Swords Dance / Stealth Rock
item: Berry Juice / Eviolite
ability: Mold Breaker
nature: Jolly
evs: 76 Atk / 116 Def / 76 SpD / 212 Spe

[SET COMMENTS]
Set Description
=========

Rapid Spin allows Drilbur to remove hazards, (RC) while giving and gives it a +1 Speed boost in order to, (AC) allowing it to outpace threats that it won’t normally be able to would outspeed or Speed ties with it Drilbur otherwise, such as Abra, Mienfoo, and Staryu. Earthquake is Drilbur's best STAB move, allowing it to deal decent damage to every non-resistant Pokemon that doesn't resist it. Rock Slide gives Drilbur perfect neutral coverage, allowing it to hitting (reducing repetition) Pokemon that are immune to Earthquake such as Vullaby and Wingull. Swords Dance can be used to increase Drilbur's Attack, making it a threatening sweeper, and pairs well with Rapid Spin, making Drilbur a great set-up threatening setup sweeper. Alternatively, (AC) Stealth Rock allows Drilbur to deal chip damage to opposing Pokemon switching in.

Set Details
=========

Maximum Speed investment in addition to a Jolly nature makes Drilbur as fast as possible, allowing it to outspeed Pawniard and Vullaby. 76 EVs in Atk helps utilize Drilbur's attacks, while being able Attack allow Drilbur to 2HKO most Vullaby sets after Stealth Rock. The rest of the EV's EVs are placed into Defense and Special Defense to allow Drilbur to take hits from Diglett, Vullaby, and Mudbray. Berry Juice is the preferred item in order for Drilbur to have access to recovery, but Eviolite allows Drilbur to tank hits non-Eviolite sets would not be able to take, (AC) such as a +2 Dark Pulse from Vullaby, High Jump Kick from Mienfoo, and Psychic from Abra. Mold Breaker is used to help surpass abilities like Sturdy from Onix and Levitate from Koffing.

Usage Tips
========

Drilbur's access to a powerful Earthquake can force Pokemon such as Pawniard and Onix to switch out. This gives Drilbur the opportunity to remove hazards with Rapid Spin, set Stealth Rock to support its teammates, or boost its Attack with Swords Dance. Pokemon that are faster or are capable of revenge killing Drilbur, such as Staryu, Wingull, and Grookey, should be removed from the game earlier early to help Drilbur either get a Rapid Spin off for other Pokemon to sweep or act as a late-game sweeper itself. When you know a Flying-type is going to potentially switch into Earthquake, use Rock Slide to catch them off guard (i'd probably list examples of flying-types imo).

Team Options
========

Flying-types such as Vullaby and Wingull make for good partners for Drilbur, (AC) since they can threaten Grass-types like Foongus and Grookey, (RC) as well as Fighting-types like Timburr and Mienfoo. Vulpix and Ponyta in particular make for good teammates because they can break through Ferroseed, (AC) and in return, Drilbur can remove entry hazards and weaken Mareanie. Finally, checks to Water-types are appreciated by Drilbur, making Grass-types like Ferroseed, Foongus, and Grookey good partners.

Other Options
========

Sand Rush is an alternative over Mold Breaker to outspeed foes in sand, however but it requires additional support from Hippopotas and Drilbur will lose out on Mold Breaker being able to bypass Levitate. Life Orb can be used over Berry Juice to hit bulky Pokemon like Spritzee and Ferroseed harder, but it is not worth getting rid of the recovery Berry Juice provides. A set with Stealth Rock, Swords Dance, Rapid Spin, and Earthquake can be used (i would also probably explain the potential benefits of running such a set instead rather than just dropping it without much context but i guess this is more of a qc thing), but keep in mind that this will omit Drilbur’s ability to cover Flying-types.

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

**Water-types**: Offensive Water-types such as Staryu and Wingull can outspeed and easily OHKO Drilbur with the Water-type their STAB moves. Bulky Water-types like Frillish and Shellos render Drilbur useless, (RC) and force it out, with Frillish also functioning as a spinblocker.

**Grass-types**: Grookey can OHKO Drilbur with Grassy Glide. Ferroseed and Foongus shrug off Drilbur's attacks pretty easily and can dish a lot of damage with Giga Drain and Bullet Seed.

**Fighting-types**: Both Timburr and offensive Mienfoo can tank an Earthquake from Drilbur. Timburr can then beat Drilbur with a combination of Drain Punch and Mach Punch, while offensive Mienfoo can OHKO it with High Jump Kick.

[CREDITS]
- Written by: [[seo., 323515], [ImperialGamer517, 506687]]
- Quality checked by: [[Nineage, 195129], [Stoward, 420389], [Dreamcatcher, 449990]]
- Grammar checked by: [[username1, userid1], [username2, userid2]]
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[OVERVIEW]
Drilbur's decent Speed tier, (RC) combined with its access to fantastic coverage in Earthquake and Rock Slide and access to boosting moves in Swords Dance and Rapid Spin allows it to be a niche sweeper in LC. (spacing) Furthermore, Drilbur is one of the only viable spinners and makes for a decent support Pokemon, being able to set up hazards and remove while also removing opposing hazards due to Rapid Spin. However, Drilbur would finds it hard to break through teams if not running without Swords Dance, and even if it did, it would find it hard to set up (spacing) due to its low bulk. Furthermore, it is easily beaten by common threats such as Mienfoo, Grookey, and Staryu.

[SET]
name: Offensive Rapid Spin
move 1: Rapid Spin
move 2: Earthquake
move 3: Rock Slide
move 4: Swords Dance / Stealth Rock
item: Berry Juice / Eviolite
ability: Mold Breaker
nature: Jolly
evs: 76 Atk / 116 Def / 76 SpD / 212 Spe

[SET COMMENTS]
Set Description
=========

Rapid Spin allows Drilbur to remove hazards, (RC) while giving and gives it a +1 Speed boost in order to, (AC) allowing it to outpace threats that it won’t normally be able to would outspeed or Speed ties with it Drilbur otherwise, such as Abra, Mienfoo, and Staryu. Earthquake is Drilbur's best STAB move, allowing it to deal decent damage to every non-resistant Pokemon that doesn't resist it. Rock Slide gives Drilbur perfect neutral coverage, allowing it to hitting (reducing repetition) Pokemon that are immune to Earthquake such as Vullaby and Wingull. Swords Dance can be used to increase Drilbur's Attack, making it a threatening sweeper, and pairs well with Rapid Spin, making Drilbur a great set-up threatening setup sweeper. Alternatively, (AC) Stealth Rock allows Drilbur to deal chip damage to opposing Pokemon switching in.

Set Details
=========

Maximum Speed investment in addition to a Jolly nature makes Drilbur as fast as possible, allowing it to outspeed Pawniard and Vullaby. 76 EVs in Atk helps utilize Drilbur's attacks, while being able Attack allow Drilbur to 2HKO most Vullaby sets after Stealth Rock. The rest of the EV's EVs are placed into Defense and Special Defense to allow Drilbur to take hits from Diglett, Vullaby, and Mudbray. Berry Juice is the preferred item in order for Drilbur to have access to recovery, but Eviolite allows Drilbur to tank hits non-Eviolite sets would not be able to take, (AC) such as a +2 Dark Pulse from Vullaby, High Jump Kick from Mienfoo, and Psychic from Abra. Mold Breaker is used to help surpass abilities like Sturdy from Onix and Levitate from Koffing.

Usage Tips
========

Drilbur's access to a powerful Earthquake can force Pokemon such as Pawniard and Onix to switch out. This gives Drilbur the opportunity to remove hazards with Rapid Spin, set Stealth Rock to support its teammates, or boost its Attack with Swords Dance. Pokemon that are faster or are capable of revenge killing Drilbur, such as Staryu, Wingull, and Grookey, should be removed from the game earlier early to help Drilbur either get a Rapid Spin off for other Pokemon to sweep or act as a late-game sweeper itself. When you know a Flying-type is going to potentially switch into Earthquake, use Rock Slide to catch them off guard (i'd probably list examples of flying-types imo).

Team Options
========

Flying-types such as Vullaby and Wingull make for good partners for Drilbur, (AC) since they can threaten Grass-types like Foongus and Grookey, (RC) as well as Fighting-types like Timburr and Mienfoo. Vulpix and Ponyta in particular make for good teammates because they can break through Ferroseed, (AC) and in return, Drilbur can remove entry hazards and weaken Mareanie. Finally, checks to Water-types are appreciated by Drilbur, making Grass-types like Ferroseed, Foongus, and Grookey good partners.

Other Options
========

Sand Rush is an alternative over Mold Breaker to outspeed foes in sand, however but it requires additional support from Hippopotas and Drilbur will lose out on Mold Breaker being able to bypass Levitate. Life Orb can be used over Berry Juice to hit bulky Pokemon like Spritzee and Ferroseed harder, but it is not worth getting rid of the recovery Berry Juice provides. A set with Stealth Rock, Swords Dance, Rapid Spin, and Earthquake can be used (i would also probably explain the potential benefits of running such a set instead rather than just dropping it without much context but i guess this is more of a qc thing), but keep in mind that this will omit Drilbur’s ability to cover Flying-types.

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

**Water-types**: Offensive Water-types such as Staryu and Wingull can outspeed and easily OHKO Drilbur with the Water-type their STAB moves. Bulky Water-types like Frillish and Shellos render Drilbur useless, (RC) and force it out, with Frillish also functioning as a spinblocker.

**Grass-types**: Grookey can OHKO Drilbur with Grassy Glide. Ferroseed and Foongus shrug off Drilbur's attacks pretty easily and can dish a lot of damage with Giga Drain and Bullet Seed.

**Fighting-types**: Both Timburr and offensive Mienfoo can tank an Earthquake from Drilbur. Timburr can then beat Drilbur with a combination of Drain Punch and Mach Punch, while offensive Mienfoo can OHKO it with High Jump Kick.

[CREDITS]
- Written by: [[seo., 323515], [ImperialGamer517, 506687]]
- Quality checked by: [[Nineage, 195129], [Stoward, 420389], [Dreamcatcher, 449990]]
- Grammar checked by: [[username1, userid1], [username2, userid2]]
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[OVERVIEW]

Drilbur's decent Speed tier combined with its access to fantastic coverage in Earthquake and Rock Slide and boosting moves in Swords Dance and Rapid Spin allow allows it to be a niche sweeper in LC(Remove space). Furthermore, Drilbur is one of the only viable spinners and makes for a decent support Pokemon, being able to set up entry hazards while also removing opposing entry hazards. However, Drilbur finds it hard to break through teams without Swords Dance, and if it did, it would find it hard to setup set up due to its low bulk. Furthermore, it is easily beaten by common threats such as Mienfoo, Grookey, and Staryu.

[SET]
name: Offensive Rapid Spin
move 1: Rapid Spin
move 2: Earthquake
move 3: Rock Slide
move 4: Swords Dance / Stealth Rock
item: Berry Juice / Eviolite
ability: Mold Breaker
nature: Jolly
evs: 76 Atk / 116 Def / 76 SpD / 212 Spe

[SET COMMENTS]
Set Description
=========

Rapid Spin allows Drilbur to remove entry hazards amd and gives it a +1 Speed boost, allowing it to outpace threats that would outspeed or Speed tie with Drilbur otherwise, such as Abra, Mienfoo, and Staryu. Earthquake is Drilbur's best STAB move, allowing it to deal decent damage to every Pokemon that doesn't resist it. Rock Slide gives Drilbur perfect neutral coverage, hitting Pokemon that are immune to Earthquake such as Vullaby and Wingull. Swords Dance can be used to increase Drilbur's Attack, making it a threatening sweeper, and pairs well with Rapid Spin, making Drilbur a threatening setup sweeper. Alternatively, Stealth Rock allows Drilbur to deal chip damage to opposing Pokemon switching in.

Set Details
=========

Maximum Speed investment in addition to a Jolly nature makes Drilbur as fast as possible, allowing it to outspeed Pawniard and Vullaby. 76 EVs in Attack allow Drilbur to 2HKO most Vullaby sets after Stealth Rock. The rest of the EVs are placed into Defense and Special Defense to allow Drilbur to take hits from Diglett, Vullaby, and Mudbray. Berry Juice is the preferred item in order for Drilbur to have access to recovery, but Eviolite allows Drilbur to tank hits non-Eviolite sets would not be able to take, such as a +2 Dark Pulse from Vullaby, High Jump Kick from Mienfoo, and Psychic from Abra. Mold Breaker is used to help surpass abilities like Sturdy from Onix and Levitate from Koffing.

Usage Tips
========

Drilbur's access to a powerful Earthquake can force Pokemon such as Pawniard and Onix to switch out. This gives Drilbur the opportunity to remove entry hazards with Rapid Spin, set Stealth Rock to support its teammates, or boost its Attack with Swords Dance. Pokemon that are faster or capable of revenge killing Drilbur, such as Staryu, Wingull, and Grookey, should be removed from the game early to help Drilbur either get a Rapid Spin off for other Pokemon to sweep or act as a late-game sweeper itself. When you know a Flying-type is going to potentially switch into Earthquake, use Rock Slide to catch them off guard.

Team Options
========

Flying-types such as Vullaby and Wingull make for good partners for Drilbur, since they can threaten Grass-types like Foongus and Grookey as well as Fighting-types like Timburr and Mienfoo. Vulpix and Ponyta in particular make for good teammates because they can break through Ferroseed, and in return, Drilbur can remove entry hazards and weaken Mareanie. Finally, checks to Water-types are appreciated by Drilbur, making Grass-types like Ferroseed, Foongus, and Grookey good partners.

Other Options
========

Sand Rush is an alternative over Mold Breaker to outspeed foes in sand, but it requires additional support from Hippopotas and Drilbur will lose out on Mold Breaker being able to bypass Levitate. Life Orb can be used over Berry Juice to hit bulky Pokemon like Spritzee and Ferroseed harder, but it is not worth getting rid of the recovery Berry Juice provides. A set with Stealth Rock, Swords Dance, Rapid Spin, and Earthquake can be used, but keep in mind that this will omit Drilbur’s Drilbur's (Use ASCII apostrophes) ability to cover Flying-types.

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

**Water-types**: Offensive Water-types such as Staryu and Wingull can outspeed and easily OHKO Drilbur with their STAB moves. Bulky Water-types like Frillish and Shellos render Drilbur useless and force it out, with Frillish also functioning as a spinblocker.

**Grass-types**: Grookey can OHKO Drilbur with Grassy Glide. Ferroseed and Foongus shrug off Drilbur's attacks pretty easily and can dish a lot of damage with Giga Drain and Bullet Seed.

**Fighting-types**: Both Timburr and offensive Mienfoo can tank an Earthquake from Drilbur. Timburr can then beat Drilbur with a combination of Drain Punch and Mach Punch, while Mienfoo can OHKO it with High Jump Kick.

[CREDITS]
- Written by: [[seo., 323515], [ImperialGamer517, 506687]]
- Quality checked by: [[Nineage, 195129], [Stoward, 420389], [Dreamcatcher, 449990]]
- Grammar checked by: [[username1, userid1], [username2, userid2]]
 

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