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Druddigon (ParaShuffler) (QC 3/3) [GP 2/2]

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[SET]
name: ParaShuffler
move 1: Glare
move 2: Dragon Tail
move 3: Roar / Substitute
move 4: Dragon Claw / Sucker Punch
item: Leftovers
ability: Rough Skin
nature: Impish
evs: 252 HP / 4 Atk / 252 Def

[SET COMMENTS]

<p>Unlike the Choice Band set, which attempts to utilize Druddigon's ridiculously powerful Attack stat to massacre the opposition right off, this set attempts to fluster the opponent with phazing tactics and paralysis in tandem with Druddigon's good defensive prowess and annoying ability in Rough Skin. A combination of Roar and Dragon Tail guarantees phazing; Dragon Tail deals extra damage as well, which can go a long way, considering Druddigon's great base 120 Attack stat. Roar is especially useful for phazing opponents with Substitute, as most opponents with access to it will set one up after they see Dragon Tail. While phazing, Glare cripples opposing sweepers left and right and allows Druddigon to be a great "parashuffler."</p>

<p>Dragon Claw is the preferred option for the fourth slot to give Druddigon a decently powered STAB move without negative priority, allowing it to hit the opposition hard after paralyzing them. However, Sucker Punch is also an option, which allows Druddigon to revenge kill faster threats. Finally, Substitute is an option over Roar so that Druddigon will have an easier time phazing with Dragon Tail, especially since setting up a Substitute is easy against Pokemon such as Ferroseed. Substitute also blocks status, but Druddigon's low Speed makes it much harder to pull off before Druddigon gets statused. Additionally, using Substitute leaves Druddigon walled by other Substitute users, meaning that Pokemon such as Substitute + Calm Mind Cresselia and Klinklang will have a field day with it.</p>

[ADDITIONAL COMMENTS]

<p>Rough Skin is easily the ability of choice, which enables Druddigon to deal indirect damage to physical sweepers trying to wear it down. An Impish nature with 252 HP EVs capitalizes on this ability, allowing Druddigon to take physical hits like a champ. However, a specially defensive spread is also viable to let Druddigon make use of its resistances to common special attacking types, namely Fire, Grass, and Water. Leftovers is the item of choice, as it consistently restores Druddigon's HP. Sadly, Leftovers recovery is all it gets; it lacks a recovery move outside of Rest, which just turns it into complete set-up fodder. This Druddigon is also hampered by status, so a cleric is a good teammate, as is a Wish passer in order to mitigate Druddigon's lack of a reliable recovery move. This makes Pokemon such as Clefable and Alomomola good partners.</p>

<p>Entry hazards are necessary for this set to work, as it will be forcing switches left and right; Pokemon such as Qwilfish and Scolipede are good partners for this very reason. However, as necessary as they are for this set's effectiveness, entry hazards hinder Druddigon, so a Rapid Spinner, such as Claydol, is a very good partner. Slow and powerful Pokemon, such as Marowak, are also very helpful, as they can capitalize on the massive amount of paralysis that Druddigon spreads. Pokemon such as Substitute + Bulk Up Gallade also make nice teammates too, as they are able to set up much more easily against paralyzed opponents. Finally, Rocky Helmet is an option over Leftovers in order to increase the damage taken by physically attacking opponents. However, this makes Druddigon lose out on its only form of recovery, so Rocky Helmet should only be considered if you have a Wish passer on your team.</p>
 
I'd definetly mention a specially defensive spread. Druddigon has those lovely elemental resistances to grass, fire, water and electric (grass knot, giga drain, flamethrower, fire blast, surf, and thunderbolt are all common moves) and his ability naturally discourages physical attacks
 
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I'd definetly mention a specially defensive spread. Druddigon has those lovely elemental resistances to grass, fire, water and electric (grass knot, giga drain, flamethrower, fire blast, surf, and thunderbolt are all common moves) and his ability naturally discourages physical attacks
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I'll add it to AC unless a QC member thinks that it should be more emphasized.
 
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[SET]
name: ParaShuffler
move 1: Glare
move 2: Dragon Tail
move 3: Roar / Substitute
move 4: Dragon Claw / Sucker Punch
item: Leftovers
ability: Rough Skin
nature: Impish
evs: 252 HP / 4 Atk / 252 Def

[SET COMMENTS]

<p>Unlike the Choice Band set, which attempts to utilize Druddigon's ridiculously powerful Attack stat to massacre the opposition right off, this set attempts to fluster the opponent with phazing tactics and paralysis in tandem with Druddigon's good defensive prowess and annoying ability in Rough Skin. A combination of Roar and Dragon Tail guarantees phazing; Dragon Tail deals extra damage as well, which can go a long way, considering Druddigon's great base 120 Attack stat. Roar is especially useful for phazing opponents with Substitute, as most opponents with access to it will set one up after they see Dragon Tail. While you phaze, Glare can be used on the opposition as well, cripples opposing sweepers left and right and allows Druddigon to be a great "parashuffler."</p>

<p>Dragon Claw is the preferred option for the fourth slot, giving Druddigon a decently powered STAB move without negative priority, allowing it to hit the opposition hard after paralyzing them. However, Sucker Punch is also an option, allowing Druddigon to revenge kill faster threats. Finally, Substitute is an option over Roar so that Druddigon will have an easier time phazing with Dragon Tail, especially since setting up a Substitute is easy against Pokemon such as Ferroseed (Ferrothorn is OU, no?). Substitute also has the benefit of blocks status, but Druddigon's low Speed makes it much harder to pull off before Druddigon gets statused; using Substitute also leaves Druddigon walled by Substitute Pokemon, meaning that Pokemon such as Substitute+Calm Mind Cresselia and Klinklang will have a field day with it.</p>

[ADDITIONAL COMMENTS]

<p>Rough Skin is easily the ability of choice, allowing Druddigon to deal indirect damage to physical sweepers trying to wear it down. An Impish nature with 252 HP EVs capitalizes on this ability, allowing Druddigon to take physical hits like a champ. However, a specially defensive spread is also viable, allowing Druddigon to capitalize on its resistances to common Special Attacking types such as Fire, Grass and Water. Leftovers is the item of choice, giving Druddigon a consistent method ofconsistently restoring Druddigon's HP. Sadly, Leftovers recovery is all it gets; it lacks a recovery move outside of Rest, which just turns it into complete set-up fodder. This Druddigon is also hampered by status, so a cleric is a good teammate, as is a Wish passer in order to mitigate Druddigon's lack of a reliable recovery move. This makes Pokemon such as Clefable and Alomomola good partners. for it.</p>

<p>Entry hazards are necessary for this set to work, as it will be forcing switches left and right; Pokemon such as Qwilfish and Scolipede are good partners for this very reason. However, as necessary as they are for this set's effectiveness, entry hazards also hinder Druddigon, so a Rapid spinner, such as Claydol, is also a very good partner. Slow and powerful Pokemon, such as Marowak, are also very helpful, as they can capitalize on the mass amount of paralysis that Druddigon spreads. Pokemon such as Substitute + Bulk Up Gallade also make nice teammatesas they are able to set up much more easily against paralyzed opponents. Finally, Rocky Helmet is an option over Leftovers, increasing the damage taken by physically attacking opponents. However, this makes Druddigon lose out on its only form of recovery, so Rocky Helmet should only be considered if you have a Wish passer on your team.</p>

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[SET]
name: ParaShuffler
move 1: Glare
move 2: Dragon Tail
move 3: Roar / Substitute
move 4: Dragon Claw / Sucker Punch
item: Leftovers
ability: Rough Skin
nature: Impish
evs: 252 HP / 4 Atk / 252 Def

[SET COMMENTS]

<p>Unlike the Choice Band set, which attempts to utilize Druddigon's ridiculously powerful Attack stat to massacre the opposition right off, this set attempts to fluster the opponent with phazing tactics and paralysis in tandem with Druddigon's good defensive prowess and annoying ability in Rough Skin. A combination of Roar and Dragon Tail guarantees phazing; Dragon Tail deals extra damage as well, which can go a long way, considering Druddigon's great base 120 Attack stat. Roar is especially useful for phazing opponents with Substitute, as most opponents with access to it will set one up after they see Dragon Tail. While you(who's this referring to?) phaze, Glare cripples opposing sweepers left and right and allows Druddigon to be a great "parashuffler."</p>

<p>Dragon Claw is the preferred option for the fourth slot, giving to give Druddigon a decently powered STAB move without negative priority, allowing it to hit the opposition hard after paralyzing them. However, Sucker Punch is also an option, which allowings Druddigon to revenge kill faster threats. Finally, Substitute is an option over Roar so that Druddigon will have an easier time phazing with Dragon Tail, especially since setting up a Substitute is easy against Pokemon such as Ferroseed. Substitute also blocks status, but Druddigon's low Speed makes it much harder to pull off before Druddigon gets statused;. Additionally, using Substitute also leaves Druddigon walled by Substitute Pokemonusers, meaning that Pokemon such as Substitute+<space>+<space>Calm Mind Cresselia and Klinklang will have a field day with it.</p>

[ADDITIONAL COMMENTS]

<p>Rough Skin is easily the ability of choice, allowingto enable Druddigon to deal indirect damage to physical sweepers trying to wear it down. An Impish nature with 252 HP EVs capitalizes on this ability, allowing Druddigon to take physical hits like a champ. However, a specially defensive spread is also viable, to let Druddigon make use of (removing repetitions of 'allowing Druddigon' and 'capitalize') its resistances to common Sspecial Aattacking types such as, namely Fire, Grass,<comma> and Water. Leftovers is the item of choice, as it consistently restoringes Druddigon's HP. Sadly, Leftovers recovery is all it gets; it lacks a recovery move outside of Rest, which just turns it into complete set-up fodder. This Druddigon is also hampered by status, so a cleric is a good teammate, as is a Wish passer in order to mitigate Druddigon's lack of a reliable recovery move. This makes Pokemon such as Clefable and Alomomola good partners.</p>

<p>Entry hazards are necessary for this set to work, as it will be forcing switches left and right; Pokemon such as Qwilfish and Scolipede are good partners for this very reason. However, as necessary as they are for this set's effectiveness, entry hazards also hinder Druddigon, so a sRapid Spinner, such as Claydol, is also a very good partner. Slow and powerful Pokemon, such as Marowak, are also very helpful, as they can capitalize on the massive amount of paralysis that Druddigon spreads. Pokemon such as Substitute + Bulk Up Gallade also make nice teammates too (don't use 'also' so much - it's not really needed), as they are able to set up much more easily against paralyzed opponents. Finally, Rocky Helmet is an option over Leftovers, in order to increasinge the damage taken by physically attacking opponents. However, this makes Druddigon lose out on its only form of recovery, so Rocky Helmet should only be considered if you have a Wish passer on your team.</p>
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