RU Dugtrio

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Overview
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Dugtrio might seem like a very mediocre Pokemon at first sight, seeing as how all of its base stats bar Speed are extremely underwhelming. The reason it's viable, though, is its ability Arena Trap, as well as its sufficient movepool consisting of EdgeQuake coverage, priority in Sucker Punch, and supporting options such as Memento. As mentioned, Dugtrio's Speed is high for the RU metagame, being outsped only by Jolteon and Accelgor. Sadly, the same can't be said about its pitiful defenses, and its Attack is very mediocre, not allowing it to do much damage even to Pokemon it's supposed to trap; for example, Dugtrio can never OHKO Cobalion with Earthquake. Despite all of that, Arena Trap is still a good enough ability for Dugtrio to be a viable option in the RU metagame as a trapper aimed at getting rid of certain threats such as Registeel or Drapion in order to support its teammates.

Trapper
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name: Trapper
move 1: Earthquake
move 2: Stone Edge
move 3: Sucker Punch
move 4: Memento
ability: Arena Trap
item: Life Orb / Choice Band
evs: 252 Atk / 4 Def / 252 Spe
nature: Jolly

Moves
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Earthquake is Dugtrio's strongest STAB attack, while Stone Edge rounds up its coverage, hitting the Flying-types immune to Earthquake. Sucker Punch is a good priority move, while Memento ensures Dugtrio's teammates have an easier time setting up. Substitute protects Dugtrio from Sucker Punch users such as Skuntank or Houndoom. It also has a use in forcing Support Cobalion to use Close Combat, as it is the only move besides Iron Head (which the set normally doesn't have) that can break Dugtrio's Substitute, lowering Cobalion's defenses and therefore guaranteeing that Dugtrio KOes it.

Set Details
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The set runs a standard offensive spread with a Jolly nature, seeing as Dugtrio's Speed tier is important and it doesn't want to be outsped by anything because it could be KOed by any hit. Life Orb boosts Dugtrio's overall damage output while still allowing it to switch between moves, unlike Choice Band, which has a bit more damage output (for example, it lets Dugtrio 2HKO Rhyperior while Life Orb can't) and no recoil but locks Dugtrio into one move, meaning it can't use Memento after trapping and eliminating a Pokemon. Additionally, it can be easily exploited by Pokemon such as Fletchinder, which is immune to Earthquake and can set up on a Choice-locked Sucker Punch, as well as other Pokemon such as Cresselia and Abomasnow.

Usage Tips
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Dugtrio can be used throughout the game to trap opposing Pokemon. Even though it has low Attack, it can sweep late-game thanks to its naturally high Speed. The purpose of trapping Pokemon (and therefore, the purpose of Dugtrio) is so that another Pokemon on your team can have an easier time; for example, trapping Registeel and KOing it so that Meloetta can easily sweep or wallbreak. Dugtrio should only be brought in through slow U-turns or Volt Switches, after an ally has been KOed, or with double switches, which can be risky, as Dugtrio's pitiful bulk doesn't allow it to survive anything at all. Finally, use Memento as a last resort move to allow a teammate such as Slurpuff or Feraligatr to set up and sweep.

Team Options
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Slurpuff and Fletchinder both really love Memento support to easily set up, and so do other Pokemon that set up such as Feraligatr and Drapion. Additionally, all of these Pokemon appreciate Dugtrio's support in removing or weakening certain checks and counters, such as Escavalier for Slurpuff and Rhyperior for Fletchinder and Drapion. Tyrantrum works in the same way, as Dugtrio can weaken or KO Steel-types that resist its STAB attacks and support it with Memento should Tyrantrum want to set up. Meloetta and Exploud like the fact that Dugtrio can trap Registeel. Volt Switch and U-turn users are able to bring in Dugtrio safely, so Meloetta, Rotom-C, Eelektross, and Lanturn, among other Pokemon, are good teammates. Meloetta and Dugtrio work especially well together because Meloetta can U-turn on a switch to Registeel and let Dugtrio trap it. Additionally, any Pokemon that likes certain grounded Pokemon either weakened or removed appreciates Dugtrio's support. Finally, Psychic-types that set up with Calm Mind such as Cresselia, Reuniclus, or Meloetta like Dugtrio's ability to weaken or KO Steel-types such as Registeel and Mega Steelix, as well as Drapion, Houndoom, and Skuntank, but Dugtrio can deal with the latter two only when running Substitute, as their Sucker Punch can KO Dugtrio.

Other Options
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Toxic cripples the walls that Dugtrio can trap but not hurt, such as Alomomola or Cresselia, the latter of which is not trapped by Arena Trap and could use Dugtrio to set up. A Stealth Rock set could be used, but it's not advised because there are far better Stealth Rock users, and Dugtrio is better used as a trapper. Reversal is an option, but it needs Focus Sash to function well, which isn't a good item to use on Dugtrio seeing as that it's so weak that it absolutely needs the power boost from Life Orb or Choice Band (for example, it isn't guaranteed to 2HKO Registeel without Life Orb). Substitute is also an option, as it allows Dugtrio to avoid Houndoom and Skuntank's Sucker Punch and KO them with Earthquake the next turn. Finally, Aerial Ace is a usable option, but it should only be used if Dugtrio's team is especially weak to Virizion. Otherwise, STAB Earthquake is still stronger than a 2x super effective Aerial Ace.

Checks & Counters
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**Priority**: Dugtrio's pitiful bulk doesn't allow it to survive most priority attacks. Therefore, priority move users such as Glalie, Hitmonlee, Fletchinder, and Shiftry can KO it quickly. Priority users should still be wary of Dugtrio's own priority move.

**Faster Pokemon**: Choice Scarf users such as Emboar, Meloetta, Hitmonlee, Rotom-C and anything that's faster than Dugtrio can usually KO it.

**Physical Walls**: Physical walls such as Slowking, Amoonguss, Alomomola, Gastrodon, and Cresselia don't take much damage from Dugtrio's attacks and can recover their health easily and beat Dugtrio.

**Untrappable Pokemon**: Flying- and Ghost-types, as well as Pokemon with Levitate, can't be trapped by Dugtrio. This means that Cresselia, among other Pokemon, can easily set up on it, while Eelektross, Weezing, Bronzong, and Rotom-C all can't be trapped and are able to take a hit or two from Dugtrio and KO it, or in Weezing's case, burn it or set up Toxic Spikes.

 

[phantom]

substitute should go into other options at the very least

if your team needs to trap houndoom/skuntank, then dugtrio needs substitute to dodge their sucker punch in order to take them out. it also works rather nicely in tandem with reversal, so that's probably worth noting

i know this is still wip, but you could mention slow volt switch / u-turn users as partners, that way dugtrio can get in safely to trap what it needs to

 

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Work will be a bit slow on this until next friday so bear with me, i'll implement the above when I get back home

 

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QC ready.

 

[g]

you need a big mention of stuff that cant be trapped/sets up on dugtrio that includes subcm cresselia, weezing, bronzong, eelektross, all that
mention how CB helps 2hkoing Rhyperior

i trust you to beef up when writing 2/3

 

[aVocado]

This is written :o

 

[Molk]

QC approved 3/3

talked about this over skype

 

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Overview
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Dugtrio might seem like a very mediocre Pokemon at first sight, seeing as how all of its base stats bar Speed are extremely underwhelming. The reason it's viable,(AC) though, is its ability Arena Trap, as well as having a its sufficient enough movepool consisting of EdgeQuake coverage, priority in Sucker Punch, as well as and supporting options such as Memento. As mentioned, it'(remove)s Speed is high in for the RU metagame, being outsped only by Jolteon and Accelgor. Sadly, the same can't be said about its pitiful defenses which are pitiful, and its Attack is very mediocre, not allowing it to do much damage even to things it's supposed to trap; for example, it can never OHKO Cobalion with Earthquake. Despite all of that, Arena Trap is still a good enough ability to make for Dugtrio to be a viable option in the RU metagame as a trapper aimed to get at getting rid of certain Pokemon threats such as Registeel or Drapion in order to support its teammates.

Arena Trap
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name: Arena Trap
move 1: Earthquake
move 2: Stone Edge
move 3: Sucker Punch
move 4: Memento
ability: Arena Trap
item: Life Orb / Choice Band
evs: 252 Atk / 4 Def / 252 Spe
nature: Jolly

Moves
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Earthquake is a decent enough Dugtrio's strongest STAB attack, while Stone Edge rounds up its coverage, hitting the Flying-types immune to Earthquake. Sucker Punch is a good priority move to have, while Memento is very good at allowing ensures Dugtrio's teammates to have an easier time setting up. Substitute can be used to not die protects Dugtrio from Sucker Punch users such as Skuntank or Houndoom. It also has a use in forcing Support Cobalion to use Close Combat, as it is the only move besides Iron Head (which the set normally doesn't have) that can break Dugtrio's Substitute, lowering its defenses and therefore making Dugtrio guaranteed to KO it.

Set Details
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The set runs a standard offensive spread,(RC) with a Jolly nature, seeing as Dugtrio's Speed tier is important,(RC) and it doesn't want to be outsped by anything seeing as because it could die from any hit. Life Orb is good to boosts its Dugtrio's overall damage output while still being able allowing it to switch between moves, unlike Choice Band,(AC) which has a bit more damage output (for example, it can 2HKO Rhyperior while Life Orb can't) and no recoil, but without being able to switch moves, meaning it can't use Memento after trapping and eliminating a Pokemon. Additionally, it can be easily exploitable exploited by Pokemon such as Fletchinder which that are immune to Earthquake and can set up on a Choice-locked Sucker Punch, as well as other things like such as Cresselia and Abomasnow.

Usage Tips
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Dugtrio can be used throughout the game to trap opposing Pokemon. And Even though it has low Attack, it can sweep late-game thanks to its natural Speed. The purpose of trapping Pokemon (and therefore, the purpose of Dugtrio) is so that another Pokemon on your team can have an easier time; for example,(AC) trapping Registeel and KOing it so that Meloetta can easily sweep or wallbreak more freely. Dugtrio should only be brought in through slow U-turns/ or Volt Switches, after an ally has Pokemon on your team had died, or with double switches,(AC) which can be risky, as sometimes. The reason behind that is that Dugtrio's pitiful bulk can't doesn't allow it to survive anything at all. Finally, use Memento as a last resort move to allow a teammate such as Slurpuff or Feraligatr to set up and sweep.

Team Options
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Slurpuff and Fletchinder both really love Memento support to easily set up, and so do other Pokemon that set up; such as Feraligatr, and Drapion, etc. Additionally, all of these Pokemon can appreciate Dugtrio's support to remove or weaken in removing or weakening certain checks and counters, for example weakening such as Escavalier or Rhyperior for Slurpuff,(AC) and Fletchinder, and as well as Drapion, respectively. Tyrantrum works in the same way, as Dugtrio can weaken or KO Steel-types that resist its STAB attacks, while having Memento should Tyrantrum want to set up. Meloetta and Exploud like the fact that Dugtrio can trap Reisteel. Volt Switch and U-turn users are able to bring in Dugtrio safely, so Meloetta, Rotom-C, Eelektross, and Lanturn, among other Pokemon, are good teammates. Meloetta and Dugtrio work especially well together because Meloetta can U-turn on a switch to Registeel and let Dugtrio trap it. Additionally, any Pokemon that likes certain grounded Pokemon either weakened or removed appreciates Dugtrio's support. Finally, Psychic-types that set up with Calm Mind such as Cresselia, Reuniclus, or Meloetta like Dugtrio's ability to weaken or KO Steel-types such as Registeel and Mega Steelix, as well as Drapion, Houndoom, and Skuntank, but the latter two only when running Substitute,(AC) as their Sucker Punch can KO Dugtrio.

Other Options
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Toxic can be used to cripples the walls that it Dugtrio can trap but not hurt, such as Alomomola or Cresselia, the latter of which could use Dugtrio to set up, while not really able to get trapped. A Stealth Rock set could be used, but it's not advised because there are far better Stealth Rock users, and Dugtrio is better used as a trapper. Reversal is an option, but it needs Focus Sash to function well, which isn't a good item to use on Dugtrio seeing as that it's so weak that it absolutely needs the power boost from Life Orb or Choice Band (for example,(AC) it isn't guaranteed to 2HKO Registeel without Life Orb). Finally, Aerial Ace is a usable option, but it should only be used if your Dugtrio's team is especially weak to Virizion,(remove).(add) Otherwise, STAB Earthquake is still stronger than a x2x super effective Aerial Ace.

Checks & Counters
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This Dugtrio set by definition doesn't have counters because of Arena Trap, as in, nothing can switch out of it unless it's a Ghost- or Flying-type, or has the ability Levitate. For that reason, the best way to counter it is to revenge kill it, or bring in a wall that can beat it.

**Priority**: Dugtrio's pitiful bulk doesn't allow it to survive most priority attacks. Therefore, priority move users such as Glalie, Hitmonlee, Fletchinder, and Shiftry among others can KO it quickly. Dugtrio has got its own priority though, so Priority users should still be have to be wary of that Dugtrio's own priority move.

**Faster Pokemon**: Choice Scarf users like such as Emboar, Meloetta, Hitmonlee, Rotom-C, and anything that's faster than Dugtrio can usually KO it.

**Physical Walls**: Physical walls like such as Slowking, Amoonguss, Alomomola, Gastrodon, and Cresselia don't take much damage from Dugtrio's attacks and can recover their health easily, while beating and beat Dugtrio.

**Pokemon that can't be trapped Untrappable Pokemon**: Flying- and Ghost-types, as well as Pokemon with Levitate as their ability, can't be trapped by Dugtrio. This means that Cresselia,(AC) among other Pokemon,(AC) can easily set up on it, while Eelektross, Weezing, Bronzong, and Rotom-C all can't be trapped and are able to take a hit or two from Dugtrio while KOing and KO it, or in Weezing's case, burning it,(RC) or setting set up Toxic Spikes.

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Overview
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Dugtrio might seem like a very mediocre Pokemon at first sight, seeing as how all of its base stats bar Speed are extremely underwhelming. The reason it's viable, though, is its ability Arena Trap, as well as its sufficient enough (redundant with sufficient) movepool consisting of EdgeQuake coverage, priority in Sucker Punch, and supporting options such as Memento. As mentioned, its Dugtrio's (just cause you haven't said its name in a while) Speed is high for the RU metagame, being outsped only by Jolteon and Accelgor. Sadly, the same can't be said about its pitiful defenses, and its Attack is very mediocre, not allowing it to do much damage even to things Pokemon it's supposed to trap; for example, it Dugtrio can never OHKO Cobalion with Earthquake. Despite all of that, Arena Trap is still a good enough ability for Dugtrio to be a viable option in the RU metagame as a trapper aimed at getting rid of certain threats such as Registeel or Drapion in order to support its teammates.

Arena Trap
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name: Arena Trap
move 1: Earthquake
move 2: Stone Edge
move 3: Sucker Punch
move 4: Memento
ability: Arena Trap
item: Life Orb / Choice Band
evs: 252 Atk / 4 Def / 252 Spe
nature: Jolly

Moves
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Earthquake is Dugtrio's strongest STAB attack, while Stone Edge rounds up its coverage, hitting the Flying-types immune to Earthquake. Sucker Punch is a good priority move, while Memento ensures Dugtrio's teammates have an easier time setting up. Substitute protects Dugtrio from Sucker Punch users such as Skuntank or Houndoom. It also has a use in forcing Support Cobalion to use Close Combat, as it is the only move besides Iron Head (which the set normally doesn't have) that can break Dugtrio's Substitute, lowering its Cobalion's defenses and therefore guaranteeing that making Dugtrio guaranteed to KOes it.

Set Details
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The set runs a standard offensive spread with a Jolly nature, seeing as Dugtrio's Speed tier is important and it doesn't want to be outsped by anything because it could die from be KOed by any hit. Life Orb boosts Dugtrio's overall damage output while still allowing it to switch between moves, unlike Choice Band, which has a bit more damage output (for example, it can lets Dugtrio 2HKO Rhyperior while Life Orb can't) and no recoil, but locks Dugtrio into one move without being able to switch moves, meaning it can't use Memento after trapping and eliminating a Pokemon. Additionally, it can be easily exploited by Pokemon such as Fletchinder, which is that are immune to Earthquake and can set up on a Choice-locked Sucker Punch, as well as other things Pokemon such as Cresselia and Abomasnow.

Usage Tips
========

Dugtrio can be used throughout the game to trap opposing Pokemon. Even though it has low Attack, it can sweep late-game thanks to its naturally high Speed. The purpose of trapping Pokemon (and therefore, the purpose of Dugtrio) is so that another Pokemon on your team can have an easier time; for example, trapping Registeel and KOing it so that Meloetta can easily sweep or wallbreak. Dugtrio should only be brought in through slow U-turns or Volt Switches, after an ally has been KOed died, or with double switches, which can be risky, as Dugtrio's pitiful bulk doesn't allow it to survive anything at all. Finally, use Memento as a last resort move to allow a teammate such as Slurpuff or Feraligatr to set up and sweep.

Team Options
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Slurpuff and Fletchinder both really love Memento support to easily set up, and so do other Pokemon that set up such as Feraligatr and Drapion. Additionally, all of these Pokemon appreciate Dugtrio's support in removing or weakening certain checks and counters, such as Escavalier or Rhyperior for Slurpuff, Fletchinder, and Drapion, respectively (kind of iffy because the numbers don't match; is "such as Escavalier for Slurpuff and Rhyperior for Fletchinder and Drapion" okay?). Tyrantrum works in the same way, as Dugtrio can weaken or KO Steel-types that resist its STAB attacks, while having and support it with Memento should Tyrantrum want to set up. Meloetta and Exploud like the fact that Dugtrio can trap Registeel. Volt Switch and U-turn users are able to bring in Dugtrio safely, so Meloetta, Rotom-C, Eelektross, and Lanturn, among other Pokemon, are good teammates. Meloetta and Dugtrio work especially well together because Meloetta can U-turn on a switch to Registeel and let Dugtrio trap it. Additionally, any Pokemon that likes certain grounded Pokemon either weakened or removed appreciates Dugtrio's support. Finally, Psychic-types that set up with Calm Mind such as Cresselia, Reuniclus, or Meloetta like Dugtrio's ability to weaken or KO Steel-types such as Registeel and Mega Steelix, as well as Drapion, Houndoom, and Skuntank, but Dugtrio can deal with the latter two only when running Substitute, as their Sucker Punch can KO Dugtrio.

Other Options
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Toxic cripples the walls that Dugtrio can trap but not hurt, such as Alomomola or Cresselia, the latter of which is not trapped by Arena Trap and could use Dugtrio to set up, while not really able to get trapped. A Stealth Rock set could be used, but it's not advised because there are far better Stealth Rock users, and Dugtrio is better used as a trapper. Reversal is an option, but it needs Focus Sash to function well, which isn't a good item to use on Dugtrio seeing as that it's so weak that it absolutely needs the power boost from Life Orb or Choice Band (for example, it isn't guaranteed to 2HKO Registeel without Life Orb). Finally, Aerial Ace is a usable option, but it should only be used if Dugtrio's team is especially weak to Virizion. Otherwise, STAB Earthquake is still stronger than a 2x super effective Aerial Ace.

Checks & Counters
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This Dugtrio set by definition doesn't have counters because of Arena Trap, as nothing can switch out of it unless it's a Ghost- or Flying-type, (remove comma) or has the ability Levitate. For that reason, the best way to counter it is to revenge kill it, (remove comma) or bring in a wall that can beat it.

**Priority**: Dugtrio's pitiful bulk doesn't allow it to survive most priority attacks. Therefore, priority move users such as Glalie, Hitmonlee, Fletchinder, and Shiftry can KO it quickly. Priority users should still be wary of Dugtrio's own priority move.

**Faster Pokemon**: Choice Scarf users such as Emboar, Meloetta, Hitmonlee, and Rotom-C, (bc I'm assuming the "faster Pokemon" group is not part of the "Choice Scarf users" group. if not, ignore the change) and anything that's faster than Dugtrio can usually KO it.

**Physical Walls**: Physical walls such as Slowking, Amoonguss, Alomomola, Gastrodon, and Cresselia don't take much damage from Dugtrio's attacks and can recover their health easily and beat Dugtrio.

**Untrappable Pokemon**: Flying- and Ghost-types, as well as Pokemon with Levitate, can't be trapped by Dugtrio. This means that Cresselia, among other Pokemon, can easily set up on it, while Eelektross, Weezing, Bronzong, and Rotom-C all can't be trapped and are able to take a hit or two from Dugtrio and KO it, or in Weezing's case, burn it or set up Toxic Spikes.

 

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grand :] implemented