ZU Eldegoss [GP 1/1]

[Tuthur]

[SET]
name: Mixed Wall
move 1: Rapid Spin
move 2: Giga Drain
move 3: Pollen Puff
move 4: Sleep Powder / Aromatherapy
item: Heavy-Duty Boots
ability: Regenerator
nature: Bold
evs: 252 HP / 160 Def / 96 Spe

[SET COMMENTS]

Eldegoss is a premier Rapid Spiner in the ZU metagame, being able to force out common entry hazard setters like Qwilfish lacking Poison Jab, Rhydon, and Stunfisk. Pollen Puff allows Eldegoss to threaten Grass-types that resist Giga Drain such as Tangela, Thwackey, and Appletun. Sleep Powder lets Eldegoss cripple checks like Rapidash, Skuntank, and Articuno that attempt to switch into it. Aromatherapy provides clerical support to Eldagoss's team and also helps Eldegoss handle Will-O-Wisp Rotom. Synthesis is an alternative that lets Eldegoss rely less on Giga Drain and Regenerator to heal but doesn't let Eldegoss beat anything that it doesn't already beat. The combination of Heavy-Duty Boots and Regenerator makes Eldegoss hard to wear down, letting it act as an effective hazard remover the whole game. The Speed investment allows Eldegoss to outspeed Adamant Rhydon, and the rest of the EVs are put into physical bulk to let Eldegoss better take on physical attackers like Morpeko and Alolan Dugtrio.

Rapid Spin lets Eldegoss make up from other bulky Grass-types like Tangela and Gourgeist formes, making it better on entry hazard-stacking teams. Due to its average bulk, Eldegoss appreciates being paired with other walls in balance defensive cores; for instance, physical walls like Miltank and Qwilfish and special walls like Throh and Stunfisk that also appreciate Eldegoss's ability to remove entry hazards from the user's side only. Due to its many weaknesses, solid checks to diverse types are required—the aforementioned Qwilfish helps with Steel- and Fire-types, Miltank helps with Fire- and Ice-types, and Stunfisk deals with Poison- and Steel-types. Rapid Spin is valuable for hazard-weak attackers such as Jynx, Aurorus, and Unfezant, and in return, they make up for Eldegoss's passivity. Physical wallbreakers such as Perrserker, Silvally formes, and Cinccino also make for great partners, as they are able to force out special walls like Clefairy and Articuno.

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

A specially defensive spread lets Eldegoss answer Rotom and special Basculin sets better; however, it comes at the cost of easily switching into Rhydon and Thwackey. Eject Button is an alternative item for more offensive teams that pairs well with Regenerator, providing Eldegoss with a one-time free switch to a teammate while making it Poltergeist-proof. Likewise, Eject Pack paired with Leaf Storm is an alternative; however, it usually doesn't work as well as Eject Button and forces Eldegoss to forgo a standard moveslot for Leaf Storm. Even without an Eject Pack, Leaf Storm is a stronger alternative to Giga Drain; however, Eldegoss's fire power is still mediocre, and the missing added recovery from Giga Drain often jeopardizes Eldegoss's sustainability.

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

**Fire-, Flying-, and Poison-types**: Fire-, Flying-, and Poison-type Pokemon resist Eldegoss's STAB moves and Pollen Puff, while being able to nail Eldegoss with their super effective STAB moves. This makes the likes of Rapidash, Rotom-S, and Silvally-Poison huge threats to it, even if most of them want to avoid being put to sleep by Sleep Powder.

**Steel-types**: Eldegoss is unable to deal significant damage to Steel-types that can easily break through Eldegoss, such as Perrserker, Klinklang, and Alolan Sandslash, even if they have to be wary of Sleep Powder. However, they can use it as setup fodder if Sleep Powder has already been used, and Alolan Sandslash is one of the few hazard setters that Eldegoss fails to use Rapid Spin on.

**Ice-types**: The likes of Jynx, Aurorus, and Frosmoth can shred off Eldegoss with their powerful super effective STAB moves, even if most of them can't switch into Eldegoss's moves.

**Strong Attackers**: Despite its solid bulk, Eldegoss is 2HKOed by powerful attackers like Choice Band Gourgeist, and Swords Dance Sivally formes. However, Eldegoss can shut most them down with Sleep Powder.

**Special Walls**: Due to Eldegoss's lack of raw power and lack of access to Toxic, special walls like Throh, Articuno, and Clefairy can easily switch into it, even if they dislike getting put to sleep.

[CREDITS]
- Written by: [[Tuthur, 369076]]
- Quality checked by: [[Jett, 226429], [S1nn0hC0nfirm3d, 231074]]
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[SET]
name: Mixed Wall
move 1: Rapid Spin
move 2: Giga Drain
move 3: Pollen Puff
move 4: Sleep Powder / Aromatherapy / Synthesis
item: Heavy-Duty Boots
ability: Regenerator
nature: Bold
evs: 252 HP / 160 Def / 96 Spe

[SET COMMENTS]
Eldegoss is a premier Rapid Spin user hazard remover Eldegoss is certainly the best spinner in a tier devoid of viable ones in the metagame thanks to its access to Rapid Spin and good bulk, being able to force out common hazard setters like Qwilfish Qwilfish could complicate the matchup with Poison Jab and Pain Split but otherwise walls it, Rhydon, and Stunfisk. Giga Drain is the prefered its primary STAB move due to the recovery. Pollen Puff allows Eldegoss to threaten Grass-types that are immune to Sleep Powder and resist Giga Drain such as Tangela, Thwackey, and Appletun. Sleep Powder lets Eldegoss cripple its checks like Rapidash, Skuntank, or Articuno that would attempt to switch into it. Aromatherapy provides cleric support to its team and also helps Eldegoss handle Will-O-Wisp Rotom. Synthesis is an alternative that lets Eldegoss rely less on Giga Drain and Regenerator to heal recover HP. The combination of Heavy-Duty Boots and Regenerator makes Eldegoss hard to wear down, letting it act as an effective hazard remover the whole game. The Speed investment allows Eldegoss to outspeed Adamant Rhydon, while the rest is put in physical bulk to better take on physical attackers like Morpeko and Alolan Dugtrio.

Eldegoss is facing great faces competition from other bulky Grass-types like Tangela, Gourgeist formes, and Appletun, but carves a niche over them due to its access to Rapid Spin and ability to answer Rotom. Due to its average only good bulk, Eldegoss appreciates being paired with other walls in balance defensive cores; run-on sentence; replace comma with semi-colon for instance, (AC) physical walls like Miltank and Qwilfish and special walls like Throh and Stunfisk that also appreciate Eldegoss being able to remove hazard only from the user's side. Due to its many weaknesses, solid checks to diverse types its weaknesses are required; run-on sentence; replace comma with semi-colon the aforementioned Qwilfish helps with Steel- and Fire-types, while Miltank helps with Fire- and Ice-types, and Stunfisk deals with Poison- and Steel-types. Rapid Spin is valuated valued by hazard-weak (Add dash between hazard and weak) attackers such as Jynx, Aurorus, and Unfezant, while in return they make up for Eldegoss passivity. Physical wallbreakers such as Perrserker, Silvally formes, and Cinccino also make for great partners, (AC) as they are able to force out special walls like Clefairy and Articuno.

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

A specially defensive spread lets Eldegoss answer better Rotom and special specially offensive Basculin sets, however it comes at the cost of switching less well performing worse into Rhydon and Thwackey. Eject Button is an alternative in more offensive teams that pairs well with Regenerator, providing once a free switch-in to a teammate and also turning Eldegoss Poltergeist proof. Likewise, Eject Pack paired with Leaf Storm is an alternative, however it usually works less well than Eject Button and forces Eldegoss to forgo a standard moveslot of Leaf Storm. Even without an Eject Pack, Leaf Storm is a stronger alternative to Giga Drain, however Eldegoss's fire power is still mediocre and the missing added recovery from Giga Drain often jeopardizes Eldegoss sustainability.

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

**Fire-, Flying-, and Poison-types**: Those types of Pokemon resist Eldegoss' STAB moves and Pollen Puff, while being able to nail Eldegoss with their super effective STAB moves. This makes the likes of Rapidash, Rotom-S, and Silvally-Poison huge threats to it, even if most of them want to avoid being put to sleep by Sleep Powder.

**Steel-types**: Eldegoss is unable to deal significant damage to Steel-types such as Perrserker, Klinklang, and Alolan Sandslash, that can easily break through Eldegoss, even if they have to be warry wary of Sleep Powder.

**Ice-types**: The likes of Jynx, Aurorus, and Frosmoth can shred off dispatch Eldegoss with their powerful super effective STAB moves, (AC) even if most of them aren't switching well into Eldegoss’ (Add Apostrophe) moves.

**Strong Attackers**: Despite its solid bulk, Eldegoss is 2HKOed by powerful attackers like Choice Band Gourgeist, and Swords Dance Sivally formes. However, Eldegoss can shut them down stop their sweeping attempts with Sleep Powder. Choice Band Sawk? Rapidash? Nasty Plot Ninetales?

**Special Walls Specially Defensive Pokemon**: Due to Eldegoss' (Add Apostrophe) lack of raw power and lack of access to Toxic shallow movepool, special walls like Throh, Articuno, and Clefairy can easily switch into it even if they dislike getting put to sleep. Make note of how Throh can circumvent its passivity by being able to RestTalk, which removes Eldegoss/its teammates’ item or just racks up more hazard damage with Circle Throw.

**Pokemon with Sap Sipper** Despite both being uncommon, but Bouffalant and Sap Sipper Miltank can do whatever they please since they’re immune to Giga Drain, don’t take much damage from Pollen Puff, and can just status/use it as setup fodder.


[CREDITS]
- Written by: [[Tuthur, 369076]]
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[SET]
name: Mixed Wall
move 1: Rapid Spin
move 2: Giga Drain
move 3: Pollen Puff
move 4: Sleep Powder / Aromatherapy / Synthesis
item: Heavy-Duty Boots
ability: Regenerator
nature: Bold
evs: 252 HP / 160 Def / 96 Spe

[SET COMMENTS]
Eldegoss is a premier Rapid Spin user in the metagame, being able to force out common hazard setters like Qwilfish, Rhydon, and Stunfisk(I personally think Poison Jab has become slightly more common on Qwillfish and may be worth mentioning that Eldegoss may not have as easier a time vs it). Giga Drain is the prefered STAB move due to the recovery. Pollen Puff allows Eldegoss to threaten Grass-types that are immune to Sleep Powder and resist Giga Drain such as Tangela, Thwackey, and Appletun. Sleep Powder lets Eldegoss cripple its checks like Rapidash, Skuntank, or Articuno that would attempt to switch into it. Aromatherapy provides cleric support to its team and also helps Eldegoss handle Will-O-Wisp Rotom. Synthesis is an alternative that lets Eldegoss rely less on Giga Drain and Regenerator to heal. The combination of Heavy-Duty Boots and Regenerator makes Eldegoss hard to wear down, letting it act as an effective hazard remover the whole game. The Speed investment allows Eldegoss to outspeed Adamant Rhydon, while the rest is put in physical bulk to better take on physical attackers like Morpeko and Alolan Dugtrio.

Eldegoss is facing great competition from other bulky Grass-types like Tangela, Gourgeist formes, and Appletun, but carves a niche over them due to its access to Rapid Spin and ability to answer Rotom. Due to its average bulk, Eldegoss appreciates being paired with other walls in balance defensive cores, for instance physical walls like Miltank and Qwilfish and special walls like Throh and Stunfisk that also appreciate Eldegoss being able to remove hazard only from the user's side. Due to its many weaknesses, solid checks to diverse types are required, the aforementioned Qwilfish helps with Steel- and Fire-types, while Miltank helps with Fire- and Ice-types, and Stunfisk deals with Poison- and Steel-types. Rapid Spin is valuated by hazard weak attackers such as Jynx, Aurorus, and Unfezant, while in return they make up for Eldegoss passivity. Physical wallbreakers such as Perrserker, Silvally formes, and Cinccino also make for great partners able to force out special walls like Clefairy and Articuno.

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

A specially defensive spread lets Eldegoss answer better Rotom and special Basculin sets, however it comes at the cost of switching less well into Rhydon and Thwackey. Eject Button is an alternative in more offensive teams that pairs well with Regenerator, providing once a free switch-in to a teammate and also turning Eldegoss Poltergeist proof. Likewise, Eject Pack paired with Leaf Storm is an alternative, however it usually works less well than Eject Button and forces Eldegoss to forgo a standard moveslot of Leaf Storm. Even without an Eject Pack, Leaf Storm is a stronger alternative to Giga Drain, however Eldegoss's fire power is still mediocre and the missing added recovery from Giga Drain often jeopardizes Eldegoss sustainability.

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

**Fire-, Flying-, and Poison-types**: Those types of Pokemon resist Eldegoss' STAB moves and Pollen Puff, while being able to nail Eldegoss with their super effective STAB moves. This makes the likes of Rapidash, Rotom-S, and Silvally-Poison huge threats to it, even if most of them want to avoid being put to sleep by Sleep Powder.

**Steel-types**: Eldegoss is unable to deal significant damage to Steel-types such as Perrserker, Klinklang, and Alolan Sandslash, that can easily break through Eldegoss, even if they have to be warry of Sleep Powder. (mention that latter two can also use it as setup fodder once Sleep Powder has been used and also that Alolan Sandslash is one of the few hazard setters Eldegoss fails to safely spin on)

**Ice-types**: The likes of Jynx, Aurorus, and Frosmoth can shred off Eldegoss with their powerful super effective STAB moves even if most of them aren't switching well into Eldegoss moves.

**Strong Attackers**: Despite its solid bulk, Eldegoss is 2HKOed by powerful attackers like Choice Band Gourgeist, and Swords Dance Sivally formes. However, Eldegoss can shut them (Sleep Powder doesn't work on gourg so rephrase) down with Sleep Powder.

**Special Wall**: Due to Eldegoss' lack of raw power and lack of access to Toxic, special walls like Throh, Articuno, and Clefairy can easily switch into it even if they dislike getting put to sleep.

[CREDITS]
- Written by: [[Tuthur, 369076]]
- Quality checked by: [[Jett, 226429], [username2, userid2]]
- Grammar checked by: [[username1, userid1]]

 

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[SET]
name: Mixed Wall
move 1: Rapid Spin
move 2: Giga Drain
move 3: Pollen Puff
move 4: Sleep Powder / Aromatherapy / Synthesis
item: Heavy-Duty Boots
ability: Regenerator
nature: Bold
evs: 252 HP / 160 Def / 96 Spe

[SET COMMENTS]
Eldegoss is a premier Rapid Spin user in the metagame, being able to force out common hazard setters like Qwilfish lacking Poison Jab, Rhydon, and Alolan Dugtrio Stunfisk (way more common). Giga Drain is the preferred STAB move due to the recovery. (Fluff; the assumption is always that a defensive Grass-type would use Giga Drain) Pollen Puff allows Eldegoss to threaten Grass-types that are immune to Sleep Powder and resist Giga Drain such as Tangela, Thwackey, and Appletun. Sleep Powder lets Eldegoss cripple its checks like Rapidash, Skuntank, or Articuno that would attempt to switch into it. Aromatherapy provides cleric support to its team and also helps Eldegoss handle Will-O-Wisp Rotom. Synthesis is an alternative that lets Eldegoss rely less on Giga Drain and Regenerator to heal (This is probably fine, but its not a good sell; what does Eldegoss beat with Synth? Why isnt giga + regen enough? If there's not a good reason then I wouldn't slash it, just mention). The combination of Heavy-Duty Boots and Regenerator makes Eldegoss hard to wear down, letting it act as an effective hazard remover the whole game. The Speed investment allows Eldegoss to outspeed Adamant Rhydon, while the rest is put in physical bulk to better take on physical attackers like Morpeko and Alolan Dugtrio.

Eldegoss is facing faces great competition from other bulky Grass-types like Tangela, Gourgeist formes, and Appletun, but carves a niche over them due to its access to Rapid Spin and ability to answer Rotom (this isnt a teammate point, just more of a generalization. I would delete this sentence or make it more teammate-orientated; maybe say "Rapid Spin makes goss better on hazard stack teams?" I mention this because I see a big perk of goss is on hazard stack and thats not explicitly written here). Due to its average bulk, Eldegoss appreciates being paired with other walls in balance defensive cores, for instance physical walls like Miltank and Qwilfish and special walls like Throh and Stunfisk that also appreciate Eldegoss being able to remove hazard only from the user's side. Due to its many weaknesses, solid checks to diverse types are required, the aforementioned Qwilfish helps with Steel- and Fire-types, while Miltank helps with Fire- and Ice-types, and Stunfisk deals with Poison- and Steel-types. Rapid Spin is valuated (What?) by hazard weak attackers such as Jynx, Aurorus, and Unfezant, while in return they make up for Eldegoss passivity. Physical wallbreakers such as Perrserker, Silvally formes, and Cinccino also make for great partners able to force out special walls like Clefairy and Articuno.

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

A specially defensive spread lets Eldegoss answer better Rotom and special Basculin sets, however it comes at the cost of switching less well into Rhydon and Thwackey. Eject Button is an alternative in more offensive teams that pairs well with Regenerator, providing once a free switch-in to a teammate and also turning Eldegoss Poltergeist proof. Likewise, Eject Pack paired with Leaf Storm is an alternative, however it usually works less well than Eject Button and forces Eldegoss to forgo a standard moveslot of Leaf Storm. Even without an Eject Pack, Leaf Storm is a stronger alternative to Giga Drain, however Eldegoss's fire power is still mediocre and the missing added recovery from Giga Drain often jeopardizes Eldegoss sustainability.

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

**Fire-, Flying-, and Poison-types**: Those types of Pokemon resist Eldegoss' STAB moves and Pollen Puff, while being able to nail Eldegoss with their super effective STAB moves. This makes the likes of Rapidash, Rotom-S, and Silvally-Poison huge threats to it, even if most of them want to avoid being put to sleep by Sleep Powder.

**Steel-types**: Eldegoss is unable to deal significant damage to Steel-types such as Perrserker, Klinklang, and Alolan Sandslash, that can easily break through Eldegoss, even if they have to be wary of Sleep Powder. However, they can use it as setup fodder if Sleep Powder has already been used, and Alolan Sandslash is one of the few hazard setters that Eldegoss fails to use Rapid Spin on.

**Ice-types**: The likes of Jynx, Aurorus, and Frosmoth can shred off Eldegoss with their powerful super effective STAB moves even if most of them aren't switching well into Eldegoss moves.

**Strong Attackers**: Despite its solid bulk, Eldegoss is 2HKOed by powerful attackers like Choice Band Gourgeist, and Swords Dance Sivally formes. However, Eldegoss can shut most them down with Sleep Powder.

**Special Wall**: Due to Eldegoss' lack of raw power and lack of access to Toxic, special walls like Throh, Articuno, and Clefairy can easily switch into it even if they dislike getting put to sleep.

[CREDITS]
- Written by: [[Tuthur, 369076]]
- Quality checked by: [[Jett, 226429], [S1nn0hC0nfirm3d, 231074]]
- Grammar checked by: [[username1, userid1]]

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[SET]
name: Mixed Wall
move 1: Rapid Spin
move 2: Giga Drain
move 3: Pollen Puff
move 4: Sleep Powder / Aromatherapy
item: Heavy-Duty Boots
ability: Regenerator
nature: Bold
evs: 252 HP / 160 Def / 96 Spe

[SET COMMENTS]

Eldegoss is a premier Rapid Spin user in the ZU metagame, being able to force out common entry hazard setters like Qwilfish lacking Poison Jab, Rhydon, and Stunfisk. Pollen Puff allows Eldegoss to threaten Grass-types that are immune to Sleep Powder and(all grass types are iti) that resist Giga Drain such as Tangela, Thwackey, and Appletun. Sleep Powder lets Eldegoss cripple its checks like Rapidash, Skuntank, orand Articuno that would attempt to switch into it. Aromatherapy provides cleric support to ital support to Eldagoss's team and also helps Eldegoss handle Will-O-Wisp Rotom. Synthesis is an alternative that lets Eldegoss rely less on Giga Drain and Regenerator to heal, but doesn't let Eldegoss beat anything that it doesn't already beat. The combination of Heavy-Duty Boots and Regenerator makes Eldegoss hard to wear down, letting it act as an effective hazard remover the whole game. The Speed investment allows Eldegoss to outspeed Adamant Rhydon, while the rest is put inand the rest of the EVs are put into physical bulk to let Eldegoss better take on physical attackers like Morpeko and Alolan Dugtrio.

Rapid Spin lets Eldegoss make up from other bulky Grass-types like Tangela and Gourgeist formes, making it better on hazard stackentry hazard-stacking teams. Due to its average bulk, Eldegoss appreciates being paired with other walls in balance defensive cores, for instance; for instance, physical walls like Miltank and Qwilfish and special walls like Throh and Stunfisk that also appreciate Eldegoss being able to remove hazard only's ability to remove entry hazards from the user's side only. Due to its many weaknesses, solid checks to diverse types are required, —the aforementioned Qwilfish helps with Steel- and Fire-types, while Miltank helps with Fire- and Ice-types, and Stunfisk deals with Poison- and Steel-types. Rapid Spin is valuable for hazard-weak attackers such as Jynx, Aurorus, and Unfezant, while in returnand in return, they make up for Eldegoss's passivity. Physical wallbreakers such as Perrserker, Silvally formes, and Cinccino also make for great partners, as they are able to force out special walls like Clefairy and Articuno.

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

A specially defensive spread lets Eldegoss answer better Rotom and special Basculin sets, however better; however, it comes at the cost of easily switching less well into Rhydon and Thwackey. Eject Button is an alternative intem for more offensive teams that pairs well with Regenerator, providing once a free switch-in to a teammate and also turning Eldegoss Poltergeist Eldegoss with a one-time free switch to a teammate while making it Poltergeist-proof. Likewise, Eject Pack paired with Leaf Storm is an alternative, however it usually works less well than; however, it usually doesn't work as well as Eject Button and forces Eldegoss to forgo a standard moveslot ofor Leaf Storm. Even without an Eject Pack, Leaf Storm is a stronger alternative to Giga Drain, however; however, Eldegoss's fire power is still mediocre, and the missing added recovery from Giga Drain often jeopardizes Eldegoss's sustainability.

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

**Fire-, Flying-, and Poison-types**: Those types ofFire-, Flying-, and Poison-type Pokemon resist Eldegoss's STAB moves and Pollen Puff, while being able to nail Eldegoss with their super effective STAB moves. This makes the likes of Rapidash, Rotom-S, and Silvally-Poison huge threats to it, even if most of them want to avoid being put to sleep by Sleep Powder.

**Steel-types**: Eldegoss is unable to deal significant damage to Steel-types that can easily break through Eldegoss, such as Perrserker, Klinklang, and Alolan Sandslash, that can easily break through Eldegoss, even if they have to be wary of Sleep Powder. However, they can use it as setup fodder if Sleep Powder has already been used, and Alolan Sandslash is one of the few hazard setters that Eldegoss fails to use Rapid Spin on.

**Ice-types**: The likes of Jynx, Aurorus, and Frosmoth can shred off Eldegoss with their powerful super effective STAB moves, even if most of them caren't switching well into Eldegoss's moves.

**Strong Attackers**: Despite its solid bulk, Eldegoss is 2HKOed by powerful attackers like Choice Band Gourgeist, and Swords Dance Sivally formes. However, Eldegoss can shut most them down with Sleep Powder.

**Special Walls**: Due to Eldegoss's lack of raw power and lack of access to Toxic, special walls like Throh, Articuno, and Clefairy can easily switch into it, even if they dislike getting put to sleep.

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[Tuthur]

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