UU Galarian Rapidash

[Lily]

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[SET]
name: Choice Band
move 1: Play Rough
move 2: Zen Headbutt
move 3: High Horsepower / Low Kick / Throat Chop
move 4: Healing Wish / Throat Chop
item: Choice Band
ability: Pastel Veil
nature: Jolly
evs: 252 Atk / 4 Def / 252 Spe

[SET COMMENTS]
Galarian Rapidash is a niche wallbreaker that is capable of using its good STAB coverage and solid Speed tier to threaten opposing teams, and revenge kill slower Pokemon like Roserade and Haxorus. Its decent Attack stat allows it to net 2HKOs on many common bulky Pokemon, like Celebi, Gigalith, and Reuniclus when equipped with a Choice Band. High Horsepower gives Galarian Rapidash the ability to threaten Pokemon that can shrug off its STAB moves, like Doublade and Rhyperior. It can also knock Cobalion out after some chip damage. Low Kick can be used instead of High Horsepower to allow Galarian Rapidash to hit Cobalion and Bronzong harder, but it becomes much more difficult for it to break through Doublade. Healing Wish gives Galarian Rapidash the opportunity to restore a teammate to full health; this can be useful on offensive teams to give Pokemon like Dragon Dance Haxorus a second chance at sweeping. It also gives generates momentum due to the recipient getting a free switch into battle. Throat Chop can be used to 2HKO Bronzong but doesn't have much use otherwise. Wild Charge can be used over either coverage move to 2HKO Vaporeon and Milotic and OHKO Mantine, but it's not very useful outside of this role. It can also trigger Golisopod's Emergency Exit as it switches in, preventing it from hitting Galarian Rapidash with First Impression.

Galarian Rapidash is relatively weak for a wallbreaker; as such, it appreciates support from other wallbreakers to aid in matchups where it cannot perform its role effectively. Machamp is a good partner that can break through bulky Water-types like Milotic and Mantine and Rock-types like Rhyperior and Gigalith, and threatens Doublade and Bronzong with Knock Off. It also appreciates the Healing Wish support Galarian Rapidash provides. Heliolisk is a great partner, as it can threaten the bulky Water-types that Galarian Rapidash cannot break if it is not running Wild Charge, and can get Galarian Rapidash in safely on targets like Roserade and Celebi with Volt Switch. Doublade is an excellent partner for Galarian Rapidash, as Galarian Rapidash's Speed tier, while good, leaves it just below Cobalion, which Doublade completely stops. It also appreciates Galarian Rapidash's Healing Wish and can weaken shared checks like Rhyperior and opposing Doublade. Noivern can also aid Galarian Rapidash in fending off Cobalion and Escavalier and can weaken Pokemon like Gigalith for it. It can also get Galarian Rapidash in on Pokemon like Umbreon with U-turn and can check First Impression users like Golisopod and Sirfetch'd. Pivots like Incineroar and Rotom-W are good options as partners, as they can threaten or weaken Galarian Rapidash's checks like Rhyperior, Bronzong, and Gigalith, as well as checking revenge killers like Chandelure. They can also bring Galarian Rapidash in safely via U-turn, Parting Shot, or Volt Switch on Pokemon like Galarian Weezing and Roserade. Late-game sweepers like Doublade and Haxorus appreciate that Galarian Rapidash weakens their checks, like Rhyperior, Bronzong, and Escavalier, and can take advantage of the Healing Wish support it provides.

[SET]
name: Swords Dance
move 1: Swords Dance
move 2: Play Rough
move 3: Zen Headbutt
move 4: High Horsepower
item: Life Orb
ability: Pastel Veil
nature: Jolly
evs: 252 Atk / 4 Def / 252 Spe

[SET COMMENTS]
Galarian Rapidash's access to Swords Dance allows it to act as a frightening wallbreaker and cleaner. Its unique ability and decent defensive typing allow it to set up on common Pokemon like Noivern lacking Hurricane and on forced switches against the likes of Haxorus, Flygon, and Roserade. High Horsepower is Rapidash's best coverage move on this set, OHKOing Gigalith after Stealth Rock with a boost and doing massive damage to other checks like Doublade, Rhyperior, and Incineroar. Low Kick can be used to get a hard hit off on Bronzong while still retaining coverage for these Rock-types, but it leaves Galarian Rapidash walled by Doublade.

Noivern is one of Galarian Rapidash's best teammates. It can bring Galarian Rapidash in safely via U-turn on Pokemon it threatens like Bronzong lacking a Steel-type STAB move and Umbreon while also providing a check to Cobalion and Escavalier. Other teammates that can answer Cobalion like Doublade are good partners, as Galarian Rapidash cannot sweep until it is eliminated. Doublade also appreciates Galarian Rapidash's wallbreaking ability, as it can sweep late-game when Pokemon like Milotic and Rhyperior are weakened. Gigalith is a good partner, checking Pokemon that would threaten to revenge kill Galarian Rapidash like Chandelure, Heliolisk and Hurricane Noivern while also providing Stealth Rock support. Heliolisk and Rotom-W are good partners, being able to bring Galarian Rapidash in on Grass-types it threatens like Roserade and Celebi. Heliolisk can also offensively check Cobalion for Galarian Rapidash, while Rotom-W can check Rhyperior and Escavalier for Galarian Rapidash. Roserade can help Galarian Rapidash by providing Spikes support and granting it setup opportunities with Sleep Powder. It also weakens Pokemon like Doublade and Cobalion. Fire-types like Darmanitan and Incineroar are good partners that can remove Steel-types like Escavalier, Bronzong, and Doublade, opening a path for Galarian Rapidash to sweep.

[CREDITS]
- Written by: [[Lilburr, 481709]]
- Quality checked by: [[Estarossa, 461329], [Twilight, 344575]]
- Grammar checked by: [[The Dutch Plumberjack, 232216]]

 

[Estarossa]

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[SET]
name: Choice Band
move 1: Play Rough
move 2: Zen Headbutt
move 3: Low Kick / High Horsepower / Throat Chop
move 4: Healing Wish / Throat Chop
item: Choice Band
ability: Pastel Veil
nature: Jolly
evs: 252 Atk / 4 Def / 252 Spe

[SET COMMENTS]
Galarian Rapidash is a niche wallbreaker that is capable of using its good STAB coverage and solid Speed tier to threaten opposing teams. I'd give a quick namedrop to some fast threats it can revenge kill cause of its speed tier, like Haxorus and Roserade. Its decent Attack stat allows it to net 2HKOs on many common bulky Pokemon, like Celebi, Gigalith, and Reuniclus when equipped with a Choice Band. Low Kick gives Galarian Rapidash the ability to threaten Pokemon that can shrug off its STAB moves, like Bronzong and Rhyperior, mention how it can kill Coba after some chip too. High Horsepower can be used instead of Low Kick to allow Galarian Rapidash to hit Doublade, but it becomes much more difficult for it to break through Bronzong. mention how its also stronger versus Escavalier than STABs / low kick. Healing Wish gives Galarian Rapidash the opportunity to restore a teammate to full health; this can be useful on offensive teams to give Pokemon like Dragon Dance Haxorus a second chance at sweeping comment on the momentum it provides too due to free switch. Throat Chop can be used to maintain coverage for Doublade when using Low Kick, while also getting a stronger hit on Bronzong. Wild Charge can be used over either coverage move to 2HKO Vaporeon and Milotic and OHKO Mantine, but it's not very useful outside of this role. consider mentioning that it can trigger golisopod's emergency exit too which can otherwise take any one hit safely when predicting coverage and RK you with FI.

Galarian Rapidash is relatively weak for a wallbreaker; as such, it appreciates support from other wallbreakers to aid in matchups where it cannot perform its role effectively. Heliolisk is a great partner, as it can threaten the bulky Water-types that Galarian Rapidash cannot break if it is not running Wild Charge. Consider mentioning Machamp here too, will break Rhyp/Doub that are otherwise annoying for you on top of waters, loves Healing Wish support also. It can also get Rapidash in safely on targets like Roserade and Venusaur with Volt Switch. Doublade is an excellent partner for Galarian Rapidash, as Galarian Rapidash's Speed tier, while good, leaves it just below Cobalion, which Doublade completely stops. It also appreciates Galarian Rapidash's Healing Wish, and can weaken shared checks like Rhyperior and opposing Doublade. Noivern can also aid Galarian Rapidash in fending off Cobalion, and Escav, and can weaken Pokemon like Gigalith for it. It can also get Galarian Rapidash in on Pokemon like Umbreon with U-turn. mention that it can check First impression users like Goli/Sirfetch'd.

Bring up some other pivots for Rapidash; Rotom-W and Incineroar would be great options, with Rotom-W checking Rhyp/Giga, Incin checking chandy, both checking Escav etc.

Mention some other late game sweepers that appreciate mons like Escav/Rhyp being weakened.


[SET]
name: Swords Dance
move 1: Swords Dance
move 2: Play Rough
move 3: Zen Headbutt
move 4: High Horsepower
item: Life Orb / Pixie Plate
ability: Pastel Veil
nature: Jolly
evs: 252 Atk / 4 Def / 252 Spe

[SET COMMENTS]
Galarian Rapidash's access to Swords Dance allows it to act as a frightening wallbreaker and cleaner. Its unique ability and decent defensive typing allow it to set up on common Pokemon like Noivern lacking Hurricane, and on forced switches against the likes of Haxorus, Flygon, and Roserade. High Horsepower is Rapidash's best coverage move on this set, OHKOing Gigalith after Stealth Rock with a boost and doing massive damage to other checks like Doublade and Rhyperior and Incin. Low Kick can be used to get a strong hit off on Bronzong while still retaining coverage for these Rock-types, but it leaves Galarian Rapidash walled by Doublade. A Life Orb helps to improve Galarian Rapidash's damage output, but Pixie Plate can be used to improve the damage of Play Rough without incurring recoil; however, it loses out on a lot of power.

Consider mentioning how Pastel Veil's Toxic immunity lets it set up on mons like Bronzong not using Steel STAB.

Noivern is one of Galarian Rapidash's best teammates. It can bring Galarian Rapidash in safely via U-turn on Pokemon it threatens like Bronzong lacking a Steel STAB and Umbreon, while also providing a check to Cobalion. Other teammates that can answer Cobalion like Doublade are good partners, as Galarian Rapidash cannot sweep until it is eliminated. Doublade also appreciates Galarian Rapidash's wallbreaking ability, as it allows Doublade to sweep late-game comment specifically on some mons Doublade likes removed/weakened by it . Gigalith is a good partner, checking Pokemon that would threaten to revenge kill Galarian Rapidash like Chandelure and Heliolisk, i'd mention Noivern too because it can be quickly put into Hurricane range from chip like hazards and LO while also providing Stealth Rock support. Heliolisk and Rotom-W are good partners, being able to bring Galarian Rapidash in on Grass-types it threatens like Roserade and Celebi. would again comment on Washtoms ability to check Rhyp and Escav for Rapidash. Heliolisk can also offensively check Cobalion for Galarian Rapidash. Roserade can help Galarian Rapidash by providing Spikes support and granting it setup opportunities with Sleep Powder. It also pressures Pokemon like Doublade and Cobalion for Galarian Rapidash. maybe just say it can weaken them instead because pressure sort of implies you are directly attacking them instead of weakening on switch-in.

Bring up some stuff that can check and weaken Escavalier, which you need a lot of chip to beat with Rapidash.

[CREDITS]
- Written by: [[Lilburr, 481709]]
- Quality checked by: [[username1, userid1], [username2, userid2]]
- Grammar checked by: [[username1, userid1]]

nice job, QC 1/2.

 

[Twilight]

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[SET]
name: Choice Band
move 1: Play Rough
move 2: Zen Headbutt
move 3: Low Kick / High Horsepower / Throat Chop
move 4: Healing Wish / Throat Chop
item: Choice Band
ability: Pastel Veil
nature: Jolly
evs: 252 Atk / 4 Def / 252 Spe

I would swap High Horsepower and Low Kick around. Hitting foes like Rhyp and Zong harder is nice and all but a Fairy wallbreaker being unable to touch Doublade blows. Play Rough can still chip Bronzong well enough, so have a move to touch Doub as the initial slash.
[SET COMMENTS]
Galarian Rapidash is a niche wallbreaker that is capable of using its good STAB coverage and solid Speed tier to threaten opposing teams, and also allowing to revenge kill threatening Pokemon like Roserade and Haxorus. Its decent Attack stat allows it to net 2HKOs on many common bulky Pokemon, like Celebi, Gigalith, and Reuniclus when equipped with a Choice Band. Low Kick gives Galarian Rapidash the ability to threaten Pokemon that can shrug off its STAB moves, like Bronzong and Rhyperior. It can also knock Cobalion out after some chip damage. High Horsepower can be used instead of Low Kick to allow Galarian Rapidash to hit Doublade and hits Escavalier harder than any other option, but it becomes much more difficult for it to break through Bronzong. Swap these lines around. Healing Wish gives Galarian Rapidash the opportunity to restore a teammate to full health; this can be useful on offensive teams to give Pokemon like Dragon Dance Haxorus a second chance at sweeping. It also gives generates momentum due to the recipient getting a free switch into battle. Throat Chop can be used to maintain coverage for Doublade when using Low Kick, while also getting a stronger hit on Bronzong. Just mention how it 2HKOs Bronzong, that's a pretty big reason to use it. Wild Charge can be used over either coverage move to 2HKO Vaporeon and Milotic and OHKO Mantine, but it's not very useful outside of this role. It can also trigger Golisopod's Emergency Exit as it switches in, preventing it from hitting Galarian Rapidash with First Impression.

Galarian Rapidash is relatively weak for a wallbreaker; as such, it appreciates support from other wallbreakers to aid in matchups where it cannot perform its role effectively. Machamp is a good partner that can break through bulky Water-types, Rock-types like Rhyperior and Gigalith, and threatens Doublade and Bronzong with Knock Off. It also appreciates the Healing Wish support Galarian Rapidash provides. Heliolisk is a great partner, as it can threaten the bulky Water-types that Galarian Rapidash cannot break if it is not running Wild Charge. It can also get Rapidash in safely on targets like Roserade and Venusaur Change it with Volt Switch. Doublade is an excellent partner for Galarian Rapidash, as Galarian Rapidash's Speed tier, while good, leaves it just below Cobalion, which Doublade completely stops. It also appreciates Galarian Rapidash's Healing Wish, and can weaken shared checks like Rhyperior and opposing Doublade. Noivern can also aid Galarian Rapidash in fending off Cobalion and Escavalier, and can weaken Pokemon like Gigalith for it. It can also get Galarian Rapidash in on Pokemon like Umbreon with U-turn and can check First Impression users like Golisopod and Sirfetch'd. Pivots like Incineroar and Rotom-W are good options as partners, as they can threaten or weaken Galarian Rapidash's checks like Rhyperior, Bronzong, and Gigalith, as well as checking revenge killers like Chandelure. They can also bring Galarian Rapidash in safely via U-turn, Parting Shot or Volt Switch on Pokemon like Galarian Weezing and Roserade. Late-game sweepers like Doublade and Haxorus appreciate that Galarian Rapidash weakens their checks, like Rhyperior, Bronzong, and Escavalier, and can take advantage of the Healing Wish support it provides.

[SET]
name: Swords Dance
move 1: Swords Dance
move 2: Play Rough
move 3: Zen Headbutt
move 4: High Horsepower
item: Life Orb / Pixie Plate
ability: Pastel Veil
nature: Jolly
evs: 252 Atk / 4 Def / 252 Spe

[SET COMMENTS]
Galarian Rapidash's access to Swords Dance allows it to act as a frightening wallbreaker and cleaner. Its unique ability and decent defensive typing allow it to set up on common Pokemon like Noivern lacking Hurricane, and on forced switches against the likes of Haxorus, Flygon, and Roserade. High Horsepower is Rapidash's best coverage move on this set, OHKOing Gigalith after Stealth Rock with a boost and doing massive damage to other checks like Doublade, Rhyperior and Incineroar. Low Kick can be used to get a strong hit off on Bronzong while still retaining coverage for these Rock-types, but it leaves Galarian Rapidash walled by Doublade. A Life Orb helps to improve Galarian Rapidash's damage output, but Pixie Plate can be used to improve the damage of Play Rough without incurring recoil; however, it loses out on a lot of power. I used SD a decent amount earlier on in the meta and it doesn't rly have the luxury to drop LO imo. It's too underpowered with it. Pastel Veil allows Galarian Rapidash to avoid Toxic from Pokemon like Bronzong, meaning it can set up on Bronzong if it does not have a Steel-type STAB move. They all run Steel-type moves so this is gonna have to change to something else.

Noivern is one of Galarian Rapidash's best teammates. It can bring Galarian Rapidash in safely via U-turn on Pokemon it threatens like Bronzong lacking a Steel-type STAB move and Umbreon, while also providing a check to Cobalion and Escavalier. Other teammates that can answer Cobalion like Doublade are good partners, as Galarian Rapidash cannot sweep until it is eliminated. Doublade also appreciates Galarian Rapidash's wallbreaking ability, as it allows Doublade to sweep late-game when Pokemon like Milotic and Rhyperior are weakened. Gigalith is a good partner, checking Pokemon that would threaten to revenge kill Galarian Rapidash like Chandelure, Heliolisk and Hurricane Noivern, while also providing Stealth Rock support. Heliolisk and Rotom-W are good partners, being able to bring Galarian Rapidash in on Grass-types it threatens like Roserade and Celebi. Heliolisk can also offensively check Cobalion for Galarian Rapidash, while Rotom-W can check Rhyperior and Escavalier for Galarian Rapidash. Roserade can help Galarian Rapidash by providing Spikes support and granting it setup opportunities with Sleep Powder. It also weakens Pokemon like Doublade and Cobalion for Galarian Rapidash. Fire-types like Darmanitan and Incineroar are good partners that can remove Steel-types like Escavalier, Bronzong, and Doublade for Galarian Rapidash, opening a path for it to sweep.

[CREDITS]
- Written by: [[Lilburr, 481709]]
- Quality checked by: [[Estarossa, 461329], [username2, userid2]]
- Grammar checked by: [[username1, userid1]]

2/2 I added more Zong mentions in there to emphasize you are walled by this Mon.

 

[Lumari]

remove add / fix (comments); (AC=add comma; RC=remove comma; SC=semicolon)
GP 1/1

trans flag horse indeed

[SET]
name: Choice Band
move 1: Play Rough
move 2: Zen Headbutt
move 3: High Horsepower / Low Kick / Throat Chop
move 4: Healing Wish / Throat Chop
item: Choice Band
ability: Pastel Veil
nature: Jolly
evs: 252 Atk / 4 Def / 252 Spe

[SET COMMENTS]
Galarian Rapidash is a niche wallbreaker that is capable of using its good STAB coverage and solid Speed tier to threaten opposing teams, and also allowing to and revenge kill threatening Pokemon like Roserade and Haxorus. Its decent Attack stat allows it to net 2HKOs on many common bulky Pokemon (RC) like Celebi, Gigalith, and Reuniclus when equipped with a Choice Band. High Horsepower gives Galarian Rapidash the ability to threaten Pokemon that can shrug off its STAB moves, like Doublade and Rhyperior. It can also knock Cobalion out after some chip damage. Low Kick can be used instead of High Horsepower to allow Galarian Rapidash to hit Cobalion and Bronzong harder, but it becomes much more difficult for it to break through Doublade. Healing Wish gives Galarian Rapidash the opportunity to restore a teammate to full health; this can be useful on offensive teams to give Pokemon like Dragon Dance Haxorus a second chance at sweeping. It also gives generates momentum due to the recipient getting a free switch into battle. Throat Chop can be used to 2HKO Bronzong but doesn't have much use otherwise. Wild Charge can be used over either coverage move to 2HKO Vaporeon and Milotic and OHKO Mantine, but it's not very useful outside of this role. It can also trigger Golisopod's Emergency Exit as it switches in, preventing it from hitting Galarian Rapidash with First Impression.

Galarian Rapidash is relatively weak for a wallbreaker; as such, it appreciates support from other wallbreakers to aid in matchups where it cannot perform its role effectively. Machamp is a good partner that can break through bulky Water-types like <...> (RC) and Rock-types like Rhyperior and Gigalith (RC) and threatens Doublade and Bronzong with Knock Off. It also appreciates the Healing Wish support Galarian Rapidash provides. Heliolisk is a great partner, as it can threaten the bulky Water-types that Galarian Rapidash cannot break if it is not running Wild Charge. It can also and can get Rapidash in safely on targets like Roserade and Celebi with Volt Switch. Doublade is an excellent partner for Galarian Rapidash, as Galarian Rapidash's Speed tier, while good, leaves it just below Cobalion, which Doublade completely stops. It also appreciates Galarian Rapidash's Healing Wish (RC) and can weaken shared checks like Rhyperior and opposing Doublade. Noivern can also aid Galarian Rapidash in fending off Cobalion and Escavalier (RC) and can weaken Pokemon like Gigalith for it. It can also get Galarian Rapidash in on Pokemon like Umbreon with U-turn and can check First Impression users like Golisopod and Sirfetch'd. Pivots like Incineroar and Rotom-W are good options as partners, as they can threaten or weaken Galarian Rapidash's checks like Rhyperior, Bronzong, and Gigalith, as well as checking revenge killers like Chandelure. They can also bring Galarian Rapidash in safely via U-turn, Parting Shot, (AC) or Volt Switch on Pokemon like Galarian Weezing and Roserade. Late-game sweepers like Doublade and Haxorus appreciate that Galarian Rapidash weakens their checks, like Rhyperior, Bronzong, and Escavalier, and can take advantage of the Healing Wish support it provides.

[SET]
name: Swords Dance
move 1: Swords Dance
move 2: Play Rough
move 3: Zen Headbutt
move 4: High Horsepower
item: Life Orb
ability: Pastel Veil
nature: Jolly
evs: 252 Atk / 4 Def / 252 Spe

[SET COMMENTS]
Galarian Rapidash's access to Swords Dance allows it to act as a frightening wallbreaker and cleaner. Its unique ability and decent defensive typing allow it to set up on common Pokemon like Noivern lacking Hurricane (RC) and on forced switches against the likes of Haxorus, Flygon, and Roserade. High Horsepower is Rapidash's best coverage move on this set, OHKOing Gigalith after Stealth Rock with a boost and doing massive damage to other checks like Doublade, Rhyperior, (AC) and Incineroar. Low Kick can be used to get a strong hard hit off on Bronzong while still retaining coverage for these Rock-types, but it leaves Galarian Rapidash walled by Doublade.

Noivern is one of Galarian Rapidash's best teammates. It can bring Galarian Rapidash in safely via U-turn on Pokemon it threatens like Bronzong lacking a Steel-type STAB move and Umbreon (RC) while also providing a check to Cobalion and Escavalier. Other teammates that can answer Cobalion like Doublade are good partners, as Galarian Rapidash cannot sweep until it is eliminated. Doublade also appreciates Galarian Rapidash's wallbreaking ability, as it allows Doublade to can sweep late-game when Pokemon like Milotic and Rhyperior are weakened. Gigalith is a good partner, checking Pokemon that would threaten to revenge kill Galarian Rapidash like Chandelure, Heliolisk and Hurricane Noivern (RC) while also providing Stealth Rock support. Heliolisk and Rotom-W are good partners, being able to bring Galarian Rapidash in on Grass-types it threatens like Roserade and Celebi. Heliolisk can also offensively check Cobalion for Galarian Rapidash, while Rotom-W can check Rhyperior and Escavalier for Galarian Rapidash. Roserade can help Galarian Rapidash by providing Spikes support and granting it setup opportunities with Sleep Powder. It also weakens Pokemon like Doublade and Cobalion for Galarian Rapidash. Fire-types like Darmanitan and Incineroar are good partners that can remove Steel-types like Escavalier, Bronzong, and Doublade for Galarian Rapidash, opening a path for it Galarian Rapidash to sweep.

[CREDITS]
- Written by: [[Lilburr, 481709]]
- Quality checked by: [[Estarossa, 461329], [Twilight, 344575]]
- Grammar checked by: [[username1, userid1]]

 

[Hilomilo]

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