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Golem (Substitute + 3 Attacks)

I'll just point out the miscues that I can see off the bat.

-Omastar was mentioned because he's a rain sweeper who can take advantage of missing bulky water, and resists Normal + Flying to boot. I guess I was being vague about the 'two criterion' because they weren't normal resist + priority, but normal check in some manner + sweeper that likes milo out of the way. Mainly the reason you don't want a full-out normal counter like spiritomb is because this set was first meant to check normals defensively while not being retarded offensively

-explosion as fail safe part you can rid of

-methought lots of uxie ran u-turn as their only attack move, but whatevs

-and the 'defensive' reference I think you can get rid of, too. I guess it's there cuz when I first made it, i tried to be defensive but it failed, so i might be kinda talking to myself there.

EDIT:
-Under a substitute? I thought you are supposed to be behind one.

-nvm, looked it up, Exploded is right with the capital E

-Those two are small nitpics, but I think about Golem still beating Venusaur just because it 2HKOs with lefties is kinda... off I think. Usually you only fire off an attack, or you Sub. Either way, you only get one attack off. So this means that you'll need to explode on Venusaur to do anything, since the most popular Special Life Orb set carries Synthesis. If you have Life Orb, it's a clear win.

I mean, when I first used this set, I liked exploding on Venusaur as well. Then BW told me that it deals 80% with Life Orb. If you explode on Venusaur, then you won't be able to.... explode on Milotic. Obvious truth is obviously obvious. Although Venusaur 'loses', it wins in the long run because now your team would struggle to put down Milotic. If you build your team (like mine xP) that can capitalize heavily if any one of them goes away, then you kinda have too specific of a team support. (Something like electric types usually like Venusaur out of the way, or other Grass types. You have a water-type sweeper already, and Golem. That's like half the team already.)

Well that's my rant there. If you disagree, then don't hesitate to tell me.

PPS: or i just might add that info on the analysis (maybe half the team isn't all that much, look at TTar+ Gengar +Magnezone combo). Whatever suits best, i'm all for it
TL;DR: I followed your edits Flora, unless I thought you were clearly mistaken ie. the Sweeper + Normal resist part
 
I guess I'll explain some concerns throughout. If I didn't comment on something relating to your post, then it's probably fine.

[SET COMMENTS]

<p> (backspace)With Substitute, Golem can gain some extra leverage and ease prediction. Since fast special attackers are physically frail, those that attempt to switch in on an immunity or resistance will be put into an awkward position. This Golem can also act as an excellent lure for all bulky Water-types in UU, most notably Milotic. When behind a Substitute, it can safely Explode on bulky Water-types without worrying about being outspeeded.</p>

<p>Explosion is required to net a clean OHKO on the bulky Water-types that Golem will lure, while Earthquake and Stone Edge provide strong STABs with good coverage. To illustrate Golem's power, Life Orb Earthquake will OHKO standard Registeel and deal 80% minimum to 4 HP / 0 Def Venusaur, while Stone Edge will 3HKO defensive Uxie and OHKO offensive Rotom. Alternatively, Stone Edge can be dropped for Sucker Punch, which bypasses its pathetic Speed and has good synergy with Substitute.</p>

[ADDITIONAL COMMENTS]

<p>The item choice will dictate how Golem plays. If running Life Orb, it hits much harder, but with Substitute, Life Orb, and Explosion, it is forced to play as offensively as possible. If Golem has some defensive burden on its shoulders, lest the team get swept by Normal-types, Leftovers is an option. Leftovers improves its longevity, so Substitute can be used more haphazardly. (I still really don't like this. You can remove my "on the other hand" stuff, but the other parts will still be more valid and shorter than this. I didn't mention Explosion because I just didn't see much of a connection here.) This means that while Golem can use Explosion more reliably against bulky Water-types, Venusaur becomes a viable switch-in. (Really confusing statement. Honestly, I would just remove it if you can't make it any more clear.) You should not consider Substitute Golem as a defensive Pokemon, as it is designed to use Explosion as a fail-safe. If you want staying power, Rhyperior will suit you better. (yeah...) The given Speed EVs allow it to outspeed Chansey and Registeel with no speed investment, but 4 additional EVs can be run as outspeeding 4 Speed Donphan is quite crucial. (If you're explaining the Speed EVs, might as well explain the other EVs so they aren't left in the dust.)</p>

<p>This Golem thrives on breaking tanks and walls. Hence, most of its teammates are sweepers who capitalize on its work. Normal-type sweepers such as Swellow love Registeel gone. Arcanine, Blaziken, Feraligatr, Azumarill, (We still understand this with less Pokemon. Three should be all you need.) and all rain sweepers, (remove comma) can take advantage of bulky Water-types being removed. Ironically, Golem appreciates another Normal-type resistor, or a priority user (This is singular because the other part "another Normal-type resistor" was singular. But don't edit this if you make the next navy edit.) capable of checking Normal-types. Otherwise, its team can be left vulnerable to Ambipom and Swellow after Golem uses Explosion. Omastar and Kabutops get a special mention for fitting both criteria (Still doesn't make sense. This is for the reader, remember. Let's not confuse them. I guess you can remove the "or priority user capable of checking Normal-types" and then remove "fitting both criteria" for "being both a sweeper and a Normal-type resistor". Removes priority which is causing confusing and gets more specific, which is good.), despite intensifying the existing Grass-type weakness.</p>

<p>Predicting Explosion and preventing Golem from setting up Substitute are perhaps the easiest ways to counter it. Uxie and Claydol can take its hits and set up on it or break its Substitutes. Ghost-types, like Spiritomb and Rotom, are likely to switch in on a predicted Explosion, which could essentially waste Golem's life. Therefore, Pursuit users are good teammates; they can efficiently remove Ghost-types and scare the bulky Psychic-types. However, Claydol and Uxie are bulky enough to survive STAB Pursuits, especially behind Reflect. Since they are often seen in the lead slot, fast Sleep Powder and Taunt leads can effectively shut them down.</p>
 
Notice how in the one you were editing, paragraph 3 and 4 are exactly the same as the one you edited? I think you Copy-Pasted when I was yet to copypaste those two in. Sorry if I made you work twice editing the same passage.

I took all but two of your edits. However, I have trouble putting one of my concerns in a clear sentence. I guess I'll just leave it out. Marking as Done.
 
Alright, I won't nag you anymore. I'll let judge Oglemi decide that. ;)

edit for below: I take responsibility for that, lol. I didn't know that.
 
At the end of the first paragraph of set comments -> past tense of outspeed is "Outsped" not "outspeeded".
 
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