ZU [GP 1/1] Gourgeist-Small

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[SET]
name: Choice Scarf
move 1: Power Whip
move 2: Poltergeist
move 3: Trick
move 4: Synthesis / Destiny Bond / Explosion
item: Choice Scarf
ability: Frisk
nature: Jolly
evs: 252 Atk / 4 Def / 252 Spe

[SET COMMENTS]
Gourgeist-S is a fantastic revenge killer thanks to its great Speed tier and strong STAB combination. Fast threats like Morpeko, Choice Scarf Rotom, and +1 Speed Silvally formes all get outsped and KOed after some chip damage. It has great utility beyond revenge killing, too. Its physical bulk lets it switch into attacks from Rhydon, and it also boasts a good defensive typing, letting it switch into Choice-locked wallbreakers like Thwackey and Sawk. Trick cripples checks like Miltank and Tangela switching in. This comes at the cost of its revenge killing abilities, though, so be careful to not use Trick too early. The last move is open for a variety of options. Bulky teams generally favor longevity from Synthesis, which lets Gourgeist-S further take advantage of its defensive typing after using Trick. However, more offensive teams will favor Destiny Bond to stop a sweep or Explosion as a one-time nuke.

Its combination of utility and offensive prowess makes Choice Scarf Gourgeist-S a solid option on most team styles, but bulky offense and balance teams benefit the most. However, remember that a team's Knock Off support can actually hurt Gourgeist-S because Poltergeist relies on opposing items. Arguably Gourgeist-S's most synergetic teammate is Miltank, which switches into Ice-type and Fire-type attacks from the likes of Articuno and Rapidash. In return, Gourgeist-S can handle Fighting-type attacks from Pokemon like Sawk, which scare Miltank out. Gourgiest-S fears Knock Off, but walls like Alcremie, Miltank, and Poliwrath can absorb it with little problem. Articuno, Altaria, and Silvally-Poison can weaken or even dismantle opposing Grass-types, letting Gourgeist-S more easily take advantage of Power Whip. Gourgeist-S is also a great fit on offense, as VoltTurn users like Klinklang and the Silvally formes greatly appreciate its ability to switch into and revenge kill threats. In return, those teammates can chip down the opposing team to make revenge killing easier, especially with Spikes support from Qwilfish. On offense, Gourgeist-S's ability to revenge kill fast threats like Alolan Dugtrio and Choice Scarf Sawk gives more room for sweepers like Silvally-Dark, Jynx, and Klinklang to take over the game.

[SET]
name: Choice Band
move 1: Power Whip
move 2: Poltergeist
move 3: Shadow Sneak
move 4: Trick
item: Choice Band
ability: Frisk
nature: Jolly
evs: 252 Atk / 4 Def / 252 Spe

[SET COMMENTS]
Thanks to its great Speed and powerful STAB attacks, Gourgeist-S can function as a fast wallbreaker with decent utility. With its good bulk and typing, it often gets opportunities to switch into the field and threaten a KO. It's able to take advantage of powerful foes such as Rhydon, Sawk, Thwackey, and Alolan Dugtrio. It also easily handles passive attacks from the likes of Qwilfish and Stunfisk, although it should watch for paralysis. Its strong dual STAB attacks are difficult to switch into, breaking through common walls like Alcremie, Altaria, and Poliwrath. Shadow Sneak makes Gourgeist-S a decent revenge killer, picking off weakened faster threats like Swords Dance Rapidash, Choice Band Froslass, and Choice Scarf Rotom. Trick lets it turn the tides agaisnt defensive switch-ins like Tangela and Sap Sipper Miltank.

Entry hazard support goes a long way to help Gourgeist-S thrive. For example, Stealth Rock gives it a good chance to 2HKO Skuntank. Defensive Stealth Rock setters including Stunfisk and Clefairy help keep hazards up over the course of a game. Offensive Stealth Rock setters like Rhydon and Piloswine particularly help, though, because they can KO the Defog users like Articuno and Altaria that Gourgeist-S can sometimes struggle against. Gourgiest-S is capable at breaking through the defensive Water-types and Ground-types that dominate the tier, giving Pokemon like Rapidash and Klinklang a greater chance of sweeping. With frequent Choice locks but no Synthesis or Speed boost, a good defensive backbone can help preserve Gourgeist-S's longevity. Poliwrath, Miltank, and Throh all provide the necessary type synergy and bulk to give it a Pokemon to fall back on. VoltTurn users like the Silvally formes and Manectric can chip foes and lure in Pokemon that lose to Gourgeist-S, like Poliwrath and Altaria, before pivoting into it. Furthermore, wallbreakers like Jynx, Sawk, and Ninetales take advantage of Gourgeist-S's checks like Tangela, Miltank, and Rapidash.

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

Gourgeist-S can run a Life Orb set with three attacks and Synthesis, letting it change moves, but the boosts from Choice items are more consistently effective, and Trick lets these sets change moves later. Despite its miserable Special Attack, a Nasty Plot set can make Gourgeist-S deceivingly threatening. It has multiple setup opportunities, decent Speed, Fire Blast for coverage, and longevity with Giga Drain or Synthesis. As fun as this seems, though, its Special Attack is sadly still too low to properly break through common walls like Miltank.

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

**Dark-type Pokemon and Coverage**: Silvally-Dark, Shiftry, and Alolan Persian can all switch into Poltergeist and KO Gourgeist-S. Although it is bulky, Gourgeist-S's Dark weakness means it can't always freely switch into Knock Off users the likes of Thwackey and Sawk.

**Bulky Grass-types**: Tangela and other defensive Grass-types like Gourgeist-XL, Shiinotic, and Lurantis can easily take Power Whip. The latter three options all frequently run no item, making them immune to Poltergeist.

**Fire-types**: While they may fear its strong Poltergeist, Fire-types like Ninetales and Rapidash are faster than Choice Band Gourgeist-S and can KO any set with a Fire-type attack.

**Flying-types**: Bulky Flying-types like Altaria, Articuno, and Rotom-S easily switch into Power Whip and can KO Gourgeist-S with their STAB attacks if they avoid getting harmed by Poltergeist. Unfezant boasts an immunity to Poltergeist, making it a great check to Gourgeist-S.

**Sap Sipper Normal-types**: Sap Sipper Miltank and Bouffalant boast immunities to both of Gourgeist-S's STAB types. They must be wary of Trick, but they still wall it after Trick regardless.

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tweaked the analysis to account for the now-departured pokemon. ready for a quality check again! :>

 

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[SET]
name: Choice Scarf
move 1: Power Whip
move 2: Poltergeist
move 3: Trick
move 4: Synthesis / Destiny Bond / Explosion
item: Choice Scarf
ability: Frisk
nature: Jolly
evs: 252 Atk / 4 Def / 252 Spe

[SET COMMENTS]
Gourgeist-Small establishes itself as a fantastic revenge killer thanks to its great Speed tier and strong STAB combination. Threatening wallbreakers like Basculin, Sawk, and the Silvally forms all get outsped and KO'd after some chip. since it is a revenge killer more than a breaker, i would rather mention threats that it revenge kills like Scarf sawk, Vally after a Flame Charge, etc.. Despite this, it still has great amounts of utility to make it more than just Speed control. Its physical bulk lets it switch into attacks from of Rhydon and Poliwrath poliwrath is either defensive with Scald or specs, so gourg is not switching safely, and it also boasts a good defensive typing. It's unfazed by passive Pokémon like Clefairy and Miltank both of them cripple it with Status and it can't break them well, so i would remove this completely, and can it switch into breakers like Choice locked Thwackey and Sawk. no need to extend so long on how gourg can switch into threats. The defensive utility can fit in one sentence. Trick allows Gourgeist-Small to lure in checks like Appletun and Tangela, just to cripple them with an item swap. at the cost of not being able to revenge kill anymore. The last move is open for a variety of options, with Synthesis's recovery being generally favored because of it increasing longevity. Synthesis is favored in bulkier teams because it lets make it use of its great defensive utility once it used trick. However, some teams may favor the ability to stop a sweep with Destiny Bond, or the one-time-nuke in Explosion. in offensive teams, Synthesis is not as valuable so it is better to have these niche moves.

The combination of utility and offensive prowess makes Scarf Gourgeist-Small a solid option on the majority of team styles, but bulky offense and balance teams benefit the most. However, it's important to keep in mind that a team's Knock Off support can actually hurt Gourgeist-Small, because of Poltergeist's reliance on opposing items. Arguably the most synergetic teammate Gourgeist-Small can have is Miltank, who switches into Ice-type and Fire-type attacks from the likes of Jynx and Rapidash respectively. In return, Gourgeist-Small can handle the Fighting-type attacks from Pokemon like Sawk, which normally scare Miltank out. While Gourgeist-Small switches into a lot of things, it has to fear Knock Off. Thus, walls like Alcremie, Miltank, and Poliwrath can absorb Knock Off with little problem. Gourgeist-Small's ability to revenge kill fast threats like Alolan Dugtrio and Scarf Sawk gives more room for sweepers like Silvally-Dark, Jynx, and Klinklang to take over the game. On the other hand, Pokemon that dismantle Grass-types can let Gourgeist-Small more easily take advantage of Power Whip. Articuno, Altaria, and Silvally-Poison can at least weaken opposing Grass-types. i would like some sentences on Scarf gourg in offense. It is a great cleaner and revenge killer there, fits well with Spikes from qwilfish.

[SET]
name: Choice Band
move 1: Power Whip
move 2: Poltergeist
move 3: Shadow Sneak
move 4: Trick / Synthesis
item: Choice Band
ability: Frisk
nature: Jolly
evs: 252 Atk / 4 Def / 252 Spe

[SET COMMENTS]
Thanks to its great Speed and powerful STAB attacks, Gourgeist-Small can function as an fast wallbreaker with decent utility. With its good bulk and typing, it can often get opportunities to switch into the field and threaten a KO. It's able to take hits from advantage powerful foes such as Rhydon, Sawk, Thwackey, and Alolan Dugtrio. It also easily handles passive attacks from the likes of Tangela, Qwilfish, and Stunfisk tangela is a threat, remove it from there. Its strong dual STAB attacks are difficult to switch into, breaking through common walls like Alcremie, Altaria, and Poliwrath. Shadow Sneak also lets it act as a decent revenge killer, picking off potential wincons weakened faster threats like Swords Dance Rapidash and Choice Scarf Rotom after some chip damage. Trick lets it turn the tides agaisnt defensive switch-ins like Coalossal Tangela and Sap Sipper Miltank, while Synthesis provides it longevity so that it can find even more opportunities to break through.

Hazard support goes a long way to helping Gourgeist-Small thrive. For example, Stealth Rock chip on Miltank gives Gourgeist-Small a good chance at a 2HKO. Stealth Rock setters including Stunfisk and Clefairy help keep hazards on the field over the course of a game. Offensive Stealth Rock setters like Rhydon and Piloswine particularly help, though, because they can KO the Defog users that Gourgeist-Small can struggle against. name examples Gourgeist-Small has a capable ability to break through the defensive Water-types and Ground-types that dominate the tier, giving Pokemon like Rapidash and Klinklang a greater chance of sweeping. Its ability to break and revenge kill is only further boosted by chip damage, so offensive pivots like Silvally-Fighting and Basculin can lure in Pokemon that lose to Gourgeist-Small. When it's in trouble, a good defensive backbone can help preserve Gourgeist-Small's longevity. Poliwrath, Miltank, and Throh all provide the necessary type synergy and bulk to give it a Pokemon to fall back on. i would mention voltturn to give it switch in opportunities. Also Pokemon able to take advantage of its checks, mainly tangela.

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

Coverage moves like Rock Slide can give Gourgeist-Small a surprise OHKO versus Pokemon like Articuno, but gets more value out of utility moves like Trick and Synthesis. gourg really doesnt need any coverage Despite its miserable Special Attack, a Nasty Plot set can make Gourgeist-Small deceivingly threatening. Sadly, its Special Attack is oftentimes still too low for it to properly break through common walls like Miltank. Gourgeist-Small can run a Life Orb set with three attacks and Synthesis, freeing up its options on the field, but the boosts from Choice items are more consistently effective. A set with maximum investment in Speed and HP, alongside moves like Will-O-Wisp or Toxic, can make Gourgeist-Small a uniquely fast utility Pokemon. With that said, Miltank almost entirely outclasses it with its increased bulk and access to more utility options. max Spe max HP sucks, but max Spe max HP with Synthesis + Status is ok here.

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

**Dark-types and Knock Off**: Silvally-Dark, Shiftry, and Alolan Persian all threaten Gourgeist-Small by switching into Poltergeist and KO'ing it. While it is bulky, Gourgeist-Small's weakness to Dark means that it can't always freely switch into the likes of Thwackey and Sawk, because of Knock Off. Defensive Pokemon like Tangela and Clefairy can also give it a hard time if they use Knock Off on the switch. make it only on dark-types and coverage. Clef and tangela weak Knock Off arent strong enough to be featured here (kinda like Status below).

**Bulky Grass-types** Tangela and itemless grass types like Gourg-XL, Shitnotic and Lurantis.

**Fire-types**: While they may fear a strong Poltergeist, Fire-types like Ninetales and Rapidash are faster than unboosted Gourgeist-Small and can threaten a KO with a Fire-type attack.

**Flying-types**: Bulky Flying-types like Altaria, Articuno, and Rotom-Fan easily switch into Power Whip and can KO Gourgeist-Small with their STAB attacks. They must be wary of Poltergeist, though. Unfezant deserves a mention for its ghost immunity.

**Status**: If a Pokemon like Rotom or Rapidash inflict it with a burn, it becomes almost completely invalid offensively. Toxic from the likes of Miltank and Articuno significantly reduce its longevity, one of its strengths as an offensive Pokemon. Gourgeist-Small teams can account for this with Heal Bell, though. that is obvious and true for every Pokemon, remove this entirely

**Miltank**: Although it must always worry about Trick, and it must worry about Power Whip if it has no physical Defense, Miltank generally serves as a good Gourgeist-Small answer. It has good physical bulk, it's immune to Poltergeist, and Sap Sipper sets completely handle both of its STAB attacks. rewrite this to Sap Sipper Normal types and mention Bouffalant

[CREDITS]
- Written by: [[hiss, 528055]]
- Quality checked by: [[username1, userid1]], [[username2, userid2]]
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[SET]
name: Choice Scarf
move 1: Power Whip
move 2: Poltergeist
move 3: Trick
move 4: Synthesis / Destiny Bond / Explosion
item: Choice Scarf
ability: Frisk
nature: Jolly
evs: 252 Atk / 4 Def / 252 Spe

[SET COMMENTS]
Gourgeist-Small establishes itself as a fantastic revenge killer thanks to its great Speed tier and strong STAB combination. Threatening wallbreakers like Basculin, Sawk, and the Silvally forms all get outsped and KO'd after some chip. since it is a revenge killer more than a breaker, i would rather mention threats that it revenge kills like Scarf sawk, Vally after a Flame Charge, etc.. Despite this, it still has great amounts of utility to make it more than just Speed control. Its physical bulk lets it switch into attacks from of Rhydon and Poliwrath poliwrath is either defensive with Scald or specs, so gourg is not switching safely, and it also boasts a good defensive typing. It's unfazed by passive Pokémon like Clefairy and Miltank both of them cripple it with Status and it can't break them well, so i would remove this completely, and can it switch into breakers like Choice locked Thwackey and Sawk. no need to extend so long on how gourg can switch into threats. The defensive utility can fit in one sentence. Trick allows Gourgeist-Small to lure in checks like Appletun and Tangela, just to cripple them with an item swap. at the cost of not being able to revenge kill anymore. The last move is open for a variety of options, with Synthesis's recovery being generally favored because of it increasing longevity. Synthesis is favored in bulkier teams because it lets make it use of its great defensive utility once it used trick. However, some teams may favor the ability to stop a sweep with Destiny Bond, or the one-time-nuke in Explosion. in offensive teams, Synthesis is not as valuable so it is better to have these niche moves.

The combination of utility and offensive prowess makes Scarf Gourgeist-Small a solid option on the majority of team styles, but bulky offense and balance teams benefit the most. However, it's important to keep in mind that a team's Knock Off support can actually hurt Gourgeist-Small, because of Poltergeist's reliance on opposing items. Arguably the most synergetic teammate Gourgeist-Small can have is Miltank, who switches into Ice-type and Fire-type attacks from the likes of Jynx and Rapidash respectively. In return, Gourgeist-Small can handle the Fighting-type attacks from Pokemon like Sawk, which normally scare Miltank out. While Gourgeist-Small switches into a lot of things, it has to fear Knock Off. Thus, walls like Alcremie, Miltank, and Poliwrath can absorb Knock Off with little problem. Gourgeist-Small's ability to revenge kill fast threats like Alolan Dugtrio and Scarf Sawk gives more room for sweepers like Silvally-Dark, Jynx, and Klinklang to take over the game. On the other hand, Pokemon that dismantle Grass-types can let Gourgeist-Small more easily take advantage of Power Whip. Articuno, Altaria, and Silvally-Poison can at least weaken opposing Grass-types. i would like some sentences on Scarf gourg in offense. It is a great cleaner and revenge killer there, fits well with Spikes from qwilfish.

[SET]
name: Choice Band
move 1: Power Whip
move 2: Poltergeist
move 3: Shadow Sneak
move 4: Trick / Synthesis
item: Choice Band
ability: Frisk
nature: Jolly
evs: 252 Atk / 4 Def / 252 Spe

[SET COMMENTS]
Thanks to its great Speed and powerful STAB attacks, Gourgeist-Small can function as an fast wallbreaker with decent utility. With its good bulk and typing, it can often get opportunities to switch into the field and threaten a KO. It's able to take hits from advantage powerful foes such as Rhydon, Sawk, Thwackey, and Alolan Dugtrio. It also easily handles passive attacks from the likes of Tangela, Qwilfish, and Stunfisk tangela is a threat, remove it from there. Its strong dual STAB attacks are difficult to switch into, breaking through common walls like Alcremie, Altaria, and Poliwrath. Shadow Sneak also lets it act as a decent revenge killer, picking off potential wincons weakened faster threats like Swords Dance Rapidash and Choice Scarf Rotom after some chip damage. Trick lets it turn the tides agaisnt defensive switch-ins like Coalossal Tangela and Sap Sipper Miltank, while Synthesis provides it longevity so that it can find even more opportunities to break through.

Hazard support goes a long way to helping Gourgeist-Small thrive. For example, Stealth Rock chip on Miltank gives Gourgeist-Small a good chance at a 2HKO. Stealth Rock setters including Stunfisk and Clefairy help keep hazards on the field over the course of a game. Offensive Stealth Rock setters like Rhydon and Piloswine particularly help, though, because they can KO the Defog users that Gourgeist-Small can struggle against. name examples Gourgeist-Small has a capable ability to break through the defensive Water-types and Ground-types that dominate the tier, giving Pokemon like Rapidash and Klinklang a greater chance of sweeping. Its ability to break and revenge kill is only further boosted by chip damage, so offensive pivots like Silvally-Fighting and Basculin can lure in Pokemon that lose to Gourgeist-Small. When it's in trouble, a good defensive backbone can help preserve Gourgeist-Small's longevity. Poliwrath, Miltank, and Throh all provide the necessary type synergy and bulk to give it a Pokemon to fall back on. i would mention voltturn to give it switch in opportunities. Also Pokemon able to take advantage of its checks, mainly tangela.

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

Coverage moves like Rock Slide can give Gourgeist-Small a surprise OHKO versus Pokemon like Articuno, but gets more value out of utility moves like Trick and Synthesis. gourg really doesnt need any coverage Despite its miserable Special Attack, a Nasty Plot set can make Gourgeist-Small deceivingly threatening. Sadly, its Special Attack is oftentimes still too low for it to properly break through common walls like Miltank. Gourgeist-Small can run a Life Orb set with three attacks and Synthesis, freeing up its options on the field, but the boosts from Choice items are more consistently effective. A set with maximum investment in Speed and HP, alongside moves like Will-O-Wisp or Toxic, can make Gourgeist-Small a uniquely fast utility Pokemon. With that said, Miltank almost entirely outclasses it with its increased bulk and access to more utility options. max Spe max HP sucks, but max Spe max HP with Synthesis + Status is ok here.

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

**Dark-types and Knock Off**: Silvally-Dark, Shiftry, and Alolan Persian all threaten Gourgeist-Small by switching into Poltergeist and KO'ing it. While it is bulky, Gourgeist-Small's weakness to Dark means that it can't always freely switch into the likes of Thwackey and Sawk, because of Knock Off. Defensive Pokemon like Tangela and Clefairy can also give it a hard time if they use Knock Off on the switch. make it only on dark-types and coverage. Clef and tangela weak Knock Off arent strong enough to be featured here (kinda like Status below).

**Bulky Grass-types** Tangela and itemless grass types like Gourg-XL, Shitnotic and Lurantis.

**Fire-types**: While they may fear a strong Poltergeist, Fire-types like Ninetales and Rapidash are faster than unboosted Gourgeist-Small and can threaten a KO with a Fire-type attack.

**Flying-types**: Bulky Flying-types like Altaria, Articuno, and Rotom-Fan easily switch into Power Whip and can KO Gourgeist-Small with their STAB attacks. They must be wary of Poltergeist, though. Unfezant deserves a mention for its ghost immunity.

**Status**: If a Pokemon like Rotom or Rapidash inflict it with a burn, it becomes almost completely invalid offensively. Toxic from the likes of Miltank and Articuno significantly reduce its longevity, one of its strengths as an offensive Pokemon. Gourgeist-Small teams can account for this with Heal Bell, though. that is obvious and true for every Pokemon, remove this entirely

**Miltank**: Although it must always worry about Trick, and it must worry about Power Whip if it has no physical Defense, Miltank generally serves as a good Gourgeist-Small answer. It has good physical bulk, it's immune to Poltergeist, and Sap Sipper sets completely handle both of its STAB attacks. rewrite this to Sap Sipper Normal types and mention Bouffalant

[CREDITS]
- Written by: [[hiss, 528055]]
- Quality checked by: [[username1, userid1]], [[username2, userid2]]
- Grammar checked by: [[username1, userid1]]

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done! ready for the next qc :D

 

[Corthius]

QC 2/2 by me

[SET]
name: Choice Scarf
move 1: Power Whip
move 2: Poltergeist
move 3: Trick
move 4: Synthesis / Destiny Bond / Explosion
item: Choice Scarf
ability: Frisk
nature: Jolly
evs: 252 Atk / 4 Def / 252 Spe

[SET COMMENTS]
Gourgeist-Small establishes itself as a fantastic revenge killer thanks to its great Speed tier and strong STAB combination. Fast threats like Basculin, Choice Scarf Rotom, and +1 Speed Silvally forms all get outsped and KO'd after some chip. Despite this, it still has great amounts of utility to make it more than just Speed control. Its physical bulk lets it switch into attacks from Rhydon, and it also boasts a good defensive typing letting it switch into Choice-locked breakers like Thwackey and Sawk. Trick allows Gourgeist-Small to lure in checks like Appletun Miltank is more relevant and Tangela, just to cripple them with an item swap. This comes at the cost of its revenge killing abilities, though, so be careful to not use Trick too early. The last move is open for a variety of options, with Synthesis's recovery being generally favored by bulky teams because of it increasing longevity. This lets Gourgeist-Small further take advantage of its defensive utility typing after using Trick. However, more offensive teams will favor the ability to stop a sweep with Destiny Bond, or the access to a one-time-nuke in Explosion.

The combination of utility and offensive prowess makes Scarf Gourgeist-Small a solid option on the majority of team styles, but bulky offense and balance teams benefit the most. However, it's important to keep in mind that a team's Knock Off support can actually hurt Gourgeist-Small, because of Poltergeist's reliance on opposing items. Arguably the most synergetic teammate Gourgeist-Small can have is Miltank, who switches into Ice-type and Fire-type attacks from the likes of Jynx The Jynx mention makes no sense unless you specify you already used Trick. You outspeed every Jynx with Choice Scarf and both of Gourgeist's STABs OHKO it; Articuno fits better here. and Rapidash respectively. In return, Gourgeist-Small can handle the Fighting-type attacks from Pokemon like Sawk, which normally scare Miltank out. While Gourgeist-Small switches into a lot of things, it has to fear Knock Off. Thus, walls like Alcremie, Miltank, and Poliwrath can absorb Knock Off with little problem. Pokemon that dismantle Grass-types can let Gourgeist-Small more easily take advantage of Power Whip. Articuno, Altaria, and Silvally-Poison can at least weaken opposing Grass-types. Gourgeist-Small is also a great fit on offense, as VoltTurn users like Basculin and Silvally-Fighting formes greatly appreciate its ability to switch in and revenge kill. In return, those threats can chip down the opponent to make revengekilling easier, especially with Spikes support from Qwilfish. On offense, Gourgeist-Small's ability to revenge kill fast threats like Alolan Dugtrio and Choice Scarf Sawk gives more room for sweepers like Silvally-Dark, Jynx, and Klinklang to take over the game.

[SET]
name: Choice Band
move 1: Power Whip
move 2: Poltergeist
move 3: Shadow Sneak
move 4: Trick
item: Choice Band
ability: Frisk
nature: Jolly
evs: 252 Atk / 4 Def / 252 Spe

[SET COMMENTS]
Thanks to its great Speed and powerful STAB attacks, Gourgeist-Small can function as an fast wallbreaker with decent utility. With its good bulk and typing, it can often gets opportunities to switch into the field and threaten a KO. It's able to take advantage of powerful foes such as Rhydon, Sawk, Thwackey, and Alolan Dugtrio. It also easily handles passive attacks from the likes of Qwilfish and Stunfisk Stunfisk threatens it with a paralysis which should be mentioned. Its strong dual STAB attacks are difficult to switch into, breaking through common walls like Alcremie, Altaria, and Poliwrath. Shadow Sneak also lets it act as a decent revenge killer, picking off potential weakened faster threats like Swords Dance Rapidash and Choice Scarf Rotom Could mention Froslass here if you want to. Trick lets it turn the tides agaisnt defensive switch-ins like Tangela and Sap Sipper Miltank.

Hazard support goes a long way to helping Gourgeist-Small thrive. For example, Stealth Rock chip on Miltank gives Gourgeist-Small a good chance at a 2HKO. The example feels weird, if it's not Sap Sipper Miltank isn't really a switchin in the first place; a better example is Skuntank which has a high chance of getting 2HKOed by PWhip Stealth Rock setters including Stunfisk and Clefairy help keep hazards on the field over the course of a game. Offensive Stealth Rock setters like Rhydon and Piloswine particularly help, though, because they can KO the Defog users like Articuno and Altaria that Gourgeist-Small can sometimes struggle against. Gourgeist-Small has a capable ability to break through the defensive Water-types and Ground-types that dominate the tier, giving Pokemon like Rapidash and Klinklang a greater chance of sweeping. When it's in trouble, a good defensive backbone can help preserve Gourgeist-Small's longevity. Poliwrath, Miltank, and Throh all provide the necessary type synergy and bulk to give it a Pokemon to fall back on. Its ability to break and revenge kill is only further boosted by chip damage, so VoltTurn users like Morpeko Morpeko doesn't run Volt Switch and Parting Shot doesn't do chip damage; the best and obvious partner are Silvally forms and Manectric can lure in Pokemon that lose to Gourgeist-Small. Furthermore, wallbreakers like Jynx, Sawk, and Basculin take advantage of Gourgeist-Small's checks. This is great for helping Gourgeist-Small get past roadblocks like Tangela, Miltank, and Rapidash.

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

Despite its miserable Special Attack, a Nasty Plot set can make Gourgeist-Small deceivingly threatening. As fun as it seems, its Special Attack is sadly still too low for it to properly break through common walls like Miltank. Gourgeist-Small can run a Life Orb set with three attacks and Synthesis, freeing up its options on the field, but the boosts from Choice items are more consistently effective. Put this part before the NP one; it is a lot better than NP A set with maximum investment in Speed and HP, alongside status moves and Synthesis, can make Gourgeist-Small a uniquely fast utility Pokemon. With that said, Miltank almost entirely outclasses it with its increased bulk and access to more utility options.

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

**Dark-types and coverage**: Silvally-Dark, Shiftry, and Alolan Persian all threaten Gourgeist-Small by switching into Poltergeist and KO'ing it. While it is bulky, Gourgeist-Small's weakness to Dark means that it can't always freely switch into the likes of Thwackey and Sawk, because of Knock Off.

**Bulky Grass-types** Tangela and other defensive Grass-types like Gourgeist-Super, Shitnotic and Lurantis can easily take Power Whip. The latter three options all frequently run no item, too, making them immune to Poltergeist.

**Fire-types**: While they may fear a strong Poltergeist, Fire-types like Ninetales and Rapidash are faster than unboosted Gourgeist-Small and can threaten a KO with a Fire-type attack.

**Flying-types**: Bulky Flying-types like Altaria, Articuno, and Rotom-Fan easily switch into Power Whip and can KO Gourgeist-Small with their STAB attacks if they avoid getting harmed by Poltergeist. Unfezant boasts an immunity to Poltergeist, though, making it a great check to Gourgeist-Small.

**Sap Sipper Normal-types**: Miltank and Bouffalant boast immunities to both of Gourgeist-Small's STAB attacks with Sap Sipper being used. They must be wary of Trick, though. Mention how having to use Trick still makes Gourgeist a lot weaker and you still don't threaten them even if they get CB/Scarf

[CREDITS]
- Written by: [[hiss, 528055]]
- Quality checked by: [[Tuthur, 369076]], [[username2, userid2]]
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[viet noa]

QC 2/2 by me

[SET]
name: Choice Scarf
move 1: Power Whip
move 2: Poltergeist
move 3: Trick
move 4: Synthesis / Destiny Bond / Explosion
item: Choice Scarf
ability: Frisk
nature: Jolly
evs: 252 Atk / 4 Def / 252 Spe

[SET COMMENTS]
Gourgeist-Small establishes itself as a fantastic revenge killer thanks to its great Speed tier and strong STAB combination. Fast threats like Basculin, Choice Scarf Rotom, and +1 Speed Silvally forms all get outsped and KO'd after some chip. Despite this, it still has great amounts of utility to make it more than just Speed control. Its physical bulk lets it switch into attacks from Rhydon, and it also boasts a good defensive typing letting it switch into Choice-locked breakers like Thwackey and Sawk. Trick allows Gourgeist-Small to lure in checks like Appletun Miltank is more relevant and Tangela, just to cripple them with an item swap. This comes at the cost of its revenge killing abilities, though, so be careful to not use Trick too early. The last move is open for a variety of options, with Synthesis's recovery being generally favored by bulky teams because of it increasing longevity. This lets Gourgeist-Small further take advantage of its defensive utility typing after using Trick. However, more offensive teams will favor the ability to stop a sweep with Destiny Bond, or the access to a one-time-nuke in Explosion.

The combination of utility and offensive prowess makes Scarf Gourgeist-Small a solid option on the majority of team styles, but bulky offense and balance teams benefit the most. However, it's important to keep in mind that a team's Knock Off support can actually hurt Gourgeist-Small, because of Poltergeist's reliance on opposing items. Arguably the most synergetic teammate Gourgeist-Small can have is Miltank, who switches into Ice-type and Fire-type attacks from the likes of Jynx The Jynx mention makes no sense unless you specify you already used Trick. You outspeed every Jynx with Choice Scarf and both of Gourgeist's STABs OHKO it; Articuno fits better here. and Rapidash respectively. In return, Gourgeist-Small can handle the Fighting-type attacks from Pokemon like Sawk, which normally scare Miltank out. While Gourgeist-Small switches into a lot of things, it has to fear Knock Off. Thus, walls like Alcremie, Miltank, and Poliwrath can absorb Knock Off with little problem. Pokemon that dismantle Grass-types can let Gourgeist-Small more easily take advantage of Power Whip. Articuno, Altaria, and Silvally-Poison can at least weaken opposing Grass-types. Gourgeist-Small is also a great fit on offense, as VoltTurn users like Basculin and Silvally-Fighting formes greatly appreciate its ability to switch in and revenge kill. In return, those threats can chip down the opponent to make revengekilling easier, especially with Spikes support from Qwilfish. On offense, Gourgeist-Small's ability to revenge kill fast threats like Alolan Dugtrio and Choice Scarf Sawk gives more room for sweepers like Silvally-Dark, Jynx, and Klinklang to take over the game.

[SET]
name: Choice Band
move 1: Power Whip
move 2: Poltergeist
move 3: Shadow Sneak
move 4: Trick
item: Choice Band
ability: Frisk
nature: Jolly
evs: 252 Atk / 4 Def / 252 Spe

[SET COMMENTS]
Thanks to its great Speed and powerful STAB attacks, Gourgeist-Small can function as an fast wallbreaker with decent utility. With its good bulk and typing, it can often gets opportunities to switch into the field and threaten a KO. It's able to take advantage of powerful foes such as Rhydon, Sawk, Thwackey, and Alolan Dugtrio. It also easily handles passive attacks from the likes of Qwilfish and Stunfisk Stunfisk threatens it with a paralysis which should be mentioned. Its strong dual STAB attacks are difficult to switch into, breaking through common walls like Alcremie, Altaria, and Poliwrath. Shadow Sneak also lets it act as a decent revenge killer, picking off potential weakened faster threats like Swords Dance Rapidash and Choice Scarf Rotom Could mention Froslass here if you want to. Trick lets it turn the tides agaisnt defensive switch-ins like Tangela and Sap Sipper Miltank.

Hazard support goes a long way to helping Gourgeist-Small thrive. For example, Stealth Rock chip on Miltank gives Gourgeist-Small a good chance at a 2HKO. The example feels weird, if it's not Sap Sipper Miltank isn't really a switchin in the first place; a better example is Skuntank which has a high chance of getting 2HKOed by PWhip Stealth Rock setters including Stunfisk and Clefairy help keep hazards on the field over the course of a game. Offensive Stealth Rock setters like Rhydon and Piloswine particularly help, though, because they can KO the Defog users like Articuno and Altaria that Gourgeist-Small can sometimes struggle against. Gourgeist-Small has a capable ability to break through the defensive Water-types and Ground-types that dominate the tier, giving Pokemon like Rapidash and Klinklang a greater chance of sweeping. When it's in trouble, a good defensive backbone can help preserve Gourgeist-Small's longevity. Poliwrath, Miltank, and Throh all provide the necessary type synergy and bulk to give it a Pokemon to fall back on. Its ability to break and revenge kill is only further boosted by chip damage, so VoltTurn users like Morpeko Morpeko doesn't run Volt Switch and Parting Shot doesn't do chip damage; the best and obvious partner are Silvally forms and Manectric can lure in Pokemon that lose to Gourgeist-Small. Furthermore, wallbreakers like Jynx, Sawk, and Basculin take advantage of Gourgeist-Small's checks. This is great for helping Gourgeist-Small get past roadblocks like Tangela, Miltank, and Rapidash.

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

Despite its miserable Special Attack, a Nasty Plot set can make Gourgeist-Small deceivingly threatening. As fun as it seems, its Special Attack is sadly still too low for it to properly break through common walls like Miltank. Gourgeist-Small can run a Life Orb set with three attacks and Synthesis, freeing up its options on the field, but the boosts from Choice items are more consistently effective. Put this part before the NP one; it is a lot better than NP A set with maximum investment in Speed and HP, alongside status moves and Synthesis, can make Gourgeist-Small a uniquely fast utility Pokemon. With that said, Miltank almost entirely outclasses it with its increased bulk and access to more utility options.

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

**Dark-types and coverage**: Silvally-Dark, Shiftry, and Alolan Persian all threaten Gourgeist-Small by switching into Poltergeist and KO'ing it. While it is bulky, Gourgeist-Small's weakness to Dark means that it can't always freely switch into the likes of Thwackey and Sawk, because of Knock Off.

**Bulky Grass-types** Tangela and other defensive Grass-types like Gourgeist-Super, Shitnotic and Lurantis can easily take Power Whip. The latter three options all frequently run no item, too, making them immune to Poltergeist.

**Fire-types**: While they may fear a strong Poltergeist, Fire-types like Ninetales and Rapidash are faster than unboosted Gourgeist-Small and can threaten a KO with a Fire-type attack.

**Flying-types**: Bulky Flying-types like Altaria, Articuno, and Rotom-Fan easily switch into Power Whip and can KO Gourgeist-Small with their STAB attacks if they avoid getting harmed by Poltergeist. Unfezant boasts an immunity to Poltergeist, though, making it a great check to Gourgeist-Small.

**Sap Sipper Normal-types**: Miltank and Bouffalant boast immunities to both of Gourgeist-Small's STAB attacks with Sap Sipper being used. They must be wary of Trick, though. Mention how having to use Trick still makes Gourgeist a lot weaker and you still don't threaten them even if they get CB/Scarf

[CREDITS]
- Written by: [[hiss, 528055]]
- Quality checked by: [[Tuthur, 369076]], [[username2, userid2]]
- Grammar checked by: [[username1, userid1]]

done! ready for gp :>

 

[viet noa]

edited to account for the basculin ban! still ready for the gp :)

 

[Adeleine]

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[SET]
name: Choice Scarf
move 1: Power Whip
move 2: Poltergeist
move 3: Trick
move 4: Synthesis / Destiny Bond / Explosion
item: Choice Scarf
ability: Frisk
nature: Jolly
evs: 252 Atk / 4 Def / 252 Spe

[SET COMMENTS]
Gourgeist-Small establishes itself as Gourgeist-S is a fantastic revenge killer thanks to its great Speed tier and strong STAB combination. Fast threats like Morpeko, Choice Scarf Rotom, and +1 Speed Silvally forms formes all get outsped and KO'd KOed after some chip. Despite this, it still has great amounts of utility to make it more than just Speed control. Its chip damage. It has great utility beyond revenge killing, too. Its physical bulk lets it switch into attacks from Rhydon, and it also boasts a good defensive typing, (AC) letting it switch into Choice-locked wallbreakers like Thwackey and Sawk. Trick allows Gourgeist-Small to lure in checks like Miltank and Tangela to cripple them with an item swap. cripples checks like Miltank and Tangela switching in. (i imagine this checks out? less inclined to use "lure" when trick is the standard option on the top set.) This comes at the cost of its revenge killing abilities, though, so be careful to not use Trick too early. The last move is open for a variety of options, with Synthesis' recovery being generally favored by bulky teams because of it increasing longevity. This longevity lets Gourgiest-Small options. Bulky teams generally favor longevity from Synthesis, which lets Gourgeist-S further take advantage of its defensive typing after using Trick. However, more offensive teams will favor the ability to stop a sweep with Destiny Bond, or the access to a one-time-nuke in Explosion. Destiny Bond to stop a sweep or Explosion as a one-time nuke.

The Its combination of utility and offensive prowess makes Scarf Gourgeist-Small Choice Scarf Gourgeist-S a solid option on the majority of most team styles, but bulky offense and balance teams benefit the most. However, it's important to keep in mind remember that a team's Knock Off support can actually hurt Gourgeist-Small, because of Poltergeist's reliance Gourgeist-S because Poltergeist relies on opposing items. Arguably the most synergetic teammate Gourgeist-Small can have Gourgeist-S's most synergetic teammate is Miltank, who which switches into Ice-type and Fire-type attacks from the likes of Articuno and Rapidash respectively. In return, Gourgeist-Small can handle the Fighting-type attacks from Pokemon like Sawk, which scare Miltank out. While Gourgeist-Small switches into a lot of things, it has to fear Knock Off. Thus, Gourgiest-S fears Knock Off, but walls like Alcremie, Miltank, and Poliwrath can absorb Knock Off it with little problem. Pokemon that dismantle Grass-types can let Gourgeist-Small more easily take advantage of Power Whip. Articuno, Altaria, and Silvally-Poison can at least weaken opposing Grass-types. Gourgeist-Small Articuno, Altaria, and Silvally-Poison can weaken or even dismantle opposing Grass-types, letting Gourgeist-S more easily take advantage of Power Whip. Gourgeist-S is also a great fit on offense, as VoltTurn users like Klinklang and the Silvally forms formes greatly appreciate its ability to switch into (I imagine?) and revenge kill threats. In return, those threats teammates can chip down the opponent opposing team to make revenge killing easier, especially with Spikes support from Qwilfish. On offense, Gourgeist-Small's Gourgeist-S's ability to revenge kill fast threats like Alolan Dugtrio and Choice Scarf Sawk gives more room for sweepers like Silvally-Dark, Jynx, and Klinklang to take over the game.

[SET]
name: Choice Band
move 1: Power Whip
move 2: Poltergeist
move 3: Shadow Sneak
move 4: Trick
item: Choice Band
ability: Frisk
nature: Jolly
evs: 252 Atk / 4 Def / 252 Spe

[SET COMMENTS]
Thanks to its great Speed and powerful STAB attacks, Gourgeist-Small can function as a fast wallbreaker with decent utility. With its good bulk and typing, it often gets opportunities to switch into the field and threaten a KO. It's able to take advantage of powerful foes such as Rhydon, Sawk, Thwackey, and Alolan Dugtrio. It also easily handles passive attacks from the likes of Qwilfish and Stunfisk, although it should watch for Paralysis. paralysis. Its strong dual STAB attacks are difficult to switch into, breaking through common walls like Alcremie, Altaria, and Poliwrath. Shadow Sneak lets it act as makes Gourgeist-S a decent revenge killer, picking off weakened faster threats like Swords Dance Rapidash, Choice Band Froslass, and Choice Scarf Rotom. Trick lets it turn the tides agaisnt defensive switch-ins like Tangela and Sap Sipper Miltank.

Entry hazard support goes a long way to helping Gourgeist-Small thrive. For example, Stealth Rock chip on Skuntank gives Gourgeist-Small a good chance at a 2HKO. gives it a good chance to 2HKO Skuntank. Defensive (I imagine "defensive" makes sense?) Stealth Rock setters including Stunfisk and Clefairy help keep hazards on the field up over the course of a game. Offensive Stealth Rock setters like Rhydon and Piloswine particularly help, though, because they can KO the Defog users like Articuno and Altaria that Gourgeist-Small can sometimes struggle against. Gourgeist-Small has a capable ability to break Gourgiest-S is capable at breaking through the defensive Water-types and Ground-types that dominate the tier, giving Pokemon like Rapidash and Klinklang a greater chance of sweeping. When it's in trouble, With frequent Choice locks but no Synthesis or Speed boost, (I imagine this makes sense?) a good defensive backbone can help preserve Gourgeist-Small's longevity. Poliwrath, Miltank, and Throh all provide the necessary type synergy and bulk to give it a Pokemon to fall back on. Its ability to break and revenge kill is only further boosted by chip damage, so VoltTurn users like the Silvally forms formes and Manectric can chip foes and lure in Pokemon that lose to Gourgeist-Small. Gourgeist-S, like (give an example), before pivoting into it. Furthermore, wallbreakers like Jynx, Sawk, and Ninetales take advantage of Gourgeist-Small's checks. This is great for helping Gourgeist-Small get past roadblocks Gourgeist-S's checks like Tangela, Miltank, and Rapidash.

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

Gourgeist-Small can run a Life Orb set with three attacks and Synthesis, freeing up its options on the field, letting it change moves, but the boosts from Choice items are more consistently effective, and Trick lets these sets change moves later. (if you agree it's worth mentioning) Despite its miserable Special Attack, a Nasty Plot set can make Gourgeist-Small deceivingly threatening. It has multiple setup opportunities, decent Speed, Fire Blast for coverage, and longevity with Giga Drain or Synthesis. (correct or add anything here as appropriate) As fun as it this seems, though, its Special Attack is sadly still too low for it to properly break through common walls like Miltank.

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

**Dark-types and coverage**: **Dark-type Pokemon and Coverage**: Silvally-Dark, Shiftry, and Alolan Persian all threaten Gourgeist-Small by switching into Poltergeist and KO'ing it. While it is bulky, Gourgeist-Small's weakness to Dark means that can all switch into Poltergeist and KO Gourgeist-S. Although it is bulky, Gourgeist-S's Dark weakness means it can't always freely switch into the likes of Thwackey and Sawk, because of Knock Off. Knock Off users the likes of Thwackey and Sawk.

**Bulky Grass-types**: (added colon) Tangela and other defensive Grass-types like Gourgeist-Super, Shitnotic Gourgeist-XL, Shiinotic, and Lurantis can easily take Power Whip. The latter three options all frequently run no item, making them immune to Poltergeist.

**Fire-types**: While they may fear a its strong Poltergeist, Fire-types like Ninetales and Rapidash are faster than unboosted Gourgeist-Small Choice Band Gourgeist-S and can threaten a KO KO any set with a Fire-type attack.

**Flying-types**: Bulky Flying-types like Altaria, Articuno, and Rotom-Fan Rotom-S easily switch into Power Whip and can KO Gourgeist-Small with their STAB attacks if they avoid getting harmed by Poltergeist. Unfezant boasts an immunity to Poltergeist, making it a great check to Gourgeist-Small.

**Sap Sipper Normal-types**: Sap Sipper Miltank and Bouffalant boast immunities to both of Gourgeist-Small's STAB attacks with Sap Sipper being used. Gourgeist-S's STAB types. They must be wary of Trick, but Trick still makes Gourgeist-Small a lot weaker, so they still wall it after Trick regardless.

[CREDITS]
- Written by: [[hiss, 528055]]
- Quality checked by: [[Tuthur, 369076], (removed one bracket each before & after comma) [Corthius, 484079]]
- Grammar checked by: [[Finland, 517429]]

1/1. pls just be mindful of pokemon name spelling and conventions. this page has more info on forme names. you're now probably acutely aware how we format the gourgeist forme names, but it'd also be tragic (if hilarious) if i didn't notice "shitnotic" and it got uploaded on-site like that lol

 

[viet noa]

all done!!!

it'd also be tragic (if hilarious) if i didn't notice "shitnotic" and it got uploaded on-site like that lol

SHITNOTIC

 

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Uploaded!

https://www.smogon.com/dex/ss/pokemon/gourgeist-small/zu/

 

[viet noa]

yay!!!!