RU Linoone [QC 3/3] [GP 2/2]

Ranger Mike

QC: Spirit, Worldtour, -tsunami-
GP: Ender, GatoDelFuego
Overview
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Linoone is the only Pokemon with access to both Belly Drum and Extreme Speed, making it incredibly hard to revenge kill and an absolutely terrifying late-game cleaner. This trait is complemented by Linoone's above-average movepool, which was greatly improved by the nerf to the Steel type, allowing Linoone to now hit Steel-types, for neutral damage. However, Linoone needs lots of support in order to successfully sweep through offensive teams. Linoone is still checked very well by the Steel-types of the tier. Linoone forces you to run a Pokemon that is specifically catered to support Linoone and potentially another sweeper. This is disappointing, as that teamslot could have been used for a Pokemon that your team is in dire need of. However, can still aid your team by giving it a decent win condition.

Belly Drum
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name: Belly Drum
move 1: Belly Drum
move 2: Extreme Speed
move 3: Shadow Claw
move 4: Seed Bomb
ability: Gluttony
item: Sitrus Berry
evs: 160 HP / 252 Atk / 96 Spe
nature: Adamant

Moves
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After a Belly Drum, Linoone's Attack skyrockets to an astounding 1048! Extreme Speed is the best STAB move on Linoone, as it is being able to pick off revenge killers such as Fletchinder and non-Focus Sash Dugtrio. Shadow Claw is also a very handy move for Linoone, as not only does it allow Linoone to have nearly unresisted coverage in conjunction with Extreme Speed, but it also allows Linoone to hit the Ghost-types that Linoone otherwise would be completely stopped by. Seed Bomb is used for hitting Rock-types such as Rhyperior.

Set Details
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An Adamant nature is used to ensure that Linoone hits as hard as possible. The EV spread allows Linoone to outspeed Adamant Kabutops and OHKO it with Seed Bomb while the rest of the EVs are dumped into HP and Attack. Sitrus Berry is very handy, as it allows Linoone to instantly recover after using Belly Drum. Linoone's ability is really not important as both Gluttony and Pickup are rather useless. Quick Feet would be useful, but it is incompatible with Extreme Speed.

Usage Tips
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Steel-types should always be either disposed of or heavily weakened, as they hinder Linoone's ability to sweep late-game. Setting up a Belly Drum is sometimes very hard to do, but with the right support, it is rather easy to clean late-game.

Team Options
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Uxie stands out as the best teammate for Linoone, because as it has access to dual screens, Memento, and Stealth Rock, allowing Linoone to net easier KOs. Magneton and Dugtrio can trap Steel-types other than Doublade that Linoone absolutely despises. In addition, Dugtrio can also provide Memento support. Meowstic-M can set up dual screens for Linoone, allowing for a cleaner sweep. Dedicated users of Memento such as Whimsicott are very helpful because they allow Linoone to set up to Belly Drum without taking much damage.

Other Options
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Linoone has access to Play Rough, though the only notable Pokemon it hits is Spiritomb. Gunk Shot can be used to hit Pokemon such as Aromatisse and Tangrowth, but it does not have much use outside of nailing those two Pokemon. Rock Smash is a great option for Linoone, as it hits Steel-types for super effective damage in addition to having a good chance to drop Defense. Another option Linoone has is Dig, which this also hits Steel-types, but it gives your opponent a free turn where they can switch in a counter for free. The final option that Linoone has is Natural Gift combined with the Salac Berry, creating a 110 Base Power Fighting-type attack, which OHKOes all relevant Steel-types after Stealth Rock at +6.


Checks & Counters
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**Steel-types**: Cobalion can take an Extreme Speed even at +6 and retaliate with a Close Combat. Registeel can take a hit then fire off a Thunder Wave, greatly crippling Linoone. Doublade can survive a +6 Shadow Claw and counter with Sacred Sword. Steelix takes laughable damage from any of Linoone's attacks and can absolutely demolish Linoone with Gyro Ball.

**Taunt**: Linoone is vulnerable to Taunt before it sets up a Belly Drum, so Pokemon such as Whimsicott can easily counter it. Whimsicott can also use Prankster Stun Spore to check Linoone very well before Linoone sets up.

**Status**: Linoone is absolutely crippled by status, specifically burn and paralysis. Users of Will-O-Wisp and Thunder Wave such as Mega Banette` and double Powder Amoongus are a problem for Linoone before a Belly Drum.

**Bulky Pokemon**: Tangrowth can take the majority of Linoone's attacks at +6 then counter with a Focus Blast. Gligar is another good example, as it can sponge Linoone's attacks and retaliate with Earthquake.
 
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lol why would you list Gluttony, but only list an item which is eaten at 50% anyway? Change it to Pickup or Quick Feet or slash the two together.
 
Unowninator said:
Quick Feet's illegal with Extremespeed, and Pickup could result in an unwanted item, such as an Eject Button.
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An eject button is not really a prime example but there is no viable item on any viable mon besides another sitrus berry from a slurpuff or something. I mean I guess I can add some kind of normal gem+pickup combo in oo.
 
Don't mention Sticky Web support, Linoone practically finds it useless. The only Pokemon that are faster and wouldn't get sniped by Extremespeed are Cobalion (who you lose to regardless) and Mismagius (immune to Webs). Plus Webs teams are typically already carrying a Normal-type wallbreaker and don't have the space for Dual Screens or Memento Pokemon.

I also legit would not mention Salac Berry even in OO, because...

252 SpA Life Orb Mismagius Thunderbolt vs. 160 HP / 4 SpD Linoone: 162-192 (48 - 56.9%)

Mismagius, even without Dual Screens support, cannot OHKO Linoone after Belly Drum + Salac Berry + Stealth Rock, so there really isn't a reason outside of Natural Gift + Salac to run it.

Mention general physical walls like Tangrowth and Steelix in C&C. Doublade too, since it can actually take a +6 Shadow Claw.

QC APPROVED 2/3
 
Worldtour said:
Don't mention Sticky Web support, Linoone practically finds it useless. The only Pokemon that are faster and wouldn't get sniped by Extremespeed are Cobalion (who you lose to regardless) and Mismagius (immune to Webs). Plus Webs teams are typically already carrying a Normal-type wallbreaker and don't have the space for Dual Screens or Memento Pokemon.

I also legit would not mention Salac Berry even in OO, because...

252 SpA Life Orb Mismagius Thunderbolt vs. 160 HP / 4 SpD Linoone: 162-192 (48 - 56.9%)

Mismagius, even without Dual Screens support, cannot OHKO Linoone after Belly Drum + Salac Berry + Stealth Rock, so there really isn't a reason outside of Natural Gift + Salac to run it.

Mention general physical walls like Tangrowth and Steelix in C&C. Doublade too, since it can actually take a +6 Shadow Claw.

QC APPROVED 2/3
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Ok I added all of your changes but you want me to keep Natural Gift with Salac Berry in oo correct?
 
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QC APPROVED 3/3
 
GP 1/2

I don't know exactly what was going on when you were working on this, but you made a lot of mistakes that could have easily been spotted and corrected if you had just read it once before asking for a GP. Things like capitalizing things differently in the same sentence, not to mention everywhere else in the analysis, and punctuating some things one way and the exact same thing differently elsewhere. In the future, I would recommend giving it one read-over yourself before submitting it to GP so that we don't have to mess with things like capitalization and can focus more on the grammar and prose part of the analysis. Don't take my advice if you don't want to, but realize that your final product will likely be stronger if you do.

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Overview
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When you look at Linoone, you see harmless and useless raccoon. However Linoone is the only Pokemon with access to both Belly Drum and Extreme Speed, this makes Linoone making it incredibly hard to revenge kill and an absolutely terrifying late-game cleaner. This trait is complemented by Linoone's above average movepool, which was greatly improved by the nerf to the Steel-type, allowing Linoone to now hit the Steel-types that Linoone despised for so long, for neutral damage. However, [comma] there is a consequence to running Linoone as you needs lots of support in order to successfully sweep through offensive -based teams. Although the Steel nerf helped Linoone, it Linoone is still checked very well by the Steel-types of the tier, even with Steel being nerfed. Linoone basically forces you to run a Pokemon that is specifically catered to support Linoone and potentially another sweeper(s). This is disappointing, [comma] as you could have used that teamslot could have been used for a Pokemon that your team is in dire need of; [, to ;] however, [comma] this should not deter you from using the risky but potentially rewarding Linoone although being basically the definition of high risk high reward, the reward is sweeping your opponent's team late game and the risk obviously being Linoone fainting. Bottomline Linoone is a Pokemon that, while in need of lots of support, can aid your team by giving it if you need a decent win condition.

Belly Drum
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name: Belly Drum
move 1: Belly Drum
move 2: Extreme Speed
move 3: Shadow Claw
move 4: Seed Bomb
ability: Gluttony
item: Sitrus Berry
evs: 160 HP / 252 atk / 96 spe
nature: Adamant

Moves
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After a Belly Drum, [comma] Linoone's Attack skyrockets to an astounding 1048! Extreme Speed is the best STAB move on Linoone, [comma] as it is being able to pick off revenge killers such as Fletchinder and non-Focus Sash Dugtrio. Shadow Claw is also a very handy move for Linoone, [comma] as not only does it allow Linoone to have nearly unresisted coverage in conjunction with Extreme Speed, but it also allows Linoone to hit the Ghost-types that Linoone otherwise would be completely stopped by. Seed Bomb is used for hitting Rock-types such as Rhyperior.

Set Details
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An Adamant nature is used to ensure that Linoone hits as hard as possible. The EV spread allows Linoone to outspeed Adamant Kabutops and OHKO it with Seed Bomb while the rest of the EVs are dumped into HP and Attack. The item being the Sitrus Berry is very handy, as it allows Linoone to tank an extra hit or two more. The ability for Linoone's ability is really not important as both Gluttony and Pickup are rather useless subpar abilities, you might swarm to Quick feet however this has one fault which is being incompatible with Extreme Speed. Quick feet would be useful, but it is incompatible with Extreme Speed.

Usage Tips
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Steel-types should always be either disposed of or heavily weakened, [comma] as they hinder Linoone's ability to sweep late-game. Setting up a Belly Drum is sometimes very hard to do, [comma] but with the right support, [comma] it is rather easy to clean late-game.

Team Options
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Uxie stands out as the best teammate for Linoone, [comma] because as it has access to three things that Linoone loves. These include dual screens, Memento support to have an easier time setting up a belly drum, and giving Linoone Stealth Rock support allowing Linoone to net easier KOs. Magneton and Dugtrio can trap Steel-types other than bar Doublade [removed ,] that Linoone absolutely despises. In addition, [comma] Dugtrio can also provide Memento support. Meowstic-Male can set up dual screens for Linoone, allowing for a cleaner sweep. Dedicated users of Memento such as Whimsicott are very helpful because they allow Linoone to set up to Linoone allowing it to Belly Drum without taking not fearing much damage.

Other Options
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Linoone has a few other tricks up it's sleeve. One of these is Linoone has access to Play Rough, [comma] though however the only notable Pokemon it hits is Spiritomb. Gunk Shot can be used to hit Pokemon such as Aromatisse and [delete space] Tangrowth, [comma] but it does not have much use outside of nailing those two Pokemon. As obscure as it may sound, Rock Smash is a great option for Linoone, [comma] as it hits Steel-types for Super-Effective super effective damage in addition to having a good chance to drop Defense. Another odd option Linoone has is Dig, which this also hits Steel-types, but it gives your opponent a free turn where they can switch in a counter for free. but having to wait a turn gives your opponent a free switch in which is not very good. The final option that Linoone has is Natural Gift combined with the Salac Berry creating a 110 Base Power 110 Power Fighting-type attack, [comma] which will OHKO all relevant Steel-types after Stealth Rock damage at +6.


Checks & Counters
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**Steel-types**: Cobalion is a prime example, it can take an Extremespeed even at +6 and retaliate back with a Close Combat. Registeel easily stops Linoone to a great extent and can take a hit, then fire off a Thunder Wave, greatly crippling Linoone. Doublade shockingly can survive a +6 Shadow Claw and counter with a Sacred Sword. As if there weren't enough steel types, Steelix takes laughable damage from any of Linoone's attacks and can absolutely demolish Linoone with a Gyro Ball.

**Taunt**: Linoone is vulnerable to Taunt before it sets up a Belly Drum, [comma] so Pokemon users such as Whimsicott who can also use Prankster Stun Spore can and check Linoone very well before Linoone sets up.

**Status**: Linoone is absolutely crippled by status, [comma] specifically burn and paralysis. Users of Will-O-Wisp and Thunder Wave such as Banette-Mega and Double Powder Amoongus are a problem for Linoone before a Belly Drum.

**Bulky Pokemon**: Physical walls Tangrowth can take the a majority of Linoone's attacks at +6 including Tangrowth who can tank a hit, then counter with a Focus Blast. Gligar is another good example, [comma] as it can sponge sponging Linoone's attacks and retaliating with an Earthquake.
 
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Overview
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Linoone is the only Pokemon with access to both Belly Drum and Extreme Speed, making it incredibly hard to revenge kill and an absolutely terrifying late-game cleaner. This trait is complemented by Linoone's above-average movepool, which was greatly improved by the nerf to the Steel type, allowing Linoone to now hit Steel-types, (RC) for neutral damage. However, Linoone needs lots of support in order to successfully sweep through offensive teams. Linoone is still checked very well by the Steel-types of the tier, even with Steel being nerfed. Linoone forces you to run a Pokemon that is specifically catered to support Linoone and potentially another sweeper. This is disappointing, as that teamslot could have been used for a Pokemon that your team is in dire need of. However, this should not deter you from using the risky but potentially rewarding. Linoone is a Pokemon that, while in need of lots of support, can still aid your team by giving it a decent win condition.

Belly Drum
########
name: Belly Drum
move 1: Belly Drum
move 2: Extreme Speed
move 3: Shadow Claw
move 4: Seed Bomb
ability: Gluttony
item: Sitrus Berry
evs: 160 HP / 252 atk / 96 spe
nature: Adamant

Moves
========
After a Belly Drum, Linoone's Attack skyrockets to an astounding 1048! Extreme Speed is the best STAB move on Linoone, as it is being able to pick off revenge killers such as Fletchinder and non-Focus Sash Dugtrio. Shadow Claw is also a very handy move for Linoone, as not only does it allow Linoone to have nearly unresisted coverage in conjunction with Extreme Speed, but it also allows Linoone to hit the Ghost-types that Linoone otherwise would be completely stopped by. Seed Bomb is used for hitting Rock-types such as Rhyperior.

Set Details
========
An Adamant nature is used to ensure that Linoone hits as hard as possible. The EV spread allows Linoone to outspeed Adamant Kabutops and OHKO it with Seed Bomb while the rest of the EVs are dumped into HP and Attack. Sitrus Berry is very handy, as it allows Linoone to instantly recover after using Belly Drum to tank an extra hit or two more. Linoone's ability is really not important as both Gluttony and Pickup are rather useless. Quick Feet would be useful, but it is incompatible with Extreme Speed.

Usage Tips
========
Steel-types should always be either disposed of or heavily weakened, as they hinder Linoone's ability to sweep late-game. Setting up a Belly Drum is sometimes very hard to do, but with the right support, it is rather easy to clean late-game.

Team Options
========
Uxie stands out as the best teammate for Linoone, because as it has access to dual screens, Memento, and Stealth Rock, (comma) allowing Linoone to net easier KOs. Magneton and Dugtrio can trap Steel-types other than Doublade that Linoone absolutely despises. In addition, Dugtrio can also provide Memento support. Meowstic-Male can set up dual screens for Linoone, allowing for a cleaner sweep. Dedicated users of Memento such as Whimsicott are very helpful because they allow Linoone to set up to Belly Drum without taking much damage.

Other Options
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Linoone has access to Play Rough, though the only notable Pokemon it hits is Spiritomb. Gunk Shot can be used to hit Pokemon such as Aromatisse and Tangrowth, but it does not have much use outside of nailing those two Pokemon. Rock Smash is a great option for Linoone, as it hits Steel-types for super effective damage in addition to having a good chance to drop Defense. Another option Linoone has is Dig, which this also hits Steel-types, but it gives your opponent a free turn where they can switch in a counter for free. but having to wait a turn gives your opponent a free switch in which is not very good. The final option that Linoone has is Natural Gift combined with the Salac Berry, (AC) creating a 110 Base Power Fighting-type attack, which OHKOes all relevant Steel-types after Stealth Rock damage at +6.


Checks & Counters
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**Steel-types**: Cobalion can take an Extreme Speed even at +6 and retaliate with a Close Combat. Registeel easily stops Linoone can take a hit, (RC) then fire off a Thunder Wave, greatly crippling Linoone. Doublade can survive a +6 Shadow Claw and counter with Sacred Sword. Steelix takes laughable damage from any of Linoone's attacks and can absolutely demolish Linoone with Gyro Ball.

**Taunt**: Linoone is vulnerable to Taunt before it sets up a Belly Drum, so Pokemon such as Whimsicott can easily counter it. Whimsicott who can also use Prankster Stun Spore to can check Linoone very well before Linoone sets up.

**Status**: Linoone is absolutely crippled by status, specifically burn and paralysis. Users of Will-O-Wisp and Thunder Wave such as Mega Banette-Mega and double Powder Amoongus are a problem for Linoone before a Belly Drum.

**Bulky Pokemon**: Tangrowth can take the majority of Linoone's attacks at +6 then counter with a Focus Blast. Gligar is another good example, as it can sponge Linoone's attacks and retaliateing with Earthquake.
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Small nitpick:

Change "atk" and "spe" to "Atk" and "Spe" when you're listing the EVs for the set

Also I wouldn't say it has an "above-average movepool; it's best offensive options consist of Extreme Speed, Return, Seed Bomb, and Shadow Claw. ....That's a little sad, if you ask me. Rephrase it to "decent offensive movepool"
 
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RockRocks said:
Small nitpick:

Change "atk" and "spe" to "Atk" and "Spe" when you're listing the EVs for the set
Also I wouldn't say it has an "above-average movepool; it's best offensive options consist of Extreme Speed, Return, Seed Bomb, and Shadow Claw. ....That's a little sad, if you ask me. Rephrase it to "decent offensive movepool"
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I implemented the whole ev thing into the set but while Linoone has those four moves, it can be designed to counter switchins with the mentioned Gunk Shot and Rock Smash or Salac Berry Natural Gift(this has very little distribuiton)
 
Yeah I guess if you compare it to other Pokemon like Moltres it's above average. Ok you can keep it that way if you want :D
 
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