RU Lycanroc

[Aquarius Ghost ❤]

[SET]
name: Sand Sweeper
move 1: Swords Dance
move 2: Stone Edge
move 3: Close Combat
move 4: Crunch
item: Life Orb
ability: Sand Rush
nature: Adamant / Jolly
evs: 252 Atk / 4 SpD / 252 Spe

[SET COMMENTS]

Lycanroc has a small niche in RU as a potent sweeper on sand teams. However, on non-sand teams, Rhyperior, Stakataka, and Aerodactyl are better options because of their typings, utility, and offensive pressure . Stone Edge hits Flying-type switch-ins such as Noivern, Togekiss, and Crobat. Close Combat hits Rock-resistant foes such as Cobalion, Steelix, and Stakataka, while Crunch hits Golurk and Doublade. Adamant is used on Lycanroc when it's on sand teams, enabling it to OHKO Rhyperior and Steelix while having a slight chance to OHKO Diancie with a Swords Dance-boosted Close Combat with one layer of Spikes up. However, Jolly can be used over Adamant so that Lycanroc is not easily revenge killed by Cobalion, Zarude, and Life Orb Mienshao when sand runs out.

Since Lycanroc is a weather-reliant Pokemon, it only fits on sand-oriented teams. Thus, Gigalith is a necessary partner for Lycanroc, as it sets up sand for Lycanroc to be a deadly late-game cleaner and revenge killer; Gigalith also provides Stealth Rock. Spikes support from Klefki and Golisopod is helpful to wear down Lycanroc's checks throughout the match such as Gastrodon, Rhyperior, and Steelix. Other sand sweepers such as Sandslash are great teammates, since they are able to weaken Pokemon throughout the match so that Lycanroc can clean late-game. Lycanroc struggles to break through Grass-types such as Dhelmise, Vileplume, and Tangela, so teammates such as Incineroar and Noivern are needed. Noivern also provides pivot support to bring Lycanroc in safely; in return, Lycanroc is able to threaten Fairy-types such as Togekiss and Sylveon for Noivern. Lycanroc also struggles against bulky Water-types such as Gastrodon and Milotic, so a Water-resistant or Water-immune teammate like Zarude, Dhelmise, or Toxicroak is mandatory. Dhelmise is also able to remove entry hazards for Lycanroc; in return, Lycanroc is able to threaten Flying-types such as Togekiss, Noivern, and Crobat. Lycanroc can be easily revenge killed by Pokemon such as Cobalion, Choice Scarf Mienshao, and Zarude when sand runs out, so Noivern and Choice Scarf Gardevoir are also great options.

[CREDITS]
- Written by: [[Aquarius Ghost , 519583]]
- Quality checked by: [[Mac3, 291087], [Expulso, 202058]]
- Grammar checked by: [[Deetah, 297659/]]

 

[Aquarius Ghost ❤]

rdy for qc

 

[Mac3]

lycanroc is bad

[SET]
name: Sand Sweeper
move 1: Swords Dance
move 2: Stone Edge
move 3: Close Combat
move 4: Crunch
item: Life Orb
ability: Sand Rush
nature: Adamant / Jolly
evs: 252 Atk / 4 SpD / 252 Spe

[SET COMMENTS]

Lycanroc has a small niche in RU, as it is a potent sweeper on offensive sand teams. However, Lycanroc faces stiff competition from Dual Dance Rhyperior and Trick Room Stakataka because they both have an easier time breaking through teams and have overall better Attack and better physical defense (not on sand it doesnt, make sure to make that clear "on other teams, aero/rhyp/staka outclass it"). Stone Edge hits Flying-type switch-ins such as Noivern, Togekiss, and Crobat, it is also Lycanroc's most spammable move. Close Combat hits targets that resist Lycanroc's powerful STAB Stone edge such as Cobalion, Steelix, and Stakataka. While Crunch hits targets that resist Stone Edge and are immune to Close Combat, such as Golurk and Doublade. Life Orb increases Lycanroc's attacking power damage output so it can be a deadly sweeper. Adamant is used on Lycanroc when it's on sand teams, Adamant also lets Lycanroc OHKO Rhyperior and Steelix, while having a 37.5 chance to OHKO Diancie with Close Combat at +2 with 1 layer of Spikes up. However, Jolly can be used over Adamant, so it does not become easily revenge killed by Cobalion, Zarude, and Life Orb Mienshao when sand runs out, but it will lose some power lack wallbreaking potential.

Since Lycanroc is a weather-reliant Pokemon, it usually only fits on sand-oriented teams builds. Thus In doing so, Gigalith is a necessary great partner for Lycanroc as it gives Lycanroc speed control to be a deadly late-game cleaner and revenge killer, Gigalith also provides Stealth Rock which helps remove Sturdy from Pokemon such as Steelix. Spikes support from Klefki and Golisopod is helpful so that Spikes can wear down Lycanroc's checks throughout the match such as Gastrodon and Tangela. Lycanroc struggles to break through Grass-types such as Dhelmise and Vileplume, so teammates such as Cobalion and Noivern are helpful. Noivern also provides pivot support to bring Lycanroc in safely, in return Lycanroc is able to threaten Fairy-types such as Togekiss and Sylveon for Noivern. Lycanroc also struggles against bulky Waters-types such as Gastrodon and Milotic, so Toxicroak, Zarude, and Dhelmise can help aid with this issue. Dhelmise is also able to remove entry hazards for Lycanroc, in return Lycanroc is able to threaten Flying-types such as Togekiss, Noivern, and Tornadus. Lycanroc can be easily revenge killed by pokemon such as Cobalion, Choice Scarf Mienshao, and Zarude, so Noivern and Choice Scarf Gardevoir are great options. i want some focus on the need for grass, water, and rock resists on sand archetypes.

lmk when uve updated these

 

[Mac3]

"Toxicroak, Zarude, and Dhelmise are mandatory", they arent, a water resist is though.

 

[Expulso]

Gigalith also provides Stealth Rock which helps remove Sturdy from Pokemon such as Steelix.

not true for this example since steelix's leftovers out-recover SR; i get the general idea ur going for but choose a diff example

Spikes support from Klefki and Golisopod is helpful so that Spikes can wear down Lycanroc's checks throughout the match such as Gastrodon and Tangela.

i'd recommend mentioning steelix or rhyperior over tangela, they're both far more relevant mons

Dhelmise is also able to remove entry hazards for Lycanroc, in return Lycanroc is able to threaten Flying-types such as Togekiss, Noivern, and Tornadus.

crobat > torn since torn is bad

mention other sand sweepers (sandslash kek) as partners that can finish sweeping after lycan wallbreaks or vice versa

QC 2/2

 

[Aquarius Ghost ❤]

not true for this example since steelix's leftovers out-recover SR; i get the general idea ur going for but choose a diff example


i'd recommend mentioning steelix or rhyperior over tangela, they're both far more relevant mons


crobat > torn since torn is bad

mention other sand sweepers (sandslash kek) as partners that can finish sweeping after lycan wallbreaks or vice versa

QC 2/2

thanks for the qc fren, this is now rdy for gp

 

[Light Sanctity]

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Aquarius Ghost ❤, post: 8856029, member: 519583

[SET]
name: Sand Sweeper
move 1: Swords Dance
move 2: Stone Edge
move 3: Close Combat
move 4: Crunch
item: Life Orb
ability: Sand Rush
nature: Adamant / Jolly
evs: 252 Atk / 4 SpD / 252 Spe

[SET COMMENTS]

Lycanroc has a small niche in RU, as it is a potent sweeper on sand teams. However, on non-sand teams, Rhyperior, Staktaka, and Aerodactyl are better options because of their typing, utility, and offensive pressure they provide. Stone Edge hits Flying-type switch-ins such as Noivern, Togekiss, and Crobat, it is also Lycanroc's most spammable move. Close Combat hits targets that resist Lycanroc's powerful STAB Stone edge are Rock-resistant such as Cobalion, Steelix, and Stakataka. While Crunch hits Golurk and Doublade. Life Orb increases Lycanroc's damage output so it can be a deadly sweeper. I would assume that everyone knows that LO increases damage Adamant is used on Lycanroc when it's on sand teams, Adamant also lets Lycanroc enabling it to OHKO Rhyperior and Steelix (RC) while having a 37.5 chance to OHKO Diancie with Close Combat at +2 with 1 one layer of Spikes up. However, Jolly can be used over Adamant, so it does not become easily revenge killed by Cobalion, Zarude, and Life Orb Mienshao when sand runs out. but it will lose some power.

Since Lycanroc is a weather-reliant Pokemon, it only fits on sand-oriented teams. Thus, Gigalith is a necessary partner for Lycanroc, (AC) as it gives Lycanroc Speed control to be a deadly late-game cleaner and revenge killer, Gigalith also provides Stealth Rock. Spikes support from Klefki and Golisopod is helpful so that Spikes can wear down Lycanroc's checks throughout the match such as Gastrodon, Rhyperior, and Steelix. Other sand sweepers such as Sandslash are great teammates, since they are able to weaken Pokemon throughout the match (RC) so that Lycanroc can clean end-game. Lycanroc struggles to break through Grass-types such as Dhelmise, Vileplume, and Tangela, so teammates such as Incineroar and Noivern are needed. Noivern also provides pivot support to bring Lycanroc in safely, in return, (AC) Lycanroc is able to threaten Fairy-types such as Togekiss and Sylveon for Noivern. Lycanroc also struggles against bulky Waters-types Water-types such as Gastrodon and Milotic, so a Water-resist Zarude, Dhelmise, and Toxicroak are mandatory Water-resistant teammate like Zarude, Dhelmise, or Toxicroak are mandatory. Dhelmise is also able to remove entry hazards for Lycanroc, in return, (AC) Lycanroc is able to threaten Flying-types such as Togekiss, Noivern, and Crobat. Lycanroc can be easily revenge killed by Pokemon such as Cobalion, Choice Scarf Mienshao, and Zarude when sand runs out, so Noivern and Choice Scarf Gardevoir are great options.

[CREDITS]
- Written by: [[Aquarius Ghost , 519583]]
- Quality checked by: [[Mac3, 291087], [Expulso, 202058]]
- Grammar checked by: [[username1, userid1]]

 

[deetah]

Light Sanctity: Add remove comment RC: Remove comma, AC; Add comma
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Lots of changes here, so please be careful when implementing. Light Sanctity PM me on Discord with any questions!

GP 1/1

Lycanroc

[SET]
name: Sand Sweeper
move 1: Swords Dance
move 2: Stone Edge
move 3: Close Combat
move 4: Crunch
item: Life Orb
ability: Sand Rush
nature: Adamant / Jolly
evs: 252 Atk / 4 SpD / 252 Spe

[SET COMMENTS]

Lycanroc has a small niche in RU, (RC) as it is a potent sweeper on sand teams. However, on non-sand teams, Rhyperior, Staktaka Stakataka, and Aerodactyl are better options because of their typing typings, utility, and offensive pressure they provide. Stone Edge hits Flying-type switch-ins such as Noivern, Togekiss, and Crobat, it is also Lycanroc's most spammable move. Close Combat hits targets that resist Lycanroc's powerful STAB Stone edge are Rock-resistant foes such as Cobalion, Steelix, and Stakataka, (Change period to comma) while Crunch hits Golurk and Doublade. Life Orb increases Lycanroc's damage output so it can be a deadly sweeper. I would assume that everyone knows that LO increases damage Adamant is used on Lycanroc when it's on sand teams, Adamant also lets Lycanroc enabling it to OHKO Rhyperior and Steelix (RC) while having a 37.5 slight chance to OHKO Diancie with a Swords Dance-boosted Close Combat at +2 with 1 one layer of Spikes up. However, Jolly can be used over Adamant, (RC) so it does not become that Lycanroc is not easily revenge killed by Cobalion, Zarude, and Life Orb Mienshao when sand runs out. but it will lose some power.

Since Lycanroc is a weather-reliant Pokemon, it only fits on sand-oriented teams. Thus, Gigalith is a necessary partner for Lycanroc, (AC) as it gives Lycanroc Speed control sets up sand for Lycanroc to be a deadly late-game cleaner and revenge killer; (SC) Gigalith also provides Stealth Rock. Spikes support from Klefki and Golisopod is helpful so that Spikes can to wear down Lycanroc's checks throughout the match such as Gastrodon, Rhyperior, and Steelix. Other sand sweepers such as Sandslash are great teammates, since they are able to weaken Pokemon throughout the match (RC) so that Lycanroc can clean end-game late-game. Lycanroc struggles to break through Grass-types such as Dhelmise, Vileplume, and Tangela, so teammates such as Incineroar and Noivern are needed. Noivern also provides pivot support to bring Lycanroc in safely; (SC) in return, (AC) Lycanroc is able to threaten Fairy-types such as Togekiss and Sylveon for Noivern. Lycanroc also struggles against bulky Waters-types Water-types such as Gastrodon and Milotic, so a Water-resist Zarude, Dhelmise, and Toxicroak are mandatory Water-resistant or Water-immune teammate like Zarude, Dhelmise, or Toxicroak are is mandatory. Dhelmise is also able to remove entry hazards for Lycanroc; (SC) in return, (AC) Lycanroc is able to threaten Flying-types such as Togekiss, Noivern, and Crobat. Lycanroc can be easily revenge killed by Pokemon such as Cobalion, Choice Scarf Mienshao, and Zarude when sand runs out, so Noivern and Choice Scarf Gardevoir are also great options.

[CREDITS]
- Written by: [[Aquarius Ghost , 519583]]
- Quality checked by: [[Mac3, 291087], [Expulso, 202058]]
- Grammar checked by: [[username1, userid1]]

 

[gorex]

However, on non-sand teams, Rhyperior, Stakataka, and Aerodactyl are better options because of their typings, utility, and offensive pressure . Stone Edge hits Flying-type switch-ins such as Noivern, Togekiss, and Crobat.

removed the awkward spacing before the period in the first sentence. removed stone edge write-up because its fluff and its very incorrect to mention flying-types as switch ins.

Adamant is used on Lycanroc when it's on sand teams, enabling it to OHKO Rhyperior and Steelix while having a slight chance to OHKO Diancie with a Swords Dance-boosted Close Combat with one layer of Spikes up.

removed the part about having a slight chance to ohko diancie because +2 edge ohkos after spike. odds of missing stone edge is less than the odds to miss out on the ohko on it with +2 cc.

Other sand sweepers such as Sandslash are great teammates, since they are able to weaken Pokemon throughout the match so that Lycanroc can clean late-game.

removed this segment on sandslash because it's unranked, and unlike gigalith, isn't as necessary to allow lycanroc to function. (also, gigalith is possibly getting ranked soon)

also had to fix your credits a tad, please take note and double check it in the future.