National Dex Monotype Mandibuzz (Dark) [QC 2/2] [GP 1/1]

[Bobsican]

[SET]
Mandibuzz @ Heavy-Duty Boots
Name: Physically Defensive (Dark)
Ability: Overcoat
EVs: 248 HP / 244 Def / 16 Spe
Impish Nature
- Foul Play
- U-turn / Toxic / Brave Bird
- Defog
- Roost

[SET COMMENTS]
As a check to physical attackers with multiple utility options, Mandibuzz is a characteristic component for defensive backbones in Dark teams. Foul Play minimizes passivity, notably 2HKOing all Ogerpon formes, offensive Mega Scizor, Excadrill, and +6 Azumarill. U-turn lets Mandibuzz gain momentum by safely leaving potentially unfavorable matchups, bringing in checks that could struggle to switch in otherwise. Toxic lets Mandibuzz hinder entry hazard setters such as Ting-Lu, Araquanid, and Great Tusk, easing the use of Defog. Brave Bird hits some foes its team can otherwise struggle with, for example, OHKOing Hisuian Lilligant and 2HKOing Tapu Bulu and Buzzwole. The given EV spread allows Mandibuzz to outspeed Adamant Azumarill, with the rest invested in physical bulk to better handle foes such as Dragonite, Mega Lopunny, and Mega Scizor. Ting-Lu can switch into Electric- and Rock-types that can easily force out Mandibuzz like Tapu Koko, Zapdos, and Hisuian Arcanine. Alolan Muk can also further complement a defensive core, as it mitigates a weakness to Fairy-types such as Iron Valiant, Mega Diancie, and Mega Altaria. Offensive Pokemon such as Weavile, Meowscarada, and Hydreigon benefit from Mandibuzz's utility, mitigating its passivity issues.

[SET CREDITS]
Written by:
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[Neko]

the Mandi

[SET]
Mandibuzz @ Heavy-Duty Boots
Name: Physically Defensive (Dark)
Ability: Overcoat
EVs: 248 HP / 244 Def / 16 Spe
Impish Nature
- Foul Play
- U-turn / Toxic / Brave Bird
- Defog
- Roost

[SET COMMENTS]
As a check to Fighting-types with multiple utility options, Mandibuzz is a characteristic component for defensive backbones in Dark teams (its not really a check to fighters, but for general phys attackers like Azu, or Ursaluna, or M.Sciz, maybe just edit this sentence). Foul Play minimizes passivity, notably 2HKOing all Ogerpon formes, Cinderace, and Excadrill (added space so you can mention SD Sciz/Azu here too). Toxic lets Mandibuzz hinder entry hazard setters such as Ting-Lu, Araquanid, and Great Tusk, easing use of Defog. Brave Bird hits some foes its team can otherwise struggle with, OHKOing Hisuian Lilligant, and 2HKOing Tapu Bulu and Buzzwole. The given EV spread allows Mandibuzz to outspeed Adamant Azumarill, with the rest invested on physical bulk to better handle foes such as Dragonite, Mega Lopunny, and Mega Scizor. Ting-Lu can switch into Electric- and Rock-types that can easily force out Mandibuzz like Tapu Koko, Zapdos, and Hisuian Arcanine, Alolan Muk can also further complement a defensive core as it mitigates a weakness to Fairy-types such as Iron Valiant, Mega Diancie, and Mega Altaria. Offensive Pokemon such as Weavile, Meowscarada, and Hydreigon make benefit from Mandibuzz's utility, mitigating its passivity issues.

[SET CREDITS]
Written by:
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QC 1/2, thankie Bobsican >:3

 

[boomp]

Honestly you can just add in a U-turn sentence before toxic, I think mentioning it pivoting out of bad matchups to one of its teammates that can check the threat to the bird is still useful to new players/readers.

QC 2/2 Good Shit

 

[Bobsican]

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[SET]
Mandibuzz @ Heavy-Duty Boots
Name: Physically Defensive (Dark)
Ability: Overcoat
EVs: 248 HP / 244 Def / 16 Spe
Impish Nature
- Foul Play
- U-turn / Toxic / Brave Bird
- Defog
- Roost

[SET COMMENTS]
As a check to physical attackers with multiple utility options, Mandibuzz is a characteristic component for defensive backbones in Dark teams. Foul Play minimizes passivity, notably 2HKOing all Ogerpon formes, offensive Mega Scizor, Excadrill, and +6 Azumarill. U-turn lets Mandibuzz gain momentum by safely leaving potentially unfavorable matchups, bringing into the field in checks that could struggle to switch in otherwise. Toxic lets Mandibuzz hinder entry hazard setters such as Ting-Lu, Araquanid, and Great Tusk, easing the use of Defog. Brave Bird hits some foes its team can otherwise struggle with, for example, OHKOing Hisuian Lilligant, (RC) and 2HKOing Tapu Bulu and Buzzwole. The given EV spread allows Mandibuzz to outspeed Adamant Azumarill, with the rest invested on in physical bulk to better handle foes such as Dragonite, Mega Lopunny, and Mega Scizor. Ting-Lu can switch into Electric- and Rock-types that can easily force out Mandibuzz like Tapu Koko, Zapdos, and Hisuian Arcanine, (RC). (AP) Alolan Muk can also further complement a defensive core, (AC) as it mitigates a weakness to Fairy-types such as Iron Valiant, Mega Diancie, and Mega Altaria. Offensive Pokemon such as Weavile, Meowscarada, and Hydreigon make benefit from Mandibuzz's utility, mitigating its passivity issues.

[SET CREDITS]
Written by:
https://www.smogon.com/forums/members/bobsican.434487/
Quality checked by:
https://www.smogon.com/forums/members/neko.542526/
https://www.smogon.com/forums/members/boomp.637295/
Grammar checked by:
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