Monotype Mandibuzz (Flying)

[maroon]

[SET]
name: Defensive Pivot (Flying)
move 1: Foul Play
move 2: Roost
move 3: Defog
move 4: U-turn
item: Heavy-Duty Boots
ability: Overcoat
nature: Impish
evs: 252 HP / 252 Def / 4 SpD

[SET COMMENTS]
Mandibuzz is a physically defensive pivot for Flying teams that is able to clear hazards with Defog and pick up momentum thanks to U-turn. Foul Play allows Mandibuzz to take advantage of its natural bulk and punish setup Pokemon like Cloyster and Excadrill. Roost is used to stay healthy through the match and switch into strong attacks with more ease. U-turn allows Mandibuzz to take advantage of its lower Speed to safely bring in a teammate and can be used to generate momentum against Pokemon it walls such as Excadrill. Heavy-Duty Boots makes Mandibuzz immune to Stealth Rock, allowing it to more easily use Defog and enabling it to more comfortably pivot into attacks such as Keldeo's Secret Sword. Mandibuzz's EVs and Impish nature maximize its physical bulk so it can take on attackers such as Cinderace, Virizion, and Diggersby with more ease.

All of Mandibuzz's teammates appreciate its ability to clear Stealth Rock, tank physical attacks, and pivot them in with U-turn. Mandibuzz's resistance to Ghost is useful for Flying teams, as it can check Pokemon such as Polteageist and Choice Specs Aegislash for the team. Charizard is one of the Pokemon that really appreciates Mandibuzz's ability to remove Stealth Rock and can power through Ice-types such as Alolan Ninetales and Galarian Darmanitan in return. Corviknight forms a potent defensive core with Mandibuzz, being the main special wall on Flying teams as well as being able to switch into Fairy-type Pokemon. Bulk Up Corviknight also alleviates pressure off Mandibuzz from being the sole physical wall on the team. Additionally, Corviknight can absorb Toxic for Mandibuzz and prevent Stealth Rock from being set up by using Taunt against slower setters such as Hippowdon. Hawlucha appreciates Mandibuzz's ability to take Psychic-type attacks for it and in return can get rid of Rock- and Steel-type Pokemon such as Terrakion, Tyranitar, and Duraludon. Togekiss can handle lots of Mandibuzz's checks such as Hydreigon and can break down faster Pokemon such as Charizard with a combination of Thunder Wave + Air Slash or more bulky Pokemon such as Galarian Corsola with Nasty Plot + Air Slash. Gyarados can take on problematic Fire- and Water-type Pokemon such as Cinderace, Rotom-H, Rotom-W, and Keldeo for Mandibuzz after a Dragon Dance boost with Waterfall, Earthquake, and Power Whip.

[CREDITS]
- Written by: [[maroon, 305839]]
- Flying analysis by: [[maroon, 305839]]
- Quality checked by: [[Conflux, 408641], [Decem, 362454]]
- Grammar checked by: [[A Cake Wearing A Hat, 388157]]

 

[Conflux]

[SET COMMENTS]
"U-turn allows Mandibuzz to take advantage of its lower Speed to safely bring in a teammate with U-turn. "
Also mention that Mandibuzz often forces switches from Pokemon it walls which is what makes U-turn so great, and you could also throw in some examples.

"Heavy-Duty Boots allows Mandibuzz to ignore Stealth Rock, allowing it to switch on Stealth Rock with more ease and remove them."
This line sounds kind of awkward because you say 'Stealth Rock' and 'allow' twice so I'd reword it and also point out that HDB lets it switch in on attacks more comfortably since it doesn't have to worry about hazards damage.

Worth noting that its typing gives Flying teams a nice Ghost resist and a switch in for Specs Shadow Ball from Aegislash and Gengar.

Mention that Corviknight covers Mandibuzz's Fairy weakness.

QC 1/2

 

[mushamu]

[SET COMMENTS]
Cloyster and Kyurem-B are both important examples for Foul Play.

"Defog clears hazards for the team."
"Heavy-Duty Boots allows Mandibuzz to ignore Stealth Rock, enabling it to more comfortably pivot into attacks such as Keldeo's Secret Sword."
These two go hand in hand, say how Defog is especially nice because Flying teams are suspectable to Stealth Rock and how Heavy Duty Boots supports Mandibuzz's role as a Defogger.

"Mandibuzz's Dark typing provides Flying teams with a Ghost resist allowing it to check Choice Specs attackers such as Gengar and Aegislash locked into Shadow Ball for the team. "
Honestly unsure about Gengar since they can carry Thunderbolt, but I'd definitely note that it makes Mandibuzz a nice Polteageist check, something Flying can actually struggle otherwise due to the lack of good Ghost resists on the team.

Corviknight can also switch into Toxic and keep away hazards with Taunt for Mandibuzz.

"Togekiss can switch in on Dragon-type Pokemon that can threaten Mandibuzz such as Choice Specs Dragapult and Hydreigon."
Togekiss doesn't really switch into either of them that well, mostly the former because if you're against a Flying team, you're clicking Thunderbolt. I'd just say how Togekiss is great at handling a lot of Mandibuzz's checks and counters through Nasty Plot + Thunder Wave + Air Slash, you can use stuff like Choice Specs Dragapult, Choice Scarf Gardevoir, and Hydreigon as examples.

Lump Water-type Pokemon in with Gyarados with Keldeo and Rotom-W as examples and say how these Pokemon would otherwise be problematic for Mandibuzz or something along the lines.

QC 2/2

 

[Milak]

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[SET]
name: Defensive Pivot (Flying)
move 1: Foul Play
move 2: Roost
move 3: Defog
move 4: U-turn
item: Heavy-Duty Boots
ability: Overcoat
nature: Impish
evs: 252 HP / 252 Def / 4 SpD

[SET COMMENTS]
Mandibuzz is a physically defensive pivot for Flying teams that is able to clear hazards with Defog and pick up momentum thanks to U-turn. Foul Play allows Mandibuzz to take advantage of its natural bulk and punish setup Pokemon like Kyurem-B, Cloyster, and Excadrill. Roost allows Mandibuzz to stay healthy through the match and switch into strong attacks with more ease. U-turn allows Mandibuzz to take advantage of its lower (there isn't really any comparison here) Speed to safely bring in a teammate,(AC) and can be used to generate momentum against Pokemon it walls such as Excadrill. Heavy-Duty Boots allows Mandibuzz to ignore Stealth Rock, allowing it to more easily clear Stealth Rock,(RC) and enabling it to more comfortably pivot into attacks such as Keldeo's Secret Sword. Its EVs and Impish nature allow it to maximize its physical bulk,(AC) allowing it to take on attackers such as Cinderace, Virizion, and Diggersby with more ease.

All of Mandibuzz's teammates appreciate its ability to clear Stealth Rock, tank physical attacks, and pivot them in with U-turn. Mandibuzz's Dark typing provides Flying teams with a Ghost resist,(AC) allowing it to check Choice Specs attackers such as Polteageist and Aegislash locked into Shadow Ball for the team. Charizard is one of the Pokemon that really appreciate Mandibuzz's ability to remove Stealth Rock,(AC) and can power through Ice-types such as Alolan Ninetales and Galarian Darmanitan in return for Mandibuzz (repetition). Corviknight forms the a wall core with Mandibuzz, being the main specially defensive wall on Flying teams as well as being able to switch into Fairy-type Pokemon. Bulk Up Corviknight also alleviates pressure off Mandibuzz from being the sole physical wall on the team. Additionally, Corviknight can absorb Toxic for Mandibuzz and prevent Stealth Rock from being set up by using Taunt against slower setters such as Hippowdon. Hawlucha appreciates Mandibuzz's ability to take Psychic-type attacks for it and in return can get rid of Rock- and Steel-type Pokemon such as Terrakion, Tyranitar, and Duraludon for Mandibuzz. Togekiss can handle lots of Mandibuzz's checks such as Hydreigon and can break down faster Pokemon such as Charizard,(AC) with a the combination of Thunder Wave + Air Slash,(AC) or more bulky Pokemon such as Galarian Corsola with Nasty Plot + Air Slash. Gyarados can take on problematic Fire- and Water-type Pokemon such as Cinderace, Rotom-H, Rotom-W, and Keldeo for Mandibuzz after a Dragon Dance boost with Waterfall, Earthquake, and Power Whip.

[CREDITS]
- Written by: [[maroon, 305839]]
- Flying analysis by: [[maroon, 305839]]
- Quality checked by: [[Conflux, 408641], [Decem, 362454]]
- Grammar checked by: [[<username1>, <userid1>]]

 

[roxie]

All of Mandibuzz's teammates appreciate its ability to clear Stealth Rock, tank physical attacks, and pivot them in with U-turn. Mandibuzz's Dark typing provides Flying teams with a Ghost resist allowing it to check Choice Specs attackers such as Polteageist and Aegislash locked into Shadow Ball for the team.

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[SET]
name: Defensive Pivot (Flying)
move 1: Foul Play
move 2: Roost
move 3: Defog
move 4: U-turn
item: Heavy-Duty Boots
ability: Overcoat
nature: Impish
evs: 252 HP / 252 Def / 4 SpD

[SET COMMENTS]
Mandibuzz is a physically defensive pivot for Flying teams that is able to clear hazards with Defog and pick up momentum thanks to U-turn. Foul Play allows Mandibuzz to take advantage of its natural bulk and punish setup Pokemon like Kyurem-B, Cloyster, (RC) and Excadrill. Roost allows Mandibuzz is used to stay healthy through the match and switch into strong attacks with more ease. U-turn allows Mandibuzz to take advantage of its lower Speed to safely bring in a teammate and can be used to generate momentum against Pokemon it walls such as Excadrill. Heavy-Duty Boots allows Mandibuzz to ignore makes Mandibuzz immune to Stealth Rock, allowing it to more easily clear Stealth Rock, use Defog and enabling it to more comfortably pivot into attacks such as Keldeo's Secret Sword. Its Mandibuzz's EVs and Impish nature allow it to maximize its physical bulk allowing it to so it can take on attackers such as Cinderace, Virizion, and Diggersby with more ease.

All of Mandibuzz's teammates appreciate its ability to clear Stealth Rock, tank physical attacks, and pivot them in with U-turn. Mandibuzz's Dark typing provides Flying teams with a Ghost resist allowing it to resistance to Ghost is useful for Flying teams, as it can check Choice Specs attackers such as Polteageist and (lol no) Aegislash locked into Shadow Ball Pokemon such as Polteageist and Choice Specs Aegislash for the team. Charizard is one of the Pokemon that really appreciate appreciates Mandibuzz's ability to remove Stealth Rock and can power through Ice-types such as Alolan Ninetales and Galarian Darmanitan in return for Mandibuzz. Corviknight forms the wall a potent defensive core with Mandibuzz, being the main specially defensive special wall on Flying teams as well as being able to switch into Fairy-type Pokemon. Bulk Up Corviknight also alleviates pressure off Mandibuzz from being the sole physical wall on the team. Additionally, Corviknight can absorb Toxic for Mandibuzz and prevent Stealth Rock from being set up by using Taunt against slower setters such as Hippowdon. Hawlucha appreciates Mandibuzz's ability to take Psychic-type attacks for it and in return can get rid of Rock- and Steel-type Pokemon such as Terrakion, Tyranitar, and Duraludon for Mandibuzz. Togekiss can handle lots of Mandibuzz's checks such as Hydreigon and can break down faster Pokemon such as Charizard with a combination of Thunder Wave + Air Slash or more bulky Pokemon such as Galarian Corsola with Nasty Plot + Air Slash. Gyarados can take on problematic Fire- and Water-type Pokemon such as Cinderace, Rotom-H, Rotom-W, and Keldeo for Mandibuzz after a Dragon Dance boost with Waterfall, Earthquake, and Power Whip.

[CREDITS]
- Written by: [[maroon, 305839]]
- Flying analysis by: [[maroon, 305839]]
- Quality checked by: [[Conflux, 408641], [Decem, 362454]]
- Grammar checked by: [[A Cake Wearing A Hat, 388157]]

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