Mandibuzz [QC 2/2] [GP 1/2]

[Gman]

[SET]
name: Specially Defensive Pivot
move 1: Roost
move 2: Foul Play
move 3: U-turn
move 4: Defog / Toxic
item: Sablenite
ability: Overcoat
nature: Sassy
evs: 248 HP / 8 Def / 252 SpD
ivs: 0 Spe

[SET COMMENTS]
In Mix and Mega, Sablenite Mandibuzz acts as a solid defensive answer to menacing offensive threats like Spectrier, Lunala, and Kartana. By virtue of its bulk and access to U-turn, it performs as a blanket special wall and slow pivot whilst also providing entry hazard control through Defog as well as Magic Bounce upon Mega Evolving. Roost ensures Mandibuzz's longevity throughout the match. Foul Play makes Mandibuzz less passive and pressures offensive Ghost-types, all the while deterring setup attempts from physical attackers. U-turn maintains momentum against would-be switch-ins wanting to exploit Mandobuzz as setup bait, such as Dragonite, and can bring a frailer attacker safely on the field after Mandibuzz has sponged a hit. With Defog, Mandibuzz can function as its team's main form of hazard control, although its weakness to Stealth Rock can sometimes overwhelm it in this regard. On teams with other forms of hazard removal, Toxic is a valid means to effectively punish common switch-ins to Mandibuzz such as Entei, Ho-Oh, Zapdos, Altarianite Hippowdon, and Altarianite Zygarde.
The EV and IV distrubtion minimizes Stealth Rock damage and makes Mandibuzz a better slow pivot.

With its slow U-turn, Mandibuzz enables several fast yet frail wallbreakers such as Pheromosa, Regieleki, Zeraora, Spectrier, and Terrakion by bringing them safely in on the field. Moreover, Regieleki's access to Rapid Spin alleviates Mandibuzz's burden to remove entry hazards. Psychic-types such as Mew, Solgaleo, and Tapu Lele appreciate the presence of Mandibuzz as a switch-in to Ghost-types. The same is true for Lunala, which Mandibuzz aids by checking Spectrier and opposing Lunal, whilst also absorbing Knock Off from Kartana and Solgaleo. This last benefit is equally valuable to Ho-Oh and Eternatus. Steel-types such as Magearna and Solgaleo help cover Mandibuzz's vulnerability to Fairy-types and to some Altarianite users. Mandibuzz aids them in return with its Ground immunity. Being weak to strong physical attackers and Electric- and Rock-types, Mandibuzz pairs well with Ground-types such as Landorus-T, Rhyperior, and Altarianite Hippowdon. To defensively answer versatile threats such as Entei, Ho-Oh, and Zygarde, Mandibuzz can be coupled with a blanket physical check such as Slowbro or Manectite Mew. Banettite Toxapex is an option that helps against Entei, Ho-Oh, Eternatus, and Xerneas. In return, Mandibuzz provides a Psychic and Ground immunity, but the core stacks Electric weaknesses. Defensive Dragonite sets offer cleric support, which mitigates Mandibuzz's vulnerability to status from Mold Breaker users as well as moves like Scald and Sludge Bomb, and forces out threats such as Terrakion, Pheromosa, and Zeraora. Mandibuzz in turn checks Lunala and Kartana. However, the duo is weak to prominent Fairy-types and Eternatus. Altarianite Entei is another solid partner to Mandibuzz, as it pressures Zygarde, Dragonite, Terrakion, Zeraora, and Ampharosite Blissey. Mandibuzz returns the favor by removing Stealth Rock as well as by switching into Mew and Lunala.

[STRATEGY COMMENTS]
Other Options
=============
Aggronite foregoes Mandibuzz's Ground immunity in order to reduce the impact of Lunala's coverage moves; acquiring Filter on top of losing its Flying type means Mandibuzz can more reliably switch into Moonblast or Ice Beam, even when Stealth Rock is up.
A Gyaradosite set with a spread of 248 HP / 152 Def / 108 SpD and a Careful nature, with Toxic as the fourth move, turns Mandibuzz into a mixed pivot that is better able to check Solgaleo. With Mold Breaker Toxic, Mandibuzz can additionally cripple Sablenite pivots that are generally sound switch-ins to it, such as Blissey, Mew, Slowbro, Swampert, and Hippowdon. However, this set cannot counter Lunala carrying Moonblast, and the loss of Magic Bounce exacerbates Mandibuzz's susceptibility to status.
Knock Off can present some situational utility by punishing Ho-Oh and Eternatus, but it is generally unwise to forego Foul Play, as Mandibuzz will be extremely passive when facing Kartana, Solgaleo, and other physical attackers.

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

**Altarianite Users**: Dragonite, Zygarde, Entei, Hippowdon, and Regieleki all menace Mandibuzz with their powerful Fairy-type moves. The resistance to Foul Play means that many of them can freely set up as they force it out.

**Fairy-types**: While Mandibuzz is more sturdy specially, if Tapu Lele, Xerneas, or Calm Mind Magearna sets up, each will muscle through it with relative ease. With Toxic, Mandibuzz can at least put non-Substitute Xerneas versions on a timer, possibly avoiding an all-out sweep.

**Rock-types**: Mandibuzz cannot stomach strong Rock-type moves from the likes of Terrakion, Rhyperior, and Tyranitar. It is thus unable to effectively prevent these Pokemon from setting Stealth Rock.

**Electric-types**: Zeraora, Zapdos, and Magnezone heavily chip at Mandibuzz's health with their strong Electric-type STAB attacks. If Mandibuzz hard switches out to avoid this, it risks conceding momentum to Volt Switch.

**Status**: Mandibuzz's sturdiness will significantly suffer if it is poisoned by Eternatus's Sludge Bomb or Toxic from Ampharosite Blissey or Gyaradosite Toxapex. Additionally, if Mandibuzz is burned by Scald or Sacred Fire, its weaker Foul Play will compromise its ability to properly counter Spectrier and Lunala will be compromised. Furthermore, a Toxic from Ampharosite Blissey or Gyaradosite Toxapex will significantly hamper Mandibuzz's longevity. Particular attention must be paid when bringing Mandibuzz on the field before it Mega Evolves, as the absence of Magic Bounce aggravates its susceptibility status.

**Slower Pivots**: Slowbro, Blissey, and Sablenite Corviknight all have lower base Speed than Mandibuzz, underspeeding it even with 0 Speed IVs, as well as access to pivot moves. Their high viability significantly hampers Mandibuzz's effectiveness as a slow pivot. In particular, Ampharosite Blissey is able to set up Stealth Rock freely on Mandibuzz while also threatening it with Toxic. Mandibuzz has no way to retaliate outside of pivoting, which can result in an inconvenient entry hazard situation for its team.

[CREDITS]
- Written by: [[Gmansour20, 331804]]
- Quality checked by: [[redflix, 499468], [Quantum Tesseract, 297239]]
- Grammar checked by: [[Finland, 517429], [username2, userid2]]

 

[Redflix]

ADD DELETE COMMENTS

[SET]
name: Specially Defensive Pivot
move 1: Roost
move 2: Foul Play
move 3: U-turn
move 4: Defog / Toxic
item: Sablenite
ability: Overcoat
nature: Sassy
evs: 248 HP / 8 Def / 252 SpDef
ivs: 0 Spe

[SET COMMENTS]
In Mix and Mega, Sablenite Mandibuzz acts as a solid defensive answer to menacing offensive threats like Spectrier, Lunala, Solgaleo, and Kartana. (Mandi with the classical spread of 252 spd isnt really a solgaleo check as with slight chip adamant meta solg has a roll to 2hko and jolly 2hkoes if stealth rock is up) By virtue of its bulk and its access to U-turn, it performs as a blanket special wall and slow pivot, whilst also providing a form of hazard control, once it acquires Magic Bounce upon Mega Evolving. Roost ensures Mandibuzz's longevity throughout the duration of the match. Foul Play is a proactive attacking move that pressures offensive Ghost-types, all the while deterring setup attempts from physical attackers. U-turn maintains momentum against would-be switch-ins wanting to exploit it as setup bait, such as Dragonite, and can bring a revenge killer safely on the field after Mandibuzz has sponged a hit. With Defog, Mandibuzz can function as its team's main form of hazard control, although its weakness to Stealth Rock can sometimes overwhelm it in this regard. On teams with other forms of hazard removal, Toxic is considered a valid means to effectively punish common switch-ins to Mandibuzz such as Entei, Arcanine Ho-oh, Zapdos, Altarianite Hippowdon and Altarianite Zygarde.
The EV and IV distribution maximizes Mandibuzz's special bulk while minimizing Stealth Rock damage and Mandibuzz's speed, in order to refine its efficiency as a pivot. (Evs need not be explained , just reframe this sentence to "minimum speed ivs help mandi maximize its efficiency as a slow pivot" or something similar)

With its slow U-turn, Mandibuzz enables several fast yet frail wallbreakers such as Pheromosa, Regieleki, Zeraora, Spectrier, and Terrakion, by bringing them safely in on the field. Moreover, Regieleki and Pheromosa's (Phero should never run rapid spin imo) access to Rapid Spin alleviates the burden on Mandibuzz to overperform in hazard removal. Psychic-types such as Mew, Solgaleo, and Tapu Lele appreciate the presence of a switch-in to Ghost- and Dark-types. The same is true for Lunala, which Mandibuzz aids by checking Spectrier, Hydreigon, and opposing Lunala, whilst also absorbing Knock Off. This last benefit is equally valuable to Ho-Oh and Eternatus.
Steel-types such as Magearna and Solgaleo help cover Mandibuzz's vulnerability to Fairy-types and to some Altarianite users. Mandibuzz synergizes well with its Ground immunity. Being weak to strong physical attackers, to Electric- and Rock-types, Mandibuzz pairs well with Ground-types such as Landorus-T, Rhyperior, and Altarianite Hippowdon. To defensively answer versatile threats such as Entei, Ho-Oh, and Zygarde, Mandibuzz can be coupled with a blanket physical check such as Manectite Mew or Altarianite Slowbro. Banettite Toxapex is an option that helps against Entei, Ho-Oh, Eternatus, and Xerneas. In return, Mandibuzz provides a Psychic and Ground immunity but the core stacks an Electric weakness. Defensive Dragonite sets offer cleric support, which mitigates Mandibuzz's vulnerability to status, and forces out threats such as Terrakion, Pheromosa, and Zeraora. Mandibuzz synergizes well by checking Lunala, Solgaleo, and Kartana. However, the duo is weak to prominent Fairy-types and to Eternatus. Altarianite Entei is another solid partner to Mandibuzz, as it pressures Zygarde, Dragonite, Terrakion, Zeraora, and Ampharosite Blissey. Mandibuzz returns the favor by removing Stealth Rock as well as by switching into Mew and Lunala.

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

With Venusaurite, Mandibuzz can pivot into Victini and Kyurem more reliably. However, this comes at the cost of a significant loss of bulk, as Mandibuzz becomes unable to counter offensive Lunala. Aggronite can help Mandibuzz take an opposite approach, foregoing its Ground immunity in order to reduce the impact of Lunala's coverage moves. A fast Metagrossite set with Taunt as its fourth move can sometimes be an option to offensively pressure Lunala and help dismantle defensive cores, but this means altogether abandoning the usefulness of Mandibuzz's slow pivoting.
Besides, the loss of Magic Bounce exacerbates Mandibuzz's susceptibility to status.
Knock Off can present some situational utility by punishing Ho-Oh and Eternatus, but it is generally unwise to forego Foul Play, as Mandibuzz will be extremely passive when facing Kartana, Solgaleo, and other physical attackers.

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

**Altarianite Users**: Dragonite, Zygarde, Entei, Hippowdon, and Regieleki all menace Mandibuzz with their powerful Fairy-type moves. The resistance to Foul Play means that many of them can freely set up as they force it out.

**Fairy-types**: Much like Altarianite users, Zacian puts a tremendous strain on Mandibuzz, threatening it with its strong STAB Play Rough. While Mandibuzz is more sturdy on the special side of the spectrum, if Tapu-Lele, Xerneas, or Calm Mind Magearna set up, they will muscle through it with relative ease. With Toxic, Mandibuzz can at least put non-Substitute Xerneas versions on a timer, possibly avoiding an all-out sweep.

**Rock-types**: Mandibuzz cannot stomach strong Rock-type moves from the likes of Terrakion, Rhyperior, and Tyranitar. It is thusly unable to effectively prevent these pokemon from setting Stealth Rock.

**Electric-types**: Zeraora, Zapdos, Magnezone, and the rarer Tapu Koko heavily chip at Mandibuzz's health with their strong Electric STAB attacks. If Mandibuzz hard switches to avoid this, it risks conceding momentum to Volt Switch.

**Status**: If Mandibuzz is burned by Scald or Sacred Fire, its ability to properly counter Spectrier and Lunala will be compromised. Furthermore, a Toxic from Ampharosite Blissey or Gyaradosite Toxapex will significantly hamper Mandibuzz's longevity. Particular attention must be paid when bringing Mandibuzz on the field before its Mega Evolution, as the absence of Magic Bounce aggravates the danger of suffering status. (Poison from Eternatus should also be mentioned in this)

**Slower pivots**: Slowbro, Blissey, and Sablenite Corviknight all have lower base Speed than Mandibuzz, as well as access to pivot moves. Given their high viability, Mandibuzz's efficiency as a slow pivot risks being significantly inconvenienced.

Ampharosite Blissey also deserves a mention as it is able to set up rocks vs mandibuzz while also threatening it with toxic. Meanwhile Mandi is very passive vs it , being able to do no damage with foul play
[CREDITS]
- Written by: [[Gmansour20, 331804]]
- Quality checked by: [[username1, userid1], [username2, userid2]]
- Grammar checked by: [[username1, userid1], [username2, userid2]]

Only few comments and a little bit of editting. nicely done as always
QC 1/2 after implementation

 

[Quantum Tesseract]

[SET]
name: Specially Defensive Pivot
move 1: Roost
move 2: Foul Play
move 3: U-turn
move 4: Defog / Toxic
item: Sablenite
ability: Overcoat
nature: Sassy
evs: 248 HP / 8 Def / 252 SpDef
ivs: 0 Spe

[SET COMMENTS]
In Mix and Mega, Sablenite Mandibuzz acts as a solid defensive answer to menacing offensive threats like Spectrier, Lunala, and Kartana. By virtue of its bulk and its access to U-turn, it performs as a blanket special wall and slow pivot, whilst also providing a form of hazard control, once it acquires Magic Bounce upon Mega Evolving. Roost ensures Mandibuzz's longevity throughout the duration of the match. Foul Play is a proactive attacking move that pressures offensive Ghost-types, all the while deterring setup attempts from physical attackers. U-turn maintains momentum against would-be switch-ins wanting to exploit it as setup bait, such as Dragonite, and can bring a revenge killer safely on the field after Mandibuzz has sponged a hit. With Defog, Mandibuzz can function as its team's main form of hazard control, although its weakness to Stealth Rock can sometimes overwhelm it in this regard. On teams with other forms of hazard removal, Toxic is considered a valid means to effectively punish common switch-ins to Mandibuzz such as Entei, Ho-Oh, Zapdos, Altarianite Hippowdon, and Altarianite Zygarde.
The EV and IV distribution maximizes Mandibuzz's special bulk while minimizing Stealth Rock damage and Mandibuzz's speed, in order to refine its efficiency as a pivot.

With its slow U-turn, Mandibuzz enables several fast yet frail wallbreakers such as Pheromosa, Regieleki, Zeraora, Spectrier, and Terrakion, by bringing them safely in on the field. Moreover, Regieleki's access to Rapid Spin alleviates the burden on Mandibuzz to overperform in hazard removal. Psychic-types such as Mew, Solgaleo, and Tapu Lele appreciate the presence of a switch-in to Ghost- and Dark-types It does switch into dark-type Pokemon but we don't have any viable ones, besides Gyara Pex which Mandi hates switching into b/c toxic. Just mention ghosts since that's pretty huge in a meta with Spectrier and Luna. The same is true for Lunala, which Mandibuzz aids by checking Spectrier, Hydreigon, and opposing Lunala, whilst also absorbing Knock Off Which knock off user are we talking about here? Pex, which beats Mandi? Kartana?. This last benefit is equally valuable to Ho-Oh and Eternatus.
Steel-types such as Magearna and Solgaleo help cover Mandibuzz's vulnerability to Fairy-types and to some Altarianite users. Mandibuzz synergizes well with its Ground immunity. Being weak to strong physical attackers, to Electric- and Rock-types, Mandibuzz pairs well with Ground-types such as Landorus-T, Rhyperior, and Altarianite Hippowdon. To defensively answer versatile threats such as Entei, Ho-Oh, and Zygarde, Mandibuzz can be coupled with a blanket physical check such as Slowbro or Manectite Mew. Banettite Toxapex is an option that helps against Entei, Ho-Oh, Eternatus, and Xerneas. In return, Mandibuzz provides a Psychic and Ground immunity but the core stacks an Electric weakness. Defensive Dragonite sets offer cleric support, which mitigates Mandibuzz's vulnerability to status, and forces out threats such as Terrakion, Pheromosa, and Zeraora. Mandibuzz synergizes well by checking Lunala and Kartana. However, the duo is weak to prominent Fairy-types and to Eternatus. Altarianite Entei is another solid partner to Mandibuzz, as it pressures Zygarde, Dragonite, Terrakion, Zeraora, and Ampharosite Blissey. Mandibuzz returns the favor by removing Stealth Rock as well as by switching into Mew and Lunala.

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

With Venusaurite, Mandibuzz can pivot into Victini and Kyurem more reliably. However, this comes at the cost of a significant loss of bulk, as Mandibuzz becomes unable to counter offensive Lunala. Nobody runs kyurem and Victini is rare, they don't rate an OO option, especially one that removes Mandi's best niche. Aggronite can help Mandibuzz take an opposite approach, foregoing its Ground immunity in order to reduce the impact of Lunala's coverage moves and also makes it easier to switch into moonblast. A fast Metagrossite set with Taunt as its fourth move can sometimes be an option to offensively pressure Lunala and help dismantle defensive cores, but this means altogether abandoning the usefulness of Mandibuzz's slow pivoting. Mention a gyara set here.
Besides, the loss of Magic Bounce exacerbates Mandibuzz's susceptibility to status.
Knock Off can present some situational utility by punishing Ho-Oh and Eternatus, but it is generally unwise to forego Foul Play, as Mandibuzz will be extremely passive when facing Kartana, Solgaleo, and other physical attackers.

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

**Altarianite Users**: Dragonite, Zygarde, Entei, Hippowdon, and Regieleki all menace Mandibuzz with their powerful Fairy-type moves. The resistance to Foul Play means that many of them can freely set up as they force it out.

**Fairy-types**: Much like Altarianite users, Zacian puts a tremendous strain on Mandibuzz, threatening it with its strong STAB Play Rough. While Mandibuzz is more sturdy on the special side of the spectrum, if Tapu-Lele, Xerneas, or Calm Mind Magearna set up, they will muscle through it with relative ease. With Toxic, Mandibuzz can at least put non-Substitute Xerneas versions on a timer, possibly avoiding an all-out sweep.

**Rock-types**: Mandibuzz cannot stomach strong Rock-type moves from the likes of Terrakion, Rhyperior, and Tyranitar. It is thusly unable to effectively prevent these pokemon from setting Stealth Rock.

**Electric-types**: Zeraora, Zapdos, Magnezone, and the rarer Tapu Koko heavily chip at Mandibuzz's health with their strong Electric STAB attacks. If Mandibuzz hard switches to avoid this, it risks conceding momentum to Volt Switch.

**Status**: Mandibuzz's sturdiness will significantly suffer if it is poisoned by Eternatus's Sludge Bomb. Additionally, if Mandibuzz is burned by Scald or Sacred Fire, its ability to properly counter Spectrier and Lunala will be compromised. Furthermore, a Toxic from Ampharosite Blissey or Gyaradosite Toxapex will significantly hamper Mandibuzz's longevity. Particular attention must be paid when bringing Mandibuzz on the field before its Mega Evolution, as the absence of Magic Bounce aggravates the danger of suffering status.

**Slower pivots**: Slowbro, Blissey, and Sablenite Corviknight all have lower base Speed than Mandibuzz, as well as access to pivot moves. Given their high viability, Mandibuzz's efficiency as a slow pivot risks being significantly inconvenienced. In particular, Ampharosite Blissey is able to set up Stealth Rock freely, while also threatening Mandibuzz with Toxic. Mandibuzz has no way to retaliate outside of pivoting, which can result in an inconvenient hazard situation for its team.

[CREDITS]
- Written by: [[Gmansour20, 331804]]
- Quality checked by: [[redflix, 499468], [username2, userid2]]
- Grammar checked by: [[username1, userid1], [username2, userid2]]

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[Adeleine]

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[SET]
name: Specially Defensive Pivot
move 1: Roost
move 2: Foul Play
move 3: U-turn
move 4: Defog / Toxic
item: Sablenite
ability: Overcoat
nature: Sassy
evs: 248 HP / 8 Def / 252 SpDef
ivs: 0 Spe

[SET COMMENTS]
In Mix and Mega, Sablenite Mandibuzz acts as a solid defensive answer to menacing offensive threats like Spectrier, Lunala, and Kartana. By virtue of its bulk and its access to U-turn, it performs as a blanket special wall and slow pivot (RC) whilst also providing a form of hazard control, once it acquires entry hazard control through Defog as well as Magic Bounce upon Mega Evolving. Roost ensures Mandibuzz's longevity throughout the duration of the match. Foul Play is a proactive attacking move that makes Mandibuzz less passive and pressures offensive Ghost-types, all the while deterring setup attempts from physical attackers. U-turn maintains momentum against would-be switch-ins wanting to exploit it Mandibuzz as setup bait, such as Dragonite, and can bring a revenge killer frailer attacker safely on the field after Mandibuzz has sponged a hit. With Defog, Mandibuzz can function as its team's main form of hazard control, although its weakness to Stealth Rock can sometimes overwhelm it in this regard. On teams with other forms of hazard removal, Toxic is considered a valid means to effectively punish common switch-ins to Mandibuzz such as Entei, Ho-Oh, Zapdos, Altarianite Hippowdon, and Altarianite Zygarde. The EV and IV distrubtion minimizes Stealth Rock damage and makes Mandibuzz a better slow pivot.
The EV and IV distribution maximizes Mandibuzz's special bulk while minimizing Stealth Rock damage and Mandibuzz's speed, in order to refine its efficiency as a pivot.

With its slow U-turn, Mandibuzz enables several fast yet frail wallbreakers such as Pheromosa, Regieleki, Zeraora, Spectrier, and Terrakion (RC) by bringing them safely in on the field. Moreover, Regieleki's access to Rapid Spin alleviates the burden on Mandibuzz to overperform in hazard removal. Mandibuzz's burden to remove entry hazards. Psychic-types such as Mew, Solgaleo, and Tapu Lele appreciate the presence of Mandibuzz as a switch-in to Ghost-types. The same is true for Lunala, which Mandibuzz aids by checking Spectrier and opposing Lunala (RC) whilst also absorbing Knock Off from Kartana and Solgaleo. This last benefit is equally valuable to Ho-Oh and Eternatus. (collapsed paragraphs) Steel-types such as Magearna and Solgaleo help cover Mandibuzz's vulnerability to Fairy-types and to some Altarianite users. Mandibuzz synergizes well aids them in turn with its Ground immunity. Being weak to strong physical attackers (RC) to and Electric- and Rock-types, Mandibuzz pairs well with Ground-types such as Landorus-T, Rhyperior, and Altarianite Hippowdon. To defensively answer versatile threats such as Entei, Ho-Oh, and Zygarde, Mandibuzz can be coupled with a blanket physical check such as Slowbro or Manectite Mew. Banettite Toxapex is an option that helps against Entei, Ho-Oh, Eternatus, and Xerneas. In return, Mandibuzz provides a Psychic and Ground immunity, (AC) but the core stacks an Electric weaknesses. Defensive Dragonite sets offer cleric support, which mitigates Mandibuzz's vulnerability to status from Mold Breaker users as well as moves like Scald and Sludge Bomb, and forces out threats such as Terrakion, Pheromosa, and Zeraora. Mandibuzz synergizes well by checking in turn checks Lunala and Kartana. However, the duo is weak to prominent Fairy-types and to Eternatus. Altarianite Entei is another solid partner to Mandibuzz, as it pressures Zygarde, Dragonite, Terrakion, Zeraora, and Ampharosite Blissey. Mandibuzz returns the favor by removing Stealth Rock as well as by switching into Mew and Lunala.

[STRATEGY COMMENTS]
Other Options (collapsed paragraphs)
=============
Aggronite can help Mandibuzz take an opposite approach, foregoing makes Mandibuzz a physically defensive wall instead of a specially defensive one and forgoes its Ground immunity in order to reduce the impact of Lunala's coverage moves; indeed, acquiring Filter on top of losing its Flying type means Mandibuzz can more reliably switch into Moonblast or Ice Beam. A Gyaradosite set with a spread of 248 HP / 152 Def / 108 SpDef and a Careful nature, with Toxic as the fourth move, turns Mandibuzz into a mixed pivot that is better able to check Solgaleo. With Mold Breaker Toxic, Mandibuzz thus can additionally cripple Sablenite pivots that are generally sound switch-ins to it, such as Blissey, Mew, Slowbro, Swampert, and Hippowdon. However, this set cannot counter Lunalas carrying Moonblast, and the loss of Magic Bounce exacerbates Mandibuzz's susceptibility to status. Knock Off can present some situational utility by punishing Ho-Oh and Eternatus, but it is generally unwise to forego Foul Play, as Mandibuzz will be extremely passive when facing Kartana, Solgaleo, and other physical attackers.

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

**Altarianite Users**: Dragonite, Zygarde, Entei, Hippowdon, and Regieleki all menace Mandibuzz with their powerful Fairy-type moves. Their resistance to Foul Play means that many of them can freely set up as they force it out. (You say mandi is vulnerable to fairy types and some altarianite users. You should mention the altarianite users mandi doesn't mind.)

**Fairy-types**: Much like Altarianite users, Zacian puts a tremendous strain on Mandibuzz, threatening it with its strong STAB Play Rough. While Mandibuzz is more sturdy on the special side of the spectrum specially, if Tapu Lele, (removed hyphen) Xerneas, or Calm Mind Magearna sets up, they each will muscle through it with relative ease. With Toxic, Mandibuzz can at least put non-Substitute Xerneas versions on a timer, possibly avoiding an all-out sweep.

**Rock-types**: Mandibuzz cannot stomach strong Rock-type moves from the likes of Terrakion, Rhyperior, and Tyranitar. It is thusly unable to effectively prevent these Pokemon from setting Stealth Rock.

**Electric-types**: Zeraora, Zapdos, and Magnezone heavily chip at Mandibuzz's health with their strong Electric-type STAB attacks. If Mandibuzz hard switches out to avoid this, it risks conceding momentum to Volt Switch.

**Status**: Mandibuzz's sturdiness will significantly suffer if it is poisoned by Eternatus's Sludge Bomb or Toxic from Ampharosite Blissey or Gyaradosite Toxapex. Additionally, if Mandibuzz is burned by Scald or Sacred Fire, its weaker Foul Play will compromise its ability to properly counter Spectrier and Lunala will be compromised. Furthermore, a Toxic from Ampharosite Blissey or Gyaradosite Toxapex will significantly hamper Mandibuzz's longevity. Particular attention must be paid when bringing Mandibuzz on the field before its Mega Evolution it Mega Evolves, as the absence of Magic Bounce aggravates the danger of suffering its susceptibility to status.

**Slower Pivots**: Slowbro, Blissey, and Sablenite Corviknight all have lower base Speed than Mandibuzz, underspeeding it even with 0 Speed IVs, (AC) as well as access to pivot moves. Given their high viability, Mandibuzz's efficiency as a slow pivot risks being significantly inconvenienced. Their high viability significantly hampers Mandibuzz's effectiveness as a slow pivot. In particular, Ampharosite Blissey is able to set up Stealth Rock freely on Mandibuzz (RC) while also threatening Mandibuzz it with Toxic. Mandibuzz has no way to retaliate outside of pivoting, which can result in an inconvenient entry hazard situation for its team.

[CREDITS]
- Written by: [[Gmansour20, 331804]]
- Quality checked by: [[redflix, 499468], [Quantum Tesseract, 297239]]
- Grammar checked by: [[Finland, 517429], [username2, userid2]]

i'll stamp once you handle the comment about altarianite users in c/c

 

[Adeleine]

talked with OP; instead of changing c/c re: my comment, he's just going to remove the "some" that made me make that comment

½ when done