1v1 Marowak-Alola [QC 2/2] [GP 1/1]

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[SET]
name: Bulky Offense
move 1: Flare Blitz
move 2: Poltergeist
move 3: Counter
move 4: Swords Dance
item: Thick Club
ability: Lightning Rod
nature: Impish
evs: 248 HP / 156 Atk / 104 Def

[SET COMMENTS]
Alolan Marowak combines a number of niches, boasting solid bulk alongside an immunity to Electric-type moves and the ability to stallbreak. Flare Blitz is a powerful STAB move that can OHKO Pokemon like non-bulky Porygon-Z, Aegislash, and non-Occa Berry Whimsicott. Poltergeist is useful against Pokemon like Slowbro, Rotom-H, and Weakness Policy Magnezone, as well as opposing Alolan Marowak. Counter allows Alolan Marowak to defeat Knock Off Zeraora, Choice Band Rillaboom, Choice item Haxorus, and Choice Band Snorlax. Finally, Swords Dance allows Alolan Marowak to defeat many stall Pokemon, like Chansey, Corviknight, and Galarian Corsola. Despite causing Alolan Marowak to take recoil from Flare Blitz, Lightning Rod is the optimal ability here, as it allows Alolan Marowak to beat foes it otherwise would not, such as Magnezone and Rotom-H. The given HP and Defense EVs allow Alolan Marowak to tank a Shadow Ball from Choice Scarf Porygon-Z and an Earthquake from both Choice Scarf Galarian Darmanitan and Choice Band Haxorus.

Alolan Marowak needs to note Rillaboom's item before committing to a move. If it is Grassy Seed, Alolan Marowak's best chance is Flare Blitz in hope of a critical hit or burn. If it is not Grassy Seed, Alolan Marowak should use Counter in anticipation of a Choice Band-boosted Knock Off. For Magnezone, use Poltergeist followed by Flare Blitz to avoid activating its Weakness Policy, as Weakness Policy Magnezone can utilize Metal Sound to OHKO Alolan Marowak on turn two with a boosted Flash Cannon. Against bulkier threats such as Chansey, Corviknight, and Galarian Corsola, Alolan Marowak should spam Swords Dance until it can OHKO them. Despite being a Fire-type, Alolan Marowak struggles against Grass-types such as Choice Specs Venusaur and Celebi due to their access to Earth Power, as well as Grassy Seed Rillaboom. Because of this, Alolan Marowak appreciates teammates that can handle these threats such as Dragapult, offensive Rotom-H, and Kyurem. Water-types like Urshifu-R, Slowbro, and Rotom-W can handle the Rock- and Ground-type Pokemon such as Crustle, Rhyperior, and Diggersby that Alolan Marowak struggles to beat, while Alolan Marowak provides support against threats like Choice Band Rillaboom, Magnezone, and Zeraora. Fairy-types such as Assault Vest Primarina and Sylveon also pair well when dealing with Dark- and Dragon-types such as Urshifu-S, Mandibuzz, Dragapult and Kommo-O.

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Updated the analysis a bit and made the second paragraph in line with the recent announcement, ready for QC now.

 

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Marowak-Alola combines a number of niches, being a powerful fire-type attacker with unique resistances, solid bulk, and the ability to stall break. The HP and Defense EVs allow Marowak-Alola to tank many super-effective coverage moves (name what moves it can tank), then retaliate with Counter or Flare Blitz. Some attack can be exchanged for speed, to outspeed the base 45 tier and anything EVd for it. (give a precise number of attack that can be exchanged for speed.) Swords Dance allows Marowak-Alola to defeat many stall pokemon,(name some examples it can beat with swords dance) Flare Blitz is a powerful STAB move that OHKOs grass- and steel-types. (name some examples) Bonemerang kills fire- and electric-types,(name some examples) while Lightning Rod prevents said Electric-types from harming Marowak-Alola. (name some examples) Earthquake can be used in place of Bonemerang for the superior better accuracy, but unless only if Poltergeist is ran used as well this results in a losing match-up versus Weakness Policy Magnezone. For the final move, Counter can be swapped out for Poltergeist. This sacrifices the Zeraora, choice band Rillaboom, jolly Haxorus, and choice band Snorlax match-ups in exchange for wins against Slowbro, Talonflame, Jellicent, and certain Gastrodons. (name the gastrodon set u beat) Poltergeist also helps versus other opposing bulky Marowak-Alolas.

While Marowak-Alola can defeat most Grass-type pokemon, offensive Choice Specs Venusaur and Celebi outspeed and OHKO it with Choice Specs Earth Power. It Alolan Marowak also loses to Trick Rotom-Heat, who can take its Thick Club and win through pp stall. Additionally, while it beats most non-water stall (such as?) pokemon, it loses to Foul Play Mandibuzz. Water-types(such as?) can handle the Rock-and Ground-type pokemon that Marowak-Alola struggles to beat,(name some rock and ground types that beat marowak) and consequently make for good teammates. In return, Marowak-Alola can eliminate the Grass- and Electric-types (name some grass and electric type pokemon) that Water-types lose against. Adding an Electric- or Grass-type (name some) creates a solid FWE/FWG core that struggles less against Electric-, Poison-, and Normal-types than those teams usually do, (although both should beware of Freeze Dry Kyurem). Special note must be given to Primarina, (particularly the Assault Vest variety), as it also defeats Dark-types and Sturdy pokemon and complements Marowak-Alola's physical bulk with its high special defense.

amqc, good info but this analysis also has a lot of grammar wrong with it so read through this, please :) and give 2 or 3 examples when saying something like "water-types such as x, x, x."

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Ready for QC again, dogknees zioziotrip

 

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Ready for QC again, dogknees zioziotrip

I think Alakazam wanted first check on this one

 

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I think Alakazam wanted first check on this one

Noted, my mistake.

 

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[SET]
Marowak-Alola @ Thick Club
Ability: Lightning Rod
EVs: 240 248 HP / 156 Atk / 104 Def / 8 Spe
Impish Nature
- Swords Dance Flare Blitz
- Flare Blitz Poltergeist
- Bonemerang / Earthquake Counter
- Counter / Poltergeist Swords Dance
(make sure to re-order the discussion of the moves to this new order)

[SET COMMENTS]
Alolan Marowak combines a number of niches, boasting an immunity to Electric-type moves due to Lightning Rod, alongside solid bulk and stallbreaking capabilities. being a powerful Fire-type attacker with unique resistances, (nothing is really unique about them) solid bulk, and the ability to stallbreak. The HP and Defense EVs allow Alolan Marowak to tank many super effective coverage moves, like Choice Scarf Galarian Darmanitan's Earthquake, Choice Scarf Porygon Z's Shadow Ball, and even jolly Choice Band Haxorus's Earthquake, then retaliate with Counter or Flare Blitz. (The EV spread explanation goes at the end of the first paragraph, not at the start. Information is fine, but when you edit this make it one of (if not) your last sentence for this section.) The Speed EVs allow Alolan Marowak to outspeed anything EVed to outspeed the base 45 Speed tier, such as Dragalge with speed investment. (Irrelevant since we don't need speed for anything and we need those 8 extra EVs for Jolly Choice Band Haxorus.) Swords Dance allows Alolan Marowak to defeat many stall Pokemon, like Chansey, Corviknight, and Galarian Corsola. Flare Blitz is a powerful STAB move that can OHKO Grass- and Steel-types like Rillaboom, Aegislash, and Whimsicott. (You don't OHKO Grassy Seed Rillaboom or Choice Band, Aegislash is faster and OHKOs you, and Whimsicott will tank with Occa Berry. Specify non-Occa Berry Whimsicott, but use other examples for Flare Blitz targets such as non-bulky Porygon-Z and Magnezone. Also move the discussion of Flare Blitz to be the first thing talked about after the introductory sentance.) Bonemerang defeats Fire- and Electric-types like Darmanitan, Magnezone, and Choice Scarf Dracozolt, and Lightning Rod prevents moves like Magnezone's thunderbolt or Dracozolt's Bolt Beak from harming Alolan Marowak. (You beat Darmanitan with Poltergeist, Choice Scarf Dracozolt with Counter, and Magnezone loses to Poltergeist into Flare Blitz, so Bonemerang doesn't really have any good uses.) Earthquake can be used in place of Bonemerang for the better accuracy, but necessitates using Poltergeist in order to beat Weakness Policy Magnezone. (Poltergeist is staple, as discussed before there's no reason for Bonemerang which means there's also no reason for Earthquake.) For the final move, Counter can be swapped out for Poltergeist. This sacrifices the Zeraora, Choice Band Rillaboom, jolly Haxorus, and Choice Band Snorlax match-ups in exchange for wins against Slowbro and Counter Gastrodon. Poltergeist also helps versus opposing bulky Alolan Marowaks. (Since we're running both Poltergiest and Counter, this point is now irrelevant.)

Although Alolan Marowak can defeat most Grass-type Pokemon, Choice Specs Venusaur and Celebi outspeed and OHKO it with Earth Power. Alolan Marowak also loses to certain Trick users such as Rotom-Heat and Togekiss due to their ability to remove Alolan Marowak's Thick Club and then PP stall with recovery. which can remove Alolan Marowak's Thick Club and prevent it from using Swords Dance. Additionally, even though it beats most non-Water stall Pokemon, like Chansey and Corviknight, it loses to Foul Play Mandibuzz. (This is just oddly out of place and doesn't add anything useful. Plus, Mandibuzz doesn't even need Foul Play; Taunt + Roost + Iron Defense is enough.) Water-types like Urshifu-S, Primarina, and Rotom-Wash can handle the Rock- and Ground-type Pokemon that Alolan Marowak struggles against such as Crustle, Diggersby, and Rhyperior, that Alolan Marowak struggles to beat, and consequently make for good teammates. In return, Alolan Marowak can eliminate the whilst Alolan Marowak provides in return support against Grass- and Electric-types like Magnezone and Rillaboom. that Water-types lose against. Adding an Electric- or Grass-type like Magnezone, Rillaboom, or Zeraora creates a solid Fire / Water / Grass or Fire / Water / Electric core that struggles less against Electric- and Normal-types like Dracozolt or Snorlax than those teams usually do. (Just cutting down for now because there's a lot of clutter here, and it's a little too broad. We can chat over discord to figure out team options / better ways to word things if necessary.) Assault Vest Primarina is a particularly useful teammate, as it also defeats Dark-types like Mandibuzz and Urshifu, as well as Sturdy Pokemon like Avalugg, Shell Smash Crustle, and Sawk, and complements Alolan Marowak's physical bulk with its high Special Defense.

okay so, this is a big check but for a first time writer you definitely have all the ideas, it just needs to be refined. pm me on discord if need to clarify anything, otherwise implement this check carefully cause it's quite big and let me know when you're done so i can give it another look. there's some stuff i purposely haven't addressed just yet, since it would make the check a little too large and i think this is plenty to implement for now

 

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Fixed the overall text, cleared up some superfluous bits, changed the set, mostly just waiting for the QC word on Bonemerang as an option and further comments.

 

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[SET]
Marowak-Alola @ Thick Club
Ability: Lightning Rod
EVs: 248 HP / 156 Atk / 104 Def
Impish Nature
- Flare Blitz
- Poltergeist
- Counter
- Swords Dance

[SET COMMENTS]
Alolan Marowak combines a number of niches, boasting solid bulk alongside an immunity to Electric-type moves and the ability to stallbreak.
Flare Blitz is a powerful STAB move that can OHKO pokemon like non-bulky Porygon-Z, Aegislash, and non-Occa Berry Whimsicott.
Lightning Rod prevents moves like Magnezone's thunderbolt or Dracozolt's Bolt Beak from harming Alolan Marowak. (This goes either before or after the moves, but not in the middle of it unless it's relevant for the context of the move, such as Sturdy on Crustle working alongside Counter.) Poltergeist is useful against pokemon like Slowbro, Rotom-Heat, and Weakness Policy Magnezone, as well as opposing Alolan Marowak. Counter allows Alolan Marowak to defeat Zeraora, Choice Band Rillaboom, jolly Haxorus, and Choice Band Snorlax, who could otherwise use Knock Off to remove its Thick Club or simply survive Alolan Marowak's attacks. Finally, Swords Dance allows Alolan Marowak to defeat many stall Pokemon, like Chansey, Corviknight, and Galarian Corsola. Despite receiving recoil from Flare Blitz, Lightning Rod is the optimal ability as it allows Alolan Marowak to defeat foes that it otherwise would not, such as Magnezone and Dracozolt Rotom-H. prevents moves like Magnezone's thunderbolt or Dracozolt's Bolt Beak from harming Alolan Marowak. (Choice Band Dracozolt OHKOs with Earthquake.) The HP and Defense EVs allow Alolan Marowak to tank many super effective coverage moves, like Choice Scarf Galarian Darmanitan's Earthquake, Choice Scarf Porygon Z's Shadow Ball, and even jolly Choice Band Haxorus's Earthquake.

Although Alolan Marowak can defeat most Grass-type Pokemon, Choice Specs Venusaur and Celebi outspeed and OHKO it with Earth Power. Against Rillaboom, Alolan-Marowak should use Counter immediately in case of Choice Band Knock Off, since there's nothing to be done against Grassy Seed sets. For Magnezone, Poltergeist into Flare Blitz is necessary avoid activating Weakness Policy, as Magnezone can utilize Metal Sound alongside and OHKO turn 2 with +2 Flash Cannon against -2 Spd. Against bulkier threats such as Chansey, Corviknight and Galarian Corsola, Alolan Marowak should spam Swords Dance until at a point it can OHKO. Despite being a Fire-Type, Alolan-Marowak struggles against Grass-types such as Choice Specs Earth Power Venusaur and Celebi, as well as Grassy Seed Rillaboom. Because of this, Alolan-Marowak appreciates teammates that can handle these threats such as... (Added a general usage section because It's easier for me to just write it rather than getting you to do it and having me check it to ultimately say what i can such say right now. Take note of how I rephrase things to give them a better meaning. Finish this point off with some more team options for the very ironic Grass-type weakness.) Water-types like Urshifu-S, Primarina, and Rotom-Wash can handle the Rock- and Ground-type Pokemon such as Crustle, Diggersby, and Rhyperior that Alolan Marowak struggles to beat, whilst Alolan Marowak provides support against Grass- and Electric-types threats including such as Choice Band Rillaboom, Magnezone, and Zeraora. Assault Vest Primarina is a particularly interesting teammate, as it also beats Dragon- and Dark-types like Kommo-O and Urshifu. also pairs well, dealing with Dragon- and Dark-type threats such as Dragapult, Kommo-o, Urshifu-R and Mandibuzz. (Practically the same info, but once again presented in a different way. You'll get the hang of this with time.)

I think there's still more to this i can probably address but this has been huge and exhausting lol so implement the stuff and stamp 1/2 and handball it off for someone else to check

 

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[SET]
Marowak-Alola @ Thick Club
Ability: Lightning Rod
EVs: 248 HP / 156 Atk / 104 Def
Impish Nature
- Flare Blitz
- Poltergeist
- Counter
- Swords Dance

[SET COMMENTS]
Alolan Marowak combines a number of niches, boasting solid bulk alongside an immunity to Electric-type moves and the ability to stallbreak. Flare Blitz is a powerful STAB move that can OHKO pokemon like non-bulky Porygon-Z, Aegislash, and non-Occa Berry Whimsicott. Poltergeist is useful against pokemon like Slowbro, Rotom-Heat, and Weakness Policy Magnezone, as well as opposing Alolan Marowak. Counter allows Alolan Marowak to defeat Knock Off Zeraora, Choice Band Rillaboom, jolly Choiced Haxorus, and Choice Band Snorlax, who could otherwise use Knock Off to remove its Thick Club or simply survive Alolan Marowak's attacks. (specify choiced because jolly sd haxorus beats counter) Finally, Swords Dance allows Alolan Marowak to defeat many stall Pokemon, like Chansey, Corviknight, and Galarian Corsola. Despite causing Alolan Marowak to take recoil from Flare Blitz, Lightning Rod is the optimal ability here as it allows Alolan Marowak to beat foes it otherwise would not, such as Magnezone and Rotom-H. The HP and Defense EVs allow Alolan Marowak to tank many super effective coverage moves like Shadow Ball from Choice Scarfed Porygon-Z and Earthquake from both Choice Scarf Darmanitan-Galar and Choice Band Haxorus. Choice Scarf Galarian Darmanitan's Earthquake, Choice Scarf Porygon Z's Shadow Ball, and even jolly Choice Band Haxorus's Earthquake. (the set is specifically ev'ed for these attacks, so there's no need to imply that they need to do more than what they already do. Simply stating what the evs are for is plenty in this section)

Marowak needs to note Rillaboom’s item before committing to a move. If it is Grassy Seed, Marowak’s best chance is Flare Blitz in hope of a critical hit or burn. If it is not Grassy Seed, Marowak should use Counter in anticipation of a Choice Band Knock Off. Alolan-Marowak should use Counter immediately in case of Choice Band Knock Off, since there's nothing to be done against Leech Seed sets. For Magnezone, Poltergeist into Flare Blitz is necessary to avoid activating Weakness Policy, as Weakness Policy Magnezone can utilize Metal Sound to OHKO turn 2 with +2 Flash Cannon against -2 Spd Alolan-Marowak. Against bulkier threats such as Chansey, Corviknight and Galarian Corsola, Alolan Marowak should spam Swords Dance until it can can OHKO. Despite being a Fire-Type, Alolan-Marowak struggles against Grass-types such as Choice Specs Earth Power Venusaur and Celebi, as well as Grassy Seed Rillaboom. Because of this, Alolan-Marowak appreciates teammates that can handle these threats such as Dragapult, Choice item Offensive Rotom-Heat, or Kyurem. Water-types like Urshifu-R, Primarina, and Rotom-Wash can handle the Rock- and Ground-type Pokemon such as Crustle, Diggersby, and Rhyperior that Alolan Marowak struggles to beat, whilst Alolan Marowak provides support against threats like Choice Band Rillaboom, Magnezone, and Zeraora. Fairy types such as Assault Vest Primarina and Sylveon also pair well, dealing with Dark- and Dragon-types such as Dragapult, Kommo-o, Urshifu-S and Mandibuzz. (it's helpful to put more than one mon as secondary partner options, especially since you've already mentioned primarina)

[CREDITS]
- Written by: [[HereComesTeamCharm, 501918]]
- Quality checked by: [[Dogknees, 317056], [username2, userid2]]
- Grammar checked by: [[username1, userid1]]

This analysis has improved drastically since QC 0/2 and I think it's solid. Implement changes and ping me on discord for qc 2/2.

Edit: QC 2/2

 

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Alolan Marowak AM Check

[SET]
name: Alolan Marowak (if there is a unique name to this please add it over the "Alolan Marowak".
move 1: Flare Blitz
move 2: Poltergeist
move 3: Counter
move 4: Swords Dance
item: Thick Club
ability: Lightning Rod
nature: Impish
evs: 248 HP / 156 / 104 Def
Marowak-Alola @ Thick Club
Ability: Lightning Rod
EVs: 248 HP / 156 Atk / 104 Def
Impish Nature
- Flare Blitz
- Poltergeist
- Counter
- Swords Dance

[SET COMMENTS]
Alolan Marowak combines a number of niches, boasting solid bulk alongside an immunity to Electric-type moves and the ability to stallbreak. Flare Blitz is a powerful STAB move that can OHKO pokemon Pokemon (Capitalize) like non-bulky Porygon-Z, Aegislash, and non-Occa Berry Whimsicott. Poltergeist is useful against pokemon Pokemon (Capitalize) like Slowbro, Rotom-H, and Weakness Policy Magnezone, as well as opposing Alolan Marowak. Counter allows Alolan Marowak to defeat Knock Off Zeraora, Choice Band Rillaboom, Choiced Choice item Haxorus, and Choice Band Snorlax. Finally, Swords Dance allows Alolan Marowak to defeat many stall Pokemon, like Chansey, Corviknight, and Galarian Corsola. Despite causing Alolan Marowak to take recoil from Flare Blitz, Lightning Rod is the optimal ability here as it allows Alolan Marowak to beat foes it otherwise would not, such as Magnezone and Rotom-H. The HP and Defense EVs allow Alolan Marowak to tank Shadow Ball from Choice Scarf Porygon-Z and Earthquake from both Choice Scarf Darmanitan-Galar Galarian Darmanitan and Choice Band Haxorus.

Alolan Marowak needs to note Rillaboom's (ASCII apostrophe) item before committing to a move. If it is Grassy Seed, Alolan Marowak's (please use the ASCII apostrophe) best chance is Flare Blitz in hope of a critical hit or burn. If it is not Grassy Seed, Alolan Marowak should use Counter in anticipation of a Choice Band-boosted Knock Off. For Magnezone, use Poltergeist followed by Flare Blitz is necessary to avoid activating Weakness Policy, as Weakness Policy Magnezone can utilize Metal Sound to OHKO turn 2 with +2 a boosted Flash Cannon against a -2 Special Defense Alolan Marowak. Against bulkier threats such as Chansey, Corviknight and Galarian Corsola, Alolan Marowak should spam Swords Dance until it can OHKO. Despite being a Fire-Type Fire-type, Alolan-Marowak Alolan Marowak struggles against Grass-types such as Choice Specs Earth Power Choice Specs-boosted Earth Power Venusaur and Celebi, as well as Grassy Seed Rillaboom. Because of this, Alolan-Marowak Alolan Marowak appreciates teammates that can handle these threats such as Dragapult, offensive Rotom-H, or and Kyurem. Water-types like Urshifu-R, Slowbro, and or Rotom-W can handle the Rock- and Ground-type Pokemon such as Crustle, Diggersby, and Rhyperior that Alolan Marowak struggles to beat, whilst Alolan Marowak provides support against threats like Choice Band Rillaboom, Magnezone, and Zeraora. Fairy types Fairy-types such as Assault Vest Primarina and Sylveon also pair well, (RC) when dealing with Dark- and Dragon-types such as Dragapult, Kommo-o, Urshifu-S and Mandibuzz.

[CREDITS]
- Written by: [[HereComesTeamCharm, 501918]]
- Quality checked by: [[Dogknees, 317056], [Waylaid, 474883]]
- Grammar checked by: [[username1, userid1]]

 

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This is a amcheck so it does not count to the total only official members :P

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Alolan Marowak AM Check

[SET]
name: Alolan Marowak (if there is a unique name to this please add it over the "Alolan Marowak".
move 1: Flare Blitz
move 2: Poltergeist
move 3: Counter
move 4: Swords Dance
item: Thick Club
ability: Lightning Rod
nature: Impish
evs: 248 HP / 156 / 104 Def
Marowak-Alola @ Thick Club
Ability: Lightning Rod
EVs: 248 HP / 156 Atk / 104 Def
Impish Nature
- Flare Blitz
- Poltergeist
- Counter
- Swords Dance

[SET COMMENTS]
Alolan Marowak combines a number of niches, boasting solid bulk alongside an immunity to Electric-type moves and the ability to stallbreak. Flare Blitz is a powerful STAB move that can OHKO pokemon Pokemon (Capitalize) like non-bulky Porygon-Z, Aegislash, and non-Occa Berry Whimsicott. Poltergeist is useful against pokemon Pokemon (Capitalize) like Slowbro, Rotom-H, and Weakness Policy Magnezone, as well as opposing Alolan Marowak. Counter allows Alolan Marowak to defeat Knock Off Zeraora, Choice Band Rillaboom, Choiced Choice item Haxorus, and Choice Band Snorlax. Finally, Swords Dance allows Alolan Marowak to defeat many stall Pokemon, like Chansey, Corviknight, and Galarian Corsola. Despite causing Alolan Marowak to take recoil from Flare Blitz, Lightning Rod is the optimal ability here as it allows Alolan Marowak to beat foes it otherwise would not, such as Magnezone and Rotom-H. The HP and Defense EVs allow Alolan Marowak to tank Shadow Ball from Choice Scarf Porygon-Z and Earthquake from both Choice Scarf Darmanitan-Galar Galarian Darmanitan and Choice Band Haxorus.

Alolan Marowak needs to note Rillaboom's (ASCII apostrophe) item before committing to a move. If it is Grassy Seed, Alolan Marowak's (please use the ASCII apostrophe) best chance is Flare Blitz in hope of a critical hit or burn. If it is not Grassy Seed, Alolan Marowak should use Counter in anticipation of a Choice Band-boosted Knock Off. For Magnezone, use Poltergeist followed by Flare Blitz is necessary to avoid activating Weakness Policy, as Weakness Policy Magnezone can utilize Metal Sound to OHKO turn 2 with +2 a boosted Flash Cannon against a -2 Special Defense Alolan Marowak. Against bulkier threats such as Chansey, Corviknight and Galarian Corsola, Alolan Marowak should spam Swords Dance until it can OHKO. Despite being a Fire-Type Fire-type, Alolan-Marowak Alolan Marowak struggles against Grass-types such as Choice Specs Earth Power Choice Specs-boosted Earth Power Venusaur and Celebi, as well as Grassy Seed Rillaboom. Because of this, Alolan-Marowak Alolan Marowak appreciates teammates that can handle these threats such as Dragapult, offensive Rotom-H, or and Kyurem. Water-types like Urshifu-R, Slowbro, and or Rotom-W can handle the Rock- and Ground-type Pokemon such as Crustle, Diggersby, and Rhyperior that Alolan Marowak struggles to beat, whilst Alolan Marowak provides support against threats like Choice Band Rillaboom, Magnezone, and Zeraora. Fairy types Fairy-types such as Assault Vest Primarina and Sylveon also pair well, (RC) when dealing with Dark- and Dragon-types such as Dragapult, Kommo-o, Urshifu-S and Mandibuzz.

[CREDITS]
- Written by: [[HereComesTeamCharm, 501918]]
- Quality checked by: [[Dogknees, 317056], [Waylaid, 474883]]
- Grammar checked by: [[username1, userid1]]

Implemented, somewhat unsure about the grass type line though: the way it is written right now makes it seem like the Grass-type that Alolan Marowak struggles against isn't Venusaur but Venusaur's move. Not sure how to rewrite this, would appreciate input.

 

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I think for now we can leave it as it, but once an official GPer comes by, they can help rephrase it if necessary, and give some more advice ^_^

 

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Alolan Marowak

[SET]
name: Bulky Offense
move 1: Flare Blitz
move 2: Poltergeist
move 3: Counter
move 4: Swords Dance
item: Thick Club
ability: Lightning Rod
nature: Impish
evs: 248 HP / 156 Atk / 104 Def

[SET COMMENTS]
Alolan Marowak combines a number of niches, boasting solid bulk alongside an immunity to Electric-type moves and the ability to stallbreak. Flare Blitz is a powerful STAB move that can OHKO Pokemon like non-bulky Porygon-Z, Aegislash, and non-Occa Berry Whimsicott. Poltergeist is useful against Pokemon like Slowbro, Rotom-H, and Weakness Policy Magnezone, as well as opposing Alolan Marowak. Counter allows Alolan Marowak to defeat Knock Off Zeraora, Choice Band Rillaboom, Choice item Haxorus, and Choice Band Snorlax. Finally, Swords Dance allows Alolan Marowak to defeat many stall Pokemon, like Chansey, Corviknight, and Galarian Corsola. Despite causing Alolan Marowak to take recoil from Flare Blitz, Lightning Rod is the optimal ability here, (AC) as it allows Alolan Marowak to beat foes it otherwise would not, such as Magnezone and Rotom-H. The given HP and Defense EVs allow Alolan Marowak to tank a Shadow Ball from Choice Scarf Porygon-Z and an Earthquake from both Choice Scarf Galarian Darmanitan and Choice Band Haxorus.

Alolan Marowak needs to note Rillaboom's item before committing to a move. If it is Grassy Seed, Alolan Marowak's best chance is Flare Blitz in hope of a critical hit or burn. If it is not Grassy Seed, Alolan Marowak should use Counter in anticipation of a Choice Band-boosted Knock Off. For Magnezone, use Poltergeist followed by Flare Blitz to avoid activating its Weakness Policy, as Weakness Policy Magnezone can utilize Metal Sound to OHKO Alolan Marowak on turn 2 two with a boosted Flash Cannon against a -2 Special Defense Alolan Marowak (Mentioning Metal Sound makes this last part known info). Against bulkier threats such as Chansey, Corviknight, (AC) and Galarian Corsola, Alolan Marowak should spam Swords Dance until it can OHKO them. Despite being a Fire-type, Alolan Marowak struggles against Grass-types such as Choice Specs-boosted Earth Power Choice Specs Venusaur and Celebi due to their access to Earth Power, as well as Grassy Seed Rillaboom. Because of this, Alolan-Marowak Alolan Marowak (Remove hyphen) appreciates teammates that can handle these threats such as Dragapult, offensive Rotom-H, and Kyurem. Water-types like Urshifu-R, Slowbro, or and Rotom-W can handle the Rock- and Ground-type Pokemon such as Crustle, Rhyperior, and Diggersby, and Rhyperior that Alolan Marowak struggles to beat, whilst while Alolan Marowak provides support against threats like Choice Band Rillaboom, Magnezone, and Zeraora. Fairy-types such as Assault Vest Primarina and Sylveon also pair well when dealing with Dark- and Dragon-types such as Dragapult, Kommo-o, Urshifu-S and Mandibuzz Urshifu-S, Mandibuzz, Dragapult, and Kommo-o (Reordered to match listed typings).

[CREDITS]
- Written by: [[HereComesTeamCharm, 501918]] [[Here comes team Charm!, 501918]]
- Quality checked by: [[dogknees, 317056], [Waylaid, 474883]]
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[Here Comes Team Charm!]

Implemented!

 

[Ginger Princess]

https://www.smogon.com/dex/ss/pokemon/marowak-alola/1v1/

Uploaded! A few things tho:
- the EVs were slightly unoptimized, based on the states reasoning. These are the new EVs:
EVs: 208 HP / 160 Atk / 140 Def
This prevents Haxorus gdarm and scarf porygon-z from OHKOing but also gives 4 more attack. The HP could go lower but then throat spray magnezone and Choice Specs Magnezone gets a small chance to ohko/2hko, in exchange for unnecessary attack. This way, you can beat those matchups w/o risk.