Masquerain

[MZ]

QC: Anty, Tone114, Anty
GP: P Squared
Taken over/Skeleton copied from SlaySlenderDragon XD
[OVERVIEW]

Masquerain is an unfortunate Pokemon that is simply outclassed in everything it tries to do. As a Quiver Dance user, it's very weak and outclassed by Butterfree, which is much stronger and has Sleep Powder, and as a Sticky Web setter, it's wholly outdone by Leavanny, which has much better offensive presence. Additionally, Masquerain has an awful typing and very poor defensive stats, making it unable to effectively make use of Intimidate. It's reliant on Focus Sash to do anything, but Stealth Rock not only breaks it but also takes 50% of Masquerain's health. Furthermore, even if it does set up, its poor Speed leaves it very easy to revenge kill. Masquerain has unique coverage, but it is simply not worth using on any serious team.

[SET]
name: Quiver Dance
move 1: Quiver Dance
move 2: Bug Buzz
move 3: Air Slash
move 4: Ice Beam / Hydro Pump
item: Focus Sash
ability: Intimidate
nature: Timid
evs: 4 HP / 252 SpA / 252 Spe

[SET COMMENTS]
Moves
========

Quiver Dance allows Masquerain to boost its Special Attack and Speed to attempt a sweep. Bug Buzz is Masquerain's most powerful STAB move and allows it to threaten Psychic- and Grass-type Pokemon, such as Grumpig and Gogoat. Air Slash allows Masquerain to threaten Machoke, Monferno, and Roselia, and Ice Beam hits Flying- and Dragon-types such as Jumpluff and Altaria. Hydro Pump is an alternative to threaten Fire- and Ground-types such as Golem, Stunfisk, and Camerupt.

Set Details
========

Focus Sash allows Masquerain to survive a single hit at full health and is generally the only way for it to set up. Intimidate can help reduce physical damage done to Masquerain slightly or at least give its teammates an easier time revenge killing the foe once Masquerain has been KOed. Maximum Speed investment and a Timid nature let Masquerain outspeed everything up to and including Jumpluff, while maximum Special Attack investment boosts Masquerain's poor offensive presence as much as possible.

Usage Tips
========

Only switch Masquerain in when Stealth Rock is not on the field to keep its Focus Sash intact. Attempt to remove priority users such as Floatzel and Pawniard before sweeping, as they can KO Masquerain regardless of Speed boosts. If possible, attempt to set up on foes such as Vullaby that are weak enough for Masquerain to set up two or three Quiver Dances to outspeed opposing Choice Scarf users, as well as Pokemon that naturally outspeed Masquerain at +1, including Floatzel and Zebstrika.

Team Options
========

Entry hazard removers such as Cryogonal and Vibrava can keep Stealth Rock off the field for Masquerain. Trapinch and Probopass can help remove priority users like Pawniard and Metang. Trapinch can also trap Zebstrika and Electrode. Pokemon that can KO Audino such as Stoutland and Machoke are appreciated, as Masquerain cannot do significant damage to it and Audino can lock Masquerain into a single move with Encore.

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

Masquerain has many potential sets such as Sticky Web and defensive Defog, but all are either poor or outclassed in one way or another.

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

**Faster Pokemon**: Due to Masquerain's abysmal bulk, all faster attackers such as Simisage and Stoutland are able to severely cripple or KO it. It can also be outsped by Floatzel, Zebstrika, Electrode, Ninjask, and all common Choice Scarf users such as Mr. Mime and Chatot at +1 Speed.

**Stealth Rock**: Stealth Rock automatically halves Masquerain's health and breaks its Focus Sash, leaving it unable to set up reliably.

 

[Anty]

overview:
say what outclasses it
also mention that its really slow

moves:
fighting type is much more relevant than bug when talking about air slash

Megazard 1/3

 

[TONE]

Not much to add here. Maybe Substitute in OO to bypass priority and status moves and mention loss of coverage as the list looks kind of bare though I know you'll expand on this once you write this up.

2/3.

 

[MZ]

ready for 3

 

[Anty]

Megazard ik ive checked it already but no one else is so 3/3

 

[Sobi]

amcheck~ { add remove comments }

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[OVERVIEW]

Masquerain is an unfortunate Pokemon, (AC) which is simply outclassed in everything it tries to do. As a Quiver Dancer user, it's very weak and outclassed by Butterfree, (AC) which is much stronger and has Sleep Powder, and, as a Sticky Web setter, it's is wholly outdone by Leavanny, (AC) which has much better offensive presence. Additionally, Masquerain has awful typing, and very poor defensive stats, making it unable to effectively make use of Intimidate. It's reliant on Focus Sash to do anything, but Stealth Rock not only breaks that but takes 50% of Masquerain's health. And even if it does set up, its poor Speed leaves it very easy to revenge kill. Masqueriain Masquerain has unique coverage, but is simply not worth using on any serious team.

[SET]
name: Quiver Dance
move 1: Quiver Dance
move 2: Bug Buzz
move 3: Air Slash
move 4: Ice Beam / Hydro Pump
item: Focus Sash
ability: Intimidate
nature: Timid
evs: 4 HP / 252 SpA / 252 Spe

[SET COMMENTS]
Moves
========

Quiver Dance allows Masquerain to boost its Special Attack and Speed to attempt a sweep. Bug Buzz is Masquerain's most powerful STAB move and allows it to threaten Psychic- and Grass-type Pokemon, such as Grumpig and Gogoat, (RC) respectively. Air Slash allows Masquerain to threaten Machoke, Monferno, and Roselia, while Ice Beam hits Flying- and Dragon-types such as Jumpluff and Altaria. Hydro Pump is an alternative to threaten Fire- and Ground-types such as Golem, Stunfisk, and Camerupt.

Set Details
========

Focus Sash allows Masquerain to survive a single hit at full health, and is generally the only way for it to set up. Intimidate can help reduce damage done to Masquerain slightly, or at least give its teammates an easier time revenge killing once Masquerain has been KOed. Maximum Speed investment and a Timid nature lets Masquerain outspeed everything up to and including Jumpluff, while maximum Special Attack investment boosts Masquerain's poor offensive presence as much as possible.

Usage Tips
========

Only switch Masquerain in when Stealth Rock are not on the field to keep its Focus Sash intact. Attempt to remove priority users such as Floatzel and Pawniard before sweeping, as they can KO Masquerain regardless of Speed boosts. If possible, attempt to set up on weaker foes such as Vullaby that will allow Masquerain to set up two or three Quiver Dances to outspeed opposing Choice Scarf users, as well as Pokemon which naturally outspeed Masquerain at +1, including Floatzel and Zebstrika. (I'm not too keen on this sentence - "...that will allow Masquerain to set up two or three..." should be mentioned before "...such as Vullaby.." because it seems like you're saying that it should set up on Vullaby that allow Masquerain to set up, unless, of course, that is what you're trying to say, lol)
Team Options
========

Entry hazard removers such as Cryogonal or Vibrava can keep Stealth Rock off of the field. Trapinch and Probopass can help remove priority users, (AC) like such as Pawniard and Metang. Trapinch can also trap Zebstrika and Electrode. Pokemon which that can KO Audino such as Stoutland or Machoke are appreciated, as Masquerain cannot do significant damage to it and Audino can lock Masquerain into a single move with Encore.

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

Masquerain has many potential sets such as Sticky Web or defensive Defog, but all are either poor or outclassed in one way or another.

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

**Faster Pokemon**: Due to Masquerain's abysmal bulk, all faster attackers such as Simisage and Stoutland are able to severely cripple or KO Masquerain. It can also be outsped by Floatzel, Zebstrika, Electrode, Ninjask, and all common Choice Scarf users such as Mr. Mime, (AC) and Chatot at +1 Speed.

**Stealth Rock**: Stealth Rock automatically removes half of halves (kinda subjective, but it's up to you) Masquerain's health and breaks its Focus Sash, leaving it unable to set up reliably.

 

[P Squared]

GP 1/2

will go over amcheck after class

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[OVERVIEW]

Masquerain is an unfortunate Pokemon which that is simply outclassed in everything it tries to do. As a Quiver Dance user (or sweeper/attacker? replace it with whichever one is more accurate), it's very weak and outclassed by Butterfree, (AC) which is much stronger and has Sleep Powder, and, (RC) as a Sticky Web setter, it's wholly outdone by Leavanny, (AC) which has much better offensive presence. Additionally, Masquerain has awful typing, (RC) and very poor defensive stats, making it unable to effectively make use of Intimidate. It's reliant on Focus Sash to do anything, but Stealth Rock not only breaks it that but also takes 50% of Masquerain's health. And (this is fine in articles but not C&C unfortunately) Furthermore, even if it does set up, its poor Speed leaves it very easy to revenge kill. Masquerain has unique coverage, but it is simply not worth using on any serious team.

[SET]
name: Quiver Dance
move 1: Quiver Dance
move 2: Bug Buzz
move 3: Air Slash
move 4: Ice Beam / Hydro Pump
item: Focus Sash
ability: Intimidate
nature: Timid
evs: 4 HP / 252 SpA / 252 Spe

[SET COMMENTS]
Moves
========

Quiver Dance allows Masquerain to boost its Special Attack and Speed to attempt a sweep. Bug Buzz is Masquerain's most powerful STAB move and allows it to threaten Psychic- and Grass-type Pokemon, such as Grumpig and Gogoat, respectively. (not wrong but not really necessary here tbh) Air Slash allows Masquerain to threaten Machoke, Monferno, and Roselia, while Ice Beam hits Flying- and Dragon-types such as Jumpluff and Altaria. Hydro Pump is an alternative to threaten Fire- and Ground-types such as Golem, Stunfisk, and Camerupt.

Set Details
========

Focus Sash allows Masquerain to survive a single hit at full health, (RC) and is generally the only way for it to set up. Intimidate can help reduce physical damage done to Masquerain slightly, (RC) or at least give its teammates an easier time revenge killing once Masquerain has been KOed. Maximum Speed investment and a Timid nature let Masquerain outspeed everything up to and including Jumpluff, while maximum Special Attack investment boosts Masquerain's poor offensive presence as much as possible.

Usage Tips
========

Only switch Masquerain in when Stealth Rock are is not on the field to keep its Focus Sash intact. Attempt to remove priority users such as Floatzel and Pawniard before sweeping, as they can KO Masquerain regardless of Speed boosts. If possible, attempt to set up on weaker foes such as Vullaby that will allow Masquerain to set up two or three Quiver Dances to outspeed opposing Choice Scarf users, as well as Pokemon that which naturally outspeed Masquerain at +1, including Floatzel and Zebstrika.

Team Options
========

Entry hazard removers such as Cryogonal or and Vibrava can keep Stealth Rock off of the field for Masquerain. Trapinch and Probopass can help remove priority users like Pawniard and Metang. Trapinch can also trap Zebstrika and Electrode. Pokemon that which can KO Audino such as Stoutland or and Machoke are appreciated, as Masquerain cannot do significant damage to it and Audino can lock Masquerain into a single move with Encore.

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

Masquerain has many potential sets such as Sticky Web or and defensive Defog, but all are either poor or outclassed in one way or another.

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

**Faster Pokemon**: Due to Masquerain's abysmal bulk, all faster attackers such as Simisage and Stoutland are able to severely cripple or KO it Masquerain. It can also be outsped by Floatzel, Zebstrika, Electrode, Ninjask, and all common Choice Scarf users such as Mr. Mime and Chatot at +1 Speed.

**Stealth Rock**: Stealth Rock automatically removes half of Masquerain's health and breaks its Focus Sash, leaving it unable to set up reliably.

 

[MZ]

implemented P Squared's plus changed that one sentence in UT mentioned in the AM check to be more clear

 

[Lumari]

remove add / fix (comments); (AC=add comma; RC=remove comma; SC=semicolon)
GP 2/2

masquerain

[OVERVIEW]

Masquerain is an unfortunate Pokemon that is simply outclassed in everything it tries to do. As a Quiver Dance user, it's very weak and outclassed by Butterfree, which is much stronger and has Sleep Powder, and as a Sticky Web setter, it's wholly outdone by Leavanny, which has much better offensive presence. Additionally, Masquerain has an awful typing and very poor defensive stats, making it unable to effectively make use of Intimidate. It's reliant on Focus Sash to do anything, but Stealth Rock not only breaks it but also takes 50% of Masquerain's health. Furthermore, even if it does set up, its poor Speed leaves it very easy to revenge kill. Masquerain has unique coverage, but it is simply not worth using on any serious team.

[SET]
name: Quiver Dance
move 1: Quiver Dance
move 2: Bug Buzz
move 3: Air Slash
move 4: Ice Beam / Hydro Pump
item: Focus Sash
ability: Intimidate
nature: Timid
evs: 4 HP / 252 SpA / 252 Spe

[SET COMMENTS]
Moves
========

Quiver Dance allows Masquerain to boost its Special Attack and Speed to attempt a sweep. Bug Buzz is Masquerain's most powerful STAB move and allows it to threaten Psychic- and Grass-type Pokemon, such as Grumpig and Gogoat. Air Slash allows Masquerain to threaten Machoke, Monferno, and Roselia, while and Ice Beam hits Flying- and Dragon-types such as Jumpluff and Altaria. Hydro Pump is an alternative to threaten Fire- and Ground-types such as Golem, Stunfisk, and Camerupt.

Set Details
========

Focus Sash allows Masquerain to survive a single hit at full health and is generally the only way for it to set up. Intimidate can help reduce physical damage done to Masquerain slightly or at least give its teammates an easier time revenge killing the foe once Masquerain has been KOed. Maximum Speed investment and a Timid nature let Masquerain outspeed everything up to and including Jumpluff, while maximum Special Attack investment boosts Masquerain's poor offensive presence as much as possible.

Usage Tips
========

Only switch Masquerain in when Stealth Rock is not on the field to keep its Focus Sash intact. Attempt to remove priority users such as Floatzel and Pawniard before sweeping, as they can KO Masquerain regardless of Speed boosts. If possible, attempt to set up on weaker foes such as Vullaby which that are weak enough for Masquerain to set up two or three Quiver Dances to outspeed opposing Choice Scarf users, as well as Pokemon that naturally outspeed Masquerain at +1, including Floatzel and Zebstrika.

Team Options
========

Entry hazard removers such as Cryogonal and Vibrava can keep Stealth Rock off of the field for Masquerain. Trapinch and Probopass can help remove priority users like Pawniard and Metang. Trapinch can also trap Zebstrika and Electrode. Pokemon that can KO Audino such as Stoutland and Machoke are appreciated, as Masquerain cannot do significant damage to it and Audino can lock Masquerain into a single move with Encore.

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

Masquerain has many potential sets such as Sticky Web and defensive Defog, but all are either poor or outclassed in one way or another.

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

**Faster Pokemon**: Due to Masquerain's abysmal bulk, all faster attackers such as Simisage and Stoutland are able to severely cripple or KO it. It can also be outsped by Floatzel, Zebstrika, Electrode, Ninjask, and all common Choice Scarf users such as Mr. Mime and Chatot at +1 Speed.

**Stealth Rock**: Stealth Rock automatically halves Masquerain's health and breaks its Focus Sash, leaving it unable to set up reliably.

 

[MZ]

Anty ur the only one active now I guess