Welcome to National Dex C&C! In this section you will be able to write about Pokemon which are viable in a variety of National Dex metagames. Currently the metagames available to write about are National Dex, National Dex UU, and National Dex Monotype.
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National Dex OU and UU
National Dex Monotype
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- Anyone can reserve two Pokemon at a time, in total from any metagame. If you are currently a badgeholder or a member of a QC team, you are able to reserve four analyses (only four in the metagame you QC, if you are a QC member). Analyses currently in GP do not count for the limit total.
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Please use the following analysis templates when writing for metagames in this section:
National Dex OU and UU
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- role that the Pokemon plays
- coverage moves that affect its role
- EV spread in one sentence or less
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- brief example of teammates that benefit from the Pokemon's presence
- brief example of foes that the Pokemon is vulnerable to + teammates to help cover them
[STRATEGY COMMENTS]
Other Options
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List some options for the Pokemon user that are plausible but not always recommended due to either being not consistent enough or too outclassed by other Pokemon in the metagame.
Checks and Counters
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**Insert Threat Here**: Describe why the Pokemon is a threat.
**Insert Threat Here**: Describe why the Pokemon is a threat.
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- role that the Pokemon plays
- coverage moves that affect its role
- EV spread in one sentence or less
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- brief example of teammates that benefit from the Pokemon's presence
- brief example of foes that the Pokemon is vulnerable to + teammates to help cover them
[STRATEGY COMMENTS]
Other Options
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List some options for the Pokemon user that are plausible but not always recommended due to either being not consistent enough or too outclassed by other Pokemon in the metagame.
Checks and Counters
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**Insert Threat Here**: Describe why the Pokemon is a threat.
**Insert Threat Here**: Describe why the Pokemon is a threat.
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[OVERVIEW]
Generalize what the Pokemon does in the metagame and as a whole and why you should or shouldn't consider using it on your teams in a few sentences.
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Generalize what the Pokemon does in the metagame and as a whole and why you should or shouldn't consider using it on your teams in a few sentences.
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[SET]
name: Swords Dance
move 1: Swords Dance
move 2: U-turn / Substitute
move 3: Grassy Glide
move 4: Drain Punch / Knock Off
item: Eviolite
ability: Grassy Surge
nature: Adamant
evs: 252 Atk / 4 SpD / 252 Spe
[SET COMMENTS]
Access to priority in Grassy Glide and a great ability in Grassy Surge allows Thwackey to perform as both a Swords Dance wallbreaker and priority sweeper. Grassy Glide lets Thwackey threaten faster threats like Kadabra and Galarian Mr. Mime, and it can also find opportunities to use Swords Dance on passive Pokemon like Clefairy, Mareanie, and Ferroseed. If not U-turn for pivoting purposes, then Substitute is used viably on passive Pokemon if they lack strong coverage against Thwackey, and it is also worthwhile for blocking status attempts from walls like Galarian Corsola and Charjabug. Drain Punch provides further recovery while also targeting Steel-type Pokemon like Ferroseed and Klang as well as Vullaby. Knock Off instead offers coverage for Lampent and an option to debilitate Thwackey's checks like Tangela and Koffing.
The effects of Grassy Surge linger even after Thwackey has left the field, so plan teammates accordingly to benefit from its effects. Stealth Rock users like Clefairy and Piloswine help wear down Grass-resistant targets like Golbat, Charjabug, and Magmar; with Piloswine, make sure to opt for High Horsepower instead of Earthquake due to Grassy Terrain. Grass- and Poison-types like Tanglea, Ivysaur, and Koffing stand in Thwackey's way and need to be eliminated for it to have a chance of cleaning. Try pairing Thwackey with special wallbreakers like Kadabra and Galarian Mr. Mime to help target these walls, and in return, Thwackey punishes special walls like Ferroseed and Klang. Status conditions plague Thwackey, and while Substitute helps in some cases, having a defense against Toxic Spikes like Mareanie, Koffing, and Hattrem solidifies its health; Hattrem's Healing Wish is also notable for combating status conditions and HP lost when Thwackey sets up. Special sweepers in Wartortle and Clefairy set up on on physical walls like Galarian Corsola and Vullaby, which applies immense pressure on Thwackey's checks when played offensively.
[STRATEGY COMMENTS]
Other Options
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A set utilizing Grassy Seed and Acrobatics provides strong coverage against checks like Golbat and Roselia, but is less consistent for setting up due to the lack of an Eviolite. Taunt instead of Swords Dance could be considered to prevent walls from recovering, although the lack of boosting can be underwelming.
Checks and Counters
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**Poison-types**: Golbat, Koffing, and Ivysaur easily switch into Thwackey, and can still function as checks despite potentially taking a Knock Off from it.
**Fire-types**: Faster Fire-types like Magmar, Raboot, Combusken, and Choice Scarf Lampent resist Grassy Glide and easily revenge kill Thwackey. However, they struggle switching in, and can be jeopardized by chip damage like entry hazards.
**Physcial Walls**: Walls that resist Grass like Tangela, Charjabug, and Togetic do well to deter Thwackey's sweeping attempts. Vullaby and Galarian Corsola also work, but have to watch out for Drain Punch and Substitute sets, respectively.
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- Written by: [[Ho3nConfirm3d, 231074]]
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name: Swords Dance
move 1: Swords Dance
move 2: U-turn / Substitute
move 3: Grassy Glide
move 4: Drain Punch / Knock Off
item: Eviolite
ability: Grassy Surge
nature: Adamant
evs: 252 Atk / 4 SpD / 252 Spe
[SET COMMENTS]
Access to priority in Grassy Glide and a great ability in Grassy Surge allows Thwackey to perform as both a Swords Dance wallbreaker and priority sweeper. Grassy Glide lets Thwackey threaten faster threats like Kadabra and Galarian Mr. Mime, and it can also find opportunities to use Swords Dance on passive Pokemon like Clefairy, Mareanie, and Ferroseed. If not U-turn for pivoting purposes, then Substitute is used viably on passive Pokemon if they lack strong coverage against Thwackey, and it is also worthwhile for blocking status attempts from walls like Galarian Corsola and Charjabug. Drain Punch provides further recovery while also targeting Steel-type Pokemon like Ferroseed and Klang as well as Vullaby. Knock Off instead offers coverage for Lampent and an option to debilitate Thwackey's checks like Tangela and Koffing.
The effects of Grassy Surge linger even after Thwackey has left the field, so plan teammates accordingly to benefit from its effects. Stealth Rock users like Clefairy and Piloswine help wear down Grass-resistant targets like Golbat, Charjabug, and Magmar; with Piloswine, make sure to opt for High Horsepower instead of Earthquake due to Grassy Terrain. Grass- and Poison-types like Tanglea, Ivysaur, and Koffing stand in Thwackey's way and need to be eliminated for it to have a chance of cleaning. Try pairing Thwackey with special wallbreakers like Kadabra and Galarian Mr. Mime to help target these walls, and in return, Thwackey punishes special walls like Ferroseed and Klang. Status conditions plague Thwackey, and while Substitute helps in some cases, having a defense against Toxic Spikes like Mareanie, Koffing, and Hattrem solidifies its health; Hattrem's Healing Wish is also notable for combating status conditions and HP lost when Thwackey sets up. Special sweepers in Wartortle and Clefairy set up on on physical walls like Galarian Corsola and Vullaby, which applies immense pressure on Thwackey's checks when played offensively.
[STRATEGY COMMENTS]
Other Options
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A set utilizing Grassy Seed and Acrobatics provides strong coverage against checks like Golbat and Roselia, but is less consistent for setting up due to the lack of an Eviolite. Taunt instead of Swords Dance could be considered to prevent walls from recovering, although the lack of boosting can be underwelming.
Checks and Counters
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**Poison-types**: Golbat, Koffing, and Ivysaur easily switch into Thwackey, and can still function as checks despite potentially taking a Knock Off from it.
**Fire-types**: Faster Fire-types like Magmar, Raboot, Combusken, and Choice Scarf Lampent resist Grassy Glide and easily revenge kill Thwackey. However, they struggle switching in, and can be jeopardized by chip damage like entry hazards.
**Physcial Walls**: Walls that resist Grass like Tangela, Charjabug, and Togetic do well to deter Thwackey's sweeping attempts. Vullaby and Galarian Corsola also work, but have to watch out for Drain Punch and Substitute sets, respectively.
[CREDITS]
- Written by: [[Ho3nConfirm3d, 231074]]
- Quality checked by: [[Jett, 226429], [Marjane, 355753]]
- Grammar checked by: [[estronic, 240732]]
National Dex Monotype
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- role that the Pokemon plays
- coverage moves that affect its role
- EV spread in one sentence or less
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- brief example of teammates that benefit from the Pokemon's presence
- brief example of foes that the Pokemon is vulnerable to + teammates to help cover them
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name:
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[SET COMMENTS]
Paragraph 1:
- role that the Pokemon plays
- coverage moves that affect its role
- EV spread in one sentence or less
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- brief example of teammates that benefit from the Pokemon's presence
- brief example of foes that the Pokemon is vulnerable to + teammates to help cover them
[STRATEGY COMMENTS]
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* List some options for the Pokemon user that are plausible but not always recommended due to either being not consistent enough or too outclassed by other Pokemon in the metagame.
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[SET]
name: Defensive Rapid Spin (Ice)
move 1: Rapid Spin
move 2: Roar
move 3: Body Press / Avalanche
move 4: Recover
item: Heavy-Duty Boots
ability: Sturdy
nature: Impish
evs: 252 HP / 252 Def / 4 SpD
[SET COMMENTS]
Avalugg's incredible physical bulk, access to reliable recovery, and Rapid Spin make it a defensive staple that can deal with threats to Ice teams such as Excadrill, Bisharp, Tyranitar, and Mega Aerodactyl. Rapid Spin allows Avalugg to remove opposing entry hazards for its teammates. Roar phazes setup sweepers like Mimikyu and Mega Altaria that Avalugg cannot touch with Body Press, or Mega Tyranitar if it runs Avalanche. Body Press works well in conjunction with Avalugg's high Defense stat, letting it hit Steel-, Dark-, and Rock-types such as Ferrothorn, Excadrill, Bisharp, and Tyranitar. However, Avalanche allows Avalugg to deal good damage to Zapdos, Landorus, and Tapu Bulu that it otherwise relies on Roar to handle. Heavy-Duty Boots is invaluable, as it provides an immunity to entry hazards, especially Stealth Rock, to prevent Avalugg from being chipped and breaking its Sturdy. Avalugg should generally avoid status aliments such as Toxic and getting hit by Knock Off, since it will be too weakened to check the aforementioned Pokemon. Sturdy allows Avalugg to survive moves from powerful attackers like Hydreigon, Keldeo, and Victini, successfully using Rapid Spin against them.
All of Avalugg's teammates appreciate its defensive utility, especially since Ice teams are vulnerable to entry hazards. Alolan Ninetales can deal with Fighting-types such as Urshifu-S, Keldeo, and Mega Gallade. Additionally, it provides defensive support through Aurora Veil, giving Avalugg an opportunity to wall threats such as Mega Lopunny, Terrakion, Excadrill, and Bisharp. Choice Scarf Weavile is particularly useful for revenge killing Ghost-types such as Aegislash, Blacephalon, Gengar, and Spectrier that spinblock Avalugg, trapping them with Pursuit. Piloswine forms a nice defensive core with Avalugg; Thick Fat and Eviolite let Piloswine take on Fire-types such as Volcarona, Blacephalon, and Mega Charizard Y, it can set Stealth Rock to let Avalugg chip down foes with Roar, and it can absorb attacks from most special attackers like Tapu Koko, Alolan Raichu, Hydreigon, and Nihilego. Galarian Darmanitan is capable of revenge killing Steel-types like Aegislash, Celesteela, and Heatran with the combination of Flare Blitz and Earthquake, especially if it's running a Choice Scarf. Cloyster especially appreciates Rapid Spin support from Avalugg, as it can preserve its occasional Focus Sash and get an easier sweep with Shell Smash.
[STRATEGY COMMENTS]
Other Options
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Ice
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Mirror Coat works well in tandem with Sturdy, allowing Avalugg to unexpectedly OHKO foes when it's at full health such as Magnezone, Keldeo, and Heatran, which all threaten Ice teams. Iron Defense allows Avalugg to consistently wall threats such as Mega Lopunny, Mega Scizor, and Alolan Golem while simultaneously boosting the power of Body Press. Toxic can slowly put offensive foes on a timer, but is hard to fit.
[CREDITS]
- Written by: [[Rotten, 491896]]
- Ice analysis by: [[Rotten, 491896]]
- Quality checked by: [[Mateeus, 321991], [maroon, 305839]]
- Grammar checked by: [[Finland, 517429]]
name: Defensive Rapid Spin (Ice)
move 1: Rapid Spin
move 2: Roar
move 3: Body Press / Avalanche
move 4: Recover
item: Heavy-Duty Boots
ability: Sturdy
nature: Impish
evs: 252 HP / 252 Def / 4 SpD
[SET COMMENTS]
Avalugg's incredible physical bulk, access to reliable recovery, and Rapid Spin make it a defensive staple that can deal with threats to Ice teams such as Excadrill, Bisharp, Tyranitar, and Mega Aerodactyl. Rapid Spin allows Avalugg to remove opposing entry hazards for its teammates. Roar phazes setup sweepers like Mimikyu and Mega Altaria that Avalugg cannot touch with Body Press, or Mega Tyranitar if it runs Avalanche. Body Press works well in conjunction with Avalugg's high Defense stat, letting it hit Steel-, Dark-, and Rock-types such as Ferrothorn, Excadrill, Bisharp, and Tyranitar. However, Avalanche allows Avalugg to deal good damage to Zapdos, Landorus, and Tapu Bulu that it otherwise relies on Roar to handle. Heavy-Duty Boots is invaluable, as it provides an immunity to entry hazards, especially Stealth Rock, to prevent Avalugg from being chipped and breaking its Sturdy. Avalugg should generally avoid status aliments such as Toxic and getting hit by Knock Off, since it will be too weakened to check the aforementioned Pokemon. Sturdy allows Avalugg to survive moves from powerful attackers like Hydreigon, Keldeo, and Victini, successfully using Rapid Spin against them.
All of Avalugg's teammates appreciate its defensive utility, especially since Ice teams are vulnerable to entry hazards. Alolan Ninetales can deal with Fighting-types such as Urshifu-S, Keldeo, and Mega Gallade. Additionally, it provides defensive support through Aurora Veil, giving Avalugg an opportunity to wall threats such as Mega Lopunny, Terrakion, Excadrill, and Bisharp. Choice Scarf Weavile is particularly useful for revenge killing Ghost-types such as Aegislash, Blacephalon, Gengar, and Spectrier that spinblock Avalugg, trapping them with Pursuit. Piloswine forms a nice defensive core with Avalugg; Thick Fat and Eviolite let Piloswine take on Fire-types such as Volcarona, Blacephalon, and Mega Charizard Y, it can set Stealth Rock to let Avalugg chip down foes with Roar, and it can absorb attacks from most special attackers like Tapu Koko, Alolan Raichu, Hydreigon, and Nihilego. Galarian Darmanitan is capable of revenge killing Steel-types like Aegislash, Celesteela, and Heatran with the combination of Flare Blitz and Earthquake, especially if it's running a Choice Scarf. Cloyster especially appreciates Rapid Spin support from Avalugg, as it can preserve its occasional Focus Sash and get an easier sweep with Shell Smash.
[STRATEGY COMMENTS]
Other Options
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Ice
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Mirror Coat works well in tandem with Sturdy, allowing Avalugg to unexpectedly OHKO foes when it's at full health such as Magnezone, Keldeo, and Heatran, which all threaten Ice teams. Iron Defense allows Avalugg to consistently wall threats such as Mega Lopunny, Mega Scizor, and Alolan Golem while simultaneously boosting the power of Body Press. Toxic can slowly put offensive foes on a timer, but is hard to fit.
[CREDITS]
- Written by: [[Rotten, 491896]]
- Ice analysis by: [[Rotten, 491896]]
- Quality checked by: [[Mateeus, 321991], [maroon, 305839]]
- Grammar checked by: [[Finland, 517429]]
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