ZU Persian [DONE]

[czim]

[SET]
name: Fast Pivot
move 1: Fake Out
move 2: U-turn
move 3: Knock Off
move 4: Double-Edge
item: Silk Scarf
ability: Technician
nature: Jolly/Adamant
evs: 252 Atk / 4 Def / 252 Spe

[SET COMMENTS]
Despite its average Attack stat, Persian is one of the best offensive pivots in the ZU metagame due to its excellent Speed stat and movepool. Its access to Technician-boosted Fake Out gives Persian a great chipping tool to help against offensive Pokemon that have managed to set up, such as Shell Smash Wartortle, Galarian Mr. Mime after a Rapid Spin boost, and Eiscue. Knock Off and U-turn are excellent support moves that help Persian cripple or gain momentum on its switch-ins such as Klang, Cufant, and Corsola. Knock Off is especially great in ZU because of the high number of Eviolite users. Silk Scarf is used over Life Orb due to Persian needing to switch in and out a lot, making the recoil not worth it. An Adamant nature can be used to make Persian stronger while still outspeeding most Pokemon except Drakloak, Raichu, and Dugtrio while a Jolly nature allows it to outspeed other Persian, the aforementioned Raichu, and Drakloak. Persian also has access to disruptive moves such as Taunt that can help prevent entry hazards from Pokemon such as Corsola, Onix and Cufant from being set when timed correctly, but Persian's low bulk makes this unreliable, and it would miss out on one of the aforementioned moves. Toxic is also an option to cripple Gourgeist-L, Corsola, and Solrock. Heavy-Duty Boots is an item option so Persian can avoid the speed drop from Sticky Web and the chip damage from other entry hazards, since Persian likes to switch in and out a lot, but it loses power.

Offensive teams appreciate Persian's ability to revenge kill weakened setup sweepers that they usually don't have good answers to. Persian's ability to outspeed and pivot out of Steel- and Rock-types is appreciated by breakers such as Machoke and Choice Specs Whiscash, making Persian an excellent lead for offensive teams. Persian's Knock Off support is also appreciated by special sweepers such as Galarian Mr. Mime and Wartortle, since a Klang or Cufant without an item is much easier to get around once you manage to set up, and in return, they can also remove entry hazards that limit the amount of times that Persian can come in. Physical walls such as Gourgeist-L and Corsola can easily switch into Persian and force it out, so pairing Persian with stallbreakers like Ivysaur and Oranguru is recommended to help with these checks. Finally, entry hazard support from Pokemon such as Trubbish, Cufant, and Corsola helps limit the amount of times that Persian's checks can come in.

[CREDITS]
- Written by: [[Czim, 305832]]
- Quality checked by: [[Union Caboche, 445642]], [Ho3nConfirm3d, 231074]]
- Grammar checked by: [[Estronic, 240732]]

 

[Apagogie]

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[SET]
name: Fast Pivot
move 1: Fake Out
move 2: U-turn
move 3: Knock Off
move 4: Double Edge
item: Silk Scarf
ability: Technician
nature: Jolly/Adamant
evs: 252 Atk / 4 Def / 252 Spe

[SET COMMENTS]

Persian has the highest speed stat in the ZU metagame and has all the right tools to take advantage of that, despite of its average Attack stat. Reformulate the first sentence in adding it is one of the best offensive pivot. Access to Technician Fake Out gives Persian a great chipping tool to help against offensive mons that managed to set up, like Shell Smash Wartortle, Mr. Mime-Galar after a Rapid Spin boost and Eiscue-noice. Knock Off and U-turn are excellent support moves that helps Persian cripple or gain momentum on Normal switch-ins such as Klang, Cufant and Corsola by removing their items. Knock Off is especially great in the ZU metagame because of the high number of viable NFEs. Double-Edge is Persian's strongest STAB move and can help Persian remove weakened Pokémon that don't resist Normal. Silk Scarf is used over Life Orb due to Persian needing to switch in and out a lot and the mostly negligible damage boost that Life Orb provides to Knock Off and U-turn, making the recoil not worth it. An Adamant nature can be used to make Persian stronger while still outspeed most ZU Pokémon with the notable exception of Drakloak, while Jolly Persian also wins the Persian mirror, but at the cost of a lower damage output. Persian also has access to disruptive moves such as Taunt that can help prevent entry hazards from Pokémon such as Corsola, Onix and Cufant when timed correctly, but Persian's low bulk makes this unreliable, while also missing on one of the aformentioned moves making it less versatile. Toxic is also an option to cripple Gourgeist-Large, Corsola and Solrock. Mention HDB in option Finally, Seed Bomb can be used to 2HKO Corsola but it's notably weak and less useful than moves such as Knock Off and U-turn. Not worth getting rid of coverage for seed bomb imo

Mention it's a good lead somewhere. Offensive teams appreciate Persian's ability to revenge kill weakened set up sweepers that they usually don't have good answers to. Persian's ability to U-turn out of Steel and Rock types is appreciated by breakers such as Offensive Machoke and Choice Specs Whiscash. Persian's Knock Off support is also appreciated by Pokémon such as the Mr. Mimes and Wartortle, since a knocked Klang or Cufant is much easier to get around once you manage to set up. Maybe add Wartortle & Mime are also great to remove hazards for persian. Colbur Berry Gourgeist-large is an excellent check to Persian since Knock Off doesnt do enough damage to it and it can threaten Persian back with a strong Power Whip or status from Will-O-Wisp. Rocky Helmet users such as Shiinotic and Corsola are also good checks to Persian due to punishing Fake Out and U-turn. Finally, entry hazards such as Toxic Spikes and Stealth Rock from Pokémon such as Trubbish, Cufant and Corsola limit the amount of times that Persian can come in.

[CREDITS]

• Written by: [[Czim, 305832]]
• Quality Checked by: [[Union Caboche, 445642]], [username2, userid2]]
• Grammar checked by: [[username1, userid1]]

EDIT : QC [1/2]

 

[czim]

Good job! Let me know when implemented for [QC 1/2]

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[SET]
name: Fast Pivot
move 1: Fake Out
move 2: U-turn
move 3: Knock Off
move 4: Double Edge
item: Silk Scarf
ability: Technician
nature: Jolly/Adamant
evs: 252 Atk / 4 Def / 252 Spe

[SET COMMENTS]

Persian has the highest speed stat in the ZU metagame and has all the right tools to take advantage of that, despite of its average Attack stat. Reformulate the first sentence in adding it is one of the best offensive pivot. Access to Technician Fake Out gives Persian a great chipping tool to help against offensive mons that managed to set up, like Shell Smash Wartortle, Mr. Mime-Galar after a Rapid Spin boost and Eiscue-noice. Knock Off and U-turn are excellent support moves that helps Persian cripple or gain momentum on Normal switch-ins such as Klang, Cufant and Corsola by removing their items. Knock Off is especially great in the ZU metagame because of the high number of viable NFEs. Double-Edge is Persian's strongest STAB move and can help Persian remove weakened Pokémon that don't resist Normal. Silk Scarf is used over Life Orb due to Persian needing to switch in and out a lot and the mostly negligible damage boost that Life Orb provides to Knock Off and U-turn, making the recoil not worth it. An Adamant nature can be used to make Persian stronger while still outspeed most ZU Pokémon with the notable exception of Drakloak, while Jolly Persian also wins the Persian mirror, but at the cost of a lower damage output. Persian also has access to disruptive moves such as Taunt that can help prevent entry hazards from Pokémon such as Corsola, Onix and Cufant when timed correctly, but Persian's low bulk makes this unreliable, while also missing on one of the aformentioned moves making it less versatile. Toxic is also an option to cripple Gourgeist-Large, Corsola and Solrock. Mention HDB in option Finally, Seed Bomb can be used to 2HKO Corsola but it's notably weak and less useful than moves such as Knock Off and U-turn. Not worth getting rid of coverage for seed bomb imo

Mention it's a good lead somewhere. Offensive teams appreciate Persian's ability to revenge kill weakened set up sweepers that they usually don't have good answers to. Mention persian benefits from teams oriented around spikes to clean in late game + at least one example of mon with spikes. Persian's ability to U-turn out of Steel and Rock types is appreciated by breakers such as Offensive Machoke and Choice Specs Whiscash. Persian's Knock Off support is also appreciated by Pokémon such as the Mr. Mimes and Wartortle, since a knocked Klang or Cufant is much easier to get around once you manage to set up. Maybe add Wartortle & Mime are also great to remove hazards for persian. Colbur Berry Gourgeist-large is an excellent check to Persian since Knock Off doesnt do enough damage to it and it can threaten Persian back with a strong Power Whip or status from Will-O-Wisp. Rocky Helmet users such as Shiinotic and Corsola are also good checks to Persian due to punishing Fake Out and U-turn. Finally, entry hazards such as Toxic Spikes and Stealth Rock from Pokémon such as Trubbish, Cufant and Corsola limit the amount of times that Persian can come in.

[CREDITS]

• Written by: [[Czim, 305832]]
• Quality Checked by: [[Union Caboche, 445642]], [username2, userid2]]
• Grammar checked by: [[username1, userid1]]

implemented

 

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[SET]
name: Fast Pivot
move 1: Fake Out
move 2: U-turn
move 3: Knock Off
move 4: Double-Edge
item: Silk Scarf
ability: Technician
nature: Jolly/Adamant
evs: 252 Atk / 4 Def / 252 Spe

[SET COMMENTS]
Persian is one of the best offensive pivots in the ZU metagame due to its excellent Speed stat and movepool, despite of its average Attack stat. Access to Technician Fake Out gives Persian a great chipping tool to help against offensive mons that managed to set up, like Shell Smash Wartortle, Mr. Mime-Galar after a Rapid Spin boost and Eiscue-Noice. Knock Off and U-turn are excellent support moves that helps Persian cripple or gain momentum on Normal switch-ins such as Klang, Cufant, and Corsola. Knock Off is especially great in the ZU metagame because of the high number of viable NFEs that rely on Eviolite for bulk (spelling this out only because some offensives NFEs don’t run evio but the point here is that persian is debilitating walls). Double-Edge is Persian's strongest STAB move and can help Persian remove weakened Pokémon that don't resist Normal. (Fluff, a mon’s reliable stab attack doesn’t need explanation nor justification) Silk Scarf is used over Life Orb due to Persian needing to switch in and out a lot, making the recoil not worth it. An Adamant nature can be used to make Persian stronger while still outspeed most ZU Pokémon with the notable exception of Drakloak, while Jolly Persian also wins the Persian mirror, but at the cost of a lower damage output (fluff, implied when you juxtapose the two natures) . Persian also has access to disruptive moves such as Taunt that can help prevent entry hazards from Pokémon such as Corsola, Onix and Cufant when timed correctly, but Persian's low bulk makes this unreliable, while also missing on one of the aformentioned moves. Toxic is also an option to cripple Gourgeist-Large, Corsola, and Solrock. Heavy-Duty Boots is an item option so Persian can avoid the Speed drop from Sticky Web and the chip damage from the other entry hazards, since Persian likes to switch in and out a lot, but it loses power.

Offensive teams appreciate Persian's ability to revenge kill weakened set up sweepers that they usually don't have good answers to. Persian's ability to fast U-turn out of Steel- and Rock-types is appreciated by breakers such as Offensive Machoke and Choice Specs Whiscash, making Persian an excellent lead for offensive teams. Persian's Knock Off support is also appreciated by hazard removers such as the Mr. Mimes and Wartortle, since a knocked Klang or Cufant is much easier to get around once you manage to set up, while they can also remove entry hazards that cripple Persian. Colbur Berry Gourgeist-large is an excellent check to Persian since Knock Off doesnt do enough damage to it and it can threaten Persian back with a strong Power Whip or status from Will-O-Wisp. Rocky Helmet users such as Shiinotic and Corsola are also good checks to Persian due to punishing Fake Out and U-turn (so these last two sentences just list gourg checks with no caveat. Minis don’t have a check/counter section, so condense these two sentences into one about how physical walls check / punish persian’s tactics and how stallbreakers like Ivysaur and Oranguru help break these checks). Finally, entry hazards such as Toxic Spikes and Stealth Rock from Pokémon such as Trubbish, Cufant and Corsola limit the amount of times that Persian can come in.

[CREDITS]

• Written by: [[Czim, 305832]]
• Quality Checked by: [[Union Caboche, 445642]], [username2, userid2]]
• Grammar checked by: [[username1, userid1]]

QC 2/2! Good job, mostly did GP stuff. Remember that minis do not have a checks and counters section, so I suggested to change the gourg/cors/shii sentences to include stallbreaker teammates to pair persian with.

 

[czim]

implemented, ready for gp

 

[ImperialGamer517]

Friendly GP AM Check. Add what you feel needs to be added. :)

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[SET]
name: Fast Pivot
move 1: Fake Out
move 2: U-turn
move 3: Knock Off
move 4: Double-Edge
item: Silk Scarf
ability: Technician
nature: Jolly/Adamant
evs: 252 Atk / 4 Def / 252 Spe

[SET COMMENTS]
Persian is one of the best offensive pivots in the ZU metagame due to its excellent speed stat and movepool, despite of its average Attack stat. Its Access access to Technician-boosted Fake Out gives Persian a great chipping tool to help against offensive mons that managed to set up, (RC) like such as Shell Smash Wartortle, Mr. Mime-Galar after a Rapid Spin boost at +1 +1 is simpler. and Eiscue-Noice. Knock Off and U-turn are excellent support moves that helps You’re mentioning two moves, thus it should be plural. Persian can cripple or gain momentum on Normal switch-ins its switch-ins such as Klang, Cufant and Corsola. Knock Off is especially great in the ZU metagame because of the high number of viable NFEs that rely on Eviolite for bulk Eviolite users. Silk Scarf is used over Life Orb due to Persian needing to switch in and out a lot, (RC) making the recoil not worth it. An Adamant nature can be used to make Persian stronger while still outspeed outspeed most ZU Pokémon with the notable exception of Drakloak except Drakloak, while a Jolly nature on Persian can also wins the Persian mirror outspeed other Persian. Persian also has access to disruptive moves such as Taunt that can help prevent entry hazards from Pokémon Pokemon such as Corsola, Onix and Cufant when timed correctly, but Persian's low bulk makes this unreliable, while also missing on one of the aformentioned moves. Toxic is also an option to cripple Gourgeist-Large, Corsola and Solrock. Heavy Duty Boots is an item option so Persian can avoid the speed drop from Sticky Web and the chip damage from the other entry hazards, since Persian likes to switch in and out a lot, but it loses power.

Offensive teams appreciate Persian's ability to revenge kill weakened set up sweepers that they usually don't have good answers to. Persian's ability to fast U-turn out of Steel- and Rock-types is appreciated by breakers such as Offensive Machoke and Choice Specs Whiscash, making Persian an excellent lead for offensive teams. Persian's Knock Off support is also appreciated by hazard removers such as the both Mr. Mimes and Wartortle, since a knocked Klang or Cufant without an item is much easier to get around once you manage to set up, while they can also remove entry hazards that limit the amount of times that Persian can come in. Physical walls such as Gourgeist-Large Gourgeist-L and Corsola can easily come switch into Persian and force it out, so pairing Persian with stallbreakers like Ivysaur and Oranguru is recommended to help with these checks. Finally, entry hazard support from Pokémon Pokemon such as Trubbish, Cufant and Corsola help limit the amount of times that Persian's checks can come in.

 

[czim]

implemented most of it, thanks and waiting for gp

 

[Astra]

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[SET]
name: Fast Pivot
move 1: Fake Out
move 2: U-turn
move 3: Knock Off
move 4: Double-Edge
item: Silk Scarf
ability: Technician
nature: Jolly/Adamant
evs: 252 Atk / 4 Def / 252 Spe

[SET COMMENTS]
Despite its average Attack stat, (AC) Persian is one of the best offensive pivots in the ZU metagame due to its excellent Speed stat and movepool, (RC) despite its average Attack stat. Its access to Technician-boosted Fake Out gives Persian a great chipping tool to help against offensive mons Pokemon that have managed to set up, (AC) such as Shell Smash Wartortle, Galarian Mr. Mime-Galar at +1 after a Rapid Spin boost, (AC) and Eiscue-Noice. Knock Off and U-turn are excellent support moves that help Persian cripple or gain momentum on its switch-ins such as Klang, Cufant, (AC) and Corsola. Knock Off is especially great in ZU because of the high number of Eviolite users. Silk Scarf is used over Life Orb due to Persian needing to switch in and out a lot, (AC) making the recoil not worth it. An Adamant nature can be used to make Persian stronger while still outspeeding most ZU Pokémon the entire metagame (assuming this is also what you meant, otherwise just change it to "most Pokemon") except Drakloak, while a Jolly nature on Persian also allows it to outspeed other Persian. Persian also has access to disruptive moves such as Taunt that can help prevent entry hazards from Pokemon such as Corsola, Onix and Cufant from being set when timed correctly, but Persian's low bulk makes this unreliable, while also missing and it would miss out on one of the aforementioned moves. Toxic is also an option to cripple Gourgeist-Large, Corsola, (AC) and Solrock. Heavy-Duty (AH) Boots is an item option so Persian can avoid the Speed drop from Sticky Web and the chip damage from the other entry hazards, since Persian likes to switch in and out a lot, but it loses power it would otherwise get from Silk Scarf (optional).

Offensive teams appreciate Persian's ability to revenge kill weakened set up setup sweepers that they usually don't have good answers to. Persian's ability to fast U-turn outspeed and pivot out of Steel- and Rock-types is appreciated by breakers such as Offensive (already implied kinda by "breakers") Machoke and Choice Specs Whiscash, making Persian an excellent lead for offensive teams. Persian's Knock Off support is also appreciated by special sweepers such as Galarian-Mr. Mime (RH) and Wartortle, since a Klang or Cufant without an item is much easier to get around once you manage to set up, while and in return, (AC) they can also remove entry hazards that limit the amount of times that Persian can come in. Physical walls such as Gourgeist-L and Corsola can easily switch into Persian and force it out, so pairing Persian with stallbreakers like Ivysaur and Oranguru is recommended to help with these checks. Finally, entry hazard support from Pokemon such as Trubbish, Cufant, (AC) and Corsola helps limit the amount of times that Persian's checks can come in.

[CREDITS] (this was in the wrong format so i went ahead and fixed it)
- Written by: [[Czim, 305832]]
- Quality checked by: [[Union Caboche, 445642]], [Ho3nConfirm3d, 231074]]
- Grammar checked by: [[username1, userid1]]

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[S1nn0hC0nfirm3d]

czim same here, 48 hours plz :>

 

[czim]

Implemented and ready for upload

 

[S1nn0hC0nfirm3d]

https://www.smogon.com/dex/ss/pokemon/persian/zu/
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