Gen 2 Rapidash (NU) [DONE]

[dawnbuster]

This was QCd by Sevi 7 outside of forums beforehand




[SET]
name: Offensive
move 1: Fire Blast / Flamethrower
move 2: Double-Edge / Body Slam
move 3: Hypnosis / Hidden Power Grass
move 4: Substitute / Sunny Day / Hidden Power Grass
item: Leftovers

[SET COMMENTS]
With incredible Speed and offensive prowess, Rapidash is a top tier Pokemon in GSC NU. Using Rapidash as a lead capitalizes on its offense and Hypnosis, which can turn the tables against slower leads such as Stantler, but it alternatively can stay in the back as an attacker. Fire Blast is the STAB move of choice, potentially 3HKOing even Wigglytuff, easily 3HKOing Xatu, and OHKOing Magnemite and Pineco. Flamethrower is another option that offers better accuracy and more PP. However, the loss of power means that it can no longer reliably break through foes such as Xatu and Wigglytuff. Double-Edge is Rapidash's usual secondary attack, helping it hit Fire-types that typically wall it. Body Slam trades power for paralysis support, which can help slower Pokemon such as Graveler. Substitute can be used to block predicted status moves from foes such as Rapidash, Ninetales, Dunsparce, and Dragonair. Sunny Day and Hidden Power Grass are also viable, as Sunny Day can be utilized to power up Fire-type moves so that they 2HKO bulky foes like Wigglytuff and even flip the matchup against Dewgong into Rapidash's favor, while Hidden Power Grass deals solid damage to Rock-types that resist Fire- and Normal-type attacks.

Despite Rapidash's excellent power, Octillery and Azumarill are able to consistently come in on it with little to fear. Grass-types like Exeggcute and Gloom make great partners for their ability to sponge Water- and Ground-type attacks. Chinchou makes for an excellent partner by resisting common Water- and Ice-type attacks from Water-type Pokemon. Ninetales is also problematic and capable of walling Rapidash. Something that can deal with Ninetales and Sudowoodo, such as Dewgong, Chinchou, or Octillery, is recommended as well. Ninetales does struggle against Substitute variants of Rapidash, though, as it generally only runs STAB Flamethrower as an attack, which can't break Rapidash's Substitute. Primeape is also good to threaten Rock-types and help break through Water-types.

[SET]
name: RestTalk
move 1: Fire Blast / Flamethrower
move 2: Double-Edge / Hidden Power Grass / Body Slam
move 3: Rest
move 4: Sleep Talk
item: Leftovers

[SET COMMENTS]
This set blends Rapidash's offensive capabilities with the longevity provided by RestTalk. The combination of Fire Blast and Double-Edge gives Rapidash two high-Base Power moves that have solid coverage, while giving it guaranteed good Sleep Talk rolls against threats such as Xatu. Hidden Power Grass is useful for chipping Water- and Rock-types. Body Slam is also viable, trading damage for paralysis support. With its very high Speed and consistent damage output, Rapidash has a great matchup against most Fire-types and fast Pokemon in the tier, most notably Xatu. On top of this, using RestTalk allows it to switch into foes that threaten to induce status, such as Gloom, with less hesitation.

[CREDITS]
- Written by: [[FNH, 245982], [Reeece, 508601]]
- Quality checked by: [[Sevi 7, 505149], [cherryb0ng, 421511]]
- Grammar checked by: [[Finland, 517429]]

 

[cherryb0ng]

This was QCd by Sevi 7 outside of forums beforehand

Despite Rapidash's excellent speed and power, water types are able to consistently come in on it, with little to fear from Rapidash. Grass types like Exeggcute make great partners for their ability to sponge water and ground type attacks. Chinchou makes for an excellent partner, by resisting Water-type Pokemon’s often used Water and Ice attacks. As with any offensive threat in the tier, spikes support goes a long way in aiding them. Pineco is a great partner as it can keep hazards off the field and lay spikes on the opponent. Ninetails is also problematic and capable of walling Rapidash. Something that can deal with Ninetails, such as Dewgong, Chinchou or Octillery are recommended as well. Ninetales though, does struggle against substitute variants of Rapidash, as Ninetales generally only runs STAB Flamethrower which can't break a substitute.

1)worth mentioning that Sudowoodo is a really threatening check that doesn't mind HP Grass all that much.

Ninetails is also problematic and capable of walling Rapidash. Something that can deal with Ninetails, such as Dewgong, Chinchou or Octillery are recommended as well. Ninetales though, does struggle against substitute variants of Rapidash, as Ninetales generally only runs STAB Flamethrower which can't break a substitute.

2) You can mention here or in the section of the other set that Primeape is a good teammate. They synergize well because Ape takes care of Rocks Normals and helps vs Fires (waters don't like to switch in either) and Dash threatens Xatu (and gloom)

[SET]
name: RestTalk
move 1: Flamethrower / Fire Blast
move 2: Double-Edge / Hidden Power Grass
move 3: Rest
move 4: Sleep Talk
item: Leftovers

3) I suppose you could include Body Slam (optional)

With these implemented QC 2/2.

 

[Plague von Karma]

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[SET]
name: Blast n’ Dash (Offensive) (spacing)
move 1: Fire Blast / Flamethrower
move 2: Double-Edge / Body Slam
move 3: Hypnosis / Hidden Power Grass
move 4: Substitute / Sunny Day / Hidden Power Grass
item: Leftovers


With incredible Speed, excellent offensive prowess, and a great movepool alongside decent bulk, Rapidash is a top tier Pokemon in the GSC NU metagame. By utilizing the blazing horse as a lead, this set looks to capitalize on its offensive presence and access to hypnosis. Alternatively, (AC) with this set, Rapidash doesn't have to be the lead, and can be in the back as an attacker. Fire Blast is the primary STAB move of choice, dealing great damage to Pokemon such as Xatu, Gloom, and OHKOing Magnemite and Pineco. Flamethrower is another option that offers better accuracy and more PP in the stead of power (spacing, this wording is a bit odd though) that Fire Blast grants. Double-Edge (AH) is Rapidash's usual secondary attack, helping Rapidash hit fire types Fire-types that typically wall Rapidash. Body Slam trades power in exchange for paralysis support, (AC) which can help slower Pokemon such as Graveler. Hypnosis is utilized to Sleep sleep opponents, and can turn the tables against other slower leads such as Stantler if it hits. Sunny Day can be utilized to power up fire type Fire-type moves while lowering the damage of water Water-type moves. Hidden Power Grass is viable in that the last slot as well granting a solid damage to rock Rock- and ground types Ground-types that resist fire Fire- and normal type Normal-type attacks. Substitute is also a great choice in the last slot, as it helps prevent Rapidash from getting paralized paralyzed, (AC) which would otherwise negate Rapidash's usefulness.

Despite Rapidash's excellent speed Speed and power, water types Water-types are able to consistently come in on it, with little to fear from Rapidash. Grass-types (AH) like Exeggcute make great partners for their ability to sponge water Water- and ground type Ground-type attacks. Chinchou makes for an excellent partner, (RC) by resisting Water-type Pokemon’s often used Water- (AH) and Ice-type attacks. As with any offensive threat in the tier, spikes Spikes (Spikes is a move, so it should be capitalized) support goes a long way in aiding them. Pineco is a great partner as it can keep hazards off the field and lay spikes Spikes on the opponent. Ninetails Ninetales is also problematic and capable of walling Rapidash. Something that can deal with Ninetails Ninetales and Sudowoodo, such as Dewgong, Chinchou, (AC) or Octillery are is (you refer to a single Pokemon, so this should be singular) recommended as well. Primeape is also a good teammate for Rapidash, and as it threatens Rock-types and can help break through Water-types. Ninetales though, does struggle against substitute variants of Rapidash though, as Ninetales generally only runs STAB Flamethrower, (AC) which can't break a substitute Substitute. (moved "though" for flow purposes)

[SET]
name: RestTalk
move 1: Flamethrower / Fire Blast
move 2: Double-Edge / Hidden Power Grass / Body Slam
move 3: Rest
move 4: Sleep Talk
item: Leftovers

While the previous set focused on maximum exploitation of the offensive potential of Rapidash, this set looks to maximize Rapidash's decent bulk to give it better longevity. Flamethrower is the primary STAB attack instead of Fire Blast for it's its better accuracy and PP. Double edge Double-Edge is a great secondary attack, giving Rapidash a strong neutral attack, and can hit Fire-types (spacing) hard while giving it guranteed guaranteed good Sleep Talk pulls rolls (consistency with the GSC Snorlax analysis) vs against threats such as Xatu. Hidden Power Grass is useful for chipping Water- and Rock-types. Body Slam is also viable, trading damage for paralysis support. Rest gives Rapidash access to consistent health regeneration further lengthening the pony's lifespan more longevity (this is way too many words for a simple point), and sleep talk Sleep Talk allows it to still maintain usefulness while asleep. This set notably lets it take on Pokemon such as Xatu much better (subjective: maybe change this to "much more effectively" for flow purposes) throughout the course of a game, and doesn’t mean Rapidash is as afraid of paralysis from Pokemon it would want to normally switch in on, such as Gloom. (AP)

[CREDITS]
- Written by: [[FNH, 245982], [ReeceHughes, 508601]]
- Quality checked by: [[Sevi 7, 505149], [cherryb0ng, 421511]]
- Grammar checked by: [[username1, userid1]]

 

[dawnbuster]

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[SET]
name: Blast n’ Dash (Offensive) (spacing)
move 1: Fire Blast / Flamethrower
move 2: Double-Edge / Body Slam
move 3: Hypnosis / Hidden Power Grass
move 4: Substitute / Sunny Day / Hidden Power Grass
item: Leftovers


With incredible Speed, excellent offensive prowess, and a great movepool alongside decent bulk, Rapidash is a top tier Pokemon in the GSC NU metagame. By utilizing the blazing horse as a lead, this set looks to capitalize on its offensive presence and access to hypnosis. Alternatively, (AC) with this set, Rapidash doesn't have to be the lead, and can be in the back as an attacker. Fire Blast is the primary STAB move of choice, dealing great damage to Pokemon such as Xatu, Gloom, and OHKOing Magnemite and Pineco. Flamethrower is another option that offers better accuracy and more PP in the stead of power (spacing, this wording is a bit odd though) that Fire Blast grants. Double-Edge (AH) is Rapidash's usual secondary attack, helping Rapidash hit fire types Fire-types that typically wall Rapidash. Body Slam trades power in exchange for paralysis support, (AC) which can help slower Pokemon such as Graveler. Hypnosis is utilized to Sleep sleep opponents, and can turn the tables against other slower leads such as Stantler if it hits. Sunny Day can be utilized to power up fire type Fire-type moves while lowering the damage of water Water-type moves. Hidden Power Grass is viable in that the last slot as well granting a solid damage to rock Rock- and ground types Ground-types that resist fire Fire- and normal type Normal-type attacks. Substitute is also a great choice in the last slot, as it helps prevent Rapidash from getting paralized paralyzed, (AC) which would otherwise negate Rapidash's usefulness.

Despite Rapidash's excellent speed Speed and power, water types Water-types are able to consistently come in on it, with little to fear from Rapidash. Grass-types (AH) like Exeggcute make great partners for their ability to sponge water Water- and ground type Ground-type attacks. Chinchou makes for an excellent partner, (RC) by resisting Water-type Pokemon’s often used Water- (AH) and Ice-type attacks. As with any offensive threat in the tier, spikes Spikes (Spikes is a move, so it should be capitalized) support goes a long way in aiding them. Pineco is a great partner as it can keep hazards off the field and lay spikes Spikes on the opponent. Ninetails Ninetales is also problematic and capable of walling Rapidash. Something that can deal with Ninetails Ninetales and Sudowoodo, such as Dewgong, Chinchou, (AC) or Octillery are is (you refer to a single Pokemon, so this should be singular) recommended as well. Primeape is also a good teammate for Rapidash, and as it threatens Rock-types and can help break through Water-types. Ninetales though, does struggle against substitute variants of Rapidash though, as Ninetales generally only runs STAB Flamethrower, (AC) which can't break a substitute Substitute. (moved "though" for flow purposes)

[SET]
name: RestTalk
move 1: Flamethrower / Fire Blast
move 2: Double-Edge / Hidden Power Grass / Body Slam
move 3: Rest
move 4: Sleep Talk
item: Leftovers

While the previous set focused on maximum exploitation of the offensive potential of Rapidash, this set looks to maximize Rapidash's decent bulk to give it better longevity. Flamethrower is the primary STAB attack instead of Fire Blast for it's its better accuracy and PP. Double edge Double-Edge is a great secondary attack, giving Rapidash a strong neutral attack, and can hit Fire-types (spacing) hard while giving it guranteed guaranteed good Sleep Talk pulls rolls (consistency with the GSC Snorlax analysis) vs against threats such as Xatu. Hidden Power Grass is useful for chipping Water- and Rock-types. Body Slam is also viable, trading damage for paralysis support. Rest gives Rapidash access to consistent health regeneration further lengthening the pony's lifespan more longevity (this is way too many words for a simple point), and sleep talk Sleep Talk allows it to still maintain usefulness while asleep. This set notably lets it take on Pokemon such as Xatu much better (subjective: maybe change this to "much more effectively" for flow purposes) throughout the course of a game, and doesn’t mean Rapidash is as afraid of paralysis from Pokemon it would want to normally switch in on, such as Gloom. (AP)

[CREDITS]
- Written by: [[FNH, 245982], [ReeceHughes, 508601]]
- Quality checked by: [[Sevi 7, 505149], [cherryb0ng, 421511]]
- Grammar checked by: [[username1, userid1]]

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[Adeleine]

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[SET]
name: Blast n’Dash (Offensive) (added space before starting parenthesis)
move 1: Fire Blast / Flamethrower
move 2: Double-Edge / Body Slam
move 3: Hypnosis / Hidden Power Grass
move 4: Substitute / Sunny Day / Hidden Power Grass
item: Leftovers


With incredible Speed, excellent offensive prowess, and a great movepool alongside decent bulk, Rapidash is a top tier Pokemon in the GSC NU metagame. Rapidash is a top tier Pokemon in the GSC NU metagame. By utilizing the blazing horse as a lead, this set looks to capitalize on its offensive presence and access to hypnosis. Alternatively, with this set, Rapidash doesn't have to be the lead, and can be Speed and offensive prowess, Rapidash is a top tier Pokemon in GSC NU. Using Rapidash as a lead capitalizes on its offense and Hypnosis, which can turn the tables against slower leads such as Stantler, but it alternatively can stay (this was written like an overview but youre only describing one set. lmk if smth was misinterpreted in the change) in the back as an attacker. Fire Blast is the primary STAB move of choice, dealing great damage to Pokemon such as Xatu (RC) and Gloom, and OHKOing Magnemite and Pineco. Flamethrower is another option that offers better accuracy and more PP in the stead of power that Fire Blast grants. instead of Fire Blast's power. Double-Edge is Rapidash's usual secondary attack, helping Rapidash it hit Fire-types that typically wall it. Body Slam trades power in exchange for paralysis support, which can help slower Pokemon such as Graveler. Hypnosis is utilized to sleep opponents, and can turn the tables against other slower leads such as Stantler if it hits. Sunny Day can be utilized to power up Fire-type moves while lowering the damage of Water-type moves. Hidden Power Grass is viable in the last slot as well granting solid damage to Rock- and Ground-types that resist Fire-and Normal-types attacks. Substitute is also a great choice in the last slot, as it helps prevent Rapidash from getting paralyzed, which would otherwise negate Rapidash's usefulness. Substitute prevents paralysis, which would negate Rapidash's usefulness. Sunny Day and Hidden Power Grass are also viable, the latter granting solid damage to Rock- and Ground-types that resist Fire- and Normal-type attacks. (if there's a particular reason sunny days effects are notable besides the obvious, that can be (re)added)

Despite Rapidash's excellent Speed and power, Water-types are able to consistently come in on it (RC) with little to fear from Rapidash. Grass-types like Exeggcute make great partners for their ability to sponge Water- and Ground-type attacks. Chinchou makes for an excellent partner by resisting Water-type Pokemon’s often used Water- and Ice-type attacks. As with any offensive threat in the tier, Spikes support goes a long way in aiding them. Pineco is a great partner as it can keep hazards off the field and lay Spikes on the opponent. common Water- and Ice-type attacks from Water-type Pokemon. (for pineco, as you say, it applies generally to any offensive mon and not so specifically to rapidash) Ninetales is also problematic and capable of walling Rapidash. Something that can deal with Ninetales and Sudowoodo, such as Dewgong, Chinchou, or Octillery, (AC) is recommended as well. Ninetales does struggle against Substitute variants of Rapidash, though, as it generally only runs STAB Flamethrower as an attack, which can't break Rapidash's Substitute. (I assume "as an attack" checks out?) Primeape is also a good teammate for Rapidash, as it threatens good to threaten Rock-types and can help break through Water-types. Ninetales does struggle against substitute variants of Rapidash though, as Ninetales generally only runs STAB Flamethrower, which can not break a Substitute.

[SET]
name: RestTalk
move 1: Flamethrower / Fire Blast
move 2: Double-Edge / Hidden Power Grass / Body Slam
move 3: Rest
move 4: Sleep Talk
item: Leftovers

While the previous set focused on maximum exploitation of the offensive potential of Rapidash, this set looks to maximize Rapidash's decent bulk to give As opposed to more offensive sets, this set looks to capitalize on Rapidash's decent bulk by giving it better longevity. Flamethrower is the primary STAB attack instead of Fire Blast for its better accuracy and PP. Double-Edge is a great secondary attack, giving Rapidash a strong neutral attack, and can hit Fire-types hard particularly for Fire-types, while giving it guaranteed good Sleep Talk rolls against threats such as Xatu. Hidden Power Grass is useful for chipping Water- and Rock-types. Body Slam is also viable, trading damage for paralysis support. Rest gives Rapidash more longevity, (removed space before comma) and Sleep Talk allows it to still maintain have usefulness while asleep. This set notably lets it Rapidash take on Pokemon such as Xatu much more effectively throughout the course of a game, and doesn’t mean Rapidash is as it makes Rapidash less afraid of paralysis from Pokemon it would want to normally wants to switch in on, such as Gloom.

[CREDITS]
- Written by: [[FNH, 245982], [ReeceHughes, 508601]]
- Quality checked by: [[Sevi 7, 505149], [cherryb0ng, 421511]]
- Grammar checked by: [[Finland, 517429]]

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[dawnbuster]

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[SET]
name: Blast n’Dash (Offensive) (added space before starting parenthesis)
move 1: Fire Blast / Flamethrower
move 2: Double-Edge / Body Slam
move 3: Hypnosis / Hidden Power Grass
move 4: Substitute / Sunny Day / Hidden Power Grass
item: Leftovers


With incredible Speed, excellent offensive prowess, and a great movepool alongside decent bulk, Rapidash is a top tier Pokemon in the GSC NU metagame. Rapidash is a top tier Pokemon in the GSC NU metagame. By utilizing the blazing horse as a lead, this set looks to capitalize on its offensive presence and access to hypnosis. Alternatively, with this set, Rapidash doesn't have to be the lead, and can be Speed and offensive prowess, Rapidash is a top tier Pokemon in GSC NU. Using Rapidash as a lead capitalizes on its offense and Hypnosis, which can turn the tables against slower leads such as Stantler, but it alternatively can stay (this was written like an overview but youre only describing one set. lmk if smth was misinterpreted in the change) in the back as an attacker. Fire Blast is the primary STAB move of choice, dealing great damage to Pokemon such as Xatu (RC) and Gloom, and OHKOing Magnemite and Pineco. Flamethrower is another option that offers better accuracy and more PP in the stead of power that Fire Blast grants. instead of Fire Blast's power. Double-Edge is Rapidash's usual secondary attack, helping Rapidash it hit Fire-types that typically wall it. Body Slam trades power in exchange for paralysis support, which can help slower Pokemon such as Graveler. Hypnosis is utilized to sleep opponents, and can turn the tables against other slower leads such as Stantler if it hits. Sunny Day can be utilized to power up Fire-type moves while lowering the damage of Water-type moves. Hidden Power Grass is viable in the last slot as well granting solid damage to Rock- and Ground-types that resist Fire-and Normal-types attacks. Substitute is also a great choice in the last slot, as it helps prevent Rapidash from getting paralyzed, which would otherwise negate Rapidash's usefulness. Substitute prevents paralysis, which would negate Rapidash's usefulness. Sunny Day and Hidden Power Grass are also viable, the latter granting solid damage to Rock- and Ground-types that resist Fire- and Normal-type attacks. (if there's a particular reason sunny days effects are notable besides the obvious, that can be (re)added)

Despite Rapidash's excellent Speed and power, Water-types are able to consistently come in on it (RC) with little to fear from Rapidash. Grass-types like Exeggcute make great partners for their ability to sponge Water- and Ground-type attacks. Chinchou makes for an excellent partner by resisting Water-type Pokemon’s often used Water- and Ice-type attacks. As with any offensive threat in the tier, Spikes support goes a long way in aiding them. Pineco is a great partner as it can keep hazards off the field and lay Spikes on the opponent. common Water- and Ice-type attacks from Water-type Pokemon. (for pineco, as you say, it applies generally to any offensive mon and not so specifically to rapidash) Ninetales is also problematic and capable of walling Rapidash. Something that can deal with Ninetales and Sudowoodo, such as Dewgong, Chinchou, or Octillery, (AC) is recommended as well. Ninetales does struggle against Substitute variants of Rapidash, though, as it generally only runs STAB Flamethrower as an attack, which can't break Rapidash's Substitute. (I assume "as an attack" checks out?) Primeape is also a good teammate for Rapidash, as it threatens good to threaten Rock-types and can help break through Water-types. Ninetales does struggle against substitute variants of Rapidash though, as Ninetales generally only runs STAB Flamethrower, which can not break a Substitute.

[SET]
name: RestTalk
move 1: Flamethrower / Fire Blast
move 2: Double-Edge / Hidden Power Grass / Body Slam
move 3: Rest
move 4: Sleep Talk
item: Leftovers

While the previous set focused on maximum exploitation of the offensive potential of Rapidash, this set looks to maximize Rapidash's decent bulk to give As opposed to more offensive sets, this set looks to capitalize on Rapidash's decent bulk by giving it better longevity. Flamethrower is the primary STAB attack instead of Fire Blast for its better accuracy and PP. Double-Edge is a great secondary attack, giving Rapidash a strong neutral attack, and can hit Fire-types hard particularly for Fire-types, while giving it guaranteed good Sleep Talk rolls against threats such as Xatu. Hidden Power Grass is useful for chipping Water- and Rock-types. Body Slam is also viable, trading damage for paralysis support. Rest gives Rapidash more longevity, (removed space before comma) and Sleep Talk allows it to still maintain have usefulness while asleep. This set notably lets it Rapidash take on Pokemon such as Xatu much more effectively throughout the course of a game, and doesn’t mean Rapidash is as it makes Rapidash less afraid of paralysis from Pokemon it would want to normally wants to switch in on, such as Gloom.

[CREDITS]
- Written by: [[FNH, 245982], [ReeceHughes, 508601]]
- Quality checked by: [[Sevi 7, 505149], [cherryb0ng, 421511]]
- Grammar checked by: [[Finland, 517429]]

stamp pending us deciding how we want to format the first set name

This was implemented, now ready for upload!

 

[Adeleine]

word from on high is "Blast n' Dash" is questionable for grammar/formatting with the n', a bit confusing/not needed as a name, and interpretable as a nut joke, so i'm gonna have to ask you to change it to just "Offensive", soz

once that is done 1/1

 

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