Resource Retro VGC Analysis Formats

[RauSakura]

VGC 2009 & 2010 Analyses Template​

Copy-paste this template directly into your thread:
[SET] Repeat this if you are writing different sets for the pokemon
Name (either the item or role of the Pokemon ie. Choice Item, Bulky Set Up Sweeper, Glass Cannon, etc.) (Pokemon) @ Item 1 / Item 2 / etc. (If applicable)
Ability: Ability
Level: 50
EVs: Stats
Nature
IVs: IVs
- Move 1
- Move 2
- Move 3
- Move 4

[SET COMMENTS]

Set Details
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* Provide a short summary on what the pokemon/specific set does

* Explain any non-obvious moves

* Explain the item options (for 2009 mention the main item(s) and then the potential swaps)

* Explain the EV spread, nature and IVs


Teambuilding
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* Mention any synergies and strong matchups for the pokemon/set

*Mention the weaknesses and common checks

*Mention the good partners and link them back to the pokemon's weaknesses and checks

[SET CREDITS]
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[RauSakura]

VGC 2013 Analyses Template​

Copy-paste this template directly into your thread:
[OVERVIEW]
Write a short paragraph including a general description of the pokemon, what it's role is and how it performs in the metagame.

[SET]
Name (either the item or role of the Pokemon ie. Choice Item, Bulky Set Up Sweeper, Glass Cannon, etc.) (Pokemon) @ Item 1 / Item 2 / etc. (If applicable)
Ability: Ability
Level: 50
EVs: Stats
Nature
IVs: IVs
- Move 1
- Move 2
- Move 3
- Move 4

[SET COMMENTS]
* Make comments about this set, be sure to talk about the item, the ability, what the nature and evs achieve and the moves
* Use multiple bullet points, one for each component of the set ideally

Other Options
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* This usually will be an unnecessary section but you may mention niche moves that the pokemon can run but usually won't be able to fit on its prmary set

Common Partners
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* Mention the common partners for the pokemon and explain why they work well/help the pokemon

Checks & Counters
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* Mention the checks to this pokemon
* Mention how it beats these check either through game play suggestions (eg switching out, making use of protect and letting a partner remove the threat) and how its partners can help the pokemon beat its checks

[SET CREDITS]
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Quality checked by:
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