NFE SD Raboot [QC 2/2] [GP 1/1]

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[SET]
Swords Dance (Raboot) @ Heavy-Duty Boots
Ability: Libero / Blaze
EVs: 252 Atk / 4 SpD / 252 Spe
Jolly Nature
- Swords Dance
- Flare Blitz
- Double-Edge / High Jump Kick
- Quick Attack / Sucker Punch

[SET COMMENTS]
Swords Dance Raboot is a dangerous setup sweeper that can be extremely annoying to stop once it's set up. Double-Edge's power rises to nuclear levels after Swords Dance activates Libero, even 2HKOing Quaxwell at +2. High Jump Kick is an alternative to Double-Edge, letting Raboot handle Naclstack while also dealing with Thick Fat Piloswine and Dunsparce more effectively. Quick Attack and Sucker Punch are both options to address faster checks to Raboot like Frogadier and pick off weakened threats such as Girafarig. Quick Attack is more consistent and boosted by Libero after Swords Dance, while Sucker Punch is a riskier, prediction-reliant option that also hits Drakloak. Heavy-Duty Boots is used to ensure Raboot doesn't take entry hazard damage and remains in peak condition for setup. Libero flips difficult matchups such as against Water-types like Quaxwell and Wartortle while also powering up Double-Edge and Quick Attack after Swords Dance. Alternatively, Blaze always keeps the STAB boost on Flare Blitz, helping against foes like defensive Misdreavus; it also maintains Raboot's Grassy Glide and Ice Shard resistance as well as Will-O-Wisp immunity.

Raboot's potential is best unleashed on hyper offense and bulky offense teams. Piloswine benefits from Raboot's ability to bait in and destroy its prime check in Quaxwell; it, in return, provides Stealth Rock support to Raboot. Tinkatuff, Frogadier, and Koffing are also excellent partners for entry hazard support. Furthermore, Tinkatuff provides item removal support with Knock Off and Pickpocket, weakening the opposing team for Raboot to sweep effectively. Raboot heavily appreciates Knock Off support, so Pokemon like Thwackey and Vigoroth make wonderful teammates. Since Raboot's longevity is quite low, Thwackey's Grassy Terrain helps it to last longer on the field; it also provides U-turn support, helping bring Raboot safely in against foes like Ivysaur. Specially offensive powerhouses such as Misdreavus, Girafarig, and Choice Specs Drakloak also synergize well with Raboot, working in unison to demolish opposing teams, especially their defensive core, and pick off any foe late-game that Raboot may have failed to KO. Secondary setup sweepers and cleaners such as Wartortle and Servine also appreciate the holes Raboot blows in the opposing team, enjoying the potential fainting of threats like Quaxwell and Ivysaur. Servine's plus point as a Raboot partner is that it answers Naclstack when Raboot's not running High Jump Kick. Quaxwell provides a safe entry point for Raboot through pivoting, ensuring it takes no damage before setting up. It also deals with foes Raboot has trouble with, such as Pignite and Monferno, especially Mach Punch variants of Monferno. Morgrem provides dual screens support to Raboot, helping mitigate its bulk issues. When running Libero, Raboot can struggle against Ghost-types like Drakloak and Will-O-Wisp Misdreavus; thus, Normal-types like Dunsparce and the aforementioned Girafarig make amazing teammates.

[SET CREDITS]
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killer job, really had to nitpick to find flaws
[SET]
Swords Dance (Raboot) @ Heavy-Duty Boots
Ability: Libero / Blaze
EVs: 252 Atk / 4 SpD / 252 Spe
Jolly Nature
- Swords Dance
- Flare Blitz
- Double-Edge / High Jump Kick
- Quick Attack / Sucker Punch

[SET COMMENTS]
Swords Dance Raboot is a dangerous setup sweeper that can be extremely annoying to stop once it's set up. Libero flips difficult matchups such as against Water-types like Quaxwell and Wartortle while also powering up Double-Edge and Quick Attack after Swords Dance. Alternatively, Blaze always keeps the STAB boost on Flare Blitz, helping against foes like defensive Misdreavus; it also maintains Raboot's Grassy Glide and Ice Shard resistance as well as Will-O-Wisp immunity. Double-Edge's power rises to nuclear levels after Swords Dance activates Libero, even 2HKOing Quaxwell at +2. High Jump Kick is an alternative to Double-Edge, letting Raboot handle Naclstack while also dealing with Thick Fat Piloswine and Dunsparce more effectively. Quick Attack and Sucker Punch are both options to address faster checks to Raboot like Frogadier; they are also low-risk options that can be used to pick off weakened threats such as Girafarig without risking heavy recoil damage or High Jump Kick miss. Quick Attack is more consistent and is boosted by Libero after Swords Dance, while Sucker Punch is a riskier, prediction-reliant option that has the benefit of hitting Drakloak (i feel like you can cut these sentences about quick attack and sucker down a bit, it can shortened and more to the point. you dont take a lot of recoil if the opposing mon is low enough to be picked off with sucker or quick attack anyways). Heavy-Duty Boots is used over the signature NFE item—Eviolite—to ensure Raboot doesn't take entry hazard damage and remains in peak condition for setup.

Raboot's potential is best unleashed on hyper and bulky offense teams. Piloswine benefits from Raboot's ability to bait in and destroy Piloswine's prime check in Quaxwell; it provides Stealth Rock support to Raboot. Tinkatuff, Frogadier, and Koffing are also excellent partners for entry hazard support. Furthermore, Tinkatuff provides item removal support with Knock Off and Pickpocket, helping weaken the opposing team for Raboot to sweep effectively. Raboot heavily appreciates Knock Off support, so Pokemon like Thwackey and Vigoroth make wonderful teammates. Since Raboot's longevity is quite low, Thwackey's Grassy Terrain also helps it to last longer on the field; it also provides U-turn support, helping bring Raboot safely in against foes like Ivysaur. Specially offensive powerhouses such as Misdreavus, Girafarig, and Choice Specs Drakloak also synergize well with Raboot, working in unison to demolish opposing teams, especially their defensive core, and pick off any foe late-game that Raboot may have failed to KO. Secondary setup sweepers and cleaners such as Wartortle and Servine also appreciate the holes Raboot blows in the opposing team, enjoying the potential fainting of threats like Quaxwell and Ivysaur. As a partner, Quaxwell provides a safe entry point to Raboot through pivoting, ensuring it takes no damage before setting up. It also deals with foes Raboot has trouble with, such as Pignite and Monferno, especially Mach Punch variants of Monferno. Morgrem provides dual screens support to Raboot, helping mitigate its bulk issues.

mention teammates that help against missy for if raboot runs libero, and naclstack if it's not running hjk since both of these are huge problems

[SET CREDITS]
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[SET]
Swords Dance (Raboot) @ Heavy-Duty Boots
Ability: Libero / Blaze
EVs: 252 Atk / 4 SpD / 252 Spe
Jolly Nature
- Swords Dance
- Flare Blitz
- Double-Edge / High Jump Kick
- Quick Attack / Sucker Punch

[SET COMMENTS]
Swords Dance Raboot is a dangerous setup sweeper that can be extremely annoying to stop once it's set up. Libero flips difficult matchups such as against Water-types like Quaxwell and Wartortle while also powering up Double-Edge and Quick Attack after Swords Dance. Alternatively, Blaze always keeps the STAB boost on Flare Blitz, helping against foes like defensive Misdreavus; it also maintains Raboot's Grassy Glide and Ice Shard resistance as well as Will-O-Wisp immunity. Double-Edge's power rises to nuclear levels after Swords Dance activates Libero, even 2HKOing Quaxwell at +2. High Jump Kick is an alternative to Double-Edge, letting Raboot handle Naclstack while also dealing with Thick Fat Piloswine and Dunsparce more effectively. Quick Attack and Sucker Punch are both options to address faster checks to Raboot like Frogadier and pick off weakened threats such as Girafarig. Quick Attack is more consistent and boosted by Libero after Swords Dance, while Sucker Punch is a riskier, prediction-reliant option that also hits Drakloak. Heavy-Duty Boots is used over the signature NFE item—Eviolite—to ensure Raboot doesn't take entry hazard damage and remains in peak condition for setup.

Raboot's potential is best unleashed on hyper and bulky offense teams. Piloswine benefits from Raboot's ability to bait in and destroy Piloswine's prime check in Quaxwell; it provides Stealth Rock support to Raboot. Tinkatuff, Frogadier, and Koffing are also excellent partners for entry hazard support. Furthermore, Tinkatuff provides item removal support with Knock Off and Pickpocket, helping weaken the opposing team for Raboot to sweep effectively. Raboot heavily appreciates Knock Off support, so Pokemon like Thwackey and Vigoroth make wonderful teammates. Since Raboot's longevity is quite low, Thwackey's Grassy Terrain also helps it to last longer on the field; it also provides U-turn support, helping bring Raboot safely in against foes like Ivysaur. Specially offensive powerhouses such as Misdreavus, Girafarig, and Choice Specs Drakloak also synergize well with Raboot, working in unison to demolish opposing teams, especially their defensive core, and pick off any foe late-game that Raboot may have failed to KO. Secondary setup sweepers and cleaners such as Wartortle and Servine also appreciate the holes Raboot blows in the opposing team, enjoying the potential fainting of threats like Quaxwell and Ivysaur. Servine's plus point as a Raboot partner is that it answers Naclstack when Raboot's not running High Jump Kick. Quaxwell provides a safe entry point to Raboot through pivoting, ensuring it takes no damage before setting up. It also deals with foes Raboot has trouble with, such as Pignite and Monferno, especially Mach Punch variants of Monferno. Morgrem provides dual screens support to Raboot, helping mitigate its bulk issues. When running Libero, Raboot can struggle against Ghost-types like Drakloak and Will-O-Wisp Misdreavus; thus, Normal-types like Dunsparce and the aforementioned Girafarig as well as Vigoroth make amazing teammates.

[SET CREDITS]
Written by:
me
Quality checked by:
1
https://www.smogon.com/forums/members/mirbro.451786/
Grammar checked by:
3 someday!

QC 2/2. Honestly, sleid was right, this was a killer job. I couldnt find anything.
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1/1 GP Team done
[SET]
Swords Dance (Raboot) @ Heavy-Duty Boots
Ability: Libero / Blaze
EVs: 252 Atk / 4 SpD / 252 Spe
Jolly Nature
- Swords Dance
- Flare Blitz
- Double-Edge / High Jump Kick
- Quick Attack / Sucker Punch

[SET COMMENTS]
Swords Dance Raboot is a dangerous setup sweeper that can be extremely annoying to stop once it's set up. Libero flips difficult matchups such as against Water-types like Quaxwell and Wartortle while also powering up Double-Edge and Quick Attack after Swords Dance. Alternatively, Blaze always keeps the STAB boost on Flare Blitz, helping against foes like defensive Misdreavus; it also maintains Raboot's Grassy Glide and Ice Shard resistance as well as Will-O-Wisp immunity. (is there a reason the ablities are before the moves here?) Double-Edge's power rises to nuclear levels after Swords Dance activates Libero, even 2HKOing Quaxwell at +2. High Jump Kick is an alternative to Double-Edge, letting Raboot handle Naclstack while also dealing with Thick Fat Piloswine and Dunsparce more effectively. Quick Attack and Sucker Punch are both options to address faster checks to Raboot like Frogadier and pick off weakened threats such as Girafarig. Quick Attack is more consistent and boosted by Libero after Swords Dance, while Sucker Punch is a riskier, prediction-reliant option that also hits Drakloak. Heavy-Duty Boots is used over the signature NFE item—Eviolite—to ensure Raboot doesn't take entry hazard damage and remains in peak condition for setup. (not really worth mentioning an item that isn't viable for it in case readers get confused and think it's either/or)

Raboot's potential is best unleashed on hyper offense and bulky offense teams. Piloswine benefits from Raboot's ability to bait in and destroy Piloswine's its prime check in Quaxwell; it, in return, provides Stealth Rock support to Raboot. Tinkatuff, Frogadier, and Koffing are also excellent partners for entry hazard support. Furthermore, Tinkatuff provides item removal support with Knock Off and Pickpocket, weakening the opposing team for Raboot to sweep effectively. Raboot heavily appreciates Knock Off support, so Pokemon like Thwackey and Vigoroth make wonderful teammates. Since Raboot's longevity is quite low, Thwackey's Grassy Terrain also helps it to last longer on the field; it also provides U-turn support, helping bring Raboot safely in against foes like Ivysaur. Specially offensive powerhouses such as Misdreavus, Girafarig, and Choice Specs Drakloak also synergize well with Raboot, working in unison to demolish opposing teams, especially their defensive core, and pick off any foe late-game that Raboot may have failed to KO. Secondary setup sweepers and cleaners such as Wartortle and Servine also appreciate the holes Raboot blows in the opposing team, enjoying the potential fainting of threats like Quaxwell and Ivysaur. Servine's plus point as a Raboot partner is that it answers Naclstack when Raboot's not running High Jump Kick. Quaxwell provides a safe entry point to for Raboot through pivoting, ensuring it takes no damage before setting up. It also deals with foes Raboot has trouble with, such as Pignite and Monferno, especially Mach Punch variants of Monferno. Morgrem provides dual screens support to Raboot, helping mitigate its bulk issues. When running Libero, Raboot can struggle against Ghost-types like Drakloak and Will-O-Wisp Misdreavus; thus, Normal-types like Dunsparce and the aforementioned Girafarig as well as Vigoroth make amazing teammates. (is there a reason this isn't 'Dunsparce, Vigoroth, and the aforementioned Girafarig'? seems weird to have two then an as well as)

[SET CREDITS]
Written by:
me
Quality checked by:
1
2
Grammar checked by:
3 someday!
 
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