GP Check 2/2:
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Nice. Did some rearranging if you don't mind.
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[SET]
name: Attacking Lead
move 1: Low Kick
move 2: Leaf Storm
move 3: Dark Pulse
move 4: Explosion / Sucker Punch
item: Focus Sash
ability: Early Bird
nature: Rash
evs: 116 Atk / 252 SpA / 140 Spe
[SET COMMENTS]
<p>Shiftry is a useful Anti-Lead Attacking Lead in UU, (remove comma) able due to its ability to KO or and cripple many common leads, including Alakazam, Mesprit, Uxie, Cloyster, Omastar, and Qwilfish. Shiftry’s strong offensive movepool, stats, and typing allow it to act as a cleaner as well, granting it superb mid- and late-game usability. Dark Pulse is Shiftry's most consistent STAB attack, and it also allows Shiftry to 2HKO the ever-common Uxie and Mesprit leads. Leaf Storm is Shiftry's most powerful STAB option With Leaf Storm being Shiftry's strongest STAB attack, it can effectively KO most Pokemon that don't resist it after a Dark Pulse (Had to reword this sentence; look at the sentence before it for why.). Low Kick helps to damage Registeel, which would otherwise wall Shiftry completely. There are two possible options in the final moveslot. (period); Explosion allows Shiftry to "go out with a bang", KOing essentially any foe that doesn't resist it, while Sucker Punch gives Shiftry a useful priority move. Explosion allows Shiftry to completely wipe out leads that it can't beat otherwise, such as Moltres and Arcanine. However, using Sucker Punch allows Shiftry to deal with Alakazam leads almost 100% of the time, and it also gives it an option to attack Moltres before dying, should you choose to keep Shiftry in.</p>
[ADDITIONAL COMMENTS]
<p>Focus Sash is the best item choice for Anti-Lead (Anti-Lead≠Attacking Lead =P) this Shiftry because it allows Shiftry to heavily damage a large variety of leads and continue attacking after a potentially fatal blow from the opponent. Holding a Focus Sash also allows Shiftry to use Explosion more assuredly. Early Bird is the best choice for Shiftry's ability, as sleep moves are more common in UU than Sunny Day. The EV spread allows Shiftry to outrun 4 Speed Uxie and max Speed Omastar leads, with the remaining EVs pushed into Attack to increase the power of Low Kick and Explosion (or Sucker Punch). The Rash nature is required to for the 2HKO the on standard Uxie leads without weakening Explosion or slowing Shiftry down.</p>
<p>The only unfortunate thing about a Shiftry Anti-Lead this set is that it has very serious four moveslot syndrome, with many of its lesser options being ousted from the set in favor of the main ones already listed. Protect is an option over Low Kick as it gives Shiftry a chance to beat Ambipom, (comma) provided that Shiftry holds a Focus Sash, but Shiftry is usually better off just switching. Sucker Punch is the only move that should be given consideration over Explosion. It allows Shiftry to deal with Alakazam leads almost 100% of the time, and it also gives it a more powerful weapon against Moltres, should you choose to keep Shiftry in. However, using Explosion allows Shiftry to completely wipe out leads it can't beat otherwise, such as Moltres or Arcanine. (Fits much better in SC, plus this stuff doesn't belong here.) Extrasensory can hit Venusaur and Fighting-types hard, but there isn't really a place for it. Likewise, Hidden Power Rock can eliminate Moltres and Scyther while dealing heavy damage against any other Fire-type leads, but it doesn’t fit into the set any better than Extrasensory.</p>
name: Attacking Lead
move 1: Low Kick
move 2: Leaf Storm
move 3: Dark Pulse
move 4: Explosion / Sucker Punch
item: Focus Sash
ability: Early Bird
nature: Rash
evs: 116 Atk / 252 SpA / 140 Spe
[SET COMMENTS]
<p>Shiftry is a useful Anti-Lead Attacking Lead in UU, (remove comma) able due to its ability to KO or and cripple many common leads, including Alakazam, Mesprit, Uxie, Cloyster, Omastar, and Qwilfish. Shiftry’s strong offensive movepool, stats, and typing allow it to act as a cleaner as well, granting it superb mid- and late-game usability. Dark Pulse is Shiftry's most consistent STAB attack, and it also allows Shiftry to 2HKO the ever-common Uxie and Mesprit leads. Leaf Storm is Shiftry's most powerful STAB option With Leaf Storm being Shiftry's strongest STAB attack, it can effectively KO most Pokemon that don't resist it after a Dark Pulse (Had to reword this sentence; look at the sentence before it for why.). Low Kick helps to damage Registeel, which would otherwise wall Shiftry completely. There are two possible options in the final moveslot. (period); Explosion allows Shiftry to "go out with a bang", KOing essentially any foe that doesn't resist it, while Sucker Punch gives Shiftry a useful priority move. Explosion allows Shiftry to completely wipe out leads that it can't beat otherwise, such as Moltres and Arcanine. However, using Sucker Punch allows Shiftry to deal with Alakazam leads almost 100% of the time, and it also gives it an option to attack Moltres before dying, should you choose to keep Shiftry in.</p>
[ADDITIONAL COMMENTS]
<p>Focus Sash is the best item choice for Anti-Lead (Anti-Lead≠Attacking Lead =P) this Shiftry because it allows Shiftry to heavily damage a large variety of leads and continue attacking after a potentially fatal blow from the opponent. Holding a Focus Sash also allows Shiftry to use Explosion more assuredly. Early Bird is the best choice for Shiftry's ability, as sleep moves are more common in UU than Sunny Day. The EV spread allows Shiftry to outrun 4 Speed Uxie and max Speed Omastar leads, with the remaining EVs pushed into Attack to increase the power of Low Kick and Explosion (or Sucker Punch). The Rash nature is required to for the 2HKO the on standard Uxie leads without weakening Explosion or slowing Shiftry down.</p>
<p>The only unfortunate thing about a Shiftry Anti-Lead this set is that it has very serious four moveslot syndrome, with many of its lesser options being ousted from the set in favor of the main ones already listed. Protect is an option over Low Kick as it gives Shiftry a chance to beat Ambipom, (comma) provided that Shiftry holds a Focus Sash, but Shiftry is usually better off just switching. Sucker Punch is the only move that should be given consideration over Explosion. It allows Shiftry to deal with Alakazam leads almost 100% of the time, and it also gives it a more powerful weapon against Moltres, should you choose to keep Shiftry in. However, using Explosion allows Shiftry to completely wipe out leads it can't beat otherwise, such as Moltres or Arcanine. (Fits much better in SC, plus this stuff doesn't belong here.) Extrasensory can hit Venusaur and Fighting-types hard, but there isn't really a place for it. Likewise, Hidden Power Rock can eliminate Moltres and Scyther while dealing heavy damage against any other Fire-type leads, but it doesn’t fit into the set any better than Extrasensory.</p>
Nice. Did some rearranging if you don't mind.
