PU Simisage

[tondas]

[OVERVIEW]

Simisage's main appeal is its diverse movepool that provides it with great coverage, allowing it to hit almost everything in the tier for super effective damage and helping it threaten typical Grass-type checks like Oricorio-G, Articuno, and Altaria. Simisage is a nuisance to switch into once it's able to get onto the field, as it has very few consistent defensive checks, and its solid Speed tier can also make it an immediately threatening Pokemon against offensive teams. Unfortunately, while Simisage is fast, it's hugely susceptible to Pokemon that outspeed it like Dodrio and Choice Scarf users like Skunktank, Primeape, and Abomasnow due to its poor bulk and exploitable typing. Given these attributes in addition to Life Orb recoil, Simisage can't risk switching in and relies on pivots in order for it to safely come in and deal damage. Simisage also faces competition from Abomasnow, a mixed attacker that offers utility with hail and has access to priority and a second STAB typing. It also competes with Victreebel and Ludicolo, two Grass-types that offer superior longevity while hitting harder.

[SET]
name: Mixed Attacker
move 1: Leaf Storm
move 2: Superpower
move 3: Rock Slide
move 4: Gunk Shot / Knock Off
item: Life Orb
ability: Overgrow
nature: Naive
evs: 252 Atk / 4 SpA / 252 Spe

[SET COMMENTS]
Moves
========

Superpower is necessary in order to deal with Pokemon that resist Leaf Storm like Alolan Sandslash and Ferroseed. Rock Slide handles Oricorio-E, Articuno, and Altaria, which otherwise wall Simisage. Gunk Shot allows Simisage to threaten Clefairy as well as target Pokemon like Silvally-Fairy and Victreebel. Knock Off is an alternative, as it can cripple item-reliant Pokemon like Tangela and Metang.

Set Details
========

A Naive nature is preferred so that Simisage doesn't give up its Speed while still maintaining the best offensive presence possible. Overgrow powers up Leaf Storm when Simisage is at low health, allowing it to take advantage of its vulnerability to chip damage.

Usage Tips
========

Simisage should enter the field through pivoting moves and double switches in order to maximize its poor longevity. Simisage is most effective early-game, since it struggles to last throughout the game, and its immediate wallbreaking potential can support the rest of its team as early as possible. It can notably threaten entry hazard setters like Regirock, Mudsdale, and Qwilfish. Simisage is also a solid revenge killer thanks to its remarkable Speed and coverage, so use it to pick off foes such as Swanna and Jynx lacking Choice Scarf. Prediction is important to maximize Simisage's offensive potential; however, Leaf Storm and Knock Off are solid moves to spam early on for the former's high power and the latter's ability to cripple nearly every switch-in to Simisage. Make sure Pokemon such as Oricorio-E and Victreebel are weakened before attempting to beat them one-on-one, as they can otherwise survive Simisage's coverage options and retaliate.

Team Options
========

Entry hazard setters such as Regirock, Mudsdale, and Qwilfish aid Simisage in wallbreaking and can bring Pokemon like Oricorio-E and Silvally-Fairy down to KO range of its coverage moves. These Pokemon are also good switch-ins to some of Simisage's revenge killers like Dodrio and Scyther. Pivots like Eelektross, Lanturn, and Primeape are effective ways to allow Simisage to enter play. Eelektross and Lanturn are slow pivots that can weaken Flying-types, while Primeape lures in Pokemon such as Mudsdale for Simisage to take advantage of. Primeape and other late-game cleaners such as Alolan Persian and Dodrio can perform their roles more effectively with Simisage's ability to remove some of their checks, including Silvally-Fairy and Regirock. Because of Simisage's susceptibility to chip damage, Pokemon like Cryogonal and Alolan Sandslash can make for solid teammates as entry hazard removers, and both of these examples check Ice-types that can revenge kill Simisage like Choice Scarf Aurorus and Rotom-F.

[STRATEGY COMMENTS]
Other Options
=============

Simisage can use Nasty Plot to become a devastating wallbreaker, but this role tends to be performed better by Simisear, since it bears a far more potent offensive typing and coverage options that better suit a specially offensive set. Choice Scarf can turn Simisage into a more dedicated revenge killer, notably letting it outspeed other Choice Scarf users like Primeape and Jynx, but using the item over Life Orb makes Simisage weaker and far more reliant on prediction to break teams effectively.

Checks and Counters
===================

**Faster Pokemon and Priority Attackers**: While Simisage sits in a solid Speed tier, it fails to outspeed Pokemon such as Dodrio, Alolan Raichu, and Choice Scarf users such as Primeape and Aurorus. Priority users such as Kangaskhan, Gurdurr, Abomasnow, and Hitmonchan can pick off a weakened Simisage, and Kangaskhan and Abomasnow are notable for having Fake Out and a super effective priority move, respectively.

**Grass-types**: Victreebel and Bellossom have to watch out for Gunk Shot, but they can annoy Simisage with Strength Sap and take the rest of its attacks decently well. Defensive Torterra and Tangela are also sturdy defensive answers against Simisage, but the latter could risk losing its Eviolite to end up being 2HKOed by Gunk Shot and Leaf Storm.

**Steel-types**: Metang, Bronzor, and Mawile are hard checks to Simisage due to their neutrality to Fighting-type moves, though Metang and Bronzor dislike Knock Off and Mawile takes heavy damage from Leaf Storm. Choice Scarf Alolan Sandslash can notably switch into a couple of Simisage's coverage moves, and it can then outspeed and OHKO it.

[CREDITS]
- Written by: [[BackAtYouBro, 451000], [tondas, 442732]]
- Quality checked by: [[Megazard, 202117], [gum, 434150], [yogi, 252106]]
- Grammar checked by: [[Empress, 175616], [The Dutch Plumberjack, 232216]]

 

[yogi]

[OVERVIEW]

Simisage's main appeal is its diverse movepool that provides it with great coverage, allowing it to hit almost everything in the tier for super effective damage and helping it beat typical Grass-type checks like Oricorio-G, Articuno, and Altaria (eh you don't quite beat alt or even defensive versions of the ori's, so i'd maybe say severly dent or overwhelm). Simisage is a nuisance to switch into once it's able to get on the field with very few consistent defensive checks, and its solid Speed tier can also make it an immediately threatening Pokemon against offensive teams. Unfortunately, while Simisage is fast, it's hugely susceptible to Pokemon that still outspeed it like Dodrio and Choice Scarf users like Skunktank, Primeape, and Abomasnow due to poor bulk and exploitable typing. When combined with Life Orb recoil, Simisage can’t risk openly switching in and relies on pivots in order for it to safely come in and deal damage. Simisage also faces competition with Abomasnow, a mixed attacker that offers utility with Hail and has access to priority and a second STAB. It also competes with Victreebel and Ludicolo, two Grass-types that offer superior longevity while hitting harder.

[SET]
name: Mixed Attacker
move 1: Leaf Storm
move 2: Superpower
move 3: Rock Slide
move 4: Gunk Shot / Knock Off
item: Life Orb
ability: Overgrow
nature: Naive
evs: 252 Atk / 4 SpA / 252 Spe

[SET COMMENTS]
Moves
========

Leaf Storm is a very powerful STAB move that targets Rock-, Ground-, and Water-types while offering the most damage output against Pokemon with lacking special bulk like Gurdurr (fluff remove). Superpower is necessary in order to deal with Pokemon that resist Leaf Storm like Alolan Sandslash and Ferroseed. Rock Slide handles Oricorio-E, Articuno, and Altaria, which otherwise wall Simisage. Gunk Shot allows Simisage to threaten Clefairy as well as target Pokemon like Silvally-Fairy and Victreebel. Knock Off is an alternative as it can cripple item-reliant Pokemon like Tangela and Metang.

Set Details
========

A Naive nature is preferred so that Simisage doesn’t trade its Speed while still maintaining the best offensive presence possible. Overgrow powers up Simisage's Leaf Storm when it's taken enough damage, allowing it to take advantage of its vulnerability to chip damage.

Usage Tips
========

Simisage should enter the field through pivots and double switches in order to maximize its poor longevity. Simisage is most effective early-game since it struggles to last throughout the game, and its immediate wallbreaking potential can support the rest of its team as quickly as possible (i'd probs just briefly mention how it has a good mu vs common rockers and even spikers yah know). Simisage is also a solid revenge killer thanks to its remarkable Speed and coverage, so use it to pick off foes such as Swanna and Jynx should the opportunity arise (say non scarf cuz both can run scarf, even if those sets are meh in the current meta). Prediction is important to maximize Simisage's offensive potential; however, Leaf Storm and Knock Off are solid moves to spam early on for the former's high power and the latter's ability to cripple nearly every switch-in to Simisage. Make sure Pokemon such as Oricorio-E and Victreebel are weakened before attempting to beat them one-on-one, as they can otherwise survive Simisage's coverage options and retaliate.

Team Options
========

Entry hazard setters such as Regirock, Mudsdale, and Qwilfish aid Simisage in wallbreaking, and can bring Pokemon like Oricorio-E and Silvally-Fairy in range of its coverage moves. These are also good switch-ins to some of Simisage's revenge killers like Dodrio and Primeape (none are really good ape switch-ins. giving it +1 with qwil sucks and even muds doesn't like getting cc'd) (simi also rlly likes tspike support) Pivots like Eelektross, Lanturn, and Primeape are effective ways to allow Simisage to enter play. Eelektross and Lanturn are slow pivots that can weaken Flying-types, while Primeape lures Pokemon such as Mudsdale. Primeape and other late-game cleaners such as Alolan Persian and Dodrio can more effectively perform their roles with Simisage's ability to remove some of their checks, including Silvally-Fairy and Regirock. Because of Simisage's susceptibility to chip damage, Pokemon like Cryogonal and Alolan Sandslash can make for solid teammates as entry hazard removers, and both of these are checks to Ice-types that can revenge kill Simisage like Choice Scarf Aurorus and Rotom-F.

feel like this could just be expanded a bit u know, but ig indifferent if u dont

[STRATEGY COMMENTS]
Other Options
=============

Simisage can use Nasty Plot to become a devastating wallbreaker, but this tends to be outdone by Simisear since it bears a far more potent offensive typing and a stronger STAB move (well leaf storm is stronger, it's just gknot + fire blast is a better form of coverage). Choice Scarf can turn Simisage into a more dedicated revenge killer, notably putting it above other Choice Scarf users like Primeape and Jynx, but this makes Simisage far more reliant on prediction to effectively break teams without the freedom to switch moves or the increased power from Life Orb.

Checks and Counters
===================

**Faster Pokemon and Priority**: While Simisage sits at a solid Speed tier, it still fails to outspeed Pokemon such as Dodrio, Alolan Raichu, and Choice Scarf users such as Primeape and Aurorus. Priority users such as Kangaskhan, Gurdurr, Abomasnow, and Hitmonchan can pick off a weakened Simisage, and both Kangaskhan and Abomasnow are notable for having Fake Out and a super effective priority move, respectively.

**Grass-Types**: Victreebel and Bellossom have to watch out for Gunk Shot but they can annoy Simisage with Strength Sap and take the rest of its attacks decently well. Defensive Torterra and Tangela are also sturdy defensive answers against Simisage, but the latter could risk losing its Eviolite and then can end up being 2HKOed by Gunk Shot and Leaf Storm.

**Steel-types**: Metang, Bronzor, and Mawile are hard checks to Simisage due to their specific neutrality to Fighting-type moves, though Metang and Bronzor dislike Knock Off and Mawile takes heavy damage from Leaf Storm. Choice Scarf Alolan Sandslash can notably switch into a couple of Simisage's coverage moves, where it can then outspeed and OHKO it.

[CREDITS]
- Written by: [[BackAtYouBro, 451000], [tondas, 442732]]
- Quality checked by: [[Megazard, 202117], [gum, 434150], [, ]]
- Grammar checked by: [[, ], [, ]]

ok. qc 3/3

 

[scorpdestroyer]

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[OVERVIEW]

Simisage's main appeal is its diverse movepool that provides it with great coverage, allowing it to hit almost everything in the tier for super effective damage and helping it threaten typical Grass-type checks like Oricorio-G, Articuno, and Altaria. Simisage is a nuisance to switch into once it's able to get on the field with very few consistent defensive checks, and its solid Speed tier can also make it an immediately threatening Pokemon against offensive teams. Unfortunately, while Simisage is fast, it's hugely susceptible to Pokemon that still outspeed it like Dodrio and Choice Scarf users like Skunktank, Primeape, and Abomasnow due to poor bulk and exploitable typing. When combined with Life Orb recoil, Simisage can’t risk openly switching in and relies on pivots in order for it to safely come in and deal damage. Simisage also faces competition withfrom Abomasnow, a mixed attacker that offers utility with Hhail and has access to priority and a second STAB typing. It also competes with Victreebel and Ludicolo, two Grass-types that offer superior longevity while hitting harder.

[SET]
name: Mixed Attacker
move 1: Leaf Storm
move 2: Superpower
move 3: Rock Slide
move 4: Gunk Shot / Knock Off
item: Life Orb
ability: Overgrow
nature: Naive
evs: 252 Atk / 4 SpA / 252 Spe

[SET COMMENTS]
Moves
========

Superpower is necessary in order to deal with Pokemon that resist Leaf Storm like Alolan Sandslash and Ferroseed. Rock Slide handles Oricorio-E, Articuno, and Altaria, which otherwise wall Simisage. Gunk Shot allows Simisage to threaten Clefairy as well as target Pokemon like Silvally-Fairy and Victreebel. Knock Off is an alternative as it can cripple item-reliant Pokemon like Tangela and Metang.

Set Details
========

A Naive nature is preferred so that Simisage doesn’t tradegive up its Speed while still maintaining the best offensive presence possible. Overgrow powers up Leaf Storm when Simisage is at low health, allowing it to take advantage of its vulnerability to chip damage.

Usage Tips
========

Simisage should enter the field through pivots and double switches in order to maximize its poor longevity. Simisage is most effective early-game since it struggles to last throughout the game, and its immediate wallbreaking potential can support the rest of its team as quickearly as possible. It can notably threaten entry hazard setters like Regirock, Mudsdale, and Qwilfish. Simisage is also a solid revenge killer thanks to its remarkable Speed and coverage, so use it to pick off foes such as Swanna and Jynx lacking Choice Scarf. Prediction is important to maximize Simisage's offensive potential; however, Leaf Storm and Knock Off are solid moves to spam early on for the former's high power and the latter's ability to cripple nearly every switch-in to Simisage. Make sure Pokemon such as Oricorio-E and Victreebel are weakened before attempting to beat them one-on-one, as they can otherwise survive Simisage's coverage options and retaliate.

Team Options
========

Entry hazard setters such as Regirock, Mudsdale, and Qwilfish aid Simisage in wallbreaking, and can bring Pokemon like Oricorio-E and Silvally-Fairy in range of its coverage moves. These are also good switch-ins to some of Simisage's revenge killers like Dodrio and Scyther. Pivots like Eelektross, Lanturn, and Primeape are effective ways to allow Simisage to enter play. Eelektross and Lanturn are slow pivots that can weaken Flying-types, while Primeape lures in Pokemon such as Mudsdale. Primeape and other late-game cleaners such as Alolan Persian and Dodrio can more effectively perform their roles with Simisage's ability to remove some of their checks, including Silvally-Fairy and Regirock. Because of Simisage's susceptibility to chip damage, Pokemon like Cryogonal and Alolan Sandslash can make for solid teammates as entry hazard removers, and both of these are checks to Ice-types that can revenge kill Simisage like Choice Scarf Aurorus and Rotom-F.

[STRATEGY COMMENTS]
Other Options
=============

Simisage can use Nasty Plot to become a devastating wallbreaker, but this tends to be outdone by Simisear since it bears a far more potent offensive typing and coverage options that better suit a specially offensive set. Choice Scarf can turn Simisage into a more dedicated revenge killer, notably putting it above other Choice Scarf users like Primeape and Jynx, but this makes Simisage far more reliant on prediction to effectively break teams without the freedom to switch moves or the increased power from Life Orb.

Checks and Counters
===================

**Faster Pokemon and Priority**: While Simisage sits atin a solid Speed tier, it still fails to outspeed Pokemon such as Dodrio, Alolan Raichu, and Choice Scarf users such as Primeape and Aurorus. Priority users such as Kangaskhan, Gurdurr, Abomasnow, and Hitmonchan can pick off a weakened Simisage, and both Kangaskhan and Abomasnow are notable for having Fake Out and a super effective priority move, respectively.

**Grass-Ttypes**: Victreebel and Bellossom have to watch out for Gunk Shot, (AC) but they can annoy Simisage with Strength Sap and take the rest of its attacks decently well. Defensive Torterra and Tangela are also sturdy defensive answers against Simisage, but the latter could risk losing its Eviolite and can then can end up being 2HKOed by Gunk Shot and Leaf Storm.

**Steel-types**: Metang, Bronzor, and Mawile are hard checks to Simisage due to their specific neutrality to Fighting-type moves, though Metang and Bronzor dislike Knock Off and Mawile takes heavy damage from Leaf Storm. Choice Scarf Alolan Sandslash can notably switch into a couple of Simisage's coverage moves, where it can then outspeed and OHKO it.

[CREDITS]
- Written by: [[BackAtYouBro, 451000], [tondas, 442732]]
- Quality checked by: [[Megazard, 202117], [gum, 434150], [yogi, 252106]]
- Grammar checked by: [[, ], [, ]]

 

[Empress]

scorpdestroyer: add remove
Me: add remove comment

Here ya go

[OVERVIEW]

Simisage's main appeal is its diverse movepool that provides it with great coverage, allowing it to hit almost everything in the tier for super effective damage and helping it threaten typical Grass-type checks like Oricorio-G, Articuno, and Altaria. Simisage is a nuisance to switch into once it's able to get onto the field, as it has with very few consistent defensive checks, and its solid Speed tier can also make it an immediately threatening Pokemon against offensive teams. Unfortunately, while Simisage is fast, it's hugely susceptible to Pokemon that still outspeed it like Dodrio and Choice Scarf users like Skunktank, Primeape, and Abomasnow due to its poor bulk and exploitable typing. When combined with Given these attributes in addition to (dangling modifier) Life Orb recoil, Simisage can’'(no curly apostrophes)t risk openly (I've never seen this word used to describe a typical mid-battle switch; what do you think a better word choice would be?) switching in and relies on pivots in order for it to safely come in and deal damage. Simisage also faces competition withfrom Abomasnow, a mixed attacker that offers utility with Hhail and has access to priority and a second STAB typing. It also competes with Victreebel and Ludicolo, two Grass-types that offer superior longevity while hitting harder.

[SET]
name: Mixed Attacker
move 1: Leaf Storm
move 2: Superpower
move 3: Rock Slide
move 4: Gunk Shot / Knock Off
item: Life Orb
ability: Overgrow
nature: Naive
evs: 252 Atk / 4 SpA / 252 Spe

[SET COMMENTS]
Moves
========

Superpower is necessary in order to deal with Pokemon that resist Leaf Storm like Alolan Sandslash and Ferroseed. Rock Slide handles Oricorio-E, Articuno, and Altaria, which otherwise wall Simisage. Gunk Shot allows Simisage to threaten Clefairy as well as target Pokemon like Silvally-Fairy and Victreebel. Knock Off is an alternative, (AC) as it can cripple item-reliant Pokemon like Tangela and Metang.

Set Details
========

A Naive nature is preferred so that Simisage doesn’t tradegive up its Speed while still maintaining the best offensive presence possible. Overgrow powers up Leaf Storm when Simisage is at low health, allowing it to take advantage of its vulnerability to chip damage.

Usage Tips
========

Simisage should enter the field through pivots pivoting moves and double switches in order to maximize its poor longevity. Simisage is most effective early-game, (AC) since it struggles to last throughout the game, and its immediate wallbreaking potential can support the rest of its team (He had good intuition, but try "most effectively then")as quickearly as possible. It can notably threaten entry hazard setters like Regirock, Mudsdale, and Qwilfish. Simisage is also a solid revenge killer thanks to its remarkable Speed and coverage, so use it to pick off foes such as Swanna and Jynx lacking Choice Scarf. Prediction is important to maximize Simisage's offensive potential; however, Leaf Storm and Knock Off are solid moves to spam early on for the former's high power and the latter's ability to cripple nearly every switch-in to Simisage. Make sure Pokemon such as Oricorio-E and Victreebel are weakened before attempting to beat them one-on-one, as they can otherwise survive Simisage's coverage options and retaliate.

Team Options
========

Entry hazard setters such as Regirock, Mudsdale, and Qwilfish aid Simisage in wallbreaking, (RC) and can bring Pokemon like Oricorio-E and Silvally-Fairy in down to KO range of its coverage moves. These Pokemon are also good switch-ins to some of Simisage's revenge killers like Dodrio and Scyther. Pivots like Eelektross, Lanturn, and Primeape are effective ways to allow Simisage to enter play. Eelektross and Lanturn are slow pivots that can weaken Flying-types, while Primeape lures in Pokemon such as Mudsdale. Primeape and other late-game cleaners such as Alolan Persian and Dodrio can more effectively perform their roles more effectively (subjective change) with Simisage's ability to remove some of their checks, including Silvally-Fairy and Regirock. Because of Simisage's susceptibility to chip damage, Pokemon like Cryogonal and Alolan Sandslash can make for solid teammates as entry hazard removers, and both of these examples check are checks to ("are checks to" -> "check" is a subjective change) Ice-types that can revenge kill Simisage like Choice Scarf Aurorus and Rotom-F.

[STRATEGY COMMENTS]
Other Options
=============

Simisage can use Nasty Plot to become a devastating wallbreaker, but this role tends to be outdone by Simisear, (AC) since it bears a far more potent offensive typing and coverage options that better suit a specially offensive set. Choice Scarf can turn Simisage into a more dedicated revenge killer, notably putting it above letting it outspeed other Choice Scarf users like Primeape and Jynx, but this using the item over Life Orb makes Simisage weaker and far more reliant on prediction to effectively break teams effectively without the freedom to switch moves or the increased power from Life Orb. (Redundancy and wordiness; also a split infinitive)

Checks and Counters
===================

**Faster Pokemon and Priority Attackers**: While Simisage sits atin a solid Speed tier, it still fails to outspeed Pokemon such as Dodrio, Alolan Raichu, and Choice Scarf users such as Primeape and Aurorus. Priority users such as Kangaskhan, Gurdurr, Abomasnow, and Hitmonchan can pick off a weakened Simisage, and both Kangaskhan and Abomasnow are notable for having Fake Out and a super effective priority move, respectively.

**Grass-Ttypes**: Victreebel and Bellossom have to watch out for Gunk Shot, (AC) but they can annoy Simisage with Strength Sap and take the rest of its attacks decently well. Defensive Torterra and Tangela are also sturdy defensive answers against Simisage, but the latter could risk losing its Eviolite and can then can end up being 2HKOed by Gunk Shot and Leaf Storm.

**Steel-types**: Metang, Bronzor, and Mawile are hard checks to Simisage due to their specific neutrality to Fighting-type moves, though Metang and Bronzor dislike Knock Off and Mawile takes heavy damage from Leaf Storm. Choice Scarf Alolan Sandslash can notably switch into a couple of Simisage's coverage moves, where and it can then outspeed and OHKO it.

[CREDITS]
- Written by: [[BackAtYouBro, 451000], [tondas, 442732]]
- Quality checked by: [[Megazard, 202117], [gum, 434150], [yogi, 252106]]
- Grammar checked by: [[, ], [, ]]

Most of the changes I made were on phrasing. Given that, as well as the fact that there weren't many needed to begin with, I'll stamp this, scorpdestroyer. As time progresses, you'll have to show that you can make phrasing changes to clean up the prose; you'll also have to show that you don't change the wording unless you have to. Two things:

• When using "since" or "as" to mean "because", a comma always precedes the word before.
• Watch for dangling modifiers (which you should always correct) and split infinitives (which you do not need to correct always, but you should fix them if it would make the sentence objectively better).

GP 1/2

 

[Lumari]

remove add / fix (comments); (AC=add comma; RC=remove comma; SC=semicolon)
GP 2/2

check

[OVERVIEW]

Simisage's main appeal is its diverse movepool that provides it with great coverage, allowing it to hit almost everything in the tier for super effective damage and helping it threaten typical Grass-type checks like Oricorio-G, Articuno, and Altaria. Simisage is a nuisance to switch into once it's able to get onto the field, as it has very few consistent defensive checks, and its solid Speed tier can also make it an immediately threatening Pokemon against offensive teams. Unfortunately, while Simisage is fast, it's hugely susceptible to Pokemon that outspeed it like Dodrio and Choice Scarf users like Skunktank, Primeape, and Abomasnow due to its poor bulk and exploitable typing. Given these attributes in addition to Life Orb recoil, Simisage can't risk switching in and relies on pivots in order for it to safely come in and deal damage. Simisage also faces competition from Abomasnow, a mixed attacker that offers utility with hail and has access to priority and a second STAB typing. It also competes with Victreebel and Ludicolo, two Grass-types that offer superior longevity while hitting harder.

[SET]
name: Mixed Attacker
move 1: Leaf Storm
move 2: Superpower
move 3: Rock Slide
move 4: Gunk Shot / Knock Off
item: Life Orb
ability: Overgrow
nature: Naive
evs: 252 Atk / 4 SpA / 252 Spe

[SET COMMENTS]
Moves
========

Superpower is necessary in order to deal with Pokemon that resist Leaf Storm like Alolan Sandslash and Ferroseed. Rock Slide handles Oricorio-E, Articuno, and Altaria, which otherwise wall Simisage. Gunk Shot allows Simisage to threaten Clefairy as well as target Pokemon like Silvally-Fairy and Victreebel. Knock Off is an alternative, as it can cripple item-reliant Pokemon like Tangela and Metang.

Set Details
========

A Naive nature is preferred so that Simisage doesn’t doesn't (curly apostrophe) give up its Speed while still maintaining the best offensive presence possible. Overgrow powers up Leaf Storm when Simisage is at low health, allowing it to take advantage of its vulnerability to chip damage.

Usage Tips
========

Simisage should enter the field through pivoting moves and double switches in order to maximize its poor longevity. Simisage is most effective early-game, since it struggles to last throughout the game, and its immediate wallbreaking potential can support the rest of its team as early as possible. It can notably threaten entry hazard setters like Regirock, Mudsdale, and Qwilfish. Simisage is also a solid revenge killer thanks to its remarkable Speed and coverage, so use it to pick off foes such as Swanna and Jynx lacking Choice Scarf. Prediction is important to maximize Simisage's offensive potential; however, Leaf Storm and Knock Off are solid moves to spam early on for the former's high power and the latter's ability to cripple nearly every switch-in to Simisage. Make sure Pokemon such as Oricorio-E and Victreebel are weakened before attempting to beat them one-on-one, as they can otherwise survive Simisage's coverage options and retaliate.

Team Options
========

Entry hazard setters such as Regirock, Mudsdale, and Qwilfish aid Simisage in wallbreaking (RC) and can bring Pokemon like Oricorio-E and Silvally-Fairy down to KO range of its coverage moves. These Pokemon are also good switch-ins to some of Simisage's revenge killers like Dodrio and Scyther. Pivots like Eelektross, Lanturn, and Primeape are effective ways to allow Simisage to enter play. Eelektross and Lanturn are slow pivots that can weaken Flying-types, while Primeape lures in Pokemon such as Mudsdale for Simisage to take advantage of. Primeape and other late-game cleaners such as Alolan Persian and Dodrio can perform their roles more effectively with Simisage's ability to remove some of their checks, including Silvally-Fairy and Regirock. Because of Simisage's susceptibility to chip damage, Pokemon like Cryogonal and Alolan Sandslash can make for solid teammates as entry hazard removers, and both of these examples check Ice-types that can revenge kill Simisage like Choice Scarf Aurorus and Rotom-F.

[STRATEGY COMMENTS]
Other Options
=============

Simisage can use Nasty Plot to become a devastating wallbreaker, but this role tends to be outdone performed better by Simisear, since it bears a far more potent offensive typing and coverage options that better suit a specially offensive set. Choice Scarf can turn Simisage into a more dedicated revenge killer, notably letting it outspeed other Choice Scarf users like Primeape and Jynx, but using the item over Life Orb makes Simisage weaker and far more reliant on prediction to break teams effectively.

Checks and Counters
===================

**Faster Pokemon and Priority Attackers**: While Simisage sits in a solid Speed tier, it still fails to outspeed Pokemon such as Dodrio, Alolan Raichu, and Choice Scarf users such as Primeape and Aurorus. Priority users such as Kangaskhan, Gurdurr, Abomasnow, and Hitmonchan can pick off a weakened Simisage, and both Kangaskhan and Abomasnow are notable for having Fake Out and a super effective priority move, respectively.

**Grass-types**: Victreebel and Bellossom have to watch out for Gunk Shot, but they can annoy Simisage with Strength Sap and take the rest of its attacks decently well. Defensive Torterra and Tangela are also sturdy defensive answers against Simisage, but the latter could risk losing its Eviolite and can then to end up being 2HKOed by Gunk Shot and Leaf Storm.

**Steel-types**: Metang, Bronzor, and Mawile are hard checks to Simisage due to their neutrality to Fighting-type moves, though Metang and Bronzor dislike Knock Off and Mawile takes heavy damage from Leaf Storm. Choice Scarf Alolan Sandslash can notably switch into a couple of Simisage's coverage moves, and it can then outspeed and OHKO it.

[CREDITS]
- Written by: [[BackAtYouBro, 451000], [tondas, 442732]]
- Quality checked by: [[Megazard, 202117], [gum, 434150], [yogi, 252106]]
- Grammar checked by: [[Empress, 175616], [, ]]