National Dex UU Skeledirge (Vile Croc) [QC: 1/1] [GP: 1/1]

[Velcroc]

[SET]
Skeledirge @ Heavy-Duty Boots
Ability: Unaware
EVs: 248 HP / 44 Def / 216 SpD
Bold Nature
IVs: 0 Atk
- Torch Song
- Slack Off
- Will-O-Wisp / Scorching Sands
- Hex / Encore

[SET COMMENTS]
Skeledirge is a defensive wall with a solid typing against threats like Iron Moth, Victini, and Iron Hands and the ability to act as a bulky win condition thanks to Torch Song. Torch Song is the Fire STAB move of choice, allowing Skeledirge to break through defensive Pokemon like Clefable. Will-O-Wisp cripples physical attackers and induces passive damage, allowing Skeledirge to outlast opposing Pokemon. Scorching Sands is an option to hit Iron Moth and Victini for super effective damage while retaining a chance to cripple Mega Tyranitar and Ting-Lu on the switch. Hex synergises with Will-O-Wisp and offers a powerful STAB option that threatens even status absorbers like Clefable. Encore lets Skeledirge set up on defensive walls and punish opposing set up attempts. Heavy-Duty Boots are preferred, as they help Skeledirge avoid entry hazard damage, thereby contributing to its longevity. 44 Defense EVs ensure that Skeledirge lives Rock Blast from Mega Heracross, with the rest of the investment being dumped into Special Defense to better withstand attacks from Iron Moth. Skeledirge finds its home on balance teams that appreciate its ability to compress a solid defensive profile with the ability to snowball against bulkier teams. Knock Off switch-ins are vital for Skeledirge to function optimally. Thus, it appreciates being paired with Pokemon that ignore item removal, such as Mega Tyranitar, Mega Venusaur, Clefable, and Z-move users like Hydreigon. Offensive threats such as Dragon Dance Mega Tyranitar, Excadrill, Mega Aerodactyl, and Aegislash can all muscle through Skeledirge, and thus Skeledirge should be partnered with other physically defensive walls and pivots, such as Tapu Fini, Slowbro, and Mega Venusaur. Specially defensive partners such as Ting-Lu, Chansey, Assault Vest Tangrowth and Mega Tyranitar can help stave off special wallbreakers like Alakazam, Latios, and Thundurus-T that would otherwise overwhelm Skeledirge. Finally, certain defensive Pokemon such as Tapu Fini, Ting-Lu and Mega Tyranitar can repeatedly come in on Skeledirge and force it out with phazing moves or the threat of status or item removal. Teammates that can exploit these Pokemon, such as Iron Hands and Skarmory, are greatly appreciated.

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[SET]
Skeledirge @ Heavy-Duty Boots
Ability: Unaware
EVs: 248 HP / 44 Def / 216 SpD
Bold Nature
IVs: 0 Atk
- Torch Song
- Slack Off
- Will-O-Wisp / Scorching Sands
- Hex / Encore


[SET COMMENTS]

Skeledirge is a defensive wall with a solid defensive typing into threats like Iron Moth, Victini, and Iron Hands and can act as a bulky win condition thanks to Torch Song. Slack Off and Heavy Duty Boots are mandatory on Skeledirge as they ensure its longevity by mitigating damage and avoiding entry hazards, respectively. You don't need to discuss Slack Off and Boots should be talked about after the moves. Also you should discuss how Torch Song allows Dirge to snowball and breakthrough certain mons. Will-O-Wisp cripples physical attackers and induces passive damage, allowing Skeledirge to outlast opposing Pokemon. Scorching Sands is an option to hit Iron Moth and Victini for super effective damage while retaining a chance to cripple Mega Tyranitar and Ting-Lu on the switch-in. Hex synergises with Will-O-Wisp and offers a powerful STAB option that threatens even status absorbers like Clefable. Encore can let Skeledirge set up on defensive walls and punish set-up attempts. The 44 Defense EVs ensure that Skeledirge lives Rock Blast from Mega Heracross, while the Special Defense investment allows it to survive a Draco Meteor from Choice Specs Latios. With Purge the spdef is irrelevant, and Dirge can't really outstall Draco because of Unaware. Just say that the rest is dumped into spdef for Iron Moth Skeledirge finds its home on balance teams that appreciate its ability to compress defensive and offensive utility What is its utility? Its worth mentioning how its defensive profile is helpful and that it can be a win condition, which is more specific than "offensive utility" which is fairly generic. In turn, balance teams can provide effective support to compensate for Skeledirge's weaknesses You are already going to talk about this in the teammates section, so its redundant to say this here. Knock-off switch-ins are vital for Skeledirge to function optimally. Thus, it appreciates being paired with Pokemon that ignore item removal, such as Mega Tyranitar, Mega Venusaur, Clefable, and Z-move users like Hydreigon. Hazard removal options such as Rotom-Wash, Excadrill, and Tapu Fini are valuable as they clear hazards, improving Skeledirge's long-term longevity — especially when itemless This sentence really doesn't make sense on a Mon with Boots that really never wants to stay in on Knock. I would just remove it. Offensive threats such as Dragon Dance Mega Tyranitar, Excadrill, Mega Aerodactyl, and Aegislash can all muscle through Skeledirge. Complementing Skeledirge with other physically defensive walls and pivots, such as Tapu Fini, Slowbro, and Mega Venusaur, can help address this issue. Likewise, special attacking breakers such as Alakazam, Latios, and Thundurus-Therian can overwhelm Skeledirge. Partners like Ting-Lu, Chansey, Assault Vest Tangrowth, and Mega Tyranitar can help keep these special attackers in check. Finally, certain defensive Pokemon such as Tapu Fini, Toxapex, Ting-Lu and Mega Tyranitar can repeatedly come in on Skeledirge and force it out with phazing, or the threat of status and item removal. Teammates that can exploit these Pokemon, such as Iron Hands and Skarmory, are greatly appreciated.

Good analysis, though I will say the sentence structure is very choppy when discussing teammates. Many of the sentences can be combined with transition words, though I'm sure GP will give specific advice on that.

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Just a few changes, good analysis! 1/1 when implemented.

 

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[SET]
Skeledirge @ Heavy-Duty Boots
Ability: Unaware
EVs: 248 HP / 44 Def / 216 SpD
Bold Nature
IVs: 0 Atk
- Torch Song
- Slack Off
- Will-O-Wisp / Scorching Sands
- Hex / Encore
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[SET COMMENTS]
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Skeledirge is a defensive wall with a solid typing into against threats like Iron Moth, Victini, and Iron Hands and can the ability to dirge is a wall with (noun) and (noun) act as a bulky win condition, (RC) comma implies that all the good qualities are thanks to torch song thanks to Torch Song. Torch Song is the Fire STAB move of choice, allowing Skeledirge to break through defensive Pokemon like Clefable. Will-O-Wisp cripples physical attackers and induces passive damage, allowing Skeledirge to outlast opposing Pokemon. Scorching Sands is an option to hit Iron Moth and Victini for super effective damage while retaining a chance to cripple Mega Tyranitar and Ting-Lu on the switch-in switch-in is a noun. Hex synergises with Will-O-Wisp and offers a powerful STAB option that threatens even status absorbers like Clefable. Encore lets Skeledirge set up on defensive walls and punish opposing set-(RH)up attempts. Heavy-(AH)Duty Boots are preferred, (AC) on Skeledirge as they help Skeledirge avoid entry hazard damage, thereby contributing to its longevity. The 44 Defense EVs ensure that Skeledirge lives Rock Blast from Mega Heracross, with the rest of the investment being dumped into Special Defense to better withstand attacks from Iron Moth. Skeledirge finds its home on balance teams that appreciate its ability to compress a solid defensive profile with the ability to snowball against bulkier teams. Knock-(RH)Off switch-ins are vital for Skeledirge to function optimally. Thus, it appreciates being paired with Pokemon that ignore item removal, such as Mega Tyranitar, Mega Venusaur, Clefable, and Z-move users like Hydreigon. Offensive threats such as Dragon Dance Mega Tyranitar, Excadrill, Mega Aerodactyl, and Aegislash can all muscle through Skeledirge, and thus Skeledirge should be partnered with other physically defensive walls and pivots, such as Tapu Fini, Slowbro, and Mega Venusaur. Specially defensive partners such as Ting-Lu, Chansey, Assault Vest Tangrowth and Mega Tyranitar can help stave off special wallbreakers like Alakazam, Latios, and Thundurus-Therian that would otherwise overwhelm Skeledirge. Finally, certain defensive Pokemon such as Tapu Fini, Ting-Lu and Mega Tyranitar can repeatedly come in on Skeledirge and force it out with phazing moves or the threat of status and or either status or item removal right item removal. Teammates that can exploit these Pokemon, such as Iron Hands and Skarmory, are greatly appreciated.

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