Slowbro [National Dex]

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Slowbro @ Leftovers
Ability: Regenerator
EVs: 252 HP / 252 Def / 4 SpD
Bold Nature
- Teleport
- Scald
- Ice Beam
- Slack Off

Slowbro is a great check to some of the most potent threats in National Dex, such as Mega Metagross, Galarian Darmanitan, and Mega Lopunny. Notably, with the new Teleport mechanics that were introduced in SS, Slowbro was granted a great pivoting tool. This, in combination with its access to reliable recovery in Slack Off and a coveted and synergetic ability in Regenerator, makes Slowbro one of the premier pivots in the metagame. Scald and Ice Beam allow Slowbro to threaten the Pokemon it checks, such as Mega Metagross, Galarian Darmanitan, Garchomp, and Gliscor. Slowbro’s special bulk is fairly underwhelming, making counterplay to strong special attackers such as Ash-Greninja, Tornadus-T, and Hydreigon very important. As such, the likes of Ferrothorn, Assault Vest Tangrowth, Mega Tyranitar, and Magearna make for great teammates. Lastly, wallbreakers that enjoy Slowbro's pivoting support, such as Mega Metagross, Nasty Plot Hydreigon, Galarian Darmanitan, and Ash-Greninja, are great options as well.

 

[Jordy]

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Slowbro @ Leftovers
Ability: Regenerator
EVs: 252 HP / 252 Def / 4 SpD
Bold Nature
- Teleport
- Scald
- Ice Beam
- Slack Off

With the generational shift, Slowbro was blessed with a majorly useful move in Teleport. Slowbro has had Teleport for ages, this should focus on the changes to Teleport instead. Right now it sounds like it didn't have Teleport prior to the generational shift, which isn't the case. In combination with its access to reliable recovery and a coveted and synergetic ability in Regenerator, this makes Slowbro one of the premier pivots in National Dex, as it is a great check to potent wallbreakers such as Mega Metagross, Galarian Darmanitan, and Mega Lopunny. I don't think the entire connection is established here. The order in particular throws me off here. I think you should mention what it checks, then its reliable recovery and synergetic ability, and then end that with "..this is why it's one of the premier pivots in National Dex". Teleport allows Slowbro to maintain momentum, regain some health courtesy of Regenerator, and grant wallbreakers such as Mega Metagross, Galarian Darmanitan, and Ash-Greninja free opportunities to enter a battle. I'm not sure this really adds anything to the spotlight. You already spent some time on Teleport earlier and could simply mention this later when you talk about some specific teammates. Scald and Ice Beam allow Slowbro to threaten the Pokemon it checks, such as Mega Metagross, Galarian Darmanitan, Garchomp, and Gliscor. Slowbro’s special bulk is fairly underwhelming, making counterplay to strong special attackers such as Ash-Greninja, Tornadus-T, and Hydreigon very important. As such, the likes of Assault Vest Tangrowth, Ferrothorn, Mega Tyranitar, and Magearna, make for great teammates. Lastly, frail wallbreakers that enjoy Slowbro's pivoting support, such as Galarian Darmanitan and Ash-Greninja, are great options as well.

Good job, 1/1.

 

[dhelmise]

great job!

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Slowbro @ Leftovers
Ability: Regenerator
EVs: 252 HP / 252 Def / 4 SpD
Bold Nature
- Teleport
- Scald
- Ice Beam
- Slack Off

Slowbro is a great check to some of the most potent threats in National Dex, such as Mega Metagross, Galarian Darmanitan, and Mega Lopunny. Notably, with the generational shift, Slowbro was blessed with the new Teleport mechanics that were introduced in SS, which essentially Slowbro was granted it a great pivoting tool. This, in combination with its access to reliable recovery in Slack Off and a coveted and synergetic ability in Regenerator, makes Slowbro one of the premier pivots in the metagame. Scald and Ice Beam allow Slowbro to threaten the Pokemon it checks, such as Mega Metagross, Galarian Darmanitan, Garchomp, and Gliscor. Slowbro’s special bulk is fairly underwhelming, making counterplay to strong special attackers such as Ash-Greninja, Tornadus-T, and Hydreigon very important. As such, the likes of Ferrothorn, Assault Vest Tangrowth, Mega Tyranitar, and Magearna make for great teammates. Lastly, wallbreakers that enjoy Slowbro's pivoting support, such as Mega Metagross, Nasty Plot Hydreigon, Galarian Darmanitan, and Ash-Greninja, are great options as well.

GP 1/1

 

[Eisenherz]