LC Slowpoke

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[SET]
name: Pivot
move 1: Psychic / Scald
move 2: Thunder Wave
move 3: Slack Off
move 4: Teleport
item: Eviolite
ability: Regenerator
nature: Calm
evs: 116 HP / 76 Def / 36 SpA / 196 SpD / 76 Spe

[SET COMMENTS]
Slowpoke is a decent pivot thanks to its great bulk, Regenerator, and Teleport, which allow it to safely bring in a teammate. Psychic hits opposing Poison- and Fighting-types like Koffing and Mienfoo super effectively; Scald is an alternative that can cripple checks like Pawniard and Grookey with a burn. Thunder Wave spreads paralysis against foes such as Abra and Ponyta. The given EV spread ensures that Slowpoke maximizes Regenerator recovery and avoids the OHKO from powerful attacks like Grookey's Grassy Glide and Pawniard's Knock Off.

Frail attackers like Ponyta and Choice Scarf Porygon appreciate Slowpoke bringing them in safely with Teleport. Mienfoo synergizes very well with Slowpoke; the two form a strong pivoting Regenerator core, with Mienfoo switching into Knock Off and Slowpoke pivoting into foes like Natu and Ponyta. Bulky Grass-types like Ferroseed and Foongus pair well with Slowpoke; Ferroseed handles strong special attackers like Porygon and Abra, while Foongus is one of the metagame's best Grookey answers. Teleport synergizes well with a trapper like Diglett or Trapinch, allowing Slowpoke's team to safely remove threats like Pawniard and Ferroseed.

[STRATEGY COMMENTS]
Other Options
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Future Sight allows Slowpoke to assist wallbreakers, especially when paired with a teammate like Mienfoo, which lures in Poison-types. Fire Blast hits Grass- and Steel-types, most notably Ferroseed, super effectively.

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

**Pawniard**: Pawniard is immune to Psychic and can 2HKO Slowpoke with its powerful Knock Off or set Stealth Rock as it switches out. However, Pawniard can be crippled by Thunder Wave or Scald or removed using Teleport to switch into a trapper.

**Grookey**: Grookey forces Slowpoke out with its powerful Grass-type STAB attacks. However, it cannot safely switch in on Psychic or Thunder Wave.

**Ferroseed**: Ferroseed takes almost nothing from Psychic, does not care about Thunder Wave, and can cripple Slowpoke with Knock Off or set up Stealth Rock. It can be taken advantage of with Teleport or hit hard by Fire Blast, however.

**Strong Special Attackers**: Powerful special attackers like Abra, Download Porygon, and Staryu can 2HKO Slowpoke with coverage options such as Shadow Ball and Thunderbolt. Magnemite also OHKOes it with STAB Thunderbolt. These threats, bar Magnemite, are crippled by Thunder Wave, and Slowpoke can pivot into them if it comes in on a non-super effective attack.

**Carvanha**: Carvanha is immune to Psychic and can force Slowpoke out with the threat of Crunch. However, it is completely crippled by Thunder Wave.

**Frillish**: Frillish takes almost nothing from Slowpoke's attacks and threatens back with the combination of Will-O-Wisp + Hex. However, Slowpoke can shrug off a Hex if it is not statused and pivot into a teammate with Teleport.

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[SET]
name: Pivot
move 1: Psychic / Scald
move 2: Thunder Wave
move 3: Slack Off
move 4: Teleport
item: Eviolite
ability: Regenerator
nature: Calm
evs: 116 HP / 76 Def / 36 SpA / 196 SpD / 76 Spe

[SET COMMENTS]
Slowpoke is a decent pivot thanks to its good great bulk, Regenerator, and access to Teleport. Psychic hits opposing Poison- and Fighting-types super effectively; Scald is an alternative STAB that can cripple checks like Pawniard and Grookey with a burn. Thunder Wave can spread paralysis against foes such as Abra and Ponyta. (mention Porygon) 116 HP EVs ensure that Slowpoke gains 9 HP back from Regenerator when it switches out. (Explain what Teleport does. Also worth mentioning that almost nothing OHKOs Poke, even stuff like Grookey and Carv)

Frail attackers like Abra and Carvanha appreciate Slowpoke bringing them in safely with Teleport. Mienfoo synergizes very well with Slowpoke; the two form a strong pivoting Regenerator core, with Mienfoo switching into Knock Off while Slowpoke pivots into foes like Natu and Ponyta. Bulky Grass-types like Ferroseed and Foongus have great defensive synergy with Slowpoke; Ferroseed handles strong special attackers like Porygon and Abra, while Foongus is one of the metagame's best Grookey answers. (mention teleport -> trappers)

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

Future Sight allows Slowpoke to wallbreak, especially when paired with a teammate like Mienfoo which lures in Poison-types. (Mention putting pressure on Pawniard as well) Fire Blast hits the Grass- and Steel-types which check Slowpoke super effectively. Slowpoke can use physical STAB attacks like Zen Headbutt or Liquidation to take advantage of its' higher base Attack, but these moves are either inaccurate or lack the useful secondary effects of Slowpoke's special STAB attacks. (I think these are too useless to be worth mentioning)

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

**Pawniard**: Pawniard is immune to Psychic and can 2HKO Slowpoke with its powerful Knock Off or set Stealth Rock as it switches out. However, it can be crippled by Thunder Wave or Scald. (mention Teleport into trapper/foo)

**Grookey**: Grookey forces Slowpoke out with its powerful Grass STAB attacks. However, it cannot safely switch in on a Psychic or Thunder Wave.

**Ferroseed**: Ferroseed takes almost nothing from Psychic, does not care about Thunder Wave, and can cripple Slowpoke with Knock Off or set up Stealth Rock. It can be taken advantage of with Teleport. (mention fire coverage)

**Strong Special Attackers**: Powerful special attackers like Abra and Download Porygon can 2HKO Slowpoke with coverage options such as Shadow Ball and Thunderbolt, respectively. These threats are crippled by Thunder Wave. (This one is complicated since Slowpoke often checks these things too by pivoting around. I also don't think Abra Shadow Ball 2HKOes with evio)

**Carvanha** Carvanha is immune to Psychic and can force Slowpoke out with the threat of Crunch. however, it is completely crippled by Thunder Wave.

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Poke

[SET]
name: Pivot
move 1: Psychic / Scald
move 2: Thunder Wave
move 3: Slack Off
move 4: Teleport
item: Eviolite
ability: Regenerator
nature: Calm
evs: 116 HP / 76 Def / 36 SpA / 196 SpD / 76 Spe

[SET COMMENTS]
Slowpoke is a decent pivot thanks to its great bulk, Regenerator, and access to Teleport, which allows Slowpoke to safely bring in a teammate.(add period) Psychic hits opposing Poison- and Fighting-types super effectively; Scald is an alternative STAB that can cripple checks like Pawniard and Grookey with a burn. Thunder Wave can spread paralysis against foes such as Abra and Ponyta. 116 HP EVs and defensive investment ensure that Slowpoke gains 9 HP back from Regenerator when it switches out and that it avoids the OHKO from powerful attacks like Grookey's Grassy Glide and Pawniard's Knock Off.

Frail attackers like Abra and Carvanha appreciate Slowpoke bringing them in safely with Teleport.(These feel like bad examples tbh. A lot of type overlap. I would mention stuff like Porygon and Ponyta over it.) Mienfoo synergizes very well with Slowpoke; the two form a strong pivoting Regenerator core, with Mienfoo switching into Knock Off while Slowpoke pivots into foes like Natu and Ponyta. Bulky Grass-types like Ferroseed and Foongus have great defensive synergy with Slowpoke; Ferroseed handles strong special attackers like Porygon and Abra, while Foongus is one of the metagame's best Grookey answers. Teleport synergizes well with Diglett or Trapinch, allowing Slowpoke's team to safely remove threats like Pawniard and Ferroseed.

[STRATEGY COMMENTS]
Other Options
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Future Sight allows Slowpoke to wallbreak, especially when paired with a teammate like Mienfoo which lures in Poison-types. Fire Blast hits the Grass- and Steel-types which check Slowpoke super effectively.(I would mention Ferro specifically; its like the num 1 target for it.) Slowpoke can use physical STAB attacks like Zen Headbutt or Liquidation to take advantage of its' higher base Attack, but these moves are either inaccurate or lack the useful secondary effects of Slowpoke's special STAB attacks. (Bad)

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

**Pawniard**: Pawniard is immune to Psychic and can 2HKO Slowpoke with its powerful Knock Off or set Stealth Rock as it switches out. However, it can be crippled by Thunder Wave or Scald, and can be removed by Teleporting into a trapper.

**Grookey**: Grookey forces Slowpoke out with its powerful Grass STAB attacks. However, it cannot safely switch in on a Psychic or Thunder Wave.

**Ferroseed**: Ferroseed takes almost nothing from Psychic, does not care about Thunder Wave, and can cripple Slowpoke with Knock Off or set up Stealth Rock. It can be taken advantage of with Teleport or hit hard by Fire Blast.

- I would just have one singular point on Grass-types. They all soft check Slowpoke.

**Strong Special Attackers**: Powerful special attackers like Abra and Download(remove space) Porygon can 2HKO Slowpoke with coverage options such as Shadow Ball and Thunderbolt, respectively. These threats are crippled by Thunder Wave, and Slowpoke can pivot into them if it comes in on a non-super effetive effective attack. (Add Staryu here) (Also add Mag somewhere)

**Carvanha** Carvanha is immune to Psychic and can force Slowpoke out with the threat of Crunch. However,(capitalize) it is completely crippled by Thunder Wave.

- Add Frillish

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[SET]
name: Pivot
move 1: Psychic / Scald
move 2: Thunder Wave
move 3: Slack Off
move 4: Teleport
item: Eviolite
ability: Regenerator
nature: Calm
evs: 116 HP / 76 Def / 36 SpA / 196 SpD / 76 Spe

[SET COMMENTS]
Slowpoke is a decent pivot thanks to its great bulk, Regenerator, and Teleport, which allows Slowpoke to safely bring in a teammate. Psychic hits opposing common Poison- and Fighting-types super effectively, (AC) like Koffing and Mienfoo; Scald is an alternative that can cripple checks like Pawniard and Grookey with a burn. Thunder Wave can spread spreads paralysis against foes such as Abra and Ponyta. 116 HP EVs and defensive investment ensure that Slowpoke gains 9 HP the most HP (They might ask "Why 9?" "Why not 10 instead?" this tells what it does specifically.) back from Regenerator as possible when it switches out and that it avoids the OHKO from powerful attacks like Grookey's Grassy Glide and Pawniard's Knock Off.

Frail attackers like Ponyta and Choice Scarf Porygon appreciate Slowpoke bringing them in safely with Teleport. Mienfoo synergizes very well with Slowpoke; the two form a strong pivoting Regenerator core, with Mienfoo switching into resisted Knock Offs while Slowpoke pivots into Psychic-type or foes it handles better like Natu and Ponyta. Bulky Grass-types like Ferroseed and Foongus have great defensive synergy with Slowpoke; Ferroseed handles strong special attackers like Porygon and Abra, while but Foongus is one of the metagame's best Grookey answers. Teleport synergizes well with Diglett or Trapinch, allowing Slowpoke's team to safely remove threats like Pawniard and Ferroseed.

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

Future Sight allows Slowpoke to wallbreak, especially when paired with a teammate like Mienfoo which lures in Poison-types. Fire Blast hits Grass- and Steel-types (RC) which love to come in on either a Psychic or a Scald, (AC) (Reasoning why someone might want to run Fire Blast.) most notably Ferroseed, who gets hit super effectively.

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

**Pawniard**: Pawniard is immune to Psychic and can 2HKO Slowpoke with its powerful Knock Off or set Stealth Rock as it switches out. However, it can be crippled by Thunder Wave or a Scald burn, and can be removed by Teleporting into a trapper.

**Grookey**: Grookey forces Slowpoke out with its powerful Grass STAB attacks which are further boosted by Grassy Terrain which it sets via its ability, Grassy Surge. However, it cannot safely switch in on Psychic or Thunder Wave.

**Ferroseed**: Ferroseed takes almost nothing from Psychic, does not care about Thunder Wave, and can cripple cripples Slowpoke with Knock Off or set up Stealth Rock. It can be taken advantage of with Teleport or hit hard by Fire Blast.

**Strong Special Attackers**: Powerful special attackers like Abra, Download Porygon, and Staryu can 2HKO Slowpoke with coverage options such as Shadow Ball and Thunderbolt, respectively, (RC) and Magnemite OHKOs with STAB Thunderbolt. These threats, (AC) bar Magnemite, (AC) are crippled by Thunder Wave, and Slowpoke can pivot into them if it comes in on a non-super-effective (<AH) attack.

**Carvanha**: Carvanha is immune to Psychic and can force Slowpoke out with the threat of Crunch, (RC) However, it is completely crippled by but Thunder Wave (RP) cripples it severly. (AP)

**Frillish**: Frillish takes almost nothing from Slowpoke's attacks and threatens back with the combination of Will-O-Wisp+ plus(I refrain from using plus signs and the like; use words.) Hex. However, it can shrug off a Hex if it is not statused and pivot into a teammate with Teleport. (AP)

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[SET]
name: Pivot
move 1: Psychic / Scald
move 2: Thunder Wave
move 3: Slack Off
move 4: Teleport
item: Eviolite
ability: Regenerator
nature: Calm
evs: 116 HP / 76 Def / 36 SpA / 196 SpD / 76 Spe

[SET COMMENTS]
Slowpoke is a decent pivot thanks to its great bulk, Regenerator, and Teleport, which allows Slowpoke to safely bring in a teammate. Psychic hits opposing Poison- and Fighting-types super effectively I would rather see examples than stating the type chart, can you say "hits opposing Poison- and Fighting-types like X, Y, and Z"?; Scald is an alternative that can cripple checks like Pawniard and Grookey with a burn. Thunder Wave can spread spreads paralysis against foes such as Abra and Ponyta. 116 HP EVs and defensive investment ensure The given EV spread ensures that Slowpoke gains 9 HP back from Regenerator when it switches out and that it maximizes Regenerator recovery and avoids the OHKO from powerful attacks like Grookey's Grassy Glide and Pawniard's Knock Off.

Frail attackers like Ponyta and Choice Scarf Porygon appreciate Slowpoke bringing them in safely with Teleport. Mienfoo synergizes very well with Slowpoke; the two they form a strong pivoting Regenerator core, with Mienfoo switching into Knock Off while Slowpoke pivots into foes like Natu and Ponyta. Bulky Grass-types like Ferroseed and Foongus have great defensive synergy pair well you say "synergy" too often with Slowpoke; Ferroseed handles strong special attackers like Porygon and Abra, while Foongus is one of the metagame's best Grookey answers. Teleport synergizes well with Diglett or Trapinch, allowing Slowpoke's team to safely remove threats like Pawniard and Ferroseed.

[STRATEGY COMMENTS]
Other Options
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Future Sight allows Slowpoke to wallbreak assist wallbreakers, especially when paired with a teammate like Mienfoo which lures in Poison-types. Fire Blast hits Grass- and Steel-types, most notably Ferroseed, super effectively.

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

**Pawniard**: Pawniard is immune to Psychic and can 2HKO Slowpoke with its powerful Knock Off or set Stealth Rock as it switches out. However, it Pawniard can be crippled by Thunder Wave or Scald, (comma) and can be removed by Teleporting into a trapper if Slowpoke successfully pivots to Diglett or Trapinch. feel free to play with the wording here, but trying to avoid using a move as a verb like "Teleporting"

**Grookey**: Grookey forces Slowpoke out with its powerful Grass STAB attacks. However, it cannot safely switch in on Psychic or Thunder Wave.

**Ferroseed**: Ferroseed takes almost nothing from Psychic, does not care about Thunder Wave, and can cripple Slowpoke with Knock Off or set up Stealth Rock. It can be taken advantage of with Teleport or hit hard by Fire Blast.

**Strong Special Attackers**: Powerful special attackers like Abra, Download Porygon, and Staryu can 2HKO Slowpoke with coverage options such as Shadow Ball and Thunderbolt, respectively. Magnemite OHKOs also OHKOes with STAB Thunderbolt. These threats, bar Magnemite, (commas) are crippled by Thunder Wave, and Slowpoke can pivot into them if it comes in on a non-super effective attack.

**Carvanha**: Carvanha is immune to Psychic and can force Slowpoke out with the threat of Crunch. However, it is completely crippled by Thunder Wave.

**Frillish**: Frillish takes almost nothing from Slowpoke's attacks and threatens back with the combination of Will-O-Wisp + Hex added spaces around the +. However, it Slowpoke can shrug off a Hex if it is not statused and pivot into a teammate with Teleport. (period)

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Slowpoke

[SET]
name: Pivot
move 1: Psychic / Scald
move 2: Thunder Wave
move 3: Slack Off
move 4: Teleport
item: Eviolite
ability: Regenerator
nature: Calm
evs: 116 HP / 76 Def / 36 SpA / 196 SpD / 76 Spe

[SET COMMENTS]
Slowpoke is a decent pivot thanks to its great bulk, Regenerator, and Teleport, which allows Slowpoke allow it to safely bring in a teammate. Psychic hits opposing Poison- and Fighting-types like Koffing and Mienfoo and Koffing (Have examples match order of listed typings) super effectively; Scald is an alternative that can cripple checks like Pawniard and Grookey with a burn. Thunder Wave spreads paralysis against foes such as Abra and Ponyta. The given EV spread ensures that Slowpoke maximizes Regenerator recovery and that it avoids the OHKO from powerful attacks like Grookey's Grassy Glide and Pawniard's Knock Off.

Frail attackers like Ponyta and Choice Scarf Porygon appreciate Slowpoke bringing them in safely with Teleport. Mienfoo synergizes very well with Slowpoke; the two form a strong pivoting Regenerator core, with Mienfoo switching into Knock Off while and Slowpoke pivots pivoting into foes like Natu and Ponyta. Bulky Grass-types like Ferroseed and Foongus pair well with Slowpoke; Ferroseed handles strong special attackers like Porygon and Abra, while Foongus is one of the metagame's best Grookey answers. Teleport synergizes well with a trapper like Diglett or Trapinch, allowing Slowpoke's team to safely remove threats like Pawniard and Ferroseed.

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

Future Sight allows Slowpoke to assist wallbreakers, especially when paired with a teammate like Mienfoo, (AC) which lures in Poison-types. Fire Blast hits Grass- and Steel-types, most notably Ferroseed, super effectively.

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

**Pawniard**: Pawniard is immune to Psychic and can 2HKO Slowpoke with its powerful Knock Off or set Stealth Rock as it switches out. However, Pawniard can be crippled by Thunder Wave or Scald, (RC) and can be or removed using Teleport to switch into a trapper.

**Grookey**: Grookey forces Slowpoke out with its powerful Grass-type STAB attacks. However, it cannot safely switch in on Psychic or Thunder Wave.

**Ferroseed**: Ferroseed takes almost nothing from Psychic, does not care about Thunder Wave, and can cripple Slowpoke with Knock Off or set up Stealth Rock. It can be taken advantage of with Teleport or hit hard by Fire Blast, (AC) however.

**Strong Special Attackers**: Powerful special attackers like Abra, Download Porygon, and Staryu can 2HKO Slowpoke with coverage options such as Shadow Ball and Thunderbolt. Magnemite also OHKOes it with STAB Thunderbolt. These threats, bar Magnemite, are crippled by Thunder Wave, and Slowpoke can pivot into them if it comes in on a non-super effective attack.

**Carvanha**: Carvanha is immune to Psychic and can force Slowpoke out with the threat of Crunch. However, it is completely crippled by Thunder Wave.

**Frillish**: Frillish takes almost nothing from Slowpoke's attacks and threatens back with the combination of Will-O-Wisp + Hex. However, Slowpoke can shrug off a Hex if it is not statused and pivot into a teammate with Teleport.

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