ZU SubToxic Manectric [DONE]

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:bw/Manectric:
speed
name: SubToxic
move 1: Substitute
move 2: Toxic
move 3: Thunderbolt
move 4: Flamethrower
item: Leftovers
ability: Lightning Rod
nature: Timid
evs: 252 SpA / 4 SpD / 252 Spe

[SET COMMENTS]
With the combination of Substitute and Toxic, Manectric is a good lure for Ground-types like Rhydon and Piloswine, both of which safely switch into Choice item sets. While it faces competition with Will-O-Wisp Rotom, Manectric's higher Speed, Electric immunity, and Fire-type coverage allow it to stand out. Flamethrower targets Grass-types like Tangela, Exeggutor, and Lurantis, as well as Ground-types immune to Toxic such as Alolan Dugtrio and Galarian Stunfisk.

Balance and bulky teams enjoy Manectric revenge killing foes like Klinklang, Jynx, and Qwilfish without being Choice locked. To help it defensively, physically bulky Pokemon like Poliwrath, Tangela, and Miltank can better stomach hits from Ground-types like Rhydon and Piloswine, faster Pokemon like Alolan Dugtrio and Froslass, and Choice Scarf users like Sawk and Gourgeist-S. Slow VoltTurn pivots such as Clefairy, Uxie, and Articuno can help bring Manectric in safely; outside of predicted Electric-type attacks, Manectric cannot switch in safely due to its low bulk. Late-game sweepers such as Klinklang, Lunatone, and Silvally formes can capitalize on Manectric whittling down their checks and counters with Toxic, like Stunfisk, Silvally-Dark, and Rhydon, to help them break through.

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

Using Protect over Flamethrower or Thunderbolt lets Manectric more easily whittle down Ground-types and gain more Leftovers recovery; however, it is hard to fit over either attacking move. Manectric can run Heavy-Duty Boots over a Choice item, with Toxic over Switcheroo; however, Manectric's merely decent power it hard to justify.

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

**Ground-types**: Ground-types like Stunfisk, Rhydon, and Piloswine are immune to Manectric's STAB moves and can OHKO it in return. However, Galarian Stunfisk has to watch out for Choice Specs-boosted Fire-type coverage, while the other Ground-types get crippled by Switcheroo or Toxic.

**Special Walls**: Special walls like Throh and Clefairy can sponge Manectric's hits and don't mind being hit with Toxic. Appletun, in particular, resists every move from Manectric and mitigates damage with Recover. However, they dislike Switcheroo and getting pivoted on with Volt Switch.

**Priority Moves**: Due to Manectric's low bulk, priority move users such as Thwackey, Kangaskhan, and Shiftry can easily remove it with minimal prior chip damage.

[CREDITS]
- Written by: [[Tuthur, 369076], [5Dots, 543866]]
- Quality checked by: [[5gen, 296755], [S1nn0hC0nfirm3d, 231074], [Tuthur, 369076], [Jett, 226429]]
- Grammar checked by: [[Adeleine, 517429]]
 
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:bw/Manectric:
speed

[SET]
name: SubToxic
move 1: Substitute
move 2: Toxic
move 3: Thunderbolt
move 4: Flamethrower
item: Leftovers
ability: Lightning Rod
nature: Timid
evs: 252 SpA / 4 SpD / 252 Spe

[SET COMMENTS]
With the combination of Substitute and Toxic, Manectric functions as a good lure against Ground-types like Rhydon and Piloswine, both of them that would otherwise safely switch into Choiced sets. While it faces competition with Alolan Dugtrio, Manectric offers a better matchup against physical walls like Alolan Persian, Uxie, and Sableye. it doesn't really face competition from dugtrio as they are very different in what they invite in, dugtrio-a cripples physical walls like tangela and sableye, while manectric cripples ground-types like Stunfisk, Palossand, and Rhydon. A better comparison would be Will-O-Wisp Rotom. Flamethrower targets Grass-types like Tangela, Exeggutor, and Lurantis and Ground-types immune to Toxic such as Alolan Dugtrio and Galarian Stunfisk.

This set fits better on balanced and bulky builds in need of Speed control, speed control usually refers to tools in vgc like icy wind and tailwind :w allowing Manectric to revenge kill foes like Klinklang, Skuntank, and Choice Specs Poliwrath you surely can find something more viable than poliwrath, and Manectric needs signifcant chip to beat skuntank while still switching between moves. Physically bulky Pokemon like Poliwrath, Tangela, and Miltank can more easily stomach hits from Ground-types, faster Pokemon, and Choice Scarf users why do you keep mentioning poliwrath in every analysis ;w;, this mon is quite bad and will drop in the vr next update. Slow VoltTurn pivots such as Clefairy, Uxie, and Articuno can help bring Manectric in safely, as outside of predicted Electric-type attacks, Manectric cannot switch in safely due to its low bulk. Late-game sweepers such as Klinklang, Lunatone, and Silvally formes can capitalize on Manectric whittling down foes with Toxic, enabling them to take on checks or counters easier. give some examples

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

Using Protect over Flamethrower or Thunderbolt enables Manectric to more easily whittle down Ground-types and gain more Leftovers recovery; however, this makes its matchup against the aforementioned Grass-types much more difficult change this to reflect with the change in the beginning of the sentence. Manectric can run a Heavy-Duty Boots set with Toxic over Switcheroo; however, it lacks the power of Choice Specs and Speed of Choice Scarf, making it hard to justify.

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

***Ground-types***: Ground-types like Stunfisk, Rhydon, and Piloswine are immune to Manectric's STAB moves and can OHKO it in return. However, Galarian Stunfisk has to watch out for Choice Specs-boosted Fire-type coverage, while the other Ground-types dislike getting crippled by either Switcheroo or Toxic.

***Special Walls***: Special walls like Throh and Clefairy are able to sponge Manectric's hits. Appletun, in particular, resists every move from Manectric and mitigates damage with Recover. However, they dislike losing their items to Switcheroo or getting crippled by Toxic. throh and clefairy really don't care about toxic, however they care about getting volt switched on

***Priority Users***: Due to Manectric's low bulk, it gets easily removed by priority users such as Thwackey, Kangaskhan, and Shiftry with minimal prior chip damage.

[CREDITS]
- Written by: [[Tuthur, 369076], [5Dots, 543866]]
- Quality checked by: [[5gen, 296755], [S1nn0hC0nfirm3d, 231074]]
- Grammar checked by: [[DC, 449990]]
qc 1/2. Great work

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[SET]
name: SubToxic
move 1: Substitute
move 2: Toxic
move 3: Thunderbolt
move 4: Flamethrower
item: Leftovers
ability: Lightning Rod
nature: Timid
evs: 252 SpA / 4 SpD / 252 Spe

[SET COMMENTS]
With the combination of Substitute and Toxic, Manectric functions as a good lure against Ground-types like Rhydon and Piloswine, both of them that would otherwise safely switch into Choiced sets. While it faces competition with Will-O-Wisp Rotom, Manectric's higher Speed, Electric immunity, and Fire-type coverage allow it to stand out. Flamethrower targets Grass-types like Tangela, Exeggutor, and Lurantis, as well as Ground-types immune to Toxic such as Alolan Dugtrio and Galarian Stunfisk.

Balanced and bulky builds enjoy having Manectric revenge killing foes like Klinklang, Jynx, and Qwilfish, while still switching between moves. Physically bulky Pokemon like Poliwrath, Tangela, and Miltank can more easily stomach hits from Ground-types, faster Pokemon, and Choice Scarf users. (currently this point is a little generic so providing examples of these faster/choice scarf pokemon would be nice) Slow VoltTurn pivots such as Clefairy, Uxie, and Articuno can help bring Manectric in safely, as outside of predicted Electric-type attacks, Manectric cannot switch in safely due to its low bulk. Late-game sweepers such as Klinklang, Lunatone, and Silvally formes can capitalize on Manectric whittling down foes with Toxic, enabling them to take on checks or counters like Stunfisk, Silvally-Dark, and Rhydon easier.

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

Using Protect over Flamethrower or Thunderbolt enables Manectric to more easily whittle down Ground-types and gain more Leftovers recovery; however, it is hard to fit over either of its attacking moves. Manectric can run a Heavy-Duty Boots set with Toxic over Switcheroo; however, it lacks the power of Choice Specs and Speed of Choice Scarf, making it hard to justify.

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

***Ground-types***: Ground-types like Stunfisk, Rhydon, and Piloswine are immune to Manectric's STAB moves and can OHKO it in return. However, Galarian Stunfisk has to watch out for Choice Specs-boosted Fire-type coverage, while the other Ground-types dislike getting crippled by either Switcheroo or Toxic.

***Special Walls***: Special walls like Throh and Clefairy are able to sponge Manectric's hits and don't mind being hit with Toxic. Appletun, in particular, resists every move from Manectric and mitigates damage with Recover. However, they dislike losing their items to Switcheroo or getting pivoted on by Volt Switch.

***Priority Users***: Due to Manectric's low bulk, it gets easily removed by priority users such as Thwackey, Kangaskhan, and Shiftry with minimal prior chip damage.

[CREDITS]
- Written by: [[Tuthur, 369076], [5Dots, 543866]]
- Quality checked by: [[5gen, 296755]], [[S1nn0hC0nfirm3d, 231074]], [[Tuthur, 369076]] (formatting issue with brackets here, my tag is [Jett, 226429] so add it here when this is fixed too)
- Grammar checked by: [[DC, 449990]]
 
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name: SubToxic
move 1: Substitute
move 2: Toxic
move 3: Thunderbolt
move 4: Flamethrower
item: Leftovers
ability: Lightning Rod
nature: Timid
evs: 252 SpA / 4 SpD / 252 Spe

[SET COMMENTS]
With the combination of Substitute and Toxic, Manectric functions as a good lure against is a good lure for Ground-types like Rhydon and Piloswine, both of them that would otherwise which safely switch into Choiced Choice item sets. While it faces competition with Will-O-Wisp Rotom, Manectric's higher Speed, Electric immunity, and Fire-type coverage allow it to stand out. Flamethrower targets Grass-types like Tangela, Exeggutor, and Lurantis, as well as Ground-types immune to Toxic such as Alolan Dugtrio and Galarian Stunfisk.

Balanced and bulky builds enjoy having Balance and bulky teams enjoy Manectric revenge killing foes like Klinklang, Jynx, and Qwilfish, while still switching between moves. Qwilfish without being Choice locked. To help it defensively, physically bulky Pokemon like Poliwrath, Tangela, and Miltank can more easily better stomach hits from Ground-types like Rhydon and Piloswine, faster Pokemon like Alolan Dugtrio and Froslass, and Choice Scarf users like Sawk and Gourgeist-S. Slow VoltTurn pivots such as Clefairy, Uxie, and Articuno can help bring Manectric in safely, as safely; outside of predicted Electric-type attacks, Manectric cannot switch in safely due to its low bulk. Late-game sweepers such as Klinklang, Lunatone, and Silvally formes can capitalize on Manectric whittling down foes with Toxic, enabling them to take on checks or counters like Stunfisk, Silvally-Dark, and Rhydon easier. their checks and counters with Toxic, like Stunfisk, Silvally-Dark, and Rhydon, to help them break through.

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

Using Protect over Flamethrower or Thunderbolt enables Manectric to lets Manectric more easily whittle down Ground-types and gain more Leftovers recovery; however, it is hard to fit over either of its attacking moves. Manectric can run a Heavy-Duty Boots set Heavy-Duty Boots over a Choice item, (I imagine?) with Toxic over Switcheroo; however, it lacks the power of Choice Specs and Speed of Choice Scarf, making Manectric's merely good base stats make (I imagine? maybe clarify a bit more if this change is missing the mark) it hard to justify.

Checks and Counters (made asterisk groups 2x instead of 3x)
===================

**Ground-types**: Ground-types like Stunfisk, Rhydon, and Piloswine are immune to Manectric's STAB moves and can OHKO it in return. However, Galarian Stunfisk has to watch out for Choice Specs-boosted Fire-type coverage, while the other Ground-types dislike getting crippled by either get crippled by Switcheroo or Toxic.

**Special Walls**: Special walls like Throh and Clefairy are able to can sponge Manectric's hits and don't mind being hit with Toxic. Appletun, in particular, resists every move from Manectric and mitigates damage with Recover. However, they dislike losing their items to Switcheroo or Switcheroo and getting pivoted on by with Volt Switch.

**Priority Users Moves**: Due to Manectric's low bulk, it gets easily removed by priority move users such as Thwackey, Kangaskhan, and Shiftry can easily remove it with minimal prior chip damage.

[CREDITS] (fixed up qc brackets)
- Written by: [[Tuthur, 369076], [5Dots, 543866]]
- Quality checked by: [[5gen, 296755], [S1nn0hC0nfirm3d, 231074], [Tuthur, 369076], [Jett, 226429]]
- Grammar checked by: [[Adeleine, 517429]]
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