ZU Swords Dance Grafaiai [DONE]

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[SET]
Swords Dance (Grafaiai) @ Heavy-Duty Boots / Silk Scarf
Ability: Prankster / Poison Touch
Tera Type: Normal / Fighting
EVs: 252 Atk / 4 SpD / 252 Spe
Jolly / Adamant Nature
- Swords Dance
- Double-Edge
- Knock Off
- Copycat / Low Kick

[SET COMMENTS]
Grafaiai is a threatening Swords Dance sweeper thanks to its high Speed and powerful STAB Double-Edge. Knock Off covers Ghost-types like Palossand, Rotom, and Oricorio-G that would otherwise wall Grafaiai, and it can soften up defensive Pokemon like Regirock and Orthworm to make them more easily picked off once they've been further chipped. Copycat's extra priority from Prankster lets Grafaiai overcome faster revenge killers like Jolteon, Sneasel formes, Floatzel, and Lycanroc as well as Choice Scarf users such as Mesprit and Passimian, though its efficacy can fluctuate depending on the move that was used last. Low Kick is an alternative for a direct attack to knock down Rock- and Steel-types like the aforementioned Regirock and Orthworm as well as Hisuian Avalugg and Magneton, overall enhancing Grafaiai's wallbreaking ability. Prankster is integral for sets running Copycat, but Grafaiai without it should use Posion Touch, which can help it make more progress against Regirock and other Pokemon early-game. Grafaiai can opt for an Adamant nature to increase its power for more reliable KOs against physically defensive Pokmeon such as Orthworm and Regirock with its coverage moves, relying more on Prankster Encore to sweep teams at the cost of moving after threats like Charizard, Typhlosion, and Mismagius. Tera Normal cranks up the power of Grafaiai's STAB move to blow through physical walls like Weezing and Sandaconda without needing much chip damage. Tera Fighting is an alternative Tera type that can be used to power up Low Kick in order to secure more KOs on troublesome foes like Regirock, Orthworm, and Magneton. Heavy-Duty Boots ensures Grafaiai won't be worn down if it comes out earlier in games to play as a revenge killer and soften up its checks with Knock Off. A Silk Scarf can further power up Tera Normal Grafaiai's Double-Edge to pull off feats like OHKOing Sandaconda and Weezing when at +2.

Grafaiai fits on several types of teams thanks to its threatening offensive profile and great Speed, enabling it to be a revenge killer or cleaner alongside its role as a Swords Dance sweeper. Grafaiai especially benefits from pivot support from teammates such as Hisuian Decidueye, Jolteon, and Mesprit to bring it in safely and widen setup opportunities for it. Grafaiai appreciates entry hazards from setters like Lycanroc, Regirock, and Palossand wearing down foes like Regirock, Dipplin, and Snorlax so it can more effectively sweep. Spikes setters like Froslass, Qwilfish formes, and Orthworm are especially effective at softening up foes like Sandaconda, Palossand, and Magneton for Grafaiai. Grafaiai can maximize the utility of its hazard-setting partners by using Knock Off to remove Leftovers from Regirock as well as Heavy-Duty Boots from Pokemon like Palossand, Sandslash, and Hisuian Avalugg. Charizard, Passimian, and Typhlosion pressure Steel-types like Orthworm and Magneton that stand in Grafaiai's way and can soften up teams with their wallbreaking capabilities. Defensive teammates such as Poliwrath and Mesprit can help against revenge killers such as Floatzel, Lycanroc, and Sneasel, while Weezing and Palossand can help against others such as Passimian and Hisuian Sneasel.


[CREDITS]
Written by:
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good stuff!
[SET]
Swords Dance (Grafaiai) @ Heavy-Duty Boots / Silk Scarf
Ability: Prankster / Poison Touch
Tera Type: Normal / Fighting
EVs: 252 Atk / 4 SpD / 252 Spe
Jolly / Adamant Nature
- Swords Dance
- Double-Edge
- Knock Off
- Copycat / Low Kick

[SET COMMENTS]
Grafaiai is a threatening Swords Dance sweeper thanks to its high Speed and powerful STAB Double-Edge. Knock Off covers Ghost-types like Palossand, Rotom, and Oricorio-G that would otherwise wall Grafaiai, and it can soften up defensive Pokemon like Regirock and Orthworm to make them more easily picked off once they've been further chipped. Copycat's extra priority from Prankster lets Grafaiai overcome faster revenge killers like Jolteon and Choice Scarf Mesprit (maybe mention fast physical revenge killers that it could actually hit hard like Lycan, the sneasels, or floatzel), though its efficacy can fluctuate depending on the move that was used last. Low Kick is an alternative for a direct attack to knock down Rock- and Steel-types like the aforementioned Regirock and Orthworm as well as Hisuian Avalugg and Magneton, overall enhancing Grafaiai's wallbreaking ability. Prankster is integral for sets running Copycat, but Grafaiai without it should use Posion Touch, which can help it make more progress against Regirock and other Pokemon early on in games. Grafaiai can opt for an Adamant nature to increase its power and rely more on Prankster Encore to sweep teams, though this comes at the cost of moving after threats like Charizard, Typhlosion, and Mismagius (does adamant hit any damage ranges that jolly doesnt?). Tera Normal cranks up the power of Grafaiai's STAB to blow through physical walls like Weezing and Sandaconda without needing much chip damage. Tera Fighting is an alternative Tera type that can be used to power up Low Kick in order to secure more KOes on troublesome foes like Regirock, Orthworm, and Magneton. dont forget to touch on item choices

Grafaiai fits across several types of teams thanks to its threatening offensive profile and great Speed enabling it as a revenge killer or cleaner alongside its role as a Swords Dance sweeper. Grafaiai especially benefits from pivots such as Hisuian Decidueye, Jolteon, and Mesprit to bring it in safely and widen setup opportunities for it. Grafaiai appreciates entry hazards from setters like Lycanroc, Regirock, and Palossand wearing down foes like Regirock, Dipplin, and Snorlax so it can more effectively sweep. Spikes setters like Froslass, Qwilfish formes, and Orthworm are especially effective at softening up foes like Sandaconda, Palossand, and Magneton for Grafaiai. Grafaiai can maximize the utility of its hazard-setting partners by using Knock Off to remove Heavy-Duty Boots from Pokemon like Palossand, Sandslash, and Hisuian Avalugg. Charizard, Passimian, and Typhlosion pressure Steel-types like Orthworm and Magneton that stand in Grafaiai's way and can soften up teams for Grafaiai with their wallbreaking capabilities. mention physical walls that help it take hits from revenge killers like pass, sneasel, float, etc


[CREDITS]
Written by:
https://www.smogon.com/forums/members/missangelic.452572/
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[SET]
Swords Dance (Grafaiai) @ Heavy-Duty Boots / Silk Scarf
Ability: Prankster / Poison Touch
Tera Type: Normal / Fighting
EVs: 252 Atk / 4 SpD / 252 Spe
Jolly / Adamant Nature
- Swords Dance
- Double-Edge
- Knock Off
- Copycat / Low Kick

[SET COMMENTS]
Grafaiai is a threatening Swords Dance sweeper thanks to its high Speed and powerful STAB Double-Edge. Knock Off covers Ghost-types like Palossand, Rotom, and Oricorio-G that would otherwise wall Grafaiai, and it can soften up defensive Pokemon like Regirock and Orthworm to make them more easily picked off once they've been further chipped. Copycat's extra priority from Prankster lets Grafaiai overcome faster revenge killers like Jolteon, Sneasel formes, Floatzel, and Lycanroc as well as Choice Scarf users such as Mesprit and Passimian, though its efficacy can fluctuate depending on the move that was used last. Low Kick is an alternative for a direct attack to knock down Rock- and Steel-types like the aforementioned Regirock and Orthworm as well as Hisuian Avalugg and Magneton, overall enhancing Grafaiai's wallbreaking ability. Prankster is integral for sets running Copycat, but Grafaiai without it should use Posion Touch, which can help it make more progress against Regirock and other Pokemon early on in games. Grafaiai can opt for an Adamant nature to increase its power for more reliable KOes against physically defensive Pokmeon such as Orthworm and Regirock with its coverage moves, relying more on Prankster Encore to sweep teams at the cost of moving after threats like Charizard, Typhlosion, and Mismagius. Tera Normal cranks up the power of Grafaiai's STAB to blow through physical walls like Weezing and Sandaconda without needing much chip damage. Tera Fighting is an alternative Tera type that can be used to power up Low Kick in order to secure more KOes on troublesome foes like Regirock, Orthworm, and Magneton. Heavy-Duty Boots ensures Grafaiai won't be worn down itself if it comes out earlier in games to play as a revenge killer and soften up its checks with Knock Off. A Silk Scarf can further power up Grafaiai's Double-Edge to pull off feats like OHKOing Sandaconda and Weezing when at +2 combined with a boost from Terastallization.

Grafaiai fits across several types of teams thanks to its threatening offensive profile and great Speed enabling it as a revenge killer or cleaner alongside its role as a Swords Dance sweeper. Grafaiai especially benefits from pivots support from teammates such as Hisuian Decidueye, Jolteon, and Mesprit to bring it in safely and widen setup opportunities for it. Grafaiai appreciates entry hazards from setters like Lycanroc, Regirock, and Palossand wearing down foes like Regirock, Dipplin, and Snorlax so it can more effectively sweep. Spikes setters like Froslass, Qwilfish formes, and Orthworm are especially effective at softening up foes like Sandaconda, Palossand, and Magneton for Grafaiai. Grafaiai can maximize the utility of its hazard-setting partners by using Knock Off to remove Heavy-Duty Boots from Pokemon like Palossand, Sandslash, and Hisuian Avalugg. Leftovers on Regirock is probably more important than HDB on these three Charizard, Passimian, and Typhlosion pressure Steel-types like Orthworm and Magneton that stand in Grafaiai's way and can soften up teams for Grafaiai with their wallbreaking capabilities. Defensive teammates such as Poliwrath and Mesprit can help against revenge killers such as Floatzel, Lycanroc, and Sneasel while Weezing and Palossand can help against others such as Passimian and Hisuian Sneasel.


[CREDITS]
Written by:
https://www.smogon.com/forums/members/missangelic.452572/
Quality checked by:
https://www.smogon.com/forums/members/sleid.601970/
https://www.smogon.com/forums/members/flampoke.654091/
Grammar checked by:

Great work, implement and get on to GP!
 
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[SET]
Swords Dance (Grafaiai) @ Heavy-Duty Boots / Silk Scarf
Ability: Prankster / Poison Touch
Tera Type: Normal / Fighting
EVs: 252 Atk / 4 SpD / 252 Spe
Jolly / Adamant Nature
- Swords Dance
- Double-Edge
- Knock Off
- Copycat / Low Kick

[SET COMMENTS]
Grafaiai is a threatening Swords Dance sweeper thanks to its high Speed and powerful STAB Double-Edge. Knock Off covers Ghost-types like Palossand, Rotom, and Oricorio-G that would otherwise wall Grafaiai, and it can soften up defensive Pokemon like Regirock and Orthworm to make them more easily picked off once they've been further chipped. Copycat's extra priority from Prankster lets Grafaiai overcome faster revenge killers like Jolteon, Sneasel formes, Floatzel, and Lycanroc as well as Choice Scarf users such as Mesprit and Passimian, though its efficacy can fluctuate depending on the move that was used last. Low Kick is an alternative for a direct attack to knock down Rock- and Steel-types like the aforementioned Regirock and Orthworm as well as Hisuian Avalugg and Magneton, overall enhancing Grafaiai's wallbreaking ability. Prankster is integral for sets running Copycat, but Grafaiai without it should use Posion Touch, which can help it make more progress against Regirock and other Pokemon early on in games early-game. Grafaiai can opt for an Adamant nature to increase its power for more reliable KOes KOs (KOs is the noun, and KOes is the verb) against physically defensive Pokmeon such as Orthworm and Regirock with its coverage moves, relying more on Prankster Encore to sweep teams at the cost of moving after threats like Charizard, Typhlosion, and Mismagius. Tera Normal cranks up the power of Grafaiai's STAB move to blow through physical walls like Weezing and Sandaconda without needing much chip damage. Tera Fighting is an alternative Tera type that can be used to power up Low Kick in order to secure more KOes KOs on troublesome foes like Regirock, Orthworm, and Magneton. Heavy-Duty Boots ensures Grafaiai won't be worn down itself if it comes out earlier in games to play as a revenge killer and soften up its checks with Knock Off. A Silk Scarf can further power up Grafaiai's Double-Edge to pull off feats like OHKOing Sandaconda and Weezing when at +2 combined with a boost from Terastallization. (can also say 'Tera Normal Grafaiai's Double-Edge' if you want it to be less wordy. current isn't conrrect so up to you)

Grafaiai fits across on several types of teams thanks to its threatening offensive profile and great Speed, (AC) enabling it as to be a revenge killer or cleaner alongside its role as a Swords Dance sweeper. Grafaiai especially benefits from pivot support from teammates such as Hisuian Decidueye, Jolteon, and Mesprit to bring it in safely and widen setup opportunities for it. Grafaiai appreciates entry hazards from setters like Lycanroc, Regirock, and Palossand wearing down foes like Regirock, Dipplin, and Snorlax so it can more effectively sweep. Spikes setters like Froslass, Qwilfish formes, and Orthworm are especially effective at softening up foes like Sandaconda, Palossand, and Magneton for Grafaiai. Grafaiai can maximize the utility of its hazard-setting partners by using Knock Off to remove Leftovers from Regirock as well as Heavy-Duty Boots from Pokemon like Palossand, Sandslash, and Hisuian Avalugg. Charizard, Passimian, and Typhlosion pressure Steel-types like Orthworm and Magneton that stand in Grafaiai's way and can soften up teams for Grafaiai with their wallbreaking capabilities. Defensive teammates such as Poliwrath and Mesprit can help against revenge killers such as Floatzel, Lycanroc, and Sneasel, (AC) (while = whereas/showing contrast here) while Weezing and Palossand can help against others such as Passimian and Hisuian Sneasel.


[CREDITS]
Written by:
https://www.smogon.com/forums/members/missangelic.452572/
Quality checked by:
https://www.smogon.com/forums/members/sleid.601970/
https://www.smogon.com/forums/members/flampoke.654091/
Grammar checked by:
 
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