M&M TC Zamazenta [QC 1/2] (GP 0/1)

[Betticus IV]

Tough Claws (Zamazenta) @ Aerodactylite / Metagrossite
Ability: Dauntless Shield
EVs: 252 Atk / 4 SpD / 252 Spe
Adamant / Jolly Nature
- Close Combat
- Crunch
- Psychic Fangs
- Ice Fang / Stone Edge

[SET COMMENTS]
Zamazenta sets itself apart as one of the premier physical breakers in the tier due to its high attack and speed stat, further bolstered by its natural bulk and one-time defensive boost in Dauntless Shield. Adamant Aerodactylite lets Zamazenta output more damage while still outspeeding Urshifu-R, while Jolly trades in some power to outspeed threats such as Iron Treads, Iron Boulder, Iron Moth, and Darkrai. Metagrossite trades in power to reach blistering speed tiers in both Adamant and Jolly. Adamant is one point slower than Jolly Aerodactylite, outspeeding the same previously mentioned threats. Jolly outspeeds +1 Great Tusk, Absolite Darkrai, Spectrier, and Barraskewda; which is valuable for fatter balance structures. Crunch covers for Ghost-types such as non-Gyaradosite Pecharunt, Arceus-Ghost, Lunala, and non-Audinite Spectrier. Psychic Fangs hits Eternatus, which would otherwise wall it. Ice Fang gives super effective coverage against Pinsirite Great Tusk and Altarianite Dragonite, while Stone Edge gives super effective coverage for Ho-Oh, Zapdos, Mandibuzz, Entei, and Iron Moth. Zamazenta works well on pivot balance and spike stack structures as a great breaker and cleaner for teams that lack speed control outside of Regieleki and Dragonite. Zamazenta appreciates defensive answers to Regieleki and Dragonite, both of whom OHKO with their -ate Extreme Speed when it does not have a dauntless shield boost. Due to this, Magearna is a great partner, as it defensively covers for both of these mons while setting spikes and providing a slow pivot. Defensive Eternatus is a solid partner, as it absorbs Extreme Speed's from both and provides super effective coverage. Pecharunt and Lunala are strong defensive options for Zamazenta, as they help against its Great Tusk vulnerability, provide slow pivoting, and check Dragonite. Samurott-Hisui is a great offensive partner for Zamazenta, offering spikes with Ceaseless Edge, pivoting with Flip Turn, and hits Ghost-types for super effective damage. Other teammates such as Kingambit, Darkrai, Arceus-Ghost, and Spectrier are useful in checking Ghost-types that Zamazenta struggles into.

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[Solosis]

Another great analysis! QC: 1/2

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Tough Claws (Zamazenta) @ Aerodactylite / Metagrossite
Ability: Dauntless Shield
EVs: 252 Atk / 4 SpD / 252 Spe
Adamant / Jolly Nature
- Close Combat
- Crunch
- Psychic Fangs
- Ice Fang / Stone Edge

[SET COMMENTS]
Zamazenta sets itself apart as one of the premiere premier physical breakers in the tier due to its high attack and speed stat, further bolstered by its natural bulk and one-time defensive boost in Dauntless Shield. Adamant Aerodactylite lets Zamazenta output more damage while still outspeeding Urshifu-R, while Jolly trades in some power in order to outspeed threats such as Iron Treads, Iron Boulder, Iron Moth, and Darkrai. Metagrossite trades in power to reach blistering speed tiers in both Adamant and Jolly, with Adamant hitting 455 and Jolly hitting 500. Jolly allows for Zamazenta to outspeed +1 Great Tusk, Darkrai, Spectrier, and Barraskewda; which is valuable for fatter balance structures. (Avoid listing exact stats; instead, mention what Zamazenta outspeeds with Adamant and Jolly in the same sentence. You did this well for Jolly; just combine both cases. Also, be specific about opposing sets; saying 'outspeeds Darkrai' is vague, as Diancite Darkrai still outspeeds you. Include Mega Stones and natures where relevant.) Close Combat and Crunch are mandatory as the former gives the strongest STAB coverage, and the ladder (Avoid discussing obvious STAB moves unless there's something uniquely relevant about them (eg: Sacred Fire). Also, it's 'latter,' not 'ladder', I've noticed this mistake a few times in your previous analysis as well.) covers for ghosts Ghost-types such as non-Gyaradosite Pecharunt, Arceus-Ghost, Lunala, and non-Audinite Spectrier. Psychic Fangs hits both Offensive and Defensive Eternatus, which would otherwise wall it. Ice Fang gives super effective coverage against Pinsirite Great Tusk and Altarianite Dragonite, while Stone Edge gives super effective coverage for Ho-Oh, Zapdos, Mandibuzz, Entei, Pinsirite/Salamencite Dragonite (Ice Fang is more relevant when addressing Flying-type Dragonite.), and Iron Moth. Zamazenta still appreciates having support for ghost types, as outside of Lunala, crunch is only effective after they have been worn down. Due to this, teammates Teammates such as Kingambit, Samurott-Hisui, Darkrai, Arceus-Ghost, and Spectrier are useful in offensively and/or defensively checking the aforementioned ghost Ghost-types. (Move the previous sentence to after you’ve explained the best team archetypes for Zamazenta.) Zamazenta works well on pivot balance and spike stack structures as a great breaker and cleaner for teams that lack speed control outside of Regieleki and Dragonite. Zamazenta appreciates defensive answers to Regieleki and Dragonite, both of whom OHKO with their -ate Extreme Speed when it does not have a dauntless shield boost. Due to this, Magearna is a great partner, as it defensively covers for both of these mons while setting spikes and providing a slow pivot. Pecharunt and Lunala are another strong defensive option for Zamazenta, as they help against its Great Tusk vulnerability, provide slow pivoting, and check Dragonite. (You can expand the team sections by including more examples of hazard setters, pivots, & ESpeed absorbers like Eternatus.)

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Second time writing one of these, hope it was up to par. Thanks for the opportunity!

 

[Betticus IV]

Ty, implemented!