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M&M The Truth (Aerialate Dragonite) (DONE)

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[SET]
Aerilate (Dragonite) @ Pinsirite / Salamencite
Ability: Multiscale
EVs: 116 HP / 252 Atk / 140 Spe
Adamant Nature
- Dragon Dance
- Extreme Speed
- Earthquake
- Fire Punch / Facade / Roost

[SET COMMENTS]
Aerilate Dragonite sacrifices its defensive utility to become a more offensively potent setup sweeper; it uses its already good Attack stat boosted by Pinsirite as well as Multiscale pre-Mega Evolution to maul defensive staples like Pecharunt, Hippowdon, and Ho-Oh that Altarianite variants struggle with while still keeping its revenge killing prowess for Urshifu-R and Spectrier. Salamencite is also a usable option if a teammate is already using Pinsirite, as it still gives Aerilate as well as boosting Dragonite's Defense, which can come in handy with setting up. Earthquake lets Dragonite deal with Pokemon like Raging Bolt and non-Latiasite Magearna and Garganacl that would otherwise give Dragonite major trouble. Fire Punch prevents Dragonite from being completely countered by Corviknight and Latiasite Magearna, while Facade allows Dragonite to take advantage of burns from Arceus-Water, Milotic, and Ho-Oh, as well as poison from Pecharunt and Eternatus. If more longevity is required, Roost can be used in order to keep Dragonite healthy in the span of longer games. The Speed EVs allow Dragonite to outspeed Pinsirite Magearna unboosted. Aerilate Dragonite has an amazing offensive presence, but due to its Stealth Rock weakness and overall limited longevity, it is only usable on more offensive teams. Dragonite appreciates entry hazard control from removers like Great Tusk and Regieleki or Sablenite users like Swampert and Magearna, so it doesn't take huge damage from Stealth Rock and can keep Multiscale active before Mega Evolving. Hazard setters like Swampert, Great Tusk, and Magearna help wear down Dragonite's checks like defensive Arceus formes, Great Tusk, and Raging Bolt. They also help in checking Altarianite Extreme Speed users like Hisuian Arcanine, Regieleki, and opposing Dragonite, preventing them from revenge killing it. Pokemon like Entei, Lunala, and Great Tusk can also help in wearing down Dragonite’s checks, as they can break down walls Dragonite heavily struggles with like Arceus-Fairy, Arceus-Water, and Ho-Oh for it to sweep, and vice versa. Other Pokemon that can deal with the aforementioned walls, like Raging Bolt and Iron Crown, are also greatly appreciated.

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[SET]
Dragonite @ Pinsirite / Salamencite
Ability: Multiscale
EVs: 116 HP / 252 Atk / 140 Spe
Adamant Nature
- Dragon Dance
- Extreme Speed
- Earthquake
- Fire Punch / Facade / Roost

[SET COMMENTS]
Aerilate Dragonite can drop the defensive utility of Altarianite in favor of a sacrifices defensive utility to become a more offensively potent set-up sweeper generally avoid mentioning other stones/sets in analyses for the same mon unless its specifically talking abt opposing dnite or is explicitly comparing why the stone is viable (such as talking abt how it beats pecha/hippo/hooh in the next sentence), using it's already good attack Attack stat boosted by Pinsirite as well as Multiscale pre-mega pre-Mega Evolution in order to maul defensive staples like Arceus-Water Pecharunt it fairs worse vs waterceus bc of ibeam, Hippowdon, and double space here Ho-Oh that the Altarianite set with struggles with, while still keeping it's its possessive therefore no apostrophe revenge-killing prowess for Urshifu-R and Spectrier. Salamencite is also a good option if a teammate is already using Pinsirite, as it still gives Aerialate Aerilate as well as a boost to Dragonite's defense Defense, which can come in handy with setting up. Earthquake lets Dragonite deal with Pokemon like Raging Bolt and non-Latiasite Magearna, (RC) Pecharunt, (RC) not really tbh, you use it as fodder often and Garganacl that would give this set Dragonite major trouble. Fire Punch prevents Dragonite from being completely countered by Corviknight and Latiasite variants of Magearna, while Facade allows Dragonite to abuse the fact that it’s prone to burns take advantage of Will-O-Wisp and Scald from Arceus-Water, (AC) and Milotic, (AC) and Ho-Oh, as well as poison Poison from Pecharunt and Eternatus as an advantage to deal major damage fluff. If your team needs more longevity from Dragonite is required, Roost can be used in order to keep Dragonite healthy in the spam of longer games. This variant of Aerilate Dragonite is heavily favored on offensive offense teams due to it’s its Stealth Rock weakness and more offensive nature worse typing defensively. It is because of this Stealth Rock weakness that Dragonite appreciates Pokemon like Great Tusk and Regieleki to remove it, (RC) entry hazards or Sablenite users like Swampert and Magearna to reflect them in order to keep it’s its Multiscale pre-mega before Mega Evolution. Hazard setters like Swampert, (AC) Great Tusk, and Magearna in particular can set Stealth Rock and Spikes for Dragonite respectively, wearing down it’s help wear down Dragonite's checks like defensive Arceus formes, Great Tusk, and Raging Bolt in order for it to sweep later fluff. They also help in checking any Altarianite Extreme Speed users like Arcanine-Hisui Hiusian Arcanine, Regieleki, and opposing Dragonite, preventing them from revenge-killing it. Pokemon like Entei, Urshifu-R Lunala, and Great Tusk can also help in wearing down these Pokemon, as they can break down these walls for Dragonite to sweep (RC) and vice versa. talk abt specific walls aerinite struggles with (e.g. fairy/waterceus and [w/o facade] hooh)

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Aerilate Dragonite sacrifices defensive utility to become a more offensively potent set-up sweeper, using it's already good Attack stat boosted by Pinsirite as well as Multiscale pre-Mega Evolution in order to maul defensive staples like Pecharunt, Hippowdon, and Ho-Oh that Altarianite struggles with, while still keeping its revenge-killing prowess for Urshifu-R and Spectrier. Salamencite is also a good option if a teammate is already using Pinsirite, as it still gives Aerilate as well as a boost to Dragonite's Defense, which can come in handy with setting up. Earthquake lets Dragonite deal with Pokemon like Raging Bolt and non-Latiasite Magearna and Garganacl that would give Dragonite major trouble. Fire Punch prevents Dragonite from being completely countered by Corviknight and Latiasite variants of Magearna, while Facade allows Dragonite to take advantage of Will-O-Wisp and Scald from Arceus-Water, Milotic, and Ho-Oh, as well as Poison from Pecharunt and Eternatus. If more longevity is required, Roost can be used in order to keep Dragonite healthy in the spam of longer games. Aerilate Dragonite is heavily favored on offense teams due to its Stealth Rock weakness and worse typing defensively. It is because of this Stealth Rock weakness that Dragonite appreciates Pokemon like Great Tusk and Regieleki to remove entry hazards or Sablenite users like Swampert and Magearna to reflect them in order to keep its Multiscale before Mega Evolution. Hazard setters like Swampert and Magearna help wear down Dragonite's checks like defensive Arceus formes, Great Tusk, and Raging Bolt. They also help in checking Altarianite Extreme Speed users like Hiusian Arcanine, Regieleki, and opposing Dragonite, preventing them from revenge-killing it. Pokemon like Entei, Lunala, and Great Tusk can also help in wearing down these Pokemon, as they can break down these walls for Dragonite to sweep and vice versa. talk abt specific walls aerinite struggles with (e.g. fairy/waterceus and [w/o facade] hooh)
 
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Not bad, ping me once changes have been made

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[SET]
Dragonite @ Pinsirite / Salamencite
Ability: Multiscale
EVs: 116 HP / 252 Atk / 140 Spe
Adamant Nature
- Dragon Dance
- Extreme Speed
- Earthquake
- Fire Punch / Facade / Roost

[SET COMMENTS]
Aerilate Dragonite can drop the defensive utility of Altarianite in favor of a sacrifices defensive utility to become a more offensively potent set-up sweeper generally avoid mentioning other stones/sets in analyses for the same mon unless its specifically talking abt opposing dnite or is explicitly comparing why the stone is viable (such as talking abt how it beats pecha/hippo/hooh in the next sentence), using it's already good attack Attack stat boosted by Pinsirite as well as Multiscale pre-mega pre-Mega Evolution in order to maul defensive staples like Arceus-Water Pecharunt it fairs worse vs waterceus bc of ibeam, Hippowdon, and double space here Ho-Oh that the Altarianite set with struggles with, while still keeping it's its possessive therefore no apostrophe revenge-killing prowess for Urshifu-R and Spectrier. Salamencite is also a good option if a teammate is already using Pinsirite, as it still gives Aerialate Aerilate as well as a boost to Dragonite's defense Defense, which can come in handy with setting up. Earthquake lets Dragonite deal with Pokemon like Raging Bolt and non-Latiasite Magearna, (RC) Pecharunt, (RC) not really tbh, you use it as fodder often and Garganacl that would give this set Dragonite major trouble. Fire Punch prevents Dragonite from being completely countered by Corviknight and Latiasite variants of Magearna, while Facade allows Dragonite to abuse the fact that it’s prone to burns take advantage of Will-O-Wisp and Scald from Arceus-Water, (AC) and Milotic, (AC) and Ho-Oh, as well as poison Poison from Pecharunt and Eternatus as an advantage to deal major damage fluff. If your team needs more longevity from Dragonite is required, Roost can be used in order to keep Dragonite healthy in the spam of longer games. This variant of Aerilate Dragonite is heavily favored on offensive offense teams due to it’s its Stealth Rock weakness and more offensive nature worse typing defensively. It is because of this Stealth Rock weakness that Dragonite appreciates Pokemon like Great Tusk and Regieleki to remove it, (RC) entry hazards or Sablenite users like Swampert and Magearna to reflect them in order to keep it’s its Multiscale pre-mega before Mega Evolution. Hazard setters like Swampert, (AC) Great Tusk, and Magearna in particular can set Stealth Rock and Spikes for Dragonite respectively, wearing down it’s help wear down Dragonite's checks like defensive Arceus formes, Great Tusk, and Raging Bolt in order for it to sweep later fluff. They also help in checking any Altarianite Extreme Speed users like Arcanine-Hisui Hiusian Arcanine, Regieleki, and opposing Dragonite, preventing them from revenge-killing it. Pokemon like Entei, Urshifu-R Lunala, and Great Tusk can also help in wearing down these Pokemon, as they can break down these walls for Dragonite to sweep (RC) and vice versa. talk abt specific walls aerinite struggles with (e.g. fairy/waterceus and [w/o facade] hooh)

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Aerilate Dragonite sacrifices defensive utility to become a more offensively potent set-up sweeper, using it's already good Attack stat boosted by Pinsirite as well as Multiscale pre-Mega Evolution in order to maul defensive staples like Pecharunt, Hippowdon, and Ho-Oh that Altarianite struggles with, while still keeping its revenge-killing prowess for Urshifu-R and Spectrier. Salamencite is also a good option if a teammate is already using Pinsirite, as it still gives Aerilate as well as a boost to Dragonite's Defense, which can come in handy with setting up. Earthquake lets Dragonite deal with Pokemon like Raging Bolt and non-Latiasite Magearna and Garganacl that would give Dragonite major trouble. Fire Punch prevents Dragonite from being completely countered by Corviknight and Latiasite variants of Magearna, while Facade allows Dragonite to take advantage of Will-O-Wisp and Scald from Arceus-Water, Milotic, and Ho-Oh, as well as Poison from Pecharunt and Eternatus. If more longevity is required, Roost can be used in order to keep Dragonite healthy in the spam of longer games. Aerilate Dragonite is heavily favored on offense teams due to its Stealth Rock weakness and worse typing defensively. It is because of this Stealth Rock weakness that Dragonite appreciates Pokemon like Great Tusk and Regieleki to remove entry hazards or Sablenite users like Swampert and Magearna to reflect them in order to keep its Multiscale before Mega Evolution. Hazard setters like Swampert and Magearna help wear down Dragonite's checks like defensive Arceus formes, Great Tusk, and Raging Bolt. They also help in checking Altarianite Extreme Speed users like Hiusian Arcanine, Regieleki, and opposing Dragonite, preventing them from revenge-killing it. Pokemon like Entei, Lunala, and Great Tusk can also help in wearing down these Pokemon, as they can break down these walls for Dragonite to sweep and vice versa. talk abt specific walls aerinite struggles with (e.g. fairy/waterceus and [w/o facade] hooh)
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Decent analysis! Clas already fixed 90% of it, I'll just point out a few mistakes here. (Also please work on your typos, they are honestly too many to ignore at this point, and make sure to update the title to [QC: 1/2] and so on when the changes are implemented, since we'd like get pinged on Discord when the analysis is ready for the second QC.)

QC: 2/2 (Ping the GP team once implemented)
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Aerilate (Dragonite) @ Pinsirite / Salamencite
Ability: Multiscale
EVs: 116 HP / 252 Atk / 140 Spe
Adamant Nature
- Dragon Dance
- Extreme Speed
- Earthquake
- Fire Punch / Facade / Roost

[SET COMMENTS]
Aerilate Dragonite sacrifices its defensive utility to become a more offensively potent set-up setup sweeper using it's its already good Attack stat boosted by Pinsirite as well as Multiscale pre-Mega Evolution in order to maul defensive staples like Pecharunt, Hippowdon, and Ho-Oh that Altarianite struggles with, while still keeping its revenge-killing prowess for Urshifu-R and Spectrier. Salamencite is also a good usable ("Good" is a HUGE oversell imo) option if a teammate is already using Pinsirite, as it still gives Aerilate as well as a boost to Dragonite's Defense, which can come in handy with setting up. Earthquake lets Dragonite deal with Pokemon like Raging Bolt and non-Latiasite Magearna and Garganacl that would otherwise give Dragonite major trouble. Fire Punch prevents Dragonite from being completely countered by Corviknight and Latiasite variants of Magearna, while Facade allows Dragonite to take advantage of Will-O-Wisp and Scald burns (WoW, Scald, "and Sacred Fire", but it's better to use the term "burn') from Arceus-Water, Milotic, and Ho-Oh, as well as Poison from Pecharunt and Eternatus. If more longevity is required, Roost can be used in order to keep Dragonite healthy in the spam span of longer games. (EXPLAIN EVS/SPEED TIER HERE) Aerilate Dragonite is heavily favored on offense teams due to its Stealth Rock weakness and worse typing defensively (Honestly this line sounds more like it fits on offense teams due to its rocks weakness. Make it sound more like a liability, use terms like "only usable on offense" or something idk I love nitpicking) . It is because of this Stealth Rock weakness that Dragonite appreciates Pokemon like Great Tusk and Regieleki to remove entry hazards or Sablenite users like Swampert and Magearna to reflect them in order to not take huge damage to Stealth Rocks when switching in and also to keep its Multiscale before Mega Evolution. Hazard setters like Swampert, Great Tusk, and Magearna help wear down Dragonite's checks like defensive Arceus formes, Great Tusk, and Raging Bolt. They also help in checking Altarianite Extreme Speed users like Hiusian Hisuian Arcanine, Regieleki, and opposing Dragonite, preventing them from revenge-killing it. Pokemon like Entei, Lunala, and Great Tusk can also help in wearing down these Pokemon, as they can break down walls like Arceus-Fairy, Arceus-Water, and Ho-Oh for Dragonite to sweep and vice versa.

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[SET]
Aerilate (Dragonite) @ Pinsirite / Salamencite
Ability: Multiscale
EVs: 116 HP / 252 Atk / 140 Spe
Adamant Nature
- Dragon Dance
- Extreme Speed
- Earthquake
- Fire Punch / Facade / Roost

[SET COMMENTS]
Aerilate Dragonite sacrifices its defensive utility to become a more offensively potent setup sweeper; (ASC) it uses using its already good Attack stat boosted by Pinsirite as well as Multiscale pre-Mega Evolution in order to maul defensive staples like Pecharunt, Hippowdon, and Ho-Oh that Altarianite struggles variants struggle with (RC) while still keeping its revenge-killing revenge killing prowess for Urshifu-R and Spectrier. Salamencite is also a usable option if a teammate is already using Pinsirite, as it still gives Aerilate as well as a boost boosting to Dragonite's Defense, which can come in handy with setting up. Earthquake lets Dragonite deal with Pokemon like Raging Bolt and non-Latiasite Magearna and Garganacl that would otherwise give Dragonite major trouble. Fire Punch prevents Dragonite from being completely countered by Corviknight and Latiasite Magearna, while Facade allows Dragonite to take advantage of burns from Arceus-Water, Milotic, and Ho-Oh, as well as poison from Pecharunt and Eternatus. If more longevity is required, Roost can be used in order to keep Dragonite healthy in the span of longer games. The Speed EV’s EVs allow Dragonite to outspeed Pinsirite Magearna unboosted. Aerilate Dragonite has an amazing offensive presence, but due to it’s its Stealth Rock weakness and overall limited longevity, it is only usable on more offensive teams. Dragonite appreciates Pokemon entry hazard control from removers like Great Tusk and Regieleki to remove entry hazards or Sablenite users like Swampert and Magearna, (AC) so it doesn't to reflect them in order to not take huge damage to from Stealth Rocks when switching in Rock and also to can keep its Multiscale active before Mega Evolution Evolving. Hazard setters like Swampert, Great Tusk, and Magearna help wear down Dragonite's checks like defensive Arceus formes, Great Tusk, and Raging Bolt. They also help in checking Altarianite Extreme Speed users like Hisuian Arcanine, Regieleki, and opposing Dragonite, preventing them from revenge-killing revenge killing it. Pokemon like Entei, Lunala, and Great Tusk can also help in wearing down these Pokemon, (What Pokemon are "these Pokemon"? Are they the Altarianite Extreme Speed users or the walls?) as they can break down walls Dragonite heavily struggles with like Arceus-Fairy, Arceus-Water, and Ho-Oh for Dragonite it to sweep, (AC) and vice versa. Dragonite also struggles heavily with Other Pokemon like Ho-Oh, Arceus-Water, and and Arceus-Fairy, as they can wall it easily, so Pokemon that can deal with them the aforementioned walls, like Raging Bolt and Iron Crown, are also greatly appreciated. (You already mentioned these walls in the previous sentence, so I condensed this.)

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I'd like to take a second look at this after the above has been addressed.
 
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[SET]
Aerilate (Dragonite) @ Pinsirite / Salamencite
Ability: Multiscale
EVs: 116 HP / 252 Atk / 140 Spe
Adamant Nature
- Dragon Dance
- Extreme Speed
- Earthquake
- Fire Punch / Facade / Roost

[SET COMMENTS]
Aerilate Dragonite sacrifices its defensive utility to become a more offensively potent setup sweeper; (ASC) it uses using its already good Attack stat boosted by Pinsirite as well as Multiscale pre-Mega Evolution in order to maul defensive staples like Pecharunt, Hippowdon, and Ho-Oh that Altarianite struggles variants struggle with (RC) while still keeping its revenge-killing revenge killing prowess for Urshifu-R and Spectrier. Salamencite is also a usable option if a teammate is already using Pinsirite, as it still gives Aerilate as well as a boost boosting to Dragonite's Defense, which can come in handy with setting up. Earthquake lets Dragonite deal with Pokemon like Raging Bolt and non-Latiasite Magearna and Garganacl that would otherwise give Dragonite major trouble. Fire Punch prevents Dragonite from being completely countered by Corviknight and Latiasite Magearna, while Facade allows Dragonite to take advantage of burns from Arceus-Water, Milotic, and Ho-Oh, as well as poison from Pecharunt and Eternatus. If more longevity is required, Roost can be used in order to keep Dragonite healthy in the span of longer games. The Speed EV’s EVs allow Dragonite to outspeed Pinsirite Magearna unboosted. Aerilate Dragonite has an amazing offensive presence, but due to it’s its Stealth Rock weakness and overall limited longevity, it is only usable on more offensive teams. Dragonite appreciates Pokemon entry hazard control from removers like Great Tusk and Regieleki to remove entry hazards or Sablenite users like Swampert and Magearna, (AC) so it doesn't to reflect them in order to not take huge damage to from Stealth Rocks when switching in Rock and also to can keep its Multiscale active before Mega Evolution Evolving. Hazard setters like Swampert, Great Tusk, and Magearna help wear down Dragonite's checks like defensive Arceus formes, Great Tusk, and Raging Bolt. They also help in checking Altarianite Extreme Speed users like Hisuian Arcanine, Regieleki, and opposing Dragonite, preventing them from revenge-killing revenge killing it. Pokemon like Entei, Lunala, and Great Tusk can also help in wearing down these Pokemon, (What Pokemon are "these Pokemon"? Are they the Altarianite Extreme Speed users or the walls?) as they can break down walls Dragonite heavily struggles with like Arceus-Fairy, Arceus-Water, and Ho-Oh for Dragonite it to sweep, (AC) and vice versa. Dragonite also struggles heavily with Other Pokemon like Ho-Oh, Arceus-Water, and and Arceus-Fairy, as they can wall it easily, so Pokemon that can deal with them the aforementioned walls, like Raging Bolt and Iron Crown, are also greatly appreciated. (You already mentioned these walls in the previous sentence, so I condensed this.)

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I'd like to take a second look at this after the above has been addressed.
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