Quality Control Ting-Lu (Dark) QC 1/2

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[SET]
Ting-Lu @ Rocky Helmet
Name: Special Tank (Dark)
Ability: Vessel of Ruin
EVs: 252 HP / 4 Def / 252 SpD
Careful Nature
- Earthquake
- Ruination
- Stealth Rock
- Whirlwind

[SET COMMENTS]
Ting-Lu is a must have on Dark teams due to its great bulk and Utility. Earthquake prevents Ting-Lu from becoming too passive and deals with common targets such as Ceruledge, Hisuian Goodra, and Clodsire. Ruination is an extremely useful tool, especially paired with hazards, as it allows Ting-Lu to wear down foes and prevent threats such as Hatterene from sweeping Dark teams. Stealth Rock is the preferred hazard option as Hisuan Samurott can offensively set Spikes for Dark teams. Lastly Whirlwind can be used to phase out dangerous setup sweepers such as Volcarona, Azumarill, and Skarmory out, while also helping the collect chip damage to the opposing team from hazards. Investment in max HP and Special Defense allows Ting-Lu to sponge attacks from threats such as Raging Bolt, Flutter Mane, and Greninja. Rocky Helmet allows Ting-Lu to punish contact moves such as U-turn from Roaring Moon and Meowscarada, Close Combat from Iron Valiant, and Draining Kiss from Hatterene.

Swords Dance Hisuian Samurott is a fantastic partner, forming a hazard stacking core with Ting-Lu thanks to Ceaseless Edge. Furthermore, its access to priority in Sucker Punch and coverage in Sacred Sword allows for Hisuian Samurott to easily deal with Dragon, Ground, Normal, and Steel teams. In return, Ting-Lu handles Raging Bolt for Hisuian Samurott. Meowscarada and Greninja are an incredible duo dealing with a plethora a threats for Ting-Lu; With Choice Scarf Meowscarada taking out Flutter Mane, Azumarill, and Enamorus, whereas Choice Specs Greninja removes Gliscor, Galarian Weezing, Iron Valiant, and the Ogerpon formes. With the help of Ting-Lu's Stealth Rock, Nasty Plot Darkrai with its colorful moveset and great speed is a amazing wallbreaker, being able to now OHKO Specially Defensive Corviknight if using Thunder, Assault Vest Tornadus-T, and Ogerpon-W after a boost. Mandibuzz punishes setup sweepers like the Ogerpon formes, Belly Drum Azumarill, and Scizor with Foul Play while also putting Iron Hands on a timer with Toxic. Mandibuzz also can pivot Ting-Lu in on Gholdengo via U-turn. Sableye thanks to its part Ghost-typing stops Rapid Spin attempts trying to remove Ting-Lu's Stealth Rock while also checking Fighting-type threats like Sneasler and Great Tusk via Will-O-Wisp. Additionally, Sableye removes key items like Heavy-Duty Boots from Moltres and Articuno, making them extremely prone to Stealth Rock.

[STRATEGY COMMENTS]
Other Options
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(Dark)
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Leftovers can be used to give Ting-Lu more longevity, at the cost of decreasing its ability to punish contact moves like Meowscarada's U-turn and Hatterene's Draining Kiss. Heavy Slam can help Ting-Lu patch its weakness against Fairy-type Pokemon such as Hatterene and Flutter Mane. Spikes is also an option for Dark teams not using Hisuan Samurott. However using Spikes or Heavy Slam comes at the cost of dropping valuable utility moves like Whirlwind, which can stop setup sweepers like Volcarona from stealing the game.

[SET CREDITS]
Written by:
https://www.smogon.com/forums/members/rio-vidal.305839/
https://www.smogon.com/forums/members/boomp.637295/
Quality checked by:
https://www.smogon.com/forums/members/royalreloaded.246753/
QC2 URL
Grammar checked by:
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[roxie]

[SET]
Ting-Lu @ Rocky Helmet
Name: Special Tank (Dark)
Ability: Vessel of Ruin
EVs: 252 HP / 4 Def / 252 SpD
Careful Nature
- Earthquake
- Ruination
- Stealth Rock
- Whirlwind

[SET COMMENTS]
Earthquake prevents Ting-Lu from becoming too passive and manages common targets such as Ceruledge, Hisuan Goodra, and Clodsire. Ruination is an extremely useful tool, especially paired with hazards, as it allows Ting-Lu to wear down foes and prevent threats such as Hatterene from sweeping Dark teams. Stealth Rock is the preferred hazard option as teammates like Hisuan Samurott can set offensively set Spikes for Dark teams. Lastly Whirlwind can be used to phase out dangerous setup sweepers such as Volcarona, Azumarill, and Skarmory out, while also helping the collect chip damage to the opposing team from hazards. Investment in max HP and Special Defense allows Ting-Lu to sponge attacks from threats such as Raging Bolt, Flutter Mane, and Greninja. Rocky Helmet allows Ting-Lu to punish contact moves such as U-turn from Roaring Moon and Meowscarada, Close Combat from Iron Valiant, and Draining Kiss from Hatterene.

Meowscarada
Greninja
Hisuan Samurott
Hoopa-Unbound
Bisharp
Darkrai
Mandibuzz
Sableye

[STRATEGY COMMENTS]
Other Options
=============
(Dark)
--------
Leftovers can be used to give Ting-Lu more longevity, at the cost of decreasing its ability to punish contact moves like Meowscarada's U-turn and Hatterene's Draining Kiss. Heavy Slam can help Ting-Lu patch its weakness against Fairy-type Pokemon such as Hatterene and Flutter Mane. Spikes is also an option for Dark teams not using Hisuan Samurott. However using Spikes or Heavy Slam comes at the opportunity cost of dropping valuable utility moves like Whirlwind, which can stop setup like Volcarona from stealing the game.

[SET CREDITS]
Written by:
https://www.smogon.com/forums/members/rio-vidal.305839/
Quality checked by:
QC1 URL
QC2 URL
Grammar checked by:
GP1 URL

 

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ready for QC

 

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Copyedit

[SET]
Ting-Lu @ Rocky Helmet
Name: Special Tank (Dark)
Ability: Vessel of Ruin
EVs: 252 HP / 4 Def / 252 SpD
Careful Nature
- Earthquake
- Ruination
- Stealth Rock
- Whirlwind

[SET COMMENTS]
Ting-Lu is a must have on Dark teams due to its great bulk and Utility. Earthquake prevents Ting-Lu from becoming too passive and manages deals with (manages might be grammatically correct but it sounds awkward, up to you i guess) common targets such as Ceruledge, Hisuan Hisuian (typo) Goodra, and Clodsire. Ruination is an extremely useful tool, especially paired with hazards, as it allows Ting-Lu to wear down foes and prevent threats such as Hatterene from sweeping Dark teams. Stealth Rock is the preferred hazard option as teammates like Hisuan Samurott can set offensively set Spikes for Dark teams. Lastly Whirlwind can be used to phase out dangerous setup sweepers such as Volcarona, Azumarill, and Skarmory out, while also helping the collect chip damage to the opposing team from hazards. Investment in max HP and Special Defense allows Ting-Lu to sponge attacks from threats such as Raging Bolt, Flutter Mane, and Greninja. Rocky Helmet allows Ting-Lu to punish contact moves such as U-turn from Roaring Moon and Meowscarada, Close Combat from Iron Valiant, and Draining Kiss from Hatterene.

Swords Dance Hisuian Samurott is an a fantastic partner, forming a hazard stacking core with Ting-Lu thanks to Ceaseless Edge. Furthermore, its access to priority in Sucker Punch and coverage in Sacred Sword allows for Hisuian Samurott to easily deal with Dragon, Ground, Normal, and Steel teams. In return, Ting-Lu handles Raging Bolt for Hisuian Samurott. Meowscarada and Greninja are an incredible duo dealing with a plethora a threats for Ting-Lu; With Choice Scarf Meowscarada taking out Flutter Mane, Azumarill, and Enamorus, whereas Choice Specs Greninja removes Gliscor, Galarian Weezing, Iron Valiant, and the Ogerpon formes. Nasty Plot Darkrai with its colorful moveset and great speed is a amazing wallbreaker, being able to remove Corviknight, Dragonite, and Toxapex after a boost (this sentence doesn't really mention any synergy with Ting-Lu, I'd find a calc or two that turns from a 3hko to a 2hko with rocks up). Mandibuzz punishes setup sweepers like the Ogerpon formes, Belly Drum Azumarill, and Scizor with Foul Play while also putting Iron Hands on a timer with Toxic. Mandibuzz also can pivot Ting-Lu in on Gholdengo via U-turn.

Worth mentioning Sableye as a fighting and rapid spin immunity, as well as a defensive piece with recovery

[STRATEGY COMMENTS]
Other Options
=============
(Dark)
--------
Leftovers can be used to give Ting-Lu more longevity, at the cost of decreasing its ability to punish contact moves like Meowscarada's U-turn and Hatterene's Draining Kiss. Heavy Slam can help Ting-Lu patch its weakness against Fairy-type Pokemon such as Hatterene and Flutter Mane. Spikes is also an option for Dark teams not using Hisuan Samurott. However using Spikes or Heavy Slam comes at the opportunity cost of dropping valuable utility moves like Whirlwind, which can stop setup sweepers like Volcarona from stealing the game.

[SET CREDITS]
Written by:
https://www.smogon.com/forums/members/rio-vidal.305839/
https://www.smogon.com/forums/members/boomp.637295/
Quality checked by:
QC1 URL
QC2 URL
Grammar checked by:
GP1 URL

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I didn't really do much, good stuff 1/2

 

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Copyedit

[SET]
Ting-Lu @ Rocky Helmet
Name: Special Tank (Dark)
Ability: Vessel of Ruin
EVs: 252 HP / 4 Def / 252 SpD
Careful Nature
- Earthquake
- Ruination
- Stealth Rock
- Whirlwind

[SET COMMENTS]
Ting-Lu is a must have on Dark teams due to its great bulk and Utility. Earthquake prevents Ting-Lu from becoming too passive and manages deals with (manages might be grammatically correct but it sounds awkward, up to you i guess) common targets such as Ceruledge, Hisuan Hisuian (typo) Goodra, and Clodsire. Ruination is an extremely useful tool, especially paired with hazards, as it allows Ting-Lu to wear down foes and prevent threats such as Hatterene from sweeping Dark teams. Stealth Rock is the preferred hazard option as teammates like Hisuan Samurott can set offensively set Spikes for Dark teams. Lastly Whirlwind can be used to phase out dangerous setup sweepers such as Volcarona, Azumarill, and Skarmory out, while also helping the collect chip damage to the opposing team from hazards. Investment in max HP and Special Defense allows Ting-Lu to sponge attacks from threats such as Raging Bolt, Flutter Mane, and Greninja. Rocky Helmet allows Ting-Lu to punish contact moves such as U-turn from Roaring Moon and Meowscarada, Close Combat from Iron Valiant, and Draining Kiss from Hatterene.

Swords Dance Hisuian Samurott is an a fantastic partner, forming a hazard stacking core with Ting-Lu thanks to Ceaseless Edge. Furthermore, its access to priority in Sucker Punch and coverage in Sacred Sword allows for Hisuian Samurott to easily deal with Dragon, Ground, Normal, and Steel teams. In return, Ting-Lu handles Raging Bolt for Hisuian Samurott. Meowscarada and Greninja are an incredible duo dealing with a plethora a threats for Ting-Lu; With Choice Scarf Meowscarada taking out Flutter Mane, Azumarill, and Enamorus, whereas Choice Specs Greninja removes Gliscor, Galarian Weezing, Iron Valiant, and the Ogerpon formes. Nasty Plot Darkrai with its colorful moveset and great speed is a amazing wallbreaker, being able to remove Corviknight, Dragonite, and Toxapex after a boost (this sentence doesn't really mention any synergy with Ting-Lu, I'd find a calc or two that turns from a 3hko to a 2hko with rocks up). Mandibuzz punishes setup sweepers like the Ogerpon formes, Belly Drum Azumarill, and Scizor with Foul Play while also putting Iron Hands on a timer with Toxic. Mandibuzz also can pivot Ting-Lu in on Gholdengo via U-turn.

Worth mentioning Sableye as a fighting and rapid spin immunity, as well as a defensive piece with recovery

[STRATEGY COMMENTS]
Other Options
=============
(Dark)
--------
Leftovers can be used to give Ting-Lu more longevity, at the cost of decreasing its ability to punish contact moves like Meowscarada's U-turn and Hatterene's Draining Kiss. Heavy Slam can help Ting-Lu patch its weakness against Fairy-type Pokemon such as Hatterene and Flutter Mane. Spikes is also an option for Dark teams not using Hisuan Samurott. However using Spikes or Heavy Slam comes at the opportunity cost of dropping valuable utility moves like Whirlwind, which can stop setup sweepers like Volcarona from stealing the game.

[SET CREDITS]
Written by:
https://www.smogon.com/forums/members/rio-vidal.305839/
https://www.smogon.com/forums/members/boomp.637295/
Quality checked by:
QC1 URL
QC2 URL
Grammar checked by:
GP1 URL

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I didn't really do much, good stuff 1/2

implemented, ty fam, for darkrai i really couldnt find nothing 3hko into 2hkos as everything was dropping at +2. So i just reworded the sentence and changed examples as well.