Togekiss [4P]

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ungulateman

Ugh...computer problems, family issues and my upcoming trip overseas have turned a full update into one measly set update. I may be able to do some more, but not for another month or so, so someone else should take the rest. Sorry guys. >.>

What I've done:
-Rewritten the set
-Added Team Options in bold

[SET]
name: NP Sweeper
move 1: Air Slash
move 2: Nasty Plot
move 3: Aura Sphere
move 4: Roost
item: Leftovers / Lum Berry
ability: Serene Grace
nature: Modest
evs: 252 HP / 60 SpA / 196 Spe

[SET COMMENTS]
<p>Togekiss is one of the rising stars of the fourth generation - an obscure, weak Baton Passer from the third generation has become a star-spangled stealth bomber of love tearing unprepared teams to pieces.</p>

<p>Nasty Plot skyrockets Togekiss' Special Attack to an astonishing 648, giving it the ability to potentially sweep, with Air Slash and Aura Sphere providing excellent coverage. Even Blissey and Snorlax are 2HKOed after two Nasty Plots. Roost allows Togekiss to heal itself while also becoming neutral to its three normal weaknesses, Rock, Ice and Electric.</p>

<p>The given EV spread is simple - 196 Speed EVs outspeed Jolly max Speed Tyranitar and Pokemon who aim to beat it. Maximum HP EVs afford optimum bulk, with the remaining EVs placed in Special Attack.</p>

<p>Togekiss' ability to take hits is incredible - CB Ice Shard from a Max Attack Mamoswine can't OHKO it, while Mamoswine is OHKOed back with +2 Aura Sphere.</p>

<p>Leftovers is the reccomended item, keeping Togekiss healthy, but Lum Berry can prevent a potentially sweep stopping paralysis or Toxic.</p>

<p>Togekiss greatly appreciates support in removing Pokemon which resist both Air slash and Aura Sphere, like Zapdos and Rotom's forms. Tyranitar is an excellent partner, trapping and KOing Rotom and taking out Zapdos with either Stone Edge or Earthquake on a predicted Roost. Be wary of the sandstorm Tyranitar summons, as it will most likely hamper your team. Weavile is another option, being able to outspeed Zapdos and OHKO 56% of the time using Ice Punch with SR, and trap and KO Rotom with Pursuit.</p>

<p>Togekiss dislikes Stealth Rock, and also sweeps easier with Pokemon like Zapdos taking 25% of their health switching in to try and fry the speckly delta wing. Aerodactyl and Azelf are very effective as leads to support Togekiss' sweep, being able to prevent Stealth Rocks and set them up as well. Spinners like Forretress and Starmie can also keep entry hazards off the field, and can set them up in the case of Forretress.[<p>

<p>Togekiss has middling speed, and therefore is more capable of a sweep with paralysis support. Blissey, Uxie and Jolteon are the best choices for Thunder Wave support.</p>

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ungulateman
 
<p>, not [p].

You might need to beef up the SET COMMENTS. While I like Concise, this analysis is a little dry in meat.
 
Ehh...this being my second-last day before I leave on holiday (Thailand and Cambodia fyi), I have a lot to do. Whoever takes this over can use this to help them. I repeat, I'm sorry about this whole thing, but there's always the option of combining paragraphs and adding some more stuff soon.

ungulateman

P.S. <p> noted.
 
Togekiss is one of the rising stars of the fourth generation - an obscure, weak Baton Passer from the third generation has become a star-spangled stealth bomber of love tearing unprepared teams to pieces.

This needs rewording--it's bordering on ridiculous.
 
Well, its quite concise, but may need additional info in some parts. I can help there.

[SET]
name: Nasty Plotter
move 1: Air Slash
move 2: Nasty Plot
move 3: Aura Sphere / Shadow Ball?
move 4: Roost
item: Leftovers / Lum Berry
ability: Serene Grace
nature: Modest
evs: 252 HP / 60 SpA / 196 Spe

Abbreviations in analyses are rarely used, as a rule. I would also say that because Rotom-A is more popular than Tyranitar as a Togekiss counter, Shadow Ball merits a slash-in, OHKOing a defensive variant after a Nasty Plot. Watch out for scarfers. Also, Shadow Ball is your best option against Latias.

[SET COMMENTS]
<p>Togekiss is one of the rising stars of the fourth generation - an obscure, weak Baton Passer from the third generation has become a star-spangled stealth bomber of love tearing unprepared teams to pieces. Honestly, this should probably go into Opinion section. The tone doesn't seem right for an analysis. </p>

<p>Nasty Plot skyrockets Togekiss' Special Attack to an astonishing 648, giving it the ability to potentially sweep, with Air Slash and Aura Sphere providing excellent coverage. Even Blissey and Snorlax are 2HKOed after two Nasty Plots. Roost allows Togekiss to heal itself while also becoming neutral to its three normal? weaknesses, Rock, Ice and Electric. Consider adding in Shadow Ball as a mention here. Latias and Rotom-A are quite popular. I think that Aura Sphere is better, but that Shadow Ball merits inclusion.</p>

<p>The given EV spread is simple - 196 Speed EVs outspeed Jolly max Speed Tyranitar and Pokemon who aim to beat it. Maximum HP EVs afford optimum bulk, with the remaining EVs placed in Special Attack.</p>

<p> Although it doesn't appear as such, Togekiss is surprisingly bulky - CB Ice Shard from a Mamoswine ('Max Attack' is a pleonasm: All CB Mamo's are max attack) can't OHKO it, while Mamoswine is OHKOed back with +2 Aura Sphere. CB Bullet Punch from Scizor doesn't OHKO either, IIRC.</p>

<p>Leftovers is the recommended item, keeping Togekiss healthy, but Lum Berry can prevent a potentially sweep stopping paralysis or Toxic.</p>

<p>Togekiss greatly appreciates support in removing Pokemon which resist both Air Slash and Aura Sphere, like Zapdos and Rotom's forms. Tyranitar is an excellent partner, trapping and KOing Rotom and taking out Zapdos with either Stone Edge or Earthquake on a predicted Roost. Be wary of the sandstorm Tyranitar summons, as it will most likely hamper your team. Weavile is another option, being able to outspeed Zapdos and OHKO 56% of the time using Ice Punch with SR, and trap and KO Rotom with Pursuit.</p>

<p>Togekiss dislikes Stealth Rock, and also sweeps easier with Pokemon like Zapdos taking 25% of their health switching in to try and fry the speckly delta wing. Aerodactyl and Azelf are very effective as leads to support Togekiss' sweep, being able to prevent Stealth Rocks and set them up as well. Spinners like Forretress and Starmie can also keep entry hazards off the field, and can set them up in the case of Forretress.[<p>

<p>Togekiss has middling speed, and therefore is more capable of a sweep with paralysis support. Blissey, Uxie and Jolteon are the best choices for Thunder Wave support.</p>
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I think you can get the additional material you need just by answering this question: Exactly what makes Togekiss the right special sweeper for my team over things like Azelf and Latias?
 
I think Shadow Ball would be better left in the set comments. If you put it in over Aura Sphere, you loose the coverage that you desperately need against steel types. If you put it in over Air Slash, you loose your STAB. Without that, you don't get a very high damage output until after a Nasty Plot. Air Slash is also important for haxing slower pokemon like, say, Swampert. Putting Shadow over Roost is a possibility, but then the HP EVs seem a bit pointless, and you might as well go pure offensive with 252/252.
 
And if you're using a purely offensive Togekiss, you might as well use different options. I would rather use something like NP Azelf. Togekiss should seek to exploit its decent bulk combined with its excellent sweeping stats.
 
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