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Unfezant (GP 2/2)
- Thread starter waterwarrior
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Added Wish comment in OO.
I have so much work come January... ;~;
I have so much work come January... ;~;
Checks and Counters updated to reflect the tier changes yo
Orcinus Duo
Banned deucer.
Thank you Orcinus Duo, implemented your changes. I also put in a tiny bit about Taunt in the overview, to keep continuity.
Im giving this its check.
Rofl.
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To make it crystal clear, no, I did not stamp the last check.
GP 1/2
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[Overview]
<p>With high Attack and a well-placed solid base 93 Speed, one would think Unfezant would be a daunting attacker in the NU tier. However, it faces stiff competition from the likes of Swellow, Braviary, and even Dodrio,[Add Comma] that rendering this bird outclassed in most roles. However, Unfezant occupies an interesting and specific niche in its access to Hypnosis and Taunt, as well as a great ability in Super Luck. While the pigeon's attacking movepool may be lacking,[Remove Comma] missing out on options such as Brave Bird and Drill Peck, it has the right moves as a support Pokemon to warrant it consideration for earn itself a place on a team.<p>
[SET]
Set Name: Support
move 1: Hypnosis
move 2: Taunt
move 3: Return
move 4: Roost
item: Leftovers
ability: Super Luck
nature: Jolly
evs: 252 HP / 4 Atk / 252 Spe
[SET COMMENTS]
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<p>This set aims to use the unique qualities that only Unfezant possesses,;[Remove Comma / Add Semicolon] the combination of Hypnosis, good support moves, a great ability, and a high speed to drive it all home. Even though Hypnosis has questionable shaky accuracy, it will incapacitate an opponent's Pokemon when it does hit. Taunt is another trick up this pigeon's sleeve, allowing it to cripple walls and deny stop possible set-up attempts. Unfezant's Return does not hit as hard as some other birds' in the tier, but serves the purpose of saving Unfezant from becoming complete Taunt bait. Roost is for recovery, dramatically elongating increasing Unfezant's lifespan and usefulness in battle.<p>
[ADDITIONAL COMMENTS]
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<p>Unfortunately, Unfezant is afflicted with the epidemic known as suffers from Four Moveslot Syndrome. A set like this would appreciate Toxic to get residual damage off provide some residual damage, but the moves listed are usually more important than it. Toxic is also largely redundant with the main selling point of Unfezant, Hypnosis [While this has been through QC so I shouldn't be arguing, isn't it correct that almost anything put to sleep wouldn't stay in? That wouldn't seem redundant to me, making an effective double status inducer. I'm not saying to put it on this set, I'm just saying perhaps you shouldn't call it redundant. But if QC has already considered this, then just ignore me.]. Unfezant has another STAB option in Pluck, but Berries are so rare that it is pointless to run it over Return. Wish, though an excellent support move, is illegal with Hypnosis and is by far an inferior option on this Pokemon.{REMOVE SPACE}<p>
[Other Options]
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<p>Looking at Unfezant's stats, a Choice Band set seems to be the most conspicuous viable option. Unfortunately such a set would be better off run on Swellow, Braviary or Dodrio. Unfezant also has access to Rain Dance and Sunny Day, enabling sweeps from Pokemon such as Gorebyss or Victreebel respectively..[Remove Period] Unfezant also has access to the somewhat gimmicky Tailwind, but it is very hard to utilize. A Wish set is unfeasible usually avoided, considering that it renders the bird unable to use Hypnosis, which is by far the biggest incentive to use Unfezant.{REMOVE SPACE}<p>
[Checks and Counters]
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<p>As a support Pokémon, Taunt is always a large threat. Thankfully, due to Unfezant's high base Speed, it is surprisingly difficult to Taunt it before being Taunted yourself. However, its weak defenses means that it is forced out by almost everything once Sleep Clause is induced. Although Unfezant is granted immunity from Toxic Spikes, Toxic severely hampers the performance of the bird. Its Flying typing also brings the wing-clipping weakness to that is Stealth Rock, and the rarity of rapid-spinners in NU doesn't help its cause.<p>
GP 1/2
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[Overview]
<p>With high Attack and a solid base 93 Speed, one would think that Unfezant would be a daunting attacker in the NU tier. However, it faces stiff competition from the likes of Swellow, Braviary, and even Dodrio, rendering this bird outclassed in most roles. However, Unfezant occupies an interesting niche in its access to Hypnosis and Taunt, as well as a great ability in Super Luck. While the pigeon's attacking movepool may be lacking (space)options such as Brave Bird and Drill Peck, it has the right moves as a support Pokemon to (space)earn itself a place on a team.<p>
[SET]
name: Support
move 1: Hypnosis
move 2: Taunt
move 3: Return
move 4: Roost
item: Leftovers
ability: Super Luck
nature: Jolly
evs: 252 HP / 4 Atk / 252 Spe
[SET COMMENTS]
<p>This set aims to use the unique qualities that only Unfezant possesses;(semicolon):(colon) the combination of Hypnosis, good support moves, a great ability, and a high speed. Even though Hypnosis has shaky accuracy, it will incapacitate an opponent's Pokemon when it does hit. Taunt is another trick up this pigeon's sleeve, allowing it to cripple walls and stop possible set-up attempts to set up. Unfezant's Return does not hit as hard as some other birds' in the tier, but it serves the purpose of saving Unfezant from becoming complete Taunt bait. Roost is for recovery, dramatically increasing Unfezant's lifespan and usefulness in battle.<p>
[ADDITIONAL COMMENTS]
<p>Unfortunately, Unfezant suffers from Four Moveslot Syndrome. A set like this would appreciate Toxic to provide some residual damage, but the moves listed are usually more important. Toxic is also largely redundant with the main selling point of Unfezant, Hypnosis. Unfezant has another STAB option in Pluck, but Berries are so rare that it is pointless to run it over Return. Wish, though an excellent support move, is illegal with Hypnosis and is by far an inferior option on this Pokemon.<p>
[Other Options]
<p>Looking at Unfezant's stats, a Choice Band set seems to be the most viable option. Unfortunately,(comma) such a set would be better off run on Swellow, Braviary,(comma) or Dodrio. Unfezant also has access to Rain Dance and Sunny Day, enabling aiding sweeps from Pokemon such as Gorebyss or Victreebel,(comma) respectively. Furthermore, Unfezant also has access to can use the somewhat gimmicky Tailwind, but it is very hard to utilize. A Wish set is usually avoided, considering that it renders the bird unable to use Hypnosis, which is by far the biggest incentive to use Unfezant.<p>
[Checks and Counters]
<p>As a support Pokemon, Taunt is always a large threat. Thankfully, due to Unfezant's high base Speed, it is surprisingly difficult to Taunt it. However, its weak defenses means that it is forced out by almost everything once Sleep Clause is induced. Although Unfezant is granted immunity from Toxic Spikes, Toxic severely hampers the performance of the bird. Its Flying typing also brings the wing-clipping weakness that is Stealth Rock, and the rarity of Rapid Spin users rapid-spinners in NU doesn't help its cause.<p>
<p>With high Attack and a solid base 93 Speed, one would think that Unfezant would be a daunting attacker in the NU tier. However, it faces stiff competition from the likes of Swellow, Braviary, and even Dodrio, rendering this bird outclassed in most roles. However, Unfezant occupies an interesting niche in its access to Hypnosis and Taunt, as well as a great ability in Super Luck. While the pigeon's attacking movepool may be lacking (space)options such as Brave Bird and Drill Peck, it has the right moves as a support Pokemon to (space)earn itself a place on a team.<p>
[SET]
name: Support
move 1: Hypnosis
move 2: Taunt
move 3: Return
move 4: Roost
item: Leftovers
ability: Super Luck
nature: Jolly
evs: 252 HP / 4 Atk / 252 Spe
[SET COMMENTS]
<p>This set aims to use the unique qualities that only Unfezant possesses;(semicolon):(colon) the combination of Hypnosis, good support moves, a great ability, and a high speed. Even though Hypnosis has shaky accuracy, it will incapacitate an opponent's Pokemon when it does hit. Taunt is another trick up this pigeon's sleeve, allowing it to cripple walls and stop possible set-up attempts to set up. Unfezant's Return does not hit as hard as some other birds' in the tier, but it serves the purpose of saving Unfezant from becoming complete Taunt bait. Roost is for recovery, dramatically increasing Unfezant's lifespan and usefulness in battle.<p>
[ADDITIONAL COMMENTS]
<p>Unfortunately, Unfezant suffers from Four Moveslot Syndrome. A set like this would appreciate Toxic to provide some residual damage, but the moves listed are usually more important. Toxic is also largely redundant with the main selling point of Unfezant, Hypnosis. Unfezant has another STAB option in Pluck, but Berries are so rare that it is pointless to run it over Return. Wish, though an excellent support move, is illegal with Hypnosis and is by far an inferior option on this Pokemon.<p>
[Other Options]
<p>Looking at Unfezant's stats, a Choice Band set seems to be the most viable option. Unfortunately,(comma) such a set would be better off run on Swellow, Braviary,(comma) or Dodrio. Unfezant also has access to Rain Dance and Sunny Day, enabling aiding sweeps from Pokemon such as Gorebyss or Victreebel,(comma) respectively. Furthermore, Unfezant also has access to can use the somewhat gimmicky Tailwind, but it is very hard to utilize. A Wish set is usually avoided, considering that it renders the bird unable to use Hypnosis, which is by far the biggest incentive to use Unfezant.<p>
[Checks and Counters]
<p>As a support Pokemon, Taunt is always a large threat. Thankfully, due to Unfezant's high base Speed, it is surprisingly difficult to Taunt it. However, its weak defenses means that it is forced out by almost everything once Sleep Clause is induced. Although Unfezant is granted immunity from Toxic Spikes, Toxic severely hampers the performance of the bird. Its Flying typing also brings the wing-clipping weakness that is Stealth Rock, and the rarity of Rapid Spin users rapid-spinners in NU doesn't help its cause.<p>
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Changes made Engineer, thanks for checking this over
I made most of those changes, but I kept FMS capitalized. I've seen FMS capitalized in almost all situations.
Well then dis shit be doooooone!!