STAB Urshifu-Rapid-Strike [QC 2/2] [GP 1/1]

[Maia]

[SET]
name: Protective Pads
move 1: Surging Strikes
move 2: Close Combat
move 3: U-turn / No Retreat
move 4: Taunt / Aqua Jet / Thunder Punch
item: Protective Pads
ability: Unseen Fist
nature: Jolly
evs: 252 Atk / 4 SpD / 252 Spe

[SET COMMENTS]

With high Attack and Speed, Urshifu-R serves as a powerful offensive threat with STAB moves like Surging Strikes, which pressures walls like Hippowdon, Buzzwole, and Mudsdale while ignoring Defense boosts. Close Combat lets Urshifu-R threaten Steel-types like Ferrothorn and Melmetal, as well as broadly damaging Water-resistant foes like Hydreigon, Rotom-W, and Seismitoad. U-turn allows Urshifu-R to escape defensive Pokemon it struggles to break through, like Toxapex, while maintaining momentum. No Retreat can be used instead to turn it into a sweeper. However, since Urshifu-R will be unable to switch out after using No Retreat, it is wise to make sure defensive checks like Haze Toxapex have been removed beforehand. Urshifu-R has several options for its last moveslot: Taunt can stop opposing setup sweepers like Reuniclus or prevent Urshifu-R from taking a status move, Aqua Jet allows Urshifu-R to revenge kill weakened foes, notably Aerodactyl, and Thunder Punch gives coverage against Pokemon like Gyarados and Slowking that otherwise don't fear it. Using Protective Pads keeps Urshifu-R safe from chip damage from Iron Barbs and Rocky Helmet users, which is especially helpful against Ferrothorn, which could otherwise switch into Surging Strikes and chip Urshifu-R with every hit. Urshifu-R supports teammates like Thundurus-T and Rotom-H that struggle against Tyranitar and Ground-types. It benefits from teammates like Heatran and Rillaboom that can pressure opposing Grass- and Electric-types. Entry hazard setters like Ferrothorn and Seismitoad can help weaken checks such as Buzzwole. Due to its lack of recovery, Urshifu-R also benefits from entry hazard removers like Corviknight and Tornadus-T to keep it from getting worn down when pivoting. Urshifu-R can also be used on rain teams, where teammates like Pelipper and Kingdra benefit greatly from its ability to remove Ferrothorn.

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[in the hills]

[SET]
name: Protective Pads
move 1: Surging Strikes
move 2: Close Combat
move 3: U-turn / No Retreat
move 4: Taunt / Aqua Jet / Thunder Punch
item: Protective Pads
ability: Unseen Fist
nature: Jolly
evs: 252 Atk / 4 SpD / 252 Spe

[SET COMMENTS]

With high Attack and Speed, Urshifu-R serves as a powerful offensive threat with STAB moves like Surging Strikes, which allows it to pressure defensive walls like Hippowdon and Mudsdale while ignoring Defense boosts, as well as Protect with Unseen Fist. Close Combat lets Urshifu-R threaten Steel-types like Ferrothorn and Melmetal, as well as damage Water-resistant foes like Hyrdreigon Hydreigon, Rotom-W, and Water Absorb Seismitoad. U-turn allows Urshifu-R to pivot around defensive Pokemon it struggles to break through, like Toxapex, while maintaining momentum. No Retreat can be used instead to boost all of Urshifu-R's stats, increasing its offensive potency at the cost of being unable to switch out. Urshifu-R has several options for its last slot: Taunt can stop opposing setup sweepers or prevent Urshifu-R from being hit with a status move, Aqua Jet allows Urshifu-R to revenge kill weakened opponents, or Thunder Punch gives Urshifu-R coverage against Pokemon like Gyarados or Slowking that are otherwise unthreatened by it. Using Protective Pads keeps Urshifu-R safe from chip damage from Iron Barbs and Rocky Helmet users. Urshifu-R is appreciated by supports teammates like Zeraora Thundurus-T and Rotom-H that struggle against Tyranitar and Ground-types. Urshifu-R benefits from teammates like Heatran and Rillaboom that can pressure opposing Grass- and Electric-types. Entry hazard setters like Mew Ferrothorn and Seismitoad can help weaken opposing Pokemon and allow Urshifu-R to KO them more easily. Due to its lack of recovery, Urshifu-R also benefits from entry hazard removers like Corviknight and Tornadus-T to keep it from getting worn down when pivoting.

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- Written by: [[Theia, 439018]]
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QC 1/2 Good work!

 

[Maia]

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QC 1/2 Good work!

Implemented, thank you!

 

[LBDC]

Hey! I just QCed this analysis. QC 2/2 when implemented :)
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2/2

[SET]
name: Protective Pads
move 1: Surging Strikes
move 2: Close Combat
move 3: U-turn / No Retreat
move 4: Taunt / Aqua Jet / Thunder Punch
item: Protective Pads
ability: Unseen Fist
nature: Jolly
evs: 252 Atk / 4 SpD / 252 Spe

[SET COMMENTS]

With high Attack and Speed, Urshifu-R serves as a powerful offensive threat with STAB moves like Surging Strikes, which allows it to pressure defensive walls like Hippowdon, Buzzwole, and Mudsdale while ignoring Defense boosts, as well as Protect with Unseen Fist I'd remove it, because there are not so many Protect users. The main example I can think of is King Shield Heatran, that is somewhat rare on its own.. Close Combat lets Urshifu-R threaten Steel-types like Ferrothorn and Melmetal, as well as damage Water-resistant foes like Hydreigon, Rotom-W, and Water Absorb Seismitoad As you know, WA Seismitoad is the standard by a large shot, so it isn't needed to explicit the ability. U-turn allows Urshifu-R to pivot around defensive Pokemon it struggles to break through, like Toxapex, while maintaining momentum. No Retreat can be used instead to boost all of Urshifu-R's stats, increasing its offensive potency and turning it into a sweeper. However, Urshifu-R will be unable to switch-out after that No Retreat has been clicked; thus it is wise to remove beforehand defensive wall that can stop a boosted Urshifu-R, like Haze Toxapex. at the cost of being unable to switch out. It is needed to stress more about the fact that playing No Retreat change a lot about how the set is played; added general tip on how to use No Retreat varients. Urshifu-R has several options for its last slot: Taunt can stop opposing setup sweepers on a prediction, like Reuniclus or prevent Urshifu-R from being hit with a status move, Aqua Jet allows Urshifu-R to revenge kill weakened opponents, notably Aerodactyl, and Thunder Punch gives Urshifu-R coverage against Pokemon like Gyarados or Slowking that are otherwise unthreatened by it. Using Protective Pads keeps Urshifu-R safe from chip damage from Iron Barbs and Rocky Helmet users, which is especially useful against Ferrothorn, as it can otherwise come in and chip massively Urshifu-R due to the multi-strike effect of Surging Strikes You may reword it if you wish to, but it is needed to stress to reason as why Pads is ran. Urshifu-R supports teammates like Thundurus-T and Rotom-H that struggle against Tyranitar and Ground-types. Urshifu-R benefits from teammates like Heatran and Rillaboom that can pressure opposing Grass- and Electric-types. Entry hazard setters like Ferrothorn and Seismitoad can help weaken opposing Pokemon like Buzzwole. and allow Urshifu-R to KO them more easily this part is pretty vague and somewhat unnecessary, so you can remove it. Due to its lack of recovery, Urshifu-R also benefits from entry hazard removers like Corviknight and Tornadus-T to keep it from getting worn down when pivoting. Also, can you wrote a sentence about rain parteners (Peli/Kingdra Swift Swim/Keld Specs) ? Urshifu-R is a viable option there as a water that doesn't care about ferro, especially with pads.

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- Written by: [[Theia, 439018]]
- Quality checked by: [[in the hills, 324242], [LBDC, 464398]]
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[Maia]

Hey! I just QCed this analysis. QC 2/2 when implemented :)
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2/2

[SET]
name: Protective Pads
move 1: Surging Strikes
move 2: Close Combat
move 3: U-turn / No Retreat
move 4: Taunt / Aqua Jet / Thunder Punch
item: Protective Pads
ability: Unseen Fist
nature: Jolly
evs: 252 Atk / 4 SpD / 252 Spe

[SET COMMENTS]

With high Attack and Speed, Urshifu-R serves as a powerful offensive threat with STAB moves like Surging Strikes, which allows it to pressure defensive walls like Hippowdon, Buzzwole, and Mudsdale while ignoring Defense boosts, as well as Protect with Unseen Fist I'd remove it, because there are not so many Protect users. The main example I can think of is King Shield Heatran, that is somewhat rare on its own.. Close Combat lets Urshifu-R threaten Steel-types like Ferrothorn and Melmetal, as well as damage Water-resistant foes like Hydreigon, Rotom-W, and Water Absorb Seismitoad As you know, WA Seismitoad is the standard by a large shot, so it isn't needed to explicit the ability. U-turn allows Urshifu-R to pivot around defensive Pokemon it struggles to break through, like Toxapex, while maintaining momentum. No Retreat can be used instead to boost all of Urshifu-R's stats, increasing its offensive potency and turning it into a sweeper. However, Urshifu-R will be unable to switch-out after that No Retreat has been clicked; thus it is wise to remove beforehand defensive wall that can stop a boosted Urshifu-R, like Haze Toxapex. at the cost of being unable to switch out. It is needed to stress more about the fact that playing No Retreat change a lot about how the set is played; added general tip on how to use No Retreat varients. Urshifu-R has several options for its last slot: Taunt can stop opposing setup sweepers on a prediction, like Reuniclus or prevent Urshifu-R from being hit with a status move, Aqua Jet allows Urshifu-R to revenge kill weakened opponents, notably Aerodactyl, and Thunder Punch gives Urshifu-R coverage against Pokemon like Gyarados or Slowking that are otherwise unthreatened by it. Using Protective Pads keeps Urshifu-R safe from chip damage from Iron Barbs and Rocky Helmet users, which is especially useful against Ferrothorn, as it can otherwise come in and chip massively Urshifu-R due to the multi-strike effect of Surging Strikes You may reword it if you wish to, but it is needed to stress to reason as why Pads is ran. Urshifu-R supports teammates like Thundurus-T and Rotom-H that struggle against Tyranitar and Ground-types. Urshifu-R benefits from teammates like Heatran and Rillaboom that can pressure opposing Grass- and Electric-types. Entry hazard setters like Ferrothorn and Seismitoad can help weaken opposing Pokemon like Buzzwole. and allow Urshifu-R to KO them more easily this part is pretty vague and somewhat unnecessary, so you can remove it. Due to its lack of recovery, Urshifu-R also benefits from entry hazard removers like Corviknight and Tornadus-T to keep it from getting worn down when pivoting. Also, can you wrote a sentence about rain parteners (Peli/Kingdra Swift Swim/Keld Specs) ? Urshifu-R is a viable option there as a water that doesn't care about ferro, especially with pads.

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- Written by: [[Theia, 439018]]
- Quality checked by: [[in the hills, 324242], [LBDC, 464398]]
- Grammar checked by: [[username1, userid1]]

Implemented, thank you!

Good morning GP Team

 

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[SET]
name: Protective Pads
move 1: Surging Strikes
move 2: Close Combat
move 3: U-turn / No Retreat
move 4: Taunt / Aqua Jet / Thunder Punch
item: Protective Pads
ability: Unseen Fist
nature: Jolly
evs: 252 Atk / 4 SpD / 252 Spe

[SET COMMENTS]

With high Attack and Speed, Urshifu-R serves as a powerful offensive threat with STAB moves like Surging Strikes, which allows it to pressure defensive pressures walls like Hippowdon, Buzzwole, and Mudsdale while ignoring Defense boosts. Close Combat lets Urshifu-R threaten Steel-types like Ferrothorn and Melmetal, as well as damage broadly damaging Water-resistant foes like Hydreigon, Rotom-W, and Seismitoad. U-turn allows Urshifu-R to pivot around escape defensive Pokemon it struggles to break through, like Toxapex, while maintaining momentum. No Retreat can be used instead to boost all of Urshifu-R's stats, increasing its offensive potency and turning turn it into a sweeper. However, since Urshifu-R will be unable to switch out after No Retreat has been clicked; thus, using No Retreat, it is wise to make sure defensive checks like Haze Toxapex have been removed before using the move. beforehand. Urshifu-R has several options for its last moveslot: Taunt can stop opposing setup sweepers like Reuniclus or prevent Urshifu-R from being hit with taking a status move, Aqua Jet allows Urshifu-R to revenge kill weakened opponents, foes, notably Aerodactyl, and Thunder Punch gives Urshifu-R coverage against Pokemon like Gyarados or Slowking that are otherwise unthreatened by and Slowking that otherwise don't fear it. Using Protective Pads keeps Urshifu-R safe from chip damage from against Iron Barbs and Rocky Helmet users, which is especially helpful against Ferrothorn, which can quickly wear Urshifu-R down through Iron Barbs due to Surging Strikes being a multi-hit move. could otherwise switch into Surging Strikes and chip Urshifu-R for every hit. (I imagine this checks out? tinker if desired) Urshifu-R supports teammates like Thundurus-T and Rotom-H that struggle against Tyranitar and Ground-types. Urshifu-R It benefits from teammates like Heatran and Rillaboom that can pressure opposing Grass- and Electric-types. Entry hazard setters like Ferrothorn and Seismitoad can help weaken opposing Pokemon checks such as Buzzwole. Due to its lack of recovery, Urshifu-R also benefits from entry hazard removers like Corviknight and Tornadus-T to keep it from getting worn down when pivoting. Urshifu-R can also be used on rain teams, where teammates like Pelipper and Kingdra benefit greatly from its ability to remove Ferrothorn.

[CREDITS]
- Written by: [[Theia, 439018]]
- Quality checked by: [[in the hills, 324242], [LBDC, 464398]]
- Grammar checked by: [[Adeleine, 517429]]

deadass the first thing i thought when opening urshifu r analysis was "man i hope i dont have to correct a ton of "urshifu" to "urshifu-r" so uh thanks for doing that right lol

good stuff

GP Team done

 

[Maia]

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[SET]
name: Protective Pads
move 1: Surging Strikes
move 2: Close Combat
move 3: U-turn / No Retreat
move 4: Taunt / Aqua Jet / Thunder Punch
item: Protective Pads
ability: Unseen Fist
nature: Jolly
evs: 252 Atk / 4 SpD / 252 Spe

[SET COMMENTS]

With high Attack and Speed, Urshifu-R serves as a powerful offensive threat with STAB moves like Surging Strikes, which allows it to pressure defensive pressures walls like Hippowdon, Buzzwole, and Mudsdale while ignoring Defense boosts. Close Combat lets Urshifu-R threaten Steel-types like Ferrothorn and Melmetal, as well as damage broadly damaging Water-resistant foes like Hydreigon, Rotom-W, and Seismitoad. U-turn allows Urshifu-R to pivot around escape defensive Pokemon it struggles to break through, like Toxapex, while maintaining momentum. No Retreat can be used instead to boost all of Urshifu-R's stats, increasing its offensive potency and turning turn it into a sweeper. However, since Urshifu-R will be unable to switch out after No Retreat has been clicked; thus, using No Retreat, it is wise to make sure defensive checks like Haze Toxapex have been removed before using the move. beforehand. Urshifu-R has several options for its last moveslot: Taunt can stop opposing setup sweepers like Reuniclus or prevent Urshifu-R from being hit with taking a status move, Aqua Jet allows Urshifu-R to revenge kill weakened opponents, foes, notably Aerodactyl, and Thunder Punch gives Urshifu-R coverage against Pokemon like Gyarados or Slowking that are otherwise unthreatened by and Slowking that otherwise don't fear it. Using Protective Pads keeps Urshifu-R safe from chip damage from against Iron Barbs and Rocky Helmet users, which is especially helpful against Ferrothorn, which can quickly wear Urshifu-R down through Iron Barbs due to Surging Strikes being a multi-hit move. could otherwise switch into Surging Strikes and chip Urshifu-R for every hit. (I imagine this checks out? tinker if desired) Urshifu-R supports teammates like Thundurus-T and Rotom-H that struggle against Tyranitar and Ground-types. Urshifu-R It benefits from teammates like Heatran and Rillaboom that can pressure opposing Grass- and Electric-types. Entry hazard setters like Ferrothorn and Seismitoad can help weaken opposing Pokemon checks such as Buzzwole. Due to its lack of recovery, Urshifu-R also benefits from entry hazard removers like Corviknight and Tornadus-T to keep it from getting worn down when pivoting. Urshifu-R can also be used on rain teams, where teammates like Pelipper and Kingdra benefit greatly from its ability to remove Ferrothorn.

[CREDITS]
- Written by: [[Theia, 439018]]
- Quality checked by: [[in the hills, 324242], [LBDC, 464398]]
- Grammar checked by: [[Adeleine, 517429]]

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deadass the first thing i thought when opening urshifu r analysis was "man i hope i dont have to correct a ton of "urshifu" to "urshifu-r" so uh thanks for doing that right lol

good stuff

GP Team done

Implemented, thank you!

 

[Maia]

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