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Uxie (GP 0/2) [Ready for GP]

Yes, I understand your reasoning Honko, but ranking a certain set as #1 due to how common it is only applies to a certain extent. We had a similar case with Dragonite in OU. At one point, the parashuffler set was the most common, but the Dragon Dancer set was so strong, we decided to make it the first set.

Really, the SubCM set is by far Uxie's strongest set and it'll drive me mad if its not the first set.
 
I'm not just ranking it based on usage. Support is common because it's really good. Once Qwilfish leaves, Uxie will be the #1 most useful support Pokemon in RU. And again, a lot of SubCM's power comes from people making bad plays because they assume Uxie is safe to set up on. It won't be as good once people start expecting it and stop trying to set up entry hazards in its face. They're both very good sets that are hard to compare directly, so it makes a lot more sense to me to list the one that has 4x as much usage and is the role that everyone thinks of when they see Uxie. If anything I'd compare this to Honchkrow; a lot of top players think MixKrow is actually its best set, but everyone agrees both MoxieKrow and MixKrow are great, so the one with 80% usage gets the top spot in the analysis over the one with 20%.
 
Honko said:
I'm not just ranking it based on usage. Support is common because it's really good. Once Qwilfish leaves, Uxie will be the #1 most useful support Pokemon in RU. And again, a lot of SubCM's power comes from people making bad plays because they assume Uxie is safe to set up on. It won't be as good once people start expecting it and stop trying to set up entry hazards in its face. They're both very good sets that are hard to compare directly, so it makes a lot more sense to me to list the one that has 4x as much usage and is the role that everyone thinks of when they see Uxie. If anything I'd compare this to Honchkrow; a lot of top players think MixKrow is actually its best set, but everyone agrees both MoxieKrow and MixKrow are great, so the one with 80% usage gets the top spot in the analysis over the one with 20%.
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I couldn't disagree more with that analysis. The assumption that Uxie is flawed because i've played tons of users who knew beforehand that Uxie was SubCM, and even then they couldn't do much because it has no problem setting on practically everything in the tier. On top of this, it can check several high tier threats, including Honckrow (50/50 mindgame with Sub / CM and Thunderbolt) & Moltres. In fact, once Krook leaves checking SubM Uxie will be harder than ever.

The standard support is fine, but once it uses Stealth Rock its fodder for the rest of the match. A ton of special sweepers can easily setup on it, it can't even touch some of the tiers strongest physical attackers (at best it paralyzes Aggron) and its easy to wear down due to its lack of recovery move. It's bog standard, easy to use and useful, but it has a low skill ceiling and to me it will always pale in comparison to the SubCM set, a set that can actually pose a threat.
 
We managed to resolve the issue here, the support set remains at #1, but it gains a new moveset. Also, SubCM rises to #2.

name: Standard Support
move 1: Stealth Rock
move 2: Psychic
move 3: Thunder Wave / Heal Bell
move 4: U-turn
item: Leftovers
ability: Levitate
nature: Impish / Bold
EVs: 252 HP / 240 Def / 16 Spe

Mention knock off in AC. (as well a faster spread, 252Hp/252speed)
 
...you still need to make the changes PKGaming and I have posted.

1) The set order needs to be changed to Support > SubCM > Dual Screens > TrickScarf > Weather Support
2) The Support set needs to match the one PK posted above.
3) The Weather Support set needs the same EVs as the first set. 240 in Def, not SpD.

This isn't going through GP until those changes are made.
 
Oh, I almost forgot. The Dual Screen set should run Timid 252 HP / 252 Spe and mention the bulkier spread in AC. I was a doubter until phatkav obliterated me with it because Uxie could set up screens in the face of most of RU with max speed evs(Most of the common RU pokemon barely crack 90 speed). Furthermore, the bulk is made irrelevant after 1 half of dual screens are up anyway.
 
Yeah, the sets look good now, nice job. Make sure you post in the GP Queue so the GP team knows this is ready for checks. Also, you should change the thread title to say (GP 0/2) and the tag to Copyediting.
 
Read this
<p>The area under the [SET COMMENTS] tag is for describing the general goal of the build, why it's effective, and the moves chosen for the build. In general, this section is one to two paragraphs long, depending upon how much has to be said. In most cases, the first paragraph will explain the play style of the build and why it's effective while the second paragraph will cover all of the primary moves and slashed moves.</p>

<p>The first paragraph of the additional comments section is reserved for explaining other aspects of the set, such as EV selection, nature selection, item selection, IV selection, and ability selection. The first paragraph is also used to describe moves that are still viable on the set for specific teams, but that are not slashed into the set for general use. The second paragraph is reserved for team options and very specific counters. This is to inform the reader why and how certain Pokemon work better with this Pokemon than others, and similarly how certain Pokemon beat this Pokemon better than others. Note that this second paragraph is not to describe the general purpose counters to the Pokemon, rather certain specific Pokemon that work better with or against this set. For many sets, you may not even need to list any set specific counters or checks because none exist. Do not pad out this section with unnecessary or repetitive information.</p>
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And beef up your AC sections. It should be ready for checks after that ^.^
 
Amateur GP check! I did this before I saw the second page (oops!) and so I realize that you may end up switching things around and adding to them. Ultimately, however, I assume you will still end up with a lot of the same material, and so I think this will still help.

Feel free to take all, any, or none of my suggestions!



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[Overview]

<p>With the incredible defensive stats that hit 130 and a base 75 HP stat it's no surprise that Uxie is able to handle so many threats of the current RU metagame. With an abundance of support options from Dual Screens to Trick Scarf to Trick Room, Uxie is sure to cause some guessing games. However, Uxie does have the terrible defensive typing of Psychic which isn't very helpful in a tier packed with Dark types. Uxie also faces competition with Cresselia who has much higher more higher stats make sense, but a higher bulk doesn't. You mean much more bulk. bulk. Uxie as lacks a reliable recovery move outside Rest which means Uxie must be played cautiously. And due to the lack of sSpeed stats are capitalized investments of in most sets Uxie tends to be can end up as tending to be something implies it already is. Not every Pokemon carries Taunt, in fact, most don't (as far as I know), and so the replacement is less definite. Taunt bait as well. Nonetheless, Uxie is an unpredictable defensive threat that when played to its strengths may cause some rage quits.</p>




name: Standard Support
move 1: Stealth Rock
move 2: Psychic
move 3: Thunder Wave / Heal Bell
move 4: U-turn
item: Leftovers
ability: Levitate
nature: Impish / Bold
EVs: 252 HP / 240 Def / 16 Spe

[SET COMMENTS]
<p>Uxie is a prime candidate for laying down Stealth Rocks and supporting its team. First of all Uxie has the best overall bulk compared to of all "compared to" insinuates that you are talking about two things, while "of all" is simpler and makes more sense. the other RU Stealth Rockers. Secondly, Uxie possesses quite a few support options allowing Uxie it too many "Uxie" in this sentence where it is not necessary for them to be there. to carry the options that best fit a team's needs. Heal Bell is a great option to run because it provides a great way to provide healing of crippling status on fellow teamates. While Instead, otherwise this sentence is a fragment and "instead" maintains the original meaning of the sentence while forcing it to be a complete sentence as well. Thunder Wave can be used to punish a fast sweeper trying to set up on Uxie. U-Turn makes Uxie a great scout as well as adding a little damage to an opposing Pokemon "an opposing" what? which is always nice. Psychic is mainly for getting a hit on an opposing pokemon before Uxie dies. The choice between nature is really down to whether or not you want Psychic to hit harder or U-Turn or U-Turn to hit harder this is easier to read and flows better as well as communicates your point in a simpler way.</p>


[ADDITIONAL COMMENTS]
<p>Because this Uxie has leftovers it has a longer life span than the Dual Screen and Weather Support sets. However, Wish support is still recommended as to provide more healing because even with Leftovers, Uxie is still in dire need of healing it goes without saying that Wish support will provide more healing. This implies that as well as saying why Uxie needs this extra healing (sort of). Knock Off is one of the best supporting options Uxie has, as it allows Uxie to effectively cripple Ferroseed and Munchlax (the two primary Eviolite users in the tier), as well as crippling the "effectively cripple" carries over to the next bit, and it is never good to use the same word twice in one sentence. dangerous choice users such as Primeape and Porygon-Z. One must be aware that this Uxie is set up bait for Pokemon such as Sub Dragon Dance Crawdaunt, and SubPunch Dusknoir. Trick Room is also an option to run on this support set, though a dedicated team is required for it to work.</p>



[SET]
name: SubCM
move 1: Substitute
move 2: Calm Mind
move 3: Psychic / Psyshock
move 4: Thunderbolt
item: Leftovers
nature: Timid
evs: 96 HP / 188 SpA / 224 Spe

[SET COMMENTS]
<p>Now I know what everyone must be thinking, "Uxie + Calm Mind = NOOB!". But this is on the contrary However, contrary to this generally accepted idea "this is on the contrary" doesn't make any sense. The replacement is more elegant and makes sense as well as flows better., due to the lowered power and bulk of the RU environment, Calm Mind other Uxie sets aren't meant to deal major damage and probably aren't very capable of doing so. Uxie is very much capable of dealing some major damage with the right support. In a tier that is overrun by base 90 pPokemon, capitalization Uxie's base 95 sSpeed capitalization actually is great in allowing Uxie to outspeed a good portion of the tier relatively superb "great" is a weak word and "relatively superb" accomplishes the comparison to the rest of the tier as well as showing that it can outspeed much of the tier in a much simpler way. Therefore the 224 Speed pretty sure that you should only abbreviate this in the sets, not in the analysis part EV's and the Timid nature are designed to outrun Rotom and below this goes without saying. The HP EV's allow Uxie to switch into Moltres' Fire Blast and Calm Mind without being 2HKO'd, even after damage from Stealth Rocks Stealth Rock is never plural, and "damage from" clarifies the sentence. All the while In the meantime all the while suggests that Uxie will Tbolt again and again, while "in the meantime" suggests that it will Tbolt while Moltres is trying to KO it. Uxie can proceed to KO Moltres back with a boosted Thunderbolt after Stealth Rock really? SR takes away 50% of Moltres's HP. Are you sure this is a good example?. The remainder of the EV's are placed in Special Attack, for obvious reasons, to bolster Uxie's sweeping capabilities. "for obvious reasons" for a veteran battler, but beginners may not understand (one of the reasons we have analyses). So, this just provides a reason. tThe the sentence has been split in two because these are completely unrelated ideas that don't have any need to be in the same sentence. choice between Psychic and Psyshock is one of more power towards basically everything and or "more power" suffices as a explanation, the "towards basically everything" is decidedly auxiliary and unnecessary. "or" shows that we have a comparison, while "and" simply doesn't make sense in the context. the ability to win Calm Mind wars while beating Cryogonal's face in not sure what point you were trying to make, but it seems to me that any damage that Psyshock can do will have more damage done by Psychic, and so this doesn't make sense here. Thunderbolt provides the best coverage with Psychic/Psyshock along with whichever Psychic-type move is chosen "Psychic/Psyshock" is too informal, while this fixes it. Because this Uxie is focused more on sweeping and weakening the opposing team, in return Uxie is the one going to need the support. instead of Uxie offering the team support, Uxie will be needing support form the team. this makes more sense; "in return" suggests that Uxie was previously supporting the team, only true if you switch Uxie sets while testing. Crustle works great as a partner capable of laying down Spikes and Stealth Rocks which are very important in aiding Uxie in his destruction of the massively facilitate Uxie's sweep of flows better and is simpler opposing team. Also Uxie absolutely hates Taunt and status like Toxic so having a cleric and a good switch on check to common Taunters you can't switch on Taunt. You either switch before or after, and so a good check to common Taunters fixes this. is a good thing to keep in mind when building a team with Uxie this clarifies the sentence and makes it more specific.<p/>


[ADDITIONAL COMMENTS]
<p>If one wants more bulk, a spread of 252 HP / 252 Def and a Bold nature is acceptable. However, the loss of power is significant. Beware of Ferroseed and Durant, as they will beat this Uxie one on one. Giga Drain can be used to gain some extra healing but the overall loss of coverage is off putting.<p/>
Perhaps more information here would be good.



[SET]
name: Dual Screens
move 1: Reflect
move 2: Light Screen
move 3: U-turn / Memento
move 4: Stealth Rock / Thunder Wave
item: Light Clay
ability: Levitate
nature: Jolly
EVs: 252 HP / 4 Def / 252 Spe

[SET COMMENTS]
<p>Even with Cresselia running around the tier Uxie has its time to shine as one of the best dual screeners in RU. Any team that has frail sweepers like Scyther and Crawdaunt will greatly appreciate the bulk Uxie provides that allows it to set up screens on the majority of the metagame. The major selling points that make Uxie even better for the role of setting up dual screens as opposed to using Claydol or Cresselia is the fact that Uxie can use Memento to further lower the opponent's attacking stats after the screens are up and Uxie possesses a base 95 speed stat. Uxie tends to be a better choice than Claydol or Cresselia in this role because of its access to Memento and its good base 95 Speed stat. This is simpler and gets your idea across in a more concise way. Before this was convoluted and this should fix it. Uxie's relatively high speed stat also allows it to outspeed most of the RU more specific metagame (in which few Pokemon more specific and clarification can even scratch the base 90 speed mark). Uxie's speedy screens plus Memento could even allow mega an incredibly more formal frail pPokemon, such as Rampardos, a chance to shine. Uxie also gets U-turn which provides an escape to preserve Uxie's health, as this variant lacks leftovers recovery. Stealth Rock is generally the best filler choice for the last move as it removes the need for another team member to carry it,; conjunction of two independent clauses needs a semicolon. however, Thunder Wave allows slower sweepers, like Honchkrow and Swords Dance Crawdaunt, a chance to clean house sweep more formal even after screens are down.</p>


[ADDITIONAL COMMENTS]
<p>The 252 Speed EV's allow Uxie to at least speed tie with other base 95 pPokemon and set up Reflect or Light Screen before they can they won't necessarily attack, just before they have the ability to. attack. One could choose to run the same EV's as on the support set as unnecessary to provide more bulk and outrun max speed base 55's (such as Bouffalant and Crawdaunt). However, the bulk is more or less irrelevant after screens are up anyway. Even though this Uxie variant allows its teammates to survive longer, this Uxie itself doesn't have the extra long life span much endurance is simpler due to the lack of leftovers. It's highly recommended that Wish support from something like a Pokemon such as more formal Clefable is run along_side "alongside" is a word on its own this set as to provide some healing to the pixie as it has no reliable way to heal itself outside of rRest. Any faster Pokemon with Taunt will shut this Uxie down completely. Psychic can be used as an offensive move for fighting types, but honestly this Uxie set should be focused on setting up screens and leaving the attacking to a teammate as opposed to being the one to attack not attacking clarification and simplicity. </p>



[SET]
name: TrickScarf
move 1: U-turn
move 2: Stealth Rock / Zen Headbutt
move 3: Thunder Wave
move 4: Trick
item: Choice Scarf
ability: Levitate
nature: Jolly
EVs: 252 HP / 40 Def / 216 Spe

[SET COMMENTS]
<p>At first glance Uxie may look like an odd choice to use as a scarfer but that is one of Uxie's major selling points on the matter and the surprise value of this Uxie is one of its major selling points. flows better. Uxie is blessed with a good speed stat of 95 in a tier where base 90's, like Moltres and Liligant, run free. You've already said this about three times. With the speed EV's listed Uxie will be able to out speed all base 90 and below pokemon after he has tTricked away his scarf and proceed to paralyze them or U-Turn out to gain momentum. Stealth Rock is great to use after Uxie has tricked away his scarf, though Zen Headbutt allows Uxie to hit fighting types super effectively. If Uxie still holds his scarf he can be used as a last second check against faster sweepers like Sceptile by inducing a quick paralysis that could save the game. The remaining EV's are placed in defense in order to cushion blows from attacks like Honchkrow's Sucker Punch.<p/>


[ADDITIONAL COMMENTS]
<p>This Uxie is great at stopping set-up sweepers like Lilligant if Uxie still has his scarf as it can fire off a quick paralysis. Wish support is even more vital as this Uxie runs even less bulk than the previous sets. After tricking away the scarf Uxie can continue using Trick periodically to shuffle around the opponents items which can be very annoying as well.<p/>
More?



[SET]
name: Weather Support
move 1: U-Turn
move 2: Stealth Rock
move 3: Sunny Day / Rain Dance
move 4: Psychic / Heal Bell
item: Heat Rock / Damp Rock
nature: Impish / Bold
evs: 252 HP / 240 Def / 16 Spe

[SET COMMENTS]
<p>With no auto-weather in RU it was only a matter of time before Uxie was recruited to fill the gap and provide some much needed rain, and maybe some sun shine to the tier. , Uxie can be seen as a viable sun or rain inducer. One of the first differences one will notice on this Uxie is the use of a especially otherwise I think you're talking about a SpD EV spread, which isn't what you've used dDefensive EV spread. The purpose behind these EV's are to provide a cushion against the powerful physical attacks in the tier. that run rampant in RU. adds a bit about their frequency. U-Turn is great for getting out of the way so a weather-based sweeper can get in, especially considering this Uxie isn't very fast which means Uxie will take whatever hit your opponent is going to do and therefore getting your sweeper in unscathed. . You need to clarify this or something -- you've just said that Uxie outspeeds the majority of the tier. Why are you now saying its slower than most opponents? Stealth Rock is a great fabulous "great" is really weak support move in general and frees up a team slot for another sweeper moveslot on another Pokemon makes more sense and "moveslot" is correct, not "team slot". Psychic is there suggested to prevent Uxie from being total Taunt bait, however, Heal Bell will allow Uxie to rid a teammate of crippling status possibly allowing for another attempt at a sweep further aid its team we all know what Heal Bell does. As with most Uxie sets, this Uxie is Taunt bait. You've said this a lot too, and its fairly obvious. Teammates for this Uxie depend on the weather of your choice, if running Uxie runs Sunny Day, Charizard, Lilligant and Magmortar are fantastic choices. If running Uxie instead runs Rain Dance, clarification Crawdaunt, Floatzel and Magneton make great partners. And eEven "and" is unnecessary more important is Wish support, as this Uxie will be needed to keep coming in and setting up your preferred weather and without lLeftovers Uxie won't be walling forever surviving indefinately.<p/>


[ADDITIONAL COMMENTS]
<p>Toxic hurts a lot if Uxie lacks Heal Bell. There are tons of options that Uxie can run such as Toxic, Thunder Wave and even Reflect or Light Screen can be used. However the more time Uxie spends out on the field "Ssupporting" it is supporting, therefore the quotation marks are unnecessary, the less time there is for a team member to sweep.<p/>



[Other Options]

<p>A Crocune-like set of Rest / Sleep Talk / Calm Mind / Psyshock with 252 HP EV's and 252 Def EV's could be used, but with the Uxie's low attacking stats and all the dark types the high frequency of Dark-types clarification in RU, Uxie won't be pulling it this set clarification off too effectively. Safeguard is another option to prevent status but Uxie has Heal Bell to rid itself and teammates of status and most other support options Uxie has are better. An alternative spread of 252 HP / 252 Spe with a Timid or Jolly nature can be used on any of the support sets to try to balance bulk and speed, however Uxie is primarily used for it's bulk and really appreciates the maximum use of bulk solely attributing EV's to bulk is usually best "maximum use of bulk" makes no sense -- you use bulk in a battle, not while EVing. Magic Coat is also an option to use the opponents status against Uxie or sending hazards back against a Crustle, but after Uxie uses Magic Coat once the surprise is over and it effectively becomes a dead move slot.<p/>


[Checks And Counters]
<p>Pokemon like Clefable can status Uxie while taking little damage from it's attacks and proceed to either set itself clarification up or wear Uxie down with moves like Seismic Toss and Night Shade half goes without saying and half implies Clefable will use both of these moves; it just makes things easier to cut it. Sharpedo is also a big threat if Uxie has taken prior damage. Drapion is very dangerous to every Uxie set. Drapion because it flows better can run Taunt to shut down Uxie's set up attempts, set up Toxic Spikes, or just hit Uxie hard with Choice Banded Crunches, or Pursuits makes the structure parallel as Uxie tries to flee.<p/>
 
Amateur check.
Red means a deletion.
Blue means an addition.
SilentRevolver said:
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[Overview]
<p>With Uxie's incredible defensive stats that hit 130 base 130 defensive stats and a base 75 HP stat, it's no surprise that Uxie is able to handle so many threats of the current RU metagame. With an abundance of support options from Dual Screens to Trick Scarf to Trick Room, Uxie is sure to cause some guessing games. However, Uxie does have the terrible defensive typing of Psychic, which isn't very helpful in a tier packed with Dark types. Uxie also faces competition with Cresselia who has much more bulk. Uxie as also lacks a reliable recovery move outside Rest, which means Uxie must be played cautiously. Even though Uxie possesses a base 95 Speed stat, it will still risk being outsped if there is a lack of Speed investment, making which can make Uxie Taunt bait. Nonetheless, Uxie is an unpredictable defensive threat that when played to its strengths may cause some rage quits.</p>

　
[SET]
name: Standard Support
move 1: Stealth Rock
move 2: Psychic
move 3: Thunder Wave / Heal Bell
move 4: U-turn
item: Leftovers
ability: Levitate
nature: Impish / Bold
EVs: 252 HP / 240 Def / 16 Spe
[SET COMMENTS]
<p>Uxie is a prime candidate for laying down Stealth Rocks and supporting its team. First of all, Uxie has the best overall bulk of all the other RU Stealth Rockers. Secondly, Uxie possesses quite a few support options, allowing it to carry the options that best fit a team's needs. Heal Bell is a great option to run because it provides a great way to provide healing of crippling status on fellow teamates. Instead Another choice for this moveslot is Thunder Wave, which can be used to punish a fast sweeper trying to set up on Uxie. U-Tturn makes Uxie a great scout as well as adding a little damage to an opposing Pokemon, which is always nice. Psychic is mainly used for the purpose of getting a hit on an opposing pPokemon before Uxie dies faints. The choice between nature is really down to whether or not you want Psychic or U-Tturn to hit harder.</p>
　
[ADDITIONAL COMMENTS]
<p>Because this Uxie has lLeftovers, it has a longer life span than the Dual Screen and Weather Support sets. However, Wish support is still recommended because even with Leftovers, Uxie is still in dire need of healing. Knock Off is one of the best supporting options Uxie has, as it allows Uxie to effectively cripple Ferroseed and Munchlax (the two primary Eviolite users in the tier), as well as and dangerous choice users such as Primeape and Porygon-Z. One must be aware that this Uxie is set up bait for Pokemon such as Sub Dragon Dance Crawdaunt, and SubPunch Dusknoir. Trick Room is also an option to run on this support set, though but a dedicated team is required for it to work.</p>
　
　
[SET]
name: SubCM
move 1: Substitute
move 2: Calm Mind
move 3: Psychic / Psyshock
move 4: Thunderbolt
item: Leftovers
nature: Timid
evs: 96 HP / 188 SpA / 224 Spe
[SET COMMENTS]
<p>Now I know what everyone must be thinking, "Uxie + Calm Mind = NOOB!". However, contrary to this generally accepted idea, due to the lowered power and bulk of the RU environment, Calm Mind Uxie is very much capable of dealing some major damage with the right support. In a tier that is overrun by base 90 Pokemon, Uxie's base 95 Speed actually is relatively superb. Therefore, the 224 Speed EV's and the Timid nature are designed to outrun Rotom. The HP EV's allow Uxie to switch into Moltres' Fire Blast and Calm Mind without being 2HKO'd, even after damage from Stealth Rock. In the meantime, Uxie can proceed to smack Moltres around with Thunderbolt. The remainder of the EV's are placed in Special Attack, to bolster Uxie's sweeping capabilities. The choice between Psychic and Psyshock is one of more power or the ability to win Calm Mind wars as well as beating Cryogonal's face in. Thunderbolt provides the best coverage with along with whichever Psychic-type move is chosen. Because this Uxie is focused more on sweeping and weakening the opposing team, instead of Uxie offering the team support, Uxie will be needing support from the team. Crustle works great as a partner capable of laying down Spikes and Stealth Rocks, which massively significantly facilitate Uxie's sweep of the opposing team. Also, Uxie absolutely hates Taunt and status like Toxic, so having a cleric and a check to common Taunters is a good thing to keep in mind when building a team with Uxie.<p/>
　
[ADDITIONAL COMMENTS]
<p>If one wants more bulk, a spread of 252 HP / 252 Def and a Bold nature is acceptable. However, the loss of power is significant. Beware of Ferroseed and Durant, as they will beat this Uxie one on one. Giga Drain can be used to gain some extra healing, but the overall loss of coverage is off putting.<p/>
　
　
[SET]
name: Dual Screens
move 1: Reflect
move 2: Light Screen
move 3: U-turn / Memento
move 4: Stealth Rock / Thunder Wave
item: Light Clay
ability: Levitate
nature: Jolly
EVs: 252 HP / 4 Def / 252 Spe
[SET COMMENTS]
<p>Even with Cresselia running around the tier, Uxie has its time to shine as one of the best dual screeners in RU. Any team that has frail sweepers like Scyther and Crawdaunt will greatly appreciate the bulk Uxie provides. that allows it to set up screens on the majority of the metagame. Uxie tends to be a better choice than Claydol or Cresselia in this role because of its access to Memento and its good base 95 Speed stat. Uxie's relatively high speed stat also allows it to outspeed most of the RU metagame (in which few Pokemon can even scratch the base 90 speed mark). Uxie's speedy screens plus Memento could even allow an incredibly frail Pokemon, such as Rampardos, a chance to shine. Uxie also gets U-turn, which provides an escape to preserve Uxie's health as this variant lacks lLeftovers recovery. Stealth Rock is generally the choice for the last move as it removes the need for another team member to carry it; however, Thunder Wave allows slower sweepers, like such as Honchkrow and Swords Dance Crawdaunt, a chance to sweep even after screens are down.</p>
　
[ADDITIONAL COMMENTS]
<p>The 252 Speed EV's allow Uxie to at least speed tie with other base 95 Pokemon and set up Reflect or Light Screen before they can attack. One could choose to run the same EV's as on the support set to provide more bulk and outrun max speed base 55's (such as Bouffalant and Crawdaunt). However, the bulk is more or less irrelevant after screens are up anyway. Even though this Uxie variant allows its teammates to survive longer, this Uxie itself doesn't have much endurance due to the lack of lLeftovers. It's highly recommended that Wish support from a Pokemon such as Clefable is run alongside this set as to provide some healing to the pixie as it has no reliable way to heal itself outside of Rest. Any faster Pokemon with Taunt will shut this Uxie down completely. Psychic can be used as an offensive move for fighting types, but honestly this Uxie set should be focused on setting up screens and not attacking.</p>
　
　
[SET]
name: TrickScarf
move 1: U-turn
move 2: Stealth Rock / Zen Headbutt
move 3: Thunder Wave
move 4: Trick
item: Choice Scarf
ability: Levitate
nature: Jolly
EVs: 252 HP / 40 Def / 216 Spe
[SET COMMENTS]
<p>At first glance, Uxie may look like an odd choice to use as a scarfer, and but the surprise value of this Uxie is one of its major selling points. With the speed EV's listed, Uxie will be able to out speed all base 90 and below pokemon after he has tricked away his scarf and proceed to paralyze them or U-Tturn out to gain momentum. Stealth Rock is great to use after Uxie has Tricked away his scarf, though but Zen Headbutt allows Uxie to hit fighting types super effectively. If Uxie still holds his scarf, he can be used as a last second check against faster sweepers like Sceptile by inducing a quick paralysis that could save the game tip the odds in your favor. The remaining EV's are placed in defense in order to cushion blows from attacks like Honchkrow's Sucker Punch.<p/>
　
[ADDITIONAL COMMENTS]
<p>This Uxie is great at stopping set-up sweepers like Lilligant if Uxie still has his scarf as it can fire off a quick paralysis. Wish support is even more vital as this Uxie runs even less bulk than the previous sets. After tricking away the scarf, Uxie can continue using Trick periodically to shuffle around the opponents items, which can be very annoying as well.<p/>
　
　
[SET]
name: Weather Support
move 1: U-Tturn
move 2: Stealth Rock
move 3: Sunny Day / Rain Dance
move 4: Psychic / Heal Bell
item: Heat Rock / Damp Rock
nature: Impish / Bold
evs: 252 HP / 240 Def / 16 Spe
[SET COMMENTS]
<p>With no auto-weather in RU, Uxie can be seen as a viable sun or rain inducer. Again, Uxie utilizes the tried and true Defensive EV spread. The purpose behind these EV's are is to provide a cushion against the powerful physical attacks that run rampant in RU. U-Tturn is great for getting out of the way so a weather-based sweeper can get in, especially considering this Uxie variant isn't very fast. This means Uxie will take a hit and proceed to get a weather-based sweeper in unscathed. Stealth Rock is a fabulous support move in general and frees up a moveslot on another Pokemon. Psychic is suggested to prevent Uxie from being total Taunt bait,; however, Heal Bell will allow Uxie to further aid its team. Teammates for this Uxie depend on the weather of your choice,; if Uxie runs Sunny Day, Charizard, Lilligant and Magmortar are fantastic choices. If Uxie instead runs Rain Dance, Crawdaunt, Floatzel and Magneton make great partners. Even more important is Wish support, as this Uxie will be needed to keep coming in and setting up your preferred weather, and without Leftovers Uxie won't be surviving indefinately indefinitely.<p/>
　
[ADDITIONAL COMMENTS]
<p>Toxic hurts a lot if Uxie lacks Heal Bell. There are tons of options that Uxie can run, such as Toxic, Thunder Wave and even Reflect or Light Screen can be used. However, the more time Uxie spends out on the field supporting, the less time there is for a team member to sweep.<p/>
　
　
[Other Options]
<p>A Crocune-like set of Rest / Sleep Talk / Calm Mind / Psyshock with 252 HP EV's and 252 Def EV's could be used, but with Uxie's low attacking stats and the high frequency of Dark-types in RU, Uxie won't be pulling this set off too effectively. Safeguard is another option to prevent status, but Uxie has Heal Bell to rid itself and teammates of status, and most other support options Uxie has are better. An alternative spread of 252 HP / 252 Spe with a Timid or Jolly nature can be used on any of the support sets to try to balance bulk and speed, however but Uxie is primarily used for it's bulk, and solely attributing EV's to bulk is usually best. Magic Coat is also an option to use the opponents status against Uxie or sending hazards back against a Crustle, but after Uxie uses Magic Coat once, the surprise is over, and it effectively becomes a dead move slot.<p/>
　
[Checks And Counters]
<p>Pokemon like Clefable can status Uxie while taking little damage from it's attacks and proceed to either set itself up or wear Uxie down. Sharpedo is also a big threat if Uxie has taken prior damage. Drapion is very dangerous to every Uxie set,; it can run Taunt to shut down Uxie's set up attempts, set up Toxic Spikes, hit Uxie hard with Choice Banded Crunches or use Pursuit as Uxie tries to flee.<p/>
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I like Uxie a lot personally.
 
I'm sorry but this isn't up to the standard we expect of an analysis, especially an important Pokemon like Uxie. Please expand your analysis. Each of your Additional Comments are lacking any information on EVs, teammates, and in some cases, additional moves. Furthermore, your checks and counters section is very short, why aren't you mentioning Honchkrow, Taunt users, special walls, there needs to be some serious improvement. If this isn't up to standard, and soon, I'll be forced to reassign this analysis to a more experienced user. Thank you.
 
I'm sorry but this still isn't up to standard. It isn't very detailed, the spelling and grammar is pretty poor, and you could add an awful lot to improve the whole thing. Fix this or I'll be forced to reassign it. I'm aware the Uxie is an important Pokemon and there's a lot of information, but 4 months to complete it is ridiculous. I'm giving you one week to complete this to a good standard or I'm giving it to somebody else. Thanks.
 
Time's up.

While the content seems to be better, there are just way too many GP and prose problems with this that it wouldn't be worth the GP team's time to check this (though I'm sure sirn would still be all over this).

In any case I'm going to put this back up for grabs, the sets and metagame knowledge are good for a starting point for the next writer. Thanks for the work that you put into this, it is appreciated!
 
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