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:ss/vullaby:
[SET]
name: Specially Defensive
move 1: Roost
move 2: Defog
move 3: Knock Off
move 4: Brave Bird / U-turn
item: Eviolite
ability: Careful
nature: Overcoat
evs: 248 HP / 8 Def / 252 SpD

[SET COMMENTS]

With access to reliable recovery and a great defensive typing, Vullaby is one of the best special walls in the metagame, able to check common special attackers like Kadabra, Hattrem, and Magmar. Brave Bird lets Vullaby wear down Knock Off-resistant foes such as Gurdurr and specially defensive Clefairy, which could otherwise switch into Knock Off repeatedly. Alternatively, U-turn allows Vullaby to pivot from bad matchups and safely bring in frailer teammates. Vullaby is one of the most reliable Tangela switch-ins thanks to Overcoat providing it an immunity to Stun Spore and Sleep Powder and resisting Tangela's potent STAB Leaf Storm.

Vullaby's two main roles are to check special attackers and to clear entry hazards, but it should also look for opportunities to remove Eviolite with Knock Off during the early-game. If running U-turn, Vullaby should look to pivot away from incoming setup sweepers like Morgrem, as its passivity can be exploited by these Pokemon. Blanket checks to physical attackers such as Tangela, Koffing, and Gurdurr make for great partners to Vullaby, as they can deal with Machoke, Thwackey, and Piloswine, respectively. Pokemon with a weakness to Stealth Rock such as Galarian Mr. Mime, Magmar, and Raboot enjoy the entry hazard removal and pivot support that Vullaby provides. Grass- and Ground-types like Ferroseed, Thwackey, Marshtomp, and Gabite can sponge attacks from Electric-types, while Water- and Fire-types such as Slowpoke, Wartortle, and Combusken can keep Ice-types at bay.

[STRATEGY COMMENTS]
Other Options
=============

Toxic wears down entry hazard setters and common switch-ins like Piloswine, Gabite, and Electabuzz. Taunt can be used to shut down bulky foes such as Duosion and Ferroseed. Running either of these moves requires Vullaby to give up important coverage or lose out on Defog. An EV spread of 248 HP / 212 SpD / 48 Spe can be used to outpace uninvested base 65 Speed Pokemon like Roselia and Hakamo-o. However, it is worth noting the aforementioned Pokemon aren't particularly common in the current metagame.

Checks and Counters
===================

**Ice-types**: Piloswine takes negligible damage from Vullaby's attacks and threatens it with a powerful STAB attack. While it is unable to directly switch in, Galarian Mr. Mime can set up on Vullaby if given a free switch and proceed to KO it.

**Physical Wallbreakers**: Raboot, Rufflet, Fraxure, and Klang can break past Vullaby with their sheer strength or by setting up on it.

**Electric-types**: Pikachu and Electabuzz can threaten Vullaby with strong STAB attacks, but if Vullaby still has its Eviolite, it can negate the damage of a predicted Volt Switch with Roost and mitigate some of the lost momentum.

**Residual Damage**: Residual damage from Stealth Rock and poison limit Vullaby's ability to check special attackers like Kadabra, Lampent, and Tangela and force it to use Roost more often. Tangela can even break Vullaby on its own with the help of Stealth Rock, poison from Sludge Bomb, and some prior chip damage.

[CREDITS]
- Written by: [[Jett, 226429]]
- Quality checked by: [[S1nn0hC0nfirm3d, 231074], [Marjane, 355753]]
- Grammar checked by: [[DC, 449990]]
 
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[SET] (small typos below)
name: Specially Defensive
move 1: Roost
move 2: Defog
move 3: Knock Off
move 4: Brave Bird / U-turn
item: Eviolite
ability: Careful
nature: Overcoat
evs: 248 HP / 8 Def / 252 SpD

[SET COMMENTS]

With access to reliable recovery and a great defensive typing, Vullaby is one of the best special walls in the metagame, able to check common special attackers like Kadabra, Hattrem, and Magmar. Brave Bird lets Vullaby check wear down Fighting-types such as Gurdurr and Machoke, that could otherwise set up on it or break past it with confusion switch into Knock Off repeatedly (BB does less than a third to Eviolite-less gurdurr and bulky choke, and once it removes Vull's Eviolite, Drain Punch / Dynamic Punch does way too much and Vull can't afford to Roost. Changed check to wear down to show that its really just so their Knock Off absorber can't keep switching into Vull). Alternatively, U-turn allows Vullaby to pivot out of bad matchups and safely bring in frailer teammates. Vullaby is one of the most reliable Tangela switch-ins thanks to Overcoat providing it an immunity to Stun Spore and Sleep Powder, and resisting its potent STAB Leaf Storm.

Vullaby's two main roles are to check special attackers and to clear entry hazards, but it should also look for opportunities to remove Eviolites during the early-game. If running U-turn, Vullaby should look to pivot on incoming setup sweepers like Morgrem, (Add comma) and as its passivity can be exploited by these Pokemon. Blanket checks to physical attackers such as Tangela and Koffing make for great Vullaby partners (Add Gurdurr to this list, mention it checking Piloswine, and maybe add a physical check for tang + koffing for the sake of parallelism. The next point is about hazard weak partners, and a Piloswine check as a teammate should be mentioned + is an opportunity to flow these two points together). Pokemon with a Stealth Rock weakness such as Galarian Mr. Mime, Magmar, and Raboot enjoy the hazard removal Vullaby provides and also appreciate the ability to be slow pivoted in. Grass- and Ground-types like Ferroseed, Thwackey, Marshtomp, and Gabite can sponge attacks from Electric-types, while Water- and Fire-types such as Slowpoke, Wartortle, and Combusken can keep Ice-types at bay.

[STRATEGY COMMENTS]
Other Options
=============

Toxic wears down common switch-ins like Piloswine and Electabuzz. Taunt can be used to shut down bulky foes such as Duosion and Ferroseed. Running either of these moves requires Vullaby to give up important coverage or lose out on Defog. An EV spread of 248 HP / 212 SpD / 48 Spe can be used to outpace uninvested base 65 Speed Pokemon, like Roselia and Hakamo-o, at the cost of some special bulk (Fluff; you mention the more relevant downside next point). However, it is worth nothing the aforementioned Pokemon aren't particularly common in the current metagame.

Checks and Counters
===================

**Ice-types**: Piloswine takes negligible damage from Vullaby's attacks and threatens it with its STAB attacks and Galarian Mr. Mime, while being unable to directly switch in, can set up on Vullaby if given a free switch and proceed to KO it.

**Physical wallbreakers**: Raboot, Rufflet, Fraxure, and Klang can break past Vullaby with their sheer strength or by setting up on it.

**Electric-types**: Pikachu and Electabuzz can threaten Vullaby out with strong STAB attacks, but if Vullaby still has its Eviolite, it can Roost off the damage of a predicted Volt Switch mitigating some of the momentum.

**Residual damage**: Stealth Rock and poison limit Vullaby's ability to check special attackers like Kadabra, and Lampent, and Tangela, and force it to Roost more often. (You mention poison specifically, which makes me think you're referencing Tangela's Sludge Bomb? I get the correlation between Tangela wearing down Vull for other special attackers, but a new reader might not. Including it here is good; Tangela itself can also break vull on its own with SR + poison + a little chip)

[CREDITS]
- Written by: [[Jett, 226429]]
- Quality checked by: [[Ho3nConfirm3d, 231074], [username2, userid2]]
- Grammar checked by: [[username1, userid1], [username2, userid2]]

QC: 1/2 :)

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Ho3nConfirm3d said:
[SET] (small typos below)
name: Specially Defensive
move 1: Roost
move 2: Defog
move 3: Knock Off
move 4: Brave Bird / U-turn
item: Eviolite
ability: Careful
nature: Overcoat
evs: 248 HP / 8 Def / 252 SpD

[SET COMMENTS]

With access to reliable recovery and a great defensive typing, Vullaby is one of the best special walls in the metagame, able to check common special attackers like Kadabra, Hattrem, and Magmar. Brave Bird lets Vullaby check wear down Fighting-types such as Gurdurr and Machoke, that could otherwise set up on it or break past it with confusion switch into Knock Off repeatedly (BB does less than a third to Eviolite-less gurdurr and bulky choke, and once it removes Vull's Eviolite, Drain Punch / Dynamic Punch does way too much and Vull can't afford to Roost. Changed check to wear down to show that its really just so their Knock Off absorber can't keep switching into Vull). Alternatively, U-turn allows Vullaby to pivot out of bad matchups and safely bring in frailer teammates. Vullaby is one of the most reliable Tangela switch-ins thanks to Overcoat providing it an immunity to Stun Spore and Sleep Powder, and resisting its potent STAB Leaf Storm.

Vullaby's two main roles are to check special attackers and to clear entry hazards, but it should also look for opportunities to remove Eviolites during the early-game. If running U-turn, Vullaby should look to pivot on incoming setup sweepers like Morgrem, (Add comma) and as its passivity can be exploited by these Pokemon. Blanket checks to physical attackers such as Tangela and Koffing make for great Vullaby partners (Add Gurdurr to this list, mention it checking Piloswine, and maybe add a physical check for tang + koffing for the sake of parallelism. The next point is about hazard weak partners, and a Piloswine check as a teammate should be mentioned + is an opportunity to flow these two points together). Pokemon with a Stealth Rock weakness such as Galarian Mr. Mime, Magmar, and Raboot enjoy the hazard removal Vullaby provides and also appreciate the ability to be slow pivoted in. Grass- and Ground-types like Ferroseed, Thwackey, Marshtomp, and Gabite can sponge attacks from Electric-types, while Water- and Fire-types such as Slowpoke, Wartortle, and Combusken can keep Ice-types at bay.

[STRATEGY COMMENTS]
Other Options
=============

Toxic wears down common switch-ins like Piloswine and Electabuzz. Taunt can be used to shut down bulky foes such as Duosion and Ferroseed. Running either of these moves requires Vullaby to give up important coverage or lose out on Defog. An EV spread of 248 HP / 212 SpD / 48 Spe can be used to outpace uninvested base 65 Speed Pokemon, like Roselia and Hakamo-o, at the cost of some special bulk (Fluff; you mention the more relevant downside next point). However, it is worth nothing the aforementioned Pokemon aren't particularly common in the current metagame.

Checks and Counters
===================

**Ice-types**: Piloswine takes negligible damage from Vullaby's attacks and threatens it with its STAB attacks and Galarian Mr. Mime, while being unable to directly switch in, can set up on Vullaby if given a free switch and proceed to KO it.

**Physical wallbreakers**: Raboot, Rufflet, Fraxure, and Klang can break past Vullaby with their sheer strength or by setting up on it.

**Electric-types**: Pikachu and Electabuzz can threaten Vullaby out with strong STAB attacks, but if Vullaby still has its Eviolite, it can Roost off the damage of a predicted Volt Switch mitigating some of the momentum.

**Residual damage**: Stealth Rock and poison limit Vullaby's ability to check special attackers like Kadabra, and Lampent, and Tangela, and force it to Roost more often. (You mention poison specifically, which makes me think you're referencing Tangela's Sludge Bomb? I get the correlation between Tangela wearing down Vull for other special attackers, but a new reader might not. Including it here is good; Tangela itself can also break vull on its own with SR + poison + a little chip)

[CREDITS]
- Written by: [[Jett, 226429]]
- Quality checked by: [[Ho3nConfirm3d, 231074], [username2, userid2]]
- Grammar checked by: [[username1, userid1], [username2, userid2]]

QC: 1/2 :)

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[SET]
name: Specially Defensive
move 1: Roost
move 2: Defog
move 3: Knock Off
move 4: Brave Bird / U-turn
item: Eviolite
ability: Careful
nature: Overcoat
evs: 248 HP / 8 Def / 252 SpD

[SET COMMENTS]

With access to reliable recovery and a great defensive typing, Vullaby is one of the best special walls in the metagame, able to check common special attackers like Kadabra, Hattrem, and Magmar. Brave Bird lets Vullaby wear down Fighting-types Knock Off resists such as Gurdurr and Machoke (Galarian Linoone/Krokorok/Spdef Clefairy etc feel free to pick), that could otherwise switch into Knock Off repeatedly. Alternatively, U-turn allows Vullaby to pivot out of bad matchups and safely bring in frailer teammates. Vullaby is one of the most reliable Tangela switch-ins thanks to Overcoat providing it an immunity to Stun Spore and Sleep Powder, and resisting its potent STAB Leaf Storm.

Vullaby's two main roles are to check special attackers and to clear entry hazards, but it should also look for opportunities to remove Eviolites during the early-game. If running U-turn, Vullaby should look to pivot on incoming setup sweepers like Morgrem, as its passivity can be exploited by these Pokemon. Blanket checks to physical attackers such as Tangela, Koffing, and Gurdurr make for great Vullaby partners, as they can deal with Machoke, Thwackey, and Piloswine, respectively. Pokemon with a Stealth Rock weakness such as Galarian Mr. Mime, Magmar, and Raboot enjoy the hazard removal Vullaby provides and also appreciate the ability to be slow pivoted in. Grass- and Ground-types like Ferroseed, Thwackey, Marshtomp, and Gabite can sponge attacks from Electric-types, while Water- and Fire-types such as Slowpoke, Wartortle, and Combusken can keep Ice-types at bay.

[STRATEGY COMMENTS]
Other Options
=============

Toxic wears down common switch-ins like Piloswine (would emphasize its use vs entry hazard setters) and Electabuzz. Taunt can be used to shut down bulky foes such as Duosion and Ferroseed. Running either of these moves requires Vullaby to give up important coverage or lose out on Defog. An EV spread of 248 HP / 212 SpD / 48 Spe can be used to outpace uninvested base 65 Speed Pokemon, like Roselia and Hakamo-o. However, it is worth noting the aforementioned Pokemon aren't particularly common in the current metagame (what do you lose by using this spread?). probably worth talking in QC about NP Vullaby too

Checks and Counters
===================

**Ice-types**: Piloswine takes negligible damage from Vullaby's attacks and threatens it with its STAB attacks and Galarian Mr. Mime, while being unable to directly switch in, can set up on Vullaby if given a free switch and proceed to KO it.

**Physical wallbreakers**: Raboot, Rufflet, Fraxure, and Klang can break past Vullaby with their sheer strength or by setting up on it.

**Electric-types**: Pikachu and Electabuzz can threaten Vullaby out with strong STAB attacks, but if Vullaby still has its Eviolite, it can Roost off the damage of a predicted Volt Switch mitigating some of the momentum.

**Residual damage**: Stealth Rock and poison limit Vullaby's ability to check special attackers like Kadabra, Lampent, and Tangela, and force it to Roost more often. Tangela can even break Vullaby on its own with the help of Stealth Rock, Sludge Bomb poison, and some prior chip.

[CREDITS]
- Written by: [[Jett, 226429]]
- Quality checked by: [[Ho3nConfirm3d, 231074], [username2, userid2]]
- Grammar checked by: [[username1, userid1], [username2, userid2]]

qc 2/2
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Marjane said:
[SET]
name: Specially Defensive
move 1: Roost
move 2: Defog
move 3: Knock Off
move 4: Brave Bird / U-turn
item: Eviolite
ability: Careful
nature: Overcoat
evs: 248 HP / 8 Def / 252 SpD

[SET COMMENTS]

With access to reliable recovery and a great defensive typing, Vullaby is one of the best special walls in the metagame, able to check common special attackers like Kadabra, Hattrem, and Magmar. Brave Bird lets Vullaby wear down Fighting-types Knock Off resists such as Gurdurr and Machoke (Galarian Linoone/Krokorok/Spdef Clefairy etc feel free to pick), that could otherwise switch into Knock Off repeatedly. Alternatively, U-turn allows Vullaby to pivot out of bad matchups and safely bring in frailer teammates. Vullaby is one of the most reliable Tangela switch-ins thanks to Overcoat providing it an immunity to Stun Spore and Sleep Powder, and resisting its potent STAB Leaf Storm.

Vullaby's two main roles are to check special attackers and to clear entry hazards, but it should also look for opportunities to remove Eviolites during the early-game. If running U-turn, Vullaby should look to pivot on incoming setup sweepers like Morgrem, as its passivity can be exploited by these Pokemon. Blanket checks to physical attackers such as Tangela, Koffing, and Gurdurr make for great Vullaby partners, as they can deal with Machoke, Thwackey, and Piloswine, respectively. Pokemon with a Stealth Rock weakness such as Galarian Mr. Mime, Magmar, and Raboot enjoy the hazard removal Vullaby provides and also appreciate the ability to be slow pivoted in. Grass- and Ground-types like Ferroseed, Thwackey, Marshtomp, and Gabite can sponge attacks from Electric-types, while Water- and Fire-types such as Slowpoke, Wartortle, and Combusken can keep Ice-types at bay.

[STRATEGY COMMENTS]
Other Options
=============

Toxic wears down common switch-ins like Piloswine (would emphasize its use vs entry hazard setters) and Electabuzz. Taunt can be used to shut down bulky foes such as Duosion and Ferroseed. Running either of these moves requires Vullaby to give up important coverage or lose out on Defog. An EV spread of 248 HP / 212 SpD / 48 Spe can be used to outpace uninvested base 65 Speed Pokemon, like Roselia and Hakamo-o. However, it is worth noting the aforementioned Pokemon aren't particularly common in the current metagame (what do you lose by using this spread?). probably worth talking in QC about NP Vullaby too

Checks and Counters
===================

**Ice-types**: Piloswine takes negligible damage from Vullaby's attacks and threatens it with its STAB attacks and Galarian Mr. Mime, while being unable to directly switch in, can set up on Vullaby if given a free switch and proceed to KO it.

**Physical wallbreakers**: Raboot, Rufflet, Fraxure, and Klang can break past Vullaby with their sheer strength or by setting up on it.

**Electric-types**: Pikachu and Electabuzz can threaten Vullaby out with strong STAB attacks, but if Vullaby still has its Eviolite, it can Roost off the damage of a predicted Volt Switch mitigating some of the momentum.

**Residual damage**: Stealth Rock and poison limit Vullaby's ability to check special attackers like Kadabra, Lampent, and Tangela, and force it to Roost more often. Tangela can even break Vullaby on its own with the help of Stealth Rock, Sludge Bomb poison, and some prior chip.

[CREDITS]
- Written by: [[Jett, 226429]]
- Quality checked by: [[Ho3nConfirm3d, 231074], [username2, userid2]]
- Grammar checked by: [[username1, userid1], [username2, userid2]]

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:ss/vullaby:
[SET]
name: Specially Defensive
move 1: Roost
move 2: Defog
move 3: Knock Off
move 4: Brave Bird / U-turn
item: Eviolite
ability: Careful
nature: Overcoat
evs: 248 HP / 8 Def / 252 SpD

[SET COMMENTS]

With access to reliable recovery and a great defensive typing, Vullaby is one of the best special walls in the metagame, able to check common special attackers like Kadabra, Hattrem, and Magmar. Brave Bird lets Vullaby wear down Knock Off resists Knock Off-resistant foes such as Gurdurr and specially defensive Clefairy, that which could otherwise switch into Knock Off repeatedly. Alternatively, U-turn allows Vullaby to pivot out of from bad matchups and safely bring in frailer teammates. Vullaby is one of the most reliable Tangela switch-ins thanks to Overcoat providing it an immunity to Stun Spore and Sleep Powder,(RC) and resisting its Tangela's potent STAB Leaf Storm.

Vullaby's two main roles are to check special attackers and to clear entry hazards, but it should also look for opportunities to remove Eviolites with Knock Off during the early-game. If running U-turn, Vullaby should look to pivot on away from incoming setup sweepers like Morgrem, as its passivity can be exploited by these Pokemon. Blanket checks to physical attackers such as Tangela, Koffing, and Gurdurr make for great Vullaby partners to Vullaby, as they can deal with Machoke, Thwackey, and Piloswine, respectively. Pokemon with a Stealth Rock weakness to Stealth Rock such as Galarian Mr. Mime, Magmar, and Raboot enjoy the entry hazard removal and pivot support that Vullaby provides and also appreciate the ability to be slow pivoted in. Grass- and Ground-types like Ferroseed, Thwackey, Marshtomp, and Gabite can sponge attacks from Electric-types, while Water- and Fire-types such as Slowpoke, Wartortle, and Combusken can keep Ice-types at bay.

[STRATEGY COMMENTS]
Other Options
=============

Toxic wears down entry hazard setters and common switch-ins like Piloswine, Gabite, and Electabuzz. Taunt can be used to shut down bulky foes such as Duosion and Ferroseed. Running either of these moves requires Vullaby to give up important coverage or lose out on Defog. An EV spread of 248 HP / 212 SpD / 48 Spe can be used to outpace uninvested base 65 Speed Pokemon,(RC) like Roselia and Hakamo-o. However, it is worth noting the aforementioned Pokemon aren't particularly common in the current metagame.

Checks and Counters
===================

**Ice-types**: Piloswine takes negligible damage from Vullaby's attacks and threatens it with its STAB attacks and Galarian Mr. Mime, while being unable to directly switch in, can set up on Vullaby if given a free switch and proceed to KO it. Piloswine takes negligible damage from Vullaby's attacks and threatens it with a powerful STAB attack. While it is unable to directly switch in, Galarian Mr. Mime can set up on Vullaby if given a free switch and proceed to KO it. (Broke it down into two sentences)

**Physical Wallbreakers(capitalize)**: Raboot, Rufflet, Fraxure, and Klang can break past Vullaby with their sheer strength or by setting up on it.

**Electric-types**: Pikachu and Electabuzz can threaten Vullaby out with strong STAB attacks, but if Vullaby still has its Eviolite, it can Roost off negate the damage of a predicted Volt Switch mitigating with Roost and mitigate some of the lost momentum.

**Residual Damage(capitalize)**: Residual damage from Stealth Rock and poison limit Vullaby's ability to check special attackers like Kadabra, Lampent, and Tangela,(RC) and force it to use Roost more often. Tangela can even break Vullaby on its own with the help of Stealth Rock, Sludge Bomb poison from Sludge Bomb, and some prior chip damage.

[CREDITS]
- Written by: [[Jett, 226429]]
- Quality checked by: [[Ho3nConfirm3d, 231074], [Marjane, 355753]] - Sinn0h
- Grammar checked by: [[username1, userid1], [username2, userid2]]
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