OU Window Cleaner (Screens Deo-S)

[FayaWizard]

Dual Screens (Deoxys-Speed) @ Light Clay
Ability: Pressure
EVs: 248 HP / 8 Def / 252 Spe
IVs: 0 Atk
Tera Type: Ghost
Timid Nature
- Reflect
- Light Screen
- Taunt
- Psycho Boost / Stealth Rock

Utilizing its plethora of support moves and blistering Speed, Deoxys-S establishes itself as a premier dual screens setter. Taunt is extremely versatile, being able to shut down opposing leads looking to set field conditions of their own like Ting-Lu and opposing Deoxys-S, Pokemon that seek to remove the dual screens such as Cinderace and Corviknight, and any setup sweepers that try to take advantage of Deoxys-S's more passive nature like Dragonite and Kingambit. Rounding out the moveslots is Psycho Boost, which lets Deoxys-S be able to threaten targets like Great Tusk and Zamazenta. Alternatively, Deoxys-S can forgo attacks entirely to run Stealth Rock, sacrificing immediate pressure for long-term chip damage. In accordance with this option, it runs Tera Ghost to prevent Rapid Spin from the likes of Iron Treads as well as dodge Extreme Speed from Dragonite to set up another round of dual screens. Along with this, Deoxys-S also invests fully into its HP and Speed EVs with a Timid Nature to ensure it has more attempts to set these field conditions as well as Speed tie with opposing Deoxys-S for Taunt.

Befitting its fast-paced nature, this set finds itself best suited for hyper offense teams, which can utilize the reduced damage to its fullest. Ogerpon-W excels under dual screens, being able to flatten threats to Deoxys-S like Hisuian Samurott and Tyranitar and set up Swords Dance comfortably for a devastating attack. Zamazenta can leverage its natural bulk combined with Light Screen covering its weaker Special Defense to set up multiple times and plow through teams while threatening Pokemon looking to take advantage of Deoxys-S like Kingambit, Darkrai, and Hisuian Samurott. Sweepers like Ceruledge and Galarian Moltres heavily appreciate the safety of Deoxys-S's dual screens, with the former appreciating the ability to activate Weak Armor reliably, while the latter appreciates the multiple turns of setup it can gain. Deoxys-S's ability to shut down Stealth Rock with Taunt is also helpful to the aforementioned two as well as Dragonite, which can drop Heavy-Duty Boots for items like Loaded Dice, Leftovers, and Sharp Beak. Keeping dual screens up is key, so Gholdengo serves as an excellent block to most Defog attempts from Corviknight with Good As Gold, as well as appreciating the added bulk to set up its own Nasty Plot. Meanwhile, Glimmora can supplement the lead role of Deoxys-S, setting Stealth Rock on its own and freeing up Deoxys-S to run Psycho Boost, alongside being able to threaten Cinderace and its Court Change attempts. Alternatively, Bulk Up Great Tusk can serve as another threat to Cinderace and Kingambit, an entry hazard remover against Spikes set by Hisuian Samurott, and a late-game sweeper with its excellent bulk. Kingambit, another late-game sweeper, can excel under dual screens, being able to survive key attacks with maximum HP investment such as Iron Valiant's Close Combat.

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QC check, Screens Deo-S

Deoxys-Speed @ Light Clay
Ability: Pressure
EVs: 248 HP / 8 Def / 252 Spe
IVs: 0 Atk
Tera Type: Ghost
Timid Nature
- Reflect
- Light Screen
- Taunt
- Psycho Boost / Stealth Rock

Utilizing its plethora of support moves and blistering speed, Deoxys-S establishes itself as a premiere Screens setter. Taunt is extremely versatile, able to shutdown opposing leads looking to set field conditions of their own, like Glimmora and opposing Deoxys-S, Pokemon that seek to remove the screens, such as Cinderace or Corviknight, and any setup sweepers that try to take advantage of Deoxys-S's more passive nature, like Dragonite or Darkrai. (I'd consider dropping Darkrai, since Taunting on a Dark Pulse will lead to Deo-S being OHKOed off lead) Rounding out the move slots is its classic Psycho Boost, able to threaten targets like Great Tusk and Zamazenta, as well as chunk most switch-ins. (This is kinda vague so could mention an example, or say that it chunks them even without offensive investment?) Alternatively, Deoxys-S can forgo attacks entirely to run Stealth Rock, sacrificing immediate pressure for long term chip damage. In accordance with this option, it runs Tera Ghost to prevent Rapid Spin from the likes of Iron Treads, as well as dodge Extreme Speed from Dragonite for another round of screens. Along with this, Deoxys-S also invest fully into its HP and Speed EVs with a Timid Nature to ensure it has more attempts to set these field conditions. (Could mention that max speed is needed to speed tie opposing Deo-S for Taunt, else the speed could be dropped much lower than 252+)

Benefitting its fast-paced nature, this set finds itself best suited for hyper offense teams, which can utilize the 5 to 8 turns of reduced damage to its fullest. Rarer sweepers like Ceruledge and Galarian Moltres heavily appreciate the safety of Deoxys-S's screens, able to overcome their frail nature and setup for a devastating sweep. (I'd move this down just a little if they're specifically rare sweepers, not to the bottom of the paragraph but just enough that this isn't the first thing that comes up. Also, Moltres-G is actually very bulky [90/90/125]! It's just limited by needing multiple turns to set up, while Ceruledge needs to take a hit before it can really sweep because of Weak Armor.) In the same vein, Ogerpon-W can run a Trailblaze set, able to drop the immediate damage of Power Whip for the speed boosting utility, thanks to the protection of the screens. (How does this relate to it being able to drop immediate damage, is this because it can set up with SD more easily?) Zamazenta can leverage its natural bulk to setup multiple times and plow through teams, while threatening Pokemon looking to take advantage of Deoxys-S's checks like Kingambit, Darkrai, and Hisuian Samurott. (You could perhaps mention that Light Screen is particularly good with ID Zama for bulking out its SpDef. Also small thing but changed the 'checks' phrasing as I think this highlights it as more of an issue) Keeping the screens up is key, so Gholdengo serves as an excellent block to most Defog attempts with Good As Gold, appreciating Corviknight and Galarian Weezing's relative passivity. (I don't think Corv + Weez-G make sense to mention together, Ghold completely blocks Corv's removal but Weez just Defogs as it switches in. Could also mention that Ghold likes the screens as a Plot sweeper itself) Meanwhile, Glimmora can supplement the lead role of Deoxys-S, setting Stealth Rock on its own and freeing up Deoxys-S to run Psycho Boost, alongside being able to threaten Cinderace and its Court Change attempts. Alternatively, Bulk Up Great Tusk can serve as another threat to Cinderace and Kingambit, (Great Kingambit check, same as you mentioned with Zama earlier) as well as a hazard remover against Spikes set by Hisuian Samurott, and a late-game win condition with its excellent bulk. (Talking of late-game win conditions, Kingambit is pretty excellent with screens to enhance its already-great bulk and makes key checks no longer reliable answers. These are just examples and not for the text itself, but Reflect + Max HP gambit takes like 33% from bulky Tusk HLR after lefties and can eat an SD Val CC from full, not even mentioning what it can do with Tera)

(One thing you could also mention is how with Taunt, Deo-S can deny rocks for certain teammates; I understand that this paragraph shouldn't just be a comprehensive list of setup sweepers, but that'd give you an avenue to mention Dnite which does like being able to run its more niche items like Leftovers / Dice / all the weird boosting items, though HDB Nite is also fine on screens. This is also very helpful for both Ceruledge and Molt-G!)

Great work, QC 1/2 when implemented, let me know if you have any questions or would like to go over anything!

 

[FayaWizard]

highkey died for a while but implemented

 

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QC 2/2 after implemented, thanks!

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Deoxys-Speed @ Light Clay
Ability: Pressure
EVs: 248 HP / 8 Def / 252 Spe
IVs: 0 Atk
Tera Type: Ghost
Timid Nature
- Reflect
- Light Screen
- Taunt
- Psycho Boost / Stealth Rock

Utilizing its plethora of support moves and blistering speed, Deoxys-S establishes itself as a premiere Screens setter. Taunt is extremely versatile, able to shutdown opposing leads looking to set field conditions of their own, like Glimmora Ting-Lu Would rather have a Pokemon that is not weak to Psycho Boost and opposing Deoxys-S, Pokemon that seek to remove the screens, such as Cinderace or Corviknight, and any setup sweepers that try to take advantage of Deoxys-S's more passive nature, like Dragonite and Kingambit Up to you if you would rather not add it, but it is a fairly common interaction since Kingambit hard walls this set. Darkrai could be another option Rounding out the move slots is its classic Psycho Boost, able to threaten targets like Great Tusk and Zamazenta, as well as chunk switch-ins like Landorus-T or Tornadus-T. I would just remove this part or reword the entire sentence to something like "to still threaten foes, particularly the likes of Zamazenta and Great Tusk." It can be hard to justify why you mention Lando and Torn, let alone call them switch-ins Alternatively, Deoxys-S can forgo attacks entirely to run Stealth Rock, sacrificing immediate pressure for long term chip damage. In accordance with this option, it runs Tera Ghost to prevent Rapid Spin from the likes of Iron Treads, as well as dodge Extreme Speed from Dragonite for another round of screens. Along with this, Deoxys-S also invest fully into its HP and Speed EVs with a Timid Nature to ensure it has more attempts to set these field conditions, as well as tie opposing Deoxys-S for Taunt.

Benefitting its fast-paced nature, this set finds itself best suited for hyper offense teams, which can utilize the 5 to 8 turns of reduced damage to its fullest. Ogerpon-W can run a Trailblaze set, able to drop the immediate damage of Power Whip for the speed boosting utility, thanks to the protection of the screens allowing it to set up Swords Dance easier. I would not make special emphasis on Trailblaze, it runs all 3 Grass moves. If you want to elaborate on Ogerpon-W you could do so as you did for Tyranitar, mentioning how it threatens Hisuian Samurott and Tyranitar that trouble Deoxys-S. Zamazenta can leverage its natural bulk combined with Light Screen covering its weaker Special Defense to setup multiple times and plow through teams, while threatening Pokemon looking to take advantage of Deoxys-S like Kingambit, Darkrai, and Hisuian Samurott. Rarer I would remove this. Just flavor and Ceruledge in particular is far too common atm sweepers like Ceruledge and Galarian Moltres heavily appreciate the safety of Deoxys-S's screens, with the former appreciating the ability to proc Weak Armor reliably, while the latter appreciates the multiple turns of setup it can gain. Deoxys-S's ability to shut down Stealth Rocks with Taunt is also helpful to the aforementioned two, as well as Dragonite, who can drop the Heavy-Duty Boots for nicher Similar to the above, flavor text and these items are all fairly big atm items like Loaded Dice, Leftovers, or Sharp Beak. Keeping the screens up is key, so Gholdengo serves as an excellent block to most Defog attempts from Corviknight with Good As Gold, as well as appreciating the added bulk to setup its own Nasty Plots. Meanwhile, Glimmora can supplement the lead role of Deoxys-S, setting Stealth Rock on its own and freeing up Deoxys-S to run Psycho Boost, alongside being able to threaten Cinderace and its Court Change attempts. Could mention how Glimmora may also provide extra insurance against entry hazards to complemente Deoxys-S's Taunt, but up to you Alternatively, Bulk Up Great Tusk can serve as another threat to Cinderace and Kingambit, as well as a hazard remover against Spikes set by Hisuian Samurott, and a late-game win condition with its excellent bulk. Kingambit, another late-game win condition, can excel under the screens, able to survive key breakpoints with maximum HP investment such as Iron Valiant's Close Combat.

 

[FayaWizard]

in the most timeliest of manners, GP Team

 

[igiveuponaname]

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Got some stuff I'd like clarified so I'll take another look after this is implemented

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set name is needed here (Deoxys-Speed) (add parantheses) @ Light Clay
Ability: Pressure
EVs: 248 HP / 8 Def / 252 Spe
IVs: 0 Atk
Tera Type: Ghost
Timid Nature
- Reflect
- Light Screen
- Taunt
- Psycho Boost / Stealth Rock

Utilizing its plethora of support moves and blistering speed, Deoxys-S establishes itself as a premiere Screens dual screens (for future reference it is always "dual screens" and never just "screens") setter. Taunt is extremely versatile, being able to shut (spacing) down opposing leads looking to set field conditions of their own, (RC) like Ting-Lu (added hyphen) and opposing Deoxys-S, Pokemon that seek to remove the dual screens, (RC) such as Cinderace or and Corviknight, and any setup sweepers that try to take advantage of Deoxys-S's more passive nature, (RC) like Dragonite and Kingambit. Rounding out the move slots moveslots is its classic Psycho Boost, able to threaten targets like Great Tusk and Zamazenta. Alternatively, Deoxys-S can forgo attacks entirely to run Stealth Rock, sacrificing immediate pressure for long-term (added hyphen) chip damage. In accordance with this option, it runs Tera Ghost to prevent Rapid Spin from the likes of Iron Treads, (RC) as well as dodge Extreme Speed from Dragonite for another round of dual screens. (pretty sure this is what you mean but just for clarity you mean to say it can dodge ESpeed to set up dual screens again?) Along with this, Deoxys-S also invest invests fully into its HP and Speed EVs with a Timid Nature to ensure it has more attempts to set these field conditions, (RC) as well as Speed tie opposing Deoxys-S for Taunt.

Benefitting Befitting its fast-paced nature, this set finds itself best suited for hyper offense teams, which can utilize the 5 to 8 turns of (dex info) reduced damage to its fullest. Ogerpon-W excels under dual screens, being able to flatten threats to Deoxys-S like Hisuian Samurott or and Tyranitar and setup set up Swords Dance comfortably for a devastating attack. Zamazenta can leverage its natural bulk combined with Light Screen covering its weaker Special Defense to setup set up multiple times and plow through teams, (RC) while threatening Pokemon looking to take advantage of Deoxys-S like Kingambit, Darkrai, and Hisuian Samurott. Sweepers like Ceruledge and Galarian Moltres heavily appreciate the safety of Deoxys-S's dual screens, with the former appreciating the ability to proc activate Weak Armor reliably, while the latter appreciates the multiple turns of setup it can gain. Deoxys-S's ability to shut down Stealth Rocks Rock with Taunt is also helpful to the aforementioned two, as well as Dragonite, who which can drop the Heavy-Duty Boots for items like Loaded Dice, Leftovers, or and Sharp Beak. Keeping the dual screens up is key, so Gholdengo serves as an excellent block to most Defog attempts from Corviknight with Good As Gold, as well as appreciating the added bulk to setup set up its own Nasty Plots Plot. Meanwhile, Glimmora can supplement the lead role of Deoxys-S, setting Stealth Rock on its own and freeing up Deoxys-S to run Psycho Boost, alongside being able to threaten Cinderace and its Court Change attempts. Alternatively, Bulk Up Great Tusk can serve as another threat to Cinderace and Kingambit, as well as a an entry hazard remover against Spikes set by Hisuian Samurott, and a late-game win condition wincon with its excellent bulk. Kingambit, another late-game win condition, can excel under the dual screens, able to survive key breakpoints (genuinely what does this mean) with maximum HP investment such as Iron Valiant's Close Combat.

GP Team done <- just to remove this from the GP queue, don't bother retagging it

 

[FayaWizard]

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Got some stuff I'd like clarified so I'll take another look after this is implemented

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set name is needed here (Deoxys-Speed) (add parantheses) @ Light Clay
Ability: Pressure
EVs: 248 HP / 8 Def / 252 Spe
IVs: 0 Atk
Tera Type: Ghost
Timid Nature
- Reflect
- Light Screen
- Taunt
- Psycho Boost / Stealth Rock

Utilizing its plethora of support moves and blistering speed, Deoxys-S establishes itself as a premiere Screens dual screens (for future reference it is always "dual screens" and never just "screens") setter. Taunt is extremely versatile, being able to shut (spacing) down opposing leads looking to set field conditions of their own, (RC) like Ting-Lu (added hyphen) and opposing Deoxys-S, Pokemon that seek to remove the dual screens, (RC) such as Cinderace or and Corviknight, and any setup sweepers that try to take advantage of Deoxys-S's more passive nature, (RC) like Dragonite and Kingambit. Rounding out the move slots moveslots is its classic Psycho Boost, able to threaten targets like Great Tusk and Zamazenta. Alternatively, Deoxys-S can forgo attacks entirely to run Stealth Rock, sacrificing immediate pressure for long-term (added hyphen) chip damage. In accordance with this option, it runs Tera Ghost to prevent Rapid Spin from the likes of Iron Treads, (RC) as well as dodge Extreme Speed from Dragonite for another round of dual screens. (pretty sure this is what you mean but just for clarity you mean to say it can dodge ESpeed to set up dual screens again?) Along with this, Deoxys-S also invest invests fully into its HP and Speed EVs with a Timid Nature to ensure it has more attempts to set these field conditions, (RC) as well as Speed tie opposing Deoxys-S for Taunt.

Benefitting Befitting its fast-paced nature, this set finds itself best suited for hyper offense teams, which can utilize the 5 to 8 turns of (dex info) reduced damage to its fullest. Ogerpon-W excels under dual screens, being able to flatten threats to Deoxys-S like Hisuian Samurott or and Tyranitar and setup set up Swords Dance comfortably for a devastating attack. Zamazenta can leverage its natural bulk combined with Light Screen covering its weaker Special Defense to setup set up multiple times and plow through teams, (RC) while threatening Pokemon looking to take advantage of Deoxys-S like Kingambit, Darkrai, and Hisuian Samurott. Sweepers like Ceruledge and Galarian Moltres heavily appreciate the safety of Deoxys-S's dual screens, with the former appreciating the ability to proc activate Weak Armor reliably, while the latter appreciates the multiple turns of setup it can gain. Deoxys-S's ability to shut down Stealth Rocks Rock with Taunt is also helpful to the aforementioned two, as well as Dragonite, who which can drop the Heavy-Duty Boots for items like Loaded Dice, Leftovers, or and Sharp Beak. Keeping the dual screens up is key, so Gholdengo serves as an excellent block to most Defog attempts from Corviknight with Good As Gold, as well as appreciating the added bulk to setup set up its own Nasty Plots Plot. Meanwhile, Glimmora can supplement the lead role of Deoxys-S, setting Stealth Rock on its own and freeing up Deoxys-S to run Psycho Boost, alongside being able to threaten Cinderace and its Court Change attempts. Alternatively, Bulk Up Great Tusk can serve as another threat to Cinderace and Kingambit, as well as a an entry hazard remover against Spikes set by Hisuian Samurott, and a late-game win condition wincon with its excellent bulk. Kingambit, another late-game win condition, can excel under the dual screens, able to survive key breakpoints (genuinely what does this mean) with maximum HP investment such as Iron Valiant's Close Combat.

GP Team done <- just to remove this from the GP queue, don't bother retagging it

Sorry for the incredibly late reply, was busy with finals + trip

Anyways, the "able to survive key breakpoints" means it avoids said breakpoints, ie 252 Atk Iron Valiant Close Combat vs. 252 HP / 4 Def Kingambit through Reflect: 336-396 (83.1 - 98%) -- guaranteed 2HKO after Leftovers recovery

 

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Dual Screens (Deoxys-Speed) (add parantheses) @ Light Clay
Ability: Pressure
EVs: 248 HP / 8 Def / 252 Spe
IVs: 0 Atk
Tera Type: Ghost
Timid Nature
- Reflect
- Light Screen
- Taunt
- Psycho Boost / Stealth Rock

Utilizing its plethora of support moves and blistering speed Speed, Deoxys-S establishes itself as a premiere premier dual screens setter. Taunt is extremely versatile, being able to shut down opposing leads looking to set field conditions of their own (spacing) like Ting-Lu and opposing Deoxys-S, Pokemon that seek to remove the dual screens such as Cinderace and Corviknight, and any setup sweepers that try to take advantage of Deoxys-S's more passive nature like Dragonite and Kingambit. Rounding out the moveslots is its classic (filler-y but moreso to remove any ambiguity with "its" cuz the last sentence had Taunt as the subject) Psycho Boost, which lets Deoxys-S be able to threaten targets like Great Tusk and Zamazenta. Alternatively, Deoxys-S can forgo attacks entirely to run Stealth Rock, sacrificing immediate pressure for long-term (added hyphen) chip damage. In accordance with this option, it runs Tera Ghost to prevent Rapid Spin from the likes of Iron Treads as well as dodge Extreme Speed from Dragonite for to set up another round of dual screens. Along with this, Deoxys-S also invests fully into its HP and Speed EVs with a Timid Nature to ensure it has more attempts to set these field conditions as well as Speed tie with opposing Deoxys-S for Taunt.

Befitting its fast-paced nature, this set finds itself best suited for hyper offense teams, which can utilize the reduced damage to its fullest. Ogerpon-W excels under dual screens, being able to flatten threats to Deoxys-S like Hisuian Samurott and Tyranitar and set up Swords Dance comfortably for a devastating attack. Zamazenta can leverage its natural bulk combined with Light Screen covering its weaker Special Defense to set up multiple times and plow through teams while threatening Pokemon looking to take advantage of Deoxys-S like Kingambit, Darkrai, and Hisuian Samurott. Sweepers like Ceruledge and Galarian Moltres heavily appreciate the safety of Deoxys-S's dual screens, with the former appreciating the ability to activate Weak Armor reliably, while the latter appreciates the multiple turns of setup it can gain. Deoxys-S's ability to shut down Stealth Rock with Taunt is also helpful to the aforementioned two, (RC) as well as Dragonite, which can drop Heavy-Duty Boots for items like Loaded Dice, Leftovers, and Sharp Beak. Keeping dual screens up is key, so Gholdengo serves as an excellent block to most Defog attempts from Corviknight with Good As Gold, as well as appreciating the added bulk to set up its own Nasty Plot. Meanwhile, Glimmora can supplement the lead role of Deoxys-S, setting Stealth Rock on its own and freeing up Deoxys-S to run Psycho Boost, alongside being able to threaten Cinderace and its Court Change attempts. Alternatively, Bulk Up Great Tusk can serve as another threat to Cinderace and Kingambit, as well as an entry hazard remover against Spikes set by Hisuian Samurott, and a late-game wincon sweeper (standards updated between initial check and now; wincon is not an accepted term anymore) with its excellent bulk. Kingambit, another late-game win condition sweeper (win condition is a state where a game can be won, it doesn't refer to a Pokemon), can excel under dual screens, being able to survive key breakpoints attacks (rewording for clarity) with maximum HP investment such as Iron Valiant's Close Combat.

 

[FayaWizard]

Done in a slightly faster manner than last time!