LC Zigzagoon

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[OVERVIEW]

Zigzagoon's unique access to the combination of Belly Drum and Extreme Speed makes it one of the deadliest setup sweepers in Little Cup. After a boost, Extreme Speed rips through most Pokemon that do not resist it; even the bulkiest of Mienfoo risk being OHKOed. However, Belly Drum's 50% recoil means that Zigzagoon typically only gets one chance to set up, and its poor bulk makes finding a setup turn difficult. Zigzagoon also struggles to break through common Rock- and Steel-types like Onix and Pawniard, which can survive a boosted Extreme Speed and retaliate with significant damage.

[SET]
name: Belly Drum
move 1: Belly Drum
move 2: Extreme Speed
move 3: Seed Bomb
move 4: Thief / Protect
item: Berry Juice
ability: Quick Feet
nature: Adamant
evs: 132 HP / 196 Atk / 108 Def / 28 SpD / 36 Spe

[SET COMMENTS]
Moves
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The combination of Belly Drum and Extreme Speed offers Zigzagoon nearly unrivaled sweeping potential. Apart from Rock-, Steel-, and Ghost-types, only the most physically defensive Pokemon in Little Cup, such as Spritzee and Timburr, can avoid being OHKOed by a boosted Extreme Speed. Zigzagoon's other moves work around targets that aren't threatened by Extreme Speed. Seed Bomb OHKOes Onix and the rare Frillish after a boost, while Thief can be useful against bulkier foes like Spritzee and Ferroseed; the former is OHKOed by Extreme Speed after losing its Eviolite, while the latter is 2HKOed by Thief a majority of the time. Protect allows Zigzagoon to avoid Fake Out, which out-prioritizes Extreme Speed and can chip it down.

Set Details
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Berry Juice gives Zigzagoon its best opportunity to successfully use Belly Drum. Against a faster target, it can heal Zigzagoon to full health after it takes a hit so that Belly Drum can succeed; against a slower target, it negates Belly Drum's recoil and maximizes Zigzagoon's chances of surviving the turn. Maximum Attack investment lets Zigzagoon hit as hard as possible after Belly Drum. Speed is less important on Zigzagoon than on most sweepers due to Extreme Speed's priority, so the remaining EVs maximize Zigzagoon's defenses to assist in setting up. 132 HP EVs give Zigzagoon an even 22 HP, which allows it to trigger Berry Juice after using Belly Drum at full health. Quick Feet can be useful if Zigzagoon gets inflicted by status, as it allows Zigzagoon to outspeed Onix and hit it with Seed Bomb. Pickup can also be used to take a foe's consumed Berry Juice, although such situations are rare.

Usage Tips
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Zigzagoon is best used to clean up weakened teams after its counters have been weakened or eliminated. Focus on pressuring Rock- and Steel- types like Onix and Pawniard; Arena Trap users like Diglett and Trapinch can be especially useful in this role. Knock Off support allows Zigzagoon to OHKO bulkier foes like Spritzee and Timburr and can chip frailer Pokemon that resist Extreme Speed like Pawniard into range. Once a sweep is possible, finding a successful Belly Drum is the next challenge. Support from Memento or dual screens allows Zigzagoon to set up on a wider array of Pokemon. Otherwise, try to find a turn to use Belly Drum against a passive foe like Spritzee or Mareanie that can't OHKO Zigzagoon.

Team Options
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Diglett and Trapinch are fantastic partners for Zigzagoon; Diglett has the bonus of providing Memento support, while Trapinch can more reliably remove Pawniard and Onix due to its superior bulk and access to Giga Drain. Vullaby can help as well by luring in Rock- and Steel-types and pivoting to a trapper via U-turn. Like most sweepers, Zigzagoon benefits from entry hazard support from the likes of Dwebble and Pawniard; for example, Stealth Rock guarantees an OHKO on standard bulky Mienfoo and Mareanie. Sticky Web support, primarily provided by Dewpider, can neutralize Onix by allowing Zigzagoon to outspeed and hit it with Seed Bomb. Dual screens support provide an alternative to Memento, but few good users exist; Natu and Amaura are passable options.

[STRATEGY COMMENTS]
Other Options
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Zigzagoon's movepool is extremely shallow, and it has few good alternatives to the listed moves. Double-Edge is incredibly powerful and can OHKO slower Pokemon like Spritzee and Timburr after a Belly Drum. However, its massive recoil and lack of priority make it very situational. Substitute can allow for a free Belly Drum on a predicted status move, like Thunder Wave from Ferroseed or Porygon, but Zigzagoon's Substitutes are too frail to survive all but the weakest of hits even with Memento support. Lastly, Rock Smash can pick up a surprise OHKO on Pawniard, but Sticky Web or paralysis support is required, and Zigzagoon must remain wary of Sucker Punch.

Checks and Counters
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**Rock- and Steel-types**: Rock- and Steel-types such as Onix, Pawniard, and Magnemite can handle boosted Extreme Speed and hit Zigzagoon hard with their STAB attacks. Even though none of them can OHKO Zigzagoon, it is rarely at full health after setting up. Sturdy Onix deserves a special mention for its ability to survive and heal back to full health after taking a Seed Bomb, making it especially difficult for Zigzagoon to break through. Ferroseed can switch in on a predicted Extreme Speed and chip away at Zigzagoon with Iron Barbs, although standard sets fear a 2HKO from Thief.

**Physically Defensive Pokemon**: Physically bulkier Pokemon like Spritzee and Koffing can tank a boosted Extreme Speed if healthy and knock out a weakened Zigzagoon, although Thief can be annoying if Zigzagoon is healthy enough to survive a hit after stealing an Eviolite. Mienfoo and Timburr can fulfill a similar role with maximum Defense investment.

**Abra**: Focus Sash Abra can reliably survive a single hit thanks to its access to Magic Guard and fire back with Psychic or Counter.

**Fake Out**: Fake Out users like Mienfoo and Meowth can chip down Zigzagoon in conjunction with sacrifices or clever switches as long as it does not carry Protect.

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  • Instead of saying Zig's poor bulk "necessitates team support," which I think could be said of every sweeper, I would say that this requires careful use of BDrum, as Zig only gets one chance to set up and needs optimal conditions to survive that turn
  • I would replace Staryu with Spritzee and make this a general point about Zig setting up on passive defensive mons that cannot reliably punish or KO it
  • Mention that max Atk adamant is necessary due to Zig's need to OHKO everything after a boost
  • Talk about what Berry Juice does (enables a BDrum after any hit Zigzagoon survives)
  • Include Double Edge as an other option to reliably kill fat stuff like Spritzee and 24/15 Mienfoo
  • Include Substitute an an other option to set up on Ferro/defensive Pory and prevent them from statusing you on BDrum
  • I think Gunk Shot is probably not viable, I'd rather this be Double Edge due to broader applicability
  • Talk in usage tips about the importance of pressuring Onix/Pawniard/Ferro, including with U-turn into trapper and Knock support
  • Move the Webs comment right below Trapinch and specify Dewpider as a good teammate
  • Include Vull as a team option for its ability to lure and knock/pivot off of Pawn/Onix
  • Instead of "preventing a bdrum", which I think is fairly unwieldy, you could say something like "Strong attackers"
  • Include max defense Timburr/Mienfoo in this bulky defenders point

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[OVERVIEW]

- An unabashed one-trick, but that trick is deadly: Belly Drum + Extreme Speed is an unrivaled sweeping combination.
- After a boost, Zigzagoon OHKOes the vast majority of offensive Pokemon (Examples?) before they can move.
- However, its poor bulk and Belly Drum's recoil means that finding a setup turn is exceptionally difficult. (Also mention that it can usually only set up once)
- Even after a boost, common Rock- and Steel-types (Examples?) take relatively little from Extreme Speed, which makes clean sweeps difficult to set up.

[SET]
name: Belly Drum
move 1: Belly Drum
move 2: Extreme Speed
move 3: Seed Bomb
move 4: Thief / Protect
item: Berry Juice
ability: Quick Feet
nature: Adamant
evs: 132 HP / 196 Atk / 108 Def / 28 SpD / 36 Spe

[SET COMMENTS]
Moves
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- Belly Drum + Extreme Speed is a fantastic combination; after a boost, even the standard bulky Mienfoo is always OHKOed after SR.
- Seed Bomb OHKOes Onix and the rare Frillish at +6.
- Thief can be useful against bulkier foes like Spritzee and Ferroseed; after losing its Eviolite, Extreme Speed scores an OHKO. It can also steal the odd Berry Juice to replenish Zigzagoon's HP. (Mention Ferro since you mention that Thief 2HKOed it in C&C)
- Protect allows Zigzagoon to avoid Fake Out from Mienfoo, which out-prioritizes Extreme Speed and can chip it down over time.

Set Details
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- Maximum Attack investment lets Zigzagoon hit as hard as possible after a boost.
- Berry Juice allows Zigzagoon to survive a hit, heal, and use Belly Drum. (You would want to mention the other scenario where you use BD first, heal, and then take a hit cuz getting hit by Knock is pretty likely and means that your scenario would not be possible.)
- The HP EVs hit 22 HP, which triggers Berry Juice after Belly Drum. Speed is mostly irrelevant due to Extreme Speed, so surviving the setup turn is the focus. (Dont like that part; Speed is pretty important to outspeed potential Knock Users like Ferro and Mare that are slower)
- Quick Feet has some marginal utility in allowing Zigzagoon to outspeed Onix if it gets statused; e.g. from Toxic Spikes. Pickup can also be used to snag an opponent's Berry Juice.

Usage Tips
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- If its counters have been eliminated or weakened, Zigzagoon can easily sweep teams. (Make this sound more like a Usage Tip. Like "Try to set up Zig after its checks have been weakened or eliminated.")
- Focus on pressuring Rock- and Steel-types; most can be trapped by Diglett or Trapinch, and frailer Pokemon like Pawniard can be chipped into Extreme Speed range. Vullaby can be especially useful in this role via U-turn. (The Vullaby part sounds like a Team Options thing)
- Removing bulkier foes' Eviolites via Knock Off can put them in range of Extreme Speed. (Examples of bulkier foes)
- Providing a setup turn for Zigzagoon via Memento or screens or the like is the most reliable way to get a Belly Drum off.
- Otherwise, find a turn to set up on a foe that can't OHKO Zigzagoon; e.g. Spritzee, Mareanie, or other passive bulky Pokemon.

Team Options
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- Memento Diglett can trap a favorable target and lower its offenses for a safe Belly Drum. It also doubles as a trapper for Rock- and Steel-types.
- Trapinch lacks Memento, but can more reliably take out Pawniard and Onix.
- Sticky Web support primarily from Dewpider helps against Onix.
- Screens support is hard to come by, but Natu and Staryu could pull off a set.
- Entry Hazard support (from?) can let Zigzagoon pick up OHKOes on some bulkier targets; e.g. the aforementioned Mienfoo, Timburr (with Spikes), offensive Porygon.

[STRATEGY COMMENTS]
Other Options
=============
- Double-Edge OHKOes Spritzee, Timburr, and defensive Mienfoo, which can ordinarily tank an Extreme Speed. However, its recoil and lack of priority make it a very situational move.
- Substitute can allow Zigzagoon to get a free Belly Drum on a predicted status move, e.g. Thunder Wave from Ferroseed or Porygon.
- Rock Smash is usable with Sticky Web support to OHKO Pawniard, but it's a Sucker Punch mindgame.

Checks and Counters
===================
- Strong attackers: when seeing Zigzagoon in Team Preview, try to avoid situations where it can find a free setup turn. Most common Pokemon (Examples?) can deal significant damage to Zigzagoon as it sets up; faster Knock Off users (Examples?) deserve a special mention for denying Berry Juice's recovery. (The first part doesn't really sound like C&C. Plus, it seems pretty intuitive from the overview.)
- Rock- and Steel-types: Pawniard, Onix, and Magnemite can tank Extreme Speed and retaliate with significant damage. Ferroseed can chip away at it with Iron Barbs, although it is often 2HKOed by Thief.
- Physically defensive Pokemon: in a pinch, bulkier Pokemon like Spritzee and Mudbray can tank an Extreme Speed if healthy and knock out a weakened Zigzagoon. Timburr and Mienfoo can do the same, but require maximum Defense EVs.
- Focus Sash users: Abra is the only common holder, but it can consistently revenge kill Zigzagoon. (Change this point to Abra imo unless you wanna include stuff like Sturdy Onix as fail-safe options)
- Fake Out: If Zigzagoon lacks Protect, Mienfoo can whittle it down.

[CREDITS]
- Written by: [[iss, 34723]]
- Quality checked by: [[KSG, 32350], [, ], [, ]]
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Would you mind implementing this check and writing the analysis up into paragraph form? Right now, the analysis is kinda vague and doesn't include examples for some of its points. Tag me after you have finished, so I can take a look and stamp it for 2/3.
 
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iss said:
Despite its awful base stats, Zigzagoon's unique access to the combination of Belly Drum and Extreme Speed makes it one of the deadliest setup sweepers in Little Cup.
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Remove the part before the comma, dont wanna start an analysis by saying that Zig has awful stats =(

iss said:
Focus on pressuring Rock- and Steel- types; Arena Trap users like Diglett and Trapinch can be especially useful in this role.
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Examples of Rock- and Steel-types

iss said:
Focus Sash Abra, while not actually bulky, can survive a single hit and return fire with Psychic or Counter.
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Move this to its own point; it doesn't belong in the physically defensive section and is enough of a threat to justify itself as a C&C

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[OVERVIEW]

Zigzagoon's unique access to the combination of Belly Drum and Extreme Speed makes it one of the deadliest setup sweepers in Little Cup. After a boost, Extreme Speed rips through most Pokemon that do not resist it; even the bulkiest of Mienfoo risk being OHKOed. However, Belly Drum's 50% recoil means that Zigzagoon typically only gets one chance to set up, and its poor bulk makes finding a setup turn difficult. Zigzagoon also struggles to break through common Rock- and Steel-types like Onix and Pawniard, which can survive a boosted Extreme Speed and retaliate with significant damage.

[SET]
name: Belly Drum
move 1: Belly Drum
move 2: Extreme Speed
move 3: Seed Bomb
move 4: Thief / Protect
item: Berry Juice
ability: Quick Feet
nature: Adamant
evs: 132 HP / 196 Atk / 108 Def / 28 SpD / 36 Spe

[SET COMMENTS]
Moves
========
The combination of Belly Drum and Extreme Speed offers Zigzagoon nearly unrivaled sweeping potential. Apart from Rock-, Steel-, and Ghost-types, only the most physically defensive Pokemon in Little Cup—such as Spritzee and Timburr—can avoid being OHKOed by a boosted Extreme Speed. Zigzagoon's other moves work around targets that aren't threatened by Extreme Speed(RSP). ("moves" plural vs "seed bomb" singular) Seed Bomb OHKOes Onix and the rare Frillish after a boost. Thief can be useful against bulkier foes like Spritzee and Ferroseed; the former can be OHKOed by Extreme Speed after losing its Eviolite, while the latter is 2HKOed by Thief a majority of the time. Protect allows Zigzagoon to avoid Fake Out, which out-prioritizes Extreme Speed and can chip down a weakened Zigzagoon.

Set Details
========
Berry Juice gives Zigzagoon its best opportunity to successfully use Belly Drum. Against a faster target, it can heal Zigzagoon to full health after taking it takes a hit so that Belly Drum can succeed; against a slower target, it negates Belly Drum's recoil and maximizes Zigzagoon's chances of surviving the turn. Maximum Attack investment lets Zigzagoon hit as hard as possible after a boost. boosting. ("a boost" implies you could boost multiple times) Speed is less important on Zigzagoon than on most sweepers due to Extreme Speed's priority, so the remaining EVs maximize Zigzagoon's defenses to assist in setting up. 132 HP EVs give Zigzagoon an even 22 HP, which allows it to trigger Berry Juice after Belly Drum at full health. (subjective - clarity) Quick Feet can be useful if Zigzagoon gets statused (from Toxic Spikes, for example), as it allows Zigzagoon to outspeed Onix and hit it with Seed Bomb. Pickup can also be used to take an opponent's a foe's consumed Berry Juice, although such situations are rare.

Usage Tips
========
Zigzagoon is best used to clean up weakened teams after its counters have been weakened or eliminated. Focus on pressuring Rock- and Steel- types like the aforementioned Onix and Pawniard; Arena Trap users like Diglett and Trapinch can be especially useful in this role. Knock Off support allows Zigzagoon to OHKO bulkier foes like Spritzee and Timburr(RC), and can chip frailer resists like Pawniard into Extreme Speed range. Once a sweep is possible, finding a successful Belly Drum is the next challenge. Support from Memento or dual screens allows Zigzagoon to setup up on a larger wider array of Pokemon. Otherwise, try to find a turn to use Belly Drum against a passive foe like Spritzee or Mareanie that can't OHKO Zigzagoon.

Team Options
========
The aforementioned Diglett and Trapinch are fantastic partners for Zigzagoon. Diglett has the bonus of providing Memento support, while Trapinch can more reliably remove Pawniard and Onix due to its superior bulk and access to Giga Drain. Vullaby can help as well by luring in Rock- and Steel-types and pivoting to a trapper via U-turn. Like most sweepers, Zigzagoon benefits from entry hazard support; Stealth Rock from the likes of Onix and Pawniard guarantees an OHKO on standard bulky Mienfoo and Mareanie. Sticky Web support (primarily provided by Dewpider) can neutralize Onix by allowing Zigzagoon to outspeed and hit it with Seed Bomb. Reflect and Light Screen are an alternative to Memento, but few good users exist; Staryu and Natu are passable options.

[STRATEGY COMMENTS]
Other Options
=============
Zigzagoon's movepool is extremely shallow, and it has few good alternatives to the primary set. listed moves. (it has 0, not merely few, good alternatives to Belly Drum as a whole) Double-Edge is incredibly powerful and can OHKO slower Pokemon like Spritzee and Timburr after a Belly Drum. However, its massive recoil and lack of priority make it very situational. Substitute can allow for a free Belly Drum on a predicted status move, like Thunder Wave from Ferroseed or Porygon, but Zigzagoon's Substitutes are too frail to survive all but the weakest of hits—even with Memento support. Lastly, Rock Smash can pick up a surprise OHKO on Pawniard, but Sticky Web or paralysis support is required and Zigzagoon must remain wary of Sucker Punch.

Checks and Counters
===================
**Rock- and Steel-types**: Rock- and Steel-types such as Pawniard, Onix(AC), and Magnemite can handle boosted Extreme Speed and hit Zigzagoon hard with their STAB attacks. Even though none of them can OHKO Zigzagoon, Zigzagoon is rarely at full health after setting up. Sturdy Onix deserves a special mention for its ability to survive and heal off after taking a (because it doesn't heal from Seed Bomb a la Volt Absorb) Seed Bomb, making it especially difficult for Zigzagoon to break through. Ferroseed can switch in on a predicted Extreme Speed and chip away at Zigzagoon with Iron Barbs, although standard sets fear a 2HKO from Thief.

**Physically defensive Pokemon**: Bulkier Physically bulkier Pokemon like Spritzee and Koffing can tank a boosted Extreme Speed if healthy and knock out a weakened Zigzagoon, although Thief can be annoying if Zigzagoon is healthy enough to survive a hit after stealing an Eviolite. Mienfoo and Timburr can fulfill a similar role with maximum Defense investment.

**Abra**: Focus Sash Abra can reliably survive a single hit thanks to its access to Magic Guard and fire back with Psychic or Counter.

**Fake Out**: Fake Out users like Mienfoo and Meowth can chip down Zigzagoon in conjunction with sacrifices or clever switches as long as it does not carry Protect.

[CREDITS]
- Written by: [[iss, 34723]]
- Quality checked by: [[KSG, 32350], [Dreamcatcher, 449990], [Fiend, 208173]]
- Grammar checked by: [[, ], [, ]]
 
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This is just a check to keep the analysis up to date for DLC2. Zig hasn't changed much, so there is little to update.
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"Like most sweepers, Zigzagoon benefits from entry hazard support; Stealth Rock from the likes of Onix and Pawniard guarantees an OHKO on standard bulky Mienfoo and Mareanie. " - For this sentence, consider mention Dwebble over those two since Dwebble spike stack HO is one of the archetypes where Zig shines the most. You can also generalize Stealth Rock to entry hazards in general too.

"Reflect and Light Screen are an alternative to Memento, but few good users exist; Staryu and Natu are passable options." - Move Natu to first spot and replace Staryu with Aurora Veil Aurorus (since its better).

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[OVERVIEW]

Zigzagoon's unique access to the combination of Belly Drum and Extreme Speed makes it one of the deadliest setup sweepers in Little Cup. After a boost, Extreme Speed rips through most Pokemon that do not resist it; even the bulkiest of Mienfoo risk being OHKOed. However, Belly Drum's 50% recoil means that Zigzagoon typically only gets one chance to set up, and its poor bulk makes finding a setup turn difficult. Zigzagoon also struggles to break through common Rock- and Steel-types like Onix and Pawniard, which can survive a boosted Extreme Speed and retaliate with significant damage.

[SET]
name: Belly Drum
move 1: Belly Drum
move 2: Extreme Speed
move 3: Seed Bomb
move 4: Thief / Protect
item: Berry Juice
ability: Quick Feet
nature: Adamant
evs: 132 HP / 196 Atk / 108 Def / 28 SpD / 36 Spe

[SET COMMENTS]
Moves
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The combination of Belly Drum and Extreme Speed offers Zigzagoon nearly unrivaled sweeping potential. Apart from Rock-, Steel-, and Ghost-types, only the most physically defensive Pokemon in Little Cup—, (AC) such as Spritzee and Timburr—, (AC) can avoid being OHKOed by a boosted Extreme Speed. Zigzagoon's other moves work around targets that aren't threatened by Extreme Speed. Seed Bomb OHKOes Onix and the rare Frillish after a boost, while Thief can be useful against bulkier foes like Spritzee and Ferroseed; the former is OHKOed by Extreme Speed after losing its Eviolite, while the latter is 2HKOed by Thief a majority of the time. Protect allows Zigzagoon to avoid Fake Out, which out-prioritizes Extreme Speed and can chip it down a weakened Zigzagoon.

Set Details
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Berry Juice gives Zigzagoon its best opportunity to successfully use Belly Drum. Against a faster target, it can heal Zigzagoon to full health after it takes a hit so that Belly Drum can succeed; against a slower target, it negates Belly Drum's recoil and maximizes Zigzagoon's chances of surviving the turn. Maximum Attack investment lets Zigzagoon hit as hard as possible after Belly Drum. Speed is less important on Zigzagoon than on most sweepers due to Extreme Speed's priority, so the remaining EVs maximize Zigzagoon's defenses to assist in setting up. 132 HP EVs give Zigzagoon an even 22 HP, which allows it to trigger Berry Juice after using Belly Drum at full health. Quick Feet can be useful if Zigzagoon gets statused (from Toxic Spikes, for example) inflicted by status through means such as Toxic Spikes (try to avoid using parentheses in analyses), as it allows Zigzagoon to outspeed Onix and hit it with Seed Bomb. Pickup can also be used to take a foe's consumed Berry Juice, although such situations are rare.

Usage Tips
========
Zigzagoon is best used to clean up weakened teams after its counters have been weakened or eliminated. Focus on pressuring Rock- and Steel- types like the aforementioned Onix and Pawniard; Arena Trap users like Diglett and Trapinch can be especially useful in this role. Knock Off support allows Zigzagoon to OHKO bulkier foes like Spritzee and Timburr and can chip frailer resists Pokemon that resist Extreme Speed like Pawniard into Extreme Speed range. Once a sweep is possible, finding a successful Belly Drum is the next challenge. Support from Memento or dual screens allows Zigzagoon to setup up on a wider array of Pokemon. Otherwise, try to find a turn to use Belly Drum against a passive foe like Spritzee or Mareanie that can't OHKO Zigzagoon.

Team Options
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The aforementioned Diglett and Trapinch are fantastic partners for Zigzagoon; (comma -> semicolon) Diglett has the bonus of providing Memento support, while Trapinch can more reliably remove Pawniard and Onix due to its superior bulk and access to Giga Drain. Vullaby can help as well by luring in Rock- and Steel-types and pivoting to a trapper via U-turn. Like most sweepers, Zigzagoon benefits from entry hazard support from the likes of Dwebble and Pawniard; for example, Stealth Rock guarantees an OHKO on standard bulky Mienfoo and Mareanie. Sticky Web support, (AC) primarily provided by Dewpider, (AC) (parentheses -> commas) can neutralize Onix by allowing Zigzagoon to outspeed and hit it with Seed Bomb. The combination of Reflect and Light Screen (or Aurora Veil) Dual screens support provide an alternative to Memento, but few good users exist; Natu and Amaura are passable options.

[STRATEGY COMMENTS]
Other Options
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Zigzagoon's movepool is extremely shallow, and it has few good alternatives to the listed moves. Double-Edge is incredibly powerful and can OHKO slower Pokemon like Spritzee and Timburr after a Belly Drum. However, its massive recoil and lack of priority make it very situational. Substitute can allow for a free Belly Drum on a predicted status move, like Thunder Wave from Ferroseed or Porygon, but Zigzagoon's Substitutes are too frail to survive all but the weakest of hits—even with Memento support. Lastly, Rock Smash can pick up a surprise OHKO on Pawniard, but Sticky Web or paralysis support is required, (AC) and Zigzagoon must remain wary of Sucker Punch.

Checks and Counters
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**Rock- and Steel-types**: Rock- and Steel-types such as Onix, (AC) Pawniard, Onix, (RC) and Magnemite can handle boosted Extreme Speed and hit Zigzagoon hard with their STAB attacks. Even though none of them can OHKO Zigzagoon, Zigzagoon it is rarely at full health after setting up. Sturdy Onix deserves a special mention for its ability to survive and heal back to full health after taking a Seed Bomb at full health (avoiding repetition / implied), making it especially difficult for Zigzagoon to break through. Ferroseed can switch in on a predicted Extreme Speed and chip away at Zigzagoon with Iron Barbs, although standard sets fear a 2HKO from Thief.

**Physically Defensive Pokemon**: Physically bulkier Pokemon like Spritzee and Koffing can tank a boosted Extreme Speed if healthy and knock out a weakened Zigzagoon, although Thief can be annoying if Zigzagoon is healthy enough to survive a hit after stealing an Eviolite. Mienfoo and Timburr can fulfill a similar role with maximum Defense investment.

**Abra**: Focus Sash Abra can reliably survive a single hit thanks to its access to Magic Guard and fire back with Psychic or Counter.

**Fake Out**: Fake Out users like Mienfoo and Meowth can chip down Zigzagoon in conjunction with sacrifices or clever switches as long as it does not carry Protect.

[CREDITS]
- Written by: [[iss, 34723]]
- Quality checked by: [[KSG, 32350], [Dreamcatcher, 449990], [Fiend, 208173]]
- Grammar checked by: [[, ], [, ]]
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[OVERVIEW]

Zigzagoon's unique access to the combination of Belly Drum and Extreme Speed makes it one of the deadliest setup sweepers in Little Cup. After a boost, Extreme Speed rips through most Pokemon that do not resist it; even the bulkiest of Mienfoo risk being OHKOed. However, Belly Drum's 50% recoil means that Zigzagoon typically only gets one chance to set up, and its poor bulk makes finding a setup turn difficult. Zigzagoon also struggles to break through common Rock- and Steel-types like Onix and Pawniard, which can survive a boosted Extreme Speed and retaliate with significant damage.

[SET]
name: Belly Drum
move 1: Belly Drum
move 2: Extreme Speed
move 3: Seed Bomb
move 4: Thief / Protect
item: Berry Juice
ability: Quick Feet
nature: Adamant
evs: 132 HP / 196 Atk / 108 Def / 28 SpD / 36 Spe

[SET COMMENTS]
Moves
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The combination of Belly Drum and Extreme Speed offers Zigzagoon nearly unrivaled sweeping potential. Apart from Rock-, Steel-, and Ghost-types, only the most physically defensive Pokemon in Little Cup, such as Spritzee and Timburr, can avoid being OHKOed by a boosted Extreme Speed. Zigzagoon's other moves work around targets that aren't threatened by Extreme Speed. Seed Bomb OHKOes Onix and the rare Frillish after a boost, while Thief can be useful against bulkier foes like Spritzee and Ferroseed; the former is OHKOed by Extreme Speed after losing its Eviolite, while the latter is 2HKOed by Thief a majority of the time. Protect allows Zigzagoon to avoid Fake Out, which out-prioritizes Extreme Speed and can chip it down.

Set Details
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Berry Juice gives Zigzagoon its best opportunity to successfully use Belly Drum. Against a faster target, it can heal Zigzagoon to full health after it takes a hit so that Belly Drum can succeed; against a slower target, it negates Belly Drum's recoil and maximizes Zigzagoon's chances of surviving the turn. Maximum Attack investment lets Zigzagoon hit as hard as possible after Belly Drum. Speed is less important on Zigzagoon than on most sweepers due to Extreme Speed's priority, so the remaining EVs maximize Zigzagoon's defenses to assist in setting up. 132 HP EVs give Zigzagoon an even 22 HP, which allows it to trigger Berry Juice after using Belly Drum at full health. Quick Feet can be useful if Zigzagoon gets inflicted by status, as it allows Zigzagoon to outspeed Onix and hit it with Seed Bomb. Pickup can also be used to take a foe's consumed Berry Juice, although such situations are rare.

Usage Tips
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Zigzagoon is best used to clean up weakened teams after its counters have been weakened or eliminated. Focus on pressuring Rock- and Steel- types like Onix and Pawniard; Arena Trap users like Diglett and Trapinch can be especially useful in this role. Knock Off support allows Zigzagoon to OHKO bulkier foes like Spritzee and Timburr and can chip frailer Pokemon that resist Extreme Speed like Pawniard into range. Once a sweep is possible, finding a successful Belly Drum is the next challenge. Support from Memento or dual screens allows Zigzagoon to set up on a wider array of Pokemon. Otherwise, try to find a turn to use Belly Drum against a passive foe like Spritzee or Mareanie that can't OHKO Zigzagoon.

Team Options
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Diglett and Trapinch are fantastic partners for Zigzagoon; Diglett has the bonus of providing Memento support, while Trapinch can more reliably remove Pawniard and Onix due to its superior bulk and access to Giga Drain. Vullaby can help as well by luring in Rock- and Steel-types and pivoting to a trapper via U-turn. Like most sweepers, Zigzagoon benefits from entry hazard support from the likes of Dwebble and Pawniard; for example, Stealth Rock guarantees an OHKO on standard bulky Mienfoo and Mareanie. Sticky Web support, primarily provided by Dewpider, can neutralize Onix by allowing Zigzagoon to outspeed and hit it with Seed Bomb. Dual screens support provide an alternative to Memento, but few good users exist; Natu and Amaura are passable options.

[STRATEGY COMMENTS]
Other Options
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Zigzagoon's movepool is extremely shallow, and it has few good alternatives to the listed moves. Double-Edge is incredibly powerful and can OHKO slower Pokemon like Spritzee and Timburr after a Belly Drum. However, its massive recoil and lack of priority make it very situational. Substitute can allow for a free Belly Drum on a predicted status move, like Thunder Wave from Ferroseed or Porygon, but Zigzagoon's Substitutes are too frail to survive all but the weakest of hits— even with Memento support. Lastly, Rock Smash can pick up a surprise OHKO on Pawniard, but Sticky Web or paralysis support is required, and Zigzagoon must remain wary of Sucker Punch.

Checks and Counters
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**Rock- and Steel-types**: Rock- and Steel-types such as Onix, Pawniard, and Magnemite can handle boosted Extreme Speed and hit Zigzagoon hard with their STAB attacks. Even though none of them can OHKO Zigzagoon, it is rarely at full health after setting up. Sturdy Onix deserves a special mention for its ability to survive and heal back to full health after taking a Seed Bomb., (comma) making it especially difficult for Zigzagoon to break through. Ferroseed can switch in on a predicted Extreme Speed and chip away at Zigzagoon with Iron Barbs, although standard sets fear a 2HKO from Thief.

**Physically Defensive Pokemon**: Physically bulkier Pokemon like Spritzee and Koffing can tank a boosted Extreme Speed if healthy and knock out a weakened Zigzagoon, although Thief can be annoying if Zigzagoon is healthy enough to survive a hit after stealing an Eviolite. Mienfoo and Timburr can fulfill a similar role with maximum Defense investment.

**Abra**: Focus Sash Abra can reliably survive a single hit thanks to its access to Magic Guard and fire back with Psychic or Counter.

**Fake Out**: Fake Out users like Mienfoo and Meowth can chip down Zigzagoon in conjunction with sacrifices or clever switches as long as it does not carry Protect.

[CREDITS]
- Written by: [[iss, 34723]]
- Quality checked by: [[KSG, 32350], [Dreamcatcher, 449990], [Fiend, 208173]]
- Grammar checked by: [[Estronic, 240732], [lotiasite, 302985]]
hardly did anything except add spacing, gp 2/2
 
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