Monotype Araquanid (Bug) [QC:2/2][GP:2/2]

[Neko]

itsy-bitsy spider :o
[SET]
name: Sticky Web (Bug)
move 1: Sticky Web
move 2: Liquidation
move 3: Mirror Coat
move 4: Toxic / Magic Coat
item: Heavy-Duty Boots
ability: Water Bubble
nature: Adamant
evs: 252 HP / 100 Atk / 156 Spe

[SET COMMENTS]
Araquanid is the best defensive Sticky Web setter available for Bug teams, and it differentiates itself from Galvantula by taking on special attackers such as Blacephalon, Spectrier, and Nidoking. Thanks to Water Bubble, it checks threats such as Volcarona and Heatran, which greatly trouble Bug teams. Liquidation deals with Calm Mind and Quiver Dance users such as Spectrier and Volcarona, and it generally threatens Fire-types. Mirror Coat takes advantage of Araquanid's excellent Special Defense, allowing it to retaliate against threats that don't mind Liquidation such as Thundurus-T and Volcanion. Toxic debilitates switch-ins such as Slowbro, Mantine, and Gastrodon. Magic Coat can be used over Toxic, as it bounces back Taunt, Leech Seed, and Stealth Rock from Cobalion, Celesteela, and Garchomp, allowing Araquanid to set Sticky Web uncontested and maximize its longevity. 156 Speed EVs let Araquanid outspeed and beat non-Air Slash Celesteela one-on-one, while maximum HP EVs allow it to survive attacks such as Choice Specs Tapu Koko's Volt Switch, Hurricane from Tornadus-T, and non-Choice Band Victini's Bolt Strike.

Setup sweepers such as Scizor, Volcarona, and Heracross make great teammates for Araquanid, as these all benefit from Sticky Web and a Fire resistance. Swords Dance Scizor deals with Ice- and Rock-type threats such as Kyurem and Tyranitar, can clean types such as Dragon and Fairy, and uses Sticky Web to outspeed Heatran. Volcarona greatly appreciates Araquanid dealing with Heatran and Victini, as this allows it to sweep types such as Steel and Psychic late-game. Guts Heracross deals with walls such as Toxapex, Slowbro, and Galarian Corsola, and Sticky Web allows it to outspeed the entire unboosted metagame, removing threats such as Dragapult, Choice Band Victini, and Choice Scarf Heatran. Araquanid setting Sticky Web frees a moveslot for Galvantula, allowing it to run Agility. Thanks to Sticky Web, Galvantula even outspeeds Swift Swim Barraskewda at +2, making it a potent late-game wincon against Water and Flying teams. Galvantula also appreciates Araquanid's ability to heavily damage Thundurus-T and pressure Ground-types like Landorus-T. Choice Scarf Buzzwole deals with threats such as Cinderace and Excadrill, and Sticky Web lets it clean frailer types such as Electric, Dragon, Dark, and Fire, which have limited defensive counterplay against it.

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

Bug
--------
Scald may be used with a Modest nature, as it allows Araquanid to fish for burns. However, Liquidation lets it check Spectrier and Roost Volcarona well. A trapping set with Infestation, Soak, Toxic, and Rest, holding a Grip Claw, traps and removes bulky walls such as Celesteela and Toxapex that normally give Araquanid a difficult time; however, if such targets are not present on the opposing team, it turns Araquanid into a liability. Water Absorb may be considered to pivot into threats such as Barraskewda, but Water Bubble's resistance to Fire-type moves is Araquanid's main appeal. Wacan Berry may be used to lure in Tapu Koko and Choice Band Victini, but since Bug can choose to not run dedicated entry hazard removers, forgoing Heavy-Duty Boots may hurt Araquanid's ability to check threats such as Blacephalon and Spectrier in the long run.

[CREDITS]
- Written by: [[Neko, 542526]]
- Bug analysis by: [[Neko, 542526]]
- Quality checked by: [[sasha, 510532], [roxie, 481576]]
- Grammar checked by: [[Adeleine, 517429], [UT, 523866]]

 

[Neko]

spooder ready for QC

 

[sasha]

spider

[SET]
name: Sticky Web (Bug)
move 1: Sticky Web
move 2: Liquidation
move 3: Mirror Coat
move 4: Toxic / Magic Coat
item: Heavy-Duty Boots
ability: Water Bubble
nature: Adamant
evs: 252 HP / 100 Atk / 156 Spe

[SET COMMENTS]
Araquanid is the defensive Sticky Web setter available for Bug teams, and differentiates itself from Galvantula due its ability to take on special attackers such as Blacephalon, Spectrier, and Nidoking, while also providing a Fire-type resistance, easing the matchup against threats such as Victini and Heatran, which greatly trouble Bug teams. Liquidation lets it deal with Calm Mind and Quiver Dance users such as Spectrier and Volcarona, and threatens the aforementioned Fire-types. Mirror Coat takes advantage of Araquanid's excellent special defense, allowing it to retaliate against threats that Araquanid can survive an attack against such as Hydreigon, Thundurus-T, and Volcanion which are not OHKO'ed or bothered by Liquidation. Toxic cripples switchins such as Slowbro, Mantine, and Gastrodon,. while Magic Coat can be used over Toxic as it bounces back Taunt, Leech Seed, and Stealth Rock from Cobalion, Celesteela, and Garchomp, allowing Araquanid to be uncontested in setting Sticky Web and maximize its longevity. 156 Speed lets Araquanid outspeed Celesteela (it gets leech stalled p easily, id use another example if possible, if theres nothing else i feel like the speed rly isnt that useful), while HP EVs are maximized as it allows Araquanid to survive attacks such as Choice Specs Tapu Koko's Volt Switch, Hurricane from Tornadus-T, and non-Choice Band Victini's Bolt Strike. Water Bubble provides Araquanid an immunity to Burns, the ability to resist Fire-type attacks, and a boost to Liquidation (tbh id move this up near the intro or in the intro itself since water bubble is what makes araquanid rly desirable). Heavy-Duty Boots lets Araquanid come in multiple times in a match to threaten Fire-types for Bug teams.

Setup sweepers such as Scizor, Volcarona, and Heracross make for great teammates for Araquanid, as these all benefit from its Sticky Webs and Fire resistance. Swords Dance Scizor deals with Ice- and Rock-type threats such as Kyurem and Tyranitar, can clean types such as Dragon and Fairy, and benefits from Sticky Web, as this allows Scizor to outspeed Heatran. Volcarona greatly appreciates Araquanid's ability to deal with Heatran and Victini, as this allows it to sweep types such as Steel and Psychic late-game. Guts Heracross deals with walls such as Toxapex, Slowbro, and Galarian Corsola, and appreciates Sticky Webs as this allows it to outspeed the entirety of the unboosted metagame, removing threats such as Dragapult, Choice Band Victini, and Choice Scarf Heatran. Araquanid setting Sticky Webs frees a moveslot from Galvantula, allowing it to run Agility, as Sticky Webs lets Galvantula be faster than Swift Swim Barraskewda and Choice Scarf Galarian Zapdos at +2, turning it into a potent late-game wincon against Water and Flying teams. Galvantula also appreciates Araquanid's ability to lure and (i dont rly think it lures thundy especially as it needs at most 26ish% chip to beat araq) remove (would reword this to does a lot of damage or smth rather than remove) Thundurus-T and pressure Ground-types like Landorus-T. Choice Scarf Buzzwole deals with threats such as Cinderace and Excadrill, and benefits from Sticky Webs, as it lets Buzzwole clean frailer teams such as Electric, Dragon, Dark, and Fire which have limited defensive counterplay against it.

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

Bug
--------
Scald may be used with a Modest nature, as this allows Araquanid to fish for burns. However, Liquidation lets it be a good check to Spectrier and against Volcarona with Roost. A trapping set with Infestation, Soak, Toxic, and Rest may be considered as it traps and removes bulky walls such as Celesteela and Toxapex that normally give Araquanid a difficult time, however, if these targets are not present on the opposing team, it turns Araquanid into a liability. Water Absorb may be considered, as this allows Araquanid to pivot into threats such as Barraskewda, however, the resistance to Fire-type moves is Araquanid's main appeal.

[CREDITS]
- Written by: [[Neko, 542526]]
- Bug analysis by: [[Neko, 542526]]
- Quality checked by: [[sasha, 510532], [<username2>, <userid2>], [<username3>, <userid3>]]
- Grammar checked by: [[<username1>, <userid1>], [<username2>, <userid2>]]

qc1/3

 

[Neko]

spider

[SET]
name: Sticky Web (Bug)
move 1: Sticky Web
move 2: Liquidation
move 3: Mirror Coat
move 4: Toxic / Magic Coat
item: Heavy-Duty Boots
ability: Water Bubble
nature: Adamant
evs: 252 HP / 100 Atk / 156 Spe

[SET COMMENTS]
Araquanid is the defensive Sticky Web setter available for Bug teams, and differentiates itself from Galvantula due its ability to take on special attackers such as Blacephalon, Spectrier, and Nidoking, while also providing a Fire-type resistance, easing the matchup against threats such as Victini and Heatran, which greatly trouble Bug teams. Liquidation lets it deal with Calm Mind and Quiver Dance users such as Spectrier and Volcarona, and threatens the aforementioned Fire-types. Mirror Coat takes advantage of Araquanid's excellent special defense, allowing it to retaliate against threats that Araquanid can survive an attack against such as Hydreigon, Thundurus-T, and Volcanion which are not OHKO'ed or bothered by Liquidation. Toxic cripples switchins such as Slowbro, Mantine, and Gastrodon,. while Magic Coat can be used over Toxic as it bounces back Taunt, Leech Seed, and Stealth Rock from Cobalion, Celesteela, and Garchomp, allowing Araquanid to be uncontested in setting Sticky Web and maximize its longevity. 156 Speed lets Araquanid outspeed Celesteela (it gets leech stalled p easily, id use another example if possible, if theres nothing else i feel like the speed rly isnt that useful), while HP EVs are maximized as it allows Araquanid to survive attacks such as Choice Specs Tapu Koko's Volt Switch, Hurricane from Tornadus-T, and non-Choice Band Victini's Bolt Strike. Water Bubble provides Araquanid an immunity to Burns, the ability to resist Fire-type attacks, and a boost to Liquidation (tbh id move this up near the intro or in the intro itself since water bubble is what makes araquanid rly desirable). Heavy-Duty Boots lets Araquanid come in multiple times in a match to threaten Fire-types for Bug teams.

Setup sweepers such as Scizor, Volcarona, and Heracross make for great teammates for Araquanid, as these all benefit from its Sticky Webs and Fire resistance. Swords Dance Scizor deals with Ice- and Rock-type threats such as Kyurem and Tyranitar, can clean types such as Dragon and Fairy, and benefits from Sticky Web, as this allows Scizor to outspeed Heatran. Volcarona greatly appreciates Araquanid's ability to deal with Heatran and Victini, as this allows it to sweep types such as Steel and Psychic late-game. Guts Heracross deals with walls such as Toxapex, Slowbro, and Galarian Corsola, and appreciates Sticky Webs as this allows it to outspeed the entirety of the unboosted metagame, removing threats such as Dragapult, Choice Band Victini, and Choice Scarf Heatran. Araquanid setting Sticky Webs frees a moveslot from Galvantula, allowing it to run Agility, as Sticky Webs lets Galvantula be faster than Swift Swim Barraskewda and Choice Scarf Galarian Zapdos at +2, turning it into a potent late-game wincon against Water and Flying teams. Galvantula also appreciates Araquanid's ability to lure and (i dont rly think it lures thundy especially as it needs at most 26ish% chip to beat araq) remove (would reword this to does a lot of damage or smth rather than remove) Thundurus-T and pressure Ground-types like Landorus-T. Choice Scarf Buzzwole deals with threats such as Cinderace and Excadrill, and benefits from Sticky Webs, as it lets Buzzwole clean frailer teams such as Electric, Dragon, Dark, and Fire which have limited defensive counterplay against it.

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

Bug
--------
Scald may be used with a Modest nature, as this allows Araquanid to fish for burns. However, Liquidation lets it be a good check to Spectrier and against Volcarona with Roost. A trapping set with Infestation, Soak, Toxic, and Rest may be considered as it traps and removes bulky walls such as Celesteela and Toxapex that normally give Araquanid a difficult time, however, if these targets are not present on the opposing team, it turns Araquanid into a liability. Water Absorb may be considered, as this allows Araquanid to pivot into threats such as Barraskewda, however, the resistance to Fire-type moves is Araquanid's main appeal.

[CREDITS]
- Written by: [[Neko, 542526]]
- Bug analysis by: [[Neko, 542526]]
- Quality checked by: [[sasha, 510532], [<username2>, <userid2>], [<username3>, <userid3>]]
- Grammar checked by: [[<username1>, <userid1>], [<username2>, <userid2>]]

qc1/3

This has been implemented, thankiee so much Sashaa

 

[roxie]

which also provides immunity to Burns and a boost to Liquidation, easing the matchup against threats such as Victini and Heatran, which greatly trouble Bug teams.

unsure abt victini being here maybe volcarona because bolt strike alone does a lot vs bug tbh

- Add Wacan Berry to OO
- grip claw on the soak set in oo
- unsure abt celesteela being an example, id specify non-air slash celesteela

2/2

 

[Neko]

unsure abt victini being here maybe volcarona because bolt strike alone does a lot vs bug tbh

- Add Wacan Berry to OO
- grip claw on the soak set in oo
- unsure abt celesteela being an example, id specify non-air slash celesteela

2/2

implemented, ready for GP GP Team
Thank you Roxie

 

[Adeleine]

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[SET]
name: Sticky Web (Bug)
move 1: Sticky Web
move 2: Liquidation
move 3: Mirror Coat
move 4: Toxic / Magic Coat
item: Heavy-Duty Boots
ability: Water Bubble
nature: Adamant
evs: 252 HP / 100 Atk / 156 Spe

[SET COMMENTS]
Araquanid is the defensive Sticky Web setter available for Bug teams, and it differentiates itself from Galvantula due its ability to take by taking on special attackers such as Blacephalon, Spectrier, and Nidoking, while also providing a Fire-type resistance due to Water Bubble, which also provides immunity to Burns and a boost to Liquidation, Nidoking. It provides a Fire resistance, burn immunity, and boosted Liquidation thanks to Water Bubble, easing the matchup against threats such as Volcarona and Heatran, which greatly trouble Bug teams. The physical (I imagine this is the point?) Liquidation lets it deal with Calm Mind and Quiver Dance users such as Spectrier and Volcarona, and it generally threatens the aforementioned Fire-types. Mirror Coat takes advantage of Araquanid's excellent special defense, allowing it to retaliate against threats that Araquanid can survive an attack against such as Hydreigon, Thundurus-T, and Volcanion which are not OHKO'ed or bothered by Liquidation. Special Defense, allowing it to retaliate against threats that don't mind Liquidation such as Hydreigon, Thundurus-T, and Volcanion. Toxic cripples switchins debilitates switch-ins such as Slowbro, Mantine, and Gastrodon. Magic Coat can be used over Toxic, (AC) as it bounces back Taunt, Leech Seed, and Stealth Rock from Cobalion, Celesteela, and Garchomp, allowing Araquanid to be uncontested in setting Sticky Web set Sticky Web uncontested and maximize its longevity. 156 Speed lets EVs let Araquanid outspeed and 1v1 beat non-Air Slash Celesteela one-on-one, while maximum HP EVs are maximized as it allows Araquanid allow it to survive attacks such as Choice Specs Tapu Koko's Volt Switch, Hurricane from Tornadus-T, and non-Choice Band Victini's Bolt Strike.

Setup sweepers such as Scizor, Volcarona, and Heracross make for great teammates for Araquanid, as these all benefit from its Sticky Webs Web and Fire resistance. Swords Dance Scizor deals with Ice- and Rock-type threats such as Kyurem and Tyranitar, can clean types such as Dragon and Fairy, and benefits from Sticky Web, as this allows Scizor uses Sticky Web to outspeed Heatran. Volcarona greatly appreciates Araquanid's ability to deal Araquanid dealing with Heatran and Victini, as this allows it to sweep types such as Steel and Psychic late-game. Guts Heracross deals with walls such as Toxapex, Slowbro, and Galarian Corsola, and appreciates Sticky Webs as this allows it to outspeed the entirety of the Sticky Web allows it to outspeed the entire unboosted metagame, removing threats such as Dragapult, Choice Band Victini, and Choice Scarf Heatran. Araquanid setting Sticky Webs Web frees a moveslot from for Galvantula, allowing it to run Agility, as Sticky Webs lets Galvantula be faster than Agility. Thanks to Sticky Web, Galvantula even outspeeds Swift Swim Barraskewda at +2, turning it into making it a potent late-game wincon against Water and Flying teams. Galvantula also appreciates Araquanid's ability to heavily damage Thundurus-T and pressure Ground-types like Landorus-T. Choice Scarf Buzzwole deals with threats such as Cinderace and Excadrill, and benefits from Sticky Webs, as it lets Buzzwole Sticky Web lets it clean frailer teams types such as Electric, Dragon, Dark, and Fire, (AC) which have limited defensive counterplay against it.

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

Bug
--------
Scald may be used with a Modest nature, as this it allows Araquanid to fish for burns. However, Liquidation lets it be a good check to Spectrier and against Volcarona with Roost. check Spectrier and Roost Volcarona well. A trapping set with Infestation, Soak, Toxic, and Rest utilizing Grip Claw as the item may be considered as it Rest, holding a Grip Claw, traps and removes bulky walls such as Celesteela and Toxapex that normally give Araquanid a difficult time; (comma -> semicolon) however, if these such targets are not present on the opposing team, it turns Araquanid into a liability. Water Absorb may be considered, as this allows Araquanid considered to pivot into threats such as Barraskewda, however, the but Water Bubble's resistance to Fire-type moves is Araquanid's main appeal. Wacan Berry may be used to lure in Tapu Koko and Choice Band Victini, but since Bug can choose to not run Pokemon such as Armaldo which are dedicated to entry hazard control, not running dedicated entry hazard removers, forgoing (as long as this still makes sense) Heavy-Duty Boots hurts may hurt Araquanid's ability to check threats such as Blacephalon and Spectrier in the long run.

[CREDITS]
- Written by: [[Neko, 542526]]
- Bug analysis by: [[Neko, 542526]]
- Quality checked by: [[sasha, 510532], [roxie, 481576]]
- Grammar checked by: [[Adeleine, 517429], [<username2>, <userid2>]]

1/2, just be mindful of wordiness

 

[Neko]

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[SET]
name: Sticky Web (Bug)
move 1: Sticky Web
move 2: Liquidation
move 3: Mirror Coat
move 4: Toxic / Magic Coat
item: Heavy-Duty Boots
ability: Water Bubble
nature: Adamant
evs: 252 HP / 100 Atk / 156 Spe

[SET COMMENTS]
Araquanid is the defensive Sticky Web setter available for Bug teams, and it differentiates itself from Galvantula due its ability to take by taking on special attackers such as Blacephalon, Spectrier, and Nidoking, while also providing a Fire-type resistance due to Water Bubble, which also provides immunity to Burns and a boost to Liquidation, Nidoking. It provides a Fire resistance, burn immunity, and boosted Liquidation thanks to Water Bubble, easing the matchup against threats such as Volcarona and Heatran, which greatly trouble Bug teams. The physical (I imagine this is the point?) Liquidation lets it deal with Calm Mind and Quiver Dance users such as Spectrier and Volcarona, and it generally threatens the aforementioned Fire-types. Mirror Coat takes advantage of Araquanid's excellent special defense, allowing it to retaliate against threats that Araquanid can survive an attack against such as Hydreigon, Thundurus-T, and Volcanion which are not OHKO'ed or bothered by Liquidation. Special Defense, allowing it to retaliate against threats that don't mind Liquidation such as Hydreigon, Thundurus-T, and Volcanion. Toxic cripples switchins debilitates switch-ins such as Slowbro, Mantine, and Gastrodon. Magic Coat can be used over Toxic, (AC) as it bounces back Taunt, Leech Seed, and Stealth Rock from Cobalion, Celesteela, and Garchomp, allowing Araquanid to be uncontested in setting Sticky Web set Sticky Web uncontested and maximize its longevity. 156 Speed lets EVs let Araquanid outspeed and 1v1 beat non-Air Slash Celesteela one-on-one, while maximum HP EVs are maximized as it allows Araquanid allow it to survive attacks such as Choice Specs Tapu Koko's Volt Switch, Hurricane from Tornadus-T, and non-Choice Band Victini's Bolt Strike.

Setup sweepers such as Scizor, Volcarona, and Heracross make for great teammates for Araquanid, as these all benefit from its Sticky Webs Web and Fire resistance. Swords Dance Scizor deals with Ice- and Rock-type threats such as Kyurem and Tyranitar, can clean types such as Dragon and Fairy, and benefits from Sticky Web, as this allows Scizor uses Sticky Web to outspeed Heatran. Volcarona greatly appreciates Araquanid's ability to deal Araquanid dealing with Heatran and Victini, as this allows it to sweep types such as Steel and Psychic late-game. Guts Heracross deals with walls such as Toxapex, Slowbro, and Galarian Corsola, and appreciates Sticky Webs as this allows it to outspeed the entirety of the Sticky Web allows it to outspeed the entire unboosted metagame, removing threats such as Dragapult, Choice Band Victini, and Choice Scarf Heatran. Araquanid setting Sticky Webs Web frees a moveslot from for Galvantula, allowing it to run Agility, as Sticky Webs lets Galvantula be faster than Agility. Thanks to Sticky Web, Galvantula even outspeeds Swift Swim Barraskewda at +2, turning it into making it a potent late-game wincon against Water and Flying teams. Galvantula also appreciates Araquanid's ability to heavily damage Thundurus-T and pressure Ground-types like Landorus-T. Choice Scarf Buzzwole deals with threats such as Cinderace and Excadrill, and benefits from Sticky Webs, as it lets Buzzwole Sticky Web lets it clean frailer teams types such as Electric, Dragon, Dark, and Fire, (AC) which have limited defensive counterplay against it.

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

Bug
--------
Scald may be used with a Modest nature, as this it allows Araquanid to fish for burns. However, Liquidation lets it be a good check to Spectrier and against Volcarona with Roost. check Spectrier and Roost Volcarona well. A trapping set with Infestation, Soak, Toxic, and Rest utilizing Grip Claw as the item may be considered as it Rest, holding a Grip Claw, traps and removes bulky walls such as Celesteela and Toxapex that normally give Araquanid a difficult time; (comma -> semicolon) however, if these such targets are not present on the opposing team, it turns Araquanid into a liability. Water Absorb may be considered, as this allows Araquanid considered to pivot into threats such as Barraskewda, however, the but Water Bubble's resistance to Fire-type moves is Araquanid's main appeal. Wacan Berry may be used to lure in Tapu Koko and Choice Band Victini, but since Bug can choose to not run Pokemon such as Armaldo which are dedicated to entry hazard control, not running dedicated entry hazard removers, forgoing (as long as this still makes sense) Heavy-Duty Boots hurts may hurt Araquanid's ability to check threats such as Blacephalon and Spectrier in the long run.

[CREDITS]
- Written by: [[Neko, 542526]]
- Bug analysis by: [[Neko, 542526]]
- Quality checked by: [[sasha, 510532], [roxie, 481576]]
- Grammar checked by: [[Adeleine, 517429], [<username2>, <userid2>]]

View attachment 4551611/2, just be mindful of wordiness

This implemented, thank you so much Adeleine

just be mindful of wordiness

oki... ;w;

 

[UT]

add remove conjecture

GP Check

[SET]
name: Sticky Web (Bug)
move 1: Sticky Web
move 2: Liquidation
move 3: Mirror Coat
move 4: Toxic / Magic Coat
item: Heavy-Duty Boots
ability: Water Bubble
nature: Adamant
evs: 252 HP / 100 Atk / 156 Spe

[SET COMMENTS]
Araquanid is the best defensive Sticky Web setter available for Bug teams, and it differentiates itself from Galvantula by taking on special attackers such as Blacephalon, Spectrier, and Nidoking. It provides a Fire resistance, burn immunity, and boosted Liquidation thanks to Water Bubble, easing the matchup against Thanks to Water Bubble, it checks threats such as Volcarona and Heatran, which greatly trouble Bug teams. The physical Liquidation lets it deal Liquidation deals with Calm Mind and Quiver Dance users such as Spectrier and Volcarona, and it generally threatens Fire-types. Mirror Coat takes advantage of Araquanid's excellent Special Defense, allowing it to retaliate against threats that don't mind Liquidation such as Hydreigon, Thundurus-T, and Volcanion. Toxic debilitates switch-ins such as Slowbro, Mantine, and Gastrodon. Magic Coat can be used over Toxic, as it bounces back Taunt, Leech Seed, and Stealth Rock from Cobalion, Celesteela, and Garchomp, allowing Araquanid to set Sticky Web uncontested and maximize its longevity. 156 Speed EVs let Araquanid outspeed and beat non-Air Slash Celesteela one-on-one, while maximum HP EVs allow it to survive attacks such as Choice Specs Tapu Koko's Volt Switch, Hurricane from Tornadus-T, and non-Choice Band Victini's Bolt Strike.

Setup sweepers such as Scizor, Volcarona, and Heracross make great teammates for Araquanid, as these all benefit from its Sticky Web and a Fire resistance. Swords Dance Scizor deals with Ice- and Rock-type threats such as Kyurem and Tyranitar, can clean types such as Dragon and Fairy, and uses Sticky Web to outspeed Heatran. Volcarona greatly appreciates Araquanid dealing with Heatran and Victini, as this allows it to sweep types such as Steel and Psychic late-game. Guts Heracross deals with walls such as Toxapex, Slowbro, and Galarian Corsola, and Sticky Web allows it to outspeed the entire unboosted metagame, removing threats such as Dragapult, Choice Band Victini, and Choice Scarf Heatran. Araquanid setting Sticky Web frees a moveslot for Galvantula, allowing it to run Agility. Thanks to Sticky Web, Galvantula even outspeeds Swift Swim Barraskewda at +2, making it a potent late-game wincon against Water and Flying teams. Galvantula also appreciates Araquanid's ability to heavily damage Thundurus-T and pressure Ground-types like Landorus-T. Choice Scarf Buzzwole deals with threats such as Cinderace and Excadrill, and Sticky Web lets it clean frailer types such as Electric, Dragon, Dark, and Fire, which have limited defensive counterplay against it.

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

Bug
--------
Scald may be used with a Modest nature, as it allows Araquanid to fish for burns. However, Liquidation lets it check Spectrier and Roost Volcarona well. A trapping set with Infestation, Soak, Toxic, and Rest, holding a Grip Claw, traps and removes bulky walls such as Celesteela and Toxapex that normally give Araquanid a difficult time; however, if such targets are not present on the opposing team, it turns Araquanid into a liability. Water Absorb may be considered to pivot into threats such as Barraskewda, but Water Bubble's resistance to Fire-type moves is Araquanid's main appeal. Wacan Berry may be used to lure in Tapu Koko and Choice Band Victini, but since Bug can choose to not run dedicated entry hazard removers, forgoing Heavy-Duty Boots may hurt Araquanid's ability to check threats such as Blacephalon and Spectrier in the long run.

[CREDITS]
- Written by: [[Neko, 542526]]
- Bug analysis by: [[Neko, 542526]]
- Quality checked by: [[sasha, 510532], [roxie, 481576]]
- Grammar checked by: [[Adeleine, 517429], [UT, 523866]]

GP 2/2!

GP Team done

 

[Neko]

add remove conjecture

GP Check

[SET]
name: Sticky Web (Bug)
move 1: Sticky Web
move 2: Liquidation
move 3: Mirror Coat
move 4: Toxic / Magic Coat
item: Heavy-Duty Boots
ability: Water Bubble
nature: Adamant
evs: 252 HP / 100 Atk / 156 Spe

[SET COMMENTS]
Araquanid is the best defensive Sticky Web setter available for Bug teams, and it differentiates itself from Galvantula by taking on special attackers such as Blacephalon, Spectrier, and Nidoking. It provides a Fire resistance, burn immunity, and boosted Liquidation thanks to Water Bubble, easing the matchup against Thanks to Water Bubble, it checks threats such as Volcarona and Heatran, which greatly trouble Bug teams. The physical Liquidation lets it deal Liquidation deals with Calm Mind and Quiver Dance users such as Spectrier and Volcarona, and it generally threatens Fire-types. Mirror Coat takes advantage of Araquanid's excellent Special Defense, allowing it to retaliate against threats that don't mind Liquidation such as Hydreigon, Thundurus-T, and Volcanion. Toxic debilitates switch-ins such as Slowbro, Mantine, and Gastrodon. Magic Coat can be used over Toxic, as it bounces back Taunt, Leech Seed, and Stealth Rock from Cobalion, Celesteela, and Garchomp, allowing Araquanid to set Sticky Web uncontested and maximize its longevity. 156 Speed EVs let Araquanid outspeed and beat non-Air Slash Celesteela one-on-one, while maximum HP EVs allow it to survive attacks such as Choice Specs Tapu Koko's Volt Switch, Hurricane from Tornadus-T, and non-Choice Band Victini's Bolt Strike.

Setup sweepers such as Scizor, Volcarona, and Heracross make great teammates for Araquanid, as these all benefit from its Sticky Web and a Fire resistance. Swords Dance Scizor deals with Ice- and Rock-type threats such as Kyurem and Tyranitar, can clean types such as Dragon and Fairy, and uses Sticky Web to outspeed Heatran. Volcarona greatly appreciates Araquanid dealing with Heatran and Victini, as this allows it to sweep types such as Steel and Psychic late-game. Guts Heracross deals with walls such as Toxapex, Slowbro, and Galarian Corsola, and Sticky Web allows it to outspeed the entire unboosted metagame, removing threats such as Dragapult, Choice Band Victini, and Choice Scarf Heatran. Araquanid setting Sticky Web frees a moveslot for Galvantula, allowing it to run Agility. Thanks to Sticky Web, Galvantula even outspeeds Swift Swim Barraskewda at +2, making it a potent late-game wincon against Water and Flying teams. Galvantula also appreciates Araquanid's ability to heavily damage Thundurus-T and pressure Ground-types like Landorus-T. Choice Scarf Buzzwole deals with threats such as Cinderace and Excadrill, and Sticky Web lets it clean frailer types such as Electric, Dragon, Dark, and Fire, which have limited defensive counterplay against it.

[STRATEGY COMMENTS]
Other Options
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Bug
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Scald may be used with a Modest nature, as it allows Araquanid to fish for burns. However, Liquidation lets it check Spectrier and Roost Volcarona well. A trapping set with Infestation, Soak, Toxic, and Rest, holding a Grip Claw, traps and removes bulky walls such as Celesteela and Toxapex that normally give Araquanid a difficult time; however, if such targets are not present on the opposing team, it turns Araquanid into a liability. Water Absorb may be considered to pivot into threats such as Barraskewda, but Water Bubble's resistance to Fire-type moves is Araquanid's main appeal. Wacan Berry may be used to lure in Tapu Koko and Choice Band Victini, but since Bug can choose to not run dedicated entry hazard removers, forgoing Heavy-Duty Boots may hurt Araquanid's ability to check threats such as Blacephalon and Spectrier in the long run.

[CREDITS]
- Written by: [[Neko, 542526]]
- Bug analysis by: [[Neko, 542526]]
- Quality checked by: [[sasha, 510532], [roxie, 481576]]
- Grammar checked by: [[Adeleine, 517429], [UT, 523866]]

GP 2/2!

GP Team done

Implemented! Thankiee so much UT
Spooder done :3

 

[roxie]