Draft Cyclizar

[chi yu later]

[overview]
**Draft order**: Late round 2 onwards

**Price range**: 13-15 points

**Overview**: Cyclizar is the best Shed Tail user in Draft, using its excellent Speed tier and Regenerator to generate multiple opportunities to use Shed Tail every game, turning passive opposing Pokemon into liabilities. It is also an exceptional entry hazard remover with Rapid Spin and can function as a revenge killer with its Speed and wide range of coverage. Cyclizar is limited by the draft, as it is heavily dependent on teammates to function; Shed Tail's value is only maximized when paired with several top-tier offensive threats, while Cyclizar's mediocre offensive stats mean it is unsuited to wallbreak alone.


[strategy comments]
Common Roles
========
**Shed Tail lead**: Cyclizar uses a Choice Scarf to outspeed faster opposing Pokemon and Choice Scarf users to guarantee a successful use of Shed Tail on turn 1. It can then come in on free switches throughout the game to get additional uses of Shed Tail. This set generally runs close to maximum HP to maximize the health of the passed Substitute.

**Utility pivot**: Cyclizar has access to a wide range of utility moves including Shed Tail, Rapid Spin, Knock Off, and Taunt, as well as a decent defensive typing and reasonable bulk when invested. It can pivot in on defensive entry hazard setters, attempt to use Rapid Spin, and maintain momentum with Shed Tail.

**Revenge killer**: Cyclizar boosts its mediocre offensive stats by using a damage-boosting item and its elite Speed tier to function as a revenge killer. Draco Meteor, Outrage, and Double-Edge are STAB moves with high Base Power, and Cyclizar has widespread mixed coverage as well as Shed Tail or U-turn to keep momentum after using a powerful attack.

Common Moves
========
**Primary STAB moves**: Draco Meteor, Double-Edge, Hyper Voice, Outrage, Dragon Pulse, Body Slam, Quick Attack, Dragon Claw, Scale Shot

**Setup moves**: Shift Gear

**Utility moves**: Shed Tail, Rapid Spin, Knock Off, Taunt, U-turn, Endeavor, Dragon Tail

**Coverage**: Overheat, Power Whip, Thunderbolt, Ice Spinner, Iron Head, Temper Flare, Supercell Slam, Aqua Tail, Acrobatics, Wild Charge

Niche Moves
========
**Protect**: Protect can be used to scout Choice item users to see what move they are locked into and check whether it is safe to ues Shed Tail or what target to use Shed Tail to pivot into.

Common Items
========
**Heavy-Duty Boots**: Heavy-Duty Boots is usually Cyclizar's preferred item. Combined with Regenerator, Cyclizar is able to prevent chip damage and stay healthy enough to use Shed Tail multiple times in a single game.

**Choice Scarf**: Choice Scarf is used to secure a guaranteed use of Shed Tail early-game without worrying about opposing Choice Scarf users; note that Choice Scarf Cyclizar is a very poor spinner, as being Choice-locked allows foes to set up. It can also be used to revenge kill weakened setup threats and opposing Choice Scarf users later in the game.

**Life Orb**: Life Orb is used in combination with powerful STAB moves like Double-Edge and Draco Meteor to maximize offensive output and increase Cyclizar's effectiveness as a revenge killer while using Regenerator to mitigate recoil damage.

Niche Items
========
**Sitrus Berry**: Sitrus Berry is used in place of Heavy-Duty Boots if the opponent has poor entry hazard setters, and it allows Cyclizar to pivot in more freely on attacks or use other utility moves before Shed Tail.

**Choice Band / Choice Specs**: Choice Band or Choice Specs can be used to secure KOs that Life Orb cannot achieve but Choice-locks Cyclizar.

**Assault Vest**: Assault Vest Cyclizar can be used as a pivot to check special attackers with Knock Off and U-turn, similar to Tornadus-T; however, it is incompatible with Shed Tail, so should only be used as a last resort.

**Rocky Helmet**: Rocky Helmet can be used if Cyclizar will pivot in on contact moves such as Palafin's Jet Punch and Rillaboom's Grassy Glide.

**Resistance Berries**: Yache Berry and Chople Berry can be used to reduce Ice Shard and Mach Punch damage, respectively, and they allow Cyclizar to revenge kill threats such as Baxcalibur and Infernape.

**Lum Berry**: Lum Berry allows Cyclizar to be used as a one-time status absorber for paralysis and sleep moves without having to sacrifice an item slot on one of your offensive Pokemon.

Tera
========
Cyclizar should not be a Tera Captain; its primary job is to enable teammates with Shed Tail, and it should be bringing in elite offensive threats that you should make your Tera Captain instead. If Cyclizar is a Tera Captain, it can use STAB Tera types to increase its damage output as a revenge killer or enable a Shift Gear set, or it can use an appropriate defensive Tera type against possible priority move or Choice Scarf users.

Draft Strategy
========
Cyclizar should only be drafted on bulky offense or hyper offense-style drafts, where most Pokemon will be threatening with a Substitute up. It excels against more passive teams where the Shed Tail Substitute can be preserved after a weak attack. Cyclizar should be played aggressively and brought in on double switches where possible; Shed Tail allows the player to bring in their strong wallbreakers while only risking Cyclizar on the double switch instead of an elite offensive Pokemon.

**Wallbreakers**: Cyclizar can use Shed Tail to bring in strong wallbreakers in an advantageous position to devastate the opposing team. Faster wallbreakers such as Chi-Yu, Urshifu-S, and Baxcalibur gain more opportunities to enter the battlefield, while bulkier wallbreakers such as Ursaluna, Iron Hands, and Gholdengo can preserve Cyclizar's Substitute through weak or resisted attacks.

**Setup Sweepers**: Cyclizar enables setup sweepers by giving them additional turns to set up; Swords Dance Urshifu-S, Dragon Dance Gouging Fire, and Nasty Plot Darkrai are beneficiaries of Shed Tail and can easily sweep if Cyclizar is allowed to use Shed Tail freely.

**High-tier speed control**: Cyclizar should not be pressured to act as the sole source of speed control on a team; having another revenge killer such as Greninja, Iron Boulder, or Rillaboom mitigates the risk of using Shed Tail against an opposing threat. Cyclizar can pivot with Shed Tail into your source of speed control if your opponent predicts it and keeps their Pokemon on the field.

**Magic Bounce / Good as Gold**: Gholdengo and Hatterene act as deterrents for phazing moves and create an advantageous position if they are brought in via Shed Tail while anticipating a phazing move. Soundproof users such as Kommo-o are another option for this role, but note they only prevent Roar and not Whirlwind.

**Slow momentum**: Although most teammates should be offensive threats, slow pivot move users like Uxie and Mandibuzz can bring in Cyclizar if it lacks the HP to both take a hit and use Shed Tail.

**Terapagos / Dragonite**: Terapagos and Dragonite are especially good partners for Cyclizar due to the interaction between Shed Tail and their abilities; Tera Shell and Multiscale apply to the passed Substitute when they are at full HP, allowing Terapagos and Dragonite to get multiple uses out of their powerful abilities.

Checks and Counters
========
**Phazing**: Phazing moves can be used to neutralize Cyclizar when used on the same turn as Shed Tail. Cyclizar can prevent this by using Taunt on a phazer but risks being attacked.

**Choice Scarf users**: Choice Scarf users can score a surprise KO on non-Choice Scarf Cyclizar. This can be played around by scouting for Choice Scarf or ensuring a setup opportunity will occur against a Choice Scarf user.

**Priority**: Priority moves such as Ice Shard, Mach Punch, and Extreme Speed can chip Cyclizar below 50% HP and render it unable to use Shed Tail; Prankster Taunt can also be used to stop Shed Tail.

**Bypassing Substitute / Multi-hit moves**: Multi-hit moves, especially combined with Loaded Dice, can break Substitute and damage Shed Tail recipients; Pokemon with Infiltrator or sound moves that bypass Substitute, such as Dragapult and Kommo-o, can ignore Shed Tail but risk leaving the foe with a Substitute up if they do not secure a KO.

**Offensive play**: Cyclizar excels against passive Pokemon that allow it free switches; maintaining offensive pressure and preventing Cyclizar from switching in freely reduces the threat of Shed Tail, and when it does enter the battlefield, offensive threats can break its Substitutes.

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[chi yu later]

Notes
would price higher but price locked by seasonal pricing :(
considered mental herb/lagging tail for niche items but did not make cut
what do i call the sub that is passed by shed tail my phrasing was not that consistent i fear

 

[Hacker]

qc 1/2

[overview]
**Draft order**: Late Round 2 onwards

**Price range**: 13-15 points

**Overview**:

Cyclizar is the best Shed Tail user in draft, using its excellent speed tier and Regenerator to generate multiple opportunities to Shed Tail every game, turning passive opposing Pokemon into liabilities. It is also an exceptional hazard remover with Rapid Spin, and can function as a revenge killer with its speed and wide range of coverage. Cyclizar is limited by the draft as it is heavily dependent on teammates to function; Shed Tails' value is only maximized when paired with several top tier offensive threats while Cyclizar's mediocre offensive stats mean it is unsuited to wallbreaking alone.


[strategy comments]
Common Roles
========
**MotoGP Shed Tail**: Cyclizar uses a Choice Scarf to outspeed faster enemy Pokemon or Choice Scarf users and guarantee a successful Shed Tail on Turn 1. Cyclizar can then come in on free switches throughout the game to get additional uses of Shed Tail. This set generally runs close to max HP to maximize the size of the passed Substitute.

**Utility Pivot**: Cyclizar has access to a wide range of utility moves including Shed Tail, Rapid Spin, Knock Off, and Taunt as well as a decent defensive typing and reasonable bulk when invested. Cyclizar can pivot in on defensive hazard setters, attempt to spin and maintain momentum with Shed Tail.

**Revenge Killer**: Cyclizar boosts its mediocre offensive stats by using a Life Orb and uses its elite Speed tier to function as a revenge killer. Draco Meteor, Outrage, and Double-Edge are STAB moves with high Base Power and Cyclizar has widespread mixed coverage as well as Shed Tail or U-turn to keep momentum after using a powerful attack.

Common Moves
========
**Primary STAB moves**: Draco Meteor, Double-Edge, Hyper Voice, Outrage, Dragon Pulse, Body Slam, Quick Attack, Dragon Claw, Scale Shot

**Setup moves**: Shift Gear

**Utility moves**: Shed Tail, Rapid Spin, Knock Off, Taunt, Endeavor, Dragon Tail

**Coverage**: Overheat, Power Whip, Thunderbolt, Ice Spinner, Iron Head, Temper Flare, Supercell Slam, Aqua Tail, Acrobatics, Wild Charge

Niche Moves
========
**U-turn**: Cyclizar can use U-turn to pivot instead of Shed Tail when it is below 50% HP, so U-turn can be used on the same set as Shed Tail when Cyclizar is intended to be used as a pivot in a matchup. (wouldnt rly say its niche, i think its fine in utility. esp works well if you have to use cyclizar defensively in some matchups to pivot into stuff)

**Protect**: Protect can be used to scout Choice item users to see what move they are locked into, and check whether it is safe to Shed Tail or what target to Shed Tail into.

Common Items
========
**Heavy-Duty Boots**: Heavy-Duty Boots is usually Cyclizar's preferred item. Combined with Regenerator, Cyclizar is able to prevent chip damage and stay healthy enough to use Shed Tail multiple times in a single game.

**Choice Scarf**: Choice Scarf is used to secure a guaranteed Shed Tail in the early game without worrying about opposing Choice Scarf users; note that Choice Scarf Cyclizar is a very poor spinner as being Choice-locked allows opponents to set up.

**Life Orb**: Life Orb is used combined with Double-Edge or Draco Meteor to maximize offensive output and increase Cyclizar's effectiveness as a revenge killer while using Regenerator to mitigate recoil damage.

Niche Items
========
**Sitrus Berry**: Sitrus Berry is used in place of Heavy-Duty Boots if the opponent has poor hazard setters and allows Cyclizar to pivot in more freely on attacks or use other utility moves before Shed Tail. (almost wanna say this goes to common but up to you)

**Choice Band/Specs**: Choice Band and Choice Specs can be used to secure KOs that Life Orb cannot achieve but Choice-locks Cyclizar.

**Assault Vest**: Assault Vest Cyclizar can be used as a pivot to check Special Attackers with Knock Off and U-turn similar to Tornadus-T; however, it gives up Shed Tail so should only be used as a last resort.

**Rocky Helmet**: Rocky Helmet can be used if Cyclizar will pivot in on contact moves such as Palafin's Jet Punch or Rillaboom's Grassy Glide.

**Resist Berries**: Yache Berry and Chople Berry can be used to reduce Ice Shard and Mach Punch damage respectively, and allow Cyclizar to revenge kill threats such as Baxcalibur and Infernape.

**Lum Berry**: Lum Berry allows Cyclizar to be used as a one-time status absorber for Paralysis and Sleep moves, without having to sacrifice an item slot on one of your offensive Pokemon.

Tera
========
Cyclizar should not be a Tera Captain; its primary job is as an enabler with Shed Tail and should be bringing in elite offensive threats which you should make your Tera Captain instead. If Cyclizar is a Tera Captain, it can use STAB Tera types to increase its damage output as a revenge killer or enable a Shift Gear set, or an appropriate defensive Tera type against possible priority or Choice Scarf users.

Draft Strategy
========
Cyclizar should only be drafted on Bulky Offence or Hyper Offence style drafts where most Pokemon will be threatening with a Substitute up. It excels against more passive teams where the Shed Tail Substitute can be preserved after a weak attack. Cyclizar should be played aggressively and brought in on double switches where possible; Shed Tail allows the user to bring in their strong breakers while only risking Cyclizar on the double switch instead of an elite offensive Pokemon.

**Mid Speed Wallbreakers**: Cyclizar can bring use Shed Tail to bring in strong wallbreakers for free who can immediately punch holes in the enemy team such as Chi-Yu, Urshifu-S, and Baxcalibur.

**Bulky Wallbreakers**: Bulky Wallbreakers such as Ursaluna, Iron Hands, and Gholdengo can use their resistances so Cyclizar's Substitute survives an attack and force your opponent to deal with a dangerous wallbreaker behind a Substitute. (could maybe combine these first 2 to just wallbreakers)

**Setup Sweepers**: Cyclizar enables Setup Sweepers by giving them additional turns to setup; Swords Dance Urshifu-S, Dragon Dance Gouging Fire and Nasty Plot Darkrai are beneficiaries of Shed Tail and can easily sweep if Cyclizar is allowed to Shed Tail freely.

**High Tier Speed Control**: Cyclizar should not be pressured to act as the sole speed control on a team; having another revenge killer such as Greninja, Iron Boulder or Rillaboom mitigates the risk of clicking Shed Tail against an opposing threat; you can Shed Tail into your speed control if your opponent predicts the Shed Tail and stays in.

**Magic Bounce/Good as Gold**: Gholdengo and Hatterene act as deterrents for phazing moves and creates an advantageous position if they are brought in via Shed Tail anticipating a phazing move.

**Slow Momentum**: Although most teammates should be offensive threats, slow momentum users like Uxie and Mandibuzz can bring in Cyclizar if it lacks the HP to both take a hit and Shed Tail.

**Terapagos**: Terapagos is an especially good partner for Cyclizar due to the specific interaction between Shed Tail and Tera Shell; Tera Shell continues to apply to the Substitute if Terapagos is at full, allowing Terapagos to get multiple uses out of its strong ability.

Checks and Counters (i think infiltrator mons are a cool mention here)
========
**Phazing**: Phazing moves can be used to neutralize Cyclizar when clicked on the same turn as Shed Tail. Cyclizar can prevent this by using Taunt on a phazer but risks being attacked.

**Choice Scarf users**: Choice Scarf users can score a surprise KO on non-Scarfed Cyclizar. This can be played around by scouting for Choice Scarf or ensuring a setup opportunity will occur against a Choice-locked Scarfer.

**Priority**: Priority moves such as Ice Shard, Mach Punch and Extreme Speed can chip Cyclizar below 50% and render it unable to Shed Tail; Prankster Taunt can also be used to stop Shed Tail.

**Moves that bypass Substitute/Multi-hit moves**: Multi-hit moves, especially combined with Loaded Dice, can break Substitute and damage Shed Tail recipients; Sound moves and other moves that bypass Substitute can ignore Shed Tail but risk leaving the opponent with a Substitute up if they do not secure a kill.

**Offensive Play**: Cyclizar excels against passive Pokemon which allow it free switchins; maintaining offensive pressure and preventing Cyclizar from switching in freely reduces the threat of Shed Tail; and when it does enter the battlefield; offensive threats can break its Substitutes.

**Toxic Spikes**: Toxic Spikes ignores Shed Tail to poison the incoming recipient of Shed Tail; combined with moves such as Substitute, Protect, Encore, and recovery moves, opponents can be stalled out without dealing with the Substitute. (too niche)

 

[chi yu later]

qc 1/2

[overview]
**Draft order**: Late Round 2 onwards

**Price range**: 13-15 points

**Overview**:

Cyclizar is the best Shed Tail user in draft, using its excellent speed tier and Regenerator to generate multiple opportunities to Shed Tail every game, turning passive opposing Pokemon into liabilities. It is also an exceptional hazard remover with Rapid Spin, and can function as a revenge killer with its speed and wide range of coverage. Cyclizar is limited by the draft as it is heavily dependent on teammates to function; Shed Tails' value is only maximized when paired with several top tier offensive threats while Cyclizar's mediocre offensive stats mean it is unsuited to wallbreaking alone.


[strategy comments]
Common Roles
========
**MotoGP Shed Tail**: Cyclizar uses a Choice Scarf to outspeed faster enemy Pokemon or Choice Scarf users and guarantee a successful Shed Tail on Turn 1. Cyclizar can then come in on free switches throughout the game to get additional uses of Shed Tail. This set generally runs close to max HP to maximize the size of the passed Substitute.
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**Utility Pivot**: Cyclizar has access to a wide range of utility moves including Shed Tail, Rapid Spin, Knock Off, and Taunt as well as a decent defensive typing and reasonable bulk when invested. Cyclizar can pivot in on defensive hazard setters, attempt to spin and maintain momentum with Shed Tail.

**Revenge Killer**: Cyclizar boosts its mediocre offensive stats by using a Life Orb and uses its elite Speed tier to function as a revenge killer. Draco Meteor, Outrage, and Double-Edge are STAB moves with high Base Power and Cyclizar has widespread mixed coverage as well as Shed Tail or U-turn to keep momentum after using a powerful attack.

Common Moves
========
**Primary STAB moves**: Draco Meteor, Double-Edge, Hyper Voice, Outrage, Dragon Pulse, Body Slam, Quick Attack, Dragon Claw, Scale Shot

**Setup moves**: Shift Gear

**Utility moves**: Shed Tail, Rapid Spin, Knock Off, Taunt, Endeavor, Dragon Tail

**Coverage**: Overheat, Power Whip, Thunderbolt, Ice Spinner, Iron Head, Temper Flare, Supercell Slam, Aqua Tail, Acrobatics, Wild Charge

Niche Moves
========
**U-turn**: Cyclizar can use U-turn to pivot instead of Shed Tail when it is below 50% HP, so U-turn can be used on the same set as Shed Tail when Cyclizar is intended to be used as a pivot in a matchup. (wouldnt rly say its niche, i think its fine in utility. esp works well if you have to use cyclizar defensively in some matchups to pivot into stuff)
sure
**Protect**: Protect can be used to scout Choice item users to see what move they are locked into, and check whether it is safe to Shed Tail or what target to Shed Tail into.

Common Items
========
**Heavy-Duty Boots**: Heavy-Duty Boots is usually implemented Cyclizar's preferred item. Combined with Regenerator, Cyclizar is able to prevent chip damage and stay healthy enough to use Shed Tail multiple times in a single game.

**Choice Scarf**: Choice Scarf is used to secure a guaranteed Shed Tail in the early game without worrying about opposing Choice Scarf users; note that Choice Scarf Cyclizar is a very poor spinner as being Choice-locked allows opponents to set up.

**Life Orb**: Life Orb is used combined with Double-Edge or Draco Meteor to maximize offensive output and increase Cyclizar's effectiveness as a revenge killer while using Regenerator to mitigate recoil damage.

Niche Items
========
**Sitrus Berry**: Sitrus Berry is used in place of Heavy-Duty Boots if the opponent has poor hazard setters and allows Cyclizar to pivot in more freely on attacks or use other utility moves before Shed Tail. (almost wanna say this goes to common but up to you) leaving it in niche cos its not used on lead usually

**Choice Band/Specs**: Choice Band and Choice Specs can be used to secure KOs that Life Orb cannot achieve but Choice-locks Cyclizar.

**Assault Vest**: Assault Vest Cyclizar can be used as a pivot to check Special Attackers with Knock Off and U-turn similar to Tornadus-T; however, it gives up Shed Tail so should only be used as a last resort.

**Rocky Helmet**: Rocky Helmet can be used if Cyclizar will pivot in on contact moves such as Palafin's Jet Punch or Rillaboom's Grassy Glide.

**Resist Berries**: Yache Berry and Chople Berry can be used to reduce Ice Shard and Mach Punch damage respectively, and allow Cyclizar to revenge kill threats such as Baxcalibur and Infernape.

**Lum Berry**: Lum Berry allows Cyclizar to be used as a one-time status absorber for Paralysis and Sleep moves, without having to sacrifice an item slot on one of your offensive Pokemon.

Tera
========
Cyclizar should not be a Tera Captain; its primary job is as an enabler with Shed Tail and should be bringing in elite offensive threats which you should make your Tera Captain instead. If Cyclizar is a Tera Captain, it can use STAB Tera types to increase its damage output as a revenge killer or enable a Shift Gear set, or an appropriate defensive Tera type against possible priority or Choice Scarf users.

Draft Strategy
========
Cyclizar should only be drafted on Bulky Offence or Hyper Offence style drafts where most Pokemon will be threatening with a Substitute up. It excels against more passive teams where the Shed Tail Substitute can be preserved after a weak attack. Cyclizar should be played aggressively and brought in on double switches where possible; Shed Tail allows the user to bring in their strong breakers while only risking Cyclizar on the double switch instead of an elite offensive Pokemon.

**Mid Speed Wallbreakers**: Cyclizar can bring use Shed Tail to bring in strong wallbreakers for free who can immediately punch holes in the enemy team such as Chi-Yu, Urshifu-S, and Baxcalibur.

**Bulky Wallbreakers**: Bulky Wallbreakers such as Ursaluna, Iron Hands, and Gholdengo can use their resistances so Cyclizar's Substitute survives an attack and force your opponent to deal with a dangerous wallbreaker behind a Substitute. (could maybe combine these first 2 to just wallbreakers) nah theres a distinction between mons that outspeed fat and mons which are bulky enough to keep up a sub

**Setup Sweepers**: Cyclizar enables Setup Sweepers by giving them additional turns to setup; Swords Dance Urshifu-S, Dragon Dance Gouging Fire and Nasty Plot Darkrai are beneficiaries of Shed Tail and can easily sweep if Cyclizar is allowed to Shed Tail freely.

**High Tier Speed Control**: Cyclizar should not be pressured to act as the sole speed control on a team; having another revenge killer such as Greninja, Iron Boulder or Rillaboom mitigates the risk of clicking Shed Tail against an opposing threat; you can Shed Tail into your speed control if your opponent predicts the Shed Tail and stays in.

**Magic Bounce/Good as Gold**: Gholdengo and Hatterene act as deterrents for phazing moves and creates an advantageous position if they are brought in via Shed Tail anticipating a phazing move.

**Slow Momentum**: Although most teammates should be offensive threats, slow momentum users like Uxie and Mandibuzz can bring in Cyclizar if it lacks the HP to both take a hit and Shed Tail.

**Terapagos**: Terapagos is an especially good partner for Cyclizar due to the specific interaction between Shed Tail and Tera Shell; Tera Shell continues to apply to the Substitute if Terapagos is at full, allowing Terapagos to get multiple uses out of its strong ability.

Checks and Counters (i think infiltrator mons are a cool mention here) ye nice shout added to bypassing sub section
========
**Phazing**: Phazing moves can be used to neutralize Cyclizar when clicked on the same turn as Shed Tail. Cyclizar can prevent this by using Taunt on a phazer but risks being attacked.

**Choice Scarf users**: Choice Scarf users can score a surprise KO on non-Scarfed Cyclizar. This can be played around by scouting for Choice Scarf or ensuring a setup opportunity will occur against a Choice-locked Scarfer.

**Priority**: Priority moves such as Ice Shard, Mach Punch and Extreme Speed can chip Cyclizar below 50% and render it unable to Shed Tail; Prankster Taunt can also be used to stop Shed Tail.

**Moves that bypass Substitute/Multi-hit moves**: Multi-hit moves, especially combined with Loaded Dice, can break Substitute and damage Shed Tail recipients; Sound moves and other moves that bypass Substitute can ignore Shed Tail but risk leaving the opponent with a Substitute up if they do not secure a kill.

**Offensive Play**: Cyclizar excels against passive Pokemon which allow it free switchins; maintaining offensive pressure and preventing Cyclizar from switching in freely reduces the threat of Shed Tail; and when it does enter the battlefield; offensive threats can break its Substitutes.

**Toxic Spikes**: Toxic Spikes ignores Shed Tail to poison the incoming recipient of Shed Tail; combined with moves such as Substitute, Protect, Encore, and recovery moves, opponents can be stalled out without dealing with the Substitute. (too niche) ok, removed

ready for qc2

 

[scionicle]

QC 2/2

cycle's tsar

[overview]
**Draft order**: Late Round 2 onwards

**Price range**: 13-15 points

**Overview**:

Cyclizar is the best Shed Tail user in dDraft, using its excellent speed tier and Regenerator to generate multiple opportunities to Shed Tail every game, turning passive opposing Pokemon into liabilities. It is also an exceptional hazard remover with Rapid Spin, and can function as a revenge killer with its speed and wide range of coverage. Cyclizar is limited by the draft as it is heavily dependent on teammates to function; Shed Tails' value is only maximized when paired with several top tier offensive threats while Cyclizar's mediocre offensive stats mean it is unsuited to wallbreaking alone.


[strategy comments]
Common Roles
========
**Shed Tail lead**: Cyclizar uses a Choice Scarf to outspeed faster enemy Pokemon or Choice Scarf users and guarantee a successful Shed Tail on Turn 1. Cyclizar can then come in on free switches throughout the game to get additional uses of Shed Tail. This set generally runs close to max HP to maximize the size of the passed Substitute.

**Utility Pivot**: Cyclizar has access to a wide range of utility moves including Shed Tail, Rapid Spin, Knock Off, and Taunt as well as a decent defensive typing and reasonable bulk when invested. Cyclizar can pivot in on defensive hazard setters, attempt to spin and maintain momentum with Shed Tail.

**Revenge Killer**: Cyclizar boosts its mediocre offensive stats by using a Life Orb damage-boosting item and uses its elite Speed tier to function as a revenge killer. Draco Meteor, Outrage, and Double-Edge are STAB moves with high Base Power and Cyclizar has widespread mixed coverage as well as Shed Tail or U-turn to keep momentum after using a powerful attack.

Common Moves
========
**Primary STAB moves**: Draco Meteor, Double-Edge, Hyper Voice, Outrage, Dragon Pulse, Body Slam, Quick Attack, Dragon Claw, Scale Shot

**Setup moves**: Shift Gear

**Utility moves**: Shed Tail, Rapid Spin, Knock Off, Taunt, U-turn, Endeavor, Dragon Tail

**Coverage**: Overheat, Power Whip, Thunderbolt, Ice Spinner, Iron Head, Temper Flare, Supercell Slam, Aqua Tail, Acrobatics, Wild Charge

Niche Moves
========
**Protect**: Protect can be used to scout Choice item users to see what move they are locked into, and check whether it is safe to Shed Tail or what target to Shed Tail into.

Common Items
========
**Heavy-Duty Boots**: Heavy-Duty Boots is usually Cyclizar's preferred item. Combined with Regenerator, Cyclizar is able to prevent chip damage and stay healthy enough to use Shed Tail multiple times in a single game.

**Choice Scarf**: Choice Scarf is used to secure a guaranteed Shed Tail in the early game without worrying about opposing Choice Scarf users; note that Choice Scarf Cyclizar is a very poor spinner as being Choice-locked allows opponents to set up. Later in the game, the extra Speed also allows it to revenge kill faster Pokemon. (Feel free to rephrase this)

**Life Orb**: Life Orb is used combined with powerful attacks like Double-Edge or Draco Meteor to maximize offensive output and increase Cyclizar's effectiveness as a revenge killer while using Regenerator to mitigate recoil damage.

Niche Items
========
**Sitrus Berry**: Sitrus Berry is used in place of Heavy-Duty Boots if the opponent has poor hazard setters and allows Cyclizar to pivot in more freely on attacks or use other utility moves before Shed Tail.

**Choice Band/Specs**: Choice Band and Choice Specs can be used to secure KOs that Life Orb cannot achieve but Choice-locks Cyclizar.

**Assault Vest**: Assault Vest Cyclizar can be used as a pivot to check Special Attackers with Knock Off and U-turn similar to Tornadus-T; however, it gives up prevents the use of Shed Tail so should only be used as a last resort.

**Rocky Helmet**: Rocky Helmet can be used if Cyclizar will pivot in on contact moves such as Palafin's Jet Punch or Rillaboom's Grassy Glide.

**Resistance Berries**: Yache Berry and Chople Berry can be used to reduce Ice Shard and Mach Punch damage respectively, and allow Cyclizar to revenge kill threats such as Baxcalibur and Infernape.

**Lum Berry**: Lum Berry allows Cyclizar to be used as a one-time status absorber for Paralysis and Sleep moves, without having to sacrifice an item slot on one of your offensive Pokemon.

Tera
========
Cyclizar should not be a Tera Captain; its primary job is as an enabler with Shed Tail and should be bringing in elite offensive threats which you should make your Tera Captain instead. If Cyclizar is a Tera Captain, it can use STAB Tera types to increase its damage output as a revenge killer or enable a Shift Gear set, or an appropriate defensive Tera type against possible priority or Choice Scarf users.

Draft Strategy
========
Cyclizar should only be drafted on Bulky Offence or Hyper Offence style drafts where most Pokemon will be threatening with a Substitute up. It excels against more passive teams where the Shed Tail Substitute can be preserved after a weak attack. Cyclizar should be played aggressively and brought in on double switches where possible; Shed Tail allows the user to bring in their strong breakers while only risking Cyclizar on the double switch instead of an elite offensive Pokemon.

**Mid Speed Wallbreakers**: Cyclizar can bring use Shed Tail to bring in strong wallbreakers for free who can immediately punch holes in the enemy team such as Chi-Yu, Urshifu-S, and Baxcalibur.

**Bulky Wallbreakers**: Bulky Wallbreakers such as Ursaluna, Iron Hands, and Gholdengo can use their resistances so Cyclizar's Substitute survives an attack and force your opponent to deal with a dangerous wallbreaker behind a Substitute. (I also think this should be combined with the previous section)

**Setup Sweepers**: Cyclizar enables Setup Sweepers by giving them additional turns to setup; Swords Dance Urshifu-S, Dragon Dance Gouging Fire and Nasty Plot Darkrai are beneficiaries of Shed Tail and can easily sweep if Cyclizar is allowed to Shed Tail freely.

**High Tier Speed Control**: Cyclizar should not be pressured to act as the sole speed control on a team; having another revenge killer such as Greninja, Iron Boulder or Rillaboom mitigates the risk of clicking Shed Tail against an opposing threat; you can Shed Tail into your speed control if your opponent predicts the Shed Tail and stays in.

**Magic Bounce/Good as Gold**: Gholdengo and Hatterene act as deterrents for phazing moves and creates an advantageous position if they are brought in via Shed Tail anticipating a phazing move. (Mention Soundproof mons like Kommo-o here to deter another method of bypassing sub)

**Slow Momentum**: Although most teammates should be offensive threats, slow momentum users like Uxie and Mandibuzz can bring in Cyclizar if it lacks the HP to both take a hit and Shed Tail.

**Terapagos**: Terapagos is an especially good partner for Cyclizar due to the specific interaction between Shed Tail and Tera Shell; Tera Shell continues to apply to the Substitute if Terapagos is at full, allowing Terapagos to get multiple uses out of its strong ability. (Mention Dragonite here; they do basically the same thing with shed tail)

Checks and Counters
========
**Phazing**: Phazing moves can be used to neutralize Cyclizar when clicked on the same turn as Shed Tail. Cyclizar can prevent this by using Taunt on a phazer but risks being attacked.

**Choice Scarf users**: Choice Scarf users can score a surprise KO on non-Scarfed Cyclizar. This can be played around by scouting for Choice Scarf or ensuring a setup opportunity will occur against a Choice-locked Scarfer.

**Priority**: Priority moves such as Ice Shard, Mach Punch and Extreme Speed can chip Cyclizar below 50% and render it unable to Shed Tail; Prankster Taunt can also be used to stop Shed Tail.

**Bypassing Substitute/Multi-hit moves**: Multi-hit moves, especially combined with Loaded Dice, can break Substitute and damage Shed Tail recipients; Pokemon with Infiltrator or sound moves that bypass Substitute such as Dragapult and Kommo-o can ignore Shed Tail but risk leaving the opponent with a Substitute up if they do not secure a kill.

**Offensive Play**: Cyclizar excels against passive Pokemon which allow it free switchins; maintaining offensive pressure and preventing Cyclizar from switching in freely reduces the threat of Shed Tail; and when it does enter the battlefield; offensive threats can break its Substitutes.

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[chi yu later]

QC 2/2

cycle's tsar

[overview]
**Draft order**: Late Round 2 onwards

**Price range**: 13-15 points

**Overview**:

Cyclizar is the best Shed Tail user in dDraft, using its excellent speed tier and Regenerator to generate multiple opportunities to Shed Tail every game, turning passive opposing Pokemon into liabilities. It is also an exceptional hazard remover with Rapid Spin, and can function as a revenge killer with its speed and wide range of coverage. Cyclizar is limited by the draft as it is heavily dependent on teammates to function; Shed Tails' value is only maximized when paired with several top tier offensive threats while Cyclizar's mediocre offensive stats mean it is unsuited to wallbreaking alone.


[strategy comments]
Common Roles
========
**Shed Tail lead**: Cyclizar uses a Choice Scarf to outspeed faster enemy Pokemon or Choice Scarf users and guarantee a successful Shed Tail on Turn 1. Cyclizar can then come in on free switches throughout the game to get additional uses of Shed Tail. This set generally runs close to max HP to maximize the size of the passed Substitute.

**Utility Pivot**: Cyclizar has access to a wide range of utility moves including Shed Tail, Rapid Spin, Knock Off, and Taunt as well as a decent defensive typing and reasonable bulk when invested. Cyclizar can pivot in on defensive hazard setters, attempt to spin and maintain momentum with Shed Tail.

**Revenge Killer**: Cyclizar boosts its mediocre offensive stats by using a Life Orb damage-boosting item and uses its elite Speed tier to function as a revenge killer. Draco Meteor, Outrage, and Double-Edge are STAB moves with high Base Power and Cyclizar has widespread mixed coverage as well as Shed Tail or U-turn to keep momentum after using a powerful attack.

Common Moves
========
**Primary STAB moves**: Draco Meteor, Double-Edge, Hyper Voice, Outrage, Dragon Pulse, Body Slam, Quick Attack, Dragon Claw, Scale Shot

**Setup moves**: Shift Gear

**Utility moves**: Shed Tail, Rapid Spin, Knock Off, Taunt, U-turn, Endeavor, Dragon Tail

**Coverage**: Overheat, Power Whip, Thunderbolt, Ice Spinner, Iron Head, Temper Flare, Supercell Slam, Aqua Tail, Acrobatics, Wild Charge

Niche Moves
========
**Protect**: Protect can be used to scout Choice item users to see what move they are locked into, and check whether it is safe to Shed Tail or what target to Shed Tail into.

Common Items
========
**Heavy-Duty Boots**: Heavy-Duty Boots is usually Cyclizar's preferred item. Combined with Regenerator, Cyclizar is able to prevent chip damage and stay healthy enough to use Shed Tail multiple times in a single game.

**Choice Scarf**: Choice Scarf is used to secure a guaranteed Shed Tail in the early game without worrying about opposing Choice Scarf users; note that Choice Scarf Cyclizar is a very poor spinner as being Choice-locked allows opponents to set up. Later in the game, the extra Speed also allows it to revenge kill faster Pokemon. (Feel free to rephrase this)

**Life Orb**: Life Orb is used combined with powerful attacks like Double-Edge or Draco Meteor to maximize offensive output and increase Cyclizar's effectiveness as a revenge killer while using Regenerator to mitigate recoil damage.

Niche Items
========
**Sitrus Berry**: Sitrus Berry is used in place of Heavy-Duty Boots if the opponent has poor hazard setters and allows Cyclizar to pivot in more freely on attacks or use other utility moves before Shed Tail.

**Choice Band/Specs**: Choice Band and Choice Specs can be used to secure KOs that Life Orb cannot achieve but Choice-locks Cyclizar.

**Assault Vest**: Assault Vest Cyclizar can be used as a pivot to check Special Attackers with Knock Off and U-turn similar to Tornadus-T; however, it gives up prevents the use of Shed Tail so should only be used as a last resort.

**Rocky Helmet**: Rocky Helmet can be used if Cyclizar will pivot in on contact moves such as Palafin's Jet Punch or Rillaboom's Grassy Glide.

**Resistance Berries**: Yache Berry and Chople Berry can be used to reduce Ice Shard and Mach Punch damage respectively, and allow Cyclizar to revenge kill threats such as Baxcalibur and Infernape.

**Lum Berry**: Lum Berry allows Cyclizar to be used as a one-time status absorber for Paralysis and Sleep moves, without having to sacrifice an item slot on one of your offensive Pokemon.

Tera
========
Cyclizar should not be a Tera Captain; its primary job is as an enabler with Shed Tail and should be bringing in elite offensive threats which you should make your Tera Captain instead. If Cyclizar is a Tera Captain, it can use STAB Tera types to increase its damage output as a revenge killer or enable a Shift Gear set, or an appropriate defensive Tera type against possible priority or Choice Scarf users.

Draft Strategy
========
Cyclizar should only be drafted on Bulky Offence or Hyper Offence style drafts where most Pokemon will be threatening with a Substitute up. It excels against more passive teams where the Shed Tail Substitute can be preserved after a weak attack. Cyclizar should be played aggressively and brought in on double switches where possible; Shed Tail allows the user to bring in their strong breakers while only risking Cyclizar on the double switch instead of an elite offensive Pokemon.

**Mid Speed Wallbreakers**: Cyclizar can bring use Shed Tail to bring in strong wallbreakers for free who can immediately punch holes in the enemy team such as Chi-Yu, Urshifu-S, and Baxcalibur.

**Bulky Wallbreakers**: Bulky Wallbreakers such as Ursaluna, Iron Hands, and Gholdengo can use their resistances so Cyclizar's Substitute survives an attack and force your opponent to deal with a dangerous wallbreaker behind a Substitute. (I also think this should be combined with the previous section)fineeee im keeping all the content in though

**Setup Sweepers**: Cyclizar enables Setup Sweepers by giving them additional turns to setup; Swords Dance Urshifu-S, Dragon Dance Gouging Fire and Nasty Plot Darkrai are beneficiaries of Shed Tail and can easily sweep if Cyclizar is allowed to Shed Tail freely.

**High Tier Speed Control**: Cyclizar should not be pressured to act as the sole speed control on a team; having another revenge killer such as Greninja, Iron Boulder or Rillaboom mitigates the risk of clicking Shed Tail against an opposing threat; you can Shed Tail into your speed control if your opponent predicts the Shed Tail and stays in.

**Magic Bounce/Good as Gold**: Gholdengo and Hatterene act as deterrents for phazing moves and creates an advantageous position if they are brought in via Shed Tail anticipating a phazing move. (Mention Soundproof mons like Kommo-o here to deter another method of bypassing sub)soundproof is pretty mid but ill note it

**Slow Momentum**: Although most teammates should be offensive threats, slow momentum users like Uxie and Mandibuzz can bring in Cyclizar if it lacks the HP to both take a hit and Shed Tail.

**Terapagos**: Terapagos is an especially good partner for Cyclizar due to the specific interaction between Shed Tail and Tera Shell; Tera Shell continues to apply to the Substitute if Terapagos is at full, allowing Terapagos to get multiple uses out of its strong ability. (Mention Dragonite here; they do basically the same thing with shed tail)aight was not aware multiscale worked that way too, added

Checks and Counters
========
**Phazing**: Phazing moves can be used to neutralize Cyclizar when clicked on the same turn as Shed Tail. Cyclizar can prevent this by using Taunt on a phazer but risks being attacked.

**Choice Scarf users**: Choice Scarf users can score a surprise KO on non-Scarfed Cyclizar. This can be played around by scouting for Choice Scarf or ensuring a setup opportunity will occur against a Choice-locked Scarfer.

**Priority**: Priority moves such as Ice Shard, Mach Punch and Extreme Speed can chip Cyclizar below 50% and render it unable to Shed Tail; Prankster Taunt can also be used to stop Shed Tail.

**Bypassing Substitute/Multi-hit moves**: Multi-hit moves, especially combined with Loaded Dice, can break Substitute and damage Shed Tail recipients; Pokemon with Infiltrator or sound moves that bypass Substitute such as Dragapult and Kommo-o can ignore Shed Tail but risk leaving the opponent with a Substitute up if they do not secure a kill.

**Offensive Play**: Cyclizar excels against passive Pokemon which allow it free switchins; maintaining offensive pressure and preventing Cyclizar from switching in freely reduces the threat of Shed Tail; and when it does enter the battlefield; offensive threats can break its Substitutes.

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grammar/wording changes are implemented but i cba noting
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[SolarBeam]

Hi, here's a GP amcheck. Feel free to implement whatever you feel like.

beloved lizard

blue = add
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[overview]
**Draft order**: Late Round round 2 onwards

**Price range**: 13-15 points

**Overview**: (removed extra lines) Cyclizar is the best Shed Tail user in Draft, using its excellent speed Speed tier and Regenerator to generate multiple opportunities to use Shed Tail every game, turning passive opposing Pokemon into liabilities. It is also an exceptional entry hazard remover with Rapid Spin (RC) and can function as a revenge killer with its speed Speed and wide range of coverage. Cyclizar is limited by the draft, (AC) as it is heavily dependent on teammates to function; Shed Tail's (moved apostrophe) value is only maximized when paired with several top-tier (AH) offensive threats, (AC) while Cyclizar's mediocre offensive stats mean it is unsuited to wallbreaking alone.


[strategy comments]
Common Roles
========
**Shed Tail lead**: Cyclizar uses a Choice Scarf to outspeed faster enemy Pokemon or and Choice Scarf users and guarantee a successful Shed Tail on Turn turn 1. Cyclizar It can then come in on free switches throughout the game to get additional uses of Shed Tail. This set generally runs close to max maximum HP to maximize the size health of the passed Substitute.

**Utility Pivot**: Cyclizar has access to a wide range of utility moves including Shed Tail, Rapid Spin, Knock Off, and Taunt as well as a decent defensive typing and reasonable bulk when invested. Cyclizar It can pivot in on defensive entry hazard setters, attempt to spin, (AC) and maintain momentum with Shed Tail.

**Revenge Killer**: Cyclizar boosts its mediocre offensive stats by using a damage-boosting item and uses its elite Speed tier to function as a revenge killer. Draco Meteor, Outrage, and Double-Edge are STAB moves with high Base Power, (AC) and Cyclizar has widespread mixed coverage as well as Shed Tail or U-turn to keep momentum after using a powerful attack.

Common Moves
========
**Primary STAB moves**: Draco Meteor, Double-Edge, Hyper Voice, Outrage, Dragon Pulse, Body Slam, Quick Attack, Dragon Claw, Scale Shot

**Setup moves**: Shift Gear

**Utility moves**: Shed Tail, Rapid Spin, Knock Off, Taunt, U-turn, Endeavor, Dragon Tail

**Coverage**: Overheat, Power Whip, Thunderbolt, Ice Spinner, Iron Head, Temper Flare, Supercell Slam, Aqua Tail, Acrobatics, Wild Charge

Niche Moves
========
**Protect**: Protect can be used to scout Choice item users to see what move they are locked into (RC) and check whether it is safe to Shed Tail or what target to Shed Tail into.

Common Items
========
**Heavy-Duty Boots**: Heavy-Duty Boots is usually Cyclizar's preferred item. Combined with Regenerator, Cyclizar is able to prevent chip damage and stay healthy enough to use Shed Tail multiple times in a single game.

**Choice Scarf**: Choice Scarf is used to secure a guaranteed Shed Tail in the early-game (AH) without worrying about opposing Choice Scarf users; note that Choice Scarf Cyclizar is a very poor spinner, (AC) as being Choice-locked allows opponents foes to set up. It can also be used to revenge kill weakened setup threats and opposing Scarfers Choice Scarf users later in the game.

**Life Orb**: Life Orb is used in combination with powerful STAB moves like Double-Edge or and Draco Meteor to maximize offensive output and increase Cyclizar's effectiveness as a revenge killer while using Regenerator to mitigate recoil damage.

Niche Items
========
**Sitrus Berry**: Sitrus Berry is used in place of Heavy-Duty Boots if the opponent has poor entry hazard setters and allows Cyclizar to pivot in more freely on attacks or use other utility moves before Shed Tail.

**Choice Band/Specs**: Choice Band and Choice Specs can be used to secure KOs that Life Orb cannot achieve but Choice-locks Choice-lock Cyclizar.

**Assault Vest**: Assault Vest Cyclizar can be used as a pivot to check Special Attackers special attackers with Knock Off and U-turn similar to Tornadus-T; however, it is incompatible with Shed Tail so should only be used as a last resort.

**Rocky Helmet**: Rocky Helmet can be used if Cyclizar will pivot in on contact moves such as Palafin's Jet Punch or and Rillaboom's Grassy Glide.

**Resistance Berries**: Yache Berry and Chople Berry can be used to reduce Ice Shard and Mach Punch damage, (AC) respectively, and they allow Cyclizar to revenge kill threats such as Baxcalibur and Infernape.

**Lum Berry**: Lum Berry allows Cyclizar to be used as a one-time status absorber for Paralysis paralysis and Sleep sleep moves (RC) without having to sacrifice an item slot on one of your offensive Pokemon.

Tera
========
Cyclizar should not be a Tera Captain; its primary job is as an enabler with Shed Tail and should be bringing in elite offensive threats which that you should make your Tera Captain instead. If Cyclizar is a Tera Captain, it can use STAB Tera types to increase its damage output as a revenge killer or enable a Shift Gear set, or it can use an appropriate defensive Tera type against possible priority move or Choice Scarf users.

Draft Strategy
========
Cyclizar should only be drafted on Bulky Offence bulky offense or Hyper Offence hyper offense style drafts where most Pokemon will be threatening with a Substitute up. It excels against more passive teams where the Shed Tail Substitute can be preserved after a weak attack. Cyclizar should be played aggressively and brought in on double switches where possible; Shed Tail allows the user player to bring in their strong wallbreakers while only risking Cyclizar on the double switch instead of an elite offensive Pokemon.

**Wallbreakers**: Cyclizar can use Shed Tail to bring in strong wallbreakers in an advantageous position which that devastate the enemy team. Faster wallbreakers such as Chi-Yu, Urshifu-S, (AC) and Baxcalibur gain more opportunities to enter the battlefield, while bulkier wallbreakers such as Ursaluna, Iron Hands, (AC) and Gholdengo can preserve Cyclizar's Substitute through weak or resisted attacks.

**Setup Sweepers**: Cyclizar enables Setup Sweepers setup sweepers by giving them additional turns to setup set up; Swords Dance Urshifu-S, Dragon Dance Gouging Fire, (AC) and Nasty Plot Darkrai are beneficiaries of Shed Tail and can easily sweep if Cyclizar is allowed to use Shed Tail freely.

**High-Tier (AH) Speed Control**: Cyclizar should not be pressured to act as the sole source of speed control (speed control is more of a descriptor) on a team; having another revenge killer such as Greninja, Iron Boulder, (AC) or and Rillaboom mitigates the risk of clicking using Shed Tail against an opposing threat; you Cyclizar can pivot with Shed Tail into your source of speed control if your opponent predicts the Shed Tail and its foe stays in. (would make at least one of these semicolons a period and start a new sentence, your choice which)

**Magic Bounce/Good as Gold**: Gholdengo and Hatterene act as deterrents for phazing moves and creates create an advantageous position if they are brought in via Shed Tail anticipating a phazing move. Soundproof users such as Kommo-o are another option for this role, (AC) but note they only prevent Roar and not Whirlwind.

**Slow Momentum**: Although most teammates should be offensive threats, slow momentum users like Uxie and Mandibuzz can bring in Cyclizar if it lacks the HP to both take a hit and use Shed Tail.

**Terapagos/Dragonite**: Terapagos and Dragonite are especially good partners for Cyclizar due to the interaction between Shed Tail and their abilities; Tera Shell and Multiscale apply to the passed Substitute when they are at full HP, allowing Terapagos and Dragonite to get multiple uses out of their powerful abilities.

Checks and Counters
========
**Phazing**: Phazing moves can be used to neutralize Cyclizar when clicked used on the same turn as Shed Tail. Cyclizar can prevent this by using Taunt on a phazer but risks being attacked.

**Choice Scarf users**: Choice Scarf users can score a surprise KO on non-Scarfed non-Choice Scarf Cyclizar. This can be played around by scouting for Choice Scarf or ensuring a setup opportunity will occur against a Choice-locked Scarfer Choice Scarf user.

**Priority**: Priority moves such as Ice Shard, Mach Punch, (AC) and Extreme Speed can chip Cyclizar below 50% HP and render it unable to use Shed Tail; Prankster Taunt can also be used to stop Shed Tail.

**Bypassing Substitute/Multi-hit moves**: Multi-hit moves, especially combined with Loaded Dice, can break Substitute and damage Shed Tail recipients; Pokemon with Infiltrator or sound moves that bypass Substitute such as Dragapult and Kommo-o can ignore Shed Tail but risk leaving the opponent foe with a Substitute up if they do not secure a kill KO.

**Offensive Play**: Cyclizar excels against passive Pokemon which that allow it free switchins switches; maintaining offensive pressure and preventing Cyclizar from switching in freely reduces the threat of Shed Tail, (replaced semicolon with comma) and when it does enter the battlefield, (replaced semicolon with comma) offensive threats can break its Substitutes.

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[ken]

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[overview]
**Draft order**: Late Round round 2 onwards

**Price range**: 13-15 points

**Overview**: (removed extra lines) Cyclizar is the best Shed Tail user in Draft, using its excellent speed Speed tier and Regenerator to generate multiple opportunities to use Shed Tail every game, turning passive opposing Pokemon into liabilities. It is also an exceptional entry hazard remover with Rapid Spin (RC) and can function as a revenge killer with its speed Speed and wide range of coverage. Cyclizar is limited by the draft, (AC) as it is heavily dependent on teammates to function; Shed Tail's (moved apostrophe) value is only maximized when paired with several top-tier (AH) offensive threats, (AC) while Cyclizar's mediocre offensive stats mean it is unsuited to wallbreaking wallbreak alone.


[strategy comments]
Common Roles
========
**Shed Tail lead**: Cyclizar uses a Choice Scarf to outspeed faster enemy opposing Pokemon or and Choice Scarf users and to guarantee a successful use of Shed Tail on Turn turn 1. Cyclizar It can then come in on free switches throughout the game to get additional uses of Shed Tail. This set generally runs close to max maximum HP to maximize the size health of the passed Substitute.

**Utility pivot**: Cyclizar has access to a wide range of utility moves including Shed Tail, Rapid Spin, Knock Off, and Taunt, (ac) as well as a decent defensive typing and reasonable bulk when invested. Cyclizar It can pivot in on defensive entry hazard setters, attempt to use Rapid Spin, (AC) and maintain momentum with Shed Tail.

**Revenge killer**: Cyclizar boosts its mediocre offensive stats by using a damage-boosting item and uses its elite Speed tier to function as a revenge killer. Draco Meteor, Outrage, and Double-Edge are STAB moves with high Base Power, (AC) and Cyclizar has widespread mixed coverage as well as Shed Tail or U-turn to keep momentum after using a powerful attack.

Common Moves
========
**Primary STAB moves**: Draco Meteor, Double-Edge, Hyper Voice, Outrage, Dragon Pulse, Body Slam, Quick Attack, Dragon Claw, Scale Shot

**Setup moves**: Shift Gear

**Utility moves**: Shed Tail, Rapid Spin, Knock Off, Taunt, U-turn, Endeavor, Dragon Tail

**Coverage**: Overheat, Power Whip, Thunderbolt, Ice Spinner, Iron Head, Temper Flare, Supercell Slam, Aqua Tail, Acrobatics, Wild Charge

Niche Moves
========
**Protect**: Protect can be used to scout Choice item users to see what move they are locked into (RC) and check whether it is safe to use Shed Tail or what target to use Shed Tail to pivot into.

Common Items
========
**Heavy-Duty Boots**: Heavy-Duty Boots is usually Cyclizar's preferred item. Combined with Regenerator, Cyclizar is able to prevent chip damage and stay healthy enough to use Shed Tail multiple times in a single game.

**Choice Scarf**: Choice Scarf is used to secure a guaranteed use of Shed Tail in the early-game (AH) without worrying about opposing Choice Scarf users; note that Choice Scarf Cyclizar is a very poor spinner, (AC) as being Choice-locked allows opponents foes to set up. It can also be used to revenge kill weakened setup threats and opposing Scarfers Choice Scarf users later in the game.

**Life Orb**: Life Orb is used in combination with powerful STAB moves like Double-Edge or and Draco Meteor to maximize offensive output and increase Cyclizar's effectiveness as a revenge killer while using Regenerator to mitigate recoil damage.

Niche Items
========
**Sitrus Berry**: Sitrus Berry is used in place of Heavy-Duty Boots if the opponent has poor entry hazard setters, (ac) and it allows Cyclizar to pivot in more freely on attacks or use other utility moves before Shed Tail.

**Choice Band (as) / (as) Choice Specs**: Choice Band and or Choice Specs can be used to secure KOs that Life Orb cannot achieve but Choice-locks Cyclizar.

**Assault Vest**: Assault Vest Cyclizar can be used as a pivot to check Special Attackers special attackers with Knock Off and U-turn, (ac) similar to Tornadus-T; however, it is incompatible with Shed Tail, (ac) so should only be used as a last resort.

**Rocky Helmet**: Rocky Helmet can be used if Cyclizar will pivot in on contact moves such as Palafin's Jet Punch or and Rillaboom's Grassy Glide.

**Resistance Berries**: Yache Berry and Chople Berry can be used to reduce Ice Shard and Mach Punch damage, (AC) respectively, and they allow Cyclizar to revenge kill threats such as Baxcalibur and Infernape.

**Lum Berry**: Lum Berry allows Cyclizar to be used as a one-time status absorber for Paralysis paralysis and Sleep sleep moves (RC) without having to sacrifice an item slot on one of your offensive Pokemon.

Tera
========
Cyclizar should not be a Tera Captain; its primary job is as an enabler to enable teammates with Shed Tail, (Ac) and it should be bringing in elite offensive threats which that you should make your Tera Captain instead. If Cyclizar is a Tera Captain, it can use STAB Tera types to increase its damage output as a revenge killer or enable a Shift Gear set, or it can use an appropriate defensive Tera type against possible priority move or Choice Scarf users.

Draft Strategy
========
Cyclizar should only be drafted on Bulky Offence bulky offense or Hyper Offence hyper offense-style drafts, (ac) where most Pokemon will be threatening with a Substitute up. It excels against more passive teams where the Shed Tail Substitute can be preserved after a weak attack. Cyclizar should be played aggressively and brought in on double switches where possible; Shed Tail allows the user player to bring in their strong wallbreakers while only risking Cyclizar on the double switch instead of an elite offensive Pokemon.

**Wallbreakers**: Cyclizar can use Shed Tail to bring in strong wallbreakers in an advantageous position which to devastate the enemy opposing team. Faster wallbreakers such as Chi-Yu, Urshifu-S, (AC) and Baxcalibur gain more opportunities to enter the battlefield, while bulkier wallbreakers such as Ursaluna, Iron Hands, (AC) and Gholdengo can preserve Cyclizar's Substitute through weak or resisted attacks.

**Setup sweepers**: Cyclizar enables Setup Sweepers setup sweepers by giving them additional turns to setup set up; Swords Dance Urshifu-S, Dragon Dance Gouging Fire, (AC) and Nasty Plot Darkrai are beneficiaries of Shed Tail and can easily sweep if Cyclizar is allowed to use Shed Tail freely.

**High-tier (AH) speed control**: Cyclizar should not be pressured to act as the sole source of speed control (speed control is more of a descriptor) on a team; having another revenge killer such as Greninja, Iron Boulder, (AC) or Rillaboom mitigates the risk of clicking using Shed Tail against an opposing threat. (rsc, ap) you Cyclizar can pivot with Shed Tail into your source of speed control if your opponent predicts the Shed Tail and its foe stays in it and keeps their Pokemon on the field.

**Magic Bounce (as) / (as) Good as Gold**: Gholdengo and Hatterene act as deterrents for phazing moves and creates create an advantageous position if they are brought in via Shed Tail while anticipating a phazing move. Soundproof users such as Kommo-o are another option for this role, (AC) but note they only prevent Roar and not Whirlwind.

**Slow momentum**: Although most teammates should be offensive threats, slow momentum pivot move users like Uxie and Mandibuzz can bring in Cyclizar if it lacks the HP to both take a hit and use Shed Tail.

**Terapagos (as) / (as) Dragonite**: Terapagos and Dragonite are especially good partners for Cyclizar due to the interaction between Shed Tail and their abilities; Tera Shell and Multiscale apply to the passed Substitute when they are at full HP, allowing Terapagos and Dragonite to get multiple uses out of their powerful abilities.

Checks and Counters
========
**Phazing**: Phazing moves can be used to neutralize Cyclizar when clicked used on the same turn as Shed Tail. Cyclizar can prevent this by using Taunt on a phazer but risks being attacked.

**Choice Scarf users**: Choice Scarf users can score a surprise KO on non-Scarfed non-Choice Scarf Cyclizar. This can be played around by scouting for Choice Scarf or ensuring a setup opportunity will occur against a Choice-locked Scarfer Choice Scarf user.

**Priority**: Priority moves such as Ice Shard, Mach Punch, (AC) and Extreme Speed can chip Cyclizar below 50% HP and render it unable to use Shed Tail; Prankster Taunt can also be used to stop Shed Tail.

**Bypassing Substitute (as) / (as) multi-hit moves**: Multi-hit moves, especially combined with Loaded Dice, can break Substitute and damage Shed Tail recipients; Pokemon with Infiltrator or sound moves that bypass Substitute, (ac) such as Dragapult and Kommo-o, (ac) can ignore Shed Tail but risk leaving the opponent foe with a Substitute up if they do not secure a kill KO.

**Offensive play**: Cyclizar excels against passive Pokemon which that allow it free switchins switches; maintaining offensive pressure and preventing Cyclizar from switching in freely reduces the threat of Shed Tail, (replaced semicolon with comma) and when it does enter the battlefield, (replaced semicolon with comma) offensive threats can break its Substitutes.

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[chi yu later]

1/1 GP Team done
i'm darker blue/red & purple for comments

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[overview]
**Draft order**: Late Round round 2 onwards

**Price range**: 13-15 points

**Overview**: (removed extra lines) Cyclizar is the best Shed Tail user in Draft, using its excellent speed Speed tier and Regenerator to generate multiple opportunities to use Shed Tail every game, turning passive opposing Pokemon into liabilities. It is also an exceptional entry hazard remover with Rapid Spin (RC) and can function as a revenge killer with its speed Speed and wide range of coverage. Cyclizar is limited by the draft, (AC) as it is heavily dependent on teammates to function; Shed Tail's (moved apostrophe) value is only maximized when paired with several top-tier (AH) offensive threats, (AC) while Cyclizar's mediocre offensive stats mean it is unsuited to wallbreaking wallbreak alone.


[strategy comments]
Common Roles
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**Shed Tail lead**: Cyclizar uses a Choice Scarf to outspeed faster enemy opposing Pokemon or and Choice Scarf users and to guarantee a successful use of Shed Tail on Turn turn 1. Cyclizar It can then come in on free switches throughout the game to get additional uses of Shed Tail. This set generally runs close to max maximum HP to maximize the size health of the passed Substitute.

**Utility pivot**: Cyclizar has access to a wide range of utility moves including Shed Tail, Rapid Spin, Knock Off, and Taunt, (ac) as well as a decent defensive typing and reasonable bulk when invested. Cyclizar It can pivot in on defensive entry hazard setters, attempt to use Rapid Spin, (AC) and maintain momentum with Shed Tail.

**Revenge killer**: Cyclizar boosts its mediocre offensive stats by using a damage-boosting item and uses its elite Speed tier to function as a revenge killer. Draco Meteor, Outrage, and Double-Edge are STAB moves with high Base Power, (AC) and Cyclizar has widespread mixed coverage as well as Shed Tail or U-turn to keep momentum after using a powerful attack.

Common Moves
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**Primary STAB moves**: Draco Meteor, Double-Edge, Hyper Voice, Outrage, Dragon Pulse, Body Slam, Quick Attack, Dragon Claw, Scale Shot

**Setup moves**: Shift Gear

**Utility moves**: Shed Tail, Rapid Spin, Knock Off, Taunt, U-turn, Endeavor, Dragon Tail

**Coverage**: Overheat, Power Whip, Thunderbolt, Ice Spinner, Iron Head, Temper Flare, Supercell Slam, Aqua Tail, Acrobatics, Wild Charge

Niche Moves
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**Protect**: Protect can be used to scout Choice item users to see what move they are locked into (RC) and check whether it is safe to use Shed Tail or what target to use Shed Tail to pivot into.

Common Items
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**Heavy-Duty Boots**: Heavy-Duty Boots is usually Cyclizar's preferred item. Combined with Regenerator, Cyclizar is able to prevent chip damage and stay healthy enough to use Shed Tail multiple times in a single game.

**Choice Scarf**: Choice Scarf is used to secure a guaranteed use of Shed Tail in the early-game (AH) without worrying about opposing Choice Scarf users; note that Choice Scarf Cyclizar is a very poor spinner, (AC) as being Choice-locked allows opponents foes to set up. It can also be used to revenge kill weakened setup threats and opposing Scarfers Choice Scarf users later in the game.

**Life Orb**: Life Orb is used in combination with powerful STAB moves like Double-Edge or and Draco Meteor to maximize offensive output and increase Cyclizar's effectiveness as a revenge killer while using Regenerator to mitigate recoil damage.

Niche Items
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**Sitrus Berry**: Sitrus Berry is used in place of Heavy-Duty Boots if the opponent has poor entry hazard setters, (ac) and it allows Cyclizar to pivot in more freely on attacks or use other utility moves before Shed Tail.

**Choice Band (as) / (as) Choice Specs**: Choice Band and or Choice Specs can be used to secure KOs that Life Orb cannot achieve but Choice-locks Cyclizar.

**Assault Vest**: Assault Vest Cyclizar can be used as a pivot to check Special Attackers special attackers with Knock Off and U-turn, (ac) similar to Tornadus-T; however, it is incompatible with Shed Tail, (ac) so should only be used as a last resort.

**Rocky Helmet**: Rocky Helmet can be used if Cyclizar will pivot in on contact moves such as Palafin's Jet Punch or and Rillaboom's Grassy Glide.

**Resistance Berries**: Yache Berry and Chople Berry can be used to reduce Ice Shard and Mach Punch damage, (AC) respectively, and they allow Cyclizar to revenge kill threats such as Baxcalibur and Infernape.

**Lum Berry**: Lum Berry allows Cyclizar to be used as a one-time status absorber for Paralysis paralysis and Sleep sleep moves (RC) without having to sacrifice an item slot on one of your offensive Pokemon.

Tera
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Cyclizar should not be a Tera Captain; its primary job is as an enabler to enable teammates with Shed Tail, (Ac) and it should be bringing in elite offensive threats which that you should make your Tera Captain instead. If Cyclizar is a Tera Captain, it can use STAB Tera types to increase its damage output as a revenge killer or enable a Shift Gear set, or it can use an appropriate defensive Tera type against possible priority move or Choice Scarf users.

Draft Strategy
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Cyclizar should only be drafted on Bulky Offence bulky offense or Hyper Offence hyper offense-style drafts, (ac) where most Pokemon will be threatening with a Substitute up. It excels against more passive teams where the Shed Tail Substitute can be preserved after a weak attack. Cyclizar should be played aggressively and brought in on double switches where possible; Shed Tail allows the user player to bring in their strong wallbreakers while only risking Cyclizar on the double switch instead of an elite offensive Pokemon.

**Wallbreakers**: Cyclizar can use Shed Tail to bring in strong wallbreakers in an advantageous position which to devastate the enemy opposing team. Faster wallbreakers such as Chi-Yu, Urshifu-S, (AC) and Baxcalibur gain more opportunities to enter the battlefield, while bulkier wallbreakers such as Ursaluna, Iron Hands, (AC) and Gholdengo can preserve Cyclizar's Substitute through weak or resisted attacks.

**Setup sweepers**: Cyclizar enables Setup Sweepers setup sweepers by giving them additional turns to setup set up; Swords Dance Urshifu-S, Dragon Dance Gouging Fire, (AC) and Nasty Plot Darkrai are beneficiaries of Shed Tail and can easily sweep if Cyclizar is allowed to use Shed Tail freely.

**High-tier (AH) speed control**: Cyclizar should not be pressured to act as the sole source of speed control (speed control is more of a descriptor) on a team; having another revenge killer such as Greninja, Iron Boulder, (AC) or Rillaboom mitigates the risk of clicking using Shed Tail against an opposing threat. (rsc, ap) you Cyclizar can pivot with Shed Tail into your source of speed control if your opponent predicts the Shed Tail and its foe stays in it and keeps their Pokemon on the field.

**Magic Bounce (as) / (as) Good as Gold**: Gholdengo and Hatterene act as deterrents for phazing moves and creates create an advantageous position if they are brought in via Shed Tail while anticipating a phazing move. Soundproof users such as Kommo-o are another option for this role, (AC) but note they only prevent Roar and not Whirlwind.

**Slow momentum**: Although most teammates should be offensive threats, slow momentum pivot move users like Uxie and Mandibuzz can bring in Cyclizar if it lacks the HP to both take a hit and use Shed Tail.

**Terapagos (as) / (as) Dragonite**: Terapagos and Dragonite are especially good partners for Cyclizar due to the interaction between Shed Tail and their abilities; Tera Shell and Multiscale apply to the passed Substitute when they are at full HP, allowing Terapagos and Dragonite to get multiple uses out of their powerful abilities.

Checks and Counters
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**Phazing**: Phazing moves can be used to neutralize Cyclizar when clicked used on the same turn as Shed Tail. Cyclizar can prevent this by using Taunt on a phazer but risks being attacked.

**Choice Scarf users**: Choice Scarf users can score a surprise KO on non-Scarfed non-Choice Scarf Cyclizar. This can be played around by scouting for Choice Scarf or ensuring a setup opportunity will occur against a Choice-locked Scarfer Choice Scarf user.

**Priority**: Priority moves such as Ice Shard, Mach Punch, (AC) and Extreme Speed can chip Cyclizar below 50% HP and render it unable to use Shed Tail; Prankster Taunt can also be used to stop Shed Tail.

**Bypassing Substitute (as) / (as) multi-hit moves**: Multi-hit moves, especially combined with Loaded Dice, can break Substitute and damage Shed Tail recipients; Pokemon with Infiltrator or sound moves that bypass Substitute, (ac) such as Dragapult and Kommo-o, (ac) can ignore Shed Tail but risk leaving the opponent foe with a Substitute up if they do not secure a kill KO.

**Offensive play**: Cyclizar excels against passive Pokemon which that allow it free switchins switches; maintaining offensive pressure and preventing Cyclizar from switching in freely reduces the threat of Shed Tail, (replaced semicolon with comma) and when it does enter the battlefield, (replaced semicolon with comma) offensive threats can break its Substitutes.

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