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Deerling [QC 1/2] [GP 0/1]
- Thread starter Flou
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Updated attempt to reflect current LC
[SET]
name: Offensive
move 1: Headbutt
move 2: Zen Headbutt / Double Kick
move 3: Thunder Wave
move 4: Synthesis
item: Eviolite
ability: Serene Grace
nature: Jolly
tera type: Ghost
evs: 36 Atk / 196 Def / 36 SpD / 196 Spe
[SET COMMENTS]
Deerling has a niche in the metagame due to its ability to reliably check Toedscool, one of the best Pokemon in Little Cup. Deerlings typing prevents Toedscool from doing meaningful damage, and Deerling can restore health through Synthesis. Deerling pairs Serene Grace with Headbutt to flinch the opposing team down for its other offensive teammates. Thunder Wave is a utility option it can use to hinder Pokemon that give Deerling trouble, such as Pawniard or Ghost-types, and synergizes well with Headbutt to leave opponents unable to act. Deerling can use Zen Headbutt to hit Pokemon weak to Psychic-type moves like Glimmet or Crabrawler, while Double Kick can be used to take out Pawniard, though Pawniard has to take significant damage first. Deerling struggles versus Pokemon like Drifloon, Hisuian Zorua, Greavard, and Glimmet. The three Ghost-type Pokemon are immune to Headbutt and defeat Deerling one on one, while Glimmet can use Deerling's attacks against it and set Toxic Spikes with Toxic Debris. Deerling appreciates support of Pokemon that lure and weaken the foes mentioned before, such as Toedscool. Pawniard can help deal with the Ghost-types previously mentioned, giving Deerling the freedom to use Headbutt with less worry. Mareanie is also a valuable partner, as it can switch in to Pawniard and Nymble, who are problematic for Deerling, and also absorbs Toxic Spikes.
[CREDITS]
- Written by: [[Flou, 567483]]
- Quality checked by: [[DC, 449990] , [username2, userid2]]
- Grammar checked by: [[username1, userid1]]
[SET]
name: Offensive
move 1: Headbutt
move 2: Zen Headbutt / Double Kick
move 3: Thunder Wave
move 4: Synthesis
item: Eviolite
ability: Serene Grace
nature: Jolly
tera type: Ghost
evs: 36 Atk / 196 Def / 36 SpD / 196 Spe
[SET COMMENTS]
Deerling has a niche in the metagame due to its ability to reliably check Toedscool, one of the best Pokemon in Little Cup. Deerlings typing prevents Toedscool from doing meaningful damage, and Deerling can restore health through Synthesis. Deerling pairs Serene Grace with Headbutt to flinch the opposing team down for its other offensive teammates. Thunder Wave is a utility option it can use to hinder Pokemon that give Deerling trouble, such as Pawniard or Ghost-types, and synergizes well with Headbutt to leave opponents unable to act. Deerling can use Zen Headbutt to hit Pokemon weak to Psychic-type moves like Glimmet or Crabrawler, while Double Kick can be used to take out Pawniard, though Pawniard has to take significant damage first. Deerling struggles versus Pokemon like Drifloon, Hisuian Zorua, Greavard, and Glimmet. The three Ghost-type Pokemon are immune to Headbutt and defeat Deerling one on one, while Glimmet can use Deerling's attacks against it and set Toxic Spikes with Toxic Debris. Deerling appreciates support of Pokemon that lure and weaken the foes mentioned before, such as Toedscool. Pawniard can help deal with the Ghost-types previously mentioned, giving Deerling the freedom to use Headbutt with less worry. Mareanie is also a valuable partner, as it can switch in to Pawniard and Nymble, who are problematic for Deerling, and also absorbs Toxic Spikes.
[CREDITS]
- Written by: [[Flou, 567483]]
- Quality checked by: [[DC, 449990] , [username2, userid2]]
- Grammar checked by: [[username1, userid1]]
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QC 1/2. [DC, 449990]. Tag me on discord after you have implemented these changes, so I can take a look.
[SET]
name: Offensive
move 1: Headbutt
move 2: Zen Headbutt / Double Kick
move 3: Thunder Wave
move 4: Synthesis
item: Eviolite
ability: Serene Grace
nature: Jolly
tera type: Ghost
evs: 36 Atk / 196 Def / 36 SpD / 196 Spe
[SET COMMENTS]
Deerling finds itself as a solid offensive Pokemon in Little Cup thanks to serviceable bulk, decent Speed, and ability Serene Grace. Deerling can wear down its opponents for its other offensive teammates while staying healthy from leaving opponents unable to act with Headbutt or Zen Headbutt and healing itself with Synthesis.(The opening overview sentences need to be rewritten. Deerling's niche should be that it is a decent switch-in to Toedscool, which is extremely prevalent in the metagame right now, and its paraflinch combination of Thunder Wave and Headbutt.) Thunder Wave helps teams by slowing down whatever it hits(This is extremely vague. Give specific examples or cut the sentence.), and Deerling can opt for Double Kick to deal heavy damage to Pawniard.(Zen Headbutt needs a sentence, and it should be together with Double Kick's sentence.) Deerling struggles versus Pokemon like Drifloon, Hisuian Zorua, Greavard, and Glimmet. The three Ghost-type Pokemon are immune to Headbutt and defeat Deerling one on one, while Glimmet can use Deerling's attacks against it and set Toxic Spikes with Toxic Debris.(Not sure why Glimmet is here.) Deerling appreciates support of Pokemon that lure and weaken the foes mentioned before, such as Toedscool.(Pawniard needs to be here somewhere to handle Ghost-types.) Mareanie is also a valuable partner, as they deal with other Pokemon for each other. Deerling can take on Toedscool for Mareanie, while Mareanie it can switch into Pawniard and Nymble, who are problematic for Deerling, and also absorbs Toxic Spikes.
name: Offensive
move 1: Headbutt
move 2: Zen Headbutt / Double Kick
move 3: Thunder Wave
move 4: Synthesis
item: Eviolite
ability: Serene Grace
nature: Jolly
tera type: Ghost
evs: 36 Atk / 196 Def / 36 SpD / 196 Spe
[SET COMMENTS]
Deerling finds itself as a solid offensive Pokemon in Little Cup thanks to serviceable bulk, decent Speed, and ability Serene Grace. Deerling can wear down its opponents for its other offensive teammates while staying healthy from leaving opponents unable to act with Headbutt or Zen Headbutt and healing itself with Synthesis.(The opening overview sentences need to be rewritten. Deerling's niche should be that it is a decent switch-in to Toedscool, which is extremely prevalent in the metagame right now, and its paraflinch combination of Thunder Wave and Headbutt.) Thunder Wave helps teams by slowing down whatever it hits(This is extremely vague. Give specific examples or cut the sentence.), and Deerling can opt for Double Kick to deal heavy damage to Pawniard.(Zen Headbutt needs a sentence, and it should be together with Double Kick's sentence.) Deerling struggles versus Pokemon like Drifloon, Hisuian Zorua, Greavard, and Glimmet. The three Ghost-type Pokemon are immune to Headbutt and defeat Deerling one on one, while Glimmet can use Deerling's attacks against it and set Toxic Spikes with Toxic Debris.(Not sure why Glimmet is here.) Deerling appreciates support of Pokemon that lure and weaken the foes mentioned before, such as Toedscool.(Pawniard needs to be here somewhere to handle Ghost-types.) Mareanie is also a valuable partner, as they deal with other Pokemon for each other. Deerling can take on Toedscool for Mareanie, while Mareanie it can switch into Pawniard and Nymble, who are problematic for Deerling, and also absorbs Toxic Spikes.
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