Gyarados (Substitute + Thunder Wave)

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Ive tested this more on a more serious team and its done really well. For example i can easily switch in to scizor and set up a sub. Then render 1/6th of his team useless. Waterfall does decent damage and the paraflinch is there too which is nice. I like it and would want to see it on site. The problem is the subs are easy to break and it can leave u hanging if your 1on 1 against something having you make an awkward switch.
 
I tested this on the ladder today, not for that long but enough to get a feel for it. It was okay; I liked paralyzing Scarf Rotom-A and it was a good counter to Infernape and Lucario but Substitute really killed me more than it helped. Then I tried a similar set with RestTalk Gyara's EVs and Rest > Substitute. I used Blissey as a cleric and it worked really well as a tank. It would counter something like Infernape and Rest off the damage. Then when Rotom-A comes in you go to Blissey and use Heal Bell to wake Gyara up.

Also, this set should not be compared to Jirachi. This Gyarados should be meant to counter Pokemon, not paraflinch them to death. Substitute however, often prevented me from countering Pokemon as I am forced out often if I don't get the needed hax, just piling up the Stealth Rock damage and what not.
 
Hmmm.... You guys are playing this set incorrectly, perhaps? I think the idea is to TWave when Gyara comes in the first time, paralyzing its counter, then switching out. On the second time out, you sub and hope to flinch your foe to death.
 
^ Yes. And if it's something like Skarmory, Hippo, Swampert, etc (someone with Roar.) Roar them out because you're faster. Then watch as the Spikes and SR damage piles up.
 

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It doesn't make sense, you're still using Substitute later on which is why this set has such a drawback. And that strategy outlined (turn1: T-wave | turn2: Sub and 'flinch to death') is not something that you can really expect to do effectively. Gyarados is not Jirachi. On a side note, I've seen some of you saying that this Gyara counters Luke and Ape pretty well, but in real life, by using Substitute you're making Gyarados have less opportunities against said foes, as the 50% of health that you'll have lost after SR and Subs is almost what Adamant Lucario needs to KO Gyarados with EE (+1) -- not mentioning Stone Edge, which is a straight OHKO after SR and a boost.

Anyways, I said I'll test out the set personally, and I'll get back with results in due time. However, I repeat, I'm not sold on this set's effectiveness.
 
Im just gonna post logs in order as I play.

Rules: Ladder Match, Sleep Clause, Freeze Clause, OHKO Clause, Evasion Clause, Species Clause, Strict Damage Clause
living on a prayer sent out Heatran (lvl 100 Heatran ?).
relativity. sent out Smeargle (lvl 100 Smeargle ?).
SmogonTutor has entered the room.
living on a prayer switched in Suicune (lvl 100 Suicune).
Suicune is exerting its pressure!
Smeargle used Spore.
Suicune fell asleep!
---
living on a prayer switched in Jirachi (lvl 100 Jirachi).
Smeargle used Stealth Rock.
Pointed stones float in the air around the foe's team!
---
relativity. switched in Lanturn (lvl 100 Lanturn ?).
Jirachi used Iron Head.
It's not very effective...
Lanturn lost 11% of its health.
Lanturn's leftovers restored its health a little!
Lanturn restored 6% of its health.
---
Jirachi used Substitute.
Jirachi lost 25% of its health.
Jirachi made a substitute!
Lanturn used Substitute.
Lanturn lost 25% of its health.
Lanturn made a substitute!
Jirachi's leftovers restored its health a little!
Jirachi restored 6% of its health.
Lanturn's leftovers restored its health a little!
Lanturn restored 6% of its health.
---
living on a prayer switched in Roserade (lvl 100 Roserade ?).
Pointed stones dug into Roserade.
Roserade lost 12% of its health.
Lanturn used Charge Beam.
It's not very effective...
Roserade lost 8% of its health.
Roserade's leftovers restored its health a little!
Roserade restored 6% of its health.
Lanturn's leftovers restored its health a little!
Lanturn restored 6% of its health.
---
Roserade used Grass Knot.
It's super effective!
The substitute took damage for Lanturn!
Lanturn's substitute faded!
Lanturn used Ice Beam.
It's super effective!
Roserade lost 46% of its health.
Roserade's leftovers restored its health a little!
Roserade restored 6% of its health.
Lanturn's leftovers restored its health a little!
Lanturn restored 6% of its health.
---
Roserade used Spikes.
Spikes were scattered around the foe's team!
Lanturn used Ice Beam.
It's super effective!
Roserade lost 43% of its health.
Roserade's leftovers restored its health a little!
Roserade restored 6% of its health.
Lanturn's leftovers restored its health a little!
Lanturn restored 6% of its health.
---
Roserade used Stun Spore.
Lanturn is paralysed! It may be unable to move!
Lanturn used Charge Beam.
It's not very effective...
Roserade lost 9% of its health.
Lanturn's special attack was raised.
Roserade's leftovers restored its health a little!
Roserade restored 6% of its health.
Lanturn's leftovers restored its health a little!
Lanturn restored 5% of its health.
---
Roserade used Grass Knot.
It's super effective!
Lanturn lost 30% of its health.
Lanturn is paralysed! It can't move!
Roserade's leftovers restored its health a little!
Roserade restored 6% of its health.
Lanturn's leftovers restored its health a little!
Lanturn restored 6% of its health.
---
Roserade used Grass Knot.
It's super effective!
Lanturn lost 31% of its health.
Lanturn used Ice Beam.
It's super effective!
A critical hit!
Roserade lost 13% of its health.
living on a prayer's Roserade fainted.
Lanturn's leftovers restored its health a little!
Lanturn restored 6% of its health.
---
relativity.: bs
living on a prayer switched in Heatran (lvl 100 Heatran ?).
Pointed stones dug into Heatran.
Heatran lost 12% of its health.
relativity.: roserades a fucking beast in this meta though
Heatran used Earth Power.
It's super effective!
Lanturn lost 51% of its health.
relativity.'s Lanturn fainted.
---
relativity. switched in Smeargle (lvl 100 Smeargle ?).
Smeargle was hurt by Spikes!
Smeargle lost 12% of its health.
Smeargle used Spikes.
Spikes were scattered around the foe's team!
Heatran used Flamethrower.
Smeargle lost 88% of its health.
relativity.'s Smeargle fainted.
---
relativity. switched in Machamp (lvl 100 Machamp ?).
Machamp was hurt by Spikes!
Machamp lost 12% of its health.
relativity. switched in Rotom-w (lvl 100 Rotom-w).
Heatran used Flamethrower.
Rotom-w lost 61% of its health.
---
Rotom-w used Hydro Pump.
Rotom-w's attack missed!
Heatran used Flamethrower.
Rotom-w lost 39% of its health.
relativity.'s Rotom-w fainted.
---
relativity. switched in Gyarados (lvl 100 Gyarados ?).
Gyarados's Intimidate cut Heatran's attack!
living on a prayer switched in Rotom-w (lvl 100 Rotom-w).
Pointed stones dug into Rotom-w.
Rotom-w lost 12% of its health.
Gyarados used Waterfall.
Rotom-w lost 39% of its health.
---
relativity. switched in Jirachi (lvl 100 Jirachi).
Jirachi was hurt by Spikes!
Jirachi lost 12% of its health.
Rotom-w used Thunderbolt.
A critical hit!
Jirachi lost 67% of its health.
Jirachi's leftovers restored its health a little!
Jirachi restored 6% of its health.
---
relativity.: ....
living on a prayer switched in Heatran (lvl 100 Heatran ?).
Pointed stones dug into Heatran.
Heatran lost 12% of its health.
Heatran was hurt by Spikes!
Heatran lost 12% of its health.
Jirachi used Psychic.
It's not very effective...
Heatran lost 13% of its health.
Jirachi's leftovers restored its health a little!
Jirachi restored 6% of its health.
---
relativity. switched in Gyarados (lvl 100 Gyarados ?).
Gyarados's Intimidate cut Heatran's attack!
Heatran used Stealth Rock.
Pointed stones float in the air around the foe's team!
---
Heatran used Will-o-wisp.
Heatran's attack missed!
Gyarados used Substitute.
Gyarados lost 25% of its health.
Gyarados made a substitute!
Gyarados's leftovers restored its health a little!
Gyarados restored 6% of its health.
---
Heatran used Flamethrower.
It's not very effective...
The substitute took damage for Gyarados!
Gyarados used Thunder Wave.
Heatran is paralysed! It may be unable to move!
Gyarados's leftovers restored its health a little!
Gyarados restored 6% of its health.
---
Gyarados used Waterfall.
It's super effective!
Heatran lost 50% of its health.
living on a prayer's Heatran fainted.
Gyarados's leftovers restored its health a little!
Gyarados restored 6% of its health.
---
living on a prayer switched in Suicune (lvl 100 Suicune).
Suicune is exerting its pressure!
Pointed stones dug into Suicune.
Suicune lost 12% of its health.
Suicune was hurt by Spikes!
Suicune lost 12% of its health.
Suicune is fast asleep!
Gyarados used Roar.
living on a prayer switched in Jirachi (lvl 100 Jirachi).
Pointed stones dug into Jirachi.
Jirachi lost 6% of its health.
Jirachi was hurt by Spikes!
Jirachi lost 12% of its health.
Jirachi's leftovers restored its health a little!
Jirachi restored 6% of its health.
Gyarados's leftovers restored its health a little!
Gyarados restored 6% of its health.
---
living on a prayer switched in Suicune (lvl 100 Suicune).
Suicune is exerting its pressure!
Pointed stones dug into Suicune.
Suicune lost 12% of its health.
Suicune was hurt by Spikes!
Suicune lost 12% of its health.
Gyarados used Thunder Wave.
But it failed!
Suicune's leftovers restored its health a little!
Suicune restored 6% of its health.
---
Suicune is fast asleep!
Gyarados used Roar.
living on a prayer switched in Dragonite (lvl 100 Dragonite ?).
Pointed stones dug into Dragonite.
Dragonite lost 25% of its health.
Dragonite's leftovers restored its health a little!
Dragonite restored 6% of its health.
---
Dragonite used Dragon Claw.
The substitute took damage for Gyarados!
Gyarados's substitute faded!
Gyarados used Roar.
living on a prayer switched in Suicune (lvl 100 Suicune).
Suicune is exerting its pressure!
Pointed stones dug into Suicune.
Suicune lost 12% of its health.
Suicune was hurt by Spikes!
Suicune lost 12% of its health.
Suicune's leftovers restored its health a little!
Suicune restored 6% of its health.
---
Suicune is fast asleep!
Gyarados used Roar.
living on a prayer switched in Dragonite (lvl 100 Dragonite ?).
Pointed stones dug into Dragonite.
Dragonite lost 25% of its health.
Dragonite's leftovers restored its health a little!
Dragonite restored 6% of its health.
---
living on a prayer switched in Suicune (lvl 100 Suicune).
Suicune is exerting its pressure!
Pointed stones dug into Suicune.
Suicune lost 12% of its health.
Suicune was hurt by Spikes!
Suicune lost 12% of its health.
Gyarados used Thunder Wave.
But it failed!
Suicune's leftovers restored its health a little!
Suicune restored 6% of its health.
---
Gyarados used Waterfall.
It's not very effective...
Suicune lost 13% of its health.
Suicune is fast asleep!
Suicune's leftovers restored its health a little!
Suicune restored 6% of its health.
---
Suicune woke up!
Suicune used Ice Beam.
Gyarados lost 20% of its health.
Gyarados used Waterfall.
It's not very effective...
Suicune lost 12% of its health.
living on a prayer's Suicune fainted.
Gyarados's leftovers restored its health a little!
Gyarados restored 6% of its health.
---
living on a prayer switched in Rotom-w (lvl 100 Rotom-w).
Pointed stones dug into Rotom-w.
Rotom-w lost 12% of its health.
relativity.: fuck what a beast
relativity. switched in Jirachi (lvl 100 Jirachi).
Pointed stones dug into Jirachi.
Jirachi lost 6% of its health.
Jirachi was hurt by Spikes!
Jirachi lost 12% of its health.
Rotom-w used Thunderbolt.
Jirachi lost 14% of its health.
relativity.'s Jirachi fainted.
---
relativity. switched in Machamp (lvl 100 Machamp ?).
Pointed stones dug into Machamp.
Machamp lost 6% of its health.
Machamp was hurt by Spikes!
Machamp lost 12% of its health.
living on a prayer switched in Dragonite (lvl 100 Dragonite ?).
Pointed stones dug into Dragonite.
Dragonite lost 25% of its health.
Machamp used Payback.
Dragonite lost 36% of its health.
Dragonite's leftovers restored its health a little!
Dragonite restored 6% of its health.
Machamp's leftovers restored its health a little!
Machamp restored 6% of its health.
---
relativity. switched in Gyarados (lvl 100 Gyarados ?).
Gyarados's Intimidate cut Dragonite's attack!
Pointed stones dug into Gyarados.
Gyarados lost 25% of its health.
Dragonite used Dragon Claw.
Gyarados lost 18% of its health.
Dragonite's leftovers restored its health a little!
Dragonite restored 6% of its health.
Gyarados's leftovers restored its health a little!
Gyarados restored 6% of its health.
---
Dragonite used Dragon Claw.
Gyarados lost 19% of its health.
Gyarados used Thunder Wave.
Dragonite is paralysed! It may be unable to move!
Gyarados's leftovers restored its health a little!
Gyarados restored 6% of its health.
Dragonite's leftovers restored its health a little!
Dragonite restored 6% of its health.
---
Gyarados used Substitute.
Gyarados lost 25% of its health.
Gyarados made a substitute!
Dragonite is paralysed! It can't move!
Gyarados's leftovers restored its health a little!
Gyarados restored 6% of its health.
Dragonite's leftovers restored its health a little!
Dragonite restored 6% of its health.
---
Gyarados used Waterfall.
It's not very effective...
Dragonite lost 17% of its health.
Dragonite used Dragon Claw.
The substitute took damage for Gyarados!
Gyarados's leftovers restored its health a little!
Gyarados restored 6% of its health.
Dragonite's leftovers restored its health a little!
Dragonite restored 6% of its health.
---
Gyarados used Waterfall.
It's not very effective...
A critical hit!
Dragonite lost 15% of its health.
living on a prayer's Dragonite fainted.
Gyarados's leftovers restored its health a little!
Gyarados restored 6% of its health.
---
living on a prayer switched in Jirachi (lvl 100 Jirachi).
Pointed stones dug into Jirachi.
Jirachi lost 6% of its health.
Jirachi was hurt by Spikes!
Jirachi lost 12% of its health.
Jirachi used Iron Head.
It's not very effective...
The substitute took damage for Gyarados!
Gyarados's substitute faded!
Gyarados used Waterfall.
Jirachi lost 36% of its health.
Jirachi's leftovers restored its health a little!
Jirachi restored 6% of its health.
Gyarados's leftovers restored its health a little!
Gyarados restored 6% of its health.
---
Jirachi used Toxic.
Gyarados was badly poisoned!
Gyarados used Waterfall.
Jirachi lost 21% of its health.
living on a prayer's Jirachi fainted.
Gyarados's leftovers restored its health a little!
Gyarados restored 6% of its health.
Gyarados is hurt by poison!
Gyarados lost 6% of its health.
---
living on a prayer switched in Rotom-w (lvl 100 Rotom-w).
Pointed stones dug into Rotom-w.
Rotom-w lost 12% of its health.
Rotom-w used Thunderbolt.
It's super effective!
Gyarados lost 37% of its health.
relativity.'s Gyarados fainted.
---
relativity. switched in Machamp (lvl 100 Machamp ?).
Pointed stones dug into Machamp.
Machamp lost 6% of its health.
Machamp was hurt by Spikes!
Machamp lost 12% of its health.
Rotom-w used Thunderbolt.
Machamp lost 40% of its health.
Machamp used Payback.
It's super effective!
Rotom-w lost 24% of its health.
living on a prayer's Rotom-w fainted.
relativity. wins!
living on a prayer has left the room.
relativity.: gg


gyara racks up a crazy amount of hazard damage with roar.

Rules: Ladder Match, Sleep Clause, Freeze Clause, OHKO Clause, Evasion Clause, Species Clause, Strict Damage Clause
relativity. sent out Smeargle (lvl 100 Smeargle ?).
NightSwipe sent out Weavile (lvl 100 Weavile ?).
Weavile is exerting its pressure!
relativity. switched in Jirachi (lvl 100 Jirachi).
Weavile used Fake Out.
It's not very effective...
Jirachi lost 4% of its health.
Jirachi's leftovers restored its health a little!
Jirachi restored 4% of its health.
---
Weavile used Taunt.
Jirachi fell for the taunt!
Jirachi used Wish.
Jirachi can't use Wish after the taunt!
---
Jirachi used Thunderbolt.
Weavile lost 31% of its health.
Weavile used Counter.
But it failed!
---
NightSwipe switched in Zapdos (lvl 100 Zapdos).
Zapdos is exerting its pressure!
Jirachi used Thunderbolt.
Zapdos lost 26% of its health.
Zapdos is paralysed! It may be unable to move!
Jirachi's taunt wore off!
---
Jirachi used Calm Mind.
Jirachi's special attack was raised.
Jirachi's special defence was raised.
Zapdos used Heat Wave.
It's super effective!
Jirachi lost 50% of its health.
Jirachi was burned!
Zapdos lost 10% of its health.
Jirachi's leftovers restored its health a little!
Jirachi restored 6% of its health.
Jirachi was hurt by its burn!
Jirachi lost 12% of its health.
---
Jirachi used Wish.
Jirachi made a wish!
Zapdos is paralysed! It can't move!
Jirachi's leftovers restored its health a little!
Jirachi restored 6% of its health.
Jirachi was hurt by its burn!
Jirachi lost 12% of its health.
---
Jirachi used Psychic.
Zapdos lost 50% of its health.
Zapdos is paralysed! It can't move!
The wish came true!
Jirachi restored 50% of its health.
Jirachi's leftovers restored its health a little!
Jirachi restored 6% of its health.
Jirachi was hurt by its burn!
Jirachi lost 12% of its health.
---
Jirachi used Wish.
Jirachi made a wish!
Zapdos used Roost.
Zapdos restored 50% of its health.
Jirachi's leftovers restored its health a little!
Jirachi restored 6% of its health.
Jirachi was hurt by its burn!
Jirachi lost 12% of its health.
---
Jirachi used Calm Mind.
Jirachi's special attack was raised.
Jirachi's special defence was raised.
Zapdos used Roost.
Zapdos restored 36% of its health.
The wish came true!
Jirachi restored 25% of its health.
Jirachi was hurt by its burn!
Jirachi lost 12% of its health.
---
Jirachi used Wish.
Jirachi made a wish!
Zapdos used Heat Wave.
It's super effective!
Jirachi lost 40% of its health.
Zapdos lost 10% of its health.
Jirachi's leftovers restored its health a little!
Jirachi restored 6% of its health.
Jirachi was hurt by its burn!
Jirachi lost 12% of its health.
---
Jirachi used Calm Mind.
Jirachi's special attack was raised.
Jirachi's special defence was raised.
Zapdos used Heat Wave.
It's super effective!
Jirachi lost 28% of its health.
Zapdos lost 10% of its health.
The wish came true!
Jirachi restored 50% of its health.
Jirachi's leftovers restored its health a little!
Jirachi restored 6% of its health.
Jirachi was hurt by its burn!
Jirachi lost 12% of its health.
---
Jirachi used Wish.
Jirachi made a wish!
Zapdos used Heat Wave.
It's super effective!
A critical hit!
Jirachi lost 57% of its health.
relativity.'s Jirachi fainted.
Zapdos lost 10% of its health.
---
relativity. switched in Lanturn (lvl 100 Lanturn ?).
NightSwipe switched in Rhyperior (lvl 100 Rhyperior ?).
Lanturn used Ice Beam.
It's super effective!
Rhyperior lost 51% of its health.
The wish came true!
Rhyperior's leftovers restored its health a little!
Rhyperior restored 6% of its health.
---
Lanturn used Hydro Pump.
It's super effective!
Rhyperior lost 56% of its health.
NightSwipe's Rhyperior fainted.
---
NightSwipe switched in Drapion (lvl 100 Drapion ?).
Drapion used Cross Poison.
Lanturn lost 60% of its health.
Lanturn used Charge Beam.
Drapion lost 29% of its health.
Lanturn's special attack was raised.
Lanturn's leftovers restored its health a little!
Lanturn restored 6% of its health.
---
relativity. switched in Rotom-w (lvl 100 Rotom-w).
Drapion used Cross Poison.
It's not very effective...
Rotom-w lost 29% of its health.
---
NightSwipe switched in Kingdra (lvl 100 Kingdra ?).
Rotom-w used Thunderbolt.
Kingdra lost 50% of its health.
Kingdra's leftovers restored its health a little!
Kingdra restored 6% of its health.
---
Rotom-w used Thunderbolt.
Kingdra lost 48% of its health.
Kingdra used Substitute.
But it failed!
Kingdra's leftovers restored its health a little!
Kingdra restored 6% of its health.
---
Rotom-w used Thunderbolt.
Kingdra lost 14% of its health.
NightSwipe's Kingdra fainted.
---
NightSwipe switched in Drapion (lvl 100 Drapion ?).
Rotom-w used Thunderbolt.
Drapion lost 61% of its health.
Drapion used Night Slash.
It's super effective!
Rotom-w lost 71% of its health.
relativity.'s Rotom-w fainted.
---
relativity. switched in Machamp (lvl 100 Machamp ?).
NightSwipe switched in Starmie (lvl 100 Starmie).
Machamp used Substitute.
Machamp lost 25% of its health.
Machamp made a substitute!
Machamp's leftovers restored its health a little!
Machamp restored 6% of its health.
---
Starmie used Surf.
The substitute took damage for Machamp!
Machamp's substitute faded!
Machamp used Payback.
It's super effective!
A critical hit!
Starmie lost 100% of its health.
NightSwipe's Starmie fainted.
Machamp's leftovers restored its health a little!
Machamp restored 6% of its health.
---
NightSwipe switched in Drapion (lvl 100 Drapion ?).
Drapion used Cross Poison.
Machamp lost 46% of its health.
Machamp used Stone Edge.
Drapion lost 10% of its health.
NightSwipe's Drapion fainted.
Machamp's leftovers restored its health a little!
Machamp restored 6% of its health.
---
NightSwipe switched in Weavile (lvl 100 Weavile ?).
Weavile is exerting its pressure!
Weavile used Fake Out.
Machamp lost 15% of its health.
Machamp flinched!
Machamp's leftovers restored its health a little!
Machamp restored 6% of its health.
---
Machamp used Dynamicpunch.
It's super effective!
Weavile lost 69% of its health.
NightSwipe's Weavile fainted.
Machamp's leftovers restored its health a little!
Machamp restored 6% of its health.
---
NightSwipe switched in Zapdos (lvl 100 Zapdos).
Zapdos is exerting its pressure!
Machamp used Stone Edge.
It's super effective!
Zapdos lost 70% of its health.
NightSwipe's Zapdos fainted.
relativity. wins!
NightSwipe: gg


I dont even send gyara out here. i had opportunitys but idk i decided to go to lanturn and machamp

Rules: Ladder Match, Sleep Clause, Freeze Clause, OHKO Clause, Evasion Clause, Species Clause, Strict Damage Clause
relativity. sent out Smeargle (lvl 100 Smeargle ?).
lolSKILL sent out Dragonite (lvl 100 Dragonite ?).
Dragonite used Extremespeed.
Smeargle lost 73% of its health.
Dragonite lost 10% of its health.
Smeargle used Spore.
Dragonite fell asleep!
---
lolSKILL switched in Swampert (lvl 100 Swampert ?).
Smeargle used Stealth Rock.
Pointed stones float in the air around the foe's team!
---
Smeargle used Spikes.
Spikes were scattered around the foe's team!
Swampert used Earthquake.
Smeargle lost 27% of its health.
relativity.'s Smeargle fainted.
---
relativity. switched in Machamp (lvl 100 Machamp ?).
Machamp used Substitute.
Machamp lost 25% of its health.
Machamp made a substitute!
Swampert used Stealth Rock.
Pointed stones float in the air around the foe's team!
Machamp's leftovers restored its health a little!
Machamp restored 6% of its health.
---
Machamp used Dynamicpunch.
A critical hit!
Swampert lost 80% of its health.
Swampert became confused!
Swampert is confused!
Swampert used Roar.
relativity. switched in Jirachi (lvl 100 Jirachi).
Pointed stones dug into Jirachi.
Jirachi lost 6% of its health.
Jirachi's leftovers restored its health a little!
Jirachi restored 6% of its health.
Swampert's leftovers restored its health a little!
Swampert restored 6% of its health.
---
relativity. switched in Gyarados (lvl 100 Gyarados ?).
Gyarados's Intimidate cut Swampert's attack!
Pointed stones dug into Gyarados.
Gyarados lost 25% of its health.
lolSKILL switched in Skarmory (lvl 100 Skarmory ?).
Pointed stones dug into Skarmory.
Skarmory lost 12% of its health.
Gyarados's leftovers restored its health a little!
Gyarados restored 6% of its health.
Skarmory's leftovers restored its health a little!
Skarmory restored 6% of its health.
---
lolSKILL switched in Rotom-h (lvl 100 Rotom-h).
Pointed stones dug into Rotom-h.
Rotom-h lost 12% of its health.
Gyarados used Roar.
lolSKILL switched in Skarmory (lvl 100 Skarmory ?).
Pointed stones dug into Skarmory.
Skarmory lost 12% of its health.
Gyarados's leftovers restored its health a little!
Gyarados restored 6% of its health.
Skarmory's leftovers restored its health a little!
Skarmory restored 6% of its health.
---
Gyarados used Thunder Wave.
Skarmory is paralysed! It may be unable to move!
Skarmory used Taunt.
Gyarados fell for the taunt!
Gyarados's leftovers restored its health a little!
Gyarados restored 6% of its health.
Skarmory's leftovers restored its health a little!
Skarmory restored 6% of its health.
---
relativity. switched in Rotom-w (lvl 100 Rotom-w).
Pointed stones dug into Rotom-w.
Rotom-w lost 12% of its health.
Skarmory used Spikes.
Spikes were scattered around the foe's team!
Skarmory's leftovers restored its health a little!
Skarmory restored 6% of its health.
---
lolSKILL switched in Swampert (lvl 100 Swampert ?).
Pointed stones dug into Swampert.
Swampert lost 6% of its health.
Swampert was hurt by Spikes!
Swampert lost 12% of its health.
Rotom-w used Hydro Pump.
Swampert lost 8% of its health.
lolSKILL's Swampert fainted.
---
lolSKILL switched in Shaymin (lvl 100 Shaymin).
Pointed stones dug into Shaymin.
Shaymin lost 12% of its health.
Shaymin was hurt by Spikes!
Shaymin lost 12% of its health.
relativity. switched in Jirachi (lvl 100 Jirachi).
Pointed stones dug into Jirachi.
Jirachi lost 6% of its health.
Jirachi was hurt by Spikes!
Jirachi lost 12% of its health.
Shaymin used Leech Seed.
Jirachi was seeded!
Jirachi's leftovers restored its health a little!
Jirachi restored 6% of its health.
Jirachi's health was sapped by leech seed!
Jirachi lost 12% of its health.
Shaymin regained health!
Shaymin restored 15% of its health.
---
Shaymin used Earth Power.
It's super effective!
Jirachi lost 58% of its health.
Shaymin lost 10% of its health.
Jirachi used Calm Mind.
Jirachi's special attack was raised.
Jirachi's special defence was raised.
Jirachi's leftovers restored its health a little!
Jirachi restored 6% of its health.
Jirachi's health was sapped by leech seed!
Jirachi lost 12% of its health.
Shaymin regained health!
Shaymin restored 15% of its health.
---
Shaymin used Earth Power.
It's super effective!
Jirachi lost 11% of its health.
relativity.'s Jirachi fainted.
Shaymin lost 10% of its health.
---
relativity. switched in Rotom-w (lvl 100 Rotom-w).
Pointed stones dug into Rotom-w.
Rotom-w lost 12% of its health.
Rotom-w used Trick.
Rotom-w obtained Life Orb!
Shaymin obtained Choice Scarf!
Shaymin used Seed Flare.
Rotom-w lost 68% of its health.
---
Shaymin used Seed Flare.
Shaymin's attack missed!
Rotom-w used Shadow Ball.
Shaymin lost 45% of its health.
Shaymin's special defence was lowered.
Rotom-w lost 7% of its health.
relativity.'s Rotom-w fainted.
---
relativity. switched in Machamp (lvl 100 Machamp ?).
Pointed stones dug into Machamp.
Machamp lost 6% of its health.
Machamp was hurt by Spikes!
Machamp lost 12% of its health.
Shaymin used Seed Flare.
Machamp lost 58% of its health.
Machamp used Stone Edge.
Shaymin lost 40% of its health.
lolSKILL's Shaymin fainted.
Machamp's leftovers restored its health a little!
Machamp restored 6% of its health.
---
lolSKILL switched in Infernape (lvl 100 Infernape ?).
Pointed stones dug into Infernape.
Infernape lost 12% of its health.
Infernape was hurt by Spikes!
Infernape lost 12% of its health.
Infernape used U-turn.
It's not very effective...
Machamp lost 11% of its health.
relativity.'s Machamp fainted.
lolSKILL switched in Rotom-h (lvl 100 Rotom-h).
Pointed stones dug into Rotom-h.
Rotom-h lost 12% of its health.
Infernape lost 10% of its health.
---
relativity. switched in Lanturn (lvl 100 Lanturn ?).
Pointed stones dug into Lanturn.
Lanturn lost 12% of its health.
Lanturn was hurt by Spikes!
Lanturn lost 12% of its health.
Rotom-h used Trick.
Rotom-h obtained Leftovers!
Lanturn obtained Choice Scarf!
Lanturn used Hydro Pump.
Rotom-h lost 54% of its health.
Rotom-h's leftovers restored its health a little!
Rotom-h restored 6% of its health.
---
lolSKILL switched in Dragonite (lvl 100 Dragonite ?).
Pointed stones dug into Dragonite.
Dragonite lost 25% of its health.
Lanturn used Hydro Pump.
It's not very effective...
Dragonite lost 25% of its health.
---
relativity. switched in Gyarados (lvl 100 Gyarados ?).
Gyarados's Intimidate cut Dragonite's attack!
Pointed stones dug into Gyarados.
Gyarados lost 25% of its health.
Dragonite is fast asleep!
Gyarados's leftovers restored its health a little!
Gyarados restored 6% of its health.
---
Gyarados used Substitute.
Gyarados lost 25% of its health.
Gyarados made a substitute!
Dragonite is fast asleep!
Gyarados's leftovers restored its health a little!
Gyarados restored 6% of its health.
---
Dragonite is fast asleep!
Gyarados used Roar.
lolSKILL switched in Skarmory (lvl 100 Skarmory ?).
Pointed stones dug into Skarmory.
Skarmory lost 12% of its health.
Gyarados's leftovers restored its health a little!
Gyarados restored 6% of its health.
Skarmory's leftovers restored its health a little!
Skarmory restored 6% of its health.
---
Gyarados used Waterfall.
Skarmory lost 28% of its health.
Skarmory is paralysed! It can't move!
Gyarados's leftovers restored its health a little!
Gyarados restored 6% of its health.
Skarmory's leftovers restored its health a little!
Skarmory restored 6% of its health.
---
relativity. switched in Lanturn (lvl 100 Lanturn ?).
Pointed stones dug into Lanturn.
Lanturn lost 12% of its health.
Lanturn was hurt by Spikes!
Lanturn lost 12% of its health.
Skarmory used Taunt.
Lanturn fell for the taunt!
Skarmory's leftovers restored its health a little!
Skarmory restored 6% of its health.
---
Lanturn used Hydro Pump.
Skarmory lost 50% of its health.
Skarmory used Roost.
Skarmory restored 50% of its health.
Skarmory's leftovers restored its health a little!
Skarmory restored 6% of its health.
---
Lanturn used Hydro Pump.
Lanturn's attack missed!
Skarmory used Roost.
Skarmory restored 17% of its health.
Lanturn's taunt wore off!
---
Lanturn used Hydro Pump.
Skarmory lost 46% of its health.
Skarmory used Roost.
Skarmory restored 46% of its health.
---
relativity. switched in Gyarados (lvl 100 Gyarados ?).
Gyarados's Intimidate cut Skarmory's attack!
Pointed stones dug into Gyarados.
Gyarados lost 25% of its health.
Skarmory is paralysed! It can't move!
Gyarados's leftovers restored its health a little!
Gyarados restored 6% of its health.
---
Gyarados used Substitute.
Gyarados lost 25% of its health.
Gyarados made a substitute!
Skarmory used Whirlwind.
relativity. switched in Lanturn (lvl 100 Lanturn ?).
Pointed stones dug into Lanturn.
Lanturn lost 12% of its health.
Lanturn was hurt by Spikes!
Lanturn lost 12% of its health.
---
Lanturn used Charge Beam.
It's super effective!
Skarmory lost 42% of its health.
Lanturn's special attack was raised.
Skarmory used Roost.
Skarmory restored 42% of its health.
---
Lanturn used Charge Beam.
It's super effective!
Skarmory lost 58% of its health.
Skarmory used Whirlwind.
relativity. switched in Gyarados (lvl 100 Gyarados ?).
Gyarados's Intimidate cut Skarmory's attack!
Pointed stones dug into Gyarados.
Gyarados lost 25% of its health.
Gyarados's leftovers restored its health a little!
Gyarados restored 6% of its health.
Skarmory's leftovers restored its health a little!
Skarmory restored 6% of its health.
---
Gyarados used Waterfall.
Skarmory lost 27% of its health.
Skarmory used Roost.
Skarmory restored 50% of its health.
Gyarados's leftovers restored its health a little!
Gyarados restored 6% of its health.
Skarmory's leftovers restored its health a little!
Skarmory restored 6% of its health.
---
Gyarados used Roar.
lolSKILL switched in Infernape (lvl 100 Infernape ?).
Pointed stones dug into Infernape.
Infernape lost 12% of its health.
Infernape was hurt by Spikes!
Infernape lost 12% of its health.
Gyarados's leftovers restored its health a little!
Gyarados restored 6% of its health.
---
Infernape used U-turn.
It's not very effective...
Gyarados lost 10% of its health.
lolSKILL switched in Skarmory (lvl 100 Skarmory ?).
Pointed stones dug into Skarmory.
Skarmory lost 12% of its health.
Infernape lost 10% of its health.
Gyarados used Waterfall.
Skarmory lost 29% of its health.
Gyarados's leftovers restored its health a little!
Gyarados restored 6% of its health.
Skarmory's leftovers restored its health a little!
Skarmory restored 6% of its health.
---
Gyarados used Waterfall.
Skarmory lost 30% of its health.
Skarmory flinched!
Gyarados's leftovers restored its health a little!
Gyarados restored 6% of its health.
Skarmory's leftovers restored its health a little!
Skarmory restored 6% of its health.
---
Gyarados used Waterfall.
Skarmory lost 17% of its health.
lolSKILL's Skarmory fainted.
Gyarados's leftovers restored its health a little!
Gyarados restored 6% of its health.
---
lolSKILL switched in Rotom-h (lvl 100 Rotom-h).
Pointed stones dug into Rotom-h.
Rotom-h lost 12% of its health.
Rotom-h used Shadow Ball.
Gyarados lost 26% of its health.
Gyarados's special defence was lowered.
Gyarados used Waterfall.
Rotom-h lost 15% of its health.
lolSKILL's Rotom-h fainted.
Gyarados's leftovers restored its health a little!
Gyarados restored 6% of its health.
---
lolSKILL switched in Infernape (lvl 100 Infernape ?).
Pointed stones dug into Infernape.
Infernape lost 12% of its health.
Infernape was hurt by Spikes!
Infernape lost 12% of its health.
Infernape used Close Combat.
It's not very effective...
Gyarados lost 8% of its health.
relativity.'s Gyarados fainted.
Infernape's defence was lowered.
Infernape's special defence was lowered.
Infernape lost 6% of its health.
lolSKILL's Infernape fainted.
---
relativity. switched in Lanturn (lvl 100 Lanturn ?).
lolSKILL switched in Dragonite (lvl 100 Dragonite ?).
Pointed stones dug into Lanturn.
Lanturn lost 12% of its health.
Lanturn was hurt by Spikes!
Lanturn lost 12% of its health.
Pointed stones dug into Dragonite.
Dragonite lost 25% of its health.
relativity.: STAY ASLEEP
Dragonite is fast asleep!
Lanturn used Ice Beam.
It's super effective!
Dragonite lost 16% of its health.
lolSKILL's Dragonite fainted.
relativity. wins!
lolSKILL has left the room.
relativity.: whoo


I somehow pull a win outa my ass cuz of gyara.

Rules: Ladder Match, Sleep Clause, Freeze Clause, OHKO Clause, Evasion Clause, Species Clause, Strict Damage Clause
relativity. sent out Smeargle (lvl 100 Smeargle ?).
Whatgood sent out Forretress Gump (lvl 100 Forretress ?).
Smeargle used Spore.
Forretress Gump fell asleep!
Forretress Gump is fast asleep!
---
Whatgood switched in Hou Zi Wang (lvl 100 Smeargle ?).
Smeargle used Stealth Rock.
Pointed stones float in the air around the foe's team!
---
Smeargle used Spikes.
Spikes were scattered around the foe's team!
Hou Zi Wang used Spore.
Smeargle fell asleep!
---
relativity. switched in Gyarados (lvl 100 Gyarados ?).
Gyarados's Intimidate cut Hou Zi Wang's attack!
Hou Zi Wang used Substitute.
Hou Zi Wang lost 25% of its health.
Hou Zi Wang made a substitute!
---
Hou Zi Wang used Belly Drum.
Hou Zi Wang lost 50% of its health.
Hou Zi Wang's attack was raised.
Gyarados used Substitute.
Gyarados lost 25% of its health.
Gyarados made a substitute!
Hou Zi Wang's Salac Berry raised its speed!
Gyarados's leftovers restored its health a little!
Gyarados restored 6% of its health.
---
Hou Zi Wang used Baton Pass.
Whatgood switched in Protoman (lvl 100 Scizor ?).
Pointed stones dug into Protoman.
Protoman lost 12% of its health.
Protoman was hurt by Spikes!
Protoman lost 12% of its health.
Gyarados used Roar.
Whatgood switched in Forretress Gump (lvl 100 Forretress ?).
Pointed stones dug into Forretress Gump.
Forretress Gump lost 12% of its health.
Forretress Gump was hurt by Spikes!
Forretress Gump lost 12% of its health.
Gyarados's leftovers restored its health a little!
Gyarados restored 6% of its health.
Forretress Gump's leftovers restored its health a little!
Forretress Gump restored 6% of its health.
---
Whatgood has left the room.
relativity. wins!


lol

Rules: Ladder Match, Sleep Clause, Freeze Clause, OHKO Clause, Evasion Clause, Species Clause, Strict Damage Clause
relativity. sent out Smeargle (lvl 100 Smeargle ?).
jvThales sent out Dragonite (lvl 100 Dragonite ?).
Dragonite used Extremespeed.
Smeargle lost 92% of its health.
Smeargle used Spore.
Dragonite fell asleep!
---
jvThales switched in Machamp (lvl 100 Machamp ?).
Smeargle used Stealth Rock.
Pointed stones float in the air around the foe's team!
---
Machamp used Bullet Punch.
Smeargle lost 8% of its health.
relativity.'s Smeargle fainted.
---
relativity. switched in Gyarados (lvl 100 Gyarados ?).
Gyarados's Intimidate cut Machamp's attack!
Gyarados used Substitute.
Gyarados lost 25% of its health.
Gyarados made a substitute!
Machamp used Dynamicpunch.
It's not very effective...
The substitute took damage for Gyarados!
Gyarados's leftovers restored its health a little!
Gyarados restored 6% of its health.
---
Gyarados used Thunder Wave.
Machamp is paralysed! It may be unable to move!
Machamp's Lum Berry cured its Paralysis!
Machamp used Stone Edge.
It's super effective!
The substitute took damage for Gyarados!
Gyarados's substitute faded!
Gyarados's leftovers restored its health a little!
Gyarados restored 6% of its health.
---
Gyarados used Thunder Wave.
Machamp is paralysed! It may be unable to move!
Machamp used Stone Edge.
It's super effective!
Gyarados lost 38% of its health.
Gyarados's leftovers restored its health a little!
Gyarados restored 6% of its health.
---
relativity. switched in Machamp (lvl 100 Machamp ?).
Machamp used Stone Edge.
It's not very effective...
Machamp lost 14% of its health.
Machamp's leftovers restored its health a little!
Machamp restored 6% of its health.
---
jvThales switched in Gengar (lvl 100 Gengar ?).
Pointed stones dug into Gengar.
Gengar lost 12% of its health.
Machamp used Substitute.
Machamp lost 25% of its health.
Machamp made a substitute!
Gengar's Black Sludge restored a little health!
Gengar restored 6% of its health.
Machamp's leftovers restored its health a little!
Machamp restored 6% of its health.
---
Gengar used Shadow Ball.
The substitute took damage for Machamp!
Machamp's substitute faded!
Machamp used Payback.
It's super effective!
Gengar lost 94% of its health.
jvThales's Gengar fainted.
Machamp's leftovers restored its health a little!
Machamp restored 6% of its health.
---
jvThales switched in Feraligatr (lvl 100 Feraligatr ?).
Pointed stones dug into Feraligatr.
Feraligatr lost 12% of its health.
Feraligatr used Substitute.
Feraligatr lost 25% of its health.
Feraligatr made a substitute!
Machamp used Dynamicpunch.
The substitute took damage for Feraligatr!
Feraligatr's substitute faded!
Machamp's leftovers restored its health a little!
Machamp restored 6% of its health.
---
Feraligatr used Substitute.
Feraligatr lost 25% of its health.
Feraligatr made a substitute!
Machamp used Stone Edge.
The substitute took damage for Feraligatr!
Feraligatr's substitute faded!
Machamp's leftovers restored its health a little!
Machamp restored 6% of its health.
---
Feraligatr used Substitute.
Feraligatr lost 25% of its health.
Feraligatr made a substitute!
Machamp used Stone Edge.
The substitute took damage for Feraligatr!
Feraligatr's substitute faded!
Feraligatr's Liechi Berry raised its attack!
Machamp's leftovers restored its health a little!
Machamp restored 6% of its health.
---
Feraligatr used Waterfall.
A critical hit!
Machamp lost 97% of its health.
relativity.'s Machamp fainted.
---
relativity. switched in Gyarados (lvl 100 Gyarados ?).
Gyarados's Intimidate cut Feraligatr's attack!
Feraligatr used Return.
Gyarados lost 24% of its health.
Gyarados used Waterfall.
It's not very effective...
Feraligatr lost 13% of its health.
jvThales's Feraligatr fainted.
Gyarados's leftovers restored its health a little!
Gyarados restored 6% of its health.
---
jvThales switched in Snorlax (lvl 100 Snorlax ?).
Pointed stones dug into Snorlax.
Snorlax lost 12% of its health.
Snorlax used Return.
Gyarados lost 28% of its health.
Gyarados used Roar.
jvThales switched in Dragonite (lvl 100 Dragonite ?).
Pointed stones dug into Dragonite.
Dragonite lost 25% of its health.
Gyarados's leftovers restored its health a little!
Gyarados restored 6% of its health.
---
Dragonite is fast asleep!
Gyarados used Thunder Wave.
But it failed!
Gyarados's leftovers restored its health a little!
Gyarados restored 6% of its health.
---
Dragonite is fast asleep!
Gyarados used Roar.
jvThales switched in Heatran (lvl 100 Heatran ?).
Pointed stones dug into Heatran.
Heatran lost 12% of its health.
Gyarados's leftovers restored its health a little!
Gyarados restored 6% of its health.
---
Heatran used Dragon Pulse.
Gyarados lost 28% of its health.
Gyarados used Thunder Wave.
Heatran is paralysed! It may be unable to move!
Gyarados's leftovers restored its health a little!
Gyarados restored 6% of its health.
---
Gyarados used Waterfall.
It's super effective!
Heatran lost 66% of its health.
Heatran used Dragon Pulse.
Gyarados lost 6% of its health.
relativity.'s Gyarados fainted.
---
relativity. switched in Lanturn (lvl 100 Lanturn ?).
jvThales switched in Dragonite (lvl 100 Dragonite ?).
Pointed stones dug into Dragonite.
Dragonite lost 25% of its health.
Lanturn used Substitute.
Lanturn lost 25% of its health.
Lanturn made a substitute!
Lanturn's leftovers restored its health a little!
Lanturn restored 6% of its health.
---
Dragonite is fast asleep!
Lanturn used Ice Beam.
It's super effective!
Dragonite lost 50% of its health.
jvThales's Dragonite fainted.
Lanturn's leftovers restored its health a little!
Lanturn restored 6% of its health.
---
jvThales switched in Snorlax (lvl 100 Snorlax ?).
Pointed stones dug into Snorlax.
Snorlax lost 12% of its health.
Lanturn used Charge Beam.
Snorlax lost 9% of its health.
Lanturn's special attack was raised.
Snorlax used Curse.
Snorlax's speed was lowered.
Snorlax's attack was raised.
Snorlax's defence was raised.
Lanturn's leftovers restored its health a little!
Lanturn restored 6% of its health.
Snorlax's leftovers restored its health a little!
Snorlax restored 6% of its health.
---
Lanturn used Charge Beam.
Snorlax lost 15% of its health.
Lanturn's special attack was raised.
Snorlax used Curse.
Snorlax's speed was lowered.
Snorlax's attack was raised.
Snorlax's defence was raised.
Lanturn's leftovers restored its health a little!
Lanturn restored 6% of its health.
Snorlax's leftovers restored its health a little!
Snorlax restored 6% of its health.
---
Lanturn used Charge Beam.
Snorlax lost 19% of its health.
Lanturn's special attack was raised.
Snorlax used Return.
The substitute took damage for Lanturn!
Lanturn's substitute faded!
Lanturn's leftovers restored its health a little!
Lanturn restored 0% of its health.
Snorlax's leftovers restored its health a little!
Snorlax restored 6% of its health.
---
Lanturn used Hydro Pump.
Snorlax lost 50% of its health.
jvThales's Snorlax fainted.
---
jvThales has left the room.
relativity. wins!


lanturns the star of the show in this one.
 
Holy shit, i've been using this set on PO and it wrecks physical attackers so well. I even stall out RD teams with Sub+T-Wave. This thing is very annoying, and is bulky as fuck after an intimidate. Stuff like a ScarfHeracross(lol?)'s CC does barely 20%. But this thing definetly needs Spin Support to work well. After a Sub+SR its down to 50% of its Hp, and its going to be subbing a lot. So Spin is welcome. I recommend Forretress, since it could Spike and Spin. And Gyarados could Paralyze those pesky Rotoms so that they are easier to deal with.
 

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Yeah, unfortunately, this just has too many bells and whistles to really seem effective. Thunder Wave in and of itself is fairly gimmicky (I only approve the other set because I've used it effectively, and even then, it's fairly meh in the metagame right now if your opponent is carrying the wrong "counter"), but then when you add on SR AND Substitute wearing you down, the mediocre coverage from unboosted mono-water, and the iffy EVs, it's just a bridge too far.

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Have you even tried the set? With proper team support it's deadly and i wouldn't disapprove it without even trying it. And how are the EVs iffy. They serve a purpose, but if you think you can find a better spread then by all means tell me. Anyways can some other QC people weigh in on this please. Oh and if you're iffy about recovery just use cm wish rachi its a beast with this.
 

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I like the idea of the set I just dont like the way you want it to be used, if I were to use something like this it would be sub / waterfall / payback / twave Or toxic. I wouldnt also make it as bulky, a little bit on the offensive side. As for now I will stick to what SDS said
 
This set is meant to be defensive though. The main job of gyara is to t wave shit and phaze. its kinda like sub roar heatran. ya i know its sr weak, but sr isn't that hard to spin in ou. so ya, it's limited to one coverage move, but its not supposed to deal damage; just support the time and be annoying as hell
 

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This set is meant to be defensive though. The main job of gyara is to t wave shit and phaze. its kinda like sub roar heatran. ya i know its sr weak, but sr isn't that hard to spin in ou. so ya, it's limited to one coverage move, but its not supposed to deal damage; just support the time and be annoying as hell
Really?

I've tested this set out, and what I have to say is that I'm not pleased with the way it happened to work. There were so many battles in which I found myself losing 25-50% of health for the sake of fulfilling with the strategy when it could happen / needed to be, and the outcomes then were not that satisfactory. Gyarados, by using Waterfall as the only attack move, and having such a low Speed stat, can't threaten a lot of things out there. I mean, Gyarados will be only attacking Pokemon such as Infernape, Heatran (both who will never switch in on Gyarados, and if they stay is because Gyarados is being targeted with SE/T-punch or Explosion, respectively), and others such as Gengar, Rotom-A, Lucario... Buth the truth is, that there are several others that have no problems to shut this set down without receiving any direct damage from Gyarados, these Pokemon are: Celebi, Shaymin, Breloom, Roserade, Taunt Gyarados, Milotic, Starmie; where the only thing you can do back is Roar. Even in an scenario in which Gyarados counts on entry hazards support, the level of performance of this set won't necessarily increment. In short, I don't doubt this set can give troubles to a lot of players because it can get to be slightly annoying sometimes, but I don't see it being menace to avid players or teams with some of the components listed up there. Furthermore, in battles in which SS is in play, your only real opportunity of recovering some health gets annulled, which is entirely disheartening when taking into account the moves that you're running and what you plan to do with them.

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That makes three. Thank you for having put this set to evaluation in Quality Control, don't doubt to try again in the near future.
 
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