[MnM] Golisopod

[QC 3/3] Quantum Tesseract/InfernapeTropius11/nv [GP 1/1] Kris
DONE

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[OVERVIEW]

With access to Blue Orb, Mix and Mega fixes Golisopod's major issues and turns it into an extremely effective tank that can absorb physical hits while dealing major damage in return. With a new ability in the form of Primordial Sea, Golisopod can switch into Red Orb users such as Primal Groudon, Raikou, Togekiss, and Volcarona very easily. Golisopod's Bug / Water typing allows it to go up against many Psychic-, Dark-, and Fire-type Pokemon. In addition to that, it can learn a lot of priority moves, making it an extremely effective revenge killer. Golisopod can also recover its health with Leech Life, increasing its durability even further. Sadly, Golisopod's few faults are major enough to keep it from being extremely good, as it is weak to Flying-type moves, which allows Aerilate users like Dragonite, Zygarde, and Lucario to easily revenge kill Golisopod with Extreme Speed. On top of that, Golisopod is extremely slow outside of its priority moves, which forces it to almost always go last.



[Blue Orb Attacker]
Golisopod @ Blue Orb
Ability: Emergency Exit
EVs: 248 HP / 252 Atk / 8 Def
Adamant Nature
- Aqua Jet
- Leech Life
- Liquidation
- Toxic / Swords Dance

[SET COMMENTS]
Moves
========

Aqua Jet is a STAB priority move that allows Golisopod to pick off weakened foes. It is also boosted by Primordial Sea, making it a really powerful priority move. Leech Life gives Golisopod a form of reliable recovery along with a powerful Bug-type STAB move that puts a dent in Dark- and Psychic-type Pokemon like Cresselia, Weavile, and Hoopa-U. Liquidation is the main Water-type STAB move, allowing Golisopod to hit Rock-, Ground-, and Fire-types like Primal Groudon, Arceus-Rock, Terrakion, Arcanine, and Archeops extremely hard under Primordial Sea. It's also the move that Golisopod uses the most due to the sheer power it has under Primordial Sea. Toxic can be used to cripple foes that who can take on Golisopod, such as Zapdos and Dragonite. Swords Dance turns Golisopod into a terrifying sweeper, as it can easily KO foes even with Aqua Jet due to the Attack increase.

Set Details
========

Blue Orb is used to give Golisopod a +50 Attack boost and Primordial Sea while getting rid of Emergency Exit. 252 Attack EVs with an Adamant nature maximize Golisopod's damage output. 248 HP EVs allow Golisopod to always survive certain attacks, such as Zapdos's Thunderbolt and many Aerilate Extreme Speeds.


Usage Tips
========

Golisopod should be saved until its checks and counters like Dragonite, Genesect, Zygarde, and Zapdos are gone, so it can safely come in and punch holes in the opposing team. It can also come in early to cripple the opponent's team with its powerful moves, allowing a sweeper like Dragonite or Zygarde to come in and win the match. Usually though, try to send in Golisopod when there is no Stealth Rock on your side, as it hinders Golisopod's ability to stay alive and try to keep Golisopod alive until opposing Primal Groudon are gone, as it is an excellent counter to Primal Groudon if there is heavy rain. It forces Primal Groudon to switch, which allows it to get a free Swords Dance in. It can also deal huge damage on to the incoming Pokemon with Liquidation if it doesn't resist the move. It can also can take on Cresselia thanks to Primordial Sea and its Bug typing. Cresselia can't restore its health as much in the rain, allowing Golisopod to keep attacking it with Leech Life until it can KO.


Team Options
========

Together with Primal Groudon, Golisopod forms an incredible core that allows safe switch ins while having double weather to halt momentum. Primal Groudon can check Genesect and halt the momentum of Electric-types like Zapdos and Tapu Koko, while Golisopod can clean more efficiently with Stealth Rock support. In addition, Golisopod can check other Ground-types such as opposing Primal Groudon, Hippodown, and Arceus-Ground for Primal Groudon to come in safely. Entry hazard removers like Skarmory, Zapdos, and Arceus are also appreciated, since Golisopod can come out safely and stay healthy longer. Pokemon like Zapdos, Pheromosa, and Tapu Koko can also bring in Golisopod safely with their pivot moves, allowing it to force the foe to switch out to use Swords Dance or to get some recovery with Leech Life. Weavile can check Aerilate users that would otherwise threaten Golisopod like Genesect, Dragonite, Zygarde, Lucario, and Archeops. Golisopod can check physical walls like Skarmory and Cresselia in return. Other Aerilate checks such as Arceus-Water, Arceus-Ground, and Zapdos allow Golisopod to come out safely once the Aerilate users are gone.

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

First Impression is a good STAB priority move that allows Golisopod to outprioritize and deal massive damage to Dark- and Psychic-types. However, it can only be used the first turn that Golisopod is on the field, making it situational, and either Toxic or Swords Dance should be considered first. Bulk Up can also be used to increase Golisopod's Defense along with its Attack. Although this sounds nice in theory, Golisopod would rather appreciate the Attack boost more, since often it won't be able to stick around. Golisopod can also run Ice Beam with a Brave Nature hit Aerilate users like Dragonite and Zygarde super effectively; however it lacks the Special Attack to utilize this effectively. Lastly, Sucker Punch is another alternative priority move, which allows Golisopod to strike first. It still cannot beat other Extreme Speed users, however, and is generally very underwhelming.

Checks and Counters
===================

**Aerilate Pokemon:** Aerilate users such as Genesect, Dragonite, Salamence, Gyarados, and Zygarde can melt through Golisopod's high Defense with Aerilate Extreme Speed and Return, while Golisopod can't do much in return without getting KOed. In addition to that, almost all Aerilate users can switch into Golisopod and safely set up on it, making them extremely dangerous.

**Red Orb Users:** Pokemon like Primal Groudon, Raikou, Volcarona, and Togekiss can block out Primordial Sea, forcing Golisopod to either use Bug-type moves or switch out. Golisopod can try to use Toxic to wear them down, but if it isn't running Toxic, there's not much else it can do.

**Bulky Water-types:** Pokemon like Toxapex, Primal Kyogre, Arceus-Water, and Gyarados can all live a few hits from Golisopod and either OHKO it or cripple it with Toxic. Toxapex is especially an annoying counter because it is immune to Toxic, can remove Swords Dance boosts with Haze, and can either poison it or burn it with Scald.

**Stealth Rock:** Stealth Rock hinders Golisopod's overall ability to live, as it doesn't allow Golisopod to come in freely and revenge kill something.

**Electric-types:** Electric-type Pokemon like Zapdos, Tapu Koko, and Raikou can check Golisopod efficiently. Zapdos can survive a Liquidation and Aqua Jet from Golisopod and 2HKO it in return, Tapu Koko can OHKO Golisopod with Thunderbolt, and Raikou can act as a soft check with Desolate Land.

**Physically Defensive Water-resistant Pokemon:** Pokemon that resist Golisopod's Water-type moves like Kartana and Zygarde-C can set up in front of Golisopod can sweep from there while Golisopod can only try to put a dent on them before getting KOed.
 
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IT11 called this one, but he's slow so he can take 2/3.
[QC 0/3] x/x/x [GP 0/1] x

ya boi
[OVERVIEW]

* Incredible Attack combined with good Defense allows Golisopod to tank physical hits and deal extreme damage in return.
* Good pivot capabilities against Fire-types thanks to Primordial Sea. Mention taking on PDon, that's its main niche
* Bug and Water typing allows it to check Psychic-, Dark-, and Fire-types easily.
* Able to revenge kill easily, thanks to accessing two STAB Priority Moves, one of them being boosted by the heavy rain.
* Has a semi-reliable recovery move in the form of Leech Life.
* Weak to the commonly seen Flying-type, which allows Aerilate users like Dragonite, Zygarde, Lucario, and Kartana to easily revenge kill Golisopod with Extremespeed. Kartana doesn't get extreme speed, if it did it would be banned.
* Extremely slow outside of priority, meaning Golisopod will almost always go second when not using a priority move.

Fix formatting on this like so:
Blue Orb Attacker

Golisopod @ Blue Orb
Ability: Emergency Exit
EVs: 248 HP / 252 Atk / 8 Def
Adamant Nature
- Aqua Jet
- Leech Life
- Liquidation
- Toxic / Swords Dance

[SET COMMENTS]
Moves
========

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* Aqua Jet is another STAB priority move that allows Golisopod to pick off weakened opponents. It is also boosted by Primordial Sea, making it a really powerful priority move.
* Liquidation is the main STAB Water move, allowing Golisopod to hit Rock-, Ground- and Fire-types like Primal Groudon, Arceus-Rock, Terrakion, Arcanine and Archeops extremely hard under heavy rain.
* Leech Life gives Golisopod a reliable recovery along with a powerful Bug-type move that puts a dent on Dark- and Psychic-type Pokemon.
* Toxic Bullet
* Swords Dance Bullet

Set Details
========

* Blue Orb is used to give Golisopod a huge attack boost and Primordial Sea while getting rid of Emergency Exit.
* 252 Attack EVs with Adamant Nature maximises Golisopod's damage output.
* 248 HP EVs improve Golisopod's mixed bulk and let it live hits such as ...
Cut speed creep bullet


Usage Tips
========

* Golisopod should be saved until its checks and counters Such as are gone, so it can safely come in and punch holes in the opponents team.
* Golisopod can also come in earlier to cripple the opponents team with its powerful moves, allowing a sweeper like Dragonite or Zygarde to come in and win the match.
* Try to send in Golisopod when there is no Stealth Rock, as it hinders Golisopod's survivability.
* Keep Golisopod alive until the opposing Primal Groudon is gone, as it is an excellent counter to Primal Groudon if there is Heavy Rain.
Mention how golisopod needs to switch into primal groudon to win
* Talk about how it beats cresselia here


Team Options
========

* Hazard removers like Skarmory, Zapdos, and Arceus are very useful for Golisopod to come out safely and increase its longevity/bulk.
* Together with Primal Groudon, Golisopod form an incredible core that allows safe switch ins while having double weather to halt momentum. Primal Groudon can check Genesect and halt the momentum of Electric-types like Zapdos, and Tapu Koko, while Golisopod can clean more efficiently with Stealth Rocks support. And checks other PDons for groudon
* Weavile can check Aerilate users like Genesect, Dragonite, Zygarde, Lucario, and Archeops that would otherwise threaten Golisopod. Golisopod can check physical walls like Skarmory and Cresselia in return.
* Pokemon like Zapdos, Pheromosa and Tapu Koko can safely bring in Golisopod with their pivot moves, allowing Golisopod to force the opponent to switch out to use Swords Dance or get some recovery with Leech Life.
* Aerilate checks such as...

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

* First Impression Bullet
* Ice Beam w/ Brave Nature
* Bulk Up


Checks and Counters
===================

**Aerilate Pokemon:** Aerilate users such as Genesect, Dragonite, Zygarde, and Kartana can melt through Golisopod's high defense with Aerilate Extremespeed, while Golisopod can't do much in return without getting KO'd. Kartana doesn't get extreme speed, expand this because golisopod is often setup bait.

Desolate land/red orb

**Bulky Water-types:** Pokemon like Toxapex, Primal Kyogre, Arceus-Water, and Gyarados can all survive a few hits from Golisopod and either OHKO or cripple it with Toxic. Bullet number three, emphasize Toxapex

**Stealth Rock:** Stealth Rock hinders Golisopod's overall survivability, as it doesn't allow Golisopod to come in freely and revenge kill something.

**Electric-types:** Electric-type pokemon like Zapdos, Tapu Koko and Raikou can check Golisopod efficiently. Zapdos can survive a Liquidation + Aqua Jet from Golisopod and 2HKO it in return, Tapu Koko can OHKO Golisopod with Thunderbolt, while Raikou can act as a soft check with Desolate Land.
Implement this for QC 1/3
 

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[OVERVIEW]

* Incredible Attack combined with good Defense allows Golisopod to tank physical hits and deal extreme damage in return.
* Good pivot capabilities against Fire-types thanks to Primordial Sea, which allows it to take on Primal Groudon.
* Bug and Water typing allows it to check Psychic-, Dark-, and Fire-types easily.
* Able to revenge kill easily, thanks to accessing two STAB Priority Moves, one of them being boosted by the heavy rain.
* Has a semi-reliable recovery move in the form of Leech Life.
* Weak to the commonly seen Flying-type, which allows Aerilate users like Dragonite, Zygarde, and Lucario to easily revenge kill Golisopod with Extremespeed.
* Extremely slow outside of priority, meaning Golisopod will almost always go second when not using a priority move.


Blue Orb Attacker
Golisopod @ Blue Orb
Ability: Emergency Exit
EVs: 248 HP / 252 Atk / 8 Def
Adamant Nature
- Aqua Jet
- Leech Life
- Liquidation
- Toxic / Swords Dance

[SET COMMENTS]
Moves
========

* Aqua Jet is another STAB priority move that allows Golisopod to pick off weakened opponents. It is also boosted by Primordial Sea, making it a really powerful priority move.
* Liquidation is the main STAB Water move, allowing Golisopod to hit Rock-, Ground- and Fire-types like Primal Groudon, Arceus-Rock, Terrakion, Arcanine and Archeops extremely hard under heavy rain.
* Leech Life gives Golisopod a reliable recovery along with a powerful Bug-type move that puts a dent on Dark- and Psychic-type Pokemon like Cresselia, Weavile, and Hoopa-U.
* Toxic can be used to cripple opponents who can take on Golisopod, such as Zapdos and Dragonite. Alternatively, Swords Dance can be used to boost Golisopod's already high attack to ridiculous levels.
* First Impression is an good STAB priority move that allows Golisopod to deal massive damage to Dark- and Psychic-types first turn. However, it can only be used the first turn Golisopod is on the field, making it situational and either Toxic or Swords Dance should be considered first.

Set Details
========

* Blue Orb is used to give Golisopod a huge attack boost and Primordial Sea while getting rid of Emergency Exit.
* 252 Attack EVs with Adamant Nature maximises Golisopod's damage output.
* 248 HP EVs allows Golisopod to always survive certain attacks, such as Zapdos's Thunderbolt and many Aerilate Extremespeeds.


Usage Tips
========

* Golisopod should be saved until its checks and counters like Dragonite, Genesect, Zygarde, and Zapdos are gone, so it can safely come in and punch holes in the opponents team.
* Golisopod can also come in earlier to cripple the opponents team with its powerful moves, allowing a sweeper like Dragonite or Zygarde to come in and win the match.
* Try to send in Golisopod when there is no Stealth Rock, as it hinders Golisopod's survivability.
* Keep Golisopod alive until the opposing Primal Groudon is gone, as it is an excellent counter to Primal Groudon if there is Heavy Rain. It forces Primal Groudon to switch out, which allows Golisopod to get a free Swords Dance in.
* Thanks to Primordial Sea and Golisopod's Bug typing, it can take on Cresselia easily. Cresselia can't restore its health as much in the rain, allowing Golisopod to keep attacking it with Leech Life until it can KO.


Team Options
========

* Hazard Removers like Skarmory, Zapdos, and Arceus are very useful for Golisopod to come out safely and increase its survivability.
* Together with Primal Groudon, Golisopod form an incredible core that allows safe switch ins while having double weather to halt momentum. Primal Groudon can check Genesect and halt the momentum of Electric-types like Zapdos, and Tapu Koko, while Golisopod can clean more efficiently with Stealth Rocks support. In addition, Golisopod can check other Primal Groudons for Primal Groudon to come in safely.
* Weavile can check Aerilate users like Genesect, Dragonite, Zygarde, Lucario, and Archeops that would otherwise threaten Golisopod. Golisopod can check physical walls like Skarmory and Cresselia in return.
* Pokemon like Zapdos, Pheromosa and Tapu Koko can safely bring in Golisopod with their pivot moves, allowing Golisopod to force the opponent to switch out to use Swords Dance or get some recovery with Leech Life.
* Other Aerilate checks such as Arceus-Water, Arceus-Ground and Zapdos allows Golisopod to come out safely once the Aerliate users are gone.

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

* Ice Beam with a Brave Nature can be used to hit Aerilate users like Genesect, Dragonite, Zygarde, and Kartana super effectively, however Golisopod has low special attack to utilize this effectively.
* Bulk up can also be used to increase Golisopod's defense along with it's attack. Although this sounds nice in theory, Golisopod would rather appreciate the attack boost more, since often it won't be stick around.

Checks and Counters
===================

**Aerilate Pokemon:** Aerilate users such as Genesect, Dragonite, and Zygarde can melt through Golisopod's high defense with Aerilate Extremespeed, while Golisopod can't do much in return without getting KO'd. In addition to that, almost all Aerilate users including Kartana can safely set up in front of Golisopod, making them extremely dangerous.

**Pokemon with Desolate Land:** Pokemon like Primal Groudon, Raikou, Volcarona and Togekiss can block out Primordial Sea, forcing Golisopod to either use Bug-type moves or switch out. Golisopod can try to use Toxic to wear them down, but if it doesn't run Toxic, there's not much else it can do.

**Bulky Water-types:** Pokemon like Toxapex, Primal Kyogre, Arceus-Water, and Gyarados can all survive a few hits from Golisopod and either OHKO or cripple it with Toxic. Toxapex is especially an annoying counter, because it is immune to Toxic, can remove Swords Dance boosts with Haze, and can either poison it or burn it with Scald.

**Stealth Rock:** Stealth Rock hinders Golisopod's overall survivability, as it doesn't allow Golisopod to come in freely and revenge kill something.

**Electric-types:** Electric-type pokemon like Zapdos, Tapu Koko and Raikou can check Golisopod efficiently. Zapdos can survive a Liquidation + Aqua Jet from Golisopod and 2HKO it in return, Tapu Koko can OHKO Golisopod with Thunderbolt, while Raikou can act as a soft check with Desolate Land.
OVERVIEW
-Change second point to "Blue Orb allows it to pivot in on predicted Fire-type attacks, allowing it to check Red Orb users such as Primal Groudon" to make it more clear, otherwise Overview looks good

BLUE ORB

Moves

-Reorder them so they are in the same order as the moves on the set
-Since Aqua Jet is first, remove "another"
-Mention that Liquidation isn't just for Rock-, Ground-, and Fire-types, and that it is the move you click most often
-Give Toxic and SD different bullets, mentioning that SD turns Golisopod into a threatening sweeper due to being backed by priority
-Remove the First Impression point from this section as it isn't on the set (move it to Other Options)

Set Details
-Specify that the "huge" attack boost is +50 attack

Usage Tips
-Add that instead of getting an SD off it can also nuke a switchin with a powerful Liquidation if against a team that Golisopod can't easily sweep

Team Options
-Change the last sentence in the pdon point to say Golisopod can check Ground-types in general for its PDon, not just opposing PDon (Groundceus, Hippo, etc.)

OTHER OPTIONS
-Move the First Impression point here
-Add Sucker Punch as an alternative priority move but say that it is generally underwhelming compared to Golisopod's other moves
-Say Ice Beam is just for Dragonite/Zygarde on predicted switchins, as it doesn't hit Kartana hard enough to do anything and Liquidation hits Genesect harder
-Make the order First Impression, Bulk Up, Ice Beam, Sucker Punch

CHECKS AND COUNTERS
-Kartana is more known for its Metagrossite set so I wouldn't keep mentioning it as an Aerliate user (remove that part of the point--mention Kartana separately)
-Add Gyarados and Salamence to Aerilate users (they can switch in on Golisopod due to resisting both STABs + Intimidate)
-Change the second point to "Red Orb Users" it's more succinct and still accurate
-In the Electric-types point explicitly state that they beat Kartana due to super effective STAB and not being OHKOed by Aqua Jet
-Add physically defensive setup Pokemon as a point and include Kartana here, along with Zygarde-C

Implement this and you have
QC 2/3
 
All changes should be implemented properly now.


100th post after 5 years here FeelsBadMan


EDIT: Since I have 2 QC checks, should I now write it up? Or should I wait for a 3rd QC check?
 
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[OVERVIEW]

With access to Blue Orb, Mix and Mega fixes Golisopod's major issues and turns it into an extremely effective tank that can absorb physical hits while dealing major damage in return. With a new ability in the form of Primordial Sea, it allows Golisopod to switch in to other Red Orb users such as Primal Groudon, Raikou, Togekiss and Volcarona very easily. With it's Bug and Water type combination, it can go up against many Psychic-, Dark and Fire-type Pokemon. In addition to that, it can learn alot of priority moves, making Golisopod an extremely effective revenge killer. On top of that, it can recover its health with Leech Life, increasing its durability even further. Sadly, Golisopod's few faults are major enough to keep it from being extremely good, as it is weak against Flying-type moves, which allows Aerilate users like Dragonite, Zygarde, and Lucario to easily revenge kill Golisopod with Extremespeed. Adding to that, Golisopod is extremely slow outside of priority moves, which forces Golisopod to almost always go second.



[Blue Orb Attacker]
Golisopod @ Blue Orb
Ability: Emergency Exit
EVs: 248 HP / 252 Atk / 8 Def
Adamant Nature
- Aqua Jet
- Leech Life
- Liquidation
- Toxic / Swords Dance

[SET COMMENTS]
Moves
========

Aqua Jet is a STAB priority move that allows Golisopod to pick off weakened opponents. It is also boosted by Primordial Sea, making it a really powerful priority move. Leech Life gives Golisopod a reliable recovery along with a powerful Bug-type move that puts a dent on Dark- and Psychic-type Pokemon like Cresselia, Weavile, and Hoopa-U. Liquidation is the main STAB Water move, allowing Golisopod to hit Rock-, Ground- and Fire-types like Primal Groudon, Arceus-Rock, Terrakion, Arcanine and Archeops extremely hard under heavy rain. It's also the move that Golisopod uses the most, simply due to the sheer power it has. under Heavy Rain. Toxic can be used to cripple opponents who can take on Golisopod, such as Zapdos and Dragonite. Swords Dance turns Golisopod into a terrifying sweeper, as it can easily get KO's on the opponents even with Aqua Jet due to the sheer power increase.

Set Details
========

Blue Orb is used to give Golisopod a +50 Attack boost and Primordial Sea while getting rid of Emergency Exit. 252 Attack EVs with Adamant Nature maximises Golisopod's damage output. 248 HP EVs allows Golisopod to always survive certain attacks, such as Zapdos's Thunderbolt and many Aerilate Extremespeeds.


Usage Tips
========

Golisopod should be saved until its checks and counters like Dragonite, Genesect, Zygarde, and Zapdos are gone, so it can safely come in and punch holes in the opponents team. It can also come in early to cripple the opponents team with its powerful moves, allowing a sweeper like Dragonite or Zygarde to come in and win the match. Usually though, try to send in Golisopod when there is no Stealth Rock, as it hinders Golisopod's survivability and try to keep Golisopod alive until the opposing Primal Groudon is gone, as it is an excellent counter to Primal Groudon if there is Heavy Rain. It forces Primal Groudon to switch out, which allows Golisopod to get a free Swords Dance in. It can also get off huge damage on the incoming Pokemon with Liquidation if it doesn't resist it. It can also can take on Cresselia thanks to Primordial Sea and Golisopod's Bug typing. Cresselia can't restore its health as much in the rain, allowing Golisopod to keep attacking it with Leech Life until it can KO.


Team Options
========

Together with Primal Groudon, Golisopod form an incredible core that allows safe switch ins while having double weather to halt momentum. Primal Groudon can check Genesect and halt the momentum of Electric-types like Zapdos, and Tapu Koko, while Golisopod can clean more efficiently with Stealth Rocks support. In addition, Golisopod can check other Ground-types such as opposing Primal Groudon, Hippodown, and Arceus-Ground for Primal Groudon to come in safely. Hazard Removers like Skarmory, Zapdos, and Arceus are also appriciated, since Golisopod can come out safely and increase its survivability. Pokemon like Zapdos, Pheromosa and Tapu Koko can also bring in Golisopod safely with their pivot moves, allowing Golisopod to force the opponent to switch out to use Swords Dance or get some recovery with Leech Life. Weavile can check Aerilate users like Genesect, Dragonite, Zygarde, Lucario, and Archeops that would otherwise threaten Golisopod. Golisopod can check physical walls like Skarmory and Cresselia in return. Other Aerilate checks such as Arceus-Water, Arceus-Ground and Zapdos allows Golisopod to come out safely once the Aerliate users are gone.

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

First Impression is a good STAB priority move that allows Golisopod to deal massive damage to Dark- and Psychic-types first turn. However, it can only be used the first turn Golisopod is on the field, making it situational and either Toxic or Swords Dance should be considered first. Bulk up can also be used to increase Golisopod's defense along with it's attack. Although this sounds nice in theory, Golisopod would rather appreciate the attack boost more, since often it won't be stick around. Golisopod can also run Ice Beam with a Brave Nature can be used to hit Aerilate users like Dragonite, and Zygarde super effectively, however it lacks the special attack to utilize this effectively. Lastly, Sucker Punch is an another alternative priority move which allows Golisopod to strike first, however, it still cannot beat other Extremespeed users and is generally very underwhelming.

Checks and Counters
===================

**Aerilate Pokemon:** Aerilate users such as Genesect, Dragonite, Salamence, Gyarados, and Zygarde can melt through Golisopod's high defense with Aerilate Extremespeed, while Golisopod can't do much in return without getting KO'd. In addition to that, almost all Aerilate users can switch into Golisopod and safely set up in front of it, making them extremely dangerous.

**Red Orb Users:** Pokemon like Primal Groudon, Raikou, Volcarona and Togekiss can block out Primordial Sea, forcing Golisopod to either use Bug-type moves or switch out. Golisopod can try to use Toxic to wear them down, but if it doesn't run Toxic, there's not much else it can do.

**Bulky Water-types:** Pokemon like Toxapex, Primal Kyogre, Arceus-Water, and Gyarados can all survive a few hits from Golisopod and either OHKO or cripple it with Toxic. Toxapex is especially an annoying counter, because it is immune to Toxic, can remove Swords Dance boosts with Haze, and can either poison it or burn it with Scald.

**Stealth Rock:** Stealth Rock hinders Golisopod's overall survivability, as it doesn't allow Golisopod to come in freely and revenge kill something.

**Electric-types:** Electric-type pokemon like Zapdos, Tapu Koko and Raikou can check Golisopod efficiently. Zapdos can survive a Liquidation + Aqua Jet from Golisopod and 2HKO it in return, Tapu Koko can OHKO Golisopod with Thunderbolt, while Raikou can act as a soft check with Desolate Land.

**Physically resistant Pokemon:** Pokemon who resist Golisopod's Water-type moves like Kartana and Zygarde-C can setup infront of Golisopod can sweep from there, While Golisopod can only try to put a dent on them before getting KO'd.

QC 3/3

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[OVERVIEW]

With access to Blue Orb, Mix and Mega fixes Golisopod's major issues and turns it into an extremely effective tank that can absorb physical hits while dealing major damage in return. With a new ability in the form of Primordial Sea, it allows Golisopod to can switch in to other into Red Orb users such as Primal Groudon, Raikou, Togekiss, (AC) and Volcarona very easily. Golisopod's Bug/Water Bug / Water typing allows it to go up against many Psychic-, Dark-, (AC) and Fire-type Pokemon. In addition to that, it can learn a lot of priority moves, making Golisopod it an extremely effective revenge killer. On top of that, (RC) it Golisopod can also recover its health with Leech Life, increasing its durability even further. Sadly, Golisopod's few faults are major enough to keep it from being extremely good, as it is weak against to Flying-type moves, which allows Aerilate users like Dragonite, Zygarde, and Lucario to easily revenge kill Golisopod with Extremespeed Extreme Speed. Adding to On top of that, Golisopod is extremely slow outside of its priority moves, which forces Golisopod it to almost always go second last.



[Blue Orb Attacker]
Golisopod @ Blue Orb
Ability: Emergency Exit
EVs: 248 HP / 252 Atk / 8 Def
Adamant Nature
- Aqua Jet
- Leech Life
- Liquidation
- Toxic / Swords Dance

[SET COMMENTS]
Moves
========

Aqua Jet is a STAB priority move that allows Golisopod to pick off weakened opponents foes. It is also boosted by Primordial Sea, making it a really powerful priority move. Leech Life gives Golisopod a form of reliable recovery along with a powerful Bug-type STAB move that puts a dent on in Dark- and Psychic-type Pokemon like Cresselia, Weavile, and Hoopa-U. Liquidation is the main Water-type STAB Water move, allowing Golisopod to hit Rock-, Ground-, (AC) and Fire-types like Primal Groudon, Arceus-Rock, Terrakion, Arcanine, (AC) and Archeops extremely hard under heavy rain Primordial Sea. It's also the move that Golisopod uses the most, (RC) simply due to the sheer power it has. (RP) under Heavy Rain Primordial Sea. Toxic can be used to cripple opponents who foes that can take on Golisopod, such as Zapdos and Dragonite. Swords Dance turns Golisopod into a terrifying sweeper, as it can easily KO foes get KO's on the opponents even with Aqua Jet due to the sheer power Attack increase.

Set Details
========

Blue Orb is used to give Golisopod a +50 Attack boost and Primordial Sea while getting rid of Emergency Exit. 252 Attack EVs with an Adamant nature maximizes maximize Golisopod's damage output. 248 HP EVs allows allow Golisopod to always survive certain attacks, such as Zapdos's Thunderbolt and many Aerilate Extremespeeds Extreme Speeds.


Usage Tips
========

Golisopod should be saved until its checks and counters like Dragonite, Genesect, Zygarde, and Zapdos are gone, so it can safely come in and punch holes in the opponents opposing team. It can also come in early to cripple the opponents opponent's team with its powerful moves, allowing a sweeper like Dragonite or Zygarde to come in and win the match. Usually though, try to send in Golisopod when there is no Stealth Rock on your side, as it hinders Golisopod's survivability ability to stay alive, (AC) and try to keep Golisopod alive until the opposing Primal Groudon is are gone, as it is an excellent counter to Primal Groudon if there is heavy rain. It forces Primal Groudon to switch out, which allows Golisopod it to get a free Swords Dance in. It can also get off deal huge damage on to the incoming Pokemon with Liquidation if it said Pokemon doesn't resist it the move. It can also can take on Cresselia thanks to Primordial Sea and Golisopod's its Bug typing. Cresselia can't restore its health as much in the rain, allowing Golisopod to keep attacking it with Leech Life until it can KO.


Team Options
========

Together with Primal Groudon, Golisopod form forms an incredible core that allows safe switch ins while having double weather to halt momentum. Primal Groudon can check Genesect and halt the momentum of Electric-types like Zapdos, (RC) and Tapu Koko, while Golisopod can clean more efficiently with Stealth Rocks Rock support. In addition, Golisopod can check other Ground-types such as opposing Primal Groudon, Hippodown, and Arceus-Ground for Primal Groudon to come in safely. Entry hazard removers like Skarmory, Zapdos, and Arceus are also appriciated appreciated, since Golisopod can come out safely and increase its survivability stay healthy longer. Pokemon like Zapdos, Pheromosa, (AC) and Tapu Koko can also bring in Golisopod safely with their pivot moves, allowing Golisopod it to force the opponent foe to switch out to use Swords Dance or to get some recovery with Leech Life. Weavile can check Aerilate users that would otherwise threaten Golisopod like Genesect, Dragonite, Zygarde, Lucario, and Archeops that would otherwise threaten Golisopod. Golisopod can check physical walls like Skarmory and Cresselia in return. Other Aerilate checks such as Arceus-Water, Arceus-Ground, (AC) and Zapdos allows allow Golisopod to come out safely once the Aerliate Aerilate users are gone.

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

First Impression is a good STAB priority move that allows Golisopod to outprioritize and deal massive damage to Dark- and Psychic-types first turn. However, it can only be used the first turn that Golisopod is on the field, making it situational, (AC) and either Toxic or Swords Dance should be considered first. Bulk Up can also be used to increase Golisopod's Defense along with it's its Attack. Although this sounds nice in theory, Golisopod would rather appreciate the Attack boost more, since often it won't be able to stick around. Golisopod can also run Ice Beam with a Brave Nature can be used to hit Aerilate users like Dragonite, (RC) and Zygarde super effectively; (ASC) however, however it lacks the Special Attack to utilize this effectively. Lastly, Sucker Punch is an another alternative priority move, (AC) which allows Golisopod to strike first. (AP), (RC) however, (RC) It still cannot beat other Extremespeed Extreme Speed users, (AC) however, (AC) and is generally very underwhelming.

Checks and Counters
===================

**Aerilate Pokemon:** Aerilate users such as Genesect, Dragonite, Salamence, Gyarados, and Zygarde can melt through Golisopod's high Defense with Aerilate Extremespeed, (RC) Extreme Speed and Return (Salamence and Gyarados dont learn espeed) while Golisopod can't do much in return without getting KO'd KOed. In addition to that, almost all Aerilate users can switch into Golisopod and safely set up in front of on it, making them extremely dangerous.

**Red Orb Users:** Pokemon like Primal Groudon, Raikou, Volcarona, (AC) and Togekiss can block out Primordial Sea, forcing Golisopod to either use Bug-type moves or switch out. Golisopod can try to use Toxic to wear them down, but if it doesn't run isn't running Toxic, there's not much else it can do.

**Bulky Water-types:** Pokemon like Toxapex, Primal Kyogre, Arceus-Water, and Gyarados can all survive live a few hits from Golisopod and either OHKO it or cripple it with Toxic. Toxapex is especially an annoying counter, (RC) because it is immune to Toxic, can remove Swords Dance boosts with Haze, and can either poison it or burn it with Scald.

**Stealth Rock:** Stealth Rock hinders Golisopod's overall survivability ability to live, as it doesn't allow Golisopod to come in freely and revenge kill something.

**Electric-types:** Electric-type Pokemon like Zapdos, Tapu Koko, (AC) and Raikou can check Golisopod efficiently. Zapdos can survive a Liquidation + and Aqua Jet from Golisopod and 2HKO it in return, Tapu Koko can OHKO Golisopod with Thunderbolt, while and Raikou can act as a soft check with Desolate Land.

**Physically resistant Defensive Water-resistant Pokemon:** Pokemon who that resist Golisopod's Water-type moves like Kartana and Zygarde-C can setup infront set up in front of Golisopod can sweep from there, (RC) while Golisopod can only try to put a dent on them before getting KO'd KOed.
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[OVERVIEW]

With access to Blue Orb, Mix and Mega fixes Golisopod's major issues and turns it into an extremely effective tank that can absorb physical hits while dealing major damage in return. With a new ability in the form of Primordial Sea, Golisopod can switch into Red Orb users such as Primal Groudon, Raikou, Togekiss, and Volcarona very easily. Golisopod's Bug / Water typing allows it to go up against many Psychic-, Dark-, and Fire-type Pokemon. In addition to that, it can learn a lot of priority moves, making it an extremely effective revenge killer. Golisopod can also recover its health with Leech Life, increasing its durability even further. Sadly, Golisopod's few faults are major enough to keep it from being extremely good, as it is weak to Flying-type moves, which allows Aerilate users like Dragonite, Zygarde, and Lucario to easily revenge kill Golisopod with Extreme Speed. On top of that, Golisopod is extremely slow outside of its priority moves, which forces it to almost always go last.



[Blue Orb Attacker]
Golisopod @ Blue Orb
Ability: Emergency Exit
EVs: 248 HP / 252 Atk / 8 Def
Adamant Nature
- Aqua Jet
- Leech Life
- Liquidation
- Toxic / Swords Dance

[SET COMMENTS]
Moves
========

Aqua Jet is a STAB priority move that allows Golisopod to pick off weakened foes. It is also boosted by Primordial Sea, making it a really powerful priority move. Leech Life gives Golisopod a form of reliable recovery along with a powerful Bug-type STAB move that puts a dent in Dark- and Psychic-type Pokemon like Cresselia, Weavile, and Hoopa-U. Liquidation is the main Water-type STAB move, allowing Golisopod to hit Rock-, Ground-, and Fire-types like Primal Groudon, Arceus-Rock, Terrakion, Arcanine, and Archeops extremely hard under Primordial Sea. It's also the move that Golisopod uses the most due to the sheer power it has under Primordial Sea. Toxic can be used to cripple foes that who can take on Golisopod, such as Zapdos and Dragonite. Swords Dance turns Golisopod into a terrifying sweeper, as it can easily KO foes even with Aqua Jet due to the Attack increase.

Set Details
========

Blue Orb is used to give Golisopod a +50 Attack boost and Primordial Sea while getting rid of Emergency Exit. 252 Attack EVs with an Adamant nature maximize Golisopod's damage output. 248 HP EVs allow Golisopod to always survive certain attacks, such as Zapdos's Thunderbolt and many Aerilate Extreme Speeds.


Usage Tips
========

Golisopod should be saved until its checks and counters like Dragonite, Genesect, Zygarde, and Zapdos are gone, so it can safely come in and punch holes in the opposing team. It can also come in early to cripple the opponent's team with its powerful moves, allowing a sweeper like Dragonite or Zygarde to come in and win the match. Usually though, try to send in Golisopod when there is no Stealth Rock on your side, as it hinders Golisopod's ability to stay alive and try to keep Golisopod alive until opposing Primal Groudon are gone, as it is an excellent counter to Primal Groudon if there is heavy rain. It forces Primal Groudon to switch, which allows it to get a free Swords Dance in. It can also deal huge damage on to the incoming Pokemon with Liquidation if it doesn't resist the move. It can also can take on Cresselia thanks to Primordial Sea and its Bug typing. Cresselia can't restore its health as much in the rain, allowing Golisopod to keep attacking it with Leech Life until it can KO.


Team Options
========

Together with Primal Groudon, Golisopod forms an incredible core that allows safe switch ins while having double weather to halt momentum. Primal Groudon can check Genesect and halt the momentum of Electric-types like Zapdos and Tapu Koko, while Golisopod can clean more efficiently with Stealth Rock support. In addition, Golisopod can check other Ground-types such as opposing Primal Groudon, Hippodown, and Arceus-Ground for Primal Groudon to come in safely. Entry hazard removers like Skarmory, Zapdos, and Arceus are also appreciated, since Golisopod can come out safely and stay healthy longer. Pokemon like Zapdos, Pheromosa, and Tapu Koko can also bring in Golisopod safely with their pivot moves, allowing it to force the foe to switch out to use Swords Dance or to get some recovery with Leech Life. Weavile can check Aerilate users that would otherwise threaten Golisopod like Genesect, Dragonite, Zygarde, Lucario, and Archeops. Golisopod can check physical walls like Skarmory and Cresselia in return. Other Aerilate checks such as Arceus-Water, Arceus-Ground, and Zapdos allow Golisopod to come out safely once the Aerilate users are gone.

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

First Impression is a good STAB priority move that allows Golisopod to outprioritize and deal massive damage to Dark- and Psychic-types. However, it can only be used the first turn that Golisopod is on the field, making it situational, and either Toxic or Swords Dance should be considered first. Bulk Up can also be used to increase Golisopod's Defense along with its Attack. Although this sounds nice in theory, Golisopod would rather appreciate the Attack boost more, since often it won't be able to stick around. Golisopod can also run Ice Beam with a Brave Nature hit Aerilate users like Dragonite and Zygarde super effectively; however it lacks the Special Attack to utilize this effectively. Lastly, Sucker Punch is another alternative priority move, which allows Golisopod to strike first. It still cannot beat other Extreme Speed users, however, and is generally very underwhelming.

Checks and Counters
===================

**Aerilate Pokemon:** Aerilate users such as Genesect, Dragonite, Salamence, Gyarados, and Zygarde can melt through Golisopod's high Defense with Aerilate Extreme Speed and Return, while Golisopod can't do much in return without getting KOed. In addition to that, almost all Aerilate users can switch into Golisopod and safely set up on it, making them extremely dangerous.

**Red Orb Users:** Pokemon like Primal Groudon, Raikou, Volcarona, and Togekiss can block out Primordial Sea, forcing Golisopod to either use Bug-type moves or switch out. Golisopod can try to use Toxic to wear them down, but if it isn't running Toxic, there's not much else it can do.

**Bulky Water-types:** Pokemon like Toxapex, Primal Kyogre, Arceus-Water, and Gyarados can all live a few hits from Golisopod and either OHKO it or cripple it with Toxic. Toxapex is especially an annoying counter because it is immune to Toxic, can remove Swords Dance boosts with Haze, and can either poison it or burn it with Scald.

**Stealth Rock:** Stealth Rock hinders Golisopod's overall ability to live, as it doesn't allow Golisopod to come in freely and revenge kill something.

**Electric-types:** Electric-type Pokemon like Zapdos, Tapu Koko, and Raikou can check Golisopod efficiently. Zapdos can survive a Liquidation and Aqua Jet from Golisopod and 2HKO it in return, Tapu Koko can OHKO Golisopod with Thunderbolt, and Raikou can act as a soft check with Desolate Land.

**Physically Defensive Water-resistant Pokemon:** Pokemon that resist Golisopod's Water-type moves like Kartana and Zygarde-C can set up in front of Golisopod can sweep from there while Golisopod can only try to put a dent on them before getting KOed.
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