LC Natu

[SET]
name: Bulky Attacker
move 1: Psychic
move 2: Heat Wave
move 3: Roost
move 4: U-turn / Thunder Wave
item: Eviolite
ability: Magic Bounce
nature: Timid
evs: 36 HP / 236 Def / 36 SpA / 196 Spe

[SET COMMENTS]
Natu's good typing, decent bulk, and excellent coverage make it one of Little Cup's premier offensive pivots. Psychic hits Little Cup's myriad of Fighting- and Poison-types for super effective damage. Heat Wave OHKOes Grookey and hits Steel-types like Pawniard and Ferroseed. Roost provides reliable recovery, making it a more effective answer to threats such as Koffing. U-turn helps Natu gain momentum off of the switches it forces, while Thunder Wave cripples common switch-ins like Pawniard and Porygon. Eviolite lets Natu stomach powerful neutral attacks such as Mudbray's Heavy Slam. Magic Bounce blocks Stealth Rock and allows Natu to safely switch into the likes of Ferroseed and Foongus. This set's EVs maximize Natu's Speed and physical bulk; an alternative EV spread of 36 HP / 76 Def / 116 SpA / 76 SpD / 196 Spe trades physical bulk for increased offensive presence.

While an effective soft check to Fighting- and Poison-types, Natu is not a great switch-in to them, as they can threaten it with Knock Off or, in the case of the latter, poisoning from Sludge Bomb. Poison-types such as Mareanie and Koffing can safely switch into these attacks, while Natu can soft check Psychic-types and Mudbray for them. Steel-types such as Ferroseed and Pawniard can switch into threats such as Porygon and Abra and set up Stealth Rock. Special attackers that struggle to break through Ferroseed such as Abra and Staryu appreciate Natu's ability to switch into it. Fighting-types such as Mienfoo can absorb Knock Off and force out Pawniard and Porygon for Natu.

[SET]
name: Setup Sweeper
move 1: Calm Mind / Cosmic Power
move 2: Psychic / Stored Power
move 3: Heat Wave
move 4: Roost
item: Eviolite
ability: Magic Bounce
nature: Timid
evs: 36 HP / 236 Def / 36 SpA / 196 Spe

[SET COMMENTS]
This Natu set sets up on passive foes such as Foongus and sweeps the opposing team. Calm Mind gives Natu immediate offensive presence, while Cosmic Power greatly increases its bulk. Stored Power provides more damage output with Cosmic Power, but makes Natu passive without several boosts, so Psychic is still a viable option. Heat Wave 2HKOes Steel-types that resist Psychic. Roost provides recovery, allowing Natu to set up on foes such as Mareanie that cannot 2HKO it.

This Natu set greatly appreciates Pawniard and fast Knock Off users such as Mienfoo being removed; Diglett and Trapinch thus make great partners. Mienfoo can absorb Knock Off and lure in opposing Poison-types that Natu can set up on, and U-turn into Natu. Steel-types such as Ferroseed handle opposing Porygon and Abra and support a Natu sweep with Stealth Rock and Thunder Wave. Poison-types such as Koffing and Mareanie handle Mienfoo, ensuring Natu can set up safely.

[SET]
name: Screens Support
move 1: Reflect
move 2: Light Screen
move 3: Teleport
move 4: Thunder Wave
item: Light Clay
ability: Magic Bounce
nature: Timid
evs: 236 Def / 76 SpD / 196 Spe

[SET COMMENTS]
This Natu set supports its teammates by setting Reflect and Light Screen. Teleport ensures one of Natu's teammates can get into play unscathed after screens are set. Thunder Wave cripples opposing setup sweepers trying to take advantage of Natu's passivity. Psychic is a viable option in this slot if offensive presence is desired. The given EV spread allows Natu to survive Mienfoo's Knock Off from full health and set screens.

A suicide lead that can set Stealth Rock, paralyze the foe, and sacrifice itself to get Natu in safely makes a great teammate for Natu, as it can ensure screens get up. Steel Beam Pawniard and Memento Diglett are good examples of this. Setup sweepers such as Magby and Tyrunt that appreciate the extra bulk Natu's screens provide make ideal teammates.

[STRATEGY COMMENTS]
Other Options
=============
Shadow Ball lets Natu hit opposing Psychic-types super effectively, but it is more situational than Natu's other options. Giga Drain OHKOes the uncommon Onix and is Natu's best option for damaging Mudbray and Staryu. Substitute is a viable option on setup sets, easing prediction for Natu and allowing it to avoid Pawniard's Sucker Punch. Natu can run a Life Orb set on hyper offense teams, but it is usually outclassed by Abra due to the latter's greater Speed and power.

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

**Psychic-types**: Opposing Natu are one of the best switch-ins to Natu, as it is immune to Thunder Wave and takes little from Natu's attacks. Abra and Galarian Ponyta can threaten Natu with super effective coverage but fear Thunder Wave. All of these Pokemon are also hit hard by Shadow Ball.

**Stealth Rock**: Stealth Rock cripples Natu and makes it much harder to switch into opposing threats. However, Magic Bounce allows Natu to prevent foes such as Ferroseed from setting Stealth Rock.

**Knock Off**: Most users of Knock Off can 2HKO Natu, with Pokemon such as Mienfoo and Grookey threatening to OHKO with prior chip. Pokemon such as Mareanie and Ferroseed that Natu is supposed to check can deal significant damage to Natu with Knock Off.

**Porygon**: Offensive Porygon outspeeds and OHKOs Natu with its Download-boosted attacks, but is crippled by Thunder Wave. Defensive Porygon takes little from any of Natu's attacks and bounces its Thunder Wave back.

**Pawniard**: Pawniard OHKOes Natu with its Dark-type STAB attacks and can set up Stealth Rock as it forces Natu out. However, it doesn't like being paralyzed and is 2HKOed by Heat Wave.

**Onix**: Onix can shrug off Natu's attacks with Berry Juice, force it out with its Rock STAB, and set Stealth Rock. However, it must watch out for the uncommon Giga Drain.

**Electric-type Attacks**: Thunderbolt from foes such as Koffing and Staryu can severely damage Natu, while Electric-types such as Magnemite can OHKO it outright.

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- Written by: [[gali, 107567]]
- Quality checked by: [[DC, 449990], [KSG, 32350]]
- Grammar checked by: [[Finland, 517429]]
 
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[SET]
name: Bulky Attacker
move 1: Psychic
move 2: Heat Wave
move 3: Roost
move 4: U-turn / Thunder Wave
item: Eviolite
ability: Magic Bounce
nature: Timid
evs: 236 Def / 76 SpD / 196 Spe

[SET COMMENTS]

Natu's good typing, decent bulk, and excellent coverage make it one of Little Cup's premier offensive pivots. Psychic is a powerful and reliable STAB attack that hits Little Cup's myriad of Fighting- and Poison-types for super effective damage. Heat Wave OHKOs Grookey and hits Steel-types which resist Psychic super effectively(list examples instead). Roost provides reliable recovery, ensuring Natu stays healthy over the course of the match.(Instead of giving dex info, maybe give situations where this is relevant like switching into Koffing and Ferroseed.) U-turn helps Natu gain momentum off of the switches it forces, while Thunder Wave cripples common switch-ins like Pawniard. The given EV spread with a Timid nature maximizes Natu's Speed and gives it decent 20/14/12 bulk. Eviolite is the item of choice, boosting Natu's defenses to let it stomach powerful neutral attacks such as Mudbray's Heavy Slam. Magic Bounce is Natu's best ability, giving it an immunity to status attacks like Thunder Wave.

While an effective soft check to Fighting- and Poison-types, Natu is not a great switch-in to them, as they can threaten it with Knock Off, or in the case of the latter, poisoning from Sludge Bomb. Poison-types such as Mareanie and Koffing can safely switch into opposing Poison- and Fighting-types(this isn't really true, you won't be switching Mare into Koffing for example; maybe reword this?), while Natu can soft check Psychic-types and Mudbray for them. Steel-types such as Ferroseed and Pawniard can switch into threats such as Porygon, and can set up Stealth Rock to wear down the opposing team.(I would mention that they also check Psychic-types, since Natu really isn't a strong check to them) Fighting-types such as Mienfoo can absorb Knock Off and force out Pawniard and Porygon for Natu. Staryu provides valuable Rapid Spin support, increasing Natu's reliability and longevity.(spin star is not really relevant anymore)

[SET]

name: Setup Sweeper
move 1: Calm Mind / Cosmic Power
move 2: Psychic / Stored Power
move 3: Heat Wave
move 4: Roost
item: Eviolite
ability: Magic Bounce
nature: Timid
evs: 236 Def / 76 SpD / 196 Spe 36 HP / 236 Def / 36 SpA / 196 Spe

[SET COMMENTS]

This Natu set attempts to set up and sweep the opposing team with boosted attacks.(list some foes it can set up on) Calm Mind gives Natu immediate offensive presence, while Cosmic Power greatly increases its bulk. Stored Power provides more damage output with Cosmic Power, but makes Natu passive without several boosts. Heat Wave 2HKOs Steel-types that resist Psychic. Roost provides recovery, allowing Natu to set up on foes such as Mareanie that cannot 2HKO it. The given EV spread with a Timid nature maximizes Natu's Defense and Speed.

This Natu set greatly appreciates Pawniard being removed; Trapinch thus makes a great partner. Mienfoo can absorb Knock Off and lure in opposing Poison-types that Natu can set up on, and U-turn into Natu. Steel-types such as Ferroseed handle opposing Porygon and support a Natu sweep with Stealth Rock and Thunder Wave support. Poison-types such as Koffing and Mareanie handle Mienfoo, ensuring Natu can set up safely.

[SET]
name: Screens Support
move 1: Reflect
move 2: Light Screen
move 3: Teleport
move 4: Thunder Wave
item: Light Clay
ability: Magic Bounce
nature: Timid
evs: 236 Def / 76 SpD / 196 Spe

[SET COMMENTS]
Set Description
========

This Natu set supports its teammates by setting Reflect and Light Screen. Teleport ensures one of Natu's teammates can get into play unscathed after screens are set. Thunder Wave cripples opposing setup sweepers trying to take advantage of Natu's passivity. Psychic is a viable option in this slot if offensive presence is desired. The given EV spread with a Timid nature maximizes Natu's Speed and Defense, allowing it to live allows Natu to survive Mienfoo's Knock Off from full health and set screens.

A suicide lead that can set Stealth Rock, paralyze the opponent foe, and sacrifice itself to get Natu in safely makes a great teammate for Natu, as it can ensure screens get up. Steel Beam Pawniard and Explosion Ferroseed Memento Diglett are good examples of this. Setup sweepers such as Magby and Tyrunt that appreciate the extra bulk Natu's screens provide make ideal teammates. Because Natu cannot usually set screens more than once, a secondary screen setter such as Abra or a Memento user such as Diglett is useful to provide additional setup opportunities.

[STRATEGY COMMENTS]
Other Options
=============
-Shadow Ball lets Natu hit opposing Psychic-types super-effectively, but is more situational than Natu's other options.
-Giga Drain OHKOes the uncommon Onix and is Natu's best option for damaging Mudbray and Staryu, but is useless otherwise.
- Mention LO Natu on HO teams
- Mention Substitute on some setup and LO variants


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

**Psychic-types**: Opposing Natu are one of the best switch-ins to Natu, as it is immune to Thunder Wave and takes little from Natu's attacks. Opposing Abra and Galarian Ponyta can threaten Natu with super effective coverage, but fear Thunder Wave.

**Stealth Rock**: Stealth Rock cripples Natu and makes it much harder to switch into opposing threats.

**Porygon**: Offensive Porygon shrugs off any Natu's attacks and can OHKO it in return with its Download-boosted attacks, but is crippled by Thunder Wave.(Im pretty sure it doesn't take Natu's attacks well if it is offensive, unless u r referring to some sort of BJ/Evio variants) Defensive Porygon takes little from any of Natu's attacks and bounces its Thunder Wave back.

**Pawniard**: Pawniard OHKOs Natu with its Dark-type STAB attacks and can set up Stealth Rock as it forces Natu out. However, it doesn't like being paralyzed and is 2HKOed by Heat Wave.

- Mention Knock Off and how stuff that it is suppose to check like Ferroseed and Mareanie carry it
- Mention Magnemite or something like "Electric-type Pokemon and Coverage" so you can lump Thunderbolt Koffing and Staryu in there


[CREDITS]
- Written by: [[gali, 107567]]
- Quality checked by: [[, ], [, ]]
- Grammar checked by: [[, ], [, ]]
This is good for QC 1/2. [DC, 449990] Give this a re-read to catch grammar stuff like U-Turn and 2HKOs (noun) vs 2HKOes (verb).
 

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[SET]
name: Bulky Attacker
move 1: Psychic
move 2: Heat Wave
move 3: Roost
move 4: U-turn / Thunder Wave
item: Eviolite
ability: Magic Bounce
nature: Timid
evs: 236 Def / 76 SpD / 196 Spe

[SET COMMENTS]

Natu's good typing, decent bulk, and excellent coverage make it one of Little Cup's premier offensive pivots. Psychic hits Little Cup's myriad of Fighting- and Poison-types for super effective damage. Heat Wave OHKOes Grookey and hits Steel-types like Pawniard and Ferroseed. Roost provides reliable recovery, making it a more effective answer to threats such as Koffing. U-turn helps Natu gain momentum off of the switches it forces, while Thunder Wave cripples common switch-ins like Pawniard and Porygon. Eviolite is the item of choice, boosting Natu's defenses to let it stomach powerful neutral attacks such as Mudbray's Heavy Slam. Magic Bounce is Natu's best ability, giving it an immunity to status attacks like Thunder Wave. (Missing the most important thing sbout mbounce: you deny rocks! Please add that and mention switching into Ferro. I would also add a sentence about the EV spread, since Natu can run 21 HP or 12 Def with SpA investment too)

While an effective soft check to Fighting- and Poison-types, Natu is not a great switch-in to them, as they can threaten it with Knock Off, or in the case of the latter, poisoning from Sludge Bomb. Poison-types such as Mareanie and Koffing can safely switch into these attacks, while Natu can soft check Psychic-types and Mudbray for them. Steel-types such as Ferroseed and Pawniard can switch into threats such as Porygon and Abra, and can set up Stealth Rock to wear down the opposing team. Fighting-types such as Mienfoo can absorb Knock Off and force out Pawniard and Porygon for Natu. (Mention Natu switching into Ferro for Staryu/Pory/Abra)

name: Setup Sweeper
move 1: Calm Mind / Cosmic Power
move 2: Psychic / Stored Power
move 3: Heat Wave
move 4: Roost
item: Eviolite
ability: Magic Bounce
nature: Timid
evs: 36 HP / 236 Def / 36 SpA / 196 Spe

[SET COMMENTS]

This Natu set attempts to set up on passive foes such as Foongus and sweep the opposing team with boosted attacks. Calm Mind gives Natu immediate offensive presence, while Cosmic Power greatly increases its bulk. Stored Power provides more damage output with Cosmic Power, but makes Natu passive without several boosts. Heat Wave 2HKOes Steel-types that resist Psychic. Roost provides recovery, allowing Natu to set up on foes such as Mareanie that cannot 2HKO it.

This Natu set greatly appreciates Pawniard being removed; Trapinch thus makes a great partner. (Diglett works too) Mienfoo can absorb Knock Off and lure in opposing Poison-types that Natu can set up on, and U-turn into Natu. Steel-types such as Ferroseed handle opposing Porygon and Abra and support a Natu sweep with Stealth Rock and Thunder Wave support. Poison-types such as Koffing and Mareanie handle Mienfoo, ensuring Natu can set up safely. (CM especially wants a bunch of the 17 speeders handled since it can be KOed by knock, so I'd mention trapping those mons at an option)

[SET]
name: Screens Support
move 1: Reflect
move 2: Light Screen
move 3: Teleport
move 4: Thunder Wave
item: Light Clay
ability: Magic Bounce
nature: Timid
evs: 236 Def / 76 SpD / 196 Spe

[SET COMMENTS]
Set Description
========

This Natu set supports its teammates by setting Reflect and Light Screen. Teleport ensures one of Natu's teammates can get into play unscathed after screens are set. Thunder Wave cripples opposing setup sweepers trying to take advantage of Natu's passivity. Psychic is a viable option in this slot if offensive presence is desired. The given EV spread allows Natu to survive Mienfoo's Knock Off from full health and set screens.

A suicide lead that can set Stealth Rock, paralyze the foe, and sacrifice itself to get Natu in safely makes a great teammate for Natu, as it can ensure screens get up. Steel Beam Pawniard and Memento Diglett are good examples of this. Setup sweepers such as Magby and Tyrunt that appreciate the extra bulk Natu's screens provide make ideal teammates.

[STRATEGY COMMENTS]
Other Options
=============
-Shadow Ball lets Natu hit opposing Psychic-types super-effectively, but is more situational than Natu's other options. (Most important thing: winning the Natu ditto)
-Giga Drain OHKOes the uncommon Onix and is Natu's best option for damaging Mudbray and Staryu, but is useless otherwise.
-Substitute is a viable option on setup sets, easing prediction for Natu and allowing it to avoid opposing Pawniard's Sucker Punch
-Natu can run a Life Orb set on hyper offense teams, but it is usually outclassed by Abra due to the latter's greater Speed and power.

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

**Psychic-Types**: Opposing Natu are one of the best switch-ins to Natu, as it is immune to Thunder Wave and takes little from Natu's attacks. Opposing Abra and Galarian Ponyta can threaten Natu with super effective coverage, but fear Thunder Wave. (mention Shadow Ball at a mitigator here)

**Stealth Rock**: Stealth Rock cripples Natu and makes it much harder to switch into opposing threats. (but! very important that Natu can deny rocks from setters other than Pawn/Onix reliably)

**Knock Off**: Most users of Knock Off can 2HKO Natu, with Pokemon such as Mienfoo and Grookey threatening to OHKO with prior chip. Pokemon such as Mareanie and Ferroseed that Natu is supposed to check can deal significant damage to Natu with Knock Off.

**Porygon**: Offensive Porygon outspeeds and OHKOs Natu with its Download-boosted attacks, but is crippled by Thunder Wave. Defensive Porygon takes little from any of Natu's attacks and bounces its Thunder Wave back.

**Pawniard**: Pawniard OHKOes Natu with its Dark-type STAB attacks and can set up Stealth Rock as it forces Natu out. However, it doesn't like being paralyzed and is 2HKOed by Heat Wave.

**Electric-type Attacks**: Thunderbolt from foes such as Koffing and Staryu can severely damage Natu, while Pokemon with Electric STAB such as Magnemite can OHKO it outright.

(Consider an Onix mention down here since it's made a bit of a comeback and is one of the rockers that can set vs Natu teams)

[CREDITS]
- Written by: [[gali, 107567]]
- Quality checked by: [[DC, 449990], [KSG, 32350]]
- Grammar checked by: [[, ], [, ]]
 

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[SET]
name: Bulky Attacker
move 1: Psychic
move 2: Heat Wave
move 3: Roost
move 4: U-turn / Thunder Wave
item: Eviolite
ability: Magic Bounce
nature: Timid
evs: 36 HP / 236 Def / 36 SpA / 196 Spe

[SET COMMENTS]
Natu's good typing, decent bulk, and excellent coverage make it one of Little Cup's premier offensive pivots. Psychic hits Little Cup's myriad of Fighting- and Poison-types for super effective damage. Heat Wave OHKOes Grookey and hits Steel-types like Pawniard and Ferroseed. Roost provides reliable recovery, making it a more effective answer to threats such as Koffing. U-turn helps Natu gain momentum off of the switches it forces, while Thunder Wave cripples common switch-ins like Pawniard and Porygon. Eviolite is the item of choice, boosting Natu's defenses to let it lets Natu stomach powerful neutral attacks such as Mudbray's Heavy Slam. Magic Bounce is Natu's best ability, preventing opponents from setting Stealth Rock and allowing blocks Stealth Rock and allows it to safely switch into the likes of Ferroseed and Foongus. This set's (added apostrophe) EVs maximize Natu's Speed and physical bulk; an alternative EV spread of 36 HP / 76 Def / 116 SpA / 76 SpD / 196 Spe trades physical bulk for increased offensive presence.

While an effective soft check to Fighting- and Poison-types, Natu is not a great switch-in to them, as they can threaten it with Knock Off or, (moved comma) in the case of the latter, poisoning from Sludge Bomb. Poison-types such as Mareanie and Koffing can safely switch into these attacks, while Natu can soft check Psychic-types and Mudbray for them. Steel-types such as Ferroseed and Pawniard can switch into threats such as Porygon and Abra, and can set up Stealth Rock to wear down the opposing team. Abra while setting up Stealth Rock. Special attackers that struggle to break through Ferroseed such as Abra and Staryu appreciate Natu's ability to switch into it. them. Fighting-types such as Mienfoo can absorb Knock Off and force out Pawniard and Porygon for Natu.

[SET]
name: Setup Sweeper
move 1: Calm Mind / Cosmic Power
move 2: Psychic / Stored Power
move 3: Heat Wave
move 4: Roost
item: Eviolite
ability: Magic Bounce
nature: Timid
evs: 36 HP / 236 Def / 36 SpA / 196 Spe

[SET COMMENTS]
This Natu set attempts to set sets up on passive foes such as Foongus and to sweep the opposing team with boosted attacks. Calm Mind gives Natu immediate offensive presence, while Cosmic Power greatly increases its bulk. Stored Power provides more damage output with Cosmic Power, but it makes Natu passive without several boosts. (either say smth like "Stored Power should be used with Cosmic Power for more damage, but..." or "...but it makes Natu passive without several boosts, so Psychic is still an option", whichever is appropriate) Heat Wave 2HKOes Steel-types that resist Psychic. Roost provides recovery, allowing Natu to set up on foes such as Mareanie that cannot 2HKO it.

This Natu set greatly appreciates Pawniard amd fast Knock Off users such as Mienfoo being removed; Diglett and Trapinch thus make great partners. Mienfoo can absorb Knock Off and lure in opposing Poison-types that Natu can set up on, and U-turn into Natu. it can pivot into Natu with U-turn. Steel-types such as Ferroseed handle opposing Porygon and Abra and support a Natu sweep with Stealth Rock and Thunder Wave support. Poison-types such as Koffing and Mareanie handle Mienfoo, ensuring Natu can set up safely.

[SET]
name: Dual Screens Support
move 1: Reflect
move 2: Light Screen
move 3: Teleport
move 4: Thunder Wave
item: Light Clay
ability: Magic Bounce
nature: Timid
evs: 236 Def / 76 SpD / 196 Spe

[SET COMMENTS]
This Natu set supports its teammates by setting Reflect and Light Screen. Teleport ensures one of Natu's teammates can get into play unscathed after dual screens are set. Thunder Wave cripples opposing setup sweepers trying to take advantage of Natu's passivity. Psychic is a viable option in this moveslot if offensive presence is desired. The given EV spread allows Natu to survive Mienfoo's Knock Off from full health and set screens.

A suicide lead that can set Stealth Rock, paralyze the foe, and sacrifice itself to get Natu in safely makes a great teammate for Natu, as it can teammate, as Natu can then ensure dual screens get up. Steel Beam Pawniard and Memento Diglett are good examples of this. Setup sweepers such as Magby and Tyrunt that appreciate the extra bulk Natu's screens provide make ideal teammates.

[STRATEGY COMMENTS]
Other Options
=============
Shadow Ball lets Natu hit opposing Psychic-types super effectively, but it is more situational than Natu's other options. Giga Drain OHKOes the uncommon Onix and is Natu's best option for damaging Mudbray and Staryu. Substitute is a viable option on setup sets, easing prediction for Natu and allowing it to avoid and getting around Pawniard's Sucker Punch. Natu can run a Life Orb set on hyper offense teams, but it is usually outclassed by Abra due to the latter's greater Speed and power.

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

**Psychic-types**: Opposing Natu are one of the best switch-ins to Natu, as it is immune to blocking Thunder Wave and takes taking little from Natu's its attacks. Abra and Galarian Ponyta can threaten Natu with super effective coverage but fear Thunder Wave. All of these Pokemon are also hit hard by Shadow Ball.

**Stealth Rock**: Stealth Rock cripples Natu and makes it much harder to switch into opposing threats. However, Magic Bounce allows Natu to prevent foes such as Ferroseed from setting Stealth Rock.

**Knock Off**: Most users of Knock Off can 2HKO Natu, with Pokemon such as Mienfoo and Grookey threatening to OHKO with prior chip damage. Pokemon such as Mareanie and Ferroseed that Natu is supposed to check can deal significant damage to Natu with Knock Off.

**Porygon**: Offensive Porygon outspeeds and OHKOes Natu with its Download-boosted attacks, but it's crippled by Thunder Wave. Defensive Porygon takes little from any of Natu's attacks and bounces copies Magic Bounce with Trace to bounce its Thunder Wave back.

**Pawniard**: Pawniard OHKOes Natu with its Dark-type STAB attacks and can set up Stealth Rock as it forces Natu out. However, it doesn't like being paralyzed and is 2HKOed by Heat Wave.

**Onix**: Onix can shrug off Natu's attacks with Berry Juice, force it out with its Rock-type STAB move, (or should it be moves plural?) and set Stealth Rock. However, it must watch out for the uncommon Giga Drain.

**Electric-type Attacks**: Thunderbolt from foes such as Koffing and Staryu can severely damage Natu, while Electric-types such as Magnemite can OHKO it outright.

[CREDITS]
- Written by: [[gali, 107567]]
- Quality checked by: [[DC, 449990], [KSG, 32350]]
- Grammar checked by: [[Finland, 517429]]

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