LC Onix

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[SET]
name: SturdyJuice
move 1: Earthquake / High Horsepower
move 2: Rock Blast
move 3: Stealth Rock
move 4: Explosion / Endure
item: Berry Juice
ability: Sturdy
nature: Jolly
evs: 76 HP / 236 Atk / 196 Spe

[SET COMMENTS]
Onix is both a reliable Stealth Rock setter and an excellent safety net against threatening foes like Ponyta and Tyrunt. High Horsepower is the STAB move of choice when Onix is paired with Grookey. Onix is an excellent Stealth Rock user because of its Speed, bulk, and ability to threaten Natu. Explosion does major damage to neutral foes and can be used to prevent setup from the likes of Porygon and Grookey or recovery from Timburr's Drain Punch. Endure lets Onix guarantee recovery with Berry Juice after it has taken chip damage. Sturdy and Berry Juice pair excellently, allowing Onix to take powerful hits and heal to full.

Onix pairs well with teammates that want to guarantee Stealth Rock against Natu. Ferroseed is a valuable partner that can switch into Water-types, Abra, and Porygon, while Onix can switch into Ponyta and Koffing and allow it to run Spikes. Grookey is a strong teammate because it needs Stealth Rock support to beat Natu and benefits from Onix handling Ponyta, though it does necessitate the use of High Horsepower over Earthquake. Frillish handles threatening attackers like Staryu and Porygon well. Bulky Poison-types like Koffing and Mareanie handle Fighting-types well, and Koffing and Foongus check Grookey. Natu reliably switches into Grass-types and Mudbray.

[SET]
name: Dragon Dance
move 1: Dragon Dance
move 2: Head Smash
move 3: Earthquake / High Horsepower
move 4: Explosion / Stealth Rock
item: Eviolite
ability: Rock Head
nature: Jolly
evs: 236 Atk / 76 SpD / 196 Spe

[SET COMMENTS]
Dragon Dance Onix is a dangerous sweeper that outspeeds most common Choice Scarf users at +1 and uses its bulk to set up on common foes like Koffing and Choice-locked Porygon. Head Smash can overwhelm even bulky foes like Staryu at +1. High Horsepower should be used if paired with Grookey. Explosion lets Onix heavily damage foes it cannot OHKO, such as Timburr. This set can run Stealth Rock for role compression, as Onix is still an effective setter.

This set wants teammates that can handle the foes it cannot reliably break through, such as Ferroseed, Foongus, Timburr, and Grookey. Koffing can check both Grass-types and Fighting-types and deny Regenerator recovery for Foongus and Mienfoo, wearing them down. Trapinch and Focus Sash Diglett can sometimes trap Grookey, though Grookey often runs Protect to deny Trapinch's First Impression. Knock Off support from Mienfoo, Ferroseed, Mareanie, and Pawniard helps soften foes into KO range at +1. This set is still bulky and can form a solid defensive core with Frillish and Ferroseed.

[SET]
name: Weak Armor
move 1: Earthquake / High Horsepower
move 2: Rock Blast
move 3: Stealth Rock
move 4: Explosion
item: Eviolite
ability: Weak Armor
nature: Jolly
evs: 236 Atk / 76 SpD / 196 Spe

[SET COMMENTS]
Weak Armor Onix is a defensive stalwart that reliably sets Stealth Rock while also checking Koffing and Ponyta well. High Horsepower is the STAB move of choice when paired with Grookey. Onix is a great Stealth Rock setter because of its ability to threaten Natu, which might otherwise deny hazards with Magic Bounce. Explosion lets Onix deal heavy damage, especially against bulky foes like Timburr and Foongus. Weak Armor lets Onix switch into physical threats like Ponyta and outspeed them after taking a hit.

This set is beneficial to teammates that need reliable Stealth Rock setting, especially against Natu. Grookey and Abra appreciate this, as Stealth Rock lets both handle Natu more reliably, though the former necessitates the use of High Horsepower. Ferroseed appreciates Onix handling Koffing, Ponyta, and Natu, and it in turn handles Staryu, Porygon, and Frillish for Onix. Onix's Stealth Rock also allows Ferroseed to run Spikes. Frillish also handles special attackers like Staryu and Porygon well. Foongus and Koffing check Grookey and Fighting-types, and Koffing can also threaten Ferroseed and Foongus. Natu can switch into Mudbray, Ferroseed, and Foongus reliably.

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

Body Press hits Ferroseed harder than Onix's other moves, as well as Porygon on sets without Dragon Dance, but beware that it does not pair well with Weak Armor's Defense drops. Taunt completely shuts down Koffing and certain setup sweepers like Shellos. Protect lets Onix use Grassy Terrain to heal off Stealth Rock damage and also helps the matchup against Mienfoo by punishing High Jump Kick.

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

**Trappers**: Trapinch and Diglett trap and KO Onix effectively, and Trapinch especially has enough bulk to switch into it. Diglett can run Earth Power to avoid triggering Weak Armor. However, neither can OHKO Onix with Earthquake, and Diglett loses to +1 Dragon Dance Onix.

**Staryu**: Staryu outspeeds Onix, OHKOes it easily, and removes Stealth Rock with Rapid Spin. However, Staryu is not quite bulky enough to switch into Onix without Eviolite consistently, and it can be overpowered by Dragon Dance Head Smash sets.

**Fighting-types**: Bulky Fighting-types like Mienfoo and Timburr give Onix trouble by switching into its moves well and threatening with a super effective STAB move or Knock Off. Timburr additionally can revenge kill a weakened Onix with Mach Punch. Both can be worn down without Eviolite, though, and broken through by Dragon Dance sets.

**Bulky Grass-types**: Ferroseed and Foongus are bulky Grass-types that can switch into Onix with relative ease and OHKO it with Giga Drain. Both can take advantage of forcing Onix out by setting hazards and spreading status with Thunder Wave and Spore, respectively. However, both Grass-types can be worn down and overwhelmed, especially by Dragon Dance sets, without their Eviolite.

**Grookey**: Grookey can almost always revenge kill Onix with Grassy Glide and can take advantage of a forced switch with Knock Off, U-turn, and Swords Dance. Grassy Terrain also significantly weakens Onix's Earthquake. However, Grookey cannot reliably switch in to Onix, as it takes heavy damage from Onix's Rock-type moves.

**Strong Special Attackers**: Though foes like Porygon and Abra cannot switch into Onix well, both threaten to KO it with their powerful attacks. Porygon especially can OHKO with Ice Beam and use Onix to reliably boost its Special Attack with Download.

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Snake

[SET]
name: Sturdy Juice SturdyJuice (Its one word so fix throughout this section)
move 1: Earthquake / High Horsepower
move 2: Rock Blast
move 3: Stealth Rock
move 4: Explosion / Dragon Dance / Endure
item: Berry Juice
ability: Sturdy
nature: Jolly
evs: 76 HP / 236 Atk / 196 Spe

[SET COMMENTS]
Sturdy Juice Onix is both a reliable Stealth Rock setter and an excellent safety net against threatening foes. High Horsepower is the STAB move of choice when Onix is paired with Grookey. Onix is an excellent Stealth Rock user because of its Speed, bulk, and ability to threaten Natu with its super-(remove hyphen)effective STAB moves. Explosion does major damage to neutral foes and can be used to prevent setup from the likes of Porygon and Grookey or recovery from Timburr's Drain Punch. Dragon Dance is an alternative that takes advantage of this set's survivability with Sturdy Juice to sweep unsuspecting teams, though it misses the power of Head Smash. Endure lets Onix guarantee recovery with Berry Juice after it has taken chip damage. Sturdy and Berry Juice pair excellently, allowing Onix to take powerful hits and heal to full and often giving it the equivalent of three lives.

Onix pairs well with teammates that want its guaranteed Stealth Rock against Natu. Ferroseed is a valuable partner that can switch into Water-types, Foongus, and Porygon (I would change Foongus to Psychic-types, since they doesn't get featured at all in this para), while Onix can switch into Ponyta and Koffing while allowing it to run Spikes. Grookey is counterintuitively(kinda an overly negative statement) a strong teammate because it needs Stealth Rock support to beat Natu and Onix also handles Ponyta, though it does necessitate the use of High Horsepower over Earthquake. Frillish handles threatening special attacks attackers like Staryu and Porygon well. Bulky Poison-types like Koffing and Mareanie handle Fighting-types well, and Koffing and Foongus check Grookey. Natu reliably switches into Grass-types and Mudbray.

[SET]
name: Dragon Dance
move 1: Dragon Dance
move 2: Head Smash
move 3: Earthquake / High Horsepower
move 4: Explosion / Stealth Rock / Protect
item: Eviolite
ability: Rock Head
nature: Jolly
evs: 236 Atk / 76 SpD / 196 Spe

[SET COMMENTS]
Dragon Dance Onix is a dangerous sweeper that outspeeds most common Choice Scarf users at +1 and uses its bulk to set up on common foes like Koffing and choice-locked Porygon. Head Smash is an extremely powerful STAB move that pairs well with Rock Head and can overwhelm even bulky foes like Staryu at +1. High Horsepower should be used if paired with Grookey. Explosion lets Onix heavily damage foes it cannot OHKO or survive, such as Timburr. This set can run Stealth Rock for role compression, as it is still an effective setter. Protect helps defeat Mienfoo by forcing it to miss High Jump Kick.

This set wants teammates that can handle the foes it cannot reliably break through, such as Ferroseed, Foongus, Timburr, and Grookey. Koffing can check both Grass-types and Fighting-types while denying Regenerator recovery for Foongus and Mienfoo and wearing them down. Trapinch and Focus Sash Diglett can each sometimes trap Grookey, though Grookey often runs Protect to deny Trapinch's First Impression. Knock Off support from Mienfoo, Ferroseed, Mareanie, and Pawniard helps soften foes into KO range at +1. This set is still bulky, and can form a solid defensive core with Frillish and Ferroseed.

[SET]
name: Weak Armor
move 1: Earthquake / High Horsepower
move 2: Rock Blast
move 3: Stealth Rock
move 4: Explosion
item: Eviolite
ability: Weak Armor
nature: Jolly
evs: 236 Atk / 76 SpD / 196 Spe

[SET COMMENTS]
Weak Armor Onix is a defensive stalwart that reliably sets Stealth Rock while also checking Koffing and Ponyta well. High Horsepower is the STAB move of choice when paired with Grookey. Onix is a great Stealth Rock setter because of its ability to threaten Natu, which might otherwise deny hazards with Magic Bounce. Explosion lets Onix deal heavy damage when it is near death, especially against bulky foes like Timburr and Foongus. Weak Armor lets Onix switch into physical threats like Ponyta and outspeed them after taking a hit.

This set is a boon to teammates that need reliable Stealth Rock setting, especially against Natu. Grookey and Abra appreciate this as Stealth Rock lets both handle Natu more reliably, though the former necessitates High Horsepower. Ferroseed appreciates Onix handling Koffing, Ponyta, and Natu, and it in turn handles Staryu, Porygon, and Frillish for Onix. Onix's hazards(just say Stealth Rock) also allow Ferroseed to run Spikes. Frillish also handles special attackers like Staryu and Porygon well. Foongus and Koffing both check Grookey and Fighting-types, and Koffing can also threaten Ferroseed and Foongus. Natu can switch into Mudbray, Ferroseed, and Foongus reliably.

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

Body Press hits Ferroseed harder than Onix's other moves, but beware that it does not pair well with Weak Armor's Defense drops. Taunt is an option to completely shut down Koffing and certain setup sweepers like Shellos. Protect lets Sturdy Juice Onix use Grassy Terrain to heal off Stealth Rock damage back to full health and also helps the matchup against Mienfoo by punishing High Jump Kick.

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

**Arena Trappers**: Trapinch and Diglett both trap and KO Onix effectively, and Trapinch especially has enough bulk to switch into it. Diglett can run Earth Power as well to avoid triggering Weak Armor. However, neither can OHKO Onix with Earthquake, and Diglett loses to +1 Dragon Dance Onix.

**Staryu**: Staryu outspeeds Onix, OHKOes it easily, and removes its Stealth Rock with Rapid Spin. However, Staryu is not quite bulky enough to switch into Onix without its Eviolite consistently, and it can be overpowered by Dragon Dance Head Smash sets.

**Fighting-types**: Bulky Fighting-types like Mienfoo and Timburr give Onix trouble by switching into its moves well and threatening with a super-effective STAB move or a Knock Off. Timburr additionally can revenge kill a weakened Onix with Mach Punch. Both can be worn down without Eviolite, though, and broken through by Dragon Dance sets.

**Bulky Grass-types**: Ferroseed and Foongus are both bulky Grass-types that can switch into Onix with relative ease and OHKO it with Giga Drain. Both can take advantage of forcing Onix out by setting hazards and spreading status with Thunder Wave and Spore, respectively. Both can be worn down and overwhelmed without Eviolite, though, especially by Dragon Dance sets.

**Grookey**: Grookey can almost always revenge kill Onix with Grassy Glide and can take advantage of a forced switch with Knock Off, U-turn, and Swords Dance. Grassy Terrain also significantly weakens Onix's Earthquake. However, Grookey cannot reliably switch in to Onix as it takes heavy damage from its Rock-type moves.

**Strong Special Attackers**: Though foes like Porygon and Abra cannot switch into Onix well, both threaten to KO it with their powerful attacks. Porygon especially can OHKO with Ice Beam and use Onix to reliably boost its Special Attack with Download.

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[SET]
name: SturdyJuice
move 1: Earthquake / High Horsepower
move 2: Rock Blast
move 3: Stealth Rock
move 4: Explosion / Endure
item: Berry Juice
ability: Sturdy
nature: Jolly
evs: 76 HP / 236 Atk / 196 Spe

[SET COMMENTS]
Onix is both a reliable Stealth Rock setter and an excellent safety net against threatening foes. (Provide some examples here, e.g. Koffing, etc) High Horsepower is the STAB move of choice when Onix is paired with Grookey. Onix is an excellent Stealth Rock user because of its Speed, bulk, and ability to threaten Natu with its super effective STAB moves. Explosion does major damage to neutral foes and can be used to prevent setup from the likes of Porygon and Grookey or recovery from Timburr's Drain Punch. Endure lets Onix guarantee recovery with Berry Juice after it has taken chip damage. Sturdy and Berry Juice pair excellently, allowing Onix to take powerful hits and heal to full and often giving it the equivalent of three lives.

Onix pairs well with teammates that want its guaranteed Stealth Rock against Natu. Ferroseed is a valuable partner that can switch into Water-types, Abra, and Porygon, while Onix can switch into Ponyta and Koffing while allowing it to run Spikes. (Maybe mention Natu here too? you talk about it in the last sentence but it's probably the most common foe it'll be switching into fferro) Grookey is a strong teammate because it needs Stealth Rock support to beat Natu and Onix also handles Ponyta, though it does necessitate the use of High Horsepower over Earthquake. Frillish handles threatening attackers like Staryu and Porygon well. Bulky Poison-types like Koffing and Mareanie handle Fighting-types well, and Koffing and Foongus check Grookey. Natu reliably switches into Grass-types and Mudbray.

[SET]
name: Dragon Dance
move 1: Dragon Dance
move 2: Head Smash
move 3: Earthquake / High Horsepower
move 4: Explosion / Stealth Rock / Protect (Either remove Protect here or OO; we shouldn't have something be both a slash on a set and in OO)
item: Eviolite
ability: Rock Head
nature: Jolly
evs: 236 Atk / 76 SpD / 196 Spe

[SET COMMENTS]
Dragon Dance Onix is a dangerous sweeper that outspeeds most common Choice Scarf users at +1 and uses its bulk to set up on common foes like Koffing and choice-locked Porygon. Head Smash can overwhelm even bulky foes like Staryu at +1. High Horsepower should be used if paired with Grookey. Explosion lets Onix heavily damage foes it cannot OHKO or survive, such as Timburr. This set can run Stealth Rock for role compression, as it is still an effective setter. Protect helps defeat Mienfoo by forcing it to miss High Jump Kick.

This set wants teammates that can handle the foes it cannot reliably break through, such as Ferroseed, Foongus, Timburr, and Grookey. Koffing can check both Grass-types and Fighting-types while denying Regenerator recovery for Foongus and Mienfoo and wearing them down. Trapinch and Focus Sash Diglett can sometimes trap Grookey, though Grookey often runs Protect to deny Trapinch's First Impression. Knock Off support from Mienfoo, Ferroseed, Mareanie, and Pawniard helps soften foes into KO range at +1. This set is still bulky, and can form a solid defensive core with Frillish and Ferroseed.

[SET]
name: Weak Armor
move 1: Earthquake / High Horsepower
move 2: Rock Blast
move 3: Stealth Rock
move 4: Explosion
item: Eviolite
ability: Weak Armor
nature: Jolly
evs: 236 Atk / 76 SpD / 196 Spe

[SET COMMENTS]
Weak Armor Onix is a defensive stalwart that reliably sets Stealth Rock while also checking Koffing and Ponyta well. High Horsepower is the STAB move of choice when paired with Grookey. Onix is a great Stealth Rock setter because of its ability to threaten Natu, which might otherwise deny hazards with Magic Bounce. Explosion lets Onix deal heavy damage, especially against bulky foes like Timburr and Foongus. Weak Armor lets Onix switch into physical threats like Ponyta and outspeed them after taking a hit.

This set is a boon to teammates that need reliable Stealth Rock setting, especially against Natu. Grookey and Abra appreciate this as Stealth Rock lets both handle Natu more reliably, though the former necessitates High Horsepower. Ferroseed appreciates Onix handling Koffing, Ponyta, and Natu, and it in turn handles Staryu, Porygon, and Frillish for Onix. Onix's Stealth Rock also allows Ferroseed to run Spikes. Frillish also handles special attackers like Staryu and Porygon well. Foongus and Koffing both check Grookey and Fighting-types, and Koffing can also threaten Ferroseed and Foongus. Natu can switch into Mudbray, Ferroseed, and Foongus reliably.

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

Body Press hits Ferroseed harder than Onix's other moves, but beware that it does not pair well with Weak Armor's Defense drops. (Porygon too on non-DD sets)Taunt is an option to completely shut down Koffing and certain setup sweepers like Shellos. Protect lets Onix use Grassy Terrain to heal off Stealth Rock damage back to full health and also helps the matchup against Mienfoo by punishing High Jump Kick. (See the comment on the DD set)

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

**Arena Trappers**: Trapinch and Diglett both trap and KO Onix effectively, and Trapinch especially has enough bulk to switch into it. Diglett can run Earth Power as well to avoid triggering Weak Armor. However, neither can OHKO Onix with Earthquake, and Diglett loses to +1 Dragon Dance Onix.

**Staryu**: Staryu outspeeds Onix, OHKOes it easily, and removes its Stealth Rock with Rapid Spin. However, Staryu is not quite bulky enough to switch into Onix without its Eviolite consistently, and it can be overpowered by Dragon Dance Head Smash sets.

**Fighting-types**: Bulky Fighting-types like Mienfoo and Timburr give Onix trouble by switching into its moves well and threatening with a super-effective STAB move or a Knock Off. Timburr additionally can revenge kill a weakened Onix with Mach Punch. Both can be worn down without Eviolite, though, and broken through by Dragon Dance sets.

**Bulky Grass-types**: Ferroseed and Foongus are both bulky Grass-types that can switch into Onix with relative ease and OHKO it with Giga Drain. Both can take advantage of forcing Onix out by setting hazards and spreading status with Thunder Wave and Spore, respectively. Both can be worn down and overwhelmed without Eviolite, though, especially by Dragon Dance sets.

**Grookey**: Grookey can almost always revenge kill Onix with Grassy Glide and can take advantage of a forced switch with Knock Off, U-turn, and Swords Dance. Grassy Terrain also significantly weakens Onix's Earthquake. However, Grookey cannot reliably switch in to Onix as it takes heavy damage from its Rock-type moves.

**Strong Special Attackers**: Though foes like Porygon and Abra cannot switch into Onix well, both threaten to KO it with their powerful attacks. Porygon especially can OHKO with Ice Beam and use Onix to reliably boost its Special Attack with Download.

[CREDITS]
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- Quality checked by: [[DC, 449990], [gali, 107567]]
- Grammar checked by: [[username1, userid1], [xxx, ###]]

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Rock Snake

[SET]
name: SturdyJuice
move 1: Earthquake / High Horsepower
move 2: Rock Blast
move 3: Stealth Rock
move 4: Explosion / Endure
item: Berry Juice
ability: Sturdy
nature: Jolly
evs: 76 HP / 236 Atk / 196 Spe

[SET COMMENTS]
Onix is both a reliable Stealth Rock setter and an excellent safety net against threatening foes like Ponyta and Tyrunt. High Horsepower is the STAB move of choice when Onix is paired with Grookey. Onix is an excellent Stealth Rock user because of its Speed, bulk, and ability to threaten Natu with its super effective STAB moves. Explosion does major damage to neutral foes and can be used to prevent setup from the likes of Porygon and Grookey or recovery from Timburr's Drain Punch. Endure lets Onix guarantee recovery with Berry Juice after it has taken chip damage. Sturdy and Berry Juice pair excellently, allowing Onix to take powerful hits and heal to full and often giving it the equivalent of three lives.

Onix pairs well with teammates that want its to guaranteed Stealth Rock against Natu. Ferroseed is a valuable partner that can switch into Water-types, Abra, and Porygon, while Onix can switch into Ponyta and Koffing while allowing and allow it to run Spikes. Grookey is a strong teammate because it needs Stealth Rock support to beat Natu and Onix also handles benefit from Onix handling Ponyta, though it does necessitate the use of High Horsepower over Earthquake. Frillish handles threatening attackers like Staryu and Porygon well. Bulky Poison-types like Koffing and Mareanie handle Fighting-types well, and Koffing and Foongus check Grookey. Natu reliably switches into Grass-types and Mudbray.

[SET]
name: Dragon Dance
move 1: Dragon Dance
move 2: Head Smash
move 3: Earthquake / High Horsepower
move 4: Explosion / Stealth Rock
item: Eviolite
ability: Rock Head
nature: Jolly
evs: 236 Atk / 76 SpD / 196 Spe

[SET COMMENTS]
Dragon Dance Onix is a dangerous sweeper that outspeeds most common Choice Scarf users at +1 and uses its bulk to set up on common foes like Koffing and Choice-locked(capitalize) Porygon. Head Smash can overwhelm even bulky foes like Staryu at +1. High Horsepower should be used if paired with Grookey. Explosion lets Onix heavily damage foes it cannot OHKO or survive, such as Timburr. This set can run Stealth Rock for role compression, as it Onix is still an effective setter. Protect helps defeat Mienfoo by forcing it to miss High Jump Kick. (Moved to OO)

This set wants teammates that can handle the foes it cannot reliably break through, such as Ferroseed, Foongus, Timburr, and Grookey. Koffing can check both Grass-types and Fighting-types while denying and deny Regenerator recovery for Foongus and Mienfoo,(AC) and wearing them down. Trapinch and Focus Sash Diglett can sometimes trap Grookey, though Grookey often runs Protect to deny Trapinch's First Impression. Knock Off support from Mienfoo, Ferroseed, Mareanie, and Pawniard helps soften foes into KO range at +1. This set is still bulky,(RC) and can form a solid defensive core with Frillish and Ferroseed.

[SET]
name: Weak Armor
move 1: Earthquake / High Horsepower
move 2: Rock Blast
move 3: Stealth Rock
move 4: Explosion
item: Eviolite
ability: Weak Armor
nature: Jolly
evs: 236 Atk / 76 SpD / 196 Spe

[SET COMMENTS]
Weak Armor Onix is a defensive stalwart that reliably sets Stealth Rock while also checking Koffing and Ponyta well. High Horsepower is the STAB move of choice when paired with Grookey. Onix is a great Stealth Rock setter because of its ability to threaten Natu, which might otherwise deny entry hazards with Magic Bounce. Explosion lets Onix deal heavy damage, especially against bulky foes like Timburr and Foongus. Weak Armor lets Onix switch into physical threats like Ponyta and outspeed them after taking a hit.

This set is a boon beneficial(kinda too complex) to teammates that need reliable Stealth Rock setting, especially against Natu. Grookey and Abra appreciate this,(AC) as Stealth Rock lets both handle Natu more reliably, though the former necessitates the use of High Horsepower. Ferroseed appreciates Onix handling Koffing, Ponyta, and Natu, and it in turn handles Staryu, Porygon, and Frillish for Onix. Onix's Stealth Rock also allows Ferroseed to run Spikes. Frillish also handles special attackers like Staryu and Porygon well. Foongus and Koffing both check Grookey and Fighting-types, and Koffing can also threatens Ferroseed and Foongus. Natu can switch into Mudbray, Ferroseed, and Foongus reliably.

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

Body Press hits Ferroseed harder than Onix's other moves, as well as Porygon on sets without Dragon Dance, but beware that it does not pair well with Weak Armor's Defense drops. Taunt is an option to completely shuts down Koffing and certain setup sweepers like Shellos. Protect lets Onix use Grassy Terrain to heal off Stealth Rock damage back to full health and also helps the matchup against Mienfoo by punishing High Jump Kick.

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

**Arena Trappers**: Trapinch and Diglett both trap and KO Onix effectively, and Trapinch especially has enough bulk to switch into it. Diglett can run Earth Power as well to avoid triggering Weak Armor. However, neither can OHKO Onix with Earthquake, and Diglett loses to +1 Dragon Dance Onix.

**Staryu**: Staryu outspeeds Onix, OHKOes it easily, and removes its Stealth Rock with Rapid Spin. However, Staryu is not quite bulky enough to switch into Onix without its Eviolite consistently, and it can be overpowered by Dragon Dance Head Smash sets.

**Fighting-types**: Bulky Fighting-types like Mienfoo and Timburr give Onix trouble by switching into its moves well and threatening with a super-(RH)effective STAB move or a Knock Off. Timburr additionally can revenge kill a weakened Onix with Mach Punch. Both can be worn down without Eviolite, though, and broken through by Dragon Dance sets.

**Bulky Grass-types**: Ferroseed and Foongus are both bulky Grass-types that can switch into Onix with relative ease and OHKO it with Giga Drain. Both can take advantage of forcing Onix out by setting hazards and spreading status with Thunder Wave and Spore, respectively. Both can be worn down and overwhelmed without Eviolite, though, especially by Dragon Dance sets. However, both Grass-types can be worn down and overwhelmed, especially by Dragon Dance sets, without their Eviolite.

**Grookey**: Grookey can almost always revenge kill Onix with Grassy Glide and can take advantage of a forced switch with Knock Off, U-turn, and Swords Dance. Grassy Terrain also significantly weakens Onix's Earthquake. However, Grookey cannot reliably switch in to Onix,(AC) as it takes heavy damage from its Onix's Rock-type moves.

**Strong Special Attackers**: Though foes like Porygon and Abra cannot switch into Onix well, both threaten to KO it with their powerful attacks. Porygon especially can OHKO with Ice Beam and use Onix to reliably boost its Special Attack with Download.

[CREDITS]
- Written by: [[KSG, 32350]]
- Quality checked by: [[DC, 449990], [gali, 107567]]
- Grammar checked by: [[username1, userid1], [xxx, ###]]

GP 1/1. This is fine with one check. [DC, 449990]