Preview Analysis Format (IMPORTANT MUST READ)

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Here's the format that we'll be using for now:

[SET]
name: Choice Band
move 1: Bullet Punch
move 2: U-turn
move 3: Superpower
move 4: Pursuit / Knock Off
item: Choice Band
ability: Technician
nature: Adamant
evs: 164 HP / 252 Atk / 92 Spe

[SET COMMENTS]
This set mainly plays as a pivot and an offensive check to Pokemon such as Latias and Mega Altaria; however, it can also act as a late-game cleaner with its Technician-boosted Bullet Punch. Early- to mid-game, focus on using U-turn to weaken Scizor's checks and safely bring in other wallbreakers and entry hazards setters to give them a free turn; if you're running Pursuit, use it to trap and potentially remove Dark-weak or physically frail targets like Latias and Nihilego. The Speed EVs allow Scizor to outpace uninvested Nidoqueen and Klefki, and the rest of the spread furthers Scizor's role as a bulky, hard-hitting offensive pivot.

Strong wallbreakers such as Primarina and other U-turn or Volt Switch users such as Hydreigon have good synergy with Scizor. Scizor suffers from a vulnerability to Fire-types and Electric-types such as Infernape and Mega Manectric; pair it with Pokemon like Latias and Gligar to alleviate this weakness. Magneton is especially dangerous, as it can easily trap and remove Scizor thanks to Magnet Pull; as long as it's on the field, prioritize using U-turn or Superpower to either escape from it or catch it off guard. [/hide]

Things I've tried to include here:
- role that the Pokemon plays
- coverage moves _that affect its role_, in this case Pursuit.
- EV spread in one sentence or less
- brief example of teammates that benefit from the Pokemon's presence
- brief example of foes that Scizor is vulnerable to + teammates to help cover them
 
The format's apparently not entirely clear, so here's the template:

[SET]
name:
move 1:
move 2:
move 3:
move 4:
item:
ability:
nature:
evs:

[SET COMMENTS]
In this section, make sure to include:
- the role that the Pokémon plays;
- coverage moves that affect its role; in UU CB Scizor's case, Pursuit allowing Scizor to trap fleeing foes in addition to functioning as a wallbreaker;
- a description of the EV spread in one sentence or less; don't focus on "default" things like maximum Attack investment, do give reasoning behind the benchmarks chosen;
- a brief example of teammates that benefit from the analysed Pokemon's presence;
- a brief example of foes that the analyses Pokemon is vulnerable to + teammates to help cover them.

[CREDITS]
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Throughout multiple analyses for unviable Pokemon I've noticed that they're being sold as legitimate Pokemon. Please remember that the point of these analyses isn't necessarily to present every new Pokemon as viable; it should still be realistic and not mislead the reader. Telling the reader a Pokemon isn't viable and what a better option instead of it is, is far more useful than telling the reader something is viable when it is not.
 
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