NU Sneasel

[Aaronboyer]

Sneasel @ Choice Band
Ability: Inner Focus
EVs: 252 Atk / 4 SpD / 252 Spe
Jolly Nature
- Knock Off
- Icicle Crash
- Ice Shard
- Low Kick

With a near-unresisted STAB combination and an outstanding Speed tier, Sneasel has weaseled its way into the NU metagame. Choice Band Sneasel can either work early-game to force switches and catch foes such as Vaporeon and Diancie off-guard with strong neutral attacks, or it can pick off weakened teams late-game with Ice Shard. Low Kick smacks Snorlax and OHKOes Copperajah and Stakataka. Paper-thin defenses and weakness to entry hazards are Sneasel's biggest concerns; if it doesn't force a switch or pick up a KO, it's likely to be KOed itself by bulkier foes like Sylveon and Body Press Mudsdale. Slow pivot teammates such as Rotom-C and Xatu not only help Sneasel get onto the field safely, but also lure in Pokemon like Vileplume, Guzzlord, and Decidueye that Sneasel takes advantage of. Both pivots are also great entry hazard removers, which Sneasel necessitates. Offensive teammates like Silvally-Ground, Salazzle, and Sand Rush sweepers also work well with Sneasel, overwhelming shared defensive checks.

 

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With a near-unresisted dual STAB combination and an outstanding Speed tier, Sneasel has weaseled its way into the NU metagame. Choice Band Sneasel can either be used early-game to force switches and catch foes such as Vaporeon and Diancie off-guard with Knock Off and Icicle Crash respectively, or late-game to pick off weakened teams with Ice Shard. Low Kick smacks Snorlax and OHKOs Copperajah and Stakataka. Paper-thin defenses and a vulnerability to entry hazards are Sneasel's biggest concerns; if it doesn't force a switch or pick up a KO, it's likely to be KO'd back by bulkier picks like Sylveon and Body Press Mudsdale (just examples for meta relevancy) in return and as such is an extremely prediction-heavy Pokemon (implied). Slow pivot support from teammates such as Rotom-C and Xatu not only helps Sneasel get onto the field safely, but also lures in Pokemon like Vileplume, Guzzlord, and Decidueye that Sneasel takes advantage of. Rotom-C and Xatu are also great examples of entry hazard control that Sneasel necessitates. (if there's room, could be worth mentioning additional offensive support from threats like Silvally-Ground, Salazzle, and Sand Rush sweepers that benefit from Sneasel forcing damage on shared defensive answers; this line is optional.)

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[Aaronboyer]

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This is ready for GP but I could also use some help shrinking down about 75ish characters

 

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Sneasel @ Choice Band
Ability: Inner Focus
EVs: 252 Atk / 4 SpD / 252 Spe
Jolly Nature
- Knock Off
- Icicle Crash
- Ice Shard
- Low Kick

With a near-unresisted dual STAB combination and an outstanding Speed tier, Sneasel has weaseled its way into the NU metagame. Choice Band Sneasel can either be used work early-game to force switches and catch foes such as Vaporeon and Diancie off-guard with Knock Off and Icicle Crash respectively, or late-game to strong neutral attacks, or it can (if this still works) pick off weakened teams late-game with Ice Shard. Low Kick smacks Snorlax and OHKOes Copperajah and Stakataka. Paper-thin defenses and vulnerability weakness to entry hazards are Sneasel's biggest concerns; if it doesn't force a switch or pick up a KO, it's likely to be KO'd back KOed itself by bulkier foes like Sylveon and Body Press Mudsdale. Slow pivot support from teammates such as Rotom-C and Xatu not only helps Sneasel get onto the field safely, but also lures in Pokemon like Vileplume, Guzzlord, and Decidueye that Sneasel takes advantage of. Rotom-C and Xatu are also great examples of entry hazard control that Both pivots are also great entry hazard removers, which Sneasel necessitates. Additional Offensive teammates like Silvally-Ground, Salazzle, and Sand Rush sweepers also work well with Sneasel, overwhelming shared defensive checks.

if everything here works, dont worry abt chars, even if its over limit

if smth doesnt work tho just lmk etc

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GP Team done

 

[Aaronboyer]

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Sneasel @ Choice Band
Ability: Inner Focus
EVs: 252 Atk / 4 SpD / 252 Spe
Jolly Nature
- Knock Off
- Icicle Crash
- Ice Shard
- Low Kick

With a near-unresisted dual STAB combination and an outstanding Speed tier, Sneasel has weaseled its way into the NU metagame. Choice Band Sneasel can either be used work early-game to force switches and catch foes such as Vaporeon and Diancie off-guard with Knock Off and Icicle Crash respectively, or late-game to strong neutral attacks, or it can (if this still works) pick off weakened teams late-game with Ice Shard. Low Kick smacks Snorlax and OHKOes Copperajah and Stakataka. Paper-thin defenses and vulnerability weakness to entry hazards are Sneasel's biggest concerns; if it doesn't force a switch or pick up a KO, it's likely to be KO'd back KOed itself by bulkier foes like Sylveon and Body Press Mudsdale. Slow pivot support from teammates such as Rotom-C and Xatu not only helps Sneasel get onto the field safely, but also lures in Pokemon like Vileplume, Guzzlord, and Decidueye that Sneasel takes advantage of. Rotom-C and Xatu are also great examples of entry hazard control that Both pivots are also great entry hazard removers, which Sneasel necessitates. Additional Offensive teammates like Silvally-Ground, Salazzle, and Sand Rush sweepers also work well with Sneasel, overwhelming shared defensive checks.

if everything here works, dont worry abt chars, even if its over limit

if smth doesnt work tho just lmk etc
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GP Team done

Implemented ty, and it's only at 1,015 so I think we're all good there!

 

[Marnie]