Tangrowth (QC 3/3)

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[Overview]

<p>Tangrowth was praised as an excellent pokemon in Gen 4 DPP [Not sure about that one], with physical bulk that rivaled that of defensive kingpins behemoths [Preference] such as Skarmory and Forretress,.[Remove Comma / Add Period] backed by his With a useful support movepool and solid offensive stats,[Add Comma] it becomes obvious why Tangrowth was so popular in UU [Or something like that? xD] that allowed him to hit fairly hard on both ends of the spectrum. With the dawn of 5th generation BW,[add comma] Tangrowth finds himself playing more or less than the same role he did previously, save one key difference; his DW ability, Regenerator, allows Tangrowth him to extend his longevity almost indefinitely. Backed by the new boon buff [Preference] to the move Growth, which now grants the user a boost in both Attack and Special Attack, Tangrowth is quite the force to be reckoned with on both a defensive and offensive front has the ability to use both offensive and defensive sets to great effect. However, it isn’t all butterflies and rainbows for our favourite little tumbleweed monster [You, my good sir, are a gentleman and a scholar]. In a tier dominated by special attackers, Tangrowth will often find his piddling middling 55 base special defense stat being exploited. Moreover Even more so [Preference], with his unimpressive base speed,[Add Comma] Tangrowth will found often find himself being outsped outpaced by fairly common threats.[Add Period] even with the This isn't even repaired by a Chlorophyll boost, making sweeping somewhat of a challenge for him Tangrowth. Despite all of this, Tangrowth’s other advantageous elements redeeming features allow him to retain secure [Purely preference] his status as one of RU’s premier physical walls.[Remove Space]</p>

[SET]
name: Physical Tank
move 1: Power Whip / Giga Drain
move 2: Hidden Power Fire
move 3: Leech Seed / Earthquake
move 4: Sleep Powder / Synthesis / Substitute
item: Leftovers
ability:Regenerator
nature: Relaxed/Bold
EVs: 252 HP / 252 Def / 4 SAtk

[SET COMMENTS]

<p>This is Tangrowth’s bread-and-butter defensive set. Power Whip provides a powerful solid ["Power" sounds redundant there] offensive option, even whilst when unboosted. Giga Drain can be run used for slightly enhanced longevity, though it isn't incredibly effective, as the loss in power is quite evident low power can mean low healing. For instance, Giga Drains fail to 2HKO the standard physically defensive Claydol, let alone a specially oriented defensive variant. Hidden Power Fire allows Tangrowth to beat down opposing Steel-[Add Hyphen]types, as well as beating ["all" could go here? Your choice] fellow Grass-[Add Hyphen]types not named bar Liligant. Leech Seed allows to Tangrowth to slowly whittle away at the opponent’s health whilst bolstering recovering it’s own,.[Remove Comma / Add Period] However, though Earthquake is a useful tool to hit opposing Fire types on the switch, as well as checking threats like SD Swords Dance Drapion. Sleep Powder is an indispensable tool on most any team, allowing you to cripple an single opposing pokémon pokemon [Dont accent the "e" in future] with a relatively high success rate,[Add Comma] save for misses. On the other hand, Synthesis offers a fairly reliable forme [Be careful with Form and Forme] of instant recovery,[Add Comma] (though the presence of Snover does reduces thepotency of such an option),.[Remove Comma / Add Period] and Substitute can turn Tangrowth into a very annoying SubSeeder, with his capacity to set up 101 HP Substitutes [List a negative maybe?].</p>

[ADDITIONAL COMMENTS]

<p>The given EVs are used in order to provide maximum physical bulk, in addition to the ability while letting Tangrowth to set 101 HP Substitutes, if need be [Consider removing]. Relaxed is the ideal nature for Tangrowth,;[Remove Comma / Add Semicolon] as it reduces his already low speed to boost it’s defense, allowing him to maintain his offensive prowess, as limited as it may be with minimal investment the stat reduction to his already dismal speed means nothing, whilst his offensive stats can remain solid. Bold can of course be run used if you choose not to run Power Whip or Earthquake. It is technically possible to invest more into special defense if you wish to try to check threats like Sharpedo, though it often leads Tangrowth to being outclassed by it’s other Grass brethren.</p>

<p>Hidden Power Ice is always an option over Hidden Power Fire, as it allows you to check both Gligar and Altaria rather efficiently effectively. However, keep in mind that such a choice would inevitably leave you to susceptible to other threats, most notably Durant. Moreover, Rock Slide does allows Tangrowth to hit Moltres and Charizard quite hard much harder, both but it’s its [It's = It is / It has] worth doesn’t go much farther than that. Tangrowth has a handful of other support-based moves in his arsenal, including Knock Off, Stun Spore, and Reflect,.[Remove Comma / Add Period] but Unfortunately,[Add Comma] Tangrowth is often hindered by the ever-so-prominent common 4 Move Syndrome, which forces him to abstain from using such interesting options.</p>

<p>Despite his behemoth-esque enormous [Keep it a bit simpler please? I added behemoth earlier anyway though] physical bulk, his Tangrowth's piddling middling special defensive defense leaves him with quite an abusable weakness to almost all special attackers. Accordingly Therefore, the best partners for Tangrowth are those who can take special hits attacks fairly well. Mantine, Slowking, and specially defensive Quagsire all provide excellent support to Tangrowth, shaking off most Fire and Ice attacks with ease and scaring of most of Tangrowth’s common switch-ins.</p>

[SET]
name: Mixed Sweeper
move 1: Power Whip
move 2: Earthquake / Rock Slide
move 3: Hidden Power Fire
move 4: Growth / Sleep Powder / Sunny Day
item: Life Orb / Heat Rock
ability:Chlorophyll
nature: Naughty / Naive
EVs: 252 Atk / 4 SAtk / 252 Spe

[SET COMMENTS]

<p>Despite his low initial speed, Tangrowth is becomes quite the threatening offensive presence sweeper [Preference] under the sun. With a Chlorophyll boost, Tangrowth's speed climbs to an impressive 398,[Add Comma] speed in the sun (or 436 if you choose decide ["Choose to use" sounds a bit strange xD] to use a Naive nature). Power Whip provides Tangrowth with a powerful STAB move to exercise abuse [Preference]. Earthquake prevents Tangrowth from being walled by Fire types in the tier, though Rock Slide can also be run used if you wish to retain a method of hitting the likes of Charizard, Moltres and Altaria. However, the drop is in power is rather noticeable, and is accordingly as such not recommended. Hidden Power Fire, in addition to receiving a useful pseudo-STAB from the sunlight, provides Tangrowth with an acutely effective method of hitting opposing Grass-[Add Hyphen]types hard. Lastly, Growth allows Tangrowth to boost his offensive stats to monstrous levels, escalating blasting [Preference] his attack and special attack to 654 and 612, respectively. Sleep Powder allows one Tangrowth to cripple a counter that tries to come in on his attacks, which can allow to a free switch,[Add Comma] in a used to send in a counter to the threat,[Add Comma] or a more appropriate sweeper. Also, considering his already impressive physical bulk, Tangrowth is more than capable of setting up Sunny Day on his own and simply attacking right out of the gate straight away.</p>

[ADDITIONAL COMMENTS]

<p>The given EV spread are predominantly largely focused towards Attack in order to maximize his Tangrowth's potency as a sweeper. For instance, the standard Substitute+Calm Mind Entei is almost always OHKOed by Tangrowth’s Life Orb boosted Earthquake after Stealth Rock damage, whereas the standard Physical Attacker variant will consistently get beaten with only a little initial damage. It is recommended to invest maximum speed in order to reach the be able to speed tie with other Tangrowth,[Add Comma] and outspeed the likes of non-Jolly Aggron and uninvested Base 80’s. Naive can be run over Naughty in order to outspeed Accelgor and positive natured Base 80’s with Choice Scarf, though the damage output will be sharply reduced.[Add Period][Remove Space]</p>

<p>When using Tangrowth in an offensive role, it is always important to keep in mind to take advantage of it’s his attributes, lest he be outclassed by his fellow sun abusers. Tangrowth’s value true power lies in his ability to attack on both ends of the spectrum with both offensive stats rather effectively, unlike Liligant, Charizard and Sawsbuck, while still possessing the bulk neccessary to be able to switch in safely and shake off an attack or two with relative ease, unlike Victreebell. Provided you keep this in mind, Tangrowth can prove to be a quite a versatile tool on your team</p>

<p>However, as you would assume, he Tangrowth is no one-man army. His lack of special bulk continues to be an issue for him,[Add Comma] and is commonly exploited by in a few common foes. Accelgor is more than capable of outspeeding Naughty Tangrowth even under the sun and threatening him with his a STAB Bug Buzz. Moreover, Scarfed Fire types, most prominantly notably [Preference] Charizard and Moltres,[Add Comma] offer act as almost complete counters to Tangrowth, taking nearly all of his common attacks and threatening him with their powerful STABs (though neither appreciate getting hit by a Rock Slide). Accordingly As such, the likes of Mantine, Munchlax, and other such special walls can prove to be quite useful when trying to execute a successful sweep.</p>

[Other Options]

<p>Generally,[Add Comma] Tangrowth is rather confined to the aforementioned roles. It is possible for him to run a supportive Sunny Day set in order to attempt to abuse Leaf Guard, though it is often outclassed by the likes of Uxie. Moreover, an offensive Swords Dance set can be run used in conjunction with Sun support, using abusing his Tangrowth's superior bulk to separate himself for the from Sawsbuck and Victreebell,.[Remove Comma / Add Period] However, this Tangrowth will have problems with many common defensive threats though he will many common defensive threats there to answer (ie. Ferroseed, Weezing, etc.) [No offense, but thats so mixed up I don't know what you meant @.@ Not really needed anyway, your choice].</p>

[Checks and Counters]

<p>If it has yet to be properly conveyed, The largest flaw in Tangrowth’s seemingly impenetrable vines lies in is his sub-par dismal special defenses. Thus As such, most foes with a fairly powerful neutrally effective or better solid special attacking stat can find their way around Tangrowth with a powerful STAB. without too much trouble beating his more offensive sets. Moltres and Charizard can come in safely on most every option in his Tangrowth's arsenal bar Rock Slide, and Rotom-C can brush off most any of his Tangrowth's attacks and scare him off with the threat of burn or Hidden Power Fire/Ice. Accelgor can outspeed most common variations of Tangrowth and threaten him with his a STAB Bug Buzz. On a defensive front, both Ferroseed and opposing Tangrowth wall you indefinitely if you lack the appropriate Hidden Power. However, likely the most airtight solid counter to Tangrowth would have to be Weezing. With the greatest threat from Tangrowth being a Sun-boosted Hidden Power Fire or the possible Sleep Powder, Weezing can easily muscles through a hit and can parry retaliate with his choice of Sludge Bomb, Fire Blast or Haze.<p>

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