Draft analyses do not work like other analyses. Due to the nature of Draft, standard analyses do not fit the format of what we need. We have a unique analysis format that should be followed. This thread is mandatory reading for making reservations here. Reading the Announcements thread is also mandatory.
Most notably, Draft analyses do not use sets. Due to the preparation gameplay of Draft, where Pokemon are built specifically to counter an opponent's drafted team, the idea of default EVs, items, or even moves are not applicable. Our format structure instead focuses on Draft-specific information and concepts. You can see examples in the following posts. We have chosen specific Pokemon as examples to cover the range of what analyses might look like, as often multiple Pokemon fill fairly similar roles compared to each other.
Please be aware that Draft as a format ranges wildly in structure, format, and strategy. What is standard fare in one community may be unheard of in another. These analyses are focused on Smogon Draft's style of tournament, as well as any format that closely resembles the structure. See our Seasonal Draft thread for drafting and battle rules that these analyses are structured on. This is especially important for the Tera section, as Tera rules vary wildly between communities.
Find some example writeups here:
These Pokemon were chosen to represent a wide variety of possible categories that most Pokemon in SV Draft can be compared to. These examples are not intended to be published or used as draft or formatting advice, but rather guides for new writers to understand how they may write similar reserved Pokemon in our format.
Blaziken, a linear sweeper, by Deranged_Lime
Talonflame, a fast pivot, by UT
Galarian Slowking, a versatile pivot, by vmnunes
Iron Hands, a bulky but slow wallbreaker, by blittius
Iron Valiant, a strong, versatile first round pick, by Dartrix - Joker
Klefki, a prankster support pick, by Techno6377
Uxie, a defensive pivot, by olivia
Format and prototype notes by UT
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[overview]
**Draft Order**: (general vibe on when it's often drafted)
**Price Range**: (be as specific as possible)
**Overview**: 2-4 sentences highlighting the key elements of the Pokemon. What does it usually do, why do you usually draft it, etc. Should be very high level but give the picture of what it does.
[strategy comments]
Common Roles
========
**Role 1**: 1-2 sentences about the first common role it takes.
**Role 2**: 1-2 sentences about another common role.
(repeat as necessary)
Common Moves
========
**Primary STAB Moves**: (these generally don't need explanation since they should be fairly obvious)
**Setup Moves**:
**Utility Moves**:
**Coverage**:
Niche Moves
========
**Niche move 1**: sentence about why this is usable and when.
**Niche move 2**:
(repeat as necessary)
Common Items
========
**Common item 1**: sentence explaining why it's useful and what roles should consider it.
**Common item 2**:
(repeat as necessary)
Niche Items
========
**Niche item 1**: sentence explaining why you should use this.
**Niche item 2**:
(repeat as necessary)
Tera
========
Explain if this Pokemon should be a Tera captain, and if yes, what types are relevant.
Draft Strategy
========
1-2 sentence highlight of draft strategy. Then go into specifics in bullet-points below.
**Specifics 1**: Sentence or two.
**Specifics 2**: etc.
(repeat as necessary)
Checks and Counters
========
**Common check 1**: Explain why it checks the Pokemon and what you should do about it
**Common check 2**:
(repeat as necessary)
[credits]
Written by:
https://www.smogon.com/forums/members/user1.100000
Quality checked by:
https://www.smogon.com/forums/members/user2.200000
https://www.smogon.com/forums/members/user3.300000
Grammar checked by:
https://www.smogon.com/forums/members/user4.400000
Most notably, Draft analyses do not use sets. Due to the preparation gameplay of Draft, where Pokemon are built specifically to counter an opponent's drafted team, the idea of default EVs, items, or even moves are not applicable. Our format structure instead focuses on Draft-specific information and concepts. You can see examples in the following posts. We have chosen specific Pokemon as examples to cover the range of what analyses might look like, as often multiple Pokemon fill fairly similar roles compared to each other.
Please be aware that Draft as a format ranges wildly in structure, format, and strategy. What is standard fare in one community may be unheard of in another. These analyses are focused on Smogon Draft's style of tournament, as well as any format that closely resembles the structure. See our Seasonal Draft thread for drafting and battle rules that these analyses are structured on. This is especially important for the Tera section, as Tera rules vary wildly between communities.
Find some example writeups here:
These Pokemon were chosen to represent a wide variety of possible categories that most Pokemon in SV Draft can be compared to. These examples are not intended to be published or used as draft or formatting advice, but rather guides for new writers to understand how they may write similar reserved Pokemon in our format.
Blaziken, a linear sweeper, by Deranged_Lime
Talonflame, a fast pivot, by UT
Galarian Slowking, a versatile pivot, by vmnunes
Iron Hands, a bulky but slow wallbreaker, by blittius
Iron Valiant, a strong, versatile first round pick, by Dartrix - Joker
Klefki, a prankster support pick, by Techno6377
Uxie, a defensive pivot, by olivia
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