Monotype Gliscor (Flying) [QC 2/2] [GP 1/1]

[sapphiree]

[SET]
Gliscor @ Toxic Orb
Name: Entry Hazard Support (Flying)
Ability: Poison Heal
EVs: 244 HP / 204 SpD / 60 Spe
Careful Nature
- Stealth Rock / Spikes
- Toxic / Knock Off / Taunt
- Earthquake
- Protect

[SET COMMENTS]
Gliscor is one of the best entry hazard setters for Flying teams, owing to its ability, typing and bulk. The combination of Toxic Orb and Poison Heal gives Gliscor excellent passive recovery and immunity to status from moves like Spore from Amoonguss and Will-O-Wisp from Sableye. Furthermore, Gliscor's Ground / Flying type combination gives it an immunity to Electric-type moves like Thunderbolt from Regieleki and Sandy Shocks, which its teammates are weak to, and a neutrality against Rock-type moves like Stone Axe from Kleavor and Stone Edge from Tyranitar. Gliscor's typing combined with Special Defense investment and Poison Heal also allows it to sit on Pokemon such as non-Choice Specs Flutter Mane and Iron Moth that do not have Ice-type or strong Water-type moves. Access to Stealth Rock and Spikes allows Gliscor to wear down walls like Toxapex and Clodsire and fast threats like Greninja and Basculegion-F throughout the game, and Toxic allows it to spread status against bulkier threats like Dragon Dance Dragonite, Mandibuzz, and Ursaluna-B. Taunt pressures Defog users like Corviknight and opposing entry hazard setters like Clefable and Quagsire. Knock Off hits Air Balloon Gholdengo and removes Leftovers from Corviknight. Earthquake offers decent STAB damage against Poison- and Steel-type Pokemon, which are immune to Toxic, like Clodsire and Gholdengo and prevents foes from setting up in Gliscor's presence. Protect helps Gliscor activate its Toxic Orb against faster enemies with access to Knock Off or status-spreading moves. It also allows Gliscor to scout super effective moves like Ice Spinner from Great Tusk and Iron Treads, and diminish Ursaluna-B's Blood Moon PP by using Protect on Blood Moon turns and walling Ursaluna-B on the cooldown, and safely recover HP from Poison Heal. 60 EVs in Speed serve to outspeed Modest Volcanion and Timid Magnezone.

Gliscor appreciates teammates like Articuno, which can use Freeze-Dry to force opposing Gliscor and Water-type Pokemon like Manaphy and Walking Wake to switch. In addition to that, Articuno can easily switch into Ice Beam from threats like Greninja and Frosmoth and other special attacks due to its naturally high Special Defense and neutrality to Ice-type attacks. In return, Articuno appreciates Gliscor's ability to threaten Steel- and Fire-types with Earthquake and block Toxic. Articuno also enjoys Gliscor's ability to absorb Knock Off and prevent the removal of Articuno's Heavy-Duty Boots. Iron Defense Corviknight is also a great teammate for Gliscor, as it serves as an answer to Chien-Pao and Baxcalibur. Corviknight's great physical bulk and access to Body Press allow it to comfortably switch into Icicle Crash from these Ice-type Pokemon and force them out with the threat of super effective damage. Corviknight also checks Dragon-type wallbreakers like Dragonite and Dragon Dance or Choice Band Dragapult, which Gliscor may struggle against. Articuno, Corviknight and Gliscor thus synergize well with each other and limit the opponent from sweeping through the team with Gliscor's Electric-type immunity. Gliscor also appreciates teammates like Thundurus-T and Zapdos that serve as an answer to Corviknight and threatening Water-type Pokemon like Barraskewda, Urshifu-R, and Basculegion-F, which cause problems for Gliscor. Thundurus-T and Zapdos in return appreciate Gliscor spreading Toxic and setting entry hazards, as the accumulated chip damage lets them break other Pokemon with ease. Dragonite can switch into Water-type attacks from Pokemon like Choice Band Barraskewda and Urshifu-R. In return, Dragonite appreciates Gliscor's ability to absorb status moves like Will-O-Wisp and Toxic, which can otherwise greatly hamper its wallbreaking ability. Moltres helps Gliscor spread status against various physical threats like Kingambit and Chien-Pao, with the help of Flame Body and Will-O-Wisp while also pivoting in the rest of the team safely with the help of U-turn. Gliscor supports Choice Scarf Enamorus's cleaning ability due to its hazards and status allowing Enamorus to OHKO offensive threats like Choice Specs Greninja and Choice Specs Walking Wake. Gliscor also boosts Enamorus and Galarian Moltres's wallbreaking potential by serving as an answer to their common checks like Alolan Muk, Clodsire, and Galarian Slowking, thus enabling them to sweep late-game. Gyarados pairs well with Gliscor, as it can act like a check for Urshifu-R, Baxcalibur, and Chien-Pao, owing to its type combination and Intimidate ability. Gyarados can also rack up entry hazard damage with Dragon Tail, thus working well with Gliscor's entry hazards. Landorus is also a great teammate for Gliscor, as it can run Stealth Rock to allow Gliscor to run Spikes instead and threatens physical walls such as Galarian Weezing, Kommo-o, and Great Tusk with its coverage.

Other Options
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Flying
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A spread of 244 HP / 16 Def / 188 SpD / 60 Spe with an Impish nature can also be used, notably allowing Gliscor to function as a good switch-in against Choice Scarf Hisuian Arcanine and Ceruledge. The EVs allow Gliscor to take Head Smash twice from Choice Scarf Hisuian Arcanine and tank +2 Poltergeist from Ceruledge. U-turn is an alternative over Toxic to preserve momentum and scout switches. 16 Spe EVs can be used instead of 60 to invest more in Gliscor's special bulk while still outspeeding Modest Pelipper and Adamant Scizor, allowing Gliscor to more comfortably duel foes such as Choice Specs Flutter Mane and Choice Specs Iron Valiant.

[CREDITS]
Written by:
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Flying analysis by:
https://www.smogon.com/forums/members/sapphiree.567354/
Quality checked by:
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https://www.smogon.com/forums/members/therealbigc.532450/
Grammar checked by:
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Gliscor (Flying)

[SET]
Gliscor @ Toxic Orb
Name: Entry Hazard Support (Flying)
Ability: Poison Heal
EVs: 244 HP / 204 SpD / 60 Spe
Careful Nature
- Stealth Rock / Spikes
- Toxic / Knock Off / Taunt (Knock Off and Taunt pressure Defog users and opposing entry hazard setters like Corviknight, Clefable, and Quagsire)
- Earthquake
- Protect

[SET COMMENTS]
Gliscor is one of the best hazard supports for Flying teams, owing to its ability, typing and bulk. The combination of Toxic Orb and Poison Heal allows excellent passive recovery and immunity to status (What Pokemon is it sponging status moves from). It's Ground- and Flying-type combination gives it immunity to Electric-type moves which it's teammates are weak to, and neutrality against Rock-type moves (Provide examples of Electric- and Rock-type Pokemon it's good against). This type combination also allows it to sit on Pokemon such as ___ that do not have Ice-type or strong Water-type moves, owing to its Gliscor's decent bulk. Access to Stealth Rock and Spikes allows it to set hazards (Mention Pokemon that Gliscor may be afraid of which don't like switching into entry hazards, faster pivots like Greninja for example) and access to Toxic allows it to spread status effortlessly (What is Gliscor hindering with Toxic?). Earthquake offers decent STAB damage against Poison- and Steel-type Pokemon which are immune to Toxic (Like?), and prevents Pokemon from setting up in its presence. Protect helps Gliscor get the Toxic status on Turn 1 against faster opponents with access to Knock Off or status-spreading moves (It also allows Gliscor to scout super-effective moves like Ice Spinner from Great Tusk and Iron Treads, and diminish Blood Moon's PP). Once poisoned badly, Protect allows Gliscor to recover 12.5% HP on the turn that its used. Poison Heal also helps to recover the damage dealt to Gliscor when it enters the field with Stealth Rock on its side (This is pretty much insinuated when you mentioned how much Poison Heal regained health per turn). Gliscor thus acts like an excellent pivot and status-spreader, in addition to setting hazards. (List Taunt and Knock Off)

Gliscor's set prevents it from hitting Flying-type Pokemon that are immune to Toxic, like opposing Gliscor and Corviknight. Therefore, Gliscor appreciates teammates like Articuno, who can use Freeze Dry to force opposing Gliscor and Water-type Pokemon such as Manaphy and Walking Wake to switch. In addition to that, Articuno can easily switch-in to Ice Beam (Mention users e.g. Greninja and Frosmoth) and other special attacks due to it's naturally high Special Defense and neutrality to Ice-type attacks (Articuno appreciates Gliscor's ability to threaten Steel- and Fire-types with Earthquake). Iron Defense Corviknight is also a great teammate for Gliscor as it serves as an answer to Chien Pao and Baxcalibur (Corviknight also checks Dragon-type wallbreakers like Dragonite and Dragon Dance/Choice Band Dragapult). Corviknight's great physical bulk and access to Body Press allows it to comfortably switch-in to Icicle Crash from these Ice-type Pokemon and force them out with the threat of Body Press. Corviknight can also use Defog which prevents Gliscor from taking damage from Stealth Rock, allowing it more recovery on the switchin (While Defog can be vital for other teammates, Gliscor doesn't really mind Stealth Rock and appreciates its own hazards staying on the field). Articuno, Corviknight and Gliscor thus synergize well with eachother and limit the opponent from sweeping through the team as Gliscor's Electric-type immunity is greatly appreciated by both Articuno and Corviknight (Articuno also likes the Toxic immunity). Gliscor also appreciates teammates like Thundurus-T and Zapdos that serve as an answer to Corviknight. Thundurus-T and Zapdos in return appreciate Gliscor's status-spreading, as they can break other Pokemon with ease from the chip damage from Stealth Rock and Toxic overtime (Are they potentially threatening Water-types for Gliscor?). Against Water-type Pokemon, Dragonite acts as a great teammate for Gliscor as it can switch-in to Water-type attacks from Pokemon like Choice Band Barraskewda and Urshifu-Rapid-Strike. Dragonite in return, appreciates Gliscor's ability to absorb status like Will-o-Wisp and Toxic, which can otherwise greatly hamper Dragonite's breaking ability. Gliscor also supports Choice Scarf Enamorus's cleaning ability due to hazards and status-spreading, allowing Enamorus to knock-out offensive threats like Choice Specs Greninja, Choice Band Chien Pao (that's not locked into Ice Shard) (Drop the mention of Choice Band if it OHKOs, if Chien-Pao has to be locked into a move then Enamorus not a good check), and defensive threats like Mandibuzz (Absolutely hates Gliscor's Toxic and can be passive when inflicted by Taunt so use a different example like Choice Specs Walking Wake) which is prone to Gliscor's status-spreading. Gliscor also serves as an answer for Alolan Muk, Clodsire, and Galarian Slowking which Enamorus can't break. (Mention Moltres and its Galarian counterpart)

Other Options
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Flying
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A spread of 244 HP / 16 Def / 188 SpD / 60 Spe with an Impish nature can also be used, notably allowing it to function as a good swap-in against Choice Scarf Hisuian Arcanine and Ceruledge (Specify that the EVs allow Gliscor to take Head Smash twice from Choice Scarf Hisuian Arcanine + Add U-turn).

[CREDITS]
- Written by:
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- Flying analysis by:
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- Quality checked by:
- Grammar checked by:

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Gliscor (Flying)

[SET]
Gliscor @ Toxic Orb
Name: Entry Hazard Support (Flying)
Ability: Poison Heal
EVs: 244 HP / 204 SpD / 60 Spe
Careful Nature
- Stealth Rock / Spikes
- Toxic / Knock Off / Taunt
- Earthquake
- Protect

[SET COMMENTS]
Gliscor is one of the best hazard supports for Flying teams, owing to its ability, typing and bulk. The combination of Toxic Orb and Poison Heal allows excellent passive recovery and immunity to status from moves like Spore from Amoonguss and Will-o-Wisp from Sableye. It's Ground- and Flying-type combination gives it immunity to Electric-type moves like Thunderbolt from Regieleki and Thunder Punch from Iron Hands (Iron Hands often utilizes Ice Punch and Shuca Berry, a better example would be Sandy Shocks), which it's teammates are weak to, and neutrality against Rock-type moves like Head Smash from Hisuian Arcanine and Stone Edge from Tyranitar. This type combination also allows it to sit on Pokemon such as Zamazenta or Okidogi (Choice Band Zamazenta often uses Ice Fang and Okidogi can use Ice Punch, some safer examples could be non-Choice Specs Flutter Mane or Iron Moth but there are many options) that do not have Ice-type or strong Water-type moves, owing to Gliscor's decent bulk. Access to Stealth Rock and Spikes allows it to set hazards to wear down Pokemon like Greninja and Basculegion, and access to Toxic allows it to spread status effortlessly against bulkier threats like Dragon Dance Dragonite, Mandibuzz, and Ursaluna-B. Earthquake offers decent STAB damage against Poison- and Steel-type Pokemon which are immune to Toxic like Clodsire and Gholdengo, and prevents Pokemon from setting up in its presence. Protect helps Gliscor get the Toxic status on Turn 1 against faster opponents with access to Knock Off or status-spreading moves. It also allows Gliscor to scout super-effective moves like Ice Spinner from Great Tusk and Iron Treads, and diminish Ursaluna-B's Blood Moon's PP. Once poisoned badly, Protect allows Gliscor to recover 12.5% HP on the turn that its used. Gliscor thus acts like an excellent pivot and status-spreader, in addition to setting hazards. Knock Off and Taunt pressure Defog users and opposing entry hazard setters like Corviknight, Clefable, and Quagsire.

Gliscor's set prevents it from hitting Flying-type Pokemon that are immune to Toxic, like opposing Gliscor and Corviknight. Therefore, Gliscor appreciates teammates like Articuno, who can use Freeze Dry to force opposing Gliscor and Water-type Pokemon like Manaphy and Walking Wake to switch. In addition to that, Articuno can easily switch-in to Ice Beam from threats like Greninja and Frosmoth and other special attacks due to it's naturally high Special Defense and neutrality to Ice-type attacks. In return, Articuno appreciates Gliscor's ability to threaten Steel- and Fire-types with Earthquake, as well as allowing it to have immunity from Toxic. Iron Defense Corviknight is also a great teammate for Gliscor as it serves as an answer to Chien Pao and Baxcalibur. Corviknight's great physical bulk and access to Body Press allows it to comfortably switch-in to Icicle Crash from these Ice-type Pokemon and force them out with the threat of Body Press. Corviknight also checks Dragon-type wall breakers like Dragonite and Dragon Dance or Choice Band Dragapult which Gliscor may struggle against. Articuno, Corviknight and Gliscor thus synergize well with eachother and limit the opponent from sweeping through the team as Gliscor's Electric-type immunity is greatly appreciated by both Articuno and Corviknight. Gliscor also appreciates teammates like Thundurus-T and Zapdos that serve as an answer to Corviknight, and threatening Water-type Pokemon like Barraskewda, Urshifu-Rapid-Strike and Basculegion which cause problems for Gliscor. Thundurus-T and Zapdos in return appreciate Gliscor's status-spreading, as they can break other Pokemon with ease from the chip damage from Stealth Rock and Toxic overtime. Dragonite acts as a great teammate for Gliscor as it can switch-in to Water-type attacks from Pokemon like Choice Band Barraskewda and Urshifu-Rapid-Strike. Dragonite in return, appreciates Gliscor's ability to absorb status like Will-o-Wisp and Toxic, which can otherwise greatly hamper Dragonite's breaking ability. Moltres helps Gliscor in status-spreading against various physical threats like Kingambit and Chien Pao with the help of Flame Body and Will-o-Wisp, while also pivoting safely into the rest of the team with the help of U-turn. Gliscor supports Choice Scarf Enamorus's cleaning ability due to hazards and status-spreading, allowing Enamorus to knock-out offensive threats like Choice Specs Greninja and Choice Specs Walking Wake. Gliscor also boosts Enamorus and Galarian Moltres's breaking potential by serving as an answer to their common checks like Alolan Muk, Clodsire, and Galarian Slowking, thus enabling Enamorus and Galarian Moltres to sweep late-game.

Other Options
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Flying
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A spread of 244 HP / 16 Def / 188 SpD / 60 Spe with an Impish nature can also be used, notably allowing it to function as a good swap-in against Choice Scarf Hisuian Arcanine and Ceruledge. The EVs allow Gliscor to take Head Smash twice from Choice Scarf Hisuian Arcanine. U-turn is preferred on this set as it allows Gliscor to switch-in to Head Smash and pivot out. (You might have misunderstood what I meant by adding U-turn. I wanted you to mention it as another option for Gliscor in general as it preserves momentum for your team, probably instead of the second moveslot. Gliscor would rather use Earthquake versus Hisuian Arcanine)

[CREDITS]
- Written by:
https://www.smogon.com/forums/members/silver-grace.567354/
- Flying analysis by:
https://www.smogon.com/forums/members/silver-grace.567354/
- Quality checked by:
https://www.smogon.com/forums/members/giyu.574288/
- Grammar checked by:

QC: 1/2, good job!

 

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[SET]
Gliscor @ Toxic Orb
Name: Entry Hazard Support (Flying)
Ability: Poison Heal
EVs: 244 HP / 204 SpD / 60 Spe
Careful Nature
- Stealth Rock / Spikes
- Toxic / Knock Off / Taunt
- Earthquake
- Protect

[SET COMMENTS]
Gliscor is one of the best entry hazard supports for Flying teams, owing to its ability, typing and bulk. The combination of Toxic Orb and Poison Heal allows gives Gliscor excellent passive recovery and immunity to status from moves like Spore from Amoonguss and Will-o-Wisp Will-O-Wisp from Sableye. It's Furthermore, Gliscor's Ground- and Flying-type combination gives it immunity to Electric-type moves like Thunderbolt from Regieleki and Sandy Shocks, which it's its teammates are weak to, and a neutrality against Rock-type moves like Head Smash from Hisuian Arcanine (not a good mention because it 2HKOes Glisc; substitute for something like Stone Axe from Kleavor) and Stone Edge from Tyranitar. This type combination (rephrase to something like "Gliscor's typing combined with Special Defense investment and Poison Heal" for clarity) also allows it to sit on Pokemon such as non-Choice Specs Flutter Mane and Iron Moth that do not have Ice-type or strong Water-type moves, owing to Gliscor's decent bulk. Access to Stealth Rock and Spikes allows it Gliscor to set entry hazards to wear down Pokemon like Greninja and Basculegion (unusual examples, I would have put bulkier stuff like Toxapex and Clodsire here first), and access to Toxic allows it to spread status effortlessly against bulkier threats like Dragon Dance Dragonite, Mandibuzz, and Ursaluna-B. Earthquake offers decent STAB damage against Poison- and Steel-type Pokemon which are immune to Toxic like Clodsire and Gholdengo, and prevents Pokemon foes from setting up in its Gliscor's presence. Protect helps Gliscor get the Toxic status on Turn 1 activate its Toxic Orb against faster opponents with access to Knock Off or status-spreading moves. It also allows Gliscor to scout super-effective super effective moves like Ice Spinner from Great Tusk and Iron Treads, and diminish Ursaluna-B's Blood Moon's PP (you can Protect on Blood Moon turns and wall Ursa-B otherwise). Once poisoned badly, Protect allows Gliscor to recover 12.5% HP on the turn that its used. (Dex info; rephrase to something along the lines of "Protect also allows Gliscor to safely recover HP from Poison Heal") Gliscor thus acts like an excellent pivot and status-spreader, in addition to setting hazards. (filler) Knock Off and Taunt pressure Defog users and opposing entry hazard setters like Corviknight, Clefable, and Quagsire. (need to be more clear about what Knock Off does specifically (hits Air Balloon Gholdengo, removes Leftovers from Corviknight etc.) This also needs to be next to the discussion of Toxic since they're slashed next to it) (What are the EVs for? 60 Spe for Modest Volcanion and Timid Magnezone)

Gliscor's set prevents it from hitting Flying-type Pokemon that are immune to Toxic, like opposing Gliscor and Corviknight (not strictly true because you could have Knock Off). Therefore, Gliscor appreciates teammates like Articuno, who can use Freeze Dry to force opposing Gliscor and Water-type Pokemon like Manaphy and Walking Wake to switch. In addition to that, Articuno can easily switch-in switch into Ice Beam from threats like Greninja and Frosmoth and other special attacks due to it's its naturally high Special Defense and neutrality to Ice-type attacks. In return, Articuno appreciates Gliscor's ability to threaten Steel- and Fire-types with Earthquake, as well as allowing it to have immunity from Toxic its Toxic immunity (Gliscor also great for absorbing Knock Off and preventing removal of Cuno's HDBs). Iron Defense Corviknight is also a great teammate for Gliscor as it serves as an answer to Chien Pao and Baxcalibur. Corviknight's great physical bulk and access to Body Press allows it to comfortably switch-in to Icicle Crash from these Ice-type Pokemon and force them out with the threat of Body Press. Corviknight also checks Dragon-type wallbreakers like Dragonite and Dragon Dance or Choice Band Dragapult which Gliscor may struggle against. Articuno, Corviknight and Gliscor thus synergize well with eachother and limit the opponent from sweeping through the team as Gliscor's Electric-type immunity is greatly appreciated by both Articuno and Corviknight. Gliscor also appreciates teammates like Thundurus-T and Zapdos that serve as an answer to Corviknight, and threatening Water-type Pokemon like Barraskewda, Urshifu-Rapid-Strike and Basculegion-F (M is irrelevant) which cause problems for Gliscor. Thundurus-T and Zapdos in return appreciate Gliscor's status-spreading spreading Toxic and setting entry hazards, as they can break other Pokemon with ease from the chip damage from Stealth Rock and Toxic overtime. Dragonite acts as a great teammate for Gliscor as it can switch-in to Water-type attacks from Pokemon like Choice Band Barraskewda and Urshifu-Rapid-Strike. Dragonite in return, appreciates Gliscor's ability to absorb status like Will-o-Wisp Will-O-Wisp and Toxic, which can otherwise greatly hamper Dragonite's breaking ability. Moltres helps Gliscor in status-spreading against various physical threats like Kingambit and Chien Pao with the help of Flame Body and Will-o-Wisp, while also pivoting safely into the rest of the team with the help of U-turn. Gliscor supports Choice Scarf Enamorus's cleaning ability due to hazards and status-spreading, allowing Enamorus to knock-out OHKO offensive threats like Choice Specs Greninja and Choice Specs Walking Wake. Gliscor also boosts Enamorus and Galarian Moltres's breaking potential by serving as an answer to their common checks like Alolan Muk, Clodsire, and Galarian Slowking, thus enabling Enamorus and Galarian Moltres to sweep late-game. (Could mention Gyara as an alternative Urshifu-R, Bax, and Pao check; can also rack up entry hazard damage with Dragon Tail and force Manaphy out) (Landorus can run Stealth Rock to allow Gliscor to use Spikes and threatens physical walls such as Galarian Weezing, Kommo-o, and Great Tusk with its coverage)

Other Options
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Flying
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A spread of 244 HP / 16 Def / 188 SpD / 60 Spe with an Impish nature can also be used, notably allowing it Gliscor to function as a good swap-in against Choice Scarf Hisuian Arcanine and Ceruledge. The EVs allow Gliscor to take Head Smash twice from Choice Scarf Hisuian Arcanine (and +2 Poltergeist from Ceruledge). U-turn is an alternative over Toxic/Knock Off/Taunt to preserve momentum (and scout switches). (16 Spe EVs can be used to allow Gliscor to invest more in its special bulk while still outspeeding Modest Pelipper and Adamant Scizor, allowing Gliscor to more comfortably duel foes such as Choice Specs Flutter Mane and Choice Specs Iron Valiant)

[CREDITS] (removed unnecessary hyphens here)
Written by:
https://www.smogon.com/forums/members/silver-grace.567354/
Flying analysis by:
https://www.smogon.com/forums/members/silver-grace.567354/
Quality checked by:
https://www.smogon.com/forums/members/giyu.574288/
Grammar checked by:

QC 2/2, impressive work sapphire

 

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[SET]
Gliscor @ Toxic Orb
Name: Entry Hazard Support (Flying)
Ability: Poison Heal
EVs: 244 HP / 204 SpD / 60 Spe
Careful Nature
- Stealth Rock / Spikes
- Toxic / Knock Off / Taunt
- Earthquake
- Protect

[SET COMMENTS]
Gliscor is one of the best entry hazard supports setters for Flying teams, owing to its ability, typing and bulk. The combination of Toxic Orb and Poison Heal gives Gliscor excellent passive recovery and immunity to status from moves like Spore from Amoonguss and Will-O-Wisp from Sableye. Furthermore, Gliscor's Ground- and Flying-type Ground / Flying type combination gives it an immunity to Electric-type moves like Thunderbolt from Regieleki and Sandy Shocks, which its teammates are weak to, and a neutrality against Rock-type moves like Stone Axe from Kleavor and Stone Edge from Tyranitar. Gliscor's typing combined with Special Defense investment and Poison Heal also allows it to sit on Pokemon such as non-Choice Specs Flutter Mane and Iron Moth that do not have Ice-type or strong Water-type moves. Access to Stealth Rock and Spikes allows Gliscor to set entry hazards to wear down walls like Toxapex and Clodsire (RC) and fast threats like Greninja and Basculegion-F throughout the game, and access to Toxic allows it to spread status against bulkier threats like Dragon Dance Dragonite, Mandibuzz, and Ursaluna-B. Taunt pressures Defog users like Corviknight and opposing entry hazard setters like Clefable and Quagsire. Knock Off hits Air Balloon Gholdengo and removes Leftovers from Corviknight. Earthquake offers decent STAB damage against Poison- and Steel-type Pokemon, (AC) which are immune to Toxic, (AC) like Clodsire and Gholdengo (RC) and prevents foes from setting up in Gliscor's presence. Protect helps Gliscor activate its Toxic Orb against faster opponents enemies with access to Knock Off or status-spreading moves. It also allows Gliscor to scout super effective moves like Ice Spinner from Great Tusk and Iron Treads, and diminish Ursaluna-B's Blood Moon PP by using Protect on Blood Moon turns and walling Ursaluna-B otherwise on the cooldown, (comma)and Protect also allows Gliscor to safely recover HP from Poison Heal. 60 EVs in Speed have been invested serve to outspeed Modest Volcanion and Timid Magnezone.

Gliscor appreciates teammates like Articuno, who which can use Freeze-Dry (AH) to force opposing Gliscor and Water-type Pokemon like Manaphy and Walking Wake to switch. In addition to that, Articuno can easily switch into Ice Beam from threats like Greninja and Frosmoth and other special attacks due to its naturally high Special Defense and neutrality to Ice-type attacks. In return, Articuno appreciates Gliscor's ability to threaten Steel- and Fire-types with Earthquake, as well as its Toxic immunity and block Toxic. (optional but ya) Articuno also appreciates enjoys Gliscor's ability to absorb Knock Off and prevent the removal of Articuno's Heavy-Duty Boots. Iron Defense Corviknight is also a great teammate for Gliscor, (AC) as it serves as an answer to Chien Pao and Baxcalibur. Corviknight's great physical bulk and access to Body Press allows allow it to comfortably switch-in to switch into Icicle Crash from these Ice-type Pokemon and force them out with the threat of Body Press super effective damage. Corviknight also checks Dragon-type wallbreakers like Dragonite and Dragon Dance or Choice Band Dragapult, (AC) which Gliscor may struggle against. Articuno, Corviknight and Gliscor thus synergize well with eachother each other and limit the opponent from sweeping through the team as with Gliscor's Electric-type immunity is greatly appreciated by both Articuno and Corviknight. Gliscor also appreciates teammates like Thundurus-T and Zapdos that serve as an answer to Corviknight (RC) and threatening Water-type Pokemon like Barraskewda, Urshifu-Rapid-Strike Urshifu-R, and Basculegion-F, (AC) which cause problems for Gliscor. Thundurus-T and Zapdos in return appreciate Gliscor spreading Toxic and setting entry hazards, as they can the accumulated chip damage lets them break other Pokemon with ease from the chip damage from Stealth Rock and Toxic overtime. Dragonite acts as a great teammate for Gliscor as it can switch-in to switch into Water-type attacks from Pokemon like Choice Band Barraskewda and Urshifu-Rapid-Strike Urshifu-R. In return, (AC) Dragonite in return, appreciates Gliscor's ability to absorb status moves like Will-O-Wisp and Toxic, which can otherwise greatly hamper Dragonite's its wallbreaking ability. Moltres helps Gliscor in status-spreading spread status against various physical threats like Kingambit and Chien-Pao, (AH, AC) with the help of Flame Body and Will-O-Wisp (RC) while also pivoting safely into in the rest of the team safely with the help of U-turn. Gliscor supports Choice Scarf Enamorus's cleaning ability due to its hazards and status-spreading, (RC) allowing Enamorus to OHKO offensive threats like Choice Specs Greninja and Choice Specs Walking Wake. Gliscor also boosts Enamorus and Galarian Moltres's wallbreaking potential by serving as an answer to their common checks like Alolan Muk, Clodsire, and Galarian Slowking, thus enabling Enamorus and Galarian Moltres them to sweep late-game. Gyarados pairs well with Gliscor, (AC) as it can act like a check for Urshifu-Rapid-Strike Urshifu-R, Baxcalibur, (AC) and Chien-Pao, (AH, AC) owing to it's its type combination and Intimidate ability. Gyarados can also rack up entry hazard damage with Dragon Tail, thus working well with Gliscor's entry hazards. Landorus is also a great teammate for Gliscor, (AC) as Landorus it can run Stealth Rock to allow Gliscor to run Spikes instead (RC) and threatens physical walls such as Galarian Weezing, Kommo-o, and Great Tusk with its coverage.

Other Options
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Flying
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A spread of 244 HP / 16 Def / 188 SpD / 60 Spe with an Impish nature can also be used, notably allowing Gliscor to function as a good swap-in switch-in against Choice Scarf Hisuian Arcanine and Ceruledge. The EVs allow Gliscor to take Head Smash twice from Choice Scarf Hisuian Arcanine and tank +2 Poltergeist from Ceruledge. U-turn is an alternative over Toxic to preserve momentum and scout switches. 16 Spe EVs can be used instead of 60 (RC) to allow Gliscor to invest more in its Gliscor's special bulk while still outspeeding Modest Pelipper and Adamant Scizor, allowing Gliscor to more comfortably duel foes such as Choice Specs Flutter Mane and Choice Specs Iron Valiant.

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