ZU [ORAS] Vibrava [GP 0/1]

[5Dots]

vibes
[SET]
name: Defog
move 1: Defog
move 2: Roost
move 3: Earthquake / Earth Power
move 4: U-turn / Toxic
item: Eviolite
ability: Levitate
nature: Impish / Bold
evs: 252 HP / 240 Def / 16 Spe

[SET COMMENTS]
Vibrava is a premier Defogger, distinguishing itself through its resistance to Stealth Rock, Volt Switch immunity, and unique defensive profile. Earthquake is the preferred STAB move, 2HKOing Electabuzz and Magmar. Earth Power makes it more consistent against Lairon, always OHKOing it, though Earth Power is mainly used for that matchup, and Earthquake's superior power makes it the inferior move otherwise. U-turn enables Vibrava to escape bad matchups against Pokemon like Simipour, Simisage, and Scraggy. Toxic cripples bulky threats like Politoed and Servine, preventing them from walling it. 16 Speed EVs enable Vibrava to outspeed maximum Speed Adamant Lairon.

Teammates weak to Stealth Rock, like Jumpluff and Magmar, enjoy Vibrava's bulk and pivoting combined with its ability to consistently remove Stealth Rock. Special walls like Meganium and defensive Klang work well with it, with the former being a great Knock Off absorber and cleric, while the latter resists all of Vibrava's weaknesses, is immune to Toxic, and can pivot with Volt Switch. In turn, Vibrava covers their Fire weaknesses and pivot away bad matchups with U-turn. Vibrava's great bulk and mediocre Speed makes it a great VoltTurn candidate, pairing well with other pivots like Electabuzz, Frogadier, and Furfrou, enabling them to hit the field more safely. If running Toxic, setup deterrents like Jumpluff and Volbeat can prevent Vibrava from being turned into setup fodder. In return, Vibrava can check physically offensive Pokemon like Pignite, Lairon, and Gigalith, the last two of which can otherwise consistently set up Stealth Rock. As it is immune to Volt Switch, it can halt momentum from Volt Switch users like defensive Klang and Hidden Power Grass variants of Electabuzz, though it must be wary of Toxic and Ice-type coverage.
[STRATEGY COMMENTS]
Other Options
=============
A specially defensive spread makes it more consistent at pivoting against special attackers like Servine and Swoobat, though this set has less value due to pivoting against a smaller amount of targets, and Electabuzz and Magmar can still 2HKO it with Hidden Power Ice.

Checks and Counters
===================

**Ice-types and Ice-type Coverage**: Vibrava's 4x weakness to Ice means Ice-types like Vanilluxe and Glalie can threaten to OHKO it. Some Pokemon, like Electabuzz and Magmar, sport Ice-type coverage and can 2HKO it, preventing it from being a safe switch-in to them.

**Wallbreakers**: Even with full defensive investment, Vibrava has mediocre stats, meaning that wallbreakers like Servine, Simipour, and Simisage can easily muscle through it and 2HKO or even OHKO it with Ice-type coverage.

**Setup Sweepers**: With Vibrava's only options of deterring setup being U-turn and Toxic, setup sweepers like Huntail, Scraggy, and Duosion can easily spiral out of control through their boosts, able to use it as a free setup opportunity.

**Status**: Toxic and burn from Pokemon like Gigalith, Lairon, and Gourgeist formes limit Vibrava's longevity and stifle its effectiveness as both a Defogger and pivot.

**Fairy-types**: While uncommon, Wigglytuff and Carbink can 2HKO Vibrava with their STAB options; however, offensive Carbink variants are less reliable and can get 2HKOed back by Vibrava's STAB moves.

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[Jett]

qc 1/2

add remove (comments)

[SET]
name: Defog
move 1: Defog
move 2: Roost
move 3: Earthquake / Earth Power
move 4: U-turn / Toxic
item: Eviolite
ability: Levitate
nature: Impish / Bold
evs: 252 HP / 240 Def / 16 Spe

[SET COMMENTS]
Vibrava is a premier Defogger, distinguishing itself through its resistance to Stealth Rock, Volt Switch immunity, and unique defensive profile. Earthquake is the preferred STAB move, 2HKOing Electabuzz and Magmar. Earth Power makes it more consistent over Lairon, always OHKOing it. U-turn enables it to escape bad matchups from Pokemon like Simipour, Simisage, and Scraggy. Toxic cripples bulky threats like Politoed and Servine, preventing them from using Leftovers and Synthesis to set up on it (ngl this reads like healing is the set up but i do understand what u mean by limiting what they do and politoed doesnt set up so might need a reword. Regarding Servine can mention it's defog deterrence so Toxic is good at applying pressure so you can eventually remove hazards safely). 16 Speed EVs enable Vibrava to outspeed Jolly max speed Adamant Lairon.

Teammates weak to Stealth Rock, like Jumpluff and Magmar, enjoy Vibrava's bulk and pivoting to consistently remove Stealth Rock. Walls (could add that they are typically special walls which help Vib even more due to the spread it is using) like Meganium and defensive Klang work well with it, with the former being a great Knock Off sponge and cleric, while the latter resists all of Vibrava's weaknesses, is immune to Toxic, and can pivot with Volt Switch. In turn, Vibrava covers their Fire-type weaknesses and pivot away bad matchups with U-turn. Vibrava's great bulk and mediocre Speed makes it a great VoltTurn candidate, pairing well with other pivots like Electabuzz, Frogadier, and Furfrou, enabling them to hit the field more safely. If running Toxic, setup deterrents like Jumpluff and Volbeat can prevent Vibrava from being turned into setup fodder.
[STRATEGY COMMENTS]
Other Options
=============
A specially defensive spread makes it more consistent at pivoting on special attackers like Servine and Swoobat, though this set has less value due to this spread pivoting on a smaller amount of targets, and Electabuzz can still 2HKO it with Hidden Power Ice.

Checks and Counters
===================

**Ice-types and Ice-type coverage**: Vibrava's double weakness to Ice means Ice-types like Vanilluxe and Glalie can threaten to OHKO it. Some Pokemon, like Electabuzz and Magmar, sport Ice-type coverage and can 2HKO it, preventing it from being a safe switch-in.

**Wallbreakers**: Even with full defensive investment, Vibrava has mediocre stats, meaning that wallbreakers like Servine, Simipour, and Simisage can easily muscle through it and can 2HKO or even OHKO it with Ice-type coverage.

**Setup Sweepers**: With Vibrava's only options of deterring setup being U-turn and Toxic, setup sweepers like Huntail, Scraggy, and Duosion can easily spiral out of control through their boosts, able to use it as a free opportunity for setup.

**Status**: Toxic and burn from Pokemon like Gigalith, Lairon, and Gourgeist limit Vibrava's longevity stifle its effectiveness as a defogger and pivot.

 

[sleid]

Great work here

QC 2/2

[SET]
name: Defog
move 1: Defog
move 2: Roost
move 3: Earthquake / Earth Power
move 4: U-turn / Toxic
item: Eviolite
ability: Levitate
nature: Impish / Bold
evs: 252 HP / 240 Def / 16 Spe

[SET COMMENTS]
Vibrava is a premier Defogger, distinguishing itself through its resistance to Stealth Rock, Volt Switch immunity, and unique defensive profile. Earthquake is the preferred STAB move, 2HKOing Electabuzz and Magmar. Earth Power makes it more consistent over Lairon, always OHKOing it ("However, it is a much weaker move in general" or something like this should be added or clarify that Earth Power is ONLY more consistent into Lairon. Maybe it also needs to be touched on that this is for teams that are super weak to Lairon as Vibrava already sits on it quite well and EQ can ohko after a bit of rock/pivot chip). U-turn enables it to escape bad matchups from Pokemon like Simipour, Simisage, and Scraggy. Toxic cripples bulky threats like Politoed and Servine, preventing them from walling it. 16 Speed EVs enable Vibrava to outspeed max speed Adamant Lairon.

Teammates weak to Stealth Rock, like Jumpluff and Magmar, enjoy Vibrava's bulk and pivoting to consistently remove Stealth Rock. Special walls like Meganium and defensive Klang work well with it, with the former being a great Knock Off sponge and cleric, while the latter resists all of Vibrava's weaknesses, is immune to Toxic, and can pivot with Volt Switch. In turn, Vibrava covers their Fire-type weaknesses and pivot away bad matchups with U-turn. Vibrava's great bulk and mediocre Speed makes it a great VoltTurn candidate, pairing well with other pivots like Electabuzz, Frogadier, and Furfrou, enabling them to hit the field more safely. If running Toxic, setup deterrents like Jumpluff and Volbeat can prevent Vibrava from being turned into setup fodder. (you should mention its ability to take care of physical threats like Lairon, Pignite, and gigalith + the teammates who benefit from this, although it has to be weary of Toxic) (since you mention it above, touch on its ability as a volt blocker and how that helps its teammates)
[STRATEGY COMMENTS]
Other Options
=============
A specially defensive spread makes it more consistent at pivoting on special attackers like Servine and Swoobat, though this set has less value due to this spread pivoting on a smaller amount of targets, and Electabuzz can still 2HKO it with Hidden Power Ice.

Checks and Counters
===================

**Ice-types and Ice-type coverage**: Vibrava's double weakness to Ice means Ice-types like Vanilluxe and Glalie can threaten to OHKO it. Some Pokemon, like Electabuzz and Magmar, sport Ice-type coverage and can 2HKO it, preventing it from being a safe switch-in.

**Wallbreakers**: Even with full defensive investment, Vibrava has mediocre stats, meaning that wallbreakers like Servine, Simipour, and Simisage can easily muscle through it and can 2HKO or even OHKO it with Ice-type coverage.

**Setup Sweepers**: With Vibrava's only options of deterring setup being U-turn and Toxic, setup sweepers like Huntail, Scraggy, and Duosion can easily spiral out of control through their boosts, able to use it as a free opportunity for setup.

**Status**: Toxic and burns from Pokemon like Gigalith, Lairon, and Gourgeist formes limit Vibrava's longevity stifle its effectiveness as both a Defogger and pivot.

(although these are rare options, i would mention fairy's, more specifically offensive rocker carbink sets and wiggly)

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[5Dots]

GP Team

 

[SolarBeam]

GP Team done

Ping me when you implement and I'll give you the stamp, just need to check again bc there's one instance of rephrasing that I can't do

good vibes

blue = add
red = remove
(orange) = comment

[SET]
name: Defog
move 1: Defog
move 2: Roost
move 3: Earthquake / Earth Power
move 4: U-turn / Toxic
item: Eviolite
ability: Levitate
nature: Impish / Bold
evs: 252 HP / 240 Def / 16 Spe

[SET COMMENTS]
Vibrava is a premier Defogger, distinguishing itself through its resistance to Stealth Rock, Volt Switch immunity, and unique defensive profile. Earthquake is the preferred STAB move, 2HKOing Electabuzz and Magmar. Earth Power makes it more consistent over against Lairon, always OHKOing it, though it Earth Power is mainly used for that matchup, and Earthquake's superior power makes Earth Power it the inferior move otherwise. U-turn enables it Vibrava to escape bad matchups from against Pokemon like Simipour, Simisage, and Scraggy. Toxic cripples bulky threats like Politoed and Servine, preventing them from walling it. 16 Speed EVs enable Vibrava to outspeed max speed maximum Speed Adamant Lairon.

Teammates weak to Stealth (removed bold formatting) Rock, like Jumpluff and Magmar, enjoy Vibrava's bulk and pivoting combined with its ability to consistently remove Stealth Rock. Special walls like Meganium and defensive Klang work well with it, with the former being a great Knock Off sponge absorber and cleric, while the latter resists all of Vibrava's weaknesses, is immune to Toxic, and can pivot with Volt Switch. In turn, Vibrava covers their Fire-type Fire weaknesses and pivot away bad matchups with U-turn (unsure what you're trying to say here- Vibrava doesn't do this for them. can ping me when you rephrase and i'll give you the OK, or you can tell me what you mean and i can give suggested phrasing). Vibrava's great bulk and mediocre Speed makes it a great VoltTurn candidate, pairing well with other pivots like Electabuzz, Frogadier, and Furfrou, enabling them to hit the field more safely. If running Toxic, setup deterrents like Jumpluff and Volbeat can prevent Vibrava from being turned into setup fodder. In return, Vibrava can check physically offensive Pokemon like Pignite, Lairon, (AC) and Gigalith, the latter last two of which can otherwise consistently set up Stealth Rock. As a it is immune to Volt Switch immunity, it can halt momentum from other Volt Switch users like defensive Klang and Hidden Power Grass variants of Electabuzz, though it must be wary of Toxic and Ice-type coverage.
[STRATEGY COMMENTS]
Other Options
=============
A specially defensive spread makes it more consistent at pivoting on against special attackers like Servine and Swoobat, though this set has less value due to this spread pivoting on against a smaller amount of targets, and Electabuzz and Magmar can still 2HKO it with Hidden Power Ice.

Checks and Counters
===================

**Ice-types and Ice-type coverage Coverage**: Vibrava's double 4x weakness to Ice means Ice-types like Vanilluxe and Glalie can threaten to OHKO it. Some Pokemon, like Electabuzz and Magmar, sport Ice-type coverage and can 2HKO it, preventing it from being a safe switch-in to them.

**Wallbreakers**: Even with full defensive investment, Vibrava has mediocre stats, meaning that wallbreakers like Servine, Simipour, and Simisage can easily muscle through it and can 2HKO or even OHKO it with Ice-type coverage.

**Setup Sweepers**: With Vibrava's only options of deterring setup being U-turn and Toxic, setup sweepers like Huntail, Scraggy, and Duosion can easily spiral out of control through their boosts, able to use it as a free setup opportunity for setup.

**Status**: Toxic and burns burn from Pokemon like Gigalith, Lairon, and Gourgeist formes limit Vibrava's longevity and stifle its effectiveness as both a Defogger and pivot.

**Fairy-types**: While uncommon, Wigglytuff and Carbink can 2HKO Vibrava with their STAB options; however, offensive Carbink variants are less reliable and can get 2HKOed back by Vibrava's STAB moves.

[CREDITS]
Written by:
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Quality checked by:
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Grammar checked by:
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[5Dots]

SolarBeam implemented it, sorry for taking so long to do so

 

[SolarBeam]

SolarBeam implemented it, sorry for taking so long to do so

My bad for not clarifying, but I meant for you to rephrase and clarify the "pivot away bad matchups with U-turn" part along with the implementation. If you want, you can just say what you meant by that and I can give you suggested phrasing.