National Dex Monotype There Is Nothing We Can Do (Water) (GP 1/1)

[CaptainDaimyo]

[SET]
Empoleon @ Heavy-Duty Boots
Name: Specially Defensive (Water)
Ability: Competitive
EVs: 252 HP / 4 SpA / 252 SpD
Calm Nature
- Defog / Stealth Rock
- Flash Cannon
- Knock Off / Flip Turn
- Roost

[SET COMMENTS]
Empoleon is one of Water's best options for role compression thanks to its wide array of utility options. Furthermore, its great special bulk coupled with a great defensive typing allows it to easily shrug off hits from some of the biggest threats to Water teams such as Tapu Lele and Kyurem. Defog removes entry hazards, allowing its teammates to switch in more safely, and it also removes opponents' dual screens to ease the Fairy matchup. Alternatively, Empoleon can run Stealth Rock to wear down foes over time to aid its offensive partners. Flash Cannon targets Fairy-types such as Mega Diancie and Tapu Lele. Knock Off targets Ghost- and Psychic-types like Hisuian Zoroark and Jirachi while removing items from foes that rely on them like Rotom-W and Corviknight. Alternatively, Flip Turn allows Empoleon to take advantage of its low Speed by acting as a slow pivot to bring its teammates in safely. Pelipper pairs well with Empoleon, as the two of them form a pivoting core, and it appreciates Empoleon taking on Tapu Lele and Kyurem. In return, Pelipper can run Defog so that Empoleon can choose to run Stealth Rock instead. Rain-boosted sweepers like Mega Swampert and Barraskewda appreciate Empoleon taking on Kyurem's Freeze-Dry and Choice Scarf Tapu Lele, respectively, and in return, it provides an Electric immunity and can sweep under rain. Urshifu-R and Keldeo appreciate Empoleon setting up Stealth Rock and challenging Fairy-types; in return, the two of them challenge Steel-types such as Ferrothorn and Hisuian Goodra. Choice Specs Greninja, with its great coverage, handles a myriad of threats to Empoleon such as non-Choice Scarf Iron Valiant, Great Tusk, and the Landorus formes, and it appreciates Defog and Stealth Rock support in return. Choice Scarf Hisuian Samurott can stack Spikes with Ceaseless Edge, and it takes on Ghost- and Psychic-types if Empoleon forgoes Knock Off. Ogerpon-W's Ground-resistant typing allows it to deal with the likes of the Landorus formes, Great Tusk, and Mamoswine in the Ground matchup.

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[CaptainDaimyo]

QC ready

 

[boomp]

Penguin!!

[SET]
Empoleon @ Heavy-Duty Boots
Name: Specially Defensive (Water)
Ability: Competitive
EVs: 252 HP / 4 SpA / 252 SpD
Calm Nature
- Defog / Stealth Rock
- Flash Cannon / Scald
- Knock Off / Flash Cannon / Flip Turn
- Roost

[SET COMMENTS]
Empoleon is one of Water's best options for role compression thanks to its wide array of utility options. Furthermore, its great special bulk coupled with a great defensive typing allows it to easily shrug of hits from some of the metagame's best offensive threats such as Tapu Lele and Kyurem. Defog removes entry hazards allowing its teammates like Mega Swampert to switch in more safely, and it also removes opponents' dual screens to make foes easier to take down. Alternatively, Empoleon can run Stealth Rock to wear down foes over time to aid its offensive partners. Flash Cannon targets Fairy-types such as Mega Diancie, Tapu Lele, and Hatterene, while Scald can potentially punish switch-ins like Iron Hands and Mega Gallade with a burn. Knock Off targets Ghost- and Psychic-types like Gholdengo, Hisuian Zoroark, and Latias while removing items like Leftovers from their holders. Alternatively, Flip Turn allows Empoleon to take advantage of its low Speed by acting as a slow pivot to bring its teammates in safely. Roost grants recovery so that Empoleon finds more opportunities to support its teammates. Pelipper pairs well with Empoleon, as the two of them form a pivoting core, and its Flying-typing provides a Ground immunity and a way to deal with Fighting-types such as Sneasler and Keldeo.(This is where you can mention Empoleon being able to run Stealth Rock in that slot since Pelipper runs Defog.) Swampert both provides an Electric immunity and can run both Stealth Rock and Flip Turn so that Empoleon can forego running them in favor of its other options. (Mega Swampert is like the Go-to teammate for Empoleon since regular pert is fighting for that spot against Empoleon. This allows m pert to have great role compression in being an electric immunity while also being a rain sweeper. [One of the reasons why you would run empoleon on a team in the first place as you mention in the intro paragraph; dont auto lose to freeze dry.) Mega Gyarados and Urshifu-R are two beneficiaries of Empoleon's support, as they appreciate Empoleon setting up Stealth Rock and challenging Fairy-types. In return, Mega Gyarados threatens Ghost-types like Gholdengo and Sinistcha, while Urshifu-R is great against Steel-types such as Ferrothorn and Hisuian Goodra. (Its worth noting that M Gyarados doesnt have a sample set, so be aware of addin some mons in that lacks one if anything you can take it off entierly if you want as greninja just takes of those problems as well.) Choice Specs Greninja, with its great coverage, handles a myriad of threats to Empoleon such as non-Choice Scarf Iron Valiant, Great Tusk, and the Landorus formes, and it appreciates Defog and Stealth Rock support in return. Late-game cleaners such as rain-boosted Barraskewda provide great speed control and threaten speedy but frail threats like Zeraora, Alolan Raichu, and Choice Scarf Meowscarada.

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take a look after implements, ty buddy!

 

[CaptainDaimyo]

Penguin!!

[SET]
Empoleon @ Heavy-Duty Boots
Name: Specially Defensive (Water)
Ability: Competitive
EVs: 252 HP / 4 SpA / 252 SpD
Calm Nature
- Defog / Stealth Rock
- Flash Cannon / Scald
- Knock Off / Flash Cannon / Flip Turn
- Roost

[SET COMMENTS]
Empoleon is one of Water's best options for role compression thanks to its wide array of utility options. Furthermore, its great special bulk coupled with a great defensive typing allows it to easily shrug of hits from some of the metagame's best offensive threats such as Tapu Lele and Kyurem. Defog removes entry hazards allowing its teammates like Mega Swampert to switch in more safely, and it also removes opponents' dual screens to make foes easier to take down. Alternatively, Empoleon can run Stealth Rock to wear down foes over time to aid its offensive partners. Flash Cannon targets Fairy-types such as Mega Diancie, Tapu Lele, and Hatterene, while Scald can potentially punish switch-ins like Iron Hands and Mega Gallade with a burn. Knock Off targets Ghost- and Psychic-types like Gholdengo, Hisuian Zoroark, and Latias while removing items like Leftovers from their holders. Alternatively, Flip Turn allows Empoleon to take advantage of its low Speed by acting as a slow pivot to bring its teammates in safely. Roost grants recovery so that Empoleon finds more opportunities to support its teammates. Pelipper pairs well with Empoleon, as the two of them form a pivoting core, and its Flying-typing provides a Ground immunity and a way to deal with Fighting-types such as Sneasler and Keldeo.(This is where you can mention Empoleon being able to run Stealth Rock in that slot since Pelipper runs Defog.) Swampert both provides an Electric immunity and can run both Stealth Rock and Flip Turn so that Empoleon can forego running them in favor of its other options. (Mega Swampert is like the Go-to teammate for Empoleon since regular pert is fighting for that spot against Empoleon. This allows m pert to have great role compression in being an electric immunity while also being a rain sweeper. [One of the reasons why you would run empoleon on a team in the first place as you mention in the intro paragraph; dont auto lose to freeze dry.) Mega Gyarados and Urshifu-R are two beneficiaries of Empoleon's support, as they appreciate Empoleon setting up Stealth Rock and challenging Fairy-types. In return, Mega Gyarados threatens Ghost-types like Gholdengo and Sinistcha, while Urshifu-R is great against Steel-types such as Ferrothorn and Hisuian Goodra. (Its worth noting that M Gyarados doesnt have a sample set, so be aware of addin some mons in that lacks one if anything you can take it off entierly if you want as greninja just takes of those problems as well.) Choice Specs Greninja, with its great coverage, handles a myriad of threats to Empoleon such as non-Choice Scarf Iron Valiant, Great Tusk, and the Landorus formes, and it appreciates Defog and Stealth Rock support in return. Late-game cleaners such as rain-boosted Barraskewda provide great speed control and threaten speedy but frail threats like Zeraora, Alolan Raichu, and Choice Scarf Meowscarada.

[CREDITS]
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take a look after implements, ty buddy!

Implemented

 

[boomp]

QC 1/2 well done buddy

 

[CaptainDaimyo]

QC2 ready

QC 1/2 well done buddy

 

[Neko]

metal car?

[SET]
Empoleon @ Heavy-Duty Boots
Name: Specially Defensive (Water)
Ability: Competitive
EVs: 252 HP / 4 SpA / 252 SpD
Calm Nature
- Defog / Stealth Rock
- Flash Cannon
- Knock Off / Flip Turn
- Roost

[SET COMMENTS]
Empoleon is one of Water's best options for role compression thanks to its wide array of utility options. Furthermore, its great special bulk coupled with a great defensive typing allows it to easily shrug of hits from some of the metagame's best offensive (they arent best, but these are the ones water seems to hate) threats such as Tapu Lele and Kyurem. Defog removes entry hazards allowing its teammates like Mega Swampert (M.Pert resists rockies, maybe just generalize instead?) to switch in more safely, and it also removes opponents' dual screens to make foes easier to take down (maybe use just the fairy mu instead?). Alternatively, Empoleon can run Stealth Rock to wear down foes over time to aid its offensive partners. Flash Cannon targets Fairy-types such as Mega Diancie, Tapu Lele, and Hatterene. Knock Off targets Ghost- and Psychic-types like Gholdengo, Hisuian Zoroark, and Latias while removing items like Leftovers from their holders (Ghold tends to use Z, Latias can be mega, however defoggers like Rotom-W and Corv hate their items knocked away from them. Mention Surf here tho, when paired with Rocks, it lets you pressure corv quite hard). Alternatively, Flip Turn allows Empoleon to take advantage of its low Speed by acting as a slow pivot to bring its teammates in safely. Roost grants recovery so that Empoleon finds more opportunities to support its teammates. (unneeded) Pelipper pairs well with Empoleon, as the two of them form a pivoting core, and its Flying-typing provides a Ground immunity and a way to deal with Fighting-types such as Sneasler and Keldeo. (its the other way around, Rain likes Empo around because it can be hard to grab momentum back vs scaries like Kyu and Lele so you have Empo to help us) Furthermore, Pelipper runs Defog so that Empoleon can choose to run Stealth Rock instead. Mega Swampert appreciates Empoleon taking on Kyurem's Freeze-Dry, and in return, it provides an Electric immunity and can sweep under rain. Urshifu-R benefits from Empoleon's support, as it appreciates Empoleon setting up Stealth Rock and challenging Fairy-types (add Keldeo). In return, Urshifu-R challenges Steel-types such as Ferrothorn and Hisuian Goodra. Choice Specs Greninja, with its great coverage, handles a myriad of threats to Empoleon such as non-Choice Scarf Iron Valiant, Great Tusk, and the Landorus formes, and it appreciates Defog and Stealth Rock support in return. Late-game cleaners such as rain-boosted Barraskewda provide great speed control and threaten speedy but frail threats like Zeraora, Alolan Raichu, and Choice Scarf Meowscarada (maybe add this on the rain line I commented on earlier reow).
*add ogerpon-W over Barra, it helps with the ground resist/killing landorus
*Spikes from Hisuian Samu are pretty cool too

[CREDITS]
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QC 2/2 meow, thank you Captain

 

[CaptainDaimyo]

metal car?

[SET]
Empoleon @ Heavy-Duty Boots
Name: Specially Defensive (Water)
Ability: Competitive
EVs: 252 HP / 4 SpA / 252 SpD
Calm Nature
- Defog / Stealth Rock
- Flash Cannon
- Knock Off / Flip Turn
- Roost

[SET COMMENTS]
Empoleon is one of Water's best options for role compression thanks to its wide array of utility options. Furthermore, its great special bulk coupled with a great defensive typing allows it to easily shrug of hits from some of the metagame's best offensive (they arent best, but these are the ones water seems to hate) threats such as Tapu Lele and Kyurem. Defog removes entry hazards allowing its teammates like Mega Swampert (M.Pert resists rockies, maybe just generalize instead?) to switch in more safely, and it also removes opponents' dual screens to make foes easier to take down (maybe use just the fairy mu instead?). Alternatively, Empoleon can run Stealth Rock to wear down foes over time to aid its offensive partners. Flash Cannon targets Fairy-types such as Mega Diancie, Tapu Lele, and Hatterene. Knock Off targets Ghost- and Psychic-types like Gholdengo, Hisuian Zoroark, and Latias while removing items like Leftovers from their holders (Ghold tends to use Z, Latias can be mega, however defoggers like Rotom-W and Corv hate their items knocked away from them. Mention Surf here tho, when paired with Rocks, it lets you pressure corv quite hard). Alternatively, Flip Turn allows Empoleon to take advantage of its low Speed by acting as a slow pivot to bring its teammates in safely. Roost grants recovery so that Empoleon finds more opportunities to support its teammates. (unneeded) Pelipper pairs well with Empoleon, as the two of them form a pivoting core, and its Flying-typing provides a Ground immunity and a way to deal with Fighting-types such as Sneasler and Keldeo. (its the other way around, Rain likes Empo around because it can be hard to grab momentum back vs scaries like Kyu and Lele so you have Empo to help us) Furthermore, Pelipper runs Defog so that Empoleon can choose to run Stealth Rock instead. Mega Swampert appreciates Empoleon taking on Kyurem's Freeze-Dry, and in return, it provides an Electric immunity and can sweep under rain. Urshifu-R benefits from Empoleon's support, as it appreciates Empoleon setting up Stealth Rock and challenging Fairy-types (add Keldeo). In return, Urshifu-R challenges Steel-types such as Ferrothorn and Hisuian Goodra. Choice Specs Greninja, with its great coverage, handles a myriad of threats to Empoleon such as non-Choice Scarf Iron Valiant, Great Tusk, and the Landorus formes, and it appreciates Defog and Stealth Rock support in return. Late-game cleaners such as rain-boosted Barraskewda provide great speed control and threaten speedy but frail threats like Zeraora, Alolan Raichu, and Choice Scarf Meowscarada (maybe add this on the rain line I commented on earlier reow).
*add ogerpon-W over Barra, it helps with the ground resist/killing landorus
*Spikes from Hisuian Samu are pretty cool too

[CREDITS]
Written by:
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QC 2/2 meow, thank you Captain

GP Team

 

[sunny004]

Very minor stuff here. 1/1 GP Team done

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[SET]
Empoleon @ Heavy-Duty Boots
Name: Specially Defensive (Water)
Ability: Competitive
EVs: 252 HP / 4 SpA / 252 SpD
Calm Nature
- Defog / Stealth Rock
- Flash Cannon
- Knock Off / Flip Turn
- Roost

[SET COMMENTS]
Empoleon is one of Water's best options for role compression thanks to its wide array of utility options. Furthermore, its great special bulk coupled with a great defensive typing allows it to easily shrug of off hits from some of the biggest threats to Water teams such as Tapu Lele and Kyurem. Defog removes entry hazards,(AC) allowing its teammates to switch in more safely, and it also removes opponents' dual screens to ease the Fairy matchup. Alternatively, Empoleon can run Stealth Rock to wear down foes over time to aid its offensive partners. Flash Cannon targets Fairy-types such as Mega Diancie and Tapu Lele. Knock Off targets Ghost- and Psychic-types like Hisuian Zoroark and Jirachi while removing items from their foes that rely on them like Rotom-W and Corviknight. Alternatively, Flip Turn allows Empoleon to take advantage of its low Speed by acting as a slow pivot to bring its teammates in safely. Pelipper pairs well with Empoleon, as the two of them form a pivoting core, and it appreciates Empoleon taking on Tapu Lele and Kyurem. In return, Pelipper can run Defog so that Empoleon can choose to run Stealth Rock instead. Rain-boosted sweepers like Mega Swampert and Barraskewda appreciate Empoleon taking on Kyurem's Freeze-Dry and Choice Scarf Tapu Lele,(AC) respectively, and in return, it provides an Electric immunity and can sweep under rain. Urshifu-R and Keldeo benefit from Empoleon's support, as they appreciate Empoleon setting up Stealth Rock and challenging Fairy-types; (semicolon) in In return, the two of them challenge Steel-types such as Ferrothorn and Hisuian Goodra. Choice Specs Greninja, with its great coverage, handles a myriad of threats to Empoleon such as non-Choice Scarf Iron Valiant, Great Tusk, and the Landorus formes, and it appreciates Defog and Stealth Rock support in return. Choice Scarf Hisuian Samurott can stack Spikes with Empoleon with Ceaseless Edge, and it takes on Ghost- and Psychic-types when if Empoleon forgoes Knock Off. Ogerpon-W assists in the Ground matchup thanks to its resistance, allowing Ogerpon-W's Ground-resistant typing allows it to deal with the likes of the Landorus formes, Great Tusk, and Mamoswine in the Ground matchup.

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[CaptainDaimyo]

Very minor stuff here. 1/1 GP Team done

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[SET]
Empoleon @ Heavy-Duty Boots
Name: Specially Defensive (Water)
Ability: Competitive
EVs: 252 HP / 4 SpA / 252 SpD
Calm Nature
- Defog / Stealth Rock
- Flash Cannon
- Knock Off / Flip Turn
- Roost

[SET COMMENTS]
Empoleon is one of Water's best options for role compression thanks to its wide array of utility options. Furthermore, its great special bulk coupled with a great defensive typing allows it to easily shrug off hits from some of the biggest threats to Water teams such as Tapu Lele and Kyurem. Defog removes entry hazards, allowing its teammates to switch in more safely, and it also removes opponents' dual screens to ease the Fairy matchup. Alternatively, Empoleon can run Stealth Rock to wear down foes over time to aid its offensive partners. Flash Cannon targets Fairy-types such as Mega Diancie and Tapu Lele. Knock Off targets Ghost- and Psychic-types like Hisuian Zoroark and Jirachi while removing items from foes that rely on them like Rotom-W and Corviknight. Alternatively, Flip Turn allows Empoleon to take advantage of its low Speed by acting as a slow pivot to bring its teammates in safely. Pelipper pairs well with Empoleon, as the two of them form a pivoting core, and it appreciates Empoleon taking on Tapu Lele and Kyurem. In return, Pelipper can run Defog so that Empoleon can choose to run Stealth Rock instead. Rain-boosted sweepers like Mega Swampert and Barraskewda appreciate Empoleon taking on Kyurem's Freeze-Dry and Choice Scarf Tapu Lele, respectively, and in return, it provides an Electric immunity and can sweep under rain. Urshifu-R and Keldeo appreciate Empoleon setting up Stealth Rock and challenging Fairy-types; in return, the two of them challenge Steel-types such as Ferrothorn and Hisuian Goodra. Choice Specs Greninja, with its great coverage, handles a myriad of threats to Empoleon such as non-Choice Scarf Iron Valiant, Great Tusk, and the Landorus formes, and it appreciates Defog and Stealth Rock support in return. Choice Scarf Hisuian Samurott can stack Spikes with Ceaseless Edge, and it takes on Ghost- and Psychic-types if Empoleon forgoes Knock Off. Ogerpon-W's Ground-resistant typing allows it to deal with the likes of the Landorus formes, Great Tusk, and Mamoswine in the Ground matchup.

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Of course Napoleon had to gp this

Done!