Copyediting third best ghost of sv ou (Boots Pivot Dragapult) [QC 2/2] [GP 0/1]

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[SET]
name: Boots Pivot
move 1: Dragon Darts / Draco Meteor
move 2: Hex
move 3: Will-O-Wisp / Thunder Wave
move 4: U-turn
item: Heavy-Duty Boots
tera type: Ghost / Fairy
ability: Infiltrator
nature: Naive / Timid
evs: 4 Atk / 252 SpA / 252 Spe or 252 SpA / 4 SpD / 252 Spe
ivs:

[SET COMMENTS]

Dragapult's supportive capabilities provide it a unique role in SV OU as the fastest user of both status moves and U-turn in the tier. Its main dragon STAB can be either Dragon Darts to deal massive damage to special walls like Blissey and its 2-hit property lets it become more threatening versus Dragonite and its Multiscale and its better versus Calm Mind users like Latios or Raging Bolt. Or Draco Meteor, which allows Dragapult to 2HKO Great Tusk and can be used to heavily injure more physically defensive Pokemon like Zapdos, Moltres and Hydrapple. Hex is used over Shadow Ball to complement Dragapult's ability to spread status, but it also allows Dragapult to punish Gliscor thinking it can absorb status for its team, and unboosted Hex is still strong enough to 2HKO both Gholdengo and Pecharunt. Will-O-Wisp can be used to burn physical attackers like Zamazenta, Dragonite, Kingambit and Ogerpon-Wellspring. Thunder Wave on the other hand, can paralyze fast pokemon like Darkrai, Iron Moth and Tornadus-Therian for Dragapult's teammates to take advantage of. Lastly, it has the fastest U-turn in the tier, which allows Dragapult to quickly pivot and keep momentum for his teammates while also hitting Dark-types like Tyranitar and Ting Lu. Depending of the choice of move taken, the evs should be accommodated to 4 Atk and Naive nature for Dragon Darts, Timid nature for Draco Meteor. Infiltrator is the preferred ability, as it allows Dragapult to both hit and cripple opponents regardless of if they are behind a Substitute like Kyurem or Screens like Galarian Moltres. For Terastalization options, Ghost allows Dragapult to boost Hex to scary damage, as it cleanly 2HKOs specially defensive Gliscor, OHKOs Ceruledge after stealth rock damage, and also 2HKOs a statused Iron Defense Zamazenta. Tera Fairy, on the other hand, lets it withstand Dark-type moves, most commonly Kingambit's Kowtow Cleave and Zamazenta's Crunch, but also gives it an immunity to Dragon-type moves from threats like Kyurem, Dragonite, Walking Wake, potentially getting off a status move or strong Dragon-type attack in return. Tera Steel is a third option that keeps the dragon resists, but lets it take a Moonblast from Iron Valiant and Enamorus also letting it shrug off an Ice-type like hit from Weavile and the aforementioned Kyurem.

This set finds itself in balance and bulky balance as a support pokemon, especially on boots-spam structures, helping its teammates and acting as speed control. Dragapult invites in pokemon like Tyranitar and Hisuian Samurot, letting it use U-turn to brin in answers like Ogerpon-Wellspring to wreak havoc. Dragapult can also U-turn on Ting Lu, allowing it to bring Weavile or Kyurem and make progress. Dragapult is a frail pokemon incapable of taking more than one hit from almost anything in the tier, so having defensive partners able to switch in hard on its threats is also much appreciated. Corviknight checks Kingambit and has slow momentum with U-turn, letting Dragapult get back in the field safely. Galarian Slowking can make Dragapult even harder to switch into with Future Sight which can be good to bait dark-types like Kingambit or Hisuian Samurott and threaten them with status and bring it in with Chilly Reception while helping Dragapult by checking fairies like Primarina and Iron Valiant. Garganacl has both Salt Cure and Stealth Rock to add on to the passive damage pressure but also helps Dragapult by taking on Ghost moves from Pecharunt and opposing Dragapult. Entry hazard setters help to stack up chip damage due to the many switches that Dragapult forces, Hisuian Samurott also has Knock Off which can help by knocking off items, like leftovers from Ting-Lu or Heavy-duty Boots from Great Tusk, allowing Will-O-Wisp's damage to not go unnoticed. Ting-Lu also has hazards and helps Dragapult by blocking Deoxys-Speed, Gholdengo and Darkrai, while chipping down switch-ins like Hisuian Samurott and Gliscor to help Dragapult sweep; not to mention that dragapult has natural synergy as the spinblocker of the team. Offensive pokemon also like Will-O-Wisp support, as setup sweepers like Kingambit wants to see Great Tusk and Zamazenta burned, Kyurem benefits from Zamazenta crippled and Gholdengo can turn the tables against Ting Lu thanks to reduced earthquake damage. But packing Thunder Wave can mean the world for wallbreakers like Ogerpon-Wellspring, Kyurem and Hoopa-Unbound, who are strong but might need some help against faster opponents. For example, Ogerpon-Wellspring can wipe problem matchups like Darkrai and Tornadus-T. Kyurem can also demolish Ting Lu and loves seeing a paralyzed Iron Valiant ,while Hoopa-Unbound's coverage becomes nightmarish once fast U-turners like Cinderace and opposing Dragapult can no longer outspeed it. Dragapult also lacks the instantaneous wallbreaking power against defensive pokemon, relying on status and Hex for damage. Garganacl is therefore Dragapult's biggest counter, as it takes pitiful damage from any of its moves. Therefore, Pokemon such as Gliscor, Clefable, and Great Tusk that can switch in and threaten out Garganacl are great partners, with the former two able to mitigate its Salt Cure damage and the latter able to get up Stealth Rock in its face. Bulky fairies like Clefable and Primarina can take hits and eliminate Dragapult with Moonblast, so pairing it with strong wallbreakers like Ogerpon-W and Gholdengo can help versus these bulkier foes. Zamazenta is an amazing partner since it can scare Garganacl, Heatran and Ting Lu with Close Combat, while also providing backup speed control for Dark-type threats like Weavile and Darkrai. Pairing Dragapult with other status spreaders, like Gliscor, Moltres, Galarian Slowking can boost Hex's damage output in the long run. Alomomola is another status spreader that can support Dragapult with wish support, allowing Dragapult to stay healthy in longer games where its defensive qualities may be required.


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[SET]
name: Boots Pivot
move 1: Dragon Darts / Draco Meteor
move 2: Hex
move 3: Will-O-Wisp / Thunder Wave
move 4: U-turn
item: Heavy-Duty Boots
tera type: Ghost / Fairy
ability: Infiltrator
nature: Naive / Timid
evs: 4 Atk / 252 SpA / 252 Spe or 252 SpA / 4 SpD / 252 Spe
ivs:

[SET COMMENTS]

This set focuses on Dragapult's supportive capabilities, as it's the fastest user of both status moves and U-turn. This gives it an unique role, as it can, for example, outspeed and burn physical sweepers like Dragonite, Kingambit and Ogerpon-Wellspring. Or paralyze fast pokemon like Darkrai, Iron Moth and Tornadus-Therian, allowing the rest of its team to handle them easier. The structure of this is really weird. I get you are trying to say (i.e. what its niche is and why you are choosing between wisp and t-wave), but its not coming across well to a reader. I think the first line is fine enough, but I would talk about why you use each different status move later on. Combined with the fastest U-turn in the tier, it can quickly pivot and keep momentum for his teammates. Also mention it hits Dark-types such as Ting-Lu and Tyranitar. Hex is used to complement since its damage is boosted by status, but it also allows Dragapult to punish Gliscor thinking it can absorb status for its team, and unboosted Hex is still strong enough to 2HKO both Gholdengo and Pecharunt. Its main dragon STAB can be either Dragon Darts to punish Blissey thinking it can absorb status for its team, and its 2-hit property lets it become more threatening versus Dragonite and its multiscale Multiscale. Or Draco Meteor, which is a stronger move overall, but having its special attack reduced can mean less damage from Hex. Would put Wisp/T-wave here. Also mention stuff like Wisp hitting Grounds like Ting and Tusk while T-wave hits Fires like Molt and Heatran. Depending of the choice taken, the evs should be accommodated to 4 Atk and Naive nature for Dragon Darts, and 252 SpA and Timid nature for Draco Meteor. Infiltrator is the preferred ability, as it allows Dragapult to both hit and cripple opponents regardless of if they are behind a Substitute or Screens. Good job on mentioning Infiltrator For Terastalization options, Ghost allows Dragapult to boost Hex to scary damage, as it cleanly 2HKOs specially defensive Gliscor, its so strong that it has a 18% to OHKO a Galarian Slowking affected by status. Don't really like this last part. Especially since that 18% OHKO chance is with burn and T-wave is in the set. Could just do 2HKO on ID Zama or an OHKO on LO Ceru after Rocks. Tera Fairy, on the other hand, lets it withstand Dark-type moves, most commonly Kingambit's Kowtow Cleave and Zamazenta's Crunch, but also lets it withstand Dragon-type moves from Dragon Dance sweepers like Kyurem and Dragonite, but also or Sun boosted Walking Wake, potentially getting a status move off and cripple them. Tera Steel is a third option that keeps the dragon resists and normal resist, but now it can take on Fairy-types like Iron Valiant and Enamorus, and Ice-types like Weavile and the aforementioned Kyurem


This set finds itself in balance and bulky balance as a support pokemon, helping its teammates and acting as speed control. Burning physical attackers like Great Tusk, Kingambit and Dragonite with Will-O-Wisp can help defensive pokemon like Corviknight, Galarian Slowking and Garganacl tank these better. Corviknight has slow momentum with U-turn, letting Dragapult get back in the field safely, and can wall Pecharunt. Galarian Slowking appreciates weaker hits because it allows it to generate both offensive pressure with Future Sight and slow momentum with Chilly Reception. It also helps while helping Dragapult by checking fairies. Garganacl has both Salt Cure and Stealth Rock to add on to the passive damage pressure but also functions as a potential Gholdengo check. Offensive pokemon also like Will-O-Wisp support, as setup sweepers like Kingambit, Kyurem and Gholdengo love to stack boosts and break in one try. But packing Thunder Wave can mean the world for wallbreakers, like Ogerpon-Wellspring, Kyurem and Hoopa-Unbound, who are strong but might need some help in getting every single target in one go against faster opponents. Ogerpon-Wellspring can wipe problem matchups like Primarina, Heatran and Tyranitar. Kyurem can also demolish Ting Lu and loves seeing a paralyzed Iron Valiant. Hoopa-Unbound's coverage becomes nightmarish once fast U-turners like Cinderace and opposing Dragapult can no longer outspeed it. Dragapult is a frail pokemon, so he it is still afraid of taking hits from almost anything in the tier. And also lacks the instantaneous wallbreaking power against defensive pokemon, relying on status and Hex for damage. For this reason, its biggest counter is Garganacl, who does not care about anything Dragapult can muster. Fairy-type pokemon like Iron Valiant, Primarina and Clefable can take a hit and instantly eliminate Dragapult from the game. Other bulky support pokemon like Tyranitar and Heatran can tank and trade blows comfortably without being too afraid of status. Deoxys-Speed is one of the few naturally faster pokemon and can 2HKO with Psycho Boost. Gholdengo and Pecharunt dont like taking Hex, but both have Recover and better bulk, meaning that both can outlast Dragapult in a long battle. And while usefull, burning Ting-Lu is not gonna stop it from littering the field with hazards and getting value out of Ruination. I don't really get that whole part. Nothing you said is untrue, but you don't list any ways to help with these issues. I would rewrite this. Stuff like "Garganacl is Dragapults biggest counter, as it takes pitiful damage from any of its moves. Therefore, Pokemon such as Gliscor, Great Tusk and Clefable that can switch in and threaten out Garganacl are great partners" etc. Zamazenta is an amazing partner since it can scare Tyranitar, Heatran and Ting Lu with Close Combat while pressuring Gholdengo and Pecharunt with Crunch. Pairing Dragapult with other status spreaders, like Gliscor, Moltres, Galarian Slowking can boost Dragapult's damage output in the long run. Alomomola is another status spreader that can support Dragapult with wish support, allowing Dragapult to keep up in longer games. Use hazard setters to stack up the damage alongside status, Hisuian Samurott has Ceaseless Edge and Knock Off which can help by knocking off Leftovers, allowing Will-O-Wisp's damage to not go unnoticed. Ting-Lu also has hazards and helps Dragapult by blocking Deoxys-Speed, Pecharunt and Gholdengo while chipping down switch-ins like Hisuian Samurott and Gliscor to help Dragapult sweep.

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Would like to have a check of this once this all is implemented, DM me if you have any questions.

 

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[SET]
name: Boots Pivot
move 1: Dragon Darts / Draco Meteor
move 2: Hex
move 3: Will-O-Wisp / Thunder Wave
move 4: U-turn
item: Heavy-Duty Boots
tera type: Ghost / Fairy
ability: Infiltrator
nature: Naive / Timid
evs: 4 Atk / 252 SpA / 252 Spe or 252 SpA / 4 SpD / 252 Spe
ivs:

[SET COMMENTS]

This set focuses on Dragapult's supportive capabilities, as it's the fastest user of both status moves and U-turn. This gives it an unique role, as it can, for example, outspeed and burn physical sweepers like Dragonite, Kingambit and Ogerpon-Wellspring. Or paralyze fast pokemon like Darkrai, Iron Moth and Tornadus-Therian, allowing the rest of its team to handle them easier. The structure of this is really weird. I get you are trying to say (i.e. what its niche is and why you are choosing between wisp and t-wave), but its not coming across well to a reader. I think the first line is fine enough, but I would talk about why you use each different status move later on. Combined with the fastest U-turn in the tier, it can quickly pivot and keep momentum for his teammates. Also mention it hits Dark-types such as Ting-Lu and Tyranitar. Hex is used to complement since its damage is boosted by status, but it also allows Dragapult to punish Gliscor thinking it can absorb status for its team, and unboosted Hex is still strong enough to 2HKO both Gholdengo and Pecharunt. Its main dragon STAB can be either Dragon Darts to punish Blissey thinking it can absorb status for its team, and its 2-hit property lets it become more threatening versus Dragonite and its multiscale Multiscale. Or Draco Meteor, which is a stronger move overall, but having its special attack reduced can mean less damage from Hex. Would put Wisp/T-wave here. Also mention stuff like Wisp hitting Grounds like Ting and Tusk while T-wave hits Fires like Molt and Heatran. Depending of the choice taken, the evs should be accommodated to 4 Atk and Naive nature for Dragon Darts, and 252 SpA and Timid nature for Draco Meteor. Infiltrator is the preferred ability, as it allows Dragapult to both hit and cripple opponents regardless of if they are behind a Substitute or Screens. Good job on mentioning Infiltrator For Terastalization options, Ghost allows Dragapult to boost Hex to scary damage, as it cleanly 2HKOs specially defensive Gliscor, its so strong that it has a 18% to OHKO a Galarian Slowking affected by status. Don't really like this last part. Especially since that 18% OHKO chance is with burn and T-wave is in the set. Could just do 2HKO on ID Zama or an OHKO on LO Ceru after Rocks. Tera Fairy, on the other hand, lets it withstand Dark-type moves, most commonly Kingambit's Kowtow Cleave and Zamazenta's Crunch, but also lets it withstand Dragon-type moves from Dragon Dance sweepers like Kyurem and Dragonite, but also or Sun boosted Walking Wake, potentially getting a status move off and cripple them. Tera Steel is a third option that keeps the dragon resists and normal resist, but now it can take on Fairy-types like Iron Valiant and Enamorus, and Ice-types like Weavile and the aforementioned Kyurem


This set finds itself in balance and bulky balance as a support pokemon, helping its teammates and acting as speed control. Burning physical attackers like Great Tusk, Kingambit and Dragonite with Will-O-Wisp can help defensive pokemon like Corviknight, Galarian Slowking and Garganacl tank these better. Corviknight has slow momentum with U-turn, letting Dragapult get back in the field safely, and can wall Pecharunt. Galarian Slowking appreciates weaker hits because it allows it to generate both offensive pressure with Future Sight and slow momentum with Chilly Reception. It also helps while helping Dragapult by checking fairies. Garganacl has both Salt Cure and Stealth Rock to add on to the passive damage pressure but also functions as a potential Gholdengo check. Offensive pokemon also like Will-O-Wisp support, as setup sweepers like Kingambit, Kyurem and Gholdengo love to stack boosts and break in one try. But packing Thunder Wave can mean the world for wallbreakers, like Ogerpon-Wellspring, Kyurem and Hoopa-Unbound, who are strong but might need some help in getting every single target in one go against faster opponents. Ogerpon-Wellspring can wipe problem matchups like Primarina, Heatran and Tyranitar. Kyurem can also demolish Ting Lu and loves seeing a paralyzed Iron Valiant. Hoopa-Unbound's coverage becomes nightmarish once fast U-turners like Cinderace and opposing Dragapult can no longer outspeed it. Dragapult is a frail pokemon, so he it is still afraid of taking hits from almost anything in the tier. And also lacks the instantaneous wallbreaking power against defensive pokemon, relying on status and Hex for damage. For this reason, its biggest counter is Garganacl, who does not care about anything Dragapult can muster. Fairy-type pokemon like Iron Valiant, Primarina and Clefable can take a hit and instantly eliminate Dragapult from the game. Other bulky support pokemon like Tyranitar and Heatran can tank and trade blows comfortably without being too afraid of status. Deoxys-Speed is one of the few naturally faster pokemon and can 2HKO with Psycho Boost. Gholdengo and Pecharunt dont like taking Hex, but both have Recover and better bulk, meaning that both can outlast Dragapult in a long battle. And while usefull, burning Ting-Lu is not gonna stop it from littering the field with hazards and getting value out of Ruination. I don't really get that whole part. Nothing you said is untrue, but you don't list any ways to help with these issues. I would rewrite this. Stuff like "Garganacl is Dragapults biggest counter, as it takes pitiful damage from any of its moves. Therefore, Pokemon such as Gliscor, Great Tusk and Clefable that can switch in and threaten out Garganacl are great partners" etc. Zamazenta is an amazing partner since it can scare Tyranitar, Heatran and Ting Lu with Close Combat while pressuring Gholdengo and Pecharunt with Crunch. Pairing Dragapult with other status spreaders, like Gliscor, Moltres, Galarian Slowking can boost Dragapult's damage output in the long run. Alomomola is another status spreader that can support Dragapult with wish support, allowing Dragapult to keep up in longer games. Use hazard setters to stack up the damage alongside status, Hisuian Samurott has Ceaseless Edge and Knock Off which can help by knocking off Leftovers, allowing Will-O-Wisp's damage to not go unnoticed. Ting-Lu also has hazards and helps Dragapult by blocking Deoxys-Speed, Pecharunt and Gholdengo while chipping down switch-ins like Hisuian Samurott and Gliscor to help Dragapult sweep.

[SET CREDITS]
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Quality checked by:
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Would like to have a check of this once this all is implemented, DM me if you have any questions.

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[SET]
name: Boots Pivot
move 1: Dragon Darts / Draco Meteor
move 2: Hex
move 3: Will-O-Wisp / Thunder Wave
move 4: U-turn
item: Heavy-Duty Boots
tera type: Ghost / Fairy
ability: Infiltrator
nature: Naive / Timid
evs: 4 Atk / 252 SpA / 252 Spe or 252 SpA / 4 SpD / 252 Spe
ivs:

[SET COMMENTS]

This set focuses on Dragapult's supportive capabilities, as it's the fastest user of both status moves and U-turn. This that gives it an unique role in SV OU. Combined with the fastest U-turn in the tier, it can quickly pivot and keep momentum for his teammates while also hitting Dark-types like Tyranitar and Ting Lu. Hex is used to complement since its damage is boosted by status, but it also allows Dragapult to punish Gliscor thinking it can absorb status for its team, and unboosted Hex is still strong enough to 2HKO both Gholdengo and Pecharunt. Its main dragon STAB can be either Dragon Darts to punish Blissey thinking it can absorb status for its team, and its 2-hit property lets it become more threatening versus Dragonite and its Multiscale. Or Draco Meteor, which is a stronger move overall, but having its special attack reduced can mean less damage from Hex. Will-O-Wisp can be used to burn physical attackers like Great Tusk, Dragonite, Kingambit and Ogerpon-Wellspring. Thunder Wave on the other hand, can paralyze fast pokemon like Darkrai, Iron Moth and Tornadus-Therian. Depending of the choice taken, the evs should be accommodated to 4 Atk and Naive nature for Dragon Darts, and 252 SpA and Timid nature for Draco Meteor. Infiltrator is the preferred ability, as it allows Dragapult to both hit and cripple opponents regardless of if they are behind a Substitute or Screens. For Terastalization options, Ghost allows Dragapult to boost Hex to scary damage, as it cleanly 2HKOs specially defensive Gliscor, its so strong that it can OHKO a Life Orb weilding Ceruledge with stealth rock damage, and also 2HKO Iron Defense Zamazenta. Tera Fairy, on the other hand, lets it withstand Dark-type moves, most commonly Kingambit's Kowtow Cleave and Zamazenta's Crunch, but also lets it withstand Dragon-type moves from Dragon Dance sweepers like Kyurem and Dragonite, or Sun boosted Walking Wake, potentially getting a status move off and cripple them. Tera Steel is a third option that keeps the dragon resists and normal resist, but now it can take on Fairy-types like Iron Valiant and Enamorus, and Ice-types like Weavile and the aforementioned Kyurem


This set finds itself in balance and bulky balance as a support pokemon, helping its teammates and acting as speed control. Burning physical attackers like Great Tusk, Kingambit and Dragonite with Will-O-Wisp can help defensive pokemon like Corviknight, Galarian Slowking and Garganacl tank these better. Corviknight has slow momentum with U-turn, letting Dragapult get back in the field safely, and can wall Pecharunt. Galarian Slowking appreciates weaker hits because it allows it to generate both offensive pressure with Future Sight and slow momentum with Chilly Reception while helping Dragapult by checking fairies. Garganacl has both Salt Cure and Stealth Rock to add on to the passive damage pressure but also functions as a potential Gholdengo check. Offensive pokemon also like Will-O-Wisp support, as setup sweepers like Kingambit, Kyurem and Gholdengo love to stack boosts and break in one try. But packing Thunder Wave can mean the world for wallbreakers, like Ogerpon-Wellspring, Kyurem and Hoopa-Unbound, who are strong but might need some help against faster opponents. Ogerpon-Wellspring can wipe problem matchups like Primarina, Heatran and Tyranitar. Kyurem can also demolish Ting Lu and loves seeing a paralyzed Iron Valiant. Hoopa-Unbound's coverage becomes nightmarish once fast U-turners like Cinderace and opposing Dragapult can no longer outspeed it. Dragapult is a frail pokemon, so it is still afraid of taking hits from almost anything in the tier. And also lacks the instantaneous wallbreaking power against defensive pokemon, relying on status and Hex for damage. Garganacl is Dragapult's biggest counter, as it takes pitiful damage from any of its moves. Therefore, Pokemon such as Gliscor, Great Tusk and Clefable that can switch in and threaten out Garganacl are great partners. Bulky fairies like Clefable and Primarina can take hits and eliminate Dragapult from the game, so pairing it with strong wallbreakers like Ogerpon-W and Gholdengo can help versus these bulkier foes. Tyranitar and Heatran can tank and trade without being too afraid of status. While useful, burning Ting-Lu is not going to stop it from littering the field with hazards and getting value out of Ruination. Zamazenta is an amazing partner since it can scare Tyranitar, Heatran and Ting Lu with Close Combat. Pairing Dragapult with other status spreaders, like Gliscor, Moltres, Galarian Slowking can boost Dragapult's damage output in the long run. Alomomola is another status spreader that can support Dragapult with wish support, allowing Dragapult to keep up in longer games. Use hazard setters to stack up the damage alongside status, Hisuian Samurott has Ceaseless Edge and Knock Off which can help by knocking off Leftovers, allowing Will-O-Wisp's damage to not go unnoticed. Ting-Lu also has hazards and helps Dragapult by blocking Deoxys-Speed, Pecharunt and Gholdengo while chipping down switch-ins like Hisuian Samurott and Gliscor to help Dragapult sweep.

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[SET]
name: Boots Pivot
move 1: Dragon Darts / Draco Meteor
move 2: Hex
move 3: Will-O-Wisp / Thunder Wave
move 4: U-turn
item: Heavy-Duty Boots
tera type: Ghost / Fairy
ability: Infiltrator
nature: Naive / Timid
evs: 4 Atk / 252 SpA / 252 Spe or 252 SpA / 4 SpD / 252 Spe
ivs:

[SET COMMENTS]

This set focuses on Dragapult's supportive capabilities, as it's the fastest user of both status moves and U-turn. This that gives it an unique role in SV OU. Combined with the fastest U-turn in the tier, it can quickly pivot and keep momentum for his teammates while also hitting Dark-types like Tyranitar and Ting Lu. Hex is used to complement since its damage is boosted by status, but it also allows Dragapult to punish Gliscor thinking it can absorb status for its team, and unboosted Hex is still strong enough to 2HKO both Gholdengo and Pecharunt. Its main dragon STAB can be either Dragon Darts to punish Blissey thinking it can absorb status for its team, and its 2-hit property lets it become more threatening versus Dragonite and its Multiscale. Or Draco Meteor, which is a stronger move overall, but having its special attack reduced can mean less damage from Hex. Will-O-Wisp can be used to burn physical attackers like Great Tusk, Dragonite, Kingambit and Ogerpon-Wellspring. Thunder Wave on the other hand, can paralyze fast pokemon like Darkrai, Iron Moth and Tornadus-Therian. Depending of the choice taken, the evs should be accommodated to 4 Atk and Naive nature for Dragon Darts, and 252 SpA and Timid nature for Draco Meteor. Infiltrator is the preferred ability, as it allows Dragapult to both hit and cripple opponents regardless of if they are behind a Substitute or Screens. For Terastalization options, Ghost allows Dragapult to boost Hex to scary damage, as it cleanly 2HKOs specially defensive Gliscor, its so strong that it can OHKO a Life Orb weilding Ceruledge with stealth rock damage, and also 2HKO Iron Defense Zamazenta. Tera Fairy, on the other hand, lets it withstand Dark-type moves, most commonly Kingambit's Kowtow Cleave and Zamazenta's Crunch, but also lets it withstand Dragon-type moves from Dragon Dance sweepers like Kyurem and Dragonite, or Sun boosted Walking Wake, potentially getting a status move off and cripple them. Tera Steel is a third option that keeps the dragon resists and normal resist, but now it can take on Fairy-types like Iron Valiant and Enamorus, and Ice-types like Weavile and the aforementioned Kyurem


This set finds itself in balance and bulky balance as a support pokemon, helping its teammates and acting as speed control. Burning physical attackers like Great Tusk, Kingambit and Dragonite with Will-O-Wisp can help defensive pokemon like Corviknight, Galarian Slowking and Garganacl tank these better. Corviknight has slow momentum with U-turn, letting Dragapult get back in the field safely, and can wall Pecharunt. Galarian Slowking appreciates weaker hits because it allows it to generate both offensive pressure with Future Sight and slow momentum with Chilly Reception while helping Dragapult by checking fairies. Garganacl has both Salt Cure and Stealth Rock to add on to the passive damage pressure but also functions as a potential Gholdengo check. Offensive pokemon also like Will-O-Wisp support, as setup sweepers like Kingambit, Kyurem and Gholdengo love to stack boosts and break in one try. But packing Thunder Wave can mean the world for wallbreakers, like Ogerpon-Wellspring, Kyurem and Hoopa-Unbound, who are strong but might need some help against faster opponents. Ogerpon-Wellspring can wipe problem matchups like Primarina, Heatran and Tyranitar. Kyurem can also demolish Ting Lu and loves seeing a paralyzed Iron Valiant. Hoopa-Unbound's coverage becomes nightmarish once fast U-turners like Cinderace and opposing Dragapult can no longer outspeed it. Dragapult is a frail pokemon, so it is still afraid of taking hits from almost anything in the tier. And also lacks the instantaneous wallbreaking power against defensive pokemon, relying on status and Hex for damage. Garganacl is Dragapult's biggest counter, as it takes pitiful damage from any of its moves. Therefore, Pokemon such as Gliscor, Great Tusk and Clefable that can switch in and threaten out Garganacl are great partners. Bulky fairies like Clefable and Primarina can take hits and eliminate Dragapult from the game, so pairing it with strong wallbreakers like Ogerpon-W and Gholdengo can help versus these bulkier foes. Tyranitar and Heatran can tank and trade without being too afraid of status. While useful, burning Ting-Lu is not going to stop it from littering the field with hazards and getting value out of Ruination. Zamazenta is an amazing partner since it can scare Tyranitar, Heatran and Ting Lu with Close Combat. Pairing Dragapult with other status spreaders, like Gliscor, Moltres, Galarian Slowking can boost Dragapult's damage output in the long run. Alomomola is another status spreader that can support Dragapult with wish support, allowing Dragapult to keep up in longer games. Use hazard setters to stack up the damage alongside status, Hisuian Samurott has Ceaseless Edge and Knock Off which can help by knocking off Leftovers, allowing Will-O-Wisp's damage to not go unnoticed. Ting-Lu also has hazards and helps Dragapult by blocking Deoxys-Speed, Pecharunt and Gholdengo while chipping down switch-ins like Hisuian Samurott and Gliscor to help Dragapult sweep.

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Make these small changes and should be QC1.

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[SET]
name: Boots Pivot
move 1: Dragon Darts / Draco Meteor
move 2: Hex
move 3: Will-O-Wisp / Thunder Wave
move 4: U-turn
item: Heavy-Duty Boots
tera type: Ghost / Fairy
ability: Infiltrator
nature: Naive / Timid
evs: 4 Atk / 252 SpA / 252 Spe or 252 SpA / 4 SpD / 252 Spe
ivs:

[SET COMMENTS]
This set focuses on Dragapult's supportive capabilities give it a unique role in SV OU, as it's the fastest user of both status moves and U-turn in the tier. that gives it an unique role in SV OU. (Rephrasing this a bit as it's repeated in the next sentence) Combined with the fastest U-turn in the tier, it can quickly pivot and keep momentum for his teammates while also hitting Dark-types like Tyranitar and Ting Lu. (Remember, moves in this description should be in the same order as the set itself!) Hex is used to complement since its damage is boosted by status, but it also allows Dragapult to punish Gliscor thinking it can absorb status for its team, and unboosted Hex is still strong enough to 2HKO both Gholdengo and Pecharunt. (Again, this shuld come after the Dragon STAB) Its main dragon STAB can be either Dragon Darts to punish Blissey thinking it can absorb status for its team, and its 2-hit property lets it become more threatening versus Dragonite and its Multiscale. Or Draco Meteor, which is a stronger move overall, but having its special attack reduced can mean less damage from Hex. (This is just dex info. Instead, what makes Draco stronger, what in particular does it hit?) Will-O-Wisp can be used to burn physical attackers like Great Tusk, Dragonite, Kingambit and Ogerpon-Wellspring. (I'd argue that Zamazenta is the most important thing to mention here) Thunder Wave on the other hand, can paralyze fast pokemon like Darkrai, Iron Moth and Tornadus-Therian. Depending of the choice taken, the evs should be accommodated to 4 Atk and Naive nature for Dragon Darts, and 252 SpA and Timid nature for Draco Meteor. Infiltrator is the preferred ability, as it allows Dragapult to both hit and cripple opponents regardless of if they are behind a Substitute or Screens. For Terastalization options, Ghost allows Dragapult to boost Hex to scary damage, as it cleanly 2HKOs specially defensive Gliscor, its so strong that it can OHKOs a Life Orb weilding Ceruledge with after stealth rock damage, and also 2HKOs a statused Iron Defense Zamazenta. (This does almost nothing without Zama already being statused) Tera Fairy, on the other hand, lets it withstand Dark-type moves, most commonly Kingambit's Kowtow Cleave and Zamazenta's Crunch, but also lets it withstand gives it an immunity to Dragon-type moves from Dragon Dance sweepers like Kyurem and Dragonite, or Sun boosted Walking Wake, potentially getting off a status move or strong Dragon-type attack in return off and cripple them. Tera Steel is a third option that keeps the dragon resists and normal resist, but now it can take on Fairy-types like attacks from Iron Valiant and Enamorus, and also letting it shrug off an Ice-types like hit from Weavile and the aforementioned Kyurem. (Be very careful saying it can turn Fairy to beat Dragons / Steel to "beat" Fairies and Ice-types, that doesn't let it come in on hits from these Pokemon. Val will just kill it with CC next turn and it can't come in on EP from Enam / Kyurem, it just lets it take a resisted hit from either and fire back with an attack or status.)

(Are any other EV spreads viable? A classic example would be something like 76 Attack on a mixed set to KO Kyurem after rocks, though other investments may also be worth looking into.)

This set finds itself in balance and bulky balance as a support pokemon, helping its teammates and acting as speed control. Burning physical attackers like Great Tusk, Kingambit, Ogerpon-W and Dragonite with Will-O-Wisp can help defensive pokemon like Corviknight, Galarian Slowking and Garganacl tank these better better leverage their longevity. (Think this is clearer, particularly as GKing doesn't really want to be in against these Pokemon in particular, though it is a great boots Pult partner) Corviknight has slow momentum with U-turn, letting Dragapult get back in the field safely, and can wall Pecharunt. (Why is this particularly important for Dragapult? Pecharunt is slower and gets easily 2HKOed by Hex) Galarian Slowking appreciates weaker hits because it allows it to can generate both offensive pressure with Future Sight (Is there anything that Future Sight + Dragapult is good against in particular?) and slow momentum with Chilly Reception (What does Gking bring Pult in against?) while helping Dragapult by checking fairies. (Like what?) Garganacl has both Salt Cure and Stealth Rock to add on to the passive damage pressure but also functions as a potential Gholdengo check. (Is this with Garg's Tera, or against Scarf Shadow Ball? Garg without Tera cannot check non-choice-locked Ghold at all) Offensive pokemon also like Will-O-Wisp support, as setup sweepers like Kingambit, Kyurem and Gholdengo love to stack boosts and break in one try. (This is vague and doesn't really mean anything, it's better to list what Wisp helps in particular against. For example, Pult burns Ting-Lu quite easily for Ghold, which is very important) But packing Thunder Wave can mean the world for wallbreakers, like Ogerpon-Wellspring, Kyurem and Hoopa-Unbound, who are strong but might need some help against faster opponents. Ogerpon-Wellspring can wipe problem matchups like Primarina, Heatran and Tyranitar. (You mention it for the other two, but what does Wellspring want paralyzed for it to break? It's already quite fast, it's only really Torn-T and Darkrai kinda that are faster and threatening to it) Kyurem can also demolish Ting Lu and loves seeing a paralyzed Iron Valiant. Hoopa-Unbound's coverage becomes nightmarish once fast U-turners like Cinderace and opposing Dragapult can no longer outspeed it. Dragapult is a frail pokemon, so it is still afraid of taking hits from almost anything in the tier. (Why is this important? I feel like this is set up to segway into talking about defensive partners, but this doesn't come up again) And also lacks the instantaneous wallbreaking power against defensive pokemon, relying on status and Hex for damage. Garganacl is therefore Dragapult's biggest counter, as it takes pitiful damage from any of its moves. Therefore, Pokemon such as Gliscor, Clefable, and Great Tusk and Clefable that can switch in and threaten out Garganacl are great partners, with the former two able to mitigate its Salt Cure damage. Bulky fairies like Clefable and Primarina can take hits and eliminate Dragapult from the game with Moonblast, so pairing it with strong wallbreakers like Ogerpon-W and Gholdengo can help versus these bulkier foes. Tyranitar and Heatran can tank and trade without being too afraid of status. While useful, burning Ting-Lu is not going to stop it from littering the field with hazards and getting value out of Ruination. Zamazenta is an amazing partner since it can scare Tyranitar, Heatran and Ting Lu with Close Combat, as all three are able to switch in on and shrug off hits from Dragapult with ease. Pairing Dragapult with other status spreaders, like Gliscor, Moltres, Galarian Slowking can boost Dragapult's Hex's damage output in the long run. Alomomola is another status spreader that can support Dragapult with wish support, allowing Dragapult to keep up in longer games. Use hazard setters to stack up the damage alongside status, Hisuian Samurott has Ceaseless Edge and Knock Off which can help by knocking off Leftovers, allowing Will-O-Wisp's damage to not go unnoticed. Ting-Lu also has hazards and helps Dragapult by blocking Deoxys-Speed, Pecharunt and Gholdengo while chipping down switch-ins like Hisuian Samurott and Gliscor to help Dragapult sweep. (This is very important and should probably be further up in the paragraph, maybe next to the Garganacl section as hazards are a crucial way to wear down Garg / other walls and stop them from being a free switch into Pult. You could even mention it having some utility as a spinblocker, as synergy with these hazards.)

(I think it's worth emphasising that Boots Pult is great on these Boots-spam structures that need speed control, and it'd be good to note what partners appreciate being brought in safely with U-turn and what Pult is able to lure in for them to be brought in on as a good chunk of the first paragraph focuses on how good Pult is as a pivot. Having checks to Pokemon like Kingambit, Samu-H, and Darkrai is also really appreciated, so that could be mentioned with some of the other defensive partners listed here / reasons as to why the listed ones are good.)

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QC check, Boots Pult

[SET]
name: Boots Pivot
move 1: Dragon Darts / Draco Meteor
move 2: Hex
move 3: Will-O-Wisp / Thunder Wave
move 4: U-turn
item: Heavy-Duty Boots
tera type: Ghost / Fairy
ability: Infiltrator
nature: Naive / Timid
evs: 4 Atk / 252 SpA / 252 Spe or 252 SpA / 4 SpD / 252 Spe
ivs:

[SET COMMENTS]
This set focuses on Dragapult's supportive capabilities give it a unique role in SV OU, as it's the fastest user of both status moves and U-turn in the tier. that gives it an unique role in SV OU. (Rephrasing this a bit as it's repeated in the next sentence) Combined with the fastest U-turn in the tier, it can quickly pivot and keep momentum for his teammates while also hitting Dark-types like Tyranitar and Ting Lu. (Remember, moves in this description should be in the same order as the set itself!) Hex is used to complement since its damage is boosted by status, but it also allows Dragapult to punish Gliscor thinking it can absorb status for its team, and unboosted Hex is still strong enough to 2HKO both Gholdengo and Pecharunt. (Again, this shuld come after the Dragon STAB) Its main dragon STAB can be either Dragon Darts to punish Blissey thinking it can absorb status for its team, and its 2-hit property lets it become more threatening versus Dragonite and its Multiscale. Or Draco Meteor, which is a stronger move overall, but having its special attack reduced can mean less damage from Hex. (This is just dex info. Instead, what makes Draco stronger, what in particular does it hit?) Will-O-Wisp can be used to burn physical attackers like Great Tusk, Dragonite, Kingambit and Ogerpon-Wellspring. (I'd argue that Zamazenta is the most important thing to mention here) Thunder Wave on the other hand, can paralyze fast pokemon like Darkrai, Iron Moth and Tornadus-Therian. Depending of the choice taken, the evs should be accommodated to 4 Atk and Naive nature for Dragon Darts, and 252 SpA and Timid nature for Draco Meteor. Infiltrator is the preferred ability, as it allows Dragapult to both hit and cripple opponents regardless of if they are behind a Substitute or Screens. For Terastalization options, Ghost allows Dragapult to boost Hex to scary damage, as it cleanly 2HKOs specially defensive Gliscor, its so strong that it can OHKOs a Life Orb weilding Ceruledge with after stealth rock damage, and also 2HKOs a statused Iron Defense Zamazenta. (This does almost nothing without Zama already being statused) Tera Fairy, on the other hand, lets it withstand Dark-type moves, most commonly Kingambit's Kowtow Cleave and Zamazenta's Crunch, but also lets it withstand gives it an immunity to Dragon-type moves from Dragon Dance sweepers like Kyurem and Dragonite, or Sun boosted Walking Wake, potentially getting off a status move or strong Dragon-type attack in return off and cripple them. Tera Steel is a third option that keeps the dragon resists and normal resist, but now it can take on Fairy-types like attacks from Iron Valiant and Enamorus, and also letting it shrug off an Ice-types like hit from Weavile and the aforementioned Kyurem. (Be very careful saying it can turn Fairy to beat Dragons / Steel to "beat" Fairies and Ice-types, that doesn't let it come in on hits from these Pokemon. Val will just kill it with CC next turn and it can't come in on EP from Enam / Kyurem, it just lets it take a resisted hit from either and fire back with an attack or status.)

(Are any other EV spreads viable? A classic example would be something like 76 Attack on a mixed set to KO Kyurem after rocks, though other investments may also be worth looking into.)

This set finds itself in balance and bulky balance as a support pokemon, helping its teammates and acting as speed control. Burning physical attackers like Great Tusk, Kingambit, Ogerpon-W and Dragonite with Will-O-Wisp can help defensive pokemon like Corviknight, Galarian Slowking and Garganacl tank these better better leverage their longevity. (Think this is clearer, particularly as GKing doesn't really want to be in against these Pokemon in particular, though it is a great boots Pult partner) Corviknight has slow momentum with U-turn, letting Dragapult get back in the field safely, and can wall Pecharunt. (Why is this particularly important for Dragapult? Pecharunt is slower and gets easily 2HKOed by Hex) Galarian Slowking appreciates weaker hits because it allows it to can generate both offensive pressure with Future Sight (Is there anything that Future Sight + Dragapult is good against in particular?) and slow momentum with Chilly Reception (What does Gking bring Pult in against?) while helping Dragapult by checking fairies. (Like what?) Garganacl has both Salt Cure and Stealth Rock to add on to the passive damage pressure but also functions as a potential Gholdengo check. (Is this with Garg's Tera, or against Scarf Shadow Ball? Garg without Tera cannot check non-choice-locked Ghold at all) Offensive pokemon also like Will-O-Wisp support, as setup sweepers like Kingambit, Kyurem and Gholdengo love to stack boosts and break in one try. (This is vague and doesn't really mean anything, it's better to list what Wisp helps in particular against. For example, Pult burns Ting-Lu quite easily for Ghold, which is very important) But packing Thunder Wave can mean the world for wallbreakers, like Ogerpon-Wellspring, Kyurem and Hoopa-Unbound, who are strong but might need some help against faster opponents. Ogerpon-Wellspring can wipe problem matchups like Primarina, Heatran and Tyranitar. (You mention it for the other two, but what does Wellspring want paralyzed for it to break? It's already quite fast, it's only really Torn-T and Darkrai kinda that are faster and threatening to it) Kyurem can also demolish Ting Lu and loves seeing a paralyzed Iron Valiant. Hoopa-Unbound's coverage becomes nightmarish once fast U-turners like Cinderace and opposing Dragapult can no longer outspeed it. Dragapult is a frail pokemon, so it is still afraid of taking hits from almost anything in the tier. (Why is this important? I feel like this is set up to segway into talking about defensive partners, but this doesn't come up again) And also lacks the instantaneous wallbreaking power against defensive pokemon, relying on status and Hex for damage. Garganacl is therefore Dragapult's biggest counter, as it takes pitiful damage from any of its moves. Therefore, Pokemon such as Gliscor, Clefable, and Great Tusk and Clefable that can switch in and threaten out Garganacl are great partners, with the former two able to mitigate its Salt Cure damage. Bulky fairies like Clefable and Primarina can take hits and eliminate Dragapult from the game with Moonblast, so pairing it with strong wallbreakers like Ogerpon-W and Gholdengo can help versus these bulkier foes. Tyranitar and Heatran can tank and trade without being too afraid of status. While useful, burning Ting-Lu is not going to stop it from littering the field with hazards and getting value out of Ruination. Zamazenta is an amazing partner since it can scare Tyranitar, Heatran and Ting Lu with Close Combat, as all three are able to switch in on and shrug off hits from Dragapult with ease. Pairing Dragapult with other status spreaders, like Gliscor, Moltres, Galarian Slowking can boost Dragapult's Hex's damage output in the long run. Alomomola is another status spreader that can support Dragapult with wish support, allowing Dragapult to keep up in longer games. Use hazard setters to stack up the damage alongside status, Hisuian Samurott has Ceaseless Edge and Knock Off which can help by knocking off Leftovers, allowing Will-O-Wisp's damage to not go unnoticed. Ting-Lu also has hazards and helps Dragapult by blocking Deoxys-Speed, Pecharunt and Gholdengo while chipping down switch-ins like Hisuian Samurott and Gliscor to help Dragapult sweep. (This is very important and should probably be further up in the paragraph, maybe next to the Garganacl section as hazards are a crucial way to wear down Garg / other walls and stop them from being a free switch into Pult. You could even mention it having some utility as a spinblocker, as synergy with these hazards.)

(I think it's worth emphasising that Boots Pult is great on these Boots-spam structures that need speed control, and it'd be good to note what partners appreciate being brought in safely with U-turn and what Pult is able to lure in for them to be brought in on as a good chunk of the first paragraph focuses on how good Pult is as a pivot. Having checks to Pokemon like Kingambit, Samu-H, and Darkrai is also really appreciated, so that could be mentioned with some of the other defensive partners listed here / reasons as to why the listed ones are good.)

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Nice work, let me know when this is implemented!

I had to use too much brainpower god damm

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QC check, Boots Pult

[SET]
name: Boots Pivot
move 1: Dragon Darts / Draco Meteor
move 2: Hex
move 3: Will-O-Wisp / Thunder Wave
move 4: U-turn
item: Heavy-Duty Boots
tera type: Ghost / Fairy
ability: Infiltrator
nature: Naive / Timid
evs: 4 Atk / 252 SpA / 252 Spe or 252 SpA / 4 SpD / 252 Spe
ivs:

[SET COMMENTS]
Dragapult's supportive capabilities provide it a unique role in SV OU as the fastest user of both status moves and U-turn in the tier. Its main dragon STAB can be either Dragon Darts to punish deal massive damage to special walls like Blissey thinking it can absorb status for its team, (You repeat this phrasing later on for Gliscor) and its 2-hit property lets it become more threatening versus Dragonite and its Multiscale (Could be worth mentioning that it ignores Calm Mind boosts from foes like Bolt / Latios.). Or Draco Meteor, which is is stronger overall (This doesn't say much by itself, what is it stronger against? Any particular calcs?) and can be used to heavely injure physical walls more physically defensive Pokemon like Zamazenta and Moltres. (I don't think Zamazenta is a great example since you'd always rather click status or Hex on it. Could instead mention it smashing PhysDef mons with particular calcs like OHKOing Hydrapple, or doing much more to other PhysDef mons like Alo / Zapdos.) Hex is used over Shadow Ball to complement since its damage is boosted by Dragapult's ability to spread status, (The former phrasing is just dex info, and worth clarifying why Hex is explicitly mentioned here as it's otherwise just STAB) but it also allows Dragapult to punish Gliscor thinking it can absorb status for its team, and unboosted Hex is still strong enough to 2HKO both Gholdengo and Pecharunt. Will-O-Wisp can be used to burn physical attackers like Zamazenta, Dragonite, Kingambit and Ogerpon-Wellspring. Thunder Wave on the other hand, can paralyze fast pokemon like Darkrai, Iron Moth and Tornadus-Therian for Dragapult's teammates to take advantage of. Lastly, it has the fastest U-turn in the tier, which allows Dragapult to quickly pivot and keep momentum for his teammates while also hitting Dark-types like Tyranitar and Ting Lu. Depending of the choice of move taken, the evs should be accommodated to 4 Atk and Naive nature for Dragon Darts, and 252 SpA and (Both of these sets are 252 SpA) Timid nature for Draco Meteor. Infiltrator is the preferred ability, as it allows Dragapult to both hit and cripple opponents regardless of if they are behind a Substitute or Screens. (Opponents like what? Again, this is just dex info that a reader should already know) For Terastalization options, Ghost allows Dragapult to boost Hex to scary damage, as it cleanly 2HKOs specially defensive Gliscor, OHKOs Ceruledge after stealth rock damage, and also 2HKOs a statused Iron Defense Zamazenta. Tera Fairy, on the other hand, lets it withstand Dark-type moves, most commonly Kingambit's Kowtow Cleave and Zamazenta's Crunch, but also gives it an immunity to Dragon-type moves from Dragon Dance sweepers like threats like Kyurem, and Dragonite, or Sun boosted Walking Wake, (Clarity) potentially getting off a status move or strong Dragon-type attack in return. Tera Steel is a third option that keeps the dragon resists, but now it can take on Fairy-types attacks lets it take a Moonblast from Iron Valiant and Enamorus, (Being a little more specific can help it feel less type-chart-y) also letting it shrug off an Ice-type like hit from Weavile and the aforementioned Kyurem.

This set finds itself in balance and bulky balance as a support pokemon, especially on boots-spam structures, helping its teammates and acting as speed control. U-turn can lure Dragapult invites in pokemon like Tyranitar and Hisuian Samurott and , letting it use U-turn to bring a counter in answers like Ogerpon-Wellspring to wreak havoc. same with, for example, U-turning into Kingambit to bring a partner like Corviknight or Dondozo. (I think this can be removed, it's still good but those two are much more passive / less threatening so get less from a free switch-in) Dragapult can also U-turn on Ting Lu, allowing it to bring Weavile or Kyurem and make progress. Dragapult is a frail pokemon, so it is still afraid incapable of taking hits more than one hit from almost anything in the tier, so having defensive partners able to switch in hard on its threats is also much appreciated. (Pult is actually pretty good at taking a single hit with its unique typing, and a little to tie this sentence in with the next few is good here.) Burning physical attackers like Great Tusk, Kingambit, Ogerpon-W and Dragonite with Will-O-Wisp can help defensive pokemon like Corviknight, Galarian Slowking and Garganacl better leverage their longevity. (Moved this to where I've highlighted it a bit later!) Corviknight checks Kingambit and has slow momentum with U-turn, letting Dragapult get back in the field safely. Galarian Slowking can generate both offensive pressure make Dragapult even harder to switch into with Future Sight which can be good to further pressure protect-happy pokemon like Kyurem and Gliscor (I don't think this point makes much sense unless it's emphasising how Pult threatens them both, a lot of teams just want to absorb FSight with Gambit / Hamu / own Gking, and Pult doesn't really stop that) and slow momentum bring it in with Chilly Reception while helping Dragapult by checking fairies like Primarina and Iron Valiant. Garganacl has both Salt Cure and Stealth Rock to add on to the passive damage pressure but also helps Dragapult by taking on Ghost moves from Pecharunt and opposing Dragapult. In turn, burning physical attackers like Great Tusk, Kingambit, and Ogerpon-W with Will-O-Wisp can help to support these defensive pokemon and further enhance their longevity. (Moved this sentence down to here, as I think it makes the "Dragapult is a frail Pokemon..." sentence flow into this section much better) Use Entry hazard setters help to stack up the chip damage alongside status due to the many switches that Dragapult forces, Hisuian Samurott also has Ceaseless Edge and Knock Off which can help by knocking off Leftovers, (From what, is removing Boots not more important?) allowing Will-O-Wisp's damage to not go unnoticed. Ting-Lu also has hazards and helps Dragapult by blocking Deoxys-Speed, Pecharunt Gholdengo and Darkrai, while chipping down switch-ins like Hisuian Samurott and Gliscor to help Dragapult sweep; not to mention that dragapult has natural synergy as the spinblocker of the team. Offensive pokemon also like Will-O-Wisp support, as setup sweepers like Kingambit wants to see Great Tusk and Zamazenta burned, Kyurem benefits from Zamazenta crippled and Gholdengo can turn the tables against Ting Lu thanks to reduced earthquake damage. But packing Thunder Wave can mean the world for wallbreakers like Ogerpon-Wellspring, Kyurem and Hoopa-Unbound, who are strong but might need some help against faster opponents. For example, Ogerpon-Wellspring can wipe problem matchups like Darkrai and Tornadus-T. Kyurem can also demolish Ting Lu and loves seeing a paralyzed Iron Valiant. ,while Hoopa-Unbound's coverage becomes nightmarish once fast U-turners like Cinderace and opposing Dragapult can no longer outspeed it. Dragapult also lacks the instantaneous wallbreaking power against defensive pokemon, relying on status and Hex for damage. Garganacl is therefore Dragapult's biggest counter, as it takes pitiful damage from any of its moves. Therefore, Pokemon such as Gliscor, Clefable, and Great Tusk that can switch in and threaten out Garganacl are great partners, with the former two able to mitigate its Salt Cure damage and the latter able to get up Stealth Rock in its face. Bulky fairies like Clefable and Primarina can take hits and eliminate Dragapult with Moonblast, so pairing it with strong wallbreakers like Ogerpon-W and Gholdengo can help versus these bulkier foes. Zamazenta is an amazing partner since it can scare Tyranitar Garganacl, Heatran and Ting Lu with Close Combat, as all three are able to switch in on and shrug off hits from Dragapult with ease while also providing backup speed control for Dark-type threats like Weavile and Darkrai. (Forgive my earlier check, I actually think it'd be better instead to mention here that it's also backup speed control) Pairing Dragapult with other status spreaders, like Gliscor, Moltres, Galarian Slowking can boost Hex's damage output in the long run. Alomomola is another status spreader that can support Dragapult with wish support, allowing Dragapult to keep up stay healthy in longer games where its defensive qualities may be required.


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Great, going to stamp as QC 2/2 when implemented!

The main thing I wanted to highlight in these comments is the importance of making sure that everything mentioned in this analysis is explicitly relevant to this Pokemon, with part of this also being that matchups are always best described in terms of the Pokemon themselves rather than what type resists / is super effective against what other type. More specific calcs such as OHKOs or 2HKOs are great especially when you're explaining move and Tera choices. The same goes for particular interactions like Infiltrator bypassing Substitute as this "dex info" alone is not worth including without saying what this is great against, with dex info referring to anything a user could just hover over in the dex to find out about. It's always good to be as specific as possible and make sure every interaction is described as being relevant to Dragapult in particular, rather than it being something for a partner's own analysis! If it ends up being too much then I personally find it a lot easier to cut down on a paragraph later on.

I've also made a few grammatical changes throughout which are generally things for GP to handle, but certain things can be hard for a GPer to be expected to fix if it doesn't really flow and make clear what is being talked about and why. For example, when a particular issue for a Pokemon gets brought up, the next sentence should usually be something that explains how the user can get around this issue, and directly linking these sentences in some way can make it much easier for a reader to follow. Thanks again for your work on this!

 

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QC check, Boots Pult

[SET]
name: Boots Pivot
move 1: Dragon Darts / Draco Meteor
move 2: Hex
move 3: Will-O-Wisp / Thunder Wave
move 4: U-turn
item: Heavy-Duty Boots
tera type: Ghost / Fairy
ability: Infiltrator
nature: Naive / Timid
evs: 4 Atk / 252 SpA / 252 Spe or 252 SpA / 4 SpD / 252 Spe
ivs:

[SET COMMENTS]
Dragapult's supportive capabilities provide it a unique role in SV OU as the fastest user of both status moves and U-turn in the tier. Its main dragon STAB can be either Dragon Darts to punish deal massive damage to special walls like Blissey thinking it can absorb status for its team, (You repeat this phrasing later on for Gliscor) and its 2-hit property lets it become more threatening versus Dragonite and its Multiscale (Could be worth mentioning that it ignores Calm Mind boosts from foes like Bolt / Latios.). Or Draco Meteor, which is is stronger overall (This doesn't say much by itself, what is it stronger against? Any particular calcs?) and can be used to heavely injure physical walls more physically defensive Pokemon like Zamazenta and Moltres. (I don't think Zamazenta is a great example since you'd always rather click status or Hex on it. Could instead mention it smashing PhysDef mons with particular calcs like OHKOing Hydrapple, or doing much more to other PhysDef mons like Alo / Zapdos.) Hex is used over Shadow Ball to complement since its damage is boosted by Dragapult's ability to spread status, (The former phrasing is just dex info, and worth clarifying why Hex is explicitly mentioned here as it's otherwise just STAB) but it also allows Dragapult to punish Gliscor thinking it can absorb status for its team, and unboosted Hex is still strong enough to 2HKO both Gholdengo and Pecharunt. Will-O-Wisp can be used to burn physical attackers like Zamazenta, Dragonite, Kingambit and Ogerpon-Wellspring. Thunder Wave on the other hand, can paralyze fast pokemon like Darkrai, Iron Moth and Tornadus-Therian for Dragapult's teammates to take advantage of. Lastly, it has the fastest U-turn in the tier, which allows Dragapult to quickly pivot and keep momentum for his teammates while also hitting Dark-types like Tyranitar and Ting Lu. Depending of the choice of move taken, the evs should be accommodated to 4 Atk and Naive nature for Dragon Darts, and 252 SpA and (Both of these sets are 252 SpA) Timid nature for Draco Meteor. Infiltrator is the preferred ability, as it allows Dragapult to both hit and cripple opponents regardless of if they are behind a Substitute or Screens. (Opponents like what? Again, this is just dex info that a reader should already know) For Terastalization options, Ghost allows Dragapult to boost Hex to scary damage, as it cleanly 2HKOs specially defensive Gliscor, OHKOs Ceruledge after stealth rock damage, and also 2HKOs a statused Iron Defense Zamazenta. Tera Fairy, on the other hand, lets it withstand Dark-type moves, most commonly Kingambit's Kowtow Cleave and Zamazenta's Crunch, but also gives it an immunity to Dragon-type moves from Dragon Dance sweepers like threats like Kyurem, and Dragonite, or Sun boosted Walking Wake, (Clarity) potentially getting off a status move or strong Dragon-type attack in return. Tera Steel is a third option that keeps the dragon resists, but now it can take on Fairy-types attacks lets it take a Moonblast from Iron Valiant and Enamorus, (Being a little more specific can help it feel less type-chart-y) also letting it shrug off an Ice-type like hit from Weavile and the aforementioned Kyurem.

This set finds itself in balance and bulky balance as a support pokemon, especially on boots-spam structures, helping its teammates and acting as speed control. U-turn can lure Dragapult invites in pokemon like Tyranitar and Hisuian Samurott and , letting it use U-turn to bring a counter in answers like Ogerpon-Wellspring to wreak havoc. same with, for example, U-turning into Kingambit to bring a partner like Corviknight or Dondozo. (I think this can be removed, it's still good but those two are much more passive / less threatening so get less from a free switch-in) Dragapult can also U-turn on Ting Lu, allowing it to bring Weavile or Kyurem and make progress. Dragapult is a frail pokemon, so it is still afraid incapable of taking hits more than one hit from almost anything in the tier, so having defensive partners able to switch in hard on its threats is also much appreciated. (Pult is actually pretty good at taking a single hit with its unique typing, and a little to tie this sentence in with the next few is good here.) Burning physical attackers like Great Tusk, Kingambit, Ogerpon-W and Dragonite with Will-O-Wisp can help defensive pokemon like Corviknight, Galarian Slowking and Garganacl better leverage their longevity. (Moved this to where I've highlighted it a bit later!) Corviknight checks Kingambit and has slow momentum with U-turn, letting Dragapult get back in the field safely. Galarian Slowking can generate both offensive pressure make Dragapult even harder to switch into with Future Sight which can be good to further pressure protect-happy pokemon like Kyurem and Gliscor (I don't think this point makes much sense unless it's emphasising how Pult threatens them both, a lot of teams just want to absorb FSight with Gambit / Hamu / own Gking, and Pult doesn't really stop that) and slow momentum bring it in with Chilly Reception while helping Dragapult by checking fairies like Primarina and Iron Valiant. Garganacl has both Salt Cure and Stealth Rock to add on to the passive damage pressure but also helps Dragapult by taking on Ghost moves from Pecharunt and opposing Dragapult. In turn, burning physical attackers like Great Tusk, Kingambit, and Ogerpon-W with Will-O-Wisp can help to support these defensive pokemon and further enhance their longevity. (Moved this sentence down to here, as I think it makes the "Dragapult is a frail Pokemon..." sentence flow into this section much better) Use Entry hazard setters help to stack up the chip damage alongside status due to the many switches that Dragapult forces, Hisuian Samurott also has Ceaseless Edge and Knock Off which can help by knocking off Leftovers, (From what, is removing Boots not more important?) allowing Will-O-Wisp's damage to not go unnoticed. Ting-Lu also has hazards and helps Dragapult by blocking Deoxys-Speed, Pecharunt Gholdengo and Darkrai, while chipping down switch-ins like Hisuian Samurott and Gliscor to help Dragapult sweep; not to mention that dragapult has natural synergy as the spinblocker of the team. Offensive pokemon also like Will-O-Wisp support, as setup sweepers like Kingambit wants to see Great Tusk and Zamazenta burned, Kyurem benefits from Zamazenta crippled and Gholdengo can turn the tables against Ting Lu thanks to reduced earthquake damage. But packing Thunder Wave can mean the world for wallbreakers like Ogerpon-Wellspring, Kyurem and Hoopa-Unbound, who are strong but might need some help against faster opponents. For example, Ogerpon-Wellspring can wipe problem matchups like Darkrai and Tornadus-T. Kyurem can also demolish Ting Lu and loves seeing a paralyzed Iron Valiant. ,while Hoopa-Unbound's coverage becomes nightmarish once fast U-turners like Cinderace and opposing Dragapult can no longer outspeed it. Dragapult also lacks the instantaneous wallbreaking power against defensive pokemon, relying on status and Hex for damage. Garganacl is therefore Dragapult's biggest counter, as it takes pitiful damage from any of its moves. Therefore, Pokemon such as Gliscor, Clefable, and Great Tusk that can switch in and threaten out Garganacl are great partners, with the former two able to mitigate its Salt Cure damage and the latter able to get up Stealth Rock in its face. Bulky fairies like Clefable and Primarina can take hits and eliminate Dragapult with Moonblast, so pairing it with strong wallbreakers like Ogerpon-W and Gholdengo can help versus these bulkier foes. Zamazenta is an amazing partner since it can scare Tyranitar Garganacl, Heatran and Ting Lu with Close Combat, as all three are able to switch in on and shrug off hits from Dragapult with ease while also providing backup speed control for Dark-type threats like Weavile and Darkrai. (Forgive my earlier check, I actually think it'd be better instead to mention here that it's also backup speed control) Pairing Dragapult with other status spreaders, like Gliscor, Moltres, Galarian Slowking can boost Hex's damage output in the long run. Alomomola is another status spreader that can support Dragapult with wish support, allowing Dragapult to keep up stay healthy in longer games where its defensive qualities may be required.


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Great, going to stamp as QC 2/2 when implemented!

The main thing I wanted to highlight in these comments is the importance of making sure that everything mentioned in this analysis is explicitly relevant to this Pokemon, with part of this also being that matchups are always best described in terms of the Pokemon themselves rather than what type resists / is super effective against what other type. More specific calcs such as OHKOs or 2HKOs are great especially when you're explaining move and Tera choices. The same goes for particular interactions like Infiltrator bypassing Substitute as this "dex info" alone is not worth including without saying what this is great against, with dex info referring to anything a user could just hover over in the dex to find out about. It's always good to be as specific as possible and make sure every interaction is described as being relevant to Dragapult in particular, rather than it being something for a partner's own analysis! If it ends up being too much then I personally find it a lot easier to cut down on a paragraph later on.

I've also made a few grammatical changes throughout which are generally things for GP to handle, but certain things can be hard for a GPer to be expected to fix if it doesn't really flow and make clear what is being talked about and why. For example, when a particular issue for a Pokemon gets brought up, the next sentence should usually be something that explains how the user can get around this issue, and directly linking these sentences in some way can make it much easier for a reader to follow. Thanks again for your work on this!

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