Copyediting Defensive Gyarados (Flying) [QC: 2/2] [GP: 0/1]

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Flying

[SET]
Gyarados @ Heavy-Duty Boots
Name: Physically Defensive (Flying)
Ability: Intimidate
Tera Type: Water
EVs: 248 HP / 236 Def / 24 Spe
Impish Nature
- Waterfall
- Dragon Tail
- Thunder Wave
- Rest

[SET COMMENTS]
Gyarados finds a unique spot on Flying-type teams due to its unique combination of Intimidate, ability to spread paralysis, and ability to phaze. Intimidate allows Gyarados to safely switch into Physical threats such as Barraskewda, and Mamoswine. Dragon Tail punishes setup sweepers such as Kingambit, Ceruledge, and Gouging Fire by forcing them to switch out. Thunder Wave allows Gyarados to slow down Choice Scarf users such as Roaring Moon and Enamorus, essentially making their Choice Scarf useless. Rest is Gyarados only form of recovery, and it also allows it to act as a Status absorber, being able to switch into status moves such as Gliscor and Salazzle's Toxic. 24 Speed EVs allows Gyarados to outspeed Chien-Pao and Non-Choice Scarf Flutter Mane while they are paralyzed.

Entry Hazard Setters such as Gliscor, both Landorus Formes, and Skarmory are great teammates for Gyarados, as Dragon Tail forces undesired switches, racking up entry hazard damage on unsuspecting Pokemon. Additionally, Gliscor and Landorus can switch into Electric-attacks from Pokemon that would otherwise make quick work of Gyarados. Tornadus-T is a good teammate for Gyarados, as it can use Knock Off to remove Heavy-Duty Boots from foes and Gyarados can rack up damage on them via Dragon Tail paired with the aforementioned entry hazard setters. Articuno is a nice defensive complement to Gyarados, as Articuno can switch into special moves from Pokemon like Dragapult, Kyurem, and Greninja. Articuno can also use Haze to stop setup Pokemon that Gyarados cannot phaze out with Dragon Tail, such as Hatterene and Primarina. Choice Scarf Enamorus is a great teammate for Gyarados, as Thunder Wave allows Enamorus to outspeed common Choice Scarf users such as Meowscarada and Roaring Moon, ensuring it can outspeed and get a KO. Healing Wish can also be used to bring Gyarados back to full HP without having to be immobile for 2 turns. Corviknight is a great teammate, as not only does it act as a Rock-type neutrality, it also can Defog hazards away if Gyarados loses it's Heavy-Duty Boots. Adamant Dragonite appreciates Gyarados's Thunder Wave support, as it outspeeds and OHKOes paralyzed Choice Specs Flutter Mane after 1 Dragon Dance.

[CREDITS]
Written by:
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Quality checked by:
https://www.smogon.com/forums/members/sasha.510532/
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[SET]
Gyarados @ Heavy-Duty Boots
Name: [whatever name it is]
Ability: Intimidate
Tera Type: Water
EVs: 248 HP / 236 Def / 24 Spe
Impish Nature
- Waterfall
- Dragon Tail
- Thunder Wave
- Rest

[SET COMMENTS]
Gyarados finds a unique spot on Flying-type teams due to its unique combination of Intimidate, speed control gyarados isnt speed control it just neuters opposing speed control ability to spread paralysis, and ability to phaze. Intimidate allows Gyarados to safely switch into Physical threats such as Barraskewda, and Sneasler i would choose another example besides sneasler cuz u mention lando t and gliscor in the teammate section and gliscor hard walls sneasler and honestly is a better switch in anyway. Dragon Tail punishes setup sweepers such as Kingambit, Ceruledge, and Gouging Fire by forcing them to switch out. Thunder Wave allows Gyarados to slow down Choice Scarf users such as Meowscarada, backspace since u separated on accident
Roaring Moon, and Gallade, essentially making their Choice Scarf useless. Rest is Gyarados only form of recovery, and it also allows it to act as a Status absorber, being able to switch into status moves such as Pokemon like Gliscor's Toxic and Amoonguss gyarados loses this 1v1. 24 Speed EVs allows Gyarados to outspeed Chien-Pao and Non-Choice Scarf Flutter Mane while they are paralyzed.

Entry Hazard Setters such as Gliscor and Landorus-T are great teammates for Gyarados, as Dragon Tail forces undesired switches, racking up entry hazard damage on unsuspecting Pokemon. Additionally, these Pokemon can switch into Electric-attacks from Pokemon that would otherwise make quick work of Gyarados. Tornadus-T is a good teammate for Gyarados, as it can use Knock Off to remove Heavy-Duty Boots from Pokemon that are weak to hazards, and Gyarados can rack up damage on them via Dragon Tail paired with the aforementioned entry hazard setters this reads as if dragon tail is doing mad damage. Articuno is a nice defensive complement to Gyarados, as Articuno can switch into special moves from Pokemon like Dragapult, Flutter Mane, and Greninja. Articuno can also use Haze to stop setup Pokemon that Gyarados cannot phaze out with Dragon Tail, such as Hatterene and Primarina. Choice Scarf Enamorus is a great teammate for Gyarados, as Thunder Wave allows Enamorus to outspeed common Choice Scarf users such as Meowscarada and Roaring Moon, ensuring it can outspeed and get a KO. Healing Wish can also be used to bring Gyarados back to full HP without having to be immobile for 2 turns.

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[SET]
Gyarados @ Heavy-Duty Boots
Name: [whatever name it is]
Ability: Intimidate
Tera Type: Water
EVs: 248 HP / 236 Def / 24 Spe
Impish Nature
- Waterfall
- Dragon Tail
- Thunder Wave
- Rest

[SET COMMENTS]
Gyarados finds a unique spot on Flying-type teams due to its unique combination of Intimidate, speed control gyarados isnt speed control it just neuters opposing speed control ability to spread paralysis, and ability to phaze. Intimidate allows Gyarados to safely switch into Physical threats such as Barraskewda, and Sneasler i would choose another example besides sneasler cuz u mention lando t and gliscor in the teammate section and gliscor hard walls sneasler and honestly is a better switch in anyway. Dragon Tail punishes setup sweepers such as Kingambit, Ceruledge, and Gouging Fire by forcing them to switch out. Thunder Wave allows Gyarados to slow down Choice Scarf users such as Meowscarada, backspace since u separated on accident
Roaring Moon, and Gallade, essentially making their Choice Scarf useless. Rest is Gyarados only form of recovery, and it also allows it to act as a Status absorber, being able to switch into status moves such as Pokemon like Gliscor's Toxic and Amoonguss gyarados loses this 1v1. 24 Speed EVs allows Gyarados to outspeed Chien-Pao and Non-Choice Scarf Flutter Mane while they are paralyzed.

Entry Hazard Setters such as Gliscor and Landorus-T are great teammates for Gyarados, as Dragon Tail forces undesired switches, racking up entry hazard damage on unsuspecting Pokemon. Additionally, these Pokemon can switch into Electric-attacks from Pokemon that would otherwise make quick work of Gyarados. Tornadus-T is a good teammate for Gyarados, as it can use Knock Off to remove Heavy-Duty Boots from Pokemon that are weak to hazards, and Gyarados can rack up damage on them via Dragon Tail paired with the aforementioned entry hazard setters this reads as if dragon tail is doing mad damage. Articuno is a nice defensive complement to Gyarados, as Articuno can switch into special moves from Pokemon like Dragapult, Flutter Mane, and Greninja. Articuno can also use Haze to stop setup Pokemon that Gyarados cannot phaze out with Dragon Tail, such as Hatterene and Primarina. Choice Scarf Enamorus is a great teammate for Gyarados, as Thunder Wave allows Enamorus to outspeed common Choice Scarf users such as Meowscarada and Roaring Moon, ensuring it can outspeed and get a KO. Healing Wish can also be used to bring Gyarados back to full HP without having to be immobile for 2 turns.

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very thx

 

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Reserving for AMQC

 

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[SET]
Gyarados @ Heavy-Duty Boots
Name: Physically Defensive (Flying)
Ability: Intimidate
Tera Type: Water
EVs: 248 HP / 236 Def / 24 Spe
Impish Nature
- Waterfall
- Dragon Tail
- Thunder Wave
- Rest

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Gyarados finds a unique spot on Flying-type teams due to its unique combination of Intimidate, spread paralysis, and ability to phaze. Intimidate allows Gyarados to safely switch into Physical threats such as Barraskewda, and Mamoswine. (Waterfall?) Dragon Tail punishes setup sweepers such as Kingambit, Ceruledge, and Gouging Fire by forcing them to switch out. Thunder Wave allows Gyarados to slow down Choice Scarf users such as Meowscarada, Roaring Moon, and Gallade, (We already Check Meowscarada and Gallade with Intimidate since Scarf uses Triple Axel for flying (And we don't want to find the guy clicking Thunder Punch) and Gallade isn't scaring us that badly and is mainly AV now. So something like Enamorus probably works better here.), essentially making their Choice Scarf useless. Rest is Gyarados only form of recovery, and it also allows it to act as a Status absorber, being able to switch into Pokemon like Gliscor and Salazzle's Toxic. 24 Speed EVs allows Gyarados to outspeed Chien-Pao and Non-Choice Scarf Flutter Mane while they are paralyzed.

Entry Hazard Setters such as Gliscor and Landorus-T Formes (Lando-I can also run stealth rock, Skarmory might also fit here but would need its own section since it also threats Ice-types like Weav/Pao and Mamo) are great teammates for Gyarados, as Dragon Tail forces undesired switches, racking up entry hazard damage on unsuspecting Pokemon. Additionally, these Pokemon can switch into Electric-attacks from Pokemon (including what threats? and wouldn't you also include Rock-types as well since they're also neutral to those and Gyarados doesn't want to take a Mighty cleave or a Head Smash) that would otherwise make quick work of Gyarados. Tornadus-T is a good teammate for Gyarados, as it can use Knock Off to remove Heavy-Duty Boots from Pokemon that are weak to hazards (Non Rock weak foes such as Amoonguss and Blissey exist.), and Gyarados can rack up damage on them via Dragon Tail. Articuno is a nice defensive complement to Gyarados, as Articuno can switch into special moves from Pokemon like Dragapult, Flutter Mane (Probably should be a different example as Power Gem is fairly common on Flutter and could OKHO Cuno on the switch), and Greninja. Articuno can also use Haze to stop setup Pokemon that Gyarados cannot phaze out with Dragon Tail, such as Hatterene and Primarina. Choice Scarf Enamorus is a great teammate for Gyarados, as Thunder Wave allows Enamorus to outspeed common Choice Scarf users such as Meowscarada and Roaring Moon, ensuring it can outspeed and get a KO. Healing Wish can also be used to bring Gyarados back to full HP without having to be immobile for 2 turns.
(Corviknight should be included allowing Gyarados safe entry without having to worry about Stealth Rock (should boots be removed) and is another Rock Neutrality. Adamant Dragonite appreciates TWave support to outspeed threats. For example, you now outspeed an OKHO Specs FM with CB or after a DDance.)

 

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RoyalReloaded plz implement these changes

 

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View attachment 629055
Flying

[SET]
Gyarados @ Heavy-Duty Boots
Name: Physically Defensive (Flying)
Ability: Intimidate
Tera Type: Water
EVs: 248 HP / 236 Def / 24 Spe
Impish Nature
- Waterfall
- Dragon Tail
- Thunder Wave
- Rest

[SET COMMENTS]
Gyarados finds a unique spot on Flying-type teams due to its unique combination of Intimidate, ability to spread paralysis, and ability to phaze. Intimidate allows Gyarados to safely switch into Physical threats such as Barraskewda, and Mamoswine. Dragon Tail punishes setup sweepers such as Kingambit, Ceruledge, and Gouging Fire by forcing them to switch out. Thunder Wave allows Gyarados to slow down Choice Scarf users such as Roaring Moon and Enamorus, essentially making their Choice Scarf useless. Rest is Gyarados only form of recovery, and it also allows it to act as a Status absorber, being able to switch into status moves such as Gliscor and Salazzle's Toxic. 24 Speed EVs allows Gyarados to outspeed Chien-Pao and Non-Choice Scarf Flutter Mane while they are paralyzed.

Entry Hazard Setters such as Gliscor, both Landorus Formes, and Skarmory are great teammates for Gyarados, as Dragon Tail forces undesired switches, racking up entry hazard damage on unsuspecting Pokemon. Additionally, Gliscor and Landorus can switch into Electric-attacks from Pokemon that would otherwise make quick work of Gyarados. Tornadus-T is a good teammate for Gyarados, as it can use Knock Off to remove Heavy-Duty Boots from foes and Gyarados can rack up damage on them via Dragon Tail paired with the aforementioned entry hazard setters. Articuno is a nice defensive complement to Gyarados, as Articuno can switch into special moves from Pokemon like Dragapult, Kyurem, and Greninja. Articuno can also use Haze to stop setup Pokemon that Gyarados cannot phaze out with Dragon Tail, such as Hatterene and Primarina. Choice Scarf Enamorus is a great teammate for Gyarados, as Thunder Wave allows Enamorus to outspeed common Choice Scarf users such as Meowscarada and Roaring Moon, ensuring it can outspeed and get a KO. Healing Wish can also be used to bring Gyarados back to full HP without having to be immobile for 2 turns. Corviknight is a great teammate, as not only does it act as a Rock-type neutrality, it also can Defog hazards away if Gyarados loses' is to lose it's Heavy-Duty Boots. Adamant Dragonite appreciates Gyarados's Thunder Wave support, as it outspeeds and OHKOes paralyzed Choice Specs Flutter Mane after 1 Dragon Dance.

[CREDITS]
Written by:
https://www.smogon.com/forums/members/royalreloaded.246753/
Quality checked by:
https://www.smogon.com/forums/members/sasha.510532/
https://www.smogon.com/forums/members/pengairxan.622813/
Grammar checked by:

qc 2/2 well done

 

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View attachment 629055
Flying

[SET]
Gyarados @ Heavy-Duty Boots
Name: Physically Defensive (Flying)
Ability: Intimidate
Tera Type: Water
EVs: 248 HP / 236 Def / 24 Spe
Impish Nature
- Waterfall
- Dragon Tail
- Thunder Wave
- Rest

[SET COMMENTS]
Gyarados finds a unique spot on Flying-type teams due to its unique combination of Intimidate, ability to spread paralysis, and ability to phaze. Intimidate allows Gyarados to safely switch into Physical threats such as Barraskewda, and Mamoswine. Dragon Tail punishes setup sweepers such as Kingambit, Ceruledge, and Gouging Fire by forcing them to switch out. Thunder Wave allows Gyarados to slow down Choice Scarf users such as Roaring Moon and Enamorus, essentially making their Choice Scarf useless. Rest is Gyarados only form of recovery, and it also allows it to act as a Status absorber, being able to switch into status moves such as Gliscor and Salazzle's Toxic. 24 Speed EVs allows Gyarados to outspeed Chien-Pao and Non-Choice Scarf Flutter Mane while they are paralyzed.

Entry Hazard Setters such as Gliscor, both Landorus Formes, and Skarmory are great teammates for Gyarados, as Dragon Tail forces undesired switches, racking up entry hazard damage on unsuspecting Pokemon. Additionally, Gliscor and Landorus can switch into Electric-attacks from Pokemon that would otherwise make quick work of Gyarados. Tornadus-T is a good teammate for Gyarados, as it can use Knock Off to remove Heavy-Duty Boots from foes and Gyarados can rack up damage on them via Dragon Tail paired with the aforementioned entry hazard setters. Articuno is a nice defensive complement to Gyarados, as Articuno can switch into special moves from Pokemon like Dragapult, Kyurem, and Greninja. Articuno can also use Haze to stop setup Pokemon that Gyarados cannot phaze out with Dragon Tail, such as Hatterene and Primarina. Choice Scarf Enamorus is a great teammate for Gyarados, as Thunder Wave allows Enamorus to outspeed common Choice Scarf users such as Meowscarada and Roaring Moon, ensuring it can outspeed and get a KO. Healing Wish can also be used to bring Gyarados back to full HP without having to be immobile for 2 turns. Corviknight is a great teammate, as not only does it act as a Rock-type neutrality, it also can Defog hazards away if Gyarados loses' is to lose it's Heavy-Duty Boots. Adamant Dragonite appreciates Gyarados's Thunder Wave support, as it outspeeds and OHKOes paralyzed Choice Specs Flutter Mane after 1 Dragon Dance.

[CREDITS]
Written by:
https://www.smogon.com/forums/members/royalreloaded.246753/
Quality checked by:
https://www.smogon.com/forums/members/sasha.510532/
https://www.smogon.com/forums/members/pengairxan.622813/
Grammar checked by:

qc 2/2 well done

yep

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