Dewgong (QC: 3/3) (GP: 2/2)

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GP: Torterrable + P Squared / ForgottenOnes + GatoDelFuego

[OVERVIEW]

Dewgong is outclassed by other defensive Water-types such as Pelipper and Politoed, as the former has access to Defog and Roost while the latter has better typing and Scald to wear down its checks. Dewgong has access to Perish Song, which allows it to force out opposing Pokemon, but this means that it has to repeatedly switch in and out, and its weakness to Stealth Rock does not help it. In addition to this, Dewgong lacks a source of reliable recovery outside of Rest, and it cannot run an offensive set, as it is outclassed by other offensive Water-types such as Simipour and Floatzel.

[SET]
name: Specially Defensive
move 1: Toxic
move 2: Protect
move 3: Surf / Ice Beam
move 4: Perish Song / Encore
item: Leftovers
ability: Thick Fat
nature: Calm
evs: 248 HP / 8 SpA / 252 SpD

[SET COMMENTS]
Moves
========

Toxic allows Dewgong to weaken bulky walls such as Grumpig. Protect allows Dewgong to stall with Toxic and Perish Song and gives it passive recovery. Surf prevents Dewgong from being complete Taunt bait and hits Fire-, Ground-, and Rock-types such as Ninetales, Piloswine, and Golem super effectively. Ice Beam is an option over Surf that hits Grass-types such as Tangela and Gourgeist-XL super effectively. Perish Song allows Dewgong to force out setup sweepers that it cannot touch with Toxic, such as Clefairy and Duosion. Encore allows Dewgong to lock the foe into an unfavorable move.

Set Details
========

This EV spread and a Calm nature maximize Dewgong's special bulk and allows it to take special hits as well as possible from Pokemon such as Simipour and Kadabra. Thick Fat allows Dewgong to blanket check Fire- and Ice-types such as Ninetales and Piloswine. Leftovers provides passive recovery, as Dewgong lacks a reliable recovery move outside of Rest.

Usage Tips
========

Dewgong should try not to switch in when Stealth Rock is up, as it loses quite a bit of health, and should avoid switching on status moves such as Toxic and Will-O-Wisp, as they easily wear it down because of its lack of reliable recovery. Dewgong should try to switch in on predicted Fire-type and Ice-type attacks, but it should be wary of coverage moves such as Ninetales's Energy Ball. Dewgong's aim is to spread status to walls such as Grumpig with Toxic. Dewgong should also force out setup sweepers such as Clefairy and Duosion with Perish Song, which should be used in conjunction with Protect. Stalling foes with Protect and Toxic damage is also recommended, as this is Dewgong's only way of doing decent damage, and it can gain Leftovers recovery as well.

Team Options
========

Dewgong only fits on defensive teams because of its passive nature and ability to tank hits. Defoggers and spinners such as Vibrava, Vullaby, and Torkoal are recommended in order to remove entry hazards such as Stealth Rock from the field and allow Dewgong to stay as healthy as possible. They can also switch in on Grass-type attacks for Dewgong. Ground-types such as Stunfisk and Piloswine are good teammates, as they can handle Electric-type Pokemon such as Raichu for Dewgong and provide Stealth Rock support. Wish passers such as Lickilicky and Hypno are able to provide Wish support; additionally, the former is able to cure status such as poison and burns with Heal Bell. Grass-types such as Roselia and Tangela can take on Rock-types for Dewgong and can act as solid switch-ins for Electric-type attacks. Physically defensive Pokemon, such as Carracosta and Gourgeist-XL, are able to take physical hits for Dewgong, while Dewgong can take special hits.

[STRATEGY COMMENTS]
Other Options
=============

Fake Out, Aqua Jet, and Ice Shard are able to pick off weakened Pokemon such as Kadabra, but they are quite weak. Drill Run allows Dewgong to hit Electric-types such as Zebstrika, but Dewgong lacks the moveslot for it and Dewgong has a poor attack stat. Substitute could be used to block status such as burn and poison, but it wears Dewgong down more quickly when combined with Stealth Rock damage. Rest combined with Sleep Talk could be used for recovery, but they are unreliable. Disable could be used to cripple Choice Scarf users such as Simipour, but the utility of Perish Song and Encore is preferred.

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

**Electric-types**: Electric-types such as Zebstrika and Raichu are able to 2HKO Dewgong with their STAB moves, but dislike getting warn down by Toxic and Protect.

**Fighting-types**: Fighting-types such as Machoke and Monferno are able to KO Dewgong with their Fighting-type moves, but the latter is unable to switch in on Surf. The former is also able to switch in on a Toxic due to Guts.

**Residual Damage**: As Dewgong lacks a source of reliable recovery, it is easily worn down by entry hazards such as Stealth Rock. Status conditions such as burn and poison also wear down Dewgong quite quickly.

**Strong Physical Attackers**: Strong physical attackers, such as Stoutland and Dodrio, are able to outspeed Dewgong and KO it after Stealth Rock damage.

**Grass-types**: Although they dislike Ice Beam and Toxic, Grass-types such as Tangela and Sawsbuck are able to KO Dewgong with their Grass-type STAB moves. Roselia deserves a mention, as it is immune to Toxic and can set up Spikes.
 
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In the overview im not too sure why you compare it to carracosta as it is a physical wall, instead, politoed is a much better comparison as it is also a special wall with access to the same moves dewgong has. I also dont understand the think fat comparison, as piloswine has a completely different role, and grumpig has a completely different typing. Also you really shouldnt be comparing it to an outclassed pokemon.

I would rather the set be toxic/protect/attacking moves/perish song|encore, since protect is really important for recovery along with toxic stalling (which you should mention in moves), and its a must have with perish song

In UT, saying it should avoid switching in if rocks are up is misleading, as its not like you can guarantee rocks wont be up at any point, instead you can say 'try to avoid'. This is similar with status as dewgong is a decentish scald absorber since the two main users hate toxic. You 4th bullet point seems a bit obvious, you should say something like dewgong's main objective is to spread status or similar.

In TO just say defensive teams as stall has questionable viability and balance wouldnt want something that passive if it doesnt wall much. Both golem and piloswine lose to the electric type you mentioned (you dont actually need to mention an electric type in that situation), stunfisk is the best electric check so should be mentioned over golem (pilo is good enough to also be mentioned since it does wall zebby). when you mention Arbok, dont mention shed skin as that isnt a thing, and also why mention that dewgong provides psong support for it when arbok doesnt really benefit from it (this is similar to gogoat when you talk about it setting up bulk ups despite that being irrelevant). I dont get how burning things makes ghosts good team mates to dewgong (actually it prefers toxicing foes since it wears them down more easily w/ protect), and if you are saying that they are good team mates since they take physical hits, just talk about 'Physical walls such as..'

Is frost breath even worth mentioning in oo when it doesnt do much damage to clef/duo

Physical attackers should get a section in c&c imo as a lot can even OHKO w/ rocks

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I dont think taunt users are relevant enough to be put in the overview, especcially because missy can lose to dewgong (or will be really low on health at the end). This should also be reflected in c&c

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You can mention Torkoal as well for hazard removers as it not only removes hazards, but can also set them and handles Grass-types for Dewgong if it isn't running Ice Beam. I also don't see how Armaldo fits on a defensive team tbh, but if you were just listing examples, that's fine. You can also mention Roselia can set Toxic Spikes as well so Dewgong doesn't waste a turn using Toxic, but its your call.
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I don't like mentioning Simisear as something it can take special hits from in set details, Focus Blast and Superpower both donk it. At least simipour, if not something like kadabra
Mention keeping it away from taunt and encore users like grumpig in usage tips, it's not enough to warrant c&c really but something to note
other than that looks good, 3/:3
 
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[OVERVIEW]

Dewgong is outclassed by other defensive Water-types such as Pelipper and Politoed, as the former has access to Defog and Roost while the latter has a better typing and Scald to wear down its checks threats. However, Dewgong has access to Perish Song, which allows it to force out the opposing Pokemon threats, but this means that it has to repeatedly switch in and out, and its weakness to Stealth Rock does not help it here at all. In addition to this, Dewgong lacks a source of reliable recovery outside of Rest, and cannot run an offensive set as it is outclassed by the likes of other offensive Water-types such as Simipour and Golduck.

[SET]
name: Specially Defensive
move 1: Toxic
move 2: Protect
move 3: Surf / Ice Beam
move 4: Perish Song / Encore
item: Leftovers
ability: Thick Fat
nature: Calm
evs: 248 HP / 8 SpA / 252 SpD

[SET COMMENTS]
Moves
========

Toxic allows Dewgong to weaken bulky walls such as Grumpig. Protect allows Dewgong to stall with Toxic and Perish Song, and gives it passive recovery. Surf hits the likes of Fire-, Ground-, and Rock-types such as Ninetales, Piloswine, and Golem super effectively. Ice Beam is an option over Surf that hits Grass-types such as Tangela and Gourgeist-XL, and also allows Dewgong to hit Vibrava super effectively. Perish Song allows Dewgong to force out setup sweepers that it cannot touch with Toxic, such as Clefairy and Duosion, that it cannot touch with Toxic. Encore allows Dewgong to lock the foe into an unfavourable move(DC) such as Nasty Plot. An example at the end of the sentence using "such as" does not require a comm. However, if you were to have added another section to the sentence, that would turn it into a non-restrictive clause requiring commas on both sides.

Set Details
========

This EV spread and a Calm nature maximises maximizes Dewgong's bulk and allows it to take special hits as well as possible from Pokemon such as Simipour and Kadabra. Thick Fat allows Dewgong to blanket check Fire- and Ice-types such as Ninetales and Piloswine. Leftovers provides passive recovery as Dewgong lacks a reliable recovery move outside of Rest.

Usage Tips
========

Dewgong should try not to switch in when Stealth Rock is up, as it loses quite a bit of damage health, and should avoid switching on status moves such as Toxic and Will-O-Wisp status such as burns and poison, as it they easily wears it down very easily because of its lack of reliable recovery. You don't switch into status, but rather, into a status-inflicting move or Toxic Spikes. Not sure if you wanted to mention Toxic Spikes, however. Dewgong should try to switch in on predicted Fire-type and Ice-type attacks, but it should be wary of their coverage moves, such as Ninetales with Energy Ball. "Their" didn't actually refer to anyone in this sentence, so I took it out. Dewgong's aim is to spread status on to walls such as Grumpig with Toxic. Dewgong should also force out setup sweepers such as Clefairy and Duosion with Perish Song and which should be used in conjunction with Protect. Stalling foes with Protect and Toxic damage is also recommended, as you this is Dewgong's only way of doing decent damage, and it can gain Leftovers recovery as well and is Dewgong's only way of doing decent damage. Keep Dewgong away from Taunt users such as Grumpig and Misdreavus, as they can prevent it from using its status moves.

Team Options
========

Dewgong only fits on defensive teams because of its passive nature and ability to tank hits. Defoggers and Rapid Spinners such as Vibrava, Vullaby, and Torkoal are recommended in order to remove entry hazards such as Stealth Rock from the field and allow Dewgong to stay as healthy as possible and . They can also switch in on Grass-type attacks for from Dewgong. Ground-types such as Stunfisk and Piloswine are good teammates as they can handle Electric-type Pokemon such as Raichu for Dewgong and provide Stealth Rock support. Wishpassers such as Lickilicky and Hypno are able to provide Wish support; additionally, the former additionally is able to cure status such as poison and burns with Heal Bell. Grass-types such as Roselia and Tangela can take on Rock-types for Dewgong and can act as a solid switch in on Electric-type attacks; the former additionally is also able to set up Spikes and Toxic Spikes. Physically defensive Pokemon, such as Carracosta and Gourgeist-XL are able to take physical hits for Dewgong, with the former being able to wear its threats down with Scald and the latter being able to burn opposing Pokemon its threats with Will-O-Wisp.

[STRATEGY COMMENTS]
Other Options
=============

Fake Out, Aqua Jet, and Ice Shard are able to pick off weakened Pokemon such as Kadabra, but it is are quite weak and has have little use outside of that. Drill Run allows Dewgong to hit Electric-types such as Zebstrika, but it lacks the moveslot for it. Substitute could be used to block status such as burns and poison, but it wears Dewgong down more quickly when combined with Stealth Rock damage. Rest combined with Sleep Talk could be used for recovery, but it is they are unreliable. Disable could be used to cripple Choice Scarf users such as Simipour, but it has little use outside of that, and the utility of Perish Song and Encore is preferred.

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

**Electric-types**: Electric-types such as Zebstrika and Raichu are able to 2HKO Dewgong with their Electric-type STAB moves, but they must watch out for a Toxic.

**Fighting-types**: Fighting-types such as Machoke and Monferno are to KO with their Fighting-type moves, but the latter is unable to switch in on a Surf. The former additionally is also able to switch in on a Toxic due to Guts.

**Residual Damage**: As Dewgong lacks a source of reliable recovery, it is easily worn down by entry hazards such as Stealth Rock. Status conditions such as burns and poison also wear down Dewgong quite quickly.

**Strong Physical Attackers**: Strong physical attackers, such as Stoutland and Dodrio are able to outspeed Dewgong and KO it after Stealth Rock damage, with the former additionally is able to switch in on a Toxic(Delete semicolon, add period) However, the latter is unable to switch in on an Ice Beam.

**Grass-types**: Although they dislike Ice Beam and Toxic, Grass-types such as Tangela and Sawsbuck are able to KO with their Grass-type STAB moves. Roselia deserves a mention as it is immune to Toxic and takes little from Ice Beam.

You used the word "threats" a lot, but with "threats" being generally unidentified, I took the liberty of changing the word to more specific terms such as "checks" and "the opposing Pokemon (the latter especially when referring to status, which can catch everyone). Additionally, while switching in on "a move" is not necessarily incorrect, typically, we simply say switching in on "move", as far as I know. Switched up some weird sentence structure as well.
 
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[OVERVIEW]

Dewgong is outclassed by other defensive Water-types such as Pelipper and Politoed, as the former has access to Defog and Roost while the latter has a better typing and Scald to wear down its checks threats. However, Dewgong has access to Perish Song, which allows it to force out the opposing Pokemon threats, but this means that it has to repeatedly switch in and out, and its weakness to Stealth Rock does not help it here at all. In addition to this, Dewgong lacks a source of reliable recovery outside of Rest, and it cannot run an offensive set, (AC; remember "as" always takes a comma before it if it means "because") as it is outclassed by the likes of other offensive Water-types such as Simipour and Golduck.

[SET]
name: Specially Defensive
move 1: Toxic
move 2: Protect
move 3: Surf / Ice Beam
move 4: Perish Song / Encore
item: Leftovers
ability: Thick Fat
nature: Calm
evs: 248 HP / 8 SpA / 252 SpD

[SET COMMENTS]
Moves
========

Toxic allows Dewgong to weaken bulky walls such as Grumpig. Protect allows Dewgong to stall with Toxic and Perish Song, (DC) and gives it passive recovery. Surf hits the likes of Fire-, Ground-, and Rock-types such as Ninetales, Piloswine, and Golem super effectively. Ice Beam is an option over Surf that hits Grass-types such as Tangela and Gourgeist-XL, (DC) and also allows Dewgong to hit Vibrava super effectively. Perish Song allows Dewgong to force out setup sweepers that it cannot touch with Toxic, such as Clefairy and Duosion, that it cannot touch with Toxic. Encore allows Dewgong to lock the foe into an unfavourable move(DC) such as Nasty Plot. An example at the end of the sentence using "such as" does not require a comm. However, if you were to have added another section to the sentence, that would turn it into a non-restrictive clause requiring commas on both sides.

Set Details
========

This EV spread and a Calm nature maximises maximizes (should be maximize; "x and y" is plural) Dewgong's bulk and allows (same thing, "allow") it to take special hits as well as possible from Pokemon such as Simipour and Kadabra. Thick Fat allows Dewgong to blanket check Fire- and Ice-types such as Ninetales and Piloswine. Leftovers provides passive recovery, (AC) as Dewgong lacks a reliable recovery move outside of Rest.

Usage Tips
========

Dewgong should try not to switch in when Stealth Rock is up, as it loses quite a bit of damage health, and should avoid switching on status moves such as Toxic and Will-O-Wisp status such as burns and poison, as it they easily wears it down very easily because of its lack of reliable recovery. You don't switch into status, but rather, into a status-inflicting move or Toxic Spikes. Not sure if you wanted to mention Toxic Spikes, however. Dewgong should try to switch in on predicted Fire-type and Ice-type attacks, but it should be wary of their coverage moves, such as Ninetales's with Energy Ball. "Their" didn't actually refer to anyone in this sentence, so I took it out. Dewgong's aim is to spread status on to walls such as Grumpig with Toxic. Dewgong should also force out setup sweepers such as Clefairy and Duosion with Perish Song, (AC) and which should be used in conjunction with Protect. Stalling foes with Protect and Toxic damage is also recommended, as you this is Dewgong's only way of doing decent damage, and it can gain Leftovers recovery as well and is Dewgong's only way of doing decent damage. Keep Dewgong away from Taunt users such as Grumpig and Misdreavus, as they can prevent it from using its status moves.

Team Options
========

Dewgong only fits on defensive teams because of its passive nature and ability to tank hits. Defoggers and Rapid Sspinners such as Vibrava, Vullaby, and Torkoal are recommended in order to remove entry hazards such as Stealth Rock from the field and allow Dewgong to stay as healthy as possible and. They can also switch in on Grass-type attacks for from Dewgong. Ground-types such as Stunfisk and Piloswine are good teammates, (AC) as they can handle Electric-type Pokemon such as Raichu for Dewgong and provide Stealth Rock support. Wish passers such as Lickilicky and Hypno are able to provide Wish support; additionally, the former additionally is able to cure status such as poison and burns with Heal Bell. Grass-types such as Roselia and Tangela can take on Rock-types for Dewgong and can act as a solid switch-ins for on Electric-type attacks; the former additionally is also able to set up Spikes and Toxic Spikes. Physically defensive Pokemon, such as Carracosta and Gourgeist-XL, (AC) are able to take physical hits for Dewgong, with the former being able to wear its threats down with Scald and the latter being able to burn opposing Pokemon its threats with Will-O-Wisp.

[STRATEGY COMMENTS]
Other Options
=============

Fake Out, Aqua Jet, and Ice Shard are able to pick off weakened Pokemon such as Kadabra, but it is they are quite weak and has have little use outside of that. Drill Run allows Dewgong to hit Electric-types such as Zebstrika, but it lacks the moveslot for it. Substitute could be used to block status such as burns and poison, but it wears Dewgong down more quickly when combined with Stealth Rock damage. Rest combined with Sleep Talk could be used for recovery, but it is they are unreliable. Disable could be used to cripple Choice Scarf users such as Simipour, but it has little use outside of that, and the utility of Perish Song and Encore is preferred.

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

**Electric-types**: Electric-types such as Zebstrika and Raichu are able to 2HKO Dewgong with their Electric-type STAB moves, but they must watch out for a Toxic.

**Fighting-types**: Fighting-types such as Machoke and Monferno are able to KO Dewgong with their Fighting-type moves, but the latter is unable to switch in on a Surf. The former additionally is also able to switch in on a Toxic due to Guts.

**Residual Damage**: As Dewgong lacks a source of reliable recovery, it is easily worn down by entry hazards such as Stealth Rock. Status conditions such as burns and poison also wear down Dewgong quite quickly.

**Strong Physical Attackers**: Strong physical attackers, such as Stoutland and Dodrio, (AC) are able to outspeed Dewgong and KO it after Stealth Rock damage, with the former additionally is being able to switch in on a Toxic(Delete semicolon, add period) However, the latter is unable to switch in on an Ice Beam.

**Grass-types**: Although they dislike Ice Beam and Toxic, Grass-types such as Tangela and Sawsbuck are able to KO Dewgong with their Grass-type STAB moves. Roselia deserves a mention, (AC) as it is immune to Toxic and takes little from Ice Beam.

You used the word "threats" a lot, but with "threats" being generally unidentified, I took the liberty of changing the word to more specific terms such as "checks" and "the opposing Pokemon (the latter especially when referring to status, which can catch everyone). Additionally, while switching in on "a move" is not necessarily incorrect, typically, we simply say switching in on "move", as far as I know. Switched up some weird sentence structure as well.
 
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[OVERVIEW]

Dewgong is outclassed by other defensive Water-types such as Pelipper and Politoed, as the former has access to Defog and Roost while the latter has better typing and Scald to wear down its checks. However, Dewgong has access to Perish Song, which allows it to force out opposing Pokemon (remove space), but this means that it has to repeatedly switch in and out, and its weakness to Stealth Rock does not help it. In addition to this, Dewgong lacks a source of reliable recovery outside of Rest, and it cannot run an offensive set, as it is outclassed by the likes of other offensive Water-types such as Simipour and Golduck.

[SET]
name: Specially Defensive
move 1: Toxic
move 2: Protect
move 3: Surf / Ice Beam
move 4: Perish Song / Encore
item: Leftovers
ability: Thick Fat
nature: Calm
evs: 248 HP / 8 SpA / 252 SpD

[SET COMMENTS]
Moves
========

Toxic allows Dewgong to weaken bulky walls such as Grumpig. Protect allows Dewgong to stall with Toxic and Perish Song, (DC) (RC) and gives it passive recovery. Surf hits Fire-, Ground-, and Rock-types such as Ninetales, Piloswine, and Golem super effectively. Ice Beam is an option over Surf that hits Grass-types such as Tangela and Gourgeist-XL and also allows Dewgong to hit Vibrava super effectively. Perish Song allows Dewgong to force out setup sweepers that it cannot touch with Toxic, such as Clefairy and Duosion. Encore allows Dewgong to lock the foe into an unfavorable move such as Nasty Plot.

Set Details
========

This EV spread and a Calm nature maximize Dewgong's bulk and allows it to take special hits as well as possible from Pokemon such as Simipour and Kadabra. Thick Fat allows Dewgong to blanket check Fire- and Ice-types such as Ninetales and Piloswine. Leftovers provides passive recovery, as Dewgong lacks a reliable recovery move outside of Rest.

Usage Tips
========

Dewgong should try not to switch in when Stealth Rock is up, as it loses quite a bit of health, and should avoid switching on status moves such as Toxic and Will-O-Wisp, as they easily wear it down because of its lack of reliable recovery. Dewgong should try to switch in on predicted Fire-type and Ice-type attacks, but it should be wary of coverage moves such as Ninetales's Energy Ball. Dewgong's aim is to spread status to walls such as Grumpig with Toxic. Dewgong should also force out setup sweepers such as Clefairy and Duosion with Perish Song, which should be used in conjunction with Protect. Stalling foes with Protect and Toxic damage is also recommended, as (add space)this is Dewgong's only way of doing decent damage, and it can gain Leftovers recovery as well. Keep Dewgong away from Taunt users such as Grumpig and Misdreavus, as they can prevent it from using its status moves.

Team Options
========

Dewgong only fits on defensive teams because of its passive nature and ability to tank hits. Defoggers and spinners such as Vibrava, Vullaby, and Torkoal are recommended in order to remove entry hazards such as Stealth Rock from the field and allow Dewgong to stay as healthy as possible. They can also switch in on Grass-type attacks for Dewgong. Ground-types such as Stunfisk and Piloswine are good teammates, as they can handle Electric-type Pokemon such as Raichu for Dewgong and provide Stealth Rock support. Wish passers such as Lickilicky and Hypno are able to provide Wish support; additionally, the former is able to cure status such as poison and burns with Heal Bell. Grass-types such as Roselia and Tangela can take on Rock-types for Dewgong and can act as solid switch-ins for Electric-type attacks; the former is also able to set up Spikes and Toxic Spikes. Physically defensive Pokemon, such as Carracosta and Gourgeist-XL, (AC) are able to take physical hits for Dewgong, with the former being able to wear its threats down with Scald and the latter being able to burn opposing Pokemon with Will-O-Wisp.

[STRATEGY COMMENTS]
Other Options
=============

Fake Out, Aqua Jet, and Ice Shard are able to pick off weakened Pokemon such as Kadabra, but they are quite weak and have little use outside of that. Drill Run allows Dewgong to hit Electric-types such as Zebstrika, but it lacks the moveslot for it. Substitute could be used to block status such as burn and poison, but it wears Dewgong down more quickly when combined with Stealth Rock damage. Rest combined with Sleep Talk could be used for recovery, but they are unreliable. Disable could be used to cripple Choice Scarf users such as Simipour, but it has little use outside of that, and the utility of Perish Song and Encore is preferred.

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

**Electric-types**: Electric-types such as Zebstrika and Raichu are able to 2HKO Dewgong with their STAB moves, but they must watch out for Toxic.

**Fighting-types**: Fighting-types such as Machoke and Monferno are able to KO Dewgong with their Fighting-type moves, but the latter is unable to switch in on Surf. The former is also able to switch in on a Toxic due to Guts.

**Residual Damage**: As Dewgong lacks a source of reliable recovery, it is easily worn down by entry hazards such as Stealth Rock. Status conditions such as burn and poison also wear down Dewgong quite quickly.

**Strong Physical Attackers**: Strong physical attackers, such as Stoutland and Dodrio, are able to outspeed Dewgong and KO it after Stealth Rock damage, with the former additionally being able to switch in on Toxic. However, the latter is unable to switch in on Ice Beam.

**Grass-types**: Although they dislike Ice Beam and Toxic, Grass-types such as Tangela and Sawsbuck are able to KO Dewgong with their Grass-type STAB moves. Roselia deserves a mention, as it is immune to Toxic and takes little damage from Ice Beam.
 
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Implement all of forgottenones's check, except for the Set Details. Should stay as 'allow'. Additionally, implement these changes in the overview instead of what forgottenones did and put my additional change in OO in.

[OVERVIEW]

Dewgong is outclassed by other defensive Water-types such as Pelipper and Politoed, as the former has access to Defog and Roost while the latter has better typing and Scald to wear down its checks. However, Dewgong has access to Perish Song, which allows it to force out opposing Pokemon (remove space), but this means that it has to repeatedly switch in and out, and its weakness to Stealth Rock does not help it. In addition to this, Dewgong lacks a source of reliable recovery outside of Rest, and it cannot run an offensive set, as it is outclassed by the likes of other offensive Water-types such as Simipour and Golduck.


[STRATEGY COMMENTS]
Other Options
=============

Fake Out, Aqua Jet, and Ice Shard are able to pick off weakened Pokemon such as Kadabra, but they are quite weak and have little use outside of that. Drill Run allows Dewgong to hit Electric-types such as Zebstrika, but it Dewgong lacks the moveslot for it. Substitute could be used to block status such as burn and poison, but it wears Dewgong down more quickly when combined with Stealth Rock damage. Rest combined with Sleep Talk could be used for recovery, but they are unreliable. Disable could be used to cripple Choice Scarf users such as Simipour, but it has little use outside of that, and the utility of Perish Song and Encore is preferred.


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