Monotype Haxorus [QC 2/2] [GP 1/1]

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[SET]
name: Wallbreaker
move 1: Outrage
move 2: First Impression
move 3: Close Combat
move 4: Earthquake
item: Choice Band
ability: Mold Breaker
nature: Jolly
evs: 252 Atk / 4 SpD / 252 Spe

[SET COMMENTS]
Thanks to its massive Attack stat, decent Speed, and priority move in First Impression, Haxorus performs the role of a fearsome wallbreaker for Dragon-type teams. STAB Outrage is the strongest move on the set, allowing it to deal massive amounts of damage to neutral targets, breaking past Pokemon such as Toxapex, Hippowdon, and Mandibuzz. First Impression allows Haxorus to revenge kill Cloyster after Shell Smash, eliminating a huge threat to Dragon-type teams, as well as Pokemon like Choice Scarf Gardevoir, Alolan Raichu, and Barraskewda. However, it must be used cautiously; it can take away momentum from the team because Haxorus is forced to switch out after using it. Earthquake in conjunction with Mold Breaker allows Haxorus to easily beat Pokemon such as Mimikyu and Galarian Weezing, as Mold Breaker ignores Disguise and Levitate. Close Combat is great to hit Pokemon like Snorlax, Tyranitar, Cloyster, and Ferrothorn for super effective damage. Iron Tail can also be used to hit Fairy-type Pokemon like Clefable, Grimmsnarl, and Mimikyu more reliably. Due to its mediocre defenses, its best to not switch Haxorus in against attacks from Pokemon; it should be brought after a teammate faints, smart double switching, and U-turn.

Choice Scarf users like Dragapult and Duraludon appreciates Haxorus's wallbreaking potential, letting the aforementioned Pokemon clean teams late-game more effectively. Dragapult, in particular, does great against opposing Dragon-type teams and can take on common Choice Scarf users like Gardevoir and Charizard, whereas Duraludon can deal with Fairy- and Ice-type Pokemon such as Grimmsnarl and Alolan Ninetales. Stealth Rock users like Kommo-o and Duraludon are appreciated by Haxorus, as the chip damage allows it to score easier KOs with First Impression against Pokemon like Gardevoir, Galarian Darmanitan, and Barraskewda. Conversely, Kommo-o and Noivern are both great at keeping opposing entry hazards away with Taunt. Noivern also provides U-turn support so that Haxorus can get more opportunities to wallbreak. Kyurem-B is a great setup sweeper that complements Haxorus, and with First Impression, it can take care of faster Pokemon like Alolan Raichu, Choice Scarf Weavile, and Barraskewda under rain so that Kyurem-B can sweep easier. Hydreigon forms a great wallbreaking core with Haxorus, beating each other's checks and counters; Hydreigon can beat Galarian Corsola and Mew, while Haxorus can take care of Snorlax and Tyranitar.

[CREDITS]
- Written by: [[<Harpp>, <320110>]]
- <Dragon> analysis by: [[<Harpp>, <320110>]]
- Quality checked by: [[<Decem>, <362454>], [<Havens>, <391540>]]
- Grammar checked by: [[<The Dutch Plumberjack>, <232216>]]
 
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[SET]
name: Wallbreaker
move 1: Outrage
move 2: First Impression
move 3: Close Combat
move 4: Earthquake
item: Choice Band
ability: Mold Breaker
nature: Jolly
evs: 252 Atk / 4 SpD / 252 Spe

Rearranged to reflect the importance of First Impression.

[SET COMMENTS]
Need to mention First Impression in the first line, it's a huge reason of why Haxorus is good. Don't have to specify 147 Attack either, just saying its massive is fine.

Close Combat is great against Normal-, and Ice-type teams as such types cannot switch into it, allowing Haxorus to take care of Snorlax and Kyurem-B.
Sometimes its better to just click Outrage against Kyurem-B instead of Close Combat. I would just say how it's nice for hitting Pokemon like Snorlax, Tyranitar, Cloyster and Ferrothorn for super effective damage.

"First Impression lets Haxorus revenge KO Pokemon like Choice Scarf Gardevoir, Alolan Raichu and Barraskewda."
Move this line to after Outrage. Use Cloyster after a Shell Smash as an example too, it's a huge threat to Dragon teams and having First Impression as priority is really nice for reliably handling it.

Alolan Ninetales > Mamoswine for Duraludon

"Stealth Rock users like Kommo-o and Duraludon are appreciated by Haxorus as it allows it to score easier KOs."
Name some examples here, Gardevoir, Galarian Darmanitan and Barraskewda are all good examples of Pokemon Haxorus can beat easier with First Impression when Stealth Rock are laid.

Kommo-o and Noivern are both great at keeping hazards away like Toxic Spikes and Sticky Web with Taunt.

"Kyurem-B is a great set up sweeper that likes Haxorus weaking opposing teams for it."
Connect this to how Haxorus can pick off faster Pokemon which would otherwise deal with Kyurem-B like Alolan Raichu under Electric Terrain, Choice Scarf Weavile, and Barraskewda under rain with First Imprsesion so Kyurem-B can sweep easier with Dragon Dance.

"Hydreigon forms a great wallbreaking core with Haxorus beating each other's checks and counters that is very hard for most teams to stop."
Give more detail on this. I think it's nice to mention that Hydreigon can take on Pokemon such as Galarian Corsola and Mew for Haxorus while Haxorus can beat Pokemon like Snorlax and Tyranitar for Hydreigon.

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-I'd note the repercussion of having to switch out when you lock into First Impression into possible Physically Defensive foes/Protect users like Pex/Aegi, etc; having the move only usable on the first turn out saps a ton of momentum for Dragon and can create opportunities for the opponent to capitalize off of it.
-Perhaps a mention of Iron Tail can be slightly noted in the first paragraph but not on the set; not many Dragon teams carry Steel coverage for Fairy outside of Duraludon and Lead Kommo-o, to which the matchup can be extremely lopsided against it.

QC 2/2
 
[SET]
name: Wallbreaker
move 1: Outrage
move 2: First Impression
move 3: Close Combat
move 4: Earthquake
item: Choice Band
ability: Mold Breaker
nature: Jolly
evs: 252 Atk / 4 SpD / 252 Spe

[SET COMMENTS]
Thanks to a its massive Attack stat, a decent Speed, (AC) and a priority in First Impression, Haxorus performs the role of a fearsome wallbreaker for Dragon-type teams. STAB Outrage is the strongest move on the set, (AC) allowing it to deal massive amount amounts of damage to neutral targets, letting it breaking past Pokemon such as Toxapex, Hippowdon, and Manidbuzz. First Impression allows Haxorus to revenge KO kill Cloyster after Shell Smash, (AC) as it is eliminating a huge threat to Dragon-type teams. (comma -> period) additionally Additionally, (AC) First Impression also deals with Pokemon like Choice Scarf Gardevoir, Alolan Raichu, and Barraskewda. However, (AC) it must be used cautiously;(ASC) as it is only a first turn move and it can take away momentum from the team as because Haxorus is forced to switch out after using it. hence opponent can capitalize off of it. After a minor chip damage, Earthquake in conjunction with its ability, (AC) Mold Breaker, (AC) allows it to easily beat Pokemon such as Mimikyu and Galarian Weezing, (AC) easily as Mold Breaker ignores Disguise and Levitate ability. Close Combat is great against Pokemon like Snorlax, Tyranitar, Cloyster, and Ferrothorn to hit for super effective damage. Iron Tail can also be used to hit Fairy-type Pokemon like Clefable, Grimmsnarl, and Mimikyu more reliably. Due to its mediocre defenses, (AC) its best to not manually switch Haxorus in against attacks from Pokemon; (ASC) as it can make it weak to do its job. It it should be brought in through a free switch, smart double switching and through U-turn. Maximum Attack investment along with maximum Speed investment with a Jolly nature allows Haxorus to hit as hard as possible while outspeeding Pokemon like Mimikyu, and Kyurem-B for the team. (if this is really necessary just keep it, but basic EVs don't require explaining)

Choice Scarf users like Dragapult and Duraludon appreciate appreciates Haxorus's wallbreaking potential, (AC) of Haxorus in order to letting the aforementioned Pokemon clean teams late-game more effectively. The former of which Duraladon, in particular, does (clearer) great against opposing Dragon-type teams and can take on common Choice Scarf users like Gardevoir and Charizard. The latter Whereas Dragapult can deal with Fairy- and Ice-type Pokemon such as Grimmsnarl, (RC) and Alolan Ninetales. Stealth Rock users like Kommo-o and Duraludon are appreciated by Haxorus, (AC) as it allows it to score easier KOs with First Impression against Pokemon like Gardevoir, Galarian Darmanitan, and Barraskewda. Kommo-o and Noivern are both great at keeping hazards away with Taunt. Noivern also provides U-turn support so that Haxorus can get more opportunities to wallbreak. (spacing) Kyurem-B is a great set up setup sweeper that compliments complements Haxorus, (AC) and with First Impression, (AC) it can take care of faster Pokemon like Alolan Raichu, Choice Scarf Weavile, (AC) and Barraskewda under rain so that Kyurem-B can sweep easier with Dragon Dance. Hydreigon forms a great wallbreaking core with Haxorus, (AC) beating each other's checks and counters; (ASC) that is very hard for most teams to stop as Hydreigon can beat Galarian Corsola and Mew, (AC) while Haxorus can take care of Snorlax and Tyranitar.

[CREDITS]
- Written by: [[<Harpp>, <320110>]]
- <Dragon> analysis by: [[<Harpp>, <320110>]]
- Quality checked by: [[<Decem>, <362454>], [<username2>, <userid2>]]
- Grammar checked by: [[<username1>, <userid1>]]
am GP, implement what you want
 
GP 1/1 good stuff
[SET]
name: Wallbreaker
move 1: Outrage
move 2: First Impression
move 3: Close Combat
move 4: Earthquake
item: Choice Band
ability: Mold Breaker
nature: Jolly
evs: 252 Atk / 4 SpD / 252 Spe

[SET COMMENTS]
Thanks to a its massive Attack stat, a decent Speed, (AC) and a priority move in First Impression, Haxorus performs the role of a fearsome wallbreaker for Dragon-type teams. STAB Outrage is the strongest move on the set, (AC) allowing it to deal massive amount amounts of damage to neutral targets, letting it breaking past Pokemon such as Toxapex, Hippowdon, and Manidbuzz Mandibuzz. First Impression allows Haxorus to revenge KO kill Cloyster after Shell Smash, (AC) as it is eliminating a huge threat to Dragon-type teams. (comma -> period) (keep comma) additionally Additionally, (AC) First Impression also deals with as well as Pokemon like Choice Scarf Gardevoir, Alolan Raichu, and Barraskewda. However, (AC) it must be used cautiously;(ASC) as it is only a first turn move and it can take away momentum from the team as because Haxorus is forced to switch out after using it. hence opponent can capitalize off of it. After a minor chip damage, Earthquake in conjunction with its ability, (AC) Mold Breaker allows it Haxorus to easily beat Pokemon such as Mimikyu and Galarian Weezing, (AC) easily as Mold Breaker ignores Disguise and Levitate ability. Close Combat is great against to hit Pokemon like Snorlax, Tyranitar, Cloyster, and Ferrothorn to hit for super effective damage. Iron Tail can also be used to hit Fairy-type Pokemon like Clefable, Grimmsnarl, and Mimikyu more reliably. Due to its mediocre defenses, (AC) its best to not manually switch Haxorus in against attacks from Pokemon; (ASC) as it can make it weak to do its job. It it should be brought in through a free switch, (keep this, fine to change it to "after a teammate faints" though) smart double switching, (also comma here then) and through U-turn. Maximum Attack investment along with maximum Speed investment with a Jolly nature allows Haxorus to hit as hard as possible while outspeeding Pokemon like Mimikyu, and Kyurem-B for the team. (if this is really necessary just keep it, but basic EVs don't require explaining) (speed targets are worth it if nothing else)

Choice Scarf users like Dragapult and Duraludon appreciate appreciates Haxorus's wallbreaking potential, (AC) of Haxorus in order to letting the aforementioned Pokemon clean teams late-game more effectively. The former of which Duraludon, in particular, does (clearer) great against opposing Dragon-type teams and can take on common Choice Scarf users like Gardevoir and Charizard, (comma) The latter whereas Dragapult can deal with Fairy- and Ice-type Pokemon such as Grimmsnarl, (RC) and Alolan Ninetales. Stealth Rock users like Kommo-o and Duraludon are appreciated by Haxorus, (AC) as it the chip damage allows it to score easier KOs with First Impression against Pokemon like Gardevoir, Galarian Darmanitan, and Barraskewda. Conversely, Kommo-o and Noivern are both great at keeping opposing entry hazards away with Taunt. Noivern also provides U-turn support so that (unneeded) Haxorus can get more opportunities to wallbreak. (spacing) Kyurem-B is a great set up setup sweeper that compliments complements Haxorus, (AC) and with First Impression, (AC) it can take care of faster Pokemon like Alolan Raichu, Choice Scarf Weavile, (AC) and Barraskewda under rain so that Kyurem-B can sweep easier with Dragon Dance. Hydreigon forms a great wallbreaking core with Haxorus, (AC) beating each other's checks and counters; (ASC) that is very hard for most teams to stop as Hydreigon can beat Galarian Corsola and Mew, (AC) while Haxorus can take care of Snorlax and Tyranitar.

[CREDITS]
- Written by: [[<Harpp>, <320110>]]
- <Dragon> analysis by: [[<Harpp>, <320110>]]
- Quality checked by: [[<Decem>, <362454>], [<username2>, <userid2>]]
- Grammar checked by: [[<username1>, <userid1>]]
 
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