Ubers Mandibuzz

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[SET]
name: Bulky Defog
move 1: Foul Play / Knock Off
move 2: Roost
move 3: Defog
move 4: Toxic / U-turn
item: Heavy-Duty Boots
ability: Overcoat
nature: Calm
evs: 252 HP / 28 Def / 228 SpD

[SET COMMENTS]
Thank to Mandibuzz's typing, which lets it switch into Ghost- and Ground-type moves without a Fire weakness, Mandibuzz is an alternative Defogger on balanced and stall teams to Corviknight. Good Special Defense allows Mandibuzz to check offensive Eternatus more reliably than Corviknight and it can also check other Pokemon like Dragapult. Mandibuzz can use Defog against common Stealth Rock setters such as Galarian Corsola and Hippowdon, with Roost keeping it healthy. Foul Play limits Mandibuzz overall passivity and 3HKOes Zacian-C. Alternatively, Knock Off is a viable option to remove opposing items such as Eternatus's Life Orb. However, due to the lack of Foul Play, Zacian-C freely switches in, making U-turn mandatory alongside it. Toxic allows Mandibuzz to punish walls like Hippowdon. It is especially notable with a limited distribution in the tier, and Aromatherapy users are extremely rare. On the other hand, U-turn is a good option to escape to Gothitelle's Shadow Tag, preventing Mandibuzz from being PP stalled despite its immunity to Stored Power. Heavy-Duty Boots and Overcoat make Mandibuzz immune to both Stealth Rock and sand damage, reducing Mandibuzz's need to use Roost. This given spread, with a Calm nature to minimize opposing Foul Play damage, maximize's Mandibuzz's Special Defense, allowing it to switch in on Dragapult's Draco Meteor and Life Orb Eternatus's Dynamax Cannon and still survive +2 Life Orb Excadrill's Iron Head.

Teammates such as Quagsire and Arcanine appreciate Mandibuzz switching in on strong special attacks like Eternatus's Dynamax Cannon ; in return, they can switch into Zacian-C thanks to their abilities. Partners such as Rotom-H and Choice Scarf Zamazenta can help in the matchup versus Galarian Darmanitan. Mandibuzz struggles to threaten some defensive Pokemon in Ubers, especially Steel-types like Ferrothorn, which are immune to Toxic. Therefore, trappers such as Gothitelle are good teammates. Gothitelle can cripple them with Trick and beat them with the combination of Stored Power and Cosmic Power, and it appreciates Mandibuzz providing U-turn support and Knock Off's ability to remove opposing Shed Shell.

[CREDITS]
- Written by: [[LaBalladeDesCieux, 464398]]
- Quality checked by: [[Minority, 222996], [Nayrz, 212134]]
- Grammar checked by: [[Rabia, 336073]]

 

[Minority]

The reason this Pokemon is relevant is because it's a Ground immune, a Ghost resist, and it gets Defog. All of these traits are fairly uncommon in Galar and are important in Ubers. This aspect should be the first thing mentioned in the analysis.

228 SpD+ is actually more than enough to switch into max Specs Dragpult DM (62% + 31% < 100%) so what exactly are the 228 SpD EVs for? Is the defensive spread actually controlled by running the minimum Def for Excadrill Iron Head (this is a silly benchmark because Rock Slide and Dynamax exist) and the rest are dumped into SpD?

The paragraph discussing team options has the right idea but need to be re-written. Specifically, no need to mention that Zacian-C checks are mandatory with Mandibuzz, since they're mandatory for all teams. Suggest partners that cover Zacian-C, Eternatus, and also specific attackers that matchup well against Mandibuzz (like Darma as you suggest).

Fix these and I'll stamp.

 

[LBDC]

Re-written some thing on this preview, I think that I have cover most of your post.
This SpD allow to avoid 2hko from LO Etern (252 SpA Life Orb Eternatus Dynamax Cannon vs. 252 HP / 228+ SpD Mandibuzz: 175-208 (41.2 - 49%) -- guaranteed 3HKO
mb for not mentienned this before.

 

[Nayrz]

This needs more comparisons to Corviknight which is a direct (and better) competitor - its not mentioned anywhere here. What does Mandibuzz have that Corv doesnt? That's what the first couple lines should go over. Stress the Dark typing and Eternatus matchup. U-turn should be mentioned for escaping Goth as well.

I'll stamp after changes.

 

[Minority]

QC: 1/2

 

[Nayrz]

Slash Knock Off with Foul Play - its a good way to remove shed shells from defensive mons leaving them open to trappers. Best works with U-turn and a good Zacian check.

QC 2/2

 

[LBDC]

Implemented the Knock Off slash! Send to GP now

 

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[SET]
name: Bulky Defog
move 1: Foul Play / Knock Off
move 2: Roost
move 3: Defog
move 4: Toxic / U-turn
item: Heavy-Duty Boots
ability: Overcoat
nature: Calm
evs: 252 HP / 28 Def / 228 SpD

[SET COMMENTS]
Thank to Mandibuzz's typing, providing precious resistance, notably the resistance at Ghost- and Ground-type moves with a lack of weakness to Fire-moves which lets it switch into Ghost- and Ground-type moves without a Fire weakness, Mandibuzz is an alternative Defogger in on balanced and stall teams than to Corviknight. Good special defense allow Special Defense allows Mandibuzz to check more reliably offensive Eternatus more reliably than Corviknight for example, but Mandibuzz and it can also check other Pokemon like Dragapult. Mandibuzz can use Defog against common Stealth Rock setters such as Corsola-Galar,(RC) Galarian Corsola and Hippowdon, with Roost keeping Mandibuzz it healthy. Foul Play is main STAB move of choice, limiting limits Mandibuzz overall passivity and,(RC) due to Foul Play mechanic, deal strong damage to 3HKOes Zacian-C for a 3HKO. Alternatively, Knock Off is a viable option to remove opposing items such as Eternatus's Life Orb. However, due to the lack of Foul Play, Zacian-C is completely free switch freely switches in, making U-turn mandatory alongside it (I think this is what the next sentence says). That's why it is the best to pair Knock Off with U-turn to not give Zacian-C a free switch. Toxic allow allows Mandibuzz to punish bulky walls like Hippowdon. It is especially notable with a limited distribution in the tier,(AC) and Aromatherapy users are extremely rare. On the other hand, U-turn is a good option to escape to Gothitelle's Shadow Tag, preventing Mandibuzz from being PP stalled despite its immunity to Stored Power. Even if Mandibuzz is immune to Stored Power, Gothitelle can Trick his Choice Scarf and PP Stall a Mandibuzz without U-turn, with Rest to heal any damage from Mandibuzz. Heavy-Duty Boots and Overcoat make Mandibuzz immune to both Stealth Rock damage and Sandstorm sand damage, reducing the number of times when Mandibuzz Mandibuzz's need to use Roost. This given spread, with a Calm nature for to minimize opposing Foul Play damage, maximize maximize's Mandibuzz's Special Defense, allowing Mandibuzz it to switch in(RH) on Dragapult's Draco Meteor(RC) and Life Orb Eternatus's Dynamax Cannon from Eternatus,(RC) and still survive +2 Life Orb Excadrill's Iron Head.

Teammates such as Quagsire and Arcanine appreciates appreciate Mandibuzz switch switching in on strong special attacks like Eternatus's Dynamax Cannon and can switch in for Mandibuzz on Zacian-C, with respectively Unaware and Intimidate to nullify Intrepid Sword;(semicolon) in return, they can switch into Zacian-C thanks to their abilities. Partners such as Rotom-H(RC) and Choice Scarf Zamazenta can help in the matchup versus Galarian Darmanitan,(RC) a threatening Pokemon for Mandibuzz. Mandibuzz struggle struggles to threatean threaten some defensives defensive Pokemon of the Uber metagame in Ubers, especially Steel-types who like Ferrothorn, which are immune to Toxic,(RC) like Ferrothorn. Trappers Therefore, trappers such as Gothitelle are therefore good teammates. Gothitelle can cripple them with Trick and beat them with the combination of Stored Power and Cosmic Power, and appreciate it appreciates Mandibuzz providing U-turn support or and Knock Off's ability to remove opposing Shed Shell.

[CREDITS]
- Written by: [[LaBalladeDesCieux, 464398]]
- Quality checked by: [[Minority, 222996], [Nayrz, 212134]]
- Grammar checked by: [[username1, userid1]]

gp 1/1 once done

 

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Done