RU Motorcycle Lizard

[Freya]

[OVERVIEW]

Cyclizar rides in as one of the defining Pokemon of the RU metagame. Its excellent Speed tier, access to Rapid Spin, and ability Regenerator make it the premier entry hazard removal option. It can also break out its utility toolbox, threatening to remove items from common switch-ins like Jirachi and Slowbro with Knock Off; phaze setup Pokemon like Blastoise, Cresselia, and Yanmega with Dragon Tail; or pivot into a teammate like Crawdaunt or Entei with U-turn to keep up momentum. U-turn can allow setup sweepers like Thundurus and Reuniclus to freely switch in and start stacking up boosts. Cyclizar is often paired with other Regenerator Pokemon like Slowbro and Amoonguss to form Regenerator cores that can be difficult to break, especially when Cyclizar is removing entry hazards. It can further offer teams a bulky pivot when it straps on the Assault Vest, allowing it to take hits from special wallbreakers like Armarouge, Basculegion-F, and Thundurus. Cyclizar needs to be careful, however, of Choice Scarf users like Okidogi and Mienshao that are looking to jam up Cyclizar's wheels and OHKO it with STAB Close Combat.

[STRATEGY COMMENTS]
Other Options
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Body Slam is an option as Cyclizar's STAB move so it can fish for paralysis instead of doing more damage with Draco Meteor or Double-Edge. On teams that may have a hard time dealing with Gastrodon and Swampert, Cyclizar can run Power Whip to threaten a 2HKO on both of them. Overheat is an option for Cyclizars looking to supercharge its matchup against Forretress and Bisharp.

Checks and Counters
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**Choice Scarf Users and Priority**: Common Choice Scarf users like Okidogi, Mienshao, and Krookodile can switch in and threaten to OHKO Cyclizar with Close Combat or take advantage of its need to switch out by using Knock Off or U-turn for free progress. Gardevoir is another common Choice Scarf user that can severely hamper Cyclizar's utility role with Trick. Bisharp can OHKO it at +2 with Sucker Punch, and Slither Wing threatens to KO with First Impression if Cyclizar has taken some chip.

**Ghost-types**: Ghost-types block Rapid Spin and prevent Cyclizar from doing its most impartant job. Palossand isn't very threatened by Knock Off and can completely roadblock Cyclizar's efforts to remove hazards while setting its own up. Mimikyu is a Ghost-type that isn't weak to Knock Off and is immune to Draco Meteor, meaning it can set up Swords Dance for free while Cyclizar is forced to escape. Basculegion-F is a particular nuisance, as it can spinblock Cyclizar while also taking advantage of Knock Off with its Weakness Policy set. Tera Ghost on hazard setters such as Chesnaught, Empoleon, and Hippowdon can also put Cyclizar in a bind, denying it Rapid Spin removal.

**Setup Pokemon**: Most setup Pokemon can take advantage of Cyclizar's relative weakness and lack of status to set up in front of it, as long as it isn't running Taunt or Dragon Tail. Bisharp, Revavroom, and Terrakion can take advantage of Cyclizar's passivity and set up in front of it.

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[FlamPoke]

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QC 1/2

[OVERVIEW]

With its tail firmly attached to its body, Cyclizar rides in as one of the defining Pokemon of the RU metagame. Its excellent speed Speed tier, access to Rapid Spin, and ability Regenerator make it the premier entry hazard removal of the tier. It can also break out its utility toolbox, threatening to Knock Off common switch-ins like Jirachi and Slowbro, Dragon Tail setup Pokemon like Blastoise, Salamence Cresselia, or and Yanmega, or simply U-turn into a teammate like Crawdaunt and Entei to keep momentum up. Cyclizar is often paired with other Regenerator Pokemon like Slowbro and Amoonguss to form a pack of Regenerator cores that can be difficult to break, especially when Cyclizar is removing entry hazards. It can further offer teams a bulky pivot when it straps on the Assault Vest, allowing it to take hits from special breakers like Armarouge, Basculegion-F, and Thundurus. Cyclizar needs to be careful, however, of scarfers Choice Scarf users like Okidogi and Mienshao who are looking to jam up Cyclizar's wheels and OHKO it with STAB Close Combat. It can open the garage door for setup sweepers like Thundurus or and Reuniclus to freely switch in and start stacking up boosts.

[STRATEGY COMMENTS]
Other Options
====

Body Slam is an option as Cyclizar's STAB move to fish for paralysis instead of doing more damage with Draco Meteor or Double-Edge. I'd consider other options like Power Whip, which hits Gastrodon and Swampert (both semi-viable), and Overheat to hit Forretress and Bisharp.

Checks and Counters
====

**Choice Scarf Users and Priority**: Common Choice Scarf users like Okidogi, Mienshao, and Krookadile Krookodile can switch in and threaten to OHKO Cyclizar with Close Combat, (RC) or take advantage of its need to switch out by using Knock Off or U-turn for free progress. Another notable Choice Scarf user is Gardevoir, definitely worth a mention Bisharp can also OHKO at +2 with Sucker Punch, and the only faster Pokemon in the tier, Noivern, can deflate Cyclizar with a well timed Draco Meteor Noivern doesn't really fit the Scarf / Priority category, consider something else here like CB Entei Extreme Speed. Cyclizar often doesn't want to be the one using its Tera to live these hits. True, but probably not worth a mention unless you elaborate on why its teammates would prefer to have Tera.

**Bulky Spinblockers**: Palossand isn't very threatened by Knock Off, (RC) and can completely roadblock Cyclizar's efforts to remove hazards while setting its own up. Mimikyu, as well, is a ghost Ghost that isn't weak to Knock Off and is immune to Draco Meteor, meaning it can Swords Dance for free while Cyclizar is forced to escape. Tera Ghost on hazard setters Like? Chesnaught, Empoleon, etc. can also put Cyclizar in a bind, denying it Rapid Spin usage removal.

**Setup Pokemon**: Most setup Pokemon can take advantage of Cyclizar's relative weakness and lack of status to set up in front of it, as long as it isn't running Taunt or Dragon Tail. Reuniclus, Revavroom, and Thundurus Consider Bisharp and Terrakion over Reuniclus and Thundurus since these two can threaten Cyc more immediately love an opportunity to switch in and get a boost off while Cyclizar is busy cleaning up sticks and stones can take advantage of Cyclizar's passivity and setup in front of it.

[CREDITS]
Written by:
https://www.smogon.com/forums/members/fr3ya.574067/
Quality checked by:
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Excellent work, implement and ready for QC2!

 

[Freya]

QC1 implemented, thank you!

 

[Rarelyme]

Bisharp can OHKO at +2 with Sucker Punch, and Choice Band Entei threatens to get in front of Cyclizar with strong Extreme Speed.

Mention Slither Wing instead of Entei, First Impression can KO if Cyclizar took even minor chip damages.

**Bulky Spinblockers**: Palossand isn't very threatened by Knock Off and can completely roadblock Cyclizar's efforts to remove hazards while setting its own up. Mimikyu is a Ghost that isn't weak to Knock Off and is immune to Draco Meteor, meaning it can Swords Dance for free while Cyclizar is forced to escape. Tera Ghost on hazard setters such as Chesnaught, Empoleon, or Overqwil can also put Cyclizar in a bind, denying it Rapid Spin removal.

Change the name of this sub section to 'Ghost-types' with a quick sentence at the beginning saying that they block Rapid Spin attempts. Remove Overqwil and add Hippowdon instead in the sentence about Tera Ghost. I would also like to see a mention of the infamous Weakness Policy Basculegion-F set here which blocks Rapid Spin but also takes advantage of Cyclizar clicking Knock Off making it quite special.


Great work otherwise.

 

[Freya]

QC2 implemented! Tagging GP Team

 

[autumn]

1/1 GP Team done

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[OVERVIEW]

With its tail firmly attached to its body (RC) (fluff that doesnt rly make sense to anyone unfamiliar with ou's shed tail ban) Cyclizar rides in as one of the defining Pokemon of the RU metagame. Its excellent Speed tier, access to Rapid Spin, and ability Regenerator make it the premier entry hazard removal of the tier option. It can also break out its utility toolbox, threatening to Knock Off remove items from common switch-ins like Jirachi and Slowbro (RC) Dragon Tail with Knock Off; phaze setup Pokemon like Blastoise, Cresselia, and Yanmega (RC) with Dragon Tail; (ASC) or U-turn pivot into a teammate like Crawdaunt and or Entei with U-turn to keep up momentum. (we don;t use moves as verbs) U-turn can allow setup sweepers like Thundurus and Reuniclus to freely switch in and start stacking up boosts. (moved from below) Cyclizar is often paired with other Regenerator Pokemon like Slowbro and Amoonguss to form Regenerator cores that can be difficult to break, especially when Cyclizar is removing entry hazards. It can further offer teams a bulky pivot when it straps on the Assault Vest, allowing it to take hits from special breakers wallbreakers like Armarouge, Basculegion-F, and Thundurus. Cyclizar needs to be careful, however, of Choice Scarf users like Okidogi and Mienshao who that are looking to jam up Cyclizar's wheels and OHKO it with STAB Close Combat. It can open the garage door for setup sweepers like Thundurus and Reuniclus to freely switch in and start stacking up boosts (RP) (moved this up because going from positives to negatives back to positives doesn't make sense structurally. also way toomany bike puns)

[STRATEGY COMMENTS]
Other Options
====

Body Slam is an option as Cyclizar's STAB move to so it can fish for paralysis instead of doing more damage with Draco Meteor or Double-Edge. On teams that may have a hard time dealing with Gastrodon or and Swampert, Cyclizar can run Power Whip to threaten a 2HKO on both of them. Overheat is an option for Cyclizars looking to supercharge their its matchup against Forretress and Bisharp.

Checks and Counters
====

**Choice Scarf Users and Priority**: Common Choice Scarf users like Okidogi, Mienshao, and Krookodile can switch in and threaten to OHKO Cyclizar with Close Combat or take advantage of its need to switch out by using Knock Off or U-turn for free progress. Gardevoir is another common Choice Scarf user that can Trick its item onto Cyclizar (RC) severely hampering its hamper Cyclizar's utility role with Trick. Bisharp can OHKO it at +2 with Sucker Punch, and Slither Wing threatens to kill KO with First Impression if Cyclizar has taken some chip.

**Ghost-types**: Ghost-types block Rapid Spin and prevent Cyclizar from doing its most impartant job. Palossand isn't very threatened by Knock Off and can completely roadblock Cyclizar's efforts to remove hazards while setting its own up. Mimikyu is a Ghost Ghost-type that isn't weak to Knock Off and is immune to Draco Meteor, meaning it can set up Swords Dance for free while Cyclizar is forced to escape. Basculegion-F is a particular nuisance, as it can spinblock Cyclizar while also taking advantage of Knock Off with its Weakness Policy set. Tera Ghost on hazard setters such as Chesnaught, Empoleon, or and Hippowdon can also put Cyclizar in a bind, denying it Rapid Spin removal.

**Setup Pokemon**: Most setup Pokemon can take advantage of Cyclizar's relative weakness and lack of status to set up in front of it, as long as it isn't running Taunt or Dragon Tail. Bisharp, Revavroom, and Terrakion can take advantage of Cyclizar's passivity and setup set up in front of it.

[CREDITS]
Written by:
https://www.smogon.com/forums/members/fr3ya.574067/
Quality checked by:
https://www.smogon.com/forums/members/flampoke.654091/
https://www.smogon.com/forums/members/rarelyme.513635/
Grammar checked by:
fix these, just paste the urls, don't hyperlink one over another

 

[Freya]

Implemented, thank you!