National Dex Toxapex [DONE]

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[SET]
name: Defensive Pivot
move 1: Scald / Knock Off
move 2: Toxic
move 3: Haze
move 4: Recover
item: Heavy-Duty Boots
ability: Regenerator
nature: Bold / Impish
tera type: Dragon
evs: 248 HP / 212 Def / 48 SpD

[SET COMMENTS]
Toxapex acts as a fantastic defensive pivot on bulkier playstyles courtesy of its excellent bulk and Regenerator. This allows it to scout Choice-locked Pokemon such as Dragapult and Zamazenta and pivot around powerful attackers such as Iron Valiant. Scald and Knock Off allow Toxapex to meaningfully threaten foes and make progress by either causing crippling status or removing the foe's item respectively, while Toxic takes advantage of Toxapex's excellent bulk and Regenerator, putting foes on a timer for its teammates. Haze removes boosts from the likes of Dragon Dance Dragapult and Espathra. Other options such as Toxic Spikes and Baneful Bunker can be explored over either Toxic or Haze, with the intent to cripple offensive teams or maximize Toxapex's ability to scout and pivot, respectively. However, removing Toxic leaves Toxapex worse off against common Pokemon such as Skeledirge and Rotom-W, while removing Haze makes it harder to handle setup sweepers. Although Toxapex rarely Terastallizes, Tera Dragon ensures Rotom-W's Volt Switch never outdamages Regenerator while also removing its Ground and Electric weaknesses against the likes of Great Tusk and Tapu Koko. The EV spread maximizes Toxapex's physical Bulk while allowing it to survive two Scorching Sands from Mega Charizard Y. Toxapex fits best on defensively oriented teams, which don't mind its passivity and can make up for any of its defensive shortcomings. Toxapex pairs well with Unaware Pokemon such as Skeledirge and Clodsire, which can handle setup sweepers that Toxapex falters to such as Kingambit and Gholdengo. In return, Toxapex sponges various weaker attacks using Regenerator from the likes of Gastrodon and Rotom-W. Toxapex dislikes losing its item, as it can easily be pushed into KO range against wallbreakers such as Zamazenta and Dragapult alongside entry hazards. As such, Pokemon that can generally withstand Knock Off well, such as Flyinium Z Tornadus-T and Gliscor, pair excellently with it. Tornadus-T in particular makes for a great partner, as it can use Regenerator alongside Toxapex, pivoting between each other to handle Pokemon such as Great Tusk and Garganacl. Toxapex appreciates extra insurance against strong special attackers such as Tapu Lele and Iron Valiant. As such, Steel-types such as Gholdengo and Heatran pair well, especially since Toxapex can switch into the Shadow Balls and Focus Blasts aimed that them respectively.

[CREDITS]
- Written by: [[ChrisPBacon, 544502]]
- Quality checked by: [[hidin, 589564], [Ryuji, 515767]]
- Grammar checked by: [[Sulo, 528036]]
 
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implement and qc 1/2

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[SET]
name: Defensive Pivot
move 1: Scald / Knock Off
move 2: Toxic
move 3: Haze
move 4: Recover
item: Heavy-Duty Boots
ability: Regenerator
nature: Bold / Impish
tera type: Dragon
evs: 248 HP / 212 Def / 48 SpD

[SET COMMENTS]
Toxapex acts as a fantastic defensive pivot on bulkier playstyles courtesy of its excellent bulk and access to Regenerator. This allows it to scout the intentions of Choice-locked Pokémon such as Dragapult and Zamazenta and pivot around powerful attackers such as Iron Valiant. However, Toxapex is held back by its limited Recover PP, meaning it cannot reliably stay in and wall Pokémon over the entire game. Additionally, Pokémon it may check on paper, such as Floatzel in rain, can easily Terastallize and gain the power needed to push past Toxapex. Scald and Knock Off allow Toxapex to meaningfully threaten and make progress on the opposition by either causing crippling status or removing the opponent's item respectively, while Toxic pairs well with Toxapex's hit-and-run playstyle, putting an opposing threat on a timer for Toxapex's teammates. Haze is a useful tool in a pinch to remove the boosts from the likes of Dragon Dance Dragapult and Espathra. Although Toxapex rarely Terastallizes, Tera Type Dragon is useful in a pinch to ensure Rotom-Wash's Volt Switch never outdamages Regenerator while also removing its Ground- and Electric-type weakness weaknesses against the likes of Great Tusk and Tapu Koko. The EV spread maximizes Toxapex's Physical Bulk whilst allowing it to survive two Scorching Sands from Mega Charizard Y. Toxapex fits best on Stall and Semi-Stall teams toxapex also has success on fat and balance from what i have seen so i would prob replace stall with one of the two or just replace both with fat and balance, which don't mind its passivity and can make up for any of its defensive shortcomings. Toxapex pairs well with Unaware users Pokemon such as Skeledirge and Clodsire, which can handle the boosting options that Toxapex falters to such as Kartana and Kingambit. In return, Toxapex sponges various weak attacks using Regenerator which would otherwise waste the former two's recovery PP. reword this to include the pokemon toxapex deals with for skeledirge and clodsire Toxapex dislikes losing its item to Knock Off, as it can easily be pushed into KO range against wallbreakers such as Zamazenta and Dragapult alongside entry hazards. As such, Pokemon that can generally withstand Knock Off well, such as Flyinium Z Tornadus-T and Gliscor, pair excellently with it. Tornadus-T in particular makes for a great partner, as it can use Regenerator alongside Toxapex, pivoting between each other to handle Pokemon such as Great Tusk and Garganacl.

p good job christopher
 
implemented, i changed the kart mention to gholdengo bc its much more relevant than sd kart and also clodsire handles that as opposed to skele for both
 
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[SET]
name: Defensive Pivot
move 1: Scald / Knock Off
move 2: Toxic
move 3: Haze
move 4: Recover
item: Heavy-Duty Boots
ability: Regenerator
nature: Bold / Impish
tera type: Dragon
evs: 248 HP / 212 Def / 48 SpD

[SET COMMENTS]
Toxapex acts as a fantastic defensive pivot on bulkier playstyles courtesy of its excellent bulk and access to Regenerator. This allows it to scout the intentions of Choice-locked Pokémon such as Dragapult and Zamazenta and pivot around powerful attackers such as Iron Valiant. Scald and Knock Off allow Toxapex to meaningfully threaten and make progress on the opposition by either causing crippling status or removing the opponent's item respectively, while Toxic pairs well with Toxapex's hit-and-run playstyle i wld prob reword this cuz that's more a take-a-hit and run than hitting and run, putting an opposing threat on a timer for Toxapex's teammates. Haze is a useful tool in a pinch to remove the boosts from the likes of Dragon Dance Dragapult and Espathra mention other options over toxic, like tspikes or bunker. Ik these aren't as good as toxic but they kinda need a mention anw (we can talk abt this in dm). Although Toxapex rarely Terastallizes, Tera Dragon is useful in a pinch to ensure Rotom-Wash's Volt Switch never outdamages Regenerator while also removing its Ground and Electric-type weaknesses against the likes of Great Tusk and Tapu Koko. The EV spread maximizes Toxapex's Physical Bulk whilst allowing it to survive two Scorching Sands from Mega Charizard Y. Toxapex fits best on Fat Balance and Semi-Stall teams tbh pex cld fit in other playstyle like bo, its not fully commited to fat/stall, which don't mind its passivity and can make up for any of its defensive shortcomings. Toxapex pairs well with Unaware Pokemon such as Skeledirge and Clodsire, which can handle the boosting options that Toxapex falters to such as Kingambit and Gholdengo. In return, Toxapex sponges various weaker attacks using Regenerator from the likes of Gastrodon and Rotom-W. Toxapex dislikes losing its item, as it can easily be pushed into KO range against wallbreakers such as Zamazenta and Dragapult alongside entry hazards. As such, Pokemon that can generally withstand Knock Off well, such as Flyinium Z Tornadus-T and Gliscor, pair excellently with it. Tornadus-T in particular makes for a great partner, as it can use Regenerator alongside Toxapex, pivoting between each other to handle Pokemon such as Great Tusk and Garganacl. add a sentence abt defensive synergy, it seems to lack here (like idk stuff that can switch into electric types etc)

[CREDITS]
- Written by: [[chrispbacon, 544502]]
- Quality checked by: [[hidin, 589564], [ryuji, 515767]]
- Grammar checked by: [[username1, userid1]]
idk why this disappeared but be careful

good stuff, 2/2 after i check the reword another time
 
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GP 1/1
[SET]
name: Defensive Pivot
move 1: Scald / Knock Off
move 2: Toxic
move 3: Haze
move 4: Recover
item: Heavy-Duty Boots
ability: Regenerator
nature: Bold / Impish
tera type: Dragon
evs: 248 HP / 212 Def / 48 SpD

[SET COMMENTS]
Toxapex acts as a fantastic defensive pivot on bulkier playstyles courtesy of its excellent bulk and access to Regenerator. This allows it to scout the intentions of Choice-locked Pokemon (removed the accent mark on the e) such as Dragapult and Zamazenta and pivot around powerful attackers such as Iron Valiant. Scald and Knock Off allow Toxapex to meaningfully threaten and make progress on the opposition by either causing crippling status or removing the foe's opponent's item respectively, while Toxic takes advantage of Toxapex's bulk and Regenerator, pairs well with Toxapex's ability to take almost any attack at high health and heal itself with Regenerator, putting foes an opposing threat on a timer for its Toxapex's teammates. Haze removes is a useful tool in a pinch to remove the boosts from the likes of Dragon Dance Dragapult and Espathra. Other options such as Toxic Spikes and Baneful Bunker can be explored over either Toxic or Haze, with the intent to cripple offensive teams or maximize Toxapex's ability to scout and pivot, respectively. However, removing Toxic leaves Toxapex worse off against common Pokemon such as Skeledirge and Rotom-W, while removing Haze makes it harder to handle setup sweepers. Although Toxapex rarely Terastallizes, Tera Dragon ensures Rotom-W's is useful in a pinch to ensure Rotom-Wash's Volt Switch never outdamages Regenerator while also removing its Ground and Electric-type weaknesses against the likes of Great Tusk and Tapu Koko. The EV spread maximizes Toxapex's physical Physical Bulk while whilst allowing it to survive two Scorching Sands from Mega Charizard Y. Toxapex fits best on defensively oriented teams, which don't mind its passivity and can make up for any of its defensive shortcomings. Toxapex pairs well with Unaware Pokemon such as Skeledirge and Clodsire, which can handle setup sweepers the boosting options that Toxapex falters to such as Kingambit and Gholdengo. In return, Toxapex sponges various weaker attacks using Regenerator from the likes of Gastrodon and Rotom-W. Toxapex dislikes losing its item, as it can easily be pushed into KO range against wallbreakers such as Zamazenta and Dragapult alongside entry hazards. As such, Pokemon that can generally withstand Knock Off well, such as Flyinium Z Tornadus-T and Gliscor, pair excellently with it. Tornadus-T in particular makes for a great partner, as it can use Regenerator alongside Toxapex, pivoting between each other to handle Pokemon such as Great Tusk and Garganacl. Toxapex appreciates extra insurance against strong special attackers such as Tapu Lele and Iron Valiant. As such, Steel-types such as Gholdengo and Heatran pair well, especially since Toxapex can switch into the Shadow Balls and Focus Blasts aimed that them respectively.

[CREDITS]
- Written by: [[ChrisPBacon, chrispbacon, 544502]]
- Quality checked by: [[hidin, 589564], [Ryuji, ryuji, 515767]]
- Grammar checked by: [[Sulo, 528036]]
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