Gen 3 ADV Koffing [GP 1/1]

[BP]

[SET]
name: Defensive
move 1: Pain Split
move 2: Sludge Bomb
move 3: Hidden Power Grass
move 4: Will-O-Wisp / Flamethrower
item: Leftovers
ability: Levitate
nature: Relaxed
evs: 248 HP / 252 Def / 8 SpD

[SET COMMENTS]
Levitate in conjunction with stellar bulk allow Koffing to switch into all of Rhyhorn's moves reliably. Making Koffing an excellent defensive pivot. Leftovers and Koffing's low base HP enable it to stay healthy by using Pain Split. STAB Sludge Bomb threatens offensive Pokemon such as Aipom, Pidgeotto, and Taillow; it also discourages special attackers such as Elekid and Growlithe from switching in. Hidden Power Grass answers Ground-types such as Rhyhorn and Cubone more effectively. Will-O-Wisp cripples physical attackers such as Aipom, Cubone, and Pidgeotto. Alternatively, Flamethrower prevents Magnemite from taking advantage of Koffing's passiveness.

Koffing fits best on balance and defensive teams due to its passive nature. Koffing pairs well with Pokemon that struggle with Rhyhorn such as Aipom, Pidgeotto, and Tailow. Castform checks common Pokemon that Koffing tends to struggle with such as Staryu, Elekid, and Dustox. Pokemon that appreciate a Ground-type immunity such as Chinchou, Elekid, and Magnemite all pair well with Koffing. Koffing struggles against special attackers such as Elekid, Staryu, and Growlithe so specially defensive pokemon such as Delcatty, Dustox, and Sunflora are integral in providing support. Delcatty is worth noting, as it can Wish pass to help remedy Koffing's lack of reliable recovery. Koffing struggles with other bulky Poison-types like Grimer and Dustox, so physical attackers like Rhyhorn, Aipom, and Cubone pair well with it.


[SET]
name: Utility
move 1: Memento / Destiny Bond
move 2: Sludge Bomb
move 3: Hidden Power Grass
move 4: Will-O-Wisp / Toxic / Haze
item: Leftovers
ability: Levitate
nature: Relaxed
evs: 248 HP / 252 Def / 8 SpD

[SET COMMENTS]
Koffing comes equipped with an expansive utility movepool, Ground-type immunity, and excellent physical defense. This means Koffing can choose to play a more supportive role alongside its potency as a physical wall. Memento allows Koffing to safely bring in setup sweepers and wall breakers against a foe. Alternatively, Koffing can choose to use Destiny Bond which can force out faster threats that may not OHKO it. Destiny Bond can also force trades with threats like Aipom and Elekid. Koffing can opt to use Toxic in order to threaten defensive Pokemon such as Lileep. Haze can be used to shut down opposing setup sweepers that may abuse Koffings passiveness, such as Growlithe and Spoink.

Rain and sun sweepers such as Seaking, Horsea, and Sunflora all appreciate Memento support to set up their respective weather. Setup sweepers such as Croconaw, Growlithe, and Spoink all appreciate the setup opportunity that Memento provides. Pokemon that struggle with physical attackers, such as Castform, Delcatty, and Sunflora, all appreciate Koffing's physical bulk. Koffing struggles against other defensive Pokemon, so wall breakers such as Aipom, Staryu, and offensive Chinchou pair well with it.


[STRATEGY COMMENTS]
Other Options
=============
Koffing can opt to use Explosion, as most Rock- and Steel-types are too threatened by Hidden Power Grass and Flamethrower to safely switch in. Fire Blast is an option over Flamethrower to OHKO Naughty Delibird; however, Koffing appreciates the extra PP that Flamethrower provides. Taunt can be used to prevent opposing defensive Pokemon and setup sweepers from taking advantage of Koffing.

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

**Special Attackers**: Spoink, Staryu, and Growlithe can all threaten Koffing with their STAB attacks. Staryu is worth noting because it can absorb Koffing's Will-O-Wisp with Natural Cure and use Recover to mitigate any damage.

**Magnemite**: Magnemite's immunity to Koffing's STAB moves and base 95 Special Attack allow it to reliably check Koffing forgoing Fire-type coverage.

**Bulky Poison-types**: Grimer and Dustox are able to take advantage Koffing's overall passiveness. Dustox's reliable recovery, Psychic-type coverage, and considerable bulk allows it to threaten Koffing. Grimer can use Koffing as setup fodder if it lacks Haze or Taunt.

[CREDITS]
- Written by: [[BP, 272450]]
- Quality checked by: [[BeatsBlack, 479897], [Gangsta Spongebob, 535530]]
- Grammar checked by: [[Isaiah, 375662]]

 

[BeatsBlack]

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[SET]
name: Defensive
move 1: Pain Split
move 2: Sludge Bomb / Flamethrower
move 3: Hidden Power [Grass]
move 4: Will-O-Wisp / Flamethrower
item: Leftovers
ability: Levitate
nature: Impish Relaxed It's better for Koffing to drop its speed and retain power on HP Grass (or fire coverage if applicable)
evs: 248 HP / 252 Def / 8 Spe SpD

[SET COMMENTS]
Koffing is able to fill a role that other physical walls cannot, countering checking both Rhyhorn and threatening Flying-types such as Pidgeotto and Taillow. This makes Koffing an excellent defensive pivot. Pain Split works in conjunction with Leftovers and its low base HP to keep Koffing healthy. STAB Sludge Bomb is able to weaken threatens offensive Pokémon such as Aipom, Pidgeotto, and Taillow. It also discourages special attackers such as Elekid and Growlithe from switching in. [--Alternatively, Flamethrower can be run which prevents Magnemite and Dustox from taking advantage of Koffing's passiveness.--] move to being after Will-O-Wisp Hidden Power [Grass] allows Koffing to answer Substitute Rhyhorn more effectively. Will-O-Wisp lets Koffing cripple physical attackers such as Aipom, Cubone, and Pidgeotto, and Croconaw.

Koffing fits best on balanced and defensive teams due to its generally passive nature. Koffing pairs well with Pokemon that struggle with Rhyhorn such as Aipom, Castform, Pidgeotto, and Taillow. Castform checks common Pokemon that Koffing tends to struggle with such as Staryu, Elekid, and Dustox. Pokemon that appreciate a Ground-type immunity such as Chinchou, Elekid, and Magnemite all pair well with Koffing. Koffing struggles against special attackers such as Elekid, Staryu, and Growlithe so specially defensive Pokémon such as Delcatty, Dustox, and Sunflora all pair well with it are integral in providing support. Delcatty is worth noting thanks to its access to Wish which helps remedy Koffing's lack of reliable recovery. Delcatty also appreciates Koffing's physical bulk and Poison-typing A bit unnecessary


[SET]
name: Utility
move 1: Memento / Destiny Bond
move 2: Sludge Bomb
move 3: Hidden Power [Grass]
move 4: Will-O-Wisp / Toxic / Haze
item: Leftovers
ability: Levitate
nature: Impish Relaxed
evs: 248 HP / 252 Def / 8 Spe SpD

[SET COMMENTS]
Koffing comes equipped with an expansive utility movepool, Ground-type immunity, and excellent physical defense. This means Koffing can choose to play a more supportive role rather than just a alongside its potency as a physical wall. Memento allows Koffing to safely bring in setup sweepers and wall breakers against an opponent whose Attack and Special Attack have been lowered by two stages, albeit sacrificing itself in the process. Alternatively, Koffing can choose to use Destiny Bond which can force out faster threats that may not OHKO it. Koffing can opt to use Toxic in order to threaten more defensive Pokemon such as Lileep. Haze can be used to shut down opposing set-up sweepers that may abuse Koffings passiveness such as Growlithe and Spoink.

Set-up sweepers such as Croconaw, Cubone, Growlithe, and Spoink all appreciate the setup opportunity that Memento provides them. Pokemon that struggle with physical attackers such as Castform, Delcatty, and Sunflora all appreciate Koffing's physical bulk. Likewise, rain and sun setters sweepers such as Seaking, Horsea, and Sunflora all appreciate Memento support to set up their respective weather. Koffing struggles against other defensive Pokemon so wall breakers such as Aipom, Staryu, and Modest Chinchou pair well with it.


[STRATEGY COMMENTS]
Other Options
=============
Koffing can opt to use Explosion as most Normal-type resists are too threatened by Hidden Power [Grass] to safely counter. Fire Blast is an option over Flamethrower, however, Koffing appreciates the extra PP that Flamethrower provides. Could use specific example to demonstrate why one would consider Fire Blast, such as OHKO'ing Delibird Taunt can be used to prevent opposing defensive Pokemon and set-up sweepers from taking advantage of Koffing.

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

**Special Attackers**: Special attackers such as Elekid, Staryu, and Growlithe can all threaten Koffing with their STAB attacks. Staryu is worth noting because it can absorb Koffing's Will-O-Wisp with Natural Cure and Recover any lost damage. Spoink should be mentioned over something like Elekid for its ability to easily OHKO Koffing

**Magnemite**: Magnemite's immunity to Koffing's STAB and its base 95 special attack allows it to reliably check Koffing despite Flamethrower forgoing Fire-type coverage.

**Dustox**: Dustox's access to reliable recovery, Psychic-type coverage, and considerable bulk allows it to easily and reliably counter Koffing.

[CREDITS]
- Written by: [[BP, 272450]]
- Quality checked by: [[BeatsBlack, 479897], [username2, userid2]]
- Grammar checked by: [[username1, userid1]]

QC [1/2] once implemented, good job!

 

[BP]

Implemented and ready for Check 2/2

 

[Gangsta Spongebob]

Fantastic job, QC 2/2 when implemented

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[SET]
name: Defensive
move 1: Pain Split
move 2: Sludge Bomb
move 3: Hidden Power [Grass]
move 4: Will-O-Wisp / Flamethrower
item: Leftovers
ability: Levitate
nature: Relaxed
evs: 248 HP / 252 Def / 8 SpD

[SET COMMENTS]
Koffing is able to fill a role that other physical walls cannot, checking both Rhyhorn and Flying-types such as Pidgeotto and Taillow. Rewrite this to mention that Koffing is the only Pokemon in the tier that can switch into all of Rhyhorn's relevant moves safely This makes Koffing an excellent defensive pivot. Pain Split works in conjunction with Leftovers and its low base HP to keep Koffing healthy. STAB Sludge Bomb threatens offensive Pokemon such as Aipom, Pidgeotto, and Taillow. It also discourages special attackers such as Elekid and Growlithe from switching in. Hidden Power [Grass] allows Koffing to answer Ground-types such as Rhyhorn and Cubone Rhyhorn is your main target, but HP Grass also threatens other Ground-types Koffing would otherwise struggle to damage more effectively. Will-O-Wisp lets Koffing cripple physical attackers such as Aipom, Cubone, and Pidgeotto. Alternatively, Flamethrower can be run, preventing Magnemite and Dustox Dustox is 5HKOed, mention another target for Flamethrower from taking advantage of Koffing's passiveness.

Koffing fits best on balanced and defensive teams due to its passive nature. Koffing pairs well with Pokemon that struggle with Rhyhorn such as Aipom, Pidgeotto, and Taillow. Castform checks common Pokemon that Koffing tends to struggle with such as Staryu, Elekid, and Dustox. Pokemon that appreciate a Ground-type immunity such as Chinchou, Elekid, and Magnemite all pair well with Koffing. Koffing struggles against special attackers such as Elekid, Staryu, and Growlithe so specially defensive pokemon such as Delcatty, Dustox, and Sunflora are integral in providing support. Delcatty is worth noting thanks to its access to Wish which helps remedy Koffing's lack of reliable recovery.

Mention how Koffing struggles with Grimer and Dustox, so Pokemon that deal with those pair up nicely.

[SET]
name: Utility
move 1: Memento / Destiny Bond
move 2: Sludge Bomb
move 3: Hidden Power [Grass]
move 4: Will-O-Wisp / Toxic / Haze
item: Leftovers
ability: Levitate
nature: Relaxed
evs: 248 HP / 252 Def / 8 SpD

[SET COMMENTS]
Koffing comes equipped with an expansive utility movepool, Ground-type immunity, and excellent physical defense. This means Koffing can choose to play a more supportive role alongside its potency as a physical wall. Memento allows Koffing to safely bring in setup sweepers and wall breakers against an opponent whose Attack and Special Attack have been lowered two stages, albeit sacrificing itself in the process. Alternatively, Koffing can choose to use Destiny Bond which can force out faster threats that may not OHKO it. Mention that it can sometimes force threats to trade with it Koffing can opt to use Toxic in order to threaten more defensive Pokemon such as Lileep. Haze can be used to shut down opposing set-up sweepers that may abuse Koffing's passiveness such as Growlithe and Spoink.

Set-up sweepers such as Croconaw, Growlithe, and Spoink all appreciate the setup opportunity that Memento provides. Pokemon that struggle with physical attackers such as Castform, Delcatty, and Sunflora all appreciate Koffing's physical bulk. Likewise, rain and sun sweepers such as Seaking, Horsea, and Sunflora all appreciate Memento support to set up their respective weather. Move this to behind the sentence with setup sweepers Koffing struggles against other defensive Pokemon so wall breakers such as Aipom, Staryu, and Modest Offensive Chinchou pair well with it.


[STRATEGY COMMENTS]
Other Options
=============
Koffing can opt to use Explosion as most Normal-type resists Rock- and Steel-types are too threatened by Hidden Power [Grass] and Flamethrower to safely counter switch-in. Resists cannot be used as a noun, and it's better to specify what Pokemon are threatened by what, since Magnemite doesn't mind HP Grass Fire Blast is an option over Flamethrower as it allows Koffing to OHKO Naughty Delibird, however, Koffing appreciates the extra PP that Flamethrower provides. Taunt can be used to prevent opposing defensive Pokemon and set-up sweepers from taking advantage of Koffing.

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

**Special Attackers**: Special attackers such as Spoink, Staryu, and Growlithe can all threaten Koffing with their STAB attacks. Staryu is worth noting because it can absorb Koffing's Will-O-Wisp with Natural Cure and Recover any lost damage.

**Magnemite**: Magnemite's immunity to Koffing's STAB and its base 95 special attack allows it to reliably check Koffing forgoing Fire-type coverage.

**Dustox**: Dustox's access to reliable recovery, Psychic-type coverage, and considerable bulk allows it to reliably counter Koffing.

Rename this section to Bulky Poison-types, and mention how Grimer can turn Koffing into setup fodder with RestTalk unless Koffing possesses Haze or Taunt

[CREDITS]
- Written by: [[BP, 272450]]
- Quality checked by: [[BeatsBlack, 479897], [Gangsta Spongebob, 535530]]
- Grammar checked by: [[username1, userid1]]

 

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BP best way to alert GP team is tagging GP Team on the analysis itself.

 

[Isaiah]

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[SET]
name: Defensive
move 1: Pain Split
move 2: Sludge Bomb
move 3: Hidden Power [Grass]
move 4: Will-O-Wisp / Flamethrower
item: Leftovers
ability: Levitate
nature: Relaxed
evs: 248 HP / 252 Def / 8 SpD

[SET COMMENTS]
Koffing's access to Levitate in conjunction with stellar bulk allows it Koffing to switch into all of Rhyhorn's moves reliably. This, makesing Koffing an excellent defensive pivot. Pain Split works in conjunction with Leftovers and itKoffing's low base HP to keep Koffingenable it to stay healthy. STAB by using Pain Split. Sludge Bomb threatens offensive Pokemon such as Aipom, Pidgeotto, and Taillow. I; it also discourages special attackers such as Elekid and Growlithe from switching in. Hidden Power [Grass] allows Koffing to answers Ground-types such as Rhyhorn and Cubone more effectively. Will-O-Wisp lets Koffing cripples physical attackers such as Aipom, Cubone, and Pidgeotto. Alternatively, Flamethrower can be run, preventings Magnemite from taking advantage of Koffing's passiveness.

Koffing fits best on balanced and defensive teams due to its passive nature. Koffing pairs well with Pokemon that struggle with Rhyhorn such as Aipom, Pidgeotto, and Tailow. Castform checks common Pokemon that Koffing tends to struggle with such as Staryu, Elekid, and Dustox. Pokemon that appreciate a Ground-type immunity such as Chinchou, Elekid, and Magnemite all pair well with Koffing. Koffing struggles against special attackers such as Elekid, Staryu, and Growlithe so specially defensive pokemon such as Delcatty, Dustox, and Sunflora are integral in providing support. Delcatty is worth noting, thanks to its acceit can Wish pass to Wish which helps remedy Koffing's lack of reliable recovery. Koffing struggles with other bulky Poison-types like Grimer and Dustox, so physical attackers like Rhyhorn, Aipom, and Cubone pair well with it.


[SET]
name: Utility
move 1: Memento / Destiny Bond
move 2: Sludge Bomb
move 3: Hidden Power [Grass]
move 4: Will-O-Wisp / Toxic / Haze
item: Leftovers
ability: Levitate
nature: Relaxed
evs: 248 HP / 252 Def / 8 SpD

[SET COMMENTS]
Koffing comes equipped with an expansive utility movepool, Ground-type immunity, and excellent physical defense. This means Koffing can choose to play a more supportive role alongside its potency as a physical wall. Memento allows Koffing to safely bring in setup sweepers and wallbreakers against an opponent whose Attack and Special Attack have been lowered two stages, albeit sacrificing itself in the process. Alternatively, Koffing can choose to use Destiny Bond, which can force out faster threats that may not OHKO it. Destiny Bond can also force threats to trades with it such asthreats like Aipom and Elekid. Koffing can opt to use Toxic in order to threaten more defensive Pokemon such as Lileep. Haze can be used to shut down opposing set-up sweepers that may abuse Koffings passiveness, such as Growlithe and Spoink.

Rain and sun sweepers such as Seaking, Horsea, and Sunflora all appreciate Memento support to set up their respective weather. Set-up sweepers such as Croconaw, Growlithe, and Spoink all appreciate the setup opportunity that Memento provides. Pokemon that struggle with physical attackers, such as Castform, Delcatty, and Sunflora, all appreciate Koffing's physical bulk. Koffing struggles against other defensive Pokemon, so wallbreakers such as Aipom, Staryu, and offensive Chinchou pair well with it.


[STRATEGY COMMENTS]
Other Options
=============
Koffing can opt to use Explosion, as most Rock- and Steel-types are too threatened by Hidden Power [Grass] and Flamethrower to safely switch- in. Fire Blast is an option over Flamethrower as it allows Koffing to OHKO Naughty Delibird,; however, Koffing appreciates the extra PP that Flamethrower provides. Taunt can be used to prevent opposing defensive Pokemon and set-up sweepers from taking advantage of Koffing.

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

**Special Attackers**: Special attackers such as Spoink, Staryu, and Growlithe can all threaten Koffing with their STAB attacks. Staryu is worth noting because it can absorb Koffing's Will-O-Wisp with Natural Cure and use Recover to mitigate any lost damage.

**Magnemite**: Magnemite's immunity to Koffing's STAB moves and its base 95 sSpecial aAttack allows it to reliably check Koffing forgoing Fire-type coverage.

**Bulky Poison-types**: Grimer and Dustox are able to take advantage Koffing's overall passiveness. Dustox's access to reliable recovery, Psychic-type coverage, and considerable bulk allows it to threaten Koffing. Grimer can use Koffing as setup fodder if it lacks Haze or Taunt.

[CREDITS]
- Written by: [[BP, 272450]]
- Quality checked by: [[BeatsBlack, 479897], [Gangsta Spongebob, 535530]]
- Grammar checked by: [[username1, userid1Isaiah, 375662]]

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