I'll try to finish the Golisopod analysis as soon as possible, just trying to revise the Uxie analysis right now. Sorry.
[OVERVIEW]
[SET]
name: Defensive Spikes
move 1: First Impression
move 2: Liquidation/Aqua Jet
move 3: Leech Life/Toxic
move 4: Spikes
item: Leftovers
ability: Emergency Exit
nature: Impish
evs: 252 HP/ 172 Def / 88 Spe
[SET COMMENTS]
Moves
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Set Details
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Team Options
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Describe some teammates that would be a good idea to pair with this Pokemon.
[STRATEGY COMMENTS]
Other Options
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List some options for the Pokemon user that are plausible but not always recommended due to either being not consistent enough or too outclassed by other Pokemon in the metagame.
Checks and Counters
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**Insert Threat Here**: Describe why the Pokemon is a threat.
**Insert Threat Here**: Describe why the Pokemon is a threat.
[OVERVIEW]
- At first sight, Golisopod looks to be really good for RU.
- Golisopod has great defense stats along with a decent attack stat.
- It has access to spammable moves that have decent base power and some priority moves as well.
- It also has the defenses to attempt to enter Spikes onto your opponent's field, while making Espeon discouraged from switching it against it.
- However, Golisopod's advantages are mostly overshadowed by its signature ability, Emergency Exit, which forces your Golisopod out of the field when at 50% or less.
- The bug Pokemon's ability can be manipulated by the opponent so that it faces severe consequences, such as having a chunk of its HP taken down from entry hazards and being forced out from Toxic.
- It's also forced to only be able to rely on Leech Life as its only semi-reliable recovery, setting more problems to it.
[SET]
name: Defensive Spikes
move 1: First Impression
move 2: Liquidation/Aqua Jet
move 3: Leech Life/Toxic
move 4: Spikes
item: Leftovers
ability: Emergency Exit
nature: Impish
evs: 252 HP/ 172 Def / 88 Spe
[SET COMMENTS]
Moves
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- First Impression is a reason to use Golisopod, as it has +2 priority while doing some serious damage to unprepared Pokemon.
- Liquidation can be used repeatably as its main STAB move. Aqua Jet is an alternate option for it, since +1 priority can bypass the low speed.
- Leech Life is the only somewhat reliable recovery Golisopod has, if it's facing against a Pokemon with disadvantages against it.
- Toxic cripples stall Pokemon such as Milotic, Chesnaught, and Gligar.
- Golisopod can also carry Spikes out to the opposing field, having the defense stats to do so.
Set Details
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- The 252 HP and 172 Def. EVs, along with the Impish nature, helps Golisopod to tank through physical attacks longer without being forced out right away to it's ability.
- Leftovers restores some HP to help Golisopod last longer before it's HP drops below 51%.
- 88 speed allows it to outspeed base 50 uninvested speed Pokemon like Donphan and Registeel.
- Golisopod is forced to have Emergency Exit as its ability, making it become a set back to its roles.
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- Try to clear out entry hazards from your field. Otherwise, not only would it take serious damage from them, it would be forced out quicker.
Team Options
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Describe some teammates that would be a good idea to pair with this Pokemon.
[STRATEGY COMMENTS]
Other Options
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List some options for the Pokemon user that are plausible but not always recommended due to either being not consistent enough or too outclassed by other Pokemon in the metagame.
Checks and Counters
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**Insert Threat Here**: Describe why the Pokemon is a threat.
**Insert Threat Here**: Describe why the Pokemon is a threat.
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