LC Snivy (Choice Scarf)

[SET]
name: Choice Scarf
move 1: Leaf Storm
move 2: Giga Drain
move 3: Knock Off
move 4: Hidden Power Ground / Hidden Power Fire
item: Choice Scarf
ability: Contrary
nature: Timid
evs: 240 SpA / 252 Spe

[SET COMMENTS]
Moves
========

Leaf Storm is an extremely powerful STAB move that boosts Snivy's Special Attack instead of lowering it due to Contrary, helping Snivy set up while attacking. Giga Drain is an alternate STAB move that lets Snivy safely clean up due to its 100% accuracy or slightly heal itself, although it is quite weak unboosted. Knock Off can catch and cripple bulky Pokemon switching in, such as Alolan Grimer, Vullaby, and Foongus. It can also hit certain Ghost-types decently hard, such as Gastly and Pumpkaboo-XL. Hidden Power Ground hits Magnemite extremely hard, as well as hitting Alolan Grimer, Croagunk, and Pawniard. Hidden Power Fire is an alternative to hit Grass- and Steel-types, mainly Ferroseed. Hidden Power Ice can be used to hit opposing Grass- and Flying-types such as Foongus and Vullaby, but since it doesn't hit any viable Pokemon in Little Cup for 4x super effective damage and Choice Scarf Snivy can only use one move after it switches in, it can't power through very much. Hidden Power Psychic and Fighting can be used to defeat Croagunk and Pawniard, respectively, but both can be easily powered through if weakened as is. Glare can be used over Knock Off, as it is more useful for crippling offensive checks and setup sweepers, as well as being a last-ditch effort to stop sweepers.

Set Details
========

A Choice Scarf, a Timid nature, and 252 Speed EVs are used to maximize Snivy's Speed, letting it sweep even more effectively by outspeeding all unboosted Pokemon in Little Cup and even many boosted Pokemon, such as +1 Corphish, +2 Tirtouga, and all 16 Speed Choice Scarf users. However, using Hidden Power Fire leaves Snivy Speed tying with many of these threats. The rest of Snivy's EVs are put into Special Attack to help it deal maximum damage. If Snivy is using Hidden Power Fire, it cannot reach 17 Speed, so the EVs that would go there should be invested into HP instead, making Snivy's EV spread 76 HP / 240 SpA / 176 Spe. Contrary allows Snivy to utilize Leaf Storm to set up.

Usage Tips
========

Choice Scarf Snivy's main purpose is as a late-game cleaner and situational sweeper, so be sure to remove Snivy's checks before it tries to sweep or clean. Important checks include Alolan Grimer, Vullaby, Foongus, and most of all Ferroseed. Snivy isn't that strong on its own, so it should usually be using Leaf Storm. Using Knock Off or Glare when you predict troublesome Pokemon to switch in can cripple Snivy's biggest foes. Since it's relatively uncommon, Choice Scarf Snivy can bluff being a slower variant and surprise faster Pokemon such as Choice Scarf Chinchou and Abra that would otherwise revenge kill it. Due to Choice Scarf Snivy's recovery being limited to Giga Drain, it must be kept as healthy as possible, and it should usually only be brought on a free switch. Prediction is important with Choice Scarf Pokemon, and Snivy is no exception. Be sure to use your Hidden Power of choice when you predict Pokemon weak to it to switch in. Snivy's coverage is also quite weak, so unless trying to score some surprise damage on a switch-in, these threats should be left to its teammates to deal with. Due to this set's lack of a defensive item, it can't be switched in well on threats like Mudbray that it would otherwise be able to.

Team Options
========

U-turn and Volt Switch users such as Mienfoo, Chinchou, and Vullaby can help Snivy get in without taking damage. Diglett can trap and remove Fire-, Steel-, and Poison-types, and certain sets can also set Stealth Rock up. Tectonic Rage Diglett paired with Knock Off users can eliminate some of Snivy's best checks, namely Foongus, Alolan Grimer, and Ponyta. Drilbur can do this as well, but since it doesn't trap these Pokemon, it has a bit less synergy. Hazard setters in general, such as Ferroseed, Dwebble, and Pawniard, can set up hazards to break Sturdy on opposing Pokemon, mainly Onix and Dwebble. Many of these Pokemon can also wear down and check Flying-types like Vullaby and Rufflet for Snivy. Doduo and Torchic can break through Grass- and Steel-types for Snivy, while Snivy in return can remove Rock- and Water-types. Checks to Flying-types such as Kabuto, Onix, and Chinchou are near essential, as Choice Scarf Flying-types like Doduo and Rufflet can revenge kill Snivy, while bulkier Flying-types like Vullaby completely wall it. Kabuto and Onix can also set Stealth Rock and Kabuto can even provide Knock Off support. Lures to Snivy's checks, such as Destiny Bond Gastly taking Vullaby with it and Superpower Cophish taking down Ferroseed, can help remove troublesome Pokemon. Knock Off support from Alolan Grimer, Mienfoo, or Pawniard can cripple defensive threats for Snivy. Abra and Gastly can help bait in and wear down Vullaby and Alolan Grimer, making them useful to Snivy. Finally, as Snivy can't function as a proper check to Ground-types, pairing it with Pumpkaboo-XL or Foongus can cover up this weakness.
 
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[SET] sure

[SET COMMENTS]
Moves
========
  • make sure to explain how Leaf Storm sets Snivy up
  • explain also why Giga Drain is safer (doesn't miss)
  • mention that glare can be good as a last ditch stop to faster offensive mons

Set Details
========
  • Give examples of Pokemon you outrun with 17 speed + Choice Scarf, and talk about how running HP fire means you tie with these Pokemon

Usage Tips
========
  • You really gotta emphasize how weak snivy is without a boost, and say that because of that, it should be clicking Leaf Storm the majority of the time
  • Make sure to note that Snivy's coverage options are quite weak, and as such it can quickly become setup bait, which means having teammates deal with threats rather than trying to let Snivy take them out with coverage moves is best
  • Explicitly state how little defensive presence this set offers when talking about not switching it in

Team Options
========
  • Under your flying types point make sure to mention that Vull walls Snivy also
  • You should include a section for lures to Snivy's checks (Destiny Bond Gastly is definitely one, u can think of more im sure)
  • Knock Off support is good to have here
1/3
 
[SET] sure

[SET COMMENTS]
Moves
========
  • make sure to explain how Leaf Storm sets Snivy up
  • explain also why Giga Drain is safer (doesn't miss)
  • mention that glare can be good as a last ditch stop to faster offensive mons

Set Details
========
  • Give examples of Pokemon you outrun with 17 speed + Choice Scarf, and talk about how running HP fire means you tie with these Pokemon

Usage Tips
========
  • You really gotta emphasize how weak snivy is without a boost, and say that because of that, it should be clicking Leaf Storm the majority of the time
  • Make sure to note that Snivy's coverage options are quite weak, and as such it can quickly become setup bait, which means having teammates deal with threats rather than trying to let Snivy take them out with coverage moves is best
  • Explicitly state how little defensive presence this set offers when talking about not switching it in

Team Options
========
  • Under your flying types point make sure to mention that Vull walls Snivy also
  • You should include a section for lures to Snivy's checks (Destiny Bond Gastly is definitely one, u can think of more im sure)
  • Knock Off support is good to have here
1/3
I completely thought you were Berks for a solid thirty minutes, like seriously change your avatar and custom title dummy
 
HP Psychic might deserve a slash on Scarf Snivy. It hits croagunk, which may be too small of niche, but it is slightly relevant.
 
HP Psychic might deserve a slash on Scarf Snivy. It hits croagunk, which may be too small of niche, but it is slightly relevant.
I don't feel the niche is relevant, as hitting 1 threat, that even at that isn't the best Snivy check and is already hit quite hard by Hidden Power Ground isn't really necessary.
 

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not qc check

moves, hp fire also hits steels so list them, and its probably worth mentioning here as well that hp fire makes snivy slower
i wouldnt say knock off hits "extremely hard", maybe for gastly tho it doesnt ohko, but it doesnt 2hko pumpkaboo xl.

set details, mention that if you run hp fire you cant reach 17 speed, meaning you are left with 92 or so evs that can be used to bump snivys hp up by one point (requires 76 hp evs so you can only invest in one stat)

usage tips, you should merge your remove snivys checks point with your late game cleaner point
since snivy spams leaf storm 90% of the time, i think you should talk about using leaf storm first, then go into what situations to use snivys other moves

team options, i guess you can mention that onix and kabuto also set rocks up in the flying checks section

good shit
 
not qc check

moves, hp fire also hits steels so list them, and its probably worth mentioning here as well that hp fire makes snivy slower
i wouldnt say knock off hits "extremely hard", maybe for gastly tho it doesnt ohko, but it doesnt 2hko pumpkaboo xl.

set details, mention that if you run hp fire you cant reach 17 speed, meaning you are left with 92 or so evs that can be used to bump snivys hp up by one point (requires 76 hp evs so you can only invest in one stat)

usage tips, you should merge your remove snivys checks point with your late game cleaner point
since snivy spams leaf storm 90% of the time, i think you should talk about using leaf storm first, then go into what situations to use snivys other moves

team options, i guess you can mention that onix and kabuto also set rocks up in the flying checks section

good shit
finally implemented. Corporal Levi
 

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Knock Off should be move 3, without slashes. It's Snivy's only way to remotely threaten anything that can handle Leaf Storm, unless the Hidden Power is double super effective. Glare can remain a moves mention.
Unboosted Hidden Power is extremely underwhelming unless it's 4x - even two 2x resisted Leaf Storms will significantly outdamage two 2x effective Hidden Powers. Hidden Power Ice isn't really worth using as a result. Hidden Power Ground is the best Hidden Power here for dealing with Magnemite and still maintaining 17 Speed, but Hidden Power Fire is good for Ferroseed, so keep those two. HP Fighting and Psychic aren't as good because Pawniard and Croagunk are easier to muscle through than Ferroseed, but you can have them as moves mentions if you want.

Set Details:
Write out the EVs to be 76 HP / 240 SpA / 176 Spe for HP Fire.

Team Options:
Mention Tectonic Rage Diglett paired with Knock Off users can take out some of Scarf Snivy's biggest checks, including Foongus, Alolan Grimer, and Ponyta.
For hazard setters, mention that they can generally wear Snivy's checks down, especially Vullaby.

well done, 2/3
 

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[SET COMMENTS]
Moves
========
  • Mention that unboosted Giga Drain is quite weak, so it should only be used if the opponent's team is severely weakened or if Snivy absolutely needs to finish something off.
Team Options
========
  • Mention both Abra and Gastly being able to wear down Vullaby and AGrimer with Snivy
  • Mention that, despite being a Grass-type, this Snivy can't check Ground-types, so it should be paired with other checks, like Vullaby.
Man I hate this set with a passion, QC 3/3, move to GP
 

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GP 1/2
[SET]
name: Choice Scarf
move 1: Leaf Storm
move 2: Giga Drain
move 3: Knock Off
move 4: Hidden Power Ground / Hidden Power Fire
item: Choice Scarf
ability: Contrary
nature: Timid
evs: 240 SpA / 252 Spe

[SET COMMENTS]
Moves
========

Leaf Storm is an extremely powerful STAB move that boosts Snivy's Special Attack instead of lowering it due to Contrary. This helps Snivy set up while attacking. Giga Drain is an alternate STAB move that lets Snivy safely clean up due to its perfect accuracy or slightly heal itself, although it is quite weak unboosted. Knock Off can catch and cripple bulky Pokemon switching in, such as Alolan Grimer, Vullaby, and Foongus. It can also hit certain Ghost-types decently hard, namely (change to such as unless it's really just these 2 and no other) Gastly and Pumpkaboo-XL. Hidden Power Ground hits Magnemite extremely hard, as well as hitting Alolan Grimer, Croagunk, and Pawniard. Hidden Power Fire is an alternative to hit Grass- and Steel-types, mainly Ferroseed. Hidden Power Ice can be used to hit opposing Grass- and Flying-types such as Foongus and Vullaby, but since it doesn't hit any viable Pokemon in Little Cup for 4x super effective damage (RC) and Choice Scarf Snivy can only use one move after it switches in, it can't power through very much. Hidden Power Psychic and Fighting can be used to defeat Croagunk and Pawniard, (AC) respectively, but both can be easily powered through if weakened as is. Glare can be used to over Knock Off, but it (not sure what this is referring to, gut says glare but in that case i'm not really following the train of thought) is more useful for crippling offensive checks and set up setup sweepers, as well as being a last-ditch (AH) effort to stop sweepers.

Set Details
========

A Choice Scarf, a Timid nature, and 252 Speed EVs are used to completely maximize Snivy's Speed, letting it sweep even more effectively by outspeeding all unboosted Pokemon in Little Cup (RC) and even many boosted Pokemon, such as +1 Corphish, +2 Tirtouga, and all 16 Speed and below Choice Scarf users. However, using Hidden Power Fire leaves you speed Snivy Speed tying many of these threats. The rest of Snivy's EVs are put into Special Attack to help it deal optimal maximum damage. If using Hidden Power Fire, Snivy cannot reach 17 Speed, so the EVs that would go there should be invested into HP instead, making Snivy's EV spread 76 HP / 240 SpA / 176 Spe. Contrary allows Snivy to utilize Leaf Storm to set up.

Usage Tips
========

Choice Scarf Snivy's main purpose is as a late-game (AH) cleaner and situational sweeper, so be sure to remove Snivy's checks before it tries to sweep or clean. Important checks include Alolan Grimer, Vullaby, Foongus, and most of all Ferroseed. Snivy isn't that strong on its own, so it should usually be using Leaf Storm. Using Knock Off or Glare when you predict troublesome Pokemon are predicted to switch in can cripple Snivy's biggest foes. Since it's relatively uncommon, Choice Scarf Snivy can bluff being a slower variant (RC) and surprise faster Pokemon such as Choice Scarf Chinchou and Abra that would otherwise revenge kill it. Due to Choice Scarf Snivy's recovery being tied limited to Giga Drain, it must be kept as healthy as possible, and should usually only be brought on a free switch. Prediction is important with Choice Scarf Pokemon, and Snivy is no exception. Be sure to use your Hidden Power of choice when you predict Pokemon weak to it to switch in. Snivy's coverage is also quite weak, so unless trying to score some surprise damage on a switch-in, (AH) these threats should be left to be dealt with by its teammates to deal with. Due to this set's lack of a defensive item, it can't be switched in well on threats like Mudbray that it would otherwise be able to.

Team Options
========

U-turn and Volt Switch users, such as Mienfoo, Chinchou, and Vullaby can help Snivy get in without taking damage. Diglett can trap and remove Fire-, Steel-, and Poison-types, and certain sets can also set Stealth Rock up. Tectonic Rage Diglett paired with Knock Off users can eliminate some of Snivy's best checks, namely Foongus, Alolan Grimer, and Ponyta. Drilbur can do this as well, but since it doesn't trap these Pokemon it has a bit less synergy. Hazard setters in general, such as Ferroseed, Dwebble, and Pawniard can set up hazards to break the Sturdy of on opposing Pokemon, mainly Onix and Dwebble. Many of these Pokemon can also wear down and check Flying-types like Vullaby and Rufflet for Snivy. Doduo and Torchic can break through Grass- and Steel-types for Snivy, while Snivy in return can remove Rock and Water-types. Checks to Flying-types such as Kabuto, Onix, and Chinchou are near essential, as Choice Scarf Flying-types like Doduo and Rufflet can revenge kill it, while bulkier Flying-types like Vullaby completely wall it. Kabuto and Onix can also set Stealth Rock and Kabuto can even provide Knock Off support. Lures to Snivy's checks, such as Destiny Bond Gastly taking Vullaby with it and Superpower Cophish taking down Ferroseed, can help remove troublesome Pokemon. Knock Off support from Alolan Grimer, Mienfoo, or Pawniard can cripple defensive threats for Snivy. Abra and Gastly can help bait in and wear down Vullaby and Alolan Grimer, making them useful to Snivy. Finally, as Snivy can't function as a proper check to Ground-types, pairing it with Pumpkaboo-XL or Foongus can cover up this weakness.
 

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GP 1/2
[SET]
name: Choice Scarf
move 1: Leaf Storm
move 2: Giga Drain
move 3: Knock Off
move 4: Hidden Power Ground / Hidden Power Fire
item: Choice Scarf
ability: Contrary
nature: Timid
evs: 240 SpA / 252 Spe

[SET COMMENTS]
Moves
========

Leaf Storm is an extremely powerful STAB move that boosts Snivy's Special Attack instead of lowering it due to Contrary. This helps Snivy set up while attacking. Giga Drain is an alternate STAB move that lets Snivy safely clean up due to its perfect accuracy or slightly heal itself, although it is quite weak unboosted. Knock Off can catch and cripple bulky Pokemon switching in, such as Alolan Grimer, Vullaby, and Foongus. It can also hit certain Ghost-types decently hard, namely (change to such as unless it's really just these 2 and no other) Gastly and Pumpkaboo-XL. Hidden Power Ground hits Magnemite extremely hard, as well as hitting Alolan Grimer, Croagunk, and Pawniard. Hidden Power Fire is an alternative to hit Grass- and Steel-types, mainly Ferroseed. Hidden Power Ice can be used to hit opposing Grass- and Flying-types such as Foongus and Vullaby, but since it doesn't hit any viable Pokemon in Little Cup for 4x super effective damage (RC) and Choice Scarf Snivy can only use one move after it switches in, it can't power through very much. Hidden Power Psychic and Fighting can be used to defeat Croagunk and Pawniard, (AC) respectively, but both can be easily powered through if weakened as is. Glare can be used to over Knock Off, but it (not sure what this is referring to, gut says glare but in that case i'm not really following the train of thought) is more useful for crippling offensive checks and set up setup sweepers, as well as being a last-ditch (AH) effort to stop sweepers.

Set Details
========

A Choice Scarf, a Timid nature, and 252 Speed EVs are used to completely maximize Snivy's Speed, letting it sweep even more effectively by outspeeding all unboosted Pokemon in Little Cup (RC) and even many boosted Pokemon, such as +1 Corphish, +2 Tirtouga, and all 16 Speed and below Choice Scarf users. However, using Hidden Power Fire leaves you speed Snivy Speed tying many of these threats. The rest of Snivy's EVs are put into Special Attack to help it deal optimal maximum damage. If using Hidden Power Fire, Snivy cannot reach 17 Speed, so the EVs that would go there should be invested into HP instead, making Snivy's EV spread 76 HP / 240 SpA / 176 Spe. Contrary allows Snivy to utilize Leaf Storm to set up.

Usage Tips
========

Choice Scarf Snivy's main purpose is as a late-game (AH) cleaner and situational sweeper, so be sure to remove Snivy's checks before it tries to sweep or clean. Important checks include Alolan Grimer, Vullaby, Foongus, and most of all Ferroseed. Snivy isn't that strong on its own, so it should usually be using Leaf Storm. Using Knock Off or Glare when you predict troublesome Pokemon are predicted to switch in can cripple Snivy's biggest foes. Since it's relatively uncommon, Choice Scarf Snivy can bluff being a slower variant (RC) and surprise faster Pokemon such as Choice Scarf Chinchou and Abra that would otherwise revenge kill it. Due to Choice Scarf Snivy's recovery being tied limited to Giga Drain, it must be kept as healthy as possible, and should usually only be brought on a free switch. Prediction is important with Choice Scarf Pokemon, and Snivy is no exception. Be sure to use your Hidden Power of choice when you predict Pokemon weak to it to switch in. Snivy's coverage is also quite weak, so unless trying to score some surprise damage on a switch-in, (AH) these threats should be left to be dealt with by its teammates to deal with. Due to this set's lack of a defensive item, it can't be switched in well on threats like Mudbray that it would otherwise be able to.

Team Options
========

U-turn and Volt Switch users, such as Mienfoo, Chinchou, and Vullaby can help Snivy get in without taking damage. Diglett can trap and remove Fire-, Steel-, and Poison-types, and certain sets can also set Stealth Rock up. Tectonic Rage Diglett paired with Knock Off users can eliminate some of Snivy's best checks, namely Foongus, Alolan Grimer, and Ponyta. Drilbur can do this as well, but since it doesn't trap these Pokemon it has a bit less synergy. Hazard setters in general, such as Ferroseed, Dwebble, and Pawniard can set up hazards to break the Sturdy of on opposing Pokemon, mainly Onix and Dwebble. Many of these Pokemon can also wear down and check Flying-types like Vullaby and Rufflet for Snivy. Doduo and Torchic can break through Grass- and Steel-types for Snivy, while Snivy in return can remove Rock and Water-types. Checks to Flying-types such as Kabuto, Onix, and Chinchou are near essential, as Choice Scarf Flying-types like Doduo and Rufflet can revenge kill it, while bulkier Flying-types like Vullaby completely wall it. Kabuto and Onix can also set Stealth Rock and Kabuto can even provide Knock Off support. Lures to Snivy's checks, such as Destiny Bond Gastly taking Vullaby with it and Superpower Cophish taking down Ferroseed, can help remove troublesome Pokemon. Knock Off support from Alolan Grimer, Mienfoo, or Pawniard can cripple defensive threats for Snivy. Abra and Gastly can help bait in and wear down Vullaby and Alolan Grimer, making them useful to Snivy. Finally, as Snivy can't function as a proper check to Ground-types, pairing it with Pumpkaboo-XL or Foongus can cover up this weakness.
So sorry! This is implemented.
 

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[SET]
name: Choice Scarf
move 1: Leaf Storm
move 2: Giga Drain
move 3: Knock Off
move 4: Hidden Power Ground / Hidden Power Fire
item: Choice Scarf
ability: Contrary
nature: Timid
evs: 240 SpA / 252 Spe

[SET COMMENTS]
Moves
========

Leaf Storm is an extremely powerful STAB move that boosts Snivy's Special Attack instead of lowering it due to Contrary, helping This helps Snivy set up while attacking. Giga Drain is an alternate STAB move that lets Snivy safely clean up due to its perfect 100% accuracy or slightly heal itself, although it is quite weak unboosted. Knock Off can catch and cripple bulky Pokemon switching in, such as Alolan Grimer, Vullaby, and Foongus. It can also hit certain Ghost-types decently hard, such as Gastly and Pumpkaboo-XL. Hidden Power Ground hits Magnemite extremely hard, as well as hitting Alolan Grimer, Croagunk, and Pawniard. Hidden Power Fire is an alternative to hit Grass- and Steel-types, mainly Ferroseed. Hidden Power Ice can be used to hit opposing Grass- and Flying-types such as Foongus and Vullaby, but since it doesn't hit any viable Pokemon in Little Cup for 4x super effective damage and Choice Scarf Snivy can only use one move after it switches in, it can't power through very much. Hidden Power Psychic and Fighting can be used to defeat Croagunk and Pawniard, respectively, but both can be easily powered through if weakened as is. Glare can be used over Knock Off, but Glare is more useful for crippling offensive checks and setup sweepers, as well as being a last-ditch effort to stop sweepers. (this sentence seems a bit weird, mostly the usage of but. maybe "as it is more useful for crippling")

Set Details
========

A Choice Scarf, a Timid nature, and 252 Speed EVs are used to maximize Snivy's Speed, letting it sweep even more effectively by outspeeding all unboosted Pokemon in Little Cup and even many boosted Pokemon, such as +1 Corphish, +2 Tirtouga, and all 16 Speed Choice Scarf users. However, using Hidden Power Fire leaves Snivy Speed tying with many of these threats. The rest of Snivy's EVs are put into Special Attack to help it deal maximum damage. If Snivy is using Hidden Power Fire, Snivy it cannot reach 17 Speed, so the EVs that would go there should be invested into HP instead, making Snivy's EV spread 76 HP / 240 SpA / 176 Spe. Contrary allows Snivy to utilize Leaf Storm to set up.

Usage Tips
========

Choice Scarf Snivy's main purpose is as a late-game cleaner and situational sweeper, so be sure to remove Snivy's checks before it tries to sweep or clean. Important checks include Alolan Grimer, Vullaby, Foongus, and most of all Ferroseed. Snivy isn't that strong on its own, so it should usually be using Leaf Storm. Using Knock Off or Glare when you predict troublesome Pokemon to switch in can cripple Snivy's biggest foes. Since it's relatively uncommon, Choice Scarf Snivy can bluff being a slower variant and surprise faster Pokemon such as Choice Scarf Chinchou and Abra that would otherwise revenge kill it. Due to Choice Scarf Snivy's recovery being limited to Giga Drain, it must be kept as healthy as possible, and it should usually only be brought on a free switch. Prediction is important with Choice Scarf Pokemon, and Snivy is no exception. Be sure to use your Hidden Power of choice when you predict Pokemon weak to it to switch in. Snivy's coverage is also quite weak, so unless trying to score some surprise damage on a switch-in, these threats should be left to its teammates to deal with. Due to this set's lack of a defensive item, it can't be switched in well on threats like Mudbray that it would otherwise be able to.

Team Options
========

U-turn and Volt Switch users, (RC) such as Mienfoo, Chinchou, and Vullaby can help Snivy get in without taking damage. Diglett can trap and remove Fire-, Steel-, and Poison-types, and certain sets can also set Stealth Rock up. Tectonic Rage Diglett paired with Knock Off users can eliminate some of Snivy's best checks, namely Foongus, Alolan Grimer, and Ponyta. Drilbur can do this as well, but since it doesn't trap these Pokemon, (AC) it has a bit less synergy. Hazard setters in general, such as Ferroseed, Dwebble, and Pawniard, (AC) can set up hazards to break Sturdy on opposing Pokemon, mainly Onix and Dwebble. Many of these Pokemon can also wear down and check Flying-types like Vullaby and Rufflet for Snivy. Doduo and Torchic can break through Grass- and Steel-types for Snivy, while Snivy in return can remove Rock-(AH) and Water-types. Checks to Flying-types such as Kabuto, Onix, and Chinchou are near essential, as Choice Scarf Flying-types like Doduo and Rufflet can revenge kill it Snivy, while bulkier Flying-types like Vullaby completely wall it. Kabuto and Onix can also set Stealth Rock and Kabuto can even provide Knock Off support. Lures to Snivy's checks, such as Destiny Bond Gastly taking Vullaby with it and Superpower Cophish taking down Ferroseed, can help remove troublesome Pokemon. Knock Off support from Alolan Grimer, Mienfoo, or Pawniard can cripple defensive threats for Snivy. Abra and Gastly can help bait in and wear down Vullaby and Alolan Grimer, making them useful to Snivy. Finally, as Snivy can't function as a proper check to Ground-types, pairing it with Pumpkaboo-XL or Foongus can cover up this weakness.

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