Gen 3 ADV Elekid [Done]

[BP]

[SET]
name: All-Out Attacker
move 1: Thunderbolt
move 2: Fire Punch
move 3: Hidden Power Grass
move 4: Quick Attack / Toxic
item: Lum Berry / Leftovers
ability: Static
nature: Timid
evs: 252 SpA / 4 Spd / 252 Spe

[SET COMMENTS]
Elekid is one the defining threats in ADV ZU thanks to its excellent Speed tier, great coverage options, and respectable Special Attack. Elekid functions as a lead, revenge killer, and late-game cleaner. Thunderbolt threatens common offensive Pokemon such as Aipom, Pidgeotto, Tailow, and Delibird. Fire Punch hits Steel- and Grass-types such as Magnemite and Bayleef while Hidden Power Grass provides coverage for Chinchou and Ground-types like Rhyhorn and Cubone. Quick Attack is an option that picks off weakened foes, particularly Delibird, Pidgeotto, and Taillow looking to revenge kill with a Quick Attack of their own. Quick Attack also helps remove weakened weather and setup sweepers. Toxic cripples opposing switch-ins like Castform and Lileep. Elekid can opt to use Leftovers instead of Lum Berry; however, Elekid much prefers the one-time status immunity against Butterfree, Nosepass, and Chinchou.

Elekid excels on balance and offensive teams that require a late-game cleaner or an offensive check to attackers such as Aipom, Staryu, Pidgeotto, Delibird, and Tailow. Ironically, these same attackers also pair well with Elekid, as they appreciate not having to risk a Speed tie with their opposites. Physical wallbreakers such as Aipom, Pidgetto, and Taillow are worth mentioning, as they form a frightening attacking core and power through special walls and bulky attackers such as Dustox, Delcatty, and Castform. Elekid appreciates bulkier Pokemon that complement it offensively such as Castform, Seaking, and Sunflora. Pivots such as Koffing, Staryu, and Aipom provide Elekid with more opportunities to switch in. Koffing is worth noting, as Elekid appreciates its Ground-type immunity and ability to check specially defensive Rhyhorn.

[SET]
name: Substitute
move 1: Substitute
move 2: Thunderbolt
move 3: Focus Punch / Cross Chop / Fire Punch
move 4: Hidden Power Grass
item: Leftovers
ability: Static
nature: Hasty / Timid
evs: 252 SpA / 4 SpD / 252 Spe

[SET COMMENTS]
Elekid's excellent Speed tier and its plethora of coverage options allow it to shine as a Substitute user. Substitute allows Elekid to scout switch-ins and gives it more opportunities to use Focus Punch. Thunderbolt is a powerful and reliable attack that overwhelms all but dedicated special walls. Focus Punch threatens common switch-ins, most notably Castform and Delcatty. Cross Chop provides the same coverage and is less prediction reliant, but weaker and less accurate. Alternatively, Elekid can opt to use Fire Punch alongside a Timid nature specifically for Grass-types such as Bayleef and Exeggcute. Hidden Power Grass threatens Electric-immune Pokemon such as Chinchou, Rhyhorn, and Cubone.

Substitute Elekid fits best on balance and offensive teams that appreciate Elekid's ability to threaten Delcatty and Castform with Focus Punch; special attackers such as Gowlithe, Cyndaquil, and Staryu are good examples. Growlithe and Cyndaquil are worth mentioning, as they threaten Dustox, Elekid's premier counter. These Pokemon also greatly appreciate Elekid's Speed. Spikes support from Pineco and Snorunt helps increase Elekid's effectiveness as an offensive threat. Elekid appreciates bulkier Pokemon that it can switch into after its Substitute has been removed such as Delcatty, Koffing, Sunflora, and Castform. Delcatty is worth noting due to the added benefit of Wish support. Physical wallbreakers such as Aipom and Pidgeotto can further threaten special walls for Elekid, most notably Dustox.


[STRATEGY COMMENTS]
Other Options
=============
Elekid can use Thunder Wave to provide paralysis support. Magnet is an option to power up Thunderbolt, but the extra damage is generally outclassed by the survivability offered by Lum Berry and Leftovers. Psychic can be used to more substantially chip Dustox, but it still fails to 3HKO. Elekid can opt to use Ice Punch on sets without Toxic in order to hit Lileep harder; however, Toxic is almost always preferred due to it severely limiting Lileep's effectiveness as a wall.


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

**Special Walls**: Pokemon such as Delcatty, Dustox, Lileep, and Sunflora can all wall Elekid despite its coverage. However, Delcatty and Lileep must be wary of Focus Punch when switching in or using a recovery move. Dustox is worth noting, as its Toxic immunity and bulk prevent it from being even remotely threatened by Elekid. Moreover, Shield Dust prevents Dustox from being crippled from secondary effects such as Thunderbolt's paralysis and Psychic's Special Defense drop. Grimer can switch into Elekid and use it as setup fodder.

**Bulky Attackers**: Bulky attackers such as Castform, Chinchou, Seaking, Cubone, and specially defensive Rhyhorn can all threaten Elekid. However, they can be overwhelmed with chip damage. Moreover, offensive Chinchou variants are 2HKOed by Hidden Power Grass. If using Substitute, Elekid must be weary of Cubone's Bonemerang.

**Priority Users**: Pokemon with Quick Attack such as Pidgeotto, Delibird, and Tailow can pick off Elekid relatively early due to its frailty.

[CREDITS]
- Written by: [[BP, 272450]]
- Quality checked by: [[Gangsta Spongebob, 535530], [BeatsBlack, 479897]]
- Grammar checked by: [[UT, 523866]]

 

[Gangsta Spongebob]

Great job, QC 1/2 when implemented

QC Check

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[SET]
name: Standard Kid
move 1: Thunderbolt
move 2: Fire Punch
move 3: Hidden Power [Grass]
move 4: Quick Attack / Toxic
item: Lum Berry / Leftovers
ability: Static
nature: Timid
evs: 252 SpA / 4 SpD / 252 Spe

[SET COMMENTS]
Elekid is one the defining threats in ADV ZU thanks to its excellent Speed tier, great coverage options, and respectable Special Attack. Elekid is able to function as a lead, revenge killer, and late-game cleaner. Elekid's STAB, Thunderbolt threatens common offensive threats such as Aipom, Pidgeotto, Tailow, and Delibird. Fire Punch allows Elekid to threaten Steel- or and Grass-types such as Magnemite, Aron, Wording implies Elekid needs Fire Punch to threaten Aron, and Thunderbolt is still the ideal choice and Bayleef. Hidden Power [Grass] allows Elekid to threaten Chinchou as well as Ground-types like Rhyhorn and Cubone. Quick Attack is an option that lets you pick off weakened foes, particularly Delibird, Pidgeotto, and Taillow looking to revenge kill first with a Quick Attack of their own. Mention how Quick Attack can also take out weakened setup sweepers and Pokemon boosted by weather Toxic can be used to cripple opposing switch-ins like Castform or Lileep. Elekid can opt to use Leftovers instead of Lum Berry, however, Elekid much prefers the one-time status immunity against Butterfree, Nosepass, and Chinchou.

Elekid excels on balance and offensive teams that require a late-game cleaner or an offensive check to attackers such as Aipom, Staryu, Pidgeotto, Delibird, and Tailow. These attackers also pair well with Elekid due to this fact as they appreciate not having to risk a speed tie. Aipom is worth mentioning as it forms a frightening attacking core with Elekid as Aipom is able to power through special walls and bulky attackers such as Dustox, Delcatty, and Castform. Other physical wallbreakers like Pidgeotto and Tailow pair well with Elekid for this reason. Elekid appreciates bulkier Pokemon that complement it offensively such as Castform, Seaking, and Sunflora. Pokemon that can act as pivots such as Koffing, Staryu, and Aipom provide Elekid with more opportunities to switch in. Koffing is worth noting as Elekid appreciates its Ground-type immunity and its ability to act as a dedicated Specially Defensive Rhyhorn check switch-in. It's better to specify Bulky Rhyhorn, as bulkless sets are destroyed by HP Grass. It's also worth specifying that Koffing is a switch-in, as it doesn't fear anything Rhyhorn has.

[SET]
name: Sub Kid
move 1: Substitute
move 2: Thunderbolt
move 3: Focus Punch / Cross Chop / Fire Punch
move 4: Hidden Power [Grass]
item: Leftovers
ability: Static
nature: Hasty / Timid
evs: 252 SpA / 4 SpD / 252 Spe

[SET COMMENTS]
Elekid's excellent speed tier and its plethora of coverage options allow it to shine as a Substitute user. Substitute allows Elekid to scout switch-ins and gives it more opportunities to use Focus Punch. Thunderbolt is often time's risk-free especially from behind a Substitute as Elekid's coverage options can deter non-special walls from switching in. Focus Punch allows Elekid to threaten common switch-ins most notably Castform and Delcatty. Cross Chop can also be used to fulfill the same role while not relying on prediction or Substitute to function but does not pack as much punch and has a substantially worse Accuracy than as its alternative. Alternatively, Elekid can opt to use Fire Punch alongside a Timid nature specifically for Grass-types such as Bayleef and Exeggcute. Hidden Power [Grass] threatens Pokemon with an Electric-type immunity such as Chinchou, Rhyhorn, and Cubone.

Substitute Elekid fits best on balanced and offensive teams that appreciate Elekid's ability to threaten Delcatty and Castform with Focus Punch. Mention how they appreciate its Speed Special attackers such as Gowlithe, Cyndaquil, and Staryu all benefit because of this. Growlithe and Cyndaquil are worth mentioning as they are able to threaten Dustox, Elekid's premier counter. Spikes support from Pineco and Snorunt helps increase Elekid's effectiveness as an offensive threat. Elekid appreciates bulkier Pokemon that it can switch into after its Substitute has been removed such as Delcatty, Koffing, Sunflora, and Castform. Delcatty is worth noting due to the added benefit of Wish support healing off Substitute's residual damage. Physical wallbreakers such as Aipom and Pidgeotto can further threaten special walls for Elekid most notably Dustox.


[STRATEGY COMMENTS]
Other Options
=============
Elekid can opt to use Thunderwave over or alongside Toxic on teams that rely on paralysis support. Elekid can choose to use Magnet boosting its STAB to more heavily chip switch-ins, however, Elekid usually prefers the support it receives from Lum Berry or Leftovers. Psychic can be used to more substantially chip Dustox but it still fails to 3HKO.


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

**Special Walls**: Pokemon such as Delcatty, Dustox, Lileep, and Sunflora can all wall Elekid despite its coverage. However, Delcatty and Lileep must be wary of Focus Punch when switching in or using their recovery moves. Dustox is worth noting as its Toxic immunity and bulk prevent it from being even remotely threatened by Elekid. Mention Grimer, as it switches in and turns Elekid into setup fodder

**Bulky Attackers**: Bulky Attackers such as there are the best examples but not the only ones Castform, Chinchou, and specially defensive Rhyhorn variants can all threaten Elekid. However, they must be careful about their HP, as for example Besides rewording the sentence to be in more general terms, all these threats must be extremely careful to not fall into Elekid's range given it outspeeds all of them Rhyhorn, however, cannot successfully check Elekid if it is not healthy in pristine condition. It's better to specify, as even the bulkiest sets take over half Moreover, offensive Chinchou variants are 2HKO'd by Hidden Power [Grass].

**Priority Users**: Pokemon with access to Quick Attack such as Tailow and Pidgeotto are both able to 2HKO Elekid.

[CREDITS]
- Written by: [[BP, 272450]]
- Quality checked by: [[Gangsta Spongebob, 535530], [username2, userid2]]
- Grammar checked by: [[username1, userid1]]

 

[BP]

Implemented and ready for Check 2

 

[BeatsBlack]

add remove comment

QC

[SET]
name: Standard Kid
move 1: Thunderbolt
move 2: Fire Punch
move 3: Hidden Power Grass
move 4: Quick Attack / Toxic
item: Lum Berry / Leftovers
ability: Static
nature: Timid
evs: 252 SpA / 4 Spd / 252 Spe

[SET COMMENTS]
Elekid is one the defining threats in ADV ZU thanks to its excellent Speed tier, great coverage options, and respectable Special Attack. Elekid is able to function as a lead, revenge killer, and late-game cleaner. Elekid's STAB, Thunderbolt threatens common offensive threats such as Aipom, Pidgeotto, Tailow, and Delibird. Fire Punch allows Elekid to threaten Steel- and Grass-types such as Magnemite and Bayleef. Hidden Power Grass allows Elekid to threaten Chinchou as well as Ground-types like Rhyhorn and Cubone. Quick Attack is an option that lets you pick off weakened foes, particularly Delibird, Pidgeotto, and Taillow looking to revenge kill first with a Quick Attack of their own. Quick Attack also helps remove weekend weather abusers or set up sweepers. Toxic can be used to cripple opposing switch-ins like Castform or Lileep. Elekid can opt to use Leftovers instead of Lum Berry, however, Elekid much prefers the one-time status immunity against Butterfree, Nosepass, and Chinchou.

Elekid excels on balance and offensive teams that require a late-game cleaner or an offensive check to attackers such as Aipom, Staryu, Pidgeotto, Delibird, and Tailow. These attackers also pair well with Elekid due to this fact as they appreciate not having to risk a Speed tie. [-- Aipom is worth mentioning as it forms a frightening attacking core with Elekid as Aipom is able to power through special walls and bulky attackers such as Dustox, Delcatty, and Castform. Other physical wallbreakers like Pidgeotto and Tailow pair well with Elekid for this reason. --] Instead of specifying Aipom and then mentioning other wallbreakers such as pidgeotto and taillow, omit the second sentence and reword the first to speak for general physical wallbreakers, using the same examples if you want, as they all achieve the same feat of breaking bulky mons/spdef walls. Everything listed for Aipom can be done by most breakers, unless you wanted to bring attention to Aipom's access to baton pass Elekid appreciates bulkier Pokemon that complement it offensively such as Castform, Seaking, and Sunflora. Pokemon that can act as pivots such as Koffing, Staryu, and Aipom provide Elekid with more opportunities to switch in. Koffing is worth noting as Elekid appreciates its Ground-type immunity and its ability to act as a dedicated Specially Defensive Rhyhorn switch-in.

[SET]
name: Sub Kid
move 1: Substitute
move 2: Thunderbolt
move 3: Focus Punch / Cross Chop / Fire Punch
move 4: Hidden Power Grass
item: Leftovers
ability: Static
nature: Hasty / Timid
evs: 252 SpA / 4 SpD / 252 Spe

[SET COMMENTS]
Elekid's excellent speed tier and its plethora of coverage options allow it to shine as a Substitute user. Substitute allows Elekid to scout switch-ins and gives it more opportunities to use Focus Punch. Thunderbolt is often time's risk-free especially from behind a Substitute as Elekid's coverage options can deter non-special walls from switching in. Focus Punch allows Elekid to threaten common switch-ins most notably Castform and Delcatty. Cross Chop can also be used to fulfill the same role while not relying on prediction or Substitute to function but does not pack as much punch and has substantially worse accuracy than its alternative. Alternatively, Elekid can opt to use Fire Punch alongside a Timid nature specifically for Grass-types such as Bayleef and Exeggcute. Hidden Power Grass threatens Pokemon with an Electric-type immunity such as Chinchou, Rhyhorn, and Cubone.

Substitute Elekid fits best on balanced and offensive teams that appreciate Elekid's ability to threaten Delcatty and Castform with Focus Punch. Special attackers such as Gowlithe, Cyndaquil, and Staryu all benefit because of this. Growlithe and Cyndaquil are worth mentioning as they are able to threaten Dustox, Elekid's premier counter. These Pokemon also greatly appreciate Elekid's Speed. Spikes support from Pineco and Snorunt helps increase Elekid's effectiveness as an offensive threat. Elekid appreciates bulkier Pokemon that it can switch into after its Substitute has been removed such as Delcatty, Koffing, Sunflora, and Castform. Delcatty is worth noting due to the added benefit of Wish support healing off Substitute's residual damage. Physical wallbreakers such as Aipom and Pidgeotto can further threaten special walls for Elekid most notably Dustox.


[STRATEGY COMMENTS]
Other Options
=============
Elekid can opt to use Thunderwave over or alongside Toxic on teams that rely on paralysis support. Elekid can choose to use Magnet boosting its STAB to more heavily chip switch-ins, however, Elekid usually prefers the support it receives from Lum Berry or Leftovers. Psychic can be used to more substantially chip Dustox but it still fails to 3HKO.

mention ice punch on sets without toxic as an alternative to fire punch, allowing you to hit lileep harder

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

**Special Walls**: Pokemon such as Delcatty, Dustox, Lileep, and Sunflora can all wall Elekid despite its coverage. However, Delcatty and Lileep must be wary of Focus Punch when switching in or using a recovery move. Dustox is worth noting as its Toxic immunity and bulk prevent it from being even remotely threatened by Elekid. Mention Shield Dust protecting against secondary status effects or Psychic SpDef drops which makes Dustox less prone to hax, thus more reliable of a wall Grimer can switch into Elekid and use it as set-up fodder.

**Bulky Attackers**: Bulky Attackers such as Castform, Chinchou, Seaking, Cubone, and specially defensive Rhyhorn variants can all threaten Elekid. However they must remain vigilant about their HP, for example Rhyhorn cannot successfully check Elekid if it is not in pristine condition. Moreover, offensive Chinchou variants are 2HKOed by Hidden Power [Grass]. Mention that Substitute sets need to be wary of Cubone's Bonemerang

**Priority Users**: Pokemon with access to Quick Attack such as Tailow, Delibird, and Pidgeotto are both able to 2HKO can pick off Elekid relatively early due to its frailty. Mentioning a 2HKO isn't necessary since you're usually trying to KO Elekid in 1 hit when using QA, otherwise you die to tbolt. Delibird worth mentioning too.

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

Good work! QC [2/2] once implemented

 

[BP]

This is now ready for GP!!!

GP Team

 

[Lunaflare]

amcheck, implement what you want
add remove (comment) (AC) = add comma; (AP) = add period

elekid

[SET]
name: Standard Kid
move 1: Thunderbolt
move 2: Fire Punch
move 3: Hidden Power Grass
move 4: Quick Attack / Toxic
item: Lum Berry / Leftovers
ability: Static
nature: Timid
evs: 252 SpA / 4 Spd / 252 Spe

[SET COMMENTS]
Elekid is one the defining threats in ADV ZU thanks to its excellent Speed tier, great coverage options, and respectable Special Attack. Elekid is able to function as a lead, revenge killer, and late-game cleaner. Elekid's STAB, Thunderbolt threatens common offensive threats such as Aipom, Pidgeotto, Tailow, and Delibird. Fire Punch allows Elekid to threaten Steel- and Grass-types such as Magnemite and Bayleef. Hidden Power Grass allows Elekid to threaten Chinchou as well as Ground-types like Rhyhorn and Cubone. Quick Attack is an option that picks lets you pick off weakened foes, particularly Delibird, Pidgeotto, and Taillow, (AC) before they can looking to revenge kill first with a Quick Attack of their own. Quick Attack also helps remove weekend weakened weather users abusers or setup set up sweepers. Toxic can be used to cripple opposing switch-ins like Castform or Lileep. Elekid can opt to use Leftovers instead of Lum Berry, however, but it Elekid much prefers the one-time status immunity against Butterfree, Nosepass, and Chinchou. ("Abuse" means "use in a negative way / to a negative effect" or "assault"; it should not be used as a substitute for "make heavy use of" or "benefit from".) -the Spelling and Grammar Standards.

Elekid excels on balance and offensive teams that require a late-game cleaner or an offensive check to attackers such as Aipom, Staryu, Pidgeotto, Delibird, and Tailow. These attackers also pair well with Elekid, (AC) due to this fact as they appreciate not having to risk a Speed tie. Physical wallbreakers such as Aipom, Pidgetto, and Taillow are worth mentioning, (AC) as they form a frightening attacking core with Elekid with their ability as they are able to power through special walls and bulky attackers such as Dustox, Delcatty, and Castform. Elekid appreciates bulkier Pokemon that complement it offensively such as Castform, Seaking, and Sunflora. Pokemon that can act as pivots such as Koffing, Staryu, and Aipom provide Elekid with more opportunities to switch in. Koffing is worth noting as Elekid appreciates its Ground-type immunity and its ability to act as a dedicated specially defensive Specially Defensive Rhyhorn switch-in.

[SET]
name: Sub Kid
move 1: Substitute
move 2: Thunderbolt
move 3: Focus Punch / Cross Chop / Fire Punch
move 4: Hidden Power Grass
item: Leftovers
ability: Static
nature: Hasty / Timid
evs: 252 SpA / 4 SpD / 252 Spe

[SET COMMENTS]
Elekid's excellent Speed speed tier and its plethora of coverage options allow it to shine as a Substitute user. Substitute allows Elekid to scout switch-ins and gives it more opportunities to use Focus Punch. Thunderbolt is usually often time's risk-free, (AC) especially from behind a Substitute, (AC) as Elekid's coverage options can deter non-special walls from switching in. Focus Punch allows Elekid to threaten common switch-ins, (AC) most notably Castform and Delcatty. Cross Chop can also be used to fulfill the same role while not relying on prediction or Substitute to function, (AC) but it does not pack as much punch and has substantially worse accuracy than its alternative. Alternatively, Elekid can opt to use Fire Punch alongside a Timid nature specifically for Grass-types such as Bayleef and Exeggcute. Hidden Power Grass threatens Pokemon with an Electric-type immunity such as Chinchou, Rhyhorn, and Cubone.

Substitute Elekid fits best on balanced and offensive teams that appreciate Elekid's ability to threaten Delcatty and Castform with Focus Punch, which special . Special attackers such as Growlithe, Gowlithe, Cyndaquil, and Staryu all benefit from because of this. Growlithe and Cyndaquil are worth mentioning as they are able to threaten Dustox, Elekid's premier counter. These Pokemon also greatly appreciate Elekid's Speed. Spikes support from Pineco and Snorunt helps increase Elekid's effectiveness as an offensive threat. Elekid appreciates bulkier Pokemon that it can switch into after its Substitute has been removed such as Delcatty, Koffing, Sunflora, and Castform. Delcatty is worth noting due to the added benefit of Wish support healing off Substitute's residual damage. Physical wallbreakers such as Aipom and Pidgeotto can further threaten special walls for Elekid, (AC) most notably Dustox.


[STRATEGY COMMENTS]
Other Options
=============
Elekid can opt to use Thunder Wave Thunderwave over or alongside Toxic on teams that rely on paralysis support. Elekid can choose to use Magnet boosting its STAB to more heavily chip switch-ins and boost the power of its STAB move, however, Elekid usually prefers the support it receives from Lum Berry or Leftovers. Psychic can be used to more substantially chip Dustox but it still fails to 3HKO. Elekid can opt to use Ice Punch on sets without Toxic in order to hit Lileep harder; however, Toxic is almost always preferred due to it severely limiting Lileep's effectiveness as a wall.


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

**Special Walls**: Pokemon such as Delcatty, Dustox, Lileep, and Sunflora can all wall Elekid despite its coverage. However, Delcatty and Lileep must be wary of Focus Punch when switching in or using a recovery move. Dustox is worth noting as its Toxic immunity and bulk prevent it from being even remotely threatened by Elekid. Moreover, Shield Dust prevents Dustox from being crippled from secondary effects such as a paralysis from Thunderbolt or a Special Defense drop from Psychic. Grimer can switch into Elekid and use it as setup set-up fodder.

**Bulky Attackers**: Bulky Attackers such as Castform, Chinchou, Seaking, Cubone, and specially defensive Rhyhorn variants can all threaten Elekid. However they must remain vigilant about their HP, for example, (AC) Rhyhorn cannot successfully check Elekid if it is not in pristine condition. Moreover, offensive Chinchou variants are 2HKOed by Hidden Power Grass. If using Substitute, Elekid must be weary of Cubone's Bonemerang.

**Priority Users**: Pokemon with access to Quick Attack such as Pidgeotto, Delibird, and Tailow can pick off Elekid relatively early due to its frailty. (AP)

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

 

[UT]

add remove conjecture

GP Check

[SET]
name: Standard Kid Names should be descriptive of the set; not sure what you want to call this one, but All-Out Attacker or something like that could work
move 1: Thunderbolt
move 2: Fire Punch
move 3: Hidden Power Grass
move 4: Quick Attack / Toxic
item: Lum Berry / Leftovers
ability: Static
nature: Timid
evs: 252 SpA / 4 Spd / 252 Spe

[SET COMMENTS]
Elekid is one the defining threats in ADV ZU thanks to its excellent Speed tier, great coverage options, and respectable Special Attack. Elekid is able to function functions as a lead, revenge killer, and late-game cleaner. Elekid's STAB, Thunderbolt threatens common offensive threats Pokemn such as Aipom, Pidgeotto, Tailow, and Delibird. Fire Punch allows Elekid to threaten hits Steel- and Grass-types such as Magnemite and Bayleef. Bayleef while Hidden Power Grass allows Elekid to threaten provides coverage for Chinchou as well as and Ground-types like Rhyhorn and Cubone. Quick Attack is an option that lets you pick picks off weakened foes, particularly Delibird, Pidgeotto, and Taillow looking to revenge kill first with a Quick Attack of their own. Quick Attack also helps remove weekend weakened weather abusers or and setup one word sweepers. Toxic can be used to cripple cripples opposing switch-ins like Castform or and Lileep. Elekid can opt to use Leftovers instead of Lum Berry, however, Berry; however, Elekid much prefers the one-time status immunity against Butterfree, Nosepass, and Chinchou.

Elekid excels on balance and offensive teams that require a late-game cleaner or an offensive check to attackers such as Aipom, Staryu, Pidgeotto, Delibird, and Tailow. These Ironically, these same attackers also pair well with Elekid due to this fact Elekid, as they appreciate not having to risk a Speed tie with their opposites. Physical wallbreakers such as Aipom, Pidgetto, and Taillow are worth mentioning, comma as they form a frightening attacking core with Elekid as they are able to and power through special walls and bulky attackers such as Dustox, Delcatty, and Castform. Elekid appreciates bulkier Pokemon that complement it offensively such as Castform, Seaking, and Sunflora. Pokemon that can act as pivots Pivots such as Koffing, Staryu, and Aipom provide Elekid with more opportunities to switch in. Koffing is worth noting, comma as Elekid appreciates its Ground-type immunity and its ability to act as a dedicated Specially Defensive Rhyhorn switch-in. check specially defensive Rhyhorn.

[SET]
name: Sub Kid Substitute
move 1: Substitute
move 2: Thunderbolt
move 3: Focus Punch / Cross Chop / Fire Punch
move 4: Hidden Power Grass
item: Leftovers
ability: Static
nature: Hasty / Timid
evs: 252 SpA / 4 SpD / 252 Spe

[SET COMMENTS]
Elekid's excellent Speed tier and its plethora of coverage options allow it to shine as a Substitute user. Substitute allows Elekid to scout switch-ins and gives it more opportunities to use Focus Punch. Thunderbolt is often time's risk-free especially from behind a Substitute as Elekid's coverage options can deter non-special walls from switching in. I have no idea what you're trying to say with this sentence? "Thunderbolt is a powerful and reliable attack that overwhelms all but dedicated special walls"? Focus Punch allows Elekid to threaten threatens common switch-ins, comma most notably Castform and Delcatty. Cross Chop can also be used to fulfill the same role while not relying on prediction or Substitute to function but does not pack as much punch and has substantially worse accuracy than its alternative provides the same coverage and is less prediction reliant, but weaker and less accurate. Alternatively, Elekid can opt to use Fire Punch alongside a Timid nature specifically for Grass-types such as Bayleef and Exeggcute. Hidden Power Grass threatens Pokemon with an Electric-type immunity Electric-immune Pokemon such as Chinchou, Rhyhorn, and Cubone.

Substitute Elekid fits best on balanced and offensive teams that appreciate Elekid's ability to threaten Delcatty and Castform with Focus Punch. Special Punch; special attackers such as Gowlithe, Cyndaquil, and Staryu all benefit because of this are good examples. Growlithe and Cyndaquil are worth mentioning, comma as they are able to threaten Dustox, Elekid's premier counter. These Pokemon also greatly appreciate Elekid's Speed. Spikes support from Pineco and Snorunt helps increase Elekid's effectiveness as an offensive threat. Elekid appreciates bulkier Pokemon that it can switch into after its Substitute has been removed such as Delcatty, Koffing, Sunflora, and Castform. Delcatty is worth noting due to the added benefit of Wish support healing off Substitute's residual damage. Physical wallbreakers such as Aipom and Pidgeotto can further threaten special walls for Elekid, comma most notably Dustox.


[STRATEGY COMMENTS]
Other Options
=============
Elekid can opt to use Thunderwave over or alongside Toxic on teams that rely on paralysis support can use Thunder Wave to provide paralysis support. Elekid can choose to use Magnet boosting its STAB to more heavily chip switch-ins, however, Elekid usually prefers the support it receives from Lum Berry or Leftovers Magnet is an option to power up Thunderbolt, but the extra damage is generally outclassed by the survivability offered by Lum Berry and Leftovers. Psychic can be used to more substantially chip Dustox, comma but it still fails to 3HKO. Elekid can opt to use Ice Punch on sets without Toxic in order to hit Lileep harder; however, Toxic is almost always preferred due to it severely limiting Lileep's effectiveness as a wall.


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

**Special Walls**: Pokemon such as Delcatty, Dustox, Lileep, and Sunflora can all wall Elekid despite its coverage. However, Delcatty and Lileep must be wary of Focus Punch when switching in or using a recovery move. Dustox is worth noting, comma as its Toxic immunity and bulk prevent it from being even remotely threatened by Elekid. Moreover, Shield Dust prevents Dustox from being crippled from secondary effects such as a paralysis from Thunderbolt or a Special Defense drop from Psychic Thunderbolt's paralysis and Psychic's Special Defense drop. Grimer can switch into Elekid and use it as set-up setup fodder.

**Bulky Attackers**: Bulky attackers such as Castform, Chinchou, Seaking, Cubone, and specially defensive Rhyhorn variants can all threaten Elekid. However, comma they must remain vigilant about their HP, for example Rhyhorn cannot successfully check Elekid if it is not in pristine condition. can be overwhelmed with chip damage. Moreover, offensive Chinchou variants are 2HKOed by Hidden Power Grass. If using Substitute, Elekid must be weary of Cubone's Bonemerang.

**Priority Users**: Pokemon with access to Quick Attack such as Pidgeotto, Delibird, and Tailow can pick off Elekid relatively early due to its frailty. period

[CREDITS]
- Written by: [[BP, 272450]]
- Quality checked by: [[Gangsta Spongebob, 535530], [BeatsBlack, 479897]]
- Grammar checked by: [[UT, 523866]]

GP 1/1!

GP Team done

 

[BP]

Elekid is done and ready for upload

 

[Tuthur]

https://www.smogon.com/dex/rs/pokemon/elekid/