National Dex Alomomola (Done)

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:bw/alomomola:
[SET]
name: Wish Support
move 1: Scald / Knock Off
move 2: Wish
move 3: Protect
move 4: Toxic
item: Rocky Helmet
ability: Regenerator
nature: Bold
evs: 40 HP / 216 Def / 252 SpD

[SET COMMENTS]

Alomomola is a great asset on stall teams due to its amazing HP stat, letting it safely pass a lot of HP to its teammates with Wish.This capability is extremely valuable for Pokemon like Mega Sableye and Chansey, which can be pressured by repeated attacks during the game. Furthermore, Alomomola's good bulk, typing, and Regenerator let it either pivot or check dangerous physical attackers such as Weavile, Mega Scizor, and Mega Swampert, as well as letting it act as a solid midground against powerful threats like Garchomp and Hydreigon. However, Alomomola faces competition from Toxapex, Quagsire, and Gastrodon as a bulky Water-type, since they provide much more utility with Toxic Spikes, Unaware, and an electric immunity, respectively. Scald lets Alomomola cripple physical attackers like Mega Medicham, Kartana, and Rillaboom. Knock Off punishes multiple Alomomola switch-ins such as Clefable, Toxapex, and Tapu Koko by removing their items. Wish lets Alomomola safely heal itself or its teammates, while Protect lets Alomomola scout moves from Choice-locked Pokemon like Tapu Lele, Ash-Greninja, and Magnezone. Toxic can cripple setup sweepers that try to take advantage of Alomomola's passivity such as Tapu Lele, Mega Latias, and Hydreigon. Rocky Helmet is used to punish physical attackers like Mega Lopunny, Mega Swampert, and Mega Scizor. Due to Alomomola's great HP stat, an EV spread of 40 HP / 216 Def / 252 SpD allows Alomomola to deal with Hydreigon, Heatran, and Ash-Greninja a little better.

Alomomola only fits on stall teams, where its Wish support is highly valuable for its teammates. As such, Clefable, Chansey, and Mega Sableye are good partners, since they appreciate Alomomola providing reliable recovery when they are under pressure. Electric-types like Tapu Koko and Magnezone often force Alomomola out, so Volt Switch blockers like Shedinja and Gliscor can prevent them from generating momentum. Chansey can handle most of the special attackers that threaten Alomomola, like Tapu Koko, Hydreigon, and Mega Charizard Y, and appreciates Alomomola's Wish support relieving the pressure that Chansey suffers during the course of battle. Skarmory and Corviknight are fantastic teammates because they can deal with problematic Grass-types like Rillaboom and Kartana. In return, Alomomola can check Mega Charizard X and Victini for them. Corviknight can also provide Defog support, reducing Alomomola's tendency to be worn down by entry hazards. Mega Sableye can deny entry hazards from common setters like Ferrothorn and Toxapex, letting Alomomola pivot more safely. Powerful wallbreakers such as Tapu Lele and Mega Mawile heavily threaten Alomomola, so Pokemon that check them like Chansey and the aforementioned Skarmory are appreciated. Chansey and Clefable can also provide cleric support for Alomomola, bypassing its status weakness.

[STRATEGY COMMENTS]
Other Options
=============
Leftovers can provide passive recovery to better check Garchomp and Landorus-T, but without Rocky Helmet, Alomomola can't punish U-turn from Mega Scizor and Mega Lopunny. Using both Scald and Knock Off is an option to annoy offensive teams, but lacking Toxic means that Alomomola can't cripple common setup sweepers like Hydreigon and Mega Latias, making it even more passive.

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

**Grass-types**: Kartana, Rillaboom, and Serperior easily KO Alomomola with their STAB moves or use it as setup fodder. However, they all are susceptible to being burned by Scald or badly poisoned by Toxic, making it difficult for them to switch in safely.

**Electric-types**: Magnezone and Tapu Koko can force Alomomola out and proceed with Volt Switch to create momentum. However, they hate losing their items and getting burned, respectively.

**Setup Sweepers**: Setup sweepers like Clefable, Gliscor, Reuniclus, and Mega Gyarados can use Alomomola as setup fodder, since it can't cripple the former three with Toxic or a Scald burn, while Mega Gyarados can avoid status with Substitute. However, Clefable should be aware of Knock Off removing its item.

**Powerful Special Wallbreakers**: Due to Alomomola's low special bulk, strong special wallbreakers like Tapu Lele, Heatran, and Gengar can overwhelm it. Heatran can trap Alomomola with Magma Storm and use Taunt to prevent it from healing itself with Wish.

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- Written by: [[Pubo, 535121]]
- Quality checked by: [[Sputnik, 475916,] [The Dragon Master, 521275]]
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[SET]
name: Wish Support
move 1: Scald / Knock Off
move 2: Wish
move 3: Protect
move 4: Toxic
item: Rocky Helmet
ability: Regenerator
nature: Bold
evs: 40 HP / 216 Def / 252 SpD

[SET COMMENTS]

Alomomola is a great asset on stall teams due to its amazing HP stat, letting it safely pass huge wishes for its teammates. This capability is extremely valuable for Pokémon that lack reliable recovery or get easily worn down by entry hazards, like Melmetal and Gastrodon. Alo and Gastro on the same team is pretty weird and stall doesn't run Melm very much anymore...I'd find some better examples. Furthermore, Alomomola's good physical bulk and Regenerator lets it pivot and check dangerous physical attackers such as Weavile and Mega Scizor. I'd like to see some elaboration on this point; mention how with its typing and generally good bulk it can act as a decent midground against other powerful offensive threats. However, Alomomola faces competition from Toxapex as a bulky Water-type since it provides much more utility with Toxic Spikes and Haze. Scald lets Alomomola cripple physical attackers like Mega Medicham, Kartana, and Rillaboom. Knock Off punishes multiple Alomomola switch-ins, such as Clefable, Reuniclus, Toxapex, and Tapu Koko by removing its item. Protect lets Alomomola scout moves from Choice-locked Pokémon like Tapu Lele, Ash-Greninja, and Magnezone, and safely heal itself with Wish. Toxic can cripple setup sweepers that try to take advantage of Alomomola's passivity, such as Rillaboom, Boomer is super sketchy since its threatening from the off and also doesn't like Scald if it tries to come directly in, maybe find a different example. Mega Latias, and Hydreigon. Rocky Helmet is used to punish physical attackers like Mega Lopunny and Mega Scizor. Due to Alomomola's great HP stat, the EVs are invested in Special Defense and Defense stats to improve Alomomola's ability to take hits from Ash-Greninja and Mega Swampert. Mention specifically why SpDef is beefed up more than Defense; mainly, taking hits from Agren, Heatran, and Drei a little better.

Alomomola fits only on stall teams, where its Wish support is highly valuable for its teammates. As such, Melmetal, Amoonguss, Again, these aren't really stall mons; focus on Pokemon that do appear on stall and appreciate not having to take turns to recover for themselves under pressure, such as Unaware Clef, Chansey, or Pyuk. and Mega Sableye are good partners since they appreciate Alomomola providing reliable recovery for them. Tapu Koko and Magnezone often force Alomomola out, so sturdy checks like Gliscor and Amoonguss can perform a good defensive core. Skarmory and Corviknight are fantastic teammates because they can deal with problematic Grass-types like Rillaboom and Kartana. In return, Alomomola can check Mega Charizard X and Victini for them. Corviknight can also provide Defog support, reducing Alomomola's tendency to be worn down by entry hazards. Mention Mega Sableye here too for hazard control. Powerful wallbreakers, such as Tapu Lele and Mega Mawile heavily threaten Alomomola, so checks like Chansey and the aforementioned Skarmory are appreciated. Chansey and Clefable can also provide Cleric support for Alomomola, bypassing its status weakness.

[STRATEGY COMMENTS]
Other Options
=============
Heavy-Duty Boots is an option that can deny entry hazard chip, but Rocky Helmet is generally preferred to punish physical attackers. Not a huge fan of this, stall often packs superior hazard support anyway and Helm is very important for chipping threats like Lando. Leftovers can provide passive recovery to better check Garchomp and Landorus-T, but without Rocky Helmet Alomomola can't punish U-turn from Mega Scizor and Mega Lopunny. Quickly mention how one can drop toxic to run Knock and Scald on the same set; can really annoy certain offensive teams with that combo but losing Toxic is also kinda bad so this is a good place to mention it.

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

**Grass-types**: Kartana, Rillaboom, and Serperior easily KO Alomomola with their STAB moves or use it as setup fodder. However, the former two are susceptible to a burn from Scald, not being safe switch-ins. Serp doesn't wanna eat Toxic (especially if its the Taunt/Synth Stallbreaker Serp) so it can't really safely switch in either.

**Electric-types**: Magnezone and Tapu Koko can force Alomomola out and proceed with Volt Switch to create momentum. However, they hate losing its item or getting burned.

**Setup Sweepers**: Setup sweepers like Clefable, Gliscor, Reuniclus, and Mega Gyarados can use Alomomola as setup fodder since it can't cripple the former three with Toxic, while Mega Gyarados can avoid status with Substitute.

**Powerful Special Wallbreakers**: Due to Alomomola's low special bulk, strong special wallbreakers like Tapu Lele, Heatran, and Gengar can overwhelm it. Heatran can trap Alomomola with Magma Storm and use Taunt to prevent it heal itself with Wish.

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- Written by: [[Pubo, 535121]]
- Quality checked by: [[username1, userid1], [username2, userid2]]
- Grammar checked by: [[username1, userid1]
Decent overall but I would like another look after you implement this.
 
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This capability is extremely valuable for Pokémon that lack reliable recovery (quick note: I removed this part in bold because the Pokémon now mentioned (Mega Sableye and Clefable) have reliable recovery.
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However, Alomomola faces competition from Toxapex as a bulky Water-type since it provides much more utility with Toxic Spikes and Haze.
Also mention other Stall water types in Gastro and Quagsire and what they offer over Alo

Tapu Koko and Magnezone often force Alomomola out, so sturdy checks like Gliscor and Chansey can perform a good defensive core.
I'd like to see elaboration on how volt blocking from a ground-type is important and mention something else specially bulky like chansey in the next sentence; just some elaboration here seeing as these are common threats to Alo that must be secured in the matchup since it doesn't do anywhere near as well against these electrics as the other stall waters do.

Rest of the content looks overall ok, just check the grammar again because I did see multiple instances of comma misuse.

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:bw/alomomola:
[SET]
name: Wish Support
move 1: Scald / Knock Off
move 2: Wish
move 3: Protect
move 4: Toxic
item: Rocky Helmet
ability: Regenerator
nature: Bold
evs: 40 HP / 216 Def / 252 SpD

[SET COMMENTS]

Alomomola is a great asset on stall teams due to its amazing HP stat, letting it safely pass huge wishes for its teammates. This capability is extremely valuable for Pokémon that get easily worn down by entry hazards they aren't worn down by hazards that much cuz stall should be able to keep hazards off, like Mega Sableye and Chansey. Furthermore, Alomomola's good bulk, typing, and Regenerator lets it either pivot or check dangerous physical attackers such as Weavile and Mega Scizor, mega pert too as well as acting as a solid midground against powerful threats like Garchomp and Hydreigon. However, Alomomola faces competition from Toxapex, Quagsire, and Gastrodon as a bulky Water-type since they provide much more utility with Toxic Spikes, Unaware, or an electric immunity, respectively. Scald lets Alomomola cripple physical attackers like Mega Medicham, Kartana, and Rillaboom. Knock Off punishes multiple Alomomola switch-ins such as Clefable, Reuniclus reun usually runs z, Toxapex, and Tapu Koko by removing its item. Protect lets Alomomola scout moves from Choice-locked Pokémon like Tapu Lele, Ash-Greninja, and Magnezone, and safely heal itself with Wish move the safely heal with wish part above the choice mons part. Toxic can cripple setup sweepers that try to take advantage of Alomomola's passivity such as Tapu Lele, Mega Latias, and Hydreigon. Rocky Helmet is used to punish physical attackers like Mega Lopunny, Mega Swampert, and Mega Scizor. Due to Alomomola's great HP stat, the EVs are distributed in Defense and Special Defense, with maximum investment in Special Defense to deal with Hydreigon, Heatran, and Ash-Greninja a little better.

Alomomola fits only on stall teams, where its Wish support is highly valuable for its teammates. As such, Clefable, Chansey, and Mega Sableye are good partners since they appreciate Alomomola providing reliable recovery when they are under pressure. Electric-types like Tapu Koko and Magnezone often force Alomomola out, so volt blockers like Shedinja and Gliscor can prevent these Pokémon from generating momentum. Chansey can handle most of the special attackers that threaten Alomomola like Tapu Koko, Hydreigon, and Ash-Greninja gren dosent immediately threaten it, so mention smth else like zard y, and appreciates Alomomola's WIsh support relieving the pressure that Chansey suffers during the course of battle. Skarmory and Corviknight are fantastic teammates because they can deal with problematic Grass-types like Rillaboom and Kartana. In return, Alomomola can check Mega Charizard X and Victini for them. Corviknight can also provide Defog support, reducing Alomomola's tendency to be worn down by entry hazards. Mega Sableye can deny entry hazards from common setters like Ferrothorn and Toxapex, letting Alomomola pivot more safely. Powerful wallbreakers such as Tapu Lele and Mega Mawile heavily threaten Alomomola, so checks like Chansey and the aforementioned Skarmory are appreciated. Chansey and Clefable can also provide Cleric support for Alomomola, bypassing its status weakness.

[STRATEGY COMMENTS]
Other Options
=============
Leftovers can provide passive recovery to better check Garchomp and Landorus-T, but without Rocky Helmet Alomomola can't punish U-turn from Mega Scizor and Mega Lopunny. Using both Scald and Knock Off is an option to annoy offensive teams, but lacking Toxic means that Alomomola can't cripple common setup sweepers like Hydreigon and Mega Latias, making it even more passive.

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

**Grass-types**: Kartana, Rillaboom, and Serperior easily KO Alomomola with their STAB moves or use it as setup fodder. However, they all are susceptible to a burn from Scald or a poison from Toxic, not being safe switch-ins.

**Electric-types**: Magnezone and Tapu Koko can force Alomomola out and proceed with Volt Switch to create momentum. However, they hate losing its their item or getting burned.

**Setup Sweepers**: Setup sweepers like Clefable, Gliscor, Reuniclus, and Mega Gyarados can use Alomomola as setup fodder since it can't cripple the former three with Toxic or a Scald Burn, while Mega Gyarados can avoid status with Substitute. mention how clef should watch out for knock

**Powerful Special Wallbreakers**: Due to Alomomola's low special bulk, strong special wallbreakers like Tapu Lele, Heatran, and Gengar can overwhelm it. Heatran can trap Alomomola with Magma Storm and use Taunt to prevent it heal itself with Wish.

[CREDITS]
- Written by: [[Pubo, 535121]]
- Quality checked by: [[Sputnik, 475916,] [username2, userid2]]
- Grammar checked by: [[username1, userid1]]
Well done

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[SET]
name: Wish Support
move 1: Scald / Knock Off
move 2: Wish
move 3: Protect
move 4: Toxic
item: Rocky Helmet
ability: Regenerator
nature: Bold
evs: 40 HP / 216 Def / 252 SpD

[SET COMMENTS]

Alomomola is a great asset on stall teams due to its amazing HP stat, letting it safely pass huge wishes for its teammatesa lot of HP to its teammates with Wish. This capability is extremely valuable for Pokéemon like Mega Sableye and Chansey, which can be pressured by repeated attacks during the game. Furthermore, Alomomola's good bulk, typing, and Regenerator lets it either pivot or check dangerous physical attackers such as Weavile, Mega Scizor, and Mega Swampert, as well as actingletting it act as a solid midground against powerful threats like Garchomp and Hydreigon. However, Alomomola faces competition from Toxapex, Quagsire, and Gastrodon as a bulky Water-type, since they provide much more utility with Toxic Spikes, Unaware, orand an electric immunity, respectively. Scald lets Alomomola cripple physical attackers like Mega Medicham, Kartana, and Rillaboom. Knock Off punishes multiple Alomomola switch-ins such as Clefable, Toxapex, and Tapu Koko by removing its itemtheir items. Wish lets Alomomola safely heal itself or its teammates, while Protect lets Alomomola scout moves from Choice-locked Pokéemon like Tapu Lele, Ash-Greninja, and Magnezone. Toxic can cripple setup sweepers that try to take advantage of Alomomola's passivity such as Tapu Lele, Mega Latias, and Hydreigon. Rocky Helmet is used to punish physical attackers like Mega Lopunny, Mega Swampert, and Mega Scizor. Due to Alomomola's great HP stat, the EVs are distributed in Defense and Special Defense, with maximum investment in Special Defensean EV spread of 40 HP / 216 Def / 252 SpD allows Alomomola to deal with Hydreigon, Heatran, and Ash-Greninja a little better.

Alomomola fits only fits on stall teams, where its Wish support is highly valuable for its teammates. As such, Clefable, Chansey, and Mega Sableye are good partners, since they appreciate Alomomola providing reliable recovery when they are under pressure. Electric-types like Tapu Koko and Magnezone often force Alomomola out, so voltVolt Switch blockers like Shedinja and Gliscor can prevent these Pokémon from generating momentum. Chansey can handle most of the special attackers that threaten Alomomola, like Tapu Koko, Hydreigon, and Mega Charizard Y, and appreciates Alomomola's WIish support relieving the pressure that Chansey suffers during the course of battle. Skarmory and Corviknight are fantastic teammates because they can deal with problematic Grass-types like Rillaboom and Kartana. In return, Alomomola can check Mega Charizard X and Victini for them. Corviknight can also provide Defog support, reducing Alomomola's tendency to be worn down by entry hazards. Mega Sableye can deny entry hazards from common setters like Ferrothorn and Toxapex, letting Alomomola pivot more safely. Powerful wallbreakers such as Tapu Lele and Mega Mawile heavily threaten Alomomola, so checkspokemon that check them like Chansey and the aforementioned Skarmory are appreciated. Chansey and Clefable can also provide Ccleric support for Alomomola, bypassing its status weakness.

[STRATEGY COMMENTS]
Other Options
=============

Leftovers can provide passive recovery to better check Garchomp and Landorus-T, but without Rocky Helmet, Alomomola can't punish U-turn from Mega Scizor and Mega Lopunny. Using both Scald and Knock Off is an option to annoy offensive teams, but lacking Toxic means that Alomomola can't cripple common setup sweepers like Hydreigon and Mega Latias, making it even more passive.

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

**Grass-types**: Kartana, Rillaboom, and Serperior easily KO Alomomola with their STAB moves or use it as setup fodder. However, they all are susceptible to a burn from Scald or a poison from Toxic, not being safe switch-insbeing burned by Scald or badly poisoned by Toxic, making it difficult for them to switch in safely.

**Electric-types**: Magnezone and Tapu Koko can force Alomomola out and proceed with Volt Switch to create momentum. However, they hate losing their item ors and getting burned, respectively.

**Setup Sweepers**: Setup sweepers like Clefable, Gliscor, Reuniclus, and Mega Gyarados can use Alomomola as setup fodder, since it can't cripple the former three with Toxic or a Scald burn, while Mega Gyarados can avoid status with Substitute. However, Clefable should be aware of Knock Off removing its item.

**Powerful Special Wallbreakers**: Due to Alomomola's low special bulk, strong special wallbreakers like Tapu Lele, Heatran, and Gengar can overwhelm it. Heatran can trap Alomomola with Magma Storm and use Taunt to prevent it from healing itself with Wish.
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