LC Foongus

[EnzoLapras]

[OVERVIEW]

Foongus's good defensive typing, bulk, and access to Regenerator make it one of the best defensive Pokemon in LC. Its access to Regenerator helps with longevity, allowing it to repeatedly switch into opposing threats. It can check common Fighting-, Water-, and Fairy-types such as Mienfoo, Mareanie, and Spritzee. It is one of the few Pokemon in LC with access to Spore, making it one of the best status users in the tier. However, its typing leaves it weak to common Flying-types such as Vullaby, as well as Fire- and Psychic-types like Ponyta and Abra. It also struggles to make progress in games against Ferroseed and has difficulty with Pawniard if another foe has been put to sleep.

[SET]
name: Defensive Pivot
move 1: Spore
move 2: Giga Drain
move 3: Sludge Bomb
move 4: Synthesis
item: Eviolite
ability: Regenerator
nature: Bold
evs: 124 HP / 156 Def / 156 SpD

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

Spore temporarily disables a foe, potentially creating a 6v5 scenario. Giga Drain is a STAB attack that increases Foongus's longevity. Sludge Bomb is a more powerful STAB attack that allows Foongus to hit Grass-resistant foes that switch into it and potentially poison them. Synthesis gives Foongus recovery and increases its longevity.

Set Details
========

The given EV spread gives Foongus good mixed bulk. With Eviolite, It hits 25 HP and 21 in Defense and Special Defense. This allows it to avoid the 2HKO from Reckless non-Choice Band Mienfoo's High Jump Kick, take on Eviolite Staryu in a one-on-one situation, and even survive a Psychic from Focus Sash Abra at full HP. Regenerator allows it to switch in and out freely, recovering a significant amount of health each time it does so.

Usage Tips
========

Foongus can be brought in on common Fighting- and Water-types such as Mienfoo and Mareanie, as well as against the less common Grass- and Fairy-types such as Grookey and Spritzee. Try to keep its health high with Regenerator and Synthesis so that it can continue to pivot in on offensive threats throughout the match. Be careful when using Spore, since certain foes may be switched in to absorb it once their role in the match has been fulfilled. Foongus's ability to shut down opposing threats decreases greatly when a foe has been put to sleep. Aggressive plays are recommended if the foe has a healthy Ferroseed, such as double switching into a Fighting- or Fire-type teammate.

Team Options
========

Onix and Foongus have good synergy because Foongus can check Grass-, Water-, and Fighting-types that threaten Onix, while Onix can check Flying- and Fire-types that threaten Foongus. Pawniard appreciates Foongus being able to check Fighting-types, while Pawniard helps by switching into Abra and Flying-types that threaten Foongus. Mienfoo and Mareanie can form a Regenerator core with Foongus that can be difficult to deal with if their checks have been removed. Grounded teammates appreciate Foongus's ability to switch into and remove Toxic Spikes. Fire-types such as Ponyta and Vulpix can pressure Steel-types that can wall Foongus. Fighting-types such as Timburr and Mienfoo make good teammates, as they can switch into and threaten Ferroseed and Pawniard.

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

It is worth noting that outside of the four moves listed above, Foongus's movepool is very limited. Therefore, alternative moves should only be used in specific matchups. Stun Spore can be used to paralyze multiple foes. Clear Smog can be used to prevent setup sweepers from setting up. An alternative EV spread of 124 HP / 236 Def / 76 SpD with a Bold nature can be used to make Foongus a better Fighting-type check at the cost of not being able to check special attackers like Staryu.

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

**Steel-types**: Steel-types such as Ferroseed and Pawniard resist both of Foongus's STAB attacks. While Pawniard does not appreciate Spore, Ferroseed is particularly problematic because it can switch into Foongus and safely set entry hazards, while Foongus can barely do anything to it.

**Vullaby**: Vullaby is able to switch into any of Foongus's attacks and has Overcoat, which gives it an immunity to Spore. Furthermore, it can then threaten Foongus with Brave Bird or set up with Nasty Plot. It is worth noting that less bulky variants take significant damage from Sludge Bomb and do not appreciate being poisoned.

**Flying-types**: Flying-types such as Wingull and Woobat are able to threaten Foongus offensively. They can switch in on the turn Foongus uses Synthesis, but they should be wary of Spore.

**Psychic-types**: Psychic-types such as Abra and Galarian Ponyta are able to threaten Foongus offensively with their STAB attacks. Galarian Ponyta is particularly threatening, as the Eviolite set can switch into Foongus's attacks.

**Fire-types**: Fire-types such as Vulpix and Ponyta threaten Foongus offensively with their powerful STAB attacks. However, neither of them wants to be put to sleep with Spore.

[CREDITS]
- Written by: [[EnzoLapras, 381336]]
- Quality checked by: [[Dreamcatcher, 449990], [KSG, 32350], [Fiend, 208173]]
- Grammar checked by: [[Milak, 262594], [Estronic, 240732]]

 

[DC]

AMQC Check I guess this is now an Official Check, Standard Colors

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[OVERVIEW]
Foongus's good defensive typing and bulk makes it one of the best defensive pokemon in LC
It can check common Fighting- and Water-types such as Mienfoo and Corphish Staryu (more relevant), as well as Fairy- and Grass-Types like Spritzee and Grookey (nitpick; I wouldn't generalize to Grass-types because it doesn't handle the other relevant Grass-type in Ferro)
Its access to Regenerator helps with longevity, allowing it to repeatedly switch into opposing threats
It is among few Little Cup pokemon with access to Spore, making it one of the best status setters users in the tier
Its typing leaves it weak to common Flying-types, as well as Ice-, Fire- and Psychic-types (Specifically mention some examples: Vullaby, Ponyta, Abra)

[SET]
name: Defensive Pivot
move 1: Spore
move 2: Giga Drain
move 3: Sludge Bomb
move 4: Synthesis
item: Eviolite
ability: Regenerator
nature: Bold
evs: 124 HP / 156 Def / 156 SpD

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

Spore puts the foe to sleep, temporarily disabling them
Giga Drain boosts Foongus's longevity by allowing to heal after dealing damage
Sludge Bomb is a more powerful STAB attack that allows Foongus to hit switch-ins from Grass-resistant foes such as Vullaby and Ponyta and fish for the Poisoned status (Main goal is to damage those foes, not to fish for Poison)
Synthesis gives Foongus recovery and increases its longevity

Set Details
========

The given spread gives Foongus good mixed bulk with Eviolite. It hits 25 HP with 21 Defense and Special Defense
This allows it to take avoid the 2HKO from Reckless Mienfoo's High Jump Kick, even if Foongus's Eviolite has been removed, and allows it to take a Psychic from Eviolite Staryu and KO in return with Giga Drain [It has a high chance to live 2 Psychics and 2HKO with Giga so you can say that it can 1v1 Eviolite Staryu]
Regenerator allows it to switch in and out freely, recovering 8 HP each time it does so

Usage Tips
========

Foongus can be brought in on common Fighting- and Water-types, as well as the less common Grass- and Fairy-types (Examples)
Try to keep its health high with Regenerator and Synthesis so that it can continue to pivot in on offensive threats throughout the match
Be careful when using Spore, since certain foes may be switched in to absorb a Spore once their function in the match has been fulfilled. Foongus's ability to shut down opposing threats decreases greatly when a foe has been put to sleep

Team Options
========

Onix and Foongus have good synergy because Foongus can check Grass-, Water- and Fighting-types that threaten Onix while Onix can check Flying-types that threaten Foongus
Pawniard appreciates Foongus being able to check Fighting-types while Pawniard helps by switching into Abra and Flying-types that threaten Foongus
Mienfoo can be used with Foongus to form a Regenerator core which can be difficult to break through due to their longevity (Both lose to Abra and Flying-types so difficult to break might be bad wording)
Grounded teammates appreciate Foongus's ability to switch into and remove Toxic Spikes
- Discuss Fire-types and their ability to pressure Ferro and Pawn

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

Barely any worth using
Pollen Puff for better coverage against Ferro/Pawniard (Pollen Bad)
Stun Spore to cripple switch-ins
Clear Smog to prevent setup sweepers

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

**Steel-types**: Steel-types such as Ferroseed and Pawniard resist both of Foongus' STAB attacks. While Pawniard does not appreciate Spore, Ferroseed can switch into Foongus and gain momentum easily safely set up entry hazards. (Gain momentum easily sounds weird; maybe mention how it can set up hazards easily against Foongus)

**Resttalk users**: Bulky Resttalk users such as Munchlax are able to switch into Foongus's attacks and do not mind taking a Spore. (Dont think this point is particularly worthy. Put it as the last point if you intend to keep it.)

**Flying-types**: Flying-types, most notably Vullaby, are able to switch into Foongus's attacks, particularly if a teammate has already been put to sleep. However, most Flying-types do not appreciate being poisoned by Sludge Bomb. (Vullaby should definitely get its own section, discussing its immunity to Spore with Overcoat and ability to check Foongus. You can have a separate section of other Flying-types (Wingull and Woobat) that are able to offensively check Foongus, but cannot switch into Spore or Sludge Bomb.)

- Mention Psychic-types (Abra and Galarian Ponyta)
- Mention Fire-types (Ponyta and Vulpix)
[CREDITS]
- Written by: [[EnzoLapras, 381336]]
- Quality checked by: [[Dreamcatcher, 449990], [, ], [, ]]
- Grammar checked by: [[, ], [, ]]

Hope this helped. 1/3 when implemented!

 

[ghost]

• Mention Regen along with its bulk in the first sentence
• I'm almost tempted to replace Coprhish with Mareanie in this overview sentence; they obvious don't do the same things but Mareanie is way more common and relevant. I'll let you make the call here
• Mention in the overview that Foongus can really struggle to make progress against teams with Ferroseed or, once something is asleep, Pawniard

• I don't think you need to say what sleep does; instead say something about the value of a 6v5 or how you can get free Spores on switches
• I don't think you need these numbers, especially since the def/SpD numbers are after Evio. Talk about how it gives Foongus even bulk on both sides
• Modify this Mienfoo point - Banded HJK 2HKOs after Knock
• Mention that this spread survives Sash Abra Psychic from full
• No need for the specific HP number on the Regen point, just mention its general durability
• Good point on Spore here, add something about the need to play aggressively against Ferroseed since it both is immune to Spore and takes zero from Foongus's attacks
• Include Mare in the Mienfoo regen teammate point
• Mention that Timburr and Mienfoo switch well into Ferro/Pawn
• Emphasize in the Steels point that Ferro completely stuffs Foongus
• Less bulky Vullaby sets take a lot from Sludge Bomb and no Vullaby likes being poisoned, so I'd mention that here. Mention that NP Vull can force Foongus out and set up
• I don't think there are any relevant Rest Talkers, Munchlax included, so we can ditch this point

looking good, 2/3

 

[Fiend]

• In the overview, I would rephrase it to say one of the better rather than one of the best, as the current wording makes Foongus sound better than it is.
• CB Foo 2hkoes with hazards so reword the set details bit a tad.
• It's Stun Spore, capitalization (OO).
• Add 124 HP / 236 Def / 76 SpD + Bold nature to OO for being a generally stronger Fighting-type answer, doubling down on Foong's best trait at the expense of flexibility.

3/3 QC Fiend, 208173

 

[Milak]

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[OVERVIEW]

Foongus's good defensive typing, bulk,(AC) and access to Regenerator make it one of the better best defensive Pokemon in LC. Its access to Regenerator helps with longevity, allowing it to repeatedly switch into opposing threats. It can check common Fighting-, Water-,(AC) and Fairy-types such as Mienfoo, Mareanie,(AC) and Spritzee. It is among few Little Cup pokemon one of the few Pokemon in LC with access to Spore, making it one of the best status users in the tier. Its typing leaves it weak to common Flying-types such as Vullaby, as well as Ice-,(RC) Fire- and Psychic-types like Ponyta and Abra (you mentioned Ice-types without giving an example, I'd either remove such mention or add an example). It also struggles to make progress in games with against Ferroseed and has difficulty with Pawniard if another foe has been put to sleep.

[SET]
name: Defensive Pivot
move 1: Spore
move 2: Giga Drain
move 3: Sludge Bomb
move 4: Synthesis
item: Eviolite
ability: Regenerator
nature: Bold
evs: 124 HP / 156 Def / 156 SpD

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

Spore temporarily disables an opponent, potentially setting up creating a 6v5 scenario. Giga Drain is a STAB attack boosts that increases Foongus's longevity by allowing to heal while dealing damage (no need to add such unnecessary info, everyone knows what Giga Drain does). Sludge Bomb is a more powerful STAB attack that allows Foongus to hit Grass-resistant foes that switch into it and to potentially fish for the Poisoned status poison. Synthesis gives Foongus recovery and increases its longevity.

Set Details
========

The given EV spread gives Foongus good mixed bulk with Eviolite. With Eviolite,(AC) it hits 25 HP with and 21 in Defense and Special Defense after Eviolite boosts. This allows it to avoid the 2HKO from Reckless non-Choice Band Mienfoo's High Jump Kick without Choice Band, (keep comma) allows it to take on Eviolite Staryu in a 1v1 situation,(AC) and even survive a Psychic from Focus Sash Abra from at full HP. Regenerator allows it to switch in and out freely, recovering significant amount of health each time it does so.

Usage Tips
========

Foongus can be brought in on common Fighting- and Water-types such as Mienfoo and Mareanie, as well as against the less common Grass- and Fairy-types such as Grookey and Spritzee. Try to keep its health high with Regenerator and Synthesis so that it can continue to pivot in on offensive threats throughout the match. Be careful when using Spore, since certain foes may be switched in to absorb a Spore it once their function role in the match has been fulfilled. Foongus's ability to shut down opposing threats decreases greatly when a foe has been put to sleep. Aggressive plays are recommended if the foe has a healthy Ferroseed, such as doubling double switching into a Fighting- or Fire-type teammate.

Team Options
========

Onix and Foongus have good synergy because Foongus can check Grass-, Water-,(AC) and Fighting-types that threaten Onix,(AC) while Onix can check Flying-(AH) and Fire-types that threaten Foongus. Pawniard appreciates Foongus being able to check Fighting-types,(AC) while Pawniard helps by switching into Abra and Flying-types that threaten Foongus. Mienfoo and Mareanie can be used with Foongus to form a Regenerator core which with Foongus that can be difficult to deal with if their checks have been removed. Grounded teammates appreciate Foongus's ability to switch into and remove Toxic Spikes. Fire-types such as Ponyta and Vulpix can help Foongus by pressuring pressure Steel-types which that can wall Foongus. Fighting-types such as Timburr and Mienfoo make good teammates,(AC) as they can switch into and threaten Ferroseed and Pawniard.

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

It is worth noting that outside of the four moves listed above, Foongus's movepool is very limited. Therefore, alternative moves should only be used in specific matchups. Stun Spore can be used to help paralyse paralyze multiple foes. Clear Smog can be used to prevent setup sweepers from being able to set up setting up. An alternative EV spread of 124 HP / 236 Def / 76 SpD with a Bold nature can be used to make Foongus a better Fighting-type check at the cost of checking not being able to check special attackers like Staryu.

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

**Steel-types**: Steel-types such as Ferroseed and Pawniard resist both of Foongus' STAB attacks. While Pawniard does not appreciate Spore, Ferroseed is particularly problematic because it can switch into Foongus and safely set up entry hazards,(AC) while Foongus can barely do anything to it. Ferroseed is particularly problematic because Foongus can barely do anything to it. (I don't get why you would separate these two sentences when all the info can be easily combined into one, which in my opinion also flows better)

**Vullaby**: Vullaby is able to switch into any of Foongus's attacks and has Overcoat,(AC) which gives it immunity to Spore. Furthermore,(AC) It can then threaten Foongus in return with Brave Bird or set up with Nasty Plot. It is worth noting that less bulky variants take significant damage from Sludge Bomb and do not appreciate the Poison chance being poisoned.

**Other Flying-types**: Other Flying-types,(RC) such as Wingull and Woobat,(RC) are able to threaten Foongus offensively. They can switch in with good timing, such as when Foongus is about to use on the turn Foongus uses (a bit subjective, but the expression "good timing" didn't really convince me that much, next time you could probably use something like "They can predict the turn...") Synthesis, but they should be wary of Spore.

**Psychic-types**: Psychic-types such as Abra and Ponyta-Galar Galarian Ponyta are able to threaten Foongus offensively with their STAB attacks. Ponyta-Galar Galarian Ponyta is particularly threatening,(AC) as the Eviolite set can switch into Foongus's attacks.

**Fire-types**: Fire-types such as Vulpix and Ponyta threaten Foongus offensively with their powerful STAB attacks. However, neither wants to be put to sleep with Spore.

[CREDITS]
- Written by: [[EnzoLapras, 381336]]
- Quality checked by: [[Dreamcatcher, 449990], [KSG, 32350], [Fiend, 208173]]
- Grammar checked by: [[, ], [, ]]

 

[Milak]

EnzoLapras Please implement this when you can, as this check's now officially stamped.

 

[Astra]

you're lucky i'm willing to check this despite that monstrosity of a picture you have there
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[OVERVIEW]

Foongus's good defensive typing, bulk, and access to Regenerator make it one of the best defensive Pokemon in LC. Its access to Regenerator helps with longevity, allowing it to repeatedly switch into opposing threats. It can check common Fighting-, Water-, and Fairy-types such as Mienfoo, Mareanie, and Spritzee. It is one of the few Pokemon in LC with access to Spore, making it one of the best status users in the tier. Its However, (AC) its (optional) typing leaves it weak to common Flying-types such as Vullaby, as well as Fire- and Psychic-types like Ponyta and Abra. It also struggles to make progress in games against Ferroseed and has difficulty with Pawniard if another foe has been put to sleep.

[SET]
name: Defensive Pivot
move 1: Spore
move 2: Giga Drain
move 3: Sludge Bomb
move 4: Synthesis
item: Eviolite
ability: Regenerator
nature: Bold
evs: 124 HP / 156 Def / 156 SpD

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

Spore temporarily disables an opponent a foe, potentially creating a 6v5 scenario. Giga Drain is a STAB attack that increases Foongus's longevity. Sludge Bomb is a more powerful STAB attack that allows Foongus to hit Grass-resistant foes that switch into it to potentially fish for poison and potentially poison them. Synthesis gives Foongus recovery and increases its longevity.

Set Details
========

The given EV spread gives Foongus good mixed bulk. With Eviolite, It hits 25 HP and 21 in Defense and Special Defense. This allows it to avoid the 2HKO from Reckless non-Choice Band Mienfoo's High Jump Kick, to take on Eviolite Staryu in a 1v1 one-on-one situation, and even survive a Psychic from Focus Sash Abra at full HP. Regenerator allows it to switch in and out freely, recovering a significant amount of health each time it does so.

Usage Tips
========

Foongus can be brought in on common Fighting- and Water-types such as Mienfoo and Mareanie, as well as against the less common Grass- and Fairy-types such as Grookey and Spritzee. Try to keep its health high with Regenerator and Synthesis so that it can continue to pivot in on offensive threats throughout the match. Be careful when using Spore, since certain foes may be switched in to absorb it once their role in the match has been fulfilled. Foongus's ability to shut down opposing threats decreases greatly when a foe has been put to sleep. Aggressive plays are recommended if the foe has a healthy Ferroseed, such as double switching into a Fighting- or Fire-type teammate.

Team Options
========

Onix and Foongus have good synergy because Foongus can check Grass-, Water-, and Fighting-types that threaten Onix, while Onix can check Flying- and Fire-types that threaten Foongus. Pawniard appreciates Foongus being able to check Fighting-types, while Pawniard helps by switching into Abra and Flying-types that threaten Foongus. Mienfoo and Mareanie can form a Regenerator core with Foongus that can be difficult to deal with if their checks have been removed. Grounded teammates appreciate Foongus's ability to switch into and remove Toxic Spikes. Fire-types such as Ponyta and Vulpix can pressure Steel-types that can wall Foongus. Fighting-types such as Timburr and Mienfoo make good teammates, as they can switch into and threaten Ferroseed and Pawniard.

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

It is worth noting that outside of the four moves listed above, Foongus's movepool is very limited. Therefore, alternative moves should only be used in specific matchups. Stun Spore can be used to paralyze multiple foes. Clear Smog can be used to prevent setup sweepers from setting up. An alternative EV spread of 124 HP / 236 Def / 76 SpD with a Bold nature can be used to make Foongus a better Fighting-type check at the cost of not being able to check special attackers like Staryu.

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

**Steel-types**: Steel-types such as Ferroseed and Pawniard resist both of Foongus's STAB attacks. While Pawniard does not appreciate Spore, Ferroseed is particularly problematic because it can switch into Foongus and safely set up entry hazards, while Foongus can barely do anything to it.

**Vullaby**: Vullaby is able to switch into any of Foongus's attacks and has Overcoat, which gives it an immunity to Spore. Furthermore, it can then threaten Foongus with Brave Bird or set up with Nasty Plot. It is worth noting that less bulky variants take significant damage from Sludge Bomb and do not appreciate being poisoned.

**Flying-types**: Flying-types such as Wingull and Woobat are able to threaten Foongus offensively. They can switch in on the turn Foongus uses Synthesis, but they should be wary of Spore.

**Psychic-types**: Psychic-types such as Abra and Galarian Ponyta are able to threaten Foongus offensively with their STAB attacks. Galarian Ponyta is particularly threatening, as the Eviolite set can switch into Foongus's attacks.

**Fire-types**: Fire-types such as Vulpix and Ponyta threaten Foongus offensively with their powerful STAB attacks. However, neither of them wants to be put to sleep with Spore.

[CREDITS]
- Written by: [[EnzoLapras, 381336]]
- Quality checked by: [[Dreamcatcher, 449990], [KSG, 32350], [Fiend, 208173]]
- Grammar checked by: [[Milak, 262594], [, ]]

2/2