Monotype Great Tusk (Ground) [QC: 2/2] [GP: 1/1]

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[SET]
name: Choice Scarf (Ground)
move 1: Close Combat
move 2: Headlong Rush / Earthquake
move 3: Ice Spinner
move 4: Knock Off
item: Choice Scarf
ability: Protosynthesis
nature: Jolly
evs: 252 Atk / 4 SpD / 252 Spe

[SET COMMENTS]
Choice Scarf Great Tusk is an exceptional revenge killer because of its great bulk, terrifying Attack stat, and unique STAB combination, allowing it to pummel many threats like Chien-Pao, Baxcalibur, and Flutter Mane. Earthquake may be used instead of Headlong Rush to avoid contact and the stat drops at the cost of dealing less damage. Ice Spinner hits Dragonite and Garchomp. Knock Off greatly hinders Leftovers-reliant Pokemon like Bronzong and Rotom-W, and it leaves common Heavy-Duty Boots users such as Slowbro and Amoonguss to be susceptible to entry hazards from teammates like Clodsire and Ting-Lu.

Iron Treads, Quagsire, and Ting-Lu are great switch-ins to faster threats such as Choice Scarf Greninja and Gengar, as well as Baxcalibur after a Dragon Dance. Clodsire appreciates the removal of Ground-types like Ting-Lu and Iron Treads as well as the aforementioned Ice-types and Gastrodon appreciates the removal of Grass-types such as Meowscarada and Breloom. In return, Clodsire and Gastrodon switch into Water-type attacks from Quaquaval and Pelipper and set entry hazards to enhance Great Tusk's wallbreaking. Furthermore, Clodsire cripples Quagsire and Rotom-W with Toxic and Gastrodon prevents setup with Clear Smog. Sandy Shocks and Garchomp can aid against Corviknight and Amoonguss to alleviate Steel and Poison matchups, respectively.

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- Written by: [[Giyu, 574288]]
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SET COMMENTS]
Great Tusk is an exceptional revenge killer with great bulk and a terrifying Attack stat, capable of eliminating many threats like Chien-Pao, Baxcalibur, and Meowscarada with Close Combat.

- “With Close Combat is fluff”. I’d just put “Choice Scarf Great Tusk…” and maybe replace one of these examples with flutter mane so it’s not specifically close combat focused.

Headlong Rush allows Great Tusk to deal with (fighting resistant/immune?) Pokémon like Gholdengo lacking Air Balloon(fluff, balloon is TMI), Skeledirge, and Toxapex, Earthquake may be used instead because it isn't a contact move and doesn't come with the Defense and Special Defense stat drops, however, Headlong Rush has a higher base power.
- at the cost of losing damage sounds better and more flowing > x move has higher base power. “Earthquake is an alternative to avoid contact and defensive stat drops at the cost of doing less damage”

Ice Spinner provides super-effective coverage against Toedscruel, Dragonite, and Garchomp.

- toesscruel is not more prioritized than dnite and chomp therefore it needs to be at the very end or completely removed

Knock Off greatly hinders Leftovers-reliant Pokémon like Bronzong and Rotom-W, and leaves common Heavy-Duty Boots users such as Slowbro and Brambleghast to be susceptible to entry hazards from teammates like Clodsire and Ting-Lu.

Clodsire appreciates the removal of Ice-types like the previously mentioned Chien-Pao and Baxcalibur as well as Ground-types like Ting-Lu and Iron Treads, in return Clodsire switches into Water-type attacks from Quaquaval and Pelipper, eases Great Tusk's wallbreaking with Toxic Spikes, and puts Rotom-W and Quagsire on a timer with Toxic.

Threatening Grass-types like Toedscruel, Meowscarada, and Wo-Chien is invaluable to teammates such as Gastrodon and Quagsire who in exchange set up entry hazards in the form of Stealth Rock and Spikes.

Furthermore, Gastrodon sponges attacks from Greninja lacking Grass Knot, Choice Specs Dragapult, and Hydreigon while Quagsire provides utility in the form of Toxic and walls setup sweepers such as Roaring Moon and Cloyster. Ting-Lu values Great Tusk's ability to check Flutter Mane lacking Choice Scarf, Iron Hands, and Paldean Tauros-F, in return Ting-Lu provides Stealth Rock and Spikes as well as Prankster immunity from the likes of Sableye as Will-O-Wisp can be detrimental.
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Giyu

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SET COMMENTS]
Great Tusk is an exceptional revenge killer with great bulk and a terrifying Attack stat, capable of eliminating many threats like Chien-Pao, Baxcalibur, and Meowscarada with Close Combat.

- “With Close Combat is fluff”. I’d just put “Choice Scarf Great Tusk…” and maybe replace one of these examples with flutter mane so it’s not specifically close combat focused.

Headlong Rush allows Great Tusk to deal with (fighting resistant/immune?) Pokémon like Gholdengo lacking Air Balloon(fluff, balloon is TMI), Skeledirge, and Toxapex, Earthquake may be used instead because it isn't a contact move and doesn't come with the Defense and Special Defense stat drops, however, Headlong Rush has a higher base power.
- at the cost of losing damage sounds better and more flowing > x move has higher base power. “Earthquake is an alternative to avoid contact and defensive stat drops at the cost of doing less damage”

Ice Spinner provides super-effective coverage against Toedscruel, Dragonite, and Garchomp.

- toesscruel is not more prioritized than dnite and chomp therefore it needs to be at the very end or completely removed

Knock Off greatly hinders Leftovers-reliant Pokémon like Bronzong and Rotom-W, and leaves common Heavy-Duty Boots users such as Slowbro and Brambleghast to be susceptible to entry hazards from teammates like Clodsire and Ting-Lu.

Clodsire appreciates the removal of Ice-types like the previously mentioned Chien-Pao and Baxcalibur as well as Ground-types like Ting-Lu and Iron Treads, in return Clodsire switches into Water-type attacks from Quaquaval and Pelipper, eases Great Tusk's wallbreaking with Toxic Spikes, and puts Rotom-W and Quagsire on a timer with Toxic.

Threatening Grass-types like Toedscruel, Meowscarada, and Wo-Chien is invaluable to teammates such as Gastrodon and Quagsire who in exchange set up entry hazards in the form of Stealth Rock and Spikes.

Furthermore, Gastrodon sponges attacks from Greninja lacking Grass Knot, Choice Specs Dragapult, and Hydreigon while Quagsire provides utility in the form of Toxic and walls setup sweepers such as Roaring Moon and Cloyster. Ting-Lu values Great Tusk's ability to check Flutter Mane lacking Choice Scarf, Iron Hands, and Paldean Tauros-F, in return Ting-Lu provides Stealth Rock and Spikes as well as Prankster immunity from the likes of Sableye as Will-O-Wisp can be detrimental.
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Choice Scarf Great Tusk is an exceptional revenge killer because of its with great bulk, (AC), and a terrifying Attack stat, and unique Headlong Rush + Close Combat Combination allowing it to capable of eliminating eliminate(or pummel?) many threats like Chien-Pao, Baxcalibur, and Flutter Mane. Headlong Rush allows Great Tusk to deal with Pokémon like Gholdengo, Skeledirge, and Toxapex. Alternatively, Earthquake may be used instead to avoid contact, (AC) and the defensive stat drops at the cost of dealing less damage. Ice Spinner provides super-effective coverage against Dragonite and Garchomp. Knock Off greatly hinders Leftovers-reliant Pokémon like Bronzong and Rotom-W, and leaves common Heavy-Duty Boots users such as Slowbro and Brambleghast to be susceptible to entry hazards from teammates like Clodsire and Ting-Lu.

Clodsire appreciates the removal of the aforementioned Ice-types like the previously mentioned Chien-Pao and Baxcalibur as well as Ground-types like Ting-Lu and Iron Treads, in return Clodsire switches into Water-type attacks from Quaquaval and Pelipper, eases Great Tusk's wallbreaking with Toxic Spikes, and puts cripples defensive Pokemon like Rotom-W and Quagsire on a timer with Toxic. Gastrodon sponges attacks from Greninja lacking Grass Knot, Choice Specs Dragapult, and Hydreigon while Quagsire provides utility in the form of Toxic and walls setup sweepers such as Roaring Moon and Cloyster. (I think the intentions here are okay but Dragapult, Hydreigon, Roaring Moon, and Cloyster aren't really too bad of issues for Great Tusk maybe? Well moreso Cloyster assuming after a Shell Smash? But that's kinda "Quagsire generally is an option in case Cloyster is at +2!.". We also mention Greninja, cool, but Great Tusk only rly struggles with Choice Scarf. I feel like a general line saying that "defensive Pokemon like x, y, and z are good pivots for faster choice scarf threats like greninja, gengar, and roaring moon after a dragon dance, respectively." your mentions of gastrodon, clodsire, and quagsire fits perfectly in the x,y,z section. Also split the analysis when u start on clodsire and when u mention the generalized line, put it before the clodsire line)

1/2 good work
 
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Choice Scarf Great Tusk is an exceptional revenge killer because of its with great bulk, (AC), and a terrifying Attack stat, and unique Headlong Rush + Close Combat Combination allowing it to capable of eliminating eliminate(or pummel?) many threats like Chien-Pao, Baxcalibur, and Flutter Mane. Headlong Rush allows Great Tusk to deal with Pokémon like Gholdengo, Skeledirge, and Toxapex. Alternatively, Earthquake may be used instead to avoid contact, (AC) and the defensive stat drops at the cost of dealing less damage. Ice Spinner provides super-effective coverage against Dragonite and Garchomp. Knock Off greatly hinders Leftovers-reliant Pokémon like Bronzong and Rotom-W, and leaves common Heavy-Duty Boots users such as Slowbro and Brambleghast to be susceptible to entry hazards from teammates like Clodsire and Ting-Lu.

Clodsire appreciates the removal of the aforementioned Ice-types like the previously mentioned Chien-Pao and Baxcalibur as well as Ground-types like Ting-Lu and Iron Treads, in return Clodsire switches into Water-type attacks from Quaquaval and Pelipper, eases Great Tusk's wallbreaking with Toxic Spikes, and puts cripples defensive Pokemon like Rotom-W and Quagsire on a timer with Toxic. Gastrodon sponges attacks from Greninja lacking Grass Knot, Choice Specs Dragapult, and Hydreigon while Quagsire provides utility in the form of Toxic and walls setup sweepers such as Roaring Moon and Cloyster. (I think the intentions here are okay but Dragapult, Hydreigon, Roaring Moon, and Cloyster aren't really too bad of issues for Great Tusk maybe? Well moreso Cloyster assuming after a Shell Smash? But that's kinda "Quagsire generally is an option in case Cloyster is at +2!.". We also mention Greninja, cool, but Great Tusk only rly struggles with Choice Scarf. I feel like a general line saying that "defensive Pokemon like x, y, and z are good pivots for faster choice scarf threats like greninja, gengar, and roaring moon after a dragon dance, respectively." your mentions of gastrodon, clodsire, and quagsire fits perfectly in the x,y,z section. Also split the analysis when u start on clodsire and when u mention the generalized line, put it before the clodsire line)

1/2 good work
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[SET]
name: Choice Scarf (Ground)
move 1: Close Combat
move 2: Headlong Rush / Earthquake
move 3: Ice Spinner
move 4: Knock Off
item: Choice Scarf
ability: Protosynthesis
nature: Jolly
evs: 252 Atk / 4 SpD / 252 Spe

[SET COMMENTS]
Choice Scarf Great Tusk is an exceptional revenge killer because of its great bulk, terrifying Attack stat, and unique Headlong Rush + Close Combat combination allowing it to pummel many threats like Chien-Pao, Baxcalibur, and Flutter Mane. Alternatively, Earthquake may be used instead to avoid contact, and the defensive stat drops at the cost of dealing less damage. Ice Spinner provides super-effective coverage against Dragonite and Garchomp. Knock Off greatly hinders Leftovers-reliant Pokémon like Bronzong and Rotom-W, and leaves common Heavy-Duty Boots users such as Slowbro and Brambleghast (Bramb just dies btw, maybe add him to the targets alongside Rotom-W instead) to be susceptible to entry hazards from teammates like Clodsire and Ting-Lu.

Gastrodon, Quagsire, and Ting-Lu are great pivots for faster threats such as Choice Scarf Greninja and Gengar, and Roaring Moon after a Dragon Dance (DD Roaring Moon is pretty rare, perhaps something like DD Baxcalibur [which you risk a speedtie against] would be better with respect to Quagsire instead?). Furthermore, they provide entry hazards in the form of Stealth Rock and Spikes to put pressure on the opposing team. Clodsire appreciates the removal of the aforementioned Ice-types as well as Ground-types like Ting-Lu and Iron Treads, in return Clodsire switches into Water-type attacks from Quaquaval and Pelipper, eases Great Tusk's wallbreaking with Toxic Spikes, and cripples defensive Pokemon like Rotom-W and Quagsire with Toxic.
*I'd add Sandy Shocks and Garchomp as pokemon who deal with Corv and Amoonguss, making life easier for Great tusk in the Steel/Poison matchup.
*Add Iron treads with the Quagsire line, move Gastro to Clod as it absorbs Water attacks too(and has access to clear smog to stop setup instead). Treads deals with Hatterene.


[CREDITS]
- Written by: [Giyu, 574288]]
- Quality checked by: [roxie, 481576], [Neko, 542526 username2, userid2]]
- Grammar checked by: [[username1, userid1]]
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Thankie Giyu! :blobnom:
 
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Giyu

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Ground

[SET]
name: Choice Scarf (Ground)
move 1: Close Combat
move 2: Headlong Rush / Earthquake
move 3: Ice Spinner
move 4: Knock Off
item: Choice Scarf
ability: Protosynthesis
nature: Jolly
evs: 252 Atk / 4 SpD / 252 Spe

[SET COMMENTS]
Choice Scarf Great Tusk is an exceptional revenge killer because of its great bulk, terrifying Attack stat, and unique Headlong Rush + Close Combat combination allowing it to pummel many threats like Chien-Pao, Baxcalibur, and Flutter Mane. Alternatively, Earthquake may be used instead to avoid contact, and the defensive stat drops at the cost of dealing less damage. Ice Spinner provides super-effective coverage against Dragonite and Garchomp. Knock Off greatly hinders Leftovers-reliant Pokémon like Bronzong and Rotom-W, and leaves common Heavy-Duty Boots users such as Slowbro and Brambleghast (Bramb just dies btw, maybe add him to the targets alongside Rotom-W instead) to be susceptible to entry hazards from teammates like Clodsire and Ting-Lu.

Gastrodon, Quagsire, and Ting-Lu are great pivots for faster threats such as Choice Scarf Greninja and Gengar, and Roaring Moon after a Dragon Dance (DD Roaring Moon is pretty rare, perhaps something like DD Baxcalibur [which you risk a speedtie against] would be better with respect to Quagsire instead?). Furthermore, they provide entry hazards in the form of Stealth Rock and Spikes to put pressure on the opposing team. Clodsire appreciates the removal of the aforementioned Ice-types as well as Ground-types like Ting-Lu and Iron Treads, in return Clodsire switches into Water-type attacks from Quaquaval and Pelipper, eases Great Tusk's wallbreaking with Toxic Spikes, and cripples defensive Pokemon like Rotom-W and Quagsire with Toxic.
*I'd add Sandy Shocks and Garchomp as pokemon who deal with Corv and Amoonguss, making life easier for Great tusk in the Steel/Poison matchup.
*Add Iron treads with the Quagsire line, move Gastro to Clod as it absorbs Water attacks too(and has access to clear smog to stop setup instead). Treads deals with Hatterene.


[CREDITS]
- Written by: [Giyu, 574288]]
- Quality checked by: [roxie, 481576], [Neko, 542526 username2, userid2]]
- Grammar checked by: [[username1, userid1]]
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Thankie Giyu! :blobnom:
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[SET]
name: Choice Scarf (Ground)
move 1: Close Combat
move 2: Headlong Rush / Earthquake
move 3: Ice Spinner
move 4: Knock Off
item: Choice Scarf
ability: Protosynthesis
nature: Jolly
evs: 252 Atk / 4 SpD / 252 Spe

[SET COMMENTS]
Choice Scarf Great Tusk is an exceptional revenge killer because of its great bulk, terrifying Attack stat, and unique STAB Headlong Rush + Close Combat combination, (ac) allowing it to pummel many threats like Chien-Pao, Baxcalibur, and Flutter Mane. (if it's the STAB combo that allows it to beat these threats, add the comma. if it's all these traits combined, ignore.) Alternatively, Earthquake may be used instead of Headlong Rush to avoid contact (rc) and the defensive stat drops at the cost of dealing less damage. Ice Spinner hits provides super-effective coverage against Dragonite and Garchomp. Knock Off greatly hinders Leftovers-reliant Pokemon Pokémon like Bronzong and Rotom-W, and it leaves common Heavy-Duty Boots users such as Slowbro and Amoonguss to be susceptible to entry hazards from teammates like Clodsire and Ting-Lu.

Iron Treads, Quagsire, and Ting-Lu are great switch-ins to pivots for (pivots can be confused with literally pivoting via Volt Switch or bringing in a Pokemon, so I'd wanna make it clearer here) faster threats such as Choice Scarf Greninja and Gengar, as well as and Baxcalibur after a Dragon Dance. Clodsire, Iron Treads, and Ting-Lu all appreciate the removal of the aforementioned Ice-types, Clodsire appreciates the removal of the aforementioned Ice-types as well as Ground-types like Ting-Lu and Iron Treads (this is what I think you were trying to say, wasn't too clear to me) and Gastrodon appreciates the removal of Grass-types such as Meowscarada and Breloom. In return, (ac) Clodsire and Gastrodon switch into Water-type attacks from Quaquaval and Pelipper and set entry hazards to enhance Great Tusk's wallbreaking. Furthermore, Clodsire cripples Quagsire and Rotom-W with Toxic and Gastrodon prevents setup with Clear Smog. Garchomp and Sandy Shocks can use their coverage to aid against Corviknight and Amoonguss to alleviate Steel and Poison matchups, (ac) respectively.

[CREDITS]
- Written by: [Giyu, 574288]]
- Quality checked by: [roxie, 481576], [Neko, 542526]]
- Grammar checked by: [[Sulo, 528036]]
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Giyu

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GP 1/1
[SET]
name: Choice Scarf (Ground)
move 1: Close Combat
move 2: Headlong Rush / Earthquake
move 3: Ice Spinner
move 4: Knock Off
item: Choice Scarf
ability: Protosynthesis
nature: Jolly
evs: 252 Atk / 4 SpD / 252 Spe

[SET COMMENTS]
Choice Scarf Great Tusk is an exceptional revenge killer because of its great bulk, terrifying Attack stat, and unique STAB Headlong Rush + Close Combat combination, (ac) allowing it to pummel many threats like Chien-Pao, Baxcalibur, and Flutter Mane. (if it's the STAB combo that allows it to beat these threats, add the comma. if it's all these traits combined, ignore.) Alternatively, Earthquake may be used instead of Headlong Rush to avoid contact (rc) and the defensive stat drops at the cost of dealing less damage. Ice Spinner hits provides super-effective coverage against Dragonite and Garchomp. Knock Off greatly hinders Leftovers-reliant Pokemon Pokémon like Bronzong and Rotom-W, and it leaves common Heavy-Duty Boots users such as Slowbro and Amoonguss to be susceptible to entry hazards from teammates like Clodsire and Ting-Lu.

Iron Treads, Quagsire, and Ting-Lu are great switch-ins to pivots for (pivots can be confused with literally pivoting via Volt Switch or bringing in a Pokemon, so I'd wanna make it clearer here) faster threats such as Choice Scarf Greninja and Gengar, as well as and Baxcalibur after a Dragon Dance. Clodsire, Iron Treads, and Ting-Lu all appreciate the removal of the aforementioned Ice-types, Clodsire appreciates the removal of the aforementioned Ice-types as well as Ground-types like Ting-Lu and Iron Treads (this is what I think you were trying to say, wasn't too clear to me) and Gastrodon appreciates the removal of Grass-types such as Meowscarada and Breloom. In return, (ac) Clodsire and Gastrodon switch into Water-type attacks from Quaquaval and Pelipper and set entry hazards to enhance Great Tusk's wallbreaking. Furthermore, Clodsire cripples Quagsire and Rotom-W with Toxic and Gastrodon prevents setup with Clear Smog. Garchomp and Sandy Shocks can use their coverage to aid against Corviknight and Amoonguss to alleviate Steel and Poison matchups, (ac) respectively.

[CREDITS]
- Written by: [Giyu, 574288]]
- Quality checked by: [roxie, 481576], [Neko, 542526]]
- Grammar checked by: [[Sulo, 528036]]
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