1v1 spectrier (QC 2/2) (GP 1/1)

[LBDC]

[SET]
name: Hex
move 1: Hex
move 2: Will-O-Wisp
move 3: Calm Mind
move 4: Taunt / Disable
item: Sitrus Berry
ability: Grim Neigh
nature: Timid
evs: 212 HP / 96 Def / 16 SpD / 184 Spe

[SET COMMENTS]
Set Description
=============

Boasting decent bulk, high Speed, and solid Special Attack, Spectrier uses Hex in conjunction with Will-O-Wisp and Calm Mind to beat threats such as Urshifu-R, and non-Choice Scarf Sawk. Will-O-Wisp is absolutely essential; it allows Spectrier to tank physical attackers like non-Choice Scarf Garchomp, Metagross, non-Choice Scarf Sawk, and Aggron. Calm Mind lets Spectrier defeat Naganadel and Necrozma. Taunt is a useful tool against Pokemon like non-Choice Scarf Tapu Fini, Zapdos, Maranga Berry Togekiss, and Registeel. It can also disrupt opposing Calm Mind users like Primarina. Disable is another option at Spectrier’s disposal, being able to beat Choice item users one-on-one such as Choice Specs Volcanion, Choice Band Landorus-T while providing better reliability against Choice Scarf Haxorus and Choice Scarf Heatran. However, forgoing Taunt will mean that Spectrier now loses to stall Pokemon like Zapdos and Maranga Berry Togekiss.

EVs
=============

212 EVs in HP and 16 EVs in Special Defense allow Spectrier to handle Choice Specs Necrozma by letting it tank two Photon Geysers after a Calm Mind boost and Sitrus Berry heal. 184 EVs in Speed and a Timid nature let Spectrier outspeed and beat Naganadel. The rest of the EVs are invested in Defense to better tank attacks like Choice Band Garchomp's Outrage.

Usage Tips
=============

Spectrier can defeat strategies based on Endure + Custap Berry used by Pokemon like Primarina, Aggron, and Sawk, as a Will-O-Wisp burn will ensure that these Pokemon are KOed even if they use Endure. Thus, against all aforementioned Pokemon, you should use Will-O-Wisp. However, Primarina will still win against Spectrier if Moonblast does drop Spectrier's Special Attack after a Calm Mind. There are some situations where Spectrier needs to use Calm Mind or another move to win. Against Necrozma, use Calm Mind first to ensure that Choice Specs-boosted Prismatic Laser doesn't OHKO Spectrier, and then 2HKO back with Hex. Kartana is beat by using Will-O-Wisp followed by Hex. Against Cresselia, Spectrier should use Taunt first; this helps prevent its slower Choice Scarf set from using Trick and beating Spectrier with Psychic, in addition to preventing its stall set from using Calm Mind. Be aware that Life Orb Rillaboom wins against Spectrier by using Grassy Glide followed by Wood Hammer, as boosted Hex will not OHKO Rillaboom, and offensive Grassy Seed variants with Knock Off also beat Spectrier. Choice Scarf users like Kartana and Galarian Darmanitan are often problematic, as they can land a attack before Spectrier can use Will-O-Wisp or Calm Mind.

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

Substitute is a possible option alongside Disable so Spectrier can beat more reliably Choice users like Volcanion. However, losing Calm Mind utility isn't very desirable.

[CREDITS]
- Written by: [[LBDC, 464398]]
- Quality checked by: [[PA, 430787], [Murman, 520168]]
- Grammar checked by: [[Astra, 240732]]

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[SET]
name: Hex
move 1: Hex
move 2: Will-O-Wisp
move 3: Calm Mind
move 4: Taunt / Disable
item: Sitrus Berry
ability: Grim Neigh
nature: Timid
evs: 212 HP / 96 Def / 16 SpD / 184 Spe

[SET COMMENTS]
Set Description
=============

Boasting good bulk, high Speed, and solid Special Attack, Spectrier uses Hex in conjunction to Will-O-Wisp and Calm Mind to beat threats such as Urshifu-R, Zygarde, Genesect, and non-Choice Scarf Sawk. Will-O-Wisp is absolutely essential; it allows Spectrier to tank physical attackers like Zygarde, non-Choice Scarf Garchomp, non-Choice Scarf Sawk, and Aggron. Calm Mind lets Spectrier defeat Naganadel and Necrozma. In the last slot, Taunt is a useful tool against Pokemon like non-Choice Scarf Tapu Fini, Zapdos, Maranga Berry Togekiss, and Registeel. It can also disrupt opposing Calm Mind users like Primarina. Disable is another option at Spectrier’s disposal: being able to beat Choice item users one-on-one such as Choice Specs Volcanion, Choice Band Landorus-T while providing better reliability against Choice Scarf Haxorus and Choice Scarf Heatran. However, forgoing Taunt will mean that Spectrier now loses to stall Pokemon like Zapdos and Maranga Berry Togekiss.

EVs
=============

212 EVs in HP and 16 EVs in Special Defense allows Spectrier to handle Choice Specs Necrozma by letting it tank two Photon Geyser after a Calm Mind boost and Sitrus Berry heal. 184 EVs in Speed and a Timid nature let Spectrier outspeed and beat Naganadel. The rest of the EVs are invested in Defense in order to better tank attacks like Choice Band Garchomp's Outrage.

Usage Tips
=============

Spectrier can defeat strategies based on Endure + Custap Berry used by Pokemon like Primarina, Aggron, and Sawk, as a Will-O-Wisp burn will ensure that these Pokemon are KOed even if they use Endure. Thus, against all aforementioned Pokemon, you should use Will-O-Wisp. However, Primarina will still win against Spectrier if Moonblast does drop Spectrier's Special Attack after a Calm Mind. There are some situations where Spectrier needs to use Calm Mind or another move to win. Against Necrozma, Calm Mind first to ensure that Choice Specs Prismatic Laser doesn't OHKO Spectrier and then 2HKO back with Hex. Kartana is beat by using Will-O-Wisp following by Hex. Against Cresselia, you should using Taunt first; that helps prevent slower Choice Scarf set to Trick and beating Spectrier with Psychic, in addition to prevent stall set to use Calm Mind. Be aware that Life Orb Rillaboom wins against Spectrier by using Grassy Glide followed by Wood Hammer, as boosted Hex will not OHKO Rillaboom, and offensive Grassy Seed variants with Knock Off also beat Spectrier. Choice Scarf users like Kartana and Galarian Darmanitan are often problematic, as they can land a attack before Spectrier can use Will-O-Wisp or Calm Mind.

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

Substitute is a possible option alongside Disable, so Spectrier can beat more reliably Choice users like Volcanion. However, losing Calm Mind utility isn't very desirable. Aside of that, Spectrier doesn't have many other options.

 

[LBDC]

This is QC ready!

 

[PA]

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[SET]
name: Will O Hex
move 1: Hex
move 2: Will-O-Wisp
move 3: Calm Mind
move 4: Taunt
item: Sitrus Berry
ability: Grim Neigh
nature: Timid
evs: 212 HP / 96 Def / 16 SpD / 184 Spe

[SET COMMENTS]

Set Description
=============

Boasting good bulk, high Speed, and solid Special Attack, Spectrier uses Hex in conjunction to Will-O-Wisp and Calm Mind to beat threats such as Urshifu-R, Choice Band/Custap Garchomp (U lose to Choice Scarf Garchomp so be specific), and Aggron. (Anything else? Choice Band Sawk and Zygarde are all more notable than Aggron) Its Speed is especially noticeable, as most of times it allows Spectrier to use its boosting moves before the opposing foes attacks. (Unless you are going to elaborate on what threats it’s speed helps with, this is filler) Will-O-Wisp is absolutely essential; it makes Hex a 130 Base Power move and allows Spectrier to tank physical attackers like Garchomp. (Refer to above about Garchomp and add Zygarde and Choice Band Sawk) Similarly, Calm Mind lets Spectrier hit harder, while increasing its special bulk. (This is filler, talk about how Calm Mind lets u beat Choice Specs Naganadel and Necrozma) In the last slot, Taunt is a useful tool against defensive Pokemon like non-Choice Scarf Tapu Fini, Zapdos, Maranga Berry Togekiss, and Registeel. It can also disrupt Aromatisse and opposing Calm Mind users like Primarina. Sitrus Berry, by healing Spectrier when it is below 50% of its health, extend Spectrier longevity.

EVs
=============
212 EVs in HP and 16 EVs in Special Defense allows Spectrier to handle Choice Specs Necrozma by letting it tank two Photon Geyser after a Calm Mind boost and Sitrus Berry heal. 184 EVs in Speed and a Timid nature let Spectrier outspeed and beat Naganadel. Leftover EVs are invested in Defense in order to better tank attacks like Choice Band Garchomp's Outrage.

Usage Tips
=============

As rule of thumb, you should first doing Will-O-Wisp. Without burn, Hex is somewhat weak; burn damage will help getting KO too. (This is very vague, this should be focusing on how Will-O-Wisp + Hex invalidates Endure + Custap Strategies such as Primarina, Aggron, and Sawk. It should be mentioned that the former can beat Spectrier if it gets a Moonblast drop after using Calm Mind) However, there are some situations where Spectrier needs to use Calm Mind or another move to win. Against Necrozma, Calm Mind first to ensure that Choice Specs Prismatic Laser doesn't OHKO Spectrier and then 2HKO back with Hex. Against Fake Tears Sylveon, you should doing Calm Mind or Taunt, depending if you predict that the opponent will attacks your Spectrier or not. (This is generally not in your favor) When it come to picking, avoid sending Spectrier if you think your opponent will send a Dark-type Pokemon like Urshifu-S.

- This whole paragraph is generally very bare-bones; there are a few important matchups that are not explained
- Talk about what to do against Kartana
- Talk about what to do against Trick variants of Cresselia
- Talk about how it should avoid Galarian Darmanitan on the chances of it being Choice Scarf and 2HKOing.
- Talk about the Rillaboom matchup and how it can lose if it is Life Orb as Knock Off + Wood Hammer wins.

[STRATEGY COMMENTS]
Other Options
=============
Spectrier can choose to use a set with Disable and Substitute over Taunt and Calm Mind in order to beat Choice item Pokemon, like Choice Specs Volcanion, while still retain its most of its winning matchups. However, forgoing Taunt mean that Spectrier will now lose to stall Pokemon like Zapdos and Maranga Berry Togekiss.

Implement and I’ll look at this again

 

[Mishlef]

AMQC so take everything said with a bit of skepticism

Also I had this almost finished until PA beat me to it so I'll just post it for the sake of posting it

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Orange = insert here
Green = elaborate
Blue text = my commentary
Purple = belongs in a different section

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[SET]
name: Hex attacker (WilloHex is the name used in the sets comp so I would go with that)
move 1: Hex
move 2: Will-O-Wisp
move 3: Calm Mind
move 4: Taunt/Disable (disable can usually be slashed on although taunt is generally preferred)
item: Sitrus Berry
ability: Grim Neigh
nature: Timid
evs: 212 HP / 96 Def / 16 SpD / 184 Spe

[SET COMMENTS]

Set Description
=============

Boasting deceptively (might not be necessary but 100/60/80 bulk doesn't scream impressive personally so its raw stats may be deceiving) good bulk, high Speed, and solid Special Attack, Spectrier uses Hex in conjunction to Will-O-Wisp and Calm Mind to beat threats such as Urshifu-R, Garchomp (you can probably replace this with genesect as it is more prominent than garchomp also would add a special attacker example for the use of Calm Mind such as Necrozma), and Aggron. Its Speed is especially noticeable, as most of times (feels a bit clunky might be better to say oftentimes) it allows Spectrier to use its boosting (although WoW is kind of a boosting move because of hex it might be superior to just generalize to status moves) moves before the opposing foes attacks. Will-O-Wisp is absolutely essential; it makes Hex a 130 Base Power move and allows Spectrier to tank physical attackers like Garchomp (same as before I would arguably change to different physical attacker leaning towards aggron but urshifu-r probably also works). Similarly, Calm Mind lets Spectrier hit harder, while increasing its special bulk. (This is just stating what calm mind as a move does, I would like to include something similar to WoW where you talk about tanking special mons although you do end up talking about that later) In the last slot, Taunt is a useful tool against defensive Pokemon like Zapdos, Chansey (Isn't prominent would replace with Stored Power Cresselia or basically anything more relevant) , and Registeel. It can also disrupt Aromatisse and (Aromatisse is immune to taunt so Aromatisse actually 100% beats spectrier instead of the other way around) opposing Calm Mind users like Primarina, non-scarf Tapu Fini, and Volcarona (Tapu Fini should definitely be included preferably before Primarina as it is more relevant and optional to put Volcarona although Volcarona uses QD and has an uncertain matchup even against Taunt Spectrier). Disable allows it to beat choiced attackers or pokemon which only have 1 move to hit Spectrier strong with such as Specs Volcanion, Band Landorus-Therian, while providing odds against Scarf Haxorus and Scarf Heatran although you need to predict the set. Sitrus Berry, by healing Spectrier when it is below 50% of its health, extend Spectrier longevity (longevity doesn't feel like the right word in this context as Sitrus simply allows it to secure matchups more then allow Spectrier to play longer games which is was longevity sort of implies).

EVs
=============
212 EVs in HP and 16 EVs in Special Defense allows Spectrier to handle Choice Specs Necrozma by letting it tank two Photon Geyser after a Calm Mind boost and Sitrus Berry heal. 184 EVs in Speed and a Timid nature let Spectrier outspeed and beat Naganadel. Leftover EVs are invested in Defense in order to better tank attacks like Choice Band Garchomp's Outrage.

Usage Tips
=============

As rule of thumb, you should first doing Will-O-Wisp (This just feels very much off because this really only applies to physical attackers). Without burn, Hex is somewhat weak; burn damage will help getting KO too. However, there are some situations where Spectrier needs to use Calm Mind or another move to win. (I would also reword that to be more specific or just remove it entirely)Against Necrozma, Calm Mind first to ensure that Choice Specs Prismatic Laser doesn't OHKO Spectrier and then 2HKO back with Hex. Against Primarina and Fake Tears Sylveon (I don't know if you should talk about 50/50s because the sylv matchup is like super strange), you should doing Calm Mind or Taunt, depending if you predict that the opponent will attacks your Spectrier or not. When it come to picking, avoid sending Spectrier if you think your opponent will send a Dark-type Pokemon like Urshifu-S. (This is just type matchup which should probably be avoided) Spectrier is very susceptible to being lured by the use of Lum Berry to heal off burn. (This is more of a tournament level thing so idk if it should be included but might feel relevant)

[STRATEGY COMMENTS]
Other Options
=============
Spectrier can choose to use a set with Disable and Substitute over Taunt and Calm Mind in order to beat Choice Pokemon, like Choice Specs
Volcanion, while still retain its most of its winning matchups. However, forgoing Taunt mean that Spectrier will now lose to stall Pokemon like Zapdos and Maranga Berry Togekiss. Spectrier can also use a very niche specs set which serves mostly to counter common answers to WilloHex Spectrier in the form of Rillaboom, Trick Roost Togekiss, and Trick Moonlight Cresselia. (This is also a tournament level thing so I'm not sure if it should be included either or mentioning)

 

[LBDC]

Finally implemented PA check, also some of Mishlef's comments smh Aromatisse

 

[PA]

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Spectrier

[SET]
name: Hex
move 1: Hex
move 2: Will-O-Wisp
move 3: Calm Mind
move 4: Taunt / Disable
item: Sitrus Berry
ability: Grim Neigh
nature: Timid
evs: 212 HP / 96 Def / 16 SpD / 184 Spe

[SET COMMENTS]

Set Description
=============

Boasting good bulk, high Speed, and solid Special Attack, Spectrier uses Hex in conjunction to Will-O-Wisp and Calm Mind to beat threats such as Urshifu-R, Zygarde, Genesect, and non-Choice Scarf Sawk (Still loses to Scarf). Will-O-Wisp is absolutely essential; it allows Spectrier to tank physical attackers like Zygarde, non-Choice Scarf Garchomp, non-Choice Scarf (read above) Sawk, and Aggron. Calm Mind lets Spectrier defeat Naganadel and Necrozma. In the last slot, Taunt is a useful tool against Pokemon like non-Choice Scarf Tapu Fini, Zapdos, Maranga Berry Togekiss, and Registeel. It can also disrupt opposing Calm Mind users like Primarina. Disable is another option at Spectrier’s disposal: being able to beat Choice item users one-on-one such as Choice Specs Volcanion and Choice Band Landorus-T while providing better reliability against Choice Scarf Haxorus and Choice Scarf Heatran. However,
forgoing Taunt will mean that Spectrier now loses to stall Pokemon like Zapdos and Maranga Berry Togekiss.
EVs
=============
212 EVs in HP and 16 EVs in Special Defense allows Spectrier to handle Choice Specs Necrozma by letting it tank two Photon Geyser after a Calm Mind boost and Sitrus Berry heal. 184 EVs in Speed and a Timid nature let Spectrier outspeed and beat Naganadel. The rest of the EVs are invested in Defense in order to better tank attacks like Choice Band Garchomp's Outrage.

Usage Tips
=============

Spectrier can defeat strategies based on Endure + Custap Berry used by Pokemon like Primarina, Aggron, and non-Choice Scarf Sawk, as a Will-O-Wisp burn will ensure that these Pokemon are KOed even if they use Endure. Thus, against all aforementioned Pokemon, you should use Will-O-Wisp. However, Primarina will still win against Spectrier if Moonblast does drop Spectrier's Special Attack after a Calm Mind. There are some situations where Spectrier needs to use Calm Mind or another move to win. Against Necrozma, Calm Mind first to ensure that Choice Specs Prismatic Laser doesn't OHKO Spectrier and then 2HKO back with Hex. Kartana is beat by using Will-O-Wisp following by Hex. However, be aware that you still lose to Choice Scarf variants with Knock Off. Against Cresselia, you should using Taunt first; that helps prevent slower Choice Scarf set to Trick and beating Spectrier with Psychic, in addition to prevent stall set to use Calm Mind. Be aware that Life Orb Rillaboom can win against Spectrier by using Knock Off followed by Wood Hammer, as boosted Hex will not OHKO Rillaboom. When it come to picking, avoid sending Spectrier if you think your opponent will send a Dark-type Pokemon like Urshifu-S. (pretty self explanatory) Also, in team preview, keep in mind that, while Choice Band Galarian Darmanitan is beaten by Spectrier, Choice Scarf can lure in Spectrier and 2HKO it with Icicle Crash's flinchs. Spectrier is also susceptible to being lured by the use of Lum Berry to heal off burn, like with Lum Berry Urshifu-R.

[STRATEGY COMMENTS]
Other Options
=============
Spectrier can choose to use a set with Disable and Substitute over Taunt and Calm Mind in order to beat Choice item Pokemon, like Choice Specs Volcanion and Choice Band Haxorus, while still retain its most of its winning matchups. However, forgoing Taunt mean that Spectrier will now lose to stall Pokemon like Zapdos and Maranga Berry Togekiss.
- U can add a brief mention on what Substitute does although Spectrier really is one-dimensional at what it does.

QC 1/2 when implemented, nice work.

 

[Murm]

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Spectrier

[SET]
name: Hex
move 1: Hex
move 2: Will-O-Wisp
move 3: Calm Mind
move 4: Taunt / Disable
item: Sitrus Berry
ability: Grim Neigh
nature: Timid
evs: 212 HP / 96 Def / 16 SpD / 184 Spe

[SET COMMENTS]
Set Description
=============

Boasting good bulk, high Speed, and solid Special Attack, Spectrier uses Hex in conjunction to Will-O-Wisp and Calm Mind to beat threats such as Urshifu-R, Zygarde, Genesect, and non-Choice Scarf Sawk. Will-O-Wisp is absolutely essential; it allows Spectrier to tank physical attackers like Zygarde, non-Choice Scarf Garchomp, non-Choice Scarf Sawk, and Aggron. Calm Mind lets Spectrier defeat Naganadel and Necrozma. In the last slot, Taunt is a useful tool against Pokemon like non-Choice Scarf Tapu Fini, Zapdos, Maranga Berry Togekiss, and Registeel. It can also disrupt opposing Calm Mind users like Primarina. Disable is another option at Spectrier’s disposal: being able to beat Choice item users one-on-one such as Choice Specs Volcanion, Choice Band Landorus-T while providing better reliability against Choice Scarf Haxorus and Choice Scarf Heatran. However, forgoing Taunt will mean that Spectrier now loses to stall Pokemon like Zapdos and Maranga Berry Togekiss.

EVs
=============
212 EVs in HP and 16 EVs in Special Defense allows Spectrier to handle Choice Specs Necrozma by letting it tank two Photon Geyser after a Calm Mind boost and Sitrus Berry heal. 184 EVs in Speed and a Timid nature let Spectrier outspeed and beat Naganadel. The rest of the EVs are invested in Defense in order to better tank attacks like Choice Band Garchomp's Outrage.

Usage Tips
=============

Spectrier can defeat strategies based on Endure + Custap Berry used by Pokemon like Primarina, Aggron, and non-Choice Scarf (IK PA just told you to add this but it is a bit redundant, considering you already said it was endure custap) Sawk, as a Will-O-Wisp burn will ensure that these Pokemon are KOed even if they use Endure. Thus, against all aforementioned Pokemon, you should use Will-O-Wisp. However, Primarina will still win against Spectrier if Moonblast does drop Spectrier's Special Attack after a Calm Mind. There are some situations where Spectrier needs to use Calm Mind or another move to win. Against Necrozma, Calm Mind first to ensure that Choice Specs Prismatic Laser doesn't OHKO Spectrier and then 2HKO back with Hex. Kartana is beat by using Will-O-Wisp following by Hex. However, be aware that you still lose to Choice Scarf variants with Knock Off. Against Cresselia, you should using Taunt first; that helps prevent slower Choice Scarf set to Trick and beating Spectrier with Psychic, in addition to prevent stall set to use Calm Mind. Be aware that Life Orb Rillaboom can wins against Spectrier by using Knock Off Grassy Glide followed by Wood Hammer, as boosted Hex will not OHKO Rillaboom, and Offensive Grassy Seed variants with Knock Off also beat Spectrier. In team preview, keep in mind that, while Choice Band Galarian Darmanitan is beaten by Spectrier, Choice Scarf can lure in Spectrier and 2HKO it with Icicle Crash's flinchs (Here you should talk about choice scarfers in general, instead of giving 2 separate examples).

[STRATEGY COMMENTS]
Other Options
=============
Substitute is a possible option alongside Disable, so Spectrier can beat more reliably Choice users like Volcanion. However, losing Calm Mind utility isn't very desirable. Aside of that, Spectrier doesn't have any many other options (it does have other options but they are very niche).

Implement and I’ll look at this again

 

[Murm]

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Spectrier

[SET]
name: Hex
move 1: Hex
move 2: Will-O-Wisp
move 3: Calm Mind
move 4: Taunt / Disable
item: Sitrus Berry
ability: Grim Neigh
nature: Timid
evs: 212 HP / 96 Def / 16 SpD / 184 Spe

[SET COMMENTS]
Set Description
=============

Boasting good bulk, high Speed, and solid Special Attack, Spectrier uses Hex in conjunction to Will-O-Wisp and Calm Mind to beat threats such as Urshifu-R, Zygarde, Genesect, and non-Choice Scarf Sawk. Will-O-Wisp is absolutely essential; it allows Spectrier to tank physical attackers like Zygarde, non-Choice Scarf Garchomp, non-Choice Scarf Sawk, and Aggron. Calm Mind lets Spectrier defeat Naganadel and Necrozma. In the last slot, Taunt is a useful tool against Pokemon like non-Choice Scarf Tapu Fini, Zapdos, Maranga Berry Togekiss, and Registeel. It can also disrupt opposing Calm Mind users like Primarina. Disable is another option at Spectrier’s disposal: being able to beat Choice item users one-on-one such as Choice Specs Volcanion, Choice Band Landorus-T while providing better reliability against Choice Scarf Haxorus and Choice Scarf Heatran. However, forgoing Taunt will mean that Spectrier now loses to stall Pokemon like Zapdos and Maranga Berry Togekiss.

EVs
=============

212 EVs in HP and 16 EVs in Special Defense allows Spectrier to handle Choice Specs Necrozma by letting it tank two Photon Geyser after a Calm Mind boost and Sitrus Berry heal. 184 EVs in Speed and a Timid nature let Spectrier outspeed and beat Naganadel. The rest of the EVs are invested in Defense in order to better tank attacks like Choice Band Garchomp's Outrage.

Usage Tips
=============

Spectrier can defeat strategies based on Endure + Custap Berry used by Pokemon like Primarina, Aggron, and Sawk, as a Will-O-Wisp burn will ensure that these Pokemon are KOed even if they use Endure. Thus, against all aforementioned Pokemon, you should use Will-O-Wisp. However, Primarina will still win against Spectrier if Moonblast does drop Spectrier's Special Attack after a Calm Mind. There are some situations where Spectrier needs to use Calm Mind or another move to win. Against Necrozma, Calm Mind first to ensure that Choice Specs Prismatic Laser doesn't OHKO Spectrier and then 2HKO back with Hex. Kartana is beat by using Will-O-Wisp following by Hex. Against Cresselia, you should using Taunt first; that helps prevent slower Choice Scarf set to Trick and beating Spectrier with Psychic, in addition to prevent stall set to use Calm Mind. Be aware that Life Orb Rillaboom wins against Spectrier by using Grassy Glide followed by Wood Hammer, as boosted Hex will not OHKO Rillaboom, and offensive Grassy Seed variants with Knock Off also beat Spectrier. Choice Scarf users like Kartana and Galarian Darmanitan are often problematic, as they can land a attack before Spectrier can use Will-O-Wisp or Calm Mind. Choice Scarf Kartana wins due to its Knock Off, and Choice Scarf Galarian Darmanitan can 2HKO's Spectrier with Icicle Crash's flinchs. (Having it be more general helps, and I don't think you need to explain how these mons can win)

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

Substitute is a possible option alongside Disable, so Spectrier can beat more reliably Choice users like Volcanion. However, losing Calm Mind utility isn't very desirable. Aside of that, Spectrier doesn't have many other options.

QC 2/2 when implemented. Well Done

 

[Aaronboyer]

This is an amateur GP check. Feel free to only implement changes that you agree with!
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[SET]
name: Hex
move 1: Hex
move 2: Will-O-Wisp
move 3: Calm Mind
move 4: Taunt / Disable
item: Sitrus Berry
ability: Grim Neigh
nature: Timid
evs: 212 HP / 96 Def / 16 SpD / 184 Spe

[SET COMMENTS]
Set Description
=============

Boasting good bulk, high Speed, and solid Special Attack, Spectrier uses Hex in conjunction to with Will-O-Wisp and Calm Mind to beat threats such as Urshifu-R, Zygarde, Genesect, and non-Choice Scarf Sawk. Will-O-Wisp is absolutely essential; it allows Spectrier to tank physical attackers like Zygarde, non-Choice Scarf Garchomp, non-Choice Scarf Sawk, and Aggron. Calm Mind lets Spectrier defeat Naganadel and Necrozma. In the last slot, Taunt is a useful tool against Pokemon like non-Choice Scarf Tapu Fini, Zapdos, Maranga Berry Togekiss, and Registeel. It can also disrupt opposing Calm Mind users like Primarina. Disable is another option at Spectrier’s disposal: being able to beat Choice item users one-on-one such as Choice Specs Volcanion, Choice Band Landorus-T while providing better reliability against Choice Scarf Haxorus and Choice Scarf Heatran. However, forgoing Taunt will mean that Spectrier now loses to stall Pokemon like Zapdos and Maranga Berry Togekiss.

EVs
=============

212 EVs in HP and 16 EVs in Special Defense allows Spectrier to handle Choice Specs Necrozma by letting it tank two Photon Geyser after a Calm Mind boost and Sitrus Berry heal. 184 EVs in Speed and a Timid nature let Spectrier outspeed and beat Naganadel. The rest of the EVs are invested in Defense in order to better tank attacks like Choice Band Garchomp's Outrage.

Usage Tips
=============

Spectrier can defeat strategies based on Endure + Custap Berry used by Pokemon like Primarina, Aggron, and Sawk, as a Will-O-Wisp burn will ensure that these Pokemon are KOed even if they use Endure. Thus, against all aforementioned Pokemon, you should use Will-O-Wisp. However, Primarina will still win against Spectrier if Moonblast does drop Spectrier's Special Attack after a Calm Mind. There are some situations where Spectrier needs to use Calm Mind or another move to win. Against Necrozma, Calm Mind first to ensure that Choice Specs Prismatic Laser doesn't OHKO Spectrier and then 2HKO back with Hex. Kartana is beat by using Will-O-Wisp following followed by Hex. Against Cresselia, you should using use Taunt first;(RSC) that helps to prevent its slower Choice Scarf set to from using Trick and beating Spectrier with Psychic,(RC) in addition to prevent and stall set to use from using Calm Mind. Be aware that Life Orb Rillaboom wins against Spectrier by using Grassy Glide followed by Wood Hammer, as boosted Hex will not OHKO Rillaboom, and offensive Grassy Seed variants with Knock Off also beat Spectrier. Choice Scarf users like Kartana and Galarian Darmanitan are often problematic, as they can land an attack before Spectrier can use Will-O-Wisp or Calm Mind.

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

Substitute is a possible option alongside Disable, so Spectrier can beat more reliably Choice users like Volcanion. However, losing Calm Mind utility isn't very desirable. Aside of from that, Spectrier doesn't have many other options.

Nice work!

 

[Astra]

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[SET]
name: Hex
move 1: Hex
move 2: Will-O-Wisp
move 3: Calm Mind
move 4: Taunt / Disable
item: Sitrus Berry
ability: Grim Neigh
nature: Timid
evs: 212 HP / 96 Def / 16 SpD / 184 Spe

[SET COMMENTS]
Set Description
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Boasting good bulk, high Speed, and solid Special Attack, Spectrier uses Hex in conjunction to with Will-O-Wisp and Calm Mind to beat threats such as Urshifu-R, Zygarde, Genesect, (RC) (rosa said i can remove) and non-Choice Scarf Sawk. Will-O-Wisp is absolutely essential; it allows Spectrier to tank physical attackers like Zygarde, non-Choice Scarf Garchomp, non-Choice Scarf Sawk, and Aggron. Calm Mind lets Spectrier defeat Naganadel and Necrozma. In the last slot, (RC) Taunt is a useful tool against Pokemon like non-Choice Scarf Tapu Fini, Zapdos, Maranga Berry Togekiss, and Registeel. It can also disrupt opposing Calm Mind users like Primarina. Disable is another option at Spectrier’s disposal, (colon -> comma) being able to beat Choice item users one-on-one such as Choice Specs Volcanion, Choice Band Landorus-T while providing better reliability against Choice Scarf Haxorus and Choice Scarf Heatran. However, forgoing Taunt will mean that Spectrier now loses to stall Pokemon like Zapdos and Maranga Berry Togekiss.

EVs
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212 EVs in HP and 16 EVs in Special Defense allows Spectrier to handle Choice Specs Necrozma by letting it tank two Photon Geysers after a Calm Mind boost and Sitrus Berry heal. 184 EVs in Speed and a Timid nature let Spectrier outspeed and beat Naganadel. The rest of the EVs are invested in Defense in order to better tank attacks like Choice Band Garchomp's Outrage.

Usage Tips
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Spectrier can defeat strategies based on Endure + Custap Berry used by Pokemon like Primarina, Aggron, and Sawk, as a Will-O-Wisp burn will ensure that these Pokemon are KOed even if they use Endure. Thus, against all aforementioned Pokemon, you should use Will-O-Wisp. However, Primarina will still win against Spectrier if Moonblast does drop Spectrier's Special Attack after a Calm Mind. There are some situations where Spectrier needs to use Calm Mind or another move to win. Against Necrozma, use Calm Mind first to ensure that Choice Specs-boosted Prismatic Laser doesn't OHKO Spectrier, (AC) and then 2HKO back with Hex. Kartana is beat by using Will-O-Wisp following followed by Hex. Against Cresselia, you Spectrier should using use Taunt first; that this helps prevent its slower Choice Scarf set to from using Trick and beating Spectrier with Psychic, in addition to preventing its stall set to use from using Calm Mind. Be aware that Life Orb Rillaboom wins against Spectrier by using Grassy Glide followed by Wood Hammer, as boosted Hex will not OHKO Rillaboom, and offensive Grassy Seed variants with Knock Off also beat Spectrier. Choice Scarf users like Kartana and Galarian Darmanitan are often problematic, as they can land a attack before Spectrier can use Will-O-Wisp or Calm Mind.

[STRATEGY COMMENTS]
Other Options
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Substitute is a possible option alongside Disable, (RC) so Spectrier can beat more reliably Choice users like Volcanion. However, losing Calm Mind utility isn't very desirable. Aside of that, Spectrier doesn't have many other options.

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[LBDC]

8 months later, this is done! removed zygarde & genesect (lol) mentions! sorry for taking this long.