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Drapion
[Overview]
<p>The grape soda coloured scorpion is back,[Add Comma] ready for in another generation of wreacking havoc and causing mischief in lower tiers!.[Remove Exclamation Mark / Add Period] With Drapion has a respectable base 90 Attack stat,[Add Comma] of 90 and supported by a solid base 95 Speed stat, giving it great offensive capabilities. of 95, Drapion isn't bad defensively either; it has an interesting defensive spread of of 70 / 110 / 75, backed up by an excellent defensive typing giving that gives it it many useful resistances and one lone weakness,.[Remove Comma / Add Period] Drapion is a force to be reckoned with. Despite that all of this, it Drapion still has its faults, such as its lack of reliable recovery and the fact that majority of its stats are its decidedly average stats. None<Remove Space>the<Remove Space>less, Drapion has a great niche in RU as a handy supporter supplier of Toxic Spikes and as a sweeper backed up by with bulky defences.</p>
[SET]
name: All-Out Attacker
move 1: Crunch / Night Slash
move 2: Pursuit
move 3: Earthquake
move 4: Ice Fang / Aqua Tail
item: Choice Band / Life Orb
ability: Sniper
nature: Jolly
evs: 252 Atk / 4 SpD / 252 Spe
[SET COMMENTS]
<p>This set follows A a simple concept,:[Remove Comma / Add Colon] hit hard and fast thus max out Attack and Speed to hit hard and fast. As for the item, The item of choice is either Choice Band or Life Orb;[Add Semicolon] both aid in hitting hard allow Drapion to hit much harder, whilst each with has their its own drawbacks.[Add Period] thus As such,[Add Comma] you should consider your team when choosing your item. Those who opt to use with Choice Band appreciate Rapid Spin support,[Add Comma] as they will often be switching in and out. Conversely, while those with who choose Life Orb will appreciate Wish support,[Add Comma] as their health will be quickly drained [Just some quick reasons included.]. As always, Crunch is an obvious STAB move, and has good coverage with Earthquake.[Add Period] for coverage and Aqua Tail is for bulky Ground-types,[Add Comma] who would otherwise give Drapion huge trouble. Thanks to Drapion's typing, Pursuit can aid with the odd switches and can dent giant holes into choice item users. [I really don't understand what you're saying here.. I'm going to try and rephrase it.] Drapion's presence can tend to cause switches, so Pursuit can be handy for mauling any opponent who tries to escape. With hitting hard and fast in mind As Drapion is trying to destroy his opponents as fast as possible, entry hazard support is always appreciated.</p>
[ADDITIONAL COMMENTS]
<p>Drapion has a lot to distinguish it from other Pursuit users.[Add Period] such as its It has a neutrality to Fighting-type attacks, aiding in its defensive capabilities. Its decent speed allows it to fire off strong attacks before it receives a status problem,[Add Comma] such as (burn in particular), and Finally, a large movepool with good coverage which makes allows Drapion to be a a solid team player beyond Pursuit. If one of your teammates has Hi Jump Kick, consider Drapion even more,[Add Comma] as it catch Ghost-types on the switch for loads of huge damage.[Add Period] and On top of that, Hi Jump Kick users adore the holes All-Out-Attacker this Drapion can put punch into teams. It is worth noting that although Night Slash has slightly less power than Crunch,[Add Comma] however, its high critical hit ratio in combination with the Sniper ability makes it an interesting choice. Ice Fang works better than Aqua Tail,[Add Comma] as it is able to hit on the occasional Grass-types and the odd Ground-types Grass-, Ground-, and Flying-types that give Drapion trouble [Do they?] making it a more viable choice. As for teammates, Gligar is helpful stands out, resisting as it is immune to Ground-type attacks while being able to set up Stealth Rock,.[Remove Comma / Add Period] and Gligar is even being able to force switches,[Add Comma] thanks to with its unique typing and Taunt.</p>
[SET]
name: Bulky Swords Dance
move 1: Swords Dance
move 2: Crunch / Night Slash
move 3: Taunt
move 4: Earthquake
item: Leftovers
ability: Battle Armour / Sniper
nature: Jolly
evs: 252 HP / 120 SpD / 136 Spe
[SET COMMENTS]
<p>With nice defences defenses and decent Speed, Drapion is can make for a good bulky Swords Dance user. The EV spread is simple,;[Remove Comma / Add Semicolon] maximize HP while holding Leftovers to for a little bit of healing, give it enough Speed to outpace a good handful of foes, then dump the rest of the EVs into its Special Defence for added bulk. As usual, Crunch for is the obligatory STAB move,[Add Comma] and used alongside Earthquake for coverage. Again, Night Slash can be used to get a Critical Hit more frequently and can be used in conjunction with Sniper if you plan to be a bit for a more offensive approach. However, since this is a defensive set, it is best to use Battle Armour and Crunch,[Add Comma] since Drapion can already bust through defences its opponents defenses thanks to by boosting with Swords Dance. Again, entry hazard support is appreciated to aid Drapion's sweep. Drapion can abuse its Speed through the use of Taunt, allowing it to come in on common tanks and shut them down while grabbing a free boost. [I moved this from AC because it's the third move on the actual set, and isn't slashed with anything.]</p>
[ADDITIONAL COMMENTS]
<p>Luckily, Drapion can abuse its Speed and use Taunt allowing it to come in on common tanks and shut them down in order to grab a free boost. Ice Fang could be used over Taunt,[Add Comma] giving Drapion perfect coverage.[Add Comma] Ice Fang also allows Drapion to hit opponents 4x weak to Ice-type attacks incredibly hard. and it is excellent at catching those with double weaknesses to Ice, However,[Add Comma] Dark-[Add Hyphen]type moves already provide enough coverage alongside Earthquake,[Add Comma] already along with its and Ice Fang's low base power makes it an unappealing option. Drapion can also run a mono-attacking with a Rest Sleep Talk strategy but it is not recommended due to not boasting enough defences, and the reliance on luck, however, if you do choose to use it, the Battle Armour ability is recommended. [Shouldn't this really be in OO? It's a completely different prospect.] Despite its bulk, Drapion will still take a beating from strong opponents, and does not like being burned. A teammate like Clefable is an excellent choice, as it is able to take absorb burns due to Magic Guard, heal its partners with Wish, heal its partners' status problems with whilst keeping its team healthy with Wish and Heal Bell,.[Remove Comma / Add Period] and Clefable can also paralyze the foe with Thunder Wave,[Add Comma] making Drapion's job of setting up and sweeping much easier.</p>
[SET]
name: Swords Dance Sweeper
move 1: Swords Dance
move 2: Crunch / Night Slash
move 3: Earthquake
move 4: Ice Fang / Aqua Tail
item: Life Orb
ability: Sniper
nature: Jolly
evs: 252 Atk / 4 SpD / 252 Spe
[SET COMMENTS]
<p>The Swords Dance Sweeper set functions more or less the same as the Bulky Swords Dance set,[Add Comma] but has adopts the hit hard and fast motto approach of the All-Out-Attacker set. With that in mind, max out Attack and Speed, and hold the Life Orb to rack up even more damage while Sniper is the preferred ability offensively. Life Orb, along with maximized Attack and Speed EVs, give Drapion as much raw offensive power as possible. Though it might may seem outclassed, what differentiates Drapion from other Swords Dance sweepers are its defences good defenses, which allow it to take a hit,[Remove Comma] snag a boost, and hit back hard while boosting its stats. Again, Crunch or Night Slash are used for STAB, along with Earthquake for coverage,.[Remove Comma / Add Period] along with a second coverage move. Again The last move is preference; Ice Fang sports excellent type synchronization with Earthquake,[Add Comma] and is excellent at catching those with double weaknesses to Ice but Aqua Tail his Ground-types who lack a double weaknesses harder whilst Aqua Tail destroys bulky Ground-types.</p>
[ADDITIONAL COMMENTS]
<p>Unlike the All-Out-Attacker set, the Swords Dance Sweeper set is used designed to set up on walls that are not much of a bother threat to Drapion,[Add Comma] (such as Tangrowth.[Add Period])and then proceed with continuous strong attacks. Like the All-Out Attacker As with all of Drapion's sets, entry hazard support is helpful. For best results, cause a switch that makes the opponent think that it is a defensive Drapion set such as coming in on a physical sweeper that usually lacks Earthquake. [I don't really think these mind games deserve a mention..] Omastar's Grass weakness helps with this and its ability is able to set up entry hazards,[Add Comma] which will aid in helping Drapion clobber more foes, though its Ground weakness it shares with Drapion hinders it a bit. With Earthquake in mind, the Air Balloon can help in this situation,[Add Comma] but Drapion usually prefers the extra power the Life Orb provides.</p>
[SET]
name: Specially Defensive
move 1: Crunch
move 2: Whirlwind
move 3: Toxic Spikes
move 4: Taunt
item: Leftovers
ability: Battle Armour
nature: Careful
evs: 252 HP / 252 SpD / 4 Spe
[SET COMMENTS]
<p>Unlike the offensive nature of the other sets, this set is great a excels at supporting its the team,.[Remove Comma / Add Period] This set will take more than a few hits as it does its job, thus so it is best to even out defences get as close to even defenses as possible by maxing out HP and Special Defence. As for moves, Crunch is a the usual solid STAB move as usual. Drapion can set up Toxic Spikes,[Add Comma] which can be used in conjunction with and use Whirlwind forces switches which is very handy with entry hazard support to rack up loads of residual damage. That said As such, a Ghost-type teammate is handy can be enormously helpful, to preventing the foe from using Rapid Spin. Taunt is used in the last slot,[Add Comma] as it is handy and can shut down the many tanks [Do you mean walls?] that counter Drapion.</p>
[ADDITIONAL COMMENTS]
<p>Knock Off can be handy a good support option, crippling many foes by making them lose their item.[Add Period] However, but it is usually better to rack up damage from entry hazards by forcing switches with Taunt or Whirlwind. Using Rest alone by itself can come in handy occasionally be handy the odd time, especially with a Heal Bell or Aromatherapy user on your team. With Rest in mind, Drapion can be a Rest Sleep Talk shuffler with Whirlwind,[Add Comma] but it this is can be risky,[Add Comma] and Drapion is usually better off sticking best to stick to Wish support. Again, Clefable fits this role well, able to cure Drapion of status and keep it healthy with Wish. Earthquake might provide coverage,[Add Comma] but it is not as handy in this situation does not do as much for Drapion on this set. That said, it is best have Wish support and a Flying or Grass type too. Again, Clefable fits this role well while Archeops can make a good teammate, as it resists Ground moves and can use the Toxic Spikes provided by Drapion support to its advantage.</p>
[Other Options]
<p>Since Crunch and Earthquake have great neutral coverage together, using one of Drapion's other Poison-type STAB moves, such as Poison Jab or Cross Poison (which works well with Sniper), is not a bad idea.[Add Period] and on top of that, they do not work half bad alongside Crunch and Earthquake especially against Drapion's Poison-type STAB attacks can also benefit its coverage, shredding thorugh those pesky Grass-types. On topic of critical hits, there is the possibility of critical hit abuse however 25% to do triple the damage and pierce through your opponent's Defence boosts is not a risk you should take. [That makes absolutely no sense and hase been mention numerous times before.]</p>
<p>Acupressure can be used to randomly boost random stats;[Add Semicolon] to increase Drapion's bulk and power but, however, like critical hit abuse as in the cases of Sleep Talk or Sniper, you should not rely on luck in war unless you need to relying on luck can be very risky. The Air Balloon removes Drapion's only weakness;[Add Semicolon] however,[Add Comma] it cannot cause ultimate destruction after a single boost,[Add Comma] like Excadrill so it is best to stick with either Leftovers or Life Orb.</p>
[Checks and Counters]
<p>Like the majority of Pokemon, Drapion is easy to counter if you can get by its hefty blows. Bulky Ground-types with high Defence work best make great counters, as they can absorb Drapion's attacks and their STAB Earthquake tears open the ground hurling Drapion into an abyss of damage apart. Quagsire's an excellent choice, as it can bluff Water Absorb while Unaware blocks out stat boosts, can take a hit from Drapion and heal them off with Recover, has access to and is able to destroy Drapion with its STAB Earthquake,.[Remove Comma / Add Period] However,[Add Comma] Quagsire is mauled by status conditions, so make sure it does not get poisoned from by Toxic Spikes. With Toxic Spikes in mind, Steel-types with Earthquake work well against the defensive sets. Dugtrio is a great counter against the Special Defensive set,[Add Comma] as it has can trap Drapion with Arena Trap, can hit Drapion hard with and decimate it with a STAB Earthquake before it can fully set up Toxic Spikes. However, Dugtrio dislikes being poisoned,[Add Comma] though so send it out before Drapion sets up. It is worth noting that Dugtrio faints in one hit from the sweeping sets and the the Bulky Swords Dance set after it's gotten Drapion has snagged an Attack boost.</p>
[Dream World]
<p>Drapion gets Keen Eye from the Dream World,[Add Comma] preventing drops in its Accuracy. Pass up on it as Accuracy reducing moves are barely seen.</p>
Okay, I'll remember next time. Thank you anyways.REMOVE ADD COMMENTS
WOW there was a lot to correct. To the next checker, sorry, I probably missed a fair amount of mistakes.
You obviously put in a lot of effort, but please work on you sentence structure and punctuation. Good job! :)
GP 1/2
Drapion
[Overview]
<p>The grape soda coloured soda-colored scorpion is back, ready for another generation of wreaking havoc and causing mischief in lower tiers. Drapion has a respectable base 90 Attack stat, supported by a solid base 95 Speed stat, giving it great offensive capabilities. Drapion isn't bad defensively either; it has an interesting defensive spread of of 70 / 110 / 75, backed up by an excellent defensive typing that gives it it many useful resistances and one lone weakness.[space]Despite all of this, Drapion still has its faults, such as its lack of reliable recovery and its decidedly average stats. Nonetheless, Drapion has a great niche in RU as a handy supplier of Toxic Spikes and a sweeper with bulky defences.</p>
[SET]
name: All-Out Attacker
move 1: Crunch / Night Slash
move 2: Pursuit
move 3: Earthquake
move 4: Ice Fang / Aqua Tail
item: Choice Band / Life Orb
ability: Sniper
nature: Jolly
evs: 252 Atk / 4 SpD / 252 Spe
[SET COMMENTS]
<p> This set follows a simple concept: max out Attack and Speed to hit hard and fast. The item of choice is either Choice Band or Life Orb; both allow Drapion to hit much harder, whilst each has its own drawbacks. As such, you should consider your team when choosing your item. Those who opt to use Choice Band appreciate Rapid Spin support, as they will often be switching in and out. Conversely, those who choose Life Orb will appreciate Wish support. as their health will be quickly drained. Crunch is an obvious STAB move, and has good coverage with Earthquake. Aqua Tail is for bulky Ground-types, who would otherwise give Drapion huge trouble. Drapion's presence can tend to cause switches, so Pursuit can be handy for mauling any opponent who tries to escape. As Drapion is trying to destroy his opponents as fast as possible, entry hazard support is always appreciated.</p>
[ADDITIONAL COMMENTS]
<p>Drapion has a lot to distinguish it from other Pursuit users. It has a neutrality to Fighting-type attacks, aiding in its defensive capabilities. Its decent speed allows it to fire off strong attacks before it receives a status problem ailment, such as burn. Finally, a large movepool with good coverage allows Drapion to be a a solid team player beyond Pursuit. If one of your teammates has Hi Jump Kick, consider Drapion even more, as it catch catches Ghost-types on the switch for huge damage. On top of that, Hi Jump Kick users adore the holes this that Drapion can punch into teams. It is worth noting that although Night Slash has slightly less power than Crunch, its high critical hit ratio in combination with the Sniper ability makes it an interesting choice. Ice Fang works better than Aqua Tail, as it is able to hit the odd Grass-, Ground-, and Flying-types that give Drapion trouble. As for teammates, Gligar stands out, as it is immune to Ground-type attacks while being able to set up Stealth Rock. Gligar is even able to force switches, thanks to its unique typing and Taunt.</p>
[SET]
name: Bulky Swords Dance
move 1: Swords Dance
move 2: Crunch / Night Slash
move 3: Taunt
move 4: Earthquake
item: Leftovers
ability: Battle Armor / Sniper
nature: Jolly
evs: 252 HP / 120 SpD / 136 Spe
[SET COMMENTS]
<p>With nice defenses and decent Speed, Drapion can make for a good bulky Swords Dance user. The EV spread is simple; maximize HP while holding Leftovers for a little bit of healing, give it enough Speed to outpace a good handful of foes, then dump the rest of the EVs into its Special Defence for added bulk. As usual, Crunch is the obligatory STAB move, used alongside Earthquake for coverage. Again, Night Slash can be used in conjunction with Sniper for a more offensive approach. However, since this is a defensive set, it is best to use Battle Armor and Crunch, since Drapion can already bust through its opponents' defenses thanks to Swords Dance. Again, entry hazard support is appreciated to aid Drapion's sweep. Drapion can abuse its Speed through the use of Taunt, allowing it to come in on common tanks and shut them down while grabbing a free boost.</p>
[ADDITIONAL COMMENTS]
<p>Ice Fang could be used over Taunt, giving Drapion perfect coverage. Ice Fang also allows Drapion to hit opponents 4x weak to Ice-type attacks incredibly hard. However,[space]Dark-type moves already provide enough coverage alongside Earthquake, and Ice Fang's low base power makes it an unappealing option. Despite its bulk, Drapion will still take a beating from strong opponents, and does not like being burned. A teammate like Clefable is an excellent choice, as it is able to absorb burns due to Magic Guard, whilst keeping its team healthy with Wish and Heal Bell. Clefable can also paralyze the foe with Thunder Wave, making Drapion's job of setting up and sweeping much easier.</p>
[SET]
name: Swords Dance Sweeper
move 1: Swords Dance
move 2: Crunch / Night Slash
move 3: Earthquake
move 4: Ice Fang / Aqua Tail
item: Life Orb
ability: Sniper
nature: Jolly
evs: 252 Atk / 4 SpD / 252 Spe
[SET COMMENTS]
<p>The Swords Dance Sweeper set functions more or less the same as the Bulky Swords Dance set, but adopts the hit hard and fast approach of the All-Out-Attacker set. Life Orb, along with maximized Attack and Speed EVs, give Drapion as much raw offensive power as possible. Though it may seem outclassed, what differentiates Drapion from other Swords Dance sweepers are its good defenses, which allow it to take a hit while boosting its stats. Again, Crunch or Night Slash are used for STAB, along with Earthquake for coverage. [space] The last move is a matter of preference; Ice Fang sports excellent type synchronization with Earthquake, whilst Aqua Tail destroys bulky Ground-types.</p>
[ADDITIONAL COMMENTS]
<p>Unlike the All-Out-Attacker set, the Swords Dance Sweeper set is designed to set up on walls that are not much of a threat to Drapion, such as Tangrowth. As with all of Drapion's sets, entry hazard support is helpful. Omastar is able to set up entry hazards, which will aid in helping Drapion clobber more foes, though its the Ground weakness it shares with Drapion hinders it a bit. With Earthquake in mind, the an Air Balloon can help in this situation, but Drapion usually prefers the extra power the Life Orb provides.</p>
[SET]
name: Specially Defensive
move 1: Crunch
move 2: Whirlwind
move 3: Toxic Spikes
move 4: Taunt
item: Leftovers
ability: Battle Armor
nature: Careful
evs: 252 HP / 252 SpD / 4 Spe
[SET COMMENTS]
<p>Unlike the offensive nature of the other sets, this set excels at supporting the team. This set will take more than a few hits as it does its job, so it is best to get as close to even defenses as possible by maxing out HP and Special Defence. As for moves, Crunch is the usual solid STAB move. Drapion can set up Toxic Spikes, which can be used in conjunction with Whirlwind to rack up loads of residual damage. As such, a Ghost-type teammate can be enormously helpful, preventing the foe from using Rapid Spin. Taunt is used in the last slot, as it can shut down the many walls that counter Drapion.</p>
[ADDITIONAL COMMENTS]
<p>Knock Off can be a good support option, crippling many foes by making them lose their item. However, it is usually better to rack up damage from entry hazards by forcing switches with Taunt or Whirlwind. Using Rest by itself can come in handy occasionally, especially with a Heal Bell or Aromatherapy user on your team. With Rest in mind, Drapion can be a Rest Sleep Talk ResTalk shuffler with Whirlwind, but this can be risky, and Drapion is usually better off sticking to Wish support. Again, Clefable fits this role well, as it is able to cure Drapion of status and keep it healthy with Wish. Earthquake might provide coverage, but it does not do as much for Drapion on this set. Archeops can make a good teammate, as it resists Ground moves and can use the Toxic Spikes provided by Drapion to its advantage.</p>
[Other Options]
<p>Since Crunch and Earthquake have great neutral coverage together, using one of Drapion's Poison-type STAB moves, such as Poison Jab or Cross Poison, is not a bad idea. Drapion's Poison-type STAB attacks can also benefit its coverage, shredding through those pesky Grass-types. Acupressure can be used to boost random stats; however, as in the cases of Sleep Talk or Sniper, relying on luck can be very risky. Air Balloon removes Drapion's only weakness; however, it cannot cause ultimate destruction after a single boost, so it is best to stick with either Leftovers or Life Orb.</p>
[Checks and Counters]
<p>Like the majority of Pokemon, Drapion is easy to counter if you can get by its hefty blows. Bulky Ground-types with high Defence make great counters, as they can absorb Drapion's attacks and their STAB Earthquake tears Drapion apart. Quagsire's Quagsire is an excellent choice, as it can bluff Water Absorb while Unaware blocks out stat boosts, and is able to destroy Drapion with its STAB Earthquake. However, Quagsire is mauled by status conditions, so make sure it does not get poisoned by Toxic Spikes. With Toxic Spikes in mind, Steel-types with Earthquake work well against the defensive sets. Dugtrio is a great counter against the Special Defensive set, as it can trap Drapion with Arena Trap and decimate it with a STAB Earthquake. However, Dugtrio dislikes being poisoned, so send it out before Drapion sets up. It is worth noting that Dugtrio faints in one hit from the sweeping sets and the the Bulky Swords Dance set after Drapion has snagged an Attack boost.</p>
[Dream World]
<p>Drapion gets Keen Eye from the Dream World, preventing drops in its Accuracy. Pass up on it as Accuracy reducing moves are barely seen.</p>
Changed that to this...thank you...still waiting for the 2nd GP....
This though. I'm fairly sure that it should be grape-soda colored. Hyhenate it this way, and you have a grape soda colored Drapion. Grape soda-colored connotes soda colored but a grape Pokemon, not grape soda.
Implemented, thank you.Placeholder. Checking this now.
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Drapion
[Overview]
<p>The grape soda-colored scorpion is back, ready for another generation of wreaking havoc and causing mischief in the lower tiers. Drapion has a respectable base 90 Attack stat, supported by a solid base 95 Speed stat, giving it great offensive capabilities. Drapion isn't bad defensively either; it has an interesting defensive spread of of 70 / 110 / 75, backed up by an excellent defensive typing that gives it many useful resistances and one lone weakness.[space]Despite all of this, Drapion still has its faults, such as its lack of reliable recovery and its decidedly average stats. Nonetheless, Drapion has a great niche in RU as a handy supplier of Toxic Spikes and a sweeper with bulky defences.</p>
[SET]
name: All-Out Attacker
move 1: Crunch / Night Slash
move 2: Pursuit
move 3: Earthquake
move 4: Ice Fang / Aqua Tail
item: Choice Band / Life Orb
ability: Sniper
nature: Jolly
evs: 252 Atk / 4 SpD / 252 Spe
[SET COMMENTS]
<p>[remove space]This set follows a simple concept: max out Attack and Speed to hit hard and fast. The item of choice is either Choice Band or Life Orb; both allow Drapion to hit much harder, whilst each has its own drawbacks. As such, you should consider your team take your team into consideration when choosing your item. Those who opt to use Choice Band appreciate Rapid Spin support, as they will often be switching in and out. Conversely, those who choose Life Orb will appreciate Wish support.[remove period],[add comma] as their health will be quickly drained. Crunch is an obvious STAB move, and has good coverage with Earthquake. Aqua Tail is for bulky Ground-types, who would otherwise give Drapion huge trouble. Drapion's presence can tend to cause switches, so Pursuit can be handy for mauling any opponent who tries to escape. As Drapion is trying to destroy his opponents as fast as possible, entry hazard support is always appreciated.</p>
[ADDITIONAL COMMENTS]
<p>Drapion has a lot to distinguish itself from other Pursuit users. It has a neutrality to Fighting-type attacks, aiding in its defensive capabilities.[remove period],[add comma] Its while Drapion's decent speed Speed allows it to fire off strong attacks before it receives a status ailment, such as burn. Finally, a large movepool with good coverage allows Drapion to be a a solid team player beyond Pursuit. If one of your teammates Pokemon has Hi Jump Kick, consider Drapion even more, as it catches Ghost-types on the switch for huge damage. On top of that, Hi Jump Kick users adore the holes this Drapion can punch into teams. It is worth noting that although Night Slash has slightly less power than Crunch, its high critical hit ratio in combination with the Sniper ability makes it an interesting choice. Ice Fang works better than Aqua Tail, as it is able to hit the odd Grass-, Ground-, and Flying-types that give Drapion trouble, alongside Ground-types. As for teammates, Gligar stands out,[remove comma] as it is immune to Ground-type attacks,[add comma] while being able to set up Stealth Rock. Gligar is even able to force switches, thanks to its unique typing and Taunt.</p>
[SET]
name: Bulky Swords Dance
move 1: Swords Dance
move 2: Crunch / Night Slash
move 3: Taunt
move 4: Earthquake
item: Leftovers
ability: Battle Armor / Sniper
nature: Jolly
evs: 252 HP / 120 SpD / 136 Spe
[SET COMMENTS]
<p>With nice defenses and decent Speed, Drapion can make for a good bulky Swords Dance user. The EV spread is simple[remove space];[remove semicolon]:[add colon] maximize HP while and make it holding Leftovers for a little bit of healing, give it enough Speed to outpace a good handful of foes, then dump the rest of the EVs into its Special Defence Defense for added bulk. As usual, Crunch is the obligatory STAB move, used alongside Earthquake for coverage. Again, Night Slash can be used in conjunction with Sniper for a more offensive approach. However, since this is a defensive set, it is best to use Battle Armor (This should be black not green, change it) and Crunch, since Drapion can already bust through its opponents'(This should be black not blue, change it) defenses thanks to Swords Dance. Again, entry hazard support is appreciated to aid Drapion's sweep. Drapion can abuse its Speed through the use of Taunt, allowing it to come in on common tanks and shut them down,[add comma] while grabbing a free boost.</p>
[ADDITIONAL COMMENTS]
<p>Ice Fang could be used over Taunt, giving Drapion perfect coverage. Ice Fang also allows Drapion to hit opponents 4x weak to Ice-type attacks incredibly hard.(so redundant) However, Dark-type moves already provide enough coverage alongside Earthquake, and Ice Fang's low base power Base Power makes it an unappealing option. Despite its bulk, Drapion will still take a beating from strong opponents, and does not like being burned. A teammate like Clefable is an excellent choice, as it is able to absorb burns due to Magic Guard, whilst keeping its team healthy with Wish and Heal Bell. Clefable can also paralyze the foe with Thunder Wave, making Drapion's job of setting up and sweeping much easier.</p>
[SET]
name: Swords Dance Sweeper
move 1: Swords Dance
move 2: Crunch / Night Slash
move 3: Earthquake
move 4: Ice Fang / Aqua Tail
item: Life Orb
ability: Sniper
nature: Jolly
evs: 252 Atk / 4 SpD / 252 Spe
[SET COMMENTS]
<p>The Swords Dance Sweeper set functions more or less the same as the Bulky Swords Dance set[remove space], but adopts the "[add quotation mark]hit hard and fast"[add quotation mark] approach of the All-Out-Attacker set. Life Orb, along with maximized Attack and Speed EVs, give Drapion as much raw offensive power as possible. Though it may seem outclassed, what differentiates Drapion from other Swords Dance sweepers are its good defenses, which allow it to take a hit while boosting its stats. Again, Crunch or Night Slash are used for STAB, along with Earthquake for coverage.[remove space][space] The last move is a matter of preference; Ice Fang sports excellent type synchronization with Earthquake, whilst Aqua Tail destroys bulky Ground-types.</p>
[ADDITIONAL COMMENTS]
<p>Unlike the All-Out-Attacker set, the Swords Dance Sweeper set is designed to set up on walls that are not much of a threat to Drapion[remove space], such as Tangrowth. As with all of Drapion's sets, entry hazard support is helpful. Omastar is able to set up entry hazards, which will aid in helping Drapion clobber more foes, though the Ground weakness it shares with Drapion hinders it a bit this. With Earthquake in mind, an Air Balloon can help in this situation, but Drapion usually prefers the extra power the that Life Orb provides.</p>
[SET]
name: Specially Defensive
move 1: Crunch
move 2: Whirlwind
move 3: Toxic Spikes
move 4: Taunt
item: Leftovers
ability: Battle Armor
nature: Careful
evs: 252 HP / 252 SpD / 4 Spe
[SET COMMENTS]
<p>Unlike the offensive nature of the other sets, this set excels at supporting the team. This set will take more than a few hits as it does its job, so it is best to get as close to even defenses as possible by maxing out HP and Special Defence Defense. As for moves, Crunch is the usual solid STAB move. Drapion can set up Toxic Spikes, which can be used in conjunction with Whirlwind to rack up loads of residual damage. As such, a Ghost-type teammate can be enormously helpful, preventing the foe from using Rapid Spin. Taunt is used in the last slot, as it can shut down the many walls that counter Drapion.</p>
[ADDITIONAL COMMENTS]
<p>Knock Off can be a good support option, crippling many foes by making them lose their item[remove space]. However, it is usually better to rack up damage from entry hazards by forcing switches with Taunt or Whirlwind. Using Rest by itself can come in handy occasionally, especially with a Heal Bell or Aromatherapy user on your team. With Rest in mind, Drapion can be a RestTalk shuffler with Whirlwind, but this can be risky,[remove comma] and Drapion is usually better off sticking to Wish support. Again, Clefable fits this role well, as it is able to cure Drapion of status and keep it healthy with Wish. Earthquake might provide coverage, but it does not do as much for Drapion on this set. Archeops can make a good teammate, as it resists Ground-type moves and can use the Toxic Spikes provided by Drapion to its advantage.</p>
[Other Options]
<p>Since Crunch and Earthquake have great neutral coverage together, using one of Drapion's Poison-type STAB moves, such as Poison Jab or and Cross Poison, is not a bad idea. Drapion's Poison-type STAB attacks can also benefit its coverage, shredding through(This should be black not green, change it) those pesky Grass-types. Acupressure can be used to boost random stats; however, as in the cases of Sleep Talk or Sniper, relying on luck can be very risky. Air Balloon removes Drapion's only weakness; however, it cannot cause ultimate destruction after a single boost, so it is best to stick with either Leftovers or Life Orb.</p>
[Checks and Counters]
<p>Like the majority of Pokemon, Drapion is easy to counter if you can get by its hefty blows. Bulky Ground-types with high Defence Defense make great counters, as they can absorb Drapion's attacks and their STAB Earthquake tears Drapion apart. Quagsire is an excellent choice, as it can bluff Water Absorb,[add comma] while Unaware blocks out stat boosts,[remove comma] and is able to destroy Drapion with its STAB Earthquake. However, Quagsire is mauled by status, so make sure it does not get poisoned by Toxic Spikes. With Toxic Spikes in mind, Steel-types with Earthquake work well against the defensive sets. Dugtrio is a great counter against the Special Defensive set, as it can trap Drapion with Arena Trap and decimate it with a STAB Earthquake. However, Dugtrio dislikes being poisoned, so send it out before Drapion sets up. It is worth noting that Dugtrio faints in one hit from the sweeping sets and the the Bulky Swords Dance set after Drapion has snagged an Attack boost.</p>
[Dream World]
<p>Drapion gets Keen Eye from the Dream World[remove space], preventing drops in its Accuracy preventing its accuracy from dropping. Pass up on it as Accuracy accuracy reducing moves are barely seen.</p>
I hope I got it all... And be careful when you implement checks.
GP Approved 2/2
Makes sense.
