Gen 3 [ZU] Bayleef [GP 1/1]

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[SET]
name: Wall
move 1: Hidden Power Grass / Hidden Power Ground
move 2: Leech Seed
move 3: Synthesis
move 4: Toxic
item: Leftovers
ability: Overgrow
nature: Bold / Impish
evs: 252 HP / 220 Def / 34 Spe

[SET COMMENTS]
Bayleef's mono-Grass typing coupled with bulk that is comparable to Lileep make it an excellent contender for defensive roles. Hidden Power Grass allows Bayleef to threaten Ground- and Water-types such as Cubone, Rhyhorn, and Chinchou. Alternatively, Hidden Power Ground can be used to threaten Electric-types such as Elekid and Magnemite. However, Hidden Power Ground fails to break Cubone's Substitute and 2HKO Rhyhorn. Leech Seed allows Bayleef to punish Pokemon that may attempt to switch in such as Koffing and Dustox. Synthesis provides Bayleef with reliable recovery, allowing it to maintain its position as an effective wall for longer. Toxic prevents other walls, most notably Lileep, from taking advantage of Bayleef's passiveness. 34 Speed EVs allow Bayleef to outpace offensive Rhyhorn while maintaining its overall bulk.

Bayleef excels on almost exclusively balance teams due to the competition it faces with Lileep. Pokemon that absorb Toxic such as Koffing, Grimer, and Staryu all pair well with Bayleef. Koffing is worth noting, as it can act as a secondary check to Aipom and a primary check to Rhyhorn, which would otherwise overwhelm Bayleef. Specially defensive Pokemon such as Castform and the previously mentioned Grimer pair well with Bayleef due to their ability to check Chinchou and Growlithe. Pokemon that can take Fire-type attacks such as Seaking, Chinchou, and Spoink make good partners. Physical wallbreakers such as Aipom, Cubone, and Delibird can all threaten Dustox, which otherwise takes advantage of Bayleef's passiveness. Bayleef pairs well with special wall breakers such as Elekid, Cyndaquil, and Staryu, as they can threaten Koffing.

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

Bayleef can opt to become a set-up sweeper thanks to its access to Swords Dance, though is generally outclassed by other set-up sweepers due to its lackluster physical movepool and mediocre Attack. Reflect and Light Screen are options on offensive teams, though Bayleef is generally outclassed in this regard by Ledian. Moreover, dual screens is a fringe role due to the lack of effective Pokemon to take advantage of them. Thanks to its impressive bulk, Bayleef can opt to invest into Special Defense, though it faces stiff competition from both Dustox and Sunflora.

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

**Fire-types**: Growlithe can be safely brought in on any of Bayleef's damaging moves thanks to Intimidate and OHKO it with its STAB move. Cyndaquil has an unfavorable range to OHKO, but is in return 2HKOed by Hidden Power Ground. Both can absorb a Toxic upon switch-in due to their tendency to hold a Lum Berry.

**Flying-types**: Delibird can 2HKO Bayleef with Ice Beam, while Pidgeotto and Taillow can 2HKO Bayleef with Aerial Ace with unfavorable ranges. Taillow is worth noting, as it can absorb a Toxic with Guts, allowing it to more easily 2HKO Bayleef.

**Poison-types**: Defensive Poison-types such as Koffing and Dustox can wall and status Bayleef. Offensive Poison-types such as Grimer and Nidorino can 2HKO Bayleef with their STAB moves. Grimer is worth noting, as it can use Bayleef as set-up fodder.

**Toxic Users**: Pokemon that commonly run Toxic such as Elekid and Lileep can severely limit Bayleef's effectiveness as a wall.

**Seaking**: Seaking's access to Megahorn allows it to 2HKO Bayleef. In return, Bayleef can only 3HKO Seaking with Hidden Power Grass.

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[SET]
name: Wall
move 1: Hidden Power [Grass] / Hidden Power [Ground]
move 2: Leech Seed
move 3: Synthesis
move 4: Toxic
item: Leftovers
ability: Overgrow
nature: Bold / Impish
evs: 252 HP / 220 Def / 34 Spe

[SET COMMENTS]
Bayleef's pure Grass-typing coupled with bulk that is comparable to Lileep, makes Bayleef make it ok I'm kinda overstepping and doing GP but it should be "make" as "Grass-typing coupled with bulk" is plural, and I don't think the comma is necessary. Double check if you have any concerns about this. an excellent contender for defensive roles. Hidden Power Grass allows Bayleef to threaten Ground- and Water-types such as Cubone, Rhyhorn, and Chinchou. Alternatively, Hidden Power Ground can be used to threaten Grimer and Electric-types such as Elekid and Chinchou. Mention Electric-types first, as Grimer will still easily win if it Curses as Bayleef switches in. Also replace Chinchou with Magnemite, as HP Ground only outdamages it if it's max Sp Def. Leech Seed allows Bayleef to punish Pokemon that may attempt to switch in such as Koffing and Dustox. Synthesis provides Bayleef with reliable recovery allowing it to maintain its position as an effetive effective wall for longer. Toxic prevents other walls, must notably Lileep, from abusing Bayleef's passiveness. 34 Speed EVs allow Bayleef to outpace offensive Rhyhorn while maintaining its overall bulk.

Bayleef excels on almost exclusively balance teams due to the competition it faces with Lileep. Pokemon that abosrb absorb Toxic such as Koffing, Grimer, and Staryu all pair well with Bayleef. Koffing is worth noting as it can act as a secondary check to Aipom and a primary check to Rhyhorn, which would otherwise overwhelm Bayleef. Specially defensive Pokemon such as Castform and the previously mentioned Grimer pair well with Bayleef. Pokemon that resist Fire-types such as Seaking, Chinchou, and Spoink make good partners. Physical wallbreakers such as Aipom, Cubone, and Delibird can all threaten Dustox which otherwise abuses Bayleef's passiveness.

Mention how special wallbreakers can break through Koffing for Bayleef.

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

Bayleef can opt to become a set up sweeper thanks to its access to Swords Dance though is generally outclassed by other set up sweepers due to its lackluster physical movepool and mediocre Attack. Mention lack of physical STAB as well Reflect and Light Screen are options on offensive teams though Bayleef is generally outclassed in this regard by Ledian. Mention that Dual Screens is also quite fringe in this meta Thanks to its impressive bulk, Bayleef can opt to invest into Special Defense though it faces competition from both Dustox and Sunflora.

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

**Fire-types**: Growlithe can be safely brought in on any of Bayleef's damaging moves thanks to Intimidate and OHKO it with its STAB move. Cyndaquil however, has an unfavorable range to OHKO, but is in return 2HKOed by Hidden Power Ground. Both can absorb a Toxic upon switch in due to their tendency of holding a Lum Berry.

**Flying-types**: Delibird can 2HKO Bayleef with Ice Beam, while Pidgeotto and Taillow can 2HKO Bayleef with Aerial Ace with unfavorable ranges. Taillow is worth noting as it can absorb a Toxic with Guts allowing it to more easily 2HKO Bayleef.

**Toxic Users**: Pokemon that commonly run Toxic such as Elekid and Lileep can severely limit Bayleef's effectiveness as a wall.

**Seaking**: Seaking's access to Megahorn allows it to 2HKO Bayleef. In return, Bayleef can only 3HKO Seaking with Hidden Power Grass.

Mention Poison-types, who Bayleef struggles to touch if it isn't running HP Ground, though many like Dustox and Koffing still don't mind it.

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Killing it per usual. very few nit picked details to add. OO + Checks/Counters looked perfect. qc 2/2 when implemented

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[SET]
name: Wall
move 1: Hidden Power [Grass] / Hidden Power [Ground]
move 2: Leech Seed
move 3: Synthesis
move 4: Toxic
item: Leftovers
ability: Overgrow
nature: Bold / Impish
evs: 252 HP / 220 Def / 34 Spe

[SET COMMENTS]
Bayleef's pure Grass-typing coupled with bulk that is comparable to Lileep, makes it an excellent contender for defensive roles. Hidden Power Grass allows Bayleef to threaten Ground- and Water-types such as Cubone, Rhyhorn, and Chinchou. Alternatively, Hidden Power Ground can be used to threaten Electric-types such as Elekid and Magnemite and Grimer. Leech Seed allows Bayleef to punish Pokemon that may attempt to switch in such as Koffing and Dustox. Synthesis provides Bayleef with reliable recovery allowing it to maintain its position as an effective wall for longer. Toxic prevents other walls, must notably Lileep, from abusing Bayleef's passiveness. 34 Speed EVs allow Bayleef to outpace offensive Rhyhorn while maintaining its overall bulk.

This section is perfect. The only addition I would make is adding something about why HP Grass is slashed over Ground. Notable points could be that it can't break Cubone's Sub or handle Rhyhorn and physical/mixed Seaking as well without it, but obviously it can't 1v1 Seaking.

Bayleef excels on almost exclusively balance teams due to the competition it faces with Lileep. Pokemon that absorb Toxic such as Koffing, Grimer, and Staryu all pair well with Bayleef. Koffing is worth noting as it can act as a secondary check to Aipom and a primary check to Rhyhorn, which would otherwise overwhelm Bayleef. Specially defensive Pokemon such as Castform and the previously mentioned Grimer pair well with Bayleef. (It might be good to mention why here or rather what pokemon they can come in on that Bayleef would get blown away by besides the fires you mention in the next sentence) Pokemon that resist Fire-types (name drop Cynda and/or Growlithe) such as Seaking, Chinchou, and Spoink make good partners. Physical wallbreakers such as Aipom, Cubone, and Delibird can all threaten Dustox which otherwise abuses Bayleef's passiveness. Bayleef pairs well with special wall breakers such as Elekid, Cyndaquil, and Staryu as they can threaten Koffing.

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

Bayleef can opt to become a set up sweeper thanks to its access to Swords Dance though is generally outclassed by other set up sweepers due to its lackluster physical movepool and mediocre Attack. Reflect and Light Screen are options on offensive teams though Bayleef is generally outclassed in this regard by Ledian. Moreover, dual screens is a fringe role due to the lack of effective abusers. Thanks to its impressive bulk, Bayleef can opt to invest into Special Defense though it faces competition from both Dustox and Sunflora.

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

**Fire-types**: Growlithe can be safely brought in on any of Bayleef's damaging moves thanks to Intimidate and OHKO it with its STAB move. Cyndaquil however, has an unfavorable range to OHKO, but is in return 2HKOed by Hidden Power Ground. Both can absorb a Toxic upon switch in due to their tendency of holding a Lum Berry.

**Flying-types**: Delibird can 2HKO Bayleef with Ice Beam, while Pidgeotto and Taillow can 2HKO Bayleef with Aerial Ace with unfavorable ranges. Taillow is worth noting as it can absorb a Toxic with Guts allowing it to more easily 2HKO Bayleef.

**Poison-types**: Defensive Poison-types such as Koffing and Dustox can wall and status Bayleef. Offensive Poison-types such as Grimer and Nidorino can 2HKO Bayleef with their STAB moves. Grimer is worth noting as it can use Bayleef as set up fodder.

**Toxic Users**: Pokemon that commonly run Toxic such as Elekid and Lileep can severely limit Bayleef's effectiveness as a wall.

**Seaking**: Seaking's access to Megahorn allows it to 2HKO Bayleef. In return, Bayleef can only 3HKO Seaking with Hidden Power Grass.

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[SET]
name: Wall
move 1: Hidden Power [Grass] / Hidden Power [Ground] Hidden Power Grass / Hidden Power Ground
move 2: Leech Seed
move 3: Synthesis
move 4: Toxic
item: Leftovers
ability: Overgrow
nature: Bold / Impish
evs: 252 HP / 220 Def / 34 Spe

[SET COMMENTS]
Bayleef's pure Grass-typing mono-Grass typing coupled with bulk that is comparable to Lileep, (rc) makes make it an excellent contender for defensive roles. Hidden Power Grass allows Bayleef to threaten Ground- and Water-types such as Cubone, Rhyhorn, and Chinchou. Alternatively, Hidden Power Ground can be used to threaten Electric-types such as Elekid and Magnemite. However, Hidden Power Ground fails to break Cubone's Substitute and 2HKO Rhyhorn. Leech Seed allows Bayleef to punish Pokemon that may attempt to switch in such as Koffing and Dustox. Synthesis provides Bayleef with reliable recovery, (ac) allowing it to maintain its position as an effective wall for longer. Toxic prevents other walls, must most notably Lileep, from abusing taking advantage of Bayleef's passiveness. 34 Speed EVs allow Bayleef to outpace offensive Rhyhorn while maintaining its overall bulk.

Bayleef excels on almost exclusively balance teams due to the competition it faces with Lileep. Pokemon that absorb Toxic such as Koffing, Grimer, and Staryu all pair well with Bayleef. Koffing is worth noting, (ac) as it can act as a secondary check to Aipom and a primary check to Rhyhorn, which would otherwise overwhelm Bayleef. Specially defensive Pokemon such as Castform and the previously mentioned Grimer pair well with Bayleef due to their ability to check Chinchou and Growlithe. Pokemon that resist Fire-types can take Fire-type attacks such as Seaking, Chinchou, and Spoink make good partners. Physical wallbreakers such as Aipom, Cubone, and Delibird can all threaten Dustox, (ac) which otherwise abuses takes advantage of Bayleef's passiveness. Bayleef pairs well with special wall breakers such as Elekid, Cyndaquil, and Staryu, (ac) as they can threaten Koffing.

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

Bayleef can opt to become a set up set-up sweeper thanks to its access to Swords Dance, (ac) though is generally outclassed by other set up set-up sweepers due to its lackluster physical movepool and mediocre Attack. Reflect and Light Screen are options on offensive teams, (ac) though Bayleef is generally outclassed in this regard by Ledian. Moreover, dual screens is a fringe role due to the lack of effective abusers Pokemon to take advantage of them. Thanks to its impressive bulk, Bayleef can opt to invest into Special Defense, (ac) though it faces stiff competition from both Dustox and Sunflora.

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

**Fire-types**: Growlithe can be safely brought in on any of Bayleef's damaging moves thanks to Intimidate and OHKO it with its STAB move. Cyndaquil however, (rc) has an unfavorable range to OHKO, but is in return 2HKOed by Hidden Power Ground. Both can absorb a Toxic upon switch in switch-in due to their tendency of holding to hold a Lum Berry.

**Flying-types**: Delibird can 2HKO Bayleef with Ice Beam, while Pidgeotto and Taillow can 2HKO Bayleef with Aerial Ace with unfavorable ranges. Taillow is worth noting, (ac) as it can absorb a Toxic with Guts, (ac) allowing it to more easily 2HKO Bayleef.

**Poison-types**: Defensive Poison-types such as Koffing and Dustox can wall and status Bayleef. Offensive Poison-types such as Grimer and Nidorino can 2HKO Bayleef with their STAB moves. Grimer is worth noting, (ac) as it can use Bayleef as set up setup fodder.

**Toxic Users**: Pokemon that commonly run Toxic such as Elekid and Lileep can severely limit Bayleef's effectiveness as a wall.

**Seaking**: Seaking's access to Megahorn allows it to 2HKO Bayleef. In return, Bayleef can only 3HKO Seaking with Hidden Power Grass.

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