Piloswine [QC 2/3] WRITTEN

[Haund]

rose to NU -zard

[OVERVIEW]

Piloswine is an excellent Stealth Rock setter in PU thanks to its great bulk, which allows it to take multiple hits throughout a battle and set the hazard up multiple times if needed. Moreover, its Thick Fat ability and its Ground / Ice typing allow it to check threats such as Magmortar and Manectric, making Piloswine an overall tough defensive pivot to take down. Piloswine also lacks the passiveness of other Stealth Rock users thanks to a decent base 100 Attack stat that, coupled with EV investment, allows it to hit fairly hard. This is also complemented by a very good offensive STAB combination, a spammable move in Earthquake, and by priority in Ice Shard. However, Piloswine's typing is only mediocre defensively, leaving it vulnerable to common types such as Fighting. Lack of recovery and being affected by every form of entry hazard also mean that there are plenty of ways to take Piloswine down without having to attack it directly.

[SET]
name: Tank
move 1: Stealth Rock
move 2: Earthquake
move 3: Icicle Crash
move 4: Ice Shard
item: Eviolite
ability: Thick Fat
nature: Adamant
evs: 252 HP / 252 Atk / 4 Def

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

Stealth Rock deals damage to foes upon switching in, and Piloswine's is a solid setter thanks to its defensive capabilities. Earthquake is a powerful and spammable move that can hit rather hard thanks to Piloswine's great Attack stat and EV investment. Icicle Crash complements Earthquake's coverage well, hitting Flying-types, Grass-types on the switch in, and bulkier Ground-types. Ice Shard provides valuable priority, helping against a setup sweeper that has gotten out of control, such as Lilligant, and faster, weakened threats.


Set Details
========

Maximum HP investment is necessary to make Piloswine as bulky as possible to ensure that it sets up Stealth Rock. Maximum Attack EVs and an Adamant nature allow Piloswine to hit as hard as possible with its good STAB moves. Thick Fat and Eviolite give Piloswine a bulk boost and pseud-resistances to Fire and Ice, respectively, allowing it to check plenty of threats reliably.

Usage Tips
========

Stealth Rock should be set up as soon as possible to make the most out of it; try to do this early-game while Piloswine has not been weakened yet. Piloswine's job will often be limited to setting up Stealth Rock and weakening a foe before getting KOed; however, keep in mind that it can still be useful late-game thanks to Ice Shard's priority. Switch Piloswine into Ice- and Electric-types such as Rotom-F and Manectric, though keep in mind that some Electric-types such as Nasty Plot Alolan Raichu and Lanturn aren't ideal matchups, since they can hit Piloswine with a boosted Focus Blast and Scald, respectively. Avoid letting Piloswine take a Knock Off, as it depends on Eviolite for its bulk. Also avoid getting Piloswine burned, since this will make it almost useless, especially if it has already set up Stealth Rock. Keep an eye on hazard control if Piloswine is crucial to deal with the opposing team, as it is vulnerable to all forms of entry hazards and it will be quickly worn down by repeated switch ins.


Team Options
========

Psychic-types such as Musharna and Fairy-types such as Clefairy and Granbull can switch into the Fighting-types that Piloswine tends to lure in. Musharna holding a Z-Crystal can also set up on them, since it does not fear Knock Off, and is also able to pressure Weezing. Answers to Water-type moves such as Lilligant and Cradily and checks to Grass-types also greatly help reducing he pressre on Piloswine. In general, Piloswine is a Stealth Rock setter that also has an offensive presence, so it is ideal to use it on offensively inclined teams and take full advantage of its offensive presence. Water-types and other Flying-types also appreciate Piloswine ability to pivot into Electric-types. Qwilfish in particular can take on the Fighting-type attacks aimed at Piloswine and also form a hazard-stacking core with it.

[STRATEGY COMMENTS]
Other Options
=============
An offensive Choice Band set can be considered, but Piloswine is eavsly taken advantage of it its locked into one move. Roar can be used to deal with setup sweepers; if Piloswine is at full health, it will be able to take even a boosted hit in most cases. Toxic is a solid option to cripple Pokemon such as Musharna, Gastrodon, and Lumineon on the switch in, though it comes at the cost of poisoning Piloswine itself in Musharna's case. A more defensive EV spread is an alternative, but this makes Piloswine too passive in most cases.


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

**Weezing**: Weezing is immune to Earthquake and is easily bulky enough to take an Icicle Crash and burn Piloswine with Will-O-Wisp. It can also Taunt Piloswine if it has not set up Stealth Rock yet.

**Physically bulky Pokemon**: Pokemon such as Musharna and Clefairy do not fear Piloswine's attacks and can set up on it.

**Fighting-types**: Primeape, Hitmonchan, Passimian, and Gurdurr all hit Piloswine hard with their STAB moves. Gurdurr in particular can also set up on Piloswine with a combination of Bulk Up and Drain Punch. However, none of them bar Gurdurr appreciate taking a hit from Piloswine.

**Offensive Water- and Grass-types**: Pokemon such as Ludicolo, Swanna, Shiftry, Lilligant, and Leafeon can heavily damage Piloswine, though the Grass-types bar Ludicolo don't appreciate taking a super effective Ice Shard.

 

[Haund]

i believe this is ready for qc

 

[Anty]

[OVERVIEW]

• Good bulk even with no investment that allows it to take multiple hits during a battle, avoiding the OHKO from any unboosted hit fake news
• Decent Attack stat + investment allows it to hit fairly hard
• The above is complemented by a very good stab combination, a spammable and powerful move in Earthquake, and by priority in Ice Shard
• Thick Fat and typing allow it to check threats such as Magmortar and Manectric
• Mediocre defensive typing that leaves it weak to common types such as Fighting
• No reliable recovery
• Weak to every form of hazard, easily worn down by multiple switch ins
• Slow even for a defensive Pokemon not particularly relevant or true

[SET]
name: Stealth Rock Setter [but if you enlightened minds have a better name in mind let me know] Tank
move 1: Stealth Rock
move 2: Earthquake
move 3: Icicle Crash
move 4: Ice Shard
item: Eviolite
ability: Thick Fat
nature: Adamant
evs: 252 HP / 252 Atk / 4 Def

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

• Stealth Rock deals damage on foes upon switch in, and Piloswine is a reliable setter thanks to its bulk
• Earthquake is a powerful and spammable move that can hit fairly hard thanks to Piloswine's high Attack stat and EVs investment
• Icicle Crash complements Earthquake's coverage well, hitting Flying-types, Grass-types on the switch in, and bulkier Ground-types.
• Ice Shard provides valuable priority, helping against a setup sweeper that has gotten out of control, such as Lilligant, and faster, weakened threats such as Primeape an example here for weakened threat seems weird bc primeape isnt always weakened

Set Details
========

• Maximum HP investment is necessary to make Piloswine as bulky as possible to ensure that it sets up Stealth Rock
• Maximum Attack EVs and an Adamant nature allow Piloswine to hit as hard as possible with its good STAB moves.
• Thick Fat gives Piloswine pseudo-resistances to Fire and Ice neutral to fire w/ thiccness
• Eviolite is necessary to get the defense boost

Usage Tips
========

• Stealth Rock should be set as soon as possible; try to do this early-game while Piloswine has not been weakened yet
• Be careful against Taunt users such as Archeops, Liepard, and Weezing if Stealth Rock is set up later in the game. Archeops can also be used as a lead, though it does not appreciate taking an Icicle Crash if the opponent chooses to Taunt Piloswine. i think this is fairly irrelevant as taunt isnt particularly common and pilo being taunted isnt the worst thing given it usually has multiple chances to set up
• Try avoiding taking a Knock Off, as Piloswine depends on Eviolite for its bulk
• Avoid getting Piloswine burned, since it will make it almost useless this is fairly obvious and unnecessary
• Keep an eye on hazard control if Piloswine is crucial to take on the opposing team, as it is vulnerable to all forms of entry hazard and it will be quickly worn down by repeated switch ins again obvious/unnecessary

You should mention more about when to switch in (like vs what) along with what it should be cautious vs (eg np raichua)
also its worth mentioning that pilo isnt necessarily meant to be around all of the game, often it gets up rocks early, weakens something and dies - but at the same time sometimes it can be helpful late game with iceshard

Team Options
========

• Psychic-types such as Musharna and Fairy-types such as Clefairy and Granbull can switch into the Fighting-types that Piloswine tends to lure in. Musharna holding a Z-Crystal can also set up on, since it does not fear Knock Off. also pressures weezing
• Answers to Water-type moves such as Lilligant and Cradily make for great partners
• In general, Piloswine is a Stealth Rock setter that also has an offensive presence, so it is ideal to use it on offensively inclined teams
  
• Since Piloswine gets worn down easily and is vulnerable to poison and burns alike, Wish and Heal Bell support is of great help. [note: not sure if this is worth mentioning since we don't have a whole lot of them; plus it kidna contrasts with the above bullet point. lmk] ye the teams that use offensive pilo dont have this support

also mention stuff for grass types, along with stuff that benefits what pilo beats (like electrics)

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

• An offensive Choice Band set can be considered, but Piloswine is eavsly taken advantage of it its locked into one move.
• Roar can be used to deal with setup sweepers; if Piloswine is at full health, it will be able to take even a boosted hit in most cases
• Toxic can be used to cripple Pokemon such as Musharna, Gastrodon, and Lumineon on the switch in, though it comes at the cost of poisoning Piloswine itself in Musharna's case.

give a note to defensive ev spread

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

**Weezing**: Weezing is immune to Earthquake and is easily bulky enough to take an Icicle Crash and burn Piloswine with Will-O-Wisp. It can also Taunt Piloswine if it has not set up Stealth Rock yet.

**Physically bulky Pokemon**: Pokemon such as Musharna and Clefairy do not fear Piloswine's attacks and can set up on it.

**Fighting-types**: Primeape, Hitmonchan, Passimian, and Gurdurr all hit Piloswine hard with their STAB moves. Gurdurr in particular can also set up on Piloswine with a combination of Bulk Up and Drain Punch. However, none of them bar Gurdurr appreciate taking a hit from Piloswine.

**Offensive Water- and Grass-types**: Pokemon such as Ludicolo, Swanna, Shiftry, Lilligant, and Leafeon can heavily damage Piloswine, though the Grass-types don't appreciate taking an Ice Shard.

awful grammar, reject 1/3

 

[Haund]

ready for 2

 

[TONE]

[OVERVIEW]

• Good bulk even with no investment that allows it to take multiple hits during a battle
• Decent Attack stat + investment allows it to hit fairly hard
• The above is complemented by a very good stab combination, a spammable and powerful move in Earthquake, and by priority in Ice Shard
• Thick Fat and typing allow it to check threats such as Magmortar and Manectric
• Mediocre defensive typing that leaves it weak to common types such as Fighting
• No reliable recovery
• Weak to every form of hazard, easily worn down by multiple switch ins

[SET]
name: Tank
move 1: Stealth Rock
move 2: Earthquake
move 3: Icicle Crash
move 4: Ice Shard
item: Eviolite
ability: Thick Fat
nature: Adamant
evs: 252 HP / 252 Atk / 4 Def

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

• Stealth Rock deals damage on foes upon switch in, and Piloswine is a reliable setter thanks to its bulk
• Earthquake is a powerful and spammable move that can hit fairly hard thanks to Piloswine's high Attack stat and EVs investment
• Icicle Crash complements Earthquake's coverage well, hitting Flying-types, Grass-types on the switch in, and bulkier Ground-types.
• Ice Shard provides valuable priority, helping against a setup sweeper that has gotten out of control, such as Lilligant, and faster, and weakened threats

Set Details
========

• Maximum HP investment is necessary to make Piloswine as bulky as possible to ensure that it sets up Stealth Rock
• Maximum Attack EVs and an Adamant nature allow Piloswine to hit as hard as possible with its good STAB moves.
• Thick Fat gives Piloswine pseudo-resistances to Fire and Ice
• Eviolite is necessary to get the defense boost

Usage Tips
========

• Stealth Rock should be set as soon as possible; try to do this early-game while Piloswine has not been weakened yet
• Piloswine's job will often be limited to setting up Stealth Rock and weakening a foe before getting KOed. However, keep in mind that it can still be useful late-game thanks to Ice Shard's priority
• Switch Piloswine into Ice- and Electric-types such as Rotom-F and Manectric. However, some Electric-types such as Nasty Plot Alolan Raichu and Lanturn aren't ideal matchups, since they can hit Piloswine with a boosted Focus Blast and Scald, respectively
• Try avoiding taking a Knock Off, as Piloswine depends on Eviolite for its bulk
• Avoid getting Piloswine burned, since it will make it almost useless
• Keep an eye on hazard control if Piloswine is crucial to take on the opposing team, as it is vulnerable to all forms of entry hazard and it will be quickly worn down by repeated switch ins

Team Options
========

• Psychic-types such as Musharna and Fairy-types such as Clefairy and Granbull can switch into the Fighting-types that Piloswine tends to lure in. Musharna holding a Z-Crystal can also set up on them, since it does not fear Knock Off, and also pressures Weezing
• Answers to Water-type moves such as Lilligant and Cradily make for great partners
• In general, Piloswine is a Stealth Rock setter that also has an offensive presence, so it is ideal to use it on offensively inclined teams
  
• Checks to Grass-types greatly help reducing the pressure on Piloswine.
• Charizard has a good matchup against most of them and can use the opportunity to set up
• Water-types and other Flying-types also appreciate Piloswine ability to pivot into Electric-types. Qwilfish in particular can take on the Fighting-type attacks aimed at Piloswine and also form a hazard-stacking core with it.

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

• An offensive Choice Band set can be considered, but Piloswine is eavsly taken advantage of it its locked into one move.
• Roar can be used to deal with setup sweepers; if Piloswine is at full health, it will be able to take even a boosted hit in most cases
• Toxic can be used to cripple Pokemon such as Musharna, Gastrodon, and Lumineon on the switch in, though it comes at the cost of poisoning Piloswine itself in Musharna's case.
  
• A more defensive EV spread is an option, but this makes Piloswine too passive in most cases

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

**Weezing**: Weezing is immune to Earthquake and is easily bulky enough to take an Icicle Crash and burn Piloswine with Will-O-Wisp. It can also Taunt Piloswine if it has not set up Stealth Rock yet.

**Physically bulky Pokemon**: Pokemon such as Musharna and Clefairy do not fear Piloswine's attacks and can set up on it.

**Fighting-types**: Primeape, Hitmonchan, Passimian, and Gurdurr all hit Piloswine hard with their STAB moves. Gurdurr in particular can also set up on Piloswine with a combination of Bulk Up and Drain Punch. However, none of them bar Gurdurr appreciate taking a hit from Piloswine.

**Offensive Water- and Grass-types**: Pokemon such as Ludicolo, Swanna, Shiftry, Lilligant, and Leafeon can heavily damage Piloswine, though the Grass-types don't appreciate taking an Ice Shard. maybe mention Ludicolo over Lilligant since Ice-Stab from Piloswine is neutral.

2/3.

 

[Haund]

did will write soon(tm btw im gay)

 

[Haund]

This is written need 3 lets go ok

 

[g]

[OVERVIEW]

Piloswine is an excellent Stealth Rock setter in PU thanks to its great bulk, which allows it to take multiple hits throughout a battle and set the hazard up multiple times if needed. Moreover, its Thick Fat ability and its Ground / Ice typing allow it to check threats such as Magmortar and Manectric, making Piloswine an overall tough defensive pivot to take down. Piloswine also lacks the passiveness of other Stealth Rock users thanks to a decent base 100 Attack stat that, coupled with EV investment, allows it to hit fairly hard. This is also complemented by a very good offensive STAB combination, a spammable move in Earthquake, and by priority in Ice Shard. However, Piloswine's typing is only mediocre defensively, leaving it vulnerable to common types such as Fighting. Lack of recovery and being affected by every form of entry hazard also mean that there are plenty of ways to take Piloswine down without having to attack it directly. (this final part contradicts a bit the "setting up hazards multiple times" bit so maybe just change that to state that it is very reliable at setting it up once?)

[SET]
name: Tank
move 1: Stealth Rock
move 2: Earthquake
move 3: Icicle Crash
move 4: Ice Shard
item: Eviolite
ability: Thick Fat
nature: Adamant
evs: 252 HP / 252 Atk / 4 Def

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

Stealth Rock deals damage to foes upon switching in, and Piloswine's is a solid setter thanks to its defensive capabilities. Earthquake is a powerful and spammable move that can hit rather hard thanks to Piloswine's great Attack stat and EV investment. Icicle Crash complements Earthquake's coverage well, hitting Flying-types, Grass-types on the switch in, and bulkier Ground-types. Ice Shard provides valuable priority, helping against a setup sweeper that has gotten out of control, such as Lilligant, and faster, weakened threats. (mention icicle spear over crash since it has uses against sashes and sub and also never missing)


Set Details
========

Maximum HP investment is necessary to make Piloswine as bulky as possible to ensure that it sets up Stealth Rock. Maximum Attack EVs and an Adamant nature allow Piloswine to hit as hard as possible with its good STAB moves. Thick Fat and Eviolite give Piloswine a bulk boost and pseud-resistances to Fire and Ice, respectively, allowing it to check plenty of threats reliably.

Usage Tips
========

Stealth Rock should be set up as soon as possible to make the most out of it; try to do this early-game while Piloswine has not been weakened yet. Piloswine's job will often be limited to setting up Stealth Rock and weakening a foe before getting KOed; however, keep in mind that it can still be useful late-game thanks to Ice Shard's priority. Switch Piloswine into Ice- and Electric-types such as Rotom-F and Manectric, though keep in mind that some Electric-types such as Nasty Plot Alolan Raichu and Lanturn aren't ideal matchups, since they can hit Piloswine with a boosted Focus Blast and Scald, respectively. Avoid letting Piloswine take a Knock Off, as it depends on Eviolite for its bulk. Also avoid getting Piloswine burned, since this will make it almost useless, especially if it has already set up Stealth Rock. Keep an eye on hazard control if Piloswine is crucial to deal with the opposing team, as it is vulnerable to all forms of entry hazards and it will be quickly worn down by repeated switch ins.


Team Options
========

Psychic-types such as Musharna and Fairy-types such as Clefairy and Granbull can switch into the Fighting-types that Piloswine tends to lure in. Musharna holding a Z-Crystal can also set up on them, since it does not fear Knock Off, and is also able to pressure Weezing. Answers to Water-type moves such as Lilligant and Cradily and checks to Grass-types (examples here, magmortar guzzlord and roselia come to mind and the latter two also work for the previous point) also greatly help reducing he pressure on Piloswine. In general, Piloswine is a Stealth Rock setter that also has an offensive presence, so it is ideal to use it on offensively inclined teams and take full advantage of its offensive presence. Water-types and other Flying-types also appreciate Piloswine ability to pivot into Electric-types. Qwilfish in particular can take on the Fighting-type attacks aimed at Piloswine and also form a hazard-stacking core with it.

[STRATEGY COMMENTS]
Other Options
=============
An offensive Choice Band set can be considered, but Piloswine is eavsly taken advantage of it its locked into one move. Roar can be used to deal with setup sweepers; if Piloswine is at full health, it will be able to take even a boosted hit in most cases. Toxic is a solid option to cripple Pokemon such as Musharna, Gastrodon, and Lumineon on the switch in, though it comes at the cost of poisoning Piloswine itself in Musharna's case. A more defensive EV spread is an alternative, but this makes Piloswine too passive in most cases.


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

**Weezing**: Weezing is immune to Earthquake and is easily bulky enough to take an Icicle Crash and burn Piloswine with Will-O-Wisp. It can also Taunt Piloswine if it has not set up Stealth Rock yet.

**Physically bulky Pokemon**: Pokemon such as Musharna and Clefairy do not fear Piloswine's attacks and can set up on it.

**Fighting-types**: Primeape, Hitmonchan, Passimian, and Gurdurr all hit Piloswine hard with their STAB moves. Gurdurr in particular can also set up on Piloswine with a combination of Bulk Up and Drain Punch. However, none of them bar Gurdurr appreciate taking a hit from Piloswine.

**Offensive Water- and Grass-types**: Pokemon such as Ludicolo, Swanna, Shiftry, Lilligant, and Leafeon can heavily damage Piloswine, though the Grass-types bar Ludicolo don't appreciate taking a super effective Ice Shard. (mention that gourgeist-xl walls and doesn't fear anything but toxic, floatzel is also a decent mon, kabutops forces it out and can also spin, poliwrath also is a good check) it's probably worth splitting this since water types do much better

mesprit should probably be mentioned since it is immune to EQ and generally can switch in / wear it down and do its thing
sableye doesnt care much and can even taunt it
support persian A can taunt and take some hits

those need to be mentioned somewhere so figure something out

3/3

 

[yogi]

[OVERVIEW]

Piloswine is an excellent Stealth Rock setter in PU thanks to its great bulk, which allows it to take multiple hits throughout a battle and set the hazard up multiple times if needed (the hazard makes it sound weird, just put "and allow it to set hazards multiple times if needed"). Moreover, its Thick Fat ability and its Ground / Ice typing allow it to check threats such as Magmortar and Manectric, making Piloswine an overall tough defensive pivot to take down (it's not a competent magmortar check, unless you're banking on a miss; AOP ohkos and overall it's shaky, so maybe mention something else). Piloswine also lacks the passiveness of other Stealth Rock users thanks to a decent base 100 Attack stat that, coupled with EV investment, allows it to hit fairly hard. This is also complemented by a very good offensive STAB combination, a spammable move in Earthquake, and by priority in Ice Shard. However, Piloswine's typing is only mediocre defensively, leaving it vulnerable to common types such as Fighting. Lack of recovery and being affected by every form of entry hazard also mean that there are plenty of ways to take Piloswine down without having to attack it directly.

[SET]
name: Tank
move 1: Stealth Rock
move 2: Earthquake
move 3: Icicle Crash
move 4: Ice Shard
item: Eviolite
ability: Thick Fat
nature: Adamant
evs: 252 HP / 252 Atk / 4 Def

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

Stealth Rock deals damage to foes upon switching in, and Piloswine's is a solid setter thanks to its defensive capabilities. Earthquake is a powerful and spammable move that can hit rather hard thanks to Piloswine's great Attack stat and EV investment. Icicle Crash complements Earthquake's coverage well, hitting Flying-types, Grass-types on the switch in, and bulkier Ground-types. Ice Shard provides valuable priority, helping against a setup sweeper that has gotten out of control, such as Lilligant, and faster, weakened threats. (mhm)


Set Details
========

Maximum HP investment is necessary to make Piloswine as bulky as possible to ensure that it sets up Stealth Rock. Maximum Attack EVs and an Adamant nature allow Piloswine to hit as hard as possible with its good STAB moves. Thick Fat and Eviolite give Piloswine a bulk boost and pseud(o)-resistances to Fire and Ice, respectively, allowing it to check plenty of threats reliably.

Usage Tips
========

Stealth Rock should be set up as soon as possible to make the most out of it; try to do this early-game while Piloswine has not been weakened yet. Piloswine's job will often be limited to setting up Stealth Rock and weakening a foe before getting KOed; however, keep in mind that it can still be useful late-game thanks to Ice Shard's priority. Switch Piloswine into Ice- and Electric-types such as Rotom-F and Manectric, though keep in mind that some Electric-types such as Nasty Plot Alolan Raichu and Lanturn aren't ideal matchups, since they can hit Piloswine with a boosted Focus Blast and Scald, respectively. Avoid letting Piloswine take a Knock Off, as it depends on Eviolite for its bulk. Also avoid getting Piloswine burned, since this will make it almost useless, especially if it has already set up Stealth Rock. Keep an eye on hazard control if Piloswine is crucial to deal with the opposing team, as it is vulnerable to all forms of entry hazards and it will be quickly worn down by repeated switch ins.


Team Options
========

Psychic-types such as Musharna and Fairy-types such as Clefairy and Granbull can switch into the Fighting-types that Piloswine tends to lure in. Musharna holding a Z-Crystal can also set up on them, since it does not fear Knock Off, and is also able to pressure Weezing. Answers to Water-type moves such as Lilligant and Cradily and checks to Grass-types also greatly help reducing he pressre on Piloswine. In general, Piloswine is a Stealth Rock setter that also has an offensive presence, so it is ideal to use it on offensively inclined teams and take full advantage of its offensive presence. Water-types and other Flying-types also appreciate Piloswine ability to pivot into Electric-types. Qwilfish in particular can take on the Fighting-type attacks aimed at Piloswine and also form a hazard-stacking core with it. (maybe mention mesprit as it does a similar thing to weezing in checking fighting-types, bar resisting knock off, and can offer healing wish support) (mention removal like skunk and swanna because pilo being crippled by tspikes isn't ideal)

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

An offensive Choice Band set can be considered, but Piloswine is eavsly taken advantage of it its locked into one move. Roar can be used to deal with setup sweepers; if Piloswine is at full health, it will be able to take even a boosted hit in most cases. Toxic is a solid option to cripple Pokemon such as Musharna, Gastrodon, and Lumineon on the switch in, though it comes at the cost of poisoning Piloswine itself in Musharna's case. A more defensive EV spread is an alternative, but this makes Piloswine too passive in most cases.


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

**Weezing**: Weezing is immune to Earthquake and is easily bulky enough to take an Icicle Crash and burn Piloswine with Will-O-Wisp. It can also Taunt Piloswine if it has not set up Stealth Rock yet.

**Physically bulky Pokemon**: Pokemon such as Musharna and Clefairy do not fear Piloswine's attacks and can set up on it.

**Fighting-types**: Primeape, Hitmonchan, Passimian, and Gurdurr all hit Piloswine hard with their STAB moves. Gurdurr in particular can also set up on Piloswine with a combination of Bulk Up and Drain Punch. However, none of them bar Gurdurr appreciate taking a hit from Piloswine.

**Offensive Water- and Grass-types**: Pokemon such as Ludicolo, Swanna, Shiftry, Lilligant, and Leafeon can heavily damage Piloswine, though the Grass-types bar Ludicolo don't appreciate taking a super effective Ice Shard.

Just wanted to add slightly on to what Galbia said!