National Dex Monotype Shuckle (Rock) [QC 2/2] [GP 1/1]

[Don Bork]

[SET]
Shuckle @ Mental Herb
name: Sticky Web (Rock)
Ability: Sturdy
EVs: 252 HP / 252 Def / 4 SpD
Bold Nature
IVs: 0 Atk
- Stealth Rock
- Sticky Web
- Encore
- Final Gambit / Toxic

[SET COMMENTS]
Shuckle is an essential member of any hyper offensive Rock team due to its access to Sticky Web, which allows teammates such as Mega Diancie and Terrakion to dominate the Steel and Dark matchups. With Mental Herb, it isn't scared to set up entry hazards in front of common Taunt users such as Deoxys-S and Zeraora. Encore shuts down setup sweepers such as Mega Scizor and bulky walls such as Hippowdon and Ferrothorn, locking them into their setup and recovery moves. Shuckle can generate momentum after setting up hazards by using Final Gambit, allowing teammates such as Shell Smash Omastar, Mega Diancie, and Choice Band Tyranitar to come in and start exerting pressure. Toxic can also be used to punish more passive Pokemon such as Gastrodon and Hippowdon. Mega Diancie can bounce back any hazards or status moves directed at Shuckle and provides amazing offensive pressure and coverage against Poison-, Steel-, and Dragon-types. Sticky Web allows Choice Band Tyranitar to outspeed Choice Specs Gholdengo and Nidoking, both of which are threats to Rock. Omastar and Minior benefit from Stealth Rock breaking potential Focus Sashes and are great partners to have in the Grass and Fighting matchups. Thanks to Sticky Web, Omastar outspeeds Sand Rush Excadrill after one shell smash and +1 Spe Nihilego outspeeds Barraskewda in the rain. Power Herb Nihilego is able to sweep teams as well with Meteor Beam and amazing coverage. Thanks to Sticky Web, Choice Scarf Terrakion outspeeds Choice Scarf Meowscarada and Greninja, which are threats to Rock teams. Hisuian Arcanine is able to deal massive damage, OHKOing Pokemon such as Choice Scarf Heatran, Mega Gallade, and Corviknight after Stealth Rock.

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Shuckle @ Mental Herb
name: Sticky Web (Rock)
Ability: Sturdy
Tera Type: Bug
EVs: 252 HP / 252 Def / 4 SpD
Bold Nature
IVs: 0 Atk
- Stealth Rock
- Sticky Web
- Encore
- Final Gambit / Toxic

[SET NOTES]
Shuckle is a must in any hyper offensive Rock team due to it's access to Sticky Webs, which great defensive stats and hazard setting potential. With access to Sticky Web and Stealth Rock it allows for teammates such as Mega Diancie and Terrakion to take over the Steel-type matchup (not only steel, you can list other stuff too since steel isnt really the main matchup Rock should be focusing on). With Mental Herb as its item it isn't scared to set up hazards in front of common Taunt users such as Deoxys-S Tapu Fini and Zeraora. Encore is able to prevent setup threats from sweeping locking them into their setup moves such as Mega Scizor with Swords Dance and Volcarona with Quiver Dance while also locking Pokemon into recovery moves like Recover and Roost (also those that setup hazards alongside it). Shuckle is able to give its teammates a lot of momentum after setting up hazards by using Final Gambit, this allows frail teammates such as Shell Smash Omastar and Mega Diancie but also allows pokemon such as Choice Band Tyranitar to come in to put a lot of pressure. Toxic can also be used to punish more passive Pokemon such as Gastrodon or Hippowdon. Mega Diancie is able to punish hazard setters that decide to come in against Shuckle by throwing them back along with Taunt, Toxic, and Encore while also providing amazing offensive pressure and coverage against Poison and Steel- and Dragon-types. Choice Band Tyranitar benefits a lot from Shuckle's Sticky Web being able to outspeed Choice Specs Gholdengo and Nidoking both of which are threats to Rock. Omastar and Minior benefit a lot from Shuckle's hazards as they're able to setup and sweep due to Stealth Rock breaking potential Focus Sashes and beating some of Rock's bad matchups such as Grass and Ground-type matchups (Ground doesnt use sash, for example, with webs up Oma outspeeds Sandy Exca after a smash, or Nihi at +1 vs Rain Barra. Oh, add nihi too this sentence too as its a "setup" sweeper too). Choice Scarf Terrakion is able to outspeed Choice Scarf Meowscarada and Greninja due to Sticky Webs while forcing in more defensive Pokemon to switch all potential momentum to itself and its teammates. *Add Hisui-Arcanine imo

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[Don Bork]

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Shuckle @ Mental Herb
name: Sticky Web (Rock)
Ability: Sturdy
Tera Type: Bug
EVs: 252 HP / 252 Def / 4 SpD
Bold Nature
IVs: 0 Atk
- Stealth Rock
- Sticky Web
- Encore
- Final Gambit / Toxic

[SET NOTES]
Shuckle is a must in any hyper offensive Rock team due to it's access to Sticky Webs, which great defensive stats and hazard setting potential. With access to Sticky Web and Stealth Rock it allows for teammates such as Mega Diancie and Terrakion to take over the Steel-type matchup (not only steel, you can list other stuff too since steel isnt really the main matchup Rock should be focusing on). With Mental Herb as its item it isn't scared to set up hazards in front of common Taunt users such as Deoxys-S Tapu Fini and Zeraora. Encore is able to prevent setup threats from sweeping locking them into their setup moves such as Mega Scizor with Swords Dance and Volcarona with Quiver Dance while also locking Pokemon into recovery moves like Recover and Roost (also those that setup hazards alongside it). Shuckle is able to give its teammates a lot of momentum after setting up hazards by using Final Gambit, this allows frail teammates such as Shell Smash Omastar and Mega Diancie but also allows pokemon such as Choice Band Tyranitar to come in to put a lot of pressure. Toxic can also be used to punish more passive Pokemon such as Gastrodon or Hippowdon. Mega Diancie is able to punish hazard setters that decide to come in against Shuckle by throwing them back along with Taunt, Toxic, and Encore while also providing amazing offensive pressure and coverage against Poison and Steel- and Dragon-types. Choice Band Tyranitar benefits a lot from Shuckle's Sticky Web being able to outspeed Choice Specs Gholdengo and Nidoking both of which are threats to Rock. Omastar and Minior benefit a lot from Shuckle's hazards as they're able to setup and sweep due to Stealth Rock breaking potential Focus Sashes and beating some of Rock's bad matchups such as Grass and Ground-type matchups (Ground doesnt use sash, for example, with webs up Oma outspeeds Sandy Exca after a smash, or Nihi at +1 vs Rain Barra. Oh, add nihi too this sentence too as its a "setup" sweeper too). Choice Scarf Terrakion is able to outspeed Choice Scarf Meowscarada and Greninja due to Sticky Webs while forcing in more defensive Pokemon to switch all potential momentum to itself and its teammates. *Add Hisui-Arcanine imo

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I usually do my QCs in bullet points, but I'm going with format this time to make whoever GPs this' life easier. The lack of punctuation aside, this is a solid analysis so good job! QC 2/2

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Shuckle @ Mental Herb
name: Sticky Web (Rock)
Ability: Sturdy
EVs: 252 HP / 252 Def / 4 SpD
Bold Nature
IVs: 0 Atk
- Stealth Rock
- Sticky Web
- Encore
- Final Gambit / Toxic

[SET NOTES]
Shuckle is a must in an essential member of any hyper offensive Rock team due to it's access to Sticky Webs, which allows for teammates such as Mega Diancie and Terrakion to take over the Steel, Dark and Normal matchups (You're not really that concerned about the Normal matchups. What Web gives you is a fighting chance against stuff like Greninja, Scarf Excadrill, Iron Valiant, etc.). With Mental Herb as its item, {AC} it isn't scared to set up hazards in front of common Taunt users such as Deoxys-S and Zeraora. Encore is able to prevent shuts down setup threats sweepers from sweeping such as Mega Scizor and bulky walls such as [insert examples], (AC) locking them into their setup moves such as Mega Scizor with Swords Dance while also locking Pokemon into and recovery moves like Recover and Roost along with hazard setting Pokemon. Shuckle is able to give its teammates a lot of can generate momentum after setting up hazards by using Final Gambit, this allows allowing frail teammates such as Shell Smash Omastar, (AC) and Mega Diancie, (AC) and but also allows pokemon such as Choice Band Tyranitar to come in to put a lot of and start exerting pressure. Toxic can also be used to punish more passive Pokemon such as Gastrodon or Hippowdon. Mega Diancie is able to punish hazard setters that decide to come in against can bounce back any hazards or status moves directed at Shuckle by throwing them back along with Taunt, Toxic, and Encore while also providing and provides amazing offensive pressure and coverage against Poison-, (AC) and Steel-, (AC) and Dragon-types. Sticky Web allow Choice Band Tyranitar benefits a lot from Shuckle's Sticky Web being able to outspeed Choice Specs Gholdengo and Nidoking, (AC) both of which are threats to Rock. Omastar and Minior benefit a lot from Shuckle's hazards as they're able to setup and sweep due to Stealth Rock breaking potential Focus Sashes and are great partners to havein the Grass and Fighting matchups and beating some of Rock's bad matchups such as Grass. Thanks to Sticky Web, (AC) allows for Shell Smash Omastar to outspeed outspeeds Sand Rush Excadrill and a +1 Nihilego at +1 to out speed outspeeds Barraskewda in the rain. Nihilego is able to sweep teams as well with Meteor Beam and amazing coverage in Dazzling Gleam, HP Ice, Thunderbolt and Grass Knot. Choice Scarf Terrakion is able to outspeed outspeeds Choice Scarf Meowscarada and Greninja due thanks to Sticky Webs while forcing in more defensive Pokemon to switch all potential momentum to itself and its teammates (I'm not quite sure what you mean by that). Hisuian Arcanine is able to deal massive damage, and OHKOing Pokemon such as Choice Scarf Heatran, Mega Gallade, and Corviknight after Stealth Rock damage, and Mega Gallade.

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[Don Bork]

I usually do my QCs in bullet points, but I'm going with format this time to make whoever GPs this' life easier. The lack of punctuation aside, this is a solid analysis so good job! QC 2/2

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Shuckle @ Mental Herb
name: Sticky Web (Rock)
Ability: Sturdy
EVs: 252 HP / 252 Def / 4 SpD
Bold Nature
IVs: 0 Atk
- Stealth Rock
- Sticky Web
- Encore
- Final Gambit / Toxic

[SET NOTES]
Shuckle is a must in an essential member of any hyper offensive Rock team due to it's access to Sticky Webs, which allows for teammates such as Mega Diancie and Terrakion to take over the Steel, Dark and Normal matchups (You're not really that concerned about the Normal matchups. What Web gives you is a fighting chance against stuff like Greninja, Scarf Excadrill, Iron Valiant, etc.). With Mental Herb as its item, {AC} it isn't scared to set up hazards in front of common Taunt users such as Deoxys-S and Zeraora. Encore is able to prevent shuts down setup threats sweepers from sweeping such as Mega Scizor and bulky walls such as [insert examples], (AC) locking them into their setup moves such as Mega Scizor with Swords Dance while also locking Pokemon into and recovery moves like Recover and Roost along with hazard setting Pokemon. Shuckle is able to give its teammates a lot of can generate momentum after setting up hazards by using Final Gambit, this allows allowing frail teammates such as Shell Smash Omastar, (AC) and Mega Diancie, (AC) and but also allows pokemon such as Choice Band Tyranitar to come in to put a lot of and start exerting pressure. Toxic can also be used to punish more passive Pokemon such as Gastrodon or Hippowdon. Mega Diancie is able to punish hazard setters that decide to come in against can bounce back any hazards or status moves directed at Shuckle by throwing them back along with Taunt, Toxic, and Encore while also providing and provides amazing offensive pressure and coverage against Poison-, (AC) and Steel-, (AC) and Dragon-types. Sticky Web allow Choice Band Tyranitar benefits a lot from Shuckle's Sticky Web being able to outspeed Choice Specs Gholdengo and Nidoking, (AC) both of which are threats to Rock. Omastar and Minior benefit a lot from Shuckle's hazards as they're able to setup and sweep due to Stealth Rock breaking potential Focus Sashes and are great partners to havein the Grass and Fighting matchups and beating some of Rock's bad matchups such as Grass. Thanks to Sticky Web, (AC) allows for Shell Smash Omastar to outspeed outspeeds Sand Rush Excadrill and a +1 Nihilego at +1 to out speed outspeeds Barraskewda in the rain. Nihilego is able to sweep teams as well with Meteor Beam and amazing coverage in Dazzling Gleam, HP Ice, Thunderbolt and Grass Knot. Choice Scarf Terrakion is able to outspeed outspeeds Choice Scarf Meowscarada and Greninja due thanks to Sticky Webs while forcing in more defensive Pokemon to switch all potential momentum to itself and its teammates (I'm not quite sure what you mean by that). Hisuian Arcanine is able to deal massive damage, and OHKOing Pokemon such as Choice Scarf Heatran, Mega Gallade, and Corviknight after Stealth Rock damage, and Mega Gallade.

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the shuck

[SET]
Shuckle @ Mental Herb
name: Sticky Web (Rock)
Ability: Sturdy
EVs: 252 HP / 252 Def / 4 SpD
Bold Nature
IVs: 0 Atk
- Stealth Rock
- Sticky Web
- Encore
- Final Gambit / Toxic

[SET NOTES COMMENTS]
Shuckle is an essential member of any hyper offensive Rock team due to it's its access to Sticky Webs, which allows teammates such as Mega Diancie and Terrakion to take over dominate you can choose another synonym if you don't want to be this forward; subjective change, but "take over" doesn't seem to do them justice the Steel and Dark matchups. With Mental Herb as its item, it isn't scared to set up entry hazards in front of common Taunt users such as Deoxys-S and Zeraora. Encore shuts down setup sweepers such as Mega Scizor and bulky walls such as Hippowdon and Ferrothorn, locking them into their setup and recovery moves. Shuckle can generate momentum after setting up hazards by using Final Gambit, allowing teammates such as Shell Smash Omastar, Mega Diancie, and Choice Band Tyranitar to come in and start exerting pressure. Toxic can also be used to punish more passive Pokemon such as Gastrodon or and Hippowdon. Mega Diancie can bounce back any hazards or status moves directed at Shuckle and provides amazing offensive pressure and coverage against Poison-, Steel-, and Dragon-types. Sticky Web allows Choice Band Tyranitar to outspeed Choice Specs Gholdengo and Nidoking, both of which are threats to Rock. Omastar and Minior benefit from Stealth Rock breaking potential Focus Sashes and are great partners to havein have in the Grass and Fighting matchups. Thanks to Sticky Web, Shell Smash Omastar outspeeds Sand Rush Excadrill, (ac) +1 Spe Nihilego, (ac) and and Nihilego at +1 outspeeds Barraskewda in the rain after one Shell Smash assuming this is what you mean. Power Herb assuming you mean this coupled with the following mention of Meteor Beam Nihilego is able to sweep teams as well with Meteor Beam and amazing coverage in Dazzling Gleam, HP Ice, Thunderbolt and Grass Knot seems like this belongs more in a Nihilego analysis. Thanks to Sticky Web, Choice Scarf Terrakion outspeeds Choice Scarf Meowscarada and Greninja, (ac) thanks to Sticky Web which are threats to Rock teams. Hisuian Arcanine is able to deal massive damage, OHKOing Pokemon such as Choice Scarf Heatran, Mega Gallade, and Corviknight after Stealth Rock.

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the shuck

[SET]
Shuckle @ Mental Herb
name: Sticky Web (Rock)
Ability: Sturdy
EVs: 252 HP / 252 Def / 4 SpD
Bold Nature
IVs: 0 Atk
- Stealth Rock
- Sticky Web
- Encore
- Final Gambit / Toxic

[SET NOTES COMMENTS]
Shuckle is an essential member of any hyper offensive Rock team due to it's its access to Sticky Webs, which allows teammates such as Mega Diancie and Terrakion to take over dominate you can choose another synonym if you don't want to be this forward; subjective change, but "take over" doesn't seem to do them justice the Steel and Dark matchups. With Mental Herb as its item, it isn't scared to set up entry hazards in front of common Taunt users such as Deoxys-S and Zeraora. Encore shuts down setup sweepers such as Mega Scizor and bulky walls such as Hippowdon and Ferrothorn, locking them into their setup and recovery moves. Shuckle can generate momentum after setting up hazards by using Final Gambit, allowing teammates such as Shell Smash Omastar, Mega Diancie, and Choice Band Tyranitar to come in and start exerting pressure. Toxic can also be used to punish more passive Pokemon such as Gastrodon or and Hippowdon. Mega Diancie can bounce back any hazards or status moves directed at Shuckle and provides amazing offensive pressure and coverage against Poison-, Steel-, and Dragon-types. Sticky Web allows Choice Band Tyranitar to outspeed Choice Specs Gholdengo and Nidoking, both of which are threats to Rock. Omastar and Minior benefit from Stealth Rock breaking potential Focus Sashes and are great partners to havein have in the Grass and Fighting matchups. Thanks to Sticky Web, Shell Smash Omastar outspeeds Sand Rush Excadrill, (ac) +1 Spe Nihilego, (ac) and and Nihilego at +1 outspeeds Barraskewda in the rain after one Shell Smash assuming this is what you mean. Power Herb assuming you mean this coupled with the following mention of Meteor Beam Nihilego is able to sweep teams as well with Meteor Beam and amazing coverage in Dazzling Gleam, HP Ice, Thunderbolt and Grass Knot seems like this belongs more in a Nihilego analysis. Thanks to Sticky Web, Choice Scarf Terrakion outspeeds Choice Scarf Meowscarada and Greninja, (ac) thanks to Sticky Web which are threats to Rock teams. Hisuian Arcanine is able to deal massive damage, OHKOing Pokemon such as Choice Scarf Heatran, Mega Gallade, and Corviknight after Stealth Rock.

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