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    Monotype Alolan Ninetales(Ice) [QC 2/2][GP 1/1]

    [SET] name: Aurora Veil move 1: Aurora Veil move 2: Freeze-Dry move 3: Moonblast move 4: Encore item: Light Clay ability: Snow Warning nature: Timid evs: 252 SpA / 4 SpD / 252 Spe [SET COMMENTS] Alolan Ninetales is essential to Ice teams as a fast Aurora Veil setter capable of providing helpful...
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    Monotype Mr. Mime-Galar (Ice) [QC 2/2] [GP 1/1]

    [SET] name: Offensive Spinner move 1: Trick / Psychic move 2: Freeze-Dry move 3: Focus Blast move 4: Rapid Spin item: Choice Scarf ability: Screen Cleaner nature: Timid evs: 252 SpA / 4 SpD / 252 Spe [SET COMMENTS] Galarian Mr. Mime fills a vital role for Ice teams as an effective entry hazard...
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    Monotype Darmanitan-Galar (Ice) [QC 2/2] [GP 1/1]

    [SET] name: Choice Scarf move 1: Icicle Crash move 2: Fire Punch / Flare Blitz move 3: U-turn move 4: Superpower / Earthquake item: Choice Scarf ability: Gorilla Tactics nature: Jolly evs: 252 Atk / 4 SpD / 252 Spe [SET COMMENTS] Galarian Darmanitan's tremendous Attack stat bolstered by its...
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    Metagross (Psychic)

    [OVERVIEW] Psychic ======== * Metagross is a solid option for Psychic teams as a physical wallbreaker. * With strong coverage options in Earthquake and Thunder Punch, Metagross is able to check defensive Pokemon like Alolan Muk, Mantine, and Celesteela. * Its high defensive capabilities allow...
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    Monotype Decidueye (Ghost) [QC 3/3] [GP 2/2] (Written)

    [OVERVIEW] Ghost ======== Decidueye is a good defensive option on Ghost teams thanks to its access to effective utility moves. Its Grass typing and solid Special Defense allow it to switch into Ground- and Electric-types such as Landorus, Seismitoad, Tapu Koko, and Alolan Raichu. It is also...
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    Monotype Omastar (Rock) [QC 3/3] [GP 2/2]

    [OVERVIEW] Rock ======== Omastar is one of Rock's best special sweepers thanks to Shell Smash, allowing it to sweep in matchups like Ground and Steel. Its part Water typing makes it an important asset in the Ground matchup, being able to check Ground-types like Hippowdon, Landorus, and...
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    Monotype Rotom-F (Ice) [QC 3/3] [GP 2/2] (Written)

    [OVERVIEW] Ice ======== Rotom-F is a solid option for Ice teams thanks to its ability to cripple physical attackers like Mega Scizor and Jirachi with Will-O-Wisp. Its dual typing lets it switch into Steel-type attacks from Choice Scarf Excadrill and Jirachi and burn them. Access to Volt Switch...
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    Monotype Lapras (Ice) [QC 3/3] [GP 2/2]

    [OVERVIEW] Ice ======== Lapras's great bulk and neutrality to Steel-type attacks lets it serve as an effective Mega Scizor check for Ice teams. Additionally, its part Water typing grants it a neutrality to Fire-type attacks, allowing it to survive a Magma Storm from Heatran and check offensive...
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    Monotype Walrein (Ice) [QC 3/3] [GP 2/2]

    [OVERVIEW] Ice ======== Walrein is among one of the best Mega Scizor checks available to Ice teams due to its great bulk and Steel neutrality allowing it to take a +2 Bullet Punch. With its Water typing and the ability Thick Fat, Walrein offers Ice teams a resistance to Fire-type attacks...
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    Monotype Cradily (Rock) [QC 3/3] [GP 2/2]

    [OVERVIEW] Rock ======== Cradily's fantastic defensive utility makes it a great asset to Rock teams as a mixed defensive wall. Its immunity to Water-type attacks thanks to Storm Drain allows it to switch into offensive Water-types that threaten Rock teams such as Mega Sharpedo and Mega...
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    Monotype Alolan Golem (Rock) [QC 3/3] [GP 2/2]

    [OVERVIEW] Rock ======== Alolan Golem fills an important role on Rock teams due to its ability Magnet Pull allowing it to trap and remove Steel-types. Additionally, its Electric typing grants it a neutrality to Steel-type attacks, which combines with its solid Defense stat to allow it to take...
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    Monotype Piloswine (Ice)

    [OVERVIEW] Ice ======== Piloswine is one of Ice's best Stealth Rock setters due to its great utility as a specially defensive tank with the Eviolite. With its ability Thick Fat, Piloswine takes neutral damage from Fire-type attacks, allowing it to check Fire-types like Heatran, Mega Charizard...
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    Monotype Rhyperior (Rock) [QC 3/3] [GP 2/2]

    [OVERVIEW] Rock ======== Rhyperior is the best physical blanket check on Rock teams due to its fantastic HP and Defense stats and access to great coverage. With the ability Solid Rock, Rhyperior is able to absorb powerful super effective hits from various physical attackers. Access to Fire...
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    Monotype Alolan Sandslash (Ice) [QC 3/3] [GP 2/2]

    [OVERVIEW] Ice ======== With its ability Slush Rush, Alolan Sandslash is one of Ice teams' best options for keeping faster foes in check. Under hail, Alolan Sandslash is capable of outspeeding and threatening Pokemon such as Choice Scarf Victini and Landorus-T as well as +1 Mega Charizard X...
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    Monotype Shuckle (Rock) [QC 3/3] [GP 2/2]

    [OVERVIEW] Rock ======== Shuckle is an incredible asset to Rock teams due to its access to a helpful utility in Sticky Web, bolstering Terrakion and Mega Diancie's effectiveness against faster teams. Its Bug typing grants it neutralities to Grass-, Ground-, and Fighting-type attacks, allowing...
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    Project Monotype Victim of the Week Cycle 22: Scraggy (Mono LC)

    index and rules Cycle 22 Scraggy @ Eviolite Ability: Moxie Level: 5 EVs: 236 Atk / 36 SpD / 212 Spe Jolly Nature - Knock Off - High Jump Kick / Zen Headbutt - Dragon Dance - Drain Punch Scraggy is among one of the most dangerous setup sweepers in Mono LC thanks to its great...
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    Monotype Tyranitar (Rock) [QC 3/3] [GP 2/2]

    [OVERVIEW] Rock ======== Tyranitar is one of the most essential Pokemon on Rock teams due to its vast array of utility options. Its excellent bulk allows it to survive most neutral hits, which can at times allow it to check Pokemon such as Tapu Koko and Xurkitree. Its ability Sand Stream can...
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    Monotype Terrakion (Rock) [QC 3/3] [GP 2/2]

    [OVERVIEW] [OVERVIEW] Rock ======== Terrakion is a necessary asset to Rock teams thanks to the plethora of benefits it offers as a sweeper and wallbreaker. With its Rock / Fighting typing, it sports an incredible STAB combination capable of hitting a large portion of the metagame for...
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    Monotype Diancie (Rock)

    [OVERVIEW] Rock ======== Mega Diancie stands out as the best Mega Evolution and mixed attacker for Rock teams thanks to its fantastic Attack and Special Attack stats and great movepool. These traits are accompanied by an impressive 110 Speed stat, allowing Mega Diancie to outspeed threats...
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    Monotype Mountaineers: An Offensive Rock Team

    Hi, I'm smub. This Rock team has quickly become one of my favorites, and I thought I'd share it with all of you. Mega Diancie has definitely made Rock much more of a threat, especially when paired with great offensive support from Terrakion, Shuckle, and Tyranitar. But enough about...
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