Doubles ADV Snorlax

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[SET]
name: Offensive
move 1: Return / Double-Edge
move 2: Earthquake
move 3: Shadow Ball / Self-Destruct
move 4: Self-Destruct / Protect
item: Lum Berry / Choice Band / Leftovers
ability: Thick Fat
nature: Adamant
evs: 252 HP / 4 Atk / 252 Def

[SET COMMENTS]
  • Snorlax shrugs off all unboosted special attacks in ADV Doubles, which makes it the best blanket check for Pokemon like Latias, Raikou, and Starmie. Its powerful attacks, especially Self-Destruct, also allow it to command a strong offensive presence at all times.
  • Return is Snorlax's safest STAB attack, useful for strongly hitting Water-types like Swampert and Starmie in addition to Zapdos and Sceptile. Double-Edge offers more power but chips into Snorlax's HP, diminishing its bulk.
  • Earthquake hits Normal-resistant foes like Metagross and Tyranitar. This, coupled with Shadow Ball for Gengar, gives it perfect coverage into the metagame, hitting all viable Pokemon for at least Neutral damage.
  • Snorlax's Self-Destruct is one of the strongest attacks in the metagame and will OHKO even the bulkiest of neutral targets, such as Swampert and Latias, if attacking without any damage reduction. If it can pull off the attack successfully, it will decimate the opponent's side of the field.
  • Protect can be used on Snorlax to allow it to scout for Explosion from foes or accumulate more Leftovers recovery.
  • Lum Berry shields Snorlax from Will-O-Wisp burns and paralysis from Thunder Wave. Choice Band makes Snorlax's attacks even more devastating, allowing its Self-Destruct to OHKO even Normal-resistant foes like Tyranitar and Metagross. Leftovers allows Snorlax to recover some of its HP, amplifying its excellent bulk.
  • The EV Spread allows Snorlax to 2HKO Latias with Shadow Ball while investing heavily into physical bulk, allowing it to be 3HKOed by Metagross's Meteor Mash.
  • Snorlax appreciates Intimidate users such as Tauros and Arcanine to make up for its lower Defense stat. Arcanine also pressures Metagross with Overheat, which is appreciated, since Snorlax is threatened by Metagross's Meteor Mash and Explosion. Faster Pokemon like Raikou, Tauros, Gengar, and Latias make up for Snorlax's pitifully low Speed, as it ties Steelix as the slowest viable Pokemon in the tier. Gengar is a vital partner for Snorlax, as it can safely use Self-Destruct without having to force its partner to use Protect.
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zee said:
[SET]
name: Offensive
move 1: Return
move 2: Earthquake
move 3: Shadow Ball / Self-Destruct
move 4: Self-Destruct / Protect
item: Lum Berry / Choice Band / Leftovers
ability: Thick Fat
nature: Adamant
evs: 252 HP / 4 Atk / 252 Def

[SET COMMENTS]
  • Snorlax shrugs off all unboosted special attacks in ADV Doubles, which makes it the best blanket check for Pokemon like Latias, Raikou, and Starmie. Its powerful attacks, including especially Self-Destruct, also allow it to command a strong offensive presence at all times.
  • Return is Snorlax's safest STAB move attack, as Body Slam is too weak and oftentimes just runs into a Lum Berry when it scores a Paralysis. (seems a bit frivolous; mention what Return is good at hitting and move Body Slam to the end of this point imo) Meanwhile, Double-Edge offers more power but chips into Snorlax's HP, diminishing its bulk.
  • Earthquake hits Normal-resistant foes like Metagross and Tyranitar. This, coupled with Shadow Ball for Gengar, gives it perfect coverage into the metagame, hitting all viable Pokemon for at least neutral damage.
  • Snorlax's Self-Destruct is one of the strongest attacks in the metagame and will OHKO even the bulkiest of neutral targets such as Swampert and Latias if attacking without any damage reduction. If it can pull off the attack successfully, it will decimate the opponent's side of the field. (and ur own if not next to gengar/protect; worth mentioning? up 2 you)
  • Protect can be used on Snorlax to allow it to scout for Explosion from foes or accumulate more Leftovers recovery.
  • Lum Berry shields Snorlax from Will-O-Wisp burns and Paralysis from Thunder Wave. Although it doesn't care about the Speed drop from the latter, Snorlax surely doesn't want to risk the full Paralysis chance. (no pokemon does, seems unnecessary to bring up) Choice Band makes Snorlax's attacks even more devastating, allowing its Self-Destruct to OHKO even Normal-resistant foes like Tyranitar and Metagross. Leftovers allows Snorlax to recover some of its HP, amplifying its excellent bulk.
  • Snorlax appreciates Intimidate users such as Tauros and Arcanine to make up for its lower Defense stat. Arcanine also pressures Metagross with Overheat, which is appreciated since Snorlax is pressured by Metagross's Meteor Mash and Explosion. Faster Pokemon like Raikou, Tauros, Gengar, and Latias make up for Snorlax's pitifully low Speed, as it ties Steelix as the slowest viable Pokemon in the tier. mention gengar as a partner to self destruct next to
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zee said:
[SET]
name: Offensive
move 1: Return
move 2: Earthquake
move 3: Shadow Ball / Self-Destruct
move 4: Self-Destruct / Protect
item: Lum Berry / Choice Band / Leftovers
ability: Thick Fat
nature: Adamant
evs: 252 HP / 4 Atk / 252 Def

[SET COMMENTS]
  • Snorlax shrugs off all unboosted special attacks in ADV Doubles, which makes it the best blanket check for Pokemon like Latias, Raikou, and Starmie. Its powerful attacks, especially Self-Destruct, also allow it to command a strong offensive presence at all times.
  • Return is Snorlax's safest STAB attack, useful for chunking Water-types like Swampert and Starmie in addition to Zapdos and Sceptile. Double-Edge offers more power but chips into Snorlax's HP, diminishing its bulk. Don't forget to slash Double-Edge
  • Earthquake hits Normal-resistant foes like Metagross and Tyranitar. This, coupled with Shadow Ball for Gengar, gives it perfect coverage into the metagame, hitting all viable Pokemon for at least Neutral damage.
  • Snorlax's Self-Destruct is one of the strongest attacks in the metagame and will OHKO even the bulkiest of neutral targets such as Swampert and Latias if attacking without any damage reduction. If it can pull off the attack successfully, it will decimate the opponent's side of the field.
  • Protect can be used on Snorlax to allow it to scout for Explosion from foes or accumulate more Leftovers recovery.
  • Lum Berry shields Snorlax from Will-O-Wisp burns and Paralysis from Thunder Wave. Choice Band makes Snorlax's attacks even more devastating, allowing its Self-Destruct to OHKO even Normal-resistant foes like Tyranitar and Metagross. Leftovers allows Snorlax to recover some of its HP, amplifying its excellent bulk.
  • Snorlax appreciates Intimidate users such as Tauros and Arcanine to make up for its lower Defense stat. Arcanine also pressures Metagross with Overheat, which is appreciated since Snorlax is pressured threatened? (word variety) by Metagross's Meteor Mash and Explosion. Faster Pokemon like Raikou, Tauros, Gengar, and Latias make up for Snorlax's pitifully low Speed, as it ties Steelix as the slowest viable Pokemon in the tier. Gengar is a vital partner for Snorlax, as it can safely use Self-Destruct without having to force its partner to use Protect.
  • Add a bullet about the spread & what it does because most people will not find it intuitive since boosting uninvested is a bit unusual
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There should also be some info about how Lax as a lead since it matches well into 2 of the big 3 leads

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[SET]
name: Offensive
move 1: Return / Double-Edge
move 2: Earthquake
move 3: Shadow Ball / Self-Destruct
move 4: Self-Destruct / Protect
item: Lum Berry / Choice Band / Leftovers
ability: Thick Fat
nature: Adamant
evs: 252 HP / 4 Atk / 252 Def

[SET COMMENTS]
  • Snorlax shrugs off all unboosted special attacks in ADV Doubles, which makes it the best blanket check for Pokemon like Latias, Raikou, and Starmie. Its powerful attacks, especially Self-Destruct, also allow it to command a strong offensive presence at all times.
  • Return is Snorlax's safest STAB attack, useful for chunking strongly hitting Water-types like Swampert and Starmie in addition to Zapdos and Sceptile. Double-Edge offers more power but chips into Snorlax's HP, diminishing its bulk.
  • Earthquake hits Normal-resistant foes like Metagross and Tyranitar. This, coupled with Shadow Ball for Gengar, gives it perfect coverage into the metagame, hitting all viable Pokemon for at least Neutral damage.
  • Snorlax's Self-Destruct is one of the strongest attacks in the metagame and will OHKO even the bulkiest of neutral targets, (ac) such as Swampert and Latias, (ac) if attacking without any damage reduction. If it can pull off the attack successfully, it will decimate the opponent's side of the field.
  • Protect can be used on Snorlax to allow it to scout for Explosion from foes or accumulate more Leftovers recovery.
  • Lum Berry shields Snorlax from Will-O-Wisp burns and Paralysis paralysis from Thunder Wave. Choice Band makes Snorlax's attacks even more devastating, allowing its Self-Destruct to OHKO even Normal-resistant foes like Tyranitar and Metagross. Leftovers allows Snorlax to recover some of its HP, amplifying its excellent bulk.
  • The EV Spread allows Snorlax to 2HKO Latias with Shadow Ball while investing heavily into physical bulk, allowing it to be 3HKOed by Metagross's Meteor Mash.
  • Snorlax appreciates Intimidate users such as Tauros and Arcanine to make up for its lower Defense stat. Arcanine also pressures Metagross with Overheat, which is appreciated, (ac) since Snorlax is threatened by Metagross's Meteor Mash and Explosion. Faster Pokemon like Raikou, Tauros, Gengar, and Latias make up for Snorlax's pitifully low Speed, as it ties Steelix as the slowest viable Pokemon in the tier. Gengar is a vital partner for Snorlax, as it can safely use Self-Destruct without having to force its partner to use Protect.
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