OU [SS] NP Tornadus-Therian [DONE]

[viivian]

Nasty Plot (Tornadus-Therian) @ Heavy-Duty Boots
Ability: Regenerator
EVs: 4 HP / 252 SpA / 252 Spe
Timid Nature
- Hurricane
- Focus Blast
- Heat Wave / Weather Ball / Knock Off
- Nasty Plot

Nasty Plot Tornadus-T is a potent attacker that takes advantage of its high Special Attack and excellent Speed to be a powerful wallbreaker or sweeper. Hurricane is Tornadus-T's strongest STAB move and hits neutral targets such as Clefable and Landorus-T for massive damage, especially after a boost. Focus Blast greatly threatens the likes of Tyranitar and Heatran, in addition to 2HKOing would-be checks like Blissey and Rotom-W at +2. Heat Wave quickly dispatches Ferrothorn and hits Corviknight for heavy damage. Alternatively, Weather Ball can be considered as an option on weather teams that allows Tornadus-T to OHKO the likes of Landorus-T with rain or hail up, as well as threatening Zapdos in hail, whereas Knock Off allows Tornadus-T to support its team throughout the game even if it isn't in a position to set up and sweep.

Nasty Plot Tornadus-T typically finds itself on balance and bulky offense teams because of its versatility and wallbreaking prowess, as well as teams that appreciate its ability to check Grass-types like Rillaboom. Tornadus-T enjoys pairing up with other wallbreakers such as Kartana and Melmetal, allowing them to overwhelm their shared checks such as Zapdos. Ground-types such as Garchomp and Landorus-T are also much-appreciated teammates for Tornadus-T, as they provide it with safe switch-ins to Rock- and Electric-types like Tyranitar and Tapu Koko. In return, Tornadus-T can act as a check to Buzzwole, which is otherwise capable of overwhelming Garchomp and Landorus-T. Ferrothorn is another fantastic teammate, as it provides Tornadus-T with a safe switch-in to Tapu Koko, can lay down entry hazards that steadily chip at defensive switch-ins such as specially defensive Toxapex and can provide Knock Off support to cripple the likes of Zapdos on the switch. Tornadus-T also appreciates partnering with Heatran, as it can remove special walls like Blissey, Toxapex, and Galarian Slowking that would otherwise impede Tornadus-T's progress, while Tornadus-T provides Heatran with a check to Ground- and Fighting-types such as Landorus-T and Urshifu-R.

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[Slowpoke Fan]

viivian tagging to complete the analysis

 

[Slowpoke Fan]

Great stuff! Please tag me after implementation so I can give it the 1/2, this is very well-written

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Nasty Plot (Tornadus-Therian) @ Heavy-Duty Boots
Ability: Regenerator
EVs: 4 HP / 252 SpA / 252 Spe
Timid Nature
- Hurricane
- Focus Blast
- Heat Wave / Weather Ball / Knock Off
- Nasty Plot

[SET COMMENTS]
Set Description
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Nasty Plot Tornadus-T is a potent setup sweeper that takes advantage of its high Special Attack and excellent Speed to be a potent wallbreaker and sweeper. Hurricane is Tornadus-T's strongest STAB move and hits neutral targets such as Clefable and Landorus-T for massive damage, especially after a boost. Focus Blast dissuades switch-ins from Tyranitar and Heatran (this is correct, but writing how Focus Blast threatens/KOs them is probably more intuitive to grasp for readers since Tornadus-T is incredibly fast), in addition to 2HKOing would-be checks such as Blissey and Rotom-W at +2. Heat Wave quickly dispatches Ferrothorn and hits Corviknight for heavy damage; alternatively, Weather Ball could be considered as an option on rain teams instead of Heat Wave and allows Tornadus-T to OHKO the likes of Landorus-T with rain up (also mention Hail and Sand teams as that allows Tornadus-T to remove one of its greatest checks in Zapdos); finally, Knock Off still allows Tornadus-T to support its team throughout the game even if it isn't in a position to set up and sweep.

Team Options
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Nasty Plot Tornadus-T typically finds itself on bulky offense teams because of its versatility and wallbreaking prowess. Tornadus-T enjoys pairing up with other wallbreakers such as Kartana, Tapu Lele and Melmetal, capable of overwhelming their shared checks such as Ferrothorn and Corviknight. Ground-types such as Garchomp and Landorus-T are also much-appreciated teammates for Tornadus-T, as they provide it with a safe switch-in to Rock- and Electric-types like Tyranitar and Tapu Koko. In return, Tornadus-T can force out the likes of Tangrowth and Buzzwole, which would otherwise freely switch in on Garchomp and Landorus-T. Ferrothorn is another fantastic teammate that provides Tornadus-T with entry hazard support that steadily chips defensive switch-ins such as specially defensive Toxapex (think it's also worth mentioning more offensive checks like Tapu Koko, Ferrothorn stuffs it as well), in addition to providing itself and Ferrothorn with Knock Off support to cripple the likes of Zapdos switching in. Tornadus-T also appreciates partnering with Heatran, as it can remove special walls like Blissey and Galarian Slowking that would otherwise impede Tornadus-T's progress (also does the same to the aforementioned Toxapex!), in exchange for while Tornadus-T providesing Heatran with a check to Ground- and Fighting-types such as Landorus-T and Urshifu-RS.

[SET CREDITS]
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[viivian]

Slowpoke Fan

 

[Slowpoke Fan]

Slowpoke Fan

1/2, excellent work

 

[pulsar512b]

will do a qc for this tomorrow, but want to just say excellent work

 

[pulsar512b]

Nasty Plot (Tornadus-Therian) @ Heavy-Duty Boots
Ability: Regenerator
EVs: 4 HP / 252 SpA / 252 Spe
Timid Nature
- Hurricane
- Focus Blast
- Heat Wave / Weather Ball / Knock Off
- Nasty Plot

Nasty Plot Tornadus-T is a potent setup sweeper might be better to describe it as an attacker, it's as much a wallbreaker and progress maker as a sweeper and it sounds less repetitive that takes advantage of its high Special Attack and excellent Speed to be a potent wallbreaker and sweeper. Hurricane is Tornadus-T's strongest STAB move and hits neutral targets such as Clefable and Landorus-T for massive damage, especially after a boost. Focus Blast greatly threatens the likes of Tyranitar and Heatran, in addition to 2HKOing would-be checks like Blissey and Rotom-W at +2. Heat Wave quickly dispatches Ferrothorn and hits Corviknight for heavy damage; alternatively, Weather Ball could be considered as an option on rain teams instead of Heat Wave it might be good to explain why heat wave is bad in rain and allows Tornadus-T to OHKO the likes of Landorus-T with rain or hail up, and threatens Zapdos in sand or hail; lastly, Knock Off allows Tornadus-T to support its team throughout the game even if it isn't in a position to set up and sweep.

Nasty Plot Tornadus-T typically finds itself on bulky offense teams because of its versatility and wallbreaking prowess it might be worth mentioning that its often also found on bulkier teams (including some [semi-]stalls), maybe even more often than bulky offense. it's just a really good progress maker that still has some ability to check stuff) . Tornadus-T enjoys pairing up with other wallbreakers such as Kartana, Tapu Lele and Melmetal, capable of overwhelming their shared checks such as Ferrothorn and Corviknight ferro isnt a great example because it gets blasted by focus, corv is a bit flawed too w heat wave - zap is mentioned elsewhere and i think that's a great example. Ground-types such as Garchomp and Landorus-T are also much-appreciated teammates for Tornadus-T, as they provide it with a safe switch-in to Rock- and Electric-types like Tyranitar and Tapu Koko. In return, Tornadus-T can force out the likes of Tangrowth and Buzzwole, which would otherwise freely switch in on Garchomp and Landorus-T. Ferrothorn is another fantastic teammate that provides Tornadus-T with a safe switch-in to Tapu Koko and can lay down entry hazards which steadily chips defensive switch-ins such as specially defensive Toxapex, in addition to providing Knock Off support to cripple the likes of Zapdos switching in. Tornadus-T also appreciates partnering with Heatran, as it can remove special walls like Blissey, Toxapex and Galarian Slowking that would otherwise impede Tornadus-T's progress, while Tornadus-T provides Heatran with a check to Ground- and Fighting-types such as Landorus-T and Urshifu-R.

[SET CREDITS]
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mostly good, excellent work. if every writer was like you i would have a much easier job. tag me for a second look and ill prob give 2/2 then.

 

[viivian]

pulsar512b implemented!

also quick question, do i have to add another segment detailing torn's checks and counters?

 

[pulsar512b]

pulsar512b implemented!

also quick question, do i have to add another segment detailing torn's checks and counters?

nope you dont

one last thing - id like to see a brief mention that it still has defensive utility in checking grasses. ping me when youve done that and ill give 2/2

 

[viivian]

pulsar512b

 

[pulsar512b]

pulsar512b

would like to see it included as a reason why it finds itself on balance/bo

 

[viivian]

pulsar512b now?

 

[pulsar512b]

this is really nitpicky but id prefer this part to be more like 'and its ability to be a check [definitely dont say reliable check] to grass types'

Nasty Plot Tornadus-T typically finds itself on balance and bulky offense teams because of its versatility and wallbreaking prowess, as well as teams that appreciate having a reliable check to Grass-types like Rillaboom

after implemented 2/2

 

[viivian]

GP Team

 

[adorluigi]

amcheck

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Nasty Plot (Tornadus-Therian) @ Heavy-Duty Boots
Ability: Regenerator
EVs: 4 HP / 252 SpA / 252 Spe
Timid Nature
- Hurricane
- Focus Blast
- Heat Wave / Weather Ball / Knock Off
- Nasty Plot

Nasty Plot Tornadus-T is a potent attacker that takes advantage of its high Special Attack and excellent Speed to be a potent powerful wallbreaker and or sweeper. Hurricane is Tornadus-T's strongest STAB move and hits neutral targets such as Clefable and Landorus-T for massive damage, especially after a boost. Focus Blast greatly threatens the likes of Tyranitar and Heatran, in addition to 2HKOing would-be checks like Blissey and Rotom-W at +2. Heat Wave quickly dispatches Ferrothorn and hits Corviknight for heavy damage.(period); aAlternatively, Weather Ball could be considered as an option on weather teams that allows Tornadus-T to OHKO the likes of Landorus-T with rain or hail up, and threatens Zapdos in hail; lastly, whereas Knock Off allows Tornadus-T to support its team throughout the game even if it isn't in a position to set up and sweep.

Nasty Plot Tornadus-T typically finds itself on balance and bulky offense teams because of its versatility and wallbreaking prowess, as well as on teams that appreciate its ability to be a check to Grass-types like Rillaboom. Tornadus-T enjoys pairing up with other wallbreakers such as Kartana and Melmetal, allowing them to overwhelm capable of overwhelming their shared checks such as Zapdos. Ground-types such as Garchomp and Landorus-T are also much-appreciated teammates for Tornadus-T, as they provide it with a safe switch-in to Rock- and Electric-types like Tyranitar and Tapu Koko. In return, Tornadus-T can act as a check to the likes of Buzzwole, who which is otherwise capable of overwhelming Garchomp and Landorus-T. Ferrothorn is another fantastic teammate: that it provides Tornadus-T with a safe switch-in to Tapu Koko,(comma) and can lay down entry hazards,(comma) which steadily chips defensive switch-ins such as specially defensive Toxapex, in addition to providing and provides Knock Off support to cripple the likes of Zapdos on the switch-in switching in. Tornadus-T also appreciates partnering with Heatran, as it can remove special walls like Blissey, Toxapex,(add comma) and Galarian Slowking that would otherwise impede Tornadus-T's progress, while Tornadus-T provides Heatran with a check to Ground- and Fighting-types such as Landorus-T and Urshifu-R.

[SET CREDITS]
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[SolarBeam]

1/1, GP Team done
Crediting adorluigi too.

...bird up

Nasty Plot (Tornadus-Therian) @ Heavy-Duty Boots
Ability: Regenerator
EVs: 4 HP / 252 SpA / 252 Spe
Timid Nature
- Hurricane
- Focus Blast
- Heat Wave / Weather Ball / Knock Off
- Nasty Plot

Nasty Plot Tornadus-T is a potent attacker that takes advantage of its high Special Attack and excellent Speed to be a powerful wallbreaker or sweeper. Hurricane is Tornadus-T's strongest STAB move and hits neutral targets such as Clefable and Landorus-T for massive damage, especially after a boost. Focus Blast greatly threatens the likes of Tyranitar and Heatran, in addition to 2HKOing would-be checks like Blissey and Rotom-W at +2. Heat Wave quickly dispatches Ferrothorn and hits Corviknight for heavy damage. Alternatively, Weather Ball could can be considered as an option on weather teams that allows Tornadus-T to OHKO the likes of Landorus-T with rain or hail up, and threatens as well as threatening Zapdos in hail, whereas Knock Off allows Tornadus-T to support its team throughout the game even if it isn't in a position to set up and sweep.

Nasty Plot Tornadus-T typically finds itself on balance and bulky offense teams because of its versatility and wallbreaking prowess, as well as teams that appreciate its ability to be a check to Grass-types like Rillaboom. Tornadus-T enjoys pairing up with other wallbreakers such as Kartana and Melmetal, allowing them to overwhelm their shared checks such as Zapdos. Ground-types such as Garchomp and Landorus-T are also much-appreciated teammates for Tornadus-T, as they provide it with a safe switch-in switch-ins to Rock- and Electric-types like Tyranitar and Tapu Koko. In return, Tornadus-T can act as a check to Buzzwole, which is otherwise capable of overwhelming Garchomp and Landorus-T. Ferrothorn is another fantastic teammate, as it provides Tornadus-T with a safe switch-in to Tapu Koko, can lay down entry hazards which that steadily chips chip at defensive switch-ins such as specially defensive Toxapex, (AC) and can provide Knock Off support to cripple the likes of Zapdos on the switch-in (switch-in refers to a Pokemon, not the act of switching). Tornadus-T also appreciates partnering with Heatran, as it can remove special walls like Blissey, Toxapex, and Galarian Slowking that would otherwise impede Tornadus-T's progress, while Tornadus-T provides Heatran with a check to Ground- and Fighting-types such as Landorus-T and Urshifu-R.

[SET CREDITS]
Written by:
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Grammar checked by:
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