The Pex (Toxapex) (0/1)

[Yoko]

[SET]
Toxapex @ Heavy-Duty Boots / Black Sludge
Ability: Regenerator
EVs: 248 HP / 252 Def / 8 SpD OR 248 HP / 36 Def / 224 SpD
Bold Nature
- Knock Off / Scald
- Toxic / Toxic Spikes
- Haze
- Recover

[SET COMMENTS]
Toxapex is a excellent wall on balance teams thats able to take on both physical and special Pokemon thanks to its good defenses, Knock Off and Toxic which can force progress on the opposing team, and Regenerator, making it difficult to KO. These traits when combined with Toxapex's great defensive typing make it a compelling check to Pokemon like Scizor and Galarian Zapdos, as well as Choice Scarf Hydreigon and Enamorus when specially defensive. Knock Off can cripple switch-ins like Clefable, while Scald can allow Toxapex to threaten burns on targets like Swords Dance Aegislash. Toxic puts setup sweepers like Mega Tyranitar and Mega Latios on a timer, while Toxic Spikes when paired with Pokemon like Mega Latias, can threaten Toxic Spikes absorbers like Iron Moth, as well as threatening Pokemon that check Mega Latias like Gastrodon, Unaware Clefable, and Mega Tyranitar for it. Haze prevents setup sweepers like Bulk Up Galarian Zapdos and Calm Mind Clefable from being able to exploit Toxapex. Toxapex can run a alternative EV spread of 248 HP / 36 Def / 224 SpD, letting it not get OHKOed by +1 Earthquake from Mega Tyranitar, allowing it to leverage more survivability into special attackers such as Iron Moth and Aegislash. Offensive teammates like Mega Tyranitar and Aegislash can be beneficial for Toxapex, as they can take advantage of it luring Psychic- and Ground-types like Mega Latios and Mega Latias. In return, Toxapex can help offer a defensive backbone to them helping against Pokemon like Hawlucha and Galarian Moltres. Additionally, Toxapex can also pair well with other Regenerator Pokemon such as Tangrowth, as they can switch in to Pokemon that threaten each other like Victini for Tangrowth and Excadrill for Toxapex while healing off any damage taken. Toxapex can appreciate having Knock Off absorbers like Buzzwole and Mega Venusaur as teammates, as this set can struggle against entry hazards or can be worn down quickly if it switches into Knock Off from Mega Tyranitar and Clefable. Entry hazard setters like Ting-Lu, Excadrill, and Hippowdon can be beneficial teammates for Toxapex, as they can help stack entry hazards alongside it, while in return, Toxapex can remove Heavy-Duty Boots from Pokemon like opposing Toxapex and Iron Moth making the entry hazards more potent. Mega Latias is also another teammate that appreciates the presence of Toxapex, as it can help support it with Knock Off and Toxic Spikes to weaken down its checks like Unaware Clefable and Gastrodon.

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ready for Qc

 

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[SET]
Toxapex @ Heavy-Duty Boots / Black Sludge
Ability: Regenerator
EVs: 248 HP / 252 Def / 8 SpD OR 248 HP / 36 Def / 224 SpD
Bold Nature
- Knock Off / Scald
- Toxic / Toxic Spikes
- Haze / Baneful Bunker
- Recover

[SET COMMENTS]
Toxapex is a excellent wall on balance teams thats able to take on both physical and special Pokemon thanks to its good defenses, utility moves Knock and Toxic force progress and are just annoying to deal with overall, so mention that like Knock Off and Toxic, and Regenerator, making it difficult to KO. These traits when combined with Toxapex's great defensive typing make it a compelling check to Pokemon like Cinderace and Galarian Zapdos, as well as Choice Scarf Hydreigon and Enamorus when built specially specially defensive. Knock Off can cripple switch-ins like Clefable, while Scald can allow Toxapex to threaten burns on targets like Swords Dance Aegislash. Toxic puts setup sweepers Like? Mtar, Sinistcha, Mega Latias, etc. on a timer, while Toxic Spikes when paired with Pokemon that can threaten Toxic Spikes absorbers like Mega Latias This makes it seem that MLati is the Tspike absorber, maybe restructure to mention Iron Moth as an absorber, can help pressure teams forcing them to give up momentum or risk being poisoned. Haze prevents setup sweepers like Scizor Scizor doesn't love setting up because of Scald, could mention other options like Galarian Zapdos. Should definitely mention Calm Mind Clefable as well from being able to exploit Toxapex, while Baneful Bunker can let Toxapex scout out Choice-locked foes like Sandy Shocks. A EV spread of 248 HP / 252 Def / 8 SpD allows Toxapex to maximize its physical bulk, while Don't need to mention this as it is self-explanatory 248 HP / 36 Def / 224 SpD lets it not get OHKOed by +1 Earthquake from Mega Tyranitar, allowing it to leverage more survivability into special attackers such as Iron Moth and Aegislash. Offensive teammates like Mega Tyranitar, Aegislash, and Keldeo can be beneficial for Toxapex, as they can take advantage of it luring Psychic- and Ground-types like Mega Latios, Mega Latias, and Excadrill Mention what Toxapex does for them in return. Teammates like Cinderace and Hydreigon can also benefit well from the presence of Toxapex, letting them pivot it in against foes like Choice-locked Rotom-W and Choice Scarf Enamorus Unsure what this means. Pex doesn't love switching into a Volt Switch/Earth Power, and it definitely doesn't love coming in off of a U-turn.. Additionally, Toxapex can also pair well with other Regenerator Pokemon such as Tangrowth, as they can switch in to Pokemon that threaten each other Any examples? Ground types come to mind while healing off any damage taken.

You mention Toxapex is used on Balance, but fail to mention good Balance teammates. Given that Toxapex is mainly a defensive mon, the section discussing it's defensive utility alongside teammates is underdeveloped. Try and mention teammates that can help Toxapex avoid Knock Off/Trick, teammates that work alongside Toxic Spikes that can help Hazard Stack, and teammates that can help against Trappers like Fini (Volcanion too but its much more Niche).

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Good analysis, but the defensive section is underdeveloped for a defensive mon. I'll recheck after you implement, then you'll be 1/1.

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[SET]
Toxapex @ Heavy-Duty Boots / Black Sludge
Ability: Regenerator
EVs: 248 HP / 252 Def / 8 SpD OR 248 HP / 36 Def / 224 SpD
Bold Nature
- Knock Off / Scald
- Toxic / Toxic Spikes
- Haze / Baneful Bunker
- Recover

[SET COMMENTS]
Toxapex is a excellent wall on balance teams thats able to take on both physical and special Pokemon thanks to its good defenses, utility moves Knock and Toxic force progress and are just annoying to deal with overall, so mention that like Knock Off and Toxic, and Regenerator, making it difficult to KO. These traits when combined with Toxapex's great defensive typing make it a compelling check to Pokemon like Cinderace and Galarian Zapdos, as well as Choice Scarf Hydreigon and Enamorus when built specially specially defensive. Knock Off can cripple switch-ins like Clefable, while Scald can allow Toxapex to threaten burns on targets like Swords Dance Aegislash. Toxic puts setup sweepers Like? Mtar, Sinistcha, Mega Latias, etc. on a timer, while Toxic Spikes when paired with Pokemon that can threaten Toxic Spikes absorbers like Mega Latias This makes it seem that MLati is the Tspike absorber, maybe restructure to mention Iron Moth as an absorber, can help pressure teams forcing them to give up momentum or risk being poisoned. Haze prevents setup sweepers like Scizor Scizor doesn't love setting up because of Scald, could mention other options like Galarian Zapdos. Should definitely mention Calm Mind Clefable as well from being able to exploit Toxapex, while Baneful Bunker can let Toxapex scout out Choice-locked foes like Sandy Shocks. A EV spread of 248 HP / 252 Def / 8 SpD allows Toxapex to maximize its physical bulk, while Don't need to mention this as it is self-explanatory 248 HP / 36 Def / 224 SpD lets it not get OHKOed by +1 Earthquake from Mega Tyranitar, allowing it to leverage more survivability into special attackers such as Iron Moth and Aegislash. Offensive teammates like Mega Tyranitar, Aegislash, and Keldeo can be beneficial for Toxapex, as they can take advantage of it luring Psychic- and Ground-types like Mega Latios, Mega Latias, and Excadrill Mention what Toxapex does for them in return. Teammates like Cinderace and Hydreigon can also benefit well from the presence of Toxapex, letting them pivot it in against foes like Choice-locked Rotom-W and Choice Scarf Enamorus Unsure what this means. Pex doesn't love switching into a Volt Switch/Earth Power, and it definitely doesn't love coming in off of a U-turn.. Additionally, Toxapex can also pair well with other Regenerator Pokemon such as Tangrowth, as they can switch in to Pokemon that threaten each other Any examples? Ground types come to mind while healing off any damage taken.

You mention Toxapex is used on Balance, but fail to mention good Balance teammates. Given that Toxapex is mainly a defensive mon, the section discussing it's defensive utility alongside teammates is underdeveloped. Try and mention teammates that can help Toxapex avoid Knock Off/Trick, teammates that work alongside Toxic Spikes that can help Hazard Stack, and teammates that can help against Trappers like Fini (Volcanion too but its much more Niche).

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Good analysis, but the defensive section is underdeveloped for a defensive mon. I'll recheck after you implement, then you'll be 1/1.

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should be ready for recheck:!

 

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[SET]
Toxapex @ Heavy-Duty Boots / Black Sludge
Ability: Regenerator
EVs: 248 HP / 252 Def / 8 SpD OR 248 HP / 36 Def / 224 SpD
Bold Nature
- Knock Off / Scald
- Toxic / Toxic Spikes
- Haze / Baneful Bunker Now that Ace is gone, Bunker is kinda useless and Haze is better in general against Clef/Iron Moth
- Recover

[SET COMMENTS]
Toxapex is a excellent wall on balance teams thats able to take on both physical and special Pokemon thanks to its good defenses, Knock Off and Toxic which can force progress on the opposing team, and Regenerator, making it difficult to KO. These traits when combined with Toxapex's great defensive typing make it a compelling check to Pokemon like Cinderace Now that Ace is banned you unfortunately need to find replacements for it in all following mentions of Ace and Galarian Zapdos, as well as Choice Scarf Hydreigon and Enamorus when specially defensive. Knock Off can cripple switch-ins like Clefable, while Scald can allow Toxapex to threaten burns on targets like Swords Dance Aegislash. Toxic puts setup sweepers like Mega Tyranitar and Mega Latias Make this MLatios as you are mentioning MLati right after on a timer, while Toxic Spikes when paired with Pokemon like Mega Latias, can threaten Toxic Spikes absorbers like Iron Moth, helping pressure teams forcing them to give up momentum or risk being poisoned You are using Tspikes to pressure CM Latias checks like Gastrodon / Unaware Clef / Tyranitar, so reword this part. Haze prevents setup sweepers like Bulk Up Galarian Zapdos and Calm Mind Clefable from being able to exploit Toxapex, while Baneful Bunker can let Toxapex scout out Choice-locked foes like Sandy Shocks. See above Toxapex can run a alternative EV spread of 248 HP / 36 Def / 224 SpD, letting it not get OHKOed by +1 Earthquake from Mega Tyranitar, allowing it to leverage more survivability into special attackers such as Iron Moth and Aegislash. Offensive teammates like Mega Tyranitar, Aegislash, and Keldeo can be beneficial for Toxapex, as they can take advantage of it luring Psychic- and Ground-types like Mega Latios, Mega Latias, and Excadrill Drill doesn't love switching into potential Scalds, so maybe change to something else or just remove this and Keldeo. In return, Toxapex can help offer a defensive backbone to them helping against Pokemon like Galarian Zapdos, Cinderace, and choice-locked Enamorus You mention these 3 multiple times throughout the analysis. Are there any other mons you can think of that can be included? Also as previously mentioned, new replacements for Ace required. Additionally, Toxapex can also pair well with other Regenerator Pokemon such as Tangrowth, as they can switch in to Pokemon that threaten each other while healing off any damage taken Any examples? Maybe Victini for Tang and Ting/Excadrill for Pex?. Toxapex can appreciate having Knock Off absorbers like Buzzwole and Mega Venusaur as teammates, as this set struggles heavily can struggle Hazards aren't a HUGE deal, but they are annoying against entry hazards or can be worn down quickly if it switches into Knock Off from opposing Toxapex and Clefable I would include Mega Tyranitar over either Pex of Clefable, as Buzzwole doesn't really like switching into either. Entry hazard setters like Ting-Lu, Excadrill, and Hippowdon can be beneficial teammates for Toxapex, as they can help stack entry hazards alongside it, while in return, Toxapex can remove Heavy-Duty Boots from Pokemon like opposing Toxapex and Cinderace making the entry hazards more potent. Toxapex can also appreciate teammates like Thundurus-T and Sandy Shock, which can help against Pokemon that can trap Toxapex like Tapu Fini and the uncommon Volcanion. Honestly, its better if you just mention MLati being supported by Knock Off/TSpike here as the trappers are niche enough that they don't warrant a mention

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Looks good! Just a couple suggestions I made. Because Ace just got banned there's a little more, but after implementing feel free to 1/1 QC and move to GP.