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    Generation V Analysis Format (Please Read)

    Generation V Analysis Format

    Title
    • The title must be Pokemon Analysis WIP
    • The names must be the english names of the Pokemon. The Japanese names may be slashed next to the english names to avoid confusion for now.
    • The analysis must include the appropriate tag. This tag must not be based off of opinion. For Example: Unown should not have an OU tag.


    Introduction
    The introduction must include the following:
    • an image/sprite of the Pokemon
    • the English name of the Pokemon. The Japanese name must NOT be used throughout the analysis.
    • Type
    • Abilities
      • must include description of ability
      • if Dream World Ability, then include (Dream World/ Released or Unreleased) next to the ability
    • Base Stats
    • Overview: Basic introduction on what the Pokemon does. If it's an older Pokemon, also include what it gained/lost in this gen.

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    In Depth/Move Sets- Font size 3. This intro must be included before the move sets.

    Move Sets should be written in the following matter:
    • A Sprite of the Pokemon
    • Name of the move set (bolded)
    • Pokemon w/ Item
    • Ability
    • Nature
    • EV Spread
    • IV spread (if necessary)
    • Move 1
    • Move 2
    • Move 3
    • Move 4


    Set Comments

    This should explain the function of the set. Explain why certain moves are there, what the moves do together, etc.

    Additional Comments

    This is where EV spreads, other moves not worthy of being in the main set, and Damage Calcs are to be listed. This isn't required, but it is highly recommended.

    Note:
    • Sets should be listed in order of popularity, starting from the most popular and ending with the least popular.
    • Sets should not be included unless there is proof of legitimate competitive value.
    • Use legitimate names with these sets.

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    Post-Analysis
    After the move sets have been listed, the following must be included.

    Other Options- Make in size 3 and Bolded

    This is where moves, abilities, and items not listed in the analysis but have competitive value are listed. This does not mean listing the rest of the Pokemon's move pool.
    Main points listed in the Other Options should be spaced and bolded in order to reduce confusion.

    Teammates- make in size 3 and Bolded

    Teammates that work well with the Pokemon should be listed here. This should not be a list. You must explain why the Pokemon listed as teammates work well with said Pokemon. For example, Gyarados is a good partner for Electivire because it lures Electric Attacks in order to obtain the Motor Drive Boost.

    Counters- make in size 3 and Bolded

    Counters to the Pokemon should be mentioned here. Note that this is not the same as a check. A counter is a Pokemon that can safely switch into an opposing Pokemon. For example: Gengar can be considered a check to Heatran, but it can in no way switch in to Heatran, so it is not a counter. Blissey can safely switch in to most variants of Heatran, so Blissey is a counter.

    Opinion

    Basically, state your view on the Pokemon, how it will work in the metagame, etc. This does not mean you can say things like: I like Shaymin because it is super cute and it is the best Pokemon ever!!1!!!!111! This is not appropriate for an analysis.



    There are also several things that should be done when writing these analyses:
    1. Avoid using Bullet Points- Analyses tend to look better in paragraph form. The "Other Options" Section may be a list, but that is all.
    2. Avoid making Skeletons- Don't start an analysis and then take a few weeks to finish it. If the analysis has not been updated after a week it will be locked.
    3. Capitalize names, items, and moves
    4. Avoid using opinion- Don't post anything based off of opinion. This not only includes Sets, but for descriptions as well. Analyses tend to seem worse when a phrase similar to "I think" is used.


    Any analyses that do not follow this format will be altered.

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    The following is an example of how the layout should look. Note that this isn't an actual analysis.

    Forretress- By Tony32

    Introduction
    Foretress

    Bug / Steel
    Sturdy - OHKO moves used will fail.

    HP: 75
    Atk: 90
    Def: 140
    Sp.A: 60
    Sp.D 60
    Spe: 40

    Overview

    Despite the outburst of the new and improved spiker Ferrothorn, Forretress still has it's pros and cons in Generation 5. The good news, Forretress still does its job at setting up spikes and threatening to spin away entry hazards. The bad news, unlike Forretress, Ferrothorn has a unique typing which means it has more changes to come in and set up Spikes, and Stealth Rocks. Don't count out Forretress though, it's still proven to be an excellent Pokemon to use in this generation despite the tough competition it faces down the line.

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    In Depth/Move Sets

    Physically Defensive
    Foretress w/ Shed Shell/Leftovers
    Ability: Sturdy
    EVs: 252 HP / 176 Def / 80 SpD
    Nature: Relaxed
    • Toxic Spikes
    • Spikes
    • Rapid Spin
    • Earthquake / Volt Charge / Gyro Ball


    Set Comments

    This is Forretress Physically Defensive set. Forretress base 140 Defense lets it withstand most Physical attacks. The idea here is to come in on a Pokemon that Forretress can take on, and set up entry hazards from there. Spikes wares the opponent team down, and causes a lot of switches. Rapid Spin gives Forretress the ability to spin away any opponent entry hazards. The last move is up to you, you can use Earthquake, which can threaten Forretress counters like Heatran, Magnezone, Blaziken, and Lucario. Volt Charge is an interesting move that Forretress now has access to, it's a Electric U-Turn. You can now scout on what the opponent is about to bring out to combat your forretress, and use it to get out of tough situations. Gyro Ball is used to take care of threats like Garchomp, Dragonite, and Terrakion. As stated earlier, it's up to you and the rest of your team when you're picking the last move for forretress, they each have their pluses and negatives.


    Additional Comments

    252 HP gives Forretress the right amount of health for it to be Physically bulky enough to take hits. A bit of Special Defense lets Forretress take a few hits on the Special Side, but not much. If you do decide to use Earthquake as the last move in Forretress set listed above, you can use the alternative 252 HP / 112 Atk / 144 Def to do a bit more damage to Forretress counters. Shed Shell lets Forretress escape from trappers like Magnezone, and Chandelure (only in DW). Leftovers also can be used as a second option, it doesn't hurt to have a little HP added to Forretress health every turn.
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    Post-Analysis

    Other Options
    Forretress is a supporter, so it's going to have other support moves that are viable enough to be in a set. First things first, Forretress gets access to both Light Screen and Reflect. Together the two can be extremely useful weather it's using it to set another team mate up, or using it so it has a better time setting up Spikes. Every since Forretress was introducted, it has lacked something that he needs desperately needs. Instant Recovery. It has access to Rest, but who wants to wait three turns until it wakes up? You can also run a Rest / Sleep Talk combination on Forretress, but it can be taunted which can lead to it struggling. Pain split is a very interesting move, it can be used for Recovery, it isn't very reliable, but it can work.

    Teammates

    Due to Forretress typing, it only has one weakness. Fire. So it would be smart to pair it up with a bulky water like Jellicant, and Vaporeon. Vaporeon gets a special mention, as it has the ability to Wish Pass to Forretress, which can be excellent at timesl considering Forretress has no reliable way to recover. Heatran is also another good team mate, Forretress attracts fire types, Heatran gets a boost from fire type moves due to it's ability Flash Fire. Special walls like Blissey, and Chansey can withstand fire attacks aimed at Forretress, but you need to watch out for Dual Fire/Fighting Pokemon such as Blaziken, that's where your bulky water comes into place. Forretress loves to use Rapid Spin when the time is needed, so packing a spin blocker is suggested.

    Counters
    Heatran is a Forretress check as it can come in on any move besides Earthquake, and threaten Forretress with Fire Blast. Much like Heatran, Blaziken can come in and set up on Forretress, with a speed boost, and proceed from there. If Forretress doesn't have Gyro Ball, Salamence and Dragonite can come in and set up right in Forretress face, so be prepared to use other members of your team to combat the two. Haxorus can come in on Forretress without Gyro Ball and proceed with a Swords Dance followed by Earthquake. Forretress also needs to watch out for LO Latias / Latios, as they commonly carry Hidden Power: Fire to combat steel types like Forretress, and Scizor.

    Opinion

    Generation 5 have given Forretress some tough competition with the release of Ferrothorn, despite all of that, it's still a Pokemon that you should have in mind when making a Stall or Semi Stall team, or if you need a supporter in general. With above average defensive stats, and nice bulk, Forretress is a pokemon you shouldn't overlook.
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    The format does not have to look exactly like this, but it should be basically the same layout.

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    Ok, I agree with this format.

    I think that, on the other options, the moves/items and such should be bolded. This just makes that section seem a lot clearer.

    Also, I may start editing some of the older analyses to put in the new English names. (like in the Excadrill analysis, doryuuzu is still mentioned.)

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    Quote Originally Posted by MikeDecIsHere View Post
    Use legitimate names with these sets.
    lol

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    Another thing is the other options moves. They should be spaced out or bold. It helps reduce the confusion and makes the analysis look a bit more organised.
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    Ok adding that in

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    You might want to add the fact that you use different font sizes for some of the headings on the analysis (as in, specify where players should use a larger font).

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    Add Dream World as an optional option. For example I am doing Zapdos right now and I put a Dream World section cause lightningrod is a very important add-on to Zapdos.
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    Actually. I feel as though we should tell people what Dream World Abilities have been released.

    It could be set:

    Abilities - (Example)
    Dream World Abilities (Released/Unreleased) - (Example)

    That's just my take on an addition to the format, but it can be overlooked like many things I post. -cough- Return Excadrill for example? >.>
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    Quote Originally Posted by lapras6666 View Post
    Add Dream World as an optional option. For example I am doing Zapdos right now and I put a Dream World section cause lightningrod is a very important add-on to Zapdos.
    Dream World is not a legitimate tier. If you want to add it in, them be my guest, but it will not be on the official format.

    Quote Originally Posted by DDwhiscash View Post
    Actually. I feel as though we should tell people what Dream World Abilities have been released.

    It could be set:

    Abilities - (Example)
    Dream World Abilities (Released/Unreleased) - (Example)

    That's just my take on an addition to the format, but it can be overlooked like many things I post. -cough- Return Excadrill for example? >.>
    This idea I like a lot, or at least mentioning in the beginning if the Dream World Ability has been released. Will edit that it. As a side note, Excadrill needs to be completely redone, as the current analysis isn't that great.

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