Monotype Poison Jab for 50% off (Dark) [QC: 2/2] [GP: 1/1]

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[SET]
Muk-Alola @ Black Sludge
Name: Specially Defensive (Dark)
Ability: Poison Touch
EVs: 252 HP / 4 Atk / 252 SpD
Careful Nature
- Poison Jab
- Knock Off
- Drain Punch
- Protect

[SET COMMENTS]
Alolan Muk is an amazing defensive part of Dark teams thanks to its part Poison typing, granting a solid neutrality to the Dark-type's weaknesses, which can provide comfort against Choice Specs threats like Iron Valiant and Flutter Mane. Poison Jab provides solid damage into the multitude of Fairy-types in the tier like Choice Specs Iron Valiant, Primarina, and Hatterene. Poison Jab also pairs nicely with Poison Touch, giving Alolan Muk an incredible chance to inflict poison against common switch-ins like Great Tusk and Rotom-W. Knock Off helps Alolan Muk to make progress against threats like Iron Moth and Kyurem. Drain Punch gives Alolan Muk both a form of recovery and a tool to break down Steel-type threats like Heatran and Hisuian Goodra while also preventing it from being set up on by Chien-Pao and Kingambit. Finally, Protect can allow for Alolan Muk to scout Choice-locked threats like Meowscarada and Latias while getting Black Sludge recovery.

Mandibuzz provides a solid complement to Alolan Muk, being able to come in on the Ground-types that naturally threaten Alolan Muk like Garchomp, Hippowdon, and Swampert thanks to its Flying typing along with using Defog to remove entry hazards so Alolan Muk can get the most out if its Black Sludge recovery. Mandibuzz also takes advantage of setup sweepers like Scizor and Ogerpon-W that can easily set up on Alolan Muk with Foul Play. Sableye also greatly benefits Alolan Muk by being able to handle the powerful physical Fighting-type threats like Great Tusk, Sneasler, and Zamazenta thanks to its Ghost typing and Will-O-Wisp. Both Mandibuzz and Sableye majorly appreciate Alolan Muk's ability to tank Moonblast from the likes of Iron Valiant and Flutter Mane, in addition to its Toxic immunity. Chien-Pao greatly benefits Alolan Muk, being able to outspeed and remove threats like non-Choice Scarf Sneasler, Clodsire, and Landorus with ease while appreciating Alolan Muk's Poison Jab hindering switch-ins with poison and Knock Off removing Heavy-Duty Boots from foes. Kingambit appreciates Alolan Muk's ability to take on Primarina and Choice Specs Iron Valiant, which majorly threaten Kingambit, along with Alolan Muk's ability to threaten poisoning bulky targets like Torkoal, putting them on timers. Alolan Muk complements Ting-Lu's hazard stacking capabilities by being able to remove Heavy-Duty Boots. Both Meowscarada and Greninja assist Alolan Muk by removing Ground-types like Hippowdon, non-Choice Scarf Great Tusk, and Ting-Lu. Meowscarada helps threaten out the several Water-type threats of the tier like Keldeo and Urshifu-R thanks to its powerful Flower Trick, along with catching several problematic Fighting- and Dragon-types like mixed Iron Valiant and Roaring Moon with Play Rough. Greninja's powerful Water-type STAB attacks can wash away problematic Fire-types like Choice Band Hisuian Arcanine and Choice Specs Iron Moth with minimal issues, and it can use Extrasensory to cleanly remove Okidogi and non-Choice Scarf Sneasler. Hydreigon can break past physical walls like Toxapex and Skarmory that are too bulky for Alolan Muk. Alolan Muk appreciates Hydreigon's Levitate making it able to easily come in against threats like Swampert and Hippowdon, while Hydreigon appreciates Alolan Muk ability to deter Fairy-types like Enamorus and Alolan Ninetales.

[STRATEGY COMMENTS]
Other Options
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Dark
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Rock Slide can be a solid option, removing Volcarona and Frosmoth, which prove problematic for Dark teams, but its shaky accuracy can be a deterrence, along with making it vulnerable to Steel-types like Heatran and Hisuian Goodra.

[SET CREDITS]
Written by:
https://www.smogon.com/forums/members/pengairxan.622813/
Quality checked by:
https://www.smogon.com/forums/members/boomp.637295/
https://www.smogon.com/forums/members/giyu.574288/
Grammar checked by:
https://www.smogon.com/forums/members/adorluigi.528364/
https://www.smogon.com/forums/members/autumn.384270/
 
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[SET]
Muk-Alola @ Black Sludge
Name: Specially Bulky (Dark)
Ability: Poison Touch
EVs: 252 HP / 4 Atk / 252 SpD
Careful Nature
- Poison Jab
- Knock Off
- Drain Punch
- Protect

[Set Comments]
Alolan Muk is an amazing defensive part of Dark teams thanks to its part dual Poison-typing granting a solid neutrality to the Dark-type's weaknesses which can provide comfort against Choice Specs threats like Iron Valiant and Flutter Mane. Poison Jab is the poison main STAB of choice providing solid damage into the multitude of Fairy-types in the tier like Iron Valiant, Primarina, and Hatterene. Poison Jab also pairs nicely with Poison Touch giving Alolan Muk an incredible chance to inflict Poison against common switch ins like Great Tusk and Iron Hands. Knock off is Alolan Muk's Dark STAB of choice making progress against threats that naturally handle Alolan Muk including the likes of Toxapex and Skarmory.(Flutter Mane too) Finally Drain Punch gives Alolan Muk both a form of recovery along with a tool to break down Steel-type threats like Heatran and Hisuian Goodra. Add Protect sentence.

Mandibuzz provides a solid compliment to Alolan Muk being able to come in on the Ground-types that naturally threaten Alolan Muk like Garchomp, Hippowdon, and Swampert thanks to its Flying-typing along with using Defog to remove hazards Stealth Rock so Alolan Muk can get the most out if its Black Sludge Recovery. Sableye also greatly benefits Alolan Muk by being able to handle the powerful physical Fighting-type threats like Great Tusk, Sneasler, and Iron Hands thanks to its Ghost-typing and Will-O-Wisp. Both majorly appreciate appreicate Alolan Muk being able to tank Moonblast Moonblasts from the likes of Iron Valiant and Flutter Mane. (added period) Chien-Pao greatly benefits Alolan Muk being able to outspeed (add a space between out speed) and remove threats like non-Choice Scarf Sneasler, Clodsire and Landorus with ease while appreciating apprecaitng Alolan Muk's Knock Off removing Rocky Helmet from the likes of Toxapex and Skarmory. Kingambit similar appreciates the removal Rocky Helmet along with enjoying Alolan Muk's ability to take on Primarina and Iron Valiant. Alolan Muk compliments Ting-Lu's hazard stacking capabilities by being able to remove Heavy-Duty Boots from the likes of Amoonguss and (Come back later). Meowscarada and Greninja both assist Alolan Muk by being able to remove Ground-types like Hippowdown, Great Tusk, and Ting-Lu. Meowscarada helps to threaten out the several Water-type threats of the tier like Keldeo and Urshifu-R thanks to its powerful Flower Trick. Greninja's powerful Water STAB can wash away problematic Fire-types like Choice Band Hisuian Arcanine and Choice Specs Iron Moth with minimal issues. (They do more as well, since they are protean users: Choice Scarf Meow out speed and take out threats like Roaring Moon, while also providing pivoting via U-turn. Greninja takes out a plethora of types via Extrasensory and Sludge Wave.)
Overall: - For the Examples of Iron Valiant: Since it has a plethora of sets it is nice to add Choice Specs or Scarf by its name since Alolan Muk doesn't comfortably want to take on mix attacking Iron Valiant (very common set.) It does not want to take on a Moonblast + CC.
- Honestly this goes for all the threats you mainly mention that has multiple sets, just add unboosted or non-Choice Scarf users like just so it doesn't confuse the readers. Example is like how you said Meow and Gren take out tusk. adding a simple non-Choice Scarf.

[STRATEGY COMMENTS]
Other Options
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Dark
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- Add Rock Slide for Volcarona and Frosmoth.

[SET CREDITS]
Written by:
https://www.smogon.com/forums/members/pengairxan.622813/
Dark Analysis by:
https://www.smogon.com/forums/members/pengairxan.622813/
Quality Checked by:
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Grammar Checked by:
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Will take a look after these implements ty pen, pm if you need any help :D
 
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Muk-Alola @ Black Sludge
Name: Specially Bulky Defensive (Dark)
Ability: Poison Touch
EVs: 252 HP / 4 Atk / 252 SpD
Careful Nature
- Poison Jab
- Knock Off
- Drain Punch
- Protect

[SET COMMENTS]
Alolan Muk is an amazing defensive part of Dark teams thanks to its part Poison-typing granting a solid neutrality to the Dark-type's weaknesses which can provide comfort against Choice Specs threats like Iron Valiant and Flutter Mane. Poison Jab is the poison main STAB of choice providing solid damage into the multitude of Fairy-types in the tier like Choice Specs Iron Valiant, Primarina, and Hatterene. Poison Jab also pairs nicely with Poison Touch giving Alolan Muk an incredible chance to inflict Poison against common switch ins like Great Tusk and Iron Hands (Switching in Iron Hands is high risk low reward, the chance of being poisoned isn't worth it when the counter-damage from Iron Hands is miniscule. Rotom-W is a better example as it likes to come in to burn Muk with Will-O-Wisp or straight up set up on it behind Substitute). Knock off is Alolan Muk's Dark STAB of choice making progress against threats like Flutter Mane, Toxapex and Skarmory (This doesn't really specify how it forces progress against these examples; Poison Jab and Knock Off both 2HKO Flutter Mane while there's no explanation for how Toxapex and Skarmory losing their items benefits Muk). Drain Punch gives Alolan Muk both a form of recovery along with a tool to break down Steel-type threats like Heatran and Hisuian Goodra (Prevents it from being set up on by Chien-Pao and Kingambit). Finally protect can allow for Alolan Muk to scout Choice locked threats like Dragapult (Detrimental for Muk if Dragapult clicks Dragon Dance) and Latias while getting Black Sludge Recovery.

Mandibuzz provides a solid compliment to Alolan Muk being able to come in on the Ground-types that naturally threaten Alolan Muk like Garchomp, Hippowdon, and Swampert thanks to its Flying-typing along with using Defog to remove hazards so Alolan Muk can get the most out if its Black Sludge Recovery (Shuts down sweepers that can take advantage of Muk like Scizor and Ogerpon-W/H via Foul Play). Sableye also greatly benefits Alolan Muk by being able to handle the powerful physical Fighting-type threats like Great Tusk, Sneasler, and Iron Hands Zamazenta thanks to its Ghost-typing and Will-O-Wisp. Both majorly appreciate Alolan Muk being able to tank Moonblast from the likes of Iron Valiant and Flutter Mane (They also appreciate a Toxic immunity). Chien-Pao greatly benefits Alolan Muk being able to out speed and remove threats like non-Choice Scarf Sneasler, Clodsire and Landorus with ease while appreciating Alolan Muk's Knock Off removing Rocky Helmet from the likes of Toxapex and Skarmory (It's not worth it for Chien-Pao to try and fight Toxapex/Skarmory; they're not getting 2HKOd from full and have ways to retaliate via status/Body Press. Chien-Pao appreciates Poison Jab hindering switch-ins with poisoning and Knock Off removing Heavy-Duty Boots from foes to make them susceptible to entry hazards). Kingambit similar appreciates the removal Rocky Helmet (Again, loses to Skarmory regardless and Toxapex isn't going to be staying in on Kingambit in any situation, Muk is more appreciated for its ability to poison Grounds which both struggle with, putting them into Iron Head range or eventually late-game Sucker Punch range after Supreme Overlord boosts) along with Alolan Muk's ability to take on Primarina and Choice Specs Iron Valiant. Alolan Muk compliments Ting-Lu's hazard stacking capabilities by being able to remove Heavy-Duty Boots from the likes of Amoonguss. Meowscarada and Greninja both assist Alolan Muk by being able to remove Ground-types like Hippowdown, non-Choice Scarf Great Tusk, and Ting-Lu. Meowscarada helps to threaten out the several Water-type threats of the tier like Keldeo and Urshifu-R thanks to its powerful Flower Trick along with catching several problematic Fighting- and Dragon-types like mixed Iron Valiant and Roaring Moon with Play Rough. Greninja's powerful Water STAB can wash away problematic Fire-types like Choice Band Hisuian Arcanine and Choice Specs Iron Moth with minimal issues along with use Extrasensory to cleanly remove Okidogi and non-Choice Scarf Sneasler. (Mention Hydreigon)

[STRATEGY COMMENTS]
Other Options
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Dark
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Rock Slide can be a solid option removing Volcarona and Frosmoth which prove problematic for Dark teams but its shakey accuracy can be a deterance (It also makes it extremely vulnerable to Steel-types).

[SET CREDITS]
Written by:
https://www.smogon.com/forums/members/pengairxan.622813/
Dark Analysis by:
https://www.smogon.com/forums/members/pengairxan.622813/
Quality Checked by:
https://www.smogon.com/forums/members/boomp.637295/
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Grammar Checked by:
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Would like to recheck this after implementation, thanks.
 
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[SET]
Muk-Alola @ Black Sludge
Name: Specially Defensive (Dark)
Ability: Poison Touch
EVs: 252 HP / 4 Atk / 252 SpD
Careful Nature
- Poison Jab
- Knock Off
- Drain Punch
- Protect

[SET COMMENTS]
Alolan Muk is an amazing defensive part of Dark teams thanks to its part Poison-typing granting a solid neutrality to the Dark-type's weaknesses which can provide comfort against Choice Specs threats like Iron Valiant and Flutter Mane. Poison Jab is the poison main STAB of choice providing solid damage into the multitude of Fairy-types in the tier like Choice Specs Iron Valiant, Primarina, and Hatterene. Poison Jab also pairs nicely with Poison Touch giving Alolan Muk an incredible chance to inflict Poison against common switch ins like Great Tusk and Rotom-W. Knock off is Alolan Muk's Dark STAB of choice making progress against threats like Iron Moth and Regieleki Kyurem (Regieleki isn't a great example due to its ability to click Volt Switch freely and also deal a good chunk of damage via Wild Charge). Drain Punch gives Alolan Muk both a form of recovery along with a tool to break down Steel-type threats like Heatran and Hisuian Goodra along with preventing it from being set up on by Chien-Pao and Kingambit.. Finally protect can allow for Alolan Muk to scout Choice locked threats like Meowscarada and Latias while getting Black Sludge Recovery.

Mandibuzz provides a solid compliment to Alolan Muk being able to come in on the Ground-types that naturally threaten Alolan Muk like Garchomp, Hippowdon, and Swampert thanks to its Flying-typing along with using Defog to remove hazards so Alolan Muk can get the most out if its Black Sludge Recovery. Mandibuzz also takes advantage of the Setup sweepers like Scizor and Ogerpon-W with Foul Play who can easily setup on Alolan Muk. Sableye also greatly benefits Alolan Muk by being able to handle the powerful physical Fighting-type threats like Great Tusk, Sneasler, and Zamazenta thanks to its Ghost-typing and Will-O-Wisp. Both majorly appreciate Alolan Muk being able to tank Moonblast from the likes of Iron Valiant and Flutter Mane along with a Toxic immunity. Chien-Pao greatly benefits Alolan Muk being able to out speed and remove threats like non-Choice Scarf Sneasler, Clodsire and Landorus with ease while appreciating Alolan Muk's Poison Jab hindering switch-ins with Poison and Knock Off removing Heavy-Duty Boots from foes to make them susceptible to entry hazards. Kingambit appreciates Alolan Muk's ability to take on Primarina and Choice Specs Iron Valiant which majorly threaten Kingambit along with Alolan Muk's ability to threaten Poison onto bulky targets like Ursaluna-B putting them on timers (Ursaluna-B commonly uses Moonlight so it doesn't mind poisoning all that much, a better example could be Torkoal). Alolan Muk compliments Ting-Lu's hazard stacking capabilities by being able to remove Heavy-Duty Boots. Meowscarada and Greninja both assist Alolan Muk by being able to remove Ground-types like Hippowdown, non-Choice Scarf Great Tusk, and Ting-Lu. Meowscarada helps to threaten out the several Water-type threats of the tier like Keldeo and Urshifu-R thanks to its powerful Flower Trick along with catching several problematic Fighting- and Dragon-types like mixed Iron Valiant and Roaring Moon with Play Rough. Greninja's powerful Water STAB can wash away problematic Fire-types like Choice Band Hisuian Arcanine and Choice Specs Iron Moth with minimal issues along with use Extrasensory to cleanly remove Okidogi and non-Choice Scarf Sneasler. Hydreigon can break past physical walls like Toxapex and Skarmory who are too bulky for Alolan Muk otherwise while Alolan Muk appreciates Hydreigon's levitate making it able to easily come in against threats like Swampert and Hippowdon (Considering Hydreigon's quad weakness to Fairy, mentioning Muk being a detterent to Enamorus or Alolan Ninetales would be great).

[STRATEGY COMMENTS]
Other Options
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Dark
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Rock Slide can be a solid option removing Volcarona and Frosmoth which prove problematic for Dark teams but its shakey accuracy can be a deterrence along with making it vulnerable to steel-types like Heatran and Hisuian Goodra.

[SET CREDITS]
Written by:
https://www.smogon.com/forums/members/pengairxan.622813/
Dark Analysis by:
https://www.smogon.com/forums/members/pengairxan.622813/
Quality Checked by:
https://www.smogon.com/forums/members/boomp.637295/
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Grammar Checked by:
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QC: 2/2, great work!

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[SET]
Muk-Alola @ Black Sludge
Name: Specially Defensive (Dark)
Ability: Poison Touch
EVs: 252 HP / 4 Atk / 252 SpD
Careful Nature
- Poison Jab
- Knock Off
- Drain Punch
- Protect

[SET COMMENTS]
Alolan Muk is an amazing defensive part of Dark teams thanks to its part Poison-typing(RH),(AC) granting a solid neutrality to the Dark-type's weaknesses,(AC) which can provide comfort against Choice Specs threats like Iron Valiant and Flutter Mane. Poison Jab is the poison main Poison STAB move of choice,(AC) providing solid damage into the multitude of Fairy-types in the tier like Choice Specs Iron Valiant, Primarina, and Hatterene. Poison Jab also pairs nicely with Poison Touch giving Alolan Muk an incredible chance to inflict Poison poison against common switch-ins(AH) like Great Tusk and Rotom-W. Knock off is Alolan Muk's Dark STAB move of choice,(AC) making progress against threats like Iron Moth and Kyurem. Drain Punch gives Alolan Muk both a form of recovery along with and a tool to break down Steel-type threats like Heatran and Hisuian Goodra along with while also preventing it from being set up on by Chien-Pao and Kingambit..(remove extra period) Finally,(AC) protect can allow for Alolan Muk to scout Choice-locked(AH) threats like Meowscarada and Latias while getting Black Sludge Recovery.

Mandibuzz provides a solid compliment to Alolan Muk,(AC) being able to come in on the Ground-types that naturally threaten Alolan Muk like Garchomp, Hippowdon, and Swampert thanks to its Flying-typing(RH),(AC) along with using Defog to remove hazards so Alolan Muk can get the most out if its Black Sludge Recovery. Mandibuzz also takes advantage of the Setup setup sweepers like Scizor and Ogerpon-W with Foul Play who that can easily setup set up on Alolan Muk. Sableye also greatly benefits Alolan Muk by being able to handle the powerful physical Fighting-type threats like Great Tusk, Sneasler, and Zamazenta thanks to its Ghost-typing(RH) and Will-O-Wisp. Both Mandibuzz and Sableye majorly appreciate Alolan Muk's ability being able to tank Moonblast from the likes of Iron Valiant and Flutter Mane,(AC) in addition to its along with a Toxic immunity. Chien-Pao greatly benefits Alolan Muk,(AC) being able to out speed outspeed and remove threats like non-Choice Scarf Sneasler, Clodsire,(AC) and Landorus with ease while appreciating Alolan Muk's Poison Jab hindering switch-ins with Poison and Knock Off removing Heavy-Duty Boots from foes to make them susceptible to entry hazards(don't think this is necessary because that's just what boots do lol). Kingambit appreciates Alolan Muk's ability to take on Primarina and Choice Specs Iron Valiant which majorly threaten Kingambit,(AC) along with Alolan Muk's ability to threaten Poison onto poisoning bulky targets like Torkoal,(AC) putting them on timers. Alolan Muk compliments Ting-Lu's hazard stacking capabilities by being able to remove Heavy-Duty Boots. Both Meowscarada and Greninja both assist Alolan Muk by being able to remove removing Ground-types like Hippowdown Hippowdon, non-Choice Scarf Great Tusk, and Ting-Lu. Meowscarada helps to threaten out the several Water-type threats of the tier like Keldeo and Urshifu-R thanks to its powerful Flower Trick,(AC) along with catching several problematic Fighting- and Dragon-types like mixed Iron Valiant and Roaring Moon with Play Rough. Greninja's powerful Water STAB attacks can wash away problematic Fire-types like Choice Band Hisuian Arcanine and Choice Specs Iron Moth with minimal issues,(AC) along with or it can use Extrasensory to cleanly remove Okidogi and non-Choice Scarf Sneasler. Hydreigon can break past physical walls like Toxapex and Skarmory who are too bulky for Alolan Muk otherwise.(AP) while Alolan Muk appreciates Hydreigon's levitate making it able to easily come in against threats like Swampert and Hippowdon,(AC) while Hydreigon appreciates Alolan Muk ability to detter deter Fairy-types(AH) like Enamorus and Alolan Ninetales.

[STRATEGY COMMENTS]
Other Options
=============
Dark
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Rock Slide can be a solid option,(AC) removing Volcarona and Frosmoth which prove problematic for Dark teams,(AC) but its shakey shaky accuracy can be a deterrence, (AC) along with making it vulnerable to steel Steel-types like Heatran and Hisuian Goodra.

[SET CREDITS]
Written by:
https://www.smogon.com/forums/members/pengairxan.622813/
Dark Analysis by:
https://www.smogon.com/forums/members/pengairxan.622813/
Quality Checked by:
https://www.smogon.com/forums/members/boomp.637295/
https://www.smogon.com/forums/members/giyu.574288/
Grammar Checked by:
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[SET]
Muk-Alola @ Black Sludge
Name: Specially Defensive (Dark)
Ability: Poison Touch
EVs: 252 HP / 4 Atk / 252 SpD
Careful Nature
- Poison Jab
- Knock Off
- Drain Punch
- Protect

[SET COMMENTS]
Alolan Muk is an amazing defensive part of Dark teams thanks to its part Poison- (remove hyphen) typing,(AC) granting a solid neutrality to the Dark-type's weaknesses,(AC) which can provide comfort against Choice Specs threats like Iron Valiant and Flutter Mane. Poison Jab is the poison main Poison STAB move of choice,(AC) providing provides solid damage into the multitude of Fairy-types in the tier like Choice Specs Iron Valiant, Primarina, and Hatterene. Poison Jab also pairs nicely with Poison Touch, (AC) giving Alolan Muk an incredible chance to inflict Poison poison against common switch-ins(AH) like Great Tusk and Rotom-W. Knock off Off is Alolan Muk's Dark STAB move of choice,(AC) making helps Alolan Muk to make progress against threats like Iron Moth and Kyurem. Drain Punch gives Alolan Muk both a form of recovery along with and a tool to break down Steel-type threats like Heatran and Hisuian Goodra along with while also preventing it from being set up on by Chien-Pao and Kingambit..(remove extra period) Finally,(AC) protect Protect can allow for Alolan Muk to scout Choice-locked(AH) threats like Meowscarada and Latias while getting Black Sludge Recovery recovery.

Mandibuzz provides a solid compliment complement to Alolan Muk,(AC) being able to come in on the Ground-types that naturally threaten Alolan Muk like Garchomp, Hippowdon, and Swampert thanks to its Flying (remove hyphen) typing,(AC) along with using Defog to remove entry hazards so Alolan Muk can get the most out if its Black Sludge Recovery recovery. Mandibuzz also takes advantage of the Setup setup sweepers like Scizor and Ogerpon-W with Foul Play who that can easily setup set up on Alolan Muk with Foul Play. Sableye also greatly benefits Alolan Muk by being able to handle the powerful physical Fighting-type threats like Great Tusk, Sneasler, and Zamazenta thanks to its Ghost-typing(RH) and Will-O-Wisp. Both Mandibuzz and Sableye majorly appreciate Alolan Muk's ability being able to tank Moonblast from the likes of Iron Valiant and Flutter Mane,(AC) in addition to its along with a Toxic immunity. Chien-Pao greatly benefits Alolan Muk,(AC) being able to out speed outspeed and remove threats like non-Choice Scarf Sneasler, Clodsire,(AC) and Landorus with ease while appreciating Alolan Muk's Poison Jab hindering switch-ins with Poison poison and Knock Off removing Heavy-Duty Boots from foes to make them susceptible to entry hazards(don't think this is necessary because that's just what boots do lol) (removed that for being dex info). Kingambit appreciates Alolan Muk's ability to take on Primarina and Choice Specs Iron Valiant, (AC) which majorly threaten Kingambit,(AC) along with Alolan Muk's ability to threaten Poison onto poisoning bulky targets like Torkoal,(AC) putting them on timers. Alolan Muk compliments complements Ting-Lu's hazard stacking capabilities by being able to remove Heavy-Duty Boots. Both Meowscarada and Greninja both assist Alolan Muk by being able to remove removing Ground-types like Hippowdown Hippowdon, non-Choice Scarf Great Tusk, and Ting-Lu. Meowscarada helps to threaten out the several Water-type threats of the tier like Keldeo and Urshifu-R thanks to its powerful Flower Trick,(AC) along with catching several problematic Fighting- and Dragon-types like mixed Iron Valiant and Roaring Moon with Play Rough. Greninja's powerful Water-type STAB attacks can wash away problematic Fire-types like Choice Band Hisuian Arcanine and Choice Specs Iron Moth with minimal issues,(AC) along with and it can use Extrasensory to cleanly remove Okidogi and non-Choice Scarf Sneasler. Hydreigon can break past physical walls like Toxapex and Skarmory who that are too bulky for Alolan Muk otherwise.(AP) while Alolan Muk appreciates Hydreigon's levitate Levitate making it able to easily come in against threats like Swampert and Hippowdon,(AC) while Hydreigon appreciates Alolan Muk ability to detter deter Fairy-types(AH) like Enamorus and Alolan Ninetales.

[STRATEGY COMMENTS]
Other Options
=============
Dark
--------
Rock Slide can be a solid option,(AC) removing Volcarona and Frosmoth, (AC) which prove problematic for Dark teams,(AC) but its shakey shaky accuracy can be a deterrence, (AC) along with making it vulnerable to steel Steel-types like Heatran and Hisuian Goodra.

[SET CREDITS]
Written by:
https://www.smogon.com/forums/members/pengairxan.622813/
Dark Analysis by:
https://www.smogon.com/forums/members/pengairxan.622813/ (dex doesn't accept this format anymore. follow the analysis format)
Quality Checked checked by:
https://www.smogon.com/forums/members/boomp.637295/
https://www.smogon.com/forums/members/giyu.574288/
Grammar Checked checked by:
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adorluigi lmk if this all makes sense, I also pmed you on Discord with some general advice (check message requests if it doesn't show)
- Poison-type STAB move, not just Poison STAB move. I remvoed both this and the Dark (should be Dark-type) STAB move of choice phrases for being fluff, but keep this rule of x-type STAB move/attack in mind for future checks.
- For the same reason you added a comma before granting in the first sentence, there should be one before giving in the third.
- Watch out for capitalisation; Knock Off, not Knock off. Protect, not protect - all moves should be capitalsied. There's also no reason for recovery in Black Sludge Recovery to be capitalised because it's not a move, it's just a regular word. It should also be Levitate in the second paragraph, not levitate.
- Complement, not compliment. Compliment (with an ‘i’) can be used as a noun to refer to admiration or praise. As a verb, it refers to the act of praising. Complement (with an ‘e’) can be used as a noun to refer to something that completes or enhances something else. As a verb, it refers to this act of completing or enhancing. In a Pokemon context, it's always complement.
- The first mention of hazards per paragraph should be entry hazards; after that, hazards is fine.
- I moved the 'with Foul Play' part to teh end so that 'setup sweepers that can set up on Alolan Muk' was a connected idea.
- Status conditions (poison, burn, paralysis etc) aren't capitalised.
- Which clauses should always be separated by commas.
- Not sure why you change 'along with' to 'or' it can - along with implies it can do both things, whereas using 'or' implies it can do one or the other. 'Along with' as a phrase is perfectly fine, but if you did change it, 'and' would be better than 'or' to keep the plurality.
- I also made your remove hyphen comments clearer - better to put it in the middle of the word and add the space so it's not missed or implemented as Poisontyping. It can honestly just be easier to rewrite the entire word instead because then it won't get missed.
 
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