Volt-turn and Knock Off: An Explosive Mix

[alexwolf]

In this article, i will explain this strategy and why it works. Basically, with a lot of U-turn and Volt Switch users, it is very easy to wear down most Pokemon after they have lost their item, so the little damage of U-turn and Volt Switch is always meaningful. A good SR setter makes this strategy even better. Examples of such Pokemon:

• Knock Off + U-turn Gliscor
• Knock Off + U-turn Lando-T
• Knock Off + U-turn Torn-T
• Knock Off + U-turn Mega Scizor
• Not every Pokemon has to have Knock Off + U-turn / Volt Switch
  
• Rotom-W
• Mega Manectric
• Knock Off Thundurus
• Knock Off Landorus
• Knock Off Ferrothorn
• Knock Off Mega Venusaur
• Knock Off Mandibuzz
• Volt Switch Zapdos
• Taunt + SR + U-turn Gliscor (good SR setter)
• Stealth Rock + Knock Off Landorus (good SR setter)
• Mixed SR Tyranitar + Rapid Spin Excadrill (good SR setter + good anti-SR support, plus sand damage to wear foes down even faster)

That's it for now, tell me what else do i have to include or explain to get approval, i am new to this. I have other article ideas btw, so can i go ahead and post more threads, or do to manage one thread each time?

 

[Valmanway]

This is a pretty interesting idea, and I know that you know enough of your stuff to make an article on this. Approved!

Also, you can submit as many article ideas at once as you want, though it's typically a good idea to work on up to 3 articles at a time so you don't risk biting off more than you can chew. But once you complete some, you can do more if you want. And when adding this to the Article Workshop, you'll want to add [36-BS] to the left of your article title.

I'd give you access to the Article Workshop if you didn't already have it, but I don't have that power sadly, nor can I tell if you have access already or not. Tagging Bummer for confirmation.

 

[Bummer]

I'd give you access to the Article Workshop if you didn't already have it, but I don't have that power sadly, nor can I tell if you have access already or not. Tagging Bummer for confirmation.

He does now!

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[alexwolf]

Thanks for the approval Valmanway, and thanks for the access Bummer!