permission from Clementine
Hi SM community! The SM QC team is happy to announce that we have prepared a slate of six sets for analyses. We are officially back in business. If you are interested in writing an analysis, then you may pick one of the options below, reserve it in the Reservation Index, and a member of the SM QC Team will reply to your comment, confirming your reservation.
Trick Room Magearna
Swords Dance Mega Charizard X
PuP + Encore Mega Lopunny
Calm Mind Tapu Koko
Choice Scarf Tyranitar
Shedinja
Once you have reserved one of the following, you create a "WIP" thread in the Past Generation Analyses forum (optional, but it’s helpful). Don't worry, it is very quick and easy, as this will just be the correct skeleton that has your chosen set added onto it. Use the full analysis skeleton if you are doing the whole Pokemon, and use the set skeleton if you're doing a single set to add onto a Pokemon with a preexisting article. When you have finished your analysis, edit your WIP post to add your work and edit the title of your post from "OU [Pokemon] [WIP]" into "OU [Pokemon] [QC 0/1]" and a member of the QC team will look over what you wrote and give you a QC check, which might involve fixing inaccurate information, removing irrelevant information, and guiding you where to expand. Once you have implemented the QC check by editing your post, it will move onto the GP team, which you contact by @'ing the GP Team account in the replies of your post. If you have any questions about the process, then feel free to ask me anything.
Example of the process.
You are more than welcome to suggest new sets/revamps below or in PMs.
Hi SM community! The SM QC team is happy to announce that we have prepared a slate of six sets for analyses. We are officially back in business. If you are interested in writing an analysis, then you may pick one of the options below, reserve it in the Reservation Index, and a member of the SM QC Team will reply to your comment, confirming your reservation.
Calm Mind Tapu Koko
Once you have reserved one of the following, you create a "WIP" thread in the Past Generation Analyses forum (optional, but it’s helpful). Don't worry, it is very quick and easy, as this will just be the correct skeleton that has your chosen set added onto it. Use the full analysis skeleton if you are doing the whole Pokemon, and use the set skeleton if you're doing a single set to add onto a Pokemon with a preexisting article. When you have finished your analysis, edit your WIP post to add your work and edit the title of your post from "OU [Pokemon] [WIP]" into "OU [Pokemon] [QC 0/1]" and a member of the QC team will look over what you wrote and give you a QC check, which might involve fixing inaccurate information, removing irrelevant information, and guiding you where to expand. Once you have implemented the QC check by editing your post, it will move onto the GP team, which you contact by @'ing the GP Team account in the replies of your post. If you have any questions about the process, then feel free to ask me anything.
[OVERVIEW]
Generalize what the Pokemon does in the metagame and as a whole and why you should or shouldn't consider using it on your teams.
[SET]
name: SET NAME
move 1:
move 2:
move 3:
move 4:
item:
ability:
nature:
evs:
[SET COMMENTS]
Moves
=========
Briefly explain the purpose of each of the listed moves. (i.e what they hit, how does it help the Pokemon function)
Set Details
========
Explain the EV spread (you don't need to overexplain max/max spreads, just perhaps acknowledge the nature choice if nothing else to say) and/or list alternate spreads.
Usage Tips
========
Give tips on how the Pokemon should be used. How can you get the most effectiveness from the Pokemon? What needs to be avoided?
Team Options
========
Include potential teammates/teamstyles/synergies for the Pokemon, as well as descriptions and details as to why.
[STRATEGY COMMENTS]
Other Options
=============
List some niche options for the Pokemon that are either less common, less proven or less consistent (explanation as to why it's less consistent, if applicable).
Checks and Counters
===================
**Insert Counterplay Here**: Describe the counterplay / check / counter.
**Insert Counterplay Here**: Describe the counterplay / check / counter.
**Insert Counterplay Here**: Describe the counterplay / check / counter.
**Insert Counterplay Here**: Describe the counterplay / check / counter.
**Insert Counterplay Here**: Describe the counterplay / check / counter.
[CREDITS]
Written by:
https://www.smogon.com/forums/members/user1.100/
Quality checked by:
https://www.smogon.com/forums/members/user3.102/
Grammar checked by:
https://www.smogon.com/forums/members/user5.104/
https://www.smogon.com/forums/members/user6.105/
Generalize what the Pokemon does in the metagame and as a whole and why you should or shouldn't consider using it on your teams.
[SET]
name: SET NAME
move 1:
move 2:
move 3:
move 4:
item:
ability:
nature:
evs:
[SET COMMENTS]
Moves
=========
Briefly explain the purpose of each of the listed moves. (i.e what they hit, how does it help the Pokemon function)
Set Details
========
Explain the EV spread (you don't need to overexplain max/max spreads, just perhaps acknowledge the nature choice if nothing else to say) and/or list alternate spreads.
Usage Tips
========
Give tips on how the Pokemon should be used. How can you get the most effectiveness from the Pokemon? What needs to be avoided?
Team Options
========
Include potential teammates/teamstyles/synergies for the Pokemon, as well as descriptions and details as to why.
[STRATEGY COMMENTS]
Other Options
=============
List some niche options for the Pokemon that are either less common, less proven or less consistent (explanation as to why it's less consistent, if applicable).
Checks and Counters
===================
**Insert Counterplay Here**: Describe the counterplay / check / counter.
**Insert Counterplay Here**: Describe the counterplay / check / counter.
**Insert Counterplay Here**: Describe the counterplay / check / counter.
**Insert Counterplay Here**: Describe the counterplay / check / counter.
**Insert Counterplay Here**: Describe the counterplay / check / counter.
[CREDITS]
Written by:
https://www.smogon.com/forums/members/user1.100/
Quality checked by:
https://www.smogon.com/forums/members/user3.102/
Grammar checked by:
https://www.smogon.com/forums/members/user5.104/
https://www.smogon.com/forums/members/user6.105/
[SET]
name: SET NAME
move 1:
move 2:
move 3:
move 4:
item:
ability:
nature:
evs:
[SET COMMENTS]
Moves
=========
Briefly explain the purpose of each of the listed moves (i.e what they hit, how does it help the Pokemon function)
Set Details
========
Explain the EV spread (you don't need to overexplain max/max spreads, just perhaps acknowledge the nature choice if nothing else to say) and/or list alternate spreads.
Usage Tips
========
Give tips on how the Pokemon should be used. How can you get the most effectiveness from the Pokemon? What needs to be avoided?
Team Options
========
Include potential teammates/teamstyles/synergies for the Pokemon, as well as descriptions and details as to why.
[SET CREDITS]
Written by:
https://www.smogon.com/forums/members/user1.101/
Quality checked by:
https://www.smogon.com/forums/members/user2.102/
Grammar checked by:
https://www.smogon.com/forums/members/user3.103/
name: SET NAME
move 1:
move 2:
move 3:
move 4:
item:
ability:
nature:
evs:
[SET COMMENTS]
Moves
=========
Briefly explain the purpose of each of the listed moves (i.e what they hit, how does it help the Pokemon function)
Set Details
========
Explain the EV spread (you don't need to overexplain max/max spreads, just perhaps acknowledge the nature choice if nothing else to say) and/or list alternate spreads.
Usage Tips
========
Give tips on how the Pokemon should be used. How can you get the most effectiveness from the Pokemon? What needs to be avoided?
Team Options
========
Include potential teammates/teamstyles/synergies for the Pokemon, as well as descriptions and details as to why.
[SET CREDITS]
Written by:
https://www.smogon.com/forums/members/user1.101/
Quality checked by:
https://www.smogon.com/forums/members/user2.102/
Grammar checked by:
https://www.smogon.com/forums/members/user3.103/
Example of the process.
You are more than welcome to suggest new sets/revamps below or in PMs.
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