PU Meowstic-M

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[OVERVIEW]

Meowstic-M is able to distinguish itself in the PU metagame due to its access to Prankster and a vast supportive movepool including Reflect, Light Screen, Yawn, and Thunder Wave, which makes it the best user of dual screens. Meowstic-M also sports solid bulk, meaning that, in tandem with priority status moves, Meowstic-M can comfortably set up screens throughout the battle and cripple faster threats such as Lilligant as needed. This makes Meowstic-M a great partner for setup sweepers like Zangoose that exploit the defensive boost Reflect and Light Screen provide. On the downside, Meowstic-M lacks an offensive presence, which means that it's incredibly passive and can be used as setup fodder by certain Dark-type Pokemon such as Absol and Alolan Raticate, which are immune to Prankster moves. Unfortunately, since Skuntank is so prevalent, Meowstic-M has to be wary of Skuntank's immunity to Prankster and access to Defog, Pursuit, and Taunt.

[SET]
name: Dual Screens
move 1: Reflect
move 2: Light Screen
move 3: Yawn / Thunder Wave
move 4: Psychic
item: Light Clay
ability: Prankster
nature: Bold
evs: 252 HP / 252 Def / 4 SpD

[SET COMMENTS]
Moves
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Reflect reduces damage from physical attacks such as Archeops and Kangaskhan, Light Screen reduces damage from special attackers such as Pyroar, Eelektross, and Abomasnow. These give sweepers like Zangoose and Kingler easier setup opportunities. Yawn is used generally for forcing switches because it cripples Pokemon that stay in, which provide opportunities for setting up screens. Thunder Wave is useful for crippling faster foes such as Lycanroc. Psychic is Meowstic-M's strongest STAB attack that hits Pokemon such as Hitmonchan, Weezing, and Gurdurr for super effective damage.

Set Details
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Maximum HP and Defense investment with a Bold nature maximize Meowstic-M's physical bulk, which ensures it can deal with threatening physical attackers such as Kangashkan and Kingler better. Prankster is the preferred ability because it gives all of Meowstic-M's non-damaging moves priority, allowing it to set up Reflect and Light Screen and cripple faster threats like Oricorio-G and Lilligant reliably. Light Clay increases the duration of Light Screen and Reflect from five turns to eight, which can provide additional support for setup sweepers.

Usage Tips
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Meowstic-M is best used as a lead early-game in order for its teammates to take as little damage as possible as they set up late-game. After setting up Reflect and Light Screen, a teammate such as Kingler should be switched onto the field to take advanatge of screen turns. If only one screen can be set up, consider if the opponent has dangerous physical or special attackers, and which threats your team is more suited to take on, and set up accordingly. It's important to note that switching out Meowstic after it has set up screens preserves it and gives it an opportunity to set them back up later in the game. Thunder Wave should be used to cripple faster foes such as Lilligant and Archeops. Yawn should be used to generate momentum so you can get your setup sweepers and wallbreakers in safely. Lastly, since Meowstic-M's lacks a way to hit Dark-types it's very susceptible to Pursuit users like Skuntank and Spiritomb, so make sure you double switch into a more suitable matchup if you predict a switch -in.

Team Options
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Setup sweepers such as Lilligant, Zangoose, and Jynx enjoy the screen support provided by Meowstic-M, as the boosted defenses make setting up easier. Meowstic-M also pairs well with bulky wallbreakers such as Gurdurr and Aggron, because they are difficult to break once screens are up. Pokemon like Carracosta and Kingler are also effective partners because they can set up with ease and are difficult to revenge kill when screens are up. Fighting-type Pokemon such as Primeape, Gurdurr, and Hitmonchan are also ideal. Primeape is able to punish Defog thanks to Defiant, Gurdurr is great for checking Dark-types like Skuntank and Alolan Raticate, and Hitmonchan is able to provide entry hazard removal and deal with Dark-type Pokemon such as Absol and Shiftry for Meowstic-M thanks to its priority Mach Punch.

[STRATEGY COMMENTS]
Other Options
=============

Toxic is a viable alternative that can be used to cripple bulky Psychic-types such as Musharna that don't mind a Thunder Wave or Yawn; however, Toxic is hard to fit on its moveset because Thunder Wave and Yawn are too valuable. A set with Signal Beam can be used to hit Dark-types such as Shiftry, but it isn't worth it because Meowstic-M is passive and it doesn't do much damage anyway. A set with Magic Coat can also be run to reflect entry hazards, but it's hard to fit on Meowstic-M's moveset because its other attacks are so valuable. While unorthodox, a Calm Mind set can be used with Barrier to further boost Meowstic-M's defensive stats; however, such a set is outclassed by Clefairy, which is immune to status and has access to reliable recovery.

Checks and Counters
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**Dark-types**: Dark-types such as Skuntank, Absol, and Alolan Raticate are immune to Meowstic-M's STAB Psychic-type moves, can threaten it with Pursuit or a strong STAB-boosted Dark-type move in Crunch or Knock Off, or remove screens from the field in Skuntank's case. It is also important to note that they are immune to Prankster Thunder Wave and Yawn. Sableye is also another counter that has an immunity to Prankster moves and the ability to cripple Meowstic-M with Taunt.

**Defog**: Pokemon such as Shiftry and Swanna can remove screens with Defog. Shiftry is also immune to Meowstic-M's Psychic-type STAB moves and can remove its Light Clay with Knock Off.

**Substitute Users**: Substitute users, which do not mind Thunder Wave or Yawn, such as Oricorio-G and Alolan Dugtrio, can use Meowstic as setup bait.
 
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[OVERVIEW]
  • Meowstic has access to an array of support moves in Reflect, Light Screen, Yawn and Thunder Wave, alongside Prankster making it one of the best Dual Screen users in the PU metagame.
  • Meowstic also sports solid bulk and access to priority status moves, which means it can comfortably set screens throughout the battle and cripple fast setup sweepers such as Lilligant with Prankster Thunder Wave. Not just set up sweepers so maybe change to 'faster threats'
  • This makes Meowstic a great partner for setup sweepers like Zangoose, that can exploit the defensive boost Reflect and Light Screen provide, which it otherwise couldn't when setting up.
  • Unfortunately, Meowstic lacks recovery, which means it gets worn down fast, especially if it's switching in on entry hazards. Dont think this part is really relevant to the overview and hazards aren't exactly a big concern for Meowstic as it doesnt stay around long anyway.
  • Meowstic also lacks an offensive presence, which means its incredibly passive and it can be used as setup fodder by certain Pokemon such as Oriocorio-G that have access to Substitute, despite Yawn and Thunder Wave being harmful for other setup sweepers. Yawn and T-wave goes before Substitute so Oricorio still gets crippled, instead mention something like Absol that's immune.
  • Finally, with Skuntank usage being so prevalent, Meowstic is pressured by it because Skuntank can Defog screens away, Taunt, and Pursuit trap it. Mention Skuntank is immune to the prankster moves too
[SET]
name: Dual Screens
move 1: Reflect
move 2: Light Screen
move 3: Yawn / Thunder Wave
move 4: Psyshock
item: Light Clay
ability: Prankster
nature: Bold
evs: 252 HP / 252 Def / 4 SpD

[SET COMMENTS]
Moves
========
  • Light Screen and Reflect reduce all damage done to the user's team, which gives sweepers like Carracosta more opportunities to set up. Separate this to give a better understanding that Reflect reduces damage from Physical attacks and Light Screen special attacks
  • Yawn is used to force switches, which can provide opportunities for setting up screens. How does it force switches
  • Thunder Wave is nice for crippling faster foes such as Kingler.
  • Psyshock is STAB that hits Pokemon such as Hitmonchan for super effective damage and doesnt make it Taunt bait to users such as Qwilfish and Weezing.
Set Details
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  • Maximum HP and Defense investment with a Bold nature maximizes Meowstic's physical bulk. Why does it want physical bulk over special
  • Prankster gives all of Meowstic's non-damaging moves priority, letting it get up Reflect and Light Screen reliably and paralyze faster Pokemon with Thunder Wave.
  • Light Clay increases the duration of Light Screen and Reflect from five turns to eight, giving sweepers a larger window to set up and attack.
Usage Tips
========
  • Meowstic is usually used as a lead to set up screens early in the game in order for its teammates to take as little damage as possible as they set up. After setting up Reflect and Light Screen, a teammate such as Kingler should be switched onto the field to abuse screen turns. Switching out Meowstic after it has setup screens also preserves it and gives it the opportunity to setup later in the game.
  • Be sure to setup the appropriate screen according to the Pokemon that is in front of Meowstic. For example, if Meowstic is facing an Aggron, a physical attacker, it should use Reflect first. Not completely true tbh, you could be in vs a special attacker that doesnt threaten you too much and ur opp has a banded skunk in the back, in this case you'd rather reflect to not get pursuit trapped or else you risk staying in. Prob not the best example but you dont always go for reflect vs the physical attacker and light screen vs a special attacker etc.
  • If Meowstic is facing a threatening foe and has Yawn it should use it to force a switch, or Thunder Wave if said Pokemon is a setup sweeper. This makes it seem like Yawn and Twave are on the same set which they're not, so rephrase.
  • Since Meowstic's only viable role is duals screens, it's very predictable so Dark-type Pokemon such as Skuntank, may get rid of your screens with Defog and Pursuit, if you dont eliminate it with another teammate. This doesnt really read right either, instead of 'Dark-type Pokemon' put 'defoggers' since not all Dark type pokemon Defog. Also it sounds like you're saying Pursuit gets rid of screens too.
Team Options
========
  • Setup sweepers like Lilligant, Zangoose, and Jynx appreciate Screen support because it makes setting up easier.
  • Bulky attackers such as Drampa and Aggron are helpful for reducing the team's reliance to Screens while becoming difficult to break when the effect is on the field.
  • Other strong set up Pokemon such as Carracosta and Kingler are effective partners because they are difficult to revenge kill. with Screens up
  • Fighting-type Pokemon such as Primeape and Gurdurr are also ideal. Primeape is able to punish Defog, thanks to Defiant and Gurdurr is great for checking Dark-types like Skuntank.
  • Rapid Spin, since its hazard control that doesnt remove your screens
[STRATEGY COMMENTS]
Other Options
=============
  • Signal Beam can be used to hit Dark-types such as Skuntank, but it doesnt do much damage because Meowstic is passive. Signal Beam also gives Meowstic a worse matchup against other leads such as Qwilfish. Mention a different Dark-type because signal beam doesnt hit skunk super effectively
  • Magic Coat can be used to reflect entry hazards, however its hard to fit on Meowstic's moveset.
  • Offensive sets can be used with Calm Mind to increase Meowstic's special bulk, but its heavily outclassed by Musharna and Mesprit in this role. Probably not even worth mentioning since its that heavily outclassed. Even the other meowstic is better at this.
  • Toxic could be worth a mention for stuff like Musharna that doesnt really care too much about twave or yawn
Checks and Counters
===================

**Dark-types**: Skuntank and Absol are immune to Meowstic's STAB Psychic-type moves, can threaten it with Pursuit or a strong STAB-boosted Dark-type move in Crunch or Knock Off, or remove screens from the field in Skuntank's case. It is also important to note that the former are immune to Thunder Wave and Yawn. I'd mention Sableye somewhere since its a especially good counter due to Taunt

**Defog**: Pokemon such as Shiftry and Swanna can remove entry hazards with Defog. Shiftry is also immune to Meowstic's Psychic-type STAB and can Knock Off Light Clay. I think you mean screens over 'entry hazards'

**Substitute Users**: Pokemon that do not mind Thunder Wave or Yawn such as Oricorio-G and Alolan Dugtrio can use Meowstic as setup bait. Oricorio definitely minds Twave and Yawn and they both go before Sub, could kinda make a case for Duggy but that still doesnt like Yawn
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[OVERVIEW]
  • Meowstic has access to an array of support moves in Reflect, Light Screen, Yawn and Thunder Wave, alongside Prankster making it one of the best Dual Screen users in the PU metagame. (i dont care if you do it here or later, but please emphasize that dual screens aren't reliable in pu, especially because of skuntank. it's also the only setter really)
  • Meowstic also sports solid bulk and access to priority status moves, which means it can comfortably set screens throughout the battle and cripple faster threats such as Lilligant with Prankster Thunder Wave.
  • This makes Meowstic a great partner for setup sweepers like Zangoose, that can exploit the defensive boost Reflect and Light Screen provide, which it otherwise couldn't when setting up. (to be quite honest zangoose isn't the best mention of a set up sweeper, unless you're specifically talking about a belly drum set. this is because the standard toxic orb set can break things even at +0. i'd rather you mention something that relies on setting up rather than something that has the added option to)
  • Unfortunately, Meowstic lacks an offensive presence, which means its incredibly passive and it can be used as setup fodder by certain Pokemon such as Absol thats immune to Prankster moves, despite Yawn and Thunder Wave being harmful for other setup sweepers. (this is a mess. you've already talked about it crippling set up sweepers, so if you want to mention dark-types being immune then i'd get to the point instead of waffling)
  • Finally, with Skuntank usage being so prevalent, Meowstic is pressured by it because Skuntank its immune to Prankster and can Defog screens away, Taunt, or Pursuit trap it Meowstic. (i know this isn't even written up, but this sentence is so bad)
[SET]
name: Dual Screens
move 1: Reflect
move 2: Light Screen
move 3: Yawn / Thunder Wave
move 4: Psyshock
item: Light Clay
ability: Prankster
nature: Bold
evs: 252 HP / 252 Def / 4 SpD

[SET COMMENTS]
Moves
========
  • Reflect reduces damage from physical attacks from Pokemon such as Archeops. It also gives setup sweepers like Carracosta more opportunities to set up.
  • Light Screen reduces damage from special attackers like Pyroar. (this super, super annoys me. both the pokemon you've mention can taunt meowstic lol, so why don't you mention pokemon that cant?)
  • Yawn is used generally for forcing switches because it cripples Pokemon that stay in, which can provide opportunities for setting up screens. (this is to deter pokemon setting up against it)
  • Thunder Wave is nice for crippling faster foes such as Kingler. (good for crippling more than just kingler, i'd say things like defoggers too. for example, you could cripple skuntank switching in)
  • Psyshock is STAB that hits Pokemon such as Hitmonchan for super effective damage and doesnt make it Taunt bait to users such as Qwilfish (rip qwilfish) and Weezing. (pretty sure you're not doing much to weezing actually, wouldn't psychic be better?)
Set Details
========
  • Maximum HP and Defense investment with a Bold nature maximizes Meowstic's physical bulk, which ensures it can deal with scary physical attackers such as Passimian better. (do you really want to stay in against something that can knock off your light clay? doesn't quite seem like a logical move with all things being considered)
  • Prankster gives all of Meowstic's non-damaging moves priority, letting it get up Reflect and Light Screen reliably and paralyze faster Pokemon with Thunder Wave.
  • Light Clay increases the duration of Light Screen and Reflect from five turns to eight, giving sweepers a larger window to set up and attack.
Usage Tips
========
  • Meowstic is usually used as a lead to set up screens early in the game (if it's used as a lead, then there's no point in mentioning early game, as that's implied) in order for its teammates to take as little damage as possible as they set up. After setting up Reflect and Light Screen, a teammate such as Kingler should be switched onto the field to abuse screen turns. Switching out Meowstic after it has setup screens also preserves it and gives it the opportunity to setup later in the game.
  • If only one screen can be set up, set up the most optimal screen based on your opponent's Pokemon that threatens Meowstic the most, to ensure a potential sweep or setup with a teammate. (wait no, this doesn't make sense. by saying you can only set up one screen is to imply that meowstic will faint on that turn, yet you talk about setting up a screen to protect meowstic against the opposing pokemon? i think this needs reworded)
  • If Meowstic is using Thunder Wave, it should cripple faster foes such as Lilligant. However, if Meowstic is running Yawn, it should use it on threatening foes such as Oricorio-G. (why can't you thunder wave oricorio-g? i think you should be applying the use of yawn to pokemon that are either too slow to care about thunder wave or electric-types)
  • Since Meowstic's only viable role is duals screens, it's very predictable so Dark-type Pokemon such as Skuntank, may get rid of your screens with Defog and Pursuit, if you dont eliminate it with another teammate. (this doesn't quite make sense. it's also worth mentioning the skuntank is the only dark-type with both pursuit and defog, so if you're going to mention both there needs to be an "or". basically you need to say that because they're immune to prankster they can either trap it or defog. skuntank can also taunt it if need-be)
Team Options
========
  • specify that this is only used on offensive teams
  • Setup sweepers like Lilligant, Zangoose (again, not a fan of mentioning zangoose), and Jynx appreciate Screen support because it makes setting up easier. (for example, it makes jynx less weak to priority mach punch from hitmonchan and allows lilligant to potentially stomach a hit from a choice scarf pokemon like primeape)
  • Bulky attackers such as Drampa and Aggron are helpful for reducing the team's reliance to Screens while becoming difficult to break when the effect is on the field. (would you really use aggron on dual screens? i think if you're using dual screens you've already accepted that you're running a hyper offensive team, meaning both aggron and drampa don't really fit)
  • Other strong set up Pokemon such as Carracosta and Kingler are effective partners because they are difficult to revenge kill with screens active. (expand. any relevant things that can no longer revenge kill them?)
  • Fighting-type Pokemon such as Primeape and Gurdurr are also ideal. Primeape is able to punish Defog, thanks to Defiant and Gurdurr is great for checking Dark-types like Skuntank. (primeape also abuses skuntank defogging too)
  • Rapid Spin from Hitmonchan is appreciated since its hazard control that doesnt remove your screens. Hitmonchan also deals with Dark-type Pokemon such as Absol and Shiftry, thanks to its priority Mach Punch.
i think you need to focus on more hyper offensive pokemon, because you'll rarely be using meowstic on more balance-based teams. also include hazard support too.

[STRATEGY COMMENTS]
Other Options
=============
  • Signal Beam can be used to hit Dark-types such as Shiftry, but it doesnt do much damage because Meowstic is passive. Signal Beam also gives Meowstic a worse matchup against other leads such as Qwilfish (rip qwilfish). (whut? i'm 100% sure that you'll bop it after stealth rock. mention something like absol or liepard that doesn't take 88% minimum please)
  • Magic Coat can be used to reflect entry hazards, however its hard to fit on Meowstic's moveset. (can also reflect taunt)
  • Toxic can be used to cripple bulky Psychic-types such as Musharna who dont mind a Thunder Wave or Yawn; however, Toxic is hard to fit on its move slot because Thunder Wave and Yawn is too valuable.
Checks and Counters
===================

**Dark-types**: Skuntank and Absol are immune to Meowstic's STAB Psychic-type moves, can threaten it with Pursuit or a strong STAB-boosted Dark-type move in Crunch or Knock Off, or remove screens from the field in Skuntank's case. It is also important to note that the former are immune to Thunder Wave and Yawn (no, all of them are, not just the former). Sableye is also another counter that has an immunity to Prankster moves and the ability to cripple Meowstic with Taunt.

**Defog**: Pokemon such as Shiftry and Swanna can remove screens with Defog. Shiftry is also immune to Meowstic's Psychic-type STAB and can Knock Off Light Clay.

**taunt**: shuts it down, but usually can get at least one screen off or cripple the opponent

**Substitute Users**: Pokemon that do not mind Thunder Wave or Yawn such as Musharna (excuse me? musharna uses substitute now. news to me) and Alolan Dugtrio can use Meowstic as setup bait. (drop this)
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[OVERVIEW]

Meowstic is able to distinguish itself in the PU metagame with access to Prankster, as well as with a vast supportive movepool in Reflect, Light Screen, Yawn and Thunder Wave, which makes it the best Dual Screen user. Meowstic also sports solid bulk meaning that in tandem with priority status moves, Meowstic can comfortably set screens throughout the battle and cripple faster threats such as Lilligant as needed. This makes Meowstic a great partner for setup sweepers like Zangoose, that exploit the defensive boost Reflect and Light Screen provide. On the downside, Meowstic lacks an offensive presence, which means its incredibly passive and can be used as setup fodder by certain Dark-type Pokemon such as Absol and Alolan Raticate, that are immune to Prankster moves. Unfortunately, since Skuntank is so prevalent, Meowstic has to be wary of Skuntank's immunity to Prankster and access to Defog, Pursuit and Taunt. Nevertheless, Meowstic is still the best choice for teams that are in need of Screen support.

[SET]
name: Dual Screens
move 1: Reflect
move 2: Light Screen
move 3: Yawn / Thunder Wave
move 4: Psychic
item: Light Clay
ability: Prankster
nature: Bold
evs: 252 HP / 252 Def / 4 SpD

[SET COMMENTS]
Moves
========

Reflect reduces damage from physical attackers such as Archeops and Kangaskhan and gives setup sweepers like Carracosta and Kingler easier set up opportunities. Light Screen reduces damage from special attackers such as Pyroar, Eelektross, and Abomasnow. Yawn is used generally for forcing switches because it cripples Pokemon that stay in, which provide opportunities for setting up screens. Thunder Wave is ideal for crippling faster foes such as Lycanroc. Psychic is Meowstic's strongest STAB attack that hits Pokemon such as Hitmonchan, Weezing, and Gurdurr for super effective damage.

Set Details
========

Maximum HP and Defense investment with a Bold nature maximizes Meowstic's physical bulk, which ensures it can deal with threatening physical attackers such as Passimian id remove pass mention bc other things fit here easily so just in case and Kingler better. Prankster is the preferred ability because it gives all of Meowstic's non-damaging moves priority, allowing it to set up Reflect and Light Screen and cripple faster threats like Oricorio-G reliably. Light Clay increases the duration of Light Screen and Reflect from five turns to eight, which can provide support for setup sweepers.

Usage Tips
========

Meowstic is best used as a lead early-game in order for its teammates to take as little damage as possible as they set up later in the game. After setting up Reflect and Light Screen, a teammate such as Kingler should be switched onto the field to abuse screen turns. If only one screen can be set up, set up the most optimal screen based on your opponent's Pokemon that threatens Meowstic the most, to ensure a potential sweep or set up. It's important to note that switching out Meowstic after it has set up screens preserves it and gives it an opportunity to set them back up later in the game. If Meowstic is using Thunder Wave, it should cripple fast foes such as Lilligant and Pyroar or bulky foes like Clefairy if its running Yawn. Lastly, since Meowstic's only viable role is duals screens, it's very predictable so make sure you make smart double-switches against Pokemon such as Skuntank and Spirtomb to avoid Pursuit.

something about yawn or twave or w/e helping to get ur breakers in for free bc even with screens u dont want them taking free hits

Team Options
========

Setup sweepers such as Lilligant, Zangoose, and Jynx enjoy the Screen support provided by Meowstic, as it makes setting up easier. Meowstic also pairs well with bulky wallbreakers such as Passimian id remove pass mention bc other things fit here easily so just in case and Aggron because they are difficult to break once screens are up. Pokemon like Carracosta and Kingler are also effective partners because they can set up with ease and they are difficult to revenge kill when screens are active. Fighting-type Pokemon such as Primeape, Gurdurr, and Hitmonchan are also ideal. Primeape is able to punish Defog, thanks to Defiant and Gurdurr is great for checking Dark-types like Skuntank and Alolan Raticate, while Hitmonchan is able to provide hazard support and deal with Dark-type Pokemon such as Absol and Shfitry for Meowstic, thanks to its priority Mach Punch.

[STRATEGY COMMENTS]
Other Options
=============

Toxic is a viable alternative that can be used to cripple bulky Psychic-types such as Musharna who don't mind a Thunder Wave or Yawn; however, Toxic is hard to fit on its move slot because Thunder Wave and Yawn are too valuable. A set of u mean with? Signal Beam can be used to hit Dark-types such as Shiftry, but it isn't worth it because Meowstic is passive and it doesnt do much damage anyway. A set of Magic Coat can also be ran to reflect entry hazards but it's hard to fit on Meowstic's moveset because its other attacks are so valuable. it's probably worth mentioning why CM isnt very good, because prankster (and barrier stuff ig?) does make it look attractive

Checks and Counters
===================

**Dark-types**: Skuntank, Absol, and Alolan Raticate are immune to Meowstic's STAB Psychic-type moves, can threaten it with Pursuit or a strong STAB-boosted Dark-type move in Crunch or Knock Off, or remove screens from the field in Skuntank's case. It is also important to note that they are immune to Thunder Wave and Yawn. Sableye is also another counter that has an immunity to Prankster moves and the abillity to cripple Meowstic with Taunt.

**Defog**: Pokemon such as Shiftry and Swanna can remove screens with Defog. Shiftry is also immune to Meowstic's Psychic-type STAB and can Knock Off Light Clay.

**Substitute Users**: Pokemon that do not mind Thunder Wave or Yawn such as Musharna and Alolan Dugtrio can use Meowstic as setup bait.
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[OVERVIEW]

Meowstic-M is able to distinguish itself in the PU metagame with due to its access to Prankster, as well as with a vast supportive movepool in Reflect, Light Screen, Yawn, (AC) and Thunder Wave, which makes it the best Dual Screen user of dual screens. Meowstic-M also sports solid bulk, (AC) meaning that in tandem with priority status moves, Meowstic-M can comfortably set up screens throughout the battle and cripple faster threats such as Lilligant as needed. This makes Meowstic-M a great partner for setup sweepers like Zangoose, (RC) that exploit the defensive boost Reflect and Light Screen provide. On the downside, Meowstic-M lacks an offensive presence, which means its that it's incredibly passive and can be used as setup fodder by certain Dark-type Pokemon such as Absol and Alolan Raticate, that are immune to Prankster moves. Unfortunately, since Skuntank is so prevalent, Meowstic-M has to be wary of Skuntank's immunity to Prankster and access to Defog, Pursuit, (AC)and Taunt. Nevertheless, Meowstic is still the best choice for teams that are in need of Screen support.

[SET]
name: Dual Screens
move 1: Reflect
move 2: Light Screen
move 3: Yawn / Thunder Wave
move 4: Psychic
item: Light Clay
ability: Prankster
nature: Bold
evs: 252 HP / 252 Def / 4 SpD

[SET COMMENTS]
Moves
========

Reflect reduces damage from physical attackers from Pokemon such as Archeops and Kangaskhan and gives setup sweepers like Carracosta and Kingler easier set up setup opportunities. Light Screen reduces damage from special attackers such as Pyroar, Eelektross, and Abomasnow. Yawn is used generally for forcing switches because it cripples Pokemon that stay in, which provide opportunities for setting up screens. (a more specific mention about what yawn does should be here.) Thunder Wave is ideal useful for crippling faster foes such as Lycanroc. Psychic is Meowstic-M's strongest STAB attack that hits Pokemon such as Hitmonchan, Weezing, and Gurdurr for super effective damage.

Set Details
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Maximum HP and Defense investment with a Bold nature maximizes Meowstic-M's physical bulk, which ensures it can deal with threatening physical attackers such as Kangashkan and Kingler better. Prankster is the preferred ability because it gives all of Meowstic-M's non-damaging moves priority, allowing it to set up Reflect and Light Screen and cripple faster threats like Oricorio-G reliably. Light Clay increases the duration of Light Screen and Reflect from five turns to eight, which can provide additional support for setup sweepers.

Usage Tips
========

Meowstic-M is best used as a lead early-game in order for its teammates to take as little damage as possible as they set up later in the game late-game. After setting up Reflect and Light Screen, a teammate such as Kingler should be switched onto the field to abuse screen turns. If only one screen can be set up, set up the most optimal screen based on your opponent's Pokemon that threatens Meowstic-M the most, (RC) to ensure a potential sweep or set up setup. It's important to note that switching out Meowstic after it has set up screens preserves it and gives it an opportunity to set them back up later in the game. Thunder Wave should be used to cripple faster foes such as Lilligant and Archeops. Yawn should be used to generate momentum so you can get your set up sweepers and wallbreakers in safe. Lastly, since Meowstic-M's only viable role is a user of duals screens, it's very predictable, (AC) so make sure you to make smart double-switches against Pokemon such as Skuntank and Spiritomb to avoid Pursuit.

Team Options
========

Setup sweepers such as Lilligant, Zangoose, and Jynx enjoy the screen support provided by Meowstic-M, as it makes setting up easier. Meowstic-M also pairs well with bulky wallbreakers such as Gurdurr and Aggron, (AC) because they are difficult to break once screens are up. Pokemon like Carracosta and Kingler are also effective partners because they can set up with ease and they are difficult to revenge kill when screens are active up. Fighting-type Pokemon such as Primeape, Gurdurr, and Hitmonchan are also ideal. Primeape is able to punish Defog, (RC) thanks to Defiant, (AC) and Gurdurr is great for checking Dark-types like Skuntank and Alolan Raticate, while Hitmonchan is able to provide hazard support and deal with Dark-type Pokemon such as Absol and Shfitry for Meowstic-M, (RC) thanks to its priority Mach Punch.

[STRATEGY COMMENTS]
Other Options
=============

Toxic is a viable alternative that can be used to cripple bulky Psychic-types such as Musharna who which don't mind a Thunder Wave or Yawn; however, Toxic is hard to fit on its move slot because Thunder Wave and Yawn are too valuable. A set with Signal Beam can be used to hit Dark-types such as Shiftry, but it isn't worth it because Meowstic-M is passive and it doesn'(add apos)t do much damage anyway. A set of with Magic Coat can also be ran to reflect entry hazards but it's hard to fit on Meowstic-M's moveset because its other attacks are so valuable. While unorthodox, a Calm Mind set can be used with Barrier, (RC) to further boost Meowstic-M's defensive stats; however, it'(add apos)s outclassed by Clefairy, (AC) which is immune to status and has access to reliable recovery.

Checks and Counters
===================

**Dark-types**: Skuntank, Absol, and Alolan Raticate are immune to Meowstic-M's STAB Psychic-type moves, can threaten it with Pursuit or a strong STAB-boosted Dark-type move in Crunch or Knock Off, or remove screens from the field in Skuntank's case. It is also important to note that they are immune to Thunder Wave and Yawn. Sableye is also another counter that has an immunity to Prankster moves and the abillity ability to cripple Meowstic-M with Taunt.

**Defog**: Pokemon such as Shiftry and Swanna can remove screens with Defog. Shiftry is also immune to Meowstic's Psychic-type STAB moves and can Knock Off its Light Clay.

**Substitute Users**: Pokemon that do not mind Thunder Wave or Yawn such as Musharna and Alolan Dugtrio can use Meowstic-M as setup bait. (since when has mush used sub?)
 

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[OVERVIEW]

Meowstic-M is able to distinguish itself in the PU metagame with due to its access to Prankster, (RC) as well as with and a vast supportive movepool including (unless these are the only moves, but you said vast) Reflect, Light Screen, Yawn, (AC) and Thunder Wave, which makes it the best Dual Screen user of dual screens. Meowstic-M also sports solid bulk, (AC) meaning that, (AC) in tandem with priority status moves, Meowstic-M can comfortably set up screens throughout the battle and cripple faster threats such as Lilligant as needed. This makes Meowstic-M a great partner for setup sweepers like Zangoose, (RC) that exploit the defensive boost Reflect and Light Screen provide. On the downside, Meowstic-M lacks an offensive presence, which means its that it's incredibly passive and can be used as setup fodder by certain Dark-type Pokemon such as Absol and Alolan Raticate, that which are immune to Prankster moves. Unfortunately, since Skuntank is so prevalent, Meowstic-M has to be wary of Skuntank's its immunity to Prankster and access to Defog, Pursuit, (AC)and Taunt. Nevertheless, Meowstic is still the best choice for teams that are in need of Screen support.

[SET]
name: Dual Screens
move 1: Reflect
move 2: Light Screen
move 3: Yawn / Thunder Wave
move 4: Psychic
item: Light Clay
ability: Prankster
nature: Bold
evs: 252 HP / 252 Def / 4 SpD

[SET COMMENTS]
Moves
========

Reflect reduces damage from physical attackers from Pokemon such as Archeops and Kangaskhan and gives setup sweepers like Carracosta and Kingler easier set up setup opportunities. Light Screen reduces damage from special attackers such as Pyroar, Eelektross, and Abomasnow. Yawn is used generally for forcing switches because it cripples Pokemon that stay in, which provide opportunities for setting up screens. (a more specific mention about what yawn does should be here.) Thunder Wave is ideal useful for crippling faster foes such as Lycanroc. Psychic is Meowstic-M's strongest STAB attack that hits Pokemon such as Hitmonchan, Weezing, and Gurdurr for super effective damage.

Set Details
========

Maximum HP and Defense investment with a Bold nature maximizes maximize Meowstic-M's physical bulk, which ensures it can deal with threatening physical attackers such as Kangashkan and Kingler better. Prankster is the preferred ability because it gives all of Meowstic-M's non-damaging moves priority, allowing it to set up Reflect and Light Screen and cripple faster threats like Oricorio-G reliably. Light Clay increases the duration of Light Screen and Reflect from five turns to eight, which can provide additional support for setup sweepers.

Usage Tips
========

Meowstic-M is best used as a lead early-game in order for its teammates to take as little damage as possible as they set up later in the game late-game. After setting up Reflect and Light Screen, a teammate such as Kingler should be switched onto the field to abuse take advantage of screen turns. If only one screen can be set up, set up the most optimal screen based on your opponent's Pokemon that threatens Meowstic-M the most, (RC) to ensure a teammate's potential sweep or set up setup. It's important to note that switching out Meowstic after it has set up screens preserves it and gives it an opportunity to set them back up later in the game. Thunder Wave should be used to cripple faster foes such as Lilligant and Archeops. Yawn should be used to generate momentum so you can get your set up setup sweepers and wallbreakers in safely. Lastly, since Meowstic-M's only viable role is a user of duals screens, it's very predictable, (AC) so make sure you to make smart double-(RH) switches against Pokemon such as Skuntank and Spiritomb to avoid Pursuit.

Team Options
========

Setup sweepers such as Lilligant, Zangoose, and Jynx enjoy the screen support provided by Meowstic-M, as it makes setting up easier. Meowstic-M also pairs well with bulky wallbreakers such as Gurdurr and Aggron, (AC) (don't; you only need commas before because if it's ambiguous) because they are difficult to break once screens are up. Pokemon like Carracosta and Kingler are also effective partners because they can set up with ease and they are difficult to revenge kill when screens are active up. Fighting-type Pokemon such as Primeape, Gurdurr, and Hitmonchan are also ideal. Primeape is able to punish Defog, (RC) thanks to Defiant, (AC) and Gurdurr is great for checking Dark-types like Skuntank and Alolan Raticate, while Hitmonchan is able to provide entry hazard support and deal with Dark-type Pokemon such as Absol and Shfitry for Meowstic-M, (RC) thanks to its priority Mach Punch.

[STRATEGY COMMENTS]
Other Options
=============

Toxic is a viable alternative that can be used to cripple bulky Psychic-types such as Musharna who which (change to "that") don't mind a Thunder Wave or Yawn; however, Toxic is hard to fit on its moveset slot because Thunder Wave and Yawn are too valuable. A set with Signal Beam can be used to hit Dark-types such as Shiftry, but it isn't worth it because Meowstic-M is passive and it doesn'(add apos)t do much damage anyway. A set of with Magic Coat can also be ran run to reflect entry hazards, (AC) but it's hard to fit on Meowstic-M's moveset because its other attacks are so valuable. While unorthodox, a Calm Mind set can be used with Barrier, (RC) to further boost Meowstic-M's defensive stats; however, it'(add apos)s outclassed by Clefairy, (AC) which is immune to status and has access to reliable recovery.

Checks and Counters
===================

**Dark-types**: Dark-types such as Skuntank, Absol, and Alolan Raticate are immune to Meowstic-M's STAB Psychic-type moves, can threaten it with Pursuit or a strong STAB-boosted Dark-type move in Crunch or Knock Off, or remove screens from the field in Skuntank's case. It is also important to note that they are immune to Thunder Wave and Yawn. Sableye is also another counter that has an immunity to Prankster moves and the abillity ability to cripple Meowstic-M with Taunt.

**Defog**: Pokemon such as Shiftry and Swanna can remove screens with Defog. Shiftry is also immune to Meowstic-M's Psychic-type STAB moves and can remove its Light Clay with Knock Off its Light Clay. (don't use knock off as a verb)

**Substitute Users**: Pokemon that Substitute users, (AC) which do not mind Thunder Wave or Yawn, (AC) such as Musharna and Alolan Dugtrio, (AC) can use Meowstic-M as setup bait. (since when has mush used sub?) (can't comment because i don't play the tier but address this)
 
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[OVERVIEW]

Meowstic-M is able to distinguish itself in the PU metagame due to its access to Prankster and a vast supportive movepool including Reflect, Light Screen, Yawn, and Thunder Wave, which makes it the best user of dual screens. Meowstic-M also sports solid bulk, meaning that, in tandem with priority status moves, Meowstic-M can comfortably set up screens throughout the battle and cripple faster threats such as Lilligant as needed. This makes Meowstic-M a great partner for setup sweepers like Zangoose that exploit the defensive boost Reflect and Light Screen provide. On the downside, Meowstic-M lacks an offensive presence, which means that it's incredibly passive and can be used as setup fodder by certain Dark-type Pokemon such as Absol and Alolan Raticate, which are immune to Prankster moves. Unfortunately, since Skuntank is so prevalent, Meowstic-M has to be wary of its Skuntank's immunity to Prankster and access to Defog, Pursuit, and Taunt.

[SET]
name: Dual Screens
move 1: Reflect
move 2: Light Screen
move 3: Yawn / Thunder Wave
move 4: Psychic
item: Light Clay
ability: Prankster
nature: Bold
evs: 252 HP / 252 Def / 4 SpD

[SET COMMENTS]
Moves
========

Reflect reduces damage from physical attacks such as Archeops and Kangaskhan, and Kangaskhan and gives setup sweepers like Carracosta and Kingler easier setup opportunities. Light Screen reduces damage from special attackers such as Pyroar, Eelektross, and Abomasnow. These give sweepers like Carracosta and Kingler easier setup opportunities. two notes. 1) I rearranged this because both Reflect and Light Screen give setup opportunities. Usage tips covers when you may only want to use one. 2) in the overview you mention Zangoose, but here you say Costa and Kingler. Yawn is used generally for forcing switches because it cripples Pokemon that stay in, which provide opportunities for setting up screens. Thunder Wave is useful for crippling faster foes such as Lycanroc. Lilligant is mentioned in the overview. Psychic is Meowstic-M's strongest STAB attack that hits Pokemon such as Hitmonchan, Weezing, and Gurdurr for super effective damage.

Set Details
========

Maximum HP and Defense investment with a Bold nature maximize Meowstic-M's physical bulk, which ensures it can deal with threatening physical attackers such as Kangashkan and Kingler better. Prankster is the preferred ability because it gives all of Meowstic-M's non-damaging moves priority, allowing it to set up Reflect and Light Screen and cripple faster threats like Oricorio-G again, what about Lilligant etc. reliably. Light Clay increases the duration of Light Screen and Reflect from five turns to eight, which can provide additional support for setup sweepers.

Usage Tips
========

Meowstic-M is best used as a lead early-game in order for its teammates to take as little damage as possible as they set up late-game late-game. After setting up Reflect and Light Screen, a teammate such as Kingler should be switched onto the field to take advanatge of screen turns. If only one screen can be set up, consider if the opponent has dangerous physical or special attackers, and which threats your team is more suited to take on, and set up accordingly. set up the most optimal screen based on your opponent's Pokemon that threatens Meowstic the most to ensure a teammate's potential sweep or setup. Why threaten Meowstic if another Pokémon is setting up? I made this change to be a bit more explicit what optimal means. It's important to note that switching out Meowstic after it has set up screens preserves it and gives it an opportunity to set them back up later in the game. Thunder Wave should be used to cripple faster foes such as Lilligant and Archeops. Yawn should be used to generate momentum so you can get your setup sweepers and wallbreakers in safely. Lastly, since Meowstic-M's only viable role is a user of dual screens, it's very predictable, so make sure to make smart double switches against Pokemon such as Skuntank and Spirtomb to avoid Pursuit. "smart double switches" is too generic and unhelpful. Give an example such as "For example, Spiritomb fears nothing about Meowstic and will likely try to Pursuit trap it immediately. Use this opportunity to double switch to a more suitable matchup." This gives the reader an idea about what double switching is, and criteria for how to make the decision.

Team Options
========

Setup sweepers such as Lilligant, Zangoose, and Jynx enjoy the screen support provided by Meowstic-M, as it the boosted defenses make makes setting up easier. Meowstic-M also pairs well with bulky wallbreakers such as Gurdurr and Aggron, because they are difficult to break once screens are up. Pokemon like Carracosta and Kingler are also effective partners because they can set up with ease and are difficult to revenge kill when screens are up. Fighting-type Pokemon such as Primeape, Gurdurr, and Hitmonchan are also ideal. Primeape is able to punish Defog thanks to Defiant, and Gurdurr is great for checking Dark-types like Skuntank and Alolan Raticate, while and Hitmonchan is able to provide entry hazard support and deal with Dark-type Pokemon such as Absol and Shfitry Shiftry for Meowstic-M thanks to its priority Mach Punch.

[STRATEGY COMMENTS]
Other Options
=============

Toxic is a viable alternative that can be used to cripple bulky Psychic-types such as Musharna that don't mind a Thunder Wave or Yawn; however, Toxic is hard to fit on its moveset because Thunder Wave and Yawn are too valuable. A set with Signal Beam can be used to hit Dark-types such as Shiftry, but it isn't worth it because Meowstic-M is passive and it doesn't do much damage anyway. A set with Magic Coat can also be run to reflect entry hazards, but it's hard to fit on Meowstic-M's moveset because its other attacks are so valuable. While unorthodox, a Calm Mind set can be used with Barrier to further boost Meowstic-M's defensive stats; however, it's such a set is outclassed by Clefairy, which is immune to status and has access to reliable recovery.

Checks and Counters
===================

**Dark-types**: Dark-types such as Skuntank, Absol, and Alolan Raticate are immune to Meowstic-M's STAB Psychic-type moves, can threaten it with Pursuit or a strong STAB-boosted Dark-type move in Crunch or Knock Off, or remove screens from the field in Skuntank's case. It is also important to note that they are immune to Prankster Thunder Wave and Yawn. Sableye is also another counter that has an immunity to Prankster moves and the ability to cripple Meowstic-M with Taunt.

**Defog**: Pokemon such as Shiftry and Swanna can remove screens with Defog. Shiftry is also immune to Meowstic-M's Psychic-type STAB moves and can remove its Light Clay with Knock Off.

**Substitute Users**: Substitute users, which do not mind Thunder Wave or Yawn, such as Oricorio-G and Alolan Dugtrio, can use Meowstic as setup bait.
 
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