scout tools early via klink + varoom, lucky honedge or add picks
if you scout a good arti item, that can be the signal to pursue it
analysis of tools: Artificial synergy gives you three tools randomly picked each game for each player not all tools are available as arti items
metal coat macho brace spell tag tiny mushroom electrizer pokerus vial cooking pot max elixer exp share terrain extender
who to itemize, when to level, when to roll, what to look out for
counters
signals/how to get into the comp
Early:
uncommon and rare add picks help you get dragon 5 in for gyarados
Mid
Late