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[Set]
name: Offensive Nasty Plot
move 1: Nasty Plot
move 2: Psychic
move 3: Grass Knot / Recover
move 4: Earth Power / Hidden Power Fire
item: Life Orb / Occa Berry
evs: 4 HP / 252 SpA / 252 Spe
nature: Timid
[SET COMMENTS]
<p>Celebi is capable of being a very formidable sweeper when running a Nasty Plot set, able to lure many of its common switch-ins and retaliate with gusto. Nasty Plot is the crux of the set, doubling Celebi's already respectable Special Attack stat. Psychic is Celebi's main STAB attack, dealing big damage to any Pokemon who does not resist it. Grass Knot, Celebi's other STAB option, is excellent for hitting bulky Water-types for a greater amount of damage. Alternatively, Recover can be used to increase Celebi's longevity. The fourth moveslot is entirely up to personal preference and the team's needs. Earth Power scores a OHKO on Heatran, while Hidden Power Fire OHKOes Scizor, Forretress, and Skarmory after Stealth Rock damage. It is important to note that Hidden Power Fire variants are helpless against Heatran, while Earth Power only musters a 3HKO on standard 248/0 Scizor.</p>
<p>The EV spread is a straightforward, generic one that you'd likely find on any other special sweeper. 252 Special Attack EVs allow Celebi to maximize damage output, while 252 Speed EVs with a Timid nature enable Celebi to outpace Jolly Lucario and Gliscor and Speed tie with other base 100s (at worst). Life Orb is the preferred option in order to achieve certain KOs as well as dealing as much damage as possible, but Occa Berry is also a viable option as it allows you to beat Infernape who lack U-turn and Heatran 100% of the time.</p>
[Additional Comments]
<p>To demonstrate the sheer power of this set, here are some damage calculations:</p>
<h3>Damage Calculations</h3>
<ul class="damage_calculations">
<li>+2 Grass Knot vs 252/0 Vaporeon 95.7% - 112.9%</li>
<li>+2 Psychic vs. 252/0 Rotom-A 98.7% - 116.4%</li>
<li>+2 Psychic vs 252/0 Zapdos 90.6% - 107% (Guaranteed OHKO after Stealth Rock)</li>
<li> Grass Knot vs 4/0 Tyranitar 123.4% - 146.2%</li>
<li>+2 HP Fire v. 0/4 Def Celebi / Shaymin 96.5% - 114%</li>
<li>+2 HP Fire v. 252/252 Careful Skarmory 89.2% - 105.4%</li>
<li>+2 Psychic 0/0 Dragonite 109.9% - 129.4%</li>
</ul>
<p>Nasty Plot Celebi has quite a few Pokemon who are capable of stopping it cold. Infernape and Gengar can switch in on any move except for Psychic (and also Earth Power for Infernape) and OHKO with Fire Blast and Shadow Ball, respectively. While Occa Berry can be used to lure Infernape and KO it, a reliable check is still recommended. Bulky Water-types, such as Gyarados and Vaporeon, work well as they can safely switch into Infernape while Celebi can switch into the Electric and Grass attacks that are aimed at them. Scizor, Bronzong, and Specially Defensive Skarmory and Jirachi are good options to sponge Gengar's Shadow Balls. Ironically, these Steels also wall variants of Celebi who lack Hidden Power Fire. Having a partner who can easily handle these Steel-types, such as Heatran or Infernape, is necessary in order for Celebi to properly sweep the opponent. Heatran walls Celebi if the pixie does not have Earth Power. Again, bulky Waters are recommended to combat Heatran should you choose to not run Earth Power. They also help check Choice Scarf Flygon, who can switch in and U-turn for the KO on Celebi. In addition to bulky Waters, Skarmory and Scizor are good switch-ins to Flygon. Blissey and Snorlax are both specially defensive walls who easily take Celebi's attacks. Having Pokemon capable of breaking special walls is necessary for Celebi to function successfully. Mixed Infernape or Dragonite in particular do a great job at this. Scarfed Tyranitar can switch in on Celebi and use Crunch to OHKO. Dark resists, such as Scizor or Machamp, are recommended to combat Tyranitar as well.</p>
[Set]
name: Defensive Nasty Plot
move 1: Nasty Plot
move 2: Energy Ball / Grass Knot
move 3: Recover
move 4: Earth Power / HP Fire
item: Leftovers / Occa Berry
evs: 120 HP / 252 SpA / 136 Spe
nature: Timid
[SET COMMENTS]
<p>Unlike the Offensive Nasty Plot set, this set takes a more defensive approach to sweeping with Nasty Plot. Energy Ball is the main form of attack, threatening all Pokemon who do not resist it. Grass Knot is another viable option, but it lacks power against lighter opponents. Recover is used to abuse Celebi's natural bulk, allowing for increased longevity. The fourth moveslot is entirely up to personal preference and the team's needs. Earth Power OHKOes Heatran, while Hidden Power Fire is used to OHKO Scizor, Forretress, and Skarmory after Stealth Rock damage.</p>
<p>The EVs maximize Celebi's bulk without sacrificing power. 252 Special Attack EVs are used in order to maximize damage output, and 138 Speed EVs with a Timid nature are used in order to outpace Timid Suicune. The remaining EVs are placed into HP in order to sponge attacks as efficiently as possible. Leftovers is the preferred option in order to have constant HP recovery, but Occa Berry is also a viable option as it allows Celebi to beat Infernape who lack U-turn and Heatran 100% of the time.</p>
[Additional Comments]
<p>Defensive Nasty Plot Celebi's counters are nearly identical to those of Offensive Nasty Plot. Infernape and Gengar can come into any move and proceed to OHKO with Fire Blast and Shadow Ball, respectively. As previously mentioned, Occa Berry can be used to help Celebi lure Infernape and KO it, but a reliable check is still recommended. Bulky Water-types such as Gyarados and Vaporeon do well as they can safely switch into Infernape, while Celebi can switch into the Electric and Grass attacks that are aimed at them. For Gengar, Specially Defensive Jirachi, Scizor, Bronzong, and Specially Defensive Skarmory are all good options to sponge its Shadow Balls. Skarmory, Forretress, Bronzong, and Scizor all counter this Celebi as well if Hidden Power Fire isn't used. Having a partner who can easily handle these Steel-types, such as Heatran or Infernape, is necessary in order for Celebi to successfully pummel the opponent. Heatran walls Celebi if it is not using Earth Power. Again, a bulky Water is recommended to combat Heatran should you opt to not run Earth Power. Choice Scarf Flygon can switch in and U-turn for the KO. Skarmory and Scizor make excellent switch-ins to Flygon. Blissey and Snorlax are both specially defensive walls that are easily capable of taking Celebi's attacks. Having Pokemon capable of breaking special walls, such as Mixed Infernape, is necessary for Celebi to function as well.</p>
[Set]
name: Offensive Nasty Plot
move 1: Nasty Plot
move 2: Psychic
move 3: Grass Knot / Recover
move 4: Earth Power / Hidden Power Fire
item: Life Orb / Occa Berry
evs: 4 HP / 252 SpA / 252 Spe
nature: Timid
[SET COMMENTS]
<p>Celebi is capable of being a very formidable sweeper when running a Nasty Plot set, able to lure many of its common switch-ins and retaliate with gusto. Nasty Plot is the crux of the set, doubling Celebi's already respectable Special Attack stat. Psychic is Celebi's main STAB attack, dealing big damage to any Pokemon who does not resist it. Grass Knot, Celebi's other STAB option, is excellent for hitting bulky Water-types for a greater amount of damage. Alternatively, Recover can be used to increase Celebi's longevity. The fourth moveslot is entirely up to personal preference and the team's needs. Earth Power scores a OHKO on Heatran, while Hidden Power Fire OHKOes Scizor, Forretress, and Skarmory after Stealth Rock damage. It is important to note that Hidden Power Fire variants are helpless against Heatran, while Earth Power only musters a 3HKO on standard 248/0 Scizor.</p>
<p>The EV spread is a straightforward, generic one that you'd likely find on any other special sweeper. 252 Special Attack EVs allow Celebi to maximize damage output, while 252 Speed EVs with a Timid nature enable Celebi to outpace Jolly Lucario and Gliscor and Speed tie with other base 100s (at worst). Life Orb is the preferred option in order to achieve certain KOs as well as dealing as much damage as possible, but Occa Berry is also a viable option as it allows you to beat Infernape who lack U-turn and Heatran 100% of the time.</p>
[Additional Comments]
<p>To demonstrate the sheer power of this set, here are some damage calculations:</p>
<h3>Damage Calculations</h3>
<ul class="damage_calculations">
<li>+2 Grass Knot vs 252/0 Vaporeon 95.7% - 112.9%</li>
<li>+2 Psychic vs. 252/0 Rotom-A 98.7% - 116.4%</li>
<li>+2 Psychic vs 252/0 Zapdos 90.6% - 107% (Guaranteed OHKO after Stealth Rock)</li>
<li> Grass Knot vs 4/0 Tyranitar 123.4% - 146.2%</li>
<li>+2 HP Fire v. 0/4 Def Celebi / Shaymin 96.5% - 114%</li>
<li>+2 HP Fire v. 252/252 Careful Skarmory 89.2% - 105.4%</li>
<li>+2 Psychic 0/0 Dragonite 109.9% - 129.4%</li>
</ul>
<p>Nasty Plot Celebi has quite a few Pokemon who are capable of stopping it cold. Infernape and Gengar can switch in on any move except for Psychic (and also Earth Power for Infernape) and OHKO with Fire Blast and Shadow Ball, respectively. While Occa Berry can be used to lure Infernape and KO it, a reliable check is still recommended. Bulky Water-types, such as Gyarados and Vaporeon, work well as they can safely switch into Infernape while Celebi can switch into the Electric and Grass attacks that are aimed at them. Scizor, Bronzong, and Specially Defensive Skarmory and Jirachi are good options to sponge Gengar's Shadow Balls. Ironically, these Steels also wall variants of Celebi who lack Hidden Power Fire. Having a partner who can easily handle these Steel-types, such as Heatran or Infernape, is necessary in order for Celebi to properly sweep the opponent. Heatran walls Celebi if the pixie does not have Earth Power. Again, bulky Waters are recommended to combat Heatran should you choose to not run Earth Power. They also help check Choice Scarf Flygon, who can switch in and U-turn for the KO on Celebi. In addition to bulky Waters, Skarmory and Scizor are good switch-ins to Flygon. Blissey and Snorlax are both specially defensive walls who easily take Celebi's attacks. Having Pokemon capable of breaking special walls is necessary for Celebi to function successfully. Mixed Infernape or Dragonite in particular do a great job at this. Scarfed Tyranitar can switch in on Celebi and use Crunch to OHKO. Dark resists, such as Scizor or Machamp, are recommended to combat Tyranitar as well.</p>
[Set]
name: Defensive Nasty Plot
move 1: Nasty Plot
move 2: Energy Ball / Grass Knot
move 3: Recover
move 4: Earth Power / HP Fire
item: Leftovers / Occa Berry
evs: 120 HP / 252 SpA / 136 Spe
nature: Timid
[SET COMMENTS]
<p>Unlike the Offensive Nasty Plot set, this set takes a more defensive approach to sweeping with Nasty Plot. Energy Ball is the main form of attack, threatening all Pokemon who do not resist it. Grass Knot is another viable option, but it lacks power against lighter opponents. Recover is used to abuse Celebi's natural bulk, allowing for increased longevity. The fourth moveslot is entirely up to personal preference and the team's needs. Earth Power OHKOes Heatran, while Hidden Power Fire is used to OHKO Scizor, Forretress, and Skarmory after Stealth Rock damage.</p>
<p>The EVs maximize Celebi's bulk without sacrificing power. 252 Special Attack EVs are used in order to maximize damage output, and 138 Speed EVs with a Timid nature are used in order to outpace Timid Suicune. The remaining EVs are placed into HP in order to sponge attacks as efficiently as possible. Leftovers is the preferred option in order to have constant HP recovery, but Occa Berry is also a viable option as it allows Celebi to beat Infernape who lack U-turn and Heatran 100% of the time.</p>
[Additional Comments]
<p>Defensive Nasty Plot Celebi's counters are nearly identical to those of Offensive Nasty Plot. Infernape and Gengar can come into any move and proceed to OHKO with Fire Blast and Shadow Ball, respectively. As previously mentioned, Occa Berry can be used to help Celebi lure Infernape and KO it, but a reliable check is still recommended. Bulky Water-types such as Gyarados and Vaporeon do well as they can safely switch into Infernape, while Celebi can switch into the Electric and Grass attacks that are aimed at them. For Gengar, Specially Defensive Jirachi, Scizor, Bronzong, and Specially Defensive Skarmory are all good options to sponge its Shadow Balls. Skarmory, Forretress, Bronzong, and Scizor all counter this Celebi as well if Hidden Power Fire isn't used. Having a partner who can easily handle these Steel-types, such as Heatran or Infernape, is necessary in order for Celebi to successfully pummel the opponent. Heatran walls Celebi if it is not using Earth Power. Again, a bulky Water is recommended to combat Heatran should you opt to not run Earth Power. Choice Scarf Flygon can switch in and U-turn for the KO. Skarmory and Scizor make excellent switch-ins to Flygon. Blissey and Snorlax are both specially defensive walls that are easily capable of taking Celebi's attacks. Having Pokemon capable of breaking special walls, such as Mixed Infernape, is necessary for Celebi to function as well.</p>