Gonna do an update on Furret. It is okay, and has a WIDE movepool and reasonable stats to use them (unlike SOME pokemon :P). Bear in mind that this is my first ever update, so I’m a bit inexperienced : /
http://www.smogon.com/dp/pokemon/furret
Status: Quality Control
QC Accepted: 2/2
QC Rejected: 0/2
What I’ve done with this analysis:
- Remove "Assistant" set, WAY too gimmicky.
- Removed set "Actual Choice Bander"
- Changed name of Trickster to Choice, and edited a bit.
[Overview]
- Explain how Furret has a very wide movepool, and has reasonable stats to exploit its movepool, unlike Pokemon like Castform.
- Has good 90 base speed, and 76 base attack. These stats can accomplish an effective lead.
[SET]
name: Choice
move 1: Trick
move 2: Return
move 3: Brick Break
move 4: U-turn / Shadow Claw / Sucker Punch
item: Choice Band / Choice Scarf
ability: Keen Eye
nature: Jolly / Adamant
evs: 4 HP / 252 Atk / 252 Spe
Why this set deserves to be on-site:
- Functions as an excellent scout.
- Great SE coverage with moves just Return/Shadow Claw/Brick Break give perfect neutral coverage.
- Fairly high speed.
- Can also function as quite a good wall-breaker due to Trick.
Additional Comments
- Decision on Sucker Punch is if you want priority to pick off things like Mismagius or Alakazam.
- Choice Band for a LOT more power, use with Jolly. Choice Scarf if you want to pick things off without priority, use with U-turn/Trick.
- EVs are very straightforward. Max attack and speed.
- Functions quite well as a lead, but if lead Sucker Punch is recommended option.
Team Options
- Things that can take advantage of the openings that Furret makes, preferably set-up sweepers like Swellow.
- Strong pursuiter to take care of Uxie/Mesprit, such as Absol or Spiritomb
Optional Changes
- Super Fang
- Toxic!?!
- Baton pass can be used to scout, but U-turn is generally the better option because furret doesn't learn any boosts @_@
- If Furret has more special investment, then it can use something like T-Bolt to 2HKO Cloyster. Unfortunately, Furret has 45 Base Special Attack, and a MASSIVE special movepool :(
Counters
- Anything really bulky e.g. Uxie, Omastar, Rhyperior, Steelix, Regirock.
- Registeel
- Bulky Waters (maybe not Cloyster for above reasons), but still very possible.
- Tangrowth
- Hitmontop, can intimidate Furret and Mach Punch it. Also bulky and resists Sucker Punch.
http://www.smogon.com/dp/pokemon/furret
Status: Quality Control
QC Accepted: 2/2
QC Rejected: 0/2
What I’ve done with this analysis:
- Remove "Assistant" set, WAY too gimmicky.
- Removed set "Actual Choice Bander"
- Changed name of Trickster to Choice, and edited a bit.
[Overview]
- Explain how Furret has a very wide movepool, and has reasonable stats to exploit its movepool, unlike Pokemon like Castform.
- Has good 90 base speed, and 76 base attack. These stats can accomplish an effective lead.
[SET]
name: Choice
move 1: Trick
move 2: Return
move 3: Brick Break
move 4: U-turn / Shadow Claw / Sucker Punch
item: Choice Band / Choice Scarf
ability: Keen Eye
nature: Jolly / Adamant
evs: 4 HP / 252 Atk / 252 Spe
Why this set deserves to be on-site:
- Functions as an excellent scout.
- Great SE coverage with moves just Return/Shadow Claw/Brick Break give perfect neutral coverage.
- Fairly high speed.
- Can also function as quite a good wall-breaker due to Trick.
Additional Comments
- Decision on Sucker Punch is if you want priority to pick off things like Mismagius or Alakazam.
- Choice Band for a LOT more power, use with Jolly. Choice Scarf if you want to pick things off without priority, use with U-turn/Trick.
- EVs are very straightforward. Max attack and speed.
- Functions quite well as a lead, but if lead Sucker Punch is recommended option.
Team Options
- Things that can take advantage of the openings that Furret makes, preferably set-up sweepers like Swellow.
- Strong pursuiter to take care of Uxie/Mesprit, such as Absol or Spiritomb
Optional Changes
- Super Fang
- Toxic!?!
- Baton pass can be used to scout, but U-turn is generally the better option because furret doesn't learn any boosts @_@
- If Furret has more special investment, then it can use something like T-Bolt to 2HKO Cloyster. Unfortunately, Furret has 45 Base Special Attack, and a MASSIVE special movepool :(
Counters
- Anything really bulky e.g. Uxie, Omastar, Rhyperior, Steelix, Regirock.
- Registeel
- Bulky Waters (maybe not Cloyster for above reasons), but still very possible.
- Tangrowth
- Hitmontop, can intimidate Furret and Mach Punch it. Also bulky and resists Sucker Punch.