Jukain
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[SET]
name: Choice Specs
move 1: Surf
move 2: Fire Blast
move 3: Trick
move 4: Psyshock / Ice Beam
item: Choice Specs
ability: Regenerator
nature: Modest
evs: 252 HP / 4 Def / 252 SpA
[SET COMMENTS]
<p>Although Slowking usually fulfils a more defensive role, this set uses the element of surprise as well as Slowking's great Special Attack to nab KOes against unsuspecting teams. Slowking boasts considerable bulk, as well as an excellent offensive movepool, both of which ensure it is not outclassed by other offensive Water-types, such as Starmie and Rotom-W. Slowking hits extremely hard under rain, and still retains its good bulk even when running an offensive EV spread. These two assets enable Slowking to counter rain teams, as well as Keldeo, effectively. Checking Keldeo and other Water-type attackers is the main advantage Slowking has over its physically bulky brother, Slowbro, as Slowbro has very similar stats and movepool to Slowking aside from a lower Special Defense stat. This set is meant for more balanced teams that appreciate Pokemon such as Slowking that hit hard and yet are bulky at the same time.</p>
<p>Although Slowking does not have access to Hydro Pump, Surf does more than enough damage, especially in rain. Nothing is going to like taking a Surf, as it can OHKO pretty much anything not named Blissey or Chansey that does not resist it under rain. Fire Blast is reserved pretty much just for Ferrothorn, as Surf does more to other Steel-types, but it does more than Ice Beam to Celebi and other Grass-types under neutral weather. Psyshock is Slowking's other STAB and is mainly for Keldeo, which Slowking checks extremely well. It also hits the pink blobs, which otherwise wall Slowking, for a sizeable chunk of damage. Ice Beam is an option if hitting Keldeo is not of utmost concern, as Slowking will otherwise struggle against Dragon-types. Latios in particular gives Slowking a lot of trouble, as Slowking cannot survive more than one Draco Meteor unless it invests heavily in Special Defense. Trick is the crux of the set, as it allows Slowking to rid itself of its Choice Specs and cripple bulky opponents such as Blissey and Chansey that can otherwise wall Slowking, rendering them incapable of walling much for the remainder of the match.</p>
[ADDITIONAL COMMENTS]
<p>With the given EVs, Slowking has the best possible balance between bulk and power. There is no use investing in Speed, as Slowking's Speed stat is painfully low and even with investment, Slowking remains incapable of outspeeding anything worthwhile. On top of this, Slowking enjoys the bulk that max HP provides, as this investment enables it to check Keldeo and other rain sweepers with greater ease. Slowking's offensive movepool includes a few other options to hit more specific targets. Signal Beam or Shadow Ball are great for super effective coverage against Latias, Latios, Celebi, and Starmie. The choice lies in whether you want to hit Celebi harder, in which case use Signal Beam, or give Jellicent trouble, in which case you should use Shadow Ball. Grass Knot can be used to hit other Water-types for super effective damage, but Starmie is hit hard enough by Surf and Jellicent by Shadow Ball if you chose to run it, as Shadow Ball grants better coverage than Grass Knot. Slack Off can be run to give Slowking greater longevity once it has Tricked away its Choice Specs. This also gives Slowking the chance to wall more threats once it has lost its Choice Specs, although it does lack the bulk to wall the strongest of special attackers.</p>
<p>Although this set can function without rain support, Politoed's Drizzle gives Surf a much needed boost in power, and is therefore appreciated. Slowking forces a lot of switches, so using a hazard-setter such as Forretress or Ferrothorn is an excellent option to capitalize on these switches. Ferrothorn also resists all of Slowking's weaknesses, which gives it great synergy defensively as well. Teammates such as Choice Scarf Salamence, Choice Specs Tornadus-T, and Choice Scarf Thundurus-T are excellent partners, as they can all weaken or break past walls. For example, Slowking can weaken most of the opponent's walls, followed up by one of those Pokemon to finish off the rest of the opposing team, or vice versa. Swords Dance Breloom is also an excellent partner, as Swords Dance-boosted Mach Punch is a great way to finish off weakened teams that Slowking can leave in its wake. Other Pokemon you might want to consider include Life Orb Latios and Rock Polish Genesect due their late-game cleaning capabilities.</p>
name: Choice Specs
move 1: Surf
move 2: Fire Blast
move 3: Trick
move 4: Psyshock / Ice Beam
item: Choice Specs
ability: Regenerator
nature: Modest
evs: 252 HP / 4 Def / 252 SpA
[SET COMMENTS]
<p>Although Slowking usually fulfils a more defensive role, this set uses the element of surprise as well as Slowking's great Special Attack to nab KOes against unsuspecting teams. Slowking boasts considerable bulk, as well as an excellent offensive movepool, both of which ensure it is not outclassed by other offensive Water-types, such as Starmie and Rotom-W. Slowking hits extremely hard under rain, and still retains its good bulk even when running an offensive EV spread. These two assets enable Slowking to counter rain teams, as well as Keldeo, effectively. Checking Keldeo and other Water-type attackers is the main advantage Slowking has over its physically bulky brother, Slowbro, as Slowbro has very similar stats and movepool to Slowking aside from a lower Special Defense stat. This set is meant for more balanced teams that appreciate Pokemon such as Slowking that hit hard and yet are bulky at the same time.</p>
<p>Although Slowking does not have access to Hydro Pump, Surf does more than enough damage, especially in rain. Nothing is going to like taking a Surf, as it can OHKO pretty much anything not named Blissey or Chansey that does not resist it under rain. Fire Blast is reserved pretty much just for Ferrothorn, as Surf does more to other Steel-types, but it does more than Ice Beam to Celebi and other Grass-types under neutral weather. Psyshock is Slowking's other STAB and is mainly for Keldeo, which Slowking checks extremely well. It also hits the pink blobs, which otherwise wall Slowking, for a sizeable chunk of damage. Ice Beam is an option if hitting Keldeo is not of utmost concern, as Slowking will otherwise struggle against Dragon-types. Latios in particular gives Slowking a lot of trouble, as Slowking cannot survive more than one Draco Meteor unless it invests heavily in Special Defense. Trick is the crux of the set, as it allows Slowking to rid itself of its Choice Specs and cripple bulky opponents such as Blissey and Chansey that can otherwise wall Slowking, rendering them incapable of walling much for the remainder of the match.</p>
[ADDITIONAL COMMENTS]
<p>With the given EVs, Slowking has the best possible balance between bulk and power. There is no use investing in Speed, as Slowking's Speed stat is painfully low and even with investment, Slowking remains incapable of outspeeding anything worthwhile. On top of this, Slowking enjoys the bulk that max HP provides, as this investment enables it to check Keldeo and other rain sweepers with greater ease. Slowking's offensive movepool includes a few other options to hit more specific targets. Signal Beam or Shadow Ball are great for super effective coverage against Latias, Latios, Celebi, and Starmie. The choice lies in whether you want to hit Celebi harder, in which case use Signal Beam, or give Jellicent trouble, in which case you should use Shadow Ball. Grass Knot can be used to hit other Water-types for super effective damage, but Starmie is hit hard enough by Surf and Jellicent by Shadow Ball if you chose to run it, as Shadow Ball grants better coverage than Grass Knot. Slack Off can be run to give Slowking greater longevity once it has Tricked away its Choice Specs. This also gives Slowking the chance to wall more threats once it has lost its Choice Specs, although it does lack the bulk to wall the strongest of special attackers.</p>
<p>Although this set can function without rain support, Politoed's Drizzle gives Surf a much needed boost in power, and is therefore appreciated. Slowking forces a lot of switches, so using a hazard-setter such as Forretress or Ferrothorn is an excellent option to capitalize on these switches. Ferrothorn also resists all of Slowking's weaknesses, which gives it great synergy defensively as well. Teammates such as Choice Scarf Salamence, Choice Specs Tornadus-T, and Choice Scarf Thundurus-T are excellent partners, as they can all weaken or break past walls. For example, Slowking can weaken most of the opponent's walls, followed up by one of those Pokemon to finish off the rest of the opposing team, or vice versa. Swords Dance Breloom is also an excellent partner, as Swords Dance-boosted Mach Punch is a great way to finish off weakened teams that Slowking can leave in its wake. Other Pokemon you might want to consider include Life Orb Latios and Rock Polish Genesect due their late-game cleaning capabilities.</p>