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Overview
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Kricketune is the best Sticky Web setter in PU, allowing it to support its slow but powerful teammates by slowing down the opposing Pokemon. Unlike other Sticky Web users such as Leavanny and Ariados, Kricketune has a lot of utility outside of setting up Sticky Web. It can prevent slower Defog users from removing its entry hazard by using Taunt as well as continue to annoy foes with Knock Off and Endeavor. Unfortunately, entry hazard removal is common in PU, and as a suicide Sticky Web setter, Kricketune requires a lot of team support to keep Sticky Web up. Kricketune is also rather slow and not very threatening; thus, taking care of common Sticky Web partners is often enough to prevent Kricketune from bugging a team too much.
Sticky Web
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name: Sticky Web
move 1: Sticky Web
move 2: Taunt
move 3: Endeavor
move 4: Knock Off
ability: Technician
item: Focus Sash
evs: 252 Atk / 4 Def / 252 Spe
nature: Jolly
Moves
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Sticky Web allows Kricketune to slow down the opponent's team and support its slow teammates. Taunt is a great move that allows Kricketune to outspeed and prevent Defog users from removing Sticky Web. In addition, it prevents slower foes from stacking Spikes or setting up against it. Endeavor allows Kricketune to bring foes down to 1 HP after it activates its Focus Sash, letting a teammate finish them off. Knock Off removes items and is useful to weaken NFE Pokemon such as Misdreavus, Piloswine, and Tangela, annoy stall teams by removing Leftovers, and discourage Ghost-types from switching in on Endeavor. Bug Bite is an option over Knock Off that gets boosted by Technician and allows Kricketune to OHKO Life Orb Sneasel and 2HKO Serperior.
Set Details
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Maximum Speed investment allows Kricketune to outspeed as many Pokemon as possible, letting it Taunt bulky Defog users before they remove Sticky Web, as well as set up Sticky Web and use Endeavor on as many foes as possible. Focus Sash almost guarantees that Kricketune will be able to set up Sticky Web and enables it to use Endeavor effectively. Kricketune should not invest in bulk because the set is designed as a suicide lead, and having less bulk enables it to utilize a more powerful Endeavor.
Usage Tips
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Kricketune should usually be used as a lead to maximize the effect of its Focus Sash and let it set up Sticky Web as soon as possible, unless it is obvious that the opponent will lead with a Pokemon that beats Kricketune, such as a faster Taunt user. If any Pokemon that has Defog comes in on Kricketune, use Taunt to prevent Sticky Web from being removed. Set up Sticky Web as soon as possible, and if it is certain that Sticky Web will remain on the field for the rest of the game, sacrifice Kricketune to give one of its teammates a free switch-in. After setting up Sticky Web, Kricketune should stay in and spam Knock Off to annoy the opponent until it gets brought down to its Focus Sash. After this, use Endeavor as much as possible to soften up foes. If Kricketune is up against a Toxic Spikes user, it is advisable to use Taunt first, then set up Sticky Web, because the residual damage from Toxic Spikes will limit its teammates' longevity. Against stall teams, it is advisable to simply use a combination of Taunt and Knock Off to wear down foes because Sticky Web rarely comes in handy against these teams. If a Pokemon that threatens to sweep your team comes in on Kricketune with an intact Focus Sash, Kricketune can use Endeavor and bring the foe down to 1 HP on the same turn it gets attacked and brought down to the Focus Sash, neutering a threat. If the opposing team has a Rapid Spin or Defog user, it isn't a bad idea to set up Sticky Web and switch out to preserve Kricketune in case the entry hazard needs to be set up again.
Team Options
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Kricketune should only be used on offensive teams because they can deal with the early loss of a teammate much better than defensive teams can. Offensive teams can also pressure Defog and Rapid Spin users more easily and usually have a way to beat stall teams that do not mind Sticky Web. Slow but powerful teammates can outspeed more Pokemon with Sticky Web up, as well as cripple Defog users. Examples include Heatmor, Marowak, Bouffalant, and Beheeyem. Sticky Web teams also appreciate fast Pokemon, such as Ninetales, Tauros, and Choice Scarf Rotom-F; these Pokemon not only outspeed virtually the entire tier, including revenge killers, but provide insurance against Flying-types, Pokemon with Levitate, and opposing Sticky Web teams. Spinblockers such as Misdreavus and Haunter can foil attempts to spin away Sticky Web, and they even have access to Taunt and Thunderbolt to stop common Defog users. Purugly can also discourage the use of Defog with its ability Defiant, giving it a +2 Attack boost when it switches into Defog. An offensive Stealth Rock user, such as Marowak, Rampardos, or Golem, can provide Stealth Rock support, which is useful to wear down foes for the team while threatening them offensively.
Other Options
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Kricketune does not have many other options; a non-Sticky Web set is either bad or outclassed by another Pokemon.Toxic can be used to cripple bulky foes, but Kricketune does not have a spare moveslot for it. Sing can be used to neuter a threat, but its accuracy is terrible.
Checks & Counters
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**Entry Hazard Removal**: Entry hazard removal is common in PU and will leave Kricketune's slower teammates more vulnerable to attacks. Rapid Spin users include Avalugg and Wartortle; the latter can even use Rapid Spin on Ghost-types thanks to nForesight. Swanna is faster than Kricketune and thus avoids Taunt; it can then Defog away the Sticky Web and defeat Kricketune. Bulky Defog users, such as Pelipper, Vullaby, and Togetic, are susceptible to Kricketune's Taunt, but are able to use Defog against Kricketune's teammates; however, constant offensive pressure could easily cripple them.
**Faster Taunt Users**: Faster Taunt users are able to avoid Kricketune's Taunt and can Taunt it to prevent it from setting up Sticky Web. Misdreavus and Haunter both have access to Taunt and are immune to Endeavor; they dislike Knock Off, though. Glalie, Serperior, and Sneasel are also faster albeit less common users of Taunt, although the latter two get hit hard by the uncommon Bug Bite.
**Purugly**: Purugly is faster and has access to Fake Out, meaning that Kricketune will be KOed without even having the chance to set up Sticky Web thanks to Fake Out's guaranteed flinch.
**Immunity to Sticky Web**: Flying-types and Levitate users are completely immune to the effects of Sticky Web. For example, Swanna, Dodrio, and Haunter can come in on a slower Pokemon and hit something hard. This could be problematic if the Sticky Web team lacks faster Pokemon that can deal with them.
**Ditto**: Ditto cannot switch into a Taunt and dislikes Knock Off; however, if it switches in safely, it gets to copy Kricketune and set up Sticky Web. This means that the Sticky Web team is also slowed down, and the opposing team will likely be faster due to the presence of Sticky Web on both sides. Furthermore, Ditto is usually only seen on offensive teams, which can easily take advantage of the slow nature of Sticky Web teams.
Overview
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Kricketune is the best Sticky Web setter in PU, allowing it to support its slow but powerful teammates by slowing down the opposing Pokemon. Unlike other Sticky Web users such as Leavanny and Ariados, Kricketune has a lot of utility outside of setting up Sticky Web. It can prevent slower Defog users from removing its entry hazard by using Taunt as well as continue to annoy foes with Knock Off and Endeavor. Unfortunately, entry hazard removal is common in PU, and as a suicide Sticky Web setter, Kricketune requires a lot of team support to keep Sticky Web up. Kricketune is also rather slow and not very threatening; thus, taking care of common Sticky Web partners is often enough to prevent Kricketune from bugging a team too much.
Sticky Web
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name: Sticky Web
move 1: Sticky Web
move 2: Taunt
move 3: Endeavor
move 4: Knock Off
ability: Technician
item: Focus Sash
evs: 252 Atk / 4 Def / 252 Spe
nature: Jolly
Moves
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Sticky Web allows Kricketune to slow down the opponent's team and support its slow teammates. Taunt is a great move that allows Kricketune to outspeed and prevent Defog users from removing Sticky Web. In addition, it prevents slower foes from stacking Spikes or setting up against it. Endeavor allows Kricketune to bring foes down to 1 HP after it activates its Focus Sash, letting a teammate finish them off. Knock Off removes items and is useful to weaken NFE Pokemon such as Misdreavus, Piloswine, and Tangela, annoy stall teams by removing Leftovers, and discourage Ghost-types from switching in on Endeavor. Bug Bite is an option over Knock Off that gets boosted by Technician and allows Kricketune to OHKO Life Orb Sneasel and 2HKO Serperior.
Set Details
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Maximum Speed investment allows Kricketune to outspeed as many Pokemon as possible, letting it Taunt bulky Defog users before they remove Sticky Web, as well as set up Sticky Web and use Endeavor on as many foes as possible. Focus Sash almost guarantees that Kricketune will be able to set up Sticky Web and enables it to use Endeavor effectively. Kricketune should not invest in bulk because the set is designed as a suicide lead, and having less bulk enables it to utilize a more powerful Endeavor.
Usage Tips
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Kricketune should usually be used as a lead to maximize the effect of its Focus Sash and let it set up Sticky Web as soon as possible, unless it is obvious that the opponent will lead with a Pokemon that beats Kricketune, such as a faster Taunt user. If any Pokemon that has Defog comes in on Kricketune, use Taunt to prevent Sticky Web from being removed. Set up Sticky Web as soon as possible, and if it is certain that Sticky Web will remain on the field for the rest of the game, sacrifice Kricketune to give one of its teammates a free switch-in. After setting up Sticky Web, Kricketune should stay in and spam Knock Off to annoy the opponent until it gets brought down to its Focus Sash. After this, use Endeavor as much as possible to soften up foes. If Kricketune is up against a Toxic Spikes user, it is advisable to use Taunt first, then set up Sticky Web, because the residual damage from Toxic Spikes will limit its teammates' longevity. Against stall teams, it is advisable to simply use a combination of Taunt and Knock Off to wear down foes because Sticky Web rarely comes in handy against these teams. If a Pokemon that threatens to sweep your team comes in on Kricketune with an intact Focus Sash, Kricketune can use Endeavor and bring the foe down to 1 HP on the same turn it gets attacked and brought down to the Focus Sash, neutering a threat. If the opposing team has a Rapid Spin or Defog user, it isn't a bad idea to set up Sticky Web and switch out to preserve Kricketune in case the entry hazard needs to be set up again.
Team Options
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Kricketune should only be used on offensive teams because they can deal with the early loss of a teammate much better than defensive teams can. Offensive teams can also pressure Defog and Rapid Spin users more easily and usually have a way to beat stall teams that do not mind Sticky Web. Slow but powerful teammates can outspeed more Pokemon with Sticky Web up, as well as cripple Defog users. Examples include Heatmor, Marowak, Bouffalant, and Beheeyem. Sticky Web teams also appreciate fast Pokemon, such as Ninetales, Tauros, and Choice Scarf Rotom-F; these Pokemon not only outspeed virtually the entire tier, including revenge killers, but provide insurance against Flying-types, Pokemon with Levitate, and opposing Sticky Web teams. Spinblockers such as Misdreavus and Haunter can foil attempts to spin away Sticky Web, and they even have access to Taunt and Thunderbolt to stop common Defog users. Purugly can also discourage the use of Defog with its ability Defiant, giving it a +2 Attack boost when it switches into Defog. An offensive Stealth Rock user, such as Marowak, Rampardos, or Golem, can provide Stealth Rock support, which is useful to wear down foes for the team while threatening them offensively.
Other Options
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Kricketune does not have many other options; a non-Sticky Web set is either bad or outclassed by another Pokemon.Toxic can be used to cripple bulky foes, but Kricketune does not have a spare moveslot for it. Sing can be used to neuter a threat, but its accuracy is terrible.
Checks & Counters
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**Entry Hazard Removal**: Entry hazard removal is common in PU and will leave Kricketune's slower teammates more vulnerable to attacks. Rapid Spin users include Avalugg and Wartortle; the latter can even use Rapid Spin on Ghost-types thanks to nForesight. Swanna is faster than Kricketune and thus avoids Taunt; it can then Defog away the Sticky Web and defeat Kricketune. Bulky Defog users, such as Pelipper, Vullaby, and Togetic, are susceptible to Kricketune's Taunt, but are able to use Defog against Kricketune's teammates; however, constant offensive pressure could easily cripple them.
**Faster Taunt Users**: Faster Taunt users are able to avoid Kricketune's Taunt and can Taunt it to prevent it from setting up Sticky Web. Misdreavus and Haunter both have access to Taunt and are immune to Endeavor; they dislike Knock Off, though. Glalie, Serperior, and Sneasel are also faster albeit less common users of Taunt, although the latter two get hit hard by the uncommon Bug Bite.
**Purugly**: Purugly is faster and has access to Fake Out, meaning that Kricketune will be KOed without even having the chance to set up Sticky Web thanks to Fake Out's guaranteed flinch.
**Immunity to Sticky Web**: Flying-types and Levitate users are completely immune to the effects of Sticky Web. For example, Swanna, Dodrio, and Haunter can come in on a slower Pokemon and hit something hard. This could be problematic if the Sticky Web team lacks faster Pokemon that can deal with them.
**Ditto**: Ditto cannot switch into a Taunt and dislikes Knock Off; however, if it switches in safely, it gets to copy Kricketune and set up Sticky Web. This means that the Sticky Web team is also slowed down, and the opposing team will likely be faster due to the presence of Sticky Web on both sides. Furthermore, Ditto is usually only seen on offensive teams, which can easily take advantage of the slow nature of Sticky Web teams.
Overview
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- Best SW setter
- SW helps slow teammates
- Taunt to beat Defoggers n stuff
- Annoy opponents even after setting up webs
- Has actual utility unlike Leavanny, Ariados etc
- Slow
- Don't really have to prepare for it; Kricketune isn't the threat, the Web is. Just make sure your team doesn't lose to common web mons
- Hazard removal is very common in PU
Sticky Web
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name: Sticky Web
move 1: Sticky Web
move 2: Taunt
move 3: Endeavor
move 4: Knock Off
ability: Technician
item: Focus Sash
evs: 252 Atk / 4 Def / 252 Spe
nature: Jolly
Moves
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- SW slows down opponents
- Taunt beats bulky Defog users such as Pelipper and Togetic, also prevents Spikes stacking and setup
- Endeavor brings opponents to 1 HP after sash
- Knock Off weakens stuff like Piloswine, Tangela, and makes Ghost-types wary of switching in
- you can use Technician Bug Bite if you want a STAB move; hits harder, does cool stuff like OHKO LO Sneasel and 2HKO Serp
Set Details
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- Max Spe to outspeed and Taunt Defog users, also to outrun as many SR users as possible so that you can Taunt them or set up web + Endeavor
- Sash makes you survive and set up web almost guaranteed
- Don't invest in bulk because you're using Endeavor + Sash
Usage Tips
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- Lead with it unless it's obvious they will lead with something that beats it (like fast Taunt or something)
- Taunt anything that looks like it has Defog
- Set up web ASAP
- If they have a Defog or Spinner then it isn't a bad idea to let it stick around
- Try and Taunt the TSpike users first because it's annoying for Web and you're usually faster so you can always get up web next turn
- Spam Knock Off after you set up Web
- If they bring you down to sash spam Endeavor
- Sac it to get a free switch-in if you don't need it
- Against stall, spam Taunt + Knock Off to soften them up since you don't need as much speed
- If something threatens to sweep you and you don't need web, you can Endeavor as they attack you and finish them off with a teammate
Team Options
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- Use only on offense b/c that way you pressure Defog and spin and don't just lose to stall
- Slow teammates that are powerful so they outrun stuff and can cripple Defog users (Marowak, Bouffalant, Heatmor, Beheeyem)
- Fast stuff so you don't outright lose to flying things / opposing webs, also means they outrun almost everything (Ninetales, Tauros, Scarf Rotom-F)
- Spinblockers (Missy, Haunter)
- Purugly to discourage Defog
- An offensive SR user eg. Marowak or Golem cos you need it and Krick doesn't have it.
Other Options
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- Toxic, but no space
- Sing, but no space and the accuracy sucks
- Perish Song?? but no space
- Don't use anything else pls Krick sucks
Checks & Counters
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WILL BEEF THIS IN WRITE UP
**Hazard Removal**: Spinners like Avalugg and Wartortle, the latter can spin on Ghosts with Foresight. Swanna is faster and Defog. Bulky Defoggers can do it vs the teammates but they could die if they keep getting hit hard.
**Faster Taunt users**: Misdreavus, Haunter, Glalie, Serperior, Sneasel. The first two hate Knock Off tho and the last two get hit by the rare Bug Bite
**Purugly**: Fake Out + Return KOs Kricketune and it doesn't even get to set up web.
**Immunity to Sticky Web**: Watch out for Flying-types or Levitate because they fly right above SW.
**Ditto**: Copies Sticky Web, there's no way to block this. RIP fast mons. Worse thing is Ditto is almost always on offensive teams. It does hate Knock Off though but by that time your team is probably already slower than opponent's
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- Best SW setter
- SW helps slow teammates
- Taunt to beat Defoggers n stuff
- Annoy opponents even after setting up webs
- Has actual utility unlike Leavanny, Ariados etc
- Slow
- Don't really have to prepare for it; Kricketune isn't the threat, the Web is. Just make sure your team doesn't lose to common web mons
- Hazard removal is very common in PU
Sticky Web
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name: Sticky Web
move 1: Sticky Web
move 2: Taunt
move 3: Endeavor
move 4: Knock Off
ability: Technician
item: Focus Sash
evs: 252 Atk / 4 Def / 252 Spe
nature: Jolly
Moves
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- SW slows down opponents
- Taunt beats bulky Defog users such as Pelipper and Togetic, also prevents Spikes stacking and setup
- Endeavor brings opponents to 1 HP after sash
- Knock Off weakens stuff like Piloswine, Tangela, and makes Ghost-types wary of switching in
- you can use Technician Bug Bite if you want a STAB move; hits harder, does cool stuff like OHKO LO Sneasel and 2HKO Serp
Set Details
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- Max Spe to outspeed and Taunt Defog users, also to outrun as many SR users as possible so that you can Taunt them or set up web + Endeavor
- Sash makes you survive and set up web almost guaranteed
- Don't invest in bulk because you're using Endeavor + Sash
Usage Tips
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- Lead with it unless it's obvious they will lead with something that beats it (like fast Taunt or something)
- Taunt anything that looks like it has Defog
- Set up web ASAP
- If they have a Defog or Spinner then it isn't a bad idea to let it stick around
- Try and Taunt the TSpike users first because it's annoying for Web and you're usually faster so you can always get up web next turn
- Spam Knock Off after you set up Web
- If they bring you down to sash spam Endeavor
- Sac it to get a free switch-in if you don't need it
- Against stall, spam Taunt + Knock Off to soften them up since you don't need as much speed
- If something threatens to sweep you and you don't need web, you can Endeavor as they attack you and finish them off with a teammate
Team Options
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- Use only on offense b/c that way you pressure Defog and spin and don't just lose to stall
- Slow teammates that are powerful so they outrun stuff and can cripple Defog users (Marowak, Bouffalant, Heatmor, Beheeyem)
- Fast stuff so you don't outright lose to flying things / opposing webs, also means they outrun almost everything (Ninetales, Tauros, Scarf Rotom-F)
- Spinblockers (Missy, Haunter)
- Purugly to discourage Defog
- An offensive SR user eg. Marowak or Golem cos you need it and Krick doesn't have it.
Other Options
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- Toxic, but no space
- Sing, but no space and the accuracy sucks
- Perish Song?? but no space
- Don't use anything else pls Krick sucks
Checks & Counters
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WILL BEEF THIS IN WRITE UP
**Hazard Removal**: Spinners like Avalugg and Wartortle, the latter can spin on Ghosts with Foresight. Swanna is faster and Defog. Bulky Defoggers can do it vs the teammates but they could die if they keep getting hit hard.
**Faster Taunt users**: Misdreavus, Haunter, Glalie, Serperior, Sneasel. The first two hate Knock Off tho and the last two get hit by the rare Bug Bite
**Purugly**: Fake Out + Return KOs Kricketune and it doesn't even get to set up web.
**Immunity to Sticky Web**: Watch out for Flying-types or Levitate because they fly right above SW.
**Ditto**: Copies Sticky Web, there's no way to block this. RIP fast mons. Worse thing is Ditto is almost always on offensive teams. It does hate Knock Off though but by that time your team is probably already slower than opponent's
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