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Old May 23rd, 2012, 4:21:17 PM   #17
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Giratina-O @ Griseous Orb
Trait: Levitate
EVs: 116 HP / 252 Atk / 140 Spd
Adamant Nature (+Atk, -SAtk)
- Tailwind
- Outrage
- Earthquake
- Dragon Claw / Shadow Claw / Destiny Bond

Tailwind Giratina-o is a great lategame cleaner. Since most Ubers rely on taking special attacks, physical Giratina-o can hit them where it hurts. The metaphorical nutsack, if you will. The Speed EVs allow Giratina-o to outspeed Choice Scarf Jolly Chomp after a Tailwind. If you want to outpace Scarf Terrakion, then you can run more Speed. Destiny Bond is an interesting attack that can be used as a last ditch suicide move before Tailwind peters out.


Lugia @ Life Orb
Trait: Pressure
EVs: 4 Def / 252 SAtk / 252 Spd
Timid Nature (+Spd, -Atk)
- Calm Mind
- Roost
- Aeroblast
- Earth Power

Offensive Calm Mind Lugia was somewhat popular in Gen IV, but is sorely overlooked in Gen V. Many people now look to Flying Arceus as a Calm Mind user, but Lugia's natural special bulk and surprise factor give it an edge over The Creator. Flying is a pretty good STAB in ubers, since few Pokemon resist it, and those who do crumble to Earth Power. This set has two main problems: one, Aeroblast has only 8 PP, and two, Lugia needs at least one Calm Mind to hurt anything and around three to actually sweep.


Vaporeon @ Leftovers
Trait: Hydration
EVs: 252 HP / 4 SAtk / 252 SDef
Calm Nature (+SDef, -Atk)
- Wish
- Scald
- Rest
- Protect / Toxic / Ice Beam

Vaporeon's niche over other Hydration abusers in Ubers (I'm looking at you Manaphy) is that it can pass massive Wishes. Each of Vaporeon's Wishes is healing 232 HP. That is more than two-thirds of Palkia's unboosted HP. Granted, they aren't Chansey size Wishes, but Vaporeon, unlike Chansey, has some offensive capabilities outside of Seismic Toss. Rain-boosted Scald does a decent amount without any investment. Rest gives Vaporeon some quick healing itself and, with Protect, can allow it to outstall certain attacks (primarily Scarf Palkia's Thunder).


Giratina-O @ Griseous Orb
Trait: Levitate
EVs: 116 HP / 252 SAtk / 140 Spd
Modest Nature (+SAtk, -Atk)
- Tailwind
- Shadow Ball
- Aura Sphere
- Draco Meteor / Dragon Pulse

Unlike the physical set, Special Tailwind Giratina-o has access to much more powerful moves. Shadow Ball and Aura Sphere get perfect coverage, but the real kicker is Draco Meteor. This sucker is going to be killing a lot more than the dinosaurs. However, it will likely end Giratina-o's lategame sweep prematurely, so only use it when necessary. Dragon Pulse is always an option.


Tropius @ Leftovers
Trait: Chlorophyll
EVs: 252 HP / 88 SDef / 168 Spd
Timid Nature (+Spd, -Atk)
- Roost
- Leech Seed
- Substitute
- Air Slash / Whirlwind

YEAH I'M POSTING TROPIUS WHAT OF IT. This elite Pokemon is the best gimmick Grass-type to hit Ubers since Parasect. The Speed EVs and Timid nature allow it to outspeed Mewtwo in the sun. Unlike its fellow SubSeeder Skymin, Tropius doesn't look like a piece of garbage- I mean, has access to always adored Roost. Speaking of Skymin, Air Slash gives Tropius a chance of hitting Skymin (just avoid Skymin's Air Slash like the plague). Whirlwind kinda defeats the point of SubSeed, but its still a useful support move in its own right.


Groudon @ Leftovers
Trait: Drought
EVs: 252 HP / 4 Atk / 252 SDef
Careful Nature (+SDef, -SAtk)
- Thunder Wave
- Bulk Up
- Earthquake
- Stone Edge / Dragon Tail

Mah boi G-Money here has been hittin' the gym, and it pays off. Bulk Up with MAXIMUM SPECIAL BULKAGE turns Groudon into a complete tank. Even without investment, boosted Earthquakes are going to dent anything that doesn't resist them. Thunder Wave is there mostly for utility, but you can use whatever you want in place of it. I think Rest might be a nifty option.


Arceus @ Leftovers
Trait: Multitype
EVs: 4 HP / 252 SAtk / 252 Spd
Timid Nature (+Spd, -Atk)
- Calm Mind
- Judgment
- Focus Blast
- Ice Beam / Dark Pulse

ExtremeKiller can smd, this is how MEN play Normal Arceus. The main advantage this Arceus has over other CM Arceus is simply the fact that it can use Leftovers. That small HP recovery every turn really adds up and somewhat justifies sacrificing Recover for coverage. There really isn't much else to say about it, except that it is as manly as a non-Fighting Arceus can get.


Giratina-O @ Griseous Orb
Trait: Levitate
EVs: 116 Atk / 252 SAtk / 140 Spd
Mild Nature (+SAtk, -Def)
- Tailwind
- Draco Meteor
- Outrage
- Aura Sphere / Earthquake

MOAR GIRATINA-O. You might as well call this set Hannah Montana, because it gives you the best of both worlds: you get the sheer power of Draco Meteor and the ability to hit many Ubers on their soft side. Also, you can use Rash if you want, I just like Mild because I try to keep my Pokemon free from skin ailments.
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