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Old Oct 13th, 2012, 7:38:40 PM   #6
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OK this has been sitting here for way to long, so I'll take a stab at it.


[Overview]

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1. I want to remove this because it is rather irrelevant after BW2. He received Superpower, Aqua Tail, Drain Punch, and Fire Punch from move tutors which are all relatively high base power moves. It already had Wild Charge which is great physical STAB move.
  • I agree with this, BW2 has finally given Eelektross a physical movepool. Needs to be there for sure in the update.

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2.Would like to re-word this and add the fact that it received Drain Punch and Giga Drain from tutors offering semi-reliable recovery.
  • This is inconsequential, and it a good thing to add.


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3. Because CB is arguably his best set, i would like to remove the word "Specs" so it says "That being said, Eelektross is a fine Choice user, and fits well on VoltTurn or Choice-based teams," as not to as much emphasis on Specs since Band is just as good.
  • Sure thing, Specs and CB are both good. Maybe mention that Eelektross is one of the best momentum grabbers in NU.


  • I'm not entirely sure that Choice Band should be the first set. It is very good, but I think between that and the special attacker it is close. I won't put up a huge battle if people disagree but I think that the Special Attacker iss a better set.

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name: Choice Band
move 1: U-Turn
move 2: Wild Charge/Thunder Punch
move 3: Drain Punch/Superpower
move 4: Aqua Tail/Fire Punch
item: Choice Band
ability: Levitate
nature: Adamant
evs: 128 HP / 252 Atk / 124 Spe
  • I've always ran U-turn / ThunderPunch / Superpower / Fire Punch and it has never let me down. I think ThunderPunch is generally a better choice than Wild Charge, since bulk is a huge part of what makes Eelektross good. If Wild Charge gains some really important KOs it should be first though.


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[SET]
name: Special Attacker
move 1: Volt Switch(1)
move 2: Flamethrower
move 3: Grass Knot(2)
move 4: Thunderbolt/Acid Spray
item:Choice Specs/Leftovers
ability: Levitate
nature: Modest
Evs: 172 Hp / 252 SpAtk / 84 Spe(3)
  • I don't think U-turn should be slashed. Ground types aren't that common, and they can easily be hit with Giga Drain. U-turn just makes this set weaker.
  • Yes Giga Drain > Grass Knot 100%
  • I also like your EV spread, better in this meta

Set Comments:

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1. Mention U-turn for no ground immunity so eases prediction. Wont be doing as much, since its not boosted but it hits psychics harder
  • I don't want u-turn slashed so I have to say no to this
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2. Remove "primary STAB" because of emphasis on U-turn
  • u-turn sucks

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3. Change Grass Knot to Giga Drain.
  • yes

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1. Reflect new ev spread and why its better, tangela is rarely seen in this meta?

2. Remove this, talk about u-turn earlier.
  • yes talk about new EV spread, talk about u turn here though




I'll get to the rest of this later, if you need any clarification on what I said or want me to go more indepth just ask :)
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