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Originally Posted by Fat BeastMode2010
Both are immune to electric attacks that demolish Suicune, but T-T actually HEALS from them! How awesome is that?! How often does Sand Viel actually come into play (save using T-Tar as your first 'mon)?
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I completely agree that Volt Absorb is very nice on Thundurus-T, but note that the comparison to Sand Veil is outdated. For the subway, Chomp should absolutely be using Rough Skin, which does prove relevant in a bunch of matchups.
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Originally Posted by Fat BeastMode2010
I typically use the standard Calm Mind/Scald/Rest/Sub 'Cune, but here is what I am using for my T-T
Thundurus-Therian @ Focus Sash
Volt Absorb
Timid
4 HP/252 SpA/252 Spe
- Nasty Plot
- Thunderbolt
- Focus Blast
- Hidden Power (Ice)
This is a typical competative Thundurus-T, but just using it in the Subway. I have debated on trying one with Choice Scarf, but haven't commited to it yet, as I'm still working the third member out right now (I'm trying Choice Band Skill Link Cinncino)
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The most frustrating thing here compared to Chomp is the weakness/inaccuracy of the coverage moves. Focus Blast's inaccuracy can cause huge problems on long streaks, and non-STAB HP Ice does low damage against neutral things like Water/Ground pokes where you can't use Thunderbolt and don't want to risk a Focus Blast miss. STAB Earthquake and Outrage both hit really hard unboosted, avoid accuracy problems, and cover almost everything (levitate Bronzong comes to mind as an exception) without need of a third move. This isn't to say that a Thundurus-T/Suicune pairing isn't strong, but rather, that Chomp sets a higher standard than you might think.