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erisia · Dec 8th, 2012, 5:51:16 PM

Braviary @ Sharp Beak / Fighting Gem
Trait: Defiant
EVs: 4 HP / 252 Atk / 252 Spe
Adamant / Jolly Nature
- Brave Bird
- Superpower
- Return / Roost
- U-Turn

Braviary is no stranger to using Choice items; in fact, that's all it ever did back in BW1. This set exploits any preconceptions the opponent might have, bluffing a Choice set very effectively when using either Brave Bird or U-Turn. However, the crucial difference is that, if Probopass or Bastiodon switch in after Braviary secures a kill with a STAB move, they will take a Superpower to the face and be removed from the game if entry hazards are up. Sharp Beak is the primary option as it gives Braviary more power to maintain the Choice Band illusion more easily, although Silk Scarf can be used instead if you want to hit Electric types harder. Fighting Gem, on the other hand, lets Braviary deal a more devestating blow to Regirock and Golem, who may even be outright KO'd depending on residual damage, and whether they switch into a STAB attack first. As Braviary isn't locked into attacks, Roost can also be used to maintain longevity if desired.

Dec 8th, 2012, 5:51:16 PM	#21
erisia (macho) brace yourselves Join Date: Nov 2011 Posts: 854	Braviary @ Sharp Beak / Fighting Gem Trait: Defiant EVs: 4 HP / 252 Atk / 252 Spe Adamant / Jolly Nature - Brave Bird - Superpower - Return / Roost - U-Turn Braviary is no stranger to using Choice items; in fact, that's all it ever did back in BW1. This set exploits any preconceptions the opponent might have, bluffing a Choice set very effectively when using either Brave Bird or U-Turn. However, the crucial difference is that, if Probopass or Bastiodon switch in after Braviary secures a kill with a STAB move, they will take a Superpower to the face and be removed from the game if entry hazards are up. Sharp Beak is the primary option as it gives Braviary more power to maintain the Choice Band illusion more easily, although Silk Scarf can be used instead if you want to hit Electric types harder. Fighting Gem, on the other hand, lets Braviary deal a more devestating blow to Regirock and Golem, who may even be outright KO'd depending on residual damage, and whether they switch into a STAB attack first. As Braviary isn't locked into attacks, Roost can also be used to maintain longevity if desired. __________________ Check out Slowmons: A new metagame where the slowest Pokémon moves first!