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sickweare · Dec 28th, 2012, 1:52:06 PM

Don't judge ;;

Marill @ Choice Band
Trait: Huge Power
252 HP/252 Atk/4 SpD
Adamant Nature
-Aqua Jet
-Waterfall
-Ice Punch
-Superpower

Well, I have tried this set before and it is quite powerful. While it is nothing game-breaking (at all), it is rather viable. 1. It has the surprise factor and 2. Your opponent will be too busy laughing to realize that Marill had just cleaned up the rest of his team (sometimes). Aqua Jet is mainly what I use for late game sweeping. This set is also great for Dual Screens and someone to set up rocks. With rocks on the field, defeating Specially Defensive Amoonguss is 10x easier thanks to Marill's higher speed and access to Ice Punch. Dual Screens help tank some special attacks (except grass and electric) and allows marill to attempt a offensive sweep. With Adamant natured and huge power, its base attack rises to 304 which is where the choice band comes in handy. Of course, Allomomola and basically every bulky water type stops it in its tracks, and its frailty is easily taken advantage of by Absol and the likes. All in all, I was surprised at the effectiveness of this set, but it's not as good as other Choice Band users for sure. Cool points for using it though!

Dec 28th, 2012, 1:52:06 PM	#29
sickweare Join Date: Nov 2012 Posts: 110 Maryland	Don't judge ;; Marill @ Choice Band Trait: Huge Power 252 HP/252 Atk/4 SpD Adamant Nature -Aqua Jet -Waterfall -Ice Punch -Superpower Well, I have tried this set before and it is quite powerful. While it is nothing game-breaking (at all), it is rather viable. 1. It has the surprise factor and 2. Your opponent will be too busy laughing to realize that Marill had just cleaned up the rest of his team (sometimes). Aqua Jet is mainly what I use for late game sweeping. This set is also great for Dual Screens and someone to set up rocks. With rocks on the field, defeating Specially Defensive Amoonguss is 10x easier thanks to Marill's higher speed and access to Ice Punch. Dual Screens help tank some special attacks (except grass and electric) and allows marill to attempt a offensive sweep. With Adamant natured and huge power, its base attack rises to 304 which is where the choice band comes in handy. Of course, Allomomola and basically every bulky water type stops it in its tracks, and its frailty is easily taken advantage of by Absol and the likes. All in all, I was surprised at the effectiveness of this set, but it's not as good as other Choice Band users for sure. Cool points for using it though!