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Abra (Analysis)
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bumping.
Abra does not get a Dream World ability, so it doesn't have to be included.
However, you do have to change it to the correct format. EDIT: Never mind, I did it for you.
Also, being contributing to C&C for half a year now, I've been more or less use to the grammar standards, and have decided to try a proofread for your analysis. Here goes...
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Blue = additions
Purple = comments
[Overview]
<p>Not a lot has changed for Abra. It is still the strongest special attacker in the metagame tier, but unfortunately, did not get receive much this generation. That's not to say that Abra can't do its job. With a neutral nature, Abra still hits reaches 20 Special Attack, a stat that almost no other Pokemon can reach without any boosts. It also has Magic Coat, which can reflect any status-inducing move as well as and entry hazards, which makes Abra all the more worthwhile to use. In addition, Abra hits the 19 Speed tier, which allows it to at least tie with many other Pokemon in Little Cup the tier. Despite all of the additions to Little Cup, Abra still remains as one of the metagame's biggest threats.</p>
[Set SET]
name: Special Choice
move 1: Psycho Shock / Psychic
move 2: Signal Beam
move 3: Hidden Power Fighitng Fighting/ Hidden Power Fire
move 4: Trick
item: Choice Scarf / Choice Specs
abililty ability: Inner Focus
nature: Modest / Timid
evs: 240 SpA / 200 Spe
[Set Comments SET COMMENTS]
<p>Abra is one of the most efficient Choice users in Little Cup because of the great coverage its attacks provide, and it has huge amounts of its great Special Attack and Speed stats. Psycho Shock is a great addition for Abra to have, since, with a Modest nature and maximum Special Attack EVs, Abra now has a 75% chance of 2HKOing Munchlax factoring in through Oran Berry, something not many Pokemon special attackerscan boast about. However, Psychic grants Abra more raw power against most other Defense-oriented Pokemon, like such as Hippopotas. Signal Beam is for coverage purposes, as it hits hitting most Psychic- and Dark-type Pokemon for super effective damage. Hidden Power Fighting is primarily for Komatama Pawniard and Zuruggu Scraggy, though they are hit pretty hard by Signal Beam anyways. Hidden Power Fire, on the other hand, does big a lot of damage to Steel-types, including Bronzor, Teshiido Ferroseed, and Moguryuu Drilbur. Trick is in the last slot as it can allows Abra to cripple opposing walls, as well as set-up sweepers like such as Zuruggu, thinking who think they can get a free Dragon Dance off of a predicted Psychic-type attack.</p>
<p>Choice Specs is an interesting option on Abra since its Speed is already very high it can already outrun most Pokemon, and it can potentially OHKO Oran Berry Munchlax with Psycho Shock. OHKOing Munchlax with a Special attack is a feat accomplished only by Abra and Mantyke (the latter with Rain Dance and Life Orb), which is absolutely incredible by very few Pokemon. A Timid nature should be used on Choice Specs Abra, as 19 Speed is absolutely vital for this set's success.</p>
[Additional Comments ADDITIONAL COMMENTS]
<p>It should be noted that using this set demands an incredibly high degree of prediction because, if it picks the wrong move, in most cases Abra will die. For example, if If it picks a move other than Psycho Shock, Munchlax will come in and Pursuit it. However, if the opponent successfully brings a Dark-type on a Psychic-type attack, it will be able to either KO Abra with a STAB attack Pursuit (Abra is definitely switching out since it’s locked into a Psychic-type attack, so Pursuit would seem to fit better than a STAB attack in general), or begin to set up. For this reason, Choice Scarf Fighting-types are vital, as they not only remove Munchlax, but can outspeed and remove Murkrow. Kojofuu Mienfoo is a good example of this, as its Hi Jump Kick will do a lot of damage to anything that doesn't resist it or is immune to it, and will also do huge amounts of damage to Murkrow. In addition, Regeneration will allow Kojofuu Mienfoo to be able to switch in numerous times at high, if not full, health. Swords Dance Gligar, who has a lot of trouble with faster Pokemon will benefit from Choice Scarf Abra.</p>
[Set SET]
name: Substitute
move 1: Substitute
move 2: Psycho Shock / Psychic
move 3: Signal Beam
move 4: Hidden Power Fire / Hidden Power Ground
item: Life Orb
abililty ability: Inner Focus
nature: Timid
evs: 240 SpA / 200 Spe
[Set Comments SET COMMENTS]
<p>With Abra's incredible Special Attack and Speed stats, it will be able to force switches easily, and therefore is a great candidate for Substitute. This way, wWith a Substitute up, Abra will have an easier time sweeping, as many Pokemon, like Carvanha and Komatama Pawniard, attempt to KO Abra via priority attacks. Now, Abra will only have to lose approximately a third of its health (Substitute + Life Orb recoil) instead of its life when a priority attacker attempts to kill Abra. Psycho Shock is the primary attacking option as it is a swift 2HKO on Oran Berry Munchlax, but Psychic hits Defense-oriented Pokemon harder. Signal Beam is, again, for coverage purposes. With those two attacks, Abra nets itself incredible coverage. Hidden Power Fire is primarily for Bronzor, Teshiido Ferroseed and non-Poison Grass-types (as Psycho Shock hits Pokemon like Bulbasaur for more damage), but Hidden Power Ground hits Aron and Magnemite for coverage super effective damage(and nets OHKOs on both). It should be noted that Magnemite will already take a huge amount of damage from Hidden Power Fire. Life Orb will pump up the power of all of Abra's attacks, but residual damage will be play a big role in this set's success. Life Orb recoil will make it lose HP every turn, and residual damage from Sandstorm or Hail will certainly not help. The EVs maximize Special Attack and Speed, and take the IV drops into account.</p>
[Additional Comments ADDITIONAL COMMENTS]
<p>Choice Scarf Gligar and Choice Scarf Kojofuu Mienfoo work incredibly well with this set. Both of them have access to U-turn to scout for potential Abra counters, as well as being able to remove Munchlax from the game. Prediction is key when using this set. The user must know when to Substitute and when to attack, because a one misprediction could end up very embarrassing for the user being fatal for Abra. The best time to Substitute is when the opponent is using a weak Sspecial attack, but the opportunity may never present itself. Due to Abra's frailty, many Pokemon will stay in and simply attack it. This is why For that reason, Abra is better in the early game – as the opponent will be more inclined to switch if he or she has more Pokemon to switch to. Rapid Spinners are also great partners, as free switches for Abra are key so it can set up more Substitutes Abra appreciates switching in without losing health each time.</p>
[Set SET]
name: Anti-lead
move 1: Encore
move 2: Magic Coat
move 3: Psycho Shock / Psychic
move 4: Reflect / Light Screen
item: Focus Sash
ability: Inner Focus
nature: Timid
evs: 236 SpA / 236 Spe
[Set Comments SET COMMENTS]
<p>Abra has access to Magic Coat, with its new added effect of bouncing back entry hazards, and its Abra'sblistering 19 Speed allows it to be a decent anti-lead at the least. Inner Focus prevents Fake Out users like Meowth and Aipom from flinching Abra, which is a nice thing to have is part of the reason to Abra's success. Psycho Shock is Abra's primary attacking option, but Psychic is an option to hit Pokemon with a higher Defense stat hits Pokemon with equal defenses harder. The last move is not much more than all depends on personal preference Abra's teammates, though Pokemon such as Shellder and Krabby prefer Light Screen, while Pokemon like Chinchou would rather have Reflect. For example, Pokemon with low Special Defense such as Shellder and Krabby will prefer Light Screen, while Pokemon who have trouble taking physical attacks would benefit from Reflect.However, it should be noted that Abra has a better chance against lead Meditite with Reflect over Light Screen. A Timid nature allows Abra to hit the reach 19 Speed tier, which is an absolutely necessary tier speed stat for Abra to hit. The EVs max out Special Attack and Speed, since Abra already carries a Focus Sash. Encore eases prediction when bringing in your next Pokemon, andcan also lock Fake Out users into Fake Out, which can be very important in the early game as it will already force a switch on turn 2 the second turn. Unfortunately, there is no way to stop Fake Out from breaking the Focus Sash, so switching to a Ghost-type teammate may be a better is also an option.</p>
[Additional Comments ADDITIONAL COMMENTS]
<p>Pokemon that can abuse switches work well with this set, as entry hazards your opponent will attempt to set up by the opposing Pokemonwill be rebounded back via Magic Coat. Again, Kojofuu Mienfoo and other U-turn users will be able to abuse switches. Carvanha, with its huge attacking stats, will also be able to do this with relative ease. This set also appreciates help from Spike stackers like Teshiido such as Ferroseed, in case the opponent is using an anti-lead like such as Meowth. Pokemon who benefit from having entry hazards up will appreciate having Abra as a partner, as it can reflect entry hazards back via Magic Coat.</p>
[Set SET]
name: Dual Screenser
move 1: Reflect
move 2: Light Screen
move 3: Psychic / Psycho Shock
move 4: Encore
item: Light Clay
ability: Inner Focus
nature: Timid
evs: 236 HP / 76 Def / 236 Spe
[Set Comments SET COMMENTS]
<p>Despite all of the additions this generation, Abra is still the fastest user of Ddual Sscreens. In addition, it is still tied along with Poliwag for arethe quickest user of Encore. At first glance, with Abra's thin defenses, it might seem that Abra is outclassed by bulkier users of Ddual Sscreens, like Bronzor. However, its incredible Speed more than makes up for this. A quick Encore is very effective against Stealth Rock users and (less common) Fake Out users, and due to Inner Focus, Abra won't flinch. Forcing Lockingthe opponent to keep using into Stealth Rock, or Fake Out, or switch out is absolutely very important, as getting a free turn for Reflect or Light Screen is imperative. This set can be used as either a lead or a mid-game supporter, since it can do either well. Psychic is preferred over Psycho Shock, since asPsychic has a higher base power, but Psycho Shock can be used for to deal more damage to Pokemon with higher Special Defense, like such as Tentacool.</p>
[Additional Comments ADDITIONAL COMMENTS]
<p>Light Clay is vital to this set's success, as it will add three turns to both screens the dual screens will last for an extra three turns- something very important to many boosting sweepers. Komotama Pawniardis a great partner to this set, as its common weaknesses are usually its downfall., Bbut, with Dual Screens up dual screens active,they won't be doing as much damage, and it can attempt a sweep with Swords Dance. Since this set acts as a supporter, it won't does not require need any team support in order to function properly. Other bulky boosting sweepers, including such as Shellder, Gligar, and Misdreavus will appreciate Ddual Sscreens greatly.</p>
[Team Options]
<p>Despite the addition of Psycho Shock, Munchlax is still the number-one check to Abra. Physical Choice Scarfers, such as Gligar and Kojofuu, can both scout the opposing team and beat common special walls. Swords Dance Gligar, who has a lot of trouble with faster Pokemon, will appreciate a Choice Scarf Abra as a teammate. Pokemon that enjoy having entry hazards up will enjoy having the Anti-lead set as a partner, as it can reflect entry hazards back via Magic Coat.</p> (Team Options is now added to the end of Additional Comments for each set)
[Optional Changes Other Options]
<p>Abra can run a decent Dual Screens set, but it runs the risk of being KO'd before it can even set one screen up. (There is a dual screens set…)Energy Ball hits Chinchou hard, but it provides inferior coverage as compared to Signal Beam. It also gets Calm Mind, but is even harder to set up than Substitute., Aand without Substitute, Abra will be very susceptible vulnerable to revenge killing.</p>
[Checks and Counters]
<p>Since Abra is very unpredictable, it technically has no counters unless the right Pokemon switches in on the right move is hard to counter it until the player is aware of the set Abra is running. If a Dark-type expecting Psycho Shock or Psychic switches in, and Abra chooses instead uses Signal Beam Substitute (if the player uses Signal Beam instead of a Psychic- attack, its because he predicted, not because Abra is unpredictable), it's going to it will be taking a lot of damage, and can possibly be KO'd knocked out. If Munclax switches in on a Psycho Shock, it loses, due to Psycho Shock being a 2HKO. Thankfully, Abra's frailty will usually be its undoing is very frail, and it should be used against it. Its terrible Base 15 Defense will make it susceptible means it will take a lot of damageto all physical priority attacks, and if a Pokemon can outspeed Abra, it will most likely be able to revenge kill knock out Abra. Carvanha can revenge kill Abra with Aqua Jet, or can set up with a Substitute if it is holding a Choice item, and Abra is locked into Psychic.</p>
[Dream World]
<p>Abra receives the ability Magic Guard, which is useful as Abra does not have to lose health from switching in with entry hazards on the field. This also allows Abra to utilize Life Orb to its fullest potential, by gaining the boost without losing health each turn. Overall, Magic Guard is a great ability on Abra, and can be used instead of Inner Focus on most sets.</p>
Blue = additions
Purple = comments
[Overview]
<p>Not a lot has changed for Abra. It is still the strongest special attacker in the metagame tier, but unfortunately, did not get receive much this generation. That's not to say that Abra can't do its job. With a neutral nature, Abra still hits reaches 20 Special Attack, a stat that almost no other Pokemon can reach without any boosts. It also has Magic Coat, which can reflect any status-inducing move as well as and entry hazards, which makes Abra all the more worthwhile to use. In addition, Abra hits the 19 Speed tier, which allows it to at least tie with many other Pokemon in Little Cup the tier. Despite all of the additions to Little Cup, Abra still remains as one of the metagame's biggest threats.</p>
[Set SET]
name: Special Choice
move 1: Psycho Shock / Psychic
move 2: Signal Beam
move 3: Hidden Power Fighitng Fighting/ Hidden Power Fire
move 4: Trick
item: Choice Scarf / Choice Specs
abililty ability: Inner Focus
nature: Modest / Timid
evs: 240 SpA / 200 Spe
[Set Comments SET COMMENTS]
<p>Abra is one of the most efficient Choice users in Little Cup because of the great coverage its attacks provide, and it has huge amounts of its great Special Attack and Speed stats. Psycho Shock is a great addition for Abra to have, since, with a Modest nature and maximum Special Attack EVs, Abra now has a 75% chance of 2HKOing Munchlax factoring in through Oran Berry, something not many Pokemon special attackerscan boast about. However, Psychic grants Abra more raw power against most other Defense-oriented Pokemon, like such as Hippopotas. Signal Beam is for coverage purposes, as it hits hitting most Psychic- and Dark-type Pokemon for super effective damage. Hidden Power Fighting is primarily for Komatama Pawniard and Zuruggu Scraggy, though they are hit pretty hard by Signal Beam anyways. Hidden Power Fire, on the other hand, does big a lot of damage to Steel-types, including Bronzor, Teshiido Ferroseed, and Moguryuu Drilbur. Trick is in the last slot as it can allows Abra to cripple opposing walls, as well as set-up sweepers like such as Zuruggu, thinking who think they can get a free Dragon Dance off of a predicted Psychic-type attack.</p>
<p>Choice Specs is an interesting option on Abra since its Speed is already very high it can already outrun most Pokemon, and it can potentially OHKO Oran Berry Munchlax with Psycho Shock. OHKOing Munchlax with a Special attack is a feat accomplished only by Abra and Mantyke (the latter with Rain Dance and Life Orb), which is absolutely incredible by very few Pokemon. A Timid nature should be used on Choice Specs Abra, as 19 Speed is absolutely vital for this set's success.</p>
[Additional Comments ADDITIONAL COMMENTS]
<p>It should be noted that using this set demands an incredibly high degree of prediction because, if it picks the wrong move, in most cases Abra will die. For example, if If it picks a move other than Psycho Shock, Munchlax will come in and Pursuit it. However, if the opponent successfully brings a Dark-type on a Psychic-type attack, it will be able to either KO Abra with a STAB attack Pursuit (Abra is definitely switching out since it’s locked into a Psychic-type attack, so Pursuit would seem to fit better than a STAB attack in general), or begin to set up. For this reason, Choice Scarf Fighting-types are vital, as they not only remove Munchlax, but can outspeed and remove Murkrow. Kojofuu Mienfoo is a good example of this, as its Hi Jump Kick will do a lot of damage to anything that doesn't resist it or is immune to it, and will also do huge amounts of damage to Murkrow. In addition, Regeneration will allow Kojofuu Mienfoo to be able to switch in numerous times at high, if not full, health. Swords Dance Gligar, who has a lot of trouble with faster Pokemon will benefit from Choice Scarf Abra.</p>
[Set SET]
name: Substitute
move 1: Substitute
move 2: Psycho Shock / Psychic
move 3: Signal Beam
move 4: Hidden Power Fire / Hidden Power Ground
item: Life Orb
abililty ability: Inner Focus
nature: Timid
evs: 240 SpA / 200 Spe
[Set Comments SET COMMENTS]
<p>With Abra's incredible Special Attack and Speed stats, it will be able to force switches easily, and therefore is a great candidate for Substitute. This way, wWith a Substitute up, Abra will have an easier time sweeping, as many Pokemon, like Carvanha and Komatama Pawniard, attempt to KO Abra via priority attacks. Now, Abra will only have to lose approximately a third of its health (Substitute + Life Orb recoil) instead of its life when a priority attacker attempts to kill Abra. Psycho Shock is the primary attacking option as it is a swift 2HKO on Oran Berry Munchlax, but Psychic hits Defense-oriented Pokemon harder. Signal Beam is, again, for coverage purposes. With those two attacks, Abra nets itself incredible coverage. Hidden Power Fire is primarily for Bronzor, Teshiido Ferroseed and non-Poison Grass-types (as Psycho Shock hits Pokemon like Bulbasaur for more damage), but Hidden Power Ground hits Aron and Magnemite for coverage super effective damage(and nets OHKOs on both). It should be noted that Magnemite will already take a huge amount of damage from Hidden Power Fire. Life Orb will pump up the power of all of Abra's attacks, but residual damage will be play a big role in this set's success. Life Orb recoil will make it lose HP every turn, and residual damage from Sandstorm or Hail will certainly not help. The EVs maximize Special Attack and Speed, and take the IV drops into account.</p>
[Additional Comments ADDITIONAL COMMENTS]
<p>Choice Scarf Gligar and Choice Scarf Kojofuu Mienfoo work incredibly well with this set. Both of them have access to U-turn to scout for potential Abra counters, as well as being able to remove Munchlax from the game. Prediction is key when using this set. The user must know when to Substitute and when to attack, because a one misprediction could end up very embarrassing for the user being fatal for Abra. The best time to Substitute is when the opponent is using a weak Sspecial attack, but the opportunity may never present itself. Due to Abra's frailty, many Pokemon will stay in and simply attack it. This is why For that reason, Abra is better in the early game – as the opponent will be more inclined to switch if he or she has more Pokemon to switch to. Rapid Spinners are also great partners, as free switches for Abra are key so it can set up more Substitutes Abra appreciates switching in without losing health each time.</p>
[Set SET]
name: Anti-lead
move 1: Encore
move 2: Magic Coat
move 3: Psycho Shock / Psychic
move 4: Reflect / Light Screen
item: Focus Sash
ability: Inner Focus
nature: Timid
evs: 236 SpA / 236 Spe
[Set Comments SET COMMENTS]
<p>Abra has access to Magic Coat, with its new added effect of bouncing back entry hazards, and its Abra'sblistering 19 Speed allows it to be a decent anti-lead at the least. Inner Focus prevents Fake Out users like Meowth and Aipom from flinching Abra, which is a nice thing to have is part of the reason to Abra's success. Psycho Shock is Abra's primary attacking option, but Psychic is an option to hit Pokemon with a higher Defense stat hits Pokemon with equal defenses harder. The last move is not much more than all depends on personal preference Abra's teammates, though Pokemon such as Shellder and Krabby prefer Light Screen, while Pokemon like Chinchou would rather have Reflect. For example, Pokemon with low Special Defense such as Shellder and Krabby will prefer Light Screen, while Pokemon who have trouble taking physical attacks would benefit from Reflect.However, it should be noted that Abra has a better chance against lead Meditite with Reflect over Light Screen. A Timid nature allows Abra to hit the reach 19 Speed tier, which is an absolutely necessary tier speed stat for Abra to hit. The EVs max out Special Attack and Speed, since Abra already carries a Focus Sash. Encore eases prediction when bringing in your next Pokemon, andcan also lock Fake Out users into Fake Out, which can be very important in the early game as it will already force a switch on turn 2 the second turn. Unfortunately, there is no way to stop Fake Out from breaking the Focus Sash, so switching to a Ghost-type teammate may be a better is also an option.</p>
[Additional Comments ADDITIONAL COMMENTS]
<p>Pokemon that can abuse switches work well with this set, as entry hazards your opponent will attempt to set up by the opposing Pokemonwill be rebounded back via Magic Coat. Again, Kojofuu Mienfoo and other U-turn users will be able to abuse switches. Carvanha, with its huge attacking stats, will also be able to do this with relative ease. This set also appreciates help from Spike stackers like Teshiido such as Ferroseed, in case the opponent is using an anti-lead like such as Meowth. Pokemon who benefit from having entry hazards up will appreciate having Abra as a partner, as it can reflect entry hazards back via Magic Coat.</p>
[Set SET]
name: Dual Screenser
move 1: Reflect
move 2: Light Screen
move 3: Psychic / Psycho Shock
move 4: Encore
item: Light Clay
ability: Inner Focus
nature: Timid
evs: 236 HP / 76 Def / 236 Spe
[Set Comments SET COMMENTS]
<p>Despite all of the additions this generation, Abra is still the fastest user of Ddual Sscreens. In addition, it is still tied along with Poliwag for arethe quickest user of Encore. At first glance, with Abra's thin defenses, it might seem that Abra is outclassed by bulkier users of Ddual Sscreens, like Bronzor. However, its incredible Speed more than makes up for this. A quick Encore is very effective against Stealth Rock users and (less common) Fake Out users, and due to Inner Focus, Abra won't flinch. Forcing Lockingthe opponent to keep using into Stealth Rock, or Fake Out, or switch out is absolutely very important, as getting a free turn for Reflect or Light Screen is imperative. This set can be used as either a lead or a mid-game supporter, since it can do either well. Psychic is preferred over Psycho Shock, since asPsychic has a higher base power, but Psycho Shock can be used for to deal more damage to Pokemon with higher Special Defense, like such as Tentacool.</p>
[Additional Comments ADDITIONAL COMMENTS]
<p>Light Clay is vital to this set's success, as it will add three turns to both screens the dual screens will last for an extra three turns- something very important to many boosting sweepers. Komotama Pawniardis a great partner to this set, as its common weaknesses are usually its downfall., Bbut, with Dual Screens up dual screens active,they won't be doing as much damage, and it can attempt a sweep with Swords Dance. Since this set acts as a supporter, it won't does not require need any team support in order to function properly. Other bulky boosting sweepers, including such as Shellder, Gligar, and Misdreavus will appreciate Ddual Sscreens greatly.</p>
[Team Options]
<p>Despite the addition of Psycho Shock, Munchlax is still the number-one check to Abra. Physical Choice Scarfers, such as Gligar and Kojofuu, can both scout the opposing team and beat common special walls. Swords Dance Gligar, who has a lot of trouble with faster Pokemon, will appreciate a Choice Scarf Abra as a teammate. Pokemon that enjoy having entry hazards up will enjoy having the Anti-lead set as a partner, as it can reflect entry hazards back via Magic Coat.</p> (Team Options is now added to the end of Additional Comments for each set)
[Optional Changes Other Options]
<p>Abra can run a decent Dual Screens set, but it runs the risk of being KO'd before it can even set one screen up. (There is a dual screens set…)Energy Ball hits Chinchou hard, but it provides inferior coverage as compared to Signal Beam. It also gets Calm Mind, but is even harder to set up than Substitute., Aand without Substitute, Abra will be very susceptible vulnerable to revenge killing.</p>
[Checks and Counters]
<p>Since Abra is very unpredictable, it technically has no counters unless the right Pokemon switches in on the right move is hard to counter it until the player is aware of the set Abra is running. If a Dark-type expecting Psycho Shock or Psychic switches in, and Abra chooses instead uses Signal Beam Substitute (if the player uses Signal Beam instead of a Psychic- attack, its because he predicted, not because Abra is unpredictable), it's going to it will be taking a lot of damage, and can possibly be KO'd knocked out. If Munclax switches in on a Psycho Shock, it loses, due to Psycho Shock being a 2HKO. Thankfully, Abra's frailty will usually be its undoing is very frail, and it should be used against it. Its terrible Base 15 Defense will make it susceptible means it will take a lot of damageto all physical priority attacks, and if a Pokemon can outspeed Abra, it will most likely be able to revenge kill knock out Abra. Carvanha can revenge kill Abra with Aqua Jet, or can set up with a Substitute if it is holding a Choice item, and Abra is locked into Psychic.</p>
[Dream World]
<p>Abra receives the ability Magic Guard, which is useful as Abra does not have to lose health from switching in with entry hazards on the field. This also allows Abra to utilize Life Orb to its fullest potential, by gaining the boost without losing health each turn. Overall, Magic Guard is a great ability on Abra, and can be used instead of Inner Focus on most sets.</p>
Good luck!
EDIT: Gave the whole thing a proofread. Took me an hour and a half. I now understand the life of a GP checker. I'm also promising myself I will never check a long analysis again.
I really hope this gets a stamp, because it was a lot of work!
EDIT 2: Oopsies, I didn't know that. I'll implement that now!
EDIT 3: DONE!
Also:
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ShinyAzelf said:
Abra's Dream World ability is Magic Guard.
I reviewed the check with you on IRC, so I know it's good. Also, Fate's right, so you should write a little blurb for the [Dream World] section about Magic Guard.
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thanks! changes made.
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(Comments)
The most common mistake was still having Psycho Shock written instead of Psyshock. By the way, Psyshock is the most obnoxious move name to type. It took me halfway through this check to stop typing Psychock and even then, almost wrote Psyduck (!!) once. Otherwise, pretty good. :>
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(Comments)
[Overview]
<p>Not a lot has changed for Abra. It's still the strongest special attacker in the tier, but unfortunately, did not receive much this generation. That's not to say that Abra can't do its job. With a neutral nature, Abra still reaches 20 Special Attack, a stat that almost no other Pokemon can reach without any boosts. It also has Magic Coat, which can reflect any status-inducing move and entry hazards, which and makes Abra all the more worthwhile to use. In addition, Abra hits the 19 Speed tier, which allows it to at least speed tie with many other Pokemon in the tier. Despite all of the additions to Little Cup, Abra still remains one of the metagame's biggest threats.</p>
[SET]
name: Special Choice
move 1: Psycho Shock Psyshock / Psychic
move 2: Signal Beam
move 3: Hidden Power Fighting / Hidden Power Fire
move 4: Trick
item: Choice Scarf / Choice Specs
ability: Inner Focus
nature: Modest / Timid
evs: 240 SpA / 200 Spe
[SET COMMENTS]
<p>Abra is one of the most efficient Choice users in Little Cup because of the great coverage its attacks provide, and its great Special Attack and Speed stats. Psycho Shock Psyshock is a great addition for Abra, since with a Modest nature, Abra has a 75% chance of 2HKOing Munchlax factoring in Oran Berry, something not many special attackers can boast about. However, Psychic grants Abra more raw power against Defense-oriented Pokemon, like Hippopotas. Signal Beam is for coverage purposes, hitting most Psychic- and Dark-type Pokemon for super effective damage. Hidden Power Fighting is primarily for Pawniard and Scraggy. Hidden Power Fire, on the other hand, does a lot of damage to Steel-types, including Bronzor and Ferroseed. Trick allows Abra to cripple opposing walls, as well as set-up sweepers like Zuruggu Scraggy; a Pokemon who will think that it can get a free boosting move off of a predicted Psychic-type attack.</p>
<p>Choice Specs is an interesting option on Abra since it can already outrun most Pokemon, and can potentially OHKO Oran Berry Munchlax with Psycho Shock Psyshock. OHKOing Munchlax with a special attack is a feat accomplished by very few Pokemon. A Timid nature should be used on Choice Specs Abra, as 19 Speed is absolutely vital for this set's success.</p>
[ADDITIONAL COMMENTS]
<p>It should be noted that using this set demands an incredibly high degree of prediction because, if it picks the wrong move, Abra will die. For example, if it picks a move other than Psycho Shock Psyshock, Munchlax will come in and Pursuit it. However, if the opponent brings a Dark-type in on a Psychic-type attack, it will be able to either KO Abra with Pursuit, or begin to set up. For this reason, Choice Scarf Fighting-types are vital, as they can easily remove Munchlax and Dark-types. Mienfoo is a good example of this, as its Hi Jump Kick will do a lot of damage to anything that doesn't resist it or is immune to it, and will also easily OHKO Munchlax and any Dark-type Pokemon. In addition, Regeneration will allow Mienfoo to be able to switch in numerous times at high, if not full, health. Swords Dance Gligar, who has a lot of trouble with faster Pokemon, will benefit from Choice Scarf Abra removing many of its faster checks.</p>
[SET]
name: Substitute
move 1: Substitute
move 2: Psycho Shock Psyshock / Psychic
move 3: Signal Beam
move 4: Hidden Power Fire / Hidden Power Ground
item: Life Orb
ability: Inner Focus
nature: Timid
evs: 240 SpA / 200 Spe
[SET COMMENTS]
<p>With Abra's incredible Special Attack and Speed, it will be able to force switches easily, and therefore is a great candidate for Substitute. With a Substitute up, Abra will have an easier time sweeping, as many Pokemon, like Carvanha and Pawniard, attempt to KO Abra via priority attacks. Now, Abra will only have to lose approximately a third of its health (Substitute + Life Orb recoil) instead of its life when a priority attacker attempts to kill Abra. Psycho Shock Psyshock is the primary attacking option as it is a swift 2HKO on Oran Berry Munchlax, but Psychic hits Defense-oriented Pokemon harder, and Signal Beam is for coverage purposes. Hidden Power Fire is primarily for Bronzor, Ferroseed, and non-Poison Grass-types, (remove space) but Hidden Power Ground OHKOs both Aron and Magnemite. It should be noted that Magnemite will already take a huge amount of damage from Hidden Power Fire. Life Orb will pump up the power of all of Abra's attacks, but residual damage will play a big role in this set's success. Life Orb recoil will make it lose HP every turn, and residual damage from sandstorm or hail will certainly not help. The EVs maximize Special Attack and Speed, and take the IV drops into account.</p>
[ADDITIONAL COMMENTS]
<p>Choice Scarf Gligar and Mienfoo work incredibly well with this set. Both of them have access to U-turn to scout for potential Abra counters, as well as being able to remove Munchlax from the game. Prediction is key when using this set. The user must know when to Substitute and when to attack, because even one misprediction could end up being fatal for Abra. The best time to Substitute is when the opponent is using a weak special attack, but the opportunity may never present itself. Due to Abra's frailty, many Pokemon will stay in and simply attack it. For that reason, Abra is better in the early game, – (punctuation) as the opponent will be more inclined to switch if he or she has more Pokemon to switch to. Rapid Spinners are also great partners, as Abra appreciates switching in without losing health each time.</p>
[SET]
name: Anti-lead
move 1: Encore
move 2: Magic Coat
move 3: Psycho Shock Psyshock / Psychic
move 4: Reflect / Light Screen
item: Focus Sash
ability: Inner Focus
nature: Timid
evs: 236 SpA / 236 Spe
[SET COMMENTS]
<p>Abra's blistering 19 Speed allows it to be a decent anti-lead. Inner Focus prevents Fake Out users like Meowth and Aipom from flinching Abra, which is part of the reason for Abra's success. Psycho Shock Psyshock is Abra's primary attacking option, but Psychic is an option to hit Pokemon with a higher Defense stat. The last move depends on Abra's teammates. For example, Pokemon with low Special Defense such as Shellder and Krabby will prefer Light Screen, while Pokemon who have trouble taking physical attacks would benefit from Reflect. A Timid nature allows Abra to reach 19 Speed, which is an absolutely necessary speed stat for Abra to hit. The EVs max out Special Attack and Speed, since Abra already carries a Focus Sash. Encore eases prediction, and can lock in Fake Out users, which can be very important in the early game as it will already force a switch on the second turn. Unfortunately, there is no way to stop Fake Out from breaking the Focus Sash, so switching to a Ghost-type teammate is also an option.</p>
[ADDITIONAL COMMENTS]
<p>Pokemon that can abuse switches work well with this set, as entry hazards set up by the opposing Pokemon will be rebounded back via Magic Coat. Again, Mienfoo and other U-turn users will be able to abuse switches. Carvanha, with its huge attacking stats, will also be able to do this with relative ease. This set also appreciates help from Spike stackers like Ferroseed, in case the opponent is using an anti-lead like Meowth. Pokemon who benefit from having entry hazards up will appreciate having Abra as a partner, as it can reflect entry hazards back via Magic Coat.</p>
[SET]
name: Dual Screens
move 1: Reflect
move 2: Light Screen
move 3: Psychic / Psycho Shock Psyshock
move 4: Encore
item: Light Clay
ability: Inner Focus
nature: Timid
evs: 236 HP / 76 Def / 236 Spe
[SET COMMENTS]
<p>Despite all of the additions this generation, Abra is still the fastest user of dual screens. In addition, it along with Poliwag are the quickest user of Encore. It is also one of the quickest users of Encore, speed tying with Poliwag and losing only to Cottonee's priority. (Purrloin also gets Prankster, not sure if that's really worth mentioning. Either way Cottonee definitely is...) At first glance, with Abra's thin defenses, it might seem that Abra is may make it seem outclassed by bulkier users of dual screens, like Bronzor. However, its incredible Speed more than makes up for this. A quick Encore is very effective against Stealth Rock and Fake Out users, and due to Inner Focus, Abra won't flinch. Locking the opponent into Stealth Rock or Fake Out is very important, as getting a free turn for Reflect or Light Screen is imperative. This set can be used as either a lead or a mid-game supporter. Psychic is preferred over Psycho Shock Psyshock, as Psychic has a higher base power, but Psycho Shock Psyshock can be used to deal more damage to Pokemon with higher Special Defense, like Tentacool.</p>
[ADDITIONAL COMMENTS]
<p>Light Clay is vital to this set's success, as the dual screens will last for an extra three turns—something (em dash, spacing) very important to many boosting sweepers. Pawniard is a great partner to this set, as its common weaknesses are usually its downfall, but, with both Reflect and Light Screen in effect, they won't be doing as much damage, and it can attempt a sweep. Pawniard, whose common weaknesses are usually its downfall, makes a great partner to this set. With both Reflect and Light Screen in effect, it can attempt a sweep. Since this set acts as a supporter, it does not require any team support in order to function properly. Other bulky boosting sweepers, such as Shellder, Gligar, and Misdreavus will appreciate dual screens greatly.</p>
[Other Options]
<p>Abra doesn't have many viable moves outside of the sets it can run. Energy Ball hits Chinchou hard, but it provides inferior coverage compared to Signal Beam. It also gets Calm Mind, but is even harder to set up than Substitute, and without Substitute, Abra will be very vulnerable to revenge killing.</p>
[Checks and Counters]
<p>Since Abra is very unpredictable, it's hard to counter until the player is aware of the knows what set Abra is running. If a Dark-type expecting Psycho Shock Psyshock or Psychic switches in, (comma unneeded) and Abra instead uses Substitute, it will be taking take a lot of damage, and possibly knocked out and possibly be KOed. If Munclax Munchlax switches in on a Psycho Shock Psyshock, it loses, due to Psycho Shock Psyshock being a 2HKO. Thankfully, Abra is very frail, and said frailty should be used against it. Its terrible Base 15 Defense means that Abra will take a lot of damage from all physical attacks, and if a Pokemon can outspeed Abra, it will most likely be able to knock out Abra KO it. Carvanha can revenge kill Abra with Aqua Jet, or can set up a Substitute if it's holding a Choice item, and while locked into Psychic.</p>
[Dream World]
<p>Abra receives the ability Magic Guard, which is useful as Abra does not have to lose health from switching in with entry hazards on the field. This also allows Abra to utilize Life Orb to its fullest potential since it will be gaining the boost without losing health each turn. Overall, Magic Guard is a great ability on Abra, and should can be used instead of Inner Focus on most sets. ("can" only because you mention Fake Out a few times, feel free to disagree)</p>
<p>Not a lot has changed for Abra. It's still the strongest special attacker in the tier, but unfortunately, did not receive much this generation. That's not to say that Abra can't do its job. With a neutral nature, Abra still reaches 20 Special Attack, a stat that almost no other Pokemon can reach without any boosts. It also has Magic Coat, which can reflect any status-inducing move and entry hazards, which and makes Abra all the more worthwhile to use. In addition, Abra hits the 19 Speed tier, which allows it to at least speed tie with many other Pokemon in the tier. Despite all of the additions to Little Cup, Abra still remains one of the metagame's biggest threats.</p>
[SET]
name: Special Choice
move 1: Psycho Shock Psyshock / Psychic
move 2: Signal Beam
move 3: Hidden Power Fighting / Hidden Power Fire
move 4: Trick
item: Choice Scarf / Choice Specs
ability: Inner Focus
nature: Modest / Timid
evs: 240 SpA / 200 Spe
[SET COMMENTS]
<p>Abra is one of the most efficient Choice users in Little Cup because of the great coverage its attacks provide, and its great Special Attack and Speed stats. Psycho Shock Psyshock is a great addition for Abra, since with a Modest nature, Abra has a 75% chance of 2HKOing Munchlax factoring in Oran Berry, something not many special attackers can boast about. However, Psychic grants Abra more raw power against Defense-oriented Pokemon, like Hippopotas. Signal Beam is for coverage purposes, hitting most Psychic- and Dark-type Pokemon for super effective damage. Hidden Power Fighting is primarily for Pawniard and Scraggy. Hidden Power Fire, on the other hand, does a lot of damage to Steel-types, including Bronzor and Ferroseed. Trick allows Abra to cripple opposing walls, as well as set-up sweepers like Zuruggu Scraggy; a Pokemon who will think that it can get a free boosting move off of a predicted Psychic-type attack.</p>
<p>Choice Specs is an interesting option on Abra since it can already outrun most Pokemon, and can potentially OHKO Oran Berry Munchlax with Psycho Shock Psyshock. OHKOing Munchlax with a special attack is a feat accomplished by very few Pokemon. A Timid nature should be used on Choice Specs Abra, as 19 Speed is absolutely vital for this set's success.</p>
[ADDITIONAL COMMENTS]
<p>It should be noted that using this set demands an incredibly high degree of prediction because, if it picks the wrong move, Abra will die. For example, if it picks a move other than Psycho Shock Psyshock, Munchlax will come in and Pursuit it. However, if the opponent brings a Dark-type in on a Psychic-type attack, it will be able to either KO Abra with Pursuit, or begin to set up. For this reason, Choice Scarf Fighting-types are vital, as they can easily remove Munchlax and Dark-types. Mienfoo is a good example of this, as its Hi Jump Kick will do a lot of damage to anything that doesn't resist it or is immune to it, and will also easily OHKO Munchlax and any Dark-type Pokemon. In addition, Regeneration will allow Mienfoo to be able to switch in numerous times at high, if not full, health. Swords Dance Gligar, who has a lot of trouble with faster Pokemon, will benefit from Choice Scarf Abra removing many of its faster checks.</p>
[SET]
name: Substitute
move 1: Substitute
move 2: Psycho Shock Psyshock / Psychic
move 3: Signal Beam
move 4: Hidden Power Fire / Hidden Power Ground
item: Life Orb
ability: Inner Focus
nature: Timid
evs: 240 SpA / 200 Spe
[SET COMMENTS]
<p>With Abra's incredible Special Attack and Speed, it will be able to force switches easily, and therefore is a great candidate for Substitute. With a Substitute up, Abra will have an easier time sweeping, as many Pokemon, like Carvanha and Pawniard, attempt to KO Abra via priority attacks. Now, Abra will only have to lose approximately a third of its health (Substitute + Life Orb recoil) instead of its life when a priority attacker attempts to kill Abra. Psycho Shock Psyshock is the primary attacking option as it is a swift 2HKO on Oran Berry Munchlax, but Psychic hits Defense-oriented Pokemon harder, and Signal Beam is for coverage purposes. Hidden Power Fire is primarily for Bronzor, Ferroseed, and non-Poison Grass-types, (remove space) but Hidden Power Ground OHKOs both Aron and Magnemite. It should be noted that Magnemite will already take a huge amount of damage from Hidden Power Fire. Life Orb will pump up the power of all of Abra's attacks, but residual damage will play a big role in this set's success. Life Orb recoil will make it lose HP every turn, and residual damage from sandstorm or hail will certainly not help. The EVs maximize Special Attack and Speed, and take the IV drops into account.</p>
[ADDITIONAL COMMENTS]
<p>Choice Scarf Gligar and Mienfoo work incredibly well with this set. Both of them have access to U-turn to scout for potential Abra counters, as well as being able to remove Munchlax from the game. Prediction is key when using this set. The user must know when to Substitute and when to attack, because even one misprediction could end up being fatal for Abra. The best time to Substitute is when the opponent is using a weak special attack, but the opportunity may never present itself. Due to Abra's frailty, many Pokemon will stay in and simply attack it. For that reason, Abra is better in the early game, – (punctuation) as the opponent will be more inclined to switch if he or she has more Pokemon to switch to. Rapid Spinners are also great partners, as Abra appreciates switching in without losing health each time.</p>
[SET]
name: Anti-lead
move 1: Encore
move 2: Magic Coat
move 3: Psycho Shock Psyshock / Psychic
move 4: Reflect / Light Screen
item: Focus Sash
ability: Inner Focus
nature: Timid
evs: 236 SpA / 236 Spe
[SET COMMENTS]
<p>Abra's blistering 19 Speed allows it to be a decent anti-lead. Inner Focus prevents Fake Out users like Meowth and Aipom from flinching Abra, which is part of the reason for Abra's success. Psycho Shock Psyshock is Abra's primary attacking option, but Psychic is an option to hit Pokemon with a higher Defense stat. The last move depends on Abra's teammates. For example, Pokemon with low Special Defense such as Shellder and Krabby will prefer Light Screen, while Pokemon who have trouble taking physical attacks would benefit from Reflect. A Timid nature allows Abra to reach 19 Speed, which is an absolutely necessary speed stat for Abra to hit. The EVs max out Special Attack and Speed, since Abra already carries a Focus Sash. Encore eases prediction, and can lock in Fake Out users, which can be very important in the early game as it will already force a switch on the second turn. Unfortunately, there is no way to stop Fake Out from breaking the Focus Sash, so switching to a Ghost-type teammate is also an option.</p>
[ADDITIONAL COMMENTS]
<p>Pokemon that can abuse switches work well with this set, as entry hazards set up by the opposing Pokemon will be rebounded back via Magic Coat. Again, Mienfoo and other U-turn users will be able to abuse switches. Carvanha, with its huge attacking stats, will also be able to do this with relative ease. This set also appreciates help from Spike stackers like Ferroseed, in case the opponent is using an anti-lead like Meowth. Pokemon who benefit from having entry hazards up will appreciate having Abra as a partner, as it can reflect entry hazards back via Magic Coat.</p>
[SET]
name: Dual Screens
move 1: Reflect
move 2: Light Screen
move 3: Psychic / Psycho Shock Psyshock
move 4: Encore
item: Light Clay
ability: Inner Focus
nature: Timid
evs: 236 HP / 76 Def / 236 Spe
[SET COMMENTS]
<p>Despite all of the additions this generation, Abra is still the fastest user of dual screens. In addition, it along with Poliwag are the quickest user of Encore. It is also one of the quickest users of Encore, speed tying with Poliwag and losing only to Cottonee's priority. (Purrloin also gets Prankster, not sure if that's really worth mentioning. Either way Cottonee definitely is...) At first glance, with Abra's thin defenses, it might seem that Abra is may make it seem outclassed by bulkier users of dual screens, like Bronzor. However, its incredible Speed more than makes up for this. A quick Encore is very effective against Stealth Rock and Fake Out users, and due to Inner Focus, Abra won't flinch. Locking the opponent into Stealth Rock or Fake Out is very important, as getting a free turn for Reflect or Light Screen is imperative. This set can be used as either a lead or a mid-game supporter. Psychic is preferred over Psycho Shock Psyshock, as Psychic has a higher base power, but Psycho Shock Psyshock can be used to deal more damage to Pokemon with higher Special Defense, like Tentacool.</p>
[ADDITIONAL COMMENTS]
<p>Light Clay is vital to this set's success, as the dual screens will last for an extra three turns—something (em dash, spacing) very important to many boosting sweepers. Pawniard is a great partner to this set, as its common weaknesses are usually its downfall, but, with both Reflect and Light Screen in effect, they won't be doing as much damage, and it can attempt a sweep. Pawniard, whose common weaknesses are usually its downfall, makes a great partner to this set. With both Reflect and Light Screen in effect, it can attempt a sweep. Since this set acts as a supporter, it does not require any team support in order to function properly. Other bulky boosting sweepers, such as Shellder, Gligar, and Misdreavus will appreciate dual screens greatly.</p>
[Other Options]
<p>Abra doesn't have many viable moves outside of the sets it can run. Energy Ball hits Chinchou hard, but it provides inferior coverage compared to Signal Beam. It also gets Calm Mind, but is even harder to set up than Substitute, and without Substitute, Abra will be very vulnerable to revenge killing.</p>
[Checks and Counters]
<p>Since Abra is very unpredictable, it's hard to counter until the player is aware of the knows what set Abra is running. If a Dark-type expecting Psycho Shock Psyshock or Psychic switches in, (comma unneeded) and Abra instead uses Substitute, it will be taking take a lot of damage, and possibly knocked out and possibly be KOed. If Munclax Munchlax switches in on a Psycho Shock Psyshock, it loses, due to Psycho Shock Psyshock being a 2HKO. Thankfully, Abra is very frail, and said frailty should be used against it. Its terrible Base 15 Defense means that Abra will take a lot of damage from all physical attacks, and if a Pokemon can outspeed Abra, it will most likely be able to knock out Abra KO it. Carvanha can revenge kill Abra with Aqua Jet, or can set up a Substitute if it's holding a Choice item, and while locked into Psychic.</p>
[Dream World]
<p>Abra receives the ability Magic Guard, which is useful as Abra does not have to lose health from switching in with entry hazards on the field. This also allows Abra to utilize Life Orb to its fullest potential since it will be gaining the boost without losing health each turn. Overall, Magic Guard is a great ability on Abra, and should can be used instead of Inner Focus on most sets. ("can" only because you mention Fake Out a few times, feel free to disagree)</p>
The most common mistake was still having Psycho Shock written instead of Psyshock. By the way, Psyshock is the most obnoxious move name to type. It took me halfway through this check to stop typing Psychock and even then, almost wrote Psyduck (!!) once. Otherwise, pretty good. :>
Man I'd love to (and am trying), but I'm beginning to think I've somehow failed to send a PM correctly since I haven't even gotten a rejection notice, heh. Thanks, though.
Thanks for the check! this is done
nah man it takes about a month for them to get back to you.
nah man it takes about a month for them to get back to you.
that should be better.