Ludicolo (Ubers Analysis)
[Overview]
- At first glance, seems like a terrible choice
- poor movepool, weak stats
- however, has Swift Swim, which allows it to outpace and function as a reliable revenge killer
- unfortunately lacks Kingdra's attacking stats and great typing; Ludicolo is just about outclassed
- also functions as a decent supporter with base 100 SpD
- can work on an Ubers Rain Dance team
[Set]
name: Ubers Rain Dance Sweeper
move 1: Hydro Pump
move 2: Grass Knot
move 3: Ice Beam
move 4: Focus Blast
item: Life Orb
ability: Swift Swim
nature: Modest
evs: 4 HP / 252 SpA / 252 Spe
[Set Comments]
- best used as a mid-game revenge killer since it doesn’t have the sheer power to attempt a sweep
- Hydro Pump best as Ludicolo needs all the power it can get
- Surf can be used over Hydro Pump because of its greater accuracy
- Grass Knot will usually be inflicting maximum damage against the heavy Pokemon in Ubers
- Ice Beam smacks Rayquaza and Shaymin-S on the switch, easily OHKOing both
- Focus Blast is Ludicolo's only option against Ferothorn, Dialga, Tyranitar
- great coverage attained by this set - only resisted by Shedinja
[Additional Comments]
- no point in EVs invested anywhere else so Ludicolo can maximize speed and damage output
- Kyogre is necessary for the SS speed boost
- unlike most rain sweepers, Ludicolo can beat Ferrothorn one-on-one
- Focus Blast is a 2HKO, and Ludicolo is impervious to Leech Seed, resists Gyro Ball
- susceptible to Revenge killing (by Rayquaza, Wobbuffet)
- Mixed Zekrom beats the latter, Scarf Palkia takes out Rayquaza at +1 Speed
- Darkrai is also good to take out Giratina (which doesn't take a lot from Ice Beam)
[Set]
name: Ubers SubSeeder
move 1: Leech Seed
move 2: Ice Beam / Substitute
move 3: Grass Knot
move 4: Protect
item: Leftovers
ability: Rain Dish
nature: Calm
evs: 252 HP / 40 Def / 216 SpD
[SET COMMENTS]
- might seem outclassed by Ferrothorn due to lower defenses and weaker movepool
- however, has some notable advantages
- can most likely restore more than 25% of its HP each turn with Rain Dish, Leftovers, and Leech Seed
- not 2HKOed by Kyogre's Water Spout
- substitute can stall out slower Pokemon
- Ice Beam OHKOes Salamence, Rayquaza, and Garchomp
[ADDITIONAL COMMENTS]
- beat by Rayquaza if not carrying Ice Beam
- Lugia is faster and can Toxic Ludicolo first
- Choice Scarf Palkia can take out Rayquaza
- Darkrai is a good check to Lugia
[Other Options]
- has swords dance but with its thin defenses, it will make Ludicolo hard-pressed to find a good time to use it
- can use HP Electric, but wouldn't get much additional coverage that Focus Blast does
- Giga Drain can restore its HP, but Grass Knot will generally be doing more damage
[Counters]
- Groudon ends Rain Dance and would then outspeed, but it is 2HKOed by Grass Knot
- Reshiram is not hit for SE damage by any attack and OHKOes with Draco Meteor
- Scarf Shaymin-S outspeeds Ludicolo in rain and OHKOes with Air Slash
- hard to get SE coverage on Ludicolo as it is only weak to Bug, Flying and Poison
- Lugia can take Ice Beams all day and can stall out Ludicolo with Toxic + Roost
- Dialga can stave off 2 Focus Blasts and KOes Ludicolo with Outrage; same goes for Giratina and Ice Beam
- Rayquaza resists your whole moveset except for Ice Beam, cancels the weather with Air Lock, and KOes Ludicolo with Outrage
[Dream World]
<p>Ludicolo's Dream World ability is Own Tempo, which prevents confusion. This ability is not very useful in comparision to Rain Dish and Swift Swim.</p>
[Overview]
- At first glance, seems like a terrible choice
- poor movepool, weak stats
- however, has Swift Swim, which allows it to outpace and function as a reliable revenge killer
- unfortunately lacks Kingdra's attacking stats and great typing; Ludicolo is just about outclassed
- also functions as a decent supporter with base 100 SpD
- can work on an Ubers Rain Dance team
[Set]
name: Ubers Rain Dance Sweeper
move 1: Hydro Pump
move 2: Grass Knot
move 3: Ice Beam
move 4: Focus Blast
item: Life Orb
ability: Swift Swim
nature: Modest
evs: 4 HP / 252 SpA / 252 Spe
[Set Comments]
- best used as a mid-game revenge killer since it doesn’t have the sheer power to attempt a sweep
- Hydro Pump best as Ludicolo needs all the power it can get
- Surf can be used over Hydro Pump because of its greater accuracy
- Grass Knot will usually be inflicting maximum damage against the heavy Pokemon in Ubers
- Ice Beam smacks Rayquaza and Shaymin-S on the switch, easily OHKOing both
- Focus Blast is Ludicolo's only option against Ferothorn, Dialga, Tyranitar
- great coverage attained by this set - only resisted by Shedinja
[Additional Comments]
- no point in EVs invested anywhere else so Ludicolo can maximize speed and damage output
- Kyogre is necessary for the SS speed boost
- unlike most rain sweepers, Ludicolo can beat Ferrothorn one-on-one
- Focus Blast is a 2HKO, and Ludicolo is impervious to Leech Seed, resists Gyro Ball
- susceptible to Revenge killing (by Rayquaza, Wobbuffet)
- Mixed Zekrom beats the latter, Scarf Palkia takes out Rayquaza at +1 Speed
- Darkrai is also good to take out Giratina (which doesn't take a lot from Ice Beam)
[Set]
name: Ubers SubSeeder
move 1: Leech Seed
move 2: Ice Beam / Substitute
move 3: Grass Knot
move 4: Protect
item: Leftovers
ability: Rain Dish
nature: Calm
evs: 252 HP / 40 Def / 216 SpD
[SET COMMENTS]
- might seem outclassed by Ferrothorn due to lower defenses and weaker movepool
- however, has some notable advantages
- can most likely restore more than 25% of its HP each turn with Rain Dish, Leftovers, and Leech Seed
- not 2HKOed by Kyogre's Water Spout
- substitute can stall out slower Pokemon
- Ice Beam OHKOes Salamence, Rayquaza, and Garchomp
[ADDITIONAL COMMENTS]
- beat by Rayquaza if not carrying Ice Beam
- Lugia is faster and can Toxic Ludicolo first
- Choice Scarf Palkia can take out Rayquaza
- Darkrai is a good check to Lugia
[Other Options]
- has swords dance but with its thin defenses, it will make Ludicolo hard-pressed to find a good time to use it
- can use HP Electric, but wouldn't get much additional coverage that Focus Blast does
- Giga Drain can restore its HP, but Grass Knot will generally be doing more damage
[Counters]
- Groudon ends Rain Dance and would then outspeed, but it is 2HKOed by Grass Knot
- Reshiram is not hit for SE damage by any attack and OHKOes with Draco Meteor
- Scarf Shaymin-S outspeeds Ludicolo in rain and OHKOes with Air Slash
- hard to get SE coverage on Ludicolo as it is only weak to Bug, Flying and Poison
- Lugia can take Ice Beams all day and can stall out Ludicolo with Toxic + Roost
- Dialga can stave off 2 Focus Blasts and KOes Ludicolo with Outrage; same goes for Giratina and Ice Beam
- Rayquaza resists your whole moveset except for Ice Beam, cancels the weather with Air Lock, and KOes Ludicolo with Outrage
[Dream World]
<p>Ludicolo's Dream World ability is Own Tempo, which prevents confusion. This ability is not very useful in comparision to Rain Dish and Swift Swim.</p>