Simipour
[Overview]
Simipour is similar to Samurott, except Simipour has much worse defenses and better (but not outstanding) speed. If for some reason you ever thought to use Simipour in VGC, Samurott will serve you better in just about every way. Though Simipour is faster, it is not fast enough to warrant use because of its worse attack and defense stats.
[SET]
name: Physical Simipour
move 1: Waterfall
move 2: Crunch
move 3: Low Kick
move 4: Protect
item: Focus Sash
nature: Jolly / Adamant
evs: 6 HP / 252 Atk / 252 Spe
[SET COMMENTS]
<p>Simipour does not learn Aqua Jet, so Waterfall and Aqua Tail are its only physical STAB attacks of note. Crunch hits Jellicent super-effective and Low Kick hits Hydreigon super-effective. In addition, Low Kick hits all Pokemon 200 kg or heavier with the same base power as Waterfall. Protect helps it survive a little longer despite its pitiful defenses (which are equal to those of Zebstrika).</p>
[ADDITIONAL COMMENTS]
<p>Jolly nature allows Simipour to outspeed Timid Hydreigon and 2HKO with Low Kick, but Simipour needs Adamant nature to 2HKO max HP Jellicent with Crunch. Don't bother with significant EV investment outside of Attack and Speed.</p>
[SET]
name: Special Simipour
move 1: Scald / Surf / Hydro Pump
move 2: Ice Beam
move 3: Grass Knot
move 4: Protect
item: Focus Sash
nature: Timid / Modest
evs: 6 HP / 252 SpA / 252 Spe
<p>Not affected by Intimidate or Effect Spore, unlike the first set. The problem is that it is completely and totally outclassed by Samurott running the same set. Surf hits both opponents but also hits Simipour's partner, while Hydro Pump is its most powerful attack, but inaccurate. Scald is the middle ground. Ice Beam hits the genies super-effective, but will not OHKO (with the exception of Landorus). Grass Knot hits Jellicent, but can still be disabled by Cursed Body.</p>
[ADDITIONAL COMMENTS]
<p>Timid nature allows Simipour to tie with +Speed Landorus, but much like the physical set, Simipour needs Modest nature to 2HKO Jellicent with Grass Knot.</p>
[Other Options]
<p>Simipour learns Acrobatics, but Simipour needs Focus Sash more than Flying Gem. It should also be noted that as Gem attacks go, Waterfall or Scald boosted by Water Gem will both do more damage than Flying Gem Acrobatics. Blizzard targets both opposing Pokemon, but only has a 49% chance to hit both at once. Fling with King's Rock can flinch a slower Pokemon once in a game if you're willing to give up Focus Sash. Taunt can stop Amoonguss from using Spore and Rage Powder, but not from damaging Simipour heavily with Giga Drain.</p>
[Checks and Counters]
<p>Thundurus and Tornadus destroy Simipour. Simipour's Ice Beam fails to OHKO either one, and each will outspeed and comfortably OHKO back with their STAB moves. Neither Virizion nor Amoonguss take a critical amount of damage from Ice Beam and both can Giga Drain to get back to full health. Simipour cannot touch Jellicent if it gets a Cursed Body on Crunch or Grass Knot. Simipour is not very difficult to take down, the key is getting around its Focus Sash.</p>
