Whimsicott (GP 2/2)

alex 67 said:

[OVERVIEW]

<p>Say hello to what is arguably the best annoyer and disruptor in the game. With its plethora of non-attacking moves, and a devious ability in Prankster that provides the said moves with priority, Whimsicott takes the infamous SubSeed strategy to a whole new level. Since As Whimsicott also receives Encore, it can be used as a last resort check to many sweepers by locking them into a move. Whimsicott also receives Taunt, allowing it to hamper many defensive pokemon. Pokemon. Despite these excellent perks, not all is sunshine for Whimsicott (which is quite literal, (Comma) since as it always functions best on stall teams, particularly along side alongside rain cores). Not only is Whimsicott neutralized by Grass-types, Rapid Spinners, and pokemon Pokemon with the ability Magic Bounce, it also has fierce competition from Shaymin-S and Jumpluff. The former boasts a much more formidable threat offensively, (This sentence could be changed. Sounds iffy.) while the ladder latter has access to Sleep Powder. Nevertheless, priority on all of its main moves, lack of a Stealth Rock weakness, and no dependance on the Sun sun all provide much reason to choose Whimsicott. Predict well, support Whimsicott properly, and it will drain its victims dry of their HP.</p>



[SET]
name: SubSeed
move 1: Leech Seed
move 2: Substitute
move 3: Encore
move 4: Taunt
item: Leftovers
ability: Prankster
nature: Calm
evs: 252 HP / 4 Def / 252 SpD

[SET COMMENTS]

<p>Thanks to Prankster, Whimsicott is quite possibly the best SubSeeder in the game. Leech Seed and Substitute are completely self explanatory, and is are what makes Whimsicott so fearsome to face. Its priority Encore allows it to switch into a sweeper's set up move such as Swords Dance, lock them into it, and commence the SubSeed strategy. Taunt also allows Whimsicott to set up on defensive pokemon Pokemon such as Blissey or Chansey with little fear, unless the former is packing Ice Beam or Flamethrower. It also prevents Ferrothorn, Tentacruel, and Forretress from setting up layers and layers of entry hazards every time Whimsicott comes in. Should you make a misplay and allow a dangerous sweeper to set up, Whimsicott can act as an emergency stop by locking the opposing pokemon Pokemon into a single move with Encore. Just keep in mind that ExtremeSpeed has +2 priority this generation, meaning it Whimsicott cannot stop Swords Dance Rayquaza or Extremekiller Arceus.</p>


[Additional Comments]

<p>The given evs EVs provide maximum Special Defense to help it Whimsicott tank the occasional hit it may sustain, and prevents defensive variants of Kyogre from breaking Whimisicott's Substitute with Scald. An alternate ev EV spread of 4 HP / 252 Def / 252 SpD can be used as well, as it provides more physical defense, Defense, and restores a larger percentage of HP with Leech Seed. Taunt is important to prevent Spikers like such as Ferrothorn or Forretress from freely littering your field with Spikes, however, Hidden Power Fire can be used instead to incinerate them. Sun support is required though, as it does laughable damage in the rain.</p>

<p>Whimsicott generally functions best alongside the passive damage of stall teams. Tentacruel synergies synergizes very well with Whimsicott, (Comma) since as it can both set up and absorb Toxic Spikes, both of which help Whimsicott substantially. Forretress also meshes well with it, Whimsicott, since as it can set up all types of entry hazards and provide Rapid Spin support, . however, However, this isn't a reliable way to remove Toxic Spikes. Poison Arceus is a helpful teammate if Tentacruel is undesirable since as it can also reliably absorb Toxic Spikes, which make render Whimsicott quite useless otherwise, while also being able to hammer Ferrothorn with Fire Blast. Since As Whimsicott is quite dependent on entry hazards, having a spinblocker can be very beneficial. Giratina, Giratina-O, and Ghost Arceus are all quite capable spinblockers, while the former can patch any weakness to Extremekiller Arceus that Whimsicott may create. Blissey and Chansey are also helpful teammates since as they can pass large Wishes to Whimsicott, while being able to take powerful special attacks aimed at Whimsicott. Grass-types, pokemon Pokemon with Magic Bounce, and Rapid Spinners all stop Whimsicott quite easily, so having a way to deal with them is recommended. Ho-Oh can destroy Grass-types with its powerful STAB attacks, while also being able to set up on Forretress and Tentacruel in the sun.A strong pokemon Pokemon with Pursuit such as Tyranitar can make quick work of Xatu, thus allowing Whimsicott to SubSeed freely.</p>



[Other Options]

<p>Whimsicott has plenty of other options it can play with and attempt to abuse. The combination of Light Screen, Tailwind, and Memento can provide some interesting team support for something like Swords Dance Groudon, however, Tailwind's short three turn span means it can easily be outstalled, and Latios is generally better at utilizing dual screens*+*Memento. (Spaces here) Whimsicott has lots of status moves in its arsenal also as well, such as: (< Remove) Toxic, Stun Spore, and GrassWhistle, however there are many better pokemon Pokemon for these roles, and the latter two are inaccurate. Cotton Guard also makes it Whimsicott quite challenging to take down on the physical side, but there isn't a shortage of special attacks in Ubers. Finally U-turn can allow Whimsicott to do some scouting, although, (< Comma) Whimsicott's offenses are almost non-existent nonexistent, meaning it will be doing laughable damage to whatever comes in.</p>



[Checks and Counters]

<p>Shaymin-S is probably the best counter to Whimsicott, (< Comma) since as it fears nothing except for a possible sun boosted Hidden Power Fire in the sun on the switch, and can easily dispatch of Whimsicott with its STAB Air Slash. Ferrothorn is in the same boat, except it cannot take it Whimsicott down as efficiently and doesn't enjoy being Taunted. Grass Arceus also walls it, although it but cannot counter it effectively if Toxic Spikes are on the field. Xatu walls it to kingdom come, and can freely set up screens. Scizor and Hydreigon can also break the SubSeed cycle with U-turn. Forretress and Tentacruel can use Rapid Spin repeatedly to deplete Leech Seed, however but this attack is just begging to get Encored.</p>


[Dream World]

<p>Don't even consider any other ability then other than Prankster, . (< Edit comma) if If you want a Chlorophyll SubSeeder just use Jumpluff, (< Comma) who also boasts Sleep Powder.</p>

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