Regigigas (GP 2/2)

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[Overview]

<p><i>"I am Regigigas: the King of Kings. Look on my stats, ye Mighty, and despair!"</i></p>

<p>Despair may be the perfect word to describe Regigigas. Slow Start is its defining characteristic, which leaves Regigigas offensively incapable for the first five turns it's on the field. If you were lured by its glorious offensive stats and the prospect of dealing quick damage, you would be quite correct to label Regigigas as irrevocably hopeless. The Goliath is extremely vulnerable to status, phazing, and other silly tricks that prevent it from ever reaching its full potential. However, Regigigas is not a complete disappointment. It has very viable defensive capabilities for the tier, and it can cripple opponents with paralysis. Its Substitute is notoriously hard to break, and Regigigas is fully capable of stalling for five turns with its superb bulk, given a little help from Lady Luck. If Slow Start is no longer in play, Regigigas can easily rampage through the tier with its unique combination of bulk and power; at that point, the best your opponent can do is stare at the pure horror that is Regigigas, and despair.</p>

[SET]
name: Thunder Wave
move 1: Thunder Wave
move 2: Substitute
move 3: Return
move 4: Drain Punch / Earthquake
item: Leftovers
ability: Slow Start
nature: Careful
evs: 252 HP / 4 Atk / 252 SpD

[SET COMMENTS]

<p>Thanks to its great bulk, Regigigas finds no trouble spreading paralysis and supporting its team. Thunder Wave is an incredible move in an offensive metagame, slowing down common switch-ins, namely Sawk and Haunter. Thunder Wave does more than support too: it has incredible synergy with Substitute, and a timely full paralysis can allow Regigigas to set up a free Substitute. With the combination of Thunder Wave and Substitute, Regigigas can easily wait out five turns of Slow Start. Substitute also denies any attempts at a status move, and it is sturdy enough to take abuse from any defensive Pokemon. Return is a solid STAB that hurts everything bar Rock-types, Steel-types, and Ghost-types. Finally, a choice of Drain Punch or Earthquake provides coverage for Steel- and Rock-types. Ghost-types with Levitate sadly wall this set, but you will lose to the two most common Ghost-types regardless. After Slow Start wears off, Regigigas can power through teams quite easily.</p>

[ADDITIONAL COMMENTS]

<p>The EVs and nature are designed to maximize Regigigas's bulk. As Regigigas has no special weaknesses, a specially defensive spread with Careful nature is listed as the main choice, but a physically defensive spread with Impish nature is just as viable. In fact, Regigigas is rather flexible with its EV spread. 252 HP / 252 Atk is another viable option if you want a balance of bulk and power. Leftovers is the item of choice, as it further augments Regigigas's usable bulk, especially as Substitute is a big part of its success. Zen Headbutt is an option for hitting Fighting-types harder and damaging Ghost-types, but it leaves Regigigas helpless against Rock-types. Also, Confuse Ray leaves Regigigas walled by both Ghost-types and Rock-types, but the dreaded parafusion combination will allow Regigigas to be a general nuisance and stall out Slow Start more reliably.</p>

<p>Regigigas is not a Pokemon that can be simply put on any team, and requires much team support. While Regigigas can paralyze Sawk, more reliable solutions, such as Misdreavus and Mesprit, are good teammates. Vileplume and Amoonguss can also switch into Sawk, while absorbing the Toxic Spikes that Regigigas hates. Throh and Gurdurr are relatively rare, but they benefit from Thunder Wave due to Guts, making them a bigger threat to Regigigas. As a result, Quagsire is another great teammate to cover these threats. Of course, teammates that can handle opposing Ghost-types are a must. Even with Zen Headbutt, Regigigas has trouble powering through Misdreavus. To remedy this, Skuntank can reliable handle Misdreavus, while benefiting from Thunder Wave support due to its relatively low Speed. Also, Regigigas appreciates Wish support from the likes of Alomomola, as its bulk is compromised by lack of recovery.</p>

<p>Supporting Regigigas is important, but Regigigas is also fully capable of supporting its teammates. Slow attackers such as Marowak and Choice Specs Exeggutor greatly benefit from Thunder Wave support. Pokemon with Substitute, especially Substitute + Swords Dance Leafeon and Substitute + Calm Mind Mesprit, may find it easier to set up with the opposing Pokemon paralyzed. Mesprit in particular covers Regigigas's weakness to Fighting-type moves, and is a very good partner. Other Pokemon that can spread paralysis, namely Paraflinch Rotom-S, are also good partners.</p>

[SET]
name: Substitute + Rock Polish
move 1: Substitute
move 2: Rock Polish
move 3: Return
move 4: Zen Headbutt / Drain Punch
item: Leftovers
ability: Slow Start
Nature: Adamant
evs: 4 HP / 252 Atk / 252 Spe

[SET COMMENTS]

<p>Unlike the first set, this set aims to set up a late-game sweep when all its counters are removed. Substitute and Rock Polish together are the crux of the set. Substitute blocks status and allows Regigigas to set up in front of Misdreavus, while Rock Polish allows Regigigas to outspeed every Pokemon in the tier. After a Rock Polish, repeatedly using Substitute can quickly stall out Slow Start, and Regigigas will be fully ready to wreak havoc. Return is a reliable STAB, while Zen Headbutt is the preferred offensive move in order to hit Misdreavus, which this variant uses as setup bait. However, if you carry a Pursuit user such as Skuntank, Drain Punch is also a viable option for recovering health lost to Substitute.</p>

[ADDITIONAL COMMENTS]

<p>The EVs focus on Regigigas's sweeping potential by maximizing its Attack and Speed. As Regigigas has an acceptable base 100 Speed, there is no need for it to run a Jolly nature. Leftovers is, again, the item of choice for counteracting the HP lost by Substitute. By definition, all late-game sweepers need to be saved until endgame, and this set is no exception. As Regigigas is still bulky even without investment, it is best to set up on defensive Pokemon that are unable to break its Substitute. To take care of the bulky Fighting-types which counter this set, Amoonguss and Mesprit are always great choices. Depending on its coverage move, Gorebyss and Skuntank are both great teammates: Gorebyss can put Rock-types in severe danger, while Skuntank can easily trap Ghost-types. Thunder Wave support from Mesprit and Rotom-S are also very welcome, as this Regigigas does not have a moveslot dedicated to crippling the opponent. Paralysis support is especially helpful as this way Regigigas can be faster than the opponent and continuously Substitute until the opponent is fully paralyzed: a single setup turn is enough to completely destroy the opposition, so increasing Regigigas's chances for setting up are always welcome.</p>

[Other Options]

<p>Regigigas can pull off a defensive set with no intention of stalling out the Slow Start turns, instead capitalizing on its defenses. While largely outclassed by Lickilicky, such a set can utilize Knock Off and Toxic for crippling the enemy. Special attacks such as Thunderbolt, Earth Power, and Icy Wind are relatively viable in defensive sets, as Regigigas will have a higher Special Attack than Attack with Slow Start taken into account. For other offensive options, Regigigas has access to elemental punches, but they provide little coverage. Superpower and Focus Punch are more powerful Fighting-type attacks that Regigigas has access to, but Superpower's stat drop is counterproductive with Slow Start. Also, Foresight allows Regigigas to beat Misdreavus and Haunter with Normal-type attacks, but Regigigas is already strapped for moveslots. Finally, Headbutt is a weaker offensive choice over Return, with an extra flinch chance to further enrage the opponent.</p>

[Checks and Counters]

<p>Regigigas's worst enemy is Toxic Spikes. They ruin its hopes of staying in for 5 turns, and they take away any offensive potential. Similarly, Misdreavus with Perish Song can force out Regigigas rather easily. However, it is rather hard to counter Regigigas without knowing its coverage move. If Regigigas has Earthquake or Drain Punch, Ghost-types such as Misdreavus and Haunter can effortlessly wall it; if it carries Zen Headbutt, Rock- / Steel-types will give Regigigas headaches. Fighting-types, such as Sawk, Throh, and Gurdurr can easily blast through Regigigas with their STAB moves. Throh and Gurdurr even benefit from Thunder Wave thanks to Guts, making them ideal counters. Lastly, Rock-types have high Defense, and will withstand several Earthquakes before Slow Start wears off. Golem and Regirock are the most threatening, as they do not have a 4x weakness to Ground and Fighting, and are strong enough to break Regigigas's Substitute. If you do not carry these Pokemon, then pummeling Regigigas with strong STAB moves is your best chance at downing this behemoth. Without recovery, Regigigas will soon get KOed, but perhaps at the cost of paralyzing a few of your Pokemon. As a result, Aromatherapy or Heal Bell support on an offensive team is another great way to combat Regigigas. Also, Regigigas hates Choice items as they practically deny any chance of wearing out Slow Start; note that Trick will not work if it already has a Substitute.</p>
How do I EV this =(

[Overview]

- Great BST, but then Slow Start means non-existent offensive stats
- Can hit hard if it stays in for 5 turns, but that’s a big if…
- Acceptable defensive typing, and wonderful bulk means that it can stay around for quite a bit
- Good Twave platform
- Quite hard to break through without Fighting-types, and Sawk is quite crippled by Thunder Wave

[SET]
name: Thunder Wave
move 1: Thunder Wave
move 2: Substitute
move 3: Return
move 4: Drain Punch / Earthquake
item: Leftovers
ability: Slow Start
nature: Careful
evs: 252 HP / 4 Atk / 252 SpDef

[SET COMMENTS]

- Thunder Wave and Substitute is the crux of the set, allowing to Substitute on weak attackes to avoid substitute, and cripple the rare ones that can do damage to it
- Substitute fishes for hax, prevents status from eating away at Regigigas’s bulk, and stalls out more turns. Unless you’re a dedicated attacker with investment, you won’t break his Substitute.
- Return to do damage when needed
- After the 5 turns are over, which is not hard with hax in an extended game and paralysis support, you deal out some pain
- Coverage move on 4th slot for steel and rock-types


[ADDITIONAL COMMENTS]

- EV's are to maximize bulk
- Defense – oriented spread may work too
- 252 HP / 252 Atk spread may work, but personally relying on Regigigas to stall out those turns are not very reliable
- TBH, I’m rather lost on how to exactly EV it, because it’s almost 2 different mons at the same time
- Misdreavus is a good partner to take care of Sawk, and other fighters
- Throh counter is rather welcome. Mesprit can also spread Twave.
- You need something to handle opposing ghost-types. By Ghost-types, I mean Misdreavus and Haunter. Mention Skuntank
- Other teammates to capitalize on paralysis. Marowak? Specs Exeggutor? Slow attackers in general work!
- Confuse Ray on 4th slot for being a nuisance
- Wish support from Alomomola? Having 2 mons that are setup bait is undesirable though.

[SET]
name: Substitute + Rock Polish
move 1: Substitute
move 2: Rock Polish
move 3: Return
move 4: Drain Punch / Zen Headbutt (for SE hit on Haunter?)
item: Leftovers
ability: Slow Start
Nature: Adamant
evs: 4 HP / 252 Atk / 252 Spe

[SET COMMENTS]

-Unlike the first set, it aims to set up late-game sweeps
-After Slow Start wears out, Rock Polish allows you to outspeed everything and It's strong enough to kill just about everything.
-Return is good STAB
-EQ / Drain Punch gives good coverage
-Sub repeatedly to activate Slow Start if you can outspeed something after Agility

[ADDITIONAL COMMENTS]

-You'll save this until endgame
-You set up on walls that can't break its sub cuz it's bulky even without investment
-Stuff like Absol to get rid of Ghost-types: this is a MUST. You'll need *something* to take advantage of Missy and Haunter. Actually, Haunter's a bit more scarier because it can deal damage really quickly, and you don't even have Twave to catch it on the switch.
-Stuff like Duosion to switch in on Fighters: they'll get worn down, but they can take a couple of hits if Slow Start is still active

[Other Options]

- Knock Off
- Special options, if you don’t intend on staying in for 5 turns. Minimum invested special attack > Minimum invested attack
- Toxic on a stallish team
- Elemental Punches. Fire Punch leaves you walled by Rocks, Thunderpunch by just about everything, Ice Punch by Steel-types and Regirock.
- Superpower, Focus Punch, etc.
- Foresight lets you beat Missy 1 vs 1, but that's only if she doesn't carry Perish Song or something like that
- And ya Headbutt if you like to be annoying about hax


[Checks and Counters]

- Toxic Spikes ruin his hopes of staying in for 5 turns and surviving
- Perish Song: ggGG
- Ghost-types, Misdreavus, Haunter. Note that Missy can't really do much if it has a Substitute.
- Fighting type, Sawk, Throh, Gurdurr, etc. Throh and Gurdurr shouldn’t get too greedy with boosting, though.
- Just hit it hard with strong STAB! It should 3HKO or something if you’re considered an offensive mon
- Thunder Wave immunity: Ursaring, Golem also works by outdamaging Regigigas when Slow Start is still active. Regirock shouldn’t take too much either, as long as Slow Start is still active.
- Rock / Steels don't take much from even EQ, but they can't break subs... Regirock is bulky enough to take EQ and stuff.
 

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Superpower + Elemental punches should be in OO because the moves listed can't do anything against Ghost-types such as Banette.

Also, even though it only has one ability, you should still put the ability of the Pokemon in the set.
 
Probably mention Confuse Ray in OO. I've seen a bunch of Para Fusion Regigigas all over the place, so it probably merits some sort of mention
 

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Yeah, I've seen bunch of them, so Confuse Ray was in AC all along. If QC thinks AC is a bit too much for a gimmick move like Confuse Ray, I can drop it to OO.
 

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[SET]
name: SubDrain Rock Polish Sweeper
move 1: Substitute
move 2: Rock Polish
move 3: Return
move 4: Drain Punch / Zen Headbutt (for SE hit on Haunter?)
item: Leftovers
Nature: Adamant / Jolly
evs: 4 HP / 252 Atk / 252 Spe

This works kinda like Agility SubPetaya Empoleon. Switch Reggie in, Polish, then Sub four times to clear Slow Start. Then sweep.

Mention special attackers as teammates for taking care of Regirock. Encore users, such as Kadabra, can help score a few free turns for Slow Start, so Reggie doesn't have to begin a sweep at 6% health.
 

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Again, if uses the recommended moves (aka Drain Punch not ZH), then it will not be able to hit Ghost-types, if there is one that is being used. Otherwise, if no Ghost-types are being used, then it looks pretty decent to me.
 
In my experience, Sub+TWave is a little more realistic. It still remedies the whole speed issue, and retains the ability to act as a status platform. And then it can actually cripple Ghosts 'n stuff, though Pursuit users are still a plus.
 

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Actually, November Blue's set looks pretty good, but it needs a few changes:

[SET]
name: Rock Polish Sweeper
move 1: Rock Polish
move 2: Return
move 3: Drain Punch / Zen Headbutt
move 4: ThunderPunch / Ice Punch

Substitute was removed because, if used, Regigigas wouldn't be able to hit any Ghost-types. Zen Headbutt can hit any Fighting-type Pokemon that decides to try and get a quick KO on it. Seriously though, in the fourth slot, you can put either ThunderPunch or Punch, as they hit different types for super-effective damage and can be used based on preference.
 

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For the Rock Polish set, it might be worth mentioning that Pursuit users can get rid of Ghosts if necessary, such as Absol and SpD Skuntank depending on playstyles.
 

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The set isn't up yet, just saying, but that is a good idea, as if you take out the Ghost-types, Regigigas could probably get a clean sweep.
 
Regigigas can learn Headbutt from the move tutor in Ilex Forest, coupled with Thunder Wave, can create a weaker Paralysis-Flinch strategy. Mention a spread of 252 HP / 180 Def / 76 SpD with a Careful nature for almost equal defences (Special Defence being higher by 1 point).

From personal experience, I've found using Ninjask to Baton Pass boosts to the following Regigigas to be useful.

name: Thunder Wave
move 1: Foresight
move 2: Substitute
move 3: Facade / Return
move 4: Drain Punch
item: Leftovers
ability: Slow Start
nature: Adamant
evs: 252 HP / 128 Def / 128 SpDef

Sadly, I have not recorded any battle data where I have used this set alongside Ninjask but it works incredibly well. None the less, I still think Baton Pass support deserves a mention.
 

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Metsrule there are only 2 common Ghosts in NU, Misdreavus and Haunter and without Sub you lose to both anyway (Will-o-Wisp or Disable, take your pick).

Anyway on to the viable sets. Amarillo: your set looks fine. Noblue, your set looks fine also, and Amarillo should add it to the OP. Choice Band is shitty as fuck. Parachomp, that set is just the OP with Foresight > Thunder Wave, which makes it terrible. Add Foresight to OO so that you can hit Ghosts I guess, but it's better to just remove Absol/Skuntank first (I totes wish we still had Dugtrio).
 

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Bumping...

What is with the SubDrain Rock Polish Sweeper? No Set comments or Additional Comments.
It was included in the OP but Amarillo probably hasn't played with it enough to know what to put for teammates etc (at least, that's what I'd assume). Also seconding that CB is awful and inferior to Slaking (lol).
 

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I'm not really sure about the Sub Agility set: I mean, the first Regigigas rarely has speed issues when it's Thunder Waving everything, and I'd rather use Cinccino / Swellow / Tauros as a late game sweeper when Regigigas needs a lot of setup help and those can just switch right in and start wreaking havoc. It's there b/c tennisace said so, but I'll gladly ditch it if the rest of the QC says otherwise.

More QC inputs?
 
SubPolish looks fine to me actually since you a) have the bulk to stall out Slow Start from behind a sub and b) have *some* offensive presence when slow start is active. I'd keep it in for now, but again, that's just me; if another QC member doesn't like it, they can post here.

 

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I think you need to emphasize in OO not to run a Choice set, that they are terrible beyond recognition and should never be used for any reason ever.
 

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I think you need to emphasize in OO not to run a Choice set, that they are terrible beyond recognition and should never be used for any reason ever.
Why not just not mention it at all, then?

Also, that RP set seems ok. You can set a Sub up and laugh as Missy struggles to do anything while you stall out your five turns, then pummel it with Zen Headbutt (which I would have as the primary option, if only to hit Ghost-types as such. Drain Punch should stay and mention that it's better for the numerous Rock-types, but Zen Headbutt is cooler because Regigigigigigigigigigas can set up on Missy and kill it, something a lot of physical attackers can't do). I personally haven't tested it and I'm not about to go do that when I have to leave for school in about twenty minutes, but if there are any issues with its effectiveness it can always be removed.

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<p><i>"I am Regigigas: the King of Kings. Look on my stats, ye Mighty, and despair!”</i></p>

<p>Despair may be the perfect word to describe Regigigas. Slow Start is its defining characteristic, which leaves Regigigas offensively incapable for the first five turns it's on the field. If you were lured by its glorious offensive stats at the prospect of dealing quick damage, you would be quite correct to damnlabel Regigigas as irrevocably hopeless. The Goliath is extremely vulnerable to status, phazing, and other silly tricks that prevent it from ever reaching its full potential. However, Regigigas is not a complete disappointment. It has very viable defensive capabilities for the tier, and it can cripple opponents with paralysis. Its Substitute is notorious for beingly hard to break, and Regigigas is fully capable of stalling outfor five turns with its superb bulk, given a little help from Lady Luck. If Slow Start is no longer in play, Regigigas can easily rampage through the tier with its unique combination of bulk, and power, and support:; at that point, the best your opponent can do is stare at the pure horror that is Regigigas, and despair.</p>

[SET]
name: Thunder Wave
move 1: Thunder Wave
move 2: Substitute
move 3: Return
move 4: Drain Punch / Earthquake
item: Leftovers
ability: Slow Start
nature: Careful
evs: 252 HP / 4 Atk / 252 SpD

[SET COMMENTS]

<p>Thanks to its great bulk, Regigigas finds no trouble spreading paralysis and supporting theits team. Thunder Wave is an incredible move in an offensive metagame, slowing down common switch-ins, namely Sawk and Haunter. Thunder Wave does more than team support: it has incredible synergy with Substitute, and a timely full paralysis can allows Regigigas to set up a free Substitute. With the combination of Thunder Wave and Substitute, Regigigas can easily wait out five turns of Slow Start. Substitute also denies any statusing attemptsattempts at a status move, and it is sturdy enough to take abuse from any defensive Pokemon. Return is a solid STAB that hurts everything bar Rock-types and Ghost-types. Finally, a choice of Drain Punch or Earthquake provides coverage for Steel- and Rock-types. Ghost-types with Levitate sadly walls this set, but you will lose to the two most common Ghost-types regardless. After Slow Start wears off, Regigigas can power through teams quite easily.</p>

[ADDITIONAL COMMENTS]

<p>The EVs and nature are designed to maximize Regigigas's bulk. As Regigigas has no special weaknesses, a specially defensive spread with Careful nature is listed as the main choice, but a physically defensive spread with Impish nature is just as viable. In fact, Regigigas is rather flexible with its EV spread. 252 HP / 252 Atk is another viable option if you want a balance of bulk and power. Leftovers is the item of choice, as it further augments Regigigas's usable bulk, especially as Substitute is a big part of its success. Zen Headbutt is an option for hitting Fighting-types harder and damaging Ghost-types, but it leaves Regigigas helpless against Rock-types. Also, Confuse Ray leaves Regigigas walled by both Ghost-types and Rock-types, but the dreaded parafusion combination will allow Regigigas to be a general nuisance and stall out Slow Start more reliably.</p>

<p>Regigigas is not a Pokemon that can be simply put on any team, and requires much team support. While Regigigas can paralyze Sawk, amore reliable switch-inolutions, such as Misdreavus and Mesprit, are good teammates. Vileplume and Amoongus can also switch into Sawk, while absorbing Toxic Spikes that Regigigas hates. Throh and Gurdurr are relatively rare, but they benefit from Thunder Wave, posing due to Guts, making them a bigger threat to Regigigas. As a result, Quagsire is another great teammate to cover these threats. Of course, teammates that can handle opposing Ghost-types are a must. Even with Zen Headbutt, Regigigas has trouble powering through Misdreavus. For exampleTo remedy this, Skuntank can reliable handle Misdreavus, while benefitting from Thunder Wave support due to its relatively low speed. Also, Regigigas appreciates Wish support from the likes of Alomomola, as its bulk is compromised by lack of recovery.</p>

<p>Supporting Regigigas is important, but Regigigas is also fully capable of supporting its teammates. Slow attackers such as Marowak and Choice Specs Exeggutor benefit heavilygreatly benefit from Thunder Wave support. Pokemon with Substitute, especially Substitute + Swords Dance Leafeon and Substitute + Calm Mind Mesprit, may find it easier to set up with the opposing Pokemon paralyzed. Mesprit in particular covers Regigigas's weakness to Fighting-type moves, and is a very good partner. Other Pokemon that rely heavily oncan spread paralysis, namely annoyerParaflinch Rotom-S, are also good partners for spreading more paralysis.</p>

[SET]
name: Substitute + Rock Polish
move 1: Substitute
move 2: Rock Polish
move 3: Return
move 4: Zen Headbutt / Drain Punch
item: Leftovers
ability: Slow Start
Nature: Adamant
evs: 4 HP / 252 Atk / 252 Spe

[SET COMMENTS]

<p>Unlike the first set, this set aims to set up a late-game sweep when all its counters are removed. Substitute and Rock Polish istogether are the crux of the set. Substitute blocks status and allows Regigigas to set up in front of Misdreavus, while Rock Polish allows Regigigas to outspeed everything Pokemon in the tier. After thea Rock Polish, repeatedly using Substitute can quickly stall out Slow Start, and Regigigas iswill be fully ready to wreak havoc. Return is a reliable STAB, while Zen Headbutt is the preferred offensive move of choice in order to hit Misdreavus, which this variant uses as setup bait. However, if you carry a Pursuit user such as Skuntank, Drain Punch is also a viable option for recovering health lost to Substitute.</p>

[ADDITIONAL COMMENTS]

<p>The EVs focus on Regigigas's sweeping potential by maximizing its Attack and Speed. As Regigigas has an acceptable base 100 speed, there is no need for it to run a Jolly nature. Leftovers is, again, the item of choice for counteracting the HP lost by Substitute. By definition, all late-game sweepers need to be saved until endgame, and this Regigigasset is no exception. As Regigigas is still bulky even without investment, it is best to set up on defensive Pokemon unable to break its Substitute. Amoongus and Mesprit are still great choices for switching into bulky Fighting-types that can take a hit and retaliateTo take care of the bulky Fighting-types which counter this set, Amoongus and Mesprit are always great choices. Depending on its coverage move, Gorebyss and Skuntank are both great teammates: Gorebyss can put Rock-types in severe danger, while Skuntank can easily trap Ghost-types. Thunder Wave support from Mesprit and Rotom-S are also very welcome, as this Regigigas does not have a moveslot dedicated for crippling the opponent. Paralysis support is especially helpful as Regigigas can be faster than the opponent and continuously Substitute until the opponent is fully paralyzed: a single setup is enough to completely destroy the opposition, so increasing Regigigas's chances are always welcome.</p>

[Other Options]

<p>First, Regigigas can pull off a defensive set with no intention of stalling out the Slow Start turns, instead capitalizing on its defenses. While largely outclassed by Lickilicky, such a sets can utilize Knock Off and Toxic for crippling the enemy. Special attacks such as Thunderbolt, Earth Power, and Icy Wind are relatively viable in defensive sets, as Regigigas will have a higher Special Attack than Attack with Slow Start taken into account. For other offensive options, Regigigas has access to elemental punches, but they provide little coverage. Superpower and Focus Punch are more powerful Fighting-type attacks Regigigas has access to, but Superpower's stat drop is counterproductive with Slow Start. Also, Foresight allows Regigigas to beat Misdreavus and Haunter with Normal-type attacks, but Regigigas is already strapped for moveslots. Finally, Headbutt can be a weaker offensive choice over Return, with an extra flinch chance to further enrage the opponent.</p>

[Checks and Counters]

<p>Regigigas's worst enemy is Toxic Spikes. They ruin its hopes of staying in for 5 turns, and they takes away any offensive potential. Similarly, Misdreavus with Perish Song can force out Regigigas rather easily. However, it is rather hard to counter Regigigas without knowing its coverage optionmove. If Regigigas has Earthquake or Drain Punch, Ghost-types such as Misdreavus and Haunter can effortlessly wall it; if it carries Zen Headbutt, Rock- / Steel-types will still give Regigigas headaches. Fighting-types, such as Sawk, Throh, and Gurdurr can easily blast through Regigigas with their STAB moves. Throh and Gurdurr even benefit from Thunder Wave thanks to Guts, making them ideal counters. Lastly, Rock-types have high Defense, and will withstand several Earthquakes before Slow Start wears off. Namely Golem and Regirock are the most threatening, as they do not have a 4x weakness to Ground and Fighting, whiland are strong enough to break Regigigas's Substitute. Without these repliesIf you cannot carry these Pokemon, pummeling Regigigas with strong STAB moves is your best chance at downing this behemoth. Without recovery, Regigigas will soon get KOed, but perhaps at the cost of paralyzing a few of your Pokemon. As a result, Aromatherapy or Heal Bell support on an offensive team is another great way to combat Regigigas. Also, Regigigas hates Choice Iitems as itthey practically deniesy any chance of wearing out Slow Start, bu; note that Trick will not work if it already has a Substitute.</p>
<p><i>"I am Regigigas: the King of Kings. Look on my stats, ye Mighty, and despair!”</i></p>

<p>Despair may be the perfect word to describe Regigigas. Slow Start is its defining characteristic, which leaves Regigigas offensively incapable for the first five turns it's on the field. If you were lured by its glorious offensive stats at the prospect of dealing quick damage, you would be quite correct to label Regigigas as irrevocably hopeless. The Goliath is extremely vulnerable to status, phazing, and other silly tricks that prevent it from ever reaching its full potential. However, Regigigas is not a complete disappointment. It has very viable defensive capabilities for the tier, and it can cripple opponents with paralysis. Its Substitute is notoriously hard to break, and Regigigas is fully capable of stalling for five turns with its superb bulk, given a little help from Lady Luck. If Slow Start is no longer in play, Regigigas can easily rampage through the tier with its unique combination of bulk and power; at that point, the best your opponent can do is stare at the pure horror that is Regigigas, and despair.</p>

[SET]
name: Thunder Wave
move 1: Thunder Wave
move 2: Substitute
move 3: Return
move 4: Drain Punch / Earthquake
item: Leftovers
ability: Slow Start
nature: Careful
evs: 252 HP / 4 Atk / 252 SpD

[SET COMMENTS]

<p>Thanks to its great bulk, Regigigas finds no trouble spreading paralysis and supporting its team. Thunder Wave is an incredible move in an offensive metagame, slowing down common switchins, namely Sawk and Haunter. Thunder Wave does more than support: it has incredible synergy with Substitute, and a timely full paralysis can allow Regigigas to set up a free Substitute. With the combination of Thunder Wave and Substitute, Regigigas can easily wait out five turns of Slow Start. Substitute also denies any attempts at a status move, and it is sturdy enough to take abuse from any defensive Pokemon. Return is a solid STAB that hurts everything bar Rock-types and Ghost-types. Finally, a choice of Drain Punch or Earthquake provides coverage for Steel- and Rock-types. Ghost-types with Levitate sadly wall this set, but you will lose to the two most common Ghost-types regardless. After Slow Start wears off, Regigigas can power through teams quite easily.</p>

[ADDITIONAL COMMENTS]

<p>The EVs and nature are designed to maximize Regigigas's bulk. As Regigigas has no special weaknesses, a specially defensive spread with Careful nature is listed as the main choice, but a physically defensive spread with Impish nature is just as viable. In fact, Regigigas is rather flexible with its EV spread. 252 HP / 252 Atk is another viable option if you want a balance of bulk and power. Leftovers is the item of choice, as it further augments Regigigas's usable bulk, especially as Substitute is a big part of its success. Zen Headbutt is an option for hitting Fighting-types harder and damaging Ghost-types, but it leaves Regigigas helpless against Rock-types. Also, Confuse Ray leaves Regigigas walled by both Ghost-types and Rock-types, but the dreaded parafusion combination will allow Regigigas to be a general nuisance and stall out Slow Start more reliably.</p>

<p>Regigigas is not a Pokemon that can be simply put on any team, and requires much team support. While Regigigas can paralyze Sawk, more reliable solutions, such as Misdreavus and Mesprit, are good teammates. Vileplume and Amoongus can also switch into Sawk, while absorbing Toxic Spikes that Regigigas hates. Throh and Gurdurr are relatively rare, but they benefit from Thunder Wave due to Guts, making them a bigger threat to Regigigas. As a result, Quagsire is another great teammate to cover these threats. Of course, teammates that can handle opposing Ghost-types are a must. Even with Zen Headbutt, Regigigas has trouble powering through Misdreavus. To remedy this, Skuntank can reliable handle Misdreavus, while benefitting from Thunder Wave support due to its relatively low speed. Also, Regigigas appreciates Wish support from the likes of Alomomola, as its bulk is compromised by lack of recovery.</p>

<p>Supporting Regigigas is important, but Regigigas is also fully capable of supporting its teammates. Slow attackers such as Marowak and Choice Specs Exeggutor greatly benefit from Thunder Wave support. Pokemon with Substitute, especially Substitute + Swords Dance Leafeon and Substitute + Calm Mind Mesprit, may find it easier to set up with the opposing Pokemon paralyzed. Mesprit in particular covers Regigigas's weakness to Fighting-type moves, and is a very good partner. Other Pokemon that can spread paralysis, namely Paraflinch Rotom-S, are also good partners.</p>

[SET]
name: Substitute + Rock Polish
move 1: Substitute
move 2: Rock Polish
move 3: Return
move 4: Zen Headbutt / Drain Punch
item: Leftovers
ability: Slow Start
Nature: Adamant
evs: 4 HP / 252 Atk / 252 Spe

[SET COMMENTS]

<p>Unlike the first set, this set aims to set up a late-game sweep when all its counters are removed. Substitute and Rock Polish together are the crux of the set. Substitute blocks status and allows Regigigas to set up in front of Misdreavus, while Rock Polish allows Regigigas to outspeed every Pokemon in the tier. After a Rock Polish, repeatedly using Substitute can quickly stall out Slow Start, and Regigigas will be fully ready to wreak havoc. Return is a reliable STAB, while Zen Headbutt is the preferred offensive move of choice in order to hit Misdreavus, which this variant uses as setup bait. However, if you carry a Pursuit user such as Skuntank, Drain Punch is also a viable option for recovering health lost to Substitute.</p>

[ADDITIONAL COMMENTS]

<p>The EVs focus on Regigigas's sweeping potential by maximizing its Attack and Speed. As Regigigas has an acceptable base 100 speed, there is no need for it to run a Jolly nature. Leftovers is, again, the item of choice for counteracting the HP lost by Substitute. By definition, all late-game sweepers need to be saved until endgame, and this set is no exception. As Regigigas is still bulky even without investment, it is best to set up on defensive Pokemon unable to break its Substitute. To take care of the bulky Fighting-types which counter this set, Amoongus and Mesprit are always great choices. Depending on its coverage move, Gorebyss and Skuntank are both great teammates: Gorebyss can put Rock-types in severe danger, while Skuntank can easily trap Ghost-types. Thunder Wave support from Mesprit and Rotom-S are also very welcome, as this Regigigas does not have a moveslot dedicated for crippling the opponent. Paralysis support is especially helpful as Regigigas can be faster than the opponent and continuously Substitute until the opponent is fully paralyzed: a single setup is enough to completely destroy the opposition, so increasing Regigigas's chances are always welcome.</p>

[Other Options]

<p>Regigigas can pull off a defensive set with no intention of stalling out the Slow Start turns, instead capitalizing on its defenses. While largely outclassed by Lickilicky, such a set can utilize Knock Off and Toxic for crippling the enemy. Special attacks such as Thunderbolt, Earth Power, and Icy Wind are relatively viable in defensive sets, as Regigigas will have a higher Special Attack than Attack with Slow Start taken into account. For other offensive options, Regigigas has access to elemental punches, but they provide little coverage. Superpower and Focus Punch are more powerful Fighting-type attacks Regigigas has access to, but Superpower's stat drop is counterproductive with Slow Start. Also, Foresight allows Regigigas to beat Misdreavus and Haunter with Normal-type attacks, but Regigigas is already strapped for moveslots. Finally, Headbutt can be a weaker offensive choice over Return, with an extra flinch chance to further enrage the opponent.</p>

[Checks and Counters]

<p>Regigigas's worst enemy is Toxic Spikes. They ruin its hopes of staying in for 5 turns, and they take away any offensive potential. Similarly, Misdreavus with Perish Song can force out Regigigas rather easily. However, it is rather hard to counter Regigigas without knowing its coverage move. If Regigigas has Earthquake or Drain Punch, Ghost-types such as Misdreavus and Haunter can effortlessly wall it; if it carries Zen Headbutt, Rock- / Steel-types will still give Regigigas headaches. Fighting-types, such as Sawk, Throh, and Gurdurr can easily blast through Regigigas with their STAB moves. Throh and Gurdurr even benefit from Thunder Wave thanks to Guts, making them ideal counters. Lastly, Rock-types have high Defense, and will withstand several Earthquakes before Slow Start wears off. Golem and Regirock are the most threatening, as they do not have a 4x weakness to Ground and Fighting, and are strong enough to break Regigigas's Substitute. If you cannot carry these Pokemon, pummeling Regigigas with strong STAB moves is your best chance at downing this behemoth. Without recovery, Regigigas will soon get KOed, but perhaps at the cost of paralyzing a few of your Pokemon. As a result, Aromatherapy or Heal Bell support on an offensive team is another great way to combat Regigigas. Also, Regigigas hates Choice items as they practically deny any chance of wearing out Slow Start; note that Trick will not work if it already has a Substitute.</p>


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