http://www.smogon.com/dp/pokemon/omastar
[SET]
name: Offensive Lead
move 1: Stealth Rock
move 2: Spikes
move 3: Surf
move 4: Hidden Power Grass / Earth Power
item: Focus Sash
nature: Timid
evs: 4 HP / 252 SpA / 252 Spe
[SET COMMENTS]
<p>Omastar is blessed as the only UU Pokemon with access to both Stealth Rock and Spikes; coupled with its decent bulk and high Special Attack, Omastar is an excellent lead for any UU team in need of entry hazards. This Omastar is built to function as a suicide lead, setting up as many entry hazards as possible before fainting. If an opportunity arises in which Omastar can KO the opponent's Pokemon, you should take it. Having an immediate advantage against the opposing team while still having a chance to set up entry hazards can be invaluable.</p>
[Additional Comments]
<p>Stealth Rock and Spikes are both key to the set. Putting both moves on Omastar can not only free up an extra slot on your team, but it also gives Omastar a chance to set up multiple layers of hazards if matched against a weaker opponent. Omastar's typing, decent Speed, and high defensive stats allow it to set up easily on any Pokemon that is not carrying a Grass-type attack, such as Registeel or Spiritomb (although stronger versions of Shadow Ball Spiritomb can deal serious damage to Omastar). Surf is a reliable STAB attack that can OHKO Moltres leads and deal significant damage to almost any other lead. Even Qwilfish leads take over 40% from Omastar's Surf. The last attack is based on preference and depends on what Pokemon you would rather defeat. Hidden Power Grass can OHKO opposing Omastar that do not run Focus Sash or Rindo Berry, and also ensures that Omastar can outspeed and 2HKO Cloyster with ease. Earth Power allows Omastar to easily handle Toxicroak leads, as well as guaranteeing the 2HKO on Qwilfish.</p>
<p>Omastar matches up well against almost any common lead, including Uxie and Mesprit without Grass Knot, Registeel, Moltres, Kabutops, Cloyster, other Omastar, and even Rain Dance Electrode, as Omastar can simply outspeed and OHKO with Surf in the rain. With so many posititive match-ups, Omastar should be guaranteed either a kill or 2 layers of entry hazards. To ensure that Omastar is not suddenly OHKOed without setting any entry hazards up, it is smart to carry a Focus Sash, allowing Omastar to survive any Grass-type attack from full health.</p>
<p>It may seem silly to maximize Speed on such a slow Pokemon, but the extra Speed will often prove invaluable. Not only does it give Omastar a good chance to outspeed and kill any opposing Omastar lead, but it also allows Omastar to outspeed Pokemon such as Cloyster or no Speed Kabutops leads. Even Uxie, a Pokemon with base 95 Speed, will be outsped by Omastar assuming Uxie carries no Speed EVs.</p>
<p>If Omastar is ever against a known Taunt user, it is wise to simply attack right away unless the Pokemon already has a tremendous advantage against Omastar (lead Mismagius, for example). However, if facing an Ambipom or Qwilfish, it is much easier to try to 2HKO these threats as they only do minor damage to Omastar.</p>
<p>Alternative spreads that feature max HP and some Defense EVs can be used very effectively, especially if combined with Rindo Berry. A bulkier spread allows Omastar to take even special hits extremely well, such as Spiritomb's assaults and weaker Grass Knots. Many of these attacks now become 3 or even 4HKOs. A team looking to use Omastar should highly consider these spreads, as Omastar can easily switch in later to wall attacks as well as set up more entry hazards.</p>
<p>With Omastar carrying both Stealth Rock and Spikes, a Ghost-type to block Rapid Spin is almost mandatory, especially if Omastar plans on letting itself faint early. In fact, it may even be wise to use 2 Ghost-types to prevent moves such as Foresight from working. Offensively, special sweepers such as Moltres have a much easier time with Chansey and Milotic after they've been damaged by Stealth Rock and Spikes. Choice Banders, such as Tauros, also benefit from Pokemon being weakened upon switching in; repeated hits and entry hazard damage will quickly take a toll on any potential counters. Defensively, a team built around Roar and Whirlwind can find many advantages to using this Omastar lead.</p>
<p>Although Omastar has a positive match-up versus most leads, it can be stopped by Taunt and has problems with any Grass-type attack. Mismagius is perhaps the most dangerous threat Omastar can face, as it has access to Taunt and a super effective Thunderbolt.</p>
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[SET]
name: Offensive Lead
move 1: Stealth Rock
move 2: Spikes
move 3: Surf
move 4: Hidden Power Grass / Earth Power
item: Focus Sash
nature: Timid
evs: 4 HP / 252 SpA / 252 Spe
[SET COMMENTS]
<p>Omastar is blessed as the only UU Pokemon with access to both Stealth Rock and Spikes; coupled with its decent bulk and high Special Attack, Omastar is an excellent lead for any UU team in need of entry hazards. This Omastar is built to function as a suicide lead, setting up as many entry hazards as possible before fainting. If an opportunity arises in which Omastar can KO the opponent's Pokemon, you should take it. Having an immediate advantage against the opposing team while still having a chance to set up entry hazards can be invaluable.</p>
[Additional Comments]
<p>Stealth Rock and Spikes are both key to the set. Putting both moves on Omastar can not only free up an extra slot on your team, but it also gives Omastar a chance to set up multiple layers of hazards if matched against a weaker opponent. Omastar's typing, decent Speed, and high defensive stats allow it to set up easily on any Pokemon that is not carrying a Grass-type attack, such as Registeel or Spiritomb (although stronger versions of Shadow Ball Spiritomb can deal serious damage to Omastar). Surf is a reliable STAB attack that can OHKO Moltres leads and deal significant damage to almost any other lead. Even Qwilfish leads take over 40% from Omastar's Surf. The last attack is based on preference and depends on what Pokemon you would rather defeat. Hidden Power Grass can OHKO opposing Omastar that do not run Focus Sash or Rindo Berry, and also ensures that Omastar can outspeed and 2HKO Cloyster with ease. Earth Power allows Omastar to easily handle Toxicroak leads, as well as guaranteeing the 2HKO on Qwilfish.</p>
<p>Omastar matches up well against almost any common lead, including Uxie and Mesprit without Grass Knot, Registeel, Moltres, Kabutops, Cloyster, other Omastar, and even Rain Dance Electrode, as Omastar can simply outspeed and OHKO with Surf in the rain. With so many posititive match-ups, Omastar should be guaranteed either a kill or 2 layers of entry hazards. To ensure that Omastar is not suddenly OHKOed without setting any entry hazards up, it is smart to carry a Focus Sash, allowing Omastar to survive any Grass-type attack from full health.</p>
<p>It may seem silly to maximize Speed on such a slow Pokemon, but the extra Speed will often prove invaluable. Not only does it give Omastar a good chance to outspeed and kill any opposing Omastar lead, but it also allows Omastar to outspeed Pokemon such as Cloyster or no Speed Kabutops leads. Even Uxie, a Pokemon with base 95 Speed, will be outsped by Omastar assuming Uxie carries no Speed EVs.</p>
<p>If Omastar is ever against a known Taunt user, it is wise to simply attack right away unless the Pokemon already has a tremendous advantage against Omastar (lead Mismagius, for example). However, if facing an Ambipom or Qwilfish, it is much easier to try to 2HKO these threats as they only do minor damage to Omastar.</p>
<p>Alternative spreads that feature max HP and some Defense EVs can be used very effectively, especially if combined with Rindo Berry. A bulkier spread allows Omastar to take even special hits extremely well, such as Spiritomb's assaults and weaker Grass Knots. Many of these attacks now become 3 or even 4HKOs. A team looking to use Omastar should highly consider these spreads, as Omastar can easily switch in later to wall attacks as well as set up more entry hazards.</p>
<p>With Omastar carrying both Stealth Rock and Spikes, a Ghost-type to block Rapid Spin is almost mandatory, especially if Omastar plans on letting itself faint early. In fact, it may even be wise to use 2 Ghost-types to prevent moves such as Foresight from working. Offensively, special sweepers such as Moltres have a much easier time with Chansey and Milotic after they've been damaged by Stealth Rock and Spikes. Choice Banders, such as Tauros, also benefit from Pokemon being weakened upon switching in; repeated hits and entry hazard damage will quickly take a toll on any potential counters. Defensively, a team built around Roar and Whirlwind can find many advantages to using this Omastar lead.</p>
<p>Although Omastar has a positive match-up versus most leads, it can be stopped by Taunt and has problems with any Grass-type attack. Mismagius is perhaps the most dangerous threat Omastar can face, as it has access to Taunt and a super effective Thunderbolt.</p>
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