Erufuun
So Erufuun is a beast, even though he might not look the part at first glance. This is probably the single best user of Mischievous Heart in the game just because of the sheer diversity of what he can do.
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[Overview]
- One of the most annoying Pokemon around with a high base Speed and access to Mischievous Heart.
- An amalgam of support options are present in Erufuun's movepool, allowing it to really abuse its ability.
- Relatively fragile, but can afford to invest in its defenses thanks to Mischievous Heart backing up no Speed investment.
name: Erufffffffuuuuuuu (SubSeed)
move 1: Taunt
move 2: Encore
move 3: Substitute
move 4: Leech Seed / U-turn
item: Leftovers
ability: Mischievous Heart
nature: Careful
evs: 248 HP / 8 Def / 252 SpD
Set Comments:
- This thing is the fastest Taunt user in the game, even faster than Deoxys-S.
- It can stop Deoxys-S's setup without a hitch and then set up a Substitute or Leech Seed or Encore to be even more annoying.
- Can be used effectively in the lead slot with U-turn over Leech Seed. The amazing thing about Erufuun is that even without any attacking move, nothing short of an ExtremeSpeed Pokemon can set up on it or it will get Encored into the setup move, if it could avoid getting Taunted in the first place.
- Since Erufuun is not attacking, 252 HP EVs give it some longevity.
- Defensive investment is used to soften blows that Erufuun's defenses otherwise wouldn't take very well.
- A physically defensive spread with an Impish nature is viable as well.
- 216 Speed EVs can be used instead of bulk, as 216 is the minimum Speed necessary to beat 252 Speed Timid Borutorosu to the Taunt.
- Running minimum HP and instead investing purely in the defensive stats has its merits when Leech Seed stalling, as Leech Seed heals the same amount regardless of Erufuun's HP. If this amount if over 25% of Erufuun's HP (after Leftovers), this can let you outstall your opponent perpetually.
- Erufuun can patch a lot of holes in his team just by having a +1 priority Encore. Setup sweepers like Swords Dance Doryuuzu, Garchomp, Borutorosu, and Randorosu are all checked by priority Encore.
- Can function exceptionally well in the lead position to shut down Deoxys-S and other entry hazard setup Pokemon that don't lead off with Magic Coat.
- Mischievous Heart Taunt also allows Erufuun to really benefit teams that absolutely cannot afford to have entry hazards set up from the get-go. Pokemon like Urugamosu appreciate the lack of Stealth Rock tremendously and has decent type synergy with Erufuun.
- If used as a lead, be mindful of Magic Coat users who will attempt to bounce Taunt back at Erufuun, shutting it down and forcing it out.
- Erufuun is best as a hole-patching Pokemon if your team is particularly weak to specific setup sweepers.
- Erufuun also makes an excellent stalling Pokemon, so Toxic Spikes support with bulky teammates are a great idea.
- The best Toxic Spikes Pokemon to use alongside Erufuun are Tentacruel, which resists Erufuun's weaknesses perfectly.
- Can run Stun Spore for priority paralysis, even against those Pokemon that normally don't expect to be paralyzed like Randorosu, Warubiaru, and Doryuuzu.
- Charm is actually surprisingly good on Erufuun because it can catch physical attackers that would normally go first against Erufuun. With special bulk, this makes Erufuun actually very bulky.
- Cotton Guard is also beneficial in the same way that Charm is, but it doesn't force switches nearly as easily.
- Erufuun can easily set up Sunny Day with priority, Taunt, and Encore on its side.
- Can run priority Switcheroo on a Choice set or with a status Orb, but generally prefers a reliable item and the move slot for something else.
- Faster Erufuun pretty much shut down Erufuun, and even if they Speed tie it isn't something you'll want to risk.
- Opposing Grass-type Pokemon will be a real problem if you're running Leech Seed on Erufuun, since they can attack right away and force Erufuun out.
- Fire-type Pokemon that attack with high PP moves like Flamethrower are a real problem for Erufuun. Fire Blast can usually be stalled out with priority Substitute and Leech Seed recovery.
- Generally very frail even after investment, so powerful direct attackers will force it out if they cannot be stalled out by Erufuun's Substitute.
