Jukain
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taken over from django; it is qc approved and just needs to be written, which I will so asap.
original thread
django suggested in his op that this go between scarf and band on the analysis. take that as you will.
[SET]
name: Bulk Up
move 1: Brave Bird / Return
move 2: Bulk Up
move 3: Substitute
move 4: Roost
item: Leftovers
ability: Defiant
nature: Careful
evs: 252 HP / 192 SpD / 64 Spe
[SET COMMENTS]
<p>While Braviary is most often used as a wallbreaker, this set takes checks to those sets, such as Regirock, Golem, and Carracosta, and uses them as setup bait to prepare for a devastating sweep. Slower teams and stall have trouble preventing this monster from setting up as they are fear a Choice Band-boosted Brave Bird. Bulk Up is really an excellent move for Braviary, allowing it to boost its already through the roof Attack and providing a cushion to better take Rock-type attacks from the likes of Regirock. Substitute aids in this, providing a barrier from status that would otherwise be a death sentence for this set, as well as from revenge killers and priority. Braviary can simply set up a Substitute on the many slower status users that populate NU and obtain free turns of setup. However, Braviary's real ace in the hole is Roost; it removes Braviary's Rock-type weakness for a turn and therefore can be used to PP stall Rock-type attacks, allowing Braviary to set up and sweep afterwards. Lastly, Braviary is left with a choice of STAB move; no Pokemon is immune to Brave Bird, unlike Return, but it also means that Braviary will have difficulty KOing Electric-types. The recoil damage is troublesome with Substitute, but Roost at least somewhat makes up for it, and the higher power of Brave Bird makes it the superior STAB move in most cases.</p>
[ADDTIONAL COMMENTS]
<p>While it may seem unorthodox to run a specially defensive spread on an offensive behemoth, it prevents Choice Scarf-holding Electric-types, such as Rotom-S and Zebstrika, from revenge killing Braviary, as well as making it so Pokemon such as Amoonguss, Alomomola, and Tangelawill never break its Substitutes. Luckily, Braviary possesses enough HP if fully invested to make 101 HP Substitutes, which means that it can beat Seismic Toss users such as Lickilicky and Mawile. The given Speed EVs are enough to outrun Adamant Torterra, Modest Exeggutor, and Ampharos. More Speed EVs can be invested, with 80 being an option to outspeed Adamant Ramparados and some variants of Misdreavus. However, the little spirit pest usually runs a significant amount of Speed EVs, thus rendering further investment unneeded.</p>
<p>As this set destroys Rock-types, partners that struggle with them, such as Swellow, Cinccino, and Zangoose, will appreciate this set's presence. Even with Substitute, status is a huge issue, so a cleric is recommended; Vileplume, Audino, and Musharna are good choices. If Brave Bird is chosen, a Ground-type—good examples being Piloswine and Golurk—is mandatory to defeat Electric-types. Likewise, if Return is chosen, a Pursuit user, such as Skuntank, is vital to remove Ghost-types. Overall, the support required for Bulk Up Braviary to function at its best is minimal and it does well against the majority of teams, and so can be thrown onto many a team without too much thought.</p>
original thread
django suggested in his op that this go between scarf and band on the analysis. take that as you will.
[SET]
name: Bulk Up
move 1: Brave Bird / Return
move 2: Bulk Up
move 3: Substitute
move 4: Roost
item: Leftovers
ability: Defiant
nature: Careful
evs: 252 HP / 192 SpD / 64 Spe
[SET COMMENTS]
<p>While Braviary is most often used as a wallbreaker, this set takes checks to those sets, such as Regirock, Golem, and Carracosta, and uses them as setup bait to prepare for a devastating sweep. Slower teams and stall have trouble preventing this monster from setting up as they are fear a Choice Band-boosted Brave Bird. Bulk Up is really an excellent move for Braviary, allowing it to boost its already through the roof Attack and providing a cushion to better take Rock-type attacks from the likes of Regirock. Substitute aids in this, providing a barrier from status that would otherwise be a death sentence for this set, as well as from revenge killers and priority. Braviary can simply set up a Substitute on the many slower status users that populate NU and obtain free turns of setup. However, Braviary's real ace in the hole is Roost; it removes Braviary's Rock-type weakness for a turn and therefore can be used to PP stall Rock-type attacks, allowing Braviary to set up and sweep afterwards. Lastly, Braviary is left with a choice of STAB move; no Pokemon is immune to Brave Bird, unlike Return, but it also means that Braviary will have difficulty KOing Electric-types. The recoil damage is troublesome with Substitute, but Roost at least somewhat makes up for it, and the higher power of Brave Bird makes it the superior STAB move in most cases.</p>
[ADDTIONAL COMMENTS]
<p>While it may seem unorthodox to run a specially defensive spread on an offensive behemoth, it prevents Choice Scarf-holding Electric-types, such as Rotom-S and Zebstrika, from revenge killing Braviary, as well as making it so Pokemon such as Amoonguss, Alomomola, and Tangelawill never break its Substitutes. Luckily, Braviary possesses enough HP if fully invested to make 101 HP Substitutes, which means that it can beat Seismic Toss users such as Lickilicky and Mawile. The given Speed EVs are enough to outrun Adamant Torterra, Modest Exeggutor, and Ampharos. More Speed EVs can be invested, with 80 being an option to outspeed Adamant Ramparados and some variants of Misdreavus. However, the little spirit pest usually runs a significant amount of Speed EVs, thus rendering further investment unneeded.</p>
<p>As this set destroys Rock-types, partners that struggle with them, such as Swellow, Cinccino, and Zangoose, will appreciate this set's presence. Even with Substitute, status is a huge issue, so a cleric is recommended; Vileplume, Audino, and Musharna are good choices. If Brave Bird is chosen, a Ground-type—good examples being Piloswine and Golurk—is mandatory to defeat Electric-types. Likewise, if Return is chosen, a Pursuit user, such as Skuntank, is vital to remove Ghost-types. Overall, the support required for Bulk Up Braviary to function at its best is minimal and it does well against the majority of teams, and so can be thrown onto many a team without too much thought.</p>