QC: Raiza, Tone114, Anty
GP: P Squared, The Dutch Plumberjack
[SET]
name: Choice Scarf
move 1: Seed Bomb
move 2: Superpower
move 3: Knock Off
move 4: Gunk Shot
item: Choice Scarf
ability: Overgrow
nature: Jolly
evs: 252 Atk / 4 Def / 252 Spe
[SET COMMENTS]
Moves
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Seed Bomb is Simisage's main cleaning move and threatens opposing Water-types. Superpower hits Steel-types such as Probopass and Pawniard, while Knock Off cripples switch-ins like Vullaby and Tangela as well as threatening Ghost- and Psychic-types such as Misdreavus and Grumpig. Gunk Shot is Simisage's secondary cleaning move and its best option versus opposing Grass-types such as Roselia and Leafeon.
Set Details
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Maximum Speed investment and a Choice Scarf let Simisage outspeed most fast sweepers such as Rock Polish Regice and Shell Smash Gorebyss, as well as beat other common Choice Scarf users such as Dodrio, Mr. Mime, and Rotom-F. Maximum Attack investment helps it to more reliably revenge kill those threats, and Overgrow boosts the power of Seed Bomb if Simisage is weakened enough.
Usage Tips
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Simisage should be used to force out or KO setup sweepers and fast cleaners, although it can be an effective cleaner as well if the opposing team has been worn down enough. Using Knock Off more early-game can help to wear down opposing teams and remove Eviolites for an easier sweep later. Be careful about Choice-locking Simisage into Superpower, as it can become setup fodder once its Attack is lowered. Thanks to its mediocre bulk, it also won't be switching in on many strong attackers; although it can occasionally be brought in on a predicted Electric- or Water-type attack, it fears the super effective coverage that attackers of both types carry.
Team Options
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Simisage generally fits best on offensive teams that need a fast, reliable revenge killer. Pokemon threatened by Water-types such as Rapidash and Stunfisk appreciate its revenge killing support. Wallbreakers such as Stoutland and Articuno also appreciate Simisage's ability to check common revenge killers and remove Eviolites from would-be counters such as Tangela and Clefairy. Simisage also pairs well with teammates that can wear down Vullaby, overwhelming it over a longer match. Fire-type checks such as Rapidash and Grumpig and Flying-type checks such as Probopass and Stunfisk give Simisage a teammate to fall back on when it is forced out by common attackers such as Simisear and Dodrio. Ice-type checks such as Grumpig and Metang are also useful, although Simisage is less pressured by them, as they do not resist Seed Bomb. Entry hazard setters such as Venipede and Golem help Simisage nab extra KOs by wearing down opposing teams and pressuring Vullaby more effectively.
GP: P Squared, The Dutch Plumberjack
[SET]
name: Choice Scarf
move 1: Seed Bomb
move 2: Superpower
move 3: Knock Off
move 4: Gunk Shot
item: Choice Scarf
ability: Overgrow
nature: Jolly
evs: 252 Atk / 4 Def / 252 Spe
[SET COMMENTS]
Moves
========
Seed Bomb is Simisage's main cleaning move and threatens opposing Water-types. Superpower hits Steel-types such as Probopass and Pawniard, while Knock Off cripples switch-ins like Vullaby and Tangela as well as threatening Ghost- and Psychic-types such as Misdreavus and Grumpig. Gunk Shot is Simisage's secondary cleaning move and its best option versus opposing Grass-types such as Roselia and Leafeon.
Set Details
========
Maximum Speed investment and a Choice Scarf let Simisage outspeed most fast sweepers such as Rock Polish Regice and Shell Smash Gorebyss, as well as beat other common Choice Scarf users such as Dodrio, Mr. Mime, and Rotom-F. Maximum Attack investment helps it to more reliably revenge kill those threats, and Overgrow boosts the power of Seed Bomb if Simisage is weakened enough.
Usage Tips
========
Simisage should be used to force out or KO setup sweepers and fast cleaners, although it can be an effective cleaner as well if the opposing team has been worn down enough. Using Knock Off more early-game can help to wear down opposing teams and remove Eviolites for an easier sweep later. Be careful about Choice-locking Simisage into Superpower, as it can become setup fodder once its Attack is lowered. Thanks to its mediocre bulk, it also won't be switching in on many strong attackers; although it can occasionally be brought in on a predicted Electric- or Water-type attack, it fears the super effective coverage that attackers of both types carry.
Team Options
========
Simisage generally fits best on offensive teams that need a fast, reliable revenge killer. Pokemon threatened by Water-types such as Rapidash and Stunfisk appreciate its revenge killing support. Wallbreakers such as Stoutland and Articuno also appreciate Simisage's ability to check common revenge killers and remove Eviolites from would-be counters such as Tangela and Clefairy. Simisage also pairs well with teammates that can wear down Vullaby, overwhelming it over a longer match. Fire-type checks such as Rapidash and Grumpig and Flying-type checks such as Probopass and Stunfisk give Simisage a teammate to fall back on when it is forced out by common attackers such as Simisear and Dodrio. Ice-type checks such as Grumpig and Metang are also useful, although Simisage is less pressured by them, as they do not resist Seed Bomb. Entry hazard setters such as Venipede and Golem help Simisage nab extra KOs by wearing down opposing teams and pressuring Vullaby more effectively.
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