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Choice Specs
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name: Choice Specs
move 1: Future Sight
move 2: Psychic
move 3: Focus Blast
move 4: Shadow Ball
ability: Regenerator
item: Choice Specs
evs: 252 HP / 4 Def / 252 SpA
nature: Modest
Moves
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Future Sight is an extremely strong STAB move that demolishes almost every non Dark-type Pokemon in the tier and hits through both Substitute and Protect. Psychic is a less powerful STAB move than Future Sight but allows Reuniclus to attack without delay, so it is more useful against offensive teams and in the late-game. Focus Blast punishes the Dark- and Steel-types that like to switch into Reuniclus, while Shadow Ball hits Doublade and Spiritomb, two Pokemon that Reuniclus usually struggles with, for solid damage. Shadow Ball also hits opposing Psychic-types, which would otherwise wall Reuniclus with ease. Trick can be used over either Focus Blast or Shadow Ball in order to cripple an opposing wall, but due to this set's high damage output, Trick is usually unnecessary.
Set Details
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Maximized Special Attack EVs along with a Modest nature allow Reuniclus to break through opposing teams, while maximized HP EVs allow Reuniclus to check Pokemon such as Cobalion thanks to its naturally high bulk. Regenerator is the chosen ability because Reuniclus will be switching often with this set, which makes Magic Guard's protection less useful.
Usage Tips
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This set has a hit-and-run nature, as it is mainly used to fire off a Choice Specs Future Sight and then switch out to a teammate. Using Future Sight Reuniclus smartly puts a lot of pressure on defensive teams, and with the correct teammates, it can force the opponent to sacrifice a Pokemon. For example, after Reuniclus uses Future Sight, you can switch to Gurdurr, for instance. If the opponent sends in a Dark-type, it will have to take a Drain Punch, but if he sends in a check to Fighting-types like Amoonguss, it will have to take a Choice Specs-boosted Future Sight, thus requiring the opponent to sacrifice a Pokemon. Reuniclus really benefits from the surprise factor of this set, as most Reuniclus are Calm Mind or Trick Room variants. While this set has a lot of perks, using Future Sight incorrectly causes you to lose massive amounts of momentum, especially against teams with Dark-types, so this must be accounted for when team building. Against more offensive teams, Future Sight is not that useful, but Reuniclus's Choice Specs-boosted moves can still heavily dent the opposing team.
Team Options
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Choice Specs Reuniclus pairs really well with late-game cleaners that benefit from the holes it can punch in defensive teams. Sharpedo is a good late-game cleaner that really appreciates Reuniclus's wallbreaking power. Bulky Pokemon that can force out opposing Dark-types, such as Cobalion, make really good teammates for Reuniclus, as they can not only switch into Dark-type attacks aimed at Reuniclus but also punish Dark-types that attempt to stay in order to take a Future Sight. Dugtrio and Spiritomb are also really good partners for Reuniclus, as they can trap Pokemon that Reuniclus lures with Future Sight, such as Registeel, Drapion, and Slowking. Because of all of the switches this Reuniclus forces against offensive teams, it really appreciates entry hazards on the opponent's side of the field. Omastar is capable of getting up both Stealth Rock and Spikes and can handle opposing Defoggers. Qwilfish is also a good Spikes setter for more balanced teams and has pretty good synergy with Reuniclus.
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