Status: WIP
As of 7th Dec: Choice Scarf set writtten
All forms of Criticism accepted.
Working on: Trick Room sweeper, Rock Polish sweeper
Opinions on Double Dance / SD sweeper??
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http://www.smogon.com/dp/pokemon/cranidos
[SET]
name: Choice Scarf
move 1: Head Smash
move 2: Stone Edge
move 3: Earthquake
move 4: Zen Headbutt
item: Choice Scarf
nature: Adamant / Jolly
evs: 60 HP / 236 Atk / 212 Spe
[SET COMMENTS]
<p>Choice Scarf Cranidos is potentially one of the best revenge killers in the metagame, thanks to its sky-high Attack stat, above average Speed, and its excellent ability, Mold Breaker.<p>
<p>Head Smash is one of the most powerful physical attacks in Little Cup, capable of OHKOing defensive juggernauts such as Max HP Gligar 74% of the time with Stealth Rock in play. However, Cranidos will be racking up a lot of recoil damage soon enough. On the other hand, Stone Edge does not suffer from recoil and is generally the safer move to use for Cranidos. Earthquake provides great coverage alongside Stone Edge, and due to Mold Breaker, common Levitate users such as Bronzor and Misdreavus will find themselves unable to take advantage of Cranidos being locked into Earthquake. This allows Cranidos to abuse Earthquake near endlessly, only fearing a Flying-type switch-in, which should be an unlikley situation given the threat of switching into Cranidos' STAB Rock-type attacks. Zen Headbutt rounds off the set, hitting Fighting-types such as Machop harder than all other moves.</p>
<p>Another advantage of Cranidos is that it reaches 22 Speed with an Adamant nature, allowing it to outspeed a large number of Choice Scarf users that reach only 21 Speed. This furthermore increases Cranidos' efficiency as a late game sweeper, as common 21 Speed Choice Scarf users will be unable to end Cranidos' rampage during lategame, where it can turn into a formidable sweeper.</p>
<p>A lategame Choice Scarf Cranidos sweep can only be stopped by three things: Priority, faster Choice Scarf users, and bulky Ground-types such as Phanpy. Common users of priority such as Kabuto, Carvanha and Croagunk should be removed before Cranidos sets foot in the arena. Kabuto and Carvanha can be eliminated with a Croagunk of your own, which can also sponge Water-type attacks threatening to end Cranidos' rampage, while Gligar can swiftly deal with Croagunk, although one should watch out for a stray Ice Punch. Gligar is also a great teammate defensively, being immune to the Ground-type attacks and resistant to the Fighting-type attacks Cranidos is weak to, although the shared Water-type weakness is not appreciated. Gligar can also set up Stealth Rock, which nullifies Focus Sash, aiding in Cranidos' sweep. Alternately, one may use Bronzor in order to set up Stealth Rock and dual screens, while walling Phanpy, who is the best Cranidos counter in the game. Some of the faster Choice Scarf users are Gligar, Mankey, Houndour, and Gastly, who can all OHKO Cranidos. Gligar and Mankey are again walled by Bronzor whereas Houndour and Gastly can be removed by Munchlax and Stunky respectively.</p>
As of 7th Dec: Choice Scarf set writtten
All forms of Criticism accepted.
Working on: Trick Room sweeper, Rock Polish sweeper
Opinions on Double Dance / SD sweeper??
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http://www.smogon.com/dp/pokemon/cranidos
[SET]
name: Choice Scarf
move 1: Head Smash
move 2: Stone Edge
move 3: Earthquake
move 4: Zen Headbutt
item: Choice Scarf
nature: Adamant / Jolly
evs: 60 HP / 236 Atk / 212 Spe
[SET COMMENTS]
<p>Choice Scarf Cranidos is potentially one of the best revenge killers in the metagame, thanks to its sky-high Attack stat, above average Speed, and its excellent ability, Mold Breaker.<p>
<p>Head Smash is one of the most powerful physical attacks in Little Cup, capable of OHKOing defensive juggernauts such as Max HP Gligar 74% of the time with Stealth Rock in play. However, Cranidos will be racking up a lot of recoil damage soon enough. On the other hand, Stone Edge does not suffer from recoil and is generally the safer move to use for Cranidos. Earthquake provides great coverage alongside Stone Edge, and due to Mold Breaker, common Levitate users such as Bronzor and Misdreavus will find themselves unable to take advantage of Cranidos being locked into Earthquake. This allows Cranidos to abuse Earthquake near endlessly, only fearing a Flying-type switch-in, which should be an unlikley situation given the threat of switching into Cranidos' STAB Rock-type attacks. Zen Headbutt rounds off the set, hitting Fighting-types such as Machop harder than all other moves.</p>
<p>Another advantage of Cranidos is that it reaches 22 Speed with an Adamant nature, allowing it to outspeed a large number of Choice Scarf users that reach only 21 Speed. This furthermore increases Cranidos' efficiency as a late game sweeper, as common 21 Speed Choice Scarf users will be unable to end Cranidos' rampage during lategame, where it can turn into a formidable sweeper.</p>
<p>A lategame Choice Scarf Cranidos sweep can only be stopped by three things: Priority, faster Choice Scarf users, and bulky Ground-types such as Phanpy. Common users of priority such as Kabuto, Carvanha and Croagunk should be removed before Cranidos sets foot in the arena. Kabuto and Carvanha can be eliminated with a Croagunk of your own, which can also sponge Water-type attacks threatening to end Cranidos' rampage, while Gligar can swiftly deal with Croagunk, although one should watch out for a stray Ice Punch. Gligar is also a great teammate defensively, being immune to the Ground-type attacks and resistant to the Fighting-type attacks Cranidos is weak to, although the shared Water-type weakness is not appreciated. Gligar can also set up Stealth Rock, which nullifies Focus Sash, aiding in Cranidos' sweep. Alternately, one may use Bronzor in order to set up Stealth Rock and dual screens, while walling Phanpy, who is the best Cranidos counter in the game. Some of the faster Choice Scarf users are Gligar, Mankey, Houndour, and Gastly, who can all OHKO Cranidos. Gligar and Mankey are again walled by Bronzor whereas Houndour and Gastly can be removed by Munchlax and Stunky respectively.</p>