Status: Done
Q/C Approved: 3/3
GP Approved: 3/3
GP Checks: 3/3
http://www.smogon.com/dp/pokemon/crawdaunt
[SET]
name: Dragon Dance
move 1: Dragon Dance
move 2: Waterfall
move 3: Crunch
move 4: X-Scissor
item: Life Orb
nature: Adamant / Jolly
evs: 4 HP / 252 Atk / 252 Spe
[SET COMMENTS]
<p>With its newly acquired move, Dragon Dance, Crawdaunt now has the ability to raise its above average Attack and meager Speed. Water and Dark is a powerful type combination in UU, resisted only by Toxicroak and Poliwrath. Crawdaunt may seem very easy to revenge kill, but is very difficult to switch into after a Dragon Dance, as nothing enjoys taking a hit from an Attack stat of 558. Waterfall and Crunch are compulsory for their STAB and great type coverage. X-Scissor helps Crawdaunt dent its biggest counters, Tangrowth and Leafeon. Additionally, Taunt may be used in the last slot to ensure that Haze Milotic and Will-O-Wisp Weezing can't ruin your fun.</p>
<p>The EVs are straightforward: 252 Attack EVs are for maximum damage output, the Speed EVs allow Adamant Crawdaunt to outspeed everything up to positive base 91s. A Jolly nature is also usable to outpace key threats such as, Mismagius, Scyther, Leafeon, Arcanine, Jynx, Houndoom, and Drapion. An Adamant nature is almost always the better option, as it allows Crawdaunt to get the OHKOs and 2HKOs needed on certain Pokemon, but Jolly can be used if you worry about foes targeting its weak Special Defense.</p>
[ADDITIONAL COMMENTS]
<p>Thanks to its ability to switch moves, Dragon Dance Craudaunt is more difficult to counter than the Choice Band set. However, there are some hard counters one needs to bear in mind when building a team around this Crawdaunt. Tangrowth and Leafeon can take Crawdaunt's hits very well with their sturdy Defense. The former can cripple it with Stun Spore, whereas the latter can destroy it with Leaf Blade. Pokemon that utilize Fighting-type priority moves, such as, Blaziken, Hitmontop, and Hitmonlee, can revenge kill Crawdaunt after it sets up. Milotic can come in, erase Crawdaunt's boosts via Haze, and KO it with Hidden Power Grass. Weezing can switch in on X-Scissor, and burn Crawdaunt with Will-O-Wisp. Registeel can also take a Waterfall at full health, and cripple Crawdaunt with Thunder Wave.</p>
<p>Pokemon that can take specially based Electric- and Grass- type attacks are effective partners to this set. Such partners include Venusaur, Chansey, and Exeggutor. Blaziken can also pair up well as a teammate, as Crawdaunt weakens the bulky Waters that prevent Blaziken from sweeping. Life Orb Arcanine can also be used, as it dents Registeel, Leafeon, and Tangrowth with its STAB Fire-type attacks. Claydol can take Electric- and Fighting- type hits for Crawdaunt, and put the hurt on Hitmonlee, Hitmontop, and Blaziken with Psychic. Stealth Rock is a necessity for Crawdaunt. Spikes may be used to weaken walls such as Registeel, and put them into Waterfall's KO range. Toxic Spikes may also prove useful for their ability to cripple Tangrowth and Leafeon.</p>
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[SET]
name: Dragon Dance
move 1: Dragon Dance
move 2: Waterfall / Crabhammer
move 3: Crunch
move 4: X-Scissor/Taunt
item: Life Orb
nature: Adamant / Jolly
evs: 4 HP / 252 Atk / 252 Spe
- Outspeeds all non-choice scarfed Pokemon up to positive base 91s, after a DD.[Adamant]
- Outspeeds all non-choice scarfed Pokemon up to neutral base 120s, after a DD. [Jolly]
- Has dual STAB moves that are only resisted by Toxicroak and Poliwrath in UU, which are dented pretty hard by Aerial Ace, after a DD.
Additional Comments:
- Max attack with Adamant gives highest power damage input.
- Max attack w/ Jolly, allows you to outspeed key threats such as Arcanine, Mismagius, Houndoom and Scyther.
- Isn't really outclassed by Kingler, thanks to its secondary Dark type STAB, to muscle through bulky waters, and Pokemon that resist Water type attacks (i.e. Milotic/Leafeon). It can also raise its Attack and Speed in on turn, while Kingler needs two separate turns to raise both.
- X-Scissor is the best option against Leafeon
- Taunt can prevent Haze Milotic and Weezing from ruining your boosts with WoW or Haze
Teammates and Counters:
- Pokemon who can take specially based electric and grass type attacks for Crawdaunt because of its poor special defense (Venusaur, Chansey, Exeggutor, Tangrowth). Blaziken can be a good partner for this set, as Crawdaunt can weaken bulky water types after a DD for Blaziken (and can 2HKO most).
- Exeggutor can come into Tangrowth, hitmontop, hitmonlee and Milotic and severely hurt them
- LO Arcanine can weaken things like Registeel, Leafeon and Tangrowth
- SD Kabutops can alos lure in Leafeon/Tangrowth and weaken them out, so Crawdaunt can pick them off with X-Scissor.
-Its also vulnerable to status, such as Thunder wave and Will-o-Wisp.
- Claydol can be a good partner, resisting electric/grass/fighting while Crawdaunt resists water. Clyadol can also pick off Hitmonlee, Hitmotop and Blaziken with Psychic.
- If Crawdaunt is not set-up, things like Registeel and Spiritomb can inflict the aforementioned status conditions.
- Without set-up, virtually any special attacker can come in and finish Crawdaunt there and then. (Moltres, Specially based Venuasur, Thunderbolt/Hp Fighting Mismagius)
- Needs to hit Milotic on the switch with Crunch after a DD, to secure a 2HKO (else it's going to take plenty from Milotic's Hidden Power Grass.)
Q/C Approved: 3/3
GP Approved: 3/3
GP Checks: 3/3
http://www.smogon.com/dp/pokemon/crawdaunt
[SET]
name: Dragon Dance
move 1: Dragon Dance
move 2: Waterfall
move 3: Crunch
move 4: X-Scissor
item: Life Orb
nature: Adamant / Jolly
evs: 4 HP / 252 Atk / 252 Spe
[SET COMMENTS]
<p>With its newly acquired move, Dragon Dance, Crawdaunt now has the ability to raise its above average Attack and meager Speed. Water and Dark is a powerful type combination in UU, resisted only by Toxicroak and Poliwrath. Crawdaunt may seem very easy to revenge kill, but is very difficult to switch into after a Dragon Dance, as nothing enjoys taking a hit from an Attack stat of 558. Waterfall and Crunch are compulsory for their STAB and great type coverage. X-Scissor helps Crawdaunt dent its biggest counters, Tangrowth and Leafeon. Additionally, Taunt may be used in the last slot to ensure that Haze Milotic and Will-O-Wisp Weezing can't ruin your fun.</p>
<p>The EVs are straightforward: 252 Attack EVs are for maximum damage output, the Speed EVs allow Adamant Crawdaunt to outspeed everything up to positive base 91s. A Jolly nature is also usable to outpace key threats such as, Mismagius, Scyther, Leafeon, Arcanine, Jynx, Houndoom, and Drapion. An Adamant nature is almost always the better option, as it allows Crawdaunt to get the OHKOs and 2HKOs needed on certain Pokemon, but Jolly can be used if you worry about foes targeting its weak Special Defense.</p>
[ADDITIONAL COMMENTS]
<p>Thanks to its ability to switch moves, Dragon Dance Craudaunt is more difficult to counter than the Choice Band set. However, there are some hard counters one needs to bear in mind when building a team around this Crawdaunt. Tangrowth and Leafeon can take Crawdaunt's hits very well with their sturdy Defense. The former can cripple it with Stun Spore, whereas the latter can destroy it with Leaf Blade. Pokemon that utilize Fighting-type priority moves, such as, Blaziken, Hitmontop, and Hitmonlee, can revenge kill Crawdaunt after it sets up. Milotic can come in, erase Crawdaunt's boosts via Haze, and KO it with Hidden Power Grass. Weezing can switch in on X-Scissor, and burn Crawdaunt with Will-O-Wisp. Registeel can also take a Waterfall at full health, and cripple Crawdaunt with Thunder Wave.</p>
<p>Pokemon that can take specially based Electric- and Grass- type attacks are effective partners to this set. Such partners include Venusaur, Chansey, and Exeggutor. Blaziken can also pair up well as a teammate, as Crawdaunt weakens the bulky Waters that prevent Blaziken from sweeping. Life Orb Arcanine can also be used, as it dents Registeel, Leafeon, and Tangrowth with its STAB Fire-type attacks. Claydol can take Electric- and Fighting- type hits for Crawdaunt, and put the hurt on Hitmonlee, Hitmontop, and Blaziken with Psychic. Stealth Rock is a necessity for Crawdaunt. Spikes may be used to weaken walls such as Registeel, and put them into Waterfall's KO range. Toxic Spikes may also prove useful for their ability to cripple Tangrowth and Leafeon.</p>
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[SET]
name: Dragon Dance
move 1: Dragon Dance
move 2: Waterfall / Crabhammer
move 3: Crunch
move 4: X-Scissor/Taunt
item: Life Orb
nature: Adamant / Jolly
evs: 4 HP / 252 Atk / 252 Spe
- Outspeeds all non-choice scarfed Pokemon up to positive base 91s, after a DD.[Adamant]
- Outspeeds all non-choice scarfed Pokemon up to neutral base 120s, after a DD. [Jolly]
- Has dual STAB moves that are only resisted by Toxicroak and Poliwrath in UU, which are dented pretty hard by Aerial Ace, after a DD.
Additional Comments:
- Max attack with Adamant gives highest power damage input.
- Max attack w/ Jolly, allows you to outspeed key threats such as Arcanine, Mismagius, Houndoom and Scyther.
- Isn't really outclassed by Kingler, thanks to its secondary Dark type STAB, to muscle through bulky waters, and Pokemon that resist Water type attacks (i.e. Milotic/Leafeon). It can also raise its Attack and Speed in on turn, while Kingler needs two separate turns to raise both.
- X-Scissor is the best option against Leafeon
- Taunt can prevent Haze Milotic and Weezing from ruining your boosts with WoW or Haze
Teammates and Counters:
- Pokemon who can take specially based electric and grass type attacks for Crawdaunt because of its poor special defense (Venusaur, Chansey, Exeggutor, Tangrowth). Blaziken can be a good partner for this set, as Crawdaunt can weaken bulky water types after a DD for Blaziken (and can 2HKO most).
- Exeggutor can come into Tangrowth, hitmontop, hitmonlee and Milotic and severely hurt them
- LO Arcanine can weaken things like Registeel, Leafeon and Tangrowth
- SD Kabutops can alos lure in Leafeon/Tangrowth and weaken them out, so Crawdaunt can pick them off with X-Scissor.
-Its also vulnerable to status, such as Thunder wave and Will-o-Wisp.
- Claydol can be a good partner, resisting electric/grass/fighting while Crawdaunt resists water. Clyadol can also pick off Hitmonlee, Hitmotop and Blaziken with Psychic.
- If Crawdaunt is not set-up, things like Registeel and Spiritomb can inflict the aforementioned status conditions.
- Without set-up, virtually any special attacker can come in and finish Crawdaunt there and then. (Moltres, Specially based Venuasur, Thunderbolt/Hp Fighting Mismagius)
- Needs to hit Milotic on the switch with Crunch after a DD, to secure a 2HKO (else it's going to take plenty from Milotic's Hidden Power Grass.)