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http://www.smogon.com/bw/pokemon/croagunk
[SET]
name: Bulk Up
move 1: Bulk Up
move 2: Drain Punch
move 3: Sucker Punch
move 4: Payback
item: Eviolite
ability: Dry Skin
nature: Adamant
evs: 212 HP / 28 Atk / 116 Def / 116 SpD / 36 Spe
[SET COMMENTS]
<p>Unlike the first Croagunk set, this set aims to sweep late-game with the Attack and Defense boosts from Bulk Up. However, like the first set, it can still act as a bulky pivot throughout the match due to Croagunk's unique typing, fantastic ability, and relative bulk with Eviolite. These traits allow Croagunk to set up on many common Pokemon in Little Cup, such as Staryu, Chinchou, Tirtouga, Lileep and Mienfoo, though it must be wary of Knock Off from the latter. One notable Pokemon this set can beat is Timburr, which would otherwise beat Croagunk by boosting with a Bulk Up of its own. This set can boost up alongside Timburr, allowing it to beat one of its would-be checks.</p>
<p>The move set is fairly straightforward. Drain Punch is a reliable STAB move that also allows Croagunk to recover some damage, which is crucial to Croagunk's ability to switch in and out many times throughout the match. Sucker Punch provides it with a powerful priority move as well as near-perfect coverage. This allows it to beat faster threats such as Abra, if its Focus Sash has been broken. Payback in the final moveslot gives Croagunk a more reliable coverage move. This allows it to beat variants of Misdreavus that use Substitute to bypass Sucker Punch, although it still must be wary of Will-O-Wisp variants.</p>
[ADDITIONAL COMMENTS]
<p>The EV spread gives Croagunk decent mixed defenses of 24/18/18 factoring in Eviolite. 28 Attack EVs and an Adamant nature give it an Attack of 21 after a single boost. However, if you prefer the power over bulk, you can maximize Croagunk's Attack with 188 EVs and an Adamant nature whilst reducing HP and Defense to 132 and 36 EVs respectively. Whilst 36 Speed EVs may seem counter-intuitive in conjunction with Payback, Croagunk hits a Speed stat of 12, allowing it to outspeed bulky Magnemite. Croagunk has a few other options it can use in place of Payback. Vacuum Wave is a more reliable form of priority, allowing it to pick off weakened Pokemon and also hit Choice Scarf Snover and Magnemite super effectively. If you were to use Vacuum Wave, the nature should be adjusted to Brave and the EVs from Speed should be put into Special Attack. Knock Off is another useful move allowing Croagunk to weaken its own checks and also support its teammates.</p>
<p>Talking of teammates, many Pokemon work well in conjunction with Croagunk. Because of its ability to beat Chinchou, Tirtouga, Omanyte, Porygon, and Lileep, SubRoost Murkrow really appreciates having Croagunk on its team. In return, Murkrow absorbs Psychic- and Ground-type attacks aimed at Croagunk. Misdreavus that carry Will-O-Wisp will severely cripple Croagunk, so it appreciates teammates that can beat it. Stunky is one of the best counters to Misdreavus and can also take Psychic-type hits thanks to its immunity to them. Porygon and Scraggy can also beat Misdreavus, and they both appreciate Croagunk's ability to beat Fighting-types like Mienfoo and Timburr. Another Pokemon that needs to be removed before Croagunk can sweep is Murkrow. Tirtouga and Chinchou are generally good options to beat Murkrow despite the threat of Hidden Power Grass. They also lure out Lileep and Ferroseed, two Pokemon which Croagunk can use as setup bait. Finally, a Pokemon that can take on Ground-types like Hippopotas and Drilbur is appreciated. Grass-types that can take an Earthquake, such as Shroomish and Snover, can give these Pokemon a lot of trouble.</p>
http://www.smogon.com/bw/pokemon/croagunk
[SET]
name: Bulk Up
move 1: Bulk Up
move 2: Drain Punch
move 3: Sucker Punch
move 4: Payback
item: Eviolite
ability: Dry Skin
nature: Adamant
evs: 212 HP / 28 Atk / 116 Def / 116 SpD / 36 Spe
[SET COMMENTS]
<p>Unlike the first Croagunk set, this set aims to sweep late-game with the Attack and Defense boosts from Bulk Up. However, like the first set, it can still act as a bulky pivot throughout the match due to Croagunk's unique typing, fantastic ability, and relative bulk with Eviolite. These traits allow Croagunk to set up on many common Pokemon in Little Cup, such as Staryu, Chinchou, Tirtouga, Lileep and Mienfoo, though it must be wary of Knock Off from the latter. One notable Pokemon this set can beat is Timburr, which would otherwise beat Croagunk by boosting with a Bulk Up of its own. This set can boost up alongside Timburr, allowing it to beat one of its would-be checks.</p>
<p>The move set is fairly straightforward. Drain Punch is a reliable STAB move that also allows Croagunk to recover some damage, which is crucial to Croagunk's ability to switch in and out many times throughout the match. Sucker Punch provides it with a powerful priority move as well as near-perfect coverage. This allows it to beat faster threats such as Abra, if its Focus Sash has been broken. Payback in the final moveslot gives Croagunk a more reliable coverage move. This allows it to beat variants of Misdreavus that use Substitute to bypass Sucker Punch, although it still must be wary of Will-O-Wisp variants.</p>
[ADDITIONAL COMMENTS]
<p>The EV spread gives Croagunk decent mixed defenses of 24/18/18 factoring in Eviolite. 28 Attack EVs and an Adamant nature give it an Attack of 21 after a single boost. However, if you prefer the power over bulk, you can maximize Croagunk's Attack with 188 EVs and an Adamant nature whilst reducing HP and Defense to 132 and 36 EVs respectively. Whilst 36 Speed EVs may seem counter-intuitive in conjunction with Payback, Croagunk hits a Speed stat of 12, allowing it to outspeed bulky Magnemite. Croagunk has a few other options it can use in place of Payback. Vacuum Wave is a more reliable form of priority, allowing it to pick off weakened Pokemon and also hit Choice Scarf Snover and Magnemite super effectively. If you were to use Vacuum Wave, the nature should be adjusted to Brave and the EVs from Speed should be put into Special Attack. Knock Off is another useful move allowing Croagunk to weaken its own checks and also support its teammates.</p>
<p>Talking of teammates, many Pokemon work well in conjunction with Croagunk. Because of its ability to beat Chinchou, Tirtouga, Omanyte, Porygon, and Lileep, SubRoost Murkrow really appreciates having Croagunk on its team. In return, Murkrow absorbs Psychic- and Ground-type attacks aimed at Croagunk. Misdreavus that carry Will-O-Wisp will severely cripple Croagunk, so it appreciates teammates that can beat it. Stunky is one of the best counters to Misdreavus and can also take Psychic-type hits thanks to its immunity to them. Porygon and Scraggy can also beat Misdreavus, and they both appreciate Croagunk's ability to beat Fighting-types like Mienfoo and Timburr. Another Pokemon that needs to be removed before Croagunk can sweep is Murkrow. Tirtouga and Chinchou are generally good options to beat Murkrow despite the threat of Hidden Power Grass. They also lure out Lileep and Ferroseed, two Pokemon which Croagunk can use as setup bait. Finally, a Pokemon that can take on Ground-types like Hippopotas and Drilbur is appreciated. Grass-types that can take an Earthquake, such as Shroomish and Snover, can give these Pokemon a lot of trouble.</p>