Crustle

[Mellon]

I have been able to create a moveset for Cruste which not only surprises opponents but work very well, even in OU battles. Instead of a Bulky attacker or a stage hazard-setter, this Crustle works as a Late-game sweeper. Here's what I've got!

Crustle @ Salac Berry
Ability: Sturdy
EVs: 252 Atk / 4 SpD / 252 Spe
Adamant Nature
- Shell Smash
- Flail
- Stone Edge
- X-Scissor

To make this set work, you need to get rid of anything that can resist Crustle's attacks, such as Steel-types and Talonflame in OU. With those out of the way, Crustle can basically kill anything that doesn't resist it. You can also sacrifice some attack power for even more speed, to guarantee outspeeding anything. If it isn't obvious, you have to activate Sturdy to take out the most of this moveset, with the combination of Flail and the Salac Berry. Let me know what you think!

 

[marilli]

Hi and welcome to Smogon!

First, if you want to submit analyses you should follow the formatting: http://www.smogon.com/forums/threads/generation-6-analysis-format.3495073/
If you want to submit ideas that aren't on site, such as adding a new set, you can make a case for it here: http://www.smogon.com/forums/threads/nu-analyses-discussion-thread.3518363/
If you want to try your hand in different analyses, you should make sure to reserve it here: http://www.smogon.com/forums/threads/oras-nu-c-c-index.3526806/
If you just wanna talk about NU in general, try here: http://www.smogon.com/forums/threads/np-stage-4-celebration-feraligatr-banned.3528871/page-16

Anyways, I'm going to be rejecting the set. Flail just isn't a very good move. Crustle's decent bulk actually makes it so that it won't get to 1 HP against neutral attacks, especially physical ones. This is the biggest issue I have with Flail.

In addition to your opponent getting you to 1 HP, you need hazards cleared and remove all opposing priority and Rocky Helmet to make Flail useful. Otherwise, you're essentially wasting a move. Yes, Flail works when you meet all of the conditions above, but even then being walled by Steel-types doesn't help and Earthquake isn't a move you want to give up. Also, Life Orb Stone Edge is just as strong as no boosting item max base power flail. It seems to me that while Shell Smash Crustle is a potent threat, Flail is only marginally helpful move at best, useless at worst.

We could give Flail an Other Options mention on the analysis, but that'll be about it.