Another one of Stellar's "brilliant" creations, im surprised the closest thing to this set in the analysis is the endeavor sweep set which is actually pretty terrible =/
ive tested this with stellar extensively and its one of the best leads i have ever used.
http://www.smogon.com/dp/pokemon/mamoswine
[SET]
name: Lead
move 1: Stealth Rock
move 2: Ice Shard
move 3: Earthquake
move 4: Endeavor / Protect / Stone Edge
item: Focus Sash / Life Orb
ability: Snow Cloak
nature: Adamant
evs: 4 HP / 252 Atk / 252 Spe
[SET COMMENTS]
<p>Mamoswine is a great lead for two reasons. The first reason is that Mamoswine can set up a quick Stealth Rock, a move that any good lead generally wants to have. The second and more important reason is that Mamoswine can easily deal with many of the top leads found in OU.</p>
<p>Mamoswine's STAB Earthquake is one of the strongest moves available, OHKOing even Shuca Berry Heatran leads. Earthquake can also OHKO Tyranitar and Metagross who don't stock up in HP and don't use a Shuca Berry. Jirachi also falls quickly to Earthquake and Ice Shard if they happen to survive. However, you are coin flipping with Jirachi as Iron Head will flinch you 60% of the time, rendering your attack useless. Other notable leads that Mamoswine can deal with are Aerodactyl, who will Taunt or Stealth Rock as you quickly Ice Shard for a 2HKO, Roserade, who will have to rely on a 75% sleep move if they wish to stop you since Grass Knot will not OHKO you, and even Bronzong, as you can simply Stealth Rock as they Gyro Ball, then finish them off with Endeavor and Ice Shard. This can be risky as well though, as Bronzong may not wait to finish you off or even worse, Bronzong may Stealth Rock on the first turn.</p>
<p>Endeavor is a great attack if you are low on health and are faster than your opponent. However, Protect is a great move as well and enables you to defeat Fake Out Infernape and Ambipom leads. It also allows you to scout choiced leads such as Breloom, Gyarados, or even Gengar.</p>
<p>If Focus Sash does not give you the power that you desire, Life Orb is a fine alternative, allowing Mamoswine to OHKO Metagross. If you decide to use Life Orb, Stone Edge should be used in the last slot as it provides the most power against Gyarados, Zapdos, and Moltres.</p>
issues / concerns:
1.) should i take out the part about bronzong? i have koed bronzong before with sr first turn while he gyro balls, endeavor next turn as he srs and then ice shard to ko but this is pretty rare
2.) should protect even be mentioned? I like it because it beats mixape but me and stellar used endeavor so effectively when using his suspect test team, especially when the opponent brings in something like skarmory or bronzong on your low health mamoswine.
second paragraph may need a lot of rewording, it seems fuzzy to me but i don't know how to fix it. maybe its just me ?
ive tested this with stellar extensively and its one of the best leads i have ever used.
http://www.smogon.com/dp/pokemon/mamoswine
[SET]
name: Lead
move 1: Stealth Rock
move 2: Ice Shard
move 3: Earthquake
move 4: Endeavor / Protect / Stone Edge
item: Focus Sash / Life Orb
ability: Snow Cloak
nature: Adamant
evs: 4 HP / 252 Atk / 252 Spe
[SET COMMENTS]
<p>Mamoswine is a great lead for two reasons. The first reason is that Mamoswine can set up a quick Stealth Rock, a move that any good lead generally wants to have. The second and more important reason is that Mamoswine can easily deal with many of the top leads found in OU.</p>
<p>Mamoswine's STAB Earthquake is one of the strongest moves available, OHKOing even Shuca Berry Heatran leads. Earthquake can also OHKO Tyranitar and Metagross who don't stock up in HP and don't use a Shuca Berry. Jirachi also falls quickly to Earthquake and Ice Shard if they happen to survive. However, you are coin flipping with Jirachi as Iron Head will flinch you 60% of the time, rendering your attack useless. Other notable leads that Mamoswine can deal with are Aerodactyl, who will Taunt or Stealth Rock as you quickly Ice Shard for a 2HKO, Roserade, who will have to rely on a 75% sleep move if they wish to stop you since Grass Knot will not OHKO you, and even Bronzong, as you can simply Stealth Rock as they Gyro Ball, then finish them off with Endeavor and Ice Shard. This can be risky as well though, as Bronzong may not wait to finish you off or even worse, Bronzong may Stealth Rock on the first turn.</p>
<p>Endeavor is a great attack if you are low on health and are faster than your opponent. However, Protect is a great move as well and enables you to defeat Fake Out Infernape and Ambipom leads. It also allows you to scout choiced leads such as Breloom, Gyarados, or even Gengar.</p>
<p>If Focus Sash does not give you the power that you desire, Life Orb is a fine alternative, allowing Mamoswine to OHKO Metagross. If you decide to use Life Orb, Stone Edge should be used in the last slot as it provides the most power against Gyarados, Zapdos, and Moltres.</p>
issues / concerns:
1.) should i take out the part about bronzong? i have koed bronzong before with sr first turn while he gyro balls, endeavor next turn as he srs and then ice shard to ko but this is pretty rare
2.) should protect even be mentioned? I like it because it beats mixape but me and stellar used endeavor so effectively when using his suspect test team, especially when the opponent brings in something like skarmory or bronzong on your low health mamoswine.
second paragraph may need a lot of rewording, it seems fuzzy to me but i don't know how to fix it. maybe its just me ?