[SET]
name: Mold Breaker
move 1: Earthquake
move 2: Rock Slide
move 3: Rapid Spin
move 4: Stealth Rock
item: Eviolite
ability: Mold Breaker
nature: Jolly
evs: 36 HP / 236 Atk / 236 Spe
[SET COMMENTS]
<p>Although Drilbur is generally found alongside its trusty partner, Hippopotas, it doesn't really need the hippo to succeed in Little Cup. Drilbur's excellent Attack stat, useful secondary ability, and Eviolite allow it to function and thrive without Sand Rush. Earthquake is a must on any Drilbur set. It's Drilbur's best STAB move and hits nearly all of LC hard; even Misdreavus and Bronzor are 2HKOed because Mold Breaker negates their Levitate ability. Rock Slide provides excellent neutral coverage alongside Earthquake, hitting Flying-type Pokemon such as Murkrow that are immune to Earthquake. Rock Slide is also useful for scoring a lucky flinch if needed. Rapid Spin is a useful move for clearing away entry hazards, ensuring that all of your Pokemon have easier time switching. With Mold Breaker, Drilbur can defeat Misdreavus and Natu, something no other Rapid Spin user in LC can do. Finally, Stealth Rock rounds off the set because Drilbur can force plenty of switches as most Pokemon are afraid of Earthquakes and Rock Slides from one of the most devastating and dominant Pokemon in Little Cup. Remember, unlike other Stealth Rock users, Drilbur doesn't have to fear Natu as it has Rock Slide.</p>
[ADDITIONAL COMMENTS]
<p>As mentioned earlier, Mold Breaker is essential to this set's success. With Mold Breaker, Drilbur is able to defeat Pokemon such Misdreavus and Bronzor; the aforementioned Pokemon are not only common switch-ins to Drilbur, they're also both 2HKOed by Earthquake. The given EVs take advantage of Drilbur's good Speed and Attack stats, while Eviolite makes Drilbur bulkier. The given EVs and a Jolly nature ensure that Drilbur is able to Speed tie with neutral-natured Natu, standard Mienfoo, Scraggy, and Larvesta. Additionally, Drilbur can deal hefty damage to all of the aforementioned Pokemon with a STAB Earthquake, with the exception of Larvesta, which is OHKOed by Rock Slide.</p>
<p>As far as teammates go, Drilbur is going to need two types of Pokemon: offensive Pokemon that appreciate entry hazards removed and bulky attackers that can take on Drilbur's checks. Murkrow, albeit one of the most feared and versatile Pokemon in Little Cup, despises Stealth Rock. Drilbur has no problem spinning away Stealth Rock, even if there's an enemy Misdreavus trying to spinblock. Larvesta, one of the premier Fighting-type checks in LC, has an ever more crippling weakness to Stealth Rock, and is susceptible to Spikes and Toxic Spikes`. Have no fear, Drilbur is there to remove all types of entry hazards. Drifloon, a great mixed attacker in Little Cup, also abhors Stealth Rock. I'm sure you get the point; Drilbur's spinning prowess ensures that any offensive Pokemon will not have to worry about entry hazards. Additionally, Drilbur has trouble against the myriad of Fighting-types in LC as they're generally bulkier than Drilbur and can fire back a strong attack. Thus, Larvesta and Driftloon are good Drilbur partners as they can switch into most Fighting-types with little fear, such as Mienfoo without Stone Edge. Because Water-types such as Chinchou and Starmie outspeed Drilbur, teammates that can defeat and switch into Water-types are also good partners; which appreciates the removal of Stealth Rock, Croagunk, Chinchou, and Ferroseed.</p>
<p>As far as moveset changes go, Drilbur doesn't have too many other options. Toxic is useful for crippling Lileep and Mienfoo, two common Drilbur switch-ins that can defeat the mole. Toxic should really only be used if your team is already utilizing another Stealth Rock user. Replacing Rock Slide leaves Drilbur vulnerable to Flying-types such as Murkrow while replacing Rapid Spin diminishes the usefulness of the set and is not playing to Drilbur's strength as an incredible offensive spinner. X-Scissor is useful for Shroomish, another common Drilbur switch-in that has no problem taking a Rock Slide and destroying Drilbur with Giga Drain, or putting it to sleep with Spore.</p>
name: Mold Breaker
move 1: Earthquake
move 2: Rock Slide
move 3: Rapid Spin
move 4: Stealth Rock
item: Eviolite
ability: Mold Breaker
nature: Jolly
evs: 36 HP / 236 Atk / 236 Spe
[SET COMMENTS]
<p>Although Drilbur is generally found alongside its trusty partner, Hippopotas, it doesn't really need the hippo to succeed in Little Cup. Drilbur's excellent Attack stat, useful secondary ability, and Eviolite allow it to function and thrive without Sand Rush. Earthquake is a must on any Drilbur set. It's Drilbur's best STAB move and hits nearly all of LC hard; even Misdreavus and Bronzor are 2HKOed because Mold Breaker negates their Levitate ability. Rock Slide provides excellent neutral coverage alongside Earthquake, hitting Flying-type Pokemon such as Murkrow that are immune to Earthquake. Rock Slide is also useful for scoring a lucky flinch if needed. Rapid Spin is a useful move for clearing away entry hazards, ensuring that all of your Pokemon have easier time switching. With Mold Breaker, Drilbur can defeat Misdreavus and Natu, something no other Rapid Spin user in LC can do. Finally, Stealth Rock rounds off the set because Drilbur can force plenty of switches as most Pokemon are afraid of Earthquakes and Rock Slides from one of the most devastating and dominant Pokemon in Little Cup. Remember, unlike other Stealth Rock users, Drilbur doesn't have to fear Natu as it has Rock Slide.</p>
[ADDITIONAL COMMENTS]
<p>As mentioned earlier, Mold Breaker is essential to this set's success. With Mold Breaker, Drilbur is able to defeat Pokemon such Misdreavus and Bronzor; the aforementioned Pokemon are not only common switch-ins to Drilbur, they're also both 2HKOed by Earthquake. The given EVs take advantage of Drilbur's good Speed and Attack stats, while Eviolite makes Drilbur bulkier. The given EVs and a Jolly nature ensure that Drilbur is able to Speed tie with neutral-natured Natu, standard Mienfoo, Scraggy, and Larvesta. Additionally, Drilbur can deal hefty damage to all of the aforementioned Pokemon with a STAB Earthquake, with the exception of Larvesta, which is OHKOed by Rock Slide.</p>
<p>As far as teammates go, Drilbur is going to need two types of Pokemon: offensive Pokemon that appreciate entry hazards removed and bulky attackers that can take on Drilbur's checks. Murkrow, albeit one of the most feared and versatile Pokemon in Little Cup, despises Stealth Rock. Drilbur has no problem spinning away Stealth Rock, even if there's an enemy Misdreavus trying to spinblock. Larvesta, one of the premier Fighting-type checks in LC, has an ever more crippling weakness to Stealth Rock, and is susceptible to Spikes and Toxic Spikes`. Have no fear, Drilbur is there to remove all types of entry hazards. Drifloon, a great mixed attacker in Little Cup, also abhors Stealth Rock. I'm sure you get the point; Drilbur's spinning prowess ensures that any offensive Pokemon will not have to worry about entry hazards. Additionally, Drilbur has trouble against the myriad of Fighting-types in LC as they're generally bulkier than Drilbur and can fire back a strong attack. Thus, Larvesta and Driftloon are good Drilbur partners as they can switch into most Fighting-types with little fear, such as Mienfoo without Stone Edge. Because Water-types such as Chinchou and Starmie outspeed Drilbur, teammates that can defeat and switch into Water-types are also good partners; which appreciates the removal of Stealth Rock, Croagunk, Chinchou, and Ferroseed.</p>
<p>As far as moveset changes go, Drilbur doesn't have too many other options. Toxic is useful for crippling Lileep and Mienfoo, two common Drilbur switch-ins that can defeat the mole. Toxic should really only be used if your team is already utilizing another Stealth Rock user. Replacing Rock Slide leaves Drilbur vulnerable to Flying-types such as Murkrow while replacing Rapid Spin diminishes the usefulness of the set and is not playing to Drilbur's strength as an incredible offensive spinner. X-Scissor is useful for Shroomish, another common Drilbur switch-in that has no problem taking a Rock Slide and destroying Drilbur with Giga Drain, or putting it to sleep with Spore.</p>