QC: mooglezard / TONE114 / Akir
GP: Kris / DBW
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[OVERVIEW]
Alolan Exeggutor shines as a strong special attacker with its impressive 125 base Special Attack, good offensive typing, and great coverage. However, its mediocre base Speed of 45 leaves it outpaced by most of the metagame. Luckily, due to its access to Trick Room, Alolan Exeggutor is a great cleaner with an amazing matchup against offensive teams, as it outpaces and can KO most offensive Pokemon under Trick Room. In some matchups, however, its mediocre defensive typing leaves it struggling to get Trick Room up or function outside of it, although it does have usage outside. Additionally, Trick Room Alolan Exeggutor struggles to break bulky teams with specially defensive walls such as Audino, but Alolan Exeggutor can also run a wall-breaking Choice Specs set. However, this set faces more competition from Guzzlord and Drampa as Dragon-type wallbreakers, though it finds its main niches in its Grass typing and lack of a Fighting-type weakness.
[SET]
name: Offensive Trick Room
move 1: Trick Room
move 2: Draco Meteor
move 3: Giga Drain / Leaf Storm
move 4: Flamethrower
item: Dragonium Z / Life Orb
ability: Frisk
nature: Quiet
evs: 248 HP / 252 SpA / 8 SpD
ivs: 0 Spe
[SET COMMENTS]
Moves
========
Trick Room allows for Alolan Exeggutor to outpace normally faster threats, allowing it to clean opposing teams late-game. Draco Meteor is Alolan Exeggutor's strongest Dragon-type STAB move and hits most Pokemon for unresisted damage, although it does lower its Special Attack, limiting its ability to spam the move. Giga Drain is weaker than Leaf Storm but is more reliable and offers recovery, making it the Grass-type STAB move of choice. Leaf Storm is the strongest Grass-type STAB attack that Alolan Exeggutor possesses but also lowers its Special Attack, which does not mix well with Draco Meteor. Energy Ball is a middle-ground Grass-type STAB move that is stronger than Giga Drain but does not restore Alolan Exeggutor's HP while being weaker than Leaf Storm without lowering Special Attack. Flamethrower is a great coverage move to hit Steel-types such as Ferroseed and opposing Grass-types such as Shiftry.
Set Details
========
Frisk allows Alolan Exeggutor to scout the opposing Pokemon's item, which can be effective throughout a game. Dragonium Z allows for a one-time 195-Base Power Devastating Drake that does not lower Alolan Exeggutor's Special Attack, guaranteeing KOs on threats such as Mesprit and Magmortar while damaging other checks. Life Orb boosts all of Alolan Exeggutor's attacking moves, although it limits its sustainability, as it chips away at its health. A Quiet nature with 0 Speed IVs allows Alolan Exeggutor to outspeed most Pokemon under Trick Room while maximum Special Attack EVs allow Alolan Exeggutor to hit as hard as it can, and Max HP EVs allow it to be as bulky as possible.
Usage Tips
========
When attempting to set up Trick Room, make sure that the Pokemon Alolan Exeggutor is trying to set up on does not have the ability to KO it, such as Archeops and Piloswine. Don't waste Alolan Exeggutor's Z-Move unless you need it to net a KO or absolutely need to hit an opposing Pokemon hard without getting a Special Attack drop. Be wary of Special Attack drops from Draco Meteor and Leaf Storm, as they can turn Alolan Exeggutor into setup fodder for opposing Pokemon. Alolan Exeggutor cannot run recovery, so it is important to keep it healthy, especially if it is holding a Life Orb. For this reason, offensive Trick Room Alolan Exeggutor functions best as a late-game cleaner under Trick Room, as it can easily pick off weakened Pokemon, rather than attempting to break down walls itself.
Team Options
========
Trick Room Alolan Exeggutor helps support slower Pokemon such as Piloswine and Golem, as they can take advantage of Trick Room themselves. Due to its Grass typing, Alolan Exeggutor pairs well with Pokemon that struggle with Water-, Ground-, and Rock-types, such as Magmortar, Charizard, and Kangaskhan. On the other hand, Alolan Exeggutor appreciates Pokemon that can break Steel-, Fire- and Ice-types for it, such as Gurdurr and Primeape. Due to its access to Trick Room and its offensive presence, Alolan Exeggutor is a staple on Trick Room teams, so it works well with Pokemon such as Crabominable, Ursaring, and Musharna. Wallbreakers such as Choice Band Primeape and Zangoose can help break down teams and take on checks to Alolan Exeggutor such as Miltank and Magmortar, which are only KOed by Devastating Drake.
[SET]
name: Choice Specs
move 1: Leaf Storm
move 2: Draco Meteor
move 3: Flamethrower
move 4: Giga Drain / Sludge Bomb / Sleep Powder
item: Choice Specs
ability: Frisk
nature: Modest
evs: 212 HP / 252 SpA / 44 Spe
[SET COMMENTS]
Moves
========
Draco Meteor is Alolan Exeggutor's strongest Dragon-type STAB move and hits most Pokemon for unresisted damage, although it does lower Alolan Exeggutor's Special Attack, limiting its ability to spam the move, especially with a Choice item. Similarly, Leaf Storm is Alolan Exeggutor's strongest Grass-type STAB move and hits very hard but lowers its Special Attack. Flamethrower is great coverage to hit Steel-types such as Ferroseed and opposing Grass-types such as Lurantis. Giga Drain is weaker than Leaf Storm but is more reliable, as it does not drop Alolan Exeggutor's Special Attack and offers recovery. Sludge Bomb is an option to hit Fairy-types such as Togetic and Granbull, as the former walls it otherwise and the latter is able to freely use Play Rough against it. Sleep Powder is a risky move to be locked into; however, it can be very effective to put a threat to sleep and then take it on with other teammates.
Set Details
========
Frisk allows Alolan Exeggutor to scout the opposing Pokemon's item, which can be effective throughout a game. Choice Specs, paired with maximum Special Attack investment and a Modest nature, allows Alolan Exeggutor to hit very hard but locks it into one move. The additional power provided by Choice Specs allows Alolan Exeggutor to KO threats such as Miltank and Mesprit. 44 Speed EVs allow it to outpace uninvested base 50s such as Regirock and Eelektross, and the rest is put into HP to allow it to be as bulky as it can be.
Usage Tips
========
To bring Alolan Exeggutor onto the field, use slow pivoting moves such as Lanturn's Volt Switch and Komala's U-turn. Additionally, you can double switch to get Alolan Exeggutor into the field against more passive Pokemon such as Regirock and Torterra. Be wary of Ice-type coverage, such as Piloswine's Ice Shard, Hitmonchan's Ice Punch, and Floatzel's Ice Beam, as they can all OHKO Alolan Exeggutor without prior damage. Since Alolan Exeggutor is using a Choice item, choose moves effectively, since it will be locked into them; unwise selection gives an opposing Pokemon a chance to set up against it. Bring in Alolan Exeggutor whenever it has chances to switch in, as it works best breaking down opposing Pokemon for its teammates as early and as often as possible.
Team Options
========
Cleaners that appreciate having a special wallbreaker, such as Pyroar, Mr. Mime, Oricorio-E, and Alolan Raichu, are good teammates for Alolan Exeggutor, as they can clean easier with walls being weakened. Additionally, Alolan Exeggutor pairs well with Pokemon that struggle with Water-, Ground-, and Rock-types, such as Magmortar, Charizard, and Kangaskhan, as it can weaken their answers with its strong attacks. Pokemon that can break Steel-, Fire-, and Ice-types such as Gurdurr and Primeape are good partners, as they allow Alolan Exeggutor to survive and use its STAB moves more often. Moreover, slow Pokemon with pivoting moves such as Eelektross and Lanturn work as well, as they can pivot into Alolan Exeggutor without it taking damage.
[STRATEGY COMMENTS]
Other Options
=============
Alolan Exeggutor can run Grassium Z on the Trick Room set, as it provides a very strong Grass-type attack; however, it generally has worse utility than Dragonium Z because more Pokemon resist Grass-type moves. Alternatively, Petaya Berry + Harvest can be effective to boost Alolan Exeggutor's Special Attack; however, it is hard to manage, as Exeggutor has to drop below a quarter of its health for the Berry to activate and does not offer much damage output prior to activating. Similarly, a pinch Berry such as an Iapapa Berry can be effective, as it can heal Alolan Exeggutor and can be restored with Harvest, but it loses the damage output provided by the other sets. Yache Berry can be used to take on Ice-type coverage better; however, due to Alolan Exeggutor's 4x weakness, it is still hit very hard by said coverage. Synthesis can be run to offer Exeggutor some recovery, although it takes away a moveslot that can be used for a more useful move and can waste a turn of Trick Room. SubSeed is an interesting set, as Alolan Exeggutor is very bulky and does not have many weaknesses; however, it does not take advantage of its amazing Special Attack and coverage. A physical set with Swords Dance, Dragon Hammer, Earthquake, and Wood Hammer has merit, although it is usually not as effective as the special variants, as it cannot break Pokemon such as Miltank and Ferroseed as easily.
Checks and Counters
===================
**Faster Pokemon**: Due to Alolan Exeggutor's mediocre base 45 Speed, many faster Pokemon like Absol, Mesprit, and Zangoose are able to deal massive amounts of damage to it before it can attack or set up Trick Room.
**Flying-types**: Flying-types such as Swanna, Archeops, Togetic, and Charizard can hit Alolan Exeggutor very hard with their Flying-type STAB moves. In addition, many Flying-types resist Alolan Exeggutor's Grass-type STAB moves, which can force it into using Draco Meteor or make it setup fodder. Apart from Togetic, however, none of them are able to switch into a Dragon-type move.
**Ice-type Coverage**: Ice-type coverage is incredibly dangerous to Alolan Exeggutor since is KOed by almost any Ice-type attack. Pokemon such as Abomasnow and Piloswine can easily revenge kill it with Ice Shard, even under Trick Room, while Pokemon such as Floatzel and Ludicolo can outpace it out of Trick Room and OHKO it with Ice Beam.
**Specially Defensive Pokemon**: Specially defensive walls such as Audino, Type: Null, and Probopass can take on Alolan Exeggutor despite its high Special Attack due to their typings and bulk. Audino can stall it out using Wish and Protect, Type: Null can Rest or set up against it, and Probopass can take every hit it wants to dish out. Additionally, Pokemon such as Assault Vest Magmortar, Assault Vest Eelektross, and Miltank also check Alolan Exeggutor, although they are OHKOed by Devastating Drake. Miltank stands out as an answer, as it has access to Sap Sipper and recovery, while Drampa with Sap Sipper is also able to switch into Choice-locked Alolan Exeggutor.
**Residual Damage**: Since Alolan Exeggutor does not usually run Synthesis or a recovery item, it can be easily broken down through conditions such as Toxic and Life Orb recoil, as well as entry hazards.
GP: Kris / DBW
[OVERVIEW]
Alolan Exeggutor shines as a strong special attacker with its impressive 125 base Special Attack, good offensive typing, and great coverage. However, its mediocre base Speed of 45 leaves it outpaced by most of the metagame. Luckily, due to its access to Trick Room, Alolan Exeggutor is a great cleaner with an amazing matchup against offensive teams, as it outpaces and can KO most offensive Pokemon under Trick Room. In some matchups, however, its mediocre defensive typing leaves it struggling to get Trick Room up or function outside of it, although it does have usage outside. Additionally, Trick Room Alolan Exeggutor struggles to break bulky teams with specially defensive walls such as Audino, but Alolan Exeggutor can also run a wall-breaking Choice Specs set. However, this set faces more competition from Guzzlord and Drampa as Dragon-type wallbreakers, though it finds its main niches in its Grass typing and lack of a Fighting-type weakness.
[SET]
name: Offensive Trick Room
move 1: Trick Room
move 2: Draco Meteor
move 3: Giga Drain / Leaf Storm
move 4: Flamethrower
item: Dragonium Z / Life Orb
ability: Frisk
nature: Quiet
evs: 248 HP / 252 SpA / 8 SpD
ivs: 0 Spe
[SET COMMENTS]
Moves
========
Trick Room allows for Alolan Exeggutor to outpace normally faster threats, allowing it to clean opposing teams late-game. Draco Meteor is Alolan Exeggutor's strongest Dragon-type STAB move and hits most Pokemon for unresisted damage, although it does lower its Special Attack, limiting its ability to spam the move. Giga Drain is weaker than Leaf Storm but is more reliable and offers recovery, making it the Grass-type STAB move of choice. Leaf Storm is the strongest Grass-type STAB attack that Alolan Exeggutor possesses but also lowers its Special Attack, which does not mix well with Draco Meteor. Energy Ball is a middle-ground Grass-type STAB move that is stronger than Giga Drain but does not restore Alolan Exeggutor's HP while being weaker than Leaf Storm without lowering Special Attack. Flamethrower is a great coverage move to hit Steel-types such as Ferroseed and opposing Grass-types such as Shiftry.
Set Details
========
Frisk allows Alolan Exeggutor to scout the opposing Pokemon's item, which can be effective throughout a game. Dragonium Z allows for a one-time 195-Base Power Devastating Drake that does not lower Alolan Exeggutor's Special Attack, guaranteeing KOs on threats such as Mesprit and Magmortar while damaging other checks. Life Orb boosts all of Alolan Exeggutor's attacking moves, although it limits its sustainability, as it chips away at its health. A Quiet nature with 0 Speed IVs allows Alolan Exeggutor to outspeed most Pokemon under Trick Room while maximum Special Attack EVs allow Alolan Exeggutor to hit as hard as it can, and Max HP EVs allow it to be as bulky as possible.
Usage Tips
========
When attempting to set up Trick Room, make sure that the Pokemon Alolan Exeggutor is trying to set up on does not have the ability to KO it, such as Archeops and Piloswine. Don't waste Alolan Exeggutor's Z-Move unless you need it to net a KO or absolutely need to hit an opposing Pokemon hard without getting a Special Attack drop. Be wary of Special Attack drops from Draco Meteor and Leaf Storm, as they can turn Alolan Exeggutor into setup fodder for opposing Pokemon. Alolan Exeggutor cannot run recovery, so it is important to keep it healthy, especially if it is holding a Life Orb. For this reason, offensive Trick Room Alolan Exeggutor functions best as a late-game cleaner under Trick Room, as it can easily pick off weakened Pokemon, rather than attempting to break down walls itself.
Team Options
========
Trick Room Alolan Exeggutor helps support slower Pokemon such as Piloswine and Golem, as they can take advantage of Trick Room themselves. Due to its Grass typing, Alolan Exeggutor pairs well with Pokemon that struggle with Water-, Ground-, and Rock-types, such as Magmortar, Charizard, and Kangaskhan. On the other hand, Alolan Exeggutor appreciates Pokemon that can break Steel-, Fire- and Ice-types for it, such as Gurdurr and Primeape. Due to its access to Trick Room and its offensive presence, Alolan Exeggutor is a staple on Trick Room teams, so it works well with Pokemon such as Crabominable, Ursaring, and Musharna. Wallbreakers such as Choice Band Primeape and Zangoose can help break down teams and take on checks to Alolan Exeggutor such as Miltank and Magmortar, which are only KOed by Devastating Drake.
[SET]
name: Choice Specs
move 1: Leaf Storm
move 2: Draco Meteor
move 3: Flamethrower
move 4: Giga Drain / Sludge Bomb / Sleep Powder
item: Choice Specs
ability: Frisk
nature: Modest
evs: 212 HP / 252 SpA / 44 Spe
[SET COMMENTS]
Moves
========
Draco Meteor is Alolan Exeggutor's strongest Dragon-type STAB move and hits most Pokemon for unresisted damage, although it does lower Alolan Exeggutor's Special Attack, limiting its ability to spam the move, especially with a Choice item. Similarly, Leaf Storm is Alolan Exeggutor's strongest Grass-type STAB move and hits very hard but lowers its Special Attack. Flamethrower is great coverage to hit Steel-types such as Ferroseed and opposing Grass-types such as Lurantis. Giga Drain is weaker than Leaf Storm but is more reliable, as it does not drop Alolan Exeggutor's Special Attack and offers recovery. Sludge Bomb is an option to hit Fairy-types such as Togetic and Granbull, as the former walls it otherwise and the latter is able to freely use Play Rough against it. Sleep Powder is a risky move to be locked into; however, it can be very effective to put a threat to sleep and then take it on with other teammates.
Set Details
========
Frisk allows Alolan Exeggutor to scout the opposing Pokemon's item, which can be effective throughout a game. Choice Specs, paired with maximum Special Attack investment and a Modest nature, allows Alolan Exeggutor to hit very hard but locks it into one move. The additional power provided by Choice Specs allows Alolan Exeggutor to KO threats such as Miltank and Mesprit. 44 Speed EVs allow it to outpace uninvested base 50s such as Regirock and Eelektross, and the rest is put into HP to allow it to be as bulky as it can be.
Usage Tips
========
To bring Alolan Exeggutor onto the field, use slow pivoting moves such as Lanturn's Volt Switch and Komala's U-turn. Additionally, you can double switch to get Alolan Exeggutor into the field against more passive Pokemon such as Regirock and Torterra. Be wary of Ice-type coverage, such as Piloswine's Ice Shard, Hitmonchan's Ice Punch, and Floatzel's Ice Beam, as they can all OHKO Alolan Exeggutor without prior damage. Since Alolan Exeggutor is using a Choice item, choose moves effectively, since it will be locked into them; unwise selection gives an opposing Pokemon a chance to set up against it. Bring in Alolan Exeggutor whenever it has chances to switch in, as it works best breaking down opposing Pokemon for its teammates as early and as often as possible.
Team Options
========
Cleaners that appreciate having a special wallbreaker, such as Pyroar, Mr. Mime, Oricorio-E, and Alolan Raichu, are good teammates for Alolan Exeggutor, as they can clean easier with walls being weakened. Additionally, Alolan Exeggutor pairs well with Pokemon that struggle with Water-, Ground-, and Rock-types, such as Magmortar, Charizard, and Kangaskhan, as it can weaken their answers with its strong attacks. Pokemon that can break Steel-, Fire-, and Ice-types such as Gurdurr and Primeape are good partners, as they allow Alolan Exeggutor to survive and use its STAB moves more often. Moreover, slow Pokemon with pivoting moves such as Eelektross and Lanturn work as well, as they can pivot into Alolan Exeggutor without it taking damage.
[STRATEGY COMMENTS]
Other Options
=============
Alolan Exeggutor can run Grassium Z on the Trick Room set, as it provides a very strong Grass-type attack; however, it generally has worse utility than Dragonium Z because more Pokemon resist Grass-type moves. Alternatively, Petaya Berry + Harvest can be effective to boost Alolan Exeggutor's Special Attack; however, it is hard to manage, as Exeggutor has to drop below a quarter of its health for the Berry to activate and does not offer much damage output prior to activating. Similarly, a pinch Berry such as an Iapapa Berry can be effective, as it can heal Alolan Exeggutor and can be restored with Harvest, but it loses the damage output provided by the other sets. Yache Berry can be used to take on Ice-type coverage better; however, due to Alolan Exeggutor's 4x weakness, it is still hit very hard by said coverage. Synthesis can be run to offer Exeggutor some recovery, although it takes away a moveslot that can be used for a more useful move and can waste a turn of Trick Room. SubSeed is an interesting set, as Alolan Exeggutor is very bulky and does not have many weaknesses; however, it does not take advantage of its amazing Special Attack and coverage. A physical set with Swords Dance, Dragon Hammer, Earthquake, and Wood Hammer has merit, although it is usually not as effective as the special variants, as it cannot break Pokemon such as Miltank and Ferroseed as easily.
Checks and Counters
===================
**Faster Pokemon**: Due to Alolan Exeggutor's mediocre base 45 Speed, many faster Pokemon like Absol, Mesprit, and Zangoose are able to deal massive amounts of damage to it before it can attack or set up Trick Room.
**Flying-types**: Flying-types such as Swanna, Archeops, Togetic, and Charizard can hit Alolan Exeggutor very hard with their Flying-type STAB moves. In addition, many Flying-types resist Alolan Exeggutor's Grass-type STAB moves, which can force it into using Draco Meteor or make it setup fodder. Apart from Togetic, however, none of them are able to switch into a Dragon-type move.
**Ice-type Coverage**: Ice-type coverage is incredibly dangerous to Alolan Exeggutor since is KOed by almost any Ice-type attack. Pokemon such as Abomasnow and Piloswine can easily revenge kill it with Ice Shard, even under Trick Room, while Pokemon such as Floatzel and Ludicolo can outpace it out of Trick Room and OHKO it with Ice Beam.
**Specially Defensive Pokemon**: Specially defensive walls such as Audino, Type: Null, and Probopass can take on Alolan Exeggutor despite its high Special Attack due to their typings and bulk. Audino can stall it out using Wish and Protect, Type: Null can Rest or set up against it, and Probopass can take every hit it wants to dish out. Additionally, Pokemon such as Assault Vest Magmortar, Assault Vest Eelektross, and Miltank also check Alolan Exeggutor, although they are OHKOed by Devastating Drake. Miltank stands out as an answer, as it has access to Sap Sipper and recovery, while Drampa with Sap Sipper is also able to switch into Choice-locked Alolan Exeggutor.
**Residual Damage**: Since Alolan Exeggutor does not usually run Synthesis or a recovery item, it can be easily broken down through conditions such as Toxic and Life Orb recoil, as well as entry hazards.
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