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Overview
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- Typing allows it to Check many threats in the Metagame (i.e. Seismitoad and Claydol)
- Good Special Attacking Stat which allows it to blow through most of the tier
- It has a wide array of versatility in running either a defensive set with harvest to stall out threats, or go offensive with Chlorophyll and run through unprepared teams
- Very low Speed and Special Defense Stats, however on Sun Teams, this problem can be slightly remedied with its high speed in the sun
- Typing is a double edge sword, with 7 Weaknesses - Including an unfortunate weakness to Knock Off
- The rise of Offensive fire types like Typhlosion and Mega Camerupt greatly hurt its defensive and offensive capabilities
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name: Offensive
move 1: Leaf Storm
move 2: Giga Drain
move 3: Psychic / Psyshock
move 4: Hidden Power Fire / Sleep Powder
ability: Chlorophyll
item: Choice Specs / Life Orb
evs: 252 SpA / 4 SpD / 252 Spe
nature: Modest
Moves
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- Leaf Storm deals massive damage backed up by the Modest Nature and Choice Specs.
- Giga Drain offers recovery, while still being able to damage.
- The third slot if for Psychic STAB, where Psychic has a higher base power and hits Bulk Up users like Gurdurr after they boost, but Psyshock can be used to OHKO Hariyama which can usually take a Psychic with the Assault Vest
- Hidden Power Fire allows it to hit steel types as well as grass types, while Sleep Powder can be used for Team Support, allowing it to switch out pretty much freely.
- Alternatively, it can use Ancientpower to lure in Physically Defensive Xatu, and kill it with Stealth Rocks up
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- 252 Special Attack EVs along with a Modest Nature allows it to act like a Nuke
- 252 Speed allows it to out speed uninvested Base 86s and below, this includes pokemon like Seismitoad, all of which Exeggutor has an easy time dealing with
- A timid nature allows it to outspend uninvested base 95s, specifically Xatu, but it can not do much to it anyway, so Modest is the preferred nature
- Choice Specs is the other way it boosts its Special Attack to high levels
- A Life Orb can be used if you want the power to switch up moves, and ease prediction, but the damage output is noticeable.
- Chlorophyll is useful for out speeding, or speed tieing, with other sun sweepers while the sun is up .
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- Since it does not have that much bulk, it is much better to bring in Exeggutor on a resisted hit, or pokemon that have no way of hurting it like Seismitoad or Claydol
- It can also be brought in on locked in moves, like a specs Rotom Thunderbolt, or Extrasensory from Typhlosion
- Choosing the right move with specs is important, as when locked into a move, it becomes very easy to play around. For example, locking itself into Psychic or Psyshock allows dark types like Liepard or Sneasal to easily come in and pursuit trap it, so realizing that those pokemon are there are key when choosing a move.
Also good to keep around for certain set up sweepers, as it can just put them to sleep with Sleep Powder, in order for it to be killed by other pokemon, or Exeggutor itself. This includes certain pokemon like Assault Vest Malmar, which can usually come in on any of its moves and start setting up. But it is key to remember to only use Sleep Powder on the switch, and not stay in after using it, as it can let opposing grass type pokemon set up easily, like Lilligant or Virizion.
Team Options
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- This set generally works better on Offensively based teams with U-Turn or Volt Switch users, as it can then be brought in safely. This includes pokemon like Scyther and Arceops. Probopass is another option because it can bring it in undamaged with a slower volt switch.
- It also appreciates hazard control like Magic Bounce or Defog, as it can be easily worn down by them, making its less than average bulk even worse. Pokemon like Xatu or Pelipper work well with it because it can take some of the hits directed at them, and they both have U-Turn to bring it in safely.
- It also would appreciate partners that can take a few hits from Fire and Dark type pokemon, as it is easily threatened out by these. This includes pokemon like Hariyama, which can take Fire and Dark type hits with an Assault Vest and Thick Fat.
- Stealth Rock and Spike support is almost necessary for it to assure any kills, and for that reason Hazard Setters like Archeops (which can bring it in with U-Turn and Defog) pairs up well with it. This helps to assure kills on bulkier pokemon that easily switch in, like Musharna and Kecleon, which are both OHKOd after a round or two of Stealth Rock damage
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name: Lum Rest
move 1: Giga Drain
move 2: Psyshock / Psychic
move 3: Sleep Powder
move 4: Rest
ability: Harvest
item: Lum Berry
evs: 248 HP / 172 SpA / 88 Spe
nature: Modest
Moves
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- Giga Drain is a great STAB, allowing it to recover HP while attacking.
- Psychic is a good secondary STAB, allowing Executor to hit fighting types like Sawk and Gurdurr. Psyshock can be used to hit more Specially Bulky pokemon, dealing much more damage to pokemon like Hariyama.
- Sleep Powder is amazing utility, allowing Exeggutor to put something to sleep, giving Free Turns to switch out, rest, or attack.
- Rest is the main move of the set, allowing it to recover to full health, and Harvest bringing back the Lum Berry to let it wake up immediately.
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- 248 to be as bulky as possible, allowing it to take attacks.
- 88 Speed in order to let it outspend base 65’s and lower, including Seismitoad
- The rest is kept into Special Attack with a Modest Nature, allowing it to deal as much as possible with its Dual STABs.
- Harvest + Lum Berry is there for it to recover from status easily, and being able to harvest back the berry.
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- Can be brought in easily against electric types, as well as Fighting Types lacking Knock Off
- It works well as a Status Absorber, as the Lum Berry just heals off whatever is thrown at it, but this forces it to wait for Harvest before Resting again
- Should not also be used that recklessly, as it still has only decent bulk, and does not takes certain hits that well with its typing. This includes moves like U-Turn, Knock Off, or Ice Beam, all of which can almost always kill it.
Team Options
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- It is helpful on most teams that are weak to common attacking types like Fighting and Electric, as it can easily come in and take the hit with its decent bulk. Pokemon that appreciate this are usually pokemon like Samurott and Pawniard, even though it shares a Fire weakness with it. Though when switching in to Fighting Types, it has to be aware of the common Knock Off
- It is more useful on balance or stall, as it is a complete momentum killer, with its low speed and no real way for it to switch out.
- It also appreciates a Knock Off absorber, as it takes super effective damage, and can not Harvest back the Lum Berry to bring back its health.This would usually be a Mega Pokemon, like Audino or Camerupt.
- It also appreciates hazard control, as it can be easily worn down by them and limiting its switch ins. Pokemon like Xatu or Pelipper work well with it, as Exeggutor can take most of the Super Effective hits aimed at them like Thunderbolt or Stone Edge.
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name: Chlorophyll Sweeper
move 1: Solarbeam
move 2: Psychic / Psyshock
move 3: Hidden Power Fire
move 4: Sunny Day / Sleep Powder
ability: Chlorophyll
item: Life Orb
evs: 4 HP / 252 SpA / 252 Spe
nature: Modest / Timid
Moves
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- Solarbeam is an extremely high powered move, and in the Sun it has no recharge time, and is easily spamable
- Psychic is a good secondary STAB, allowing Executor to hit fighting types like Sawk and Gurdurr. Psyshock can be used to hit more Specially Bulky pokemon, dealing much more damage to pokemon like Hariyama.
- Hidden Power Fire helps Exeggutor hit Steel Types super effectively, as well as become higher powered when used in the Sun, allowing it to hit pokemon like Ferroseed or Klinklang for high amounts of damage
- The fourth slot is for support, and Sunny Day can be used to set up sun for it to sweep, or as a last ditch effort to help a team mate sweep. Sleep Powder can also be used, as it can put some of its Checks to sleep as they switch in, letting it handle them easier. This includes pokemon like AV Malamar, which can switch into most of the moves that Exeggutor can throw out.
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- Chlorophyll is what makes the set so deadly, as it gives it +2 Speed while in the Sun, allowing it to outpace +1 Neutral base 89s, like Vivilon, with a Modest Nature. If it chooses to go Timid however, it can outspeed positive base 52s at +2, such as Gorebyss and Huntail, and being able to OHKO them with Solarbeam and preventing a Baton Pass or Ice Beam.
- Max Special Attack is to increase damage output, and hit as hard as possible while under the sun
- Life Orb is the preferred item, as it does not lock Exeggutor into any specific moves, and it increases damage output. Heat Rock can also be used to get more turns under the Sun, but generally it will not be staying in for more than 5 turns anyway.
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- Even though it does not have that great bulk uninvested, it can still switch in on certain pokemon like Seismitoad and Rhydon, and then KO them, or set up the Sun while they switch something in
- It should also try to only stay in when the Sun is up, as without it is very frail, and will die to most Super Effective Hits.
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- Since it is meant to sweep under the sun, Sun Setters are mandatory. One of the better Defensive ones is Uxie, which can set up Stealth Rock, and then Memento out bringing in a Sun Sweeper safely. Regirock preformers a simliar role, except it uses Explosion to quickly damage a pokemon, and then bring in a sweeper. Also prankster pokemon like Liepard or Volbeat are useful, as they can set up priority sun, and spreading status like Paralyzation
- Also other pokemon that can take advantage of the sun help it, and that includes pokemon like Typholosion that can deal huge amounts of damage with Sun Boosted Eruptions.
- Also pokemon that can easily beat members of a Rain Teams help, as they cause a head ache for Exeggutor and other Sun abusers, by powering down Fire Type moves, and makes Solarbeam into a charge up move. Pokemon that help with this includes Archeops, Scyther, and Swellow, all of which can threaten the opposing Grass type pokemon that are usually seen on Sun Teams
Other Options
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- With its decent defensive typing, it can utilize a set with Leech Seed and Substitute, with the Sitrus Berry for recovery, that can effectively stall out opposing pokemon.
- Berries such as the Kee or Starf Berry can be used in order to boost its stats, but in doing this it loses out on its main form of recovery in LumRest or Sitrus, and has to use Synthesis. Another useful berry to consider is the Colbur Berry, as it is the only berry that is not lost with Knock Off, and allows it to check fighting types more reliably.
- Meadow Plate can be used to bluff Specs Damage, and can easily bait in and kill pokemon like Hariyama
- Exeggutor can run a Swords Dance set, with its decent Attack stat. With moves such like Low Kick and Rock Slide, it can effectively lure in and remove some of the Checks and Counters to the Special set, like Xatu or Sneasel.
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**Grass Types**: Most grass types like Liligant or Ludicolo can switch in on Giga Drain or Sleep Powder, and proceed to attack or set up on it. They only really fear the HP Fire on the specs set. They best way to handle most of these pokemon is with U-Turn users or Ice Type moves. Since they can come in pretty easily, by predicting it and switching out into pokemon like Scyther, it is very easy to click U-Turn or Aerial Ace, and either kill them, or bring in a pokemon to handle whatver they swith into.
**Bug Types**: Especially pokemon like Scyther that can U-Turn out of Exeggutor and deal 4x Super Effective damage, almost always KOing it. They also resist the main STAB in Leaf Storm or Giga Drain, and fear the Hidden Power Fire or Ancientpower. Most bulky rock or ground type can take care of pokemon like this, and that includes pokemon like Camperupt, which can also enjoy the sun boost, or Rhydon which can also handle the flying types that plague Exeggutor.
**U-Turn**: With its 4x weakness to Bug, U-Turn coming from almost any pokemon will be hard for Exeggutor to deal with. It usually has the power, even from pokemon that do not have STAB on it, to either kill it, or bring it down low enough so other pokemon can switch in an kill it.
**Xatu**: Xatu can pretty much come in on any move that Exeggutor has to to off, either than a stray Ancientpower, and either Heat Wave, Roost, or U-Turn out, crippling Exeggutor if not killing it. In order to kill Xatu, most Pursuit Users like Liepard or Sneasal can come in easily on a Psychic type move or a Roost, and then proceed to Pursuit or Knock Off, either knocking out Xatu, or bringing it down to the point where it can no longer switch in on Exeggutor.
**Knock Off**: As it shares an unfortunate weakness to Dark Type moves, Knock Off will always be hitting it Super Effectively. It also removes the Berry from the Harvest set, and does not let it be harvested back. The best way that Exeggutor can hope to handle it by itself is by holding the Colbur Berry, which is the only one that is harvested back.
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