QC: Tone114 / Raiza / GrimoireGod
GP: Antemortem / snobalt
[OVERVIEW]
Huntail has a decent boosting move in Coil, which makes it a decent Baton Passer. However, with the Shell Smash + Baton Pass combination banned, it cannot pass Shell Smash boosts to another Pokemon, so it relies on using Baton Pass to pass Coil boosts to its teammates. Although it's naturally bulkier, Huntail also faces competition with Bulk Up + Baton Pass Floatzel, which has access to Taunt and is faster than Huntail. It also faces competition from Barbaracle and Carracosta as a Shell Smash sweeper, as Barbaracle has Tough Claws and better Speed, while Carracosta has better bulk and Solid Rock. Huntail's low base 52 Speed limits its ability to be a Baton Passer, as it makes it vulnerable to Taunt and prone to being outsped by common Water-types, such as Poliwrath and Simipour.
[SET]
name: Coil Pass
move 1: Coil
move 2: Waterfall
move 3: Baton Pass
move 4: Substitute
item: Leftovers
ability: Water Veil
nature: Impish
EVs: 252 HP / 4 Atk / 252 Def
[SET COMMENTS]
Moves
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Coil gives Huntail boosts in Attack and Defense, making it able to take physical hits while Baton Passing to a teammate. Waterfall deals decent damage after a boost and saves Huntail from being complete fodder for Taunt and phazing. Substitute can block status ailments as well as let Huntail setup with Coil and safely Baton Pass to a teammate. It also stops Poliwrath from phazing Huntail with Circle Throw. Baton Pass transfers Huntail's stat boosts to a teammate, which then threatens to sweep the opponent's team.
Set Details
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The EVs maximize Huntail's Defense so that it can set up easier. An Impish nature maximizes Huntail's Defense so that it can it tank physical hits more easily. Leftovers gives passive recovery to Huntail, which is the only recovery option Huntail has. Water Veil makes Huntail immune to burns, which is useful when it's attacking. Huntail can also switch into Scald without risking a burn and can setup on bulky Water-type Pokemon.
Usage Tips
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Set up with Coil and attempt to Baton Pass, either to pass Huntail's boosts or gain momentum. Stat boosts should be passed while Huntail is behind a Substitute so that its teammate does not take much damage. Only attack if forced to, as otherwise, setting up with Coil, Substitute and using Baton Pass is the best option because Huntail won't do much much damage against foes without some Coil boosts. Be wary of Taunt users and do not attempt to set up in front of them. Huntail should avoid setting up against specially offensive Pokemon due to its poor special bulk, such as Zebstrika, Roselia, Simipour, and Raichu. Huntail should also avoid setting up in front of strong Pokemon such as Piloswine, Stoutland, and Pawniard. Huntail should set up in front of Pokemon that have moves that it resists, such as Pelipper and defensive Carracosta. There is no guarantee that Huntail can setup Coil and then Baton Pass. Sometimes Huntail can be used to take an attack it resists and Baton Pass to a teammate to bring it in safely.
Team Options
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Fire-types such as Ninetales, Monferno, and Rapidash are great partners, as they can deal with Grass-types, which Huntail hates. Huntail can also Baton Pass the boosted stats to the latter two, making them dangerous threats to the opposing team. Electric-types such as Zebstrika are also great partners to Huntail because they can deal with Poliwrath, and Zebstrika can also use Overheat to dispose of Grass-types. Stoutland, Sawsbuck, and Poliwrath appreciate being Baton Passed Coil Boosts, making them dangerous threats to the opposing team, especially considering that they already have decent bulk themselves. Golem, Piloswine, and Torterra are good partners, as they are immune to Electric-type attacks and can support Huntail with Stealth Rock. Roselia is a great partner to Huntail as well because it can check both Grass- and Electic-types while setting Spikes to aid Huntail's sweep. Jumpluff appreciates the Coil boost and can beat Grass-types. Huntail appreciates dual screens and Memento support, so Meowstic-M and Jumpluff are great partners.
[STRATEGY COMMENTS]
Other Options
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Huntail can be a Shell Smash sweeper, but it is outclassed by Barbaracle and Carracosta, both of which have better coverage. An offensive Coil set can be used with Sucker Punch, Waterfall, and Ice Fang, but it's outclassed by Carracosta and Barbaracle as well because Carracosta and Barbaracle can have an easier time setting up. Aqua Ring can be Baton Passed to a teammate to grant it recovery, but Huntail has no room for that move.
Checks and Counters
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**Phazers**: Phazers such as Poliwrath, Avalugg, and Grumpig stop Huntail from setting up. The former can inflict damage with Circle Throw as well while resisting both of Huntail's STAB moves.
**Taunt**: Taunt users such as Grumpig and Simipour can stop Huntail from setting up and render it useless.
**Grass- and Electric-types**: Huntail has a tough time breaking through Grass- and Electric- types, such as Zebstrika, Gourgeist of all sizes, Roselia, and Sawsbuck and risks getting KOed by their STAB moves, which can prevent Huntail from doing its job as a Baton Passer.
**Water-types**: Water-type Pokemon such as Simipour and Barbaracle take little damage from Huntail's STAB moves and can attack Huntail with their coverage move or use Huntail as setup fodder, making setup difficult for Huntail.
**Kadabra**: Kadabra can use Encore make Huntail use Coil repeatedly and can 2HKO it with Psychic.
GP: Antemortem / snobalt
[OVERVIEW]
Huntail has a decent boosting move in Coil, which makes it a decent Baton Passer. However, with the Shell Smash + Baton Pass combination banned, it cannot pass Shell Smash boosts to another Pokemon, so it relies on using Baton Pass to pass Coil boosts to its teammates. Although it's naturally bulkier, Huntail also faces competition with Bulk Up + Baton Pass Floatzel, which has access to Taunt and is faster than Huntail. It also faces competition from Barbaracle and Carracosta as a Shell Smash sweeper, as Barbaracle has Tough Claws and better Speed, while Carracosta has better bulk and Solid Rock. Huntail's low base 52 Speed limits its ability to be a Baton Passer, as it makes it vulnerable to Taunt and prone to being outsped by common Water-types, such as Poliwrath and Simipour.
[SET]
name: Coil Pass
move 1: Coil
move 2: Waterfall
move 3: Baton Pass
move 4: Substitute
item: Leftovers
ability: Water Veil
nature: Impish
EVs: 252 HP / 4 Atk / 252 Def
[SET COMMENTS]
Moves
============
Coil gives Huntail boosts in Attack and Defense, making it able to take physical hits while Baton Passing to a teammate. Waterfall deals decent damage after a boost and saves Huntail from being complete fodder for Taunt and phazing. Substitute can block status ailments as well as let Huntail setup with Coil and safely Baton Pass to a teammate. It also stops Poliwrath from phazing Huntail with Circle Throw. Baton Pass transfers Huntail's stat boosts to a teammate, which then threatens to sweep the opponent's team.
Set Details
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The EVs maximize Huntail's Defense so that it can set up easier. An Impish nature maximizes Huntail's Defense so that it can it tank physical hits more easily. Leftovers gives passive recovery to Huntail, which is the only recovery option Huntail has. Water Veil makes Huntail immune to burns, which is useful when it's attacking. Huntail can also switch into Scald without risking a burn and can setup on bulky Water-type Pokemon.
Usage Tips
==========
Set up with Coil and attempt to Baton Pass, either to pass Huntail's boosts or gain momentum. Stat boosts should be passed while Huntail is behind a Substitute so that its teammate does not take much damage. Only attack if forced to, as otherwise, setting up with Coil, Substitute and using Baton Pass is the best option because Huntail won't do much much damage against foes without some Coil boosts. Be wary of Taunt users and do not attempt to set up in front of them. Huntail should avoid setting up against specially offensive Pokemon due to its poor special bulk, such as Zebstrika, Roselia, Simipour, and Raichu. Huntail should also avoid setting up in front of strong Pokemon such as Piloswine, Stoutland, and Pawniard. Huntail should set up in front of Pokemon that have moves that it resists, such as Pelipper and defensive Carracosta. There is no guarantee that Huntail can setup Coil and then Baton Pass. Sometimes Huntail can be used to take an attack it resists and Baton Pass to a teammate to bring it in safely.
Team Options
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Fire-types such as Ninetales, Monferno, and Rapidash are great partners, as they can deal with Grass-types, which Huntail hates. Huntail can also Baton Pass the boosted stats to the latter two, making them dangerous threats to the opposing team. Electric-types such as Zebstrika are also great partners to Huntail because they can deal with Poliwrath, and Zebstrika can also use Overheat to dispose of Grass-types. Stoutland, Sawsbuck, and Poliwrath appreciate being Baton Passed Coil Boosts, making them dangerous threats to the opposing team, especially considering that they already have decent bulk themselves. Golem, Piloswine, and Torterra are good partners, as they are immune to Electric-type attacks and can support Huntail with Stealth Rock. Roselia is a great partner to Huntail as well because it can check both Grass- and Electic-types while setting Spikes to aid Huntail's sweep. Jumpluff appreciates the Coil boost and can beat Grass-types. Huntail appreciates dual screens and Memento support, so Meowstic-M and Jumpluff are great partners.
[STRATEGY COMMENTS]
Other Options
===========
Huntail can be a Shell Smash sweeper, but it is outclassed by Barbaracle and Carracosta, both of which have better coverage. An offensive Coil set can be used with Sucker Punch, Waterfall, and Ice Fang, but it's outclassed by Carracosta and Barbaracle as well because Carracosta and Barbaracle can have an easier time setting up. Aqua Ring can be Baton Passed to a teammate to grant it recovery, but Huntail has no room for that move.
Checks and Counters
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**Phazers**: Phazers such as Poliwrath, Avalugg, and Grumpig stop Huntail from setting up. The former can inflict damage with Circle Throw as well while resisting both of Huntail's STAB moves.
**Taunt**: Taunt users such as Grumpig and Simipour can stop Huntail from setting up and render it useless.
**Grass- and Electric-types**: Huntail has a tough time breaking through Grass- and Electric- types, such as Zebstrika, Gourgeist of all sizes, Roselia, and Sawsbuck and risks getting KOed by their STAB moves, which can prevent Huntail from doing its job as a Baton Passer.
**Water-types**: Water-type Pokemon such as Simipour and Barbaracle take little damage from Huntail's STAB moves and can attack Huntail with their coverage move or use Huntail as setup fodder, making setup difficult for Huntail.
**Kadabra**: Kadabra can use Encore make Huntail use Coil repeatedly and can 2HKO it with Psychic.
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