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Banned deucer.
Taken over from MatthewMirage
[OVERVIEW]
Jangmo-o's access to Dragon Dance allows it to function as a late-game sweeper and cleaner on offensive teams. Its ability Bulletproof lets it check some Gastly and Croagunk variants and set up with Dragon Dance. Furthermore, Jangmo-o's useful resistances to Fire, Water, Grass, and Electric can help it find setup opportunities at times. However, it faces serious competition from other Dragon Dance cleaners such as Axew and Dratini; the former has better stats, and the latter has access to Extreme Speed to aid it in cleaning. Also, Jangmo-o finds it difficult to set up, as it's frail, weak, and slow, and consequently heavily reliant on team support. Finally, it struggles with Fairy-types such as Snubbull and Spritzee due to lack of super effective coverage to hit them with.
[SET]
name: Dragon Dance
move 1: Dragon Dance
move 2: Outrage / Dragon Claw
move 3: Earthquake
move 4: Brick Break / Substitute
item: Berry Juice
nature: Adamant
ability: Bulletproof / Overcoat
evs: 236 Atk / 236 Spe
[SET COMMENTS]
Moves
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Dragon Dance allows Jangmo-o to boost its Attack and Speed, helping it sweep. Outrage is used to clean when foes are weakened; a boosted Outrage 2HKOes top-tier threats like Timburr, Vullaby, and Mienfoo. However, it is not optimal to be locked into, as the opponent can exploit this and switch in a Dragon-resistant or -immune Pokemon to set up on Jangmo-o. Alternatively, Dragon Claw can be used if you do not wish to be locked into a move, though the power difference is noticeable. Earthquake allows Jangmo-o to hit Fairy-types neutrally while hitting relevant Steel-types like Alolan Sandshrew and Magnemite, which resist Jangmo-o's STAB attacks. Brick Break hits Ferroseed super effectively and guarantees an OHKO on Pawniard. However, Substitute allows Jangmo-o to set up safely by shielding it from moves like Spore and Will-O-Wisp from Pokemon like Foongus and Pumpkaboo-XL, respectively, which would otherwise cripple it.
Set Details
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236 Speed EVs allow Jangmo-o to hit 14 Speed, outspeeding the entire unboosted metagame after a boost. 236 Attack EVs with an Adamant nature allow Jangmo-o to reach 15 Attack, thus making it hit as hard as possible. Berry Juice is the ideal item for Jangmo-o to regain health, support its sweep better, and also heal back Substitute damage. Bulletproof allows Jangmo-o to set up on and check Gastly and Croagunk; alternatively, Overcoat allows it to dodge Foongus's Spore and any other powder move.
Usage Tips
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Jangmo-o should be sent out when Fairy-types like Snubbull and Spritzee and Steel-types are weakened, as well as when bulky foes are down or have their items Knocked Off. Don't lock Jangmo-o into Outrage until Fairy- and Steel-types are eliminated. Come in on bulky status inducers, create a Substitute, and then set up, as they can hinder Jangmo-o's sweep. Setup opportunities for Jangmo-o are limited, so create a Substitute on forced switches, such as Croagunk and Magnemite locked into Flash Cannon. Jangmo-o can set up or create a Substitute on Pokemon like Gastly and Foongus, as it resists their STAB moves, and Jangmo-o can use Substitute on a predicted Spore from the latter. Jangmo-o mustn't attempt to set up on faster, powerful Pokemon, such as Doduo, Abra, and Mienfoo, as it will usually be KOed due to its poor defenses.
Team Options
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Jangmo-o fits well on bulky offensive teams, as it appreciates foes being weakened for a sweep. Steel-types are great partners for Jangmo-o, as they can take on Fairy- and Ice-types that Jangmo-o is weak to. Pawniard, for example, can punch holes in the opposing team for Jangmo-o with Swords Dance and Knock Off. Poison-types like Gastly and Foongus in general are effective at removing Fairy-types. Bulky pivots like Vullaby and Chinchou work well with Jangmo-o, bringing it in for free. Wallbreakers like Corphish can punch holes for Jangmo-o and allow it to sweep more easily late-game. Jangmo-o hates being worn down by entry hazards, as its only form of recovery is Berry Juice, so Pokemon like Staryu and Vullaby make for good partners. On the other hand, Jangmo-o loves entry hazards on the opposing side to wear down the opposition, so Onix, Dwebble, and Omanyte make for great partners. Knock Off users, such as Pawniard, Vullaby, and Mienfoo, can help to remove opposing Eviolites and help Jangmo-o break past foes more easily. Diglett traps the Steel-types that prevent Jangmo-o from spamming Outrage.
[STRATEGY COMMENTS]
Other Options
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A Swords Dance set is an option for more power but isn't preferable due to the loss of Speed and Jangmo-o's susceptibility to being revenge killed. Choice Scarf Jangmo-o is plausible but outclassed by many other Choice Scarf users such as Axew, as it has less power and coverage. Aerial Ace can be used instead of other coverage moves to deal with Pokemon like Cottonee and Morelull, which resist Jangmo-o's attacks entirely. However, its low power and limited coverage mean it isn't worth a moveslot.
Checks and Counters
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**Fairy-types**: Fairy-types such as Spritzee and Snubbull are usually capable of taking all of Jangmo-o's attacks due to their immunity to Dragon and resistance to its coverage moves, and they can OHKO it with super effective STAB attacks in return. Cottonee, in particular, resists both Earthquake and Brick Break and can lock Jangmo-o into Dragon Dance with Prankster Encore.
**Steel-types**: The majority of Steel-types can take a hit from Jangmo-o and cripple it with an attacking or status move. Magnemite, Alolan Sandshrew, and Ferroseed, for example, wall Jangmo-o, but they all fear either Earthquake or Brick Break.
**Revenge Killers**: Jangmo-o's average Speed leaves it easily revenge killed by faster Pokemon like Abra and Vullaby and Choice Scarf users like Axew. Priority moves like Ice Shard from Snover can easily take down Jangmo-o, as it is very frail and worn down quickly.
**Physical Walls**: Physical walls put a halt to Jangmo-o, especially if they have access to reliable recovery. Pokemon like Mudbray and Hippopotas can take its attacks comfortably.
**Status**: Status moves are Jangmo-o's downfall, as it can only avoid them if running Substitute, and due to its average Speed, some status users like Cottonee can outspeed and paralyze or put Jangmo-o to sleep. However, with Overcoat, it is immune to certain status moves.
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