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[OVERVIEW]
Miltank is one of the most reliable Stealth Rock setters in PU thanks to a high HP stat and great mixed bulk, along with access to reliable recovery in Milk Drink. Good natural bulk means Miltank is able to check prominent threats such as Pyroar and Mesprit. Its support and setup movepool also allows it to either paralyze or poison one of these threats or otherwise set itself up. Miltank also has a fantastic Speed tier for a defensive Pokemon, allowing it to outspeed both neutral-natured base 70 and positive-natured base 60 Speed Pokemon with a small amount of investment. Along with Stealth Rock, it also has several other utility moves at its disposal such as Toxic, Heal Bell, Seismic Toss, and the previously mentioned Milk Drink, allowing it to effectively support its teammates and provide excellent role compression. Access to both Thick Fat and Sap Sipper means Miltank is able to pick what it wants to check, with Thick Fat helping against the likes of Abomasnow and Pyroar and Sap Sipper checking Pokemon such as Lilligant and Ferroseed. While Miltank possesses many good qualities, its Normal typing gives it no resistances and only one immunity, and strong neutral hits are able to 2HKO it. Miltank is also susceptible to entry hazards, as extra damage on it means it will fail to check the previously mentioned Mesprit and Pyroar. It also struggles with four-moveslot syndrome, as it often has to pick what counters it; for example, if it decides to use Heal Bell over Toxic, then Pokemon like Palossand and Golurk are able to switch in freely while giving foes such as Musharna the chance to set up.
[SET]
name: Specially Defensive
move 1: Stealth Rock
move 2: Toxic / Heal Bell / Thunder Wave
move 3: Seismic Toss / Body Slam
move 4: Milk Drink
item: Leftovers
ability: Thick Fat / Sap Sipper
nature: Calm / Careful
evs: 248 HP / 240 SpD / 20 Spe
[SET COMMENTS]
Moves
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Stealth Rock is used to wear down the opposing team with residual damage. Toxic allows Miltank to cripple Pokemon like Gourgeist-XL with status. Heal Bell allows Miltank to cure itself and its team of status effects such as Toxic poison. Thunder Wave can be used to check faster foes if neither Toxic or Heal Bell is needed, allowing Miltank to cripple setup sweepers like Lilligant and Carracosta. Seismic Toss is an option to allow Miltank to deal consistent damage and is especially effective against Pokemon reliant on Eviolite for their bulk such as Ferroseed. Body Slam is Miltank's main STAB move coming from a decent base 80 Attack. The added threat of paralysis can deter frail Pokemon reliant on their Speed such as Jynx, Primeape, and Pyroar from switching in on Miltank, although it does leave Miltank weaker versus Steel-types. Milk Drink is necessary to keep Miltank healthy to be able to function as a cleric and allow it to repeatedly switch into Pokemon it counters.
Set Details
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A Calm nature with 248 HP EVs and 240 Special Defense EVs is used to maximize Miltank's special bulk and minimize Stealth Rock damage, though a Careful nature should be used with Body Slam. A specially defensive spread is used because Miltank still has good physical bulk to allow it to check Pokemon such as Kangaskhan. 20 Speed EVs allow Miltank to outspeed positive-natured base 60 Speed Pokemon like Abomasnow, Assault Vest Hitmonchan, and Ludicolo. Leftovers gives Miltank some passive recovery. Thick Fat gives Miltank useful resistances to Fire and Ice, allowing it to shrug off most Fire- and Ice-type moves such as Fire Blast from Pyroar and Blizzard from Abomasnow. Sap Sipper makes Miltank immune to Grass-type moves and can be used to wall Lilligant lacking Breakneck Blitz. It also gives Miltank useful immunities to Leech Seed from Gourgeist-XL and Sleep Powder from Lilligant while boosting the power of its Body Slam when hit by a Grass-type move.
Usage Tips
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When running Thick Fat, Miltank should be used to take strong Ice- and Fire-type moves from Pokemon such as Abomasnow and Pyroar. On the other hand, Sap Sipper Miltank should absorb Grass-type moves from Pokemon such as Lilligant and Alolan Exeggutor. It should also be used to switch into Leech Seed from Pokemon such as Gourgeist-XL. Heal Bell should be used when your team is suffering from status effects and to heal Miltank of status. Use Milk Drink to keep Miltank healthy to allow it to repeatedly switch in and set up Stealth Rock. Milk Drink allows Miltank to keep racking up Toxic damage on opposing Pokemon. Spreading Toxic on Pokemon like Musharna, Gastrodon, and Ghost-types like Sableye can help Miltank's teammates.
Team Options
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Psychic-type Pokemon such as Mesprit and Musharna can help take care of Fighting-type Pokemon lacking Knock Off such as Primeape and Hitmonchan and Miltank's immunity to Ghost. Ghost-type Pokemon such as Sableye and Gourgeist-XL are immune to Fighting-type moves and appreciate Heal Bell support from Miltank. Poison-type Pokemon such as Qwilfish and Weezing take on Fighting-type Pokemon that Miltank struggles with and appreciate Miltank's ability to take special hits. They can also stack entry hazards to rack passive damage on the switches Miltank forces. Gastrodon appreciates not having to worry about status with Heal Bell and Sap Sipper is an option to make Miltank immune to Gastrodon's 4x Grass-type weakness. Rest users such as Mudsdale and Bronzor appreciate Miltank's Heal Bell support to wake them up. Pursuit users like Skuntank can trap Ghost-type Pokemon like Haunter and Oricorio-G that Miltank has trouble dealing with.
[STRATEGY COMMENTS]
Other Options
=============
A physically defensive set with 248 HP / 240 Def / 20 Spe and an Impish nature can be used, but Miltank's abilities and weakness to Fighting-types make specially defensive a generally better choice. A set with Curse can be used with Scrappy for a sweeper, but it is less effective than Miltank's utility options and compromises Miltank's great Speed. Munchlax and Type: Null also outclass the set, since Miltank's only niche over them is the ability to hit Ghost-types with Scrappy. Counter with Chople Berry can be used to surprise KO physical attackers such as Hitmonchan, but Miltank usually cannot afford to give up a moveslot for it. Earthquake can be used to help Miltank hit Steel- and Rock-type Pokemon harder, but it is still weak coming off of base 80 Attack, and Miltank often can't fit it in its set. An offensive set can be run with Double Edge, Earthquake, Stealth Rock, and Milk Drink with Normalium Z to allow Miltank to lure traditional checks such as Hitmonchan and Aggron. Scrappy can be run on its offensive set to allow Miltank to hit Ghost-type Pokemon like Haunter with Body Slam, although Sap Sipper remains an excellent ability for checking Lilligant.
Checks and Counters
===================
**Fighting-types**: Fighting-type Pokemon such as Primeape and Gurdurr are able to threaten Miltank with strong STAB moves. Gurdurr and Throh can also switch into Toxic or Thunder Wave to get boosted by Guts.
**Ghost-types**: Ghost-type Pokemon are immune to Body Slam and Seismic Toss. Oricorio-G is able to get free Substitutes on Miltank and Haunter is also immune to Toxic. When not running Toxic, other Ghost-type Pokemon such as Golurk can wall Miltank.
**Taunt**: Taunt from Pokemon such as Archeops and Qwilfish prevents Miltank from using Heal Bell and forces it to use Seismic Toss or Body Slam, allowing Ghost-type Pokemon to switch in for free.
**Substitute**: Miltank is setup bait for Substitute users such as Mesprit if it lacks Seismic Toss.
**Steel-types**: Miltank has trouble hitting Steel-types outside of Seismic Toss, so Pokemon such as Bronzor, Ferroseed, and Probopass can use it as setup fodder, while Aggron can switch in for free and use Head Smash.
[OVERVIEW]
Miltank is one of the most reliable Stealth Rock setters in PU thanks to a high HP stat and great mixed bulk, along with access to reliable recovery in Milk Drink. Good natural bulk means Miltank is able to check prominent threats such as Pyroar and Mesprit. Its support and setup movepool also allows it to either paralyze or poison one of these threats or otherwise set itself up. Miltank also has a fantastic Speed tier for a defensive Pokemon, allowing it to outspeed both neutral-natured base 70 and positive-natured base 60 Speed Pokemon with a small amount of investment. Along with Stealth Rock, it also has several other utility moves at its disposal such as Toxic, Heal Bell, Seismic Toss, and the previously mentioned Milk Drink, allowing it to effectively support its teammates and provide excellent role compression. Access to both Thick Fat and Sap Sipper means Miltank is able to pick what it wants to check, with Thick Fat helping against the likes of Abomasnow and Pyroar and Sap Sipper checking Pokemon such as Lilligant and Ferroseed. While Miltank possesses many good qualities, its Normal typing gives it no resistances and only one immunity, and strong neutral hits are able to 2HKO it. Miltank is also susceptible to entry hazards, as extra damage on it means it will fail to check the previously mentioned Mesprit and Pyroar. It also struggles with four-moveslot syndrome, as it often has to pick what counters it; for example, if it decides to use Heal Bell over Toxic, then Pokemon like Palossand and Golurk are able to switch in freely while giving foes such as Musharna the chance to set up.
[SET]
name: Specially Defensive
move 1: Stealth Rock
move 2: Toxic / Heal Bell / Thunder Wave
move 3: Seismic Toss / Body Slam
move 4: Milk Drink
item: Leftovers
ability: Thick Fat / Sap Sipper
nature: Calm / Careful
evs: 248 HP / 240 SpD / 20 Spe
[SET COMMENTS]
Moves
========
Stealth Rock is used to wear down the opposing team with residual damage. Toxic allows Miltank to cripple Pokemon like Gourgeist-XL with status. Heal Bell allows Miltank to cure itself and its team of status effects such as Toxic poison. Thunder Wave can be used to check faster foes if neither Toxic or Heal Bell is needed, allowing Miltank to cripple setup sweepers like Lilligant and Carracosta. Seismic Toss is an option to allow Miltank to deal consistent damage and is especially effective against Pokemon reliant on Eviolite for their bulk such as Ferroseed. Body Slam is Miltank's main STAB move coming from a decent base 80 Attack. The added threat of paralysis can deter frail Pokemon reliant on their Speed such as Jynx, Primeape, and Pyroar from switching in on Miltank, although it does leave Miltank weaker versus Steel-types. Milk Drink is necessary to keep Miltank healthy to be able to function as a cleric and allow it to repeatedly switch into Pokemon it counters.
Set Details
========
A Calm nature with 248 HP EVs and 240 Special Defense EVs is used to maximize Miltank's special bulk and minimize Stealth Rock damage, though a Careful nature should be used with Body Slam. A specially defensive spread is used because Miltank still has good physical bulk to allow it to check Pokemon such as Kangaskhan. 20 Speed EVs allow Miltank to outspeed positive-natured base 60 Speed Pokemon like Abomasnow, Assault Vest Hitmonchan, and Ludicolo. Leftovers gives Miltank some passive recovery. Thick Fat gives Miltank useful resistances to Fire and Ice, allowing it to shrug off most Fire- and Ice-type moves such as Fire Blast from Pyroar and Blizzard from Abomasnow. Sap Sipper makes Miltank immune to Grass-type moves and can be used to wall Lilligant lacking Breakneck Blitz. It also gives Miltank useful immunities to Leech Seed from Gourgeist-XL and Sleep Powder from Lilligant while boosting the power of its Body Slam when hit by a Grass-type move.
Usage Tips
========
When running Thick Fat, Miltank should be used to take strong Ice- and Fire-type moves from Pokemon such as Abomasnow and Pyroar. On the other hand, Sap Sipper Miltank should absorb Grass-type moves from Pokemon such as Lilligant and Alolan Exeggutor. It should also be used to switch into Leech Seed from Pokemon such as Gourgeist-XL. Heal Bell should be used when your team is suffering from status effects and to heal Miltank of status. Use Milk Drink to keep Miltank healthy to allow it to repeatedly switch in and set up Stealth Rock. Milk Drink allows Miltank to keep racking up Toxic damage on opposing Pokemon. Spreading Toxic on Pokemon like Musharna, Gastrodon, and Ghost-types like Sableye can help Miltank's teammates.
Team Options
========
Psychic-type Pokemon such as Mesprit and Musharna can help take care of Fighting-type Pokemon lacking Knock Off such as Primeape and Hitmonchan and Miltank's immunity to Ghost. Ghost-type Pokemon such as Sableye and Gourgeist-XL are immune to Fighting-type moves and appreciate Heal Bell support from Miltank. Poison-type Pokemon such as Qwilfish and Weezing take on Fighting-type Pokemon that Miltank struggles with and appreciate Miltank's ability to take special hits. They can also stack entry hazards to rack passive damage on the switches Miltank forces. Gastrodon appreciates not having to worry about status with Heal Bell and Sap Sipper is an option to make Miltank immune to Gastrodon's 4x Grass-type weakness. Rest users such as Mudsdale and Bronzor appreciate Miltank's Heal Bell support to wake them up. Pursuit users like Skuntank can trap Ghost-type Pokemon like Haunter and Oricorio-G that Miltank has trouble dealing with.
[STRATEGY COMMENTS]
Other Options
=============
A physically defensive set with 248 HP / 240 Def / 20 Spe and an Impish nature can be used, but Miltank's abilities and weakness to Fighting-types make specially defensive a generally better choice. A set with Curse can be used with Scrappy for a sweeper, but it is less effective than Miltank's utility options and compromises Miltank's great Speed. Munchlax and Type: Null also outclass the set, since Miltank's only niche over them is the ability to hit Ghost-types with Scrappy. Counter with Chople Berry can be used to surprise KO physical attackers such as Hitmonchan, but Miltank usually cannot afford to give up a moveslot for it. Earthquake can be used to help Miltank hit Steel- and Rock-type Pokemon harder, but it is still weak coming off of base 80 Attack, and Miltank often can't fit it in its set. An offensive set can be run with Double Edge, Earthquake, Stealth Rock, and Milk Drink with Normalium Z to allow Miltank to lure traditional checks such as Hitmonchan and Aggron. Scrappy can be run on its offensive set to allow Miltank to hit Ghost-type Pokemon like Haunter with Body Slam, although Sap Sipper remains an excellent ability for checking Lilligant.
Checks and Counters
===================
**Fighting-types**: Fighting-type Pokemon such as Primeape and Gurdurr are able to threaten Miltank with strong STAB moves. Gurdurr and Throh can also switch into Toxic or Thunder Wave to get boosted by Guts.
**Ghost-types**: Ghost-type Pokemon are immune to Body Slam and Seismic Toss. Oricorio-G is able to get free Substitutes on Miltank and Haunter is also immune to Toxic. When not running Toxic, other Ghost-type Pokemon such as Golurk can wall Miltank.
**Taunt**: Taunt from Pokemon such as Archeops and Qwilfish prevents Miltank from using Heal Bell and forces it to use Seismic Toss or Body Slam, allowing Ghost-type Pokemon to switch in for free.
**Substitute**: Miltank is setup bait for Substitute users such as Mesprit if it lacks Seismic Toss.
**Steel-types**: Miltank has trouble hitting Steel-types outside of Seismic Toss, so Pokemon such as Bronzor, Ferroseed, and Probopass can use it as setup fodder, while Aggron can switch in for free and use Head Smash.
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