NU Misdreavus

[Darnell]

Taken over from galbia who got all 3 checks ^.^ cutie

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Misdreavus

Overview
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• Bulk granted by Eviolite differentiates it from Mismagius
• Amazing movepool with moves such as Will-O-Wisp, Thunder Wave, Taunt, Heal Bell, and Perish Song
• useful typing and ability lets it act as a "pivot" spinblocker for balanced teams
• Taunt+good Speed for a defensive Pokemon
• No recovery outside of Pain Split and Rest
• Knock Off buff means it can't check Fighting types as easily
• Low offensive presence

Defensive
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name: Defensive
move 1: Will-O-Wisp
move 2: Shadow Ball
move 3: Taunt
move 4: Pain Split
ability: Levitate
item: Eviolite
evs: 252 HP / 240 Def / 16 Spe
nature: Timid

Moves
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• Will-O-Wisp burns Physical attackers making Misdreavus harder to break and its residual damage is useful against the defensive Pokemon Misdreavus can break using the tried and true Wisp+Taunt combination
• Shadow Ball is a decently powerful STAB move that hits most offensive Pokemon that don't resist or are immune to it for decent damage
• Foul Play can be used to do heavy damage to Normal-types like Swellow and Zangoose who Misdreavus can't touch otherwise and it is very useful to beat Bouffalant, an huge threat to most defensive balance and stall teams.
• Taunt stops defensive Pokemon from healing and statusing Misdreavus and is also useful against some entry hazards users like Garbodor, Rhydon, and Roselia
• Pain Split is Misdreavus most reliable recovery move
• Perish Song can stop dangerous setup sweepers such as Xatu if Misdreavus is being used on a stall team.

Set Details
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• Eviolite amplifies Misdreavus' defenses greatly, giving it a niche over Mismagius who is faster and stronger
• 16 Speed EVs with a Timid Nature allow Misdreavus to outspeed max speed Adamant Sandslash, which is quite important as Misdreavus can spinblock against it. This speed investment also allows Misdreavus to outspeed bulkier Feraligatr variants and minimum Speed Xatu
• Misdreavus can also opt to run a faster spread, for example it can outspeed Adamant Slurpuff with 64 Speed EVs
• Rest is put into defense to let Misdreavus check Ground and Fighting types better. As well as the majority of spinblockers, who are physical.

Usage Tips
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• While Misdreavus can't really Spinblock by itself on Kabutops or Cryogonal it can act as a decent pivot switch into Rapid Spin before going into something who can take them out.
• However, Sandslash is beaten quite easily ad Misdreavus outspeeds it and can Burn it or 3HKO with Shadow Ball (2HKO with entry hazards supporto)
• Misdreavus is a decent switch in to a miriad of Physical attackers such as Tauros, slower Feraligatr variants, and Klinklang and on any move not named Knock Off from Zangoose, Sawk, and Gurdurr.

Team Options
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• Audino and Lickilicky for Wish and cleric Support and amazing synergy.
• Entry hazards setters are good partner as Misdreavus is a decent spinblocker, some with decent synergy are Rhydon, Garbodor, Qwilfish, and Roselia.
• Knock Off absorbers like Granbull and Poliwrath can help alleviate Misdreavus' Knock Off weakness
• Checks to offensive Normal-types such as Rhydon and Steelix pair with Misdreavus decently well as they can handle troublesome Zangoose and Swellow who freely switch into Misdreavus and threaten it with Knock Off and Brave Bird respectively. Kangaskhan is also pretty threatening as it can quite easily 2HKO Misdreavus with a tiny bit of prior damage on the switch in, even if it loses 1v1.
• Checks to Fire-types such as Rhydon, Seismitoad, Hariyama, and Dragalge are also very appreciated as they can switch into the Fire-type Pokemon Misdreavus tends to bait in. Hariyama also checks Cryogonal which is a huge problem for Misdreavus

Other Options
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• Heal Bell but Pokemon such as Audino are usually paired with Misdreavus and do that job a lot better
• Thunder Wave
• Nasty Plot and Calm Mind
• Perish Song + Mean Look
• Thunderbolt
• Magic Coat
• Hex

Checks & Counters
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**Fire-types**: Fire-type Pokemon such as Pyroar and Typhlosion can come in quite easily on most of Misdreavus' moveset and threaten to hit with their powerful STAB moves. Pyroar is immune to any move Misdreavus commonly carries and can do heavy damage with Fire Blast.
**Knock Off users**: Knock Off users such as Liepard and Sawk can remove Misdreavus' Eviolite and severely hamper its defensive capabilities. Most of them, however, fear Will-O-Wisp on the switch. Gurdurr is the exception as it actually enjoys the Burn thanks to Guts.
**Normal-types**: Normal-type Pokemon such as Zangoose and Swellow can come in for free on any Misdreavus not using Foul Play and threaten it out with the threat of Knock Off or STAB Brave Bird. Lickilicky is another stellar switch in as it is immune to Taunt and can pass a Wish to a teammate or cure status with Heal Bell.
**Special Attackers**: Almost any bulky Pokemon that doesn't fear a Burn too much is a decent check to Misdreavus as it is quite prone to being worn down by repeated attacks without reliable recovery. Cryogonal is a perfect example as it can hit Misdreavus moderately hard with Freeze Dry or Ice Beam while healing off Shadow Ball damage with Recover.

Overview
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Misdreavus is a pivot and spinblocker for balanced teams due to its Ghost typing and ability, Levitate. Misdreavus's bulk stems from its compatibility with Eviolite, differentiating it from Mismagius. Misdreavus has an amazing support movepool, which includes Will-O-Wisp, Thunder Wave, Heal Bell, Perish Song, and Taunt; when combined with its good Speed, its movepool makes it a useful defensive Pokemon. However, Misdreavus has no recovery moves outside of Pain Split and Rest. Also, because of its low offensive presence, it is harder for Misdreavus to check Fighting-types, which usually run Knock Off.

Defensive
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name: Defensive
move 1: Will-O-Wisp
move 2: Shadow Ball
move 3: Taunt
move 4: Pain Split
ability: Levitate
item: Eviolite
evs: 252 HP / 240 Def / 16 Spe
nature: Timid

Moves
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Will-O-Wisp cripples physical attackers, such as Feraligatr and Kangaskhan, making Misdreavus harder to break past; its residual damage is useful against defensive Pokemon, as it can allow Misdreavus to use the combination of Will-O-Wisp and Taunt to prevent foes from healing and wear them down. Shadow Ball is a STAB move that hits most offensive Pokemon that don't resist it, bar Normal-types, for decent damage. Taunt stops defensive Pokemon from healing and can let Misdreavus avoid being statused; it is also useful against entry hazard users, such as Garbodor, Rhydon, and Roselia. Pain Split is Misdreavus's most reliable recovery move. Foul Play can be used to do more damage to Normal-types such as Swellow and Zangoose, which Misdreavus can't otherwise touch, and Bouffalant, which is a huge threat to most defensive, balanced, and stall teams. Finally, Perish Song can prevent sweepers such as Xatu from setting up.

Set Details
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Eviolite boosts Misdreavus's defenses greatly, giving it a niche over Mismagius, which is faster and stronger. 16 Speed EVs with a Timid nature allow Misdreavus to outrun max Speed Adamant Sandslash, giving Misdreavus even more of an edge when switching in to spinblock against it and crippling it with Will-O-Wisp before it goes for Knock Off. The Speed investment also allows Misdreavus to outspeed bulkier Feraligatr variants and minimum Speed Xatu. The rest of the EVs are put into Defense to let Misdreavus check Ground- and Fighting-types better, as well as the majority of physically attacking Rapid Spin users. Misdreavus can also run a faster spread with 64 Speed EVs to outspeed Adamant Slurpuff.

Usage Tips
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Misdreavus can't really spinblock by itself against Kabutops or Cryogonal; however, it can act as a decent pivot switch into Rapid Spin before going into something that can take them out. Misdreavus beats Sandslash quite easily, as it outspeeds Sandslash and can burn it with Will-O-Wisp or 3HKO it with Shadow Ball, which 2HKOes Sandslash after Stealth Rock damage. Misdreavus is a decent switch-in to multiple physical attackers, such as Tauros, slower Feraligatr variants, and Klinklang. Misdreavus can also take any move that isn't Knock Off from Zangoose, Sawk, and Gurdurr and is therefore a reliable answer to those Pokemon.

Team Options
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Audino and Lickilicky make good teammates for Misdreavus because they can cover most of Misdreavus's weaknesses and provide Wish and cleric support. Entry hazard users, such as Rhydon, Garbodor, Qwilfish, and Roselia, appreciate Misdreavus ability to reliably block spinners. Pokemon that don't mind taking Knock Off, such as Granbull and Poliwrath, can help alleviate Misdreavus's weakness. Checks to offensive Normal-types, such as Rhydon and Steelix, help against Zangoose and Swellow, which can freely switch into Misdreavus and threaten it with Knock Off and Brave Bird, respectively. Kangaskhan is also threatening, as it can 2HKO Misdreavus on the switch with a small amount of prior damage. Checks to Fire-types, such as Seismitoad, Hariyama, and Dragalge, are also appreciated, as they can switch into those that Misdreavus tends to bait in; Hariyama also checks Cryogonal, which is a huge problem for Misdreavus.

Other Options
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Other options such as Heal Bell can be used; however, Pokemon that do the job better, such as Audino, are usually already paired with Misdreavus. Thunder Wave can be used to cripple fast offensive Pokemon. Nasty Plot and Calm Mind are options for a bulky sweeper set; however, Mismagius takes up this role a lot better due to its higher offensive stats. Perish Song and Mean Look can be used to deal with bulkier Pokemon by trapping them in and forcing them to faint with Perish Song. Thunderbolt hits Pokemon such as Feraligatr, Archeops, and Samurott harder than Shadow Ball. Magic Coat bounces back entry hazards and status moves which are targeted at Misdreavus. Hex deals more damage than Shadow Ball when the foe is statused, which works well with a Toxic Spikes user.

Checks & Counters
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**Fire-types**: Fire-type Pokemon such as Pyroar and Typhlosion can come in quite easily on most of Misdreavus's moves and threaten it with their powerful STAB moves. Pyroar is immune to any move Misdreavus commonly carries and can do heavy damage to Misdreavus with Fire Blast.
**Knock Off**: Knock Off users, such as Liepard and Sawk, can remove Misdreavus's Eviolite and severely hamper its defensive capabilities. Most of them, however, fear Will-O-Wisp on the switch and must be careful switching in. Gurdurr is the exception, as it actually enjoys the burn due to Guts.
**Normal-types**: Normal-type Pokemon such as Zangoose and Swellow can come in for free on any Misdreavus not using Foul Play and threaten it with their powerful attacks. Lickilicky is another stellar switch-in to Misdreavus, as it is immune to Taunt and can pass a Wish to a teammate or cure status with Heal Bell.
**Special Attackers**: Almost any bulky Pokemon that doesn't fear a burn too much is a decent check to Misdreavus, as it is quite prone to being worn down by repeated attacks because it has no reliable recovery moves. Cryogonal is a perfect example, as it can hit Misdreavus moderately hard with Freeze Dry or Ice Beam while healing off any damage taken from Shadow Ball with Recover.

 

[Jetpack]

Hi Darnell! Misdreavus is actually one of my favorite Pokemon, hehe, anyways here's a am check I did n_n

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Misdreavus is a pivot spinblocker for balanced teams due to its Ghost typing and Levitate. Misdreavus' bulk is accessed from being able to use Eviolite, differentiating it from Mismagius. Misdreavus has an amazing movepool which consist of Will-O-Wisp, Thunder Wave, Heal Bell, Perish Song and the access to Taunt and with good Speed makes Misdreavus a useful defensive Pokemon. However, Misdreavus has no recovery outside of Pain Split and Rest. Also, Fighting-type Pokemon most likely run Knock Off making it harder for Misdreavus to check them and it while also has having a low offensive presence.

Defensive
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name: Defensive
move 1: Will-O-Wisp
move 2: Shadow Ball
move 3: Taunt
move 4: Pain Split
ability: Levitate
item: Eviolite
evs: 252 HP / 240 Def / 16 Spe
nature: Timid

Moves
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Will-O-Wisp burns physical attackers such as Feraligatr and Kangaskhan making Misdreavus harder to break; while its residual damage is useful against defensive Pokemon as it can allow Misdreavus to use the Will-O-Wisp and Taunt combination to prevent them healing. Shadow Ball is a STAB move that hits most offensive Pokemon that don't resist or are immune for decent damage. Taunt stops defensive Pokemon from healing and avoids Misdreavus getting hit by status;,(remove semi colon, AC) it is also useful against entry hazard users such as Garbodor, Rhydon, and Roselia. Pain Split is Misdreavus' most reliable recovery. Foul Play can be used to do more damage to Normal-types such as Swellow and Zangoose who Misdreavus can't touch and Bouffalant who is are a huge threat to most defensive balance and stall teams. Finally, (AC) Perish Song can prevent set up sweepers such as Xatu.(AP) if Misdreavus is being used on a stall team.

Set Details
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Eviolite boosts Misdreavus' defenses greatly, giving it a niche over Mismagius which is faster and stronger. The 16 Speed EVs with a Timid nature allow Misdreavus to outspeed 252 Speed Adamant Sandslash, which is quite important as Misdreavus can spinblock against it. The Speed investment also allows Misdreavus to outspeed bulkier Feraligatr variants and minimum Speed Xatu. The rest is put into Defense to let Misdreavus check Ground- and Fighting-types better as well the majority of Rapid Spin users,(RC) who are physical. Misdreavus can also run a faster spread, for example it can outspeed Adamant Slurpuff with 64 Speed EVs. with 64 Speed EVs to outspeed Adamant Slurpuff.

Usage Tips
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Misdreavus can't really spinblock by itself on Kabutops or Cryogonal however, (AC) it can act as a decent pivot switch into Rapid Spin before going into something that can take them out. Sandslash is beaten quite easily as Misdreavus outspeeds it and can burn it with Will-O-Wisp or then 3HKO with Shadow Ball;(remove semicolon) or 2HKO with entry hazard support. Misdreavus is a decent switch into multiple physical attackers such as Tauros, slower Feraligatr variants, and Klinklang;.(remove semi colon, AP) It can also take any move that isn't Knock Off from Zangoose, Sawk, and Gurdurr.

Team Options
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Audino and Lickilicky make good teammates for Wish and cleric support with an amazing synergy. Entry hazard users such as Rhydon, Garbodor, Qwilfish, and Roselia appreciate Misdreavus'(remove apostrophe) acting as a spinblocker. Pokemon which don't mind taking Knock Off such as Granbull ad and Poliwrath can help alleviate Misdreavus' weakness. Checks to offensive Normal-types such as Rhydon and Steelix help against Zangoose and Swellow who can freely switch into Misdreavus and threaten it with Knock Off and Brave Bird respectively. Kangaskhan is also threatening as it can 2HKO Misdreavus with a small amount of prior damage on the switch in, even if it loses one on one. Checks to Fire-types such as Seismitoad, Hariyama, and Dragalge are also appreciate appreciated as they can switch into the Fire-types that Misdreavus tends to bait in; Hariyama also checks Cryogonal which is a huge problem for Misdreavus.

Other Options
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Heal Bell can be used however,(AC) Pokemon who do the job better such as Audino are usually paired with Misdreavus. Thunder Wave can be used to cripple fast offensive Pokemon. Nasty Plot and Calm Mind are options for a bulky set up user however,(AC) Mismagius does it a lot better due to its offensive stats. Perish Song and Mean Look can be used for bulkier Pokemon by trapping them in and forcing them to faint with Perish Song. Thunderbolt is to hit Pokemon such as Feraligatr, Archeops, and Samurott harder. Magic Coat is to reflect back hazards and status which are targeted at Misdreavus. Hex is for dealing more damage than Shadow Ball when the foe has status inflicted of some sort;, (AC) which works well with a Toxic Spikes user.

Checks & Counters
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**Fire-types**: Fire-type Pokemon such as Pyroar and Typhlosion can come in quite easily on most of Misdreavus' moveset moves and threaten it hit with their powerful STAB moves. Pyroar is immune to any move Misdreavus commonly carries and can do heavy damage with Fire Blast.

**Knock Off users**: Knock Off users such as Liepard and Sawk can remove Misdreavus' Eviolite and severely hamper its defensive capabilities. Most of them, however, fear Will-O-Wisp on the switch. Gurdurr is the exception as it actually enjoys the burn due to Guts.

**Normal-types**: Normal-type Pokemon such as Zangoose and Swellow can come in for free on any Misdreavus not using Foul Play and threaten it out with Knock Off or STAB Brave Bird. Lickilicky is another stellar switch in as it is immune to Taunt and can pass a Wish to a teammate or cure status with Heal Bell.

**Special Attackers**: Almost any bulky Pokemon that doesn't fear a Burn too much is a decent check to Misdreavus as it is quite prone to being worn down by repeated attacks without reliable recovery. Cryogonal is a perfect example as it can hit Misdreavus moderately hard with Freeze Dry or Ice Beam while healing off Shadow Ball damage with Recover.

 

[Darnell]

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Overview
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Misdreavus is a pivot and spinblocker for balanced teams due to its Ghost typing and ability, (AC) Levitate. Misdreavus's bulk stems is from its compatibility with being able to use Eviolite, differentiating it from Mismagius. Misdreavus has an amazing support movepool, (AC) which consist of includes Will-O-Wisp, Thunder Wave, Heal Bell, Perish Song, (AC) and Taunt; when combined and with its good Speed, its movepool makes Misdreavus it a useful defensive Pokemon. However, Misdreavus has no recovery moves outside of Pain Split and Rest. Also, Fighting-types usually Pokemon most likely run Knock Off, (AC) making it harder for Misdreavus to check them while also having a because of its low offensive presence.

Defensive
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name: Defensive
move 1: Will-O-Wisp
move 2: Shadow Ball
move 3: Taunt
move 4: Pain Split
ability: Levitate
item: Eviolite
evs: 252 HP / 240 Def / 16 Spe
nature: Timid

Moves
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Will-O-Wisp burns cripples (it burns all non-Fire-types.) physical attackers, (AC) such as Feraligatr and Kangaskhan, (AC) making Misdreavus harder to break past; its residual damage is useful against defensive Pokemon, (AC) as it can allow Misdreavus to use the combination of Will-O-Wisp and Taunt combination to prevent them foes from healing. Shadow Ball is a STAB move that hits most offensive Pokemon that don't resist or are immune to it, bar Normal-types, for decent damage. Taunt stops defensive Pokemon from healing and can let avoids Misdreavus avoid being getting hit by statused; it is also useful against entry hazard users, (AC) such as Garbodor, Rhydon, and Roselia. Pain Split is Misdreavus's most reliable recovery move. Foul Play can be used to do more damage to Normal-types such as Swellow and Zangoose, (AC) who which Misdreavus can't otherwise touch, (AC) and Bouffalant, which who is a huge threat to most defensive, (AC) balance, (AC) and stall teams. Finally, Perish Song can prevent set up sweepers such as Xatu from setting up.

Set Details
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Eviolite boosts Misdreavus's defenses greatly, giving it a niche over Mismagius, (AC) which is faster and stronger. The 16 Speed EVs with a Timid nature allow Misdreavus to outspeedrun (It's a bit awkward with "speed" used twice in that short period of time.) max 252 Speed Adamant Sandslash, which is quite important, (A)C as Misdreavus can spinblock against it. The Speed investment also allows Misdreavus to outspeed bulkier Feraligatr variants and minimum Speed Xatu. The rest of the EVs are is put into Defense to let Misdreavus check Ground- and Fighting-types better, (AC) as well the majority of Rapid Spin users which who are physical attackers. Misdreavus can also run a faster spread with 64 Speed EVs to outspeed Adamant Slurpuff.

Usage Tips
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Misdreavus can't really spinblock by itself on against Kabutops or Cryogonal; (SC) however, it can act as a decent pivot switch into Rapid Spin before going into something that can take them out. Misdreavus beats Sandslash is beaten quite easily, (AC) as Misdreavus it outspeeds it Sandslash and can burn it with Will-O-Wisp or 3HKO it with Shadow Ball, which or 2HKOes Sandslash after Stealth Rock damage with entry hazard support. (I assumed it was Stealth Rock, but if it requires Spikes as well, explain that.) Misdreavus is a decent switch into switch-in to multiple physical attackers, (AC) such as Tauros, slower Feraligatr variants, and Klinklang. Misdreavus can also take any move that isn't Knock Off from Zangoose, Sawk, and Gurdurr.

Team Options
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Audino and Lickilicky make good teammates for Misdreavus because they can provide Wish and cleric support with and amazing synergy with it. Entry hazard users, (AC) such as Rhydon, Garbodor, Qwilfish, and Roselia, (AC) appreciate Misdreavus acting as a spinblocker. Pokemon which don't mind taking Knock Off, (AC) such as Granbull and Poliwrath, (AC) can help alleviate Misdreavus's weakness. Checks to offensive Normal-types, (AC) such as Rhydon and Steelix, (AC) help against Zangoose and Swellow, (AC) which who can freely switch into Misdreavus and threaten it with Knock Off and Brave Bird, (AC) respectively. Kangaskhan is also threatening, (AC) as it can 2HKO Misdreavus on the switch with a small amount of prior damage on the switch in. Checks to Fire-types, (AC) such as Seismitoad, Hariyama, and Dragalge, (AC) are also appreciated, (AC) as they can switch into Fire-types that Misdreavus tends to bait in; Hariyama also checks Cryogonal, (AC) which is a huge problem for Misdreavus.

Other Options
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(An introductory sentence would be great here.) Misdreavus can use Heal Bell can be used; (SC) however, Pokemon who that do the job better, (AC) such as Audino, (AC) are usually paired with Misdreavus. Thunder Wave can be used to cripple fast offensive Pokemon. Nasty Plot and Calm Mind are options for a bulky set up user sweeper set; however, Mismagius does it a lot better due to its higher offensive stats. Perish Song and Mean Look can be used for to deal with bulkier Pokemon by trapping them in and forcing them to faint with Perish Song. Thunderbolt is to hits Pokemon such as Feraligatr, Archeops, and Samurott harder. Magic Coat is to reflect bounces back entry hazards and status moves which are targeted at Misdreavus. Hex is for dealing deals more damage than Shadow Ball when the foe is statusedhas status inflicted of some sort, which works well with a Toxic Spikes user.

Checks & Counters
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**Fire-types**: Fire-type Pokemon such as Pyroar and Typhlosion can come in quite easily on most of Misdreavus's moves and threaten it with their powerful STAB moves. Pyroar is immune to any move Misdreavus commonly carries and can do heavy damage to Misdreavus with Fire Blast.
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**Knock Off users**: Knock Off users, (AC) such as Liepard and Sawk, (AC) can remove Misdreavus's Eviolite and severely hamper its defensive capabilities. Most of them, however, fear Will-O-Wisp on the switch. Gurdurr is the exception, (AC) as it actually enjoys the burn due to Guts.
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**Normal-types**: Normal-type Pokemon such as Zangoose and Swellow can come in for free on any Misdreavus not using Foul Play and threaten it out with Knock Off or STAB Brave Bird. Lickilicky is another stellar switch in switch-in to Misdreavus, (AC) as it is immune to Taunt and can pass a Wish to a teammate or cure status with Heal Bell.
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**Special Attackers**: Almost any bulky Pokemon that doesn't fear a burn too much is a decent check to Misdreavus, (AC) as it is quite prone to being worn down by repeated attacks because it has no without reliable recovery moves. Cryogonal is a perfect example, (AC) as it can hit Misdreavus moderately hard with Freeze Dry or Ice Beam while healing off any damage taken from Shadow Ball damage with Recover.

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[Darnell]

Its funny how GPers contradict eachother D: Like one tells me to do something and then other tells me to do something else in another analysis therefore I'm not learning how to write them better but...

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[Electrolyte]

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Overview
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Misdreavus is a pivot and spinblocker for balanced teams due to its Ghost typing and ability, Levitate. Misdreavus's bulk stems from its compatibility with Eviolite, differentiating it from Mismagius. Misdreavus has an amazing support movepool, which includes Will-O-Wisp, Thunder Wave, Heal Bell, Perish Song, and Taunt; when combined with its good Speed, its movepool makes it a useful defensive Pokemon. However, Misdreavus has no recovery moves outside of Pain Split and Rest. Also, because of its low offensive presence, it is harder for Misdreavus to check Fighting-types, which usually run Knock Off, making it harder for Misdreavus to check them because of its low offensive presence.

Defensive
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name: Defensive
move 1: Will-O-Wisp
move 2: Shadow Ball
move 3: Taunt
move 4: Pain Split
ability: Levitate
item: Eviolite
evs: 252 HP / 240 Def / 16 Spe
nature: Timid

Moves
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Will-O-Wisp cripples physical attackers, such as Feraligatr and Kangaskhan, making Misdreavus harder to break past; its residual damage is useful against defensive Pokemon, as it can allow Misdreavus to use the combination of Will-O-Wisp and Taunt to prevent foes from healing and wear them down. Shadow Ball is a STAB move that hits most offensive Pokemon that don't resist it, bar Normal-types, for decent damage. Taunt stops defensive Pokemon from healing and can let Misdreavus avoid being statused; it is also useful against entry hazard users,(RC) such as Garbodor, Rhydon, and Roselia. Pain Split is Misdreavus's most reliable recovery move. Foul Play can be used to do more damage to Normal-types such as Swellow and Zangoose, which Misdreavus can't otherwise touch, and Bouffalant, which is a huge threat to most defensive, balanced, and stall teams. Finally, Perish Song can prevent sweepers such as Xatu from setting up.

Set Details
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Eviolite boosts Misdreavus's defenses greatly, giving it a niche over Mismagius, which is faster and stronger. 16 Speed EVs with a Timid nature allow Misdreavus to outrun max Speed Adamant Sandslash, giving Misdreavus even more of an edge when spinblocking against it. which is quite important, as Misdreavus can spinblock against it. (I don't see why Misdreavus needs Speed to be able to spinblock Sandslash. I'd clarify your meaning with that change) The Speed investment also allows Misdreavus to outspeed bulkier Feraligatr variants and minimum Speed Xatu. The rest of the EVs are put into Defense to let Misdreavus check Ground- and Fighting-types better, as well as the majority of physically attacking Rapid Spin users which are physical attackers. Misdreavus can also run a faster spread with 64 Speed EVs to outspeed Adamant Slurpuff.

Usage Tips
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Misdreavus can't really spinblock by itself against Kabutops or Cryogonal; however, it can act as a decent pivot switch into Rapid Spin before going into something that can take them out. Misdreavus beats Sandslash quite easily,(RC) as it outspeeds Sandslash and can burn it with Will-O-Wisp or 3HKO it with Shadow Ball, which 2HKOes Sandslash after Stealth Rock damage. Misdreavus is a decent switch-in to multiple physical attackers, such as Tauros, slower Feraligatr variants, and Klinklang. Misdreavus can also take any move that isn't Knock Off from Zangoose, Sawk, and Gurdurr and is therefore a reliable answer to those Pokemon.

Team Options
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Audino and Lickilicky make good teammates for Misdreavus because they can cover most of Misdreavus's weaknesses and provide Wish and cleric support and amazing synergy with it. Entry hazard users, such as Rhydon, Garbodor, Qwilfish, and Roselia, appreciate Misdreavus acting as a spinblocker ability to reliably block spinners. Pokemon which that don't mind taking Knock Off, such as Granbull and Poliwrath, can help alleviate Misdreavus's weakness. Checks to offensive Normal-types, such as Rhydon and Steelix, help against Zangoose and Swellow, which can freely switch into Misdreavus and threaten it with Knock Off and Brave Bird, respectively. Kangaskhan is also threatening, as it can 2HKO Misdreavus on the switch with a small amount of prior damage. Checks to Fire-types, such as Seismitoad, Hariyama, and Dragalge, are also appreciated, as they can switch into Fire-types those that Misdreavus tends to bait in; Hariyama also checks Cryogonal, which is a huge problem for Misdreavus.

Other Options
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Other options such as Heal Bell can be used; however, Pokemon that do the job better, such as Audino, are usually already paired with Misdreavus. Thunder Wave can be used to cripple fast offensive Pokemon. Nasty Plot and Calm Mind are options for a bulky sweeper set;(+Space)however, Mismagius does it takes up this role a lot better due to its higher offensive stats. Perish Song and Mean Look can be used to deal with bulkier Pokemon by trapping them in and forcing them to faint with Perish Song. Thunderbolt hits Pokemon such as Feraligatr, Archeops, and Samurott harder than Shadow Ball. Magic Coat bounces back entry hazards and status moves which are targeted at Misdreavus. Hex deals more damage than Shadow Ball when the foe is statused, which works well with a Toxic Spikes user.

Checks & Counters
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**Fire-types**: Fire-type Pokemon such as Pyroar and Typhlosion can come in quite easily on most of Misdreavus's moves and threaten it with their powerful STAB moves. Pyroar is immune to any move Misdreavus commonly carries and can do heavy damage to Misdreavus with Fire Blast.

**Knock Off users**: Knock Off users, such as Liepard and Sawk, can remove Misdreavus's Eviolite and severely hamper its defensive capabilities. Most of them, however, fear Will-O-Wisp on the switch and must be careful switching in. Gurdurr is the exception, as it actually enjoys the burn due to Guts.

**Normal-types**: Normal-type Pokemon such as Zangoose and Swellow can come in for free on any Misdreavus not using Foul Play and threaten it with their powerful attacks Knock Off or STAB Brave Bird. (Here you imply that every Normal-type carries Knock Off or Brave Bird) Lickilicky is another stellar switch-in to Misdreavus, as it is immune to Taunt and can pass a Wish to a teammate or cure status with Heal Bell.

**Special Attackers**: Almost any bulky Pokemon that doesn't fear a burn too much is a decent check to Misdreavus, as it is quite prone to being worn down by repeated attacks because it has no reliable recovery moves. Cryogonal is a perfect example, as it can hit Misdreavus moderately hard with Freeze Dry or Ice Beam while healing off any damage taken from Shadow Ball with Recover.

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