Mudbray @ Eviolite
Level: 5
Ability: Stamina
EVs: 116 HP / 196 Atk / 36 Def / 156 Spe
Adamant Nature
- Earthquake
- Heavy Slam
- Rock Slide / Close Combat
- Stealth Rock
Mudbray is one of the best Pokemon introduced in SM, mainly thanks to getting Stealth Rock in USM, which made it into one of the best hazard setters in the tier. As well as setting hazards, Mudbray is able to act as a check to physical attackers such as Mienfoo, Pawniard, Vullaby, and non-Ice Punch Timburr, due to its ability Stamina. This has had a significant impact on the metagame, forcing Pokemon such as Pumpkaboo to run Giga Drain over the much more powerful Bullet Seed in order to stop Mudbray from getting boosts. Mudbray also has the ability to hit a large number of Pokemon hard with its great Attack stat, Ground-type STAB, and perfect neutral coverage. However, Mudbray struggles to take Water- and Grass-type attacks, so forming defensive cores with Pokemon such as Ferroseed and Foongus helps when building. Spritzee is also great in Mudbray cores, as it offers Wish passing and makes up for Mudbray's lack of recovery. More offensive cores with Pokemon like Vullaby and Snivy can also be used, as they offer more offensive presence than other options.
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