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Overview
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With a massive Special Attack stat of 90 and access Shell Smash, Omanyte is one of the best special setup sweepers in Little Cup. Omanyte separates itself from Clamperl with its Rock typing, which allows it to not be revenge killed by Fletchling, at the cost of it being weak to Fighting-type priority. Omanyte also has unique coverage in Earth Power, which gives it the ability to get past Chinchou and Tentacool. However, Omanyte's ability to set up often relies on the opposing team, as many teams don't carry a Flying- or Fire-type for Omanyte to set up on. However, not only does Omanyte have fantastic Special Attack, it has a great Defense stat as well, which enables it to set up on physical attackers easier. It can also utilize this great Defense in a support set, as Omanyte has access to Stealth Rock, Spikes, and Toxic Spikes.
Shell Smash
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name: Shell Smash
move 1: Shell Smash
move 2: Surf / Hydro Pump
move 3: Earth Power
move 4: Ice beam
ability: Shell Armor
item: Eviolite
evs: 76 HP / 196 SpA / 236 Spe
nature: Modest
Moves
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Shell Smash boosts Omanyte's Special Attack and Speed to obscene levels, allowing it to pull of a late-game sweep. Surf is Omanyte's STAB move of choice, hitting hard from its boosted Special Attack. However, Hydro Pump is an option, guaranteeing a OHKO on Timburr, Scraggy, and Berry Juice Wynaut, whilst having a chance to OHKO Eviolite Misdreavus. Earth Power OHKOes Chinchou and Tentacool, giving Omanyte a niche over other special setup sweepers. Finally, Ice Beam rounds off the set, hitting all Grass-types, except for Ferroseed, for super effective damage. If Ferroseed does cause you trouble, you can use Hidden Power Fire over Ice Beam, but then Lileep, Foongus, and Cottonee can all avoid getting OHKOed.
Set Details
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Shell Armor is the best option for the ability as it will prevent any critical hits from stopping Omanyte setting up. Weak Armor is redundant with Shell Smash as Omanyte is already boosting its Speed and Swift Swim isn't advised because rain is uncommon. Maximum investment is in Special Attack and Speed, with the remaining EVs put in HP. Modest gives Omanyte maximum power and is the preferred nature, but Timid can be used if you want Omanyte to Speed tie with Choice Scarf Misdreavus. Eviolite will give Omanyte plenty of bulk to allow it to set up safely.
Usage Tips
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Omanyte should be used late-game and set up when all of its checks and counters are sufficiently weakened. Due to its typing, Omanyte can easily set up on Flying-types such as Fletchling, Taillow, and Vullaby. Omanyte can also set up on Fire-types and physical attackers, excluding Fighting-types. Thanks to its large physical bulk Omanyte can survive hits from super effective moves that don't have STAB, such as Wild Charge from Ponyta or Drain Punch from Trubbish. Before attempting to sweep, Omanyte should wait for the removal of Cottonee, Timburr, Croagunk, Sucker Punch users, Ferroseed, and Munchlax. Cottonee can stop Omanyte with priority Encore or Stun Spore, Timburr and Croagunk have super effective STAB priority, and Sucker Punch users can generally hit Omanyte hard at -1 Defense. Ferroseed and Munchlax can take any hit aimed at Omanyte and KO it back. Omanyte also requires some bulkier Pokemon, such as Porygon and Mienfoo, to be weakened slightly before attempting to sweep. Entry hazards and Knock Off support both help with this.
Team Options
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Omanyte appreciates support in the form of lures for the Pokemon it needs removed. An unexpected Hidden Power Fire from a Water-type can catch Ferroseed off-guard and Pawniard can often be lured with Hidden Power Fighting from the likes of Cottonee or Foongus. Knock Off support is fantastic for weakening the bulkier Pokemon of Little Cup. Pawniard is a fantastic choice for this as it can remove Eviolites from Omanyte's Fighting-type counters. Fighting-types are also good users of Knock Off and can sometimes surprise Cottonee with Poison Jab. Entry hazards are also useful for Pokemon with the ability Sturdy and specially bulky Pokemon such as Lileep. Support Tirtouga can set up Stealth Rock and use Knock Off on their shared counters. Mid-game sweepers and wallbreakers often help to punch holes in the opposing team; Taillow and Misdreavus are fantastic examples of this. Finally, Cottonee is a great support Pokemon that can use Memento to help Omanyte set up.
Utility
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name: Utility
move 1: Toxic Spikes / Stealth Rock
move 2: Spikes / Stealth Rock
move 3: Scald
move 4: Knock Off
ability: Shell Armor
item: Eviolite
evs: 156 HP / 116 Def / 236 SpD
nature: Calm
Moves
========
Access to all entry hazard moves besides Sticky Web makes Omanyte a viable support Pokemon. Despite lacking Solid Rock, having Spikes and Toxic Spikes does give Omanyte a niche over Tirtouga. Both Spikes and Toxic Spikes are fantastic moves, though Stealth Rock can be used over either if your team lacks it. Scald is Omanyte's best STAB option, granting it the chance to burn physical attackers such as Mienfoo or Scraggy. Finally, Knock Off rounds off the set, helping Omanyte support the rest of its team further.
Set Details
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The EVs and nature give Omanyte defensive stats of 22 HP / 18 Def / 16 SpD, which is 22 / 27 / 24 factoring in Eviolite. EVs are invested mainly into Special Defense, as Omanyte's Defense is already so high. This allows Omanyte to function as a mixed wall to Flying-types, allowing it to take on Choice Specs Taillow as well as Fletchling, Doduo, and physical Taillow. Eviolite is the obvious item choice to help Omanyte take hits.
Usage Tips
========
Omanyte is a fantastic Flying-type wall and can easily switch into them to set up entry hazards. Omanyte can also be used as a lead if you want to set up hazards early. Once hazards are set up, Omanyte should be preserved to give you a good switch-in to Flying-types late-game.
Team Options
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As an entry hazard setter, Ghost-types to block Rapid Spin and Pawniard to take advantage of Defog make fantastic teammates. Omanyte also needs switch-ins to Grass- and Fighting-types. Flying- and Fire-types such as Vullaby, Fletchling, Ponyta, and Larvesta are all fantastic at doing this. Poison- and Fairy-types can also switch into Fighting-types for it. Fighting-types make good teammates as well, as they appreciate a Pokemon that can switch into Flying-types for them. Finally, many late-game sweepers, such as Scraggy and Fletchling, like entry hazard support and Knock Off support.
Other Options
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Ancient Power is Omanyte's best Rock-type STAB move, but the low Base Power often makes another coverage move more worth it. Rain Dance and Swift Swim can be used, but this is usually outclassed by a Shell Smash set. Substitute is an option over a coverage move to help Omanyte avoid Sucker Punch, but the coverage it loses is usually more valuable. Weak Armor allows Omanyte to either set up Spikes faster or to switch into physical threats and sweep without setting up a Shell Smash. Spikes and Scald can be used alongside RestTalk to give support Omanyte some sort of recovery. Finally, Haze can be used over Knock Off in the support set to remove stat boosts from opposing sweepers.
Checks & Counters
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**Grass-types**: Due to its typing, Grass-types make the best counters to Omanyte. Ferroseed in particular can survive any hit and OHKO Omanyte back, whilst Cottone has priority Encore to stop it in its tracks.
**Fighting-types**: Fighting-types can also hit Omanyte super effectively, with Timburr and Croagunk possessing priority moves to revenge kill the Shell Smash set. Mienfoo can use Taunt to completely shut down the defensive set.
**Specially Bulky Pokemon**: Munchlax and Porygon can both take a hit from Omanyte at full health and can either OHKO back or paralyze it.
**Priority and Faster Choice Scarf Pokemon**: The Shell Smash set is prone to being revenge killed by priority users such as Pawniard, or faster Choice Scarf users such as Misdreavus, which can OHKO with Thunderbolt or do 70% minimum with Hidden Power Fighting at -1.
Overview
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With a massive Special Attack stat of 90 and access Shell Smash, Omanyte is one of the best special setup sweepers in Little Cup. Omanyte separates itself from Clamperl with its Rock typing, which allows it to not be revenge killed by Fletchling, at the cost of it being weak to Fighting-type priority. Omanyte also has unique coverage in Earth Power, which gives it the ability to get past Chinchou and Tentacool. However, Omanyte's ability to set up often relies on the opposing team, as many teams don't carry a Flying- or Fire-type for Omanyte to set up on. However, not only does Omanyte have fantastic Special Attack, it has a great Defense stat as well, which enables it to set up on physical attackers easier. It can also utilize this great Defense in a support set, as Omanyte has access to Stealth Rock, Spikes, and Toxic Spikes.
Shell Smash
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name: Shell Smash
move 1: Shell Smash
move 2: Surf / Hydro Pump
move 3: Earth Power
move 4: Ice beam
ability: Shell Armor
item: Eviolite
evs: 76 HP / 196 SpA / 236 Spe
nature: Modest
Moves
========
Shell Smash boosts Omanyte's Special Attack and Speed to obscene levels, allowing it to pull of a late-game sweep. Surf is Omanyte's STAB move of choice, hitting hard from its boosted Special Attack. However, Hydro Pump is an option, guaranteeing a OHKO on Timburr, Scraggy, and Berry Juice Wynaut, whilst having a chance to OHKO Eviolite Misdreavus. Earth Power OHKOes Chinchou and Tentacool, giving Omanyte a niche over other special setup sweepers. Finally, Ice Beam rounds off the set, hitting all Grass-types, except for Ferroseed, for super effective damage. If Ferroseed does cause you trouble, you can use Hidden Power Fire over Ice Beam, but then Lileep, Foongus, and Cottonee can all avoid getting OHKOed.
Set Details
========
Shell Armor is the best option for the ability as it will prevent any critical hits from stopping Omanyte setting up. Weak Armor is redundant with Shell Smash as Omanyte is already boosting its Speed and Swift Swim isn't advised because rain is uncommon. Maximum investment is in Special Attack and Speed, with the remaining EVs put in HP. Modest gives Omanyte maximum power and is the preferred nature, but Timid can be used if you want Omanyte to Speed tie with Choice Scarf Misdreavus. Eviolite will give Omanyte plenty of bulk to allow it to set up safely.
Usage Tips
========
Omanyte should be used late-game and set up when all of its checks and counters are sufficiently weakened. Due to its typing, Omanyte can easily set up on Flying-types such as Fletchling, Taillow, and Vullaby. Omanyte can also set up on Fire-types and physical attackers, excluding Fighting-types. Thanks to its large physical bulk Omanyte can survive hits from super effective moves that don't have STAB, such as Wild Charge from Ponyta or Drain Punch from Trubbish. Before attempting to sweep, Omanyte should wait for the removal of Cottonee, Timburr, Croagunk, Sucker Punch users, Ferroseed, and Munchlax. Cottonee can stop Omanyte with priority Encore or Stun Spore, Timburr and Croagunk have super effective STAB priority, and Sucker Punch users can generally hit Omanyte hard at -1 Defense. Ferroseed and Munchlax can take any hit aimed at Omanyte and KO it back. Omanyte also requires some bulkier Pokemon, such as Porygon and Mienfoo, to be weakened slightly before attempting to sweep. Entry hazards and Knock Off support both help with this.
Team Options
========
Omanyte appreciates support in the form of lures for the Pokemon it needs removed. An unexpected Hidden Power Fire from a Water-type can catch Ferroseed off-guard and Pawniard can often be lured with Hidden Power Fighting from the likes of Cottonee or Foongus. Knock Off support is fantastic for weakening the bulkier Pokemon of Little Cup. Pawniard is a fantastic choice for this as it can remove Eviolites from Omanyte's Fighting-type counters. Fighting-types are also good users of Knock Off and can sometimes surprise Cottonee with Poison Jab. Entry hazards are also useful for Pokemon with the ability Sturdy and specially bulky Pokemon such as Lileep. Support Tirtouga can set up Stealth Rock and use Knock Off on their shared counters. Mid-game sweepers and wallbreakers often help to punch holes in the opposing team; Taillow and Misdreavus are fantastic examples of this. Finally, Cottonee is a great support Pokemon that can use Memento to help Omanyte set up.
Utility
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name: Utility
move 1: Toxic Spikes / Stealth Rock
move 2: Spikes / Stealth Rock
move 3: Scald
move 4: Knock Off
ability: Shell Armor
item: Eviolite
evs: 156 HP / 116 Def / 236 SpD
nature: Calm
Moves
========
Access to all entry hazard moves besides Sticky Web makes Omanyte a viable support Pokemon. Despite lacking Solid Rock, having Spikes and Toxic Spikes does give Omanyte a niche over Tirtouga. Both Spikes and Toxic Spikes are fantastic moves, though Stealth Rock can be used over either if your team lacks it. Scald is Omanyte's best STAB option, granting it the chance to burn physical attackers such as Mienfoo or Scraggy. Finally, Knock Off rounds off the set, helping Omanyte support the rest of its team further.
Set Details
========
The EVs and nature give Omanyte defensive stats of 22 HP / 18 Def / 16 SpD, which is 22 / 27 / 24 factoring in Eviolite. EVs are invested mainly into Special Defense, as Omanyte's Defense is already so high. This allows Omanyte to function as a mixed wall to Flying-types, allowing it to take on Choice Specs Taillow as well as Fletchling, Doduo, and physical Taillow. Eviolite is the obvious item choice to help Omanyte take hits.
Usage Tips
========
Omanyte is a fantastic Flying-type wall and can easily switch into them to set up entry hazards. Omanyte can also be used as a lead if you want to set up hazards early. Once hazards are set up, Omanyte should be preserved to give you a good switch-in to Flying-types late-game.
Team Options
========
As an entry hazard setter, Ghost-types to block Rapid Spin and Pawniard to take advantage of Defog make fantastic teammates. Omanyte also needs switch-ins to Grass- and Fighting-types. Flying- and Fire-types such as Vullaby, Fletchling, Ponyta, and Larvesta are all fantastic at doing this. Poison- and Fairy-types can also switch into Fighting-types for it. Fighting-types make good teammates as well, as they appreciate a Pokemon that can switch into Flying-types for them. Finally, many late-game sweepers, such as Scraggy and Fletchling, like entry hazard support and Knock Off support.
Other Options
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Ancient Power is Omanyte's best Rock-type STAB move, but the low Base Power often makes another coverage move more worth it. Rain Dance and Swift Swim can be used, but this is usually outclassed by a Shell Smash set. Substitute is an option over a coverage move to help Omanyte avoid Sucker Punch, but the coverage it loses is usually more valuable. Weak Armor allows Omanyte to either set up Spikes faster or to switch into physical threats and sweep without setting up a Shell Smash. Spikes and Scald can be used alongside RestTalk to give support Omanyte some sort of recovery. Finally, Haze can be used over Knock Off in the support set to remove stat boosts from opposing sweepers.
Checks & Counters
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**Grass-types**: Due to its typing, Grass-types make the best counters to Omanyte. Ferroseed in particular can survive any hit and OHKO Omanyte back, whilst Cottone has priority Encore to stop it in its tracks.
**Fighting-types**: Fighting-types can also hit Omanyte super effectively, with Timburr and Croagunk possessing priority moves to revenge kill the Shell Smash set. Mienfoo can use Taunt to completely shut down the defensive set.
**Specially Bulky Pokemon**: Munchlax and Porygon can both take a hit from Omanyte at full health and can either OHKO back or paralyze it.
**Priority and Faster Choice Scarf Pokemon**: The Shell Smash set is prone to being revenge killed by priority users such as Pawniard, or faster Choice Scarf users such as Misdreavus, which can OHKO with Thunderbolt or do 70% minimum with Hidden Power Fighting at -1.
Overview
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-GODLY SpA
-Rock-type special smasher. Not weak to AcroFletch. However more weak to Fighting prio.
-Unique coverage move in Earth Power making Chou easy to handle.
-Fantastic physical bulk allowing it to set up on non-fighting physical attackers.
-Sometimes hard to set up if the opponent doesn't have the right mons.
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name: Shell Smash
move 1: Shell Smash
move 2: Surf / Hydro Pump
move 3: Earth Power
move 4: Ice beam
ability: Shell Armor
item: Eviolite
evs: 76 HP / 196 SpA / 236 Spe
nature: Modest / Timid
Moves
========
-Shell smash is self explanatory.
-Surf is the STAB move of choice, being reliable.
-Hydro Pump requires a bit less support in terms of wearing down bulky mons, but it has a 20% chance to completely ruin your sweep.
-stuff that Hydro Pump is better for: OHKOs Timburr (survives Mach at -1). Eviolite Misdreavus (37.5% chance to KO if missy is running 36 HP, 75% to KO if it isn't). Eviolite Scraggy. Berry Juice Wynaut.
-Earth Power laughs at Chinchou and Tentacool, giving it a great niche over other Special sweepers.
-Ice Beam is the main move for Grass-types, only missing out on Ferroseed.
-HP Fire can be used for Ferro, but makes Lileep a btich and doesn't do enough to Foongus.
Set Details
========
Shell Armor will stop any crits from ruining your set-up which is nice. Weak Armor is okay I guess but you're already getting +2 speed
Max Spe+SpA. rest in HP cos you already have eviolite numbers
Eviolite is the best option to help you set up.
Usage Tips
========
-wait till late game then sweep.
-set up on:
-Fletch/Taillow/Vullaby
-non fighting physical attackers like Trubbish
-fires like larvesta/pony
-can take non STAB super effective moves like Wild Charge/drain punch before set up cos of its bulk
-Wait till the removal of:
-Cottonee (prio stun spore/encore)
-prankster TWave Krow
-timburr and gunk
-Sucker Punch users
-ferroseed
-Munchlax
-Make sure you weaken bulky mons like pory
Team Options
========
-lures for the things you need removing. random fire/fighting moves can get rid of ferro and pawn respectively.
-knock off support for bulky stuff like porygon and munchlax.
-Pawniard is great at knock off and can also wear down timburr and gunk.
-timburr can knock off and also surprise cottonee with poison jab
-bulky tirtuoga can set up rocks and use knock off vs. omanyte's counters as they share similar ones.
-mid game sweepers and wallbreakers to help punch holes. Taillow, Krow and Misdreavus all do fantastic jobs at wearing down some pokemon that omanyte hates to face.
-cottonee can memento for set up. also switches in on fighters for omanyte.
-Hazard support for sturdy mons and random stuff like Lileep.
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name: Utility
move 1: Toxic Spikes / Stealth Rock
move 2: Spikes / Stealth Rock
move 3: Scald
move 4: Knock Off
ability: Shell Armor
item: Eviolite
evs: 156 HP / 116 Def / 236 SpD
nature: Calm
Moves
========
-Omanyte gets all Hazards. Access to Spikes and Toxic Spikes gives this thing a niche over Tirtouga. Both are cool to have, though SR can be used instead
-Scald burns shit and is generally a decent STAB
-Knock Off supports the team
Set Details
========
-EVs+nature give 22 HP / 18 Def / 16 SpD. that's 27+24 after eviolite. invested mainly in special as physical bulk is already so high. This allows it to function as a mixed wall to flying types such as Fletchling and Specs Taillow.
-Eviolite is obviously to wall more shit.
Usage Tips
========
-Great Flying-type wall, switch into them and set up hazards. Can also be used as a lead if you want to get up hazards early.
-more stuff
Team Options
========
-spinblockers+pawniard for hazard help
-switch ins for grass types: birds+fires
-anything that appreciates a good flying-type switch in - fighters
-stuff that can switch into fighting-types for it - fairies and poisons
Other Options
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-AncientPower
-Rain Dance + Swift Swim - outclassed by shell smash though
-substitute to avoid sucker punch
-restalk+spikes+scald
-Haze
Checks & Counters
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-grass types - SE moves
-fighting types - SE moves, mienfoo has taunt, timburr+gunk have prio
-faster scarfers - missy can KO a -1 Omanyte with HP Fighting
-Pawniard has sucker punch
########
-GODLY SpA
-Rock-type special smasher. Not weak to AcroFletch. However more weak to Fighting prio.
-Unique coverage move in Earth Power making Chou easy to handle.
-Fantastic physical bulk allowing it to set up on non-fighting physical attackers.
-Sometimes hard to set up if the opponent doesn't have the right mons.
########
name: Shell Smash
move 1: Shell Smash
move 2: Surf / Hydro Pump
move 3: Earth Power
move 4: Ice beam
ability: Shell Armor
item: Eviolite
evs: 76 HP / 196 SpA / 236 Spe
nature: Modest / Timid
Moves
========
-Shell smash is self explanatory.
-Surf is the STAB move of choice, being reliable.
-Hydro Pump requires a bit less support in terms of wearing down bulky mons, but it has a 20% chance to completely ruin your sweep.
-stuff that Hydro Pump is better for: OHKOs Timburr (survives Mach at -1). Eviolite Misdreavus (37.5% chance to KO if missy is running 36 HP, 75% to KO if it isn't). Eviolite Scraggy. Berry Juice Wynaut.
-Earth Power laughs at Chinchou and Tentacool, giving it a great niche over other Special sweepers.
-Ice Beam is the main move for Grass-types, only missing out on Ferroseed.
-HP Fire can be used for Ferro, but makes Lileep a btich and doesn't do enough to Foongus.
Set Details
========
Shell Armor will stop any crits from ruining your set-up which is nice. Weak Armor is okay I guess but you're already getting +2 speed
Max Spe+SpA. rest in HP cos you already have eviolite numbers
Eviolite is the best option to help you set up.
Usage Tips
========
-wait till late game then sweep.
-set up on:
-Fletch/Taillow/Vullaby
-non fighting physical attackers like Trubbish
-fires like larvesta/pony
-can take non STAB super effective moves like Wild Charge/drain punch before set up cos of its bulk
-Wait till the removal of:
-Cottonee (prio stun spore/encore)
-prankster TWave Krow
-timburr and gunk
-Sucker Punch users
-ferroseed
-Munchlax
-Make sure you weaken bulky mons like pory
Team Options
========
-lures for the things you need removing. random fire/fighting moves can get rid of ferro and pawn respectively.
-knock off support for bulky stuff like porygon and munchlax.
-Pawniard is great at knock off and can also wear down timburr and gunk.
-timburr can knock off and also surprise cottonee with poison jab
-bulky tirtuoga can set up rocks and use knock off vs. omanyte's counters as they share similar ones.
-mid game sweepers and wallbreakers to help punch holes. Taillow, Krow and Misdreavus all do fantastic jobs at wearing down some pokemon that omanyte hates to face.
-cottonee can memento for set up. also switches in on fighters for omanyte.
-Hazard support for sturdy mons and random stuff like Lileep.
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name: Utility
move 1: Toxic Spikes / Stealth Rock
move 2: Spikes / Stealth Rock
move 3: Scald
move 4: Knock Off
ability: Shell Armor
item: Eviolite
evs: 156 HP / 116 Def / 236 SpD
nature: Calm
Moves
========
-Omanyte gets all Hazards. Access to Spikes and Toxic Spikes gives this thing a niche over Tirtouga. Both are cool to have, though SR can be used instead
-Scald burns shit and is generally a decent STAB
-Knock Off supports the team
Set Details
========
-EVs+nature give 22 HP / 18 Def / 16 SpD. that's 27+24 after eviolite. invested mainly in special as physical bulk is already so high. This allows it to function as a mixed wall to flying types such as Fletchling and Specs Taillow.
-Eviolite is obviously to wall more shit.
Usage Tips
========
-Great Flying-type wall, switch into them and set up hazards. Can also be used as a lead if you want to get up hazards early.
-more stuff
Team Options
========
-spinblockers+pawniard for hazard help
-switch ins for grass types: birds+fires
-anything that appreciates a good flying-type switch in - fighters
-stuff that can switch into fighting-types for it - fairies and poisons
Other Options
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-AncientPower
-Rain Dance + Swift Swim - outclassed by shell smash though
-substitute to avoid sucker punch
-restalk+spikes+scald
-Haze
Checks & Counters
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-grass types - SE moves
-fighting types - SE moves, mienfoo has taunt, timburr+gunk have prio
-faster scarfers - missy can KO a -1 Omanyte with HP Fighting
-Pawniard has sucker punch
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