So I've been playing around with a really cool set for one of my favorite Pokemon in the tier.
soulja boi (Simisage) @ Life Orb
Ability: Overgrow
EVs: 252 Atk / 4 SpA / 252 Spe
Naive Nature
- Leaf Storm
- Knock Off
- Gunk Shot
- Rock Slide / Superpower
I almost never see people actually utilizing this monkey's insane mixed capabilities, so I decided to try it out myself. It honestly surprised me just how insanely strong this thing is. It's speed tier is obviously really solid, being beaten only by Rapidash, Electabuzz, Ninjask, Persian and Jumpluff (notably). Leaf Storm is here for a very powerful STAB move that can just absolutely nuke something that doesnt resist it. Knock Off is hands-down the best move in the tier, and it is used as power and utility, being able to Knock Off the ever prevalent Eviolites floating around the tier. Gunk Shot is an extremely good move for the monkey as it hits Quilladin and Spritzee for a guaranteed 2HKO, and provides a decent nuking move when you need the Special Attack to not be dropped for something else on their team. The last slot is by far the best slot for coverage, and you can decide between Superpower (hits Klang and Lairon, granted Leaf Storm does a lot to Lairon as well) and Rock Slide (OHKO's most variants of Articuno). I personally use Rock Slide, because it forms an amazing lure to Articunos that expect the Special NP set. Simisage is a very fast, very efficient Mixed Hitter / Cleaner, and this set is, in my opinion, way better than Specs or Nasty Plot.
Calcs:
soulja boi (Simisage) @ Life Orb
Ability: Overgrow
EVs: 252 Atk / 4 SpA / 252 Spe
Naive Nature
- Leaf Storm
- Knock Off
- Gunk Shot
- Rock Slide / Superpower
I almost never see people actually utilizing this monkey's insane mixed capabilities, so I decided to try it out myself. It honestly surprised me just how insanely strong this thing is. It's speed tier is obviously really solid, being beaten only by Rapidash, Electabuzz, Ninjask, Persian and Jumpluff (notably). Leaf Storm is here for a very powerful STAB move that can just absolutely nuke something that doesnt resist it. Knock Off is hands-down the best move in the tier, and it is used as power and utility, being able to Knock Off the ever prevalent Eviolites floating around the tier. Gunk Shot is an extremely good move for the monkey as it hits Quilladin and Spritzee for a guaranteed 2HKO, and provides a decent nuking move when you need the Special Attack to not be dropped for something else on their team. The last slot is by far the best slot for coverage, and you can decide between Superpower (hits Klang and Lairon, granted Leaf Storm does a lot to Lairon as well) and Rock Slide (OHKO's most variants of Articuno). I personally use Rock Slide, because it forms an amazing lure to Articunos that expect the Special NP set. Simisage is a very fast, very efficient Mixed Hitter / Cleaner, and this set is, in my opinion, way better than Specs or Nasty Plot.
Calcs:
252 Atk Life Orb Simisage Gunk Shot vs. 252 HP / 252+ Def Eviolite Spritzee: 185-218 (51.3 - 60.5%) -- guaranteed 2HKO
252 Atk Life Orb Simisage Gunk Shot vs. 252 HP / 0 Def Eviolite Spritzee: 283-335 (78.6 - 93%) -- guaranteed 2HKO
4 SpA Life Orb Simisage Leaf Storm vs. 0 HP / 0 SpD Raticate: 242-285 (96.4 - 113.5%) -- guaranteed OHKO after Stealth Rock
252 Atk Life Orb Simisage Gunk Shot vs. 0 HP / 0 Def Electabuzz: 221-260 (81.5 - 95.9%) -- 56.3% chance to OHKO after Stealth Rock This does more than Leaf Storm.
252 Atk Life Orb Simisage Gunk Shot vs. 252 HP / 252+ Def Eviolite Quilladin: 140-166 (42.9 - 50.9%) -- 98% chance to 2HKO after Stealth Rock
4 SpA Life Orb Simisage Leaf Storm vs. 252 HP / 0 SpD Eviolite Prinplup: 304-359 (91.5 - 108.1%) -- 43.8% chance to OHKO
4 SpA Life Orb Simisage Leaf Storm vs. 252 HP / 252+ SpD Eviolite Prinplup: 205-244 (61.7 - 73.4%) -- guaranteed 2HKO
252 Atk Life Orb Simisage Rock Slide vs. 252 HP / 252+ Def Eviolite Murkrow: 138-164 (42.5 - 50.6%) -- guaranteed 2HKO after Stealth Rock
252 Atk Life Orb Simisage Rock Slide vs. 252 HP / 252+ Def Articuno: 255-302 (66.4 - 78.6%) -- guaranteed 2HKO
252 Atk Life Orb Simisage Rock Slide vs. 252 HP / 0 Def Articuno: 354-416 (92.1 - 108.3%) -- 50% chance to OHKO
252 Atk Life Orb Simisage Gunk Shot vs. 252 HP / 0 Def Eviolite Spritzee: 283-335 (78.6 - 93%) -- guaranteed 2HKO
4 SpA Life Orb Simisage Leaf Storm vs. 0 HP / 0 SpD Raticate: 242-285 (96.4 - 113.5%) -- guaranteed OHKO after Stealth Rock
252 Atk Life Orb Simisage Gunk Shot vs. 0 HP / 0 Def Electabuzz: 221-260 (81.5 - 95.9%) -- 56.3% chance to OHKO after Stealth Rock This does more than Leaf Storm.
252 Atk Life Orb Simisage Gunk Shot vs. 252 HP / 252+ Def Eviolite Quilladin: 140-166 (42.9 - 50.9%) -- 98% chance to 2HKO after Stealth Rock
4 SpA Life Orb Simisage Leaf Storm vs. 252 HP / 0 SpD Eviolite Prinplup: 304-359 (91.5 - 108.1%) -- 43.8% chance to OHKO
4 SpA Life Orb Simisage Leaf Storm vs. 252 HP / 252+ SpD Eviolite Prinplup: 205-244 (61.7 - 73.4%) -- guaranteed 2HKO
252 Atk Life Orb Simisage Rock Slide vs. 252 HP / 252+ Def Eviolite Murkrow: 138-164 (42.5 - 50.6%) -- guaranteed 2HKO after Stealth Rock
252 Atk Life Orb Simisage Rock Slide vs. 252 HP / 252+ Def Articuno: 255-302 (66.4 - 78.6%) -- guaranteed 2HKO
252 Atk Life Orb Simisage Rock Slide vs. 252 HP / 0 Def Articuno: 354-416 (92.1 - 108.3%) -- 50% chance to OHKO
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