[SET]
name: Shift Gear
move 1: Shift Gear
move 2: Gear Grind
move 3: Rest
move 4: Sleep Talk
item: Eviolite
ability: Clear Body
nature: Adamant
evs: 160 HP / 224 Atk / 124 Spe
[SET COMMENTS]
Klang is a threatening setup sweeper with great typing and Eviolite-boosted bulk, access to Shift Gear, and a powerful STAB move in Gear Grind. That being said, Klang can cover defensive holes and set up on Pokemon like Jumpluff, Furfrou, and Vanilluxe. After a Shift Gear boost, Klang is able to 2HKO bulky Servine and Scraggy, as well as Vibrava and Simipour after taking Stealth Rock. RestTalk is Klang's only form of recovery, but it helps it heal off status moves like Will-O-Wisp from Gourgeist-Large and Dusclops, and Thunder Wave from Duosion and Meowstic-M. 160 EV investment in HP gives Klang the ability to avoid 3HKOes from Dusclops' Night Shade or Seismic Toss, and from Bronzor's Psywave. 124 Speed lets Klang outspeed Furfrou after using Shift Gear. The rest of the investment is put into Attack for maximum damage output.
Klang works best on offense or balance teams who are looking for a sweeper. Other physical setup users like Huntail, Scraggy, and Sawsbuck work well with Klang since they can weaken the opposition so it can have a better chance at sweeping, and vice versa. Klang really struggles to sweep with Fire-types like Pignite and Magmar on the opposing team, so checks to them like Carbink and Vibrava are appreciated as partners. Politoed, Hippopotas, and Marshtomp all take Gear Grind very well and deter Klang due to Encore and STAB Ground moves, respectively. Teammates like Servine, Simisage, and Ivysaur help to eliminate this issue. Klang's natural bulk with Eviolite and defensive typing gives it a favorable matchup into the likes of Jumpluff, Ivysaur, and Quilladin, which Politoed, Huntail, and Simipour all appreciate. Stealth Rock support from the likes of Marshtomp, Gigalith, and Krokorok, help Klang reach KO ranges like 2HKOing Vibrava, Electabuzz, and Simipour after using Shift Gear.
[STRATEGY COMMENTS]
Other Options
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Klang can run a set with max Attack and max Speed with Wild Charge + Return over RestTalk on hyper offensive teams to act as a more immediate presence since it can heavily damage checks like Politoed with Wild Charge and Magmar with Return. Klang can also run a special defensive set with Iron Defense in place of Sleep Talk to act as an unkillable sweeper that takes advantage of its great typing and bulk.
Checks and Counters
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**Fire-Types**: Pignite and Magmar can take hits from Klang without issue and threaten back with their powerful STAB moves. However, they do have to wary of taking a Toxic from Klang's Defensive Pivot set.
**Ground-Types**: Marshtomp, Hippopotas, Whiscash, and Vibrava all take Gear Grind very well, block Volt Switch, and hit back hard with their Ground moves, giving Klang a tough time at doing its job. Hippopotas can notably phaze it out with Whirlwind. Although, none of these Pokemon like Toxic and will struggle to hold off Klang if it gets a few Shift Gear boosts.
**Politoed**: Politoed deters offensive Klang from setting up with the combination of Encore and Scald, and takes miniscule damage from Volt Switch. However, it doesn't want to take a Toxic because it relies on Leftovers for healing.
**Gourgeist-Large**: Gourgeist-Large entirely walls offensive Klang with Will-O-Wisp, Leech Seed, and Foul Play, punishing Klang for trying to set up on it. It does not want to get hit by Toxic since it will limit its ability as a physical wall.
**Item Removal**: The likes of Persian, Ivysaur, and Servine all threaten Klang with Knock Off if it has to switch in to help take a hit. Losing Eviolite greatly weakens Klangs ability to setup and sweep, or act as a special defensive wall. Trick/Switcheroo users like Swoobat and Lopunny can swap Klang's Eviolite for a debilitating item like Choice Specs or Flame Orb.
**Faster Threats**: Electabuzz, Dragon Dance Scraggy, and offensive Swalot can take hits from Klang fairly well and hit back with great damage. Choice Scarf users like Simipour and Magmar can even come in and greatly threaten offensive Klang, even after a Shift Gear boost.
[CREDITS]
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Quality checked by:
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name: Shift Gear
move 1: Shift Gear
move 2: Gear Grind
move 3: Rest
move 4: Sleep Talk
item: Eviolite
ability: Clear Body
nature: Adamant
evs: 160 HP / 224 Atk / 124 Spe
[SET COMMENTS]
Klang is a threatening setup sweeper with great typing and Eviolite-boosted bulk, access to Shift Gear, and a powerful STAB move in Gear Grind. That being said, Klang can cover defensive holes and set up on Pokemon like Jumpluff, Furfrou, and Vanilluxe. After a Shift Gear boost, Klang is able to 2HKO bulky Servine and Scraggy, as well as Vibrava and Simipour after taking Stealth Rock. RestTalk is Klang's only form of recovery, but it helps it heal off status moves like Will-O-Wisp from Gourgeist-Large and Dusclops, and Thunder Wave from Duosion and Meowstic-M. 160 EV investment in HP gives Klang the ability to avoid 3HKOes from Dusclops' Night Shade or Seismic Toss, and from Bronzor's Psywave. 124 Speed lets Klang outspeed Furfrou after using Shift Gear. The rest of the investment is put into Attack for maximum damage output.
Klang works best on offense or balance teams who are looking for a sweeper. Other physical setup users like Huntail, Scraggy, and Sawsbuck work well with Klang since they can weaken the opposition so it can have a better chance at sweeping, and vice versa. Klang really struggles to sweep with Fire-types like Pignite and Magmar on the opposing team, so checks to them like Carbink and Vibrava are appreciated as partners. Politoed, Hippopotas, and Marshtomp all take Gear Grind very well and deter Klang due to Encore and STAB Ground moves, respectively. Teammates like Servine, Simisage, and Ivysaur help to eliminate this issue. Klang's natural bulk with Eviolite and defensive typing gives it a favorable matchup into the likes of Jumpluff, Ivysaur, and Quilladin, which Politoed, Huntail, and Simipour all appreciate. Stealth Rock support from the likes of Marshtomp, Gigalith, and Krokorok, help Klang reach KO ranges like 2HKOing Vibrava, Electabuzz, and Simipour after using Shift Gear.
[STRATEGY COMMENTS]
Other Options
=============
Klang can run a set with max Attack and max Speed with Wild Charge + Return over RestTalk on hyper offensive teams to act as a more immediate presence since it can heavily damage checks like Politoed with Wild Charge and Magmar with Return. Klang can also run a special defensive set with Iron Defense in place of Sleep Talk to act as an unkillable sweeper that takes advantage of its great typing and bulk.
Checks and Counters
===================
**Fire-Types**: Pignite and Magmar can take hits from Klang without issue and threaten back with their powerful STAB moves. However, they do have to wary of taking a Toxic from Klang's Defensive Pivot set.
**Ground-Types**: Marshtomp, Hippopotas, Whiscash, and Vibrava all take Gear Grind very well, block Volt Switch, and hit back hard with their Ground moves, giving Klang a tough time at doing its job. Hippopotas can notably phaze it out with Whirlwind. Although, none of these Pokemon like Toxic and will struggle to hold off Klang if it gets a few Shift Gear boosts.
**Politoed**: Politoed deters offensive Klang from setting up with the combination of Encore and Scald, and takes miniscule damage from Volt Switch. However, it doesn't want to take a Toxic because it relies on Leftovers for healing.
**Gourgeist-Large**: Gourgeist-Large entirely walls offensive Klang with Will-O-Wisp, Leech Seed, and Foul Play, punishing Klang for trying to set up on it. It does not want to get hit by Toxic since it will limit its ability as a physical wall.
**Item Removal**: The likes of Persian, Ivysaur, and Servine all threaten Klang with Knock Off if it has to switch in to help take a hit. Losing Eviolite greatly weakens Klangs ability to setup and sweep, or act as a special defensive wall. Trick/Switcheroo users like Swoobat and Lopunny can swap Klang's Eviolite for a debilitating item like Choice Specs or Flame Orb.
**Faster Threats**: Electabuzz, Dragon Dance Scraggy, and offensive Swalot can take hits from Klang fairly well and hit back with great damage. Choice Scarf users like Simipour and Magmar can even come in and greatly threaten offensive Klang, even after a Shift Gear boost.
[CREDITS]
Written by:
https://www.smogon.com/forums/members/sleid.601970/
Quality checked by:
https://www.smogon.com/forums/members/5gen.296755/
Grammar checked by:
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