Rhyperior (Subperior)

[Oglemi]

Well, I absolutely cannot believe there isn't an UU Su(b)perior set, and it's about the only Rhyperior I've ever run.

What we'd do is remove Substitute from the Standard set that's onsite, and just make this set instead.

<rawr>

http://www.smogon.com/dp/pokemon/rhyperior


[SET]
name: Su(b)Perior
move 1: Substitute
move 2: Stone Edge
move 3: Earthquake
move 4: Megahorn
item: Leftovers
nature: Adamant
ability: Solid Rock
evs: 132 HP / 212 Atk / 164 Spe

[SET COMMENTS]

<p>This set capitalizes on Rhyperior's ability to create 101 HP Substitutes, turning Rhyperior into an effective stallbreaking tank. The idea when using SubPerior is to switch into a Pokemon that poses little threat, such as Chansey, Registeel, or Swellow, create a Substitute as they switch out, and proceed to nail the switch-in with the appropriate coverage move. Stone Edge and Earthquake are Rhyperior's strongest STAB moves, and create the QuakeEdge combo, which is resisted only by Torterra and Claydol in UU. Megahorn rounds off the set, nailing the aforementioned Pokemon for super effective damage, as well as piercing through Uxie and Exeggutor.</p>

<p>SubPerior's main goals are to force switches, get free hits on Pokemon when behind a Substitute, and punch holes through the opposing team to open a sweep for a partner. The beauty of using SubPerior over Rhyperior's other sets is that Substitute blocks Will-O-Wisp from pesky opponents such as Spiritomb and Weezing, and it protects Rhyperior from mispredictions should you incorrectly guess the opposing Pokemon's set.</p>

[ADDITIONAL COMMENTS]

<p>The EV spread is designed to allow Rhyperior to create 101 HP Substitutes and to outrun minimum Speed Weezing and Clefable, with the rest of the EVs dumped into Attack. While an alternative offensive spread of 4 HP / 252 Atk / 252 Spe can be used to put pressure on the opponent, such a spread loses the ability to create 101 HP Substitutes, and so Rhyperior cannot create them when facing Seismic Toss Chansey and Clefable. Leftovers is the recommended item to regain the health lost from creating Substitutes. Life Orb can be used, though Rhyperior's HP will be quickly drained from the combination of Substitute, Life Orb, and potential entry hazard damage. Ice Punch or Avalanche can be used over Megahorn for a reliable way to smack Grass-types for super effective damage; however, the lost damage output on Uxie and Mesprit is highly disappointing.</p>

<p>Milotic is a hard stop to this set, as Rhyperior lacks the power to 2HKO it with Earthquake. Venusaur and Offensive Lanturn therefore make great partners due to their ability to plow right through Milotic. Venusaur also has the added benefit of absorbing Toxic Spikes and Toxic, which completely ruin this set's effectiveness, as well as resisting any Grass- and Fighting-type attacks aimed at Rhyperior. In return, Rhyperior walks all over Chansey, Clefable, and Registeel, and should Rhyperior safely set up a Substitute, can eliminate Altaria and Moltres with ease.</p>

<p>This set absolutely loves paralysis support, as it allows Rhyperior to create Substitutes against faster foes, such as Ambipom, Kangaskhan, and Scyther, and proceed to possibly sweep the opponent's team. With Venusaur, Moltres, Sceptile, and Omastar paralyzed, Rhyperior has an easy time OHKOing them with the appropriate attacking move. Awesome teammates to provide paralysis include Slowbro, Slowking, Registeel, and Uxie. Registeel and Uxie can also provide Stealth Rock support, while Slowbro and Slowking can utilize Trick Room to aid Rhyperior. Finally, Rhyperior enjoys Wish and cleric support to keep it healthy and free of status. Interesting teammates to provide said support are Clefable, Leafeon, and Vileplume.</p>

 

[Bluewind]

So many memories... Only one nitpick, 164 Speed EVs are needed for Fable, as we cannot encourage speed creep (even though every single human being in this world uses 4-16 Speed EVs on their defensive pokemon to outspeed other defensive Pokemon that don't do the same. Oh well, life...). So yeah, 132 HP / 212 Atk / 164 Spe and approved.

 

[Oglemi]

I still think I should write an article on Speed Creep and make it an official strategy, but w/e, lol.

Thanks Bluewind.

 

[Banedon]

My first reaction on seeing this was: holy **** Rhyperior doesn't have a Substitute set?!?!?!

Anyway I think you might want a mention of running max Attack, EVs coming out of HP. Not that many Pokemon use Seismic Toss - Chansey and Registeel, most importantly. Neither are likely to stay in on Rhyperior, while if they stay in as a suicide move then both cannot really harm Rhyperior (100 damage from Seismic Toss, some negated by Leftovers, and Rhyperior cannot be Thunder Wave'd). You can then KO them with the appropriate move. You won't be behind a Sub when you KO, but then your normal attacks pack more punch.

 

[Folgorio]

also cant believe this wasnt on site lol

QC APPROVED: 2/2

 

[Oglemi]

Thanks guys, will write this soon, or whenever I feel like it, lol.

 

[Oglemi]

meh, not my best writing, by its finished. GPers have at it.

 

[Zystral]

[SET]
name: Su(b)Perior
move 1: Substitute
move 2: Stone Edge
move 3: Earthquake
move 4: Megahorn
item: Leftovers
nature: Adamant
ability: Solid Rock
evs: 132 HP / 212 Atk / 164 Spe

[SET COMMENTS]

<p>Rhyperior is capable of creating 101 HP Substitutes, and this set capatilizes on that ability and turns Rhyperior into an effective stallbreaking tank. The idea when using SubPerior is to switch into a Pokemon that poses little threat, such as Chansey, Registeel, and Swellow, create a Substitute as they switch out, and proceed to nail the switch-in with the appropriate coverage move. Stone Edge and Earthquake are Rhyperior's strongest STABS moves and create the QuakeEdge combo, which is resisted only by Torterra and Claydol in UU. Megahorn rounds off the set to nail the aforementioned Pokemon for super effective damage, as well as piercing through Uxie and Exeggutor.</p>

<p>SubPerior's main goals are to force switches, get free hits on Pokemon when behind the Substitute, and punch holes through the opposing team to open a sweep for a partner. The beauty of using SubPerior over its other sets is that Substitute blocks Will-O-Wisp from pesky opponents such as Spiritomb and Weezing, and it protects Rhyperior from mispredictions should you guess your opponent's set wrong.</p>

[ADDITIONAL COMMENTS]

<p>The EV spread is designed to allow Rhyperior to create 101 HP Substitutes and the ability to outrun minimum Speed Weezing and Clefable, with the rest of the EVs dumped into Attack. While an alternative offensive spread of 4 HP / 252 Atk / 252 Spe can be used to put pressure upon the opponent; however, this spread loses the ability to creat 101 HP Substitutes, and so cannot create them when facing Seismic Toss Chansey and Clefable. Leftovers is the recommended item to regain the health lost from creating Substitutes. Life Orb can be used, but Rhyperior will lose its health very quickly from the combination of Substitute, Life Orb, and potential entry hazard damage. Ice Punch or Avanlanche can be used over Megahorn for a reliable way to smack Grass-types for super effective damage; however, the lost damage output on Uxie and Mesprit is highly disappointing.</p>

<p>Milotic is a hard stop to this set, as Rhyperior lacks the power to 2HKO it with Earthquake. Venusaur and Offensive Lanturn therefore make great partners as they can plow right through Milotic. Venusaur also has the added benefit of absorbing Toxic Spikes and Toxic, which completely ruins this set's effectiveness, as well as resisting any Grass- and Fighting-type attacks aimed at Rhyperior. In return, Rhyperior walks all over Chansey, Clefable, and Registeel, and should Rhyperior get behind a Substitute, can eliminate Altaria and Moltres with ease.</p>

<p>This Rhyperior absolutely loves paralysis support, as it allows Rhyperior to create Substitutes against faster foes, such as Ambipom, Kangaskhan, and Scyther, and proceed to possibly sweep the opponent's team. With Venusaur, Moltres, Sceptile, and Omastar paralyzed, Rhyperior has an easy time OHKOing them with the appropriate coverage move. Awesome teammates to provide paralysis include Slowbro, Slowking, Registeel, and Uxie. Registeel and Uxie can also provide Stealth Rock support, while Slowbro and Slowking can provide alternative Trick Room support. Finally, Rhyperior enjoys Wish and cleric support to keep it healthy and free of status. Interesting teammates to provide said support are Clefable, Leafeon, and Vileplume.</p>

 

[YaM]

From Zystral

[SET]
name: Su(b)Perior
move 1: Substitute
move 2: Stone Edge
move 3: Earthquake
move 4: Megahorn
item: Leftovers
nature: Adamant
ability: Solid Rock
evs: 132 HP / 212 Atk / 164 Spe

[SET COMMENTS]

<p>Rhyperior is capable of creating 101 HP Substitutes, and this set capitalizes capatilizes on that ability and turns Rhyperior into an effective stallbreaking tank. The idea when using SubPerior is to switch into a Pokemon that poses little threat, such as Chansey, Registeel, and Swellow, create a Substitute as they switch out, and proceed to nail the switch-in with the appropriate coverage move. Stone Edge and Earthquake are Rhyperior's strongest STAB moves and create the QuakeEdge combo, which is resisted only by Torterra and Claydol in UU. Megahorn rounds off the set to nail the aforementioned Pokemon for super effective damage, as well as piercing through Uxie and Exeggutor.</p>

<p>SubPerior's main goals are to force switches, get free hits on Pokemon when behind the Substitute, and punch holes through the opposing team to open a sweep for a partner. The beauty of using SubPerior over its other sets is that Substitute blocks Will-O-Wisp from pesky opponents such as Spiritomb and Weezing, and it protects Rhyperior from mispredictions should you guess your opponent's set wrong.</p>

[ADDITIONAL COMMENTS]

<p>The EV spread is designed to allow Rhyperior to create 101 HP Substitutes and the ability to outrun minimum Speed Weezing and Clefable, with the rest of the EVs dumped into Attack. While an alternative offensive spread of 4 HP / 252 Atk / 252 Spe can be used to put pressure upon the opponent, this spread loses the ability to create 101 HP Substitutes, and so cannot create them when facing Seismic Toss Chansey and Clefable. Leftovers is the recommended item to regain the health lost from creating Substitutes. Life Orb can be used, but Rhyperior will lose its health very quickly from the combination of Substitute, Life Orb, and potential entry hazard damage. Ice Punch or Avalanche Avanlanche can be run over Megahorn for a reliable way to smack Grass-types for super effective damage; however, the lost damage output on Uxie and Mesprit is highly disappointing.</p>

<p>Milotic is a hard stop to this set, as Rhyperior lacks the power to 2HKO it with Earthquake. Venusaur and Offensive Lanturn therefore make great partners as they can plow right through Milotic. Venusaur also has the added benefit of absorbing Toxic Spikes and Toxic, which completely ruins this set's effectiveness, as well as resisting any Grass- and Fighting-type attacks aimed at Rhyperior. In return, Rhyperior walks all over Chansey, Clefable, and Registeel, and should Rhyperior get behind a Substitute, can eliminate Altaria and Moltres with ease.</p>

<p>This Rhyperior absolutely loves paralysis support, as it allows Rhyperior to create Substitutes against faster foes, such as Ambipom, Kangaskhan, and Scyther, and proceed to possibly sweep the opponent's team. With Venusaur, Moltres, Sceptile, and Omastar paralyzed, Rhyperior has an easy time OHKOing them with the appropriate coverage move. Awesome teammates to provide paralysis include Slowbro, Slowking, Registeel, and Uxie. Registeel and Uxie can also provide Stealth Rock support, while Slowbro and Slowking can provide alternative Trick Room support. Finally, Rhyperior enjoys Wish and cleric support to keep it healthy and free of status. Interesting teammates to provide said support are Clefable, Leafeon, and Vileplume.</p>

 

[Oglemi]

Thanks Zy and YaM, made your changes.

 

[Snorlaxe]

GP CHECK 2/2

blue is additions
red is removals

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[SET]
name: Su(b)Perior
move 1: Substitute
move 2: Stone Edge
move 3: Earthquake
move 4: Megahorn
item: Leftovers
nature: Adamant
ability: Solid Rock
evs: 132 HP / 212 Atk / 164 Spe

[SET COMMENTS]

<p>Rhyperior is capable of creating This set capitalizes on Rhyperior's ability to create 101 HP Substitutes, and this set capitalizes on that ability and turns turning Rhyperior into an effective stallbreaking tank. The idea when using SubPerior is to switch into a Pokemon that poses little threat, such as Chansey, Registeel, and or Swellow, create a Substitute as they switch out, and proceed to nail the switch-in with the appropriate coverage move. Stone Edge and Earthquake are Rhyperior's strongest STAB moves, and create the QuakeEdge combo, which is resisted only by Torterra and Claydol in UU. Megahorn rounds off the set to nail set, nailing the aforementioned Pokemon for super effective damage, as well as piercing through Uxie and Exeggutor.</p>

<p>SubPerior's main goals are to force switches, get free hits on Pokemon when behind the a Substitute, and punch holes through the opposing team to open a sweep for a partner. The beauty of using SubPerior over its Rhyperior's other sets is that Substitute blocks Will-O-Wisp from pesky opponents such as Spiritomb and Weezing, and it protects Rhyperior from mispredictions should you incorrectly guess your opponent's set wrong the opposing Pokemon's set.</p>

[ADDITIONAL COMMENTS]

<p>The EV spread is designed to allow Rhyperior to create 101 HP Substitutes and the ability to outrun minimum Speed Weezing and Clefable, with the rest of the EVs dumped into Attack. While an alternative offensive spread of 4 HP / 252 Atk / 252 Spe can be used to put pressure upon on the opponent, this such a spread loses the ability to create 101 HP Substitutes, and so cannot create them when facing Seismic Toss Chansey and Clefable. Leftovers is the recommended item to regain the health lost from creating Substitutes. Life Orb can be used, but Rhyperior will lose its health very quickly Rhyperior's HP will quickly be drained from the combination of Substitute, Life Orb, and potential entry hazard damage. Ice Punch or Avalanche can be used over Megahorn for a reliable way to smack Grass-types for super effective damage; however, the lost damage output on Uxie and Mesprit is highly disappointing.</p>

<p>Milotic is a hard stop to this set, as Rhyperior lacks the power to 2HKO it with Earthquake. Venusaur and Offensive Lanturn therefore make great partners as they can due to their ability to plow right through Milotic. Venusaur also has the added benefit of absorbing Toxic Spikes and Toxic, which completely ruins ruin this set's effectiveness, as well as resisting any Grass- and Fighting-type attacks aimed at Rhyperior. In return, Rhyperior walks all over Chansey, Clefable, and Registeel, and should Rhyperior get behind safely set up a Substitute, can eliminate Altaria and Moltres with ease.</p>

<p>This Rhyperior set absolutely loves paralysis support, as it allows Rhyperior to create Substitutes against faster foes, such as Ambipom, Kangaskhan, and Scyther, and proceed to possibly sweep the opponent's team. With Venusaur, Moltres, Sceptile, and Omastar paralyzed, Rhyperior has an easy time OHKOing them with the appropriate coverage attacking move. Awesome teammates to provide paralysis include Slowbro, Slowking, Registeel, and Uxie. Registeel and Uxie can also provide Stealth Rock support, while Slowbro and Slowking can provide alternative Trick Room support utilize Trick Room to aid Rhyperior. Finally, Rhyperior enjoys Wish and cleric support to keep it healthy and free of status. Interesting teammates to provide said support are Clefable, Leafeon, and Vileplume.</p>

solid stuff as always. i tend to be a lot more nitpicky when proofreading single sets, so feel free to disregard some of my suggested prose changes.

 

[Oglemi]

Thanks Snorlaxe, implemented your changes. I'm always for prose changes, so feel free to do that on any analysis of mine.

Ready for upload, *cougheocough*

 

[uragg]

meh just randomly looking through:

The EV spread is designed to allow Rhyperior to create 101 HP Substitutes and the ability to outrun minimum Speed Weezing and Clefable, with the rest of the EVs dumped into Attack.

needs parallel structure, so infinitive 'to outrun' to match with 'to create'

 

[Oglemi]

Thanks uragg.

 

[Eo Ut Mortus]

Uploaded.