This was originally going to be sent, But I felt that this may need some proofreading first.
Note that this is my first analysis I've done so go easy on me :(.If i have missed something important or anything similar or if i have broken a rule, Please do tell me!
Anyway I've been testing Shaymin with Growth on my offensive team and it is working wonderfully. I'm quite surprised this set's potential wasn't even discovered long after Shaymin-s, who can run a much better Growth set, was banned.
If anyone wants to question this set's potential, I can provide logs.
STATUS: looking over it, I think its ready to be uploaded and thus not much needs to be added. However if anyone finds a mistake or anything similar, Please do contact me via IRC or by simply posting here.
http://www.smogon.com/dp/pokemon/shaymin
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[SET]
name: Growth Sweeper
move 1: Growth
move 2: Seed Flare
move 3: Earth Power
move 4: Hidden Power Ice / Hidden Power Fire
item: Life Orb / Leftovers
Nature: Timid / Modest
evs: 4 HP / 252 SpA / 252 Spe
ivs: 6 Atk
[SET COMMENTS]
<p>This set is designed to raise Shaymin's respectable Special Attack and the power of its destructive STAB in Seed Flare to greater heights. Shaymin can make excellent use of Growth thanks to its typing and bulk, and while at first glance this may seem like an inferior Calm Mind Celebi, Growth Shaymin can actually be deadly when used properly. Thanks to Seed Flare and its lack of Psychic typing, Shaymin isn't KOed by Crunch or Pursuit, both moves that Celebi is vulerable to, and it can hit its opponent hard with a boosted Seed Flare. This is something that Celebi is quite vulnerable to.</p>
<p>Earth Power allows Shaymin to hit Heatran and other Steel-types who resist Seed Flare. The choice between Hidden Power Ice and Hidden Power Fire should be decided by what Pokemon gives you the most trouble. Hidden Power Fire lets Shaymin hit Scizor and Forretress harder than your other attacks would and also hits Skarmory and Bronzong, while Hidden Power Ice is useful against Dragon-types, such as Salamence and Latias, both of which are common switch-ins to Shaymin. Be aware that if you run Hidden Power Fire, Shaymin will have an imperfect Speed stat. Synthesis can be used over Hidden Power if you don't mind the Pokemon previously mentioned. However, the prevalence of sandstorm in OU severely reduces Synthesis's effectiveness. Substitute is also a worthwhile option over Hidden Power.</p>
<p>Life Orb is normally the preferred item due to the extra power it brings, but Leftovers can be used if you find the damage from sandstorm and Life Orb inconvenient. However, forfeiting this power leaves several valuable OHKOs and 2HKOs out of your reach. For example, Shaymin is unable to secure a guaranteed 2HKO on Scizor with Earth Power. Note that if you are running Leftovers, a Modest nature can be a nice alternative to Timid for the power boost. Otherwise, you are better off with Timid, as it is desirable to Speed tie with base 100s like Salamence and Jirachi.</p>
[ADDITIONAL COMMENTS]
<p>To demonstrate the power of Growth Shaymin, here are some damage calculations. These calculations are assuming a Timid nature, a Growth boost, and Life Orb.</p>
<h3>Damage Calculations</h3>
<ul class="damage_calculation">
<li>Seed Flare vs Min HP / Min SpD neutral natured Latias: 42.1% - 49.7%</li>
<li>Seed Flare vs Max HP / Min SpA neutral natured Rotom Appliance: 98.7% - 116.4%</li>
<li>Seed Flare vs Max HP / 56 SpD positive natured Cresselia: 49.5% - 58.8%</li>
<li>Seed Flare vs Max HP / Min SpD neutral natured Cresselia: 57.4% - 67.6%</li>
<li>Earth Power vs 248 HP / Min SpD neutral natured Scizor: 56% - 65.9%</li>
<li>Earth Power vs Max HP / 156 SpD positive natured Jirachi: 61.9% - 73.3%</li>
<li>Hidden Power vs Max HP / Min SpD neutral natured Celebi: 61.4% - 72.3%</li>
<li>Hidden Power Fire vs Max HP / 92 SpD positive natured Bronzong: 54.4% - 64.5%</li>
</ul>
<p>Using this set is rather simple. Come in on something Shaymin can force out, and use Growth to boost its Special Attack stat to 448. Thanks to Shaymin's bulk, it will have little trouble using Growth and potentially sweeping. Once Shaymin has set up Growth, even Pokemon who resist Shaymin's Seed Flare or special walls not named Blissey will have a hard time switching in, as shown in the damage calculations above.</p>
<p>Despite the massive power Growth Shaymin wields, it still has trouble with some of its more common switch-ins. Latias can come in on Earth Power with ease and set up Calm Minds in Shaymin's face, taking less damage from Hidden Power Ice every turn while using Recover to heal off the damage in the process. Salamence and Dragonite can also give Shaymin problems should you choose to run Hidden Power Fire instead of Hidden Power Ice. This Shaymin also has trouble with anything faster than it that packs a super effective STAB attack. For example, a Choice Scarf Heatran can come in on Seed Flare or Hidden Power and scare Shaymin away with its STAB Fire Blast. Infernape is frail, but should it come in safely, it can also OHKO Shaymin with Fire Blast. Therefore, it is advisable to pack a powerful revenge killer who can deal with these threats. Choice Scarf Latias is an excellent choice, as she not only fares well against the aforementioned threats, but can also revenge kill Dragon Dance Salamence and Dragonite. Choice Scarf Tyranitar is another viable choice for revenge killing Latias, while handling Heatran and having decent synergy with Shaymin. Beware that the sandstorm Tyranitar brings can be a nuisance to Shaymin, especially if it's packing Life Orb.</p>
<p>Having a Water-type lure, such as Heatran or Infernape, is an effective way to let Shaymin set up a Growth more easily. Shaymin has the ability to survive most super effective hits from the likes of Suicune and Vaporeon, allowing Shaymin to set up a Growth and possibly sweep. Alternatively, one can consider using a Ground-type lure in a similar manner, as Shaymin matches up well with the majority of Ground-types.</p>
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Note that this is my first analysis I've done so go easy on me :(.If i have missed something important or anything similar or if i have broken a rule, Please do tell me!
Anyway I've been testing Shaymin with Growth on my offensive team and it is working wonderfully. I'm quite surprised this set's potential wasn't even discovered long after Shaymin-s, who can run a much better Growth set, was banned.
If anyone wants to question this set's potential, I can provide logs.
STATUS: looking over it, I think its ready to be uploaded and thus not much needs to be added. However if anyone finds a mistake or anything similar, Please do contact me via IRC or by simply posting here.
http://www.smogon.com/dp/pokemon/shaymin
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[SET]
name: Growth Sweeper
move 1: Growth
move 2: Seed Flare
move 3: Earth Power
move 4: Hidden Power Ice / Hidden Power Fire
item: Life Orb / Leftovers
Nature: Timid / Modest
evs: 4 HP / 252 SpA / 252 Spe
ivs: 6 Atk
[SET COMMENTS]
<p>This set is designed to raise Shaymin's respectable Special Attack and the power of its destructive STAB in Seed Flare to greater heights. Shaymin can make excellent use of Growth thanks to its typing and bulk, and while at first glance this may seem like an inferior Calm Mind Celebi, Growth Shaymin can actually be deadly when used properly. Thanks to Seed Flare and its lack of Psychic typing, Shaymin isn't KOed by Crunch or Pursuit, both moves that Celebi is vulerable to, and it can hit its opponent hard with a boosted Seed Flare. This is something that Celebi is quite vulnerable to.</p>
<p>Earth Power allows Shaymin to hit Heatran and other Steel-types who resist Seed Flare. The choice between Hidden Power Ice and Hidden Power Fire should be decided by what Pokemon gives you the most trouble. Hidden Power Fire lets Shaymin hit Scizor and Forretress harder than your other attacks would and also hits Skarmory and Bronzong, while Hidden Power Ice is useful against Dragon-types, such as Salamence and Latias, both of which are common switch-ins to Shaymin. Be aware that if you run Hidden Power Fire, Shaymin will have an imperfect Speed stat. Synthesis can be used over Hidden Power if you don't mind the Pokemon previously mentioned. However, the prevalence of sandstorm in OU severely reduces Synthesis's effectiveness. Substitute is also a worthwhile option over Hidden Power.</p>
<p>Life Orb is normally the preferred item due to the extra power it brings, but Leftovers can be used if you find the damage from sandstorm and Life Orb inconvenient. However, forfeiting this power leaves several valuable OHKOs and 2HKOs out of your reach. For example, Shaymin is unable to secure a guaranteed 2HKO on Scizor with Earth Power. Note that if you are running Leftovers, a Modest nature can be a nice alternative to Timid for the power boost. Otherwise, you are better off with Timid, as it is desirable to Speed tie with base 100s like Salamence and Jirachi.</p>
[ADDITIONAL COMMENTS]
<p>To demonstrate the power of Growth Shaymin, here are some damage calculations. These calculations are assuming a Timid nature, a Growth boost, and Life Orb.</p>
<h3>Damage Calculations</h3>
<ul class="damage_calculation">
<li>Seed Flare vs Min HP / Min SpD neutral natured Latias: 42.1% - 49.7%</li>
<li>Seed Flare vs Max HP / Min SpA neutral natured Rotom Appliance: 98.7% - 116.4%</li>
<li>Seed Flare vs Max HP / 56 SpD positive natured Cresselia: 49.5% - 58.8%</li>
<li>Seed Flare vs Max HP / Min SpD neutral natured Cresselia: 57.4% - 67.6%</li>
<li>Earth Power vs 248 HP / Min SpD neutral natured Scizor: 56% - 65.9%</li>
<li>Earth Power vs Max HP / 156 SpD positive natured Jirachi: 61.9% - 73.3%</li>
<li>Hidden Power vs Max HP / Min SpD neutral natured Celebi: 61.4% - 72.3%</li>
<li>Hidden Power Fire vs Max HP / 92 SpD positive natured Bronzong: 54.4% - 64.5%</li>
</ul>
<p>Using this set is rather simple. Come in on something Shaymin can force out, and use Growth to boost its Special Attack stat to 448. Thanks to Shaymin's bulk, it will have little trouble using Growth and potentially sweeping. Once Shaymin has set up Growth, even Pokemon who resist Shaymin's Seed Flare or special walls not named Blissey will have a hard time switching in, as shown in the damage calculations above.</p>
<p>Despite the massive power Growth Shaymin wields, it still has trouble with some of its more common switch-ins. Latias can come in on Earth Power with ease and set up Calm Minds in Shaymin's face, taking less damage from Hidden Power Ice every turn while using Recover to heal off the damage in the process. Salamence and Dragonite can also give Shaymin problems should you choose to run Hidden Power Fire instead of Hidden Power Ice. This Shaymin also has trouble with anything faster than it that packs a super effective STAB attack. For example, a Choice Scarf Heatran can come in on Seed Flare or Hidden Power and scare Shaymin away with its STAB Fire Blast. Infernape is frail, but should it come in safely, it can also OHKO Shaymin with Fire Blast. Therefore, it is advisable to pack a powerful revenge killer who can deal with these threats. Choice Scarf Latias is an excellent choice, as she not only fares well against the aforementioned threats, but can also revenge kill Dragon Dance Salamence and Dragonite. Choice Scarf Tyranitar is another viable choice for revenge killing Latias, while handling Heatran and having decent synergy with Shaymin. Beware that the sandstorm Tyranitar brings can be a nuisance to Shaymin, especially if it's packing Life Orb.</p>
<p>Having a Water-type lure, such as Heatran or Infernape, is an effective way to let Shaymin set up a Growth more easily. Shaymin has the ability to survive most super effective hits from the likes of Suicune and Vaporeon, allowing Shaymin to set up a Growth and possibly sweep. Alternatively, one can consider using a Ground-type lure in a similar manner, as Shaymin matches up well with the majority of Ground-types.</p>
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