Jisoo
two slow dancers last ones out
QC: * / * / *
GP: * / *
[OVERVIEW]
name: Lead
move 1: Sticky Web
move 2: Stealth Rock
move 3: Dark Void
move 4: Nuzzle/Skill Swap
item: Focus Sash
ability: Own Tempo
nature: Jolly
evs: 252 HP / 4 Def / 252 Spe
[SET COMMENTS]
Moves
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**Fast Taunters**: Fast taunters like mismagius can taunt smeargle turn 1 and render it pretty much useless
**Xatu**: A hard check to smeargle, Xatu can bounce back hazards with no risk unless the smeargle has skill swap
**Lum Berry**: Lum berry Pokemon such as Lum Berry Samurott or Lum Berry Hitmonchan have a good matchup because they can take smeargle down to sash with no risk and can follow up with priority
GP: * / *
[OVERVIEW]
- Smeargle's access to virtually every move allows it to use a variety of options
- Is one of the few sticky web users in the tier
- Its decent speed tier allows it to do its role effectively
- It is one of the few good suicide leads in the tier
- Low defenses force it to set up hazards quickly
- Gets shut down by fast taunters
name: Lead
move 1: Sticky Web
move 2: Stealth Rock
move 3: Dark Void
move 4: Nuzzle/Skill Swap
item: Focus Sash
ability: Own Tempo
nature: Jolly
evs: 252 HP / 4 Def / 252 Spe
[SET COMMENTS]
Moves
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- Sticky Web is a must on smeargle, allowing it to get up webs, making the opponent have -1 Speed on every switch in
- Stealth Rock allows it to damage Pokemon on the switch
- Dark Void gives it utility to sleep things, and also allows it to set up more hazards
- Nuzzle allows it to paralyze faster targets or targets that seem threatening, making them much easier to deal with
- Skill Swap lets it hit Magic Bouncers like Xatu on the switch, rendering it unable to wall Smeargle
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- Maximum speed investment is optimal as it allows Smeargle to outspeed much more
- 252 HP evs allow it to take hits in general better
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- Smeargle is best used as a lead so its focus sash does not get broken by hazards
- Be wary of teams with a Contrary or Defiant Pokemon, as Sticky Web benefits them
- First choice should be to force a sleep, set up sticky webs, followed by stealth rock
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- A hazard deterrent such as Mismagius or Malamar is good as it punishes Rapid Spin and Defog
- Something that abuses Sticky Web and Stealth Rock like Jynx or Lilligant are good options
- A slower set up sweeper like Swords Dance Samurott finishes off faster teams with Sticky Web
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- Explosion is an option as it allows a free switch into a Pokemon of your choice
- A Trick Room set of Dark Void/Trick Room/Explosion/Stealth Rock
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**Fast Taunters**: Fast taunters like mismagius can taunt smeargle turn 1 and render it pretty much useless
**Xatu**: A hard check to smeargle, Xatu can bounce back hazards with no risk unless the smeargle has skill swap
**Lum Berry**: Lum berry Pokemon such as Lum Berry Samurott or Lum Berry Hitmonchan have a good matchup because they can take smeargle down to sash with no risk and can follow up with priority
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