franky
aka pimpdaddyfranky, aka frankydelaghetto, aka F, aka ef
http://www.smogon.com/dp/pokemon/spiritomb
- Set idea and damage calculation credits to Lemmiwinks
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[SET]
name: Pure Attacker (Lead)
move 1: Shadow Ball
move 2: Hidden Power Fighting / Hidden Power Rock
move 3: Shadow Sneak
move 4: Pursuit / Sucker Punch
item: Spooky Plate
nature: Quiet
evs: 244 HP / 48 Atk / 204 SpA / 12 Spe
<p>This set is slightly more aggressive compared to the other sets because the main purpose of the set is to deal immediate damage early in the match. Spiritomb is quite versatile in terms of attacking at both ends, meaning it will usually pose a huge problem on the opposing team early in the match. Furthermore, Spiritomb boasts great typing and good bulk; making Spiritomb a difficult Pokemon to take down.</p>
<p>Shadow Ball hits remarkably hard and can 2HKO a major portion of the common leads in UU (with the exception of Ambipom). Hidden Power Fighting rounds off the coverage, as it hits Normal- and Steel-types for super effective damage. Hidden Power Rock could replace Hidden Power Fighting in order to hit Swellow, Honchkrow, and Moltres; the former three enjoy switching in on Shadow Ball easily. Shadow Sneak is an absolute given in the third slot, as it permits Alakazam, Gallade, and Mismagius from having an easy sweep. The final slot is a toss up between Pursuit and Sucker Punch. Pursuit is more useful due to the quantifiable increase of Ghost- and Psychic-types; allowing Spiritomb to successfully trap and OHKO them. However, Sucker Punch is a good alternative in order to strike faster Pokemon on tight situations. With Sucker Punch, Ambipom and Uxie will have to think twice when using U-turn on Spiritomb.</p>
<ul class="damage_calculation">
<li>Shadow Ball vs. 252 / 4 Uxie: 58.47 - 69.49%</li>
<li>Shadow Ball vs. 252 / 0 Alakazam: 94.59 - 100%</li>
<li>Shadow Ball vs. 248 / 0 Froslass: 100%</li>
<li>Shadow Ball vs. 252 / 4 Omastar: 50.0 - 59.3%</li>
<li>Shadow Ball vs. 252 / 96 Cloyster: 67.43 - 79.93%</li>
<li>Shadow Ball vs. 252 / 0 Spiritomb: 40.46 - 47.70%</li>
<li>Shadow Ball vs. 192 / 0 Arcanine: 42.27 - 49.86%</li>
<li>Shadow Ball vs. 252 / 0 Donphan: 50.78 - 60.16%</li>
</ul>
<p>The EVs are tailored to provide strong damage output physically and specially. With 244 HP EVs, Spiritomb will always survive Moltres' LO Fire Blast, and Honchkrow’s LO Brave Bird at full health. 12 Speed EVs allow Spiritomb to outpace Steelix and Slowbro. Spooky Plate is required over Expert Belt because Spiritomb will use Shadow Ball on the common leads for the most part, and it ultimately needs the consistent 20% boost all the time.</p>
<p>Without a doubt, Chansey, Registeel, and Clefable can handle hits from Spiritomb without breaking a sweat. As such, Lum Berry Gallade is an excellent partner with Spiritomb in order to check Chansey, Registeel, and Clefairy throughout the course of the match. Lum Berry ensures Gallade can switch in more recklessly on the former three.</p>
<p>Spiritomb will have its share of difficulties with Swellow and Honchkrow if it's not packing Hidden Power Rock. Defensively, Steelix makes an excellent partner to provide that Flying-type resist and Stealth Rock to help it deal with Flying-types. Regirock works in the similar fashion as Steelix, except it can take Honchkrow’s Superpower slightly better.</p>