taken over from Kavatika
[OVERVIEW]
Spritzee's great bulk and typing allow it to check several of the metagame's most prominent Fighting- and Dark-types and support its team with Wish and Aromatherapy. These traits make Spritzee invaluable to defensive, balanced, and even some offensive teams, as it has great defensive synergy with numerous Pokemon and faces very little competition for a teamslot as a Wish user. Aroma Veil enhances Spritzee's support capabilities even further by granting it an immunity to Taunt and Encore. In addition to being a great support Pokemon, Spritzee can also function as an effective late-game sweeper by using Calm Mind and its amazing bulk. Despite the offensive and defensive usefulness of Spritzee's Fairy typing, it can be a hindrance at times, as it is easily walled by common Poison- and Steel-types, including Foongus, Magnemite, and Ferroseed. This is a serious issue for Calm Mind Spritzee, as it will have trouble sweeping or even posing as an offensive threat until these foes are removed or heavily weakened. Furthermore, Spritzee tends to rely on Moonblast as its sole attacking move, and its offensive presence is unreliable without Calm Mind boosts, which can make it rather predictable and easy to switch into as a result. Because Spritzee is frequently used to handle Fighting-types, its Eviolite is often removed by Knock Off during the match, which can impede Spritzee's late-game sweeping capabilities.
[SET]
name: Defensive
move 1: Wish
move 2: Protect
move 3: Calm Mind / Aromatherapy
move 4: Moonblast
item: Eviolite
ability: Aroma Veil
nature: Bold
evs: 212 HP / 196 Def / 12 SpA / 76 SpD / 12 Spe
[SET COMMENTS]
Moves
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Wish provides Spritzee with a form of recovery and can be used to heal its teammates. Protect ensures Spritzee can heal itself with Wish, and it can provide other situational uses, such as scouting opposing Choice item users and avoiding damage from Fake Out. Calm Mind allows Spritzee to set up late-game and attempt a sweep. Spritzee can also run Aromatherapy in this slot, trading the ability to set up for the ability to remove status effects from itself and its teammates. Moonblast is Spritzee's best STAB move, scoring a super effective hit on the Fighting-types that Spritzee checks while also providing good neutral coverage on a large portion of the metagame, which is ideal for sweeping.
Set Details
========
Maximum investment in HP and Defense alongside a Bold nature allow Spritzee to check physical attackers as effectively as possible. Maximum investment in HP is also useful for passing the largest possible Wishes to Spritzee's teammates. The remaining EVs give Spritzee another point in Special Attack, Special Defense, and Speed, while Eviolite is used to enhance Spritzee's bulk even further. Aroma Veil gives Spritzee an immunity to Taunt and Encore, which is invaluable for a supporting Pokemon.
Usage Tips
========
Spritzee should mainly be switching in on Fighting-types beside Croagunk and Pancham and Dark-types beside Pawniard. Once Spritzee is in safely, it can use Wish to heal itself or its teammates and can also clear its team of status effects if it runs Aromatherapy. If Spritzee is carrying Calm Mind, bring it in late-game once its checks and counters are weakened enough to begin setting up. Spritzee's Eviolite should be preserved if attempting a late-game sweep, as this maximizes Spritzee's potential setup opportunities. Be cognizant of the mechanics of Wish and Protect, as being too reliant on Protect can sometimes allow the opponent to switch in a dangerous offensive Pokemon late-game and use Spritzee as setup bait; always consider the possibility of switching to a teammate or predicting a switch-in with Moonblast after using Wish.
Team Options
========
If Spritzee carries Calm Mind, its best partners are Pokemon that can defeat Steel-, Poison-, and Fire-types, giving Spritzee a much better shot at sweeping late-game. Porygon has excellent synergy with Spritzee; together, the two can check a huge portion of the metagame and provide a defensive backbone for several team archetypes. Porygon can run an offensive set with Download to lure in and KO opposing Steel-types; Hidden Power Fire KOes Ferroseed after Tri Attack and Hidden Power Fighting OHKOes Pawniard. Diglett and Gothita can trap numerous threats to Spritzee and KO them. Diglett can trap most Fire-, Steel-, and Poison-types, but misses out on Foongus and Ferroseed. Gothita can trap Foongus and Ferroseed as well as Poison-types, but has more difficulty trapping several Fire- and Steel-types. Fire-types such as Ponyta and Numel can defeat several of Spritzee's checks, notably Steel-types and Foongus, with ease. Ponyta and Numel can also break through Poison-types such as Gastly and Croagunk, as these Pokemon cannot tank strong Fire-type attacks. Numel can also handle opposing Fire-types thanks to Earth Power, which Ponyta struggles to do. However, Ponyta can be used as a check to Fighting-types so that Spritzee doesn't have to risk switching into a Knock Off.
Spritzee can form defensive cores with a large number of Pokemon in the metagame, courtesy of its typing and great bulk. Normal-types such as Munchlax and Lickitung have good synergy with Spritzee; Munchlax is able to handle opposing Steel-types with Fire Punch or Earthquake, while Lickitung can form an incredibly bulky double Wish core with Spritzee. In return, Spritzee will be able to take on the Fighting-types that trouble these Normal-type partners. Hippopotas and Ferroseed also synergize well with Spritzee, providing residual damage on the opposing team with entry hazards, and in Hippopotas's case, Sand Stream. Hippopotas provides an answer to Fire-types and grounded Poison-types, although it dislikes being burned or poisoned. Ferroseed handles Foongus and Skrelp that lack Hidden Power Fire and can also check opposing Shell Smash users and offensive Water-types that may threaten to sweep the team. In return, Spritzee offers these partners valuable Wish support. Thanks to Bulletproof, Chespin can easily handle Foongus, Bellsprout, and Gastly. Bulky Pokemon that are being worn down and Pokemon that hate status effects will appreciate Spritzee's cleric support. Mienfoo, Pancham, Chinchou, Skrelp, and Timburr are all great examples of Pokemon that can benefit from having Spritzee as a teammate.
[STRATEGY COMMENTS]
Other Options
=============
Spritzee can function as a reliable Trick Room setter thanks to its natural bulk, recovery, and immunity to Taunt, but Trick Room is an underwhelming strategy in the LC metagame. Draining Kiss can be used over Moonblast to provide some immediate recovery, but Moonblast's power allows Spritzee to land key KOs that Draining Kiss misses out on. Toxic is a possible option to wear down defensive Pokemon, but many of Spritzee's best checks, namely Steel- and Poison-types, are immune to the status, and Spritzee simply does not have room for it. Hidden Power Fighting and Hidden Power Fire can be used to take care of Pawniard and Ferroseed, respectively. Spritzee has plenty of other coverage options, such as Thunderbolt, Flash Cannon, and Psychic, but generally doesn't have room on its moveset for coverage moves.
Checks and Counters
===================
**Steel-types**: Spritzee will be hard-pressed to handle Steel-types given their resistance to Moonblast. Magnemite's Flash Cannon and Pawniard's Iron Head will easily 2HKO Spritzee, and Ferroseed can set up entry hazards and wear down Spritzee with Leech Seed and Iron Head.
**Poison-types**: Gastly, Foongus, Skrelp, and several other Poison-types can tank a Moonblast and threaten Spritzee with their super effective STAB moves. Foongus in particular can run Clear Smog to remove boosts from Calm Mind Spritzee, preventing it from sweeping.
**Fire-types**: Ponyta, Vulpix, and Larvesta resist Moonblast and can power through Spritzee with their strong Fire-type attacks.
[OVERVIEW]
Spritzee's great bulk and typing allow it to check several of the metagame's most prominent Fighting- and Dark-types and support its team with Wish and Aromatherapy. These traits make Spritzee invaluable to defensive, balanced, and even some offensive teams, as it has great defensive synergy with numerous Pokemon and faces very little competition for a teamslot as a Wish user. Aroma Veil enhances Spritzee's support capabilities even further by granting it an immunity to Taunt and Encore. In addition to being a great support Pokemon, Spritzee can also function as an effective late-game sweeper by using Calm Mind and its amazing bulk. Despite the offensive and defensive usefulness of Spritzee's Fairy typing, it can be a hindrance at times, as it is easily walled by common Poison- and Steel-types, including Foongus, Magnemite, and Ferroseed. This is a serious issue for Calm Mind Spritzee, as it will have trouble sweeping or even posing as an offensive threat until these foes are removed or heavily weakened. Furthermore, Spritzee tends to rely on Moonblast as its sole attacking move, and its offensive presence is unreliable without Calm Mind boosts, which can make it rather predictable and easy to switch into as a result. Because Spritzee is frequently used to handle Fighting-types, its Eviolite is often removed by Knock Off during the match, which can impede Spritzee's late-game sweeping capabilities.
[SET]
name: Defensive
move 1: Wish
move 2: Protect
move 3: Calm Mind / Aromatherapy
move 4: Moonblast
item: Eviolite
ability: Aroma Veil
nature: Bold
evs: 212 HP / 196 Def / 12 SpA / 76 SpD / 12 Spe
[SET COMMENTS]
Moves
========
Wish provides Spritzee with a form of recovery and can be used to heal its teammates. Protect ensures Spritzee can heal itself with Wish, and it can provide other situational uses, such as scouting opposing Choice item users and avoiding damage from Fake Out. Calm Mind allows Spritzee to set up late-game and attempt a sweep. Spritzee can also run Aromatherapy in this slot, trading the ability to set up for the ability to remove status effects from itself and its teammates. Moonblast is Spritzee's best STAB move, scoring a super effective hit on the Fighting-types that Spritzee checks while also providing good neutral coverage on a large portion of the metagame, which is ideal for sweeping.
Set Details
========
Maximum investment in HP and Defense alongside a Bold nature allow Spritzee to check physical attackers as effectively as possible. Maximum investment in HP is also useful for passing the largest possible Wishes to Spritzee's teammates. The remaining EVs give Spritzee another point in Special Attack, Special Defense, and Speed, while Eviolite is used to enhance Spritzee's bulk even further. Aroma Veil gives Spritzee an immunity to Taunt and Encore, which is invaluable for a supporting Pokemon.
Usage Tips
========
Spritzee should mainly be switching in on Fighting-types beside Croagunk and Pancham and Dark-types beside Pawniard. Once Spritzee is in safely, it can use Wish to heal itself or its teammates and can also clear its team of status effects if it runs Aromatherapy. If Spritzee is carrying Calm Mind, bring it in late-game once its checks and counters are weakened enough to begin setting up. Spritzee's Eviolite should be preserved if attempting a late-game sweep, as this maximizes Spritzee's potential setup opportunities. Be cognizant of the mechanics of Wish and Protect, as being too reliant on Protect can sometimes allow the opponent to switch in a dangerous offensive Pokemon late-game and use Spritzee as setup bait; always consider the possibility of switching to a teammate or predicting a switch-in with Moonblast after using Wish.
Team Options
========
If Spritzee carries Calm Mind, its best partners are Pokemon that can defeat Steel-, Poison-, and Fire-types, giving Spritzee a much better shot at sweeping late-game. Porygon has excellent synergy with Spritzee; together, the two can check a huge portion of the metagame and provide a defensive backbone for several team archetypes. Porygon can run an offensive set with Download to lure in and KO opposing Steel-types; Hidden Power Fire KOes Ferroseed after Tri Attack and Hidden Power Fighting OHKOes Pawniard. Diglett and Gothita can trap numerous threats to Spritzee and KO them. Diglett can trap most Fire-, Steel-, and Poison-types, but misses out on Foongus and Ferroseed. Gothita can trap Foongus and Ferroseed as well as Poison-types, but has more difficulty trapping several Fire- and Steel-types. Fire-types such as Ponyta and Numel can defeat several of Spritzee's checks, notably Steel-types and Foongus, with ease. Ponyta and Numel can also break through Poison-types such as Gastly and Croagunk, as these Pokemon cannot tank strong Fire-type attacks. Numel can also handle opposing Fire-types thanks to Earth Power, which Ponyta struggles to do. However, Ponyta can be used as a check to Fighting-types so that Spritzee doesn't have to risk switching into a Knock Off.
Spritzee can form defensive cores with a large number of Pokemon in the metagame, courtesy of its typing and great bulk. Normal-types such as Munchlax and Lickitung have good synergy with Spritzee; Munchlax is able to handle opposing Steel-types with Fire Punch or Earthquake, while Lickitung can form an incredibly bulky double Wish core with Spritzee. In return, Spritzee will be able to take on the Fighting-types that trouble these Normal-type partners. Hippopotas and Ferroseed also synergize well with Spritzee, providing residual damage on the opposing team with entry hazards, and in Hippopotas's case, Sand Stream. Hippopotas provides an answer to Fire-types and grounded Poison-types, although it dislikes being burned or poisoned. Ferroseed handles Foongus and Skrelp that lack Hidden Power Fire and can also check opposing Shell Smash users and offensive Water-types that may threaten to sweep the team. In return, Spritzee offers these partners valuable Wish support. Thanks to Bulletproof, Chespin can easily handle Foongus, Bellsprout, and Gastly. Bulky Pokemon that are being worn down and Pokemon that hate status effects will appreciate Spritzee's cleric support. Mienfoo, Pancham, Chinchou, Skrelp, and Timburr are all great examples of Pokemon that can benefit from having Spritzee as a teammate.
[STRATEGY COMMENTS]
Other Options
=============
Spritzee can function as a reliable Trick Room setter thanks to its natural bulk, recovery, and immunity to Taunt, but Trick Room is an underwhelming strategy in the LC metagame. Draining Kiss can be used over Moonblast to provide some immediate recovery, but Moonblast's power allows Spritzee to land key KOs that Draining Kiss misses out on. Toxic is a possible option to wear down defensive Pokemon, but many of Spritzee's best checks, namely Steel- and Poison-types, are immune to the status, and Spritzee simply does not have room for it. Hidden Power Fighting and Hidden Power Fire can be used to take care of Pawniard and Ferroseed, respectively. Spritzee has plenty of other coverage options, such as Thunderbolt, Flash Cannon, and Psychic, but generally doesn't have room on its moveset for coverage moves.
Checks and Counters
===================
**Steel-types**: Spritzee will be hard-pressed to handle Steel-types given their resistance to Moonblast. Magnemite's Flash Cannon and Pawniard's Iron Head will easily 2HKO Spritzee, and Ferroseed can set up entry hazards and wear down Spritzee with Leech Seed and Iron Head.
**Poison-types**: Gastly, Foongus, Skrelp, and several other Poison-types can tank a Moonblast and threaten Spritzee with their super effective STAB moves. Foongus in particular can run Clear Smog to remove boosts from Calm Mind Spritzee, preventing it from sweeping.
**Fire-types**: Ponyta, Vulpix, and Larvesta resist Moonblast and can power through Spritzee with their strong Fire-type attacks.
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