[OVERVIEW]
- Incredibly high attacking stats, and powerful moves to back it up.
- Alongside this, Hoopa-U is no slouch in terms of SpD, allowing it to soft-check some threats to hyper offense teams.
- Places insane pressure on the opponent's team no matter what set it runs since it can effectively stallbreak, wallbreak, and threaten everything else.
- Also creates mind-games with the opponent as to whether or not Sucker Punch is run, or even when it'll be used.
- However, Hoopa-U offers zero defensive synergy whatsoever, and it's hard to get in because of this.
- Although Hoopa-U is incredibly hard to switch into, it's hard for it to stay in against much since its main attack lowers Defense and it's not bulky.
- Average Speed means that Hoopa-U must rely on Sucker Punch if it wants to strike first, and even then Extreme Speed beats it out.
- Speaking of Extreme Speed, with how common it is, it's hard for Hoopa-U to find a solid way to get in an attack some times.
- Hoopa-U's matchup versus hyper offense is somewhat poor as it can often struggle to do much due to reasons listed above.
name: Choice Band
move 1: Hyperspace Fury
move 2: Gunk Shot
move 3: Drain Punch
move 4: Switcheroo / Parting Shot / Sucker Punch
item: Choice Band
ability: Magician
nature: Adamant / Jolly
evs: 252 Atk / 4 SpD / 252 Spe
[SET COMMENTS]
Moves
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- Hyperspace Fury hits incredibly hard, even harder than Knock Off. And it's coming off of a 160 base Attack. Nothing wants to switch into this!
- Gunk Shot nails the Fairy-types that pose a threat to Hoopa-U, notably Clefable.
- Drain Punch is great to hit Dark-types, most notably Tyranitar and Bisharp which could otherwise switch in on either of the other attacks.
- Switcheroo is great to pass off its Choice Band to defensive Pokemon and can really catch a lot of opponents off guard.
- Parting Shot is a great momentum grabber since it can be used as a Hoopa-U check switches in, and provides set up opportunities for teammates.
- Sucker Punch is a powerful priority move, though being locked into it is very risky.
- Pursuit can also be run if your team desperately needs it, and it's great to catch switches, but it leaves Hoopa-U very vulnerable afterwards.
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Usage Tips
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[SET]
name: Substitute
move 1: Substitute
move 2: Hyperspace Fury
move 3: Gunk Shot
move 4: Sucker Punch / Drain Punch
item: Dread Plate / Life Orb
ability: Magician
nature: Jolly
evs: 252 Atk / 4 SpD / 252 Spe
[SET COMMENTS]
Moves
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[SET]
name: Special Attacker
move 1: Psystrike
move 2: Dark Pulse
move 3: Focus Blast
move 4: Taunt / Substitute
item: Life Orb
ability: Magician
nature: Modest
evs: 252 SpA / 4 SpD / 252 Spe
[SET COMMENTS]
Moves
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Set Details
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Usage Tips
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Team Options
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[STRATEGY COMMENTS]
Other Options
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- Assault Vest – lets Hoopa-U pseudo-check Thundurus and Heatran in a way, but it's really 'meh' overall.
- Nasty Plot – ferocious when it gets set up, but it's hard pressed to set up and still left outsped by too much to be effective.
- Choice Scarf / Agility – boosts Hoopa-U's Speed, but it's really not necessary when Sucker Punch exists. Removes mindgames though.
- Fire Punch – hits Skarmory and Ferrothorn for straight up damage versus wearing them down gradually.
- Ice Punch – hits Hippowdon, Landorus-T, and Garchomp, for very solid damage. Overall good coverage.
- Knock Off – trades a tiny bit less power for removing items. Can be used if your team really appreciates the support.
- Hypnosis – catches opponents off guard. Accuracy prevents it from being reliable, but when it works, it works.
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