[Overview]
<p>With
base 75/130/130 incredible defensive stats
and a plentiful amount of supporting moves such as Reflect, (comma) Light Screen, (comma) Thunder Wave, (comma) and Memento, Uxie can take many hits and
support assist its team
with ease.
With its myriad of supporting moves, such as Reflect, Light Screen, Thunder Wave, and Memento, Uxie makes it a lot easier for its teammates to do their job. Furthermore, it can utilize Trick in order to cripple the opposing Pokémon and Yawn to shuffle the opposing team. However,
Uxie is generally outclassed by Cresselia, as Cresselia has recovery outside of Rest + Sleep Talk and is bulkier on both sides. Additionally, Uxie is weak to
common attacking types from
common most standard Pokémon, such as Scizor and Tyranitar.
Additonally, Uxie is generally outclassed by Cresselia, as Cresselia has recovery outside of Rest + Sleep Talk and is bulkier on both sides. (I changed it around because it felt like the weak to common attacks part was related to Cresselia, which is also "weak to common attacks".) Nevertheless, Uxie is a great addition to any team due to its ability to support its teammates in a variety of effective ways.</p>
[SET]
name: OU Choice Scarf Lead
move 1: Trick
move 2: Stealth Rock
move 3: U-turn
move 4: Thunder Wave / Psychic / Yawn
item: Choice Scarf
nature: Impish
evs: 252 HP / 104 Def / 152 Spe
[SET COMMENTS]
<p>Due to Uxie's great bulk and decent Speed, it can utilize a Choice Scarf set in order to cripple opposing Pokémon and set up Stealth Rock. Uxie can
generally last long enough during
the a battle to set up Stealth Rock
again if it gets removed,
and is also while still being capable of
debilitating weakening the opposing team. Trick
, (comma) along with Choice Scarf, (comma) cripples the opposing lead by
swapping its item with a hindering Choice Scarf, locking it into either Stealth Rock or an attacking move. From there,
you have two choices; (semi-colon) setting up Stealth Rock helps by slowly chipping away at the opposing team
, (comma) while using U-turn
pairs up well with after Trick
and Choice Scarf because it lets
you Uxie switch after seeing what the opponent brings in. Additionally,
it U-turn lets Uxie switch out
and break Aerodactyl's and Azelf's Focus Sash at the same time if they decide to Taunt it. if opposing Aerodactyl or Azelf decide to Taunt it. Alternatively, Uxie can use Thunder Wave to cripple the Tricked Pokémon or an incoming opponent. Psychic lets Uxie hit back, while Yawn can work with U-turn to scout the opposing team.</p>
[Additional Comments]
<p>The listed
Speed EVs allow Choice Scarf Uxie to outspeed Aerodactyl and Azelf and Trick them before they can Taunt Uxie.
However, (remove comma) If you choose to use Psychic in the last moveslot,
then 24 EVs should be moved from Defense to Special Attack in order to break 252 HP Rotom-A's Substitutes 100% of the time.
Alternatively,
(remove comma) Knock Off can be utilized in the last moveslot in order to further
debilitate soften the opposing team.</p>
<p>Uxie is bad against
Spikers entry hazard users, such as Smeargle and Forretress, because they can freely set up entry hazards against Uxie
while it can't do much back due to its inability to dish out much damage. Therefore, a Rapid Spinner is a good teammate to remove those entry hazards. Forretress resists Ghost- and Dark-type moves, while
Hitmontop resists
Bug- and Dark-type moves and can execute a guaranteed Rapid Spin due to Foresight. Alternatively,
Heatran and Starmie
is a splendid Rapid Spinner as it can scare away
Spikes entry hazards users with
their its powerful STAB moves
, while Starmie can also Rapid Spin away entry hazards.
Although it lacks Rapid Spin, Heatran is great at destroying most entry hazard users due to its impressive typing and raw power.</p>
(I mostly changed the "Spikers" thing because it was getting inconsistent. Plus, they could be using Stealth Rock and/or Toxic Spikes, even if they're somewhat less common.)
<p>Choice Scarf Uxie lures in Choice Scarf Tyranitar very often, so you should be careful not to immediately Trick and force Uxie to take Pursuit damage while switching out. However, there are certain Pokémon that can capitalize on that switch. Machamp can freely set up a Substitute and immediately wreak havoc against the opposing team, while Lucario 4x resists Dark- and Rock-type moves and can set up a Swords Dance.</p>
[SET]
name: OU
Lead Dual Screens
Lead
move 1: Reflect
move 2: Light Screen
move 3: Stealth Rock
move 4: U-turn
item: Light Clay
nature: Jolly
evs: 252 HP / 40 Def / 216 Spe
[SET COMMENTS]
<p>
This set is comparable to a similar set that Azelf can run. (remove period) However, (remove comma) Although Azelf seems better suited for this task due to its greater Speed and access to Explosion, Uxie
can still perform this duty well since it possesses much more bulk
in exchange for Explosion and greater Speed. This extra bulk allows Uxie to come in
many more times and set up dual screens
frequently throughout a match, but Uxie's Speed should
also not be forgotten, as if EVed properly,
it can still outspeed base 90 Pokémon. Based on the lead
match-up, Reflect should be used against physical attackers, while Light Screen should be employed against special attackers. Stealth Rock aids Uxie's teammates in sweeping, while U-turn can help scout your opponent's switches.</p>
[Additional Comments]
<p>The given EVs allow Uxie to outspeed Roserade and other base 90s in order to get off another move before it takes a hit. Being slower than Gliscor also means that Uxie can U-turn out after Gliscor uses Taunt, which allows your next Pokémon to
freely set up. Alternatively, an EV spread of 252 HP / 4 Def / 252 Spe can be used in order to at least Speed tie
with opposing Gliscor and set up another defensive screen.</p>
<p>Similar to the previous set, Uxie
often draws in
Spikers entry hazard users because it can't do much back to them. Heatran and Starmie both deter
Spikes entry hazard users in their own ways: Heatran has powerful STAB attacks while Starmie can Rapid Spin away any entry hazards. Additionally, Heatran has good defensive synergy with Uxie because
he it resists all of Uxie's weaknesses.</p>
<p>This type of Uxie is better suited for offensive teams because of the momentum it provides with dual screens and U-turn. Many opposing teams rely on powerful moves to take down Pokémon like Suicune and Dragonite, but with the reduced damage that they take thanks to dual screens, these Pokémon can set up additional
Calm Minds or Dragon Dances boosting moves and proceed to sweep the opposing team. Alternatively, Machamp
is a good partner because its Substitutes can survive more hits
and let it wreck the opposing team easier. (period) Additionally, Machamp
himself is also a good partner because he resists
two of Uxie's weaknesses: (colon) Dark- and
Bug-type moves.</p>
[SET]
name: OU Dual Screens
move 1: Reflect
move 2: Light Screen
move 3: Memento / U-turn
move 4: U-turn / Yawn
item: Light Clay
nature: Impish
evs: 252 HP / 252 Def / 4 SpD
[SET COMMENTS]
<p>Uxie can
also utilize a defensive spread that takes advantage of an asset that the other pixies don't have
access to: Memento. That, combined with Light Screen and Reflect, make it extremely difficult for the opposing team to penetrate your team's defenses. Once again, Reflect and Light Screen are used to reduce the damage output
from physical and special attacks respectively, while Memento is Uxie's coup de grace. Using it effectively leaves your opponent at -6 Attack and Special Attack at the cost of Uxie's life. U-turn
is used so allows Uxie
can set up dual screens multiple times to escape from the foe as you find a more appropriate opportunity for Uxie to use dual screens. However, you may choose to use
both U-turn and Yawn in order to shuffle around the opposing team and have more of an advantage while setting up, which also means you don't have to sacrifice Uxie's life for Memento.</p>
[Additional Comments]
<p>
The given EV spread allows for as much Defense as possible in order to survive powerful hits such as Tyranitar's Crunch and Scizor's U-turn. (Doesn't require explaining.) However, (remove comma) An EV spread of 252 HP / 4 Def / 252 Spe can be used in order to Speed tie or beat opposing Gliscor and get off another screen or Memento before
he it Taunts Uxie; however, Uxie then loses out on great bulk. Additionally, Uxie can utilize Stealth Rock to aid in sweeping, but generally Uxie has better things to do.
(Can we put a small mention of Safeguard in case of status and for the sake of adding more text? Even Thunder Wave could be useful too.)</p>
<p>Gliscor is a great partner to Uxie as
he takes it can counter advantage of the sandstorm that Tyranitar
, (comma) a common switch-in for Uxie brings in while targeting Uxie (The next sentences conflict with the "taking advantage of sandstorm" as it seems it's suppose to be the Hyper Cutter version.). Furthermore, dual screens make
it Gliscor exceptionally difficult to take down Gliscor. After setting up
several several Swords Dances and Rock Polishes, Gliscor can then Baton Pass them to a sweeper such as Metagross or Lucario. Alternatively, sweepers mentioned in the previous set, such as Suicune, Jirachi, and Dragonite
, (comma) all appreciate the additional bulk, as it makes
them that much harder to take
them down.</p>
<p>Taunters such as Gliscor and Gyarados have a field day with this set, as they can prevent Uxie from setting up dual screens. Starmie and Vaporeon can switch in and threaten them with their STAB attacks in order to deter them.
Additionally, they'll be much harder to take down due to the defensive screens that are up. (This should be turned into a possibility, especially if the Taunters already did Taunt Uxie.) If Uxie is able to set up at least Reflect, then the Water-types will become more harder to take down. Vaporeon can also pass Wishes to Uxie in order to let it set up more screens later in the match.</p>
[SET]
name: OU Field Effect
Supporter
move 1: Rain Dance / Trick Room / Sunny Day
move 2: Yawn
move 3: U-turn
move 4: Psychic / Thunderbolt
item: Damp Rock / Leftovers / Heat Rock
nature: Bold / Relaxed
ability: Levitate
evs: 252 HP / 232 Def / 24 SpA
[SET COMMENTS]
<p>
With Due to its access to three different field effect types, Uxie is a great transition Pokémon
in order to successfully set them up. It has both the Speed and the defenses to
successfully set up the field effects multiple times. Depending on what your team's based around, the appropriate
first field effect move is chosen. Yawn and U-turn work hand in hand
in for switching to an appropriate Pokémon to take advantage of the field, while Psychic
is to prevents Uxie from being Taunt bait. Alternatively, Thunderbolt can be used to prevent Pokémon like
Starmie Skarmory (Starmie doesn't really set up.) and Empoleon from freely setting up on Uxie.</p>
[Additional Comments]
<p>The given EV spread allows Uxie to break max HP Rotom-A's Substitutes while retaining maximum bulk. If Thunderbolt is used over Psychic, then an EV spread of 252 HP / 252 Def / 4 SpD should be used. Reflect, Light Screen, and Memento can be
used utilized in order for your Pokémon to set up more easily. A 0 Spe IV U-turn can let your sweepers come in unharmed as Uxie will take the opponent's attack before it switches out.</p>
<p>Obviously
, (comma) appropriate Pokémon should be used with the appropriate field effect. Sweepers such as Kingdra, Kabutops, and Ludicolo all make excellent Rain Dance abusers, while slower Pokémon such as Machamp, Snorlax, and Rhyperior all work as Trick Room sweepers. Pokémon with Chlorophyll, such as Tangrowth,
Victreebel, and Exeggutor
, (comma) are all great sweepers under Sunny Day because of their additional Speed. However, both rain- and sun-based teams will have to be wary of Tyranitar, as
he it loves coming in on Uxie. Fortunately for rain teams, Tyranitar fears Surf and Waterfall, but sun teams should have a Pokémon like Infernape
who that can scare away Tyranitar with a Fighting-type move.</p>
[Team Options]
<p>Although each set revolves around supporting the team in some way, either by crippling the opposing team or making your team stronger, they all have common weaknesses. Scizor, Tyranitar, and Gengar can all prey on Uxie's weaknesses and hit it hard with their STAB moves. Therefore, a teammate that resists Uxie's weaknesses can be very helpful. Heatran is a great partner because
he it resists all three of Uxie's weaknesses, while Uxie is immune to or resistant to two of
his its.
Additionally Moreover,
he it can scorch Scizor,
who which is a common Uxie switch-in, with
his its STAB Fire-type moves. A Scizor of your own can check Tyranitar and Gengar
who that lack Hidden Power Fire, as Bullet Punch will hit both for heavy damage. Additionally,
a your own Choice Scarf Tyranitar
of your own can check Gengar with Pursuit. Tyranitar also resists Uxie's Ghost- and Dark-type weaknesses.</p>
<p>For a more defensive spin on teammates, both Forretress and Skarmory work as partners. They
both resist all of Uxie's weaknesses and can capitalize on those moves by laying down entry hazards. Furthermore, since many of the Pokémon that can hit Uxie for super effective damage are grounded, they'll take entry hazard damage while switching in and out.</p>
<p>Since Uxie is a team supporter, it has many different potential teammates. Sets that involve Reflect and Light Screen benefit already bulky sweepers, such as Suicune and Jirachi. With dual screens support, Suicune can take many more hits than it already can, while Jirachi no longer has to fear Choice Scarf Heatran as much if it has Hidden Power Ground. Trick Room and weather support sets help support the complementary sweepers. Trick Room matches up with Machamp, Snorlax, and Rhyperior, Rain Dance pairs up with Kabutops, Kingdra, and Ludicolo, and Sunny Day supports sweepers like Tangrowth and Shiftry.</p>
(Let the specific sets talk about that. You mostly want to put the "best overall" teammate for Uxie in this area, which you did.)
[Optional Changes]
<p>With a movepool as wide as Uxie's, there are several unmentioned moves. Uxie has the defenses and the Speed to utilize a Calm Mind set, but is generally too weak to actually deal much damage. Grass Knot can hit Pokémon like Swampert and Tyranitar, but you're better off just
letting Uxie use U-turn to a partner when faced with such threats. Toxic is an option over Thunder Wave, but Thunder Wave
is generally better due to the importance of
Speed in OU. Heal Bell can rid the team of status effects, but Uxie
generally frequently has better things to do and is hard pressed for time and moveslots to do so.</p>
[Counters]
<p>Gengar, Scizor, and Tyranitar are all Pokémon that can threaten Uxie with their STAB attacks. Gengar can utilize Substitute to block status moves
and then attack with Shadow Ball, while Scizor and Tyranitar can hit hard with U-turn and Crunch, respectively. Jirachi also threatens Uxie, as it can use Substitute to block paralysis and
has a 4x
resistance to Psychic. From there, it can set up Calm Minds to threaten
your Uxie's team.</p>
<p>Fast Taunters
also can
also handle Uxie
with ease.
Both Gliscor
and Gyarados can
utilize Taunt to prevent Uxie from setting up dual screens
, (remove comma) while Gyarados can set up Dragon Dances afterward.
From there, (comma) Gliscor can spread Toxic over Uxie's team while Gyarados can set up threatening Dragon Dances. (period) Status effects such as poison and paralysis also cripple Uxie, as it really dislikes status.
Lastly, (comma) any Pokémon that utilizes Brick Break, such as Weavile, can
also stop Uxie's attempts to set up Reflect and Light Screen.</p>
