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Stall Breaker
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name: Stall Breaker
move 1: Taunt
move 2: V-Create
move 3: Will-O-Wisp
move 4: Bolt Strike
ability: Victory Star
item: Leftovers
evs: 248 hp / 140 atk / 64 def / 56 spe
nature: Adamant
Moves
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Taunt allows Victini to debilitate setup sweepers, hazard setters, and walls such as Calm Mind Clefable, Heatran, and Chansey, respectively. Will-O-Wisp is key to this set, as it is used to wear down the opposition and cripple physical attackers while providing a decent way of dealing with opposing Pursuit trappers like Tyranitar and Bisharp. V-create is a staggeringly powerful STAB move that threatens all kinds of Pokemon. V-create must be used carefully, as Victini becomes vulnerable to Pursuit trappers after the Defense drop.
Bolt Strike adds great coverage and is highly efficient against threats such as non-Earth Power Heatran, Mega Charizard- Y, Rotom-W, SubPunch Mega Mawile, and Substitute + 3 attacks Mega Medicham, courtesy of its great Base Power. Using Bolt Strike makes Victini a little vulnerable to Gliscor and Landorus-T; however, the latter can be burned on the switch, possibly crippling it indefinitely.
Blue Flare with full Special Attack investment and a Modest nature is a viable alternative over V-create. Blue Flare leaves Victini less vulnerable to Pursuit, but the difference in power is noticeable. It's worth noting that using Bolt Strike with Blue Flare is undesirable because Victini can't compromise its bulk, speed, and power. Glaciate can be used instead of Taunt to surprise and take care of common switch-ins such as Latias, Latios, Landorus-T, Gliscor, Greninja, Garchomp, and many others thanks to its added effect, an incredibly useful Speed drop, and its advantageous typing. Thunder is a decent alternative to Bolt Strike if you wish to use Blue Flare, as its bad accuracy is compensated for by Victory Star. Grass Knot can also be used instead of Bolt Strike, but it's inferior, as it leaves Victini vulnerable to Heatran. Grass Knot really doesn't do much else besides nailing Quagsire and Hippowdon.
Set Details
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The EV spread allows Victini to outpace Adamant Mega Heracross while optimizing its bulk to take on dangerous threats and avoid the 2HKO against Adamant Mega Medicham's High Jump Kick . Victory Star is a useful ability that makes its moves more accurate. For example, Bolt Strike and Will-O-Wisp become 93% accurate. If you intend to use Blue Flare, use a Modest nature; never use Blue Flare with Bolt Strike, as it forces Victini to forgo much needed Speed or bulk.
Usage Tips
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Gliscor, Garchomp, and Landorus-T are some of Victini's most common switch-ins. As such, Will-O-Wisp is particularly deadly, especially against Gliscor before its Toxic Orb activates. This set effectively checks Mega Mawile, Mega Medicham, and Mega Gardevoir, provided that these threats don't have the appropriate coverage moves to defeat it. Victini gets worn down easily, so try to keep it healthy so it can optimally check threats, as it lacks reliable recovery. This set excels on stall teams and balanced teams due to its ability to check extremely dangerous threats in one slot and break through most stall teams.
Team Options
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Clerics such as Chansey and Clefable are great partners, as Victini is vulnerable to status effects. Additionally, both Clefable and Chansey are able to provide much-needed Wish support. Alomomola, in particular, is a great Wish passer, as it is able to help combat threats such as Mega Medicham and Mega Mawile. Defog users such as Skarmory and Mandibuzz are good teammates, as Victini detests taking Stealth Rock damage. Pursuit trappers such as Tyranitar and Bisharp are also useful, as Latios and Latias commonly switch into Victini.
Stall Breaker
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name: Stall Breaker
move 1: Taunt
move 2: V-create
move 3: Will-O-Wisp
move 4: Bolt Strike
ability: Victory Star
item: Leftovers
evs: 224 HP / 252 Atk / 32 Spe
nature: Adamant
Moves
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Set Details
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Team Options
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name: Stall Breaker
move 1: Taunt
move 2: V-create
move 3: Will-O-Wisp
move 4: Bolt Strike
ability: Victory Star
item: Leftovers
evs: 224 HP / 252 Atk / 32 Spe
nature: Adamant
Moves
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- Taunt is a good move for this set as it is an excellent way of debilitating setup sweepers, hazard setters and walls like Calm Mind Clefable, Heatran and Chansey respectively.
- Will-O-Wisp allows it to wear down the opposition and cripple physical attackers. It's also quite good against opposing Pursuit trappers. Gliscor and Landorus-T are some of its most common switch ins, due to this fact, Will-O-Wisp is particularly deadly, especially against Gliscor before its orb activates.
- V-Create is a staggeringly powerful STAB move that can threaten walls and attackers alike. It must also be used carefully since after the drop, it becomes very vulnerable to Pursuit trappers.
- Bolt Strike not only adds great coverage, it's also highly efficient against threats like non-Earth Power Heatran, Mega Charizard-Y, Rotom-W, Subpunch Mega Mawile and Substitute + 3 attacks Mega Medicham with its great base power. It's worth noting that Bolt Strike leaves you a little more vulnerable to Gliscor and Landorus-T, the latter can be burned on the switch, possibly crippling it indefinitely.
- Blue Flare with full Spa investment and a Modest nature is a viable alternative over V-Create. Blue Flare leaves you a little less vulnerable to Pursuit and has a surprise factor, but the difference in power is noticeable. It's worth noting that using Bolt Strike with Blue Flare is undesirable
- Glaciate may be used instead of Taunt to take care of common switch ins like Latias, Latios, Landorus-Therian, Gliscor, Greninja and many others thanks to its added effect in an incredibly useful speed drop and its advantageous typing.
- Thunder is an alternative to Bolt Strike if you wish to use Blue Flare, its bad accuracy is compensated by Victory Star.
- Grass Knot may be used instead of Bolt Strike, but it's inferior since it leaves you vulnerable to Heatran. It doesn't do much else besides nailing Quagsire.
Set Details
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- The EV spread allows it to outpace Jolly Tyranitar and Adamant Bisharp while optimising its bulk to take on dangerous threats and guarantee its survival against Mega Mawile's Sucker Punch at full health. You can also use an EV spread of: 248 HP / 144 Atk / 68 Def / 32 Speed to avoid the 2HKO from High Jump Kick Mega Medicham. However, it performs worse against any team without Mega Medicham, so it isn't really worth it most of the time. If you want to outspeed Jolly Mega Tyranitar, you may opt to use 120 speed EVs with a more bulky spread or offensive spread.
- Victory Star is a cool ability that makes most of its moves more accurate, Bolt-Strike and Will-O-Wisp become 93% accurate for example.
- Use a Modest nature if you intend to use Blue Flare, never use Blue Flare with Bolt Strike.
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- This set also plays as an effective check against Mega Mawile, Mega Medicham and Mega Gardevoir, provided that these threats don't have the appropriate coverage moves to defeat it.
- Try to keep it healthy to check threats optimally as it lacks reliable recovery.
- This set excels in stall teams and balanced teams due to its ability to check extremely dangerous threats in one slot and break through most stall teams.
Team Options
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- Chansey is a great partner as it is able to provide large wishes and heal status with Heal Bell.
- Defog users like Skarmory and Mandibuzz are good teammates.
- Alomomola does particularly well as a teammate since it is able to provide large wishes and help combat Mega Medicham.
- Latias and Latios often switch in due to their resistance to Victini's attacks. Because of this, Pursuit trappers like Tyranitar and Bisharp are good teammates.
- This set appreciates Wish passers and clerics due to its lack of recovery and prone to status.
Stall Breaker
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name: Stall Breaker
move 1: Taunt
move 2: V-Create
move 3: Will-O-Wisp
move 4: Bolt Strike
ability: Victory Star
item: Leftovers
evs: 248 hp / 140 atk / 64 def / 56 spe
nature: Adamant
Moves
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Taunt allows Victini to debilitate setup sweepers, hazard setters, and walls such as Calm Mind Clefable, Heatran, and Chansey, respectively. Will-O-Wisp is key to this set, as it is used to wear down the opposition and cripple physical attackers while providing a decent way of dealing with opposing Pursuit trappers like Tyranitar and Bisharp. V-create is a staggeringly powerful STAB move that threatens all kinds of Pokemon. V-create must be used carefully, as Victini becomes vulnerable to Pursuit trappers after the Defense drop.
Bolt Strike adds great coverage and is highly efficient against threats such as non-Earth Power Heatran, Mega Charizard- Y, Rotom-W, SubPunch Mega Mawile, and Substitute + 3 attacks Mega Medicham, courtesy of its great Base Power. Using Bolt Strike makes Victini a little vulnerable to Gliscor and Landorus-T; however, the latter can be burned on the switch, possibly crippling it indefinitely.
Blue Flare with full Special Attack investment and a Modest nature is a viable alternative over V-create. Blue Flare leaves Victini less vulnerable to Pursuit, but the difference in power is noticeable. It's worth noting that using Bolt Strike with Blue Flare is undesirable because Victini can't compromise its bulk, speed, and power. Glaciate can be used instead of Taunt to surprise and take care of common switch-ins such as Latias, Latios, Landorus-T, Gliscor, Greninja, Garchomp, and many others thanks to its added effect, an incredibly useful Speed drop, and its advantageous typing. Thunder is a decent alternative to Bolt Strike if you wish to use Blue Flare, as its bad accuracy is compensated for by Victory Star. Grass Knot can also be used instead of Bolt Strike, but it's inferior, as it leaves Victini vulnerable to Heatran. Grass Knot really doesn't do much else besides nailing Quagsire and Hippowdon.
Set Details
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The EV spread allows Victini to outpace Adamant Mega Heracross while optimizing its bulk to take on dangerous threats and avoid the 2HKO against Adamant Mega Medicham's High Jump Kick . Victory Star is a useful ability that makes its moves more accurate. For example, Bolt Strike and Will-O-Wisp become 93% accurate. If you intend to use Blue Flare, use a Modest nature; never use Blue Flare with Bolt Strike, as it forces Victini to forgo much needed Speed or bulk.
Usage Tips
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Gliscor, Garchomp, and Landorus-T are some of Victini's most common switch-ins. As such, Will-O-Wisp is particularly deadly, especially against Gliscor before its Toxic Orb activates. This set effectively checks Mega Mawile, Mega Medicham, and Mega Gardevoir, provided that these threats don't have the appropriate coverage moves to defeat it. Victini gets worn down easily, so try to keep it healthy so it can optimally check threats, as it lacks reliable recovery. This set excels on stall teams and balanced teams due to its ability to check extremely dangerous threats in one slot and break through most stall teams.
Team Options
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Clerics such as Chansey and Clefable are great partners, as Victini is vulnerable to status effects. Additionally, both Clefable and Chansey are able to provide much-needed Wish support. Alomomola, in particular, is a great Wish passer, as it is able to help combat threats such as Mega Medicham and Mega Mawile. Defog users such as Skarmory and Mandibuzz are good teammates, as Victini detests taking Stealth Rock damage. Pursuit trappers such as Tyranitar and Bisharp are also useful, as Latios and Latias commonly switch into Victini.
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