[SET]
name: Choice Scarf
move 1: Brave Bird
move 2: Knock Off
move 3: U-turn
move 4: Rock Smash / Heat Wave
item: Choice Scarf
ability: Overcoat
nature: Jolly
evs: 236 Atk / 76 SpD / 196 Spe
[SET COMMENTS]
Moves
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Brave Bird hits anything that doesn't resist it hard thanks to its high Base Power and provides Vullaby with a reliable Flying-type STAB move. Knock Off allows Vullaby to deal large amounts of damage to most Rock- and Electric- types that resist Brave Bird, while also allowing it to deprive Pokemon of their items, specifically Eviolite, to weaken them for later in the battle. U-turn enables Vullaby to pivot out of battle while denting whatever switches in to it. The last moveslot is between Rock Smash and Heat Wave. Rock Smash allows Vullaby to 2HKO Pawniard on the switch, while Heat Wave, even without investment, lets it 2HKO Ferroseed. Both options also serve to hit Magnemite in a pinch. Defog is also an option in the last slot, and it allows Vullaby to bluff a defensive set, but it does not synergize well with Vullaby's Stealth Rock weakness.
Set Details
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The given Speed EVs, along with a Jolly nature, allow Vullaby to reach 16 Speed and thus outspeed other key threats, such as Choice Scarf Gothita and Magnemite and +1 Scraggy, as well as Speed tie with Modest Scarf Chinchou and +1 Carvanha. The rest of the EVs are put into Attack to maximize Vullaby's damage output, and in Special Defense to boost Vullaby's bulk. Adamant can also be run, if you don't mind Speed tying with the above threats, to give Vullaby much more power. With an Adamant nature, Vullaby gets an almost guaranteed OHKO on Mienfoo after Stealth Rock and is able to 2HKO Download Porygon after Stealth Rock with Brave Bird. Overcoat is used to allow Vullaby to freely switch in on powder moves from the likes of Foongus. Big Pecks can be run to stop Attack drops from Intimidate, which helps with Snubbull switch-ins, especially Eviolite variants, but isn't really worth it apart from that.
Usage Tips
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The lack of an Eviolite or significant defensive investment means that Vullaby should not be switching into super effective, or even powerful neutral attacks. Most people will not expect Vullaby to be equipped with a Choice Scarf, so this set can be used to surprise weakened faster Pokemon that think they can get a KO on Vullaby, such as Chinchou or Archen. Vullaby doesn't outright OHKO most Fighting-types, so chip damage is essential to secure these surprise KOs. Early-game, Vullaby should use Knock Off and U-turn to weaken its checks and Rock Smash or Heat Wave to surprise Pawniard or Ferroseed, respectively, on the switch. Vullaby should only lock itself into Rock Smash or Heat Wave when you know the appropriate check is coming in, as these moves are relatively weak otherwise. Later in the game when Flying-type checks have been worn down, Vullaby can begin to spam Brave Bird to deal large amounts of damage to an opponent's team.
Team Options
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Due to its Stealth Rock weakness, Choice Scarf Vullaby appreciates Rapid Spin support. Drilbur is a good partner because it can also check the Electric-types that give Vullaby trouble and set up Stealth Rock to help Vullaby get KOs. Tentacool has good defensive synergy with Vullaby, aside from the fact that they share an Electric-type weakness, and can be a good teammate as well. Because of its Stealth Rock weakness and Brave Bird recoil damage, Vullaby is apt to get worn down very quickly in matches. Because of this, Wish passers, such as Spritzee and Lickitung, are good partners. Lickitung has the added bonus of taking most Ice- and Electric-type attacks aimed at Vullaby quite well. Diglett can trap many of the Rock-, Steel-, and Electric-types that stop Vullaby cold, including Pawniard, Chinchou, and non-Choice Scarf variants of Magnemite. Stealth Rock is essential to help Vullaby secure KOs, making Tirtouga and Pawniard good partners. These Pokemon also benefit from Choice Scarf Vullaby's luring abilities. Lastly, Pokemon with similar checks to Vullaby appreciate this set weakening the Rock- and Steel-types it draws in with Knock Off. These Pokemon include Gastly, which especially enjoys having Pawniard weakened, and Fletchling, with which Vullaby can form a Flying spam core.
name: Choice Scarf
move 1: Brave Bird
move 2: Knock Off
move 3: U-turn
move 4: Rock Smash / Heat Wave
item: Choice Scarf
ability: Overcoat
nature: Jolly
evs: 236 Atk / 76 SpD / 196 Spe
[SET COMMENTS]
Moves
========
Brave Bird hits anything that doesn't resist it hard thanks to its high Base Power and provides Vullaby with a reliable Flying-type STAB move. Knock Off allows Vullaby to deal large amounts of damage to most Rock- and Electric- types that resist Brave Bird, while also allowing it to deprive Pokemon of their items, specifically Eviolite, to weaken them for later in the battle. U-turn enables Vullaby to pivot out of battle while denting whatever switches in to it. The last moveslot is between Rock Smash and Heat Wave. Rock Smash allows Vullaby to 2HKO Pawniard on the switch, while Heat Wave, even without investment, lets it 2HKO Ferroseed. Both options also serve to hit Magnemite in a pinch. Defog is also an option in the last slot, and it allows Vullaby to bluff a defensive set, but it does not synergize well with Vullaby's Stealth Rock weakness.
Set Details
========
The given Speed EVs, along with a Jolly nature, allow Vullaby to reach 16 Speed and thus outspeed other key threats, such as Choice Scarf Gothita and Magnemite and +1 Scraggy, as well as Speed tie with Modest Scarf Chinchou and +1 Carvanha. The rest of the EVs are put into Attack to maximize Vullaby's damage output, and in Special Defense to boost Vullaby's bulk. Adamant can also be run, if you don't mind Speed tying with the above threats, to give Vullaby much more power. With an Adamant nature, Vullaby gets an almost guaranteed OHKO on Mienfoo after Stealth Rock and is able to 2HKO Download Porygon after Stealth Rock with Brave Bird. Overcoat is used to allow Vullaby to freely switch in on powder moves from the likes of Foongus. Big Pecks can be run to stop Attack drops from Intimidate, which helps with Snubbull switch-ins, especially Eviolite variants, but isn't really worth it apart from that.
Usage Tips
========
The lack of an Eviolite or significant defensive investment means that Vullaby should not be switching into super effective, or even powerful neutral attacks. Most people will not expect Vullaby to be equipped with a Choice Scarf, so this set can be used to surprise weakened faster Pokemon that think they can get a KO on Vullaby, such as Chinchou or Archen. Vullaby doesn't outright OHKO most Fighting-types, so chip damage is essential to secure these surprise KOs. Early-game, Vullaby should use Knock Off and U-turn to weaken its checks and Rock Smash or Heat Wave to surprise Pawniard or Ferroseed, respectively, on the switch. Vullaby should only lock itself into Rock Smash or Heat Wave when you know the appropriate check is coming in, as these moves are relatively weak otherwise. Later in the game when Flying-type checks have been worn down, Vullaby can begin to spam Brave Bird to deal large amounts of damage to an opponent's team.
Team Options
========
Due to its Stealth Rock weakness, Choice Scarf Vullaby appreciates Rapid Spin support. Drilbur is a good partner because it can also check the Electric-types that give Vullaby trouble and set up Stealth Rock to help Vullaby get KOs. Tentacool has good defensive synergy with Vullaby, aside from the fact that they share an Electric-type weakness, and can be a good teammate as well. Because of its Stealth Rock weakness and Brave Bird recoil damage, Vullaby is apt to get worn down very quickly in matches. Because of this, Wish passers, such as Spritzee and Lickitung, are good partners. Lickitung has the added bonus of taking most Ice- and Electric-type attacks aimed at Vullaby quite well. Diglett can trap many of the Rock-, Steel-, and Electric-types that stop Vullaby cold, including Pawniard, Chinchou, and non-Choice Scarf variants of Magnemite. Stealth Rock is essential to help Vullaby secure KOs, making Tirtouga and Pawniard good partners. These Pokemon also benefit from Choice Scarf Vullaby's luring abilities. Lastly, Pokemon with similar checks to Vullaby appreciate this set weakening the Rock- and Steel-types it draws in with Knock Off. These Pokemon include Gastly, which especially enjoys having Pawniard weakened, and Fletchling, with which Vullaby can form a Flying spam core.
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