Walren @ Leftovers
Nature: Bold / Calm
Ability: Ice Body
~SuperFang
~Brine
~Toxic
~Protect
EVs: 252 HP/ 216 Def/ 24 SpA / 16 Spe
Set Comments:
Like most other Walrein sets, it should be paired with constant hail. Although it's not necessary, it really will not function correctly without it. Abomasnow makes a great partner for this set.
When you look at Walrein, the first thing that usually comes to mind is a giant stallfest. However, this set takes your average Walrein and gives it an opportunity to 2HKO many different threats in different tiers.
SuperFang is an odd move, as it always cuts your opponent's current HP exactly in half. It's a great way to get vengeance on those really bulky pokemon that can be such an annoyance. Your opponent at half HP right off the bat is something you can't complain about.
Walrein is one of the few pokemon with access to both SuperFang and Brine, which doubles to base 130 power when your opponent has half HP or less. This set doesn't overlook Walrein's decent base 95 special attack. With hail insuring that your opponent's HP won't go back over half with leftovers, Walrein's STAB base 130 power Brine can be fairly intimidating. On the off-chance something actually lives it, they will probably be low enough to die to hail.
The defensive EVs can be altered to best suit you, due to the fact Walrein's defenses are equal. Either way, max HP is reccommended because Walrein is usually guaranteed to take at least one hit with this strategy. Also, don't forget it's also weak to Stealth Rocks, but you can remedy this problem by using protect to get double leftovers recovery with Ice Body.
If you encounter anything that this offensive strategy won't work on, such as Vaporeon or any other bulky pokemon that resist the brine, switch straight to Stallrein mode & let the toxicfest begin! Remember what was mentioned before though, this set is fairly useless outside of hail, because Walrein needs the extra recovery every turn if you want it to take out many pokemon. Now get out there and surprise that pokemon that thinks it can set up on you!
Counters:
The only real problem Walrein has in this set is it's walrus-like speed. This is why a lot of bulk will be needed, because it will be taking some hits. Also, Gengar and Empoleon are basically impervious to this set, although Walrein can still slice Empoleon's HP in half, making SubPetaya more difficult to pull off. Blissey doesn't like losing half HP either, but Walrein can't do much else to it after that. Toxic Spikes are never fun to deal with either, this set hates residual damage, so a rapid spinner is always welcome. Tyranitar or Hippowdon could be a threat, but only because of the weather change. Most of this sets counters are in OU though, so it prefroms much better in the lower tiers.
Nature: Bold / Calm
Ability: Ice Body
~SuperFang
~Brine
~Toxic
~Protect
EVs: 252 HP/ 216 Def/ 24 SpA / 16 Spe
Set Comments:
Like most other Walrein sets, it should be paired with constant hail. Although it's not necessary, it really will not function correctly without it. Abomasnow makes a great partner for this set.
When you look at Walrein, the first thing that usually comes to mind is a giant stallfest. However, this set takes your average Walrein and gives it an opportunity to 2HKO many different threats in different tiers.
SuperFang is an odd move, as it always cuts your opponent's current HP exactly in half. It's a great way to get vengeance on those really bulky pokemon that can be such an annoyance. Your opponent at half HP right off the bat is something you can't complain about.
Walrein is one of the few pokemon with access to both SuperFang and Brine, which doubles to base 130 power when your opponent has half HP or less. This set doesn't overlook Walrein's decent base 95 special attack. With hail insuring that your opponent's HP won't go back over half with leftovers, Walrein's STAB base 130 power Brine can be fairly intimidating. On the off-chance something actually lives it, they will probably be low enough to die to hail.
The defensive EVs can be altered to best suit you, due to the fact Walrein's defenses are equal. Either way, max HP is reccommended because Walrein is usually guaranteed to take at least one hit with this strategy. Also, don't forget it's also weak to Stealth Rocks, but you can remedy this problem by using protect to get double leftovers recovery with Ice Body.
If you encounter anything that this offensive strategy won't work on, such as Vaporeon or any other bulky pokemon that resist the brine, switch straight to Stallrein mode & let the toxicfest begin! Remember what was mentioned before though, this set is fairly useless outside of hail, because Walrein needs the extra recovery every turn if you want it to take out many pokemon. Now get out there and surprise that pokemon that thinks it can set up on you!
Counters:
The only real problem Walrein has in this set is it's walrus-like speed. This is why a lot of bulk will be needed, because it will be taking some hits. Also, Gengar and Empoleon are basically impervious to this set, although Walrein can still slice Empoleon's HP in half, making SubPetaya more difficult to pull off. Blissey doesn't like losing half HP either, but Walrein can't do much else to it after that. Toxic Spikes are never fun to deal with either, this set hates residual damage, so a rapid spinner is always welcome. Tyranitar or Hippowdon could be a threat, but only because of the weather change. Most of this sets counters are in OU though, so it prefroms much better in the lower tiers.
