NU Toxtricity

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[OVERVIEW]

Toxtricity is an extremely powerful special wallbreaker thanks to its already high Special Attack being further bolstered by Punk Rock and powerful moves to take advantage of it. Toxtricity can choose to capitalize on these traits by either equipping Choice Specs to severely limit its switch-ins, which lets it 2HKO special walls like Bronzong and Alolan Muk, or it can run Shift Gear to become a setup sweeper and surpass Choice Scarf Flygon and Mienshao's Speed tier. Comparable wallbreakers like Chandelure and Porygon-Z lack Toxtricity's ability to gain momentum with Volt Switch, and they lack access to a high-power no-drawback move like Boomburst. While Toxtricity has plenty of power, its Speed is lacking, with non-Shift Gear sets being outsped and revenge killed by foes like Basculegion-M, Chandelure, and Paldean Tauros-W. Furthermore, even though its typing has good resistances, it is offset by its fairly meager bulk. This makes Toxtricity vulnerable to priority, such as Toxicroak's Sucker Punch and, particularly after Tera Normal, Breloom's Mach Punch. Toxtricity's lackluster bulk can also be seen when trying to set up on Shift Gear sets, as those require two turns to be fully set up: one to boost its Speed and the other its Special Attack with Throat Spray. If it does just one, it leaves itself open to being revenge killed easily.

[SET]
name: Choice Specs
move 1: Boomburst
move 2: Overdrive
move 3: Volt Switch
move 4: Sludge Wave
item: Choice Specs
ability: Punk Rock
nature: Modest
evs: 252 SpA / 4 SpD / 252 Spe
ivs: 0 Atk
tera type: Normal

[SET COMMENTS]
Set Details
====

Boomburst 2HKOes Alolan Muk and Assault Vest Galarian Slowbro. Tera Normal lets it OHKO Vileplume, Swampert, and Dragalge. Overdrive gives Toxtricity a way to hit Steel- and Rock-types, notably 2HKOing Bronzong and Diancie after Stealth Rock damage. Volt Switch gives Toxtricity a chance to pivot on potential switch ins like Alolan Muk, Copperajah, and Registeel and gain momentum. Sludge Wave lets Toxtricity hit foes like Brambleghast and Decidueye that are immune to or resist its other attacks. Alternatively, Snarl is a useful option to directly target the aforementioned Ghost-type foes along with other Pokemon like Golurk, Palossand, and Bronzong, as Toxtricity tends to get all the coverage it needs from Boomburst and its Electric-type STAB moves; however, it is weak versus other targets.

Toxtricity works well with powerful attacking teammates like Mienshao and Paldean Tauros-W that can be brought in with a Volt Switch on Steel-types like Registeel and Copperajah, which try to switch into a Boomburst. Ground- and Psychic-types are a threat to Toxtricity as well, particularly foes like Flygon and Munkidori, so switch-ins like Bronzong, Orthworm, and Gligar can be helpful. Entry hazard setters like Flygon, Gligar, and Diancie can help limit Toxtricity's switch-ins even more. Teammates like Incineroar and Mienshao bait in physically defensive foes like Vaporeon and Vileplume and can pivot out on them, bringing in Toxtricity to get off a free powerful attack.

[SET]
name: Shift Gear
move 1: Shift Gear
move 2: Boomburst
move 3: Overdrive
move 4: Sludge Wave
item: Throat Spray
ability: Punk Rock
nature: Timid
evs: 252 SpA / 4 SpD / 252 Spe
ivs: 0 Atk
tera type: Normal

[SET COMMENTS]
Set Details
====

Tera Normal lets Boomburst OHKO Vileplume and Swampert. A Timid nature allows Toxtricity to outspeed Choice Scarf Munkidori and Mienshao after a Shift Gear boost, and while utilizing a Modest nature for additional power is possible, it typically requires Sticky Web support to avoid being outpaced and revenge killed by the aforementioned common Choice Scarf users.

Shift Gear Toxtricity appreciates entry hazard-setting leads like Froslass and Brambleghast that can set up and keep entry hazards up to weaken switch-ins. Sticky Web leads like Galvantula and Araquanid can also be helpful to guarantee that Modest Toxtricity can outspeed even Choice Scarf foes like Munkidori and Mienshao after Shift Gear. Other special wallbreakers like Inteleon and Porygon-Z can combine with Toxtricity to break through special walls like Alolan Muk and Bronzong. Teammates that can facilitate Toxtricity's setup turns are also very helpful, such as Memento Chandelure or a partner like Swords Dance Mienshao that forces in a Pokemon like Vileplume or Sylveon for Toxtricity to take advantage of. Toxtricity also works well with teammates like Cinccino, Tornadus, and Munkidori to beat down shared Steel- and Ground-type checks like Bronzong, Copperajah, and Gastrodon. Teammates that can set up on and revenge kill those Steel- and Ground-types , such as Mienshao, Flygon, and Torterra, can back up Toxtricity as well.

[STRATEGY COMMENTS]
Other Options
====

Encore is a reasonable move that can potentially grant Toxtricity turns to set up, but carrying it requires dropping important coverage. Choice item sets can choose to run Choice Scarf to surprise and outspeed normally faster non-Choice Scarf foes like Life Orb Mienshao and Heavy-Duty Boots Munkidori trying to revenge kill it, but it loses breaking power as a result. Toxtricity can choose to run Heavy-Duty Boots for additional flexibility and more longevity.

Checks and Counters
====

**Steel-types**: Steel-types like Bronzong, Copperajah, and Registeel switch into Sludge Wave and Boomburst, but they can be threatened by Overdrive or pivoted on with Volt Switch, so they must be careful to correctly predict Toxtricity's move choice.

**Ground-types**: Ground-types like Flygon and specially defensive Gastrodon resist both of Toxtricity's STAB attacks, block Volt Switch, and threaten to OHKO Toxtricity with Earthquake and Earth Power. However, neither of them switch well into Boomburst.

**Revenge-killers**: Toxtricity's relatively lackluster Speed means it can be outsped and potentially revenge killed by many common threats, such as Munkidori, Mienshao, and Flygon. Priority is capable of finishing off Toxtricity as well, meaning Toxicroak's Sucker Punch, Basculegion-M's Aqua Jet, and Breloom's Mach Punch can be threatening.

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[OVERVIEW]

Toxtricity is an extremely powerful special attacker and wallbreaker thanks to its already high Special Attack being further bolstered by its access to Punk Rock and powerful moves to take advantage of it. It carries multiple powerful STAB moves as well as Boomburst, which becomes even more devastating when boosted with Punk Rock and Tera Normal. this sentence is kinda filler, but putting the info at the beginning allows you to touch on why toxt is so dumb Toxtricity can choose to capitalize on these traits by either equipping Choice Specs to severely limit its switch-ins, letting it 2HKO sets allow it to break special walls like Bronzong and Alolan Muk, or it can run and Shift Gear to become a setup sweeper and surpass lets Toxtricity boost its Speed beyond foes like Choice Scarf Flygon's and Mienshao's Speed tier. the way u wrote this felt quite dex-y, changing up some wording allows it to feel more overview-like Comparable wallbreakers like Chandelure and Porygon-Z lack Toxtricity's ability to gain momentum with Volt Switch, and they lack access to a high-power no-drawback move like Boomburst. While Toxtricity has plenty of power, its Speed leaves something to be desired, with non-Shift Gear sets being outsped and potentially revenge killed by foes like Basculegion, Chandelure, and Heracross. Its defensive And, even though its typing has good resistances, is also quite good, but it is offset by its fairly average meager i guess u can say 70s all around is average but i dont think so personally bulk. This also makes Toxtricity is also vulnerable to priority, such as Toxicroak's Sucker Punch and, particularly after Tera Normal, Breloom's Mach Punch. Toxtricity's lackluster bulk can also be seen when trying to set up with Shift Gear sets, as those require two turns to be fully set up: one to boost its Speed and the other its Special Attack. If it does just one or the other, it leaves itself open to being revenge killed easily. also suffer from the need to set up, either by using Shift Gear, or by using Boomburst or Overdrive to trigger Throat Spray, which can be difficult to find time for without support. i feel you wanted to say something like this, u can contact me if im wrong, though

[SET]
name: Choice Specs
move 1: Boomburst Volt Switch
move 2: Overdrive
move 3: Volt Switch Sludge Wave
move 4: Sludge Wave Boomburst
item: Choice Specs
ability: Punk Rock
nature: Modest / Timid
evs: 252 SpA / 4 SpD / 252 Spe
ivs: 0 Atk
tera type: Normal

[SET COMMENTS]
Set Details
====

Choice Specs boosted Overdrive gives Toxtricity, after Stealth Rock, a 2HKO on Bronzong and Diancie. Sludge Wave can OHKO Sylveon and Scream Tail, and even without Tera Normal, Boomburst 2HKOes Alolan Muk and Assault Vest Galarian Slowbro. Tera Normal boosts this even further, granting Toxtricity OHKOs on Vileplume, Swampert, and Dragalge. ok, so it’s better if you’d describe these moves in reference to each other. for example, “overdrive gives toxt a way to hit steel-types trying to switch ij on Boomburst, (you can add calcs after if you want)” + “volt gives pivoting on xyz switch-ins, something about momentum” + “s wave hit decid, bramble that can easily take its other attacks”

mention snarl to hit stuff like golur, decid, palo, bramble n zong easily, as boomburst + its elec stab is all it really needs to wallbreak (dont add this to the set, just mention it here)l because i feel it’s better than oo but not good enough to be pure set)

if you want to add more, all i would do is mention that we do swave > sbomb because swave ohkoes vapo (iirc).

Toxtricity works well with powerful attacking teammates like Mienshao and Paldean Tauros-W who can handle Steel-types like Registeel and Copperajah that try to switch into a Boomburst. Ground- and Psychic-types are a threat to Toxtricity as well, particularly foes like Flygon and Munkidori, so switch ins like Bronzong, Orthworm, and Gligar can be helpful. Toxtricity is vulnerable to entry hazard damage, so hazard removal like Brambleghast, Tsareena, and Avalugg support it well. Toxtricity also appreciates the support of entry hazard setters like Flygon, Gligar, and Diancie, as they can help limit switch-ins even more. whose hazards can potentially guarantee OHKOs or 2HKOs for Toxtricity. this is mainly to get your attention, but if you’re going to mention one hit and 2hkos, then you should bring examples. if not, keep it similar to how i changed it.

add a line on mons that can pivot it in on stuff it threatens. for example, like incin or shao can call in stuff like vapo n plume for toxt to then start pressuring.

[SET]
name: Shift Gear
move 1: Shift Gear
move 2: Boomburst Overdrive
move 3: Overdrive Sludge Wave
move 4: Sludge Wave Boomburst
item: Throat Spray
ability: Punk Rock
nature: Modest / Timid
evs: 252 SpA / 4 SpD / 252 Spe
ivs: 0 Atk
tera type: Normal

[SET COMMENTS]
Set Details
====

Shift Gear allows Toxtricity to boost its Speed beyond most of the tier, and notably some Choice Scarf users like Flygon. The boost from Throat Spray lets Toxtricity finish setting up, allowing it to 2HKO Copperajah and Bronzong with Overdrive. With Stealth Rock, +1 Toxtricity can OHKO Sylveon and Scream Tail with Sludge Wave, and +1 Boomburst OHKOes Flygon and Munkidori. u dont rly need this, stab as always doesnt need to be mentioned + toxt boomburst is an exception that doesn’t need to be mentioned either Tera Normal boosts Boomburst's power even further, granting OHKOs on Vileplume and Swampert. A Modest nature supplements Toxtricity's already high breaking power, but a Timid nature allows Toxtricity to outspeed Choice Scarf Munkidori and Mienshao after a Shift Gear boost at the cost of some of that power. flip the modest n timid mentions to match set + in modest mention say it works best on webs/it best utilizes in that way. (i know i completely took out modest, and that’s because only timid reaches a good speed tier, making modest just ehh/fine)

Shift Gear Toxtricity appreciates hazard setting leads like Froslass, Iron Thorns, and Brambleghast who can set up and keep up entry hazards to weaken opposing switch ins to Toxtricity. Sticky Web leads like Galvantula and Araquanid can also be helpful to guarantee that Modest Toxtricity can outspeed even Choice Scarfed opponents like Munkidori and Mienshao after Shift Gear. Anti-hazard leads like Focus Sash Cincinno can also be used to keep Toxtricity healthy and give it a better chance to set up. hazards arent really toxt’s primary concern, especially on hyper offense Other special wallbreakers like Inteleon and Porygon-Z can combine with Toxtricity to break through special walls like Alolan Muk and Bronzong. Teammates that can facilitate Toxtricity's setup turns are also very helpful, such as Memento Chandelure or a partner like Swords Dance Mienshao that forces in a Pokemon like Vileplume or Sylveon for Toxtricity to take advantage of. slow pivot like Swords Dance U-turn Incineroar. uturn incin isnt really going to be seen on ho

add a line on like tidy up cincc (normal set up one), np & bu torn, n np munki to help work away at steel- and ground-type checks

add a line on like how shao, flygon, torterra, n decid can take advantage of the steel- or ground-type that toxt will most likely die to

[STRATEGY COMMENTS]
Other Options
====

Snarl is a viable option to more directly target Ghost- and Psychic-types like Brambleghast and Bronzong and lower foes' Special Attack, but its power is lacking, even boosted by Punk Rock. i put this in specs (u can mention it in shift gear too if you wish) Encore is a reasonable move that can potentially grant Toxtricity turns to set up, but carrying it requires dropping important coverage. Choice Item sets can choose to run Choice Scarf instead of Choice Specs, but Toxtricity's lacking Speed makes it slower than virtually any other scarfer, barring Florges, and it loses a great deal of breaking power.

a boots set is worth a mention here, in my opinion

Checks and Counters
====

**Steel-types**: Steel-types like Bronzong, Copperajah, and Registeel wall Sludge Wave and Boomburst from Toxtricity, but can be threatened by Overdrive or pivoted on with Volt Switch, so they must be careful to correctly predict Toxtricity's move choice.

**Ground-types**: Ground-types like Flygon, Swampert, and Gligar resist both of Toxtricity's STAB attacks, block Volt Switch, and threaten to OHKO Toxtricity with Earthquake. However, none of them switch well into Boomburst.

**Revenge-killers**: Toxtricity's relatively lackluster Speed means it can be outsped and potentially revenge killed by many common threats, such as Munkidori, Mienshao, and Flygon. Priority is capable of finishing off Toxtricity as well, so meaning Toxicroak's Sucker Punch, Basculegion's Aqua Jet, and Breloom's Mach Punch can be threatening.

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PowerOfMemes said:
@me so i can look over once more when done
ask if you have any questions
add remove comment
[OVERVIEW]

Toxtricity is an extremely powerful special attacker and wallbreaker thanks to its already high Special Attack being further bolstered by its access to Punk Rock and powerful moves to take advantage of it. It carries multiple powerful STAB moves as well as Boomburst, which becomes even more devastating when boosted with Punk Rock and Tera Normal. this sentence is kinda filler, but putting the info at the beginning allows you to touch on why toxt is so dumb Toxtricity can choose to capitalize on these traits by either equipping Choice Specs to severely limit its switch-ins, letting it 2HKO sets allow it to break special walls like Bronzong and Alolan Muk, or it can run and Shift Gear to become a setup sweeper and surpass lets Toxtricity boost its Speed beyond foes like Choice Scarf Flygon's and Mienshao's Speed tier. the way u wrote this felt quite dex-y, changing up some wording allows it to feel more overview-like Comparable wallbreakers like Chandelure and Porygon-Z lack Toxtricity's ability to gain momentum with Volt Switch, and they lack access to a high-power no-drawback move like Boomburst. While Toxtricity has plenty of power, its Speed leaves something to be desired, with non-Shift Gear sets being outsped and potentially revenge killed by foes like Basculegion, Chandelure, and Heracross. Its defensive And, even though its typing has good resistances, is also quite good, but it is offset by its fairly average meager i guess u can say 70s all around is average but i dont think so personally bulk. This also makes Toxtricity is also vulnerable to priority, such as Toxicroak's Sucker Punch and, particularly after Tera Normal, Breloom's Mach Punch. Toxtricity's lackluster bulk can also be seen when trying to set up with Shift Gear sets, as those require two turns to be fully set up: one to boost its Speed and the other its Special Attack. If it does just one or the other, it leaves itself open to being revenge killed easily. also suffer from the need to set up, either by using Shift Gear, or by using Boomburst or Overdrive to trigger Throat Spray, which can be difficult to find time for without support. i feel you wanted to say something like this, u can contact me if im wrong, though

[SET]
name: Choice Specs
move 1: Boomburst Volt Switch
move 2: Overdrive
move 3: Volt Switch Sludge Wave
move 4: Sludge Wave Boomburst
item: Choice Specs
ability: Punk Rock
nature: Modest / Timid
evs: 252 SpA / 4 SpD / 252 Spe
ivs: 0 Atk
tera type: Normal

[SET COMMENTS]
Set Details
====

Choice Specs boosted Overdrive gives Toxtricity, after Stealth Rock, a 2HKO on Bronzong and Diancie. Sludge Wave can OHKO Sylveon and Scream Tail, and even without Tera Normal, Boomburst 2HKOes Alolan Muk and Assault Vest Galarian Slowbro. Tera Normal boosts this even further, granting Toxtricity OHKOs on Vileplume, Swampert, and Dragalge. ok, so it’s better if you’d describe these moves in reference to each other. for example, “overdrive gives toxt a way to hit steel-types trying to switch ij on Boomburst, (you can add calcs after if you want)” + “volt gives pivoting on xyz switch-ins, something about momentum” + “s wave hit decid, bramble that can easily take its other attacks”

mention snarl to hit stuff like golur, decid, palo, bramble n zong easily, as boomburst + its elec stab is all it really needs to wallbreak (dont add this to the set, just mention it here)l because i feel it’s better than oo but not good enough to be pure set)

if you want to add more, all i would do is mention that we do swave > sbomb because swave ohkoes vapo (iirc).

Toxtricity works well with powerful attacking teammates like Mienshao and Paldean Tauros-W who can handle Steel-types like Registeel and Copperajah that try to switch into a Boomburst. Ground- and Psychic-types are a threat to Toxtricity as well, particularly foes like Flygon and Munkidori, so switch ins like Bronzong, Orthworm, and Gligar can be helpful. Toxtricity is vulnerable to entry hazard damage, so hazard removal like Brambleghast, Tsareena, and Avalugg support it well. Toxtricity also appreciates the support of entry hazard setters like Flygon, Gligar, and Diancie, as they can help limit switch-ins even more. whose hazards can potentially guarantee OHKOs or 2HKOs for Toxtricity. this is mainly to get your attention, but if you’re going to mention one hit and 2hkos, then you should bring examples. if not, keep it similar to how i changed it.

add a line on mons that can pivot it in on stuff it threatens. for example, like incin or shao can call in stuff like vapo n plume for toxt to then start pressuring.

[SET]
name: Shift Gear
move 1: Shift Gear
move 2: Boomburst Overdrive
move 3: Overdrive Sludge Wave
move 4: Sludge Wave Boomburst
item: Throat Spray
ability: Punk Rock
nature: Modest / Timid
evs: 252 SpA / 4 SpD / 252 Spe
ivs: 0 Atk
tera type: Normal

[SET COMMENTS]
Set Details
====

Shift Gear allows Toxtricity to boost its Speed beyond most of the tier, and notably some Choice Scarf users like Flygon. The boost from Throat Spray lets Toxtricity finish setting up, allowing it to 2HKO Copperajah and Bronzong with Overdrive. With Stealth Rock, +1 Toxtricity can OHKO Sylveon and Scream Tail with Sludge Wave, and +1 Boomburst OHKOes Flygon and Munkidori. u dont rly need this, stab as always doesnt need to be mentioned + toxt boomburst is an exception that doesn’t need to be mentioned either Tera Normal boosts Boomburst's power even further, granting OHKOs on Vileplume and Swampert. A Modest nature supplements Toxtricity's already high breaking power, but a Timid nature allows Toxtricity to outspeed Choice Scarf Munkidori and Mienshao after a Shift Gear boost at the cost of some of that power. flip the modest n timid mentions to match set + in modest mention say it works best on webs/it best utilizes in that way. (i know i completely took out modest, and that’s because only timid reaches a good speed tier, making modest just ehh/fine)

Shift Gear Toxtricity appreciates hazard setting leads like Froslass, Iron Thorns, and Brambleghast who can set up and keep up entry hazards to weaken opposing switch ins to Toxtricity. Sticky Web leads like Galvantula and Araquanid can also be helpful to guarantee that Modest Toxtricity can outspeed even Choice Scarfed opponents like Munkidori and Mienshao after Shift Gear. Anti-hazard leads like Focus Sash Cincinno can also be used to keep Toxtricity healthy and give it a better chance to set up. hazards arent really toxt’s primary concern, especially on hyper offense Other special wallbreakers like Inteleon and Porygon-Z can combine with Toxtricity to break through special walls like Alolan Muk and Bronzong. Teammates that can facilitate Toxtricity's setup turns are also very helpful, such as Memento Chandelure or a partner like Swords Dance Mienshao that forces in a Pokemon like Vileplume or Sylveon for Toxtricity to take advantage of. slow pivot like Swords Dance U-turn Incineroar. uturn incin isnt really going to be seen on ho

add a line on like tidy up cincc (normal set up one), np & bu torn, n np munki to help work away at steel- and ground-type checks

add a line on like how shao, flygon, torterra, n decid can take advantage of the steel- or ground-type that toxt will most likely die to

[STRATEGY COMMENTS]
Other Options
====

Snarl is a viable option to more directly target Ghost- and Psychic-types like Brambleghast and Bronzong and lower foes' Special Attack, but its power is lacking, even boosted by Punk Rock. i put this in specs (u can mention it in shift gear too if you wish) Encore is a reasonable move that can potentially grant Toxtricity turns to set up, but carrying it requires dropping important coverage. Choice Item sets can choose to run Choice Scarf instead of Choice Specs, but Toxtricity's lacking Speed makes it slower than virtually any other scarfer, barring Florges, and it loses a great deal of breaking power.

a boots set is worth a mention here, in my opinion

Checks and Counters
====

**Steel-types**: Steel-types like Bronzong, Copperajah, and Registeel wall Sludge Wave and Boomburst from Toxtricity, but can be threatened by Overdrive or pivoted on with Volt Switch, so they must be careful to correctly predict Toxtricity's move choice.

**Ground-types**: Ground-types like Flygon, Swampert, and Gligar resist both of Toxtricity's STAB attacks, block Volt Switch, and threaten to OHKO Toxtricity with Earthquake. However, none of them switch well into Boomburst.

**Revenge-killers**: Toxtricity's relatively lackluster Speed means it can be outsped and potentially revenge killed by many common threats, such as Munkidori, Mienshao, and Flygon. Priority is capable of finishing off Toxtricity as well, so meaning Toxicroak's Sucker Punch, Basculegion's Aqua Jet, and Breloom's Mach Punch can be threatening.

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Implemented, only minor question - I originally had included timid in the choice specs set, but removed it because I'm not sure what you get out of it over modest, I'm not entirely sure what you're outspeeding in that range - Jolly Breloom?
 
timid on specs toxt lets u outpace mystic water bascu, breloom, tsar, iron thorns, n adamant croak (also cetitan n drednaw technically but those aren’t that important); however, modest lets u get the ridiculous amount of 2hkoes that makes toxt famous
qc 1/2
[OVERVIEW]

Toxtricity is an extremely powerful special wallbreaker thanks to its already high Special Attack being further bolstered by its access to Punk Rock and powerful moves to take advantage of it. Toxtricity can choose to capitalize on these traits by either equipping Choice Specs to severely limit its switch-ins, letting it 2HKO special walls like Bronzong and Alolan Muk, or it can run Shift Gear to become a setup sweeper and surpass Choice Scarf Flygon and Mienshao's Speed tier. Comparable wallbreakers like Chandelure and Porygon-Z lack Toxtricity's ability to gain momentum with Volt Switch, and they lack access to a high-power no-drawback move like Boomburst. While Toxtricity has plenty of power, its Speed leaves something to be desired, with non-Shift Gear sets being outsped and revenge killed by foes like Basculegion, Chandelure, and Heracross. Furthermore, even though its typing has good resistances, it is offset by its fairly meager bulk. This also makes Toxtricity vulnerable to priority, such as Toxicroak's Sucker Punch and, particularly after Tera Normal, Breloom's Mach Punch. Toxtricity's lackluster bulk can also be seen when trying to set up with Shift Gear sets, as those require two turns to be fully set up: one to boost its Speed and the other its Special Attack. If it does just one or the other, it leaves itself open to being revenge killed easily.

[SET]
name: Choice Specs
move 1: Boomburst
move 2: Overdrive
move 3: Volt Switch
move 4: Sludge Wave
item: Choice Specs
ability: Punk Rock
nature: Modest / Timid
evs: 252 SpA / 4 SpD / 252 Spe
ivs: 0 Atk
tera type: Normal

[SET COMMENTS]
Set Details
====

Boomburst 2HKOes Alolan Muk and Assault Vest Galarian Slowbro. Tera Normal boosts this even further, granting Toxtricity OHKOs on Vileplume, Swampert, and Dragalge. Overdrive gives Toxtricity a way to hit Steel- and Rock-types that resist Boomburst, notably 2HKOing Bronzong and Diancie after Stealth Rock. Volt Switch gives Toxtricity a chance to pivot on potential switch ins like Alolan Muk, Copperajah, and Registeel and gain momentum. Sludge Wave lets Toxtricity hit foes like Brambleghast and Decidueye that are immune to or resist its other attacks. Alternatively, Snarl is a useful option to directly target the aforementioned Ghost-type foes along with other Pokemon like Golurk, Palossand, Decidueye, Brambleghast, and Bronzong, as Toxtricity tends to get all the coverage it needs from Boomburst and its Electric-type STAB moves; however, it's relatively weak. when the power of Sludge Wave is unnecessary. While Modest lets Toxtricity achieve many of the 2HKOs that make it so valued, Timid could be used to outpace Breloom, Tsareena, and both Adamant Toxicroak and Mystic Water Basculegion.

Toxtricity works well with powerful attacking teammates like Mienshao and Paldean Tauros-W who can handle Steel-types like Registeel and Copperajah that try to switch into a Boomburst. Ground- and Psychic-types are a threat to Toxtricity as well, particularly foes like Flygon and Munkidori, so switch ins like Bronzong, Orthworm, and Gligar can be helpful. Toxtricity is vulnerable to entry hazard damage, so hazard removal like Brambleghast, Tsareena, and Avalugg support it well. Toxtricity also appreciates the support of entry hazard setters like Flygon, Gligar, and Diancie, as they can help limit switch-ins even more. Teammates like Incineroar and Mienshao bait in physically defensive foes like Vaporeon and Vileplume and can pivot out on them, bringing in Toxtricity to get off a free powerful attack.

[SET]
name: Shift Gear
move 1: Shift Gear
move 2: Boomburst
move 3: Overdrive
move 4: Sludge Wave
item: Throat Spray
ability: Punk Rock
nature: Timid
evs: 252 SpA / 4 SpD / 252 Spe
ivs: 0 Atk
tera type: Normal

[SET COMMENTS]
Set Details
====

Tera Normal boosts Boomburst's power even further, granting OHKOs on Vileplume and Swampert. A Timid nature allows Toxtricity to outspeed Choice Scarf Munkidori and Mienshao after a Shift Gear boost, and while utilizing a Modest nature for additional power is possible, it typically requires Sticky Web support to avoid being outpaced and revenge killed by the aforementioned common Choice Scarf users.

Shift Gear Toxtricity appreciates hazard setting leads like Froslass, Iron Thorns, and Brambleghast who can set up and keep up entry hazards to weaken switch ins. Sticky Web leads like Galvantula and Araquanid can also be helpful to guarantee that Modest Toxtricity can outspeed even Choice Scarfed opponents like Munkidori and Mienshao after Shift Gear. Other special wallbreakers like Inteleon and Porygon-Z can combine with Toxtricity to break through special walls like Alolan Muk and Bronzong. Teammates that can facilitate Toxtricity's setup turns are also very helpful, such as Memento Chandelure or a partner like Swords Dance Mienshao that forces in a Pokemon like Vileplume or Sylveon for Toxtricity to take advantage of. Toxtricity also works well with teammates like Cincinno, Tornadus, and Munkidori to beat down shared Steel- and Ground-type checks like Bronzong, Copperajah, and Gastrodon. Teammates that can set up on and revenge kill those Steel- and Ground-types that can stop Toxtricity's sweep, such as Mienshao, Flygon, and Torterra, can back up Toxtricity as well.

[STRATEGY COMMENTS]
Other Options
====

Encore is a reasonable move that can potentially grant Toxtricity turns to set up, but carrying it requires dropping important coverage. Choice Item sets can choose to run Choice Scarf instead of Choice Specs, but Toxtricity's lacking Speed makes it slower than virtually any other scarfer, barring Florges, and it loses a great deal of breaking power. Toxtricity can also choose to run Heavy-Duty Boots for additional flexbility and more longevity thanks to its newfound hazard immunity at the cost of a great deal of power.

Checks and Counters
====

**Steel-types**: Steel-types like Bronzong, Copperajah, and Registeel wall Sludge Wave and Boomburst from Toxtricity, but can be threatened by Overdrive or pivoted on with Volt Switch, so they must be careful to correctly predict Toxtricity's move choice.

**Ground-types**: Ground-types like Flygon, Swampert, and Gligar resist both of Toxtricity's STAB attacks, block Volt Switch, and threaten to OHKO Toxtricity with Earthquake. However, none of them switch well into Boomburst.

**Revenge-killers**: Toxtricity's relatively lackluster Speed means it can be outsped and potentially revenge killed by many common threats, such as Munkidori, Mienshao, and Flygon. Priority is capable of finishing off Toxtricity as well, meaning Toxicroak's Sucker Punch, Basculegion's Aqua Jet, and Breloom's Mach Punch can be threatening.

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PowerOfMemes said:
timid on specs toxt lets u outpace mystic water bascu, breloom, tsar, iron thorns, n adamant croak (also cetitan n drednaw technically but those aren’t that important); however, modest lets u get the ridiculous amount of 2hkoes that makes toxt famous
qc 1/2
[OVERVIEW]

Toxtricity is an extremely powerful special wallbreaker thanks to its already high Special Attack being further bolstered by its access to Punk Rock and powerful moves to take advantage of it. Toxtricity can choose to capitalize on these traits by either equipping Choice Specs to severely limit its switch-ins, letting it 2HKO special walls like Bronzong and Alolan Muk, or it can run Shift Gear to become a setup sweeper and surpass Choice Scarf Flygon and Mienshao's Speed tier. Comparable wallbreakers like Chandelure and Porygon-Z lack Toxtricity's ability to gain momentum with Volt Switch, and they lack access to a high-power no-drawback move like Boomburst. While Toxtricity has plenty of power, its Speed leaves something to be desired, with non-Shift Gear sets being outsped and revenge killed by foes like Basculegion, Chandelure, and Heracross. Furthermore, even though its typing has good resistances, it is offset by its fairly meager bulk. This also makes Toxtricity vulnerable to priority, such as Toxicroak's Sucker Punch and, particularly after Tera Normal, Breloom's Mach Punch. Toxtricity's lackluster bulk can also be seen when trying to set up with Shift Gear sets, as those require two turns to be fully set up: one to boost its Speed and the other its Special Attack. If it does just one or the other, it leaves itself open to being revenge killed easily.

[SET]
name: Choice Specs
move 1: Boomburst
move 2: Overdrive
move 3: Volt Switch
move 4: Sludge Wave
item: Choice Specs
ability: Punk Rock
nature: Modest / Timid
evs: 252 SpA / 4 SpD / 252 Spe
ivs: 0 Atk
tera type: Normal

[SET COMMENTS]
Set Details
====

Boomburst 2HKOes Alolan Muk and Assault Vest Galarian Slowbro. Tera Normal boosts this even further, granting Toxtricity OHKOs on Vileplume, Swampert, and Dragalge. Overdrive gives Toxtricity a way to hit Steel- and Rock-types that resist Boomburst, notably 2HKOing Bronzong and Diancie after Stealth Rock. Volt Switch gives Toxtricity a chance to pivot on potential switch ins like Alolan Muk, Copperajah, and Registeel and gain momentum. Sludge Wave lets Toxtricity hit foes like Brambleghast and Decidueye that are immune to or resist its other attacks. Alternatively, Snarl is a useful option to directly target the aforementioned Ghost-type foes along with other Pokemon like Golurk, Palossand, Decidueye, Brambleghast, and Bronzong, as Toxtricity tends to get all the coverage it needs from Boomburst and its Electric-type STAB moves; however, it's relatively weak. when the power of Sludge Wave is unnecessary. While Modest lets Toxtricity achieve many of the 2HKOs that make it so valued, Timid could be used to outpace Breloom, Tsareena, and both Adamant Toxicroak and Mystic Water Basculegion.

Toxtricity works well with powerful attacking teammates like Mienshao and Paldean Tauros-W who can handle Steel-types like Registeel and Copperajah that try to switch into a Boomburst. Ground- and Psychic-types are a threat to Toxtricity as well, particularly foes like Flygon and Munkidori, so switch ins like Bronzong, Orthworm, and Gligar can be helpful. Toxtricity is vulnerable to entry hazard damage, so hazard removal like Brambleghast, Tsareena, and Avalugg support it well. Toxtricity also appreciates the support of entry hazard setters like Flygon, Gligar, and Diancie, as they can help limit switch-ins even more. Teammates like Incineroar and Mienshao bait in physically defensive foes like Vaporeon and Vileplume and can pivot out on them, bringing in Toxtricity to get off a free powerful attack.

[SET]
name: Shift Gear
move 1: Shift Gear
move 2: Boomburst
move 3: Overdrive
move 4: Sludge Wave
item: Throat Spray
ability: Punk Rock
nature: Timid
evs: 252 SpA / 4 SpD / 252 Spe
ivs: 0 Atk
tera type: Normal

[SET COMMENTS]
Set Details
====

Tera Normal boosts Boomburst's power even further, granting OHKOs on Vileplume and Swampert. A Timid nature allows Toxtricity to outspeed Choice Scarf Munkidori and Mienshao after a Shift Gear boost, and while utilizing a Modest nature for additional power is possible, it typically requires Sticky Web support to avoid being outpaced and revenge killed by the aforementioned common Choice Scarf users.

Shift Gear Toxtricity appreciates hazard setting leads like Froslass, Iron Thorns, and Brambleghast who can set up and keep up entry hazards to weaken switch ins. Sticky Web leads like Galvantula and Araquanid can also be helpful to guarantee that Modest Toxtricity can outspeed even Choice Scarfed opponents like Munkidori and Mienshao after Shift Gear. Other special wallbreakers like Inteleon and Porygon-Z can combine with Toxtricity to break through special walls like Alolan Muk and Bronzong. Teammates that can facilitate Toxtricity's setup turns are also very helpful, such as Memento Chandelure or a partner like Swords Dance Mienshao that forces in a Pokemon like Vileplume or Sylveon for Toxtricity to take advantage of. Toxtricity also works well with teammates like Cincinno, Tornadus, and Munkidori to beat down shared Steel- and Ground-type checks like Bronzong, Copperajah, and Gastrodon. Teammates that can set up on and revenge kill those Steel- and Ground-types that can stop Toxtricity's sweep, such as Mienshao, Flygon, and Torterra, can back up Toxtricity as well.

[STRATEGY COMMENTS]
Other Options
====

Encore is a reasonable move that can potentially grant Toxtricity turns to set up, but carrying it requires dropping important coverage. Choice Item sets can choose to run Choice Scarf instead of Choice Specs, but Toxtricity's lacking Speed makes it slower than virtually any other scarfer, barring Florges, and it loses a great deal of breaking power. Toxtricity can also choose to run Heavy-Duty Boots for additional flexbility and more longevity thanks to its newfound hazard immunity at the cost of a great deal of power.

Checks and Counters
====

**Steel-types**: Steel-types like Bronzong, Copperajah, and Registeel wall Sludge Wave and Boomburst from Toxtricity, but can be threatened by Overdrive or pivoted on with Volt Switch, so they must be careful to correctly predict Toxtricity's move choice.

**Ground-types**: Ground-types like Flygon, Swampert, and Gligar resist both of Toxtricity's STAB attacks, block Volt Switch, and threaten to OHKO Toxtricity with Earthquake. However, none of them switch well into Boomburst.

**Revenge-killers**: Toxtricity's relatively lackluster Speed means it can be outsped and potentially revenge killed by many common threats, such as Munkidori, Mienshao, and Flygon. Priority is capable of finishing off Toxtricity as well, meaning Toxicroak's Sucker Punch, Basculegion's Aqua Jet, and Breloom's Mach Punch can be threatening.

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[OVERVIEW]

Toxtricity is an extremely powerful special wallbreaker thanks to its already high Special Attack being further bolstered by its access to Punk Rock and powerful moves to take advantage of it. Toxtricity can choose to capitalize on these traits by either equipping Choice Specs to severely limit its switch-ins, letting it 2HKO special walls like Bronzong and Alolan Muk, or it can run Shift Gear to become a setup sweeper and surpass Choice Scarf Flygon and Mienshao's Speed tier. Comparable wallbreakers like Chandelure and Porygon-Z lack Toxtricity's ability to gain momentum with Volt Switch, and they lack access to a high-power no-drawback move like Boomburst. While Toxtricity has plenty of power, its Speed leaves something to be desired, with non-Shift Gear sets being outsped and revenge killed by foes like Basculegion, Chandelure, and Heracross Paldean Tauros-W. Furthermore, even though its typing has good resistances, it is offset by its fairly meager bulk. This makes Toxtricity vulnerable to priority, such as Toxicroak's Sucker Punch and, particularly after Tera Normal, Breloom's Mach Punch. Toxtricity's lackluster bulk can also be seen when trying to set up with Shift Gear sets, as those require two turns to be fully set up: one to boost its Speed and the other its Special Attack. If it does just one or the other, it leaves itself open to being revenge killed easily.

[SET]
name: Choice Specs
move 1: Boomburst
move 2: Overdrive
move 3: Volt Switch
move 4: Sludge Wave
item: Choice Specs
ability: Punk Rock
nature: Modest / Timid
evs: 252 SpA / 4 SpD / 252 Spe
ivs: 0 Atk
tera type: Normal

[SET COMMENTS]
Set Details
====

Boomburst 2HKOes Alolan Muk and Assault Vest Galarian Slowbro. Tera Normal boosts this even further, granting Toxtricity OHKOs on Vileplume, Swampert, and Dragalge. Overdrive gives Toxtricity a way to hit Steel- and Rock-types that resist Boomburst, notably 2HKOing Bronzong and Diancie after Stealth Rock. Volt Switch gives Toxtricity a chance to pivot on potential switch ins like Alolan Muk, Copperajah, and Registeel and gain momentum. Sludge Wave lets Toxtricity hit foes like Brambleghast and Decidueye that are immune to or resist its other attacks. Alternatively, Snarl is a useful option to directly target the aforementioned Ghost-type foes along with other Pokemon like Golurk, Palossand, and Bronzong, as Toxtricity tends to get all the coverage it needs from Boomburst and its Electric-type STAB moves; however, it is relatively weak versus other targets. While Modest lets Toxtricity achieve many of the 2HKOs that make it so valued, Timid could be used to outpace Breloom, Tsareena, and both Adamant Toxicroak and Mystic Water Basculegion. tbh I question Timid's usefulness nowadays because most of these mentions don't seem that important? we can ask other QC about it if you want tho

Toxtricity works well with powerful attacking teammates like Mienshao and Paldean Tauros-W who can handle Steel-types like Registeel and Copperajah that try to switch into a Boomburst. maybe worthwhile to reframe it around coming in off a Volt Switch? Ground- and Psychic-types are a threat to Toxtricity as well, particularly foes like Flygon and Munkidori, so switch ins like Bronzong, Orthworm, and Gligar can be helpful. Toxtricity is vulnerable to entry hazard damage, so hazard removal like Brambleghast, Tsareena, and Avalugg support it well. unsure if hazard removal is really worth mentioning given how bad our options are. being limited by Spikes isn't amazing but idt it's so detrimental you need to talk about it Toxtricity also appreciates the support of entry hazard setters like Flygon, Gligar, and Diancie, as they can help limit switch-ins even more. Teammates like Incineroar and Mienshao bait in physically defensive foes like Vaporeon and Vileplume and can pivot out on them, bringing in Toxtricity to get off a free powerful attack.

[SET]
name: Shift Gear
move 1: Shift Gear
move 2: Boomburst
move 3: Overdrive
move 4: Sludge Wave
item: Throat Spray
ability: Punk Rock
nature: Timid
evs: 252 SpA / 4 SpD / 252 Spe
ivs: 0 Atk
tera type: Normal

[SET COMMENTS]
Set Details
====

Tera Normal boosts Boomburst's power even further, granting OHKOs on Vileplume and Swampert. A Timid nature allows Toxtricity to outspeed Choice Scarf Munkidori and Mienshao after a Shift Gear boost, and while utilizing a Modest nature for additional power is possible, it typically requires Sticky Web support to avoid being outpaced and revenge killed by the aforementioned common Choice Scarf users.

Shift Gear Toxtricity appreciates hazard setting leads like Froslass and Brambleghast who can set up and keep up entry hazards to weaken switch ins. Sticky Web leads like Galvantula and Araquanid can also be helpful to guarantee that Modest Toxtricity can outspeed even Choice Scarfed opponents like Munkidori and Mienshao after Shift Gear. Other special wallbreakers like Inteleon and Porygon-Z can combine with Toxtricity to break through special walls like Alolan Muk and Bronzong. Teammates that can facilitate Toxtricity's setup turns are also very helpful, such as Memento Chandelure or a partner like Swords Dance Mienshao that forces in a Pokemon like Vileplume or Sylveon for Toxtricity to take advantage of. Toxtricity also works well with teammates like Cincinno, Tornadus, and Munkidori to beat down shared Steel- and Ground-type checks like Bronzong, Copperajah, and Gastrodon. Teammates that can set up on and revenge kill those Steel- and Ground-types that can stop Toxtricity's sweep, such as Mienshao, Flygon, and Torterra, can back up Toxtricity as well.

[STRATEGY COMMENTS]
Other Options
====

Encore is a reasonable move that can potentially grant Toxtricity turns to set up, but carrying it requires dropping important coverage. Choice Item sets can choose to run Choice Scarf instead of Choice Specs, but Toxtricity's lacking Speed makes it slower than virtually any other scarfer, barring Florges, and it loses a great deal of breaking power. Toxtricity can also choose to run Heavy-Duty Boots for additional flexbility and more longevity thanks to its newfound hazard immunity at the cost of a great deal of power.

I think the Choice Scarf portion misses the reason you run the item: to stunt on offense teams, and more generally to stunt on offensive checks. That surprise factor should be better expressed.

Checks and Counters
====

**Steel-types**: Steel-types like Bronzong, Copperajah, and Registeel wall Sludge Wave and Boomburst from Toxtricity, but can be threatened by Overdrive or pivoted on with Volt Switch, so they must be careful to correctly predict Toxtricity's move choice.

**Ground-types**: Ground-types like Flygon, Swampert, and Gligar resist both of Toxtricity's STAB attacks, block Volt Switch, and threaten to OHKO Toxtricity with Earthquake. However, none of them switch well into Boomburst. see the issue here is Boomburst is literally ideal to spam because it's stronger than STAB Overdrive on almost every target. I'm not sure any of them are worth addressing other than Flygon and specially defensive Gastrodon. You could still talk about the others blocking Volt Switch ig?

**Revenge-killers**: Toxtricity's relatively lackluster Speed means it can be outsped and potentially revenge killed by many common threats, such as Munkidori, Mienshao, and Flygon. Priority is capable of finishing off Toxtricity as well, meaning Toxicroak's Sucker Punch, Basculegion's Aqua Jet, and Breloom's Mach Punch can be threatening.

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qc 2/2 when done
 
[OVERVIEW]

Toxtricity is an extremely powerful special wallbreaker thanks to its already high Special Attack being further bolstered by its access to Punk Rock and powerful moves to take advantage of it. Toxtricity can choose to capitalize on these traits by either equipping Choice Specs to severely limit its switch-ins, letting which lets it 2HKO special walls like Bronzong and Alolan Muk, or it can run Shift Gear to become a setup sweeper and surpass Choice Scarf Flygon and Mienshao's Speed tier. Comparable wallbreakers like Chandelure and Porygon-Z lack Toxtricity's ability to gain momentum with Volt Switch, and they lack access to a high-power no-drawback move like Boomburst. While Toxtricity has plenty of power, its Speed is lacking leaves something to be desired, with non-Shift Gear sets being outsped and revenge killed by foes like Basculegion's Basculegion-M's (make sure to specify pokemon formes), Chandelure, and Paldean Tauros-W. Furthermore, even though its typing has good resistances, it is offset by its fairly meager bulk. This makes Toxtricity vulnerable to priority, such as Toxicroak's Sucker Punch and, particularly after Tera Normal, Breloom's Mach Punch. Toxtricity's lackluster bulk can also be seen when trying to set up with on Shift Gear sets, as those require two turns to be fully set up: one to boost its Speed and the other its Special Attack with Throat Spray. If it does just one or the other, it leaves itself open to being revenge killed easily.

[SET]
name: Choice Specs
move 1: Boomburst
move 2: Overdrive
move 3: Volt Switch
move 4: Sludge Wave
item: Choice Specs
ability: Punk Rock
nature: Modest
evs: 252 SpA / 4 SpD / 252 Spe
ivs: 0 Atk
tera type: Normal

[SET COMMENTS]
Set Details
====

Boomburst 2HKOes Alolan Muk and Assault Vest Galarian Slowbro. Tera Normal boosts this even further, granting Toxtricity OHKOs on lets it OHKO Vileplume, Swampert, and Dragalge. Overdrive gives Toxtricity a way to hit Steel- and Rock-types that resist Boomburst, notably 2HKOing Bronzong and Diancie after Stealth Rock damage. Volt Switch gives Toxtricity a chance to pivot on potential switch ins like Alolan Muk, Copperajah, and Registeel and gain momentum. Sludge Wave lets Toxtricity hit foes like Brambleghast and Decidueye that are immune to or resist its other attacks. Alternatively, Snarl is a useful option to directly target the aforementioned Ghost-type foes along with other Pokemon like Golurk, Palossand, and Bronzong, as Toxtricity tends to get all the coverage it needs from Boomburst and its Electric-type STAB moves; however, it is weak versus other targets.

Toxtricity works well with powerful attacking teammates like Mienshao and Paldean Tauros-W that who can be brought in with a Volt Switch on Steel-types like Registeel and Copperajah, (comma) which that try to switch into a Boomburst. Ground- and Psychic-types are a threat to Toxtricity as well, particularly foes like Flygon and Munkidori, so switch ins switch-ins like Bronzong, Orthworm, and Gligar can be helpful. Toxtricity also appreciates the support of entry Entry hazard setters like Flygon, Gligar, and Diancie, as they can help limit Toxtricity's switch-ins even more. Teammates like Incineroar and Mienshao bait in physically defensive foes like Vaporeon and Vileplume and can pivot out on them, bringing in Toxtricity to get off a free powerful attack.

[SET]
name: Shift Gear
move 1: Shift Gear
move 2: Boomburst
move 3: Overdrive
move 4: Sludge Wave
item: Throat Spray
ability: Punk Rock
nature: Timid
evs: 252 SpA / 4 SpD / 252 Spe
ivs: 0 Atk
tera type: Normal

[SET COMMENTS]
Set Details
====

Tera Normal boosts Boomburst's power even further, granting OHKOs on lets Boomburst OHKO Vileplume and Swampert. A Timid nature allows Toxtricity to outspeed Choice Scarf Munkidori and Mienshao after a Shift Gear boost, and while utilizing a Modest nature for additional power is possible, it typically requires Sticky Web support to avoid being outpaced and revenge killed by the aforementioned common Choice Scarf users.

Shift Gear Toxtricity appreciates hazard setting entry hazard-setting leads like Froslass and Brambleghast who that can set up and keep up entry hazards up to weaken switch-ins switch ins. Sticky Web leads like Galvantula and Araquanid can also be helpful to guarantee that Modest Toxtricity can outspeed even Choice Scarf foes Scarfed opponents like Munkidori and Mienshao after Shift Gear. Other special wallbreakers like Inteleon and Porygon-Z can combine with Toxtricity to break through special walls like Alolan Muk and Bronzong. Teammates that can facilitate Toxtricity's setup turns are also very helpful, such as Memento Chandelure or a partner like Swords Dance Mienshao that forces in a Pokemon like Vileplume or Sylveon for Toxtricity to take advantage of. Toxtricity also works well with teammates like Cincinno Cinccino, Tornadus, and Munkidori to beat down shared Steel- and Ground-type checks like Bronzong, Copperajah, and Gastrodon. Teammates that can set up on and revenge kill those Steel- and Ground-types that can stop Toxtricity's sweep, such as Mienshao, Flygon, and Torterra, can back up Toxtricity as well.

[STRATEGY COMMENTS]
Other Options
====

Encore is a reasonable move that can potentially grant Toxtricity turns to set up, but carrying it requires dropping important coverage. Choice Item item sets can choose to run Choice Scarf to surprise and outspeed opposing non-scarfers normally faster non-Choice Scarf foes like Life Orb Mienshao or and Heavy-Duty Boots Munkidori that might try trying to revenge kill it, but it loses breaking power as a result. Toxtricity can also choose to run Heavy-Duty Boots for additional flexibility and more longevity flexbility thanks to its newfound hazard immunity at the cost of a great deal of power.

Checks and Counters
====

**Steel-types**: Steel-types like Bronzong, Copperajah, and Registeel wall switch into Sludge Wave and Boomburst from Toxtricity, but they can be threatened by Overdrive or pivoted on with Volt Switch, so they must be careful to correctly predict Toxtricity's move choice.

**Ground-types**: Ground-types like Flygon and specially defensive Gastrodon resist both of Toxtricity's STAB attacks, block Volt Switch, and threaten to OHKO Toxtricity with Earthquake and Earth Power. However, neither of them switch well into Boomburst.

**Revenge-killers**: Toxtricity's relatively lackluster Speed means it can be outsped and potentially revenge killed by many common threats, such as Munkidori, Mienshao, and Flygon. Priority is capable of finishing off Toxtricity as well, meaning Toxicroak's Sucker Punch, Basculegion's Basculegion-M's Aqua Jet, and Breloom's Mach Punch can be threatening.

[CREDITS]
Written by:
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Quality checked by:
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