[SET]
name: Nasty Plot
move 1: Thunderbolt
move 2: Nasty Plot
move 3: Agility
move 4: Tera Blast / Focus Blast
nature: Modest
item: Sitrus Berry
Ability: Volt Absorb
EVs: 244 HP / 152 SpA / 12 SpD / 100 Spe
Tera Type: Flying / Steel
[SET COMMENTS]
Thundurus-T's extremely high Special Attack is elevated to terrifying levels using Nasty Plot, such as OHKOing offensive Heatran after Stealth Rock. Agility complements this by letting Thundurus-T outspeed the entire unboosted metagame. Tera Blast Flying allows Thundurus-T to break past Grass-types like Hydrapple and Zarude, whereas Focus Blast can be used to hit and remove Excadrill, as well as OHKO specially defensive Heatran and Tyranitar after a Nasty Plot. 100 Speed EVs allow Thundurus-T to avoid being revenge killed by threats like Choice Scarf Latios and Ogerpon-C after an Agility. The HP and Special Defense EVs let it survive Soul Dew Latios's Draco Meteor from full HP, with the remaining the EVs invested into Special Attack. Together with Sitrus Berry’s crucial recovery, the bulk investments also enhance Thundurus-T's survivability, ensuring it can safely reach the ideal sweeping position and begin breaking through the opponent’s team. Tera Steel is an alternative to Tera Flying that prevents threats such as Ogerpon-C and Latios from interrupting Thundurus-T's sweep.
Nasty Plot Thundurus-T is a staple of hyper offense teams, which specialize in pressuring the opponent's resources into opening an opportunity for Thundurus-T and other threats to wreak havoc on foes. Thundurus-T is greatly complemented by entry hazard setters, such as Excadrill, which help weaken foes that would tank a +2 Thunderbolt such as bulky Heatran and Fezandipiti. Excadrill and Donphan provide Rapid Spin support, which prevents Thundurus-T from taking Stealth Rock damage. Taunt users such as Heatran and Grimmsnarl pair well with Thundurus-T, as they can also prevent Stealth Rock. Additionally, Grimmsnarl can set up dual screens to provide easier boosting opportunities. Thundurus-T has excellent synergy with fast offensive threats such as Greninja, which can help overwhelm common checks like Latios, Clodsire, and Tinkaton while appreciating Thundurus-T’s ability to pressure bulky Water-type Pokemon like Toxapex. Physical attackers such as Azumarill, Ogerpon, and Ogerpon-C help overpower Ground-types such as Excadrill and Sandy Shocks as well as Unaware users such as Clodsire. Alternatively, setup sweepers like Take Heart Manaphy and Air Balloon Revavroom can capitalize on Clodsire.
[SET CREDITS]
Written by:
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name: Nasty Plot
move 1: Thunderbolt
move 2: Nasty Plot
move 3: Agility
move 4: Tera Blast / Focus Blast
nature: Modest
item: Sitrus Berry
Ability: Volt Absorb
EVs: 244 HP / 152 SpA / 12 SpD / 100 Spe
Tera Type: Flying / Steel
[SET COMMENTS]
Thundurus-T's extremely high Special Attack is elevated to terrifying levels using Nasty Plot, such as OHKOing offensive Heatran after Stealth Rock. Agility complements this by letting Thundurus-T outspeed the entire unboosted metagame. Tera Blast Flying allows Thundurus-T to break past Grass-types like Hydrapple and Zarude, whereas Focus Blast can be used to hit and remove Excadrill, as well as OHKO specially defensive Heatran and Tyranitar after a Nasty Plot. 100 Speed EVs allow Thundurus-T to avoid being revenge killed by threats like Choice Scarf Latios and Ogerpon-C after an Agility. The HP and Special Defense EVs let it survive Soul Dew Latios's Draco Meteor from full HP, with the remaining the EVs invested into Special Attack. Together with Sitrus Berry’s crucial recovery, the bulk investments also enhance Thundurus-T's survivability, ensuring it can safely reach the ideal sweeping position and begin breaking through the opponent’s team. Tera Steel is an alternative to Tera Flying that prevents threats such as Ogerpon-C and Latios from interrupting Thundurus-T's sweep.
Nasty Plot Thundurus-T is a staple of hyper offense teams, which specialize in pressuring the opponent's resources into opening an opportunity for Thundurus-T and other threats to wreak havoc on foes. Thundurus-T is greatly complemented by entry hazard setters, such as Excadrill, which help weaken foes that would tank a +2 Thunderbolt such as bulky Heatran and Fezandipiti. Excadrill and Donphan provide Rapid Spin support, which prevents Thundurus-T from taking Stealth Rock damage. Taunt users such as Heatran and Grimmsnarl pair well with Thundurus-T, as they can also prevent Stealth Rock. Additionally, Grimmsnarl can set up dual screens to provide easier boosting opportunities. Thundurus-T has excellent synergy with fast offensive threats such as Greninja, which can help overwhelm common checks like Latios, Clodsire, and Tinkaton while appreciating Thundurus-T’s ability to pressure bulky Water-type Pokemon like Toxapex. Physical attackers such as Azumarill, Ogerpon, and Ogerpon-C help overpower Ground-types such as Excadrill and Sandy Shocks as well as Unaware users such as Clodsire. Alternatively, setup sweepers like Take Heart Manaphy and Air Balloon Revavroom can capitalize on Clodsire.
[SET CREDITS]
Written by:
https://www.smogon.com/forums/members/ayatou.638175/
Quality checked by:
https://www.smogon.com/forums/members/oceanicgamer.650155/
https://www.smogon.com/forums/members/mystras.530118/
Grammar checked by:
https://www.smogon.com/forums/members/autumn.384270/
https://www.smogon.com/forums/members/earthfromthefuture.697682/
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