Also mention Defiant/Competitive Pokemon in Team Options to take advantage of Defog users and mention Zapdos as an example of a Defog user in C&C
Zapdos is OU... lol
Also mention Defiant/Competitive Pokemon in Team Options to take advantage of Defog users and mention Zapdos as an example of a Defog user in C&C
Dammit it happened again. Ok add Flygon instead.Zapdos is OU... lol
K this is almost ready but one last thing. Mention how Galvantula faces competition from both Shuckle AND Smeargle as a Sticky Web user, as these two have a lot of other support options to help them get the job done: maintaining sticky web on the field. however, galv has the superior speed stat and like calloflochie mentioned it can beat most spinners and defoggers.
Scratch smeargle it just become OU again lolDone.
K this is almost ready but one last thing. Mention how Galvantula faces competition from both Shuckle AND Smeargle as a Sticky Web user, as these two have a lot of other support options to help them get the job done: maintaining sticky web on the field. however, galv has the superior speed stat and like calloflochie mentioned it can beat most spinners and defoggers.
Scratch smeargle it just become OU again lol
:]Smeargle is OU now
and he beats me by a second
Might as well do this for you
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Lead
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name: Lead
move 1: Sticky Web
move 2: Thunder
move 3: Bug Buzz
move 4: Thunder Wave / Energy Ball / Volt Switch
ability: Compound Eyes
item: Focus Sash
evs:4252 SpDA /2524 SpAD / 252 Spe
nature: Timid
Moves
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Set Details
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252 Speed EVs with a Timid nature maximizes Galvantula's Speed, allowing it to almost always outspeed opposing leads. 252 Special Attack EVs are used to allow Galvantula to hit hard with STAB Thunder and Bug Buzz.AltThough rare,4 Special Defense EVs give Porygon2 and Porygon-Z the wrong Download boost, which can be very helpful. A Focus Sash is necessary to guarantee setting up Sticky Web. Compound Eyes is needed to boost Galvantula's Thunder accuracy to 91%.
Usage Tips
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Unless you're facing a Prankster Taunt user, or if you can OHKO the opposing lead, Sticky Web is always the best move to be used first. Thunder, Bug Buzz, and if applicable, Energy Ball should all be used to cause damage after. Thunder Wave can be used to cripple opposing threats, while Volt Switch should be used to build momentum and pivot out.
Team Options
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Average speed Pokemon such as Heracross or Kyruem can opt to not run a Scarf and benefit from the Sticky Web Speed drop on the opposing team. The best Pokemon to benefit from this are Nidoking, Choice Band Flygon, Honchkrow, and non-Scarf Hydreigon.SpinblGhockst-typers are also great teammates as they can block Rapid Spin whischawouldthreat tmoGalvantula'se Sticky Web.
Other Options
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Galvantula doesn't have an expansive movepool. Choice Specs is an optionon Galvantula, as it can hit very hard with STAB Thunders and Bug Buzz, as well as still pack Sticky Web, by using it and immediately switching out. Hidden Power Fire or Hidden Power Ice are also viable options for more coverage,abutthavecostvery lofw basefpouwerthslot. Life Orb can be usedto being ableto switch moves andusetillThundaver withncreabigsedbopostwer, but Galvantula would reallylikesaon Focus Sash. Giga Drain can be used instead of Energy Ball, but without STABcait won'tbedoseendoing mucgh damage to OHKO Swampert. Lastly, Sucker Punch can be used in a form of priority.
Checks & Counters
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**Taunt** Prankster Taunt users, such as Whimsicott and Sableye, shut down Galvantula's only niche. Azelf also naturally outspeeds with Taunt, but huatesmtakingitacoBug Bunter.zz
**Hazard Removal** If Galvantula isn't switched in, Defoggers such as Mew and Aerodactyl basically make Galvantula dead weight on a team, so they are a huge threat to Galvantula.
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**Scarfers** Choice Scarf Darmanitan or Scarf Flygon can 2HKO Galvantula quickly. Most Scarfers can also threaten with a STAB move, as Galvantula is very frail.
**Multi-hittingmoves** Multi-hittingmoves from Pokemon such as Cloyster break the Focus Sash and can potentially OHKO Galvantula after it sets up Sticky Web, which stops it from being able to attack after setting up Sticky WebGalvantula is an interesting Pokemon. It has a unique typing of Bug and Electric, can abuse a 91% accurate Thunder with its ability Compound Eyes, and is the fastest Sticky Web user in the entire game. It also possesses a decent 97 base Special Attack, as well as two great STAB moves in the form of Bug Buzz and Thunder. It also hits all Defoggers and Magic Bouncers for super effective damage, which makes it very hard to remove Sticky Web afterwards. However, it is not without its flaws. It is very frail, with bad 70/60/60 defenses. It also faces extreme competition from Shuckle, which has also has access to Sticky Web as well as Stealth Rock and Sturdy, which almost always guarantees it a hazard set up. Nevertheless, Galvantula stands out as an offensive Sticky Web setter.
Lead
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name: Lead
move 1: Sticky Web
move 2: Thunder
move 3: Bug Buzz
move 4: Thunder Wave / Energy Ball / Volt Switch
ability: Compound Eyes
item: Focus Sash
evs: 252 SpA / 4 SpD /252 Spe
nature: Timid
Moves
========
Sticky Web provides the amazing utility of slowing down grounded opponents that switch in, and is the most important move on the set. Thunder is a powerful STAB that has 91% accuracy with Compound Eyes. Bug Buzz is a secondary STAB move, that hits targets which resist Thunder. Thunder Wave is a good option to use in the fourth slot as it provides the utility of crippling Pokemon immune to Sticky Web, or those who are fast enough to ignore the speed drop, as well as Pokemon that use Speed boosting moves such as Cloyster. Energy Ball is also another option that hits Swampert and Ground-types in general super effectively. Volt Switch can also be used to do some damage and pivot out.
Set Details
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252 Speed EVs with a Timid nature maximizes Galvantula's Speed, allowing it to almost always outspeed opposing leads. 252 Special Attack EVs are used to allow Galvantula to hit hard with STAB Thunder and Bug Buzz. The 4 Special Defense EVs give Porygon2 and Porygon-Z the wrong Download boost. A Focus Sash is necessary to guarantee setting up Sticky Web. Compound Eyes is needed to boost Galvantula's Thunder accuracy to 91%.
Usage Tips
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Unless you're facing a Prankster Taunt user, or if you can OHKO the opposing lead, Sticky Web is always the best move to be used first. Thunder, Bug Buzz, and if applicable, Energy Ball should all be used to cause damage after. Thunder Wave can be used to cripple opposing threats, while Volt Switch should be used to build momentum and pivot out.
Team Options
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Average speed Pokemon such as Heracross or Kyruem can opt to not run a Scarf and benefit from the Sticky Web Speed drop on the opposing team. The best Pokemon to benefit from this are Nidoking, Choice Band Flygon, Honchkrow, and non-Scarf Hydreigon. Ghost-types are also great teammates as they can block Rapid Spin which would remove Sticky Web.
Other Options
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Galvantula doesn't have an expansive movepool. Choice Specs is an option, as it can hit very hard with STAB Thunders and Bug Buzz, as well as still pack Sticky Web, by using it and immediately switching out. Hidden Power Fire or Hidden Power Ice are also viable options for more coverage, but have very low base powers. Life Orb can be used to switch moves and still have increased power, but Galvantula would relies on Focus Sash. Giga Drain can be used instead of Energy Ball, but without STAB it won't do enough damage to OHKO Swampert. Lastly, Sucker Punch can be used in a form of priority.
Checks & Counters
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**Taunt** Prankster Taunt users, such as Whimsicott and Sableye, shut down Galvantula's only niche. Azelf also naturally outspeeds with Taunt, but hates taking a Bug Buzz
**Hazard Removal** If Galvantula isn't switched in, Defoggers such as Mew and Aerodactyl basically make Galvantula dead weight on a team, so they are a huge threat to Galvantula.
**Choice Scarfers** Choice Scarf Darmanitan or Scarf Flygon can 2HKO Galvantula quickly. Most Scarfers can also threaten with a STAB move, as Galvantula is very frail.
**Multi-hit moves** Multi-hit moves from Pokemon such as Cloyster break the Focus Sash and can potentially OHKO Galvantula after it sets up Sticky Web, which stops it from being able to attack after setting up Sticky Web