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Name: Wobbuffet (#202)
Typing:
Base Stats: 190 HP / 33 Atk / 58 Def / 33 SpA / 58 SpD / 33 Spe
Abilities: Shadow Tag: Traps opponent. Does not affect Ghost-types or other Pokemon with Shadow Tag. Telepathy: Does not take damage from allies' attacks. (No use in singles)
Notable moves:
Charm
Counter
Destiny Bond
Encore
Mirror Coat
Safeguard
Tickle
Overview:
Wobbuffet is an interesting Pokemon. It has an amazing HP stat, but all it's other stats are very low. However, it's ability Shadow Tag, is what gives it it's niche. Shadow Tag stops the opponent from switching out unless they are a Ghost-type, have Shed Shell, or also have Shadow Tag. Combined with Counter, Mirror Coat, and Destiny Bond, Wobbuffet is almost guaranteed to take down one Pokemon with it.
Potential Movesets:
OH NO IT'S WOBBUFFET!
Wobbuffet @ Sitrus Berry / Leftovers
Ability: Shadow Tag
EVs: 52 HP / 232 Def / 224 SpD
Bold Nature
- Encore
- Counter
- Mirror Coat
- Safeguard / Tickle / Destiny Bond
This set is the only set that Wobbuffet can effectively run in OU. Counter and Mirror Coat are two staples on Wobbuffet. Even though Wobbuffet doesn't have any attacking moves, it's good HP stat allows it to take lots of hits, and retaliate with the appropriate move. If your opponent tries to set up on Wobbuffet, you can use Encore, and then bring in a teammate that can take advantage of the situation. In the last slot, Wobbuffet can run many moves. Safeguard can be used when Wobbuffet is about to faint, as it gives a teammate opportunities to set up or attack without the worry of being statused. Tickle is also an interesting option. It lowers the opponent's Attack and Defense by 1 stage, so that when Wobbuffet goes down, the opposing Pokemon will almost always be forced to switch out, losing some momentum. Tickle also turns the opposing Pokemon into Pursuit bait, allowing a teammate such as Bisharp or Tyranitar to trap them, and remove them from the picture. Destiny Bond is also usable, but definitely not the best option. Wobbuffet's low speed often makes it hard to get up a Destiny Bond. Sitrus Berry is the preferred option on Wobbuffet, as it appreciates instant recovery. Leftovers is also an option for gradual recovery. Running a Custap Berry combined with Destiny Bond is also an interesting option, as it is almost guaranteed to take 1 Pokemon down. The EV spread allows Wobbuffet to take a Life Orb Bisharp Knock Off, and hit back with Counter. The rest of the EVs are dumped into Special Defense, so that Wobbuffet can take special hits better.
Conclusion:
Wobbuffet is a very specialized Pokemon. It excels in revenge killing and trapping, and is almost guaranteed to take at least one Pokemon down with it. Wobbuffet faces lots of competition from Gothitelle, who has a better movepool, and higher speed. However, Wobbuffet does have some key advantages. It is better at handling offense, and has Encore to deal with set up sweepers. However, Wobbuffet is quite one-dimensional, and lacks reliable recovery.
How do you think Wobbuffet is doing in the current metagame? Also feel free to discuss other potential movesets!
Name: Wobbuffet (#202)
Typing:
Base Stats: 190 HP / 33 Atk / 58 Def / 33 SpA / 58 SpD / 33 Spe
Abilities: Shadow Tag: Traps opponent. Does not affect Ghost-types or other Pokemon with Shadow Tag. Telepathy: Does not take damage from allies' attacks. (No use in singles)
Notable moves:
Charm
Counter
Destiny Bond
Encore
Mirror Coat
Safeguard
Tickle
Overview:
Wobbuffet is an interesting Pokemon. It has an amazing HP stat, but all it's other stats are very low. However, it's ability Shadow Tag, is what gives it it's niche. Shadow Tag stops the opponent from switching out unless they are a Ghost-type, have Shed Shell, or also have Shadow Tag. Combined with Counter, Mirror Coat, and Destiny Bond, Wobbuffet is almost guaranteed to take down one Pokemon with it.
Potential Movesets:
OH NO IT'S WOBBUFFET!
Wobbuffet @ Sitrus Berry / Leftovers
Ability: Shadow Tag
EVs: 52 HP / 232 Def / 224 SpD
Bold Nature
- Encore
- Counter
- Mirror Coat
- Safeguard / Tickle / Destiny Bond
This set is the only set that Wobbuffet can effectively run in OU. Counter and Mirror Coat are two staples on Wobbuffet. Even though Wobbuffet doesn't have any attacking moves, it's good HP stat allows it to take lots of hits, and retaliate with the appropriate move. If your opponent tries to set up on Wobbuffet, you can use Encore, and then bring in a teammate that can take advantage of the situation. In the last slot, Wobbuffet can run many moves. Safeguard can be used when Wobbuffet is about to faint, as it gives a teammate opportunities to set up or attack without the worry of being statused. Tickle is also an interesting option. It lowers the opponent's Attack and Defense by 1 stage, so that when Wobbuffet goes down, the opposing Pokemon will almost always be forced to switch out, losing some momentum. Tickle also turns the opposing Pokemon into Pursuit bait, allowing a teammate such as Bisharp or Tyranitar to trap them, and remove them from the picture. Destiny Bond is also usable, but definitely not the best option. Wobbuffet's low speed often makes it hard to get up a Destiny Bond. Sitrus Berry is the preferred option on Wobbuffet, as it appreciates instant recovery. Leftovers is also an option for gradual recovery. Running a Custap Berry combined with Destiny Bond is also an interesting option, as it is almost guaranteed to take 1 Pokemon down. The EV spread allows Wobbuffet to take a Life Orb Bisharp Knock Off, and hit back with Counter. The rest of the EVs are dumped into Special Defense, so that Wobbuffet can take special hits better.
Conclusion:
Wobbuffet is a very specialized Pokemon. It excels in revenge killing and trapping, and is almost guaranteed to take at least one Pokemon down with it. Wobbuffet faces lots of competition from Gothitelle, who has a better movepool, and higher speed. However, Wobbuffet does have some key advantages. It is better at handling offense, and has Encore to deal with set up sweepers. However, Wobbuffet is quite one-dimensional, and lacks reliable recovery.
How do you think Wobbuffet is doing in the current metagame? Also feel free to discuss other potential movesets!
