Sorry to bump, but I just wanted to point out that I saw a user of Mega Gengar just recently. I was hasty and forgot to save the replay, but it was there as a Perish Trapper.
Also, I've found some usability on Metagrossite Excadrill:
Tough Claws Sweeper
Excadrill @ Metagrossite
Ability: Sand Rush (Tough Claws)
Stats: 115.145.80.60.85.128
EVs: 252 Atk / 24 Def / 232 Spe
~ Drill Run
~ Iron Head
~ Swords Dance / Rock Slide
~ Rapid Spin / Rock Slide
Jolly Nature
I know this isn't an official Pokémon Analysis, but I found this set to be quite effective offensively.
Moves
With the ability of Tough Claws in its arsenal, it can throw Drill Runs that are stronger than Earthquake itself with an increased critical hit chance, albeit with slightly lower accuracy; and launch more powerful Iron Heads aswell (and more powerful Rapid Sp- *shot*). Swords Dance is for more power, and Rock Slide is for coverage; and can be used alongside Drill Run for Exca's classic EdgeQuake coverage. Rapid Spin gets rid of entry hazards, and allows it to function as an Offensive Spinner.
Set Details
The Attack EVs are maxed, while the EVs in Speed allow it to outspeed max-speed B.125s, with the rest dumped into Defense to better take priority. Even without Defense investment, it can take a Return from max-attack Jolly Glalitite Weavile before KO'ing with Iron Head. Sand Rush is the chosen ability of choice when in Sandstorm, as it allows it to outspeed and either heavily damage or KO faster, frailer opponents; Mold Breaker can be used otherwise if not running within Sandstorm.
Usage Tips
The set functions as a mid- to late-game sweeping set, as well as an Offensive Spinner set; and since Excadrill can threaten with Tough Claws-boosted Drill Runs and Iron Heads (both STABs), it'll find some opportunities to use Rapid Spin, especially since it is 4x resistant to Stealth Rock and takes no damage from Toxic Spikes. Utilize its primary abilities as much as possible, and only Mega-Evolve when things it can check under Sandstorm (if Sand Rush) are out of the way; then, whale away at bulkier foes with the combination of Tough Claws-boosted Drill Runs and Iron Heads, and fish for crits and flinches.
Team Options
Sandstorm support from Tyranitar or Hippowdon is recommended to help it utilize its primary ability in Sand Rush to help it get through faster, frail threats that it can KO in one blow, or at least weaken it. Cleric and Healing Wish support from the likes of Slowbronite Sylveon, Sablenite Blissey, and Sablenite Clefable can aid in its ability to keep healthy and continue spinning throughout the match. Partners such as Glalitite Weavile and -atespeed Dragonite appreciate the removal of entry hazards, especially Dragonite, as it renders its Multiscale useless due to Stealth Rock.
Other Options
Equipping a Sablenite or Aggronite on it with a bulky spread can help it function as more of a Bulky Spinner, as the further increases in its rather shallow defenses help mesh with its naturally high HP. The use of Stealth Rock in either of the aforementioned sets can work aswell, but on the offensive set, Excadrill appreciates having offensive pressure.
Notable Showcases
Bulk Comes in Handy: http://replay.pokemonshowdown.com/mixandmega-246164449
Switching from Normal to Mega: http://replay.pokemonshowdown.com/mixandmega-246159255
Also, I've found some usability on Metagrossite Excadrill:
Tough Claws Sweeper
Excadrill @ Metagrossite
Ability: Sand Rush (Tough Claws)
Stats: 115.145.80.60.85.128
EVs: 252 Atk / 24 Def / 232 Spe
~ Drill Run
~ Iron Head
~ Swords Dance / Rock Slide
~ Rapid Spin / Rock Slide
Jolly Nature
I know this isn't an official Pokémon Analysis, but I found this set to be quite effective offensively.
Moves
With the ability of Tough Claws in its arsenal, it can throw Drill Runs that are stronger than Earthquake itself with an increased critical hit chance, albeit with slightly lower accuracy; and launch more powerful Iron Heads aswell (and more powerful Rapid Sp- *shot*). Swords Dance is for more power, and Rock Slide is for coverage; and can be used alongside Drill Run for Exca's classic EdgeQuake coverage. Rapid Spin gets rid of entry hazards, and allows it to function as an Offensive Spinner.
Set Details
The Attack EVs are maxed, while the EVs in Speed allow it to outspeed max-speed B.125s, with the rest dumped into Defense to better take priority. Even without Defense investment, it can take a Return from max-attack Jolly Glalitite Weavile before KO'ing with Iron Head. Sand Rush is the chosen ability of choice when in Sandstorm, as it allows it to outspeed and either heavily damage or KO faster, frailer opponents; Mold Breaker can be used otherwise if not running within Sandstorm.
Usage Tips
The set functions as a mid- to late-game sweeping set, as well as an Offensive Spinner set; and since Excadrill can threaten with Tough Claws-boosted Drill Runs and Iron Heads (both STABs), it'll find some opportunities to use Rapid Spin, especially since it is 4x resistant to Stealth Rock and takes no damage from Toxic Spikes. Utilize its primary abilities as much as possible, and only Mega-Evolve when things it can check under Sandstorm (if Sand Rush) are out of the way; then, whale away at bulkier foes with the combination of Tough Claws-boosted Drill Runs and Iron Heads, and fish for crits and flinches.
Team Options
Sandstorm support from Tyranitar or Hippowdon is recommended to help it utilize its primary ability in Sand Rush to help it get through faster, frail threats that it can KO in one blow, or at least weaken it. Cleric and Healing Wish support from the likes of Slowbronite Sylveon, Sablenite Blissey, and Sablenite Clefable can aid in its ability to keep healthy and continue spinning throughout the match. Partners such as Glalitite Weavile and -atespeed Dragonite appreciate the removal of entry hazards, especially Dragonite, as it renders its Multiscale useless due to Stealth Rock.
Other Options
Equipping a Sablenite or Aggronite on it with a bulky spread can help it function as more of a Bulky Spinner, as the further increases in its rather shallow defenses help mesh with its naturally high HP. The use of Stealth Rock in either of the aforementioned sets can work aswell, but on the offensive set, Excadrill appreciates having offensive pressure.
Notable Showcases
Bulk Comes in Handy: http://replay.pokemonshowdown.com/mixandmega-246164449
Switching from Normal to Mega: http://replay.pokemonshowdown.com/mixandmega-246159255
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