Recent content by AzothBend

Showing support for Stakeout/Analytic. I think the calculus is very simple. If you're goal is to utilize Beak Blast to its full potential (i.e. spread Burn), these abilities are a great bet. Much has been said about how the kit so far is tailored to threaten out a bunch of physical attackers...

Just wanted to touch on two topics I haven't seen brought up as much as I would like: STAB and hazards. It's true that being part Flying-type alone is enough to make you a defensive Pokemon in Gen 9 what with its Ground-types running wild. But it's worth reiterating that Dark/Flying is an...

Grouping these together as two sides of the Knocked Off coin. Knock Off is perhaps the most common contact move in the meta. A Dark-type resistance and a move that can punish contact moves with Burn suggests CAP37 as a prime Knock absorber for its team. At the same time, a secondary Flying-type...

Dark / Flying Water / Flying Dark Rock / Flying Dragon / Flying Grass / Flying Flying Steel / Flying

Ixkukul Scepticskep En Passant

Ixkukul Scepticskep En Passant EnderTrenton Guingil Volsur Ayecrusher King

All the listed scenarios are pro-concept. The first three, forcing switches or different moves, are especially pro-concept. CAP37 probably won't be getting a lot of burns off Beak Blast, but the threat will absolutely be enough to push the opponent onto the back foot. Most contact attackers are...

I am increasingly coming around to the idea that the best actualization of Beak Blast is through a 'mon that forces concessions from the opponent and punishes aggressive pivoting and or set-up. This mean's Beak Blast probably won't get many burns in practice. That's alright. The threat is enough...

Double Shock

Static/Sticky Hold/Cud Chew Run Away/Sticky Hold/Cud Chew Simple/Sticky Hold/Cud Chew

Barb Barrage Double Shock Beak Blast Focus Punch Thunderclap

Static/Sticky Hold/Cud Chew Run Away/Sticky Hold/Cud Chew Electromorphosis/Sticky Hold/Cud Chew Static/Sticky Hold/Oblivious Simple/Sticky Hold/Cud Chew Battery/Sticky Hold/Simple

Support: Barb Barrage - meaningfully different from Hex and un(der)explored by the single 'mon that gets it Double Shock - has a important niche as a powerful phys. Electric-type move and a very unique condition; interacts well with Tera Stomping Tantrum/Temper Flare - both have merits...

Da Pizza Man Ixkukul Ayecrusher King

Barb Barrage Condition: The opponent is affected by a non-volatile status condition (Burn, Paralysis, Poison, etc) Consistency: The condition is consistent in activation if the opponent is statused. Where the inconsistency comes in is applying said status. The move is self-proccing at 30% but...