[SET]
Froslass @ Focus Sash
Name: Spikes Suicide Lead (Ice)
Ability: Cursed Body
EVs: 252 SpA / 4 SpD / 252 Spe OR 252 Atk / 4 SpD / 252 Spe
Timid / Jolly Nature
- Spikes
- Shadow Ball / Poltergeist
- Thunder Wave / Will-O-Wisp / Destiny Bond
- Taunt / Destiny Bond
[SET COMMENTS]
Froslass is an incredible addition for Ice teams, not only providing a nice Fighting immunity and spinblocker, but also giving Ice teams access to a fantastic entry hazard in Spikes. Froslass's attack of choice can be either Shadow Ball or Poltergeist; both cleanly 2HKO Hatterene, deterring it from switching in when Froslass uses Spikes. Note that Shadow Ball is generally preferred, as it's more reliable and hits users of Body Press such as Skarmory, Archaludon, and Great Tusk, harder; however, Poltergeist has higher Base Power, dealing more damage to Hatterene and Hisuian Goodra. The last two moves can be any two of Thunder Wave, Taunt, Will-O-Wisp, and Destiny Bond; the best choices here depend on Froslass's teammates. Thunder Wave is generally the best option, helping fix Ice's questionable speed control as well as hindering dangerous threats such as Cinderace, Ogerpon-H, and Iron Valiant. Will-O-Wisp weakens important targets like Bisharp, Hisuian Goodra, and Urshifu-R. Taunt is an excellent option for an offensive type weak to Stealth Rock like Ice, as it prevents hazard moves such as Toxapex's Toxic Spikes from being used. Destiny Bond can net Froslass KOs that it otherwise wouldn't get, and is run often enough to force opponents to respect the possibility; sometimes, even the mere threat of Destiny Bond can let Froslass get three layers of Spikes. As a rule of thumb, teams without a reliable defensive spinner like Avalugg should run Taunt Froslass to prevent hazards from coming up, and teams running Light Clay on Alolan Ninetales should run Thunder Wave Froslass to help Alolan Ninetales safely set up Aurora Veil. Focus Sash is used to help Froslass get an additional layer of Spikes or ensure a crucial Thunder Wave or Will-O-Wisp against dangerous targets such as Scizor, Choice Scarf Kleavor, and Choice Specs Greninja.
Alolan Ninetales appreciates the speed control granted by Thunder Wave to help it set up Aurora Veil without losing too much health; in return, Alolan Ninetales generates snow, letting Froslass more reliably switch into Fighting-type physical attackers. The halved physical damage from Will-O-Wisp, Thunder Wave support, or even a Cursed Body activation can allow sweepers such as Cetitan, Swords Dance Weavile, and Cloyster to set up and sweep more easily; in addition, Spikes help chip away at their defensive answers such as Shuca Berry Iron Hands, Choice Scarf Iron Boulder, and Choice Specs Kyurem. Knock Off users such as Weavile and Alolan Sandslash appreciate Spikes more than other teammates, as it gives Knock Off a bit more punch against defensive switch-ins such as Toxapex, Archaludon, and Alomomola. Rapid Spin users such as Avalugg and Alolan Sandslash can help preserve Froslass's Focus Sash. Stealth Rock users such as Mamoswine and Piloswine can form a nice entry hazard stacking core with Froslass and also help deal with some Pokemon that do well against it like non-Air Balloon Heatran.
[STRATEGY COMMENTS]
Other Options
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Ice
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Curse can be used to deter setup while also denying entry hazard removal. Icy Wind reduces the foe's Speed, allowing Froslass to get another turn to set up Spikes or deal damage.
[SET CREDITS]
Written by:
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Froslass @ Focus Sash
Name: Spikes Suicide Lead (Ice)
Ability: Cursed Body
EVs: 252 SpA / 4 SpD / 252 Spe OR 252 Atk / 4 SpD / 252 Spe
Timid / Jolly Nature
- Spikes
- Shadow Ball / Poltergeist
- Thunder Wave / Will-O-Wisp / Destiny Bond
- Taunt / Destiny Bond
[SET COMMENTS]
Froslass is an incredible addition for Ice teams, not only providing a nice Fighting immunity and spinblocker, but also giving Ice teams access to a fantastic entry hazard in Spikes. Froslass's attack of choice can be either Shadow Ball or Poltergeist; both cleanly 2HKO Hatterene, deterring it from switching in when Froslass uses Spikes. Note that Shadow Ball is generally preferred, as it's more reliable and hits users of Body Press such as Skarmory, Archaludon, and Great Tusk, harder; however, Poltergeist has higher Base Power, dealing more damage to Hatterene and Hisuian Goodra. The last two moves can be any two of Thunder Wave, Taunt, Will-O-Wisp, and Destiny Bond; the best choices here depend on Froslass's teammates. Thunder Wave is generally the best option, helping fix Ice's questionable speed control as well as hindering dangerous threats such as Cinderace, Ogerpon-H, and Iron Valiant. Will-O-Wisp weakens important targets like Bisharp, Hisuian Goodra, and Urshifu-R. Taunt is an excellent option for an offensive type weak to Stealth Rock like Ice, as it prevents hazard moves such as Toxapex's Toxic Spikes from being used. Destiny Bond can net Froslass KOs that it otherwise wouldn't get, and is run often enough to force opponents to respect the possibility; sometimes, even the mere threat of Destiny Bond can let Froslass get three layers of Spikes. As a rule of thumb, teams without a reliable defensive spinner like Avalugg should run Taunt Froslass to prevent hazards from coming up, and teams running Light Clay on Alolan Ninetales should run Thunder Wave Froslass to help Alolan Ninetales safely set up Aurora Veil. Focus Sash is used to help Froslass get an additional layer of Spikes or ensure a crucial Thunder Wave or Will-O-Wisp against dangerous targets such as Scizor, Choice Scarf Kleavor, and Choice Specs Greninja.
Alolan Ninetales appreciates the speed control granted by Thunder Wave to help it set up Aurora Veil without losing too much health; in return, Alolan Ninetales generates snow, letting Froslass more reliably switch into Fighting-type physical attackers. The halved physical damage from Will-O-Wisp, Thunder Wave support, or even a Cursed Body activation can allow sweepers such as Cetitan, Swords Dance Weavile, and Cloyster to set up and sweep more easily; in addition, Spikes help chip away at their defensive answers such as Shuca Berry Iron Hands, Choice Scarf Iron Boulder, and Choice Specs Kyurem. Knock Off users such as Weavile and Alolan Sandslash appreciate Spikes more than other teammates, as it gives Knock Off a bit more punch against defensive switch-ins such as Toxapex, Archaludon, and Alomomola. Rapid Spin users such as Avalugg and Alolan Sandslash can help preserve Froslass's Focus Sash. Stealth Rock users such as Mamoswine and Piloswine can form a nice entry hazard stacking core with Froslass and also help deal with some Pokemon that do well against it like non-Air Balloon Heatran.
[STRATEGY COMMENTS]
Other Options
=============
Ice
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Curse can be used to deter setup while also denying entry hazard removal. Icy Wind reduces the foe's Speed, allowing Froslass to get another turn to set up Spikes or deal damage.
[SET CREDITS]
Written by:
https://www.smogon.com/forums/members/pikachu-3.244354/
Quality checked by:
https://www.smogon.com/forums/members/neko.542526/
https://www.smogon.com/forums/members/boomp.637295/
Grammar checked by:
https://www.smogon.com/forums/members/earthfromthefuture.697682/
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