[SET]
Choice Scarf (Quaquaval) @ Choice Scarf
Ability: Moxie
Level: 50
EVs: 2 HP / 32 Atk / 32 Spe
Jolly Nature
- Wave Crash / Aqua Step
- Close Combat
- Triple Axel / Knock Off / Rapid Spin
- Flip Turn
[SET COMMENTS]
Choice Scarf Quaquaval has a solid niche as a form of speed control, being able to outspeed and revenge kill threats such as boosted Blaziken and Dragonite, while also defensively checking meta threats such as Hisuian Samurott and Kingambit. Wave Crash is able to 2HKO Pokemon like Hatterene and Aegislash, however Aqua Step is an option that prevents it from being revenge killed by Scarfers such as Excadrill and Garchomp. Triple Axel allows it to OHKO Garchomp and Dragonite, while dealing significant damage to Pokemon such as Mega Meganium and Mega Dragalage which would otherwise hard wall it. Knock Off is an alternative, enabling it to remove Rocky Helmet from Corviknight and Toxapex which hinders their ability to check Quaquaval through passive damage. Rapid Spin is an option that makes Quaquaval a hazard remover, however this can come at the cost of losing momentum against a switch in such as Dragapult and Mega Meganium. Flip Turn gives it the ability to pivot out of unfavorable matchups such as Mega Meganium, Toxapex, and Corviknight.
Choice Scarf Quaquaval fits on bulky offense and balance teams, as a result of its unique revenge killing and defensive profile. It struggles with defensive walls such as Corviknight and Toxapex, so Electric-types like Pawmot and Rotom-Wash are valuable partners. In return, Quaquaval is able to threaten Ground-types like Garchomp, Hippowdon, and Excadrill. Entry hazard support from the aforementioned Ground-types as well as Clefable are appreciated, helping Quaquaval chip Pokemon such as Corviknight, Primarina, and Rotom-Wash. Quaquaval is vulnerable to getting revenge killed by Pokemon like Choice Scarf Meowscarada, Rillaboom, and Dragapult. Therefore, strong defensive teammates like Corviknight and Clefable are invaluable. Wallbreakers such as Mega Absol Z and Kingambit are helpful to overwhelm Fairy-types like Clefable and Hatterene, as well as defensive walls like Corviknight. Pelipper is able to set up rain thanks to Drizzle and boost the power of Quaquaval's Wave Crash, enabling it to 2HKO defensive Garchomp and Corviknight. Mega Golisopod is able to switch into Moonblast's from Mega Floette and Clefable as well as Grass-moves from Meowscarada and Rillaboom, with it also being able to overwhelm Corviknight . Ghost-types such as Aegislash, Ceruledge, and Dragapult enjoy Quaquaval's ability to switch into and revenge kill Hisuian Samurott and Kingambit, allowing them to repeatedly barrage the opposition with strong STAB Ghost-moves, with all three being able to offensively check Grass-types such as Rillaboom and Sinistcha.
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Choice Scarf (Quaquaval) @ Choice Scarf
Ability: Moxie
Level: 50
EVs: 2 HP / 32 Atk / 32 Spe
Jolly Nature
- Wave Crash / Aqua Step
- Close Combat
- Triple Axel / Knock Off / Rapid Spin
- Flip Turn
[SET COMMENTS]
Choice Scarf Quaquaval has a solid niche as a form of speed control, being able to outspeed and revenge kill threats such as boosted Blaziken and Dragonite, while also defensively checking meta threats such as Hisuian Samurott and Kingambit. Wave Crash is able to 2HKO Pokemon like Hatterene and Aegislash, however Aqua Step is an option that prevents it from being revenge killed by Scarfers such as Excadrill and Garchomp. Triple Axel allows it to OHKO Garchomp and Dragonite, while dealing significant damage to Pokemon such as Mega Meganium and Mega Dragalage which would otherwise hard wall it. Knock Off is an alternative, enabling it to remove Rocky Helmet from Corviknight and Toxapex which hinders their ability to check Quaquaval through passive damage. Rapid Spin is an option that makes Quaquaval a hazard remover, however this can come at the cost of losing momentum against a switch in such as Dragapult and Mega Meganium. Flip Turn gives it the ability to pivot out of unfavorable matchups such as Mega Meganium, Toxapex, and Corviknight.
Choice Scarf Quaquaval fits on bulky offense and balance teams, as a result of its unique revenge killing and defensive profile. It struggles with defensive walls such as Corviknight and Toxapex, so Electric-types like Pawmot and Rotom-Wash are valuable partners. In return, Quaquaval is able to threaten Ground-types like Garchomp, Hippowdon, and Excadrill. Entry hazard support from the aforementioned Ground-types as well as Clefable are appreciated, helping Quaquaval chip Pokemon such as Corviknight, Primarina, and Rotom-Wash. Quaquaval is vulnerable to getting revenge killed by Pokemon like Choice Scarf Meowscarada, Rillaboom, and Dragapult. Therefore, strong defensive teammates like Corviknight and Clefable are invaluable. Wallbreakers such as Mega Absol Z and Kingambit are helpful to overwhelm Fairy-types like Clefable and Hatterene, as well as defensive walls like Corviknight. Pelipper is able to set up rain thanks to Drizzle and boost the power of Quaquaval's Wave Crash, enabling it to 2HKO defensive Garchomp and Corviknight. Mega Golisopod is able to switch into Moonblast's from Mega Floette and Clefable as well as Grass-moves from Meowscarada and Rillaboom, with it also being able to overwhelm Corviknight . Ghost-types such as Aegislash, Ceruledge, and Dragapult enjoy Quaquaval's ability to switch into and revenge kill Hisuian Samurott and Kingambit, allowing them to repeatedly barrage the opposition with strong STAB Ghost-moves, with all three being able to offensively check Grass-types such as Rillaboom and Sinistcha.
[SET CREDITS]
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Quality checked by:
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