Quality Control: snake_rattler / QC2 / QC3
Grammar & Prose: GP1 / GP2
[OVERVIEW]
Pros
name: Offensive Pivot
move 1: Moonblast
move 2: Focus Blast
move 3: Sludge Bomb
move 4: Parting Shot
item: Life Orb / Fightinium Z / Darkinium Z
ability: Natural Cure
nature: Timid
evs: 4 Def / 252 SpA / 252 Spe
[SET COMMENTS]
Moves
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- Sludge Bomb allows it to threaten Fairy-types like Jumbao, Tapu Lele and Clefable that would otherwise like to switch in on Kerfluffle.
Set Details
========
- A Timid Nature allows it to outrun Mega Crucibelle and Kartana.
- Life Orb gives Kerfluffle a nice boost in power in all of its attacks, and is its most consistent item option. Its HP stat also hits a Life Orb number to minimize recoil.
- Fightinium Z can give Kerfluffle a one time perfectly accurate nuke to punch a big hole in Pokemon such as Mega Crucibelle, Shift Gear Magearna, and SpD Pyroak
- Darkinium Z turns Kerfluffle's Parting Shot into a pseudo Healing Wish, providing valuable utility for weakened sweepers once Kerfluffle has done its job. .
Usage Tips
========
- Kerfluffle should be used early game to gain momentum via Parting Shot, especially if a Posion-type or special wall like Toxapex or Magearna is still healthy.
- Kerfluffle can come on weak resisted attacks like U-Turn, and if carrying a Z-Crystal, Knock Off from Pokemon such as Syclant, Arghonaut, Tangrowth and Assault Vest Colossoil.
- If using a Z-Crystal, utilize the Z-Move effectively, using Z-Parting Shot late game when a sweeper is worn down, while using All Out Pummeling mid game to punch holes within the enemy team to make it easier for partners late game.
- If special walls and Poison-types have been removed or are not present on the team, feel free to click Moonblast and chip the opposing team, and Focus Blast if Steel types are prone to switch in.
Team Options
========
- U-Turn and Volt Switch users like Krilowatt, Mega Crucibelle, Tornadus-T, Mega Scizor and Landorus-T can form fantastic VoltTurn cores with Kerfluffle, wearing down each others checks.
- Pokemon that can handle Poison types for Kerfluffle such as Mega Crucibelle, Toxapex and Mollux are mandatory. Ground-types, such as Zygarde, Landorus-T, and Colossoil, and Psychic-types, such as Mega Alakazam, Mega Latios, Tapu Lele, and Aurumoth are great in this regard.
- Hazard setters are great partners for Kerfluffle, as it forces many switches to rack up hazard damage. Stealth Rock setters that pair well include Tomohawk, Landorus-T and Mega Crucibelle, while Spikes setters like Ferrothorn and Arghonaut work well with Kerfluffle.
- Kerfluffle constantly switches into entry hazards, so Pokemon that can remove these hazards from battle are greatly appreciated. Defog users like Tornadus-T, Zapdos, and Kitsunoh work well in this regard, as do Rapid Spin users such as Colossoil and Tomohawk.
- Sweepers that generally appreciate the reduced damage from Parting Shot like Kartana, Ash-Greninja, Choice Scarf Volkraken and Zygarde also are good partners for Kerfluffle.
- Sweepers that appreciate the support Z-Parting Shot brings to the table, such as Mega Crucibelle, Aurumoth, and Cawmodore are notable teammates for Kerfluffle, as it allows them to gain a full recovery and reduced damage all in one turn.
[STRATEGY COMMENTS]
Other Options
=============
- Hidden Power Ground can be used instead of Sludge Bomb to nail Poison-type switch ins like Mega Crucibelle, Mollux, and Plasmanta as well as allowing Kerfluffle to hit Kitsunoh, but Kerfluffle will most likely be clicking Parting Shot in the presence of them, and likes the ability to check opposing Fairy types more.
- A Taunt + Two Attack set can be used to ease its matchup against bulky walls by preventing their recovery options, and Kerfluffle can then proceed to use Parting Shot on later turns.
- Energy Ball is a niche option to hit Gastrodon for massive damage, which would otherwise wall it, but doesn't hit anything else for notable damage.
- Z-Hold Hands can turn Kerfluffle into a one time bulky sweeper thanks to boosting all stats by+1, but the ease at which these stat boosts can be removed in the metagame thanks to the ubiquitous presence of Haze Tomohawk, which thanks to Prankster removes its boosts before it can retaliate, combined with the one and done nature of the set makes it less than desirable.
Checks and Counters
===================
**Poison Types** Toxapex, Mega Venusaur, and Amoonguss are Kerfluffle's hardest counters, all resisting both of Kerfluffle's STABs as well as its most common coverage move, while being able to hit it for super effective damage and healing off any accumulated damage. Other Poison-types such as Mega Crucibelle, Mollux, and Plasmanta can also switch into Kerfluffle's STABs and KO it, but should scout for Hidden Power Ground.
**Faster Threats** Naturally faster Pokemon such as Protean Greninja, Tapu Koko, Ash-Greninja, Syclant, Tornadus-Therian and common Choice Scarfers like Volkraken, Tapu Lele, Kitsunoh, and Jumbao can outspeed and threaten to KO Kerfluffle with their powerful or super effective attacks. They cannot reliably switch in however, due to fear of taking considerable damage or being outright KOd from Kerfluffle's coverage and none like the power reduction of Parting Shot.
**Fire Types** Fire types such as Pyroak, Mega Charizard Y, and Victini resist its Fairy STAB can hit back hard with their own powerful attacks. Important to note that most of these Fire types are also resistant to Kerfluffle's Fighting STAB as well. Pyroak should however be careful of Sludge Bomb. While Volcarona doesn't like taking multiple Focus Blasts or Sludge Bombs, it can usually set up Quiver Dance against Kerfluffle and KO it once boosted.
**Steel types neutral to Fighting** Steel types such as Celesteela, AV Magearna, Kitsunoh, Mega Scizor and Jirachi can all stomach a Focus Blast and hit back hard with their super effective STAB. Mega Scizor is notable in that its Bullet Punch can KO Kerf before it can retaliate or pivot out.
[CREDITS]
- Written by: [[G-Luke, 264912] [LucarioOfLegends, 339349]]
- Quality checked by: [[snake_rattler, 227784], [, ], [, ]]
- Grammar checked by: [[, ], [, ]]
Grammar & Prose: GP1 / GP2
[OVERVIEW]
Pros
- Fast offensive pivot with unique utilization of Parting Shot
- Solid offensive coverage with Fighting-type STAB and Sludge Bomb set Kerfluffle apart from other Fairy-type attackers, allowing it to pressure Pokemon such as Clefable and Ferrothorn that can otherwise give them trouble.
- Carries decent bulk and an ok defensive typing, giving it more consistent opportunities to pivot in and out of battle.
- Natural Cure in combination with Parting Shot pivoting allows it to be a good status absorber for teams.
- Generally outclassed as both an offensive pivot and a Fairy-type attacker by Tapu Koko, Tapu Lele and Jumbao which have a better Speed tier, higher damage output, and better bulk respectively, meaning that Kerfluffle has significant difficulty finding a slot on a team.
- While it does have a great speed tier, it is still outpaced by CAP staples such as Syclant, Tornadus-T and Greninja.
- Hard walled by a multitude of Poison-types such as Toxapex and Mega Crucibelle all of which are common sights in the metagame.
- Lack of set up and inability to successfully run a stallbreaker set makes it hard for Kerfluffle to bust past special walls.
name: Offensive Pivot
move 1: Moonblast
move 2: Focus Blast
move 3: Sludge Bomb
move 4: Parting Shot
item: Life Orb / Fightinium Z / Darkinium Z
ability: Natural Cure
nature: Timid
evs: 4 Def / 252 SpA / 252 Spe
[SET COMMENTS]
Moves
========
- Sludge Bomb allows it to threaten Fairy-types like Jumbao, Tapu Lele and Clefable that would otherwise like to switch in on Kerfluffle.
Set Details
========
- A Timid Nature allows it to outrun Mega Crucibelle and Kartana.
- Life Orb gives Kerfluffle a nice boost in power in all of its attacks, and is its most consistent item option. Its HP stat also hits a Life Orb number to minimize recoil.
- Fightinium Z can give Kerfluffle a one time perfectly accurate nuke to punch a big hole in Pokemon such as Mega Crucibelle, Shift Gear Magearna, and SpD Pyroak
- Darkinium Z turns Kerfluffle's Parting Shot into a pseudo Healing Wish, providing valuable utility for weakened sweepers once Kerfluffle has done its job. .
Usage Tips
========
- Kerfluffle should be used early game to gain momentum via Parting Shot, especially if a Posion-type or special wall like Toxapex or Magearna is still healthy.
- Kerfluffle can come on weak resisted attacks like U-Turn, and if carrying a Z-Crystal, Knock Off from Pokemon such as Syclant, Arghonaut, Tangrowth and Assault Vest Colossoil.
- If using a Z-Crystal, utilize the Z-Move effectively, using Z-Parting Shot late game when a sweeper is worn down, while using All Out Pummeling mid game to punch holes within the enemy team to make it easier for partners late game.
- If special walls and Poison-types have been removed or are not present on the team, feel free to click Moonblast and chip the opposing team, and Focus Blast if Steel types are prone to switch in.
Team Options
========
- U-Turn and Volt Switch users like Krilowatt, Mega Crucibelle, Tornadus-T, Mega Scizor and Landorus-T can form fantastic VoltTurn cores with Kerfluffle, wearing down each others checks.
- Pokemon that can handle Poison types for Kerfluffle such as Mega Crucibelle, Toxapex and Mollux are mandatory. Ground-types, such as Zygarde, Landorus-T, and Colossoil, and Psychic-types, such as Mega Alakazam, Mega Latios, Tapu Lele, and Aurumoth are great in this regard.
- Hazard setters are great partners for Kerfluffle, as it forces many switches to rack up hazard damage. Stealth Rock setters that pair well include Tomohawk, Landorus-T and Mega Crucibelle, while Spikes setters like Ferrothorn and Arghonaut work well with Kerfluffle.
- Kerfluffle constantly switches into entry hazards, so Pokemon that can remove these hazards from battle are greatly appreciated. Defog users like Tornadus-T, Zapdos, and Kitsunoh work well in this regard, as do Rapid Spin users such as Colossoil and Tomohawk.
- Sweepers that generally appreciate the reduced damage from Parting Shot like Kartana, Ash-Greninja, Choice Scarf Volkraken and Zygarde also are good partners for Kerfluffle.
- Sweepers that appreciate the support Z-Parting Shot brings to the table, such as Mega Crucibelle, Aurumoth, and Cawmodore are notable teammates for Kerfluffle, as it allows them to gain a full recovery and reduced damage all in one turn.
[STRATEGY COMMENTS]
Other Options
=============
- Hidden Power Ground can be used instead of Sludge Bomb to nail Poison-type switch ins like Mega Crucibelle, Mollux, and Plasmanta as well as allowing Kerfluffle to hit Kitsunoh, but Kerfluffle will most likely be clicking Parting Shot in the presence of them, and likes the ability to check opposing Fairy types more.
- A Taunt + Two Attack set can be used to ease its matchup against bulky walls by preventing their recovery options, and Kerfluffle can then proceed to use Parting Shot on later turns.
- Energy Ball is a niche option to hit Gastrodon for massive damage, which would otherwise wall it, but doesn't hit anything else for notable damage.
- Z-Hold Hands can turn Kerfluffle into a one time bulky sweeper thanks to boosting all stats by+1, but the ease at which these stat boosts can be removed in the metagame thanks to the ubiquitous presence of Haze Tomohawk, which thanks to Prankster removes its boosts before it can retaliate, combined with the one and done nature of the set makes it less than desirable.
Checks and Counters
===================
**Poison Types** Toxapex, Mega Venusaur, and Amoonguss are Kerfluffle's hardest counters, all resisting both of Kerfluffle's STABs as well as its most common coverage move, while being able to hit it for super effective damage and healing off any accumulated damage. Other Poison-types such as Mega Crucibelle, Mollux, and Plasmanta can also switch into Kerfluffle's STABs and KO it, but should scout for Hidden Power Ground.
**Faster Threats** Naturally faster Pokemon such as Protean Greninja, Tapu Koko, Ash-Greninja, Syclant, Tornadus-Therian and common Choice Scarfers like Volkraken, Tapu Lele, Kitsunoh, and Jumbao can outspeed and threaten to KO Kerfluffle with their powerful or super effective attacks. They cannot reliably switch in however, due to fear of taking considerable damage or being outright KOd from Kerfluffle's coverage and none like the power reduction of Parting Shot.
**Fire Types** Fire types such as Pyroak, Mega Charizard Y, and Victini resist its Fairy STAB can hit back hard with their own powerful attacks. Important to note that most of these Fire types are also resistant to Kerfluffle's Fighting STAB as well. Pyroak should however be careful of Sludge Bomb. While Volcarona doesn't like taking multiple Focus Blasts or Sludge Bombs, it can usually set up Quiver Dance against Kerfluffle and KO it once boosted.
**Steel types neutral to Fighting** Steel types such as Celesteela, AV Magearna, Kitsunoh, Mega Scizor and Jirachi can all stomach a Focus Blast and hit back hard with their super effective STAB. Mega Scizor is notable in that its Bullet Punch can KO Kerf before it can retaliate or pivot out.
[CREDITS]
- Written by: [[G-Luke, 264912] [LucarioOfLegends, 339349]]
- Quality checked by: [[snake_rattler, 227784], [, ], [, ]]
- Grammar checked by: [[, ], [, ]]
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