[SET]
name: Setup Sweeper
move 1: Swords Dance / Dragon Dance
move 2: Shadow Force
move 3: Stone Edge / Brick Break
move 4: Substitute / Taunt
item: Ghostium Z
ability: Multitype
nature: Adamant
evs: 236 Atk / 20 Def / 252 Spe or 32 HP / 252 Atk / 152 Def / 4 SpD / 68 Spe
[SET COMMENTS]
* Bullet on general positive traits and niche of the Pokemon
* 1-2 bullets on moves / items / abilities if they’re not self-explanatory, no need to explain if not
* The first given EV spread is ideal for Swords Dance variants, since it allows Arceus-Ghost to avoid the OHKO from Tera Ghost Choice Band Marshadow's Shadow Sneak, while maximum Speed investment lets Arceus-Ghost Speed tie with Modest Palkia-O and Adamant Mega Salamence, letting Arceus-Ghost avoid taking hits from them with Shadow Force, although this may be problematic against Substitute variants of the former. The Attack EVs allow Arceus-Ghost to OHKO Double Dance Primal Groudon with its Z-Move after a boost. Alternatively, the second EV spread is used for Dragon Dance variants, but it still avoids the OHKO from the previously mentioned Choice Band Tera Ghost Marshadow's Shadow Sneak—now after Stealth Rock—as well as Tera Flying Choice Band Rayquaza's Dragon Ascent and fully invested Primal Groudon's Overheat; however, it also makes Arceus-Ghost significantly slower, with it now being unable to outspeed fully invested Primal Groudon and Primal Kyogre, although it does still outspeed Deoxys-A after a boost.
* Bullet on Tera type and usage (if applicable) - would recommend keeping this one in most cases due to it being a new mechanic
* 1-2 bullets on general usage tips
* 1-2 bullets for teammates (if applicable)
[SET CREDITS]
Written by:
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Quality checked by:
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name: Setup Sweeper
move 1: Swords Dance / Dragon Dance
move 2: Shadow Force
move 3: Stone Edge / Brick Break
move 4: Substitute / Taunt
item: Ghostium Z
ability: Multitype
nature: Adamant
evs: 236 Atk / 20 Def / 252 Spe or 32 HP / 252 Atk / 152 Def / 4 SpD / 68 Spe
[SET COMMENTS]
* Bullet on general positive traits and niche of the Pokemon
* 1-2 bullets on moves / items / abilities if they’re not self-explanatory, no need to explain if not
* The first given EV spread is ideal for Swords Dance variants, since it allows Arceus-Ghost to avoid the OHKO from Tera Ghost Choice Band Marshadow's Shadow Sneak, while maximum Speed investment lets Arceus-Ghost Speed tie with Modest Palkia-O and Adamant Mega Salamence, letting Arceus-Ghost avoid taking hits from them with Shadow Force, although this may be problematic against Substitute variants of the former. The Attack EVs allow Arceus-Ghost to OHKO Double Dance Primal Groudon with its Z-Move after a boost. Alternatively, the second EV spread is used for Dragon Dance variants, but it still avoids the OHKO from the previously mentioned Choice Band Tera Ghost Marshadow's Shadow Sneak—now after Stealth Rock—as well as Tera Flying Choice Band Rayquaza's Dragon Ascent and fully invested Primal Groudon's Overheat; however, it also makes Arceus-Ghost significantly slower, with it now being unable to outspeed fully invested Primal Groudon and Primal Kyogre, although it does still outspeed Deoxys-A after a boost.
* Bullet on Tera type and usage (if applicable) - would recommend keeping this one in most cases due to it being a new mechanic
* 1-2 bullets on general usage tips
* 1-2 bullets for teammates (if applicable)
[SET CREDITS]
Written by:
https://www.smogon.com/forums/members/sami.604820/
Quality checked by:
https://www.smogon.com/forums/members/user2.102/
https://www.smogon.com/forums/members/user3.103/
Grammar checked by:
https://www.smogon.com/forums/members/user4.104/
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