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Afro (Baffuron) (M) @ Leftovers
Trait: Herbivore
EVs: 180 HP / 252 Atk / 76 Def
Adamant Nature (+Atk, -SAtk)
- Afro Break
- Swords Dance
- Earthquake
- Megahorn

My Newly improved DESTROYER OF WORLDS. Switched in on MH Erufuun = +1 stat boost and swords dance raises it to +3 as they switch out. Afro break is the main STAB move with megahorn for psychics/grass and earthquake for basically everything else. it kills teams, hard. and it's bulky enough to take some Mach Punches from Roobushin.
 
I had a thought about the Buffalo but it may be worth running a tiny bit of speed on Baffuron since I believe Baffuron can actually speedtie a standard Machamp. This is actually pretty damn significant since if you just switched in and got your +1 boost you don't want to be running at the sight of a Machamp switching in over a measely 1 speed point and all it costs is 8 speed ev's.

In fact I'm pretty sure a +1 Afro Break is always a 1HKO on Machamp, forget Swords Dance.
 
Forsety said:
I had a thought about the Buffalo but it may be worth running a tiny bit of speed on Baffuron since I believe Baffuron can actually speedtie a standard Machamp. This is actually pretty damn significant since if you just switched in and got your +1 boost you don't want to be running at the sight of a Machamp switching in over a measely 1 speed point and all it costs is 8 speed ev's.

In fact I'm pretty sure a +1 Afro Break is always a 1HKO on Machamp, forget Swords Dance.
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Depends on Machamps EV investment...

0 def Machamp takes 347-408 damage. 0 hp Machamp has 321 HP...
 
Most Machamp normally invest in HP though so I don't think we'll be seeing many freak tank Machamp's anytime soon. Worst case scenario I can think of is a 128 speed Machamp.
 
First of all, I like that Baffuron doesn't play like Tauros. I don't want another poor mans's version version of a past gen pokemon (I'm looking at you Baokki).

But if you all really want speed that bad, why not use it with a Floatzel?

See, Floatzel happens to be the only water type that learns both Agility and Baton Pass. So have Floatzel use Agility on something that can't really kill it (fire type for example), and then baton pass the +2 speed boost to Baffuron as they send in their grass type. Baffuron will now have +2 in speed and +1 attack (also be sure to make it Jolly).

Granted, this is all theorymon on paper, but that is one way to get around the speed issue.
 
Even without speed, Afro Bull could be used in a Trick Room team, pretty much outspeeding anyone. I don't know if someone already mentioned this but Payback seems to be a good move on him. He takes hits pretty well and dishes the damage back.
 
This afro bull needs to be tested aginst tauros I will grant it the fact that it can run a good SD set. Can someone give me a good setup for a lead bull?
 
Baffuron really isn't your average offensive powerhouse. Most of his utility will come from his defensive merits, being a Grade-A counter to both Venusaur and Grass types in general. If you give him an all-wall spread, he'll take hits like Swampert and check everything you'll need him to along the way. I don't think any Fighting type besides Hitmontop is going to want to try switching into a +1 Afro Break either.
 
...yeah. Baffuron and Machamp have the same base 55 Speed, and the most speed Champ usually runs is 128 for the Substitute or Bulk Up sets. However, an alternate spread for the latter maxes speed in order to get passed an Agility from Zapdos, pumping him up to 418 and lets him beat ScarfTran, so there's actually a good chance that Baffuron can beat Machamp if the latter is played incorrectly.

Also, I took a look at the defensive stats on the various mons in OU, and it turns out that aside from the base 100 legends, the only mons that meet or beat that sort of defensive prowess in all three categories are Umbreon, Suicune and Tyranitar, yet it has the same typing and base Attack as Snorlax. In short, this thing is built for the long haul, and could serve admirably in a number of roles as long as it gets to put its head down and run headlong into whatever is foolish enough to stand in its way.
 
This guy has a lot of potential, I really don't see how the hell people could compare him to Tauros. He can switch into anything most Grass-types have to hit you with, even netting an attack boost. I'll probably run a spread of 164 HP / 252 Atk / 92 Spe Adamant, just to outspeed 8 Spe Scizor and make sure I can outspeed most Machamp. Something like:

Baffuron @ Leftovers
Ability: Herbivore
Nature: Adamant (+Atk, -SpA)
EV: 164 HP / 252 Atk / 92 Spe
- Swords Dance
- Afro Break
- Wild Bolt
- Earthquake

Normal / Electric / Ground hits everything neutral except Giratina, Rotom, and Shedinja. 372/226/226 defenses are impressive, and 350 attack is mighty as well. After a Swords Dance and a Herbivore boost:

Afro Break vs.
252/152+ Hippowdon: 78.8% - 92.9%
252/252+ Suicune: 77.5% - 91.3%
252/252+ Swampert: 94.5% - 111.5%
252/220+ Celebi: 87.1% - 102.7%
252/0 Gliscor: 111% - 130.8%
248/252+ Gyarados (after Intimidate): 81.7% - 96.2%

Wild Bolt vs.
252/240+ Skarmory: 82% - 97%

Earthquake vs.
252/160 Empoleon: 133.9% - 157.5%
252/144+ Forretress: 45.8% - 53.7%
240/160+ Jirachi: 103.2% - 121.7%
248/0 Scizor: 77.6% - 91%

Basically, nothing survives two hits, however most Pokemon will be able to hit you at least once before you hit them. I'm not sure Wild Bolt is even necessary, but it helps against Skarmory and he doesn't have any other notable moves (besides Megahorn, but Grass-types lose anyway). Defensively he's not a wall but he can take some hits that normal sweepers simply cannot, like 55.1% - 65.3% from Scarf Garchomp's Outrage.
 
I tested this sexy afro thing earlier today and found it extremely good. I used it with Azumarill (excellent with Aqua Jet).
Herbivore is just so good. I love this thing.
 
the afro is awesome, he is one of my favs of the new gen but unless he is useful in uu or if he is nu and there is a new ladder i dont think i will be using him. (well maybe on a joke team). also i know we are not suppose to be talking about tier placement but i dont think anyone looks at his stats and thinks ou.
 
Oh yeah, forgot to mention how badly this guy dumps on Erufuun too, no matter what set it's running. Give me +1 for trying to do anything at all? Awesome, gg Erufuun.
 
SJCrew said:
Oh yeah, forgot to mention how badly this guy dumps on Erufuun too, no matter what set it's running. Give me +1 for trying to do anything at all? Awesome, gg Erufuun.
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Switching into Taunt with an SD set could hurt a little tough. I think.
 
I think 'Fro Bull has great potential as a bulky late-game sweeper. Wait until everything's been paralysed/weakened, then bust out Afro Bull and sweep everything.

Or something to that extent.
 
This pokemon is awesome!

I'll most likely use this set mentioned by blasphemy1, but maybe move the EV's around a little..

Baffuron @ Leftovers
Ability: Herbivore
Nature: Adamant (+Atk, -SpA)
EV: 164 HP / 252 Atk / 92 Spe
- Swords Dance
- Afro Break
- Wild Bolt
- Earthquake

Just asking, does Herbivore make grass type moves ineffective on you and grant you +1 attack? Or do you still get hurt by a Leaf Storm etc?
 
StardustGD said:
Just asking, does Herbivore make grass type moves ineffective on you and grant you +1 attack? Or do you still get hurt by a Leaf Storm etc?
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It makes you immune to most grass moves (including moves like sleep powder and stun powder, not just damage moves).
 
It doesn't make you immune to Aromatherapy (not like you'd want to be). From the research thread:
Confirmed Herbivore grants immunity to all Grass-moves, both damaging and non-damaging, and raises Attack one stage when hit by such. The immunity extends even to Sleep Powder, Stun Spore, Cotton Spore, Worry Seed, Leech Seed, and Grasswhistle, but not Aromatherapy(dbolt #1, #2)
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locopoke said:
Post your own sets and voice your opinion about Afro Bull! Please don't say it's a worse Tauros, he is completely different than Tauros other than being a bull. Try to contribute something instead of just being a moron!
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Actually, I want to know why this thing isn't an evolution of Tauros. o.O He looks pretty cool, moves- and appearance-wise.
I think I read somewhere that Herbivore DOES grant a Grass immunity. >.> What kind of sets could be used with that?
 
Herbivore has a confirmed Grass immunity. The guy two posts above you even said it. I know for certain Leaf Storm did nothing when he switched into my Jaroda earlier too.
 
I have an amazing feeling that Baffuron, despite being horribly unpopular now, will sneak his way into OU sooner or later. It is the next best Erufuun counter after DW-Espeon, and it is hands down the single best counter to DW-Jalorda (for whenver that gets released...). Anyone who's been playing Dream World knows how hard it is to wall that monster, which is where Herbivore REALLY comes in handy, and the damage calcs speak for themselves. Before DW-Jalorda hits though, Baffuron is extremely mediocre.
 
Anyone who's been playing Dream World knows how hard it is to wall that monster, which is where Herbivore REALLY comes in handy, and the damage calcs speak for themselves. Before DW-Jalorda hits though, Baffuron is extremely mediocre.
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This.

Holy crap the grass snake is a unstoppable monster once he even gets off one Leaf Storm and thats in the hands of a stupid player. Anyone who has a clue will try set him off behind a sub and at that point you may as well GG. You're simply going to be swept even with a team of 4x resists if there was ever a word to describe it, its just plain cheap.
 
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