Bronzong (Trick) +

[Caelum]

http://www.smogon.com/dp/pokemon/bronzong

[SET]
name: TrickZong
move 1: Trick
move 2: Stealth Rock
move 3: Gyro Ball
move 4: Earthquake / Explosion
item: Macho Brace / Choice Band
ability: Levitate
nature: Sassy
evs: 252 HP / 84 Atk / 80 Def / 92 SpD
ivs: 0 Spe

[SET COMMENTS]
<p>Similar to the previous set, except Trick is being used instead of Hypnosis. While the sets are similar, they play entirely differently. Macho Brace cuts Bronzong's Speed by fifty percent, which in turn powers up Gyro Ball to extraordinary levels now that Bronzong has a 31 Speed stat. More importantly, however, is Bronzong's ability to cripple incoming sweepers by robbing them of their item and shredding any speed advantage they ever had over your other team members. For example, Bronzong will tend to draw in sweepers like Heatran or Gyarados anticipating a weak Gyro Ball. However, to their dismay, they will be forced to give up their held item in exchange for the rather limiting Macho Brace. Choice Band is also a decent option to cripple more common wall switch ins such as Swampert or Dusknoir and also provides Bronzong with sufficient power. The remaining portion of the set is identical to the previously discussed wall set.</p>

<p>The item Lagging Tail forces the holder to always move last and is a viable option over Macho Brace; however, it will not boost the power of Gyro Ball like Macho Brace will. Iron Ball is an interesting option as you can Trick it onto something with a Ground immunity and make them vulnerable to Spikes and Toxic Spikes</p>

 

[az]

http://www.smogon.com/dp/pokemon/bronzong

[SET]
name: TrickZong
move 1: Trick
move 2: Stealth Rock
move 3: Gyro Ball
move 4: Earthquake / Explosion
item: Macho Brace
ability: Levitate
nature: Sassy
evs: 252 HP / 84 Atk / 80 Def / 92 SpD
ivs: 0 Spe

[SET COMMENTS]
<p>Similar to the previous set, except Trick is being used instead of Hypnosis. While the sets are similar, they play entirely differently. Macho Brace cuts Bronzong's Speed by fifty percent, which in turns powers up Gyro Ball to extraordinary levels now that Bronzong has a 31 Speed stat. More important, however, is Bronzong's ability to cripple incoming sweepers by robbing them of their item and shredding any speed advantage they ever had over your other team members. For example, Bronzong will tend to draw in sweepers like Heatran or Gyarados anticipating a weak Gyro Ball. However, to their dismay, they will be forced to give up their held item in exchange for the rather limiting Macho Brace. The remaining portion of the set is identical to the previously discussed wall set.</p>

<p>The item Lagging Tail forces the holder to always move last and is a viable option over Macho Brace; however, it will not boost the power of Gyro Ball like Macho Brace will.</p>

Just a couple of proof-reading things courtesy of Earthworm et al. :)

"Usable" instead of "viable" works, I just thought it seemed a little awkward.

 

[Caelum]

done. thanks.

 

[Havak]

You could probably mention Iron Ball in the Set Comments as well. While it does mean you're hit by Ground-type attacks, you can Trick it to an opponent to allow Ground-type attacks (and Spikes / Toxic Spikes) to hit them.

<p>Similar to the previous set, except Trick is being used instead of Hypnosis. While the sets are similar, they play entirely differently. Macho Brace cuts Bronzong's Speed by fifty percent, which in turn powers up Gyro Ball to extraordinary levels now that Bronzong has a 31 Speed stat. More importantly, however, is Bronzong's ability to cripple incoming sweepers by robbing them of their item and shredding any speed advantage they ever had over your other team members. For example, Bronzong will tend to draw in sweepers like Heatran or Gyarados anticipating a weak Gyro Ball. However, to their dismay, they will be forced to give up their held item in exchange for the rather limiting Macho Brace. The remaining portion of the set is identical to the previously discussed wall set.</p>

 

[Jimbo]

I posted a thread regarding a CB Version of this set, but it could just be integrated here, hope it's ok :x

[SET]
name: Choice Band Trick
move 1: Trick
move 2: Gyro Ball
move 3: Earthquake
move 4: Explosion
item: Choice Band
ability: Levitate
nature: Brave
evs: 252 HP / 252 Atk / 6 SpD
ivs: 0 Spe

<p>This moveset aims to take advantage of Bronzong's respectable 89 Base Attack and new Platinum move, Trick.</p>

<p>Trick is the main attraction of this set; with Trick, Bronzong can cripple many common counters, such as Zapdos and Celebi. Bronzong can also Trick its Choice Band onto Pokemon switching in with the aim to set up, Gyarados and Kingdra for example.</p>

<p>If you decide not to Trick Bronzong's Choice Band immediately, you can use one of its three attacks to severly damage several of Bronzong's counters, among other Pokemon. Bronzong's low Speed, Steel-type, and 456 Attack will make Gyro Ball extremely powerful, OHKOing many fast and fragile sweepers, such as Gengar and Azelf. Earthquake will cripple, or kill, most Steel- and Fire-types (which resist Gyro Ball). Explosion is a nice finishing move that is very powerful with or without Choice Band.</p>

 

[ChronoSquare]

http://www.smogon.com/dp/pokemon/bronzong

[SET]
name: TrickZong
move 1: Trick
move 2: Stealth Rock
move 3: Gyro Ball
move 4: Earthquake / Explosion
item: Macho Brace
ability: Levitate
nature: Sassy
evs: 252 HP / 84 Atk / 80 Def / 92 SpD
ivs: 0 Spe

[SET COMMENTS]
<p>Similar to the previous set, except Trick is being used instead of Hypnosis. While the sets are similar, they play entirely differently. Macho Brace cuts Bronzong's Speed by fifty percent, which in turn powers up Gyro Ball to extraordinary levels now that Bronzong has a 31 Speed stat. More importantly, however, is Bronzong's ability to cripple incoming sweepers by robbing them of their item and shredding any speed advantage they ever had over your other team members. For example, Bronzong will tend to draw in sweepers like Heatran or Gyarados anticipating a weak Gyro Ball. However, to their dismay, they will be forced to give up their held item in exchange for the rather limiting Macho Brace. The remaining portion of the set is identical to the previously discussed wall set.</p>

<p>The item Lagging Tail forces the holder to always move last and is a viable option over Macho Brace; however, it will not boost the power of Gyro Ball like Macho Brace will.</p>

I think you mean to say 0 Speed stat? You may have your reasons, or I may be just misunderstanding this, so I'm just pointing it out rather than fixing it because it's really only two characters to one or vice-a-versa. :x

 

[Syberia]

He means to say that with a Macho Brace, Bronzong's speed stat has a numerical value of 31. Very confusing, I know, considering IVs go up to 31 as well :(

 

[Imran]

Although this has long been forgotten, i really believe that Choice Band should also be an option under Item. It all depends who you are targeting the Trick at. If you need it to nullify sweepers then you should use Macho Brace but if you are trying to nullify Walls then you want the Choice Band.

 

[Caelum]

I've been meaning to add Choice Band. I'll add it in a bit.