Gen 6 Bulky Serperior [QC 2/2] [GP 1/1]

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[SET]
name: Bulky Serperior
move 1: Leaf Storm
move 2: Hidden Power Rock / Hidden Power Fire
move 3: Glare
move 4: Rest
item: Chesto Berry
ability: Contrary
nature: Timid
evs: 200 HP / 44 Def / 12 SpA / 252 Spe

[SET COMMENTS]
Moves
=========

Leaf Storm is Serperior's main STAB move, dealing heavy damage and triggering a +2 Special Attack boost through its Contrary ability. Hidden Power Rock hits many of Serperior's switch-ins that resist Grass-type moves such as Zapdos, Thundurus, Volcarona, and Mega Charizard Y. On the other hand, Hidden Power Fire super effectively hits Steel-types such as Mega Scizor, Ferrothorn, Magnezone, and Mega Metagross that would otherwise give Serperior a hard time. Glare paralyzes foes that are faster than Serperior as well as foes that cannot be effectively damaged with Serperior's other moves like Tornadus-T and Heatran. In combination with a Chesto Berry, Rest heals Serperior instantly and removes all status conditions, providing greater longevity.

Set Details
========

Max Speed investment and Timid nature are preferred to fully utilize Serperior's base 113 Speed. 200 HP and 44 Defense EVs allow it to survive Mega Lopunny's Fake Out and High Jump Kick as well as a Hurricane from Tornadus-T. The bulk gives Serperior time to accumulate Special Attack boosts through the combination of Leaf Storm and Contrary. With a raised Special Attack and the ability to use Rest later in the game, Serperior can effectively remove some of its threats such as Thundurus and Mega Alakazam.
It is worth noting that EVs invested in Special Attack double in value after a single Leaf Storm. Though this set is quite bulky and formidable, it will lack in immediate power even after one Leaf Storm due to a lack of Special Attack investment.

Usage Tips
========

The main advantage of using Rest Serperior is its ability to cure status conditions that Serperior often receives throughout the game. Paralysis is common to get upon switching into Slowbro, Clefable, Thundurus, or even opposing Serperior. Serperior also gets burnt often by switching in on Scalds or Rotom-W's Will-O-Wisp. Finally, Serperior often gets poisoned by switching in on Slowbro or Gastrodon. Having a one-time full recovery allows Serperior to get past some of its checks throughout the game if played carefully. A paralysis on Tornadus-T can later lead to a KO with some good positioning and luck.

Team Options
========

Serperior functions well in balanced or bulky offense teams. Due to its weakness to fast Flying- and Ice-types such as Tornadus-T and Weavile, respectively, Pokemon like Mega Metagross, Rotom-W, and Heatran make
suitable partners. Strong physical attackers like Choice Band Tyranitar and Weavile help Serperior by overcoming defensive cores. Additionally, these teammates can Pursuit trap threats like Latias, Amoonguss, Heatran, and Tornadus-T, and can take advantage of paralysis that Serperior provides with Glare.

[CREDITS]
Written by: Paprikaflow
https://www.smogon.com/forums/members/paprikaflow.591583/
Quality checked by: RufflesPro and Alpha1013
https://www.smogon.com/forums/members/rufflespro.193716/
https://www.smogon.com/forums/members/alpha1013.565035/
Grammar checked by: queez
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I think it's better to call this "Bulky Serperior" and also slash HP Fire. I would specifically mention the advantage of this set of removing status Serperior can receive on the switch or as it gets past certain walls, as you said, but I would want concrete examples since this is really the best thing going for the set. Para by thundurus, clefable, slowbro, or opposing serperiors. Burn by Rotom-Wash or Scalds. Toxic by Gastrodon, chansey, or slowbro. I think listing all of these, although is quite a lot, is worth since this is the main focal point of the set.

I think it is also worth noting that Serperior's EVs invested in SpA double in value after a single Leaf Storm. So although this set will be quite bulky and hard to deal with, it will lack in immediate power even after a Leaf Storm.

[SET]
name: Bulky Serperior
move 1: Leaf Storm
move 2: Hidden Power Rock / Hidden Power Fire
move 3: Glare
move 4: Rest
item: Chesto Berry
ability: Contrary
nature: Timid
evs: 200 HP / 44 Def / 12 SpA / 252 Spe

[SET COMMENTS]
Moves
=========

Leaf Storm is Serperiors main STAB move, dealing heavy damage and triggering a SpAtk raise by two stages through its Contrary ability. Hidden Power Rock hits many of Serperiors switch-ins that resist Grass-type moves super effective such as Zapdos, Thundurus, Volcarona, and Charizard-Mega-Y. On the other hand, Hidden Power Fire hits steel-types such as Mega Scizor, Ferrothorn, and Mega Metagross that would otherwise give Serperior a hard time. Glare paralyzes enemy Pokemon that are either faster or cannot be effectively hit with the other moves like Tornadus-T or Heatran. Rest in combination with Chesto Berry heals Serperior instantly and removes all negative Status Conditions status conditions providing longevity.

Set Details
========

Max Speed and Timid nature are preferred with Serperior to utilize the 113 base Speed as much as possible. 200 HP and 44 Def allow it to survive Mega Lopunnys Fake Out and High Jump Kick as well as a Hurricane from Tornadus-Therian. The good bulk gives Serperior time to utilize the SpAtk raises through the combination of Leaf Storm and Contrary. With a raised SpAtk and the ability to use Rest later in the game Serperior can remove some of its threats effectively such as Thundurus or Mega Alakazam.

It is worth noting that EVs invested in SpA double in value after a single Leaf Storm. So although this set will be quite bulky and hard to deal with, it will lack in immediate power even after one Leaf Storm due to lack of SpA investment.

Usage Tips
========

With the bulk and the option to use Rest, (AC) Serperior functions well as a switch into Water-types. It can either chip down enemy teams early, for example by killing Zapdos with a SpAtk boosted Hidden Power Rock or cripple common switch-ins like Tornadus-Therian or Heatran with Glare. By utilizing Rest Serperior can be used early and recover later to function as a late game sweeper, based on its increasing SpAtk, good coverage, enough bulk to absorb a hit, (AC) and the possibility to have paralyzed faster Opponents prior.

The main advantage of using Rest Serperior is its ability to heal up status conditions that Serperior often recieves throughout the game. Paralysis is common to get upon switching into Slowbro, Clefable, Thundurus, or even opposing Serperiors. Serperior also gets burnt often by switching in on Scalds or Rotom-Wash's Will-O-Wisp. Finally, Serperior often gets poisoned by switching in on Slowbro or Gastrodon. Having a one-time full recovery allows Serperior to get past some of its checks throughout the game if played carefully. A paralysis on Tornadus-T can later convert to a KO on it with some good positioning and luck.

Team Options
========

Serperior functions well in balanced or bulky offense teams. Due its weakness to fast Flying-types and Ice-types such as Tornadus-Therian and Weavile, (AC) Pokemon like Mega Metagross, Rotom-Wash, (AC) and Heatran make a good partners, the second one also resists fire moves from threats like Heatran or Volcarona. Clefable is a good partner being a good switch in into Weavile, Kuyrem-Black and Mega Lopunny. To overcome defensive cores, (AC) strong physical attackers like Choice Band Tyranitar or Weavile have a good synergy with Serperior, especially since they can Pursuit trap Latias, Amoonguss, Heatran, or Tornadus-T.

QC 1/2 Paprikaflow
 
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[SET]
name: Bulky Serperior
move 1: Leaf Storm
move 2: Hidden Power Rock / Hidden Power Fire
move 3: Glare
move 4: Rest
item: Chesto Berry
ability: Contrary
nature: Timid
evs: 200 HP / 44 Def / 12 SpA / 252 Spe

[SET COMMENTS]
Moves
=========

Leaf Storm is Serperiors main STAB move, dealing heavy damage and triggering a SpA raise by two stages through its Contrary ability. Hidden Power Rock hits many of Serperiors switch-ins that resist Grass-type moves such as Zapdos, Thundurus, Volcarona, and Charizard-Mega-Y. On the other hand, Hidden Power Fire hits steel-types such as Mega Scizor, Ferrothorn, Magnezone and Mega Metagross that would otherwise give Serperior a hard time. Glare paralyzes enemy Pokemon that are either faster or cannot be effectively hit with the other moves like Tornadus-T or Heatran. Rest in combination with Chesto Berry heals Serperior instantly and removes all negative status conditions providing longevity.

Set Details
========

Max Speed and Timid nature are preferred with Serperior to utilize the 113 base Speed as much as possible. 200 HP and 44 Def allow it to survive Mega Lopunnys Fake Out and High Jump Kick as well as a Hurricane from Tornadus-Therian. The bulk gives Serperior time to utilize the SpAtk raises through the combination of Leaf Storm and Contrary. With a raised SpA and the ability to use Rest later in the game Serperior can remove some of its threats effectively such as Thundurus or Mega Alakazam.
It is worth noting that EVs invested in SpA double in value after a single Leaf Storm. So although this set will be quite bulky and hard to deal with, it will lack in immediate power even after one Leaf Storm due to lack of SpA investment.

Usage Tips
========

The main advantage of using Rest Serperior is its ability to heal up status conditions that Serperior often recieves throughout the game. Paralysis is common to get upon switching into Slowbro, Clefable, Thundurus, or even opposing Serperiors. Serperior also gets burnt often by switching in on Scalds or Rotom-Wash's Will-O-Wisp. Finally, Serperior often gets poisoned by switching in on Slowbro or Gastrodon. Having a one-time full recovery allows Serperior to get past some of its checks throughout the game if played carefully. A paralysis on Tornadus-T can later convert to a KO on it with some good positioning and luck.

Team Options
========

Serperior functions well in balanced or bulky offense teams. Due its weakness to fast Flying-types and Ice-types such as Tornadus-Therian and Weavile, Pokemon like Mega Metagross, Rotom-Wash, and Heatran make a good partners. To overcome defensive cores, strong physical attackers like Choice Band Tyranitar or Weavile have a good synergy with Serperior, especially since they can Pursuit trap Latias, Amoonguss, Heatran, or Tornadus-T and take advantage of paralysis that serperior provides with glare.

[CREDITS]
Written by: Paprikaflow
https://www.smogon.com/forums/members/paprikaflow.591583/
Quality checked by: RufflesPro
https://www.smogon.com/forums/members/rufflespro.193716/
Grammar checked by:
https://www.smogon.com/forums/members/user3.103/
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[SET]
name: Bulky Serperior
move 1: Leaf Storm
move 2: Hidden Power Rock / Hidden Power Fire
move 3: Glare
move 4: Rest
item: Chesto Berry
ability: Contrary
nature: Timid
evs: 200 HP / 44 Def / 12 SpA / 252 Spe

[SET COMMENTS]
Moves
=========

Leaf Storm is Serperiors Serperior's main STAB move, dealing heavy damage and triggering a SpA raise by two stages +2 Special Attack boost through its Contrary ability. Hidden Power Rock hits many of Serperiors Serperior's switch-ins that resist Grass-type moves such as Zapdos, Thundurus, Volcarona, and Charizard-Mega-Y Mega Charizard Y. On the other hand, Hidden Power Fire super effectively hits Steel-types such as Mega Scizor, Ferrothorn, Magnezone, and Mega Metagross that would otherwise give Serperior a hard time. Glare paralyzes enemy Pokemon foes that are either faster or than Serperior as well as foes that cannot be effectively hit damaged with the Serperior's other moves like Tornadus-T or and Heatran. Rest in In combination with a Chesto Berry, (AC) Rest heals Serperior instantly and removes all negative status conditions, (AC) providing greater longevity.

Set Details
========

Max Speed investment and Timid nature are preferred with Serperior to to fully utilize the Serperior's base 113 base Speed as much as possible. 200 HP and 44 Def Defense EVs allow it to survive Mega Lopunnys Lopunny's Fake Out and High Jump Kick as well as a Hurricane from Tornadus-Therian Tornadus-T. The bulk gives Serperior time to utilize the SpAtk raises accumulate Special Attack boosts through the combination of Leaf Storm and Contrary. With a raised SpA Special Attack and the ability to use Rest later in the game, (AC) Serperior can effectively remove some of its threats effectively such as Thundurus or and Mega Alakazam.
It is worth noting that EVs invested in SpA Special Attack double in value after a single Leaf Storm. So although Though this set will be is quite bulky and hard to deal with formidable, it will lack in immediate power even after one Leaf Storm due to a lack of SpA Special Attack investment.

Usage Tips
========

The main advantage of using Rest Serperior is its ability to heal up cure status conditions that Serperior often recieves receives throughout the game. Paralysis is common to get upon switching into Slowbro, Clefable, Thundurus, or even opposing Serperiors Serperior. Serperior also gets burnt often by switching in on Scalds or Rotom-Wash's Rotom-W's Will-O-Wisp. Finally, Serperior often gets poisoned by switching in on Slowbro or Gastrodon. Having a one-time full recovery allows Serperior to get past some of its checks throughout the game if played carefully. A paralysis on Tornadus-T can later convert lead to a KO on it with some good positioning and luck.

Team Options
========

Serperior functions well in balanced or bulky offense teams. Due to its weakness to fast Flying-types Flying- and Ice-types such as Tornadus-Therian Tornadus-T and Weavile, respectively, (AC) Pokemon like Mega Metagross, Rotom-Wash Rotom-W, and Heatran make
suitable a good partners. To overcome defensive cores, strong Strong physical attackers like Choice Band Tyranitar or and Weavile have a good synergy with Serperior help Serperior by overcoming defensive cores. Additionally, especially since they these teammates can Pursuit trap threats like Latias, Amoonguss, Heatran, or Tornadus-Tand and Tornadus-T, and can take advantage of paralysis that Serperior provides with Glare.

[CREDITS]
Written by: Paprikaflow
https://www.smogon.com/forums/members/paprikaflow.591583/
Quality checked by: RufflesPro and Alpha1013
https://www.smogon.com/forums/members/rufflespro.193716/
https://www.smogon.com/forums/members/alpha1013.565035/
Grammar checked by:
https://www.smogon.com/forums/members/queez.229690/
GP Team done
 
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