[SET]
name: Wallbreaker
move 1: Fire Lash
move 2: Knock Off
move 3: Power Whip
move 4: Leech Life / Coil
item: Heavy-Duty Boots
ability: Flash Fire
nature: Adamant
evs: 252 Atk / 4 Def / 252 Spe
[SET COMMENTS]
Thanks to its powerful Fire Lash and vast coverage, Centiskorch is a fantastic wallbreaker in ZU. The Defense drop from Fire Lash makes Centiskorch less reliant on predicting and lets it make progress against passive walls such as Audino and Miltank. Knock Off allows Centiskorch to punish switch-ins such as Altaria, Qwilfish, and Cramorant. Power Whip provides coverage against Water- and Rock-types such as Wishiwashi, Poliwrath, and Rhydon and is capable of OHKOing them after a Defense drop from Fire Lash. Leech Life threatens foes such as Appletun while providing decent recovery. Alternatively, Coil lets Centiskorch set up on foes such as Clefairy and makes it an even more threatening wallbreaker; however, the loss of recovery from Leech Life lowers its longevity. Flash Fire lets Centiskorch switch into Rapidash's Flare Blitz, as well as Will-O-Wisp from the Rotom formes, and empower its Fire Lash.
Centiskorch fits best on balance and bulky offense teams that appreciate its wallbreaking capabilities. Checks to Water-types such as Cramorant and Ferroseed are appreciated, as they can handle foes such as Poliwrath and Basculin; the former can also provide additional utility with Defog. Ground-types such as Rhydon and Piloswine can aid Centiskorch by switching into troublesome attackers like Kangaskhan and benefit from its ability to weaken or take out their checks, like Wishiwashi and Frosmoth. Setup sweepers and cleaners like Swords Dance Silvally-Ghost, Bulk Up Gurdurr, and Choice Scarf Sawk can utilize Centiskorch's wallbreaking capabilities to sweep and clean late-game. Knock Off absorbers such as Silvally formes, Poliwrath, and Skuntank are vital to scout Knock Off from foes like Cryogonal, Uxie, and Ferroseed that Centiskorch wants to come in on. Entry hazard removal from the likes of Cramorant, Rotom, and Rotom-S is invaluable, as Centiskorch is likely to have its Heavy-Duty Boots removed.
[STRATEGY COMMENTS]
Other Options
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Rest + Sleep Talk provides Centiskorch with reliable recovery, but the loss of coverage means that it cannot reliably handle its checks. A Jolly nature can be utilized to let Centiskorch outpace Jolly Clawitzer and Speed tie with Timid Frosmoth.
Checks and Counters
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**Knock Off**: Knock Off targets Centiskorch's mediocre physical bulk and removes its Heavy-Duty Boots, leaving it susceptible to entry hazards. Foes such as Clefairy and Ferroseed can lure in Centiskorch and weaken it with Knock Off, lowering its ability to switch into them consistently.
**Water-types**: Although they dislike switching into Power Whip, Water-types such as Poliwrath, Basculin, and Cramorant are capable of outspeeding and OHKOing Centiskorch with their STAB moves.
**Dragon-types**: Dragon-types such as Altaria and Appletun are able to switch into Fire Lash and Power Whip and retaliate with a strong attack. However, they should be wary of being worn down by Knock Off and Leech Life, respectively.
**Faster Foes**: Faster offensive threats such as Silvally-Ghost, Rotom-S, and Kangaskhan are able to severely dent Centiskorch with their attacks, making it difficult for Centiskorch to perform its role as a wallbreaker.
[CREDITS]
- Written by: [[DC, 449990]]
- Quality checked by: [[Tuthur, 369076], [5gen, 296755]]
- Grammar checked by: [[Finland, 517429]]
name: Wallbreaker
move 1: Fire Lash
move 2: Knock Off
move 3: Power Whip
move 4: Leech Life / Coil
item: Heavy-Duty Boots
ability: Flash Fire
nature: Adamant
evs: 252 Atk / 4 Def / 252 Spe
[SET COMMENTS]
Thanks to its powerful Fire Lash and vast coverage, Centiskorch is a fantastic wallbreaker in ZU. The Defense drop from Fire Lash makes Centiskorch less reliant on predicting and lets it make progress against passive walls such as Audino and Miltank. Knock Off allows Centiskorch to punish switch-ins such as Altaria, Qwilfish, and Cramorant. Power Whip provides coverage against Water- and Rock-types such as Wishiwashi, Poliwrath, and Rhydon and is capable of OHKOing them after a Defense drop from Fire Lash. Leech Life threatens foes such as Appletun while providing decent recovery. Alternatively, Coil lets Centiskorch set up on foes such as Clefairy and makes it an even more threatening wallbreaker; however, the loss of recovery from Leech Life lowers its longevity. Flash Fire lets Centiskorch switch into Rapidash's Flare Blitz, as well as Will-O-Wisp from the Rotom formes, and empower its Fire Lash.
Centiskorch fits best on balance and bulky offense teams that appreciate its wallbreaking capabilities. Checks to Water-types such as Cramorant and Ferroseed are appreciated, as they can handle foes such as Poliwrath and Basculin; the former can also provide additional utility with Defog. Ground-types such as Rhydon and Piloswine can aid Centiskorch by switching into troublesome attackers like Kangaskhan and benefit from its ability to weaken or take out their checks, like Wishiwashi and Frosmoth. Setup sweepers and cleaners like Swords Dance Silvally-Ghost, Bulk Up Gurdurr, and Choice Scarf Sawk can utilize Centiskorch's wallbreaking capabilities to sweep and clean late-game. Knock Off absorbers such as Silvally formes, Poliwrath, and Skuntank are vital to scout Knock Off from foes like Cryogonal, Uxie, and Ferroseed that Centiskorch wants to come in on. Entry hazard removal from the likes of Cramorant, Rotom, and Rotom-S is invaluable, as Centiskorch is likely to have its Heavy-Duty Boots removed.
[STRATEGY COMMENTS]
Other Options
=============
Rest + Sleep Talk provides Centiskorch with reliable recovery, but the loss of coverage means that it cannot reliably handle its checks. A Jolly nature can be utilized to let Centiskorch outpace Jolly Clawitzer and Speed tie with Timid Frosmoth.
Checks and Counters
===================
**Knock Off**: Knock Off targets Centiskorch's mediocre physical bulk and removes its Heavy-Duty Boots, leaving it susceptible to entry hazards. Foes such as Clefairy and Ferroseed can lure in Centiskorch and weaken it with Knock Off, lowering its ability to switch into them consistently.
**Water-types**: Although they dislike switching into Power Whip, Water-types such as Poliwrath, Basculin, and Cramorant are capable of outspeeding and OHKOing Centiskorch with their STAB moves.
**Dragon-types**: Dragon-types such as Altaria and Appletun are able to switch into Fire Lash and Power Whip and retaliate with a strong attack. However, they should be wary of being worn down by Knock Off and Leech Life, respectively.
**Faster Foes**: Faster offensive threats such as Silvally-Ghost, Rotom-S, and Kangaskhan are able to severely dent Centiskorch with their attacks, making it difficult for Centiskorch to perform its role as a wallbreaker.
[CREDITS]
- Written by: [[DC, 449990]]
- Quality checked by: [[Tuthur, 369076], [5gen, 296755]]
- Grammar checked by: [[Finland, 517429]]
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