[SET]
name: Choice Band
move 1: Sacred Sword
move 2: Psycho Cut
move 3: Leaf Blade
move 4: Knock Off / Shadow Sneak / Trick
item: Choice Band
ability: Sharpness
nature: Jolly
evs: 252 Atk / 4 SpD / 252 Spe
tera type: Steel / Dark
[SET COMMENTS]
Set Details
====
Choice Band Gallade can act as an extremely powerful wallbreaker with its Sharpness-boosted STAB moves. Leaf Blade targets Water- and Ground-types like Slowbro and Hippowdon. Knock Off provides utility by removing items from possible switch-ins like Galarian Weezing and Slowbro, and it hits Psychic-types like Reuniclus and Cresselia. Shadow Sneak lets it revenge kill weakened Armarouge, Gengar, and Choice Scarf Gardevoir. Trick can cripple walls like Reuniclus, and removing Gallade's Choice item can help ease prediction against teams with multiple Pokemon resistant to its STAB moves. Tera Steel lets it flip the matchup against Flying- and Fairy-types like Galarian Zapdos and Fezandipiti, while Tera Dark boosts Knock Off, guaranteeing a 2HKO on Slowbro; helps answer Ghost-types like Gengar as well as Psychic-types; and provides a resistance to Bisharp's Sucker Punch.
Choice Band Gallade often finds itself on balance and bulky offense teams that can patch up its physical frailty and mediocre Speed while appreciating its ability to punch holes through defensive cores. Cleaners like Galarian Zapdos, Maushold, and Armarouge can sweep teams after Gallade has weakened shared checks like Hippowdon and Galarian Weezing. Due to Gallade having the coverage to 2HKO any Pokemon in the tier, no slower Pokemon want to stay in on it, letting it effectively force switches; this synergizes well with entry hazard setters such as Hippowdon, Klefki, and Krookodile, since their hazards can help chip down the opposing team and make Gallade less reliant on prediction. If Gallade is running Shadow Sneak over Knock Off, answers to bulky Psychic-types such as Slowbro and Reuniclus are necessary. Bisharp and Encore Jirachi can help alleviate this weakness. Pivots like Cyclizar and Slither Wing can help bring Gallade onto the field safely after inviting in Galarian Weezing and Chesnaught. Paralysis support from the likes of Jirachi, Slowbro, and Klefki can make Gallade a terrifying foe by crippling its faster checks, like Talonflame and Suicune, making them unable to outspeed it. Gallade should be paired with defensive Pokemon like Slowbro, Empoleon, and Umbreon that can switch into revenge kill attempts from the likes of Galarian Zapdos and Hisuian Zoroark.
[SET CREDITS]
Written by:
https://www.smogon.com/forums/members/zizalith.410251/
Quality checked by:
https://www.smogon.com/forums/members/sir-tetris.655207/
https://www.smogon.com/forums/members/flampoke.654091/
Grammar checked by:
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[SET]
name: Choice Scarf
move 1: Sacred Sword
move 2: Psycho Cut
move 3: Leaf Blade
move 4: Knock Off / Trick
item: Choice Scarf
ability: Sharpness
nature: Jolly
evs: 252 Atk / 4 SpD / 252 Spe
tera type: Steel / Dark
[SET COMMENTS]
Set Details
====
Choice Scarf Gallade is a strong revenge killer and late-game cleaner with good utility. Leaf Blade lets it revenge kill Water-types like Feraligatr and hit Pokemon like Hippowdon. Knock Off lets it hit Psychic-types like Armarouge and Reuniclus as well as removes items from defensive checks like Slowbro. Trick can cripple walls such as Suicune, Cresselia, and Calm Mind Reuniclus. Tera Steel changes Gallade's Fairy and Flying weaknesses into resistances, which helps it tank hits from Gardevoir and Galarian Zapdos. Tera Dark boosts Knock Off damage, guaranteeing a 2HKO on Reuniclus as well as providing a very high chance to OHKO Armarouge, and it gives Galladea resistance to Ghost- and Dark-type attacks from Pokemon like Gengar and Bisharp.
Choice Scarf Gallade performs best on balance and bulky offense structures, as they can help weaken its checks. Stealth Rock users like Hippowdon can help weaken Gallade's checks throughout the match to allow it to eventually clean late-game,and it can switch into Pokemon that threaten Gallade out like Choice Scarf Galarian Zapdos and Slither Wing; Spikes setters like Chesnaught and Gastrodon can fulfill a similar role. These Pokemon appreciate Gallade's Knock Off support to remove Heavy-Duty Boots from the opposing team. Wallbreakers such as Krookodile, Hisuian Zoroark, and mixed Salamence can help weaken physical walls that Gallade struggles with such as Reuniclus and Hippowdon. Armarouge answers like Umbreon and Hisuian Goodra are necessary, as Armarouge can use Gallade as setup fodder if it locks into an attack that Armarouge resists. Gallade appreciates pivot support and hazard removal from the likes of Jirachi and Cyclizar, allowing it to enter the field easily and leverage its useful special bulk more consistently.
[SET CREDITS]
Written by:
https://www.smogon.com/forums/members/zizalith.410251/
Quality checked by:
https://www.smogon.com/forums/members/sir-tetris.655207/
https://www.smogon.com/forums/members/flampoke.654091/
Grammar checked by:
https://www.smogon.com/forums/members/powerofmemes.583607/
name: Choice Band
move 1: Sacred Sword
move 2: Psycho Cut
move 3: Leaf Blade
move 4: Knock Off / Shadow Sneak / Trick
item: Choice Band
ability: Sharpness
nature: Jolly
evs: 252 Atk / 4 SpD / 252 Spe
tera type: Steel / Dark
[SET COMMENTS]
Set Details
====
Choice Band Gallade can act as an extremely powerful wallbreaker with its Sharpness-boosted STAB moves. Leaf Blade targets Water- and Ground-types like Slowbro and Hippowdon. Knock Off provides utility by removing items from possible switch-ins like Galarian Weezing and Slowbro, and it hits Psychic-types like Reuniclus and Cresselia. Shadow Sneak lets it revenge kill weakened Armarouge, Gengar, and Choice Scarf Gardevoir. Trick can cripple walls like Reuniclus, and removing Gallade's Choice item can help ease prediction against teams with multiple Pokemon resistant to its STAB moves. Tera Steel lets it flip the matchup against Flying- and Fairy-types like Galarian Zapdos and Fezandipiti, while Tera Dark boosts Knock Off, guaranteeing a 2HKO on Slowbro; helps answer Ghost-types like Gengar as well as Psychic-types; and provides a resistance to Bisharp's Sucker Punch.
Choice Band Gallade often finds itself on balance and bulky offense teams that can patch up its physical frailty and mediocre Speed while appreciating its ability to punch holes through defensive cores. Cleaners like Galarian Zapdos, Maushold, and Armarouge can sweep teams after Gallade has weakened shared checks like Hippowdon and Galarian Weezing. Due to Gallade having the coverage to 2HKO any Pokemon in the tier, no slower Pokemon want to stay in on it, letting it effectively force switches; this synergizes well with entry hazard setters such as Hippowdon, Klefki, and Krookodile, since their hazards can help chip down the opposing team and make Gallade less reliant on prediction. If Gallade is running Shadow Sneak over Knock Off, answers to bulky Psychic-types such as Slowbro and Reuniclus are necessary. Bisharp and Encore Jirachi can help alleviate this weakness. Pivots like Cyclizar and Slither Wing can help bring Gallade onto the field safely after inviting in Galarian Weezing and Chesnaught. Paralysis support from the likes of Jirachi, Slowbro, and Klefki can make Gallade a terrifying foe by crippling its faster checks, like Talonflame and Suicune, making them unable to outspeed it. Gallade should be paired with defensive Pokemon like Slowbro, Empoleon, and Umbreon that can switch into revenge kill attempts from the likes of Galarian Zapdos and Hisuian Zoroark.
[SET CREDITS]
Written by:
https://www.smogon.com/forums/members/zizalith.410251/
Quality checked by:
https://www.smogon.com/forums/members/sir-tetris.655207/
https://www.smogon.com/forums/members/flampoke.654091/
Grammar checked by:
https://www.smogon.com/forums/members/powerofmemes.583607/
[SET]
name: Choice Scarf
move 1: Sacred Sword
move 2: Psycho Cut
move 3: Leaf Blade
move 4: Knock Off / Trick
item: Choice Scarf
ability: Sharpness
nature: Jolly
evs: 252 Atk / 4 SpD / 252 Spe
tera type: Steel / Dark
[SET COMMENTS]
Set Details
====
Choice Scarf Gallade is a strong revenge killer and late-game cleaner with good utility. Leaf Blade lets it revenge kill Water-types like Feraligatr and hit Pokemon like Hippowdon. Knock Off lets it hit Psychic-types like Armarouge and Reuniclus as well as removes items from defensive checks like Slowbro. Trick can cripple walls such as Suicune, Cresselia, and Calm Mind Reuniclus. Tera Steel changes Gallade's Fairy and Flying weaknesses into resistances, which helps it tank hits from Gardevoir and Galarian Zapdos. Tera Dark boosts Knock Off damage, guaranteeing a 2HKO on Reuniclus as well as providing a very high chance to OHKO Armarouge, and it gives Galladea resistance to Ghost- and Dark-type attacks from Pokemon like Gengar and Bisharp.
Choice Scarf Gallade performs best on balance and bulky offense structures, as they can help weaken its checks. Stealth Rock users like Hippowdon can help weaken Gallade's checks throughout the match to allow it to eventually clean late-game,and it can switch into Pokemon that threaten Gallade out like Choice Scarf Galarian Zapdos and Slither Wing; Spikes setters like Chesnaught and Gastrodon can fulfill a similar role. These Pokemon appreciate Gallade's Knock Off support to remove Heavy-Duty Boots from the opposing team. Wallbreakers such as Krookodile, Hisuian Zoroark, and mixed Salamence can help weaken physical walls that Gallade struggles with such as Reuniclus and Hippowdon. Armarouge answers like Umbreon and Hisuian Goodra are necessary, as Armarouge can use Gallade as setup fodder if it locks into an attack that Armarouge resists. Gallade appreciates pivot support and hazard removal from the likes of Jirachi and Cyclizar, allowing it to enter the field easily and leverage its useful special bulk more consistently.
[SET CREDITS]
Written by:
https://www.smogon.com/forums/members/zizalith.410251/
Quality checked by:
https://www.smogon.com/forums/members/sir-tetris.655207/
https://www.smogon.com/forums/members/flampoke.654091/
Grammar checked by:
https://www.smogon.com/forums/members/powerofmemes.583607/
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