Clamperl @ Deep Sea Tooth
Ability: Rattled
Level: 5
EVs: 76 Def / 244 SpA / 180 Spe
Timid Nature
IVs: 0 Atk
- Shell Smash
- Protect
- Surf
- Ice Beam
Clamperl is the most powerful Shell Smash sweeper in the metagame, being able to OHKO many common threats after a boost, which makes it really hard to deal with for unprepared teams. Due to Deep Sea Tooth, it can even pick up some KOs on Pokemon such as Timburr and Foongus after Stealth Rock damage without any boosts. However, Clamperl depends on its item to succeed and is frail after a boost, meaning it must run Protect to avoid getting revenge killed by common priority users such as Pawniard and Mienfoo. In order to set up, Clamperl needs Memento support from Diglett, which also removes threatening Pokemon for it such as Magnemite and Pawniard. Stealth Rock support from Onix and Pawniard is appreciated, as it ensures Clamperl's sweep by breaking Sturdy and Focus Sash from opposing Pokemon. A Knock Off absorber such as Covet Spritzee or Mienfoo is useful, as it prevents Clamperl from losing power. Lastly, pivots such as Vullaby and Magnemite allow Clamperl to enter the field safely thanks to the momentum they generate with U-turn and Volt Switch, respectively.
Ability: Rattled
Level: 5
EVs: 76 Def / 244 SpA / 180 Spe
Timid Nature
IVs: 0 Atk
- Shell Smash
- Protect
- Surf
- Ice Beam
Clamperl is the most powerful Shell Smash sweeper in the metagame, being able to OHKO many common threats after a boost, which makes it really hard to deal with for unprepared teams. Due to Deep Sea Tooth, it can even pick up some KOs on Pokemon such as Timburr and Foongus after Stealth Rock damage without any boosts. However, Clamperl depends on its item to succeed and is frail after a boost, meaning it must run Protect to avoid getting revenge killed by common priority users such as Pawniard and Mienfoo. In order to set up, Clamperl needs Memento support from Diglett, which also removes threatening Pokemon for it such as Magnemite and Pawniard. Stealth Rock support from Onix and Pawniard is appreciated, as it ensures Clamperl's sweep by breaking Sturdy and Focus Sash from opposing Pokemon. A Knock Off absorber such as Covet Spritzee or Mienfoo is useful, as it prevents Clamperl from losing power. Lastly, pivots such as Vullaby and Magnemite allow Clamperl to enter the field safely thanks to the momentum they generate with U-turn and Volt Switch, respectively.
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