[SET]
name: All-out Attacker
move 1: Water Pulse
move 2: Dark Pulse
move 3: Aura Sphere
move 4: Ice Beam / Dragon Pulse
item: Choice Specs
ability: Mega Launcher
nature: Modest
evs: 4 Def / 252 SpA / 252 Spe
[SET COMMENTS]
Clawitzer finds a place in ZU as a powerful wallbreaker with fantastic coverage, capable of tearing through the metagame with its Mega Launcher-boosted attacks. However, its mediocre Speed prevents it from finding many opportunities to attack and leaves it heavily outclassed by Basculin. Dark Pulse provides coverage against Jellicent and is Clawitzer's best tool to damage opposing Water-types like Wishiwashi and Qwilfish. Aura Sphere targets Ferroseed while OHKOing foes such as Silvally-Dark. Ice Beam is preferred for its ability to critically damage Grass-types such as Tangela and Appletun, but Dragon Pulse can be used for a strong attack against Poliwrath and is stronger than Dark Pulse against neutral targets.
Clawitzer fits best on offensive teams as an early- and mid-game wallbreaker. Partners such as Rotom, Rotom-S, and Flapple can threaten opposing Water-types like Wishiwashi and Poliwrath and wear down shared checks in Grass-types, enabling Clawitzer to be less prediction-reliant. In return, Rotom and Rotom-S appreciate Clawitzer targeting Ground-types like Rhydon and Piloswine, while Flapple benefits from Clawitzer weakening physical walls like Garbodor. Stealth Rock setters such as the aforementioned Rhydon and Piloswine aid Clawitzer by wearing down foes and blocking Volt Switch. As Clawitzer is prone to being worn down by entry hazards, it is advisable to bring a Defogger such as Rotom-S or Shiftry.
[STRATEGY COMMENTS]
Other Options
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Toxic wears down bulky Water- and Grass-types; however, Clawitzer often has trouble fitting the move. U-turn allows Clawitzer to pivot from its checks and maintain momentum, which is valuable with other VoltTurn users. However, Clawitzer usually prefers its coverage moves to punch through switch-ins rather than pivot. Terrain Pulse can be used on Grassy Terrain teams and allows it to bypass bulky Water-types like Poliwrath and Wishiwashi, but it is generally inconsistent.
Checks and Counters
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**Electric-types**: Although they cannot switch into Clawitzer, Electric-types such as Rotom formes and Magneton are capable of threatening an OHKO on it.
**Grass-types**: Faster Grass-types such as Shiftry, Flapple, and Gourgeist-S can KO Clawitzer with their STAB moves.
**Faster Attackers**: Faster attackers such as Sawk, Kangaskhan, and Silvally-Ghost can outspeed and heavily damage Clawitzer.
**Water-types**: Water-types such as Poliwrath and Ludicolo can take advantage of Clawitzer being Choice locked and punish it with a strong attack. Clawitzer also has trouble breaking through bulky foes such as Wishiwashi and Cramorant without proper support.
[CREDITS]
- Written by: [[DC, 449990]]
- Quality checked by: [[BloodAce, 435539], [5gen, 296755]]
- Grammar checked by: [[Finland, 517429]]
name: All-out Attacker
move 1: Water Pulse
move 2: Dark Pulse
move 3: Aura Sphere
move 4: Ice Beam / Dragon Pulse
item: Choice Specs
ability: Mega Launcher
nature: Modest
evs: 4 Def / 252 SpA / 252 Spe
[SET COMMENTS]
Clawitzer finds a place in ZU as a powerful wallbreaker with fantastic coverage, capable of tearing through the metagame with its Mega Launcher-boosted attacks. However, its mediocre Speed prevents it from finding many opportunities to attack and leaves it heavily outclassed by Basculin. Dark Pulse provides coverage against Jellicent and is Clawitzer's best tool to damage opposing Water-types like Wishiwashi and Qwilfish. Aura Sphere targets Ferroseed while OHKOing foes such as Silvally-Dark. Ice Beam is preferred for its ability to critically damage Grass-types such as Tangela and Appletun, but Dragon Pulse can be used for a strong attack against Poliwrath and is stronger than Dark Pulse against neutral targets.
Clawitzer fits best on offensive teams as an early- and mid-game wallbreaker. Partners such as Rotom, Rotom-S, and Flapple can threaten opposing Water-types like Wishiwashi and Poliwrath and wear down shared checks in Grass-types, enabling Clawitzer to be less prediction-reliant. In return, Rotom and Rotom-S appreciate Clawitzer targeting Ground-types like Rhydon and Piloswine, while Flapple benefits from Clawitzer weakening physical walls like Garbodor. Stealth Rock setters such as the aforementioned Rhydon and Piloswine aid Clawitzer by wearing down foes and blocking Volt Switch. As Clawitzer is prone to being worn down by entry hazards, it is advisable to bring a Defogger such as Rotom-S or Shiftry.
[STRATEGY COMMENTS]
Other Options
=============
Toxic wears down bulky Water- and Grass-types; however, Clawitzer often has trouble fitting the move. U-turn allows Clawitzer to pivot from its checks and maintain momentum, which is valuable with other VoltTurn users. However, Clawitzer usually prefers its coverage moves to punch through switch-ins rather than pivot. Terrain Pulse can be used on Grassy Terrain teams and allows it to bypass bulky Water-types like Poliwrath and Wishiwashi, but it is generally inconsistent.
Checks and Counters
===================
**Electric-types**: Although they cannot switch into Clawitzer, Electric-types such as Rotom formes and Magneton are capable of threatening an OHKO on it.
**Grass-types**: Faster Grass-types such as Shiftry, Flapple, and Gourgeist-S can KO Clawitzer with their STAB moves.
**Faster Attackers**: Faster attackers such as Sawk, Kangaskhan, and Silvally-Ghost can outspeed and heavily damage Clawitzer.
**Water-types**: Water-types such as Poliwrath and Ludicolo can take advantage of Clawitzer being Choice locked and punish it with a strong attack. Clawitzer also has trouble breaking through bulky foes such as Wishiwashi and Cramorant without proper support.
[CREDITS]
- Written by: [[DC, 449990]]
- Quality checked by: [[BloodAce, 435539], [5gen, 296755]]
- Grammar checked by: [[Finland, 517429]]
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