snake
CAP Co-Leader
[SET]
name: Utility
move 1: Earthquake
move 2: Knock Off
move 3: Toxic
move 4: Rapid Spin
item: Leftovers
ability: Guts
nature: Jolly
evs: 104 HP / 252 SpD / 152 Spe
[SET COMMENTS]
Set Details
===================
Colossoil compresses many roles in one teamslot, as no other viable Pokemon has access to all of Knock Off, Toxic, and Rapid Spin. Its typing allows it to absorb Volt Switch, Future Sight, and Dragapult's Choice Specs-boosted Shadow Ball, while Guts means that Zapdos's Static and Dragapult's Will-O-Wisp are much less scary to deal with. Because even uninvested Earthquake is so strong, Flying-type Pokemon like Landorus-T, Zapdos, and Tomohawk and other physical walls like Arghonaut, Clefable, and Equilibra tend to switch into Colossoil, which means Colossoil can rather easily use Knock Off or Toxic against them. U-turn is an option to keep up momentum against Pokemon like Clefable and Corviknight, while Protect allows Colossoil to rack up Leftovers recovery and Toxic damage, as well as scout Choice Specs Dragapult's move. The given EV spread outspeeds Modest Tapu Lele and Modest Kyurem and increases Colossoil's special bulk to better tank hits from Dragapult and Heatran.
Pokemon that need bulky Flying-types like Tomohawk, Zapdos, and Landorus-T worn down appreciate Colossoil's presence the most, so Kartana (RC) and Rillaboom make for great teammates. Rillaboom's Grassy Surge means that Colossoil can recover off weaker hits very quickly, especially with Protect, but also means that it must run High Horsepower instead of Earthquake. Urshifu-R in particular appreciates Colossoil's Knock Off support, as it's able to remove Rocky Helmet from most Pokemon that commonly run it, like Corviknight, Skarmory, and Tomohawk. Hex Dragapult and Choice Specs Kyurem also make for good teammates, as Colossoil can cripple Clefable with Knock Off and Toxic. Rapid Spin support is especially important for Kyurem. Because Colossoil can clear entry hazards, Flying-type teammates can run other moves instead of Defog or Rapid Spin. For example, Zapdos can freely run three attacks and Roost, Corviknight can run Bulk Up, and Tomohawk can run Stealth Rock. In return, these Flying-types can take on Rillaboom and Kartana for Colossoil. Colossoil's Knock Off means that hazard-setting teammates like Heatran, Ferrothorn, and Astrolotl are good partners.
[STRATEGY COMMENTS]
Checks and Counters
===================
**Flying-types**: Corviknight takes little damage from Knock Off, is immune to Toxic, and can use a slower U-turn to gain momentum against Colossoil. Skarmory can be annoyed at losing its item, but it otherwise freely sets Spikes against Colossoil. Tomohawk absorbs Knock Off very well, but it hates being hit by Toxic. Landorus-T is also effective, but Knock Off and Toxic are annoying because it lacks reliable recovery. Offensive Flying-types like Tornadus-T and Zapdos can chip down Colossoil in the long run but aren't particularly good checks on their own.
**Fairy-types**: Clefable takes little damage from Earthquake, can absorb Toxic very easily, and is only slightly hampered at the loss of Leftovers. Jumbao destroys Colossoil easily with either of its STAB moves. Tapu Fini hates losing its Leftovers, but it can set up against Colossoil while remaining very healthy with Draining Kiss. Finally, Kerfluffle doesn't want to tank Earthquake but otherwise has a winning matchup against Colossoil.
**Strong Physical Attackers**: Urshifu-R's common attacks either OHKO or 2HKO Colossoil, while Weavile's Triple Axel can OHKO Colossoil with three hits. Rillaboom can destroy Colossoil with its STAB moves, but it will take a lot of recoil from Wood Hammer due to Colossoil's high HP stat.
**Levitate Users**: Hydreigon and Equilibra don't fear Earthquake, but they're annoyed by Knock Off removing their passive recovery. Because Colossoil lacks recovery, their moves can chip it down into KO range from other Pokemon.
[CREDITS]
- Written by: [[snake_rattler, 227784]]
- Quality checked by: [[quziel, 297859], [Rabia, 336073]]
- Grammar checked by: [[Finland, 517429]]
name: Utility
move 1: Earthquake
move 2: Knock Off
move 3: Toxic
move 4: Rapid Spin
item: Leftovers
ability: Guts
nature: Jolly
evs: 104 HP / 252 SpD / 152 Spe
[SET COMMENTS]
Set Details
===================
Colossoil compresses many roles in one teamslot, as no other viable Pokemon has access to all of Knock Off, Toxic, and Rapid Spin. Its typing allows it to absorb Volt Switch, Future Sight, and Dragapult's Choice Specs-boosted Shadow Ball, while Guts means that Zapdos's Static and Dragapult's Will-O-Wisp are much less scary to deal with. Because even uninvested Earthquake is so strong, Flying-type Pokemon like Landorus-T, Zapdos, and Tomohawk and other physical walls like Arghonaut, Clefable, and Equilibra tend to switch into Colossoil, which means Colossoil can rather easily use Knock Off or Toxic against them. U-turn is an option to keep up momentum against Pokemon like Clefable and Corviknight, while Protect allows Colossoil to rack up Leftovers recovery and Toxic damage, as well as scout Choice Specs Dragapult's move. The given EV spread outspeeds Modest Tapu Lele and Modest Kyurem and increases Colossoil's special bulk to better tank hits from Dragapult and Heatran.
Pokemon that need bulky Flying-types like Tomohawk, Zapdos, and Landorus-T worn down appreciate Colossoil's presence the most, so Kartana (RC) and Rillaboom make for great teammates. Rillaboom's Grassy Surge means that Colossoil can recover off weaker hits very quickly, especially with Protect, but also means that it must run High Horsepower instead of Earthquake. Urshifu-R in particular appreciates Colossoil's Knock Off support, as it's able to remove Rocky Helmet from most Pokemon that commonly run it, like Corviknight, Skarmory, and Tomohawk. Hex Dragapult and Choice Specs Kyurem also make for good teammates, as Colossoil can cripple Clefable with Knock Off and Toxic. Rapid Spin support is especially important for Kyurem. Because Colossoil can clear entry hazards, Flying-type teammates can run other moves instead of Defog or Rapid Spin. For example, Zapdos can freely run three attacks and Roost, Corviknight can run Bulk Up, and Tomohawk can run Stealth Rock. In return, these Flying-types can take on Rillaboom and Kartana for Colossoil. Colossoil's Knock Off means that hazard-setting teammates like Heatran, Ferrothorn, and Astrolotl are good partners.
[STRATEGY COMMENTS]
Checks and Counters
===================
**Flying-types**: Corviknight takes little damage from Knock Off, is immune to Toxic, and can use a slower U-turn to gain momentum against Colossoil. Skarmory can be annoyed at losing its item, but it otherwise freely sets Spikes against Colossoil. Tomohawk absorbs Knock Off very well, but it hates being hit by Toxic. Landorus-T is also effective, but Knock Off and Toxic are annoying because it lacks reliable recovery. Offensive Flying-types like Tornadus-T and Zapdos can chip down Colossoil in the long run but aren't particularly good checks on their own.
**Fairy-types**: Clefable takes little damage from Earthquake, can absorb Toxic very easily, and is only slightly hampered at the loss of Leftovers. Jumbao destroys Colossoil easily with either of its STAB moves. Tapu Fini hates losing its Leftovers, but it can set up against Colossoil while remaining very healthy with Draining Kiss. Finally, Kerfluffle doesn't want to tank Earthquake but otherwise has a winning matchup against Colossoil.
**Strong Physical Attackers**: Urshifu-R's common attacks either OHKO or 2HKO Colossoil, while Weavile's Triple Axel can OHKO Colossoil with three hits. Rillaboom can destroy Colossoil with its STAB moves, but it will take a lot of recoil from Wood Hammer due to Colossoil's high HP stat.
**Levitate Users**: Hydreigon and Equilibra don't fear Earthquake, but they're annoyed by Knock Off removing their passive recovery. Because Colossoil lacks recovery, their moves can chip it down into KO range from other Pokemon.
[CREDITS]
- Written by: [[snake_rattler, 227784]]
- Quality checked by: [[quziel, 297859], [Rabia, 336073]]
- Grammar checked by: [[Finland, 517429]]
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