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(Hey, sorry if this is posted wrong. This is my first analysis.)
[OVERVIEW]
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- Wingull is pretty unviable in the SuMo LC metagame.
- Too many hail and sun teams often render Wingull useless.
- Wingull can't take on scarfed Pokémon.
- Rain is bad.
- Can be useful with the right team support, though.
- Pressures opposing fighting types.
- Generates momentum.
- Good at wall breaking.
- Generally isn't a good option, but it has a unique offensive style that can pressure opposing teams if played correctly.
[SET]
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name: Hydration Rest
move 1: Hurricane
move 2: Scald
move 3: U-Turn
move 4: Rest
item: Eviolite
ability: Hydration
nature: Timid
evs: 36 HP / 36 Def / 236 SpA / 196 SpD
[MOVES]
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- Rain is necessary for this set. Hurricane gets it's accuracy upped from 70% to 100%, Scald gets a 50% damage boost, and the Hydration Rest combo works.
- When under rain, Hurricane is the go-to move. Wingull is able to 1HKO Timburr, Scraggy, and can do the same for Eviolite Mienfoo after Stealth Rocks. When rain is down, Hurricane is a risky move and should generally be avoided.
- U-Turn is to switch out as soon as rain is over. Wingull's whole set is dependent on rain, and it is liable without it.
- Rest is to only be used under rain. Hydration negates the sleep, which allows Wingull to recover full health without any consequences. Rest is easiest used during a force out turn.
[DETAILS]
========
- Eviolite is held to give Wingull more benefit from using Rest.
- The 236 Special Attack EVs are used to give Hurricane the highest damage output possible.
- Timid nature is used to outspeed unboosted Scraggy and Vullaby. Wingull hits 16 speed with this spread, which is not great, but it's enough to allow it to wallbreak.
- A modest nature can be used instead if having the speed tie with base 15 speed Pokémon is fine.
[USAGE TIPS]
========
- Even with Eviolite, Wingull is rather frail. Bring it in on a U-Turn or Volt Switch or as a revenge killer.
- Do not expect it to be able to tank any super effective attacks.
- Play based on the switches that Wingull causes.
- Try to avoid bringing Wingull in without rain.
- Be wary of other weather setters. Hurricane has the chance to miss on their switch, and Scald will not be able to get the KO on Vulpix when sun is up.
- Rest should be used after switching Wingull in or on turns against defensive Pokémon lacking super effective moves.
- Hydration can be used as a status absorber. Be sure to have rain up when doing this.
- Because of it's low usage, Wingull has sort of a surprise factor. Keep this in mind, but don't rely on it by any means.
[TEAM OPTIONS]
========
- A rain setter is absolutely necessary. This set is completely outclassed without that. Rain Dance U-Turn Mienfoo is an unlikely choice but the best partner for this Pokémon. Omanyte, Riolu, and Z-Rain Dance Chinchou are other options for setting up rain.
- Mienfoo also appreciates Wingull's ability to deal with Timburr and bulky grass types. Mienfoo can in return break through steel types.
- Wingull needs a reliable electric check. Chinchou, Elekid, and Magnemite all outspeed and 1HKO Wingull. Chinchou is the best teammate for this because of Volt Absorb and Volt Switch.
- Hazard clearers and setters are also necessary. Drillbur, Onix, Kabuto, Dwebble, Omanyte, and Pawniard are all good options.
- Shell Smash users appreciate Wingull's ability to pressure out fighting types.
- Wingull appreciates the removal of Choice Scarf users, as they can pretty much all beat Wingull in a 1v1 scenario. An abundance of Knock Off is a good option to deal with this.
- Pokémon that can deal with steel types are good partners. Diglett, Magnemite, Mienfoo, and Ponyta can all do this; they all also like Wingull's pressure on fighting types.
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[SET]
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name: Life Orb
move 1: Hurricane / Air Slash
move 2: Scald
move 3: Knock Off / Hidden Power Grass
move 4: U-Turn
item: Life Orb
ability: Rain Dish
nature: Timid
evs: 36 Def / 236 SpA / 236 Spe
[SET COMMENTS]
========
- This set can function both in and out of rain effectively.
- Hurricane is the option for rain teams, but Air Slash is more reliable and advised if no rain support.
- Scald is a standard option for hitting things on the switch and gets a 50% damage boost in rain.
- Knock Off is an option for hitting things on the switch when Scald may be a bad option. Removing scarfs on the switch is a good perk.
- Hidden Power Grass can be used instead to give Wingull an option against water types that would otherwise shut it down, namely Chinchou.
- U-Turn is to remove Wingull from play when rain is up and when something unfavorable switches in. This set is best on momentum-driven teams.
[SET DETAILS]
========
- Life Orb and 236 SpA EVs are for maximizing the damage output.
- Timid and 236 Spe EVs are for hitting 19 speed.
- Rain Dish is used so the Life Orb recoil is negated while rain is up but is generally irrelevant. Don't set rain up solely for this reason.
[USAGE TIPS]
========
- Use this set as a wallbreaker and to pressure fighting types. Wingull will outspeed and 1HKO every unboosted fighting type in the tier after rocks.
- Beware of scarfed Pokémon. Hit them with Hurricane or U-Turn on the switch.
- Don't send in Wingull liberally when rocks are up.
- If using Hurricane, rain is necessary. Don't run the move without it.
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[TEAM OPTIONS]
========
- Rain support is necessary if Wingull is running Hurricane. Rain Dance Mienfoo with U-Turn is able to set rain up throughout the match and keep momentum up. Riolu, Omanyte, and Z-Rain Dance Chinchou are other viable options for this.
- Knock Off support to deal with scarfed users and bulky Eviolite holding Pokémon that are neutrally hit with Wingull's STABs.
- Electric counter is necessary. Chinchou does this well with Volt Absorb and can keep momentum going with Volt Switch.
- Hazard control on both sides is advised. Wingull is too frail to deal with rocks on it's side and appreciates using hazards to weaken Pokémon that it forces in and out.
- Fighting types that can break through steel types are necessary. Mienfoo is the best option, but Timburr and Scraggy work as well.
-=+=--=+=--=+=-
[OTHER OPTIONS]
=============
- A Choice Scarf set is usable, but it's outclassed. Wingull hates not being able to U-Turn.
- Roost can be used, but recovery is better with a Rest / Hydration set.
- Wingull has access to Substitute to deal with unpredictable switches, but it doesn't really have room.
[CHECKS AND COUNTERS]
===================
- Scarfed Pokemon: Wingull is outsped and threatened by basically any scarfed Pokémon. Running Knock Off on Wingull isn't a strong enough answer to it. Pair Wingull with other Knock Off Pokémon to help.
- Bulky water types: Wingull has no way of breaking through bulky water types. Shellder, Chinchou, Mareanie, Omanyte, and Tirtouga can all take advantage of Wingull. The last two can set up Shell Smash against Wingull without much concern.
- Thunderbolt Staryu: Staryu outspeeds and 1HKOs Wingull's Rest set, and it speed ties with the Life Orb set. Wingull can deal with Ice Beam and Psychic variants, but it's prone to being forced out by the Thunderbolt set. Chinchou can help deal with this.
- Electric types: Wingull can't break through any of the tier's electric types, and they can all 1HKO Wingull in return. Elekid and scarfed Chinchou and Magnemite can all outspeed Wingull.
- Diglett: If Diglett switches in as a revenge killer, Wingull is killed by Rock Slide.
- Weather setters: Opposing weather setters can shut down Wingull with ease. Vulpix's drought renders Wingull useless. Alolan Vulpix is a serious threat with Freeze Dry.
[OVERVIEW]
========
- Wingull is pretty unviable in the SuMo LC metagame.
- Too many hail and sun teams often render Wingull useless.
- Wingull can't take on scarfed Pokémon.
- Rain is bad.
- Can be useful with the right team support, though.
- Pressures opposing fighting types.
- Generates momentum.
- Good at wall breaking.
- Generally isn't a good option, but it has a unique offensive style that can pressure opposing teams if played correctly.
[SET]
========
name: Hydration Rest
move 1: Hurricane
move 2: Scald
move 3: U-Turn
move 4: Rest
item: Eviolite
ability: Hydration
nature: Timid
evs: 36 HP / 36 Def / 236 SpA / 196 SpD
[MOVES]
========
- Rain is necessary for this set. Hurricane gets it's accuracy upped from 70% to 100%, Scald gets a 50% damage boost, and the Hydration Rest combo works.
- When under rain, Hurricane is the go-to move. Wingull is able to 1HKO Timburr, Scraggy, and can do the same for Eviolite Mienfoo after Stealth Rocks. When rain is down, Hurricane is a risky move and should generally be avoided.
- U-Turn is to switch out as soon as rain is over. Wingull's whole set is dependent on rain, and it is liable without it.
- Rest is to only be used under rain. Hydration negates the sleep, which allows Wingull to recover full health without any consequences. Rest is easiest used during a force out turn.
[DETAILS]
========
- Eviolite is held to give Wingull more benefit from using Rest.
- The 236 Special Attack EVs are used to give Hurricane the highest damage output possible.
- Timid nature is used to outspeed unboosted Scraggy and Vullaby. Wingull hits 16 speed with this spread, which is not great, but it's enough to allow it to wallbreak.
- A modest nature can be used instead if having the speed tie with base 15 speed Pokémon is fine.
[USAGE TIPS]
========
- Even with Eviolite, Wingull is rather frail. Bring it in on a U-Turn or Volt Switch or as a revenge killer.
- Do not expect it to be able to tank any super effective attacks.
- Play based on the switches that Wingull causes.
- Try to avoid bringing Wingull in without rain.
- Be wary of other weather setters. Hurricane has the chance to miss on their switch, and Scald will not be able to get the KO on Vulpix when sun is up.
- Rest should be used after switching Wingull in or on turns against defensive Pokémon lacking super effective moves.
- Hydration can be used as a status absorber. Be sure to have rain up when doing this.
- Because of it's low usage, Wingull has sort of a surprise factor. Keep this in mind, but don't rely on it by any means.
[TEAM OPTIONS]
========
- A rain setter is absolutely necessary. This set is completely outclassed without that. Rain Dance U-Turn Mienfoo is an unlikely choice but the best partner for this Pokémon. Omanyte, Riolu, and Z-Rain Dance Chinchou are other options for setting up rain.
- Mienfoo also appreciates Wingull's ability to deal with Timburr and bulky grass types. Mienfoo can in return break through steel types.
- Wingull needs a reliable electric check. Chinchou, Elekid, and Magnemite all outspeed and 1HKO Wingull. Chinchou is the best teammate for this because of Volt Absorb and Volt Switch.
- Hazard clearers and setters are also necessary. Drillbur, Onix, Kabuto, Dwebble, Omanyte, and Pawniard are all good options.
- Shell Smash users appreciate Wingull's ability to pressure out fighting types.
- Wingull appreciates the removal of Choice Scarf users, as they can pretty much all beat Wingull in a 1v1 scenario. An abundance of Knock Off is a good option to deal with this.
- Pokémon that can deal with steel types are good partners. Diglett, Magnemite, Mienfoo, and Ponyta can all do this; they all also like Wingull's pressure on fighting types.
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[SET]
========
name: Life Orb
move 1: Hurricane / Air Slash
move 2: Scald
move 3: Knock Off / Hidden Power Grass
move 4: U-Turn
item: Life Orb
ability: Rain Dish
nature: Timid
evs: 36 Def / 236 SpA / 236 Spe
[SET COMMENTS]
========
- This set can function both in and out of rain effectively.
- Hurricane is the option for rain teams, but Air Slash is more reliable and advised if no rain support.
- Scald is a standard option for hitting things on the switch and gets a 50% damage boost in rain.
- Knock Off is an option for hitting things on the switch when Scald may be a bad option. Removing scarfs on the switch is a good perk.
- Hidden Power Grass can be used instead to give Wingull an option against water types that would otherwise shut it down, namely Chinchou.
- U-Turn is to remove Wingull from play when rain is up and when something unfavorable switches in. This set is best on momentum-driven teams.
[SET DETAILS]
========
- Life Orb and 236 SpA EVs are for maximizing the damage output.
- Timid and 236 Spe EVs are for hitting 19 speed.
- Rain Dish is used so the Life Orb recoil is negated while rain is up but is generally irrelevant. Don't set rain up solely for this reason.
[USAGE TIPS]
========
- Use this set as a wallbreaker and to pressure fighting types. Wingull will outspeed and 1HKO every unboosted fighting type in the tier after rocks.
- Beware of scarfed Pokémon. Hit them with Hurricane or U-Turn on the switch.
- Don't send in Wingull liberally when rocks are up.
- If using Hurricane, rain is necessary. Don't run the move without it.
-
[TEAM OPTIONS]
========
- Rain support is necessary if Wingull is running Hurricane. Rain Dance Mienfoo with U-Turn is able to set rain up throughout the match and keep momentum up. Riolu, Omanyte, and Z-Rain Dance Chinchou are other viable options for this.
- Knock Off support to deal with scarfed users and bulky Eviolite holding Pokémon that are neutrally hit with Wingull's STABs.
- Electric counter is necessary. Chinchou does this well with Volt Absorb and can keep momentum going with Volt Switch.
- Hazard control on both sides is advised. Wingull is too frail to deal with rocks on it's side and appreciates using hazards to weaken Pokémon that it forces in and out.
- Fighting types that can break through steel types are necessary. Mienfoo is the best option, but Timburr and Scraggy work as well.
-=+=--=+=--=+=-
[OTHER OPTIONS]
=============
- A Choice Scarf set is usable, but it's outclassed. Wingull hates not being able to U-Turn.
- Roost can be used, but recovery is better with a Rest / Hydration set.
- Wingull has access to Substitute to deal with unpredictable switches, but it doesn't really have room.
[CHECKS AND COUNTERS]
===================
- Scarfed Pokemon: Wingull is outsped and threatened by basically any scarfed Pokémon. Running Knock Off on Wingull isn't a strong enough answer to it. Pair Wingull with other Knock Off Pokémon to help.
- Bulky water types: Wingull has no way of breaking through bulky water types. Shellder, Chinchou, Mareanie, Omanyte, and Tirtouga can all take advantage of Wingull. The last two can set up Shell Smash against Wingull without much concern.
- Thunderbolt Staryu: Staryu outspeeds and 1HKOs Wingull's Rest set, and it speed ties with the Life Orb set. Wingull can deal with Ice Beam and Psychic variants, but it's prone to being forced out by the Thunderbolt set. Chinchou can help deal with this.
- Electric types: Wingull can't break through any of the tier's electric types, and they can all 1HKO Wingull in return. Elekid and scarfed Chinchou and Magnemite can all outspeed Wingull.
- Diglett: If Diglett switches in as a revenge killer, Wingull is killed by Rock Slide.
- Weather setters: Opposing weather setters can shut down Wingull with ease. Vulpix's drought renders Wingull useless. Alolan Vulpix is a serious threat with Freeze Dry.
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