Deoxys-S
Status: Finished, ready for QC checks.
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[OVERVIEW]
<p>Deoxys-S remains quintessentially the very same Pokemon, as one of the best entry hazard laying leads around. It remains unmatched in its ability to lay down entry hazards, with its huge base 180 Speed stat. With its fantastic movepool, Deoxys-S can also function as an effective utility counter, without having to rely on a Choice Scarf thanks to its blistering speed.</p>
<p>However, Deoxys-S recieved no new moves of any significance in the 5th Generation. Mischievious Heart Pokemon with access to Taunt like Borutorosu and Erufuun can shut down Deoxys-S with a priority Taunt. Still, the abilities to lay entry hazards and provide team support with Reflect and Light Screen are highly valued, making Deoxys-S a fantastic support Pokemon.</p>
[SET]
name: Entry Hazards Lead
move 1: Spikes
move 2: Magic Coat
move 3: Taunt
move 4: Stealth Rock / ExtremeSpeed
item: Leftovers
nature: Jolly
EV's: 4 Def / 252 HP / 252 Spe
[SET COMMENTS]
<p>Deoxys-S works out well in the lead spot, as it can utilise its huge 180 base Speed to lay entry hazards on the field quickly. Taunt and Magic Coat help Deoxys-S take on . Taunt prevents Pokemon such as Forretress from setting up any hazards, while Magic Coat requires some amount of prediction, but helps out tremendously against Mischievious Heart users.</p>
<p>For the 4th move, you have 2 options. Stealth Rock is yet another entry hazard which Deoxys-S can run, but ExtremeSpeed helps pick off frail or weakened Pokemon in general should Deoxys-S be alive later on.</p>
[ADDTIONAL COMMENTS]
<p>252 HP EVs improve Deoxys-S's bulk, as it can certainly take a hit with its nice base defensive stats. However, if ExtremeSpeed is used, 252 Atk EVs instead of the HP EVs and an Adamant nature should be used. The remaining 252 EVs are put in Speed.</p>
<p>Leftovers is the item of choice, giving Deoxys-S more oppurtunities to lay down entry hazards. Focus Sash is an inferior option due to the prevalence of Sandstorm and priority moves. </p>
<p>Shadow Ball is a viable alternative over Extreme Speed, as it allows you to hit Magic Mirror Xatu and Magic Mirror Espeon, 2 common switch ins to Deoxys-S to bounce back entry hazards, for super effective damage.</p>
[SET]
name: Dual Screens
move 1: Reflect
move 2: Light Screen
move 3: Taunt / Magic Coat
move 4: Spikes
item: Light Clay
nature: Jolly
EV's: 4 Def / 252 HP / 252 Spe
[SET COMMENTS]
<p>Deoxys-S is not limited to setting up entry hazards, and can provide team support with Reflect and Light Screen. This set aims to set up dual screens quickly and help a team member set up easily. With either Taunt or Mirror Coat, Deoxys-S can prevent the laying of entry hazards avoid getting Taunted by Mischievious Heart users.<p>
<p>With the EVs in HP, and dual screens, Deoxys-S can easily lay down 3 layers of Spikes. Spikes is thus an excellent option for the 4th moveslot, though if you already have another Spikes user such as Skarmory or Nattorei, you can either opt for both Taunt and Magic Coat.<p>
[ADDITIONAL COMMENTS]
<p>If Deoxys-S does not carry Mirror Coat, Mischievous Heart users such as Borutorosu, Sableye and Erufuun will shut it down with Taunt. Borutorosu can also set up Nasty Plot on Deoxys-S. However, if Deoxys-S favours Magic Coat over Taunt, set up sweepers such as Bulk Up Roobushin will use it as set up bait. For this reason, it would probably be wise to drop Spikes and run both Taunt and Magic Coat.</p>
[SET]
name: Anti-Lead
move 1: Ice Beam
move 2: Superpower
move 3: Fire Punch
move 4: Spikes
item: Life Orb / Expert Belt
nature: Naughty
EV's: 252 Atk / 88 Spe / 170 SpA
[SET COMMENTS]
<p>Deoxys-S can be an effective anti-lead, since it has a fantastic mixed movepool which helps it deal with Pokemon used commonly as leads. Ice Beam helps Deoxys-S eliminate Mischievous Heart users such as Borutorosu and Erufuun which are commonly used against it, 2HKOing both of them. Superpower deals with Tyranitar, which is a commonly used as a lead on Sandstorm teams. </p>
<p>Fire Punch deals with Pokemon such as Nattorei and Forretress, which are commonly used to lay entry hazards. Spikes works out well in the last moveslot, since Doexys-S is bound to get many oppurtunitites to lay Spikes.</p>
[ADDITIONAL COMMENTS]
<p>The 252 EVs in Attack and a Naughty nature ensure that Fire Punch 2HKOs Nattorei. 88 Speed EVs ensure that Doexys-S outspeeds Scarf Heatran, and the remaining EVs are put in Special Attack.</p>
<p>Life Orb adds more sting to your attacks, but it reveals the fact that Deoxys-S is running an offensive set. Therefore, Expert Belt can be used to bluff a different item, such as Focus Sash.</p>
[Team Options]
<p>As with any entry hazard laying Pokemon, Deoxys-S appreciates a Spin blocker. Burungeru and Dusclops are both good candidates for this role. In case you do not run Stealth Rock on Deoxys-S, another Pokemon with the same can be useful.</p>
[Optional Changes]
<p>Knock Off can be used to remove an item, but outside of that it has virtually no use. Trick can be used to cripple walls, or hit hard and switch. However, it requires a lot of prediction and will more often then not backfire. Deoxys-S also has access to boosting moves such as Calm Mind and Cosmic Power, but it does not have the offensive stats to attempt a sweep.<p>
<p>Out of its support moves, Deoxys-S also has access to Gravity, Psycho Shift, Recover, and Toxic. With its Speed, Deoxys-S can be an excellent user of Gravity, but Deoxys-S does not have the offensive capability to abuse inaccurate moves it learns, such as Zap Cannon. Recover can be used on the Spikes set to enhance Deoxys-S's longevity, giving it more oppurtunitites to set up entry hazards.</p>
<p>Deoxys-S might not have the defenses to be an effective Toxic Staller by itself, but using Toxic can free up a moveslot for Pokemon like Blissey, who can run two recovery moves or an additional status move instead of Toxic. Finally, Psycho Shift can be used in conjuction with a Flame Orb or a Toxic Orb to cripple a sweepr, but is predictable.</p>
<p>Running a Choice Scarf on Deoxys-S might seem absurd considering Deoxys-S's high Speed, but it will allow it to eliminate many popular weather sweepers such as Kingdra, Doryuzuu and Kabutops. It also has the defenses to take weak priority attacks which most of these sweepers tend to carry.</p>
[Counters]
<p>Pokemon with Rapid Spin such as Starmie, Doryuzuu and Forretress can Rapid Spin away all entry hazards laid by Deoxys-S and easily KO it with their STAB moves.</p>
<p>If Deoxys-S does not carry Magic Coat, it will get shut down by Mischievious Heart users such as Borutorosu and Erufuun. Borutorosu can also use Deoxys-S as set-up fodder, and proceed to set up Nasty Plot.</p>
<p>Due to its Psychic typing, Pursuit users such as Choice Band Scizor and Choice Band Tyranitar can switch in on any of its attacks(though Tyranitar should be wary of Superpower), and effectively trap and eliminate Deoxys-S with Pursuit if it tries to switch out. Even if it stays in, Pursuit is a clean 2HKO.<p>
[Dream World]
<p>Deoxys-S does not get a Dream World ability.</p>
