[SET]
name: Revenge Killer
move 1: Transform
item: Choice Scarf
ability: Imposter
nature: Impish
EVs: 248 HP / 8 Atk / 252 Def
IVs: 4 Spe
[SET COMMENTS]
Ditto is a reliable revenge killer with good offensive matchups, since it's able to revenge kill Pokemon like Swords Dance Cobalion and Shell Smash Cloyster. It also has a good stall matchup because it can infinitely replenish PP and copy utility moves. Ditto's EVs just maximize its physical bulk and minimize Speed in case of the rare Ditto mirror matchup, while the Impish nature and 4 Speed IVs with a Choice Scarf allow it to outspeed Galarian Weezing, which can block Imposter by activating Neutralizing Gas. An alternative spread with 0 Speed IVs and a Relaxed nature maximizes Ditto's chances of winning mirror matchups.
Ditto can fit on a team mainly looking for a revenge killer to deal with a range of threats that cannot be walled by a single Pokemon and could break through the team. Thus, it's a solid pick with a defensive backbone. In return, defensive teammates can switch into offensive foes for it. Ditto can also fit on offensive teams that have very little defensive backbone and lack a reliable strategy to break through stall teams, revenge killing threats that could run through the team, and patching up the stall matchup. Ditto in turn appreciates offensive breakers such as Thundurus and Heracross helping its shaky matchup against balance teams. It also needs teammates that can beat Substitute users like Suicune and Volcanion; countermeasures to these Pokemon include Infiltrator Pokemon such as Toxic Crobat and Noivern. Entry hazard removers like Togekiss can also be helpful for Ditto to reliably switch into threats. Cleric support from Pokemon like Umbreon and Sylveon prevents Toxic from stopping Ditto against stall teams. Finally, Knock Off absorbers like Galarian Slowbro and Cobalion can be vital, as Ditto losing its Choice Scarf means it will be unable to revenge kill offensive threats.
[CREDITS]
- Written by: [[Aquarius Ghost ❤, 519583]]
- Quality checked by: [[zizalith, 410251], [EonX, 91480]]
- Grammar checked by: [[Finland, 517429]]
name: Revenge Killer
move 1: Transform
item: Choice Scarf
ability: Imposter
nature: Impish
EVs: 248 HP / 8 Atk / 252 Def
IVs: 4 Spe
[SET COMMENTS]
Ditto is a reliable revenge killer with good offensive matchups, since it's able to revenge kill Pokemon like Swords Dance Cobalion and Shell Smash Cloyster. It also has a good stall matchup because it can infinitely replenish PP and copy utility moves. Ditto's EVs just maximize its physical bulk and minimize Speed in case of the rare Ditto mirror matchup, while the Impish nature and 4 Speed IVs with a Choice Scarf allow it to outspeed Galarian Weezing, which can block Imposter by activating Neutralizing Gas. An alternative spread with 0 Speed IVs and a Relaxed nature maximizes Ditto's chances of winning mirror matchups.
Ditto can fit on a team mainly looking for a revenge killer to deal with a range of threats that cannot be walled by a single Pokemon and could break through the team. Thus, it's a solid pick with a defensive backbone. In return, defensive teammates can switch into offensive foes for it. Ditto can also fit on offensive teams that have very little defensive backbone and lack a reliable strategy to break through stall teams, revenge killing threats that could run through the team, and patching up the stall matchup. Ditto in turn appreciates offensive breakers such as Thundurus and Heracross helping its shaky matchup against balance teams. It also needs teammates that can beat Substitute users like Suicune and Volcanion; countermeasures to these Pokemon include Infiltrator Pokemon such as Toxic Crobat and Noivern. Entry hazard removers like Togekiss can also be helpful for Ditto to reliably switch into threats. Cleric support from Pokemon like Umbreon and Sylveon prevents Toxic from stopping Ditto against stall teams. Finally, Knock Off absorbers like Galarian Slowbro and Cobalion can be vital, as Ditto losing its Choice Scarf means it will be unable to revenge kill offensive threats.
[CREDITS]
- Written by: [[Aquarius Ghost ❤, 519583]]
- Quality checked by: [[zizalith, 410251], [EonX, 91480]]
- Grammar checked by: [[Finland, 517429]]
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