hi cap folks! as i wrote the original revenankh analysis, i thought it made sense for me to update it for the revisions. it's basically just the addition of this set, though i'll go through the whole analysis and make minor tweaks later in this thread.
http://www.smogon.com/cap/pokemon/strategies/revenankh
*note that my original set had 16 attack EVs. i have no idea why. if anyone can tell me what they may have been for, i will include them in this set; otherwise i am leaving them out.
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[SET]
name: Wall
move 1: Will-O-Wisp
move 2: Hammer Arm
move 3: Knock Off / Shadow Claw
move 4: Rest
item: Leftovers
ability: Shed Skin
nature: Careful
evs: 252 HP / 148 Def / 96 SpD / 12 Spe
[SET COMMENTS]
<p>For a mixed wall, Revenankh's typing could not be much better. Three relatively uncommon weaknesses and great overall bulk make Revenankh an ideal switch-in to threatening Pokemon such as Scizor, Infernape, Lucario, and Machamp.</p>
<p>Will-O-Wisp is the most important move on this set; a burn status will prevent almost any physically-inclined Pokemon from beating Revenankh. At the top of this list is Salamence, who will likely try to Draco Meteor or Outrage Revenankh as soon as possible, only to find it is unable to deal much further damage. Will-O-Wisp can also catch many of Revenankh's usual counters off-guard, such as Gyarados, Hippowdon, Swampert, and Choice Scarf Jirachi. Hammer Arm is a direct and reliable way for Revenankh to deal damage, and allows it to be a good check to Choice Scarf Heatran. Rest is once again used in tandem with Shed Skin to allow for great survivability and virtual immunity to status. Knock Off is a very useful move on stall teams, especially in a sandstorm. Ideally, you will want to get rid of Leftovers, though removing Life Orb will make offensive opponents far easier to handle as well. However, offensive teams will likely find that Knock Off slows down the offensive momentum, so Shadow Claw is recommended instead; it offers perfect type coverage with Hammer Arm.</p>
[ADDITIONAL COMMENTS]
<p>The EVs look complicated, but they make Revenankh as bulky as possible. To start with, HP is maxed as this provides maximum durability against mixed attackers. 96 Special Defense EVs with a Careful nature hits 330, which is usually enough, though more can be used if you find Salamence's Draco Meteor does just a bit too much damage. a minor 12 Speed EV investment ensures you beat 16 Speed Skarmory, allowing you to Will-O-Wisp it before it can Brave Bird you. It also outruns Adamant Rhyperior. The remainder is thrown into Defense.</p>
<p>Revenankh functions well on both stall and offense. On stall, it is used to block Rapid Spin. Revenankh is one of the best counters to Fighting-typed Pokemon in general, including Lucario, Heracross, Machamp, Breloom, and Infernape, so it makes a great partner to Blissey. Between Blissey and Revenankh, a stall team should be able to wall almost every special attacker you could imagine. Blissey also covers the few special attackers whom Revenankh doesn't like, including Togekiss, Azelf, and Alakazam. Revenankh has trouble with Gyarados that pack Taunt, so a reliable counter like HP-Electric Vaporeon or Celebi is a very good idea. While Rest provides recovery, it has the potential risk of forcing Revenankh to idle for two turns, so Wish support from Blissey or Vaporeon will still be useful to keep Revenankh in tip-top shape.</p>
<p>On offense, Revenankh is used as a bulky pivot and for burn support. Snorlax is a good partner to Revenankh, as its main fear is powerful Fighting-typed Pokemon such as Machamp and Lucario. Tyranitar is in the same boat, as in addition to countering Fighting-types, Revenankh will help against Scizor. Other Pokemon who fear Fighting Pokemon will generally appreciate Revenankh's ability to force switches. This Revenankh shouldn't expect to get support from its team-mates; it is used to add bulk to the team, not to sweep itself.</p>
http://www.smogon.com/cap/pokemon/strategies/revenankh
*note that my original set had 16 attack EVs. i have no idea why. if anyone can tell me what they may have been for, i will include them in this set; otherwise i am leaving them out.
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[SET]
name: Wall
move 1: Will-O-Wisp
move 2: Hammer Arm
move 3: Knock Off / Shadow Claw
move 4: Rest
item: Leftovers
ability: Shed Skin
nature: Careful
evs: 252 HP / 148 Def / 96 SpD / 12 Spe
[SET COMMENTS]
<p>For a mixed wall, Revenankh's typing could not be much better. Three relatively uncommon weaknesses and great overall bulk make Revenankh an ideal switch-in to threatening Pokemon such as Scizor, Infernape, Lucario, and Machamp.</p>
<p>Will-O-Wisp is the most important move on this set; a burn status will prevent almost any physically-inclined Pokemon from beating Revenankh. At the top of this list is Salamence, who will likely try to Draco Meteor or Outrage Revenankh as soon as possible, only to find it is unable to deal much further damage. Will-O-Wisp can also catch many of Revenankh's usual counters off-guard, such as Gyarados, Hippowdon, Swampert, and Choice Scarf Jirachi. Hammer Arm is a direct and reliable way for Revenankh to deal damage, and allows it to be a good check to Choice Scarf Heatran. Rest is once again used in tandem with Shed Skin to allow for great survivability and virtual immunity to status. Knock Off is a very useful move on stall teams, especially in a sandstorm. Ideally, you will want to get rid of Leftovers, though removing Life Orb will make offensive opponents far easier to handle as well. However, offensive teams will likely find that Knock Off slows down the offensive momentum, so Shadow Claw is recommended instead; it offers perfect type coverage with Hammer Arm.</p>
[ADDITIONAL COMMENTS]
<p>The EVs look complicated, but they make Revenankh as bulky as possible. To start with, HP is maxed as this provides maximum durability against mixed attackers. 96 Special Defense EVs with a Careful nature hits 330, which is usually enough, though more can be used if you find Salamence's Draco Meteor does just a bit too much damage. a minor 12 Speed EV investment ensures you beat 16 Speed Skarmory, allowing you to Will-O-Wisp it before it can Brave Bird you. It also outruns Adamant Rhyperior. The remainder is thrown into Defense.</p>
<p>Revenankh functions well on both stall and offense. On stall, it is used to block Rapid Spin. Revenankh is one of the best counters to Fighting-typed Pokemon in general, including Lucario, Heracross, Machamp, Breloom, and Infernape, so it makes a great partner to Blissey. Between Blissey and Revenankh, a stall team should be able to wall almost every special attacker you could imagine. Blissey also covers the few special attackers whom Revenankh doesn't like, including Togekiss, Azelf, and Alakazam. Revenankh has trouble with Gyarados that pack Taunt, so a reliable counter like HP-Electric Vaporeon or Celebi is a very good idea. While Rest provides recovery, it has the potential risk of forcing Revenankh to idle for two turns, so Wish support from Blissey or Vaporeon will still be useful to keep Revenankh in tip-top shape.</p>
<p>On offense, Revenankh is used as a bulky pivot and for burn support. Snorlax is a good partner to Revenankh, as its main fear is powerful Fighting-typed Pokemon such as Machamp and Lucario. Tyranitar is in the same boat, as in addition to countering Fighting-types, Revenankh will help against Scizor. Other Pokemon who fear Fighting Pokemon will generally appreciate Revenankh's ability to force switches. This Revenankh shouldn't expect to get support from its team-mates; it is used to add bulk to the team, not to sweep itself.</p>