Analysis: http://www.smogon.com/dp/pokemon/tentacruel
As you may have known, I attempted to test a Tentacruel set that utilizes Swords Dance. However, because it isn't extremely popular, I've decided to just replace this over the original Swords Dance set. This functions similairly to the GSC / RSE "DruidCruel". If damage calcs are needed, I will provide them. If Caelum / darkie / etc feels like this should not replace the old Swords Dance set, then so be it.
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[SET]
name: Swords Dance
move 1: Swords Dance
move 2: Waterfall
move 3: Poison Jab
move 4: Hydro Pump / Surf
item: Life Orb
ability: Clear Body
nature: Lonely / Adamant
evs: 252 Atk / 80 SpA / 176 Spe
[SET COMMENTS]
<p>Swords Dance on Tentacruel may seem foolish at first due to its lackluster Attack stat; however, with access to Swords Dance and the ability to go mixed with Hydro Pump or Surf, Tentacruel can still be a threatening sweeper. Swords Dance Tentacruel is a wall breaker of sorts that dates back to GSC era to beat the infamous Skarmory and Blissey combo. With the addition of the physical / special split as well as Life Orb, Tentacruel can accomplish this even better in the DPP era.</p>
<p>A single Swords Dance nets Tentacruel 524 Attack. This is just enough to 2HKO most walls such as Blissey, Celebi, and even bulky Water-types such as Vaporeon and Suicune with Stealth Rock support. The combination of Poison Jab and Waterfall gets surprisingly good coverage, being only resisted by two Pokemon in OU: opposing Tentacruel and Empoleon. Hydro Pump or Surf (with a Lonely nature) are useful against physically defensive Pokemon like Hippowdon, Skarmory, and Forretress.</p>
<p>The given EVs allow Tentacruel to outspeed Timid Heatran and Adamant Lucario. An Adamant nature and Hydro Pump is perfectly acceptable, as it will still 2HKO Hippowdon, Skarmory, and Forretress.</p>
As you may have known, I attempted to test a Tentacruel set that utilizes Swords Dance. However, because it isn't extremely popular, I've decided to just replace this over the original Swords Dance set. This functions similairly to the GSC / RSE "DruidCruel". If damage calcs are needed, I will provide them. If Caelum / darkie / etc feels like this should not replace the old Swords Dance set, then so be it.
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[SET]
name: Swords Dance
move 1: Swords Dance
move 2: Waterfall
move 3: Poison Jab
move 4: Hydro Pump / Surf
item: Life Orb
ability: Clear Body
nature: Lonely / Adamant
evs: 252 Atk / 80 SpA / 176 Spe
[SET COMMENTS]
<p>Swords Dance on Tentacruel may seem foolish at first due to its lackluster Attack stat; however, with access to Swords Dance and the ability to go mixed with Hydro Pump or Surf, Tentacruel can still be a threatening sweeper. Swords Dance Tentacruel is a wall breaker of sorts that dates back to GSC era to beat the infamous Skarmory and Blissey combo. With the addition of the physical / special split as well as Life Orb, Tentacruel can accomplish this even better in the DPP era.</p>
<p>A single Swords Dance nets Tentacruel 524 Attack. This is just enough to 2HKO most walls such as Blissey, Celebi, and even bulky Water-types such as Vaporeon and Suicune with Stealth Rock support. The combination of Poison Jab and Waterfall gets surprisingly good coverage, being only resisted by two Pokemon in OU: opposing Tentacruel and Empoleon. Hydro Pump or Surf (with a Lonely nature) are useful against physically defensive Pokemon like Hippowdon, Skarmory, and Forretress.</p>
<p>The given EVs allow Tentacruel to outspeed Timid Heatran and Adamant Lucario. An Adamant nature and Hydro Pump is perfectly acceptable, as it will still 2HKO Hippowdon, Skarmory, and Forretress.</p>