PU Drifblim [QC 3/3] [GP 2/2]

[ManOfMany]

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[OVERVIEW]

Drifblim's niche in the PU metagame lies with its ability Unburden, which allows it to outspeed almost the entire metagame after activating its item, including all Choice Scarf users slower than Choice Scarf Dodrio. This makes Drifblim a unique choice for a sweeper. Drifblim has a solid STAB attack in Acrobatics, and many of the common switch-ins to Acrobatics are bothered by Will-O-Wisp and Hex, making Drifblim an effective support Pokemon as well. Unfortunately, while Drifblim's typing gives it key immunities, it also leaves it with very exploitable weaknesses to common Pokemon like Froslass, Lycanroc, and Skuntank. Drifblim's mediocre offensive stats mean it can often lack power and is fairly useless before activating its Berry, and it struggles to break through common Pokemon like Alolan Persian, Mudsdale, and Oricorio-E even after the Unburden boost. It also faces competition with other Flying-type attackers, such as Dodrio and Oricorio-G, which have more immediate offensive capabilities.

[SET]
name: Acrobatics + Hex
move 1: Acrobatics
move 2: Substitute
move 3: Will-O-Wisp
move 4: Hex
item: Sitrus Berry
ability: Unburden
nature: Naughty
evs: 4 HP / 252 Atk / 252 Spe

[SET COMMENTS]
Moves
========

Acrobatics is Drifblim's main attacking move and is relatively strong after Sitrus Berry activates. Substitute provides a reliable way for Drifblim to cut its health and activate Sitrus Berry, as well as take advantage of its unique combination of immunities and resistances to get a free turn. This also makes it harder for Pokemon like Ice Shard Abomasnow to revenge kill it. Will-O-Wisp lets Drifblim cripple physical attackers like Skuntank, play around Sucker Punch, and increase the Base Power of Drifblim's Hex. Hex provides a way for Drifblim to hit Pokemon that resist Flying and takes advantage of status conditions spread by either Drifblim itself or its teammates.

Set Details
========

The given EVs allow Drifblim to maximize its Attack and Speed so it has the chance to Speed tie with neutral-natured base Speed 80 Pokemon before Unburden. Alternatively, you can cut down the Speed to 176 EVs, which still let Drifblim outspeed Choice Scarf Primeape after Unburden, and put the remaining EVs in either Special Attack or defenses. 4 HP EVs allow Drifblim to activate Sitrus Berry after switching into Stealth Rock or setting up Substitute twice.

Usage Tips
========

Drifblim is usually used in either a support or a sweeping role. When facing a frailer, offensive team, Drifblim is generally best when saved for the end of the game to attempt a sweep with Unburden. Bring Drifblim in when its checks and counters, such as Lanturn and Lycanroc, have been worn down so that Drifblim can attempt to finish off a team with its Unburden-boosted Speed and Acrobatics. Against bulky offensive or balanced teams, Drifblim can often put more work earlier in the game. It should be used to support the team by spreading status and annoying teams with its unique coverage, such as wearing down Pokemon like Regirock and Skuntank with Will-O-Wisp to make it easier for other teammates to sweep. If Stealth Rock is on the field, bringing Drifblim in once earlier on in a game is a good idea, as this will allow it to activate Sitrus Berry automatically the second time you bring it in. Drifblim should rarely switch directly into an attack; to get into the field, Drifblim should generally take advantage of its typing to set a Substitute on defensive Pokemon like Quagsire or Pokemon locked into an unfavorable move, such as Close Combat from Choice Scarf Primeape.

Team Options
========

Spikes and Toxic Spikes setters such as Froslass and Qwilfish are helpful to using Drifblim optimally. Toxic Spikes in particular pairs amazingly well with Drifblim's Hex and allows it to stall turns using Substitute. Froslass can also cripple common checks to Drifblim like Skuntank and Regirock with Will-O-Wisp or use Destiny Bond to get rid of them. Status users are important for boosting the power of Hex, as Drifblim may often not want to waste a turn spreading status itself, and crippling bulky Pokemon for Drifblim to take advantage of. Rotom-F and Jellicent are two fellow users of Will-O-Wisp that can support Drifblim, while Poliwrath and Regirock are common Toxic users that pair well with Drifblim. Regirock can additionally provide Drifblim with Stealth Rock support and check Skuntank, while Poliwrath deals with many common Drifblim checks including Mudsdale, Alolan Sandslash, Alolan Persian, and Regirock. Wallbreakers are appreciated to break down bulky Drifblim checks and counters. Aurorus can break through walls like Regirock and Gastrodon with its powerful Blizzard, and Calm Mind Mesprit is able to lure and take out Pokemon like Skuntank and Aggron. Drifblim appreciates Pokemon that can switch into several attacks it is weak to. Hitmonchan is a great example, as it can switch into many Ice-, Rock-, and Dark-type moves from Pokemon such as Aurorus and Alolan Persian. Lanturn and Mudsdale are other Pokemon that cover many of Drifblim's weaknesses. Lanturn can also bring Drifblim onto the field safely via Volt Switch, while Mudsdale can provide Stealth Rock support and cripple foes with Toxic, which boosts Drifblim's Hex. Drifblim also should be paired with fellow sweepers, since it is used mainly on highly offensive teams. Lilligant and Choice Scarf Primeape are two examples of sweepers that appreciate the support Drifblim provides.

[STRATEGY COMMENTS]
Other Options
=============

Calm Mind sets are an option that allow Drifblim to boost its Special Attack to dangerous levels by setting up multiple times on more passive Pokemon like Tangela. This set can run Hidden Power Fighting to hit Alolan Sandslash and Aurorus. However, it lacks immediate power and struggles with its inability to threaten Skuntank. Liechi Berry can lift Drifblim's Attack stat to allow it to achieve more KOs, but it also is more difficult to activate safely due to the requirement to cut Drifblim's health down to 25% and cannot be activated after switching into Stealth Rock only twice. Aguav Berry heals a higher amount than Sitrus Berry but faces the same problems as Liechi Berry. Destiny Bond is an option over Hex that can act as a surprise lure to take down Pokemon like Aggron from full health.

Checks and Counters
===================

**Rock-types**: Rock-type Pokemon such as Regirock, Lycanroc, Aggron, Aurorus, and Kabutops take little damage from Acrobatics and can KO Drifblim with their respective STAB moves. Will-O-Wisp and Hex annoy most of these Pokemon but they still should nearly always beat Drifblim unless severely worn down. Regirock in particular takes little damage from any move, and Lycanroc can outpace even Drifblim's Unburden with its priority Accelerock.

**Electric-types**: Electric-type Pokemon such as Lanturn, Oricorio-E, Rotom-F, and Eelektross can easily switch into Drifblim's Acrobatics while threatening it with their Electric-type STAB attacks. Oricorio-E in particular fears little from Drifblim, since it has recovery to shrug off its attacks, and along with Rotom-F can possibly Defog away any entry hazards that might help a Drifblim sweep.

**Bulky Pokemon and Walls**: Drifblim fares poorly against most Pokemon with high defenses, due to its relatively mediocre offensive capabilities. Pokemon like Audino and Articuno can recover against any attack Drifblim has and beat it in a one-on-one scenario. Other Pokemon like Mudsdale, Alolan Sandslash, and Alolan Persian can be annoyed by Drifblim due to lack of recovery and Will-O-Wisp but are but still too bulky for Drifblim to take down by itself.

**Super Effective Coverage**: Drifblim has numerous common weaknesses that are very exploitable, especially before Unburden activates. Ice Beam from the likes of Jynx and Froslass and Knock Off from Alolan Raticate or Shiftry are just a few examples of super effective moves that can easily threaten Drifblim. Super effective priority moves in the form of Skuntank's Sucker Punch and Kecleon's Shadow Sneak are annoying too. Although Drifblim can play around Sucker Punch with Will-O-Wisp, any Sucker Punch user still forces Drifblim into a coinflip between attacking and clicking status.

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- Written by: [[Many, 250255]]
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[ManOfMany]

so I wrote this set with the recommendation of dibs, but let me know if you guys want another set to be the main set and I will change it

 

[ManOfMany]

this is ready for QC

 

[MZ]

[OVERVIEW]

• Drifblim's niche in the PU metagame lies with its unique Ability Unburden, which allows it to outspeed entire teams after activating its item of choice and a solid STAB option in Acrobatics. it's not precisely unburden+acro, it's more that ur specifically a sweeper that is gonna be faster than all the scarfers n stuff and unburden plays into that, with acro being its own separate point
• Drifblim pairs exceptionally well with hazards support, especially Toxic Spikes. yeah but idk how overview-worthy this is
• Can annoy teams with its access to Will-O-Wisp and Hex. Many of the common switch-ins to Acrobatics are bothered by Will-o-Wisp.
• Drifblim has an interesting set of resists and immunities that allow it to take advantage of pokemon like Primeape and Lurantis.
• Unfortunately, this same typing is a double-edged sword, leaving it with very exploitable weaknesses to common offensive types like Ice, Rock, and Electric. dark is more worth a special shoutout since u can have fun sucker games w/wisp
• Neither Drifblim's offensive or defensive base stats are all that high. This means it often lacks in power to sweep teams and can struggle to stick around with its middling bulk.
• Drifblim does face competition with other Flying-type attackers, especially Oricorio-G, who shares its typing. While Drifblim's unique ability and access to Will-o-Wisp lets it differentiate itself, it is often more preferable to use more straightforward attackers who are more useful without having to activate Unburden.

none of this is rly wrong but there's a decent amount of fluff and I don't get a great idea of why I'm using blimp. I'd like it to focus more in on the core points- unburden is good, it's unique and can be hard to deal with, but ur not that strong and it takes work to support and set up

[SET]
name: I Literally Kidnap Kids pls do a real
move 1: Acrobatics
move 2: Substitute
move 3: Will-O-Wisp
move 4: Hex
item: Sitrus Berry
ability: Unburden
nature: Naughty
evs: 252 Atk / 4 SpD / 252 Spe
IVs: 30 HP

[SET COMMENTS]
Moves
========

• Acrobatics is Drifblim's main attacking move and is relatively strong after Unburden activates.
• Substitute provides a reliable way for Drifblim to cut its health and activate Sitrus Berry, as well as take advantage of its unique immunities and resistances to get a free turn.
• Will-O-Wisp lets Drifblim cripple physical attackers like Aggron and will increase the base power of Drifblim's Hex.
• Hex provides a way for Drifblim to hit Flying-resists and takes advantage of status conditions spread by either Drifblim itself or its teammates.

this can definitely get shortened in writeup with our push to eliminate a lot of the fluff in analyses, nothing is wrong here though and it's hard to change anything in bullets, it's more of a writeup thing

Set Details
========

• EVs allow Drifblim to maximize its Attack and Speed so it has the chance to Speed Tie with neutral-natured base Speed 80 pokemon before Unburden
• Alternately, you can cut down the speed to 176 Speed, which still outspeeds Scarf Togedemaru after Unburden and put the remaining EVs in either Special Attack or defenses.
• 30 HP IVs allows Drifblim to switch into Stealth Rock twice and activate Sitrus Berry.

Usage Tips
========

• Drifblim is usually used in either a support or sweeping role. When facing a frailer, offensive team, Drifblim is generally best when saved for the end of the game to attempt a sweep with Unburden, but when facing bulkier teams Drifblim will often put more work in earlier in the game.
• Drifblim can be used to support a team by spreading status and annoying teams with its unique coverage. Drifblim can wear down pokemon like Regirock and Skuntank with Will-O-Wisp, making it easier for other teammates to sweep. make sure to tie this into the above point clearly, that this is how u play it differently when ur facing a bulkier team
• Or, bring Drifblim in when its checks and counters, such as Togedemaru and Lycanroc, have been worn down so that Drifblim can attempt to finish off a team with its Unburden-boosted speed and Acrobatics. Setting as many hazards as possible is early in the game will make it easier for Drifblim to achieve the OHKOs and 2HKOs it wants later on.
• If Stealth Rocks are on the field, bringing Drifblim once earlier on in a game is a good idea as this will allow you to activate Sitrus Berry automatically the second time you bring it in.
• Drifblim should rarely switch directly into an attack. To get into the field, Drifblim should generally take advantage of its typing to set a Substitute on defensive pokemon like Quagsire or pokemon locked into an unfavorable move, such as Close Combat from Scarf Primeape.

Team Options
========

• Spikes and Toxic Spikes setters such as Froslass and Qwilfish are crucial to using Drifblim optimally. Qwilfish gets a special option for Toxic Spikes, which pair amazingly well with Drifblim's Hex and allows it to stall turns using Substitute.
• Wallbreakers such as Aggron and Aurorus are great options to power through walls and break through bulky teams, leaving them easier for Drifblim to clean up.
• Status users are crucial to boosting the power of Hex as Drifblim may often not want to waste a turn using status itself, and cripple bulky pokemon for Drifblim to take advantage of. Froslass again, and Weezing are two examples of fellow users of Will-o-Wisp that can support Drifblim, while Poliwrath and Regirock are common Toxic users that pair well with Drifblim.
• Pokemon that can break down bulky Drifblim checks and counters are appreciated. One example is Calm Mind Mesprit, which is able to lure pokemon like Skuntank and Aggron.
• Drifblim appreciates pokemon that can switch into several of its weaknesses. Hitmonchan is a great example as it can switch into many Ice, Rock, and Dark-type moves. Lanturn and Mudsdale are other examples of pokemon that cover many of Drifblim's weaknesses.
• Drifblim also should be paired with fellow sweepers since it is used mainly on highly offensive teams. Choice Scarf Primeape and Z-Lovely Kiss Jynx are two examples of sweepers that appreciate the support Drifblim provides.

[STRATEGY COMMENTS]
Other Options
=============

• Calm Mind sets are an option that allow Drifblim to boost its special attack to dangerous levels by setting up multiple times on more passive pokemon like Tangela. However, this set lacks immediate power and struggles with its inability to threaten Skuntank.
• Liechi Berry can lift Drifblim's Attack stat to dangerous levels, but also is more difficult to activate safely due to having to cut Drifblim's health down to 25% and cannot be activated after switching into Stealth Rocks only twice.
• Aguav Berry heals a higher amount than Sitrus but faces the same problems as Liechi Berry.
• Destiny Bond is an option over Hex that can act as a surprise lure to take down pokemon like Aggron from full health.

Checks and Counters
===================

**Rock-types**: Rock-type pokemon such as Regirock, Lycanroc, Aggron, Aurorus and Kabutops take little damage from Acrobatics and can KO Drifblim with their respective Rock STAB moves. Will-o-Wisp and Hex annoy most of these pokemon but they still should nearly always beat Drifblim unless severely worn down. Regirock in particular takes little damage from any move, and Lycanroc can outpace even Drifblim's Unburden with its Accelrock priority.

**Electric-types**: Electric-type pokemon such as Lanturn, Togedemaru, and Eelektross can easily switch into Drifblim's Acrobatics while threatening Drifblim with their Electric-type STAB. While Togedemaru fears Will-O-Wisp, Lanturn and Eelektross can switch into Drifblim without repurcussion. Oricorio-Pom Pom is another example of an Electric-type that fears little from Drifblim and can even Taunt it from using status attacks. i don't think taunting blimp is super relevant to beating it, blimp is ideally unburden'd up and not trying to wisp a faster pompom

**Bulky Pokemon and Walls**: Drifblim fares poorly against most pokemon with high defenses, due to its relatively mediocre offensive capabilities. Pokemon like Audino and Articuno can recover against any attack Drifblim has and beat it in a 1v1 scenario. Other pokemon like Mudsdale and Persian-Alola can be annoyed by Drifblim due to lack of recovery are but still too bulky for Drifblim to take down by itself.

**Super-Effective Coverage**: Drifblim has numerous common weaknesses and they are very exploitable, especially pre-Unburden. Ice Beam from the likes of Jynx and Froslass and Knock Off from Alolan-Raticate or Scyther are just a few examples of super-effective moves that can easily threaten Drifblim. Super-Effective priority in the form of Sucker Punch, Shadow Sneak and Accelrock can also cut short a Drifblim sweep. u already mentioned our one accelrock user. also I suppose somth about any sucker user turns it into a 50/50, blimp can still at least cripple the other guy w/wisp

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[ManOfMany]

implemented

 

[TJ]

[OVERVIEW]

• Drifblim's niche in the PU metagame lies with its Ability Unburden, which allows it to outspeed almost the entire metagame after activating its item, including most Choice Scarf users. This makes Drifblim a unique choice for a sweeper.
• Drifblim has a solid STAB attack in Acrobatics. (when you write this up, make sure to merge this sentence with the next one) Additionally, many of the common switch-ins to Acrobatics are bothered by Will-o-Wisp and Hex, making Drifblim an effective support pokemon as well.
• Drifblim's typing is a double-edged sword, giving it key immunities but also leaving it with very exploitable weaknesses to common offensive typings like Ice, Rock, Dark, and Electric.
• Drifblim's mediocre offensive stats means it can often lacks in power and is fairly useless before activating its Berry. It faces competition with other Flying-type attackers, such as Dodrio and Oricorio-G, who have more immediate offensive capabilities.
• point on how it can struggle against mons like persian-a, mudsdale, regirock, eel, and alolan sandslash even after it has activated its berry
• While Drifblim can be exceptionally tricky to deal with after Unburden has activated, it is often more preferable to use other sweepers who take less work to set up and require less support. (this seems like fluff since you already talked about how it faces competition above)

[SET]
name: AcroHex
move 1: Acrobatics
move 2: Substitute
move 3: Will-O-Wisp
move 4: Hex
item: Sitrus Berry
ability: Unburden
nature: Naughty
evs: 252 Atk / 4 SpD / 252 Spe
IVs: 30 HP

[SET COMMENTS]
Moves
========

• Acrobatics is Drifblim's main attacking move and is relatively strong after Unburden activates.
• Substitute provides a reliable way for Drifblim to cut its health and activate Sitrus Berry, as well as take advantage of its unique immunities and resistances to get a free turn.
• Will-O-Wisp lets Drifblim cripple physical attackers like Aggron and will increase the base power of Drifblim's Hex.
• Hex provides a way for Drifblim to hit Flying-resists and takes advantage of status conditions spread by either Drifblim itself or its teammates.

Set Details
========

• EVs allow Drifblim to maximize its Attack and Speed so it has the chance to Speed Tie with neutral-natured base Speed 80 pokemon before Unburden
• Alternately, you can cut down the speed to 176 Speed, which still outspeeds Scarf Togedemaru after Unburden and put the remaining EVs in either Special Attack or defenses.
• 30 HP IVs allows Drifblim to switch into Stealth Rock twice and activate Sitrus Berry.

Usage Tips
========

• Drifblim is usually used in either a support or sweeping role. When facing a frailer, offensive team, Drifblim is generally best when saved for the end of the game to attempt a sweep with Unburden (once its checks have been worn down/removed), but when facing bulkier teams Drifblim will often put more work in earlier in the game.
• When against a bulkier team, Drifblim can be used to support a team by spreading status and annoying teams with its unique coverage. Drifblim can wear down pokemon like Regirock and Skuntank with Will-O-Wisp, making it easier for other teammates to sweep.
• Or, bring Drifblim in when its checks and counters, such as Togedemaru and Lycanroc, have been worn down so that Drifblim can attempt to finish off a team with its Unburden-boosted speed and Acrobatics. Setting as many hazards as possible is early in the game will make it easier for Drifblim to achieve the OHKOs and 2HKOs it wants later on. (you mentioned this point already in team options.)
• If Stealth Rocks are on the field, bringing Drifblim once earlier on in a game is a good idea as this will allow you to activate Sitrus Berry automatically the second time you bring it in.
• Drifblim should rarely switch directly into an attack. To get into the field, Drifblim should generally take advantage of its typing to set a Substitute on defensive pokemon like Quagsire or pokemon locked into an unfavorable move, such as Close Combat from Scarf Primeape.

Team Options
========

• Spikes and Toxic Spikes setters such as Froslass and Qwilfish are crucial to using Drifblim optimally. Qwilfish gets a special option for Toxic Spikes, which pair amazingly well with Drifblim's Hex and allows it to stall turns using Substitute. (froslass also cripples common foes like skunk with willo and can use dbond to get rid of some of drifblim's checks/ counters as well.)
• Wallbreakers such as Aggron and Aurorus are great options to power through walls and break through bulky teams, leaving them easier for Drifblim to clean up.
• Status users are crucial to boosting the power of Hex as Drifblim may often not want to waste a turn using status itself, and cripple bulky pokemon for Drifblim to take advantage of. Froslass again, and Weezing are two examples of fellow users of Will-o-Wisp that can support Drifblim, while Poliwrath and Regirock are common Toxic users that pair well with Drifblim. (could also mention how poli beats opposing regirock, alolan sandslash, mudsdale, and persian a, while regi can provide sr support and check things like skunk for drif)
• Pokemon that can break down bulky Drifblim checks and counters are appreciated. One example is Calm Mind Mesprit, which is able to lure pokemon like Skuntank and Aggron.
• Drifblim appreciates pokemon that can switch into several of its weaknesses. Hitmonchan is a great example as it can switch into many Ice, Rock, and Dark-type moves (from Pokemon such as Aurorus and Alolan Persian.) Lanturn and Mudsdale are other examples of pokemon that cover many of Drifblim's weaknesses. (lanturn can also bring drifblim onto the field safely via volt switch while mudsdale can provide sr support and cripple foes with toxic, which benefits drif's hex)
• Drifblim also should be paired with fellow sweepers since it is used mainly on highly offensive teams. Choice Scarf Primeape and Z-Lovely Kiss Jynx are two examples of sweepers that appreciate the support Drifblim provides.

[STRATEGY COMMENTS]
Other Options
=============

• Calm Mind sets are an option that allow Drifblim to boost its special attack to dangerous levels by setting up multiple times on more passive pokemon like Tangela. However, this set lacks immediate power and struggles with its inability to threaten Skuntank.
• Liechi Berry can lift Drifblim's Attack stat to dangerous levels, but also is more difficult to activate safely due to having to cut Drifblim's health down to 25% and cannot be activated after switching into Stealth Rocks only twice. (is + 1 coming off of base 80 atk really considered dangerous? i would rephrase this a bit)
• Aguav Berry heals a higher amount than Sitrus but faces the same problems as Liechi Berry.
• Destiny Bond is an option over Hex that can act as a surprise lure to take down pokemon like Aggron from full health.

Checks and Counters
===================

**Rock-types**: Rock-type pokemon such as Regirock, Lycanroc, Aggron, Aurorus and Kabutops take little damage from Acrobatics and can KO Drifblim with their respective Rock STAB moves. Will-o-Wisp and Hex annoy most of these pokemon but they still should nearly always beat Drifblim unless severely worn down. Regirock in particular takes little damage from any move, and Lycanroc can outpace even Drifblim's Unburden with its Accelrock priority. (most lycanroc run sucker now but this point should still be fine)

**Electric-types**: Electric-type pokemon such as Lanturn, Togedemaru, and Eelektross can easily switch into Drifblim's Acrobatics while threatening Drifblim with their Electric-type STAB. While Togedemaru fears Will-O-Wisp, Lanturn and Eelektross can switch into Drifblim without repurcussion. Oricorio-Pom Pom is another example of an Electric-type that fears little from Drifblim and has recovery to shrug off its attacks. (maybe something on how defensive pom-pom sets with defog can get rid of hazards, meaning that drif can have a harder time sweeping since it tends to rely on entry hazards

**Bulky Pokemon and Walls**: Drifblim fares poorly against most pokemon with high defenses, due to its relatively mediocre offensive capabilities. Pokemon like Audino and Articuno can recover against any attack Drifblim has and beat it in a 1v1 scenario. Other pokemon like Mudsdale and Persian-Alola can be annoyed by Drifblim due to lack of recovery are but still too bulky for Drifblim to take down by itself.

**Super-Effective Coverage**: Drifblim has numerous common weaknesses and they are very exploitable, especially pre-Unburden. Ice Beam from the likes of Jynx and Froslass and Knock Off from Alolan-Raticate or Scyther are just a few examples of super-effective moves that can easily threaten Drifblim. Super-Effective priority in the form of Sucker Punch and Shadow Sneak. (need to expand a bit on this sentence cuz it doesnt rly make sense. was it suppose to be merged with the prevous sentence? im confused) Although Drifblim can play around Sucker Punch with Will-O-Wisp, any Sucker Punch user still forces Drifblim into a coinflip between attacking and clicking status. (yeah seems like you expanded here so i'd delete the previous sentence)
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am check, good work
edit: im on the qc team now

2/3

 

[TJ]

Many hows progress on this

 

[TJ]

Many pls implement my check

 

[ManOfMany]

implemented; sorry

drifblim is such a shitmon in the current meta it makes me sad

 

[UberSkitty]

[OVERVIEW]

Drifblim's niche in the PU metagame lies with its Ability Unburden, which allows it to outspeed almost the entire metagame after activating its item, including most Choice Scarf users.(perhaps specify up to what scarf mon it outspeeds?) This makes Drifblim a unique choice for a sweeper. Drifblim has a solid STAB attack in Acrobatics and many of the common switch-ins to Acrobatics are bothered by Will-o-Wisp and Hex, making Drifblim an effective support pokemon as well. Unfortunately, Drifblim's typing is a double-edged sword, giving it key immunities but also leaving it with very exploitable weaknesses to common offensive typings like Ice, Rock, Dark, and Electric(the type weaknesses are a given, list specific mons or remove). Drifblim's mediocre offensive stats means it can often lack in power and is fairly useless before activating its Berry, and it struggles with common pokemon like Persian-Alola, Mudsdale, and Oricorio-E even after activating it. It also faces competition with other Flying-type attackers, such as Dodrio and Oricorio-G, who have more immediate offensive capabilities.

[SET]
name: AcroHex
move 1: Acrobatics
move 2: Substitute
move 3: Will-O-Wisp
move 4: Hex
item: Sitrus Berry
ability: Unburden
nature: Naughty
evs: 252 Atk / 4 SpD / 252 Spe(just move the 4 spedef evs to HP, its a less, er, complicated way to make HP even)
IVs: 30 HP(remove)

[SET COMMENTS]
Moves
========

Acrobatics is Drifblim's main attacking move and is relatively strong after Unburden activates. Substitute provides a reliable way for Drifblim to cut its health and activate Sitrus Berry, as well as take advantage of its unique immunities and resistances to get a free turn. (also makes it harder for mons like scarf dodrio to revenge kill it)Will-O-Wisp lets Drifblim cripple physical attackers like Aggron(not the best example imo, go for something like skunk and mention how WoW can play around Sucker Punch) and will increase the base power of Drifblim's Hex. Hex provides a way for Drifblim to hit Flying-resists and takes advantage of status conditions spread by either Drifblim itself or its teammates.

Set Details
========

EVs allow Drifblim to maximize its Attack and Speed so it has the chance to Speed Tie with neutral-natured base Speed 80 pokemon before Unburden. Alternately, you can cut down the speed to 176 Speed, which still outspeeds Scarf Togedemaru after Unburden and put the remaining EVs in either Special Attack or defenses. 30 HP IVs (change to 4 HP EVs)allows Drifblim to switch into Stealth Rock (and/or set up sub)twice and activate Sitrus Berry.

Usage Tips
========

Drifblim is usually used in either a support or sweeping role. When facing a frailer, offensive team, Drifblim is generally best when saved for the end of the game to attempt a sweep with Unburden once its checks have been worn down or removed, but when facing bulkier teams Drifblim will often put more work in earlier in the game. When against a bulkier team,(what kinda of bulky team? im guessing u mean bulky offense but its not like WoW is gonna help against stall, so specify) Drifblim can be used to support a team by spreading status and annoying teams with its unique coverage. Drifblim can wear down pokemon like Regirock and Skuntank with Will-O-Wisp, making it easier for other teammates to sweep. Or, bring Drifblim in when its checks and counters, such as Togedemaru and Lycanroc, have been worn down so that Drifblim can attempt to finish off a team with its Unburden-boosted speed and Acrobatics. (move this before the bulky team point, since this is its main goal)If Stealth Rocks are on the field, bringing Drifblim once earlier on in a game is a good idea as this will allow you to activate Sitrus Berry automatically the second time you bring it in. Drifblim should rarely switch directly into an attack. To get into the field, Drifblim should generally take advantage of its typing to set a Substitute on defensive pokemon like Quagsire or pokemon locked into an unfavorable move, such as Close Combat from Scarf Primeape.

Team Options
========

Spikes and Toxic Spikes setters such as Froslass (double ghost? replace with like omastar or roselia)and Qwilfish are crucial (crucial is kinda an overstatement)to using Drifblim optimally. Qwilfish additionally can set Toxic Spikes, which pair amazingly well with Drifblim's Hex and allows it to stall turns using Substitute. Froslass also cripples common checks to Drifblim like Skuntank and Regirock with Will-o-Wisp,(froslass was taken out, so remove. not to mention this is already kinda what drifblim does with WoW) or can use Destiny Bond to get rid of them. Wallbreakers such as Aggron and Aurorus are great options to power through walls and break through bulky teams, leaving them easier for Drifblim to clean up. Status users are crucial (again the use of the work crucial makes it kinda an overstatment)to boosting the power of Hex as Drifblim may often not want to waste a turn using status itself, and cripple bulky pokemon for Drifblim to take advantage of. Froslass again,(again, wouldnt use it with drifblim) and Weezing are two examples of fellow users of Will-o-Wisp that can support Drifblim, while Poliwrath and Regirock are common Toxic users that pair well with Drifblim. Regirock can additionally provide Drifblim with Stealth Rock support and check Skuntank, while Poliwrath deals with many common Drifblim checks including Mudsdale, Sandslash-Alola, Persian-Alola, and Regirock. Pokemon that can break down bulky Drifblim checks and counters are appreciated.(this is the p much same thing as wallbreakers, remove) One example is Calm Mind Mesprit, which is able to lure pokemon like Skuntank and Aggron. (you can add this on to the earlier wallbreakers point or just remove)Drifblim appreciates pokemon that can switch into several of its weaknesses. Hitmonchan is a great example as it can switch into many Ice, Rock, and Dark-type moves from pokemon such as Aurorus and Persian-Alola. Lanturn and Mudsdale are other examples of pokemon that cover many of Drifblim's weaknesses. Lanturn can also bring Drifblim onto the field safely via Volt Switch while Mudsdale can provide Stealth Rock support and cripple foes with Toxic, which benefits Drifblim's Hex. Drifblim also should be paired with fellow sweepers since it is used mainly on highly offensive teams. Choice Scarf Primeape and Z-Lovely Kiss Jynx are two examples of sweepers that appreciate the support Drifblim provides.

[STRATEGY COMMENTS]
Other Options
=============

Calm Mind sets are an option that allow Drifblim to boost its special attack to dangerous levels by setting up multiple times on more passive pokemon like Tangela. (add on hp fighting to hit snowslash and aurorus and whatnot)However, this set lacks immediate power and struggles with its inability to threaten Skuntank. Liechi Berry can lift Drifblim's Attack stat to allow it to achieve more KOs, but also is more difficult to activate safely due to having to cut Drifblim's health down to 25% and cannot be activated after switching into Stealth Rocks only twice. Aguav Berry heals a higher amount than Sitrus but faces the same problems as Liechi Berry. Destiny Bond is an option over Hex that can act as a surprise lure to take down pokemon like Aggron from full health.

Checks and Counters
===================

**Rock-types**: Rock-type pokemon such as Regirock, Lycanroc, Aggron, Aurorus and Kabutops take little damage from Acrobatics and can KO Drifblim with their respective Rock STAB moves. Will-o-Wisp and Hex annoy most of these pokemon but they still should nearly always beat Drifblim unless severely worn down. Regirock (aurorus too)in particular takes little damage from any move, and Lycanroc can outpace even Drifblim's Unburden with its Accelrock priority.

**Electric-types**: Electric-type pokemon such as Lanturn, Togedemaru, and Eelektross can easily switch into Drifblim's Acrobatics while threatening Drifblim with their Electric-type STAB. While Togedemaru fears Will-O-Wisp, Lanturn and Eelektross can switch into Drifblim without repurcussion(repercussion) . Oricorio-Pom Pom is another example of an Electric-type that fears little from Drifblim and has recovery to shrug off its attacks, and it can also Defog any hazards that might help a Drifblim sweep.

**Bulky Pokemon and Walls**: Drifblim fares poorly against most pokemon with high defenses, due to its relatively mediocre offensive capabilities. Pokemon like Audino and Articuno can recover against any attack Drifblim has and beat it in a 1v1 scenario. Other pokemon like Mudsdale and Persian-Alola can be annoyed by Drifblim due to lack of recovery are but still too bulky for Drifblim to take down by itself.(snowslash too)(also mudsdale and snowslash dont like WoW)

**Super-Effective Coverage**: Drifblim has numerous common weaknesses and they are very exploitable, especially pre-Unburden. Ice Beam from the likes of Jynx and Froslass and Knock Off from Alolan-Raticate or Scyther are just a few examples of super-effective moves that can easily threaten Drifblim. (faticate and scyther arent the best examples imo, cuz they hate WoW and scyther also hates Acrobatics)Super-Effective priority in the form of Sucker Punch and Shadow Sneak from pokemon like Skuntank and Kecleon, respectively, are annoying. Although Drifblim can play around Sucker Punch with Will-O-Wisp, any Sucker Punch user still forces Drifblim into a coinflip between attacking and clicking status.

[CREDITS]
- Written by: [Many, 250255]
- Quality checked by: [[Megazard, 202117], [TJ, 331538], [UberSkitty, 355061]]
- Grammar checked by:

The sprite should be shiny. QC 3/3

 

[ManOfMany]

The sprite should be shiny. QC 3/3
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Implemented.

There are a few things which I didn't go through with, however. I kept Froslass, which I talked to you about (I think?) already, because some of the most solid Drifblim teams have revolved around a core with Froslass. Although the Ghost-type stacking may look strange, it actually does support Drifblim very well with hazard stack and wearing down the same exact pokemon that Drifblim wants to be worn down, as I explain in team options.

The second thing is what you said in Team Options. I did change Scyther to a more relevant Knock Off user but the point wasn't that the pokemon themselves are great Drifblim checks but that Drifblim struggles doesn't have an easy time against them (or a lot of other pokemon) because of their coverage. Let me know if I should reword that though.

 

[Lumari]

remove add / fix (comments); (AC=add comma; RC=remove comma; SC=semicolon)
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[OVERVIEW]

Drifblim's niche in the PU metagame lies with its ability Unburden, which allows it to outspeed almost the entire metagame after activating its item, including all Choice Scarf users slower than Choice Scarf Dodrio. This makes Drifblim a unique choice for a sweeper. Drifblim has a solid STAB attack in Acrobatics, (AC) and many of the common switch-ins to Acrobatics are bothered by Will-O-Wisp and Hex, making Drifblim an effective support Pokemon as well. Unfortunately, while Drifblim's typing is a double-edged sword, giving gives it key immunities, (AC) but it also leaving it with very exploitable weaknesses to common Pokemon like Froslass, Lycanroc, and Skuntank. Drifblim's mediocre offensive stats means mean it can often lack in power and is fairly useless before activating its Berry, and it struggles to break through common Pokemon like Alolan Persian-Alola, Mudsdale, and Oricorio-E even after activating it the Unburden boost. It also faces competition with other Flying-type attackers, such as Dodrio and Oricorio-G, who which have more immediate offensive capabilities.

[SET]
name: Acrobatics + Hex
move 1: Acrobatics
move 2: Substitute
move 3: Will-O-Wisp
move 4: Hex
item: Sitrus Berry
ability: Unburden
nature: Naughty
evs: 4 HP / 252 Atk / 252 Spe

[SET COMMENTS]
Moves
========

Acrobatics is Drifblim's main attacking move and is relatively strong after Unburden activates. Substitute provides a reliable way for Drifblim to cut its health and activate Sitrus Berry, as well as take advantage of its unique combination of immunities and resistances to get a free turn. This also makes it harder for Pokemon like Ice Shard Abomasnow to revenge kill it. Will-O-Wisp lets Drifblim cripple physical attackers like Skuntank, (AC) and allows it to play around Sucker Punch, and it will also increase the Base Power of Drifblim's Hex. Hex provides a way for Drifblim to hit Flying-resists Pokemon that resist Flying and takes advantage of status conditions spread by either Drifblim itself or its teammates.

Set Details
========

The given EVs allow Drifblim to maximize its Attack and Speed so it has the chance to Speed tie with neutral-natured base Speed 80 Pokemon before Unburden. Alternately, you can cut down the Speed to 176 Speed EVs, which still let it outspeeds Choice Scarf Togedemaru (dead) after Unburden, (AC) and put the remaining EVs in either Special Attack or defenses. 4 HP EVs allows allow Drifblim to activate Sitrus Berry after switching into Stealth Rock or setting up Substitute twice and activate Sitrus Berry.

Usage Tips
========

Drifblim is usually used in either a support or sweeping role. When facing a frailer, offensive team, Drifblim is generally best when saved for the end of the game to attempt a sweep with Unburden. Bring Drifblim in when its checks and counters, such as Togedemaru (gone again) and Lycanroc, have been worn down so that Drifblim can attempt to finish off a team with its Unburden-boosted Speed and Acrobatics. When Against bulky offensive or balanced teams, Drifblim can often put more work in earlier in the game. It should be used to support the team by spreading status and annoying teams with its unique coverage, (comma) Drifblim can wear such as wearing down Pokemon like Regirock and Skuntank with Will-O-Wisp, making to make it easier for other teammates to sweep. If Stealth Rocks are Rock is on the field, bringing Drifblim in once earlier on in a game is a good idea, (AC) as this will allow you it to activate Sitrus Berry automatically the second time you bring it in. Drifblim should rarely switch directly into an attack; (SC) to get into the field, Drifblim should generally take advantage of its typing to set a Substitute on defensive Pokemon like Quagsire or Pokemon locked into an unfavorable move, such as Close Combat from Choice Scarf Primeape.

Team Options
========

Spikes and Toxic Spikes setters such as Froslass and Qwilfish are helpful to using Drifblim optimally. Qwilfish additionally can set Toxic Spikes, which pair amazingly well with Drifblim's Hex and allows allow it to stall turns using Substitute. Froslass can also cripples cripple common checks to Drifblim like Skuntank and Regirock with Will-O-Wisp (RC) or can use Destiny Bond to get rid of them. Status users are important for boosting the power of Hex, (AC) as Drifblim may often not want to waste a turn using spreading status itself, and cripple crippling bulky Pokemon for Drifblim to take advantage of. Rotom-Frost and Jellicent are two examples of fellow users of Will-O-Wisp that can support Drifblim, while Poliwrath and Regirock are common Toxic users that pair well with Drifblim. Regirock can additionally provide Drifblim with Stealth Rock support and check Skuntank, while Poliwrath deals with many common Drifblim checks including Mudsdale, Alolan Sandslash-Alola, Alolan Persian-Alola, and Regirock. Wallbreakers are appreciated to break down bulky Drifblim checks and counters. Aurorus can break through walls like Regirock and Gastrodon with its powerful Blizzard, (comma) Another example is and Calm Mind Mesprit, which is able to lure and take out Pokemon like Skuntank and Aggron. Drifblim appreciates Pokemon that can switch into several of its weaknesses attacks it is weak to. Hitmonchan is a great example, (AC) as it can switch into many Ice-, (AH) Rock-, (AH) and Dark-type moves from Pokemon such as Aurorus and Alolan Persian-Alola. Lanturn and Mudsdale are other examples of Pokemon that cover many of Drifblim's weaknesses. Lanturn can also bring Drifblim onto the field safely via Volt Switch, (AC) while Mudsdale can provide Stealth Rock support and cripple foes with Toxic, which benefits boosts Drifblim's Hex. Drifblim also should be paired with fellow sweepers, (AC) since it is used mainly on highly offensive teams. Choice Scarf Primeape and Lilligant are two examples of sweepers that appreciate the support Drifblim provides.

[STRATEGY COMMENTS]
Other Options
=============

Calm Mind sets are an option that allow Drifblim to boost its Special Attack to dangerous levels by setting up multiple times on more passive Pokemon like Tangela. This set can run HP Hidden Power Fighting to hit Alolan Sandslash-Alola and Aurorus. However, it lacks immediate power and struggles with its inability to threaten Skuntank. Liechi Berry can lift Drifblim's Attack stat to allow it to achieve more KOs, but it also is more difficult to activate safely due to having the requirement to cut Drifblim's health down to 25% and cannot be activated after switching into Stealth Rocks Rock only twice. Aguav Berry heals a higher amount than Sitrus Berry but faces the same problems as Liechi Berry. Destiny Bond is an option over Hex that can act as a surprise lure to take down Pokemon like Aggron from full health.

Checks and Counters
===================

**Rock-types**: Rock-type Pokemon such as Regirock, Lycanroc, Aggron, Aurorus and Kabutops take little damage from Acrobatics and can KO Drifblim with their respective Rock STAB moves. Will-O-Wisp and Hex annoy most of these Pokemon but they still should nearly always beat Drifblim unless severely worn down. Regirock in particular takes little damage from any move, and Lycanroc can outpace even Drifblim's Unburden with its Accelrock priority Accelerock.

**Electric-types**: Electric-type Pokemon such as Lanturn, Togedemaru, (gone) and Eelektross can easily switch into Drifblim's Acrobatics while threatening Drifblim it with their Electric-type STAB attacks. While Togedemaru fears Will-O-Wisp, Lanturn and Eelektross can switch into Drifblim without repurcussion. Oricorio-Pom Pom Oricorio-E is another example of an Electric-type that fears little from Drifblim and has recovery to shrug off its attacks, and it can also Defog away any entry hazards that might help a Drifblim sweep.

**Bulky Pokemon and Walls**: Drifblim fares poorly against most Pokemon with high defenses, due to its relatively mediocre offensive capabilities. Pokemon like Audino and Articuno can recover against any attack Drifblim has and beat it in a 1v1 one-on-one scenario. Other Pokemon like Mudsdale, Alolan Sandslash-Alola, and Alolan Persian-Alola can be annoyed by Drifblim due to lack of recovery and Will-O-Wisp but are but still too bulky for Drifblim to take down by itself.

**Super Effective (RH) Coverage**: Drifblim has numerous common weaknesses, (AC) and they are very exploitable, especially pre-Unburdenbefore Unburden activates. Ice Beam from the likes of Jynx and Froslass and Knock Off from Alolan Raticate (RH) or Shiftry are just a few examples of super effective (RH) moves that can easily threaten Drifblim. Super effective (RH) priority moves in the form of Skuntank's Sucker Punch and Kecleon's Shadow Sneak from pokemon like Skuntank and Kecleon, respectively, are annoying too. Although Drifblim can play around Sucker Punch with Will-O-Wisp, any Sucker Punch user still forces Drifblim into a coinflip between attacking and clicking status.

[CREDITS]
- Written by: [[Many, 250255]]
- Quality checked by:(space)[[Megazard, 202117], (AC) [TJ, 331538], (AC) [UberSkitty, 355061]]
- Grammar checked by:

 

[ManOfMany]

Implemented, and removed Togedemaru mentions.

 

[xapx]

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Drifblim's niche in the PU metagame lies with in its ability Unburden, which allows it to outspeed almost the entire metagame after activating using its item (made this change cuz I think using would be clearer, as you can activate a Z-Move or Mega Stone but it wouldn't activate Unburden), including all Choice Scarf users slower than Choice Scarf Dodrio. This makes Drifblim a unique choice for a sweeper. Drifblim has a solid STAB attack in Acrobatics, and many of the common switch-ins to Acrobatics are bothered by Will-O-Wisp and Hex, making Drifblim an effective support Pokemon as well. Unfortunately, while Drifblim's typing gives it key immunities, it also leaves it with very exploitable weaknesses to common Pokemon like Froslass, Lycanroc, and Skuntank. Drifblim's mediocre offensive stats means mean (add space) it can often lack in power and is fairly useless before activating its Berry, and it struggles to break through common Pokemon like Alolan Persian, Mudsdale, and Oricorio-E even after the Unburden boost. It also faces competition with other Flying-type attackers, such as Dodrio and Oricorio-G, which have more immediate offensive capabilities.

[SET]
name: Acrobatics + Hex
move 1: Acrobatics
move 2: Substitute
move 3: Will-O-Wisp
move 4: Hex
item: Sitrus Berry
ability: Unburden
nature: Naughty
evs: 4 HP / 252 Atk / 252 Spe

[SET COMMENTS]
Moves
========

Acrobatics is Drifblim's main attacking move and is relatively strong after Unburden activates Sitrus Berry has been consumed. (Acrobatics is affected by the item, not the ability) Substitute provides a reliable way for Drifblim to cut its health and activate Sitrus Berry, as well as take advantage of its unique combination of immunities and resistances to get a free turn. This also makes it harder for Pokemon like Ice Shard Abomasnow to revenge kill it. Will-O-Wisp lets Drifblim cripple physical attackers like Skuntank, play around Sucker Punch, and increase the Base Power of Drifblim's Hex. Hex provides a way for Drifblim to hit Pokemon that resist Flying and takes advantage of status conditions spread by either Drifblim itself or its teammates.

Set Details
========

The given EVs allow Drifblim to maximize its Attack and Speed so it has the chance to Speed tie with neutral-natured base Speed 80 Pokemon before Unburden. Alternately, you can cut down the Speed to 176 EVs, which still let it outspeed Choice Scarf Primeape after Unburden, and put the remaining EVs in either Special Attack or defenses. 4 HP EVs allow Drifblim to activate Sitrus Berry after switching into Stealth Rock or setting up Substitute twice.

Usage Tips
========

Drifblim is usually used in either a support or sweeping role. When facing a frailer, offensive team, Drifblim is generally best when should be saved for the end of the game to attempt a sweep with Unburden. Bring Drifblim in when its checks and counters, such as Lanturn and Lycanroc, have been worn down so that Drifblim can attempt to finish off a team with its Unburden-boosted Speed and Acrobatics. Against bulky offensive or balanced teams, Drifblim can often put more work earlier in the game. It should be used to support the team by spreading status and annoying teams with its unique coverage, such as wearing down Pokemon like Regirock and Skuntank with Will-O-Wisp to make it easier for other teammates to sweep. If Stealth Rock is on the field, bringing Drifblim in once earlier on in a game is a good idea, as this will allow it to activate Sitrus Berry automatically the second time you bring it in. Drifblim should rarely switch directly into an attack; to get into the field, Drifblim should generally take advantage of its typing to set a Substitute on defensive Pokemon like Quagsire or Pokemon locked into an unfavorable move, such as Close Combat from Choice Scarf Primeape.

Team Options
========

Spikes and Toxic Spikes setters such as Froslass and Qwilfish are helpful to using Drifblim optimally. Qwilfish additionally can set (I don't think this sentence is necessary because you already mentioned TSpikes in the first sentence) Toxic Spikes, which in particular pairs amazingly well with Drifblim's Hex and allows it to stall turns using Substitute. Froslass can also cripple common checks to Drifblim like Skuntank and Regirock with Will-O-Wisp or use Destiny Bond to get rid of them. Status users are important for boosting the power of Hex, as Drifblim may often not want to waste a turn spreading status itself, and crippling bulky Pokemon for Drifblim to take advantage of. Rotom-F and Jellicent are two fellow users of Will-O-Wisp that can support Drifblim, while Poliwrath and Regirock are common Toxic users that pair well with Drifblim. Regirock can additionally provide Drifblim with Stealth Rock support and check Skuntank, while Poliwrath deals with many common Drifblim checks including Mudsdale, Alolan Sandslash, Alolan Persian, and Regirock. Wallbreakers are appreciated to break down bulky Drifblim checks and counters. Aurorus can break through walls like Regirock and Gastrodon with its powerful Blizzard, and Calm Mind Mesprit is able to lure and take out Pokemon like Skuntank and Aggron. Drifblim appreciates Pokemon that can switch into several attacks it is weak to. Hitmonchan is a great example, as it can switch into many Ice-, Rock-, and Dark-type moves from Pokemon such as Aurorus and Alolan Persian. Lanturn and Mudsdale are other Pokemon that cover many of Drifblim's weaknesses. Lanturn can also bring Drifblim onto the field safely via Volt Switch, while Mudsdale can provide Stealth Rock support and cripple foes with Toxic, which boosts Drifblim's Hex. Drifblim also should be paired with fellow sweepers, since it is used mainly on highly offensive teams. Choice Scarf Primeape and Lilligant are two examples of sweepers that appreciate the support Drifblim provides.

[STRATEGY COMMENTS]
Other Options
=============

Calm Mind sets are an option that allow Drifblim to boost its Special Attack to dangerous levels by setting up multiple times on more passive Pokemon like Tangela. This set can run Hidden Power Fighting to hit Alolan Sandslash and Aurorus. However, it lacks immediate power and struggles with its inability to threaten Skuntank. Liechi Berry can lift Drifblim's Attack stat to allow it to achieve more KOs, but it also is more difficult to activate safely due to the requirement to cut Drifblim's health down to 25% and cannot be activated after switching into Stealth Rock only twice. Aguav Berry heals a higher amount than Sitrus Berry but faces the same problems as Liechi Berry. Destiny Bond is an option over Hex that can act as a surprise lure to take down Pokemon like Aggron from full health.

Checks and Counters
===================

**Rock-types**: Rock-type Pokemon such as Regirock, Lycanroc, Aggron, Aurorus and Kabutops take little damage from Acrobatics and can KO Drifblim with their respective STAB moves. Will-O-Wisp and Hex annoy most of these Pokemon but they still should nearly always beat Drifblim unless severely worn down. Regirock in particular takes little damage from any move, and Lycanroc can outpace even Drifblim's Unburden with its priority Accelerock.

**Electric-types**: Electric-type Pokemon such as Lanturn, Oricorio-E, Rotom-F, and Eelektross can easily switch into Drifblim's Acrobatics while threatening Drifblim it with their Electric-type STAB attacks. Oricorio-E in particular fears little from Drifblim since it has recovery to shrug off its attacks, and along with Rotom-F can possibly Defog away any entry hazards that might help a Drifblim sweep.

**Bulky Pokemon and Walls**: Drifblim fares poorly against most Pokemon with high defenses, due to its relatively mediocre offensive capabilities. Pokemon like Audino and Articuno can recover against any attack Drifblim has and beat it in a one-on-one scenario. Other Pokemon like Mudsdale, Alolan Sandslash, and Alolan Persian can be annoyed by Drifblim due to lack of recovery and Will-O-Wisp but are but still too bulky for Drifblim to take down by itself.

**Super Effective Coverage**: Drifblim has numerous common weaknesses, and they are very exploitable, especially before Unburden activates. Ice Beam from the likes of Jynx and Froslass and Knock Off from Alolan Raticate or and Shiftry are just a few examples of super effective moves that can easily threaten Drifblim. Super effective priority moves in the form of Skuntank's Sucker Punch and Kecleon's Shadow Sneak are annoying too. Although Drifblim can play around Sucker Punch with Will-O-Wisp, any Sucker Punch user still forces Drifblim into a coinflip between attacking and clicking status.

[CREDITS]
- Written by: [[Many, 250255]]
- Quality checked by: [[Megazard, 202117], [TJ, 331538], [UberSkitty, 355061]]
- Grammar checked by:[[The Dutch Plumberjack, 232216], ]

 

[lotiasite]

GP 2/2, borrowed a few good changes from above

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[OVERVIEW]

Drifblim's niche in the PU metagame lies with its ability Unburden, which allows it to outspeed almost the entire metagame after activating its item, including all Choice Scarf users slower than Choice Scarf Dodrio. This makes Drifblim a unique choice for a sweeper. Drifblim has a solid STAB attack in Acrobatics, and many of the common switch-ins to Acrobatics are bothered by Will-O-Wisp and Hex, making Drifblim an effective support Pokemon as well. Unfortunately, while Drifblim's typing gives it key immunities, it also leaves it with very exploitable weaknesses to common Pokemon like Froslass, Lycanroc, and Skuntank. Drifblim's mediocre offensive stats means mean(add space)it can often lack in power and is fairly useless before activating its Berry, and it struggles to break through common Pokemon like Alolan Persian, Mudsdale, and Oricorio-E even after the Unburden boost. It also faces competition with other Flying-type attackers, such as Dodrio and Oricorio-G, which have more immediate offensive capabilities.

[SET]
name: Acrobatics + Hex
move 1: Acrobatics
move 2: Substitute
move 3: Will-O-Wisp
move 4: Hex
item: Sitrus Berry
ability: Unburden
nature: Naughty
evs: 4 HP / 252 Atk / 252 Spe

[SET COMMENTS]
Moves
========

Acrobatics is Drifblim's main attacking move and is relatively strong after Unburden Sitrus Berry (agree with amchecker on this) activates. Substitute provides a reliable way for Drifblim to cut its health and activate Sitrus Berry, as well as take advantage of its unique combination of immunities and resistances to get a free turn. This also makes it harder for Pokemon like Ice Shard Abomasnow to revenge kill it. Will-O-Wisp lets Drifblim cripple physical attackers like Skuntank, play around Sucker Punch, and increase the Base Power of Drifblim's Hex. Hex provides a way for Drifblim to hit Pokemon that resist Flying and takes advantage of status conditions spread by either Drifblim itself or its teammates.

Set Details
========

The given EVs allow Drifblim to maximize its Attack and Speed so it has the chance to Speed tie with neutral-natured base Speed 80 Pokemon before Unburden. Alternatively, (former means something different) you can cut down the Speed to 176 EVs, which still let itDrifblim outspeed Choice Scarf Primeape after Unburden, and put the remaining EVs in either Special Attack or defenses. 4 HP EVs allow Drifblim to activate Sitrus Berry after switching into Stealth Rock or setting up Substitute twice.

Usage Tips
========

Drifblim is usually used in either a support or a sweeping role. When facing a frailer, offensive team, Drifblim is generally best when saved for the end of the game to attempt a sweep with Unburden. Bring Drifblim in when its checks and counters, such as Lanturn and Lycanroc, have been worn down so that Drifblim can attempt to finish off a team with its Unburden-boosted Speed and Acrobatics. Against bulky offensive or balanced teams, Drifblim can often put more work earlier in the game. It should be used to support the team by spreading status and annoying teams with its unique coverage, such as wearing down Pokemon like Regirock and Skuntank with Will-O-Wisp to make it easier for other teammates to sweep. If Stealth Rock is on the field, bringing Drifblim in once earlier on in a game is a good idea, as this will allow it to activate Sitrus Berry automatically the second time you bring it in. Drifblim should rarely switch directly into an attack; to get into the field, Drifblim should generally take advantage of its typing to set a Substitute on defensive Pokemon like Quagsire or Pokemon locked into an unfavorable move, such as Close Combat from Choice Scarf Primeape.

Team Options
========

Spikes and Toxic Spikes setters such as Froslass and Qwilfish are helpful to using Drifblim optimally. Qwilfish additionally can set Toxic Spikes, which in particular pairs amazingly well with Drifblim's Hex and allows it to stall turns using Substitute. Froslass can also cripple common checks to Drifblim like Skuntank and Regirock with Will-O-Wisp or use Destiny Bond to get rid of them. Status users are important for boosting the power of Hex, as Drifblim may often not want to waste a turn spreading status itself, and crippling bulky Pokemon for Drifblim to take advantage of. Rotom-F and Jellicent are two fellow users of Will-O-Wisp that can support Drifblim, while Poliwrath and Regirock are common Toxic users that pair well with Drifblim. Regirock can additionally provide Drifblim with Stealth Rock support and check Skuntank, while Poliwrath deals with many common Drifblim checks including Mudsdale, Alolan Sandslash, Alolan Persian, and Regirock. Wallbreakers are appreciated to break down bulky Drifblim checks and counters. Aurorus can break through walls like Regirock and Gastrodon with its powerful Blizzard, and Calm Mind Mesprit is able to lure and take out Pokemon like Skuntank and Aggron. Drifblim appreciates Pokemon that can switch into several attacks it is weak to. Hitmonchan is a great example, as it can switch into many Ice-, Rock-, and Dark-type moves from Pokemon such as Aurorus and Alolan Persian. Lanturn and Mudsdale are other Pokemon that cover many of Drifblim's weaknesses. Lanturn can also bring Drifblim onto the field safely via Volt Switch, while Mudsdale can provide Stealth Rock support and cripple foes with Toxic, which boosts Drifblim's Hex. Drifblim also should be paired with fellow sweepers, since it is used mainly on highly offensive teams. Lilligant and Choice Scarf Primeape and Lilligant are two examples of sweepers that appreciate the support Drifblim provides.

[STRATEGY COMMENTS]
Other Options
=============

Calm Mind sets are an option that allow Drifblim to boost its Special Attack to dangerous levels by setting up multiple times on more passive Pokemon like Tangela. This set can run Hidden Power Fighting to hit Alolan Sandslash and Aurorus. However, it lacks immediate power and struggles with its inability to threaten Skuntank. Liechi Berry can lift Drifblim's Attack stat to allow it to achieve more KOs, but it also is more difficult to activate safely due to the requirement to cut Drifblim's health down to 25% and cannot be activated after switching into Stealth Rock only twice. Aguav Berry heals a higher amount than Sitrus Berry but faces the same problems as Liechi Berry. Destiny Bond is an option over Hex that can act as a surprise lure to take down Pokemon like Aggron from full health.

Checks and Counters
===================

**Rock-types**: Rock-type Pokemon such as Regirock, Lycanroc, Aggron, Aurorus, (AC) and Kabutops take little damage from Acrobatics and can KO Drifblim with their respective STAB moves. Will-O-Wisp and Hex annoy most of these Pokemon but they still should nearly always beat Drifblim unless severely worn down. Regirock in particular takes little damage from any move, and Lycanroc can outpace even Drifblim's Unburden with its priority Accelerock.

**Electric-types**: Electric-type Pokemon such as Lanturn, Oricorio-E, Rotom-F, and Eelektross can easily switch into Drifblim's Acrobatics while threatening Drifblim it with their Electric-type STAB attacks. Oricorio-E in particular fears little from Drifblim, (AC) since it has recovery to shrug off its attacks, and along with Rotom-F can possibly Defog away any entry hazards that might help a Drifblim sweep.

**Bulky Pokemon and Walls**: Drifblim fares poorly against most Pokemon with high defenses, due to its relatively mediocre offensive capabilities. Pokemon like Audino and Articuno can recover against any attack Drifblim has and beat it in a one-on-one scenario. Other Pokemon like Mudsdale, Alolan Sandslash, and Alolan Persian can be annoyed by Drifblim due to lack of recovery and Will-O-Wisp but are but still too bulky for Drifblim to take down by itself.

**Super Effective Coverage**: Drifblim has numerous common weaknesses, and they that are very exploitable, especially before Unburden activates. Ice Beam from the likes of Jynx and Froslass and Knock Off from Alolan Raticate or Shiftry are just a few examples of super effective moves that can easily threaten Drifblim. Super effective priority moves in the form of Skuntank's Sucker Punch and Kecleon's Shadow Sneak are annoying too. Although Drifblim can play around Sucker Punch with Will-O-Wisp, any Sucker Punch user still forces Drifblim into a coinflip between attacking and clicking status.

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- Written by: [[Many, 250255]]
- Quality checked by: [[Megazard, 202117], [TJ, 331538], [UberSkitty, 355061]]
- Grammar checked by:

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[OVERVIEW]

Drifblim's niche in the PU metagame lies with its ability Unburden, which allows it to outspeed almost the entire metagame after activating its item, including all Choice Scarf users slower than Choice Scarf Dodrio. This makes Drifblim a unique choice for a sweeper. Drifblim has a solid STAB attack in Acrobatics, and many of the common switch-ins to Acrobatics are bothered by Will-O-Wisp and Hex, making Drifblim an effective support Pokemon as well. Unfortunately, while Drifblim's typing gives it key immunities, it also leaves it with very exploitable weaknesses to common Pokemon like Froslass, Lycanroc, and Skuntank. Drifblim's mediocre offensive stats means mean(add space)it can often lack in power and is fairly useless before activating its Berry, and it struggles to break through common Pokemon like Alolan Persian, Mudsdale, and Oricorio-E even after the Unburden boost. It also faces competition with other Flying-type attackers, such as Dodrio and Oricorio-G, which have more immediate offensive capabilities.

[SET]
name: Acrobatics + Hex
move 1: Acrobatics
move 2: Substitute
move 3: Will-O-Wisp
move 4: Hex
item: Sitrus Berry
ability: Unburden
nature: Naughty
evs: 4 HP / 252 Atk / 252 Spe

[SET COMMENTS]
Moves
========

Acrobatics is Drifblim's main attacking move and is relatively strong after Unburden Sitrus Berry (agree with amchecker on this) activates. Substitute provides a reliable way for Drifblim to cut its health and activate Sitrus Berry, as well as take advantage of its unique combination of immunities and resistances to get a free turn. This also makes it harder for Pokemon like Ice Shard Abomasnow to revenge kill it. Will-O-Wisp lets Drifblim cripple physical attackers like Skuntank, play around Sucker Punch, and increase the Base Power of Drifblim's Hex. Hex provides a way for Drifblim to hit Pokemon that resist Flying and takes advantage of status conditions spread by either Drifblim itself or its teammates.

Set Details
========

The given EVs allow Drifblim to maximize its Attack and Speed so it has the chance to Speed tie with neutral-natured base Speed 80 Pokemon before Unburden. Alternatively, (former means something different) you can cut down the Speed to 176 EVs, which still let itDrifblim outspeed Choice Scarf Primeape after Unburden, and put the remaining EVs in either Special Attack or defenses. 4 HP EVs allow Drifblim to activate Sitrus Berry after switching into Stealth Rock or setting up Substitute twice.

Usage Tips
========

Drifblim is usually used in either a support or a sweeping role. When facing a frailer, offensive team, Drifblim is generally best when saved for the end of the game to attempt a sweep with Unburden. Bring Drifblim in when its checks and counters, such as Lanturn and Lycanroc, have been worn down so that Drifblim can attempt to finish off a team with its Unburden-boosted Speed and Acrobatics. Against bulky offensive or balanced teams, Drifblim can often put more work earlier in the game. It should be used to support the team by spreading status and annoying teams with its unique coverage, such as wearing down Pokemon like Regirock and Skuntank with Will-O-Wisp to make it easier for other teammates to sweep. If Stealth Rock is on the field, bringing Drifblim in once earlier on in a game is a good idea, as this will allow it to activate Sitrus Berry automatically the second time you bring it in. Drifblim should rarely switch directly into an attack; to get into the field, Drifblim should generally take advantage of its typing to set a Substitute on defensive Pokemon like Quagsire or Pokemon locked into an unfavorable move, such as Close Combat from Choice Scarf Primeape.

Team Options
========

Spikes and Toxic Spikes setters such as Froslass and Qwilfish are helpful to using Drifblim optimally. Qwilfish additionally can set Toxic Spikes, which in particular pairs amazingly well with Drifblim's Hex and allows it to stall turns using Substitute. Froslass can also cripple common checks to Drifblim like Skuntank and Regirock with Will-O-Wisp or use Destiny Bond to get rid of them. Status users are important for boosting the power of Hex, as Drifblim may often not want to waste a turn spreading status itself, and crippling bulky Pokemon for Drifblim to take advantage of. Rotom-F and Jellicent are two fellow users of Will-O-Wisp that can support Drifblim, while Poliwrath and Regirock are common Toxic users that pair well with Drifblim. Regirock can additionally provide Drifblim with Stealth Rock support and check Skuntank, while Poliwrath deals with many common Drifblim checks including Mudsdale, Alolan Sandslash, Alolan Persian, and Regirock. Wallbreakers are appreciated to break down bulky Drifblim checks and counters. Aurorus can break through walls like Regirock and Gastrodon with its powerful Blizzard, and Calm Mind Mesprit is able to lure and take out Pokemon like Skuntank and Aggron. Drifblim appreciates Pokemon that can switch into several attacks it is weak to. Hitmonchan is a great example, as it can switch into many Ice-, Rock-, and Dark-type moves from Pokemon such as Aurorus and Alolan Persian. Lanturn and Mudsdale are other Pokemon that cover many of Drifblim's weaknesses. Lanturn can also bring Drifblim onto the field safely via Volt Switch, while Mudsdale can provide Stealth Rock support and cripple foes with Toxic, which boosts Drifblim's Hex. Drifblim also should be paired with fellow sweepers, since it is used mainly on highly offensive teams. Lilligant and Choice Scarf Primeape and Lilligant are two examples of sweepers that appreciate the support Drifblim provides.

[STRATEGY COMMENTS]
Other Options
=============

Calm Mind sets are an option that allow Drifblim to boost its Special Attack to dangerous levels by setting up multiple times on more passive Pokemon like Tangela. This set can run Hidden Power Fighting to hit Alolan Sandslash and Aurorus. However, it lacks immediate power and struggles with its inability to threaten Skuntank. Liechi Berry can lift Drifblim's Attack stat to allow it to achieve more KOs, but it also is more difficult to activate safely due to the requirement to cut Drifblim's health down to 25% and cannot be activated after switching into Stealth Rock only twice. Aguav Berry heals a higher amount than Sitrus Berry but faces the same problems as Liechi Berry. Destiny Bond is an option over Hex that can act as a surprise lure to take down Pokemon like Aggron from full health.

Checks and Counters
===================

**Rock-types**: Rock-type Pokemon such as Regirock, Lycanroc, Aggron, Aurorus, (AC) and Kabutops take little damage from Acrobatics and can KO Drifblim with their respective STAB moves. Will-O-Wisp and Hex annoy most of these Pokemon but they still should nearly always beat Drifblim unless severely worn down. Regirock in particular takes little damage from any move, and Lycanroc can outpace even Drifblim's Unburden with its priority Accelerock.

**Electric-types**: Electric-type Pokemon such as Lanturn, Oricorio-E, Rotom-F, and Eelektross can easily switch into Drifblim's Acrobatics while threatening Drifblim it with their Electric-type STAB attacks. Oricorio-E in particular fears little from Drifblim, (AC) since it has recovery to shrug off its attacks, and along with Rotom-F can possibly Defog away any entry hazards that might help a Drifblim sweep.

**Bulky Pokemon and Walls**: Drifblim fares poorly against most Pokemon with high defenses, due to its relatively mediocre offensive capabilities. Pokemon like Audino and Articuno can recover against any attack Drifblim has and beat it in a one-on-one scenario. Other Pokemon like Mudsdale, Alolan Sandslash, and Alolan Persian can be annoyed by Drifblim due to lack of recovery and Will-O-Wisp but are but still too bulky for Drifblim to take down by itself.

**Super Effective Coverage**: Drifblim has numerous common weaknesses, and they that are very exploitable, especially before Unburden activates. Ice Beam from the likes of Jynx and Froslass and Knock Off from Alolan Raticate or Shiftry are just a few examples of super effective moves that can easily threaten Drifblim. Super effective priority moves in the form of Skuntank's Sucker Punch and Kecleon's Shadow Sneak are annoying too. Although Drifblim can play around Sucker Punch with Will-O-Wisp, any Sucker Punch user still forces Drifblim into a coinflip between attacking and clicking status.

[CREDITS]
- Written by: [[Many, 250255]]
- Quality checked by: [[Megazard, 202117], [TJ, 331538], [UberSkitty, 355061]]
- Grammar checked by:

remember to put credits, im lotiasite, 302985

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