QC Approved: Iconic, Setsuna, PK Gaming
GP Approved: zdrup15, Zystral
[SET]
name: OU Reversal
move 1: Reversal
move 2: Earthquake
move 3: Stealth Rock
move 4: Stone Edge / Sucker Punch / Substitute
item: Focus Sash / Expert Belt
ability: Arena Trap
nature: Jolly
evs: 4 HP / 252 Atk / 252 Spe
[SET COMMENTS]
<p>Reversal Dugtrio is an effective trapper of weather inducers, capable of swinging the match in its team's favor by removing the opponent's weather from the equation. A full-powered Reversal will always OHKO any Tyranitar that lacks a Chople Berry, and also does respectable damage to Politoed. The ability to remove Tyranitar is especially important, as even Jolly Choice Scarf Tyranitar is outsped by Dugtrio. Earthquake is Dugtrio's strongest STAB, and while a full-powered Reversal is stronger even after factoring in STAB, it is essential for removing Ninetales or dealing chip damage while Dugtrio is at full health. Stealth Rock can be set up while Focus Sash is intact or while Dugtrio has a Substitute up, putting Dugtrio's team at even more of an advantage. Stone Edge provides coverage on Flying-types, whereas Sucker Punch can be used to deal with Pokemon such as Latios. Substitute gives you more control over Reversal's Base Power, and also makes Dugtrio more effective at trapping Ferrothorn and Blissey. An Expert Belt can be used over Focus Sash in this case, as it gives Dugtrio a chance to OHKO Chople Berry Tyranitar, while also dealing more damage to Blissey and Ferrothorn. An Adamant nature gives Expert Belt Dugtrio a better shot at OHKOing Chople Berry Tyranitar.</p>
[ADDITIONAL COMMENTS]
<p>8 EVs can be subtracted from Speed or Attack and added to HP in order to allow Dugtrio to switch into Stealth Rock and survive two Seismic Tosses from Blissey with 1 HP left. Rock Slide is a more accurate option over Stone Edge if revenge killing Volcarona is of high priority, but Dugtrio desperately needs the superior power of the latter due to its below-average Attack stat. Memento can also be used over Stealth Rock or one of the coverage moves in order to cripple whatever switches in after Dugtrio nets its kill. Endure can be used in place of Focus Sash in order to guarantee that Dugtrio survives with 1 HP, regardless of entry hazards. Hone Claws is also an option, as with it Dugtrio can set up on Pokemon locked into an Electric-type move, while also giving the Substitute variant a way to deal more damage to Ferrothorn and Blissey. A Fighting Gem can be used over Expert Belt to drastically increase Reversal's power.</p>
<p>This set should only be used on weather teams that want a way to reliably remove the opponent's weather. It works best on rain teams, as the primary opposing weather inducers, Tyranitar and Ninetales, are easy prey for Dugtrio. This set also works very well on Drought teams, as it can trap Heatran and Terrakion, two Pokemon that are consistent nuisances for the playstyle. It should be noted that Dugtrio cannot touch Hippowdon and struggles against Politoed and Abomasnow, although both can be beaten through smart play. The Substitute variant can actually beat some Politoed easily if Dugtrio switches into Perish Song. Dugtrio appreciates entry hazards for making revenge killing much easier. For example, Expert Belt Dugtrio almost always OHKOes 252 HP Chople Berry Tyranitar if Stealth Rock or a layer of Spikes is up. On the flip side, Dugtrio also pairs well with a Rapid Spinner such as Starmie or a Magic Bounce Pokemon such as Espeon, as Dugtrio is easy set-up fodder for many users of Spikes and Stealth Rock after it has gotten its kill, and the Focus Sash version needs the field clear of entry hazards in order to work.</p>
GP Approved: zdrup15, Zystral
[SET]
name: OU Reversal
move 1: Reversal
move 2: Earthquake
move 3: Stealth Rock
move 4: Stone Edge / Sucker Punch / Substitute
item: Focus Sash / Expert Belt
ability: Arena Trap
nature: Jolly
evs: 4 HP / 252 Atk / 252 Spe
[SET COMMENTS]
<p>Reversal Dugtrio is an effective trapper of weather inducers, capable of swinging the match in its team's favor by removing the opponent's weather from the equation. A full-powered Reversal will always OHKO any Tyranitar that lacks a Chople Berry, and also does respectable damage to Politoed. The ability to remove Tyranitar is especially important, as even Jolly Choice Scarf Tyranitar is outsped by Dugtrio. Earthquake is Dugtrio's strongest STAB, and while a full-powered Reversal is stronger even after factoring in STAB, it is essential for removing Ninetales or dealing chip damage while Dugtrio is at full health. Stealth Rock can be set up while Focus Sash is intact or while Dugtrio has a Substitute up, putting Dugtrio's team at even more of an advantage. Stone Edge provides coverage on Flying-types, whereas Sucker Punch can be used to deal with Pokemon such as Latios. Substitute gives you more control over Reversal's Base Power, and also makes Dugtrio more effective at trapping Ferrothorn and Blissey. An Expert Belt can be used over Focus Sash in this case, as it gives Dugtrio a chance to OHKO Chople Berry Tyranitar, while also dealing more damage to Blissey and Ferrothorn. An Adamant nature gives Expert Belt Dugtrio a better shot at OHKOing Chople Berry Tyranitar.</p>
[ADDITIONAL COMMENTS]
<p>8 EVs can be subtracted from Speed or Attack and added to HP in order to allow Dugtrio to switch into Stealth Rock and survive two Seismic Tosses from Blissey with 1 HP left. Rock Slide is a more accurate option over Stone Edge if revenge killing Volcarona is of high priority, but Dugtrio desperately needs the superior power of the latter due to its below-average Attack stat. Memento can also be used over Stealth Rock or one of the coverage moves in order to cripple whatever switches in after Dugtrio nets its kill. Endure can be used in place of Focus Sash in order to guarantee that Dugtrio survives with 1 HP, regardless of entry hazards. Hone Claws is also an option, as with it Dugtrio can set up on Pokemon locked into an Electric-type move, while also giving the Substitute variant a way to deal more damage to Ferrothorn and Blissey. A Fighting Gem can be used over Expert Belt to drastically increase Reversal's power.</p>
<p>This set should only be used on weather teams that want a way to reliably remove the opponent's weather. It works best on rain teams, as the primary opposing weather inducers, Tyranitar and Ninetales, are easy prey for Dugtrio. This set also works very well on Drought teams, as it can trap Heatran and Terrakion, two Pokemon that are consistent nuisances for the playstyle. It should be noted that Dugtrio cannot touch Hippowdon and struggles against Politoed and Abomasnow, although both can be beaten through smart play. The Substitute variant can actually beat some Politoed easily if Dugtrio switches into Perish Song. Dugtrio appreciates entry hazards for making revenge killing much easier. For example, Expert Belt Dugtrio almost always OHKOes 252 HP Chople Berry Tyranitar if Stealth Rock or a layer of Spikes is up. On the flip side, Dugtrio also pairs well with a Rapid Spinner such as Starmie or a Magic Bounce Pokemon such as Espeon, as Dugtrio is easy set-up fodder for many users of Spikes and Stealth Rock after it has gotten its kill, and the Focus Sash version needs the field clear of entry hazards in order to work.</p>
