[OVERVIEW]
Dusclops is one of the bulkiest walls in the metagame. This bulk allows Dusclops to check several Pokémon in one slot . While Dusclops does not shine because of its ability, Pressure allows it to better stall in some match-ups in more defensive teams. However, Dusclops doesn't sport any useful resistances to complement its fantastic bulk; in fact, its weakness to Dark exacerbates Dusclops's heavy reliance on Eviolite to maintain its bulk, which is compounded by the prevalence of Knock Off in NFE. Due to its Ghost-type, Dusclops plays a significant role within the metagame as the best spinblocker together with Drakloak, which normally fits in more offensive teams. Nevertheless, its longevity relying on Rest and Sleep Talk pracs and its lack of offensive stand due to Night Shade and Will-O-Wisp, can make Dusclops a bit too passive in some match-ups.
3-5 sentences talking holistically about what the Mon does in the meta; is it a versatile offensive threat? Does it check important things? What considerations does it need before throwing it on the team?
[SET]
[Set Name] (Pokemon name) @ [Item]
Ability: [Ability]
Tera Type: [Type]
EVs: [EVs]
[Nature] Nature
IVs: [IVs] (optional)
- [Move 1]
- [Move 2]
- [Move 3]
- [Move 4]
[SET COMMENTS]
Paragraph 1:
- role that the Pokemon plays
- coverage moves that affect its role
- EV spread in one sentence or less
Dusclops also doesn't have access to any reliable recovery options outside of Rest, meaning it has to rely on Sleep Talk pulling out the correct moves, or Pain Split, meaning that it depends on the foes' HP. Dusclops has to rely on Night Shade and Will-O-Wisp to deal significant damage to foes, further hampering its matchup versus Normal-types and Pokemon immune to Will-O-Wisp such as Fire-types and Hattrem and showcasing its overall passivity. Dusclops also has access to Pressure, which allows it to more easily stall out Pokémon in more defensive teams.
Paragraph 2:
- brief example of teammates that benefit from the Pokemon's presence
- brief example of foes that the Pokemon is vulnerable to + teammates to help cover them
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[STRATEGY COMMENTS]
Other Options
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List some options for the Pokemon user that are plausible but not always recommended due to either being not consistent enough or too outclassed by other Pokemon in the metagame.
Checks and Counters
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**Insert Threat Here**: Describe why the Pokemon is a threat.
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