[SET]
name: Entry Hazard Setter
move 1: Stealth Rock
move 2: Spikes
move 3: Shell Smash
move 4: Knock Off / Stone Edge
item: Eviolite
ability: Sturdy
nature: Adamant
evs: 252 Atk / 4 SpD / 252 Spe
[SET COMMENTS]
Dwebble can set entry hazards and apply pressure against Defog users and Magic Bounce Pokemon, namely Vullaby, Golbat, and Hattrem. It can set both Stealth Rock and Spikes for early-game pressure against other common leads like Piloswine, Clefairy, and Charjabug. Shell Smash gives Dwebble an opportunity to put a large dent into the opposing team while outspeeding faster special attackers like Electabuzz and Kadabra. Sturdy secures setup opportunities against wallbreakers like Choice Specs Roselia.
Use Dwebble as a lead to set entry hazards immediately or boost with Shell Smash for early momentum. Entry hazards are usually more worthwhile when Dwebble faces Electabuzz and Pikachu, as their strong Volt Switch into a priority user like Gurdurr or Thwackey would invalidate its wallbreaking attempts. Spinblockers like Drakloak and Lampent are good teammates for Dwebble, since they can prevent its entry hazards from being removed, while Pokemon like Electabuzz and Taunt Golbat pressure Defog users. Setup sweepers like Klang and Fraxure appreciate the chip damage to wear down their checks. Other offensive Pokemon such as Raboot, Thwackey, and Kadabra pair well with Dwebble, since they can provide momentum after entry hazards have been set down, while Dwebble can weaken walls such as Galarian Corsola, Tangela, and Ferroseed.
[STRATEGY COMMENTS]
Other Options
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X-Scissor loses out on hurting Flying-types but OHKOes stallbreaker Tangela after a Shell Smash. Rock Tomb over Stone Edge with a Jolly nature is beneficial for getting an edge against faster Taunt users like Golbat and Electabuzz, as Dwebble chips them down and outspeeds afterwards, but it comes at the cost of losing a strong STAB attack. Weak Armor with Focus Sash provides more Speed so that Dwebble has a better matchup against some leads like Raboot and Fake Out Pikachu, but the lack of an Eviolite combined with the Defense drop makes Dwebble less reliable for setting entry hazards against Pokemon like Clefairy and Piloswine.
Checks and Counters
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**Gurdurr**: By resisting both of Dwebble's attacks, using Defog to clear entry hazards, and stopping Shell Smash sweeps with Mach Punch, Gurdurr is a consistent counter to Dwebble. Dwebble's best bet is to be paired with sweepers that require Gurdurr's Eviolite removed to sweep, or else it will be squandered versus it.
**Special Attackers**: Dwebble's special bulk is unsalvageable, and practically any offensive special attacker can 2HKO it. However, thanks to Sturdy, frailer attackers like Galarian Mr. Mime and Magmar fear Shell Smash and Stone Edge.
**Water-types**: Wartortle stomachs Dwebble's attacks while hitting back hard, and after Sturdy activates, it uses Rapid Spin to remove any entry hazards. Mareanie and Marshtomp threaten with Scald, but they may lose their Eviolite in the process.
**Bulky Leads**: Bulkier Pokemon like Tangela and Gabite are able to take on Dwebble, although they could be annoyed by Knock Off and are unable to prevent Dwebble's first entry hazard attempt. Piloswine and Thwackey apply here as well, and they also have strong priority to punish Shell Smash.
[CREDITS]
- Written by: [[pazza, 418753], [Ho3nconfirm3d, 231074]]
- Quality checked by: [[Ho3nconfirm3d, 231074], [Marjane, 355753]]
- Grammar checked by: [[estronic, 240732]]
name: Entry Hazard Setter
move 1: Stealth Rock
move 2: Spikes
move 3: Shell Smash
move 4: Knock Off / Stone Edge
item: Eviolite
ability: Sturdy
nature: Adamant
evs: 252 Atk / 4 SpD / 252 Spe
[SET COMMENTS]
Dwebble can set entry hazards and apply pressure against Defog users and Magic Bounce Pokemon, namely Vullaby, Golbat, and Hattrem. It can set both Stealth Rock and Spikes for early-game pressure against other common leads like Piloswine, Clefairy, and Charjabug. Shell Smash gives Dwebble an opportunity to put a large dent into the opposing team while outspeeding faster special attackers like Electabuzz and Kadabra. Sturdy secures setup opportunities against wallbreakers like Choice Specs Roselia.
Use Dwebble as a lead to set entry hazards immediately or boost with Shell Smash for early momentum. Entry hazards are usually more worthwhile when Dwebble faces Electabuzz and Pikachu, as their strong Volt Switch into a priority user like Gurdurr or Thwackey would invalidate its wallbreaking attempts. Spinblockers like Drakloak and Lampent are good teammates for Dwebble, since they can prevent its entry hazards from being removed, while Pokemon like Electabuzz and Taunt Golbat pressure Defog users. Setup sweepers like Klang and Fraxure appreciate the chip damage to wear down their checks. Other offensive Pokemon such as Raboot, Thwackey, and Kadabra pair well with Dwebble, since they can provide momentum after entry hazards have been set down, while Dwebble can weaken walls such as Galarian Corsola, Tangela, and Ferroseed.
[STRATEGY COMMENTS]
Other Options
=============
X-Scissor loses out on hurting Flying-types but OHKOes stallbreaker Tangela after a Shell Smash. Rock Tomb over Stone Edge with a Jolly nature is beneficial for getting an edge against faster Taunt users like Golbat and Electabuzz, as Dwebble chips them down and outspeeds afterwards, but it comes at the cost of losing a strong STAB attack. Weak Armor with Focus Sash provides more Speed so that Dwebble has a better matchup against some leads like Raboot and Fake Out Pikachu, but the lack of an Eviolite combined with the Defense drop makes Dwebble less reliable for setting entry hazards against Pokemon like Clefairy and Piloswine.
Checks and Counters
===================
**Gurdurr**: By resisting both of Dwebble's attacks, using Defog to clear entry hazards, and stopping Shell Smash sweeps with Mach Punch, Gurdurr is a consistent counter to Dwebble. Dwebble's best bet is to be paired with sweepers that require Gurdurr's Eviolite removed to sweep, or else it will be squandered versus it.
**Special Attackers**: Dwebble's special bulk is unsalvageable, and practically any offensive special attacker can 2HKO it. However, thanks to Sturdy, frailer attackers like Galarian Mr. Mime and Magmar fear Shell Smash and Stone Edge.
**Water-types**: Wartortle stomachs Dwebble's attacks while hitting back hard, and after Sturdy activates, it uses Rapid Spin to remove any entry hazards. Mareanie and Marshtomp threaten with Scald, but they may lose their Eviolite in the process.
**Bulky Leads**: Bulkier Pokemon like Tangela and Gabite are able to take on Dwebble, although they could be annoyed by Knock Off and are unable to prevent Dwebble's first entry hazard attempt. Piloswine and Thwackey apply here as well, and they also have strong priority to punish Shell Smash.
[CREDITS]
- Written by: [[pazza, 418753], [Ho3nconfirm3d, 231074]]
- Quality checked by: [[Ho3nconfirm3d, 231074], [Marjane, 355753]]
- Grammar checked by: [[estronic, 240732]]
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