AG Eternatus [Done]

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[SET]
name: Specially Defensive
move 1: Dynamax Cannon / Sludge Bomb / Dragon Tail
move 2: Flamethrower / Mystical Fire
move 3: Toxic / Toxic Spikes
move 4: Recover
item: Black Sludge
ability: Pressure
nature: Timid
evs: 252 HP / 164 SpD / 92 Spe

[SET COMMENTS]
Specially defensive Eternatus is one of the most useful blanket checks in the metagame for handling threatening Pokemon such as Kyogre, Necrozma-DM, and Marshadow. Dynamax Cannon provides valuable coverage against the likes of Palkia, Adamant Marshadow, Zekrom, and Zygarde-C and hits most neutral targets for good damage. Additionally, it effectively bypasses the effects of Dynamax, threatening foes such as Groudon, Zekrom, and Reshiram. Alternatively, Sludge Bomb has higher PP, can poison foes, and punishes Xerneas for switching in. It sacrifices Dynamax Cannon's coverage and ability to threaten Groudon. Dragon Tail can be used to phaze and deter setup sweepers such as Zekrom and Calm Mind Kyogre but is fairly weak. Flamethrower nails Steel-types such as Necrozma-DM, Zacian-C, and Ferrothorn. Mystical Fire is a slightly weaker alternative that limits Calm Mind Kyogre for a good while alongside Toxic, heavily annoys Geomancy Xerneas seeking to set up, and generally weakens special attackers such as opposing Eternatus and offensive Yveltal. Toxic is most useful when running Dynamax Cannon, crippling Ho-Oh, bulky Yveltal, and Lunala, while also forcing Calm Mind Kyogre to use Rest. Toxic Spikes can situationally be devastating, especially against hyper offensive teams, as it puts sweepers like Calyrex-S, Xerneas, Zekrom, and Groudon on timers. It works best alongside Sludge Bomb so Eternatus can still poison Ho-Oh, Yveltal, and Lunala. However, Eternatus's own popularity spells doom for the overall effectiveness of Toxic Spikes, and common Pokemon in Zacian-C, Yveltal, Necrozma-DM, and Ferrothorn are naturally immune to the move. Recover with Pressure lets Eternatus outlast every passive Pokemon in the metagame, including staples such as defensive Yveltal, Necrozma-DM, and Ho-Oh. The given EV spread maximizes Eternatus's special bulk while outpacing Adamant Marshadow.

Eternatus is close to mandatory on most balance teams, as it's by far the best status absorber and the most reliable long-term check to Kyogre and Necrozma-DM. Pokemon that are weak to Kyogre such as Necrozma-DM, Ho-Oh, and Zygarde-C generally make for good teammates. Yveltal is a required teammate, being the only decent check to the hugely threatening Calyrex-S. Necrozma-DM can take on Zacian-C, a big threat to Eternatus. It also forms an entry hazard stacking core with Toxic Spikes Eternatus. Lunala is capable of taking on boosted Zekrom, Zygarde-C, and the extremely dangerous Groudon. In return, Eternatus can serve as a status absorber against the likes of Ho-Oh and opposing Eternatus. As Eternatus is easily capable of switching into defensive Pokemon such as Necrozma-DM, bulky Yveltal, and Ferrothorn in the long run, Pokemon checked by them such as Zacian-C, Calyrex-S, and Kyogre make for great teammates.

[SET]
name: Wallbreaker
move 1: Dynamax Cannon
move 2: Flamethrower
move 3: Sludge Bomb / Meteor Beam
move 4: Recover
item: Life Orb / Power Herb
ability: Pressure
nature: Timid / Modest
evs: 252 SpA / 252 Spe / 4 Def

[SET COMMENTS]
Eternatus is a brutal wallbreaker that can become very awkward to check later in the game between its enormous offensive and defensive prowess, Life Orb, and reliable recovery. Flamethrower hits the Steel-types that resist Dynamax Cannon in Necrozma-DM, Ferrothorn, and Zacian-C. Sludge Bomb provides perfectly neutral coverage and notably OHKOes Xerneas. Alternatively, Meteor Beam punishes Ho-Oh and Yveltal for switching in and boosts Eternatus's Special Attack, letting it beat Tyranitar and Blissey lacking Confide and potentially sweep. Toxic is another option that cripples Ho-Oh and Yveltal without incurring Life Orb recoil like Sludge Bomb or requiring Power Herb like Meteor Beam. Recover heals Life Orb damage and utilizes Eternatus's gigantic bulk to stall out passive Pokemon like Necrozma-DM and Tyranitar. Life Orb provides a consistent power boost and makes Flamethrower 2HKO Necrozma-DM. A Timid nature outpaces Jolly Marshadow, but a Modest nature may be used for extra firepower.

Eternatus fits well on balance and bulky offensive teams. Eternatus should not be a team's sole check to Kyogre because its lack of bulk investment means it cannot switch into Ice Beam. As such, the likes of Ferrothorn and Palkia make for good teammates, and Ferrothorn can also provide entry hazard support with Spikes. Eternatus is easily forced out by Calyrex-S and fast Zacian-C variants, which can be handled with Yveltal and Necrozma-DM. Both Calyrex-S and Zacian-C form a formidable wallbreaking core with Eternatus that pressures each other's checks, with Calyrex-S in particular appreciating the fact that Meteor Beam Eternatus can lure Yveltal.

[STRATEGY COMMENTS]
Other Options
=============
Dragon Tail is a niche option on bulky sets, deterring both Gothitelle and Calm Mind Kyogre in one slot. However, it is very hard to justify over the other moves as they are more useful.

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

**Zacian-C**: Zacian-C is immune to Eternatus's STAB combination and deals massive damage back. It must be wary of Flamethrower or Mystical Fire though, and cannot outspeed offensive Eternatus with a bulky set.

Calyrex-S: Calyrex-S is one of the most potent Eternatus checks, (comma) being faster and able to OHKO with Psyshock or, if Eternatus is very weakened, Astral Barrage.

**Ho-Oh and Other Specially Bulky Pokemon**: Yveltal and Ho-Oh have the Special Defense to switch into Eternatus and use Knock Off or Whirlwind relatively safely. However, they must be cautious of Meteor Beam and are crippled easily by Toxic or Sludge Bomb poison. Blissey can wall Eternatus but must use Confide for Meteor Beam variants.

[CREDITS]
- Written by: [[WolfishOne, 512812]]
- Quality checked by: [[Guard, 360582], [Rotten, 491896]]
- Grammar checked by: [[CryoGyro, 331519]]
 
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[SET] -always leave this space empty-
Specially Defensive
name: Eternatus Specially Defensive
move 1: Dynamax Cannon / Sludge Bomb
move 2: Flamethrower / Mystical Fire
move 3: Toxic Spikes / Toxic Spikes
move 4: Recover
item: Black Sludge
ability: Pressure
nature: Calm Timid
evs: 252 HP / 212 SpD / 44 Spe 252 HP / 164 SpD / 92 Spe

[SET COMMENTS]
Specially Defensive Eternatus is one of the most useful walls glues in the metagame due to its high base Special Attack and bulk, allowing it to check threatening Pokemon such as Kyogre and Marshadow Yveltal, Zygarde, and Dracovish. Dynamax Cannon is a powerful STAB move that provides valuable Speed control against the likes of Palkia, Adamant Marshadow, Zekrom, and nails Zygarde-C and hits most neutral targets for good damage. Alternatively, Sludge Bomb has higher PP and a chance to poison foes while it also punishes Xerneas for switching in. It does miss out on a great deal of Speed control Zygarde-C though, and makes Eternatus more of a liability against Groudon. Flamethrower nails Steel-types such as Necrozma-DM, Zacian-C, and Ferrothorn that are immune to Toxic and provides good coverage. Mystical Fire is a slightly weaker alternative with less PP that doesn't pressure Necrozma-DM much. However, it trades that for the ability to limit Calm Mind Kyogre for a good while in conjunction with Toxic, heavily annoys Geomancy Xerneas seeking to set up, and generally softens up special attackers such as opposing Eternatus and specially offensive Yveltal. Toxic is most useful when running Dynamax Cannon, crippling Ho-Oh, bulky Yveltal, and Lunala, while also forcing Calm Mind Kyogre to Rest. can be used to threaten Ho-Oh but isn't as devastating as Toxic Spikes. Toxic Spikes is one of the main draws to Eternatus can situationally be devastating, especially against hyper offensive teams, as it's able to put Pokemon the likes of Calyrex-S, Xerneas, Zekrom, and Groudon on timers. It works best alongside Sludge Bomb, so as to retain the ability to cripple Ho-Oh, Yveltal, and Lunala with bad poisoning. However, Eternatus's own popularity as a Toxic Spikes absorber spells doom for the overall effectiveness of Toxic Spikes, and on top of that, many common Pokemon in Zacian-C, Yveltal, Necrozma-DM, and Ferrothorn are naturally immune to the move. -switched the sentence order of Toxic and Toxic Spikes- Recover allows Eternatus to heal off damage, and, in conjunction with Pressure, outlast every passive Pokemon in the metagame, including staples such as defensive Yveltal, Necrozma-DM, and Ho-Oh. Pressure can enable Eternatus to PP stall Defog and limit Necrozma-DM. The given EV spread maximizes Eternatus's special bulk while also outpacing Adamant Marshadow Timid Kyogre and other base 90 Speed Pokemon.

Eternatus is close to a mandatory fit on most balance teams, as it's by far and away the best status absorber in the metagame, as well as the most reliable long-term check to Kyogre fits well on balance and hazard stacking teams due to its access to Toxic Spikes. Pokemon that are weak to Kyogre generally appreciate Eternatus switching into it make for good teammates. Yveltal is a required teammate, being the only decent check to the hugely threatening Calyrex-S. Necrozma-DM synergizes exceptionally well too, as it can take on Zacian-C, a big threat to Eternatus. It also forms a hazard stacking core, if Eternatus opts to run Toxic Spikes. Checks to Ho-Oh are very useful as it can come in on Eternatus lacking Toxic with ease and use Defog. These checks can be defensive Pokemon such as Zygarde or an offensive Pokemon that appreciates Toxic Spikes being up such Marshadow with Rock Tomb. -irrelevant, Eternatus easily comes out on top against Ho-Oh by itself- Yveltal can handle Calyrex-Shadow which can force out Eternatus and threaten to sweep. It also helpfully removes Marshadow's Life Orb or Choice Band with Knock Off. -moved to the front because it's incredibly important- Furthermore, Eternatus has a notable weakness to the extremely dangerous Groudon, making Lunala a useful partner as well. On top of checking Groudon, Lunala is also capable of taking on boosted Zekrom and Zygarde-C. In return, Eternatus can serve as a status absorber against the likes of Ho-Oh and opposing Eternatus. As Eternatus is easily capable of switching into and exhausting defensive Pokemon such as Necrozma-DM, bulky Yveltal, and Ferrothorn on the long run, Pokemon such as Zacian-C, Calyrex-S, and Kyogre make for great teammates.

[SET] -always leave this space empty-
Wallbreaker
name: Eternatus Wallbreaker
move 1: Dynamax Cannon
move 2: Flamethrower
move 3: Sludge Bomb / Meteor Beam / Toxic
move 4: Recover
item: Life Orb / Power Herb
ability: Pressure
nature: Timid / Modest
evs: 252 SpA / 252 Spe / 4 Def

[SET COMMENTS]
Eternatus can also become is a brutal wallbreaker that can become very awkward to check later in the game between its ginormous offensive and defensive prowess, Life Orb, and access to reliable recovery. Dynamax Cannon is a powerful STAB move. -fluff- Flamethrower provides excellent coverage as it hits the Steel-types that resist Dynamax Cannon in Necrozma-DM, Ferrothorn, and Zacian-C. Sludge Bomb provides perfectly neutral coverage and can hit notably OHKOes Xerneas hard, deterring it from setting up. Alternatively, Meteor Beam allows Eternatus to severely punish Ho-Oh and Yveltal for switching in by and boosts Eternatus's Special Attack by one stage which allows it to 1v1 Tyranitar and Blissey lacking Confide and potentially sweep. Toxic is another option that cripples both Ho-Oh and Yveltal, without the Life Orb recoil that is paired with Sludge Bomb, or having to dedicate the itemslot to Meteor Beam. Recover utilises Eternatus's gigantic bulk by stalling out passive Pokemon like Necrozma-DM and Tyranitar, and heals off Life Orb recoil and keep it healthy. Life Orb provides a consistent power boost and nets a 2HKOs on Necrozma-DM with Flamethrower. A Timid nature outpaces Jolly Marshadow but a Modest nature may be used for provides extra firepower instead.

This set also Eternatus fits well on balance and bulky offensive teams. Eternatus should not be the sole check to Kyogre on a team as the lack of bulk investment means it cannot switch into Ice Beam will be whittled down by Choice Specs variants. As such, the likes of Ferrothorn and Palkia make for good teammates. Eternatus is easily forced out by Calyrex-S and fast Zacian-C variants. As a result, Yveltal and Necrozma-DM are very important partners that can patch up those matchups. Both Calyrex-S and Zacian-C forms a formidable wallbreaking core with Eternatus as they can pressure each others checks, with Calyrex-S in particular appreciating the fact that Eternatus can lure Yveltal with Meteor Beam. Hazard support is appreciated as it makes Eternatus able to meet certain benchmarks such as a guaranteed 2HKO on Necrozma-DM with Leftovers. -this isnt important enough to point out- Yveltal and Ho-Oh checks are a must since Eternatus struggles to break past them. Dragon Dance Zygarde can potentially do this but can't switch directly into Ho-Oh or Yveltal. -this isnt true, eternatus easily breaks through both in the long run-

[STRATEGY COMMENTS]
Other Options
=============
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Power Herb in tandem with Meteor Beam grants an instant Special Attack boost but as it can be only used once, Life Orb is better for the more consistent damage output. Dragon Tail is a niche option on bulky sets, deterring both Gothitelle and Calm Mind Kyogre in one slot. However, it is very hard to justify over the other moves.
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Checks and Counters
===================

**Zacian-C**: Zacian-C is immune to both of Eternatus's STABs and can heavily dent it if not OHKO it. It must be weary of Flamethrower or Mystical Fire though, and cannot outspeed offensive Eternatus with a bulky set.

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**Ho-Oh and other specially bulky Pokemon**: Yveltal and Ho-Oh's high Special Defense means it they can switch into Eternatus and Knock Off its item or force it out with Whirlwind relatively safely. However, they but must be cautious in case Eternatus has Meteor Beam and are crippled easily by Toxic or Sludge Bomb. This is similar for Yveltal. Blissey can wall Eternatus but must use Confide for Meteor Beam variants.

[CREDITS]
- Written by: [[WolfishOne, 512812]]
- Quality checked by: [[username1, userid1], [username2, userid2]]
- Grammar checked by: [[username1, userid1]]
1/2 when implemented but implement carefully, theres quite some stuff to go through
good job but try to fill it up some more in the future, this was pretty lacking contentwise in some instances
 
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[SET]
name: Specially Defensive
move 1: Dynamax Cannon / Sludge Bomb
move 2: Flamethrower / Mystical Fire
move 3: Toxic / Toxic Spikes
move 4: Recover
item: Black Sludge
ability: Pressure
nature: Timid
evs: 252 HP / 164 SpD / 92 Spe

[SET COMMENTS]
Specially Defensive Eternatus is one of the most useful glues in the metagame due to its high base Special Attack, Pressure, and bulk, allowing it to check threatening Pokemon such as Kyogre, Necrozma-DM, and Marshadow. Dynamax Cannon is a powerful STAB move that provides valuable Speed control coverage against the likes of Palkia, Adamant Marshadow, Zekrom, and Zygarde-C and hits most neutral targets for good damage. Additionally, it bypasses the effects of Dynamax, preventing foes such as Groudon, Zekrom, and Reshiram from doubling their HP against Eternatus. Alternatively, Sludge Bomb has higher PP and a chance to poison foes while it also punishes Xerneas for switching in. It does miss out on a great deal of Speed control coverage with Dynamax Cannon though, and makes Eternatus more of a liability against Groudon. Flamethrower nails Steel-types such as Necrozma-DM, Zacian-C, and Ferrothorn that are immune to Toxic and provides good coverage. Mystical Fire is a slightly weaker alternative with less PP that doesn't pressure Necrozma-DM much. However, it trades that for the ability to limit Calm Mind Kyogre for a good while in conjunction with Toxic, heavily annoys Geomancy Xerneas seeking to set up, and generally softens up special attackers such as opposing Eternatus and offensive Yveltal. Toxic is most useful when running Dynamax Cannon, crippling Ho-Oh, bulky Yveltal, and Lunala, while also forcing Calm Mind Kyogre to Rest. Toxic Spikes can situationally be devastating, especially against hyper offensive teams, as it's able to put the likes of Calyrex-S, Xerneas, Zekrom, and Groudon on timers. It works best alongside Sludge Bomb, so as to retain the ability to cripple Ho-Oh, Yveltal, and Lunala with bad poisoning. However, Eternatus's own popularity as a Toxic Spikes absorber spells doom for the overall effectiveness of Toxic Spikes, and on top of that, many common Pokemon in Zacian-C, Yveltal, Necrozma-DM, and Ferrothorn are naturally immune to the move. Recover allows Eternatus to heal off damage, and, in conjunction with Pressure, outlast every passive Pokemon in the metagame, including staples such as defensive Yveltal, Necrozma-DM, and Ho-Oh. The given EV spread maximizes Eternatus's special bulk while also outpacing Adamant Marshadow.

Eternatus is close to a mandatory fit on most balance teams, as it's by far and away the best status absorber in the metagame, as well as the most reliable long-term check to Kyogre and Necrozma-DM. Pokemon that are weak to Kyogre such as Necrozma-DM, Ho-Oh, and Zygarde-C generally make for good teammates. Yveltal is a required teammate, being the only decent check to the hugely threatening Calyrex-S. Necrozma-DM synergizes exceptionally well too, as it can take on Zacian-C, a big threat to Eternatus. It also forms a hazard stacking core, if Eternatus opts to run Toxic Spikes. Furthermore, Eternatus has a notable weakness to the extremely dangerous Groudon, making Lunala a useful partner as well. On top of checking Groudon, Lunala is also capable of taking on boosted Zekrom and Zygarde-C. In return, Eternatus can serve as a status absorber against the likes of Ho-Oh and opposing Eternatus. As Eternatus is easily capable of switching into and exhausting defensive Pokemon such as Necrozma-DM, bulky Yveltal, and Ferrothorn on the long run, Pokemon such as Zacian-C, Calyrex-S, and Kyogre make for great teammates as they appreciate their respective checks being pressured.

[SET]
name: Wallbreaker
move 1: Dynamax Cannon
move 2: Flamethrower
move 3: Sludge Bomb / Meteor Beam
move 4: Recover
item: Life Orb / Power Herb
ability: Pressure
nature: Timid / Modest
evs: 252 SpA / 252 Spe / 4 Def

[SET COMMENTS]
Eternatus is a brutal wallbreaker that can become very awkward to check later in the game between its ginormous offensive and defensive prowess, Life Orb, and access to reliable recovery. Flamethrower provides excellent coverage as it hits the Steel-types that resist Dynamax Cannon in Necrozma-DM, Ferrothorn, and Zacian-C. Sludge Bomb provides perfectly neutral coverage and notably OHKOes Xerneas. Alternatively, Meteor Beam allows Eternatus to severely punish Ho-Oh and Yveltal for switching in by and boosts Eternatus's Special Attack by one stage which allows it to 1v1 Tyranitar and Blissey lacking Confide and potentially sweep. Toxic is another option that cripples both Ho-Oh and Yveltal, without the Life Orb recoil that is paired with Sludge Bomb, or having to dedicate the item slot to Meteor Beam. Recover utilizes Eternatus's gigantic bulk by stalling out passive Pokemon like Necrozma-DM and Tyranitar, and heals off Life Orb recoil and keep it healthy if it isn't running Meteor Beam and Power Herb, while keeping it healthy. Life Orb provides a consistent power boost and nets a 2HKO on Necrozma-DM with Flamethrower. A Timid nature outpaces Jolly Marshadow but a Modest nature may be used for extra firepower instead.

Eternatus fits well on balance and bulky offensive teams. Eternatus should not be the sole check to Kyogre on a team as the lack of bulk investment means it cannot switch into Ice Beam. As such, the likes of Ferrothorn and Palkia make for good teammates, while Ferrothorn can provide entry hazard support with Spikes. Eternatus is easily forced out by Calyrex-S and fast Zacian-C variants. As a result, Yveltal and Necrozma-DM are very important partners that can patch up those matchups. Both Calyrex-S and Zacian-C forms a formidable wallbreaking core with Eternatus as they can pressure each others checks, with Calyrex-S in particular appreciating the fact that Eternatus can lure Yveltal and KO it with Meteor Beam.

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

Dragon Tail is a niche option on bulky sets, deterring both Gothitelle and Calm Mind Kyogre in one slot. However, it is very hard to justify over the other moves as they are more useful.

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

**Zacian-C**: Zacian-C is immune to both of Eternatus's STABs and can heavily dent it if not OHKO it. It must be wary of Flamethrower or Mystical Fire though, and cannot outspeed offensive Eternatus with a bulky set.

Calyrex-S: Calyrex-S is one of the most potent Eternatus checks as it can outspeed max investment Eternatus and threaten to OHKO it with Psyshock, or Astral Barrage if Eternatus is very weakened.

**Ho-Oh and other specially bulky Pokemon**: Yveltal and Ho-Oh's high Special Defense means they can switch into Eternatus and Knock Off its item or force it out with Whirlwind relatively safely. However, they must be cautious in case Eternatus has Meteor Beam and are crippled easily by Toxic or Sludge Bomb due to their poison chance. Blissey can wall Eternatus but must use Confide for Meteor Beam variants.

[CREDITS]
- Written by: [[WolfishOne, 512812]]
- Quality checked by: [[Guard, 360582], [username2, userid2]]
- Grammar checked by: [[username1, userid1]]
Great work! QC 2/2
 
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[SET]
name: Specially Defensive
move 1: Dynamax Cannon / Sludge Bomb / Dragon Tail
move 2: Flamethrower / Mystical Fire
move 3: Toxic / Toxic Spikes
move 4: Recover
item: Black Sludge
ability: Pressure
nature: Timid
evs: 252 HP / 164 SpD / 92 Spe

[SET COMMENTS]
Specially defensive Eternatus is one of the most useful glues blanket checks in the metagame due to its high base Special Attack, Pressure, and bulk, allowing it to check for handling threatening Pokemon such as Kyogre, Necrozma-DM, and Marshadow. Dynamax Cannon is a powerful STAB move that provides valuable coverage against the likes of Palkia, Adamant Marshadow, Zekrom, and Zygarde-C and hits most neutral targets for good damage. Additionally, it effectively bypasses the effects of Dynamax, preventing threatening foes such as Groudon, Zekrom, and Reshiram from doubling their HP against Eternatus. Alternatively, Sludge Bomb has higher PP, (comma) can poison foes, and and a chance to poison foes while it also punishes Xerneas for switching in. It does miss out on a great deal of coverage with Dynamax Cannon though, and makes Eternatus more of a liability against Groudon sacrifices Dynamax Cannon's coverage and ability to threaten Groudon. Dragon Tail can be used in order to phaze and deter setup sweepers such as Zekrom and Calm Mind Kyogre but is fairly weak and offers neither the neutral coverage Dynamax Cannon offers or poison chance that Sludge Bomb has. Flamethrower nails Steel-types such as Necrozma-DM, Zacian-C, and Ferrothorn that are immune to Toxic and provides good coverage. Mystical Fire is a slightly weaker alternative with less PP that doesn't pressure Necrozma-DM much. However, it trades that for the ability to that limits Calm Mind Kyogre for a good while in conjunction with alongside Toxic, heavily annoys Geomancy Xerneas seeking to set up, and generally softens up weakens special attackers such as opposing Eternatus and offensive Yveltal. Toxic is most useful when running Dynamax Cannon, crippling Ho-Oh, bulky Yveltal, and Lunala, (comma) while also forcing Calm Mind Kyogre to use Rest. Toxic Spikes can situationally be devastating, especially against hyper offensive teams, as it's able to put the likes of it puts sweepers like Calyrex-S, Xerneas, Zekrom, and Groudon on timers. It works best alongside Sludge Bomb, (comma) so as to retain the ability to cripple so Eternatus can still poison Ho-Oh, Yveltal, and Lunala with bad poisoning. However, Eternatus's own popularity as a Toxic Spikes absorber spells doom for the overall effectiveness of Toxic Spikes, and on top of that, many common Pokemon in Zacian-C, Yveltal, Necrozma-DM, and Ferrothorn are naturally immune to the move. Recover allows Eternatus to heal off damage, and, in conjunction with Pressure, (comma) lets Eternatus outlast every passive Pokemon in the metagame, including staples such as defensive Yveltal, Necrozma-DM, and Ho-Oh. The given EV spread maximizes Eternatus's special bulk while also outpacing Adamant Marshadow.

Eternatus is close to a mandatory fit on most balance teams, as it's by far and away the best status absorber in the metagame, as well as and the most reliable long-term check to Kyogre and Necrozma-DM. Pokemon that are weak to Kyogre such as Necrozma-DM, Ho-Oh, and Zygarde-C generally make for good teammates. Yveltal is a required teammate, being the only decent check to the hugely threatening Calyrex-S. Necrozma-DM synergizes exceptionally well too, as it can take on Zacian-C, a big threat to Eternatus. It also forms an entry hazard stacking core, (comma) if Eternatus opts to run with Toxic Spikes Eternatus. Furthermore, Eternatus has a notable weakness to the extremely dangerous Groudon, making Lunala a useful partner as well. On top of checking Groudon, Lunala is also capable of taking on boosted Zekrom, (comma) and Zygarde-C, (comma) and the extremely dangerous Groudon. In return, Eternatus can serve as a status absorber against the likes of Ho-Oh and opposing Eternatus. As Eternatus is easily capable of switching into and exhausting defensive Pokemon such as Necrozma-DM, bulky Yveltal, and Ferrothorn on in the long run, Pokemon checked by them such as Zacian-C, Calyrex-S, and Kyogre make for great teammates as they appreciate their respective checks being pressured.

[SET]
name: Wallbreaker
move 1: Dynamax Cannon
move 2: Flamethrower
move 3: Sludge Bomb / Meteor Beam
move 4: Recover
item: Life Orb / Power Herb
ability: Pressure
nature: Timid / Modest
evs: 252 SpA / 252 Spe / 4 Def

[SET COMMENTS]
Eternatus is a brutal wallbreaker that can become very awkward to check later in the game between its ginormous enormous offensive and defensive prowess, Life Orb, and access to reliable recovery. Flamethrower provides excellent coverage as it hits the Steel-types that resist Dynamax Cannon in Necrozma-DM, Ferrothorn, and Zacian-C. Sludge Bomb provides perfectly neutral coverage and notably OHKOes Xerneas. Alternatively, Meteor Beam allows Eternatus to severely punishes Ho-Oh and Yveltal for switching in and boosts Eternatus's Special Attack, (comma) letting it beat by one stage which allows it to 1v1 Tyranitar and Blissey lacking Confide and potentially sweep. Toxic is another option that cripples both Ho-Oh and Yveltal, (comma) without the Life Orb recoil that is paired with Sludge Bomb, or having to dedicate the item slot to Meteor Beam without incurring Life Orb recoil like Sludge Bomb or requiring Power Herb like Meteor Beam. Recover heals Life Orb damage and utilizes Eternatus's gigantic bulk by stalling to stall out passive Pokemon like Necrozma-DM and Tyranitar, and heals off Life Orb recoil if it isn't running Meteor Beam and Power Herb, while keeping it healthy. Life Orb provides a consistent power boost and nets a 2HKO on Necrozma-DM with Flamethrower makes Flamethrower 2HKO Necrozma-DM. A Timid nature outpaces Jolly Marshadow, (comma) but a Modest nature may be used for extra firepower instead.

Eternatus fits well on balance and bulky offensive teams. Eternatus should not be the a team's sole check to Kyogre on a team as the lack of bulk investment because its lack of bulk investment means it cannot switch into Ice Beam. As such, the likes of Ferrothorn and Palkia make for good teammates, while and Ferrothorn can also provide entry hazard support with Spikes. Eternatus is easily forced out by Calyrex-S and fast Zacian-C variants., (comma) which can be handled with Yveltal and Necrozma-DM. As a result, Yveltal and Necrozma-DM are very important partners that can patch up those matchups. Both Calyrex-S and Zacian-C form a formidable wallbreaking core with Eternatus as they can pressure each others checks that pressures each other's checks, with Calyrex-S in particular appreciating the fact that Meteor Beam Eternatus can lure Yveltal and KO it with Meteor Beam.

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


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

**Zacian-C**: Zacian-C is immune to both of Eternatus's STABs and can heavily dent it if not OHKO it Eternatus's STAB combination and deals massive damage back. It must be wary of Flamethrower or Mystical Fire though, and cannot outspeed offensive Eternatus with a bulky set.

Calyrex-S: Calyrex-S is one of the most potent Eternatus checks, (comma) being faster and able to OHKO with Psyshock or, if Eternatus is very weakened, Astral Barrage as it can outspeed Eternatus and threaten to OHKO it with Psyshock, or Astral Barrage if Eternatus is very weakened.

**Ho-Oh and Other Specially Bulky Pokemon**: Yveltal and Ho-Oh's high Special Defense means they can have the Special Defense to switch into Eternatus and use Knock Off its item or force it out with Whirlwind relatively safely. However, they must be cautious in case Eternatus has of Meteor Beam and are crippled easily by Toxic or Sludge Bomb due to their poison chance. Blissey can wall Eternatus but must use Confide for Meteor Beam variants.

[CREDITS]
- Written by: [[WolfishOne, 512812]]
- Quality checked by: [[Guard, 360582], [username2, userid2]]
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