[SET]
name: Dantzel
move 1: Waterfall
move 2: Ice Punch
move 3: Return
move 4: Rain Dance
item: Life Orb / Damp Rock / Leftovers
nature: Adamant
EVs: 232 HP / 252 Atk / 8 Def / 16 Spe
[SET COMMENTS]
<p>Floatzel, being the only weasel with a flotation sac, is a fast Water-type Pokemon that can cause destruction in the rain. The rain acts
similar to an Agility and a Howl (for Waterfall that is), which is why little Speed investment is necessary. After the rain is set up, it’s time for Floatzel to wreak havoc upon its opponents. Waterfall will be the main Attack for Floatzel, especially in the rain. Ice Punch adds coverage while stopping Dragon and Grass-types from absorbing the boosted Waterfall. Return is your best weapon against Floatzel’s Water-type enemies.</p>
<p>Life Orb is the best option for this set. Floatzel’s rather lackluster Attack and low base power moves make Life Orb appealing. Damp Rock is useful for making the rain last as long as possible. Though it pales in comparison to using Life Orb or Damp Rock, Leftovers offer Floatzel a little more durability.</p>
<p>16 Speed EVs are best for our flotation sac friend. This gives 270 Speed before a Rain Dance, just enough to outpace Adamant Heracross. After the rain is present, Floatzel has enough Speed to outspeed Timid Scarf Gengar. The HP EVs give Floatzel a little durability and offers less recoil from Life Orb. The rest of the EVs are allocated into Defense.</p>
[SET]
name: Bulk UP!
move 1: Bulk Up
move 2: Waterfall
move 3: Ice Punch
move 4: Return / Crunch / Brick Break
item: Life Orb / Leftovers
nature: Jolly / Adamant
EVs: 32 HP / 252 Atk / 8 Def / 216 Spe
[SET COMMENTS]
<p> Floatzel lacks Swords Dance; however, having Bulk Up still gives Floatzel the Attack boost that it wants. After using Bulk Up, Floatzel will obtain 417 Attack and 222 Defense. Once Floatzel has used Bulk Up once or twice, it should follow up by attacking. Waterfall is Floatzel’s main attack while Ice Punch picks off Dragon and Grass-types. Return pairs well with Waterfall and offers good coverage. Crunch gives Floatzel an advantage against Gengar and the Rotom appliances. Brick Break is your best move against Empoleon, whom otherwise resists Water, Ice, Normal, and Dark.</p>
<p>Ice Punch isn’t necessary on this set. It is easy to juggle different moves with Waterfall. Waterfall, Return, and Brick Break offer near-perfect coverage, barring the rare Shedinja. Crunch is also a fine option alongside Waterfall and Return to harm Ghost and Psychic-types if Empoleon is of little concern. Brick Break is a nice move though as it prevents Reflect from impairing Floatzel’s sweep. Rain Dance support is always welcome if only to allow Floatzel to invest more in its HP or Defense stat.</p>
<p>Life Orb makes Floatzel more like a kamikaze weasel with a cool floatation sac. It also gives Floatzel the necessary boost to its acceptable Attack stat. Leftovers is a fine option if you feel that Floatzel can
survive a couple of hits after using Bulk Up or if sandstorm and hail are a concern.</p>
<p>The Speed EVs outpace Timid Gengar due to the fact that the Pokemon that reign in Floatzel’s Speed tier have Thunderbolt most of the time. The HP EVs give Floatzel 319 HP, a Life Orb number. The leftover EVs are placed in Defense since Floatzel is using Bulk Up.</p>
[SET]
name: MixDance
move 1: Rain Dance
move 2: Surf
move 3: Waterfall
move 4: Toxic / Ice Beam
item: Mystic Water
nature: Rash
evs: 240 Atk / 16 Spe / 252 SpA
[SET]
name: CBFloatz
move 1: Waterfall
move 2: Ice Punch
move 3: Crunch / Return
move 4: Brick Break
item: Choice Band
nature: Jolly / Adamant
EVs: 4 HP / 252 Atk / 252 Spe
[SET
COMMENTS]
<p>The ingredients to Choice Band are rather simple: a good movepool, acceptable Attack, and Speed. While Floatzel has an impressive Speed stat, its Attack is mediocre compared to the likes of Weavile or Metagross. Waterfall is Floatzel’s main attack, with Ice Punch falling close behind. Crunch damages Cresselia and the Rotom appliances while Return offers more power at the cost of not hitting anything for super effective damage. Brick Break isn’t exactly a necessary option; however, it decreases Floatzel’s chances of being walled by Empoleon.</p>
<p>Adamant isn’t a horrible option. It sacrifices Floatzel’s Speed (361 to 329) for more power (463 to 508). Fortunately, Floatzel will still outpace positive base 100s by a single point. The increase of power is welcome but not necessary.</p>
