FRAXURE
move 1: Outrage
move 2: Dragon Claw
move 3: Superpower / Stomping Tantrum
move 4: First Impression / Superpower
item: Choice Band
ability: Mold Breaker
nature: Adamant
evs: 252 Atk / 4 Def / 252 Spe
[SET COMMENTS]
Fraxure is an incredible wallbreaker in the NFE metagame thanks to its high Attack stat and above average Speed, allowing it to outspeed other wallbreakers like Brionne, Roselia and Lampent. Outrage is Fraxure's strongest STAB attack, allowing it to 2HKO physical walls such as Galarian Corsola and physically defensive Machoke, while Dragon Claw is used to put switch-ins in range of Outrage without getting locked in. Superpower is used to hit Steel-types that resist Fraxure's STAB attacks like Ferroseed and Klang, while Stomping Tantrum is also an option that allows Fraxure to hit Klang and Carkol without lowering its stats. First Impression is Fraxure's only priority move and is used to revenge kill threats, most notably Galarian Linoone, Kadabra, and Choice Scarf Thwackey.
Choice Band Fraxure functions best early- to mid-game by punching holes through the opponent's team. Outrage is Fraxure's strongest attack and usually its go-to move when Fairy-types are removed and Steel-types in are in range; therefore, it is encouraged to pair Fraxure with wallbreakers that can deal with these Pokemon, such as Gastly, Piloswine, and Machoke. Fraxure also benefits from entry hazard setters like Carkol, Roselia, and Ferroseed, as they can put threats in range of being KOed. Fraxure can be revenge killed by Piloswine and faster attackers like Gastly and Seadra, so walls like such as Galarian Corsola and Klang are good partners. Knock Off users like Galarian Linoone, Thwackey, and Vullaby are also good partners, as they can remove Eviolite from threats and put them in range for Fraxure to KO. They can also function as pivots, allowing Fraxure in safely. Pokemon that can heal Fraxure, such as Clefairy and Hattrem, are also good partners, as they can prolong Fraxure's longevity.
[SET]
name: Setup
move 1: Swords Dance / Dragon Dance
move 2: Outrage
move 3: Superpower / Stomping Tantrum
move 4: Poison Jab / Scale Shot
item: Eviolite
ability: Mold Breaker
nature: Jolly
evs: 252 Atk / 4 Def / 252 Spe
[SET COMMENTS]
Fraxure can boost itself through Dragon Dance or Swords Dance in order to act as sweeper or wallbreaker. Swords Dance enables Fraxure to break through walls like Galarian Corsola and Tangela, while Dragon Dance allows Fraxure to outspeed the entire unboosted metagame. Outrage is Fraxure's main attack and strongest STAB move, allowing it to hit a large portion of the metagame, most notably Machoke, Mareanie, and Vullaby. Superpower enables Fraxure to OHKO Steel-types that otherwise easily sponge Outrage, like Ferroseed at +2. Stomping Tantrum can also be an option to hit Steel- and Fire-types like Klang, and Carkol without risking a Defense drop. Poison Jab is Fraxure's most reliable attack against Fairy-types like Clefairy and Togetic, which are immune to Outrage. Scale Shot allows Fraxure to break Focus Sash users like Kadabra while boosting its Speed, allowing it to outspeed the entire unboosted metagame.
This Fraxure set functions best mid- to late-game where it can more easily set up and revenge kill threats that are in range. If Fraxure wants to clean with Dragon Dance, it should avoid spamming Outrage when Fairy- and Steel-types are still active and healthy, as they can easily end its sweep. Pokemon like Roselia and Machoke are great partners, as they can threaten these types respectively. Other wallbreakers such as Raboot and Choice Band Piloswine are also good additions, as they can weaken down the opposing team into Fraxure's range. Entry hazard setter like Galarian Corsola, Ferroseed and Roselia are also good partners as they can help wear down threats with Stealth Rock or Spikes damage for threats to be in range of being KOed. Additionally, using Pokemon that can prevent hazards from being set like Hattrem is also encouraged, as Fraxure needs to be kept healthy to function properly. Hattrem can also heal Fraxure to full with Healing Wish to give it a second chance at sweeping. When running Swords Dance, Fraxure benefits from Sticky Web setters like Charjabug that can help lower the Speed of Choice Scarf users that may threaten Fraxure such as Seadra and Lampent . Dual screens setters such as Morgrem and Alolan Vulpix are also good support, as they can help Fraxure set up more easily.
[CREDITS]
- Written by: [[Marjane, 355753]]
- Quality checked by: [[Ho3nConfirm3d, 231074], [uhuhuhu7, 407249]]
- Grammar checked by: [[estronic, 240732]]
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