[SET]
Calm Mind (Slowbro) @ Slowbronite
Ability: Regenerator
EVs: 248 HP / 112 Def / 148 SpD
Bold Nature
- Calm Mind
- Scald
- Psychic / Psyshock
- Slack Off
[SET COMMENTS]
Mega Slowbro's increased physical bulk, reliable defensive typing, and access to Regenerator prior to Mega Evolving form a threatening setup sweeper with Calm Mind with the ability to easily cripple and outlast potential checks such as Assault Vest Tangrowth and Aegislash. However, Mega Slowbro struggles to justify a place over its regular forme because it becomes especially vulnerable to all forms of status and entry hazards given the inability to hold an item. Additionally, the opportunity cost of not being able to use items results in Mega Slowbro competing with other Mega Evolutions such as Latias and Venusaur, which offer more distinctive defensive features in comparison. Scald ensures Mega Slowbro is able to threaten physical attackers such as Iron Boulder and Excadrill and potentially cripple the likes of Scizor and Azumarill with its burn chance. Psychic is preferred to deal as much damage as possible to certain physically defensive Pokemon, such as Rotom-W, Hydrapple, Amoonguss, and Mega Venusaur, but Psyshock allows Mega Slowbro to match up better against Calm Mind sweepers such as Mega Latias and Reuniclus as well as certain specially defensive Pokemon such as Blissey and Assault Vest Primarina. Slack Off gives Slowbro a complementary recovery option that allows it to instantly heal off damage from the likes of Celesteela, Hippowdon, and Enamorus, which it often finds itself pivoting into; it benefits Mega Slowbro in particular, which forgoes Regenerator. The given EV spread ensures Mega Slowbro isn't 2HKOed by unboosted attacks such as Iron Moth's Sludge Wave and Enamorus's Moonblast from full health, allowing it to find opportunities against them. Mega Slowbro fits best on balance and stall teams, where is able to complement its team's defensive security against threats such as Mega Gallade and Excadrill and find adequate opportunities to safely set up. Hazard support from defensive staples such as Hippowdon, Skarmory, and Blissey is vital to Mega Slowbro's gameplan, weakening offensive Pokemon such as Tyranitar, Greninja, and Aegislash diluting their ability to deal with it in the long run. Additionally, Mega Slowbro also complements these Pokemon in return by providing a sturdy defensive check to some of the physical attackers that may overwhelm them, such as Victini and Mienshao. Mega Slowbro also dislikes having to contend with the opposing presence of various special threats; notably Alakazam, Hydrapple, and Hydreigon, which are capable of setting up and overwhelming it by targeting its lower Special Defense. Other examples that pair well with Mega Slowbro to check several of these Pokemon include defensive Scizor, Celesteela, and Unaware Clefable. Clefable is notable in particular, as it is also able to further support Mega Slowbro with tools such as Wish and Aromatherapy, keeping it healthy against potential status aliments such as Toxic from Hippowdon and Celesteela. While Mega Slowbro appreciates the increased defenses from Mega Evolving, there are also instances where it would prefer to utilize Regenerator in its base form, which makes hazard removal from Pokemon such as Flygon, Talonflame, and Excadrill crucial to ensure it isn't as vulnerable to certain attacks prior to Mega Evolving, such as Choice Band Tyranitar's Knock Off and Swords Dance Excadrill's boosted Earthquake.
[SET CREDITS]
Written by:
https://www.smogon.com/forums/members/iride.546157/
Quality checked by:
https://www.smogon.com/forums/members/danbear02.589016/
Grammar checked by:
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Calm Mind (Slowbro) @ Slowbronite
Ability: Regenerator
EVs: 248 HP / 112 Def / 148 SpD
Bold Nature
- Calm Mind
- Scald
- Psychic / Psyshock
- Slack Off
[SET COMMENTS]
Mega Slowbro's increased physical bulk, reliable defensive typing, and access to Regenerator prior to Mega Evolving form a threatening setup sweeper with Calm Mind with the ability to easily cripple and outlast potential checks such as Assault Vest Tangrowth and Aegislash. However, Mega Slowbro struggles to justify a place over its regular forme because it becomes especially vulnerable to all forms of status and entry hazards given the inability to hold an item. Additionally, the opportunity cost of not being able to use items results in Mega Slowbro competing with other Mega Evolutions such as Latias and Venusaur, which offer more distinctive defensive features in comparison. Scald ensures Mega Slowbro is able to threaten physical attackers such as Iron Boulder and Excadrill and potentially cripple the likes of Scizor and Azumarill with its burn chance. Psychic is preferred to deal as much damage as possible to certain physically defensive Pokemon, such as Rotom-W, Hydrapple, Amoonguss, and Mega Venusaur, but Psyshock allows Mega Slowbro to match up better against Calm Mind sweepers such as Mega Latias and Reuniclus as well as certain specially defensive Pokemon such as Blissey and Assault Vest Primarina. Slack Off gives Slowbro a complementary recovery option that allows it to instantly heal off damage from the likes of Celesteela, Hippowdon, and Enamorus, which it often finds itself pivoting into; it benefits Mega Slowbro in particular, which forgoes Regenerator. The given EV spread ensures Mega Slowbro isn't 2HKOed by unboosted attacks such as Iron Moth's Sludge Wave and Enamorus's Moonblast from full health, allowing it to find opportunities against them. Mega Slowbro fits best on balance and stall teams, where is able to complement its team's defensive security against threats such as Mega Gallade and Excadrill and find adequate opportunities to safely set up. Hazard support from defensive staples such as Hippowdon, Skarmory, and Blissey is vital to Mega Slowbro's gameplan, weakening offensive Pokemon such as Tyranitar, Greninja, and Aegislash diluting their ability to deal with it in the long run. Additionally, Mega Slowbro also complements these Pokemon in return by providing a sturdy defensive check to some of the physical attackers that may overwhelm them, such as Victini and Mienshao. Mega Slowbro also dislikes having to contend with the opposing presence of various special threats; notably Alakazam, Hydrapple, and Hydreigon, which are capable of setting up and overwhelming it by targeting its lower Special Defense. Other examples that pair well with Mega Slowbro to check several of these Pokemon include defensive Scizor, Celesteela, and Unaware Clefable. Clefable is notable in particular, as it is also able to further support Mega Slowbro with tools such as Wish and Aromatherapy, keeping it healthy against potential status aliments such as Toxic from Hippowdon and Celesteela. While Mega Slowbro appreciates the increased defenses from Mega Evolving, there are also instances where it would prefer to utilize Regenerator in its base form, which makes hazard removal from Pokemon such as Flygon, Talonflame, and Excadrill crucial to ensure it isn't as vulnerable to certain attacks prior to Mega Evolving, such as Choice Band Tyranitar's Knock Off and Swords Dance Excadrill's boosted Earthquake.
[SET CREDITS]
Written by:
https://www.smogon.com/forums/members/iride.546157/
Quality checked by:
https://www.smogon.com/forums/members/danbear02.589016/
Grammar checked by:
https://www.smogon.com/forums/members/adorluigi.528364/
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