National Dex UU [GP:1/1] AC/DC - Hyper Beam to Hell (3A Serperior)

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[SET]
Normalium Z (Serperior) @ Normalium Z
Ability: Contrary
EVs: 252 SpA / 4 SpD / 252 Spe
Timid Nature
IVs: 0 Atk
- Leaf Storm
- Hyper Beam
- Hidden Power [Fire]
- Synthesis / Glare

[SET COMMENTS]
Normalium Z Serperior utilizes Leaf Storm-boosted Breakneck Blitz to bypass most of its checks, namely Mega Venusaur, Amoonguss, Mega Latias, Iron Moth, Hydrapple, and Victini. Hidden Power Fire allows Serperior to chip Aegislash and Celesteela, the only checks unfazed by a boosted Breakneck Blitz, slowly wearing them down into range of +2 or +4 Hidden Power Fire later in the game. Synthesis allows Serperior to switch into Rotom-W and Ting-Lu throughout longer games without being worn down, taking advantage of these opportunities to chip away at its checks. Glare eases the matchups against Aegislash and Celesteela by allowing Serperior to paralyze them and attempt to remove them from higher health thresholds alongside paralysis. Normalium Z Serperior is only seen on Sticky Web and other offense teams, as its aggressive playstyle and lackluster bulk leave it unable to attempt to set up multiple times against teams with revenge killers like Greninja, Iron Boulder, and Mega Aerodactyl. Sticky Web slows down the first two, but answers to Mega Aerodactyl like Air Balloon Aegislash, Azumarill, Scizor, and Choice Scarf Mienshao are recommended given its ability to dodge the entry hazard. The last two can also pivot Serperior in against physically defensive Pokemon like Skarmory, Hippowdon, and Rotom-W that Serperior can force out; notably, this allows Serperior to avoid chip damage from Body Press and Volt Switch and ensure Serperior is not afflicted with status. They can also remove items like Leftovers with Knock Off from shared checks like Celesteela and Aegislash. Magnezone is a good partner as well, removing Celesteela for Serperior and appreciating Serperior's ability to handle Ground-types like Ting-Lu and Hippowdon. Partners like Galarian Moltres and Aegislash that put pressure on Celesteela and Amoonguss are also appreciated, wearing them down into range for Serperior.

[SET CREDITS]
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Quality checked by:
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[SET]
Normalium Z (Serperior) @ Normalium Z
Ability: Contrary
EVs: 252 SpA / 4 SpD / 252 Spe
Timid Nature
IVs: 0 Atk
- Leaf Storm
- Hyper Beam
- Hidden Power [Fire]
- Synthesis / Glare

[SET COMMENTS]
Normalium Z Serperior utilizes Hyper Beam boosted by Normalium Z and further by boosts accrued through Leaf Storm to bypass most of its checks in Mega Venusaur, Amoonguss, Mega Latias, Iron Moth, Hydrapple, and Victini. Hidden Power Fire allows Serperior to chip Aegislash and Celesteela, the only checks unfazed by a boosted Breakneck Blitz, slowly wearing them down into range of +2 or +4 Hidden Power Fire later in the game. Synthesis allows Serperior to switch into Rotom-W and Ting-Lu throughout long games without being worn down, taking advantage of these opportunities to chip away at its checks. Glare eases the matchups against Aegislash and Celesteela by allowing Serperior to paralyze them and attempt to remove them from higher health thresholds alongside paralysis. Normalium Z Serperior is only seen on Sticky Web and other offense teams, as its quick playstyle and lacking bulk leave it unable to attempt to set up multiple times against teams with revenge killers like Greninja, Iron Boulder, and Mega Aerodactyl. Sticky Web slows down the former two, but answers to Mega Aerodactyl like Air Balloon Aegislash, Azumarill, You want to mention as these are also examples moreso associated with webs HO Scizor, and Choice Scarf Mienshao are recommended given its ability to dodge the entry hazard. These two teammates The latter two can also pivot Serperior in against physically to highlight synergy defensive Pokemon like Skarmory, Hippowdon, and Rotom-W that Serperior can force out, Briefly add that doing this also protects Serp from being chipped by Body Press/Volt Switch/Status conditions which said mons can cripple it with on the switch as well as remove items with Knock Off from shared checks like Celesteela and Aegislash. Magnezone is also a good partner, removing Celesteela for Serperior and appreciating Serperior's ability to handle Ground-types like Ting-Lu and Hippowdon. Partners like Galarian Moltres and Aegislash that put pressure on Celesteela You could also mention the miscellaneous special tanks like Lati and SpDef Amoong that Serp struggle to beat in a vacuum here (as Serp either needs to have them chipped significantly for +2 Z to kill, or get to +4 before they can threaten it in return). are also appreciated, wearing it down into range for Serperior.

[SET CREDITS]
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Likewise, great work. 1/1 when implemented.
 
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[SET]
Normalium Z (Serperior) @ Normalium Z
Ability: Contrary
EVs: 252 SpA / 4 SpD / 252 Spe
Timid Nature
IVs: 0 Atk
- Leaf Storm
- Hyper Beam
- Hidden Power [Fire]
- Synthesis / Glare

[SET COMMENTS]
Normalium Z Serperior utilizes Leaf Storm-boosted Breakneck Blitz to bypass most of its checks, namely Mega Venusaur, Amoonguss, Mega Latias, Iron Moth, Hydrapple, and Victini. Hidden Power Fire allows Serperior to chip Aegislash and Celesteela, the only checks unfazed by a boosted Breakneck Blitz, slowly wearing them down into range of +2 or +4 Hidden Power Fire later in the game. Synthesis allows Serperior to switch into Rotom-W and Ting-Lu throughout longer games without being worn down, taking advantage of these opportunities to chip away at its checks. Glare eases the matchups against Aegislash and Celesteela by allowing Serperior to paralyze them and attempt to remove them from higher health thresholds alongside paralysis. Normalium Z Serperior is only seen on Sticky Web and other offense teams, as its aggressive playstyle and lackluster bulk leave it unable to attempt to set up multiple times against teams with revenge killers like Greninja, Iron Boulder, and Mega Aerodactyl. Sticky Web slows down the former first two, but answers to Mega Aerodactyl like Air Balloon Aegislash, Azumarill, Scizor, and Choice Scarf Mienshao are recommended given its ability to dodge the entry hazard. The latter last two can also pivot Serperior in against physically defensive Pokemon like Skarmory, Hippowdon, and Rotom-W that Serperior can force out; notably, this allows Serperior to avoid chip damage from Body Press and Volt Switch and ensure Serperior is not afflicted with status. They can also remove items like Leftovers with Knock Off from shared checks like Celesteela and Aegislash. Magnezone is a good partner as well, removing Celesteela for Serperior and appreciating Serperior's ability to handle Ground-types like Ting-Lu and Hippowdon. Partners like Galarian Moltres and Aegislash that put pressure on Celesteela and Amoonguss are also appreciated, wearing them down into range for Serperior.

[SET CREDITS]
Written by:
https://www.smogon.com/forums/members/danbear02.589016/
Quality checked by:
https://www.smogon.com/forums/members/iride.546157/
Grammar checked by:
https://www.smogon.com/forums/members/tbolt.555379/
GP Team done
 
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