[SET]
Calm Mind (Tapu Fini) @ Leftovers
Ability: Misty Surge
EVs: 248 HP / 120 Def / 140 Spe
Bold Nature
IVs: 0 Atk
- Calm Mind
- Draining Kiss
- Scald
- Taunt
[SET COMMENTS]
Calm Mind Tapu Fini utilizes its fantastic bulk and typing to strangle offensive and defensive teams alike; the former is often reliant on accruing chip damage with Pokemon like Buzzwole, Excadrill, and Aegislash throughout the game to wear down Tapu Fini, which it can heal off with boosted Draining Kiss, while the latter relies on status moves from Celesteela, Blissey, and Clefable, which are shut down by both Misty Terrain and Taunt. Draining Kiss best utilizes the buffer against status granted by Misty Terrain, as Tapu Fini can spend these turns setting up in front of the aforementioned would-be checks while using Draining Kiss to take advantage of the high HP stats of targets like Ting-Lu, Hydrapple, and Blissey. Scald allows Tapu Fini to burn Pokemon like Celesteela that aren't affected by Misty Terrain, punish Tapu Bulu switching in and replacing Terrain, and, given Tapu Fini's propensity to remain on the field after its Terrain has expired, provide greater utility than stronger STAB move options. Taunt is essential to stifle attempts from Blissey, Celesteela, and Aegislash to cripple Tapu Fini with Toxic or Leech Seed as well as ensure other foes such as Hippowdon and Ting-Lu are unable to set entry hazards or phaze it. The given EV spread allows Tapu Fini to outspeed Aegislash and Magnezone that have a Speed-boosting nature. Calm Mind Tapu Fini is typically seen on bulky offense and balance teams, as its ability to break through weakened teams is appreciated by powerful wallbreakers like Iron Boulder, Swords Dance Scizor, and Aegislash; these teammates also appreciate Tapu Fini protecting them from status while not utilizing status themselves to wallbreak. Tapu Fini often needs multiple turns to set up, during which attackers like Iron Moth, Zeraora, and Mega Venusaur can threaten it out; teammates like Mega Aerodactyl and Scizor can help handle these foes and wear down defensive checks to Tapu Fini like Celesteela and Amoonguss. Due to its reliance on Leftovers for healing, Tapu Fini can also find it hard to check physical attackers that use Knock Off that it would otherwise wall such as Mienshao and Scizor. Alternate checks for these Pokemon like Buzzwole and Mega Venusaur are appreciated for their ability to take Knock Off.
[SET CREDITS]
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[SET]
Whirlpool Trapper (Tapu Fini) @ Leftovers
Ability: Misty Surge
EVs: 248 HP / 140 Def / 56 SpD / 64 Spe
Calm Nature
IVs: 0 Atk
- Whirlpool
- Nature's Madness
- Moonblast
- Taunt
[SET COMMENTS]
Whirlpool trapper Tapu Fini is one of the tier's most reliable trappers, being able to lure in, trap, and whittle down defensive behemoths like Celesteela, Mega Venusaur, Clefable, Slowbro, and Slowking with Whirlpool in conjunction with Taunt. While Tapu Fini may not be able to finish off some of these foes by itself, it weakens them enough for partners like Scizor, Keldeo, and Hydrapple to break through them and take over the game afterwards. Nature's Madness gives Tapu Fini a consistent way to hit Pokemon like Mega Venusaur and Celesteela for massive damage, as they would otherwise be able to shrug off its attacks. Moonblast is the most reliable move to finish off defensive options chipped down to low health by Whirlpool and Nature's Madness. 56 Special Defense EVs with a Calm nature allow Tapu Fini to always survive Leaf Storm from Hydrapple after Stealth Rock, which extends its trapping capabilities, while also letting it handle mixed Aegislash better. The provided Defense and Speed EVs let Tapu Fini almost always survive Adamant Zeraora's Plasma Fists after Stealth Rock and outspeed Adamant Tyranitar. Whirlpool trapper Tapu Fini is typically seen on offense teams alongside specific setup sweepers, primarily Scizor, Hydrapple, Mega Latias, and Serperior, that appreciate their checks being weakened, such as Celesteela, Mega Venusaur, and Amoonguss. While its role does overlap somewhat with Magnezone, as both are options to remove Celesteela, Skarmory, and Scizor, Tapu Fini makes up for its reliance on a trapping move with its valuable defensive presence on offense teams, capable of being a temporary stopgap against dangerous attackers like Mienshao, Mega Gallade, and Keldeo; its ability to spread damage more reliably than Magnezone with Nature's Madness; and Misty Terrain protecting teammates from status. Teammates like Mega Aerodactyl and Ting-Lu form strong temporary defensive cores with Tapu Fini, able to handle threats like Iron Moth and Zeraora for it, while it takes on Scizor and Mienshao in return. Strong cleaners like Iron Boulder and Swords Dance Aegislash appreciate Tapu Fini's ability to remove key checks, spread damage reliably, and deny recovery, allowing them to more easily pick apart weakened teams late-game. Finally, Pursuit users like Bisharp and Tyranitar can be great teammates that ensure that Pokemon weakened by Tapu Fini, such as Slowking and Mega Venusaur, cannot escape and attempt to heal back up later in the game.
[SET CREDITS]
Written by:
https://www.smogon.com/forums/members/danbear02.589016/
Quality checked by:
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Calm Mind (Tapu Fini) @ Leftovers
Ability: Misty Surge
EVs: 248 HP / 120 Def / 140 Spe
Bold Nature
IVs: 0 Atk
- Calm Mind
- Draining Kiss
- Scald
- Taunt
[SET COMMENTS]
Calm Mind Tapu Fini utilizes its fantastic bulk and typing to strangle offensive and defensive teams alike; the former is often reliant on accruing chip damage with Pokemon like Buzzwole, Excadrill, and Aegislash throughout the game to wear down Tapu Fini, which it can heal off with boosted Draining Kiss, while the latter relies on status moves from Celesteela, Blissey, and Clefable, which are shut down by both Misty Terrain and Taunt. Draining Kiss best utilizes the buffer against status granted by Misty Terrain, as Tapu Fini can spend these turns setting up in front of the aforementioned would-be checks while using Draining Kiss to take advantage of the high HP stats of targets like Ting-Lu, Hydrapple, and Blissey. Scald allows Tapu Fini to burn Pokemon like Celesteela that aren't affected by Misty Terrain, punish Tapu Bulu switching in and replacing Terrain, and, given Tapu Fini's propensity to remain on the field after its Terrain has expired, provide greater utility than stronger STAB move options. Taunt is essential to stifle attempts from Blissey, Celesteela, and Aegislash to cripple Tapu Fini with Toxic or Leech Seed as well as ensure other foes such as Hippowdon and Ting-Lu are unable to set entry hazards or phaze it. The given EV spread allows Tapu Fini to outspeed Aegislash and Magnezone that have a Speed-boosting nature. Calm Mind Tapu Fini is typically seen on bulky offense and balance teams, as its ability to break through weakened teams is appreciated by powerful wallbreakers like Iron Boulder, Swords Dance Scizor, and Aegislash; these teammates also appreciate Tapu Fini protecting them from status while not utilizing status themselves to wallbreak. Tapu Fini often needs multiple turns to set up, during which attackers like Iron Moth, Zeraora, and Mega Venusaur can threaten it out; teammates like Mega Aerodactyl and Scizor can help handle these foes and wear down defensive checks to Tapu Fini like Celesteela and Amoonguss. Due to its reliance on Leftovers for healing, Tapu Fini can also find it hard to check physical attackers that use Knock Off that it would otherwise wall such as Mienshao and Scizor. Alternate checks for these Pokemon like Buzzwole and Mega Venusaur are appreciated for their ability to take Knock Off.
[SET CREDITS]
Written by:
https://www.smogon.com/forums/members/danbear02.589016/
Quality checked by:
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Grammar checked by:
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[SET]
Whirlpool Trapper (Tapu Fini) @ Leftovers
Ability: Misty Surge
EVs: 248 HP / 140 Def / 56 SpD / 64 Spe
Calm Nature
IVs: 0 Atk
- Whirlpool
- Nature's Madness
- Moonblast
- Taunt
[SET COMMENTS]
Whirlpool trapper Tapu Fini is one of the tier's most reliable trappers, being able to lure in, trap, and whittle down defensive behemoths like Celesteela, Mega Venusaur, Clefable, Slowbro, and Slowking with Whirlpool in conjunction with Taunt. While Tapu Fini may not be able to finish off some of these foes by itself, it weakens them enough for partners like Scizor, Keldeo, and Hydrapple to break through them and take over the game afterwards. Nature's Madness gives Tapu Fini a consistent way to hit Pokemon like Mega Venusaur and Celesteela for massive damage, as they would otherwise be able to shrug off its attacks. Moonblast is the most reliable move to finish off defensive options chipped down to low health by Whirlpool and Nature's Madness. 56 Special Defense EVs with a Calm nature allow Tapu Fini to always survive Leaf Storm from Hydrapple after Stealth Rock, which extends its trapping capabilities, while also letting it handle mixed Aegislash better. The provided Defense and Speed EVs let Tapu Fini almost always survive Adamant Zeraora's Plasma Fists after Stealth Rock and outspeed Adamant Tyranitar. Whirlpool trapper Tapu Fini is typically seen on offense teams alongside specific setup sweepers, primarily Scizor, Hydrapple, Mega Latias, and Serperior, that appreciate their checks being weakened, such as Celesteela, Mega Venusaur, and Amoonguss. While its role does overlap somewhat with Magnezone, as both are options to remove Celesteela, Skarmory, and Scizor, Tapu Fini makes up for its reliance on a trapping move with its valuable defensive presence on offense teams, capable of being a temporary stopgap against dangerous attackers like Mienshao, Mega Gallade, and Keldeo; its ability to spread damage more reliably than Magnezone with Nature's Madness; and Misty Terrain protecting teammates from status. Teammates like Mega Aerodactyl and Ting-Lu form strong temporary defensive cores with Tapu Fini, able to handle threats like Iron Moth and Zeraora for it, while it takes on Scizor and Mienshao in return. Strong cleaners like Iron Boulder and Swords Dance Aegislash appreciate Tapu Fini's ability to remove key checks, spread damage reliably, and deny recovery, allowing them to more easily pick apart weakened teams late-game. Finally, Pursuit users like Bisharp and Tyranitar can be great teammates that ensure that Pokemon weakened by Tapu Fini, such as Slowking and Mega Venusaur, cannot escape and attempt to heal back up later in the game.
[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/autumn.384270/
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