[SET]
Swords Dance
Qwilfish @ Leftovers
Ability: Intimidate
Tera Type: Water
EVs: 252 Atk / 4 SpD / 252 Spe
Jolly Nature
- Swords Dance
- Liquidation
- Gunk Shot
- Aqua Jet
[SET COMMENTS]
Despite competition from other Swords Dance users in the tier, Qwilfish can still consistently set up to sweep thanks to its defensive typing and access to Intimidate. Qwilfish can turn the tables on would-be checks like Orthworm and Regirock by setting up Swords Dance in front of them. Liquidation and Gunk Shot are two powerful STAB moves that take out walls like Sandaconda, Snorlax, and Dipplin. Aqua Jet allows it to get the jump on faster foes like Sneasel, Jolteon, and Charizard, typically grabbing a KO after a boost and enough chip damage. This also makes Qwilfish an apt revenge killer, with Tera Water making Aqua Jet even stronger after a Swords Dance boost. Leftovers supports Qwilfish on top of its already great ability and typing, granting it significantly more staying power than other setup sweepers.
Swords Dance Qwilfish provides a bulky dynamic to offensive teams looking to overwhelm foes with a variety of strong attacks. Pivots like Hisuian Electrode, Mesprit, and Rotom can effectively bring in Qwilfish while also chipping walls like Regirock and Dudunsparce. Other wallbreakers like Toxicroak, Grafaiai, and Whimsicott can chip down the opposing team. to make its sweep easier. A more aggressive team with several sweepers like Virizion, Sneasel, and Frosmoth can let Qwilfish help overwhelm opposing teams. More balanced teams can also effectively use Swords Dance Qwilfish as a way to surprise opponents expecting a more defensive set. Since Qwilfish is purely invested in its offense, it's still important to support Qwilfish with a strong defensive backbone including walls such as Snorlax, Hisuian Decidueye, and Sandslash. Entry hazard setters like Sandaconda, Palossand, and Orthworm also chip down foes over the course of a longer game, possibly giving Qwilfish the chance to OHKO Snorlax after a boost.
[CREDITS]
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Swords Dance
Qwilfish @ Leftovers
Ability: Intimidate
Tera Type: Water
EVs: 252 Atk / 4 SpD / 252 Spe
Jolly Nature
- Swords Dance
- Liquidation
- Gunk Shot
- Aqua Jet
[SET COMMENTS]
Despite competition from other Swords Dance users in the tier, Qwilfish can still consistently set up to sweep thanks to its defensive typing and access to Intimidate. Qwilfish can turn the tables on would-be checks like Orthworm and Regirock by setting up Swords Dance in front of them. Liquidation and Gunk Shot are two powerful STAB moves that take out walls like Sandaconda, Snorlax, and Dipplin. Aqua Jet allows it to get the jump on faster foes like Sneasel, Jolteon, and Charizard, typically grabbing a KO after a boost and enough chip damage. This also makes Qwilfish an apt revenge killer, with Tera Water making Aqua Jet even stronger after a Swords Dance boost. Leftovers supports Qwilfish on top of its already great ability and typing, granting it significantly more staying power than other setup sweepers.
Swords Dance Qwilfish provides a bulky dynamic to offensive teams looking to overwhelm foes with a variety of strong attacks. Pivots like Hisuian Electrode, Mesprit, and Rotom can effectively bring in Qwilfish while also chipping walls like Regirock and Dudunsparce. Other wallbreakers like Toxicroak, Grafaiai, and Whimsicott can chip down the opposing team. to make its sweep easier. A more aggressive team with several sweepers like Virizion, Sneasel, and Frosmoth can let Qwilfish help overwhelm opposing teams. More balanced teams can also effectively use Swords Dance Qwilfish as a way to surprise opponents expecting a more defensive set. Since Qwilfish is purely invested in its offense, it's still important to support Qwilfish with a strong defensive backbone including walls such as Snorlax, Hisuian Decidueye, and Sandslash. Entry hazard setters like Sandaconda, Palossand, and Orthworm also chip down foes over the course of a longer game, possibly giving Qwilfish the chance to OHKO Snorlax after a boost.
[CREDITS]
Written by:
https://www.smogon.com/forums/members/viet-noa.528055/
Quality checked by:
https://www.smogon.com/forums/members/sleid.601970/
https://www.smogon.com/forums/members/5dots.543866/
Grammar checked by:
https://www.smogon.com/forums/members/gravebee.594256/
https://www.smogon.com/forums/members/autumn.384270/
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