Gulpin (Analysis)

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<p>Not many things happened for Gulpin in this generation. It still has a similar movepool and the same counters, but it can hold its own. With great HP, high defenses and access to Stockpile to boost them even higher, Gulpin can be a great wall. Along with great defensive stats, Gulpin gets a useful defensive ability, Liquid Ooze. This makes Pokemon take damage from absorbing moves such as Giga Drain or Leech Seed, which is useful against Pokemon such as Ferroseed. With the ability to run a decent amount of sets, it can fit its way into a variety of teams. Gulpin's Poison-type is very beneficial, as absorbing Toxic Spikes works out well in the long run and helps out teammates such as Wynaut and Thick Fat Munchlax, and giving Gulpin weakness to only Ground- and Psychic-type attacks. Thankfully, these are easily covered. All in all, it's a sure thing that this little venomous blob will keep marching on, devouring any foes that dare stand in its way.</p>

[SET]
name: Stockpile
move 1: Stockpile
move 2: Pain Split
move 3: Encore / Toxic
move 4: Ice Beam / Sludge Bomb
item: Eviolite
ability: Liquid Ooze
nature: Modest
evs: 116 HP / 172 Def / 12 SpA / 172 SpD

[SET COMMENTS]

<p>Stockpile is probably the best and and most effective set Gulpin can run. With access to Pain Split, Gulpin can heal itself and weaken its opponent at the same time. Encore can be useful for locking Pokemon such as Scraggy into setup moves and then forcing them to switch out. Ice Beam is for hitting Flying-types for some nice damage. On the other hand, Sludge Bomb is Gulpin's strongest attack if the foe isn't weak to Ice Beam, also gaining STAB.</p>

[ADDITIONAL COMMENTS]

<p>Liquid Ooze stops foes from using Leech Seed or Drain Punch, allowing Gulpin to last longer and deal damage indirectly. Eviolite paired with Stockpile and Pain Split provides a combo that can prolong Gulpin's longevity. If you decide to use this set in a Trick Room team, use a Quiet nature and 0 Speed IVs.</p>

[Other Options]
<p>Gulpin can run a variety of sets. While some are as not as effective as others, many still deserve a mention. A support set can be run, utilizing moves such as Encore, Protect, Toxic, and Giga Drain. Gulpin has the moves to run a Curse set, but is majorly outclassed by Grimer who has a larger Attack stat and access to priority. A Toxic and Venoshock set is viable, as with good defenses and STAB on the main move, it could work out in many situations. Gunk Shot and Poison Jab are both moves Gulpin can use, but Sludge Bomb outclasses both moves being stronger and more reliable. On the Stockpile set, running an Adamant nature with 12 Attack EVs and Fire Punch over Sludge Bomb is fine, allowing you to hit Steel-types such as Pawniard who will wall you otherwise.</p>

[Checks and Counters]
<p>Taunt users are a nuisance to Gulpin, shutting down three out of four moves on most sets. Pokemon such as Cottonee and Wynaut can shut down Gulpin with Encore and use it as setup bait.</p>

[Dream World]
<p>Gluttony, Gulpin's Dream World ability, may have been useful in a previous generation, but Eviolite now outclasses Oran Berry in effectiveness.</p>
 
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[Overview]

<p>Not many things happened for Gulpin in this generation. It still has a similar movepool and the same counters, but it can hold its own. With great HP, high defenses and access to moves such as Stockpile to boost them even higher, Gulpin can be a great wall. Along with great defensive stats, Gulpin gets a useful defensive ability, Liquid Ooze. This makes Pokemon take damage from absorbing moves such as Giga Drain or Leech Seed, which and is useful against Pokemon such as Ferroseed. With the ability to run a decent amount of sets, it can fit its way into a variety of teams. Gulpin's Poison-type is very beneficial, as absorbing Toxic Spikes works out well in the long run and helps out teammates such as Wynaut and Thick Fat Munchlax. Being a Poison-type gives , and giving Gulpin only two weakness, to only Ground- and Psychic-type attacks,Thankfully, these which are easily covered. All in all, it's a sure thing that this little venomous blob will keep marching on, devouring any foes that dare stand in its way.</p>

[SET]
name: Stockpile
move 1: Stockpile
move 2: Pain Split
move 3: Encore / Toxic
move 4: Ice Beam / Sludge Bomb
item: Eviolite
ability: Liquid Ooze
nature: Modest
evs: 116 HP / 172 Def / 12 SpA / 172 SpD

[SET COMMENTS]

<p>Stockpile is probably the best and and most effective set Gulpin can run. With access to Pain Split, Gulpin can heal itself and weaken its opponent at the same time. Encore can be useful for locking Pokemon such as Murkrow Scraggy into setup moves and then forcing them to switch out. Ice Beam is for hitting Flying-types such as Gligar for some nice damage. On the other hand, Sludge Bomb is Gulpin's strongest attack if the foe isn't weak to Ice Beam, also gaining STAB.</p>

[ADDITIONAL COMMENTS]

<p>Liquid Ooze stops foes from using Leech Seed or Drain Punch, allowing Gulpin to last longer and deal damage indirectly. Eviolite paired with Stockpile and Pain Split provides a combo that can prolong Gulpin's longevity. If you decide to use this set in a Trick Room team, use a Quiet nature and 0 Speed IVs.</p>

[Other Options]
<p>Gulpin can run a variety of sets. While some are as not as effective as others, many still deserve a mention. A support set can be run, utilizing moves such as Encore, Protect, Toxic, and Giga Drain. Gulpin has the moves to run a Curse set, but is majorly outclassed by Grimer who has a larger Attack stat and access to priority. A Toxic and Venoshock set is viable, as with good defenses and STAB on the main move, it could work out in many situations. Gunk Shot and Poison Jab are both moves Gulpin can use, but Sludge Bomb outclasses both moves being stronger and more reliable. On the Stockpile set, running an Adamant nature with 12 Attack EVs and Fire Punch over Sludge Bomb is fine instead of Sludge Bomb, allowing you to hit Steel-types such as Pawniard who will wall you otherwise.</p>

[Checks and Counters]
<p>Gligar is Gulpin's most notable counter, resisting Gulpin's STAB and maiming it with STAB Earthquake, though it must watch out for Ice Beam. Taunt users are also a nuisance to Gulpin, shutting down three out of four moves on most sets. Pokemon such as Cottonee and Wynaut can shut down Gulpin with Encore and use it as setup bait.</p>

[Dream World]
<p>Gluttony, Gulpin's Dream World ability, may have been useful in a previous generation, but Eviolite now outclasses Oran Berry in effectiveness.</p>
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