[SET]
name: Offensive
move 1: Volt Switch
move 2: Thunderbolt
move 3: Grass Knot
move 4: Hyper Voice / Focus Blast
item: Heavy-Duty Boots
ability: Dry Skin
nature: Timid
evs: 252 SpA / 4 SpD / 252 Spe
[SET COMMENTS]
Heliolisk's fantastic Speed tier, which puts it above Keldeo, Terrakion, and Cobalion, in addition to a strong STAB Volt Switch makes it a solid offensive pivot in UU. Dry Skin provides Heliolisk with a Water immunity, which allows it to switch in to Water-type attacks from the likes of Mantine, Rotom-W, and Keldeo, though it must be wary of Secret Sword from the latter. Grass Knot is a blessing for Heliolisk, nailing Ground-types like Rhyperior, Gastrodon, and Palossand with a hard hit and making them think twice before blocking its Volt Switch. Hyper Voice is preferred in Heliolisk's last slot to give it a harder neutral hit on the likes of Rotom-C, Flygon, and Roserade; Focus Blast can be used instead, allowing Heliolisk to devastate Tyranitar, Cobalion, and Kyurem, though its shaky accuracy makes it less reliable, and the former two Pokemon don't really appreciate a Volt Switch to begin with. In addition, these Pokemon can be broken down over time by Heliolisk's STAB attacks; as a result, Focus Blast is best used on teams that are weak to these threats that appreciate the immediate pressure it places on them. Heavy-Duty Boots is chosen as Heliolisk's item to preserve its HP when entry hazards are on the field, making it very difficult to wear Heliolisk down, and it also gives it a great matchup against Sticky Web teams. A boosting item like Life Orb or Choice Specs can be used instead, but cutting into Heliolisk's longevity and ability to switch moves is usually not optimal.
Heliolisk fits best on teams that appreciate an offensive check to the likes of Terrakion, Keldeo, and non-Choice Scarf Mienshao, as well as a Pokemon that can reliably come in on Water-types like Rotom-W, Mantine, and Slowking, though it must be mindful of Psyshock. It fits perfectly in VoltTurn cores with the likes of Noivern, Keldeo, and Scyther, which can bring Heliolisk in safely on Pokemon like Rhyperior, Slowking, and Cobalion, respectively. Heliolisk also appreciates support from powerful wallbreakers like Obstagoon and Choice Band Terrakion, to blow up Pokemon like Sylveon, Kyurem, and Tyranitar, all of which can be annoying for Heliolisk, the latter two particularly if Heliolisk lacks Focus Blast. Entry hazard support from Pokemon like Krookodile, Roserade, and Golisopod is helpful, because Heliolisk forces a lot of switches, and damage from these hazards and Heliolisk's Volt Switch will add up very quickly. Galarian Weezing is also a great partner, being able to set up Toxic Spikes and also providing a check to Pokemon like Choice Scarf Mienshao and Lycanroc-D that Heliolisk struggles with. Pokemon that check Toxtricity are important to pair with Heliolisk, as Toxtricity uses Heliolisk as a setup opportunity thanks to Punk Rock weakening Heliolisk's Hyper Voice, or it can just switch in to Heliolisk and retaliate with a powerful attack. Rhyperior, Tyranitar, and Jirachi are all excellent partners for this role. Jirachi can also provide Heliolisk with Wish support and act as a capable check to Fairy-types that Heliolisk struggles to break, like Sylveon and Hatterene. It can also bring Heliolisk in safely on Pokemon like Cobalion and Slowking with U-turn.
[CREDITS]
- Written by: [[Lilburr, 481709]]
- Quality checked by: [[Estarossa, 461329], [Twilight, 344575]]
- Grammar checked by: [[The Dutch Plumberjack, 232216]]
name: Offensive
move 1: Volt Switch
move 2: Thunderbolt
move 3: Grass Knot
move 4: Hyper Voice / Focus Blast
item: Heavy-Duty Boots
ability: Dry Skin
nature: Timid
evs: 252 SpA / 4 SpD / 252 Spe
[SET COMMENTS]
Heliolisk's fantastic Speed tier, which puts it above Keldeo, Terrakion, and Cobalion, in addition to a strong STAB Volt Switch makes it a solid offensive pivot in UU. Dry Skin provides Heliolisk with a Water immunity, which allows it to switch in to Water-type attacks from the likes of Mantine, Rotom-W, and Keldeo, though it must be wary of Secret Sword from the latter. Grass Knot is a blessing for Heliolisk, nailing Ground-types like Rhyperior, Gastrodon, and Palossand with a hard hit and making them think twice before blocking its Volt Switch. Hyper Voice is preferred in Heliolisk's last slot to give it a harder neutral hit on the likes of Rotom-C, Flygon, and Roserade; Focus Blast can be used instead, allowing Heliolisk to devastate Tyranitar, Cobalion, and Kyurem, though its shaky accuracy makes it less reliable, and the former two Pokemon don't really appreciate a Volt Switch to begin with. In addition, these Pokemon can be broken down over time by Heliolisk's STAB attacks; as a result, Focus Blast is best used on teams that are weak to these threats that appreciate the immediate pressure it places on them. Heavy-Duty Boots is chosen as Heliolisk's item to preserve its HP when entry hazards are on the field, making it very difficult to wear Heliolisk down, and it also gives it a great matchup against Sticky Web teams. A boosting item like Life Orb or Choice Specs can be used instead, but cutting into Heliolisk's longevity and ability to switch moves is usually not optimal.
Heliolisk fits best on teams that appreciate an offensive check to the likes of Terrakion, Keldeo, and non-Choice Scarf Mienshao, as well as a Pokemon that can reliably come in on Water-types like Rotom-W, Mantine, and Slowking, though it must be mindful of Psyshock. It fits perfectly in VoltTurn cores with the likes of Noivern, Keldeo, and Scyther, which can bring Heliolisk in safely on Pokemon like Rhyperior, Slowking, and Cobalion, respectively. Heliolisk also appreciates support from powerful wallbreakers like Obstagoon and Choice Band Terrakion, to blow up Pokemon like Sylveon, Kyurem, and Tyranitar, all of which can be annoying for Heliolisk, the latter two particularly if Heliolisk lacks Focus Blast. Entry hazard support from Pokemon like Krookodile, Roserade, and Golisopod is helpful, because Heliolisk forces a lot of switches, and damage from these hazards and Heliolisk's Volt Switch will add up very quickly. Galarian Weezing is also a great partner, being able to set up Toxic Spikes and also providing a check to Pokemon like Choice Scarf Mienshao and Lycanroc-D that Heliolisk struggles with. Pokemon that check Toxtricity are important to pair with Heliolisk, as Toxtricity uses Heliolisk as a setup opportunity thanks to Punk Rock weakening Heliolisk's Hyper Voice, or it can just switch in to Heliolisk and retaliate with a powerful attack. Rhyperior, Tyranitar, and Jirachi are all excellent partners for this role. Jirachi can also provide Heliolisk with Wish support and act as a capable check to Fairy-types that Heliolisk struggles to break, like Sylveon and Hatterene. It can also bring Heliolisk in safely on Pokemon like Cobalion and Slowking with U-turn.
[CREDITS]
- Written by: [[Lilburr, 481709]]
- Quality checked by: [[Estarossa, 461329], [Twilight, 344575]]
- Grammar checked by: [[The Dutch Plumberjack, 232216]]
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