
[SET]
Ice Scales (Lunala) @ Covert Cloak / Spooky Plate
Ability: Ice Scales
EVs: 252 HP / 252 Def / 252 SpA / 252 SpD / 252 Spe
IVs: 0 Atk
Calm / Timid Nature
- Shore Up / Strength Sap
- Psystrike
- Hex / Judgment
- Nuzzle / Glare
[SET COMMENTS]
Ice Scales Lunala is notable for its capability to check Eternatus as well as pivot into neutral threats like Mega Sceptile. The Psychic-type differentiates Lunala from other Eternatus answers by threatening direct damage, and Psystrike is the preferred choice to hit Blissey hard. Hex combined with Nuzzle or Glare provides a solid secondary STAB move capable of threatening Fur Coat Pokemon and Steel-types, and paralysis shuts down fast wallbreakers like Mega Sceptile. Judgment + Spooky Plate is an alternate option that lets Lunala Imposter-proof itself. Covert Cloak is necessary to prevent secondary effects like poison from Eternatus and Salt Cure. A Calm nature is typically preferred for more special bulk, but a Timid nature can be used to outspeed threats like Mega Gardevoir. Lunala can't check Moongeist Beam users like Flutter Mane and Mega Alakazam, so RegenVest users like Dialga-O that pose a particular threat to them are recommended. Blissey can also check them to an extent and provides an answer against Take Heart Arceus formes. Lunala is highly susceptible to Knock Off, so teammates like Take Heart Arceus formes and Magic Guard Pokemon can help switch into common Knock Off users. Lunala can paralyze Imposter users, but Hex variants require an Imposter-proof teammate like Imposter Chansey.
[SET CREDITS]
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