[SET]
name: Mixed Attacker
move 1: Iron Head
move 2: Fire Punch
move 3: Hidden Power Ice
move 4: Thunderbolt
item: Expert Belt
nature: Naive
evs: 152 Atk / 204 SpA / 152 Spe
ivs: 30 Spe
[SET COMMENTS]
<p>Unlike most other Jirachi sets, this set focuses on catching your opponent off-guard and dealing heavy damage right off the bat. Thanks to the rise in the usage of Choice Scarf Jirachi, this set can effectively bluff a Choice Scarf and draw in Skarmory, Scizor, Gliscor, most bulky Water-types, Forretress, Ferrothorn, and other common Jirachi switch-ins. With these Pokemon out of the way, it will be easier for a teammate to sweep. Not only can this set break holes for other Pokemon to sweep, but Jirachi can even pull of a sweep of its own due to the great coverage this set provides. Although Iron Head does not provide much coverage itself, it receives STAB and can help chip off some damage to help ensure a KO with another move, not to mention Jirachi can abuse Iron Head's 60% flinch ratethanks to Serene Grace.</p>
[ADDITIONAL COMMENTS]
<p>The EVs are tailored to help this set achieve its goal. 152 Attack EVs are used to score an OHKO on Scizor after Stealth Rock. 152 Speed EVs along with a Naive nature hits 301 Speed, allowing Jirachi to outspeed neutral-natured Gliscor, Lucario, Mamoswine, neutral base 100s, and maximum Speed Rotom. The rest of the EVs are dumped into Special Attack to deal more damage with Thunderbolt and Hidden Power Ice, the latter ofwhich can score an OHKO on Gliscor. An alternative spread of 12 Atk / 248 SpA / 244 Spe with 30 Speed IVs along with a Rash or Mild Nature and Leftovers can be used to gain enough Speed to deal with neutral-natured Hydreigon. This set can be a more effective lure, as it bluffs the more common specially defensive Jirachi set. Most of the Special Attack from the Expert Belt spread is maintained with maximum Special Attack investment and a Rash nature. Although the Attack drop is noticeable, especially when trying to score OHKOs on Pokemon such as Scizor, Jirachi can seal Scizor's fate with a prior Iron Head flinch or a bit of residual damage. Iron Head can also be used to gain more Leftovers recovery if Jirachi gets the flinch.</p>
<p>Psychic can be used to check Gengar, Breloom, Conkeldurr, and Toxicroak more effectively and score a solid 2HKO on Tentacruel. If Psychic is used over Iron Head, however, Jirachi loses to Tyranitar. If Jirachi is used on a SmashPass team, Energy Ball is suggested over Hidden Power Ice to get past Water / Ground types such as Quagsire and Gastrodon. Lum Berry is the suggested item to shrug off status and continue sweeping, and a spread of 252 Atk / 160 SpA / 96 Spe with a Lonely nature is recommended as well. This spread hits 520 Speed after a Shell Smash, allowing Jirachi to outspeed Choice Scarf Terrakion. Keep in mind that adding Psychic or Energy Ball would mean dropping either Iron Head, which provides flinches, or a coverage move, which can make certain Pokemon harder for this set to deal with.</p>
<p>Heatran is among the top counters to this set, as it can take any hit and retaliate with a super effective STAB attack. Terrakion, Landorus, Infernape, Darmanitan, and others can heavily dent or OHKO Jirachi. If Jirachi is not running Leftovers, it can easily be worn down over time with a combination of entry hazards and residual damage on switching in. To lure in the Water / Ground types that give this set issues, Grass Knot Infernape can be used as a partner. Toxic Spikes users can be used to deal with Water / Ground types as well. Toxic Spikes form a great combination alongside Iron Head as well, as they quickly wear down Pokemon when used together. Aqua Jet users such as Azumarill and Sharpedo can take out Terrakion, Landorus, Infernape, and Darmanitan. Gyarados can take Fire-type attacks from Darmanitan and Infernape, as well as Earthquakes and Close Combats from Landorus and Terrakion, and retaliate with a super effective STAB attack. Any Pokemon that enjoys the removal of Gliscor, Skarmory, and other Pokemon this set lures and takes out are good partners. Terrakion is especially effective, as Jirachi lures in Terrakion's popular checks and counters, such as Gliscor, Slowbro, Scizor, and Skarmory.</p>
name: Mixed Attacker
move 1: Iron Head
move 2: Fire Punch
move 3: Hidden Power Ice
move 4: Thunderbolt
item: Expert Belt
nature: Naive
evs: 152 Atk / 204 SpA / 152 Spe
ivs: 30 Spe
[SET COMMENTS]
<p>Unlike most other Jirachi sets, this set focuses on catching your opponent off-guard and dealing heavy damage right off the bat. Thanks to the rise in the usage of Choice Scarf Jirachi, this set can effectively bluff a Choice Scarf and draw in Skarmory, Scizor, Gliscor, most bulky Water-types, Forretress, Ferrothorn, and other common Jirachi switch-ins. With these Pokemon out of the way, it will be easier for a teammate to sweep. Not only can this set break holes for other Pokemon to sweep, but Jirachi can even pull of a sweep of its own due to the great coverage this set provides. Although Iron Head does not provide much coverage itself, it receives STAB and can help chip off some damage to help ensure a KO with another move, not to mention Jirachi can abuse Iron Head's 60% flinch ratethanks to Serene Grace.</p>
[ADDITIONAL COMMENTS]
<p>The EVs are tailored to help this set achieve its goal. 152 Attack EVs are used to score an OHKO on Scizor after Stealth Rock. 152 Speed EVs along with a Naive nature hits 301 Speed, allowing Jirachi to outspeed neutral-natured Gliscor, Lucario, Mamoswine, neutral base 100s, and maximum Speed Rotom. The rest of the EVs are dumped into Special Attack to deal more damage with Thunderbolt and Hidden Power Ice, the latter ofwhich can score an OHKO on Gliscor. An alternative spread of 12 Atk / 248 SpA / 244 Spe with 30 Speed IVs along with a Rash or Mild Nature and Leftovers can be used to gain enough Speed to deal with neutral-natured Hydreigon. This set can be a more effective lure, as it bluffs the more common specially defensive Jirachi set. Most of the Special Attack from the Expert Belt spread is maintained with maximum Special Attack investment and a Rash nature. Although the Attack drop is noticeable, especially when trying to score OHKOs on Pokemon such as Scizor, Jirachi can seal Scizor's fate with a prior Iron Head flinch or a bit of residual damage. Iron Head can also be used to gain more Leftovers recovery if Jirachi gets the flinch.</p>
<p>Psychic can be used to check Gengar, Breloom, Conkeldurr, and Toxicroak more effectively and score a solid 2HKO on Tentacruel. If Psychic is used over Iron Head, however, Jirachi loses to Tyranitar. If Jirachi is used on a SmashPass team, Energy Ball is suggested over Hidden Power Ice to get past Water / Ground types such as Quagsire and Gastrodon. Lum Berry is the suggested item to shrug off status and continue sweeping, and a spread of 252 Atk / 160 SpA / 96 Spe with a Lonely nature is recommended as well. This spread hits 520 Speed after a Shell Smash, allowing Jirachi to outspeed Choice Scarf Terrakion. Keep in mind that adding Psychic or Energy Ball would mean dropping either Iron Head, which provides flinches, or a coverage move, which can make certain Pokemon harder for this set to deal with.</p>
<p>Heatran is among the top counters to this set, as it can take any hit and retaliate with a super effective STAB attack. Terrakion, Landorus, Infernape, Darmanitan, and others can heavily dent or OHKO Jirachi. If Jirachi is not running Leftovers, it can easily be worn down over time with a combination of entry hazards and residual damage on switching in. To lure in the Water / Ground types that give this set issues, Grass Knot Infernape can be used as a partner. Toxic Spikes users can be used to deal with Water / Ground types as well. Toxic Spikes form a great combination alongside Iron Head as well, as they quickly wear down Pokemon when used together. Aqua Jet users such as Azumarill and Sharpedo can take out Terrakion, Landorus, Infernape, and Darmanitan. Gyarados can take Fire-type attacks from Darmanitan and Infernape, as well as Earthquakes and Close Combats from Landorus and Terrakion, and retaliate with a super effective STAB attack. Any Pokemon that enjoys the removal of Gliscor, Skarmory, and other Pokemon this set lures and takes out are good partners. Terrakion is especially effective, as Jirachi lures in Terrakion's popular checks and counters, such as Gliscor, Slowbro, Scizor, and Skarmory.</p>
