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[SET]
Offensif (Jirachi) @ Leftovers
Ability: Serene Grace
EVs: 4 HP / 252 Atk / 252 Spe
Jolly Nature
- Iron Head
- Body Slam
- Fire Punch
- Protect / Refresh / Ice Punch
[SET COMMENTS]
Capacités
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Tête de Fer de Jirachi est excellent pour sweep, car avec un investissement complet en Attaque et une Vitesse maximum, il n'a besoin que de quelques flinchs pour mettre à terre des Pokémon qui lui sont relativement résistants comme Libégon et Scorvol, il peut même 3HKO Mélodelfe et d'autres menaces assez bulkys comme Mackogneur. Tête de Fer compense l'absence de capacité de setup physique dans le movepool de Jirachi.
Like Iron Head, the additional investment helps Jirachi 3HKO frail attackers such as offensive Starmie and Infernape. Fire Punch 2HKOes Scizor and Magnezone without bulk investment if either hit burns it and 3HKOes maximum HP Jirachi, Bronzong, specially defensive Skarmory, and Metagross after Stealth Rock.
Abri maximise la longévité de Jirachi, car alterner les capacités pour restaurer des PVs peut combler son manque de bulk. Cependant, Régénération est une option fantastique pour éviter les statuts. Régénération aide aussi Jirachi à
Protect maximizes Jirachi’s longevity, as alternating them to restore HP helps make up for its lack of bulk. However, Refresh is a fantastic option to stave off status. Refresh also helps Jirachi spread status to opposing defensive Jirachi, as it can fish for burns and then heal off paralysis with Refresh. Jirachi can forgo the utility move for additional coverage such as Ice Punch and Grass Knot. Ice Punch is another great option to maximize its coverage and give it a 20% chance to freeze the foe. It OHKOes Dragonite and Flygon after Stealth Rock and is Jirachi’s best option against Gliscor, Zapdos, and Latias. Jirachi can also run Grass Knot in the last spot, as it 2HKOes Swampert even with a hindering Special Attack nature.
Détails du set
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A simple EV spread of 252 Attack / 252 Speed with a Jolly nature helps maximize Jirachi’s Iron Head and its coverage moves. Jirachi should always use maximize Speed EVs to at least tie with Flygon, Jirachi, and Zapdos, but can spare some Attack EVs to run bulk, such as 48 HP / 208 Atk / 252 that hits a Leftovers number.
While Leftovers is the most common option, Jirachi can also use a Lum Berry. Lum Berry helps Jirachi switch into Breloom, spread paralysis to other Jirachi, and combat Gengar more easily on more aggressive teams that can struggle with these Pokemon. Jirachi can use some other items, such as Iron Plate to power up Iron Head and Salac Berry paired with Substitute to take advantage of its additional coverage. All of these items help bluff a Choice Scarf set or otherwise don't hold Leftovers.
Conseils d'utilisation
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Jirachi can come in earlier in the game to spread status, as getting a burn on Skarmory, Metagross, or opposing Jirachi can immediately open up the game. Otherwise, Jirachi typically comes into the game fairly late or on something it needs to revenge kill, such as Lucario or Tyranitar, as it does not have a lot of bulk and can get worn down. On the other hand, it is uniquely excellent at sweeping weakened, statused foes due to Iron Head, as much of the tier that doesn’t resist it are at least 3HKOed. Jirachi is typically played patiently, waiting for its checks to be worn down by entry hazards and weaker attacks so Jirachi needs less flinches to break through them. Keeping Jirachi hidden also has the benefit of scouting the opposing team so it doesn’t get trapped or statused by Magnezone. With Refresh, don’t be afraid to go for extra damage to weaken status inducing threats. Jirachi is fairly bulky for an offensive Pokemon and opponents will often be very willing to status Jirachi in exchange for HP on other Pokemon. Coverage moves such as Ice Punch with investment and Grass Knot can be unexpected from Jirachi, so luring in Gliscor, Flygon, and Swampert trying to KO Jirachi can be valuable.
Options d'équipe
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Jirachi is one of the best Spikes partners in the tier, as they wear down its answers very effectively. It is a staple of the big five style built around Choice Scarf Tyranitar, Clefable, Skarmory, defensive Latias, and a Ground-type such as Hippowdon, Quagsire, specially defensive Gliscor, or Donphan. It is highly effective as a cleaner and Lucario check on these teams. Tyranitar sets sand, appreciates back up in taking on Choiced Latias, and Pursuit traps frail Dark-weak foes like Gengar, Choice Scarf Rotom-A, and Starmie that can status Jirachi or otherwise outspeed it and give it trouble. Clefable spreads Knock Off, greatly increasing Jirachi’s effectiveness, and takes on bulkier threats resistant to Iron Head such as Zapdos and Suicune. Skarmory is the best Spiker in the tier. Defensive Latias and the Ground-type give much needed defensive flexibility with Jirachi. Jirachi also works well alongside other offensive Spikes partners, such as Gengar, Swampert, and specially defensive Empoleon. Gengar and Swampert appreciate if Jirachi burns specially defensive Skarmory, while both provide the residual damage on defensive teams Jirachi enjoys.
Jirachi can also fit with more offensive teammates, especially if it forgoes Leftovers. It can fit alongside Magnezone offenses that lack Knock Off alongside teammates like Dragon Dance Tyranitar, Dragon Dance Dragonite, Choice Specs Latias, and Swords Dance Gliscor, as it enjoys Leftovers Skarmory being eliminated and pressures Shed Shell Skarmory with status and Iron Head flinches. Jirachi can even use a Lum Berry to help these teammates deal with Breloom. Gengar is a stellar partner due to its ability to counter Ground-types such as Hippowdon and Swampert by switching in on predicted Earthquakes and inflicting burn damage with Will-O-Wisp. Additionally, Gengar can heavily damage Heatran with Focus Blast, a common counter to Jirachi's physical attacks. Meanwhile, Jirachi can retaliate against Latias and Tyranitar, which may try to exploit Gengar's frailty. Jirachi’s ability to pressure Lucario and Scizor make it a good teammate for other Spikers that can struggle with them such as Roserade. Some good teammates for these include Choice Specs Latias, Calm Mind Suicune, offensive Heatran, Dragon Dance Gyarados, and Choice Scarf Rotom-A.
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[SET]
Offensif (Jirachi) @ Leftovers
Ability: Serene Grace
EVs: 4 HP / 252 Atk / 252 Spe
Jolly Nature
- Iron Head
- Body Slam
- Fire Punch
- Protect / Refresh / Ice Punch
[SET COMMENTS]
Capacités
========
Tête de Fer de Jirachi est excellent pour sweep, car avec un investissement complet en Attaque et une Vitesse maximum, il n'a besoin que de quelques flinchs pour mettre à terre des Pokémon qui lui sont relativement résistants comme Libégon et Scorvol, il peut même 3HKO Mélodelfe et d'autres menaces assez bulkys comme Mackogneur. Tête de Fer compense l'absence de capacité de setup physique dans le movepool de Jirachi.
Like Iron Head, the additional investment helps Jirachi 3HKO frail attackers such as offensive Starmie and Infernape. Fire Punch 2HKOes Scizor and Magnezone without bulk investment if either hit burns it and 3HKOes maximum HP Jirachi, Bronzong, specially defensive Skarmory, and Metagross after Stealth Rock.
Abri maximise la longévité de Jirachi, car alterner les capacités pour restaurer des PVs peut combler son manque de bulk. Cependant, Régénération est une option fantastique pour éviter les statuts. Régénération aide aussi Jirachi à
Protect maximizes Jirachi’s longevity, as alternating them to restore HP helps make up for its lack of bulk. However, Refresh is a fantastic option to stave off status. Refresh also helps Jirachi spread status to opposing defensive Jirachi, as it can fish for burns and then heal off paralysis with Refresh. Jirachi can forgo the utility move for additional coverage such as Ice Punch and Grass Knot. Ice Punch is another great option to maximize its coverage and give it a 20% chance to freeze the foe. It OHKOes Dragonite and Flygon after Stealth Rock and is Jirachi’s best option against Gliscor, Zapdos, and Latias. Jirachi can also run Grass Knot in the last spot, as it 2HKOes Swampert even with a hindering Special Attack nature.
Détails du set
========
A simple EV spread of 252 Attack / 252 Speed with a Jolly nature helps maximize Jirachi’s Iron Head and its coverage moves. Jirachi should always use maximize Speed EVs to at least tie with Flygon, Jirachi, and Zapdos, but can spare some Attack EVs to run bulk, such as 48 HP / 208 Atk / 252 that hits a Leftovers number.
While Leftovers is the most common option, Jirachi can also use a Lum Berry. Lum Berry helps Jirachi switch into Breloom, spread paralysis to other Jirachi, and combat Gengar more easily on more aggressive teams that can struggle with these Pokemon. Jirachi can use some other items, such as Iron Plate to power up Iron Head and Salac Berry paired with Substitute to take advantage of its additional coverage. All of these items help bluff a Choice Scarf set or otherwise don't hold Leftovers.
Conseils d'utilisation
========
Jirachi can come in earlier in the game to spread status, as getting a burn on Skarmory, Metagross, or opposing Jirachi can immediately open up the game. Otherwise, Jirachi typically comes into the game fairly late or on something it needs to revenge kill, such as Lucario or Tyranitar, as it does not have a lot of bulk and can get worn down. On the other hand, it is uniquely excellent at sweeping weakened, statused foes due to Iron Head, as much of the tier that doesn’t resist it are at least 3HKOed. Jirachi is typically played patiently, waiting for its checks to be worn down by entry hazards and weaker attacks so Jirachi needs less flinches to break through them. Keeping Jirachi hidden also has the benefit of scouting the opposing team so it doesn’t get trapped or statused by Magnezone. With Refresh, don’t be afraid to go for extra damage to weaken status inducing threats. Jirachi is fairly bulky for an offensive Pokemon and opponents will often be very willing to status Jirachi in exchange for HP on other Pokemon. Coverage moves such as Ice Punch with investment and Grass Knot can be unexpected from Jirachi, so luring in Gliscor, Flygon, and Swampert trying to KO Jirachi can be valuable.
Options d'équipe
========
Jirachi is one of the best Spikes partners in the tier, as they wear down its answers very effectively. It is a staple of the big five style built around Choice Scarf Tyranitar, Clefable, Skarmory, defensive Latias, and a Ground-type such as Hippowdon, Quagsire, specially defensive Gliscor, or Donphan. It is highly effective as a cleaner and Lucario check on these teams. Tyranitar sets sand, appreciates back up in taking on Choiced Latias, and Pursuit traps frail Dark-weak foes like Gengar, Choice Scarf Rotom-A, and Starmie that can status Jirachi or otherwise outspeed it and give it trouble. Clefable spreads Knock Off, greatly increasing Jirachi’s effectiveness, and takes on bulkier threats resistant to Iron Head such as Zapdos and Suicune. Skarmory is the best Spiker in the tier. Defensive Latias and the Ground-type give much needed defensive flexibility with Jirachi. Jirachi also works well alongside other offensive Spikes partners, such as Gengar, Swampert, and specially defensive Empoleon. Gengar and Swampert appreciate if Jirachi burns specially defensive Skarmory, while both provide the residual damage on defensive teams Jirachi enjoys.
Jirachi can also fit with more offensive teammates, especially if it forgoes Leftovers. It can fit alongside Magnezone offenses that lack Knock Off alongside teammates like Dragon Dance Tyranitar, Dragon Dance Dragonite, Choice Specs Latias, and Swords Dance Gliscor, as it enjoys Leftovers Skarmory being eliminated and pressures Shed Shell Skarmory with status and Iron Head flinches. Jirachi can even use a Lum Berry to help these teammates deal with Breloom. Gengar is a stellar partner due to its ability to counter Ground-types such as Hippowdon and Swampert by switching in on predicted Earthquakes and inflicting burn damage with Will-O-Wisp. Additionally, Gengar can heavily damage Heatran with Focus Blast, a common counter to Jirachi's physical attacks. Meanwhile, Jirachi can retaliate against Latias and Tyranitar, which may try to exploit Gengar's frailty. Jirachi’s ability to pressure Lucario and Scizor make it a good teammate for other Spikers that can struggle with them such as Roserade. Some good teammates for these include Choice Specs Latias, Calm Mind Suicune, offensive Heatran, Dragon Dance Gyarados, and Choice Scarf Rotom-A.
[CREDITS]
Written by:
https://www.smogon.com/forums/members/oiponabys.435540/
Translated by:
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Grammar checked by:
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