[SET]
Lead (Deoxys-Speed) @ Focus Sash
Ability: Pressure
Tera Type: Steel / Fairy / Dark
EVs: 252 SpA / 4 Def / 252 Spe or 248 HP / 8 Def / 252 Spe
Timid Nature
IVs: 0 Atk
- Spikes
- Taunt
- Psycho Boost / Thunder Wave
- Stealth Rock / Skill Swap / Thunder Wave
[SET COMMENTS]
Backed by its high Speed stat, which allows it to outspeed every relevant Pokemon without a Choice Scarf, and access to a wide variety of status moves, Deoxys-S remains a consistent suicide lead. Spikes is a must-have for Deoxys-S, as it damages Koraidon, Ting-Lu, and Arceus formes more than Stealth Rock, but Stealth Rock can still be used with Spikes if wanting to chip Spikes-immune Pokemon such as Landorus-T and Gliscor. Deoxys-S's access to Taunt lets it stop those trying to set up against it, such as Calm Mind Arceus-Fairy, while also shutting down other entry hazard setters like Glimmora and Ribombee. Psycho Boost gives Deoxys-S a way to OHKO Koraidon, 2HKO Glimmora after Focus Sash, and chip physically defensive Gliscor, and Thunder Wave can be used to cripple fast threats that stay in on Deoxys-S like Calyrex-S, Koraidon, and Zacian-C. Skill Swap can be used to remove Magic Bounce from Hatterene. However, Deoxys-S struggles to compete against other suicide leads like Ribombee and Glimmora, which offer more valuable hazards in Sticky Web and Toxic Spikes, respectively. Tera Steel gives Deoxys-S an immunity to Mortal Spin from Glimmora, while Tera Fairy allows it to block Scale Shot from Koraidon, and Tera Dark allows it to block Taunt and Parting Shot from Grimmsnarl. Maximum Special Attack EVs should be used to OHKO Koraidon with Psycho Boost, but maximum HP EVs can also be used.
Deoxys-S is used exclusively on hyper offense teams that benefit from its entry hazards and overall disruption. Common hyper offense threats like Koraidon, Zacian-C, and Calyrex-S appreciate having the hazard support from Deoxys-S to chip Arceus formes and other Pokemon without Heavy-Duty Boots, such as Ting-Lu and Koraidon. For example, it allows Tera Normal Arceus to OHKO Koraidon with Extreme Speed after a Swords Dance and Life Orb Calyrex-S to OHKO Arceus with Psychic or Grass Knot after a Nasty Plot, in case of a hyper offense mirror. These teammates also appreciate Deoxys-S preventing opposing hazards from going up because they are vulnerable to chip damage. Hatterene is able to shut down Deoxys-S without Skill Swap, so Pokemon such as Zacian-C, Calyrex-S, and Arceus-Ground are also helpful for threatening Hatterene.
[STRATEGY COMMENTS]
Other Options
=============
Counter allows Deoxys-S to get a surprise OHKO on Arceus after Extreme Speed or on Pokemon switching in from a U-turn from Koraidon. Tera Ghost can be used as a way to block Extreme Speed from Arceus if the situation arises or a niche Rapid Spin from the likes of Terapagos and Iron Treads. Knock Off can be used to OHKO Calyrex-S with 68 Attack EVs while removing Heavy-Duty Boots from the likes of Arceus and Miraidon, Toxic Orb from Gliscor, and Leftovers from Ting-Lu.
Checks and Counters
===================
**Hatterene**: Hatterene's Magic Bounce ability prevents Deoxys-S from setting up entry hazards while also resisting Psycho Boost. It can also hold an Ability Shield to block Skill Swap.
**Grimmsnarl**: Grimmsnarl can use Taunt before Deoxys-S due to Prankster and is immune to Psycho Boost. It does need to be wary of Knock Off removing Light Clay, however, as it puts Reflect and Light Screen on a tighter timer.
**Rapid Spin Users**: Rapid Spin users like Iron Treads and Terapagos are able to comfortably tank Deoxys-S's attacks and clear hazards while setting up their own Stealth Rock.
**Heavy-Duty Boots**: Heavy-Duty Boots prevents the holder from taking damage from hazards, effectively rendering Deoxys-S useless into full Heavy-Duty Boots stall teams.
[CREDITS]
Written by:
https://www.smogon.com/forums/members/playering.649291/
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Lead (Deoxys-Speed) @ Focus Sash
Ability: Pressure
Tera Type: Steel / Fairy / Dark
EVs: 252 SpA / 4 Def / 252 Spe or 248 HP / 8 Def / 252 Spe
Timid Nature
IVs: 0 Atk
- Spikes
- Taunt
- Psycho Boost / Thunder Wave
- Stealth Rock / Skill Swap / Thunder Wave
[SET COMMENTS]
Backed by its high Speed stat, which allows it to outspeed every relevant Pokemon without a Choice Scarf, and access to a wide variety of status moves, Deoxys-S remains a consistent suicide lead. Spikes is a must-have for Deoxys-S, as it damages Koraidon, Ting-Lu, and Arceus formes more than Stealth Rock, but Stealth Rock can still be used with Spikes if wanting to chip Spikes-immune Pokemon such as Landorus-T and Gliscor. Deoxys-S's access to Taunt lets it stop those trying to set up against it, such as Calm Mind Arceus-Fairy, while also shutting down other entry hazard setters like Glimmora and Ribombee. Psycho Boost gives Deoxys-S a way to OHKO Koraidon, 2HKO Glimmora after Focus Sash, and chip physically defensive Gliscor, and Thunder Wave can be used to cripple fast threats that stay in on Deoxys-S like Calyrex-S, Koraidon, and Zacian-C. Skill Swap can be used to remove Magic Bounce from Hatterene. However, Deoxys-S struggles to compete against other suicide leads like Ribombee and Glimmora, which offer more valuable hazards in Sticky Web and Toxic Spikes, respectively. Tera Steel gives Deoxys-S an immunity to Mortal Spin from Glimmora, while Tera Fairy allows it to block Scale Shot from Koraidon, and Tera Dark allows it to block Taunt and Parting Shot from Grimmsnarl. Maximum Special Attack EVs should be used to OHKO Koraidon with Psycho Boost, but maximum HP EVs can also be used.
Deoxys-S is used exclusively on hyper offense teams that benefit from its entry hazards and overall disruption. Common hyper offense threats like Koraidon, Zacian-C, and Calyrex-S appreciate having the hazard support from Deoxys-S to chip Arceus formes and other Pokemon without Heavy-Duty Boots, such as Ting-Lu and Koraidon. For example, it allows Tera Normal Arceus to OHKO Koraidon with Extreme Speed after a Swords Dance and Life Orb Calyrex-S to OHKO Arceus with Psychic or Grass Knot after a Nasty Plot, in case of a hyper offense mirror. These teammates also appreciate Deoxys-S preventing opposing hazards from going up because they are vulnerable to chip damage. Hatterene is able to shut down Deoxys-S without Skill Swap, so Pokemon such as Zacian-C, Calyrex-S, and Arceus-Ground are also helpful for threatening Hatterene.
[STRATEGY COMMENTS]
Other Options
=============
Counter allows Deoxys-S to get a surprise OHKO on Arceus after Extreme Speed or on Pokemon switching in from a U-turn from Koraidon. Tera Ghost can be used as a way to block Extreme Speed from Arceus if the situation arises or a niche Rapid Spin from the likes of Terapagos and Iron Treads. Knock Off can be used to OHKO Calyrex-S with 68 Attack EVs while removing Heavy-Duty Boots from the likes of Arceus and Miraidon, Toxic Orb from Gliscor, and Leftovers from Ting-Lu.
Checks and Counters
===================
**Hatterene**: Hatterene's Magic Bounce ability prevents Deoxys-S from setting up entry hazards while also resisting Psycho Boost. It can also hold an Ability Shield to block Skill Swap.
**Grimmsnarl**: Grimmsnarl can use Taunt before Deoxys-S due to Prankster and is immune to Psycho Boost. It does need to be wary of Knock Off removing Light Clay, however, as it puts Reflect and Light Screen on a tighter timer.
**Rapid Spin Users**: Rapid Spin users like Iron Treads and Terapagos are able to comfortably tank Deoxys-S's attacks and clear hazards while setting up their own Stealth Rock.
**Heavy-Duty Boots**: Heavy-Duty Boots prevents the holder from taking damage from hazards, effectively rendering Deoxys-S useless into full Heavy-Duty Boots stall teams.
[CREDITS]
Written by:
https://www.smogon.com/forums/members/playering.649291/
Quality checked by:
https://www.smogon.com/forums/members/swas.487990/
https://www.smogon.com/forums/members/gigabytes7.660324/
Grammar checked by:
https://www.smogon.com/forums/members/dusk-mage-necrozma.592895/
https://www.smogon.com/forums/members/autumn.384270/
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