I wasn't exactly sure which forum to post this in, so I apologize if this is the wrong forum for this kind of thing. Additionally, I apologize if these ideas are old, but I hadn't seen this information anywhere else so I figured it was at least relatively unheard of.
Now, I was glancing over Lopunny's movepool and stats, when I realized, there's an untapped potential here for a great borderline support Pokemon. Her stats are not fully terrible, and her movepool is interesting. I therefore came up with a few movesets that I think would work at the very least, decently in UU.
Encorebunny
Lopunny /Cute Charm
Jolly @ Leftovers
252Spd 252Hp
- Encore
- Baton Pass
- Agility / Facade / Magic Coat
- Substitute / Magic Coat
Substitute when you see a status or setup coming, then Encore it. Alternately, you can switch this into a burn or toxic and Encore that. Then proceed to pass some speed and/or a sub. You can also Magic Coat to reflect something for the surprise value, which can also ruin some stuff if you reflect burn or something. It's really a pity Lapbunny can't learn SD or CM, otherwise this set would have huge potential. Another option would be Facade, which, plus STAB, might actually work with the whole status sponge idea. Remember, the point of this set is not to be a good passer, but rather to be a giant annoyance.
Staller
Lopunny /Cute Charm
Careful @ Leftovers
252Hp 252SpD
- Mirror Coat
- Protect / Substitute
- Attract / Swagger / Toxic / Thunder Wave
- Captivate / Charm / Toxic / Thunder Wave
Believe it or not, Slutbunni can be a special wall, although I don't really recommend it. Not weak to anything save Focus Blast and Aura Sphere might be the saving point of this set, which has the potential to really surprise things like Gengar. The bottom two slots can be anything, really, but going along with the whole female annoyance idea, you can Attract or Swagger something incoming that you normally wouldn't be able to take. Captivate or Charm can really dampen some pokes not expecting it. TWave is good all around to mess up your opponent's team. Finally, Lapbunny can also Toxic, but there's so many other good pokes that can Toxic I would really just stick with the gender moves.
Sleeptalker
Lopunny /Cute Charm
Careful @ Leftovers
252Hp 252SpD
- Rest
- Sleep Talk
- Mirror Coat / Protect
- Dizzy Punch / Facade
An alternative on the special walling idea, Slutbunny can also sleeptalk. Switch in on a status or a poke you know she can take, rest up and proceed to be a pain in the ass. Dizzy Punch and Facade both have STAB, DPunch for the surprise confusion, Facade for the sleep bonus. It's a shame Lapbunny can't learn Counter, because that would work hilariously along with Mirror Coat. This set has some potential for durability, at least until a Heracross comes along or something.
Trickbunny
Lopunny /Klutz
Jolly @ HUGE LIST SEE BELOW
252Spd 252Hp
- Switcheroo
- Substitute / Protect
- Fling / Dizzy Punch / Natural Gift
- Toxic / Thunder Wave / Swagger
Now, the star of the show. I believe Lopunny is the best Tricker in the game, because of her unusual trait which opens up a whole variety of possibilities.
W/ Choice Band/Specs
Switcheroo your Choice item off, Sub or Protect accordingly to see what your opponent is going to do. You can Switcheroo multiple times in one fight depending on what you get, or you can go the other way and Fling/Natural Gift your opponent's item. Choice Scarf can also be used but I don't recommend it since it can help almost any holder. Last slot is basically filler for when you've used up your hold item opportunities and just want to screw with your opponent's team.
W/ Macho Brace / Slow Tail / Power (EV item) / Magnet
This is why Lopunny is the best Trickster in the game. She can Switcheroo things like Macho Brace that other Trickers would be reluctant to carry because of the speed-lowering effects. If you, say, Switcheroo Slow Tail onto a CBmence and somehow live, you might even be able to Switcheroo that CB later in the battle to something else. Switcheroo-ing Slow Tail onto a Reversaler or Bellyzard can also royally screw up that Pokemon for good. Even if you don't live, Slow Tail can really screw up any sweeper your opponent's counting on.
W/ Flame Orb / Toxic Orb / Sticky Barb
This is the untested part. I'm not sure how exactly this would work, since the orbs induce status and don't affect your stats. But theoretically, you could Switcheroo something harmful onto a wall or something, hopefully taking Leftovers. Obviously a Flame Orb onto a Heracross or Milotic would be more harmful than good, but say you switched Toxic Orb with a Dusknoir or Suicune. Sticky Barb is also a good alternative as it causes damage regardless of status, but it'll also force you to be more careful against that Pokemon in the future.
Now, I was glancing over Lopunny's movepool and stats, when I realized, there's an untapped potential here for a great borderline support Pokemon. Her stats are not fully terrible, and her movepool is interesting. I therefore came up with a few movesets that I think would work at the very least, decently in UU.
Encorebunny
Lopunny /Cute Charm
Jolly @ Leftovers
252Spd 252Hp
- Encore
- Baton Pass
- Agility / Facade / Magic Coat
- Substitute / Magic Coat
Substitute when you see a status or setup coming, then Encore it. Alternately, you can switch this into a burn or toxic and Encore that. Then proceed to pass some speed and/or a sub. You can also Magic Coat to reflect something for the surprise value, which can also ruin some stuff if you reflect burn or something. It's really a pity Lapbunny can't learn SD or CM, otherwise this set would have huge potential. Another option would be Facade, which, plus STAB, might actually work with the whole status sponge idea. Remember, the point of this set is not to be a good passer, but rather to be a giant annoyance.
Staller
Lopunny /Cute Charm
Careful @ Leftovers
252Hp 252SpD
- Mirror Coat
- Protect / Substitute
- Attract / Swagger / Toxic / Thunder Wave
- Captivate / Charm / Toxic / Thunder Wave
Believe it or not, Slutbunni can be a special wall, although I don't really recommend it. Not weak to anything save Focus Blast and Aura Sphere might be the saving point of this set, which has the potential to really surprise things like Gengar. The bottom two slots can be anything, really, but going along with the whole female annoyance idea, you can Attract or Swagger something incoming that you normally wouldn't be able to take. Captivate or Charm can really dampen some pokes not expecting it. TWave is good all around to mess up your opponent's team. Finally, Lapbunny can also Toxic, but there's so many other good pokes that can Toxic I would really just stick with the gender moves.
Sleeptalker
Lopunny /Cute Charm
Careful @ Leftovers
252Hp 252SpD
- Rest
- Sleep Talk
- Mirror Coat / Protect
- Dizzy Punch / Facade
An alternative on the special walling idea, Slutbunny can also sleeptalk. Switch in on a status or a poke you know she can take, rest up and proceed to be a pain in the ass. Dizzy Punch and Facade both have STAB, DPunch for the surprise confusion, Facade for the sleep bonus. It's a shame Lapbunny can't learn Counter, because that would work hilariously along with Mirror Coat. This set has some potential for durability, at least until a Heracross comes along or something.
Trickbunny
Lopunny /Klutz
Jolly @ HUGE LIST SEE BELOW
252Spd 252Hp
- Switcheroo
- Substitute / Protect
- Fling / Dizzy Punch / Natural Gift
- Toxic / Thunder Wave / Swagger
Now, the star of the show. I believe Lopunny is the best Tricker in the game, because of her unusual trait which opens up a whole variety of possibilities.
W/ Choice Band/Specs
Switcheroo your Choice item off, Sub or Protect accordingly to see what your opponent is going to do. You can Switcheroo multiple times in one fight depending on what you get, or you can go the other way and Fling/Natural Gift your opponent's item. Choice Scarf can also be used but I don't recommend it since it can help almost any holder. Last slot is basically filler for when you've used up your hold item opportunities and just want to screw with your opponent's team.
W/ Macho Brace / Slow Tail / Power (EV item) / Magnet
This is why Lopunny is the best Trickster in the game. She can Switcheroo things like Macho Brace that other Trickers would be reluctant to carry because of the speed-lowering effects. If you, say, Switcheroo Slow Tail onto a CBmence and somehow live, you might even be able to Switcheroo that CB later in the battle to something else. Switcheroo-ing Slow Tail onto a Reversaler or Bellyzard can also royally screw up that Pokemon for good. Even if you don't live, Slow Tail can really screw up any sweeper your opponent's counting on.
W/ Flame Orb / Toxic Orb / Sticky Barb
This is the untested part. I'm not sure how exactly this would work, since the orbs induce status and don't affect your stats. But theoretically, you could Switcheroo something harmful onto a wall or something, hopefully taking Leftovers. Obviously a Flame Orb onto a Heracross or Milotic would be more harmful than good, but say you switched Toxic Orb with a Dusknoir or Suicune. Sticky Barb is also a good alternative as it causes damage regardless of status, but it'll also force you to be more careful against that Pokemon in the future.
