[SET]
name: Choice Scarf
move 1: Flower Trick
move 2: Knock Off
move 3: U-turn
move 4: Thunder Punch / Play Rough / Trick
item: Choice Scarf
ability: Protean
nature: Jolly
evs: 252 Atk / 4 SpD / 252 Spe
[SET COMMENTS]
Choice Scarf Meowscarada leverages its excellent power and Speed tier to act as one of the tier's premier revenge killers, outspeeding boosted offensive threats like Dragon Dance Mega Tyranitar, Rapid Spin Excadrill, and Sandy Shocks, while also blazing past opposing Choice Scarf users such as Enamorus and Latias. Protean increases the damage output of its coverage moves, making them better suited at pressuring targets such as Mega Latias, Galarian Zapdos, and Hydreigon. Knock Off allows Meowscarada to remove important items from walls such as Clefable, Celesteela, and physically defensive Tangrowth, allowing it to break through them more easily. U-turn gives Meowscarada the ability to keep up momentum and in conjunction with Protean, severely dents opposing Meowscarada and Serperior that may try to stay in on it. Thunder Punch is critical for allowing Meowscarada to revenge kill targets like Autotomize Celesteela and Double Dance Galarian Moltres after their respective boosts, especially if the former has already used up its Power Herb; it also OHKOes Gyarados. Alternatively, Play Rough can be used to hit other Fighting- and Dragon-types, most notably Buzzwole, Iron Hands, and Dragon Dance Mega Altaria, while retaining its ability to take out Galarian Moltres. If several of the aforementioned Pokemon are adequately covered by Meowscarada's teammates, Trick can be used to cripple an incoming wall, such as Buzzwole or Amoonguss. Choice Scarf Meowscarada fits best on balance and offensive teams. Pokemon such as Sandy Shocks and Skarmory are appreciated partners for laying entry hazards that capitalize on Meowscarada's ability to force switches and remove items such as Heavy-Duty Boots and Leftovers from the opponent. Defensive pivots such as Galarian Slowking and Utility Jirachi also appreciate Meowscarada's ability to keep threats like Swords Dance Aegislash and Keldeo in check and can opt to safely bring it in against these Pokemon, as Meowscarada's poor defensive attributes often means it cannot switch into them directly. While Meowscarada is able to hit many of them super effectively, it can still struggle to deal lasting damage against walls such as Skarmory and Amoonguss, making offensive teammates that can take advantage of them, such as SubToxic Aegislash, Choice Band Victini, and Choice Specs Latios extremely valuable, all of which benefit from the opportunities provided by Meowscarada's U-turn in return.
[SET]
name: Choice Band
move 1: Flower Trick
move 2: Knock Off
move 3: U-turn
move 4: Thunder Punch / Play Rough / Sucker Punch
item: Choice Band
ability: Protean
nature: Jolly
evs: 252 Atk / 4 SpD / 252 Spe
[SET COMMENTS]
Choice Band Meowscarada packs colorful coverage in conjunction with Protean and its naturally high Speed tier, letting it serve as a powerful offensive pivot. Choice Band allows Meowscarada to OHKO several offensive Pokemon that it otherwise wouldn't, such as Aegislash and Iron Moth. In addition to this, Knock Off cripples defensive walls such as Scizor and Amoonguss by removing their respective items, while also serving as Meowscarada's most common move to use against neutral targets. U-turn allows Meowscarada to rack up momentum against Pokemon it forces out, such as Tyranitar, Hippowdon, and Tapu Fini. Thunder Punch is usually preferred for its ability to 2HKO Skarmory outright, on top of hitting other crucial Flying-type checks such as Enamorus. However, Play Rough can be used instead to provide super effective coverage against other answers, 2HKOing the likes of physically defensive Buzzwole, Mega Sableye, and Mega Altaria. Sucker Punch is also a passable option in the last slot as a priority move that can finish off weakened offensive threats such as Autotomize Celesteela, Z-Celebrate Victini, and Sand Rush Excadrill. Choice Band Meowscarada fits best on more offensive teams, particularly those that appreciate its unique mix of wallbreaking and pivoting capabilities. Frailer offensive teammates that also benefit from Meowscarada's U-turn, such as Mixed Aegislash, Hisuian Zoroark, and Alakazam, can make for good teammates to pressure some of Meowscarada's checks, like Buzzwole and Mega Venusaur. Hisuian Zoroark in particular synergizes especially well, as disguising as Meowscarada with its Illusion ability can help force mindgames with the opponent; the threat of Hisuian Zoroark luring in and eliminating walls such as Buzzwole with Flamethrower can make the opponent much less eager to try and switch them into Meowscarada. Defensive pivots such as Scizor, Galarian Slowking, and Blissey, are also essential to let Meowscarada enter the field safely against more preferable targets, while also being great Pokemon to fall back on when faced with opposing revenge killers, such as Choice Scarf Latias and Enamorus. Galarian Slowking can also use Future Sight to remedy Meowscarada's lack of coverage against Fighting-types such as Buzzwole and Iron Hands. Entry hazard support from the likes of Clefable and Sandy Shocks benefit from Meowscarada's Knock Off removing items such as Heavy-Duty Boots and Leftovers from defensive Pokemon like Clefable, on top of making it easier to break past them.
[SET]
name: Lead
move 1: Taunt
move 2: Spikes
move 3: Flower Trick
move 4: Knock Off
item: Focus Sash
ability: Overgrow
nature: Jolly
evs: 252 Atk / 4 SpD / 252 Spe
[SET COMMENTS]
Lead Meowscarada is one of the fastest leads in the entire tier, which makes it highly effective at getting the jump on opposing leads. It also matches up very well against Grimmsnarl, as its Dark typing makes it immune to Prankster. Due to Meowscarada's insane Speed tier, Taunt allows it to dominate other leads by outspeeding and preventing them from getting their own entry hazards up, most notably Excadrill, Mew, and Hydreigon, while also blocking Defog from foes like Tapu Fini and Mandibuzz. Flower Trick, especially in conjunction with Overgrow, allows Meowscarada to deal significant damage to neutral foes before fainting, most notably 2HKOing Stealth Rock Clefable. Knock Off, on top of 2HKOing Lead Mew, can also remove items such as Skarmory's Rocky Helmet and Celesteela's Leftovers, making them easier to break through. Lead Meowscarada's extensive utility and positive matchups against similar archetypes make it a natural fit for hyper offense teams. Offensive Pokemon such as Swords Dance Scizor, Meteor Beam Celesteela, and Calm Mind Latios each appreciate Spikes' ability to wear down several of their grounded checks into range, like Mega Tyranitar and SubToxic Aegislash. Offensive Stealth Rock users, such as Sandy Shocks and Nihilego, can also synergize well with Meowscarada's Spikes to create even more offensive pressure for the opponent. As Lead Meowscarada tends to struggle against Mega Sableye due to Magic Bounce, Pokemon that can take advantage of it, such as Nasty Plot Galarian Moltres and Booster Energy Iron Moth, make for crucial offensive teammates that can fulfill this role effectively. In return, they favor Meowscarada's ability to remove their crippling weakness to Stealth Rock by shutting down the majority of Stealth Rock setters.
[CREDITS]
Written by:
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Quality checked by:
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name: Choice Scarf
move 1: Flower Trick
move 2: Knock Off
move 3: U-turn
move 4: Thunder Punch / Play Rough / Trick
item: Choice Scarf
ability: Protean
nature: Jolly
evs: 252 Atk / 4 SpD / 252 Spe
[SET COMMENTS]
Choice Scarf Meowscarada leverages its excellent power and Speed tier to act as one of the tier's premier revenge killers, outspeeding boosted offensive threats like Dragon Dance Mega Tyranitar, Rapid Spin Excadrill, and Sandy Shocks, while also blazing past opposing Choice Scarf users such as Enamorus and Latias. Protean increases the damage output of its coverage moves, making them better suited at pressuring targets such as Mega Latias, Galarian Zapdos, and Hydreigon. Knock Off allows Meowscarada to remove important items from walls such as Clefable, Celesteela, and physically defensive Tangrowth, allowing it to break through them more easily. U-turn gives Meowscarada the ability to keep up momentum and in conjunction with Protean, severely dents opposing Meowscarada and Serperior that may try to stay in on it. Thunder Punch is critical for allowing Meowscarada to revenge kill targets like Autotomize Celesteela and Double Dance Galarian Moltres after their respective boosts, especially if the former has already used up its Power Herb; it also OHKOes Gyarados. Alternatively, Play Rough can be used to hit other Fighting- and Dragon-types, most notably Buzzwole, Iron Hands, and Dragon Dance Mega Altaria, while retaining its ability to take out Galarian Moltres. If several of the aforementioned Pokemon are adequately covered by Meowscarada's teammates, Trick can be used to cripple an incoming wall, such as Buzzwole or Amoonguss. Choice Scarf Meowscarada fits best on balance and offensive teams. Pokemon such as Sandy Shocks and Skarmory are appreciated partners for laying entry hazards that capitalize on Meowscarada's ability to force switches and remove items such as Heavy-Duty Boots and Leftovers from the opponent. Defensive pivots such as Galarian Slowking and Utility Jirachi also appreciate Meowscarada's ability to keep threats like Swords Dance Aegislash and Keldeo in check and can opt to safely bring it in against these Pokemon, as Meowscarada's poor defensive attributes often means it cannot switch into them directly. While Meowscarada is able to hit many of them super effectively, it can still struggle to deal lasting damage against walls such as Skarmory and Amoonguss, making offensive teammates that can take advantage of them, such as SubToxic Aegislash, Choice Band Victini, and Choice Specs Latios extremely valuable, all of which benefit from the opportunities provided by Meowscarada's U-turn in return.
[SET]
name: Choice Band
move 1: Flower Trick
move 2: Knock Off
move 3: U-turn
move 4: Thunder Punch / Play Rough / Sucker Punch
item: Choice Band
ability: Protean
nature: Jolly
evs: 252 Atk / 4 SpD / 252 Spe
[SET COMMENTS]
Choice Band Meowscarada packs colorful coverage in conjunction with Protean and its naturally high Speed tier, letting it serve as a powerful offensive pivot. Choice Band allows Meowscarada to OHKO several offensive Pokemon that it otherwise wouldn't, such as Aegislash and Iron Moth. In addition to this, Knock Off cripples defensive walls such as Scizor and Amoonguss by removing their respective items, while also serving as Meowscarada's most common move to use against neutral targets. U-turn allows Meowscarada to rack up momentum against Pokemon it forces out, such as Tyranitar, Hippowdon, and Tapu Fini. Thunder Punch is usually preferred for its ability to 2HKO Skarmory outright, on top of hitting other crucial Flying-type checks such as Enamorus. However, Play Rough can be used instead to provide super effective coverage against other answers, 2HKOing the likes of physically defensive Buzzwole, Mega Sableye, and Mega Altaria. Sucker Punch is also a passable option in the last slot as a priority move that can finish off weakened offensive threats such as Autotomize Celesteela, Z-Celebrate Victini, and Sand Rush Excadrill. Choice Band Meowscarada fits best on more offensive teams, particularly those that appreciate its unique mix of wallbreaking and pivoting capabilities. Frailer offensive teammates that also benefit from Meowscarada's U-turn, such as Mixed Aegislash, Hisuian Zoroark, and Alakazam, can make for good teammates to pressure some of Meowscarada's checks, like Buzzwole and Mega Venusaur. Hisuian Zoroark in particular synergizes especially well, as disguising as Meowscarada with its Illusion ability can help force mindgames with the opponent; the threat of Hisuian Zoroark luring in and eliminating walls such as Buzzwole with Flamethrower can make the opponent much less eager to try and switch them into Meowscarada. Defensive pivots such as Scizor, Galarian Slowking, and Blissey, are also essential to let Meowscarada enter the field safely against more preferable targets, while also being great Pokemon to fall back on when faced with opposing revenge killers, such as Choice Scarf Latias and Enamorus. Galarian Slowking can also use Future Sight to remedy Meowscarada's lack of coverage against Fighting-types such as Buzzwole and Iron Hands. Entry hazard support from the likes of Clefable and Sandy Shocks benefit from Meowscarada's Knock Off removing items such as Heavy-Duty Boots and Leftovers from defensive Pokemon like Clefable, on top of making it easier to break past them.
[SET]
name: Lead
move 1: Taunt
move 2: Spikes
move 3: Flower Trick
move 4: Knock Off
item: Focus Sash
ability: Overgrow
nature: Jolly
evs: 252 Atk / 4 SpD / 252 Spe
[SET COMMENTS]
Lead Meowscarada is one of the fastest leads in the entire tier, which makes it highly effective at getting the jump on opposing leads. It also matches up very well against Grimmsnarl, as its Dark typing makes it immune to Prankster. Due to Meowscarada's insane Speed tier, Taunt allows it to dominate other leads by outspeeding and preventing them from getting their own entry hazards up, most notably Excadrill, Mew, and Hydreigon, while also blocking Defog from foes like Tapu Fini and Mandibuzz. Flower Trick, especially in conjunction with Overgrow, allows Meowscarada to deal significant damage to neutral foes before fainting, most notably 2HKOing Stealth Rock Clefable. Knock Off, on top of 2HKOing Lead Mew, can also remove items such as Skarmory's Rocky Helmet and Celesteela's Leftovers, making them easier to break through. Lead Meowscarada's extensive utility and positive matchups against similar archetypes make it a natural fit for hyper offense teams. Offensive Pokemon such as Swords Dance Scizor, Meteor Beam Celesteela, and Calm Mind Latios each appreciate Spikes' ability to wear down several of their grounded checks into range, like Mega Tyranitar and SubToxic Aegislash. Offensive Stealth Rock users, such as Sandy Shocks and Nihilego, can also synergize well with Meowscarada's Spikes to create even more offensive pressure for the opponent. As Lead Meowscarada tends to struggle against Mega Sableye due to Magic Bounce, Pokemon that can take advantage of it, such as Nasty Plot Galarian Moltres and Booster Energy Iron Moth, make for crucial offensive teammates that can fulfill this role effectively. In return, they favor Meowscarada's ability to remove their crippling weakness to Stealth Rock by shutting down the majority of Stealth Rock setters.
[CREDITS]
Written by:
https://www.smogon.com/forums/members/arishem.546157/
Quality checked by:
https://www.smogon.com/forums/members/pubo.535121/
Grammar checked by:
https://www.smogon.com/forums/members/clouds.356215/
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