NU Miltank

[neomon]

[OVERVIEW]

Miltank serves as a Stealth Rock setter in the NU metagame. What differentiates it from other setters such as Steelix and Rhydon is its access to reliable recovery in Milk Drink, helping it keep Stealth Rock up more reliably in the long run. Furthermore, Miltank's Thick Fat makes it a reliable check to Ice- and Fire-type Pokemon like Vanilluxe, Sneasel, and Delphox. Its naturally solid bulk and good Speed stat mean it can also serve as a reliable answer to the likes of Comfey, Guzzlord and Vikavolt. Miltank's offensive stats and movepool are quite lackluster, though, so it is very passive. Furthermore, Xatu puts a complete stop to Miltank thanks to its Magic Bounce while also chipping it with Rocky Helmet if MIltank uses Seismic Toss.

[SET]
name: Specially Defensive Stealth Rock
move 1: Stealth Rock
move 2: Seismic Toss
move 3: Milk Drink
move 4: Toxic
item: Leftovers
ability: Thick Fat
nature: Calm
evs: 252 HP / 236 SpD / 20 Spe


[SET COMMENTS]
Moves
========

Stealth Rock is the main reason to use Miltank, helping to chip at the opposing team. Seismic Toss gives Miltank reliable damage output and ignores its bad offensive stats. Milk Drink provides reliable recovery, helping Miltank's longevity and defensive utility throughout the game. Toxic means Miltank isn't complete setup fodder for the tier's Ghost-types like Decidueye and Mismagius and helps pressure Pokemon like Incineroar, Slowbro, and Comfey.


Set Details
========

Leftovers furthers Miltanks longevity. The EV spread maximizes Miltank's special bulk while letting it outspeed Jolly Incineroar and Adamant Samurott and Decidueye to hit them with Toxic or Seismic Toss in a pinch. Thick Fat makes Miltank a reliable check to Fire- and Ice-types like Vanilluxe, Delphox, and defensive Incineroar.

Usage Tips
========

Use Miltank to set Stealth Rock throughout the game. Aim to set it up as early as possible to get an early advantage. If you face a Xatu, try to pressure it offensively or trap it with a Pursuit trapper if you are running one. Miltank can also check common special attackers like Vanilluxe, Guzzlord, and Comfey on a reliable basis. Keep Miltank healthy with Milk Drink so it can't be broken by the likes of Delphox and Slowbro. Try to hit threats to your team with Toxic to chip them. Use Seismic Toss to damage opposing Stealth Rock setters and other Pokemon without reliable recovery.

Team Options
========

Miltank usually finds its way onto more defensive builds due to being too passive for offensive teams. Pursuit trappers such as Sneasel, Houndoom, and Absol are capable of trapping Xatu and help Miltank get Stealth Rock up against it. Answers to Fighting-types such as Slowbro, Golbat, Xatu, and Vileplume pair well with Miltank to fix its weakness to them. Conversely, Pokemon like Decidueye, Dhelmise, and Vikavolt appreciate Miltank's ability to reliably check most Fire- and Ice-types. Ferroseed or Garbodor can form an entry hazard stacking core alongside Miltank.

[STRATEGY COMMENTS]
Other Options
=============

Heal Bell is an option to take advantage of Miltank's role as a cleric, but that makes it even more passive. Body Slam can paralyze offensive threats. Thunder Wave can also be used as a more reliable option, but both these mean Miltank loses to every Water-type with recovery and acts as complete setup fodder for the tier's Ghost-types. Sap Sipper Miltank is also an option to check the likes of Decidueye and Dhelmise, but it's inferior to Thick Fat because MIltank can make better use of a resistance to Fire and Ice.

Checks and Counters
===================

**Xatu**: Thanks to Magic Bounce, Xatu can't get poisoned by Miltank and bounces Stealth Rock away. Most Xatu also run Rocky Helmet, which damages Miltank when using Seismic Toss, essentially invalidating it.

**Taunt**: Taunt users like Comfey, Mismagius, Golbat, and Magmortar stop Miltank dead in its tracks.

**Fighting-types**: Fighting-types like Passimian, Gallade, and Medicham can take down Miltank easily.

**Ghost-types**: Decidueye and Mismagius can use Miltank as setup fodder even if Miltank does have Toxic, while Rotom and Dhelmise can take advantage of it by removing its entry hazards or getting free attacks off.

**Toxic-resistant Pokemon**: Pokemon like Bulk up Scrafty and Klinklang can freely set up on Miltank, while Sigilyph and Vileplume get free turns to dish out attacks because they don't care about Toxic.

**Toxic users**: If Miltank gets badly poisoned by the likes of Slowbro and Mega Audino, its defensive reliability gets severely compromised.

[CREDITS]
- Written by: [[neomon, 408904]]
- Quality checked by: [[kay, 240237], [Rabia, 336073], [Espeonage., 395065 ]]
- Grammar checked by: [[The Dutch Plumberjack, 232216], [CryoGyro, 331519 ]]

 

[kay]

Be more specific when you list things, also don't abbreviate things as you'll have to change them to their full name down the line. When you list something say why you're listing it, or in the case of a type don't just list "ghost types". Be specific, give examples.

QC check 1/3

ice resist
sneasel answer
checks special attackers such as guzz delphox comfey
passive
loses to xatu

What ice resists does it stop? You can condense Sneasel under ice resists while you list what ice types it stops such as Vanilluxe.
Why is it passive? Explain what elements make it passive.
Explain why it loses to Xatu

toxic makes miltank less passive, damaging usual counters that might take advantage of it like mismagius, rotom-n, and set up sweepers like houndoom phox and comfey

NP Doom isn't relevant enough. Try replacing with Incineroar or Slowbro.

alternatively 252 HP / 236 SpD / 20 Spe with a bold nature can be used to answer sneasel more reliably but still switch into special attackers

if you run a bold nature you can also use it to switch into sneasel

You don't need a bold nature to deal with Sneasel. If anything you can just run 40 def evs and it'll be more then enough, but even then it doesn't need to be listed as even Sp.D sets will switch into Sneasel well.

pursuit trappers (sneasel, houndoom, absol) - ghosts, xatu

List some ghost type targets, things like Deciedueye, Mismagius, Dhelmise ect.

fighting resists (golbat, xatu, vileplume)

Slowbro should get a mention here as its the best fighting resist in the tier.

**ghost types**: take advantage or miltank lacking toxic

Again list some ghost types.

**pokemon not worried about toxic**: rest slowbro, sigilyph, komala, vileplume and klink all take advantage of miltank because of not caring about toxic

Rest Slowbro isn't common enough to be listed here, Komala is hardly relevant enough to be listed here.

 

[neomon]

should all be implemented now, sorry for the delay

 

[Rabia]

amcheck implement only what you want, comments in bold

[OVERVIEW]

sets rocks
offers an ice resist for pokemon such as vanilluxe and sneasel
checks special attackers such as guzz delphox comfey
a low attack stat makes miltank very passive, especially if not running seismic toss and toxic
Xatu, with its ability magic guard, makes it so it cant get toxiced by miltank aswell as making it take rocky helmet chip when stossing
note up here too how access to reliable recovery helps differentiate it from other Stealth Rock users like Steelix and Diancie

[SET]
name: Specially Defensive Rock-Setter
move 1: Stealth Rock
move 2: Seismic Toss
move 3: Milk Drink
move 4: Toxic
item: Leftovers
ability: Thick Fat
nature: Calm
evs: 252 HP / 236 SpD / 20 Spe


[SET COMMENTS]
Moves
========

Stealth Rocks supports the team with hazards
seismic toss gives miltank a reliable damage source disregarding its weak attack stat
milk drink gives it reliable recovery enabling it to check special attackers throughout the game
toxic makes miltank less passive, damaging usual counters that might take advantage of it like decidiueye, mismagius, and set up sweepers like incineroar slowbro and comfey note specifically here how it lets you deal with Ghost-types

Set Details
========

leftovers support miltanks longevity
the ev spread maximizes miltanks special bulk while outspeeding jolly incineroar and adamant samurott to toxic or stoss them in a pinch
thick fat makes miltank a reliable ice and fire resist for pokemon such as vanilluxe and delphox and Incineroar

Usage Tips
========

use miltank to set rocks
check common special attackers such as vanilluxe, whimsicott guzzlord, delphox and comfey throughout the game
toxic threats to your team with it and use it to chip opposing rockers with toxic or seismictoss
this is very barren and should be expanded on; what should I be looking to use Toxic on? When should I set Stealth Rock up?

Team Options
========

pursuit trappers (sneasel, houndoom, absol) for xatu/dhelmise/decidueye
fighting resists such as slowbro, golbat, xatu, vileplume to fix its weakness to fighting types
spikes in form of ferroseed or garbodor form a hazard stack core alongside miltank
this is pretty barren too imo; what other kinds of Pokemon other than Spikes setters appreciated Miltank's ability to do what it does?

[STRATEGY COMMENTS]
Other Options
=============

Heal Bell on Miltank is an option to take advantage of its role as a cleric but that makes it even more passive
body slam can be run for para fishing
thunderwave can be ran to get guaranteed paras but also makes it more passive, and also means you lose the 1v1 to Calm Mind Slowbro

Checks and Counters
===================

**xatu**: bounces rocks, makes it take helmet damage when connecting

**fighters**: pass, gallade, lee, medi all revenge it comfortably

**ghost types**: decidueye, dhelmise and mismagius all get free turns against miltanks lacking toxic

**pokemon not worried about toxic**: bulk up scrafty, klink, sigilyph and vileplume all take advantage of miltank because of not caring about toxic

 

[Rabia]

[OVERVIEW]

sets rocks
offers an ice resist for pokemon such as vanilluxe and sneasel
checks special attackers such as guzz delphox comfey
reliable recovery separates it from other stealth rockers like don and lix
a low attack stat makes miltank very passive, especially if not running seismic toss and toxic
Xatu, with its ability magic guard, makes it so it cant get toxiced by miltank aswell as making it take rocky helmet chip when stossing


[SET]
name: Specially Defensive Rock-Setter
move 1: Stealth Rock
move 2: Seismic Toss
move 3: Milk Drink
move 4: Toxic
item: Leftovers
ability: Thick Fat
nature: Calm
evs: 252 HP / 236 SpD / 20 Spe


[SET COMMENTS]
Moves
========

Stealth Rocks supports the team with hazards
seismic toss gives miltank a reliable damage source disregarding its weak attack stat
milk drink gives it reliable recovery enabling it to check special attackers throughout the game
toxic makes miltank less passive, damaging usual counters that might take advantage of it like decidiueye, mismagius, and set up sweepers like incineroar slowbro and comfey explicitly mention that Toxic means it isn't complete setup bait for Ghost-types

Set Details
========

leftovers support miltanks longevity
the ev spread maximizes miltanks special bulk while outspeeding jolly incineroar and adamant samurott and Decidueye to toxic or stoss them in a pinch
thick fat makes miltank a reliable ice and fire resist for pokemon such as vanilluxe and delphox might as well mention defensive Incineroar down here, yeah you hate to lose Leftovers but Miltank switches into it well and can Toxic or S-Toss it easily


Usage Tips
========

use miltank to set rocks
check common special attackers such as vanilluxe, whimsicott guzzlord, delphox and comfey throughout the game
toxic threats to your team with it and use it to chip opposing rockers with toxic or seismictoss make the line about s-toss separate from this one
when do I set rocks
what do I do if the opponent has a Xatu

Team Options
========

pursuit trappers (sneasel, houndoom, absol) for xatu/dhelmise/decidueye
fighting resists such as slowbro, golbat, xatu, vileplume to fix its weakness to fighting types
spikes in form of ferroseed or garbodor form a hazard stack core alongside miltank

[STRATEGY COMMENTS]
Other Options
=============

Heal Bell on Miltank is an option to take advantage of its role as a cleric but that makes it even more passive
body slam can be run for para fishing
thunderwave can be ran to get guaranteed paras but then you can't touch Ghost-types and lose to fat Water-types that have recovery.

Checks and Counters
===================

**xatu**: bounces rocks, makes it take helmet damage when connecting

**fighters**: pass, gallade, lee, medi all revenge it comfortably

**ghost types**: decidueye, dhelmise and mismagius all get free turns against miltanks lacking toxic no miltank should lack toxic. instead address how that's all miltank can do to them, meaning they in general can generate free turns. also mention rotom here since it can defog on miltank, burn it, and volt switch out when it's done being annoying.

**pokemon not worried about toxic**: bulk up scrafty, klink, sigilyph and vileplume all take advantage of miltank because of not caring about toxic make two separate sentences here. the first can address mons that setup while the second can address fat mons that do whatever.

taunt should get its own bullet point, placed under the one about xatu. specifically address ghost-types with taunt like mismagius and i guess froslass too since they completely negate miltank's capacity to do fuck-all to them.

implement this and you get 2/3

 

[Rabia]

any progress on this? neomon

 

[Rabia]

change thread title to 2/3 loser

 

[Espeonage.]

[OVERVIEW]

Miltank serves as a Stealth Rock setter in the Metagame. What differenciates it from Rock setters such as Steelix or Rhydon is its access to reliable recovery in Milk Drink, helping it keep rocks up more reliably long term. Miltank's ability Thick Fat makes it a reliable Ice and Fire resist for Pokemon like Vanilluxe, Sneasel and Delphox. Due to its naturally solid bulk and good speed stat this also means Miltank can serve as a reliable answer for the likes of Comfey, Guzzlord and Mismagius missy isnt the greatest example since if it taunts u before u tox it sets up on u, mention something like vika instead. Miltank's offensive stats + movepool are very lackluster though, so it is a very passive mon, especially if lacking Toxic and Seismic Toss id leave the thing about lacking stoss/tox out, since rly it should always have those 2 moves. NUs most used hazard control mention xatu by name also puts a complete stop to Miltank thanks to its ability Magic Bounce while also chipping it with Rocky Helmet if it uses Seismic Toss.

[SET]
name: Specially Defensive Rock-Setter
move 1: Stealth Rock
move 2: Seismic Toss
move 3: Milk Drink
move 4: Toxic
item: Leftovers
ability: Thick Fat
nature: Calm
evs: 252 HP / 236 SpD / 20 Spe


[SET COMMENTS]
Moves
========

Stealth Rocks are the main reason to use Miltank, helping to chip at the opposing team. Seismic Toss gives Miltank reliable damage output ignoring its bad offensive stats. Milk Drink gives it reliable recovery, helping its longevity and defensive utility throughout the game. Toxic means Miltank isnt complete set up fodder for the tiers Ghost Types like Decidueye and Mismagius while also helping pressure pokemon like Incineroar, Slowbro and Comfey.


Set Details
========

Leftovers further up Miltanks longevity. The EV spread maximizes Miltanks special bulk while outspeeding Jolly Incineroar and Adamant Samurott and Decidueye to Toxic or Seismic Toss them in a pinch. Thick Fat makes Miltank a reliable Ice and Fire resist for the likes of Vanilluxe, Delphox and defensive Incineroar sets.

Usage Tips
========

Use Miltank to set Stealth Rocks throughout the game. Aim to set them up as early as possible to get an early advantage. If you face a Xatu try to pressure it offensively or trap it with a Pursuit trapper if you paired it with one. Check common special attackers throughout the game like Vanilluxe, Guzzlord and Comfey. Toxic threats to your team to chip them for your teammates. Use Seismic Toss to damage opposing Stealth Rockers or other Pokemon without reliable recovery to damage them. mention about staying healthy and clicking milk drink alot, bc a weakened moo moo when its taking rocks can struggle to check stuff like phox, esp if knocked or toxd/wisped.

Team Options
========

Pursuit trappers such as Sneasel, Houndoom and Absol are capable of trapping Xatu and help Miltank get Stealth Rocks up against it. Fighting resists such as Slowbro, Golbat, Xatu and Vileplume pair well with it to fix its weakness to fighting types. Ferroseed or Garbodor can form a hazard stacking core alongside Miltank. mention how miltank fits better on fatter builds, since like moo moo is too passive for more offensive builds.

[STRATEGY COMMENTS]
Other Options
=============

Heal Bell on Miltank is an option to take advantage of its role as a cleric but that makes it even more passive. Body Slam can be ran to get paralysis on offensive threats. Thunder Wave can be used for the same reason but as a more reliable option, but both these options mean Miltank loses to every water type with recovery and acts as complete set up fodder for the tiers ghost types. mention sap sipper imo, not the greatest esp since decid fell off but prob still worth a mention

Checks and Counters
===================

**Xatu**: Thanks to Magic Bounce Xatu can't get toxiced by Miltank and it bounces its stealth rocks away. Most Xatu also run rocky helmet which damages Miltank when using seismic toss, essentially completely invalidating it.

**Taunt**: Taunt users like Froslass, Mismagius, Golbat and Magmortar stop Miltank dead in its tracks. replace froslass mention w taunt+synth comfey imo, since froslass is p much never seen

**Fighting Types**: Fighting types like Passimian, Gallade and Medicham kill Miltank easily.

**Ghost Types**: Decidueye and Mismagius can use Miltank as set up fodder even if Miltank does have toxic while Rotom and Dhelmise can take advantage of its by removing its hazards or getting free attacks off.

**Pokemon not worried about toxic**: Pokemon like Bulk up Scrafty and Klinklang get free set up while Sigilyph and Vileplume get free turns to dish out attacks because of not caring about toxic.
have a section abt toxic since getting toxiced sucks alot for moo moo.
[CREDITS]
- Written by: [[neomon, 408904]]
- Quality checked by: [[kay, 240237], [Rabia, 336073], [, ]]
- Grammar checked by: [[, ], [, ]]

3/3

 

[Rabia]

im also gonna add on that team options should probably mention pokemon that appreciate miltank's ability to switch into fire- and ice-types

 

[neomon]

im also gonna add on that team options should probably mention pokemon that appreciate miltank's ability to switch into fire- and ice-types

why didn't you tell me that when you did the check noob

 

[Rabia]

why didn't you tell me that when you did the check noob

 

[neomon]

everything should be implemented, I'm putting it up for GP tmrw so rabia has some more time to bitch about what he forgot w his first check

 

[Lumari]

remove add / fix (comments); (AC=add comma; RC=remove comma; SC=semicolon)
GP 1/2

check

[OVERVIEW]

Miltank serves as a Stealth Rock setter in the NU metagame. What differenciates it from Rock other setters such as Steelix or Rhydon is its access to reliable recovery in Milk Drink, helping it keep rocks entry hazards up more reliably long term in the long run. Furthermore, Miltank's ability Thick Fat makes it a reliable Ice and Fire resist for check (or any other word that is not "resist") to Ice- and Fire-type Pokemon like Vanilluxe, Sneasel, (AC) and Delphox. Due to Its naturally solid bulk and good Speed stat this also means mean that Miltank can serve as a reliable answer for to the likes of Comfey, Guzzlord, (AC) and Vikavolt. Miltank's offensive stats and movepool are very lackluster, (AC) though, so it is a very passive mon. Furthermore, Xatu puts a complete stop to Miltank thanks to its ability Magic Bounce while also chipping it with Rocky Helmet if it uses Seismic Toss.

[SET]
name: Specially Defensive Rock-Setter Stealth Rock
move 1: Stealth Rock
move 2: Seismic Toss
move 3: Milk Drink
move 4: Toxic
item: Leftovers
ability: Thick Fat
nature: Calm
evs: 252 HP / 236 SpD / 20 Spe


[SET COMMENTS]
Moves
========

Stealth Rocks are Rock is the main reason to use Miltank, helping to chip at the opposing team. Seismic Toss gives Miltank reliable damage output ignoring and ignores its bad offensive stats. Milk Drink gives it provides reliable recovery, helping its Miltank's longevity and defensive utility throughout the game. Toxic means Miltank isnt isn't complete set up setup fodder for the tiers tier's Ghost-types (AH) like Decidueye and Mismagius while also helping and helps pressure Pokemon like Incineroar, Slowbro, (AC) and Comfey.


Set Details
========

Leftovers further up furthers Miltanks longevity. The EV spread maximizes Miltanks special bulk while outspeeding letting it outspeed Jolly Incineroar and Adamant Samurott and Decidueye to hit them with Toxic or Seismic Toss them in a pinch. Thick Fat makes Miltank a reliable Ice and Fire resist for check to the likes of Ice- and Fire-types like Vanilluxe, Delphox, (AC) and defensive Incineroar sets.

Usage Tips
========

Use Miltank to set Stealth Rocks Rock throughout the game. Aim to set them it up as early as possible to get an early advantage. If you face a Xatu, (AC) try to pressure it offensively or trap it with a Pursuit trapper if you paired it with are running one. Use Miltank to check common special attackers throughout the game like Vanilluxe, Guzzlord, (AC) and Comfey. Keep Miltank healthy with Milk Drink throughout the game (repetition + implied) so it can't be broken by the likes of Delphox and Slowbro. Toxic Try to hit threats to your team with Toxic to chip them for your teammates. Use Seismic Toss to damage opposing Stealth Rock setters or other Pokemon without reliable recovery to damage them.

Team Options
========

Miltank usually finds its way onto more defensive builds due too to being passive for offensive teams. Pursuit trappers such as Sneasel, Houndoom, (AC) and Absol are capable of trapping Xatu and help Miltank get Stealth Rocks Rock up against it. Answers to Fighting-types resists such as Slowbro, Golbat, Xatu, (AC) and Vileplume pair well with it Miltank to fix its weakness to fighting types them. Conversely, Pokemon like Decidueye, Dhelmise, (AC) and Vikavolt appreciate Miltanks Miltank's ability to reliably check most Fire- and Ice-types. (AH x2) Ferroseed or Garbodor can form an entry hazard stacking core alongside Miltank.

[STRATEGY COMMENTS]
Other Options
=============

Heal Bell on Miltank is an option to take advantage of its Miltank's role as a cleric, (AC) but that makes it even more passive. Body Slam can be ran run to get paralysis on paralyze offensive threats. Thunder Wave can also be used for the same reason but as a more reliable option, but both these options mean Miltank loses to every Water-type (AH) with recovery and acts as complete set up setup fodder for the tiers tier's Ghost-types. (AH) Sap Sipper Miltank is also an option to check the likes of Decidueye and Dhelmise, (AC) but its it's inferior to Thick Fat because Miltank doesn't resist Ice and Fire type attacks any more if it uses it can make better use of a resistance to Fire and Ice.

Checks and Counters
===================

**Xatu**: Thanks to Magic Bounce, (AC) Xatu can't get toxiced poisoned by Miltank and it bounces its Stealth rocks Rock away. Most Xatu also run Rocky Helmet, (AC) which damages Miltank when using Seismic Toss, essentially completely invalidating it.

**Taunt**: Taunt users like Comfey, Mismagius, Golbat, (AC) and Magmortar stop Miltank dead in its tracks.

**Fighting-types**: (AH) Fighting-types (AH) like Passimian, Gallade, (AC) and Medicham kill can take down Miltank easily.

**Ghost-types**: (AH) Decidueye and Mismagius can use Miltank as set up setup fodder even if Miltank does have Toxic, (AC) while Rotom and Dhelmise can take advantage of its by removing its entry hazards or getting free attacks off.

**Pokemon Not Worried about Toxic**: Pokemon like Bulk up Scrafty and Klinklang get can freely set up on Miltank, (AC) while Sigilyph and Vileplume get free turns to dish out attacks because of not caring they don't care about Toxic.

**Toxic users**: If Miltank gets toxiced badly poisoned by the likes of Slowbro or and Mega Audino, (AC) its defensive reliability gets severely weakened compromised.

[CREDITS]
- Written by: [[neomon, 408904]]
- Quality checked by: [[kay, 240237], [Rabia, 336073], [Espeonage., 395065 ]]
- Grammar checked by: [[, ], [, ]]

 

[neomon]

remove add / fix (comments); (AC=add comma; RC=remove comma; SC=semicolon)
GP 1/2

check

[OVERVIEW]

Miltank serves as a Stealth Rock setter in the NU metagame. What differenciates it from Rock other setters such as Steelix or Rhydon is its access to reliable recovery in Milk Drink, helping it keep rocks entry hazards up more reliably long term in the long run. Furthermore, Miltank's ability Thick Fat makes it a reliable Ice and Fire resist for check (or any other word that is not "resist") to Ice- and Fire-type Pokemon like Vanilluxe, Sneasel, (AC) and Delphox. Due to Its naturally solid bulk and good Speed stat this also means mean that Miltank can serve as a reliable answer for to the likes of Comfey, Guzzlord, (AC) and Vikavolt. Miltank's offensive stats and movepool are very lackluster, (AC) though, so it is a very passive mon. Furthermore, Xatu puts a complete stop to Miltank thanks to its ability Magic Bounce while also chipping it with Rocky Helmet if it uses Seismic Toss.

[SET]
name: Specially Defensive Rock-Setter Stealth Rock
move 1: Stealth Rock
move 2: Seismic Toss
move 3: Milk Drink
move 4: Toxic
item: Leftovers
ability: Thick Fat
nature: Calm
evs: 252 HP / 236 SpD / 20 Spe


[SET COMMENTS]
Moves
========

Stealth Rocks are Rock is the main reason to use Miltank, helping to chip at the opposing team. Seismic Toss gives Miltank reliable damage output ignoring and ignores its bad offensive stats. Milk Drink gives it provides reliable recovery, helping its Miltank's longevity and defensive utility throughout the game. Toxic means Miltank isnt isn't complete set up setup fodder for the tiers tier's Ghost-types (AH) like Decidueye and Mismagius while also helping and helps pressure Pokemon like Incineroar, Slowbro, (AC) and Comfey.


Set Details
========

Leftovers further up furthers Miltanks longevity. The EV spread maximizes Miltanks special bulk while outspeeding letting it outspeed Jolly Incineroar and Adamant Samurott and Decidueye to hit them with Toxic or Seismic Toss them in a pinch. Thick Fat makes Miltank a reliable Ice and Fire resist for check to the likes of Ice- and Fire-types like Vanilluxe, Delphox, (AC) and defensive Incineroar sets.

Usage Tips
========

Use Miltank to set Stealth Rocks Rock throughout the game. Aim to set them it up as early as possible to get an early advantage. If you face a Xatu, (AC) try to pressure it offensively or trap it with a Pursuit trapper if you paired it with are running one. Use Miltank to check common special attackers throughout the game like Vanilluxe, Guzzlord, (AC) and Comfey. Keep Miltank healthy with Milk Drink throughout the game (repetition + implied) so it can't be broken by the likes of Delphox and Slowbro. Toxic Try to hit threats to your team with Toxic to chip them for your teammates. Use Seismic Toss to damage opposing Stealth Rock setters or other Pokemon without reliable recovery to damage them.

Team Options
========

Miltank usually finds its way onto more defensive builds due too to being passive for offensive teams. Pursuit trappers such as Sneasel, Houndoom, (AC) and Absol are capable of trapping Xatu and help Miltank get Stealth Rocks Rock up against it. Answers to Fighting-types resists such as Slowbro, Golbat, Xatu, (AC) and Vileplume pair well with it Miltank to fix its weakness to fighting types them. Conversely, Pokemon like Decidueye, Dhelmise, (AC) and Vikavolt appreciate Miltanks Miltank's ability to reliably check most Fire- and Ice-types. (AH x2) Ferroseed or Garbodor can form an entry hazard stacking core alongside Miltank.

[STRATEGY COMMENTS]
Other Options
=============

Heal Bell on Miltank is an option to take advantage of its Miltank's role as a cleric, (AC) but that makes it even more passive. Body Slam can be ran run to get paralysis on paralyze offensive threats. Thunder Wave can also be used for the same reason but as a more reliable option, but both these options mean Miltank loses to every Water-type (AH) with recovery and acts as complete set up setup fodder for the tiers tier's Ghost-types. (AH) Sap Sipper Miltank is also an option to check the likes of Decidueye and Dhelmise, (AC) but its it's inferior to Thick Fat because Miltank doesn't resist Ice and Fire type attacks any more if it uses it can make better use of a resistance to Fire and Ice.

Checks and Counters
===================

**Xatu**: Thanks to Magic Bounce, (AC) Xatu can't get toxiced poisoned by Miltank and it bounces its Stealth rocks Rock away. Most Xatu also run Rocky Helmet, (AC) which damages Miltank when using Seismic Toss, essentially completely invalidating it.

**Taunt**: Taunt users like Comfey, Mismagius, Golbat, (AC) and Magmortar stop Miltank dead in its tracks.

**Fighting-types**: (AH) Fighting-types (AH) like Passimian, Gallade, (AC) and Medicham kill can take down Miltank easily.

**Ghost-types**: (AH) Decidueye and Mismagius can use Miltank as set up setup fodder even if Miltank does have Toxic, (AC) while Rotom and Dhelmise can take advantage of its by removing its entry hazards or getting free attacks off.

**Pokemon Not Worried about Toxic**: Pokemon like Bulk up Scrafty and Klinklang get can freely set up on Miltank, (AC) while Sigilyph and Vileplume get free turns to dish out attacks because of not caring they don't care about Toxic.

**Toxic users**: If Miltank gets toxiced badly poisoned by the likes of Slowbro or and Mega Audino, (AC) its defensive reliability gets severely weakened compromised.

[CREDITS]
- Written by: [[neomon, 408904]]
- Quality checked by: [[kay, 240237], [Rabia, 336073], [Espeonage., 395065 ]]
- Grammar checked by: [[, ], [, ]]

thanks for the quick 1/2, this is ready for the second GP check

 

[CryoGyro]

GP 2/2

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[OVERVIEW]

Miltank serves as a Stealth Rock setter in the NU metagame. What differenciates differentiates it from other setters such as Steelix or and Rhydon is its access to reliable recovery in Milk Drink, helping it keep entry hazards Stealth Rock up more reliably in the long run. Furthermore, Miltank's ability Thick Fat makes it a reliable check to Ice- and Fire-type Pokemon like Vanilluxe, Sneasel, and Delphox. Its naturally solid bulk and good Speed stat also mean Miltank it can also serve as a reliable answer to the likes of Comfey, Guzzlord and Vikavolt. Miltank's offensive stats and movepool are very quite lackluster, though, so it is very passive. Furthermore, Xatu puts a complete stop to Miltank thanks to its ability Magic Bounce while also chipping it with Rocky Helmet if it Miltank uses Seismic Toss.

[SET]
name: Specially Defensive Stealth Rock
move 1: Stealth Rock
move 2: Seismic Toss
move 3: Milk Drink
move 4: Toxic
item: Leftovers
ability: Thick Fat
nature: Calm
evs: 252 HP / 236 SpD / 20 Spe


[SET COMMENTS]
Moves
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Stealth Rock is the main reason to use Miltank, helping to chip at the opposing team. Seismic Toss gives Miltank reliable damage output and ignores its bad offensive stats. Milk Drink provides reliable recovery, helping Miltank's longevity and defensive utility throughout the game. Toxic means Miltank isn't complete setup fodder for the tier's Ghost-types like Decidueye and Mismagius and also helps pressure Pokemon like Incineroar, Slowbro, and Comfey.


Set Details
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Leftovers furthers Miltanks longevity. The EV spread maximizes Miltank'(apo)s special bulk while letting it outspeed Jolly Incineroar and Adamant Samurott and Decidueye to hit them with Toxic or Seismic Toss in a pinch. Thick Fat makes Miltank a reliable check to Fire- and Ice-types like Vanilluxe, Delphox, and defensive Incineroar sets.

Usage Tips
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Use Miltank to set Stealth Rock throughout the game. Aim to set it up as early as possible to get an early advantage. If you face a Xatu, try to pressure it offensively or trap it with a Pursuit trapper if you are running one. Use Miltank to can also check common special attackers throughout the game like Vanilluxe, Guzzlord, and Comfey on a reliable basis. Keep Miltank healthy with Milk Drink so it can't be broken by the likes of Delphox and Slowbro. Try to hit threats to your team with Toxic to chip them for your teammates. Use Seismic Toss to damage opposing Stealth Rock setters or and other Pokemon without reliable recovery to damage them.

Team Options
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Miltank usually finds its way onto more defensive builds due to being too passive for offensive teams. Pursuit trappers such as Sneasel, Houndoom, and Absol are capable of trapping Xatu and help Miltank get Stealth Rock up against it. Answers to Fighting-types such as Slowbro, Golbat, Xatu, and Vileplume pair well with Miltank to fix its weakness to them. Conversly Conversely, Pokemon like Decidueye, Dhelmise, and Vikavolt appreciate Miltank's ability to reliably check most Fire- and Ice-types. Ferroseed or Garbodor can form an entry hazard stacking core alongside Miltank.

[STRATEGY COMMENTS]
Other Options
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Heal Bell is an option to take advantage of Miltank's role as a cleric, but that makes it even more passive. Body Slam can be run paralyze offensive threats. Thunder Wave can also be used as a more reliable paralysis option, but both of these mean Miltank loses to every Water-type with recovery and acts as complete setup fodder for the tier's Ghost-types. Sap Sipper Miltank is also an option to check the likes of Decidueye and Dhelmise, but it's inferior to Thick Fat because it Miltank can make better use of a resistance to Fire and Ice.

Checks and Counters
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**Xatu**: Thanks to Magic Bounce, Xatu can't get poisoned by Miltank and it bounces Stealth Rock away. Most Xatu also run Rocky Helmet, (comma) which damages Miltank when using Seismic Toss, essentially completely invalidating it.

**Taunt**: Taunt users like Comfey, Mismagius, Golbat, and Magmortar stop Miltank dead in its tracks.

**Fighting-types**: Fighting-types like Passimian, Gallade, and Medicham can take down Miltank easily.

**Ghost-types**: Decidueye and Mismagius can use Miltank as setup fodder even if Miltank does have Toxic, while Rotom and Dhelmise can take advantage of it by removing its entry hazards or getting free attacks off.

**Pokemon Not Worried about Toxic Toxic-resistant Pokemon**: Pokemon like Bulk Up Scrafty and Klinklang can freely set up on Miltank, while Sigilyph and Vileplume get free turns to dish out attacks because they don't care about Toxic.

**Toxic users**: If Miltank gets badly poisoned by the likes of Slowbro and Mega Audino, its defensive reliability gets severely compromised.

 

[Rabia]

same with this one neomon