[Monotype/Bug] Galvantula

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[OVERVIEW]

**Bug:**

• Good Sticky Web lead for offensive Bug teams
• Decent power with strong STAB Thunder
• Can take on Flying and Water, two of the more common types in the metagame

[SET]
name: Spiders Make Webs (Bug / Sticky Web Lead)
move 1: Sticky Web
move 2: Thunder
move 3: Bug Buzz
move 4: Hidden Power Ice / Thunder Wave
item: Focus Sash
ability: Compound Eyes
nature: Timid
evs: 252 SpA / 4 SpD / 252 Spe

[SET COMMENTS]
Moves
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• Sticky Web lowers the speed of grounded foes, which supports slower Pokemon on Galvantula's team
• Thunder is a strong STAB attack that is worth using over Thunderbolt due to the accuracy boost from Compound Eyes
• Bug Buzz is a secondary STAB that offers decent coverage on Psychic types
• Hidden Power Ice is good coverage for Ground-types such as Landorus-I and Dragon-types
• Thunder Wave can be used to cripple an opposing Pokemon before Galvantula is KOed

Set Details
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• Maximum Speed is used to set Sticky Web as fast as possible
• Maximum Special Attack is used to hit as hard as possible, as Galvantula's bulk is negligibile
• Compound Eyes is the ability of choice to boost the accuracy of Thunder to a usable level
• Focus Sash is necessary so Galvantula is able to live one hit and still set Sticky Web

Usage Tips
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• Generally lead with Galvantula to get Sticky Web up as fast as possible
• If the opponent has a Magic Bounce user, do not try to set Sticky Web until you KO their Magic Bounce user

Team Options
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• Mega Heracross appreciates Sticky Web support
• Volcarona takes on Mega Sableye
• Armaldo takes on some Flying-types that are immune to Sticky Web

[STRATEGY COMMENTS]
Other Options
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**Bug:**
An offensive set using Energy Ball, Thunder, Volt Switch, and Hidden Power Ice with Life Orb or Choice Specs can be used to take on Flying, Ground, and Water teams with ease. Energy Ball can be used on the Sticky Web set over Bug Buzz or Hidden Power Ice in order to hit Ground types such as Hippowdon and Swampert harder.


Checks and Counters
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**Bug:**
Magic Bounce Users: Magic Bounce users such as Mega Sableye can prevent Galvantula from setting up Sticky Web

 

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