With access to excellent coverage moves and a sky high Attack stat, Mudbray possesses the tools required to be a threat offensively as well. This enables Mudbray to act as a trade coin once it comes on the field. Additionally, owing to an excellent defensive ability Stamina paired with solid defensive stats, Mudbray is one of the best entry hazard setters and defensive Pokemon in Little Cup.
[SET]
Offensive Stealth Rock (Mudbray) @ Eviolite
Ability: Stamina
Level: 5
Tera Type: Steel / Water
EVs: 36 HP / 196 Atk / 196 Def / 76 Spe
Impish / Adamant Nature
- Earthquake
- Stone Edge
- Close Combat / Roar
- Stealth Rock
[SET COMMENTS]
Mudbray is a reliable Stealth Rock setter that doubles as a sturdy physical tank. Earthquake is the strongest and most consistent STAB move hitting majority of the tier hard, threatening OHKOs on Pokemon like Glimmet, Mareanie and Tinkatink, whereas Stone Edge covers the Flying-types such as Vullaby and Wingull that would otherwise be immune to Earthquake. Close Combat provides coverage against foes that resist Mudbray's primary moves such as Toedscool and Grookey. Roar allows Mudbray to phase out setup sweepers like Shellder and Nasty Plot Vullaby. Impish nature is preferred for extra physical durability and Adamant can be used for greater offensive presence. Tera Steel improves its matchup against Grass- and Ice-type attacks such as Giga Drain from Foongus or Toedscool, along with Icicle Spear from Shellder, and Brave Bird from Vullaby, whereas Tera Water helps Mudbray resist Ice-Type and Water-type attacks such as Hydro Pump and Surf from Chinchou and Wingull respectively, while also allowing Mudbray to survive Liquidation and Icicle Spear from Shellder comfortably. Some common interactions include Vullaby which aims to Knock Off Mudbray and U-turn out or stay in and get Brave Bird chip as Vullaby only gets 2HKOed by Stone Edge. Mudbray can also switch into Elekid and Stunky and tank multiple hits, while threatening an OHKO with Earthquake.
Vullaby pairs seamlessly with Mudbray as it can cover Grass-types like Grookey, Toedscool, Foongus, and Chespin that resist Mudbray. In response, Mudbray handles Steel- and Rock- types like Tinktatink and Glimmet that cause Vullaby trouble. Foongus is another great partner that can take care of Water-types for Mudbray and in return Mudbray can handle Steel- and Poison-types that wall Foongus, including Tinkatink and Stunky. Alolan Diglett and Mudbray combine to become a formidable groundspam core which pressures each others checks, Mudbray can tank hits and Alolan Diglett is fast and runs Life Orb for heavy damage output.
[STRATEGY COMMENTS]
Other Options
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Mudbray can run Heavy Slam as a coverage move instead of Stone Edge aiming to reliably threaten Vullaby since it has better accuracy, although it has a smaller damage output. When paired with Grookey, whose Grassy Terrain halves the power of Earthquake, Mudbray can run High Horsepower as an alternate move. Counter is a niche option for Mudbray to deal double damage against foes that hit it with strong Physical attacks.
Choice Scarf is also an option for Mudbray since it boasts of a Base Attack stat of 100, and ability to outspeed the entire unboosted metagame with a notable speed tie against Scarf Gothita. It is wise to run Tera Ground on a Choice Scarf set as Earthquake is the most reliable move Mudbray has.
RestTalk is a set that trades immediate offensive pressure with longevity. The plan for a RestTalk user is to get rid of opposing Special attackers and rely on Mudbray's ability Stamina to prolong its life. This set foregoes Stealth Rocks which forces the team to either sacrifice hazards or add another teammate with access to them.
Checks and Counters
===================
Grass-types : Pokemon like Toedscool, Grookey, Foongus, and Chespin can switch into Mudbray with ease, resist Earthquake, and threaten back with Grass-type attacks.
Water-types : Chinchou and Wingull are massive threats as they outspeed Mudbray and threaten it with super effective Water-type attacks. A boosted Shellder threatens an OHKO with Liquidation as well.
Mudbray : Both teams having using their Mudbray to trade damage is a common occurence in the Little Cup metagame. It is important to note that Mudbray can only act as a check to any opposing Mudbray and only one party stands to gain from such a trade. Mudbray is pressured by having to check multiple targets and without a reliable recovery option, chip damage from Pokemon like Vullaby is critical.
[CREDITS]
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[SET]
Offensive Stealth Rock (Mudbray) @ Eviolite
Ability: Stamina
Level: 5
Tera Type: Steel / Water
EVs: 36 HP / 196 Atk / 196 Def / 76 Spe
Impish / Adamant Nature
- Earthquake
- Stone Edge
- Close Combat / Roar
- Stealth Rock
[SET COMMENTS]
Mudbray is a reliable Stealth Rock setter that doubles as a sturdy physical tank. Earthquake is the strongest and most consistent STAB move hitting majority of the tier hard, threatening OHKOs on Pokemon like Glimmet, Mareanie and Tinkatink, whereas Stone Edge covers the Flying-types such as Vullaby and Wingull that would otherwise be immune to Earthquake. Close Combat provides coverage against foes that resist Mudbray's primary moves such as Toedscool and Grookey. Roar allows Mudbray to phase out setup sweepers like Shellder and Nasty Plot Vullaby. Impish nature is preferred for extra physical durability and Adamant can be used for greater offensive presence. Tera Steel improves its matchup against Grass- and Ice-type attacks such as Giga Drain from Foongus or Toedscool, along with Icicle Spear from Shellder, and Brave Bird from Vullaby, whereas Tera Water helps Mudbray resist Ice-Type and Water-type attacks such as Hydro Pump and Surf from Chinchou and Wingull respectively, while also allowing Mudbray to survive Liquidation and Icicle Spear from Shellder comfortably. Some common interactions include Vullaby which aims to Knock Off Mudbray and U-turn out or stay in and get Brave Bird chip as Vullaby only gets 2HKOed by Stone Edge. Mudbray can also switch into Elekid and Stunky and tank multiple hits, while threatening an OHKO with Earthquake.
Vullaby pairs seamlessly with Mudbray as it can cover Grass-types like Grookey, Toedscool, Foongus, and Chespin that resist Mudbray. In response, Mudbray handles Steel- and Rock- types like Tinktatink and Glimmet that cause Vullaby trouble. Foongus is another great partner that can take care of Water-types for Mudbray and in return Mudbray can handle Steel- and Poison-types that wall Foongus, including Tinkatink and Stunky. Alolan Diglett and Mudbray combine to become a formidable groundspam core which pressures each others checks, Mudbray can tank hits and Alolan Diglett is fast and runs Life Orb for heavy damage output.
[STRATEGY COMMENTS]
Other Options
=============
Mudbray can run Heavy Slam as a coverage move instead of Stone Edge aiming to reliably threaten Vullaby since it has better accuracy, although it has a smaller damage output. When paired with Grookey, whose Grassy Terrain halves the power of Earthquake, Mudbray can run High Horsepower as an alternate move. Counter is a niche option for Mudbray to deal double damage against foes that hit it with strong Physical attacks.
Choice Scarf is also an option for Mudbray since it boasts of a Base Attack stat of 100, and ability to outspeed the entire unboosted metagame with a notable speed tie against Scarf Gothita. It is wise to run Tera Ground on a Choice Scarf set as Earthquake is the most reliable move Mudbray has.
RestTalk is a set that trades immediate offensive pressure with longevity. The plan for a RestTalk user is to get rid of opposing Special attackers and rely on Mudbray's ability Stamina to prolong its life. This set foregoes Stealth Rocks which forces the team to either sacrifice hazards or add another teammate with access to them.
Checks and Counters
===================
Grass-types : Pokemon like Toedscool, Grookey, Foongus, and Chespin can switch into Mudbray with ease, resist Earthquake, and threaten back with Grass-type attacks.
Water-types : Chinchou and Wingull are massive threats as they outspeed Mudbray and threaten it with super effective Water-type attacks. A boosted Shellder threatens an OHKO with Liquidation as well.
Mudbray : Both teams having using their Mudbray to trade damage is a common occurence in the Little Cup metagame. It is important to note that Mudbray can only act as a check to any opposing Mudbray and only one party stands to gain from such a trade. Mudbray is pressured by having to check multiple targets and without a reliable recovery option, chip damage from Pokemon like Vullaby is critical.
[CREDITS]
Written by:
https://www.smogon.com/forums/members/rahul_3301.537035/
Quality checked by:
https://www.smogon.com/forums/members/always-edgy.647970/
https://www.smogon.com/forums/members/user4.103/
Grammar checked by:
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