UU Nasty Plot Thundurus

[Hilomilo]

[SET]
Thundurus (M) @ Heavy-Duty Boots / Leftovers
Ability: Prankster
EVs: 252 SpA / 4 SpD / 252 Spe
Tera Type: Steel / Dark
Timid Nature
- Nasty Plot
- Thunderbolt
- Dark Pulse
- Focus Blast / Grass Knot / Substitute

[SET COMMENTS]
Nasty Plot Thundurus is an excellent sweeper in UU by virtue of its great Speed tier and vast movepool. Dark Pulse provides important coverage, OHKOing Latios and Sinistcha at +2. Thundurus's fourth moveslot is open to many different options. Focus Blast hits Excadrill and specially defensive Heatran while offering a strong neutral attack against various switch-ins, such as Hydrapple and Gastrodon. Grass Knot can alternatively be used as coverage for Ground-type switch-ins such as Donphan and Gastrodon. Substitute capitalizes on forced switches and ensures more reliable setup. Psychic is another option as Thundurus's best source of damage against Clodsire, Fezandipiti, and Assault Vest Conkeldurr. Thunder Wave is also an option, synergizing well with Prankster to allow Thundurus to cripple fast foes such as Choice Scarf Gardevoir and +1 Slither Wing in a pinch.

Tera Steel is useful for providing Thundurus a strong defensive typing to set up with, additionally strengthening its matchup against revenge killers like Weavile and Choice Scarf Gardevoir. Tera Dark can be used to strengthen Dark Pulse, notably allowing Thundurus to 2HKO Skeledirge and OHKO Thundurus-T at +2. Heavy-Duty Boots patches up Thundurus's weakness to Stealth Rock. Leftovers offers passive recovery, which is particularly useful for sets utilizing Substitute.

Nasty Plot Thundurus fits best on offensive teams that can maximize its sweeping potential. It can fit particularly well on dual screens-based hyper offenses, which offer reliable setup opportunities, making Alolan Ninetales and Grimmsnarl solid options for teammates. Other setup sweepers like Bulk Up Slither Wing and Revavroom can be used alongside Thundurus on hyper offense builds, overwhelming shared checks such as Donphan and Skeledirge. Defensive Ground-types such as Clodsire and Gastrodon can be challenging for Thundurus to break through on its own depending on its set, making checks to them such as Weavile and Latios good options for teammates. Thundurus also appreciates speed control options such as Choice Scarf Gardevoir and Choice Scarf Metagross, which revenge kill faster threats such as Weavile for it. Both can also support Thundurus with Trick, turning a potential defensive check into a setup target, while Gardevoir can supply Healing Wish support, allowing Thundurus to play aggressively early-game and still sweep later on. Lastly, switch-ins to Weavile, such as Conkeldurr and Keldeo, are also appreciated teammates due to Weavile's ability to revenge kill Thundurus.

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very nice!! only one thing but other then that qc 1/2!

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[SET]
Thundurus (M) @ Heavy-Duty Boots / Leftovers
Ability: Prankster
EVs: 252 SpA / 4 SpD / 252 Spe
Tera Type: Steel / Dark
Timid Nature
- Nasty Plot
- Thunderbolt
- Dark Pulse
- Focus Blast / Grass Knot / Substitute

[SET COMMENTS]
Nasty Plot Thundurus is an excellent sweeper in UU by virtue of its great Speed tier and vast movepool. Dark Pulse provides important coverage, OHKOing Latios and Sinistcha at +2. Thundurus’s fourth moveslot is open to many different options. Focus Blast hits Excadrill and specially defensive Heatran while offering strong neutral damage into most Ground-types. Grass Knot can alternatively be used as coverage for Ground-type switch-ins such as Donphan and Gastrodon. Substitute can be used on forced switches to ensure more reliable setup. Psychic is another option as Thundurus’s best source of damage against Clodsire, Fezandipiti, and Assault Vest Conkeldurr. Thunder Wave is also an option, synergizing well with Prankster to allow Thundurus to cripple fast foes such as Choice Scarf Gardevoir and +1 Slither Wing in a pinch. Tera Steel is useful for providing Thundurus with a strong defensive typing to set up with, synergizing particularly well with Substitute and Leftovers. Tera Dark can be used to strengthen Dark Pulse, notably allowing Thundurus to 2HKO Skeledirge and OHKO Thundurus-T at +2. Heavy-Duty Boots patches up Thundurus’s weakness to Stealth Rock. Leftovers offers passive recovery, which is particularly useful for sets utilizing Substitute.

Nasty Plot Thundurus fits best on offensive teams that can maximize its sweeping potential. It can fit particularly well on screens-based hyper offenses thanks to dual screens offering more reliable setup, making Alolan Ninetales and Grimmsnarl solid options for teammates. Other setup sweepers like Bulk Up Slither Wing and Revavroom can be used alongside Thundurus on hyper offensive builds, overwhelming shared checks such as Donphan and Skeledirge. Thundurus also appreciates entry hazard support from teammates like Hisuian Arcanine and Krookodile, softening opposing teams for it to more easily break through. Defensive Ground-types such as Clodsire and Gastrodon can be challenging for Thundurus to break through on its own depending on its set, making checks to them such as Weavile and Latios good options for teammates. Thundurus also appreciates speed control options such as Choice Scarf Gardevoir and Choice Scarf Metagross, revenge killing faster threats such as Weavile for it. Both can also support Thundurus with Trick, turning a potential defensive check into a setup target, while Gardevoir can supply Healing Wish support, allowing Thundurus to play aggressively in the early-game and still sweep later on. (i would mention weavile swtichins too, weav can easily revenge thundy)

 

[Estarossa]

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[SET]
Thundurus (M) @ Heavy-Duty Boots / Leftovers
Ability: Prankster
EVs: 252 SpA / 4 SpD / 252 Spe
Tera Type: Steel / Dark
Timid Nature
- Nasty Plot
- Thunderbolt
- Dark Pulse
- Focus Blast / Grass Knot / Substitute

[SET COMMENTS]
Nasty Plot Thundurus is an excellent sweeper in UU by virtue of its great Speed tier and vast movepool. Dark Pulse provides important coverage, OHKOing Latios and Sinistcha at +2. Thundurus’s fourth moveslot is open to many different options. Focus Blast hits Excadrill and specially defensive Heatran while offering strong neutral damage into various switch-ins, such as Hydrapple and Gastrodon. Grass Knot can alternatively be used as coverage for Ground-type switch-ins such as Donphan and Gastrodon. Substitute can be used on forced switches to ensure more reliable setup. Psychic is another option as Thundurus’s best source of damage against Clodsire, Fezandipiti, and Assault Vest Conkeldurr. Thunder Wave is also an option, synergizing well with Prankster to allow Thundurus to cripple fast foes such as Choice Scarf Gardevoir and +1 Slither Wing in a pinch.

put a paragraph split here for readability honestly

Tera Steel is useful for providing Thundurus with a strong defensive typing to set up with, additionally strengthening its matchup into revenge killers like Weavile and Choice Scarf Gardevoir. Tera Dark can be used to strengthen Dark Pulse, notably allowing Thundurus to 2HKO Skeledirge and OHKO Thundurus-T at +2. Heavy-Duty Boots patches up Thundurus’s weakness to Stealth Rock. Leftovers offers passive recovery, which is particularly useful for sets utilizing Substitute.

Nasty Plot Thundurus fits best on offensive teams that can maximize its sweeping potential. It can fit particularly well on screens-based hyper offenses thanks to dual screens offering more reliable setup, making Alolan Ninetales and Grimmsnarl solid options for teammates. Other setup sweepers like Bulk Up Slither Wing and Revavroom can be used alongside Thundurus on hyper offensive builds, overwhelming shared checks such as Donphan and Skeledirge. Thundurus also appreciates entry hazard support from teammates like Hisuian Arcanine and Krookodile, softening opposing teams for it to more easily break through. im ngl this section is long, i'd perhaps remove this line about the rocks users given we dont actually talk about any further synergy anyway given rocks is pretty obvious. up to you though Defensive Ground-types such as Clodsire and Gastrodon can be challenging for Thundurus to break through on its own depending on its set, making checks to them such as Weavile and Latios good options for teammates. Thundurus also appreciates speed control options such as Choice Scarf Gardevoir and Choice Scarf Metagross, revenge killing faster threats such as Weavile for it. Both can also support Thundurus with Trick, turning a potential defensive check into a setup target, while Gardevoir can supply Healing Wish support, allowing Thundurus to play aggressively in the early-game and still sweep later on. Lastly, switch-ins to Weavile, such as Conkeldurr and Keldeo, are also appreciated teammates due to Weavile's ability to revenge kill Thundurus.

qc 2/2

 

[Hilomilo]

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[SET]
Thundurus (M) @ Heavy-Duty Boots / Leftovers
Ability: Prankster
EVs: 252 SpA / 4 SpD / 252 Spe
Tera Type: Steel / Dark
Timid Nature
- Nasty Plot
- Thunderbolt
- Dark Pulse
- Focus Blast / Grass Knot / Substitute

[SET COMMENTS]
Nasty Plot Thundurus is an excellent sweeper in UU by virtue of its great Speed tier and vast movepool. Dark Pulse provides important coverage, OHKOing Latios and Sinistcha at +2. Thundurus’s Thundurus's fourth moveslot is open to many different options. Focus Blast hits Excadrill and specially defensive Heatran while offering a strong neutral damage into attack against various switch-ins, such as Hydrapple and Gastrodon. Grass Knot can alternatively be used as coverage for Ground-type switch-ins such as Donphan and Gastrodon. Substitute can be used capitalizes on forced switches to ensure and ensures more reliable setup. Psychic is another option as Thundurus’s Thundurus's best source of damage against Clodsire, Fezandipiti, and Assault Vest Conkeldurr. Thunder Wave is also an option, synergizing well with Prankster to allow Thundurus to cripple fast foes such as Choice Scarf Gardevoir and +1 Slither Wing in a pinch.

Tera Steel is useful for providing Thundurus with a strong defensive typing to set up with, additionally strengthening its matchup into against revenge killers like Weavile and Choice Scarf Gardevoir. Tera Dark can be used to strengthen Dark Pulse, notably allowing Thundurus to 2HKO Skeledirge and OHKO Thundurus-T at +2. Heavy-Duty Boots patches up Thundurus’s Thundurus's weakness to Stealth Rock. Leftovers offers passive recovery, which is particularly useful for sets utilizing Substitute.

Nasty Plot Thundurus fits best on offensive teams that can maximize its sweeping potential. It can fit particularly well on dual screens-based hyper offenses, (AC) which offer thanks to dual screens offering more reliable setup opportunities, making Alolan Ninetales and Grimmsnarl solid options for teammates. Other setup sweepers like Bulk Up Slither Wing and Revavroom can be used alongside Thundurus on hyper offensive offense builds, overwhelming shared checks such as Donphan and Skeledirge. Defensive Ground-types such as Clodsire and Gastrodon can be challenging for Thundurus to break through on its own depending on its set, making checks to them such as Weavile and Latios good options for teammates. Thundurus also appreciates speed control options such as Choice Scarf Gardevoir and Choice Scarf Metagross, which revenge killing kill faster threats such as Weavile for it. Both can also support Thundurus with Trick, turning a potential defensive check into a setup target, while Gardevoir can supply Healing Wish support, allowing Thundurus to play aggressively in the early-game and still sweep later on. Lastly, switch-ins to Weavile, such as Conkeldurr and Keldeo, are also appreciated teammates due to Weavile's ability to revenge kill Thundurus.

1/1 GP Team done