Samurott-Hisui @ Heavy-Duty Boots
Ability: Sharpness
Tera Type: Fire
EVs: 252 Atk / 4 SpD / 252 Spe
Jolly Nature
[SET COMMENTS]
Excellent offensive presence, strong utility, and high Speed allow Samurott-Hisui to function as a disruptive offensive pivot on a wide variety of team structures. Sharpness significantly boosts the power of Ceaseless Edge, enabling Samurott-Hisui to apply immediate pressure while reliably stacking chip damage over the course of the game. Knock Off further enhances its disruptive role by removing crucial items from defensive checks, making progress against bulky teams much easier. Encore is a key move on this set, allowing Samurott-Hisui to punish setup sweepers, recovery attempts, and passive plays, often forcing switches and generating momentum. Flip Turn rounds out the set by enabling Samurott-Hisui to pivot safely into teammates after forcing unfavorable positions, keeping offensive pressure constant.
Samurott-Hisui fits best on offensive and bulky offense teams that appreciate its ability to force progress early-game and maintain momentum throughout a match. Heavy-Duty Boots are essential, as they allow Samurott-Hisui to repeatedly pivot without being worn down by entry hazards. Tera Fire provides a valuable defensive and offensive tool, letting Samurott-Hisui resist common Grass-type attacks and threaten Steel-types that would otherwise check it. However, Samurott-Hisui struggles against bulky Water-types and strong special attackers that can exploit its average special bulk, making partners like Gholdengo, Rillaboom, or specially bulky pivots valuable teammates. In return, these partners benefit from Samurott-Hisui’s ability to remove items, punish setup, and generate consistent momentum.
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Ability: Sharpness
Tera Type: Fire
EVs: 252 Atk / 4 SpD / 252 Spe
Jolly Nature
- Ceaseless Edge
- Knock Off
- Encore
- Flip Turn
[SET COMMENTS]
Excellent offensive presence, strong utility, and high Speed allow Samurott-Hisui to function as a disruptive offensive pivot on a wide variety of team structures. Sharpness significantly boosts the power of Ceaseless Edge, enabling Samurott-Hisui to apply immediate pressure while reliably stacking chip damage over the course of the game. Knock Off further enhances its disruptive role by removing crucial items from defensive checks, making progress against bulky teams much easier. Encore is a key move on this set, allowing Samurott-Hisui to punish setup sweepers, recovery attempts, and passive plays, often forcing switches and generating momentum. Flip Turn rounds out the set by enabling Samurott-Hisui to pivot safely into teammates after forcing unfavorable positions, keeping offensive pressure constant.
Samurott-Hisui fits best on offensive and bulky offense teams that appreciate its ability to force progress early-game and maintain momentum throughout a match. Heavy-Duty Boots are essential, as they allow Samurott-Hisui to repeatedly pivot without being worn down by entry hazards. Tera Fire provides a valuable defensive and offensive tool, letting Samurott-Hisui resist common Grass-type attacks and threaten Steel-types that would otherwise check it. However, Samurott-Hisui struggles against bulky Water-types and strong special attackers that can exploit its average special bulk, making partners like Gholdengo, Rillaboom, or specially bulky pivots valuable teammates. In return, these partners benefit from Samurott-Hisui’s ability to remove items, punish setup, and generate consistent momentum.
[CREDITS]
Written by:
https://www.smogon.com/forums/members/hxmo.716600/
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