[SET]
Ogerpon-Hearthflame (F) @ Hearthflame Mask
Name: Swords Dance (Fire)
Ability: Mold Breaker
EVs: 252 Atk / 4 SpD / 252 Spe
Jolly Nature
- Swords Dance
- Ivy Cudgel
- Horn Leech
- Play Rough
[SET COMMENTS]
Swords Dance Ogerpon-H is the big dog of Fire teams courtesy of Hearthflame Mask increasing its damage output, its part Grass typing allowing it to fire back in the Water and Ground matchups, and Mold Breaker ignoring abilities from threatening foes such as Dondozo and Heatran. After a Swords Dance, Ivy Cudgel allows Ogerpon-H to easily break through bulky foes such as Hisuian Goodra, Clodsire, and Life Orb Landorus. Horn Leech provides the utility to regenerate health while exerting offensive pressure, letting Ogerpon-H threaten Mamoswine, Hisuian Samurott, and Urshifu-R after a boost. At +2, Play Rough improves the matchup against Dragon-types, threatening an OHKO on Garchomp and Dragonite.
Ninetales and Torkoal are the most prominent partners of Ogerpon-H, as they set sun, allowing its Ivy Cudgel to OHKO foes like Life Orb Landorus and OHKO bulky foes such as Gliscor, Iron Hands, and Galarian Weezing after a Swords Dance. Ninetales provides utility by burning foes such as Urshifu-R and non-Choice Scarf Great Tusk with Will-O-Wisp, using Healing Wish to give Ogerpon-H another chance to sweep once it has been chipped down, and using Encore to allow Ogerpon-H to set up on Pokemon locked into a move such as Sableye, Pecharunt, and Toxapex. On the other hand, Torkoal provides entry hazard control through Rapid Spin, threatens Roaring Moon with Body Press while tanking its moves, and sets up Stealth Rock to chip foes such as Alolan Muk and Spectrier, allowing Ogerpon-H to sweep more easily. Cinderace is another ally that assists with hazard removal due to Court Change, which covers for Ogerpon-H's weakness to hazards. It also serves as a fast pivot via U-turn and provides priority in Sucker Punch, removing chipped foes. Heatran, while being a temporary Ground immunity with the help of Air Balloon, also traps and removes Toxapex, which is a big annoyance to Ogerpon-H. It also notably OHKOes Flutter Mane with Heavy Slam, which can threaten a chipped Ogerpon-H with Power Gem. Volcarona and Ceruledge are fellow setup sweepers that appreciate Ogerpon-H's ability to weaken threatening foes such as Hisuian Goodra and Ting-Lu so they can clean up late-game.
[STRATEGY COMMENTS]
Other Options
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Fire
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Power Whip allows Ogerpon-H to threaten Toxapex after a Swords Dance, which can annoy it normally. Rock Tomb is another alternative that lets Ogerpon-H deal with Moltres. Trailblaze allows Ogerpon-H to outspeed faster threats like Iron Valiant and Greninja.
[SET CREDITS]
Written by:
https://www.smogon.com/forums/members/july.667394/
Quality checked by:
https://www.smogon.com/forums/members/boomp.637295/
Grammar checked by:
https://www.smogon.com/forums/members/murphy-lawden.594972/
https://www.smogon.com/forums/members/autumn.384270/
Ogerpon-Hearthflame (F) @ Hearthflame Mask
Name: Swords Dance (Fire)
Ability: Mold Breaker
EVs: 252 Atk / 4 SpD / 252 Spe
Jolly Nature
- Swords Dance
- Ivy Cudgel
- Horn Leech
- Play Rough
[SET COMMENTS]
Swords Dance Ogerpon-H is the big dog of Fire teams courtesy of Hearthflame Mask increasing its damage output, its part Grass typing allowing it to fire back in the Water and Ground matchups, and Mold Breaker ignoring abilities from threatening foes such as Dondozo and Heatran. After a Swords Dance, Ivy Cudgel allows Ogerpon-H to easily break through bulky foes such as Hisuian Goodra, Clodsire, and Life Orb Landorus. Horn Leech provides the utility to regenerate health while exerting offensive pressure, letting Ogerpon-H threaten Mamoswine, Hisuian Samurott, and Urshifu-R after a boost. At +2, Play Rough improves the matchup against Dragon-types, threatening an OHKO on Garchomp and Dragonite.
Ninetales and Torkoal are the most prominent partners of Ogerpon-H, as they set sun, allowing its Ivy Cudgel to OHKO foes like Life Orb Landorus and OHKO bulky foes such as Gliscor, Iron Hands, and Galarian Weezing after a Swords Dance. Ninetales provides utility by burning foes such as Urshifu-R and non-Choice Scarf Great Tusk with Will-O-Wisp, using Healing Wish to give Ogerpon-H another chance to sweep once it has been chipped down, and using Encore to allow Ogerpon-H to set up on Pokemon locked into a move such as Sableye, Pecharunt, and Toxapex. On the other hand, Torkoal provides entry hazard control through Rapid Spin, threatens Roaring Moon with Body Press while tanking its moves, and sets up Stealth Rock to chip foes such as Alolan Muk and Spectrier, allowing Ogerpon-H to sweep more easily. Cinderace is another ally that assists with hazard removal due to Court Change, which covers for Ogerpon-H's weakness to hazards. It also serves as a fast pivot via U-turn and provides priority in Sucker Punch, removing chipped foes. Heatran, while being a temporary Ground immunity with the help of Air Balloon, also traps and removes Toxapex, which is a big annoyance to Ogerpon-H. It also notably OHKOes Flutter Mane with Heavy Slam, which can threaten a chipped Ogerpon-H with Power Gem. Volcarona and Ceruledge are fellow setup sweepers that appreciate Ogerpon-H's ability to weaken threatening foes such as Hisuian Goodra and Ting-Lu so they can clean up late-game.
[STRATEGY COMMENTS]
Other Options
=============
Fire
-----------
Power Whip allows Ogerpon-H to threaten Toxapex after a Swords Dance, which can annoy it normally. Rock Tomb is another alternative that lets Ogerpon-H deal with Moltres. Trailblaze allows Ogerpon-H to outspeed faster threats like Iron Valiant and Greninja.
[SET CREDITS]
Written by:
https://www.smogon.com/forums/members/july.667394/
Quality checked by:
https://www.smogon.com/forums/members/boomp.637295/
Grammar checked by:
https://www.smogon.com/forums/members/murphy-lawden.594972/
https://www.smogon.com/forums/members/autumn.384270/
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