TJ
Banned deucer.
Omastar @ Normalium Z / Waterium Z / White Herb
Ability: Weak Armor
EVs: 252 SpA / 4 Def / 252 Spe
Modest Nature
- Shell Smash
- Hydro Pump
- Ice Beam
- Hyper Beam / Earth Power
Having recently dropped to PU by usage, Omastar has quickly established itself as one of the most devastating wallbreakers and sweepers in the tier thanks to its great physical bulk, Special Attack, typing, and ability. Shell Smash is what makes Omastar such a fearsome threat, letting it outspeed the entire unboosted metagame and break past traditional checks such as Clefairy and Eelektross with Breakneck Blitz or Hydro Vortex. Additionally, Omastar is able to capitalize on many Pokemon such as Scyther, Spiritomb, and Choiced-locked Stoutland that create opportunities for Omastar to set up Shell Smash. Furthermore, Omastar sets itself apart from other Shell Smash users such as Carracosta and Gorebyss thanks to its higher Special Attack, its higher Speed, and its ability, Weak Armor, which makes revenge killing difficult. Choice Scarf users like Togedemaru and Primeape and priority users like Gurdurr, Hitmonchan, and Poliwrath are able to deal with a set-up Omastar, so Pokemon such as Spiritomb and Weezing that can deal with them are appreciated. Spiritomb is also able to Pursuit trap Togedemaru; in return, Omastar can break through bulky Pokemon such as Clefairy and Regirock.
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