[SET]
name: Utility Rain Setter
move 1: Scald
move 2: Defog
move 3: Roost
move 4: U-turn
item: Damp Rock
ability: Drizzle
nature: Bold
evs: 252 HP / 252 Def / 4 SpD
[SET COMMENTS]
Pelipper, courtesy of its ability Drizzle, is a mainstay on rain teams. Summoning rain allows Pelipper to enable dangerous wallbreakers such as Ash-Greninja, Mega Swampert, and Manaphy. Pelipper's physical bulk, solid defensive typing, and access to Scald allow it to check dangerous Pokemon such as Mega Lopunny, Landorus-T, and Mega Scizor. Pelipper also is able to support its team rather well as a Defogger courtesy of Roost to remain healthy. U-turn allows Pelipper to pivot safely into its powerful teammates, which is incredibly important, as they generally do not want to take chip damage. Unfortunately, Pelipper is the only entry hazard removal that Zapdos rain teams have access to, meaning it often has to take Stealth Rock damage before using Defog. This can cut into its longevity, as Pelipper can be exploited on the turns it is using Roost by strong special attackers such as Tapu Koko, Tapu Lele, and Magearna.
The ability to summon rain with Drizzle is incredibly important, as it enables several powerful walbreakers such as Mega Swampert, Ash-Greninja, Manaphy, and Zapdos. Mega Swampert is a particularly potent teammate, as not only is it enabled by Pelipper's Drizzle, but it is also a great check to strong Electric-type attackers such as Tapu Koko, Magnezone, and Zeraora. Ferrothorn is also a great teammate, as it can switch into Tapu Lele, Tapu Koko, and Magearna, all of which threaten Pelipper out. Rain also weakens Fire-type attacks, which Ferrothorn greatly appreciates. Ferrothorn can also use this as an opportunity to set Spikes for its teammates.
[STRATEGY COMMENTS]
Other Options
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Hurricane may seem more appealing than Scald, as it hits bulky Grass-type Pokemon like Tangrowth and Mega Venusaur that commonly annoy rain teams. However, losing the ability to punish switch-ins with potential burns from Scald can be detrimental.
Checks and Counters
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**Electric-types and Electric-type Attacks**: Pelipper's quadruple weakness to Electric can be exploited by strong Electric-type attackers such as Tapu Koko, Magnezone, and Zeraora. Volt Switch users are also problematic, so Pelipper should be wary of Magearna, Rotom-W, and Zapdos.
**Strong Special Attackers**: Due to Pelipper's poor special bulk, it is often forced out by strong special attackers such as Magearna, Tapu Lele, Ash-Greninja, and Serperior.
**Changing the Weather**: Mega Charizard Y and Tyranitar can remove Pelipper's rain, which is a huge detriment to Pelipper's team. Although Tyranitar cannot switch into Pelipper for fear of a Scald burn, Pelipper cannot switch into Tyranitar either.
[CREDITS]
- Written by: [[Sevelon, 497633]]
- Quality checked by: [[Zneon, 487629], [Sputnik, 475916]]
- Grammar checked by: [[Estronic, 240732]]
name: Utility Rain Setter
move 1: Scald
move 2: Defog
move 3: Roost
move 4: U-turn
item: Damp Rock
ability: Drizzle
nature: Bold
evs: 252 HP / 252 Def / 4 SpD
[SET COMMENTS]
Pelipper, courtesy of its ability Drizzle, is a mainstay on rain teams. Summoning rain allows Pelipper to enable dangerous wallbreakers such as Ash-Greninja, Mega Swampert, and Manaphy. Pelipper's physical bulk, solid defensive typing, and access to Scald allow it to check dangerous Pokemon such as Mega Lopunny, Landorus-T, and Mega Scizor. Pelipper also is able to support its team rather well as a Defogger courtesy of Roost to remain healthy. U-turn allows Pelipper to pivot safely into its powerful teammates, which is incredibly important, as they generally do not want to take chip damage. Unfortunately, Pelipper is the only entry hazard removal that Zapdos rain teams have access to, meaning it often has to take Stealth Rock damage before using Defog. This can cut into its longevity, as Pelipper can be exploited on the turns it is using Roost by strong special attackers such as Tapu Koko, Tapu Lele, and Magearna.
The ability to summon rain with Drizzle is incredibly important, as it enables several powerful walbreakers such as Mega Swampert, Ash-Greninja, Manaphy, and Zapdos. Mega Swampert is a particularly potent teammate, as not only is it enabled by Pelipper's Drizzle, but it is also a great check to strong Electric-type attackers such as Tapu Koko, Magnezone, and Zeraora. Ferrothorn is also a great teammate, as it can switch into Tapu Lele, Tapu Koko, and Magearna, all of which threaten Pelipper out. Rain also weakens Fire-type attacks, which Ferrothorn greatly appreciates. Ferrothorn can also use this as an opportunity to set Spikes for its teammates.
[STRATEGY COMMENTS]
Other Options
=============
Hurricane may seem more appealing than Scald, as it hits bulky Grass-type Pokemon like Tangrowth and Mega Venusaur that commonly annoy rain teams. However, losing the ability to punish switch-ins with potential burns from Scald can be detrimental.
Checks and Counters
===================
**Electric-types and Electric-type Attacks**: Pelipper's quadruple weakness to Electric can be exploited by strong Electric-type attackers such as Tapu Koko, Magnezone, and Zeraora. Volt Switch users are also problematic, so Pelipper should be wary of Magearna, Rotom-W, and Zapdos.
**Strong Special Attackers**: Due to Pelipper's poor special bulk, it is often forced out by strong special attackers such as Magearna, Tapu Lele, Ash-Greninja, and Serperior.
**Changing the Weather**: Mega Charizard Y and Tyranitar can remove Pelipper's rain, which is a huge detriment to Pelipper's team. Although Tyranitar cannot switch into Pelipper for fear of a Scald burn, Pelipper cannot switch into Tyranitar either.
[CREDITS]
- Written by: [[Sevelon, 497633]]
- Quality checked by: [[Zneon, 487629], [Sputnik, 475916]]
- Grammar checked by: [[Estronic, 240732]]
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