PA
Purgatory.
name: Defensive
move 1: Scald
move 2: Roost
move 3: U-turn
move 4: Defog / Hurricane
item: Damp Rock
Ability: Drizzle
nature: Bold
evs: 248 HP / 252 Def / 8 SpD
[SET COMMENTS]
Pelipper’s niche over other Water-types in the OU tier is its ability Drizzle, making it a staple on rain teams aiding dangerous rain sweepers like Kingdra, Urshifu-R, Barraskewda, and Crawdaunt. Scald is a useful move under rain providing a chance to cripple rain checks like Toxapex and Ferrothorn so its partners have an easier time breaking through them. Roost helps provide Pelipper with longevity, which is vital for keeping rain active. U-turn allows Pelipper to act as a slow pivot and gain momentum by providing rain sweepers with a free switch. Defog is a good option to prevent entry hazards like Sticky Webs and Spikes from being detrimental for the rest of the team. Alternatively, Hurricane can be run over Defog or Scald to hit Pokemon like Amoonguss and Kommo-o. However, it's hard to break down rain checks like Toxapex or Ferrothorn, without the chance to burn them with Scald. Knock Off can be run to remove items like Tangrowth’s Assault Vest, Chansey’s Eviolite, or Blissey’s Heavy Duty Boots.
Rain sweepers like Kingdra, Urshifu-R, Barraskewda, and Crawdaunt appreciate Pelipper’s ability to set up rain and bring them in via U-turn. Kingdra has great synergy with Pelipper being able to threaten Pelipper’s checks like Slowbro and Toxapex with Draco Meteor, and outspeeding Zeraora which can gain momentum and threaten Rain teams with Volt Switch. Ferrothorn is an essential teammate for Rain teams, being able to whittle rain checks like Toxapex, Tangrowth, and opposing Ferrothorn, with Knock Off and Spikes support. In return, Ferrothorn appreciates rain crippling the power of Fire-type moves, increasing its longevity. Kyurem has great synergy on rain teams, Pelipper can bring it in with U-turn so Choice Specs can apply immediate pressure on rain checks, allowing breakers like Crawdaunt, Urshifu-S, and Barraskewda to capitalize and clean up. Other forms of gaining momentum can be helpful, Clefable is a great partner being able to provide Wish support and Teleport, while Zeraora can make use of Pelipper’s rain by firing off 100% Thunders and Volt Switch on checks like Ferrothorn and Amoonguss.
[CREDITS]
- Written by: [[Poison Adhesive, 430787]]
- Quality checked by: [[username1, userid1], [username2, userid2]]
- Grammar checked by: [[username1, userid1]]
move 1: Scald
move 2: Roost
move 3: U-turn
move 4: Defog / Hurricane
item: Damp Rock
Ability: Drizzle
nature: Bold
evs: 248 HP / 252 Def / 8 SpD
[SET COMMENTS]
Pelipper’s niche over other Water-types in the OU tier is its ability Drizzle, making it a staple on rain teams aiding dangerous rain sweepers like Kingdra, Urshifu-R, Barraskewda, and Crawdaunt. Scald is a useful move under rain providing a chance to cripple rain checks like Toxapex and Ferrothorn so its partners have an easier time breaking through them. Roost helps provide Pelipper with longevity, which is vital for keeping rain active. U-turn allows Pelipper to act as a slow pivot and gain momentum by providing rain sweepers with a free switch. Defog is a good option to prevent entry hazards like Sticky Webs and Spikes from being detrimental for the rest of the team. Alternatively, Hurricane can be run over Defog or Scald to hit Pokemon like Amoonguss and Kommo-o. However, it's hard to break down rain checks like Toxapex or Ferrothorn, without the chance to burn them with Scald. Knock Off can be run to remove items like Tangrowth’s Assault Vest, Chansey’s Eviolite, or Blissey’s Heavy Duty Boots.
Rain sweepers like Kingdra, Urshifu-R, Barraskewda, and Crawdaunt appreciate Pelipper’s ability to set up rain and bring them in via U-turn. Kingdra has great synergy with Pelipper being able to threaten Pelipper’s checks like Slowbro and Toxapex with Draco Meteor, and outspeeding Zeraora which can gain momentum and threaten Rain teams with Volt Switch. Ferrothorn is an essential teammate for Rain teams, being able to whittle rain checks like Toxapex, Tangrowth, and opposing Ferrothorn, with Knock Off and Spikes support. In return, Ferrothorn appreciates rain crippling the power of Fire-type moves, increasing its longevity. Kyurem has great synergy on rain teams, Pelipper can bring it in with U-turn so Choice Specs can apply immediate pressure on rain checks, allowing breakers like Crawdaunt, Urshifu-S, and Barraskewda to capitalize and clean up. Other forms of gaining momentum can be helpful, Clefable is a great partner being able to provide Wish support and Teleport, while Zeraora can make use of Pelipper’s rain by firing off 100% Thunders and Volt Switch on checks like Ferrothorn and Amoonguss.
[CREDITS]
- Written by: [[Poison Adhesive, 430787]]
- Quality checked by: [[username1, userid1], [username2, userid2]]
- Grammar checked by: [[username1, userid1]]
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