[SET]
name: Perish Trapper
move 1: Whirlpool
move 2: Perish Song
move 3: Recover
move 4: Refresh / Ice Beam
item: Splash Plate
ability: Multitype
nature: Bold
evs: 248 HP / 244 Def / 16 Spe
[SET COMMENTS]
Arceus-Water fills a valuable role in AG thanks to its ability to remove opposing defensive Pokemon while still providing useful defensive utility. Whirlpool enables Arceus-Water to trap passive Pokemon, such as opposing support Arceus formes, Chansey, Necrozma-DM, specially defensive Eternatus, Ferrothorn, defensive Primal Kyogre, Zygarde-C, and Tyranitar. Additionally, it can Dynamax in order to trap Ho-Oh and Lugia seeking to phaze Arceus-Water with Whirlwind to negate Whirlpool's trapping effect. Perish Song gives Arceus-Water a tool to remove Pokemon that it has trapped with Whirlpool and helps it to deter setup attempts by Pokemon such as Xerneas, Calm Mind Arceus, Zygarde-C, Vivillon, and Smeargle. Recover gives Arceus-Water a vital source of recovery, allowing it to switch into attacks reliably or remain in to stall out Calm Mind Arceus formes that have set up a Calm Mind, as well as giving it the longevity to remove multiple Pokemon throughout the match. Refresh is the preferred move for the fourth slot, as it allows Arceus-Water to trap Necrozma-DM, Chansey, specially defensive Eternatus, and defensive Primal Kyogre without having to stomach a Toxic, and act as a status absorber against the likes of Ho-Oh, Giratina, and Lunala. Ice Beam may be run instead, hitting Mega Rayquaza, Zygarde-C, Giratina, Eternatus, and Primal Groudon and ensuring that it is not setup fodder for those Pokemon. The given EVs with a Bold nature allow Arceus-Water to be as bulky as possible while outspeeding maximum Speed neutral-natured Kyogre or Primal Groudon.
Arceus-Water fits best on balance and bulky offense teams that appreciate its ability to remove common defensive Pokemon. Arceus-Water is also a great fit on bulky balance teams, in which it can provide valuable stallbreaking prowess. Notable good teammates include Yveltal, Calm Mind Arceus formes, and Xerneas, all of which appreciate the removal of Chansey and opposing Perish Song Arceus. Moreover, Arceus-Water can trap and remove Tyranitar for Yveltal; Calm Mind Arceus formes, notably Arceus-Dark, appreciate Arceus-Water's ability to eliminate Ho-Oh with Dynamax, and Xerneas can easily clean up the opposition once Necrozma-DM is removed, making them particularly effective partners. In addition, Zacian-C and Mega Rayquaza can pair well with Arceus-Water, since they can effectively take advantage of its ability to remove common walls like Necrozma-DM, Lugia, and support Arceus formes. If Arceus-Water forgoes Refresh, it's vulnerable to being whittled down by status, so caution should be taken with keeping it in against Pokemon that may carry Toxic, such as Chansey, Necrozma-DM, and Arceus-Water. Arceus-Water's inability to do significant damage to Primal Groudon can render it setup bait for Swords Dance sets. As such, Giratina and Zygarde-C can both work well with Arceus-Water, as they reliably check almost all Primal Groudon sets. Zacian-C can also switch almost freely into Arceus-Water repeatedly during the match, so Rocky Helmet Necrozma-DM is a good teammate for its ability to reliably stop Zacian-C and whittle down its health.
[CREDITS]
- Written by: [[Geysers, 426798]]
- Quality checked by: [[BaconEatinAssassin, 367227], [Guardsweeper, 360582]]
- Grammar checked by: [[Deetah, 297659]]
name: Perish Trapper
move 1: Whirlpool
move 2: Perish Song
move 3: Recover
move 4: Refresh / Ice Beam
item: Splash Plate
ability: Multitype
nature: Bold
evs: 248 HP / 244 Def / 16 Spe
[SET COMMENTS]
Arceus-Water fills a valuable role in AG thanks to its ability to remove opposing defensive Pokemon while still providing useful defensive utility. Whirlpool enables Arceus-Water to trap passive Pokemon, such as opposing support Arceus formes, Chansey, Necrozma-DM, specially defensive Eternatus, Ferrothorn, defensive Primal Kyogre, Zygarde-C, and Tyranitar. Additionally, it can Dynamax in order to trap Ho-Oh and Lugia seeking to phaze Arceus-Water with Whirlwind to negate Whirlpool's trapping effect. Perish Song gives Arceus-Water a tool to remove Pokemon that it has trapped with Whirlpool and helps it to deter setup attempts by Pokemon such as Xerneas, Calm Mind Arceus, Zygarde-C, Vivillon, and Smeargle. Recover gives Arceus-Water a vital source of recovery, allowing it to switch into attacks reliably or remain in to stall out Calm Mind Arceus formes that have set up a Calm Mind, as well as giving it the longevity to remove multiple Pokemon throughout the match. Refresh is the preferred move for the fourth slot, as it allows Arceus-Water to trap Necrozma-DM, Chansey, specially defensive Eternatus, and defensive Primal Kyogre without having to stomach a Toxic, and act as a status absorber against the likes of Ho-Oh, Giratina, and Lunala. Ice Beam may be run instead, hitting Mega Rayquaza, Zygarde-C, Giratina, Eternatus, and Primal Groudon and ensuring that it is not setup fodder for those Pokemon. The given EVs with a Bold nature allow Arceus-Water to be as bulky as possible while outspeeding maximum Speed neutral-natured Kyogre or Primal Groudon.
Arceus-Water fits best on balance and bulky offense teams that appreciate its ability to remove common defensive Pokemon. Arceus-Water is also a great fit on bulky balance teams, in which it can provide valuable stallbreaking prowess. Notable good teammates include Yveltal, Calm Mind Arceus formes, and Xerneas, all of which appreciate the removal of Chansey and opposing Perish Song Arceus. Moreover, Arceus-Water can trap and remove Tyranitar for Yveltal; Calm Mind Arceus formes, notably Arceus-Dark, appreciate Arceus-Water's ability to eliminate Ho-Oh with Dynamax, and Xerneas can easily clean up the opposition once Necrozma-DM is removed, making them particularly effective partners. In addition, Zacian-C and Mega Rayquaza can pair well with Arceus-Water, since they can effectively take advantage of its ability to remove common walls like Necrozma-DM, Lugia, and support Arceus formes. If Arceus-Water forgoes Refresh, it's vulnerable to being whittled down by status, so caution should be taken with keeping it in against Pokemon that may carry Toxic, such as Chansey, Necrozma-DM, and Arceus-Water. Arceus-Water's inability to do significant damage to Primal Groudon can render it setup bait for Swords Dance sets. As such, Giratina and Zygarde-C can both work well with Arceus-Water, as they reliably check almost all Primal Groudon sets. Zacian-C can also switch almost freely into Arceus-Water repeatedly during the match, so Rocky Helmet Necrozma-DM is a good teammate for its ability to reliably stop Zacian-C and whittle down its health.
[CREDITS]
- Written by: [[Geysers, 426798]]
- Quality checked by: [[BaconEatinAssassin, 367227], [Guardsweeper, 360582]]
- Grammar checked by: [[Deetah, 297659]]
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