ZU Perrserker [DONE]

[5Dots]

What’s the matter with that crazy cat?!
[SET]
name: Choice Band
move 1: Iron Head
move 2: Close Combat
move 3: U-turn
move 4: Lash Out / Seed Bomb
item: Choice Band
ability: Tough Claws / Steely Spirit
nature: Adamant
evs: 252 Atk / 4 SpD / 252 Spe

[SET COMMENTS]
Perrserker is a threatening wallbreaker thanks to its powerful Choice Band-boosted Iron Head. Close Combat OHKOes Coalossal and targets Steel-type Pokemon resistant to Iron Head like Klinklang, Galarian Stunfisk, and opposing Perrserker. It also offers strong neutral coverage. U-turn pivots out of Pokemon Perrserker has difficulty breaking through, such as Poliwrath and Gurdurr, while simultaneously chipping them. Lash Out is the preferred last move since it nails Rotom and incoming Qwilfish, which would otherwise wall it completely. Alternatively, Seed Bomb is Perrserker's best option against Poliwrath, Wishiwashi, and Stunfisk, and it avoids the latter from paralyzing it with Static. Tough Claws strengthens all listed moves besides Seed Bomb, making Close Combat a pseudo-secondary STAB move that hits Steel-resistant Pokemon harder, while Steely Spirit boosts Iron Head's power to frightening levels.

Perrserker's low Speed and high Attack make it a great slow wallbreaker for VoltTurn teams. Pivots such as Rotom formes, Alolan Persian, Wishiwashi, and Uxie can help it get on the field safely. In return, Perrserker can threaten passive Pokemon like Miltank, Clefairy, and Articuno. Perrserker also gets revenge killed easily by Fire- and Fighting-types like Rapidash, Ninetales, and Sawk, so Pokemon like Wishiwashi, Poliwrath, and Tangela are appreciated to handle them. Clerics such as Miltank and Alcremie can allow Perrserker to pivot more freely against Flame Body and Static Pokemon, like Rapidash, Coalossal, and Stunfisk.

[SET]
name: Swords Dance + Substitute
move 1: Swords Dance
move 2: Substitute
move 3: Iron Head
move 4: Close Combat
item: Leftovers
ability: Steely Spirit
nature: Adamant
evs: 140 HP / 252 Atk / 116 Spe

[SET COMMENTS]
Leftovers Perrserker forgoes Choice Band's immediate power to get more longevity as a wallbreaker. The combination of Substitute and Swords Dance exploits foes that rely on status or utility moves to damage it, such as Tangela, Articuno, and Uxie. Close Combat provides coverage against Steel-types, such as Klinklang, opposing Perrserker, and Galarian Stunfisk. The EV spread allows it to outspeed standard Alcremie while preventing Tangela, Uxie, and non-Flamethrower Altaria from breaking its Substitute.

Perrserker should enter the field against Pokemon that cannot affect it much, such as Altaria, Klinklang, and Eldegoss, though it should scout for coverage moves. It should come in through a teammate that has fainted or by pivoting through VoltTurn cores. Examples of such pivots are Wishiwashi, Clefairy, and Rotom formes. Clerics like Altaria and Alcremie allow Perrserker to wallbreak more should it get statused; Altaria is especially notable for covering Perrserker's defensive weaknesses. Physical cleaners, like Sawk and Gourgeist-S, take advantage of Perrserker weakening walls like Clefairy and Altaria to sweep late-game more easily.

[STRATEGY COMMENTS]
Other Options
=============

An Assault Vest set capitalizes on Perrserker's resistances and checks Pokemon like Alcremie, Frosmoth, and Appletun more reliably, though Perrserker will miss out on a lot of power.

Checks and Counters
===================

**Water-types**: Water-types like Poliwrath, Wishiwashi, and Qwilfish don't take much damage from Iron Head and U-turn and can safely switch into Perrserker. The former two can deal massive damage to it with their STAB moves, while the latter can freely set up Spikes or paralyze it with Thunder Wave. However, Poliwrath and Wishiwashi need to be careful of switching into a Choice Band-boosted Close Combat or Seed Bomb, while Qwilfish should be wary of switching into Lash Out.

**Electric-types**: Electric-types like Stunfisk, Rotom formes, Manectric, and Raichu can take advantage of Perrserker's low Speed and special bulk while resisting its STAB move. Stunfisk also deters its pivoting with Static, and the Rotom formes can pivot against it with Volt Switch or burn it with Will-O-Wisp. However, only Stunfisk can reliably switch in repeatedly.

**Fire-types**: Rapidash and Ninetales outspeed and OHKO Perrserker with their Fire-type STAB moves while resisting Perrserker's STAB move. Rapidash also deters it with Flame Body, which can cripple its offensive capabilities. However, both of them can get OHKOed by Choice Band-boosted Close Combat.

**Fighting-types**: A healthy Gurdurr is bulky enough to stomach a Choice-Band boosted Iron Head; it can then retaliate with its STAB moves. While Sawk and Silvally-Fighting cannot directly switch into Perrserker, they outpace and can OHKO it with their STAB moves.

**Faster Wallbreakers**: Pokemon like Alolan Dugtrio, Basculin, and some Silvally formes can outspeed and KO Perrserker with some prior chip damage, though none of them want to directly switch into any of its attacks.

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[5Dots]

Opening Perrserker up for QC!

 

[Tuthur]

I'll give a second look. I don't want from another Scarf Unfezant, so if you don't have any experience with SubSD Perrserker, drop it already.

Spoiler

What’s the matter with that crazy cat?!
[SET]
name: Choice Band
move 1: Iron Head
move 2: Close Combat
move 3: U-turn
move 4: Seed Bomb
item: Choice band Choice Band
ability: Steely Spirit / Tough Claws
nature: Adamant
evs: 252 Atk / 4 SpD / 252 Spe

[SET COMMENTS]
Perrserker is a threatening wallbreaker in ZU thanks to its high Attack backed up by Steely Spirit or Tough Claws you could be more accurate, Perrserker is a threatening wallbreaker thanks to its insanely powerful Choice Band boosted STAB Iron Head. Iron Head threatens out defensive staples like Alcremie, Piloswine, and Articuno. fluff Close Combat targets Pokemon resistant to Iron Head like Klinklang, Stunfisk, and Poliwrath mention threats that are weak to it or that are OHKOed by it but not by IH. Also mention that it is overall a strong neutral coverage. U-turn pivots out of unfavorable matchups it has difficulty breaking against, such as against Poliwrath and Gurdurr mention that it also chips opponent down. Seed Bomb is Perrserker’s best option against Qwilfish and Stunfisk steely spirit ih is stronger than seed bomb on qwilfish and damage outputs are similar for tough claws, replace qwilfish with Wishiwashi or Poliwrath, and prevents the latter from paralyzing it with Static. The EV spread enables it to outspeed Malamar and Jolly Rhydon. Explain the difference between Steely Spirit and Tough Claws, i.e. Steely Spirit gives an even deadlier STAB move while Tough Claws makes CC a pseudo-secondary STAB move and chips stuffs harder with U-turn.

Despite its defensive typing, Perrserker's mediocre bulk and Speed means it appreciates pivoting support to get it into the field safely. Rotom formes and Golbat not only provide Volt Switch and U-turn support respectively, they also resist Ground- and Fighting-type attacks that it is weak to. In return, Perrserker can pivot against Ice-types such as Articuno and Frosmoth, while simultaneously forming a VoltTurn core with its teammates. These first sentences could be rephrased and shortened by saying it works well as a slow wallbreaker in VoltTurn teams. Try to mention more teammates than Rotom. Remove Golbat, it never runs U-turn and doesn't fit in that archetype. Checks against Water-, Fighting, and Ground-type Pokemon, like Thwackey, Alcremie, and Wishiwashi, are greatly appreciated to help with its wall breaking prowess. that's a bit short, try to develop a bit. Entry hazard support from Pokemon such as Miltank, Uxie, and Clefairy help whittle down foes and make it more difficult to switch into over the course of a game. Fluff

[SET]
name: Swords Dance + Substitute
move 1: Swords Dance
move 2: Substitute
move 3: Iron Head
move 4: Close Combat
item: Leftovers
ability: Steely Spirit
nature: Adamant
evs: 140 HP / 252 Atk / 116 Spe

[SET COMMENTS]
Leftovers Perrserker forgoes Choice Band‘s immediate power by turning it into a late-game wincon. That's completely wrong. Substitute sets up against foes that rely on status or utility moves to damage it, such as Tangela, Clefairy, and Uxie. Swords Dance sets up against passive or slower Pokemon such as Miltank, Appletun, and Articuno. You can merge the two previous sentences into one The combination of Iron Head and Close Combat hits most of the tier for neutral damage, making it difficult to switch into. Remove mentions of IH and explain why CC is the best coverage move. The EV spread allows it to outspeed standard Alcremie while preventing Tangela, Clefairy, and non-Flamethrower Altaria from breaking its Substitute. some clefairy run seismic toss

In order to successfully sweep, bulky foes, like Gurdurr and Wishiwashi, are recommended to be severely weakened or removed by teammates like Altaria and Rotom. However, Perrserker can also be brought in mid-game to set up against Eldegoss and Articuno earlier to take advantage of their passivity. Status and entry hazard support from Miltank, Altaria, and Rhydon help make it more difficult to handle late-game. In addition to the residual damage they provide, Altaria can cover against all of Perrserker‘s weaknesses, and vice versa, while Miltank serves as a good Fire-type switch-in and can provide cleric support if Perrserker gets statused. Pivoting support from Thwackey, Uxie, and Silvally formes is also valued to give it more opportunities to set up. SubSD Perrserker isn't a late game wincon, so a lot of this is misguided, i'm letting you update this to match SubSD Perrserker actual role.

[STRATEGY COMMENTS]
Other Options
=============

Assault Vest bluffs Choice Band sets and takes special attacks from Rotom, Flamethrower Altaria, and mixed Silvally formes better. However, the loss of power is noticeable and Perrserker’s bulk is still average overall. Fake Out makes it a niche revenge killer, though being locked into the move can cede momentum to wallbreakers and cleaners like Sawk, Thwackey, and Rotom. You missed the point of AV, it doesn't compete with CB, it is a whole different niche. The purpose of its set is using Perrserker as a slow pivot with great resists and decent offensive power thanks to Tough Claws.

Checks and Counters
===================

**Fighting-types**: Gurdurr and Poliwrath can stomach several hits from it and retaliate with their STAB moves. While Sawk and Silvally-Fighting cannot switch into it reliably, they outpace and can threaten Perrserker out. say somewhere that their super effective stab moves OHKO perrserker. Outside Poliwrath, none of those are really switch-in well into Perrserker, so i'd just remove it and only talk about it in <<Water-types>>.

**Fire-types**: Rapidash and Ninetales can OHKO Perrserker with Fire Blast rapidash never runs fb while resisting its STAB moves. Rapidash and Coalossal are notable for also deterring it with Flame Body, which cripples its offensive capabilities.

**Water-types**: Water-types like Arctovish, Poliwrath, and Qwilfish don’t take much damage from its moves. The former two can deal massive damage to it with their STAB moves, while the latter can freely set up Spikes on it or paralyze it with Thunder Wave. Replace Arctovish w Cramorant and mention one of Wishiwashi or Pyukumuku as well.

**Electric-types**

**Faster Wallbreakers**: Pokemon like Rotom formes, Alolan Dugtrio, Basculin, and Silvally formes can outspeed and KO it with some prior chip damage, though none of them would like to directly switch into any of its attacks.

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[Tuthur]

Spoiler

What’s the matter with that crazy cat?!
[SET]
name: Choice Band
move 1: Iron Head
move 2: Close Combat
move 3: U-turn
move 4: Seed Bomb
item: Choice Band
ability: Steely Spirit / Tough Claws
nature: Adamant
evs: 252 Atk / 4 SpD / 252 Spe

[SET COMMENTS]
Perrserker is a threatening wallbreaker thanks to its powerful Choice Band-boosted Iron Head. Close Combat targets Steel-type Pokemon resistant to Iron Head like Klinklang, Galarian Stunfisk, and opposing Perrserker, while also offering strong neutral coverage. can you find a non steel-type example? U-turn pivots out of unfavorable matchups it has difficulty breaking against, such as against Poliwrath and Gurdurr, while simultaneously chipping them. Seed Bomb is Perrserker’s best option against Poliwrath, Wishiwashi, and Stunfisk, while preventing the latter from paralyzing it with Static. Steely Spirit boosts Iron Head’s power to frightening levels, while Tough Claws strengthens its coverage moves to make Close Combat a pseudo-secondary STAB move and chipping Steel-resistant Pokemon harder.

Perrserker‘s low Speed and high Attack makes it a great candidate as a slow wallbreaker for VoltTurn teams. Fast and slow pivots that can help it get on the field safely, such as Rotom formes, Wishiwashi, and Silvally formes, are greatly appreciated. In return, Perrserker can threaten passive Pokemon like Miltank, Clefairy, and Articuno. Perrserker also gets revenge killed easily by Fire- and Fighting-types like Rapidash, Ninetales, and Sawk, respectively, so Pokemon like Wishiwashi, Poliwrath, and Sableye sableye is extremely niche and not fitting in offensive teams like the ones perrserker fits in can help circumvent its weaknesses to those types. In turn, it can form a pivoting core with Wishiwashi and combats against Poliwrath and Sableye’s weakness to Fairy-types. fluff tbh Clerics like Clefairy and Altaria are appreciated in the event Perrserker gets statused. no, you can't fit them in voltturn teams.

[SET]
name: Swords Dance + Substitute
move 1: Swords Dance
move 2: Substitute
move 3: Iron Head
move 4: Close Combat
item: Leftovers
ability: Steely Spirit
nature: Adamant
evs: 140 HP / 252 Atk / 116 Spe

[SET COMMENTS]
Leftovers Perrserker forgoes Choice Band‘s immediate power by giving it more longevity as a wallbreaker. The combination of Substitute and Swords Dance sets up against foes that rely on status or utility moves to damage it, such as Tangela, Articuno, and Uxie. Close Combat provides coverage against opposing Steel-types, such as Klinklang, opposing Perrserker, and Galarian Stunfisk. The EV spread allows it to outspeed standard Alcremie while preventing Tangela, Uxie, and non-Flamethrower Altaria from breaking its Substitute.

Much like the Choice Band set, Perrserker should try and come in by pivoting into Pokemon that cannot affect it much, such as Altaria, Klinklang, and Eldegoss, though it should scout for coverage moves. Perrserker should come in through a teammate that has fainted or by pivoting through VoltTurn cores. Examples of such pivots such as Wishiwashi, Clefairy, and Rotom formes. Clerics like Altaria and Alcremie can allow Perrserker to wallbreaker more often should it get statused; Altaria is especially notable for covering their own defensive weaknesses. Scouting for Knock Off from passive foes like Tangela and Clefairy is also important, as both can remove a lot of its longevity should its Leftovers be removed. That's true but usage tips don't belong to this type of analysis. Try mentioning physical cleaner that appreciate perrserker wallbreaking mid game.

[STRATEGY COMMENTS]
Other Options
=============

Assault Vest capitalizes on Perrserker's resistances and gives it more reliable switch-in opportunities against Pokemon carrying Fire-type coverage moves, like Alcremie, Altaria, and Silvally-Poison letting it answer pokemon like alcremie, frosmoth, and appletun. This set also gives it more freedom to use its coverage moves and pivot without being locked into Choice Band, though Perrserker will miss out on a lot of power.

Checks and Counters
===================

**Fire-types**: Rapidash and Ninetales can OHKO Perrserker with their respective Fire-type STAB moves while simultaneously resisting Perrserker’s STAB move. Rapidash and Coalossal are also notable for also deterring it with Flame Body, which cripples its offensive capabilities.

**Water-types**: Water-types like Poliwrath, Wishiwashi and Qwilfish don’t take much damage from its moves. The former two can deal massive damage to it with their STAB moves, while the latter can freely set up Spikes on it or paralyze it with Thunder Wave.

**Electric-types**: Electric-types like Rotom formes, Raichu, Stunfisk can take advantage of its low Speed and pivot with Volt Switch. However, only the latter can switch in repeatedly. mention how they threaten perr

**Fighting-types**: Gurdurr can stomach a few hits from it and retaliate with its STAB moves. While Sawk and Silvally-Fighting cannot switch into it reliably, they outpace and can OHKO it with their STAB moves.

**Faster Wallbreakers**: Pokemon like Alolan Dugtrio, Basculin, and some Silvally formes can outspeed and KO it with some prior chip damage, though none of them want to directly switch into any of its attacks.

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[Jett]

good stuff.

qc 2/2

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What’s the matter with that crazy cat?!
[SET]
name: Choice Band
move 1: Iron Head
move 2: Close Combat
move 3: U-turn
move 4: Lash Out / Seed Bomb
item: Choice Band
ability: Steely Spirit / Tough Claws / Steely Spirit (Tough Claws better on this set since early on you're mostly forcing pressure with U-turn)
nature: Adamant
evs: 252 Atk / 4 SpD / 252 Spe

[SET COMMENTS]
Perrserker is a threatening wallbreaker thanks to its powerful Choice Band-boosted Iron Head. Close Combat OHKOs Coalossal, and targets Steel-type Pokemon resistant to Iron Head like Klinklang, Galarian Stunfisk, and opposing Perrserker, while also offering strong neutral coverage. U-turn pivots out of unfavorable matchups it has difficulty breaking against, such as against Poliwrath and Gurdurr, while simultaneously chipping them. Lash Out is the preferred last move since it nails Rotom and incoming Qwilfish that would otherwise wall it completely. Alternatively, Seed Bomb is Perrserker’s best option against Poliwrath, Wishiwashi, and Stunfisk, while avoiding the latter from paralyzing it with Static. (especially in the current metagame, Lash Out is more relevant and CC only does slightly less than Seed Bomb, you can rephrase this part if you want) Steely Spirit boosts Iron Head’s power to frightening levels, while Tough Claws strengthens its coverage moves to make Close Combat a pseudo-secondary STAB move and chipping Steel-resistant Pokemon harder. (To reflect the ability order change above, rearrange this sentence)

Perrserker‘s low Speed and high Attack makes it a great candidate as a slow wallbreaker for VoltTurn teams. Fast and slow pivots that can help it get on the field safely, such as Rotom formes, Alolan Persian, Wishiwashi, and Uxie are greatly appreciated. In return, Perrserker can threaten passive Pokemon like Miltank, Clefairy, and Articuno. Perrserker also gets revenge killed easily by Fire- and Fighting-types like Rapidash, Ninetales, and Sawk, respectively, so Pokemon like Wishiwashi, Poliwrath, and Tangela can help circumvent its weaknesses to those types. (Mention how a Heal Bell or Aromatherapy user like Miltank or Alcremie allows you to use U-turn more freely into Rapidash, Stunfisk, and Coalossal mus)

[SET]
name: Swords Dance + Substitute
move 1: Swords Dance
move 2: Substitute
move 3: Iron Head
move 4: Close Combat
item: Leftovers
ability: Steely Spirit
nature: Adamant
evs: 140 HP / 252 Atk / 116 Spe

[SET COMMENTS]
Leftovers Perrserker forgoes Choice Band‘s immediate power by giving it more longevity as a wallbreaker. The combination of Substitute and Swords Dance sets up against foes that rely on status or utility moves to damage it, such as Tangela, Articuno, and Uxie. Close Combat provides coverage against opposing Steel-types, such as Klinklang, opposing Perrserker, and Galarian Stunfisk. The EV spread allows it to outspeed standard Alcremie while preventing Tangela, Uxie, and non-Flamethrower Altaria from breaking its Substitute.

Much like the Choice Band set, Perrserker should try and come in by pivoting into Pokemon that cannot affect it much, such as Altaria, Klinklang, and Eldegoss, though it should scout for coverage moves. Perrserker should come in through a teammate that has fainted or by pivoting through VoltTurn cores. Examples of such pivots such as Wishiwashi, Clefairy, and Rotom formes. Clerics like Altaria and Alcremie can allow Perrserker to wallbreak more often should it get statused; Altaria is especially notable for covering their own defensive weaknesses. Physical cleaners, like Sawk and Gourgeist-Small, benefits from Perrserker weakening walls like Clefairy and Altaria and allows them to sweep late-game more easily.

[STRATEGY COMMENTS]
Other Options
=============

Assault Vest capitalizes on Perrserker's resistances and checks Pokemon like Alcremie, Frosmoth, and Appletun more reliably, though Perrserker will miss out on a lot of power.

Checks and Counters
===================

**Water-types**: Water-types like Poliwrath, Wishiwashi and Qwilfish don’t take much damage from its moves and can safely switch into it. (Would rephrase that these Pokemon do not mind its STAB or U-turn which is clicked the majority of the time but they have to be wary of CB CC/Seed Bomb/ Lash Out) The former two can deal massive damage to it with their STAB moves, while the latter can freely set up Spikes on it or paralyze it with Thunder Wave.

**Electric-types**: Electric-types like Stunfisk, Rotom formes, Manectric, and Raichu can take advantage of its low Speed and special bulk while resisting its STAB move. The Rotom formes can also pivot against it with Volt Switch or burn it with Will-O-Wisp. However, only Stunfisk can reliably switch in repeatedly.

**Fire-types**: Rapidash and Ninetales outspeeds and OHKOs Perrserker with their respective Fire-type STAB moves while simultaneously resisting Perrserker’s STAB move. Rapidash is notable for also deterring it with Flame Body, which cripples its offensive capabilities. However, both of them can get OHKOed by Choice Band-boosted Close Combat.

**Fighting-types**: A healthy Gurdurr is bulky enough to stomach a Choice-Band boosted Iron Head; it can then retaliate with its STAB moves. While Sawk and Silvally-Fighting cannot directly switch into it, they outpace and can OHKO it with their STAB moves.

**Faster Wallbreakers**: Pokemon like Alolan Dugtrio, Basculin, and some Silvally formes can outspeed and KO it with some prior chip damage, though none of them want to directly switch into any of its attacks.

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[SET]
name: Choice Band
move 1: Iron Head
move 2: Close Combat
move 3: U-turn
move 4: Lash Out / Seed Bomb
item: Choice Band
ability: Tough Claws / Steely Spirit
nature: Adamant
evs: 252 Atk / 4 SpD / 252 Spe

[SET COMMENTS]
Perrserker is a threatening wallbreaker thanks to its powerful Choice Band-boosted Iron Head. Close Combat OHKOes Coalossal (RC) and targets Steel-type Pokemon resistant to Iron Head like Klinklang, Galarian Stunfisk, and opposing Perrserker, while also offering Perrserker. It also offers strong neutral coverage. U-turn pivots out of unfavorable matchups it has difficulty breaking against, such as against Pokemon Perrserker has difficulty breaking through, such as Poliwrath and Gurdurr, while simultaneously chipping them. Lash Out is the preferred last move since it nails Rotom and incoming Qwilfish, (AC) that which would otherwise wall it completely. Alternatively, Seed Bomb is Perrserker's (AA) best option against Poliwrath, Wishiwashi, and Stunfisk, while avoiding and it stops the latter from paralyzing it with Static. Tough Claws strengthens its coverage moves to make all listed moves besides Seed Bomb, making Close Combat a pseudo-secondary STAB move and chipping that hits (I imagine this makes sense?) Steel-resistant Pokemon harder, while Steely Spirit boosts Iron Head's (AA) power to frightening levels.

Perrserker's (AA) low Speed and high Attack makes it a great candidate as a it a great slow wallbreaker for VoltTurn teams. Pivots that can help it get on the field safely, such as Rotom formes, Alolan Persian, Wishiwashi, and Uxie are greatly appreciated. can help it get on the field safely. In return, Perrserker can threaten passive Pokemon like Miltank, Clefairy, and Articuno. Perrserker also gets revenge killed easily by Fire- and Fighting-types like Rapidash, Ninetales, and Sawk, respectively, so Pokemon like Wishiwashi, Poliwrath, and Tangela can help circumvent its weaknesses to those types. are appreciated to handle them. Clerics such as Miltank or and Alcremie can allow Perrserker to pivot more freely against Pokemon that discourage contact moves, Flame Body and Static Pokemon, like Rapidash, Coalossal, and Stunfisk.

[SET]
name: Swords Dance + Substitute
move 1: Swords Dance
move 2: Substitute
move 3: Iron Head
move 4: Close Combat
item: Leftovers
ability: Steely Spirit
nature: Adamant
evs: 140 HP / 252 Atk / 116 Spe

[SET COMMENTS]
Leftovers Perrserker forgoes Choice Band's (AA) immediate power by giving it to get more longevity as a wallbreaker. The combination of Substitute and Swords Dance sets up against exploits foes that rely on status or utility moves to damage it, such as Tangela, Articuno, and Uxie. Close Combat provides coverage against opposing Steel-types, such as Klinklang, opposing Perrserker, and Galarian Stunfisk. The EV spread allows it to outspeed standard Alcremie while preventing Tangela, Uxie, and non-Flamethrower Altaria from breaking its Substitute.

Much like the Choice Band set, Perrserker should try and come in by pivoting into enter the field against Pokemon that cannot affect it much, such as Altaria, Klinklang, and Eldegoss, though it should scout for coverage moves. Perrserker It should come in through a teammate that has fainted or by pivoting through VoltTurn cores. Examples of such pivots such as are Wishiwashi, Clefairy, and Rotom formes. Clerics like Altaria and Alcremie can allow Perrserker to wallbreak more often should it get statused; Altaria is especially notable for covering their own Perrserker's (if not this, pls clarify) defensive weaknesses. Physical cleaners, like Sawk and Gourgeist-Small, benefits from Gourgeist-S, use Perrserker weakening walls like Clefairy and Altaria and allows them to sweep late-game more easily.

[STRATEGY COMMENTS]
Other Options
=============

An Assault Vest set capitalizes on Perrserker's resistances and checks Pokemon like Alcremie, Frosmoth, and Appletun more reliably, though Perrserker will miss out on a lot of power.

Checks and Counters
===================

**Water-types**: Water-types like Poliwrath, Wishiwashi, (AC) and Qwilfish don't (AA) take much damage from Iron Head and U-turn and can safely switch into it. Perrserker. The former two can deal massive damage to it with their STAB moves, while the latter can freely set up Spikes on it or paralyze it with Thunder Wave. However, Poliwrath and Wishiwashi need to be careful of switching into a Choice Band-boosted Close Combat or Seed Bomb, while Qwilfish should be wary of switching into Lash Out.

**Electric-types**: Electric-types like Stunfisk, Rotom formes, Manectric, and Raichu can take advantage of its Perrserker's low Speed and special bulk while resisting its STAB move. Stunfisk also deters its pivoting with Static, and the (I imagine this makes sense?) Rotom formes can also pivot against it with Volt Switch or burn it with Will-O-Wisp. However, only Stunfisk can reliably switch in repeatedly.

**Fire-types**: Rapidash and Ninetales outspeeds and OHKOs Perrserker with their respective Fire-type STAB moves while simultaneously resisting Perrserker's (AA) STAB move. Rapidash is notable for also deterring also deters it with Flame Body, which cripples can cripple its offensive capabilities. However, both of them can get OHKOed by Choice Band-boosted Close Combat.

**Fighting-types**: A healthy Gurdurr is bulky enough to stomach a Choice-Band boosted Iron Head; it can then retaliate with its STAB moves. While Sawk and Silvally-Fighting cannot directly switch into it, Perrserker, they outpace and can OHKO it with their STAB moves.

**Faster Wallbreakers**: Pokemon like Alolan Dugtrio, Basculin, and some Silvally formes can outspeed and KO it Perrserker with some prior chip damage, though none of them want to directly switch into any of its attacks.

[CREDITS]
- Written by: [[5Dots, 543866]]
- Quality checked by: [[Tuthur, 369076], [Jett, 226429]
- Grammar checked by: [[Finland, 517429]]

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