Ubers Pheromosa

[Aberforth]

[Overview]

Pheromosa is one of the fastest Pokemon in Ubers, only being outpaced by the niche Regieleki and a few Choice Scarf users. This makes Pheromosa a very good pivot, outspeeding Choice Specs Calyrex-S and having one of the strongest U-turns in the tier. It also has a wide variety of coverage options, making it extremely difficult to switch into. However, Pheromosa is exceptionally frail, with even some resisted hits threatening to OHKO it, and extremely reliant on correct predictions.

[SET]
name: Choice Band
move 1: U-turn
move 2: Close Combat / Low Kick
move 3: Throat Chop
move 4: Triple Axel
item: Choice Band
ability: Beast Boost
nature: Jolly
evs: 252 Atk / 4 Def / 252 Spe

[SET COMMENTS]

U-turn lets Pheromosa gain momentum against common switch-ins such as Xerneas and Ho-Oh. Close Combat offers consistent damage, but Low Kick can be run for increased PP and still maintains high Base Power against most of the Pokemon in Ubers. Throat Chop allows Pheromosa to OHKO Calyrex-S and Lunala if Shadow Shield is broken. Triple Axel hits common Dragon- and Ground-types like Eternatus, Zygarde-C, Zekrom, and Groudon and can potentially OHKO lead Slurpuff. Triple Axel's poor accuracy makes it unreliable, though.

Wallbreakers that appreciate being brought in with U-turn such as Choice Specs Kyogre and Choice Band Rayquaza are good teammates. Galarian Darmanitan can make a good partner to Pheromosa as another pivoting teammate. Marshadow can be used alongside Pheromosa, as both appreciate each other wearing down shared checks like Xerneas and Ho-Oh. Teammates that can deal with Ho-Oh consistently like Rest Zygarde-C and Kyogre are appreciated, as Ho-Oh will shut down Pheromosa very consistently. Similarly, teammates that can take on opposing Xerneas such as Necrozma-DM and Ho-Oh are appreciated. Xerneas is also a good teammate that answers opposing Marshadow and Giratina-O.

[STRATEGY COMMENTS]
Other Options
====

Rapid Spin can be used with Heavy-Duty Boots to clear entry hazards, but the lack of power is noticeable. Poison Jab can be used over Throat Chop to hit Xerneas hard, but it removes Pheromosa's niche of revenge killing Calyrex-S.

Checks and Counters
====

**Ho-Oh**: Ho-Oh takes all of Pheromosa's moves very comfortably and checks it consistently with Regenerator.

**Xerneas**: Xerneas can force Pheromosa out with Moonblast and does not take much from any of its moves.

**Revenge Killers**: Choice Scarf users like Xerneas and Galarian Darmanitan outspeed Pheromosa and threaten to OHKO it. Similarly, priority moves from Pokemon like Marshadow and Rayquaza can easily pick off Pheromosa.

**Toxapex**: Toxapex can chip Pheromosa with Rocky Helmet, and Regenerator makes it very hard to wear down.

[CREDITS]
- Written by: [[Aberforth, 249382]]
- Quality checked by: [[TrueNora, 423086], [SiTuM, 274590]]
- Grammar checked by: [[lotiasite, 302985], [DC, 449990]]

 

[TrueNora]

"Pheromosa is one of the best pivots, outspeeding Choice Specs Calyrex-S"
Even with a limited pool of pivots, I think calling it one of the best seems to be reaching a bit. Yveltal, Darmanitan-Galar, and Landorus-T are all more splashable, maybe even Urshifu-S. Also, I don't think you need to specify Choice Specs. Could also maybe mention how it faces competition from the generally superior Marshadow as a fast strong fighting type.

"...having the strongest U-turn in the tier."
Band Darmanitan-Galar has a marginally stronger U-turn, so I would change this.

"It also has access to a wide variety of coverage options, making it extremely difficult to switch into."
It is mainly STABs +Ice that lets it 2HKO/OHKO most of the tier so I'm not sure about wide variety.

" However, Pheromosa is exceptionally frail, with even resisted hits threatening to OHKO it."
Apart from like, Marshadow Close Combat and Groudon's Precipice Blades, it can live some resisted hits like Yveltal's Knock Off and Zygarde's Thousand Arrows. Maybe like even resisted hits threatening to severely dent/cripple it or OHKO it?

"Revenge Killers: Choice Scarf users like Xerneas and Calyrex-S outspeed Pheromosa and threaten to OHKO it. Similarly, priority moves from Pokemon like Marshadow and Rayquaza can easily pick off Pheromosa."

Mention Scarf Darmanitan-Galar too. Marshadow could maybe get its own section cos it always lives one hit from Pheromosa from full and even Jolly Spell Tag Marshadow has a favorable roll to OHKO Pheromosa after rocks with Shadow Sneak.

Could add Darmanitan as a pivoting partner for a teammate and Marshadow for a fighting spam core to overwhelm their shared checks.

QC 1/2

 

[Lasen]

"Pheromosa is one of the best pivots, outspeeding Choice Specs Calyrex-S"
Even with a limited pool of pivots, I think calling it one of the best seems to be reaching a bit. Yveltal, Darmanitan-Galar, and Landorus-T are all more splashable, maybe even Urshifu-S. Also, I don't think you need to specify Choice Specs. Could also maybe mention how it faces competition from the generally superior Marshadow as a fast strong fighting type.

"...having the strongest U-turn in the tier."
Band Darmanitan-Galar has a marginally stronger U-turn, so I would change this.

"It also has access to a wide variety of coverage options, making it extremely difficult to switch into."
It is mainly STABs +Ice that lets it 2HKO/OHKO most of the tier so I'm not sure about wide variety.

" However, Pheromosa is exceptionally frail, with even resisted hits threatening to OHKO it."
Apart from like, Marshadow Close Combat and Groudon's Precipice Blades, it can live some resisted hits like Yveltal's Knock Off and Zygarde's Thousand Arrows. Maybe like even resisted hits threatening to severely dent/cripple it or OHKO it?

"Revenge Killers: Choice Scarf users like Xerneas and Calyrex-S outspeed Pheromosa and threaten to OHKO it. Similarly, priority moves from Pokemon like Marshadow and Rayquaza can easily pick off Pheromosa."

Mention Scarf Darmanitan-Galar too. Marshadow could maybe get its own section cos it always lives one hit from Pheromosa from full and even Jolly Spell Tag Marshadow has a favorable roll to OHKO Pheromosa after rocks with Shadow Sneak.

Could add Darmanitan as a pivoting partner for a teammate and Marshadow for a fighting spam core to overwhelm their shared checks.

QC 1/2

Nice stamp LOSER

 

[Vicvicludo]

Would xearneas really switch in on a pheromosa? It can have poison jab if I remember correctly.

 

[Vicvicludo]

Never mind sorry I didn’t read the post fully you mentioned it.

 

[SiTuM]

very good work aberforth the ubers player from australia

QC 2/2

 

[lotiasite]

hi aber

i tried christmas colours but this green is kinda not it

check 1/2

[Overview]

Pheromosa is one of the fastest Pokemon in the Ubers metagame, only being outpaced by the niche Regieleki and a few Choice Scarf users. This means that Pheromosa makes a very good pivot, outspeeding Choice Specs Calyrex-S and having one of the strongest U-turns in the tier. It also has access to a wide variety of coverage options, making it extremely difficult to switch into. However, Pheromosa is exceptionally frail, with even some resisted hits threatening to OHKO it. This, which means that it is extremely prediction reliant, as using the wrong move comes at a great cost on correct predictions.

[SET]
name: Choice Band
move 1: U-turn
move 2: Close Combat / Low Kick
move 3: Throat Chop
move 4: Triple Axel
item: Choice Band
ability: Beast Boost
nature: Jolly
evs: 252 Atk / 4 Def / 252 Spe

[SET COMMENTS]

U-turn lets Pheromosa gain momentum against common switch-ins such as Xerneas and Ho-Oh. Close Combat offers consistent damage, but Low Kick can be run for increased PP, due to the high base power it has and still maintains high Base Power against most of the Pokemon in the Ubers metagame. Throat Chop allows Pheromosa to OHKO Calyrex-S and Lunala if Shadow Shield is broken. Triple Axel hits the common Dragon- and Ground-types (figured this slight content change is alright since it includes zygarde + theres landot) in the tier like Eternatus, Zygarde, and Zekrom. Triple Axel also hits, and Groudon and can potentially OHKO lead Slurpuff. Triple Axel's poor accuracy makes it unreliable, though.

Wallbreakers that appreciate being brought in with U-turn such as Choice Specs Kyogre and Choice Band Rayquaza are good teammates. Galarian Darmanitan-Galar can make a good partner to Pheromosa as another pivoting teammate. Marshadow can be used alongside Pheromosa, as both can appreciate the other wearing down their shared checks like Xerneas, (RC) and Ho-Oh. Teammates that can deal with Ho-Oh consistently like Rest Zygarde and Kyogre are appreciated, as Ho-Oh will shut down Pheromosa very consistently. Similarly, teammates that can take on opposing Xerneas are appreciated such as Necrozma-DM and Ho-Oh are appreciated. Xerneas is a good teammate itself for being able to answer opposing Marshadow and Giratina-O.

[STRATEGY COMMENTS]
Other Options
====

Rapid Spin can be used with Heavy-(AH)Duty Boots to clear hazards off the field, but the lack of power is noticeable. Poison Jab can be used over Throat Chop to hit Xerneas hard, but it removes Pheromosa's niche of revenge killing Calyrex-S.

Checks and Counters
====

**Ho-Oh**: Ho-Oh takes all of Pheromosa's moves very comfortably and recovers off the damage with Regenerator to keep Pheromosa in check consistently throughout a game.

**Xerneas**: Xerneas can force Pheromosa out with Moonblast and does not take much from any of Pheromosa's moves.

**Revenge Killers**: Choice Scarf users like Xerneas and Galarian Darmanitan-Galar outspeed Pheromosa and threaten to OHKO it. Similarly, priority moves from Pokemon like Marshadow and Rayquaza can easily pick off Pheromosa.

**Toxapex**: Toxapex can chip Pheromosa with Rocky Helmet, (AC) and Regenerator makes it very hard to wear down.


[CREDITS]
- Written by: [[Aberforth, 249382]]
- Quality checked by: [[TrueNora, 423086], [SiTuM, 274590]]
- Grammar checked by: [[username1, userid1lotiasite, 302985], [username2, userid2]]

 

[DC]

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AC = Add Comma, RC = Remove Comma, AH = Add Hyphen, RH = Remove Hyphen

Bug Lady

[Overview]

Pheromosa is one of the fastest Pokemon in the Ubers metagame, only being outpaced by the niche Regieleki and a few Choice Scarf users. This means that Pheromosa makes Pheromosa a very good pivot, outspeeding Choice Specs Calyrex-S and having one of the strongest U-turns in the tier. It also has access to a wide variety of coverage options, making it extremely difficult to switch into. However, Pheromosa is exceptionally frail, with even some resisted hits threatening to OHKO it, which means it is and extremely reliant on correct predictions.

[SET]
name: Choice Band
move 1: U-turn
move 2: Close Combat / Low Kick
move 3: Throat Chop
move 4: Triple Axel
item: Choice Band
ability: Beast Boost
nature: Jolly
evs: 252 Atk / 4 Def / 252 Spe

[SET COMMENTS]

U-turn lets Pheromosa gain momentum against common switch-ins such as Xerneas and Ho-Oh. Close Combat offers consistent damage, but Low Kick can be run for increased PP and still maintains high Base Power against most of the Pokemon in the Ubers metagame. Throat Chop allows Pheromosa to OHKO Calyrex-S and Lunala if Shadow Shield is broken. Triple Axel hits the common Dragon- and Ground-types in the tier like Eternatus, Zygarde(-C?), Zekrom, and Groudon and can potentially OHKO lead Slurpuff. Triple Axel's poor accuracy makes it unreliable, though.

Wallbreakers that appreciate being brought in with U-turn such as Choice Specs Kyogre and Choice Band Rayquaza are good teammates. Galarian Darmanitan can make a good partner to Pheromosa as another pivoting teammate. Marshadow can be used alongside Pheromosa, as both can appreciate the other each other wearing down their shared checks like Xerneas and Ho-Oh. Teammates that can deal with Ho-Oh consistently like Rest Zygarde(-C?) and Kyogre are appreciated, as Ho-Oh will shut down Pheromosa very consistently. Similarly, teammates that can take on opposing Xerneas such as Necrozma-DM and Ho-Oh are appreciated. Xerneas is also a good teammate itself for being able to that answers opposing Marshadow and Giratina-O.

[STRATEGY COMMENTS]
Other Options
====

Rapid Spin can be used with Heavy-Duty Boots to clear entry hazards off the field, but the lack of power is noticeable. Poison Jab can be used over Throat Chop to hit Xerneas hard, but it removes Pheromosa's niche of revenge killing Calyrex-S.

Checks and Counters
====

**Ho-Oh**: Ho-Oh takes all of Pheromosa's moves very comfortably and recovers off the damage with Regenerator to keep Pheromosa in checks it consistently throughout a game with Regenerator.

**Xerneas**: Xerneas can force Pheromosa out with Moonblast and does not take much from any of Pheromosa's its moves.

**Revenge Killers**: Choice Scarf users like Xerneas and Galarian Darmanitan outspeed Pheromosa and threaten to OHKO it. Similarly, priority moves from Pokemon like Marshadow and Rayquaza can easily pick off Pheromosa.

**Toxapex**: Toxapex can chip Pheromosa with Rocky Helmet, and Regenerator makes it very hard to wear down.

[CREDITS]
- Written by: [[Aberforth, 249382]]
- Quality checked by: [[TrueNora, 423086], [SiTuM, 274590]]
- Grammar checked by: [[lotiasite, 302985], [username2, userid2]]

GP 2/2. [DC, 449990]