[SET]
Physical Wall (Mareanie) @ Eviolite
Ability: Regenerator
Level: 5
Tera Type: Dragon
EVs: 116 HP / 180 Def / 12 SpA / 180 SpD
Bold Nature
IVs: 0 Atk
- Mud Shot
- Sludge Bomb
- Ice Beam
- Recover
[SET COMMENTS]
Physical Wall Mareanie is a defensive pivot that enters the game on Mienfoo's STAB. Once on the field, Mareanie uses it's Mud Shot and Ice Beam coverage to threaten an incoming Mareanie or Foongus, Toedscool respectively. Mud Shot has a wider defensive utility on incoming pokemon that would be faster than Mareanie. Physical Wall Mareanie invests in bulk in order to stomach Shellder sweeps, Flare Blitz from Growlithe-Hisui and several High Jump Kicks after its Eviolite has been removed. The Special Defense EVs allow Mareanie to act as a check to Wingull as well as surviving Gothita Psychic from full. Terastalize Dragon or Electric for Insurance against the Electrics: Elekid and Chinchou, or Terastalize grass for the Grounds: Mudbray and Diglett-Alola. Mareanie also uses Tera Ghost in order to escape from Gothita traps and to surprise a Scarf Mienfoo which expected a 2HKO after spikes.
Mareanie and Mienfoo are like bread and butter; forming a double Regenerator core. Nearly everything benefits from Mareanie's ability to check Mienfoo, but notably Glimmet and Vullaby appreciate this. Mareanie partners well with Toedscool who doesn't appreciate Flare Blitz from Growlithe-Hisui. This core is mutually beneficial because Mareanie is weak to Spikes, Electric types, Ground types, which are covered by Toedscool. Mareanie and Tinkatink also see play because of their abilities to check Mienfoo and Vullaby, respectively. Gothita can be a huge thorn, as described above Tera Ghost and Special Defense investment both help with that. As for other answers, it is wise to pair Mareanie with a Dark type like Vullaby or Stunky to take advantage of a Scarf Gothita locked into Psychic.
[SET CREDITS]
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Physical Wall (Mareanie) @ Eviolite
Ability: Regenerator
Level: 5
Tera Type: Dragon
EVs: 116 HP / 180 Def / 12 SpA / 180 SpD
Bold Nature
IVs: 0 Atk
- Mud Shot
- Sludge Bomb
- Ice Beam
- Recover
[SET COMMENTS]
Physical Wall Mareanie is a defensive pivot that enters the game on Mienfoo's STAB. Once on the field, Mareanie uses it's Mud Shot and Ice Beam coverage to threaten an incoming Mareanie or Foongus, Toedscool respectively. Mud Shot has a wider defensive utility on incoming pokemon that would be faster than Mareanie. Physical Wall Mareanie invests in bulk in order to stomach Shellder sweeps, Flare Blitz from Growlithe-Hisui and several High Jump Kicks after its Eviolite has been removed. The Special Defense EVs allow Mareanie to act as a check to Wingull as well as surviving Gothita Psychic from full. Terastalize Dragon or Electric for Insurance against the Electrics: Elekid and Chinchou, or Terastalize grass for the Grounds: Mudbray and Diglett-Alola. Mareanie also uses Tera Ghost in order to escape from Gothita traps and to surprise a Scarf Mienfoo which expected a 2HKO after spikes.
Mareanie and Mienfoo are like bread and butter; forming a double Regenerator core. Nearly everything benefits from Mareanie's ability to check Mienfoo, but notably Glimmet and Vullaby appreciate this. Mareanie partners well with Toedscool who doesn't appreciate Flare Blitz from Growlithe-Hisui. This core is mutually beneficial because Mareanie is weak to Spikes, Electric types, Ground types, which are covered by Toedscool. Mareanie and Tinkatink also see play because of their abilities to check Mienfoo and Vullaby, respectively. Gothita can be a huge thorn, as described above Tera Ghost and Special Defense investment both help with that. As for other answers, it is wise to pair Mareanie with a Dark type like Vullaby or Stunky to take advantage of a Scarf Gothita locked into Psychic.
[SET CREDITS]
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