Monotype Physically bulky Toxapex (Poison) [QC: 2/2] [GP: 1/1]

Status
Not open for further replies.

Pengairxan

Shroottaur X Poxes OTP
is a Metagame Resource Contributoris a Tiering Contributoris a Top Contributor
[SET]
Toxapex @ Heavy-Duty Boots / Rocky Helmet / Black Sludge
Name: Physically Defensive (Poison)
Ability: Regenerator
EVs: 248 HP / 252 Def / 8 SpD
Bold Nature
- Chilling Water / Surf
- Haze
- Recover
- Toxic Spikes / Baneful Bunker / Infestation

[Set comments]
Toxapex, thanks to its solid type combination and high defensive stats, is a pivotal wall on Poison teams, being able to take hits from many physical threats, such as Barraskewda, and deter them with Chilling Water. Surf is an alternative to Chilling Water thanks to its higher damage output, which lets Toxapex threaten to OHKO threats like Hisuian Arcanine after minimal chip damage and is better off against threats that don't care for their attack being lowered, such as Moltres. Haze removes the buffs from sweepers, including Ceruledge, Mimikyu, and Kingambit. Toxapex has three notable options for its second support move: Toxic Spikes to complete Poison's entry hazard stacking core and puts teams on a timer; Baneful Bunker to allow Toxapex to scout opponents, poison contact attackers such as Chien-Pao, and heal with Black Sludge; and Infestation to trap opponents that don't threaten Toxapex such as Alolan Muk and Klefki. Infestation can also be ran as instead of a Water STAB move with Baneful Bunker or Toxic to trap and waste away the plentiful contact attackers.

Alolan Muk serves as a great teammate for Toxapex, being a special tank able to take on many of the special Psychic- and Ghost-types that threaten Toxapex, like Espathra, Galarian Slowking, Flutter Mane, and Gholdengo. Overqwil, while not as specially bulky as Alolan Muk, can also deter Psychic- and Ghost-types, soft check physical Iron Valiant and check physical Dragapult thanks to Intimidate, and benefit much more from Toxic Spikes with Barb Barrage. Amoonguss is a second Regenerator physical wall with a neutrality to Ground and resistance to Electric able to combat many Pokemon that threaten Toxapex such as Great Tusk, Quagsire, Rotom-W and Regieleki. Clodsire is an Unaware special wall immune to Electric that checks attack threats like Regieleki and Magnezone along with special setup Pokemon like Volcarona and Hydreigon. Air Balloon Glimmora can support Toxapex by removing entry hazards from the field for non-Heavy-Duty Boots sets, being temporarily immune to Ground with Air Balloon, and using Corrosion Toxic to put threats Toxapex majorly dislikes such as opposing Toxapex, Hisuian Goodra and Heatran on timers. Corrosion Salazzle can also provide Corrosion Toxic support along with using Encore to mess up Pokemon that view Toxapex as a setup opportunity like Kingambit. Sneasler can also be used to punch holes through teams thanks to its powerful STAB Close Combat, which can KO threats like Iron Treads and Baxcalibur, while Toxapex can come in and absorb damage for Sneasler and wear foes down with Infestation and Toxic Spikes.

[CREDITS]
Written by:
https://www.smogon.com/forums/members/pengairxan.622813/
Poison analysis by:
https://www.smogon.com/forums/members/pengairxan.622813/
Quality checked by:
https://www.smogon.com/forums/members/neko.542526/
https://www.smogon.com/forums/members/dugza.473171/
Grammar checked by:
https://www.smogon.com/forums/members/wrathoftheleopard.511181/
 
Last edited:
[SET]
Toxapex @ Black Sludge / Rocky Helmet / Heavy Duty boots
Name: Physically Defensive
Ability: Regenerator
EVs: 248 HP / 252 Def / 8 SpD Sp. Def
Bold Nature
- Chilling Water/Surf
- Haze
- Recover
- Toxic Spikes/Baneful Bunker/Infestation

[Set comments]
Toxapex thanks to a solid type combination and strong offensive stats (??! Just say how much utility this bad boy gives) allows it to be a pivotal defensive wall on Poison teams. Chilling Water acts a solid deterrent against physical attackers such as Barraskewda and Lokix (It + Infestation makes for a funny combo that makes some stuff like Kingambit a bit annoyed at it). Surf can act as an alternative to Chilling Water thanks to its higher damage output which can threaten to OKHO Threats like Hisuian Arcanine after Rocky Helmet or Hazard chip and is better off against threats that don't care for their physical attack being lowered such as Moltres. Haze removes the buffs from sweepers including Ceruledge, Mimikyu, and Quaquaval (Kingambit?). Recover and Regenerator combinded with Heavy-Duty Boots help Toxapex to stay healthy throughout a match so it can repeatedly come in and tank hits safely. For the final moveslot Toxapex has three notable options, Toxic Spikes to create pressure forcing opposing teams to dance around them and which can enable Barb Barrage Overqwil (Its more of completing Poison's stacking core + not use Overqwil, in case of passive-er teams, while also letting pex do something useful), Baneful Bunker which allows Toxapex to scout opponents, Poison contact attackers such as Kleavor (Main target is honestly chien-pao doing the crunchies) and heal with Black Sludge and Infestation to trap opponets opponents that don't threaten Toxapex such as Alolan Muk and Choice Band Scizor (sciz might not stay in the first place, and Infest + Tspikes lets you force tspikes on something like Fairy if you trap keys too). Infestation can also be ran as instead of Water STAB with Baneful Bunker (toxic too, lets it 1v1 pao apparently) to trap and waste away the plentiful contact attackers of Monotype.*Add why boots are good, its because entry hazard removal w/ glimmora is quite limited

Alolan Muk serves as a great friend for Toxapex being a special tank able to take on many of the special Psychic and Ghost-types that threaten Toxapex like Espathra, Galarian Slowking, Flutter Mane, and Gholdengo. Amoonguss serves coverage as a second Regenerator physical wall with a neutrality to Ground and resistance to Electric able to combat the many Powerful Toxapex killers (Pokemon that dispatch [some strong word that isnt kill at least] Toxapex?)such as Great Tusk, Quagsire, Rotom-Wash and Regieleki. Clodsire is a special unaware wall immune to Electric that will smile at any attack threats (a bit weirdly worded, but yes) like Regieleki, Magnezone (Zapdos instead?) along with Special setup Pokemon like Volcarona and Hydreigon can throw its way. Air Balloon Glimmora can support Toxapex by removing Hazards from the field for non Heavy-Duty Boots sets along with Corrosion Toxic putting timers onto threats Toxapex majorly dislikes such as opposing Toxapexs and Hisuian Goodra. Corrosion Salazzle can also provide Corrosion Toxic support (notably hitting Heatran) along with using Encore to mess up setup mons that view Toxapex as a setup opportunity like Kingambit. (since you mentioned Overqwil, it might be nice to mention it briefly, alongside Sneasler)

[CREDITS]
Written by:
https://www.smogon.com/forums/members/pengairxan.622813/
Poison analysis by:
https://www.smogon.com/forums/members/pengairxan.622813/
Quality checked by:
TBD
TBD
Grammar checked by:
TBD
Will recheck after these edits, Thankie Pengairxan
 
, Magnezone (Zapdos instead?)
I'm going to argue against this. Clodsire still takes a minimum 22% (No special attack investment) from Zapdos Hurricane which also confuses and makes Clod's job even harder, meanwhile Clodsire doesn't really have any way to hit back against Zapdos since it is flying off the ground and Low kick doesn't even do 10% at max.

Other than that, I'm ready to be rechecked Neko.
 
Last edited:
meanwhile Clodsire doesn't really have any way to hit back against Zapdos since it is flying off the ground and Low kick doesn't even do 10% at max.
Great catch, thankie for pointing it out! :blobnom:

[SET]
Toxapex @ Black Sludge / Rocky Helmet / Heavy-Duty bBoots (Put Boots first imo; Boots, helm, sludge)
Name: Physically Defensive (Poison)
Ability: Regenerator
EVs: 248 HP / 252 Def / 8 SpD
Bold Nature
- Chilling Water / Surf
- Haze
- Recover
- Toxic Spikes / Baneful Bunker / Infestation

[Set comments]
Toxapex thanks to a solid type combination and strong defensive stats allows it to be a pivotal defensive wall on Poison teams (maybe add in what it actually walls here, like stinky barra). Chilling Water acts a solid deterrent against physical attackers such as (which, we could then connect to this sentence too if ever?) Barraskewda. Surf can act as an alternative to Chilling Water thanks to its higher damage output which can threaten to OKHO Threats like Hisuian Arcanine after (minimal chip?) Rocky Helmet or Hazard chip and is better off against threats that don't care for their physical attack being lowered such as Moltres. Haze removes the buffs from sweepers including Ceruledge, Mimikyu, and Kingambit. Recover and Regenerator with Heavy-Duty Boots to negate entry Hhazard damage chip due to Glimmora's limited entry hazard removal help Toxapex to stay healthy throughout a match so it can repeatedly come in and tank hits safely (can you move this sentence after the 3 notable options? eg. To round off the set, Recover...). For the final moveslot Toxapex has three notable options, Toxic Spikes to complete Poison's Hazard stacking core and forces opposing teams onto a clock (timer?), Baneful Bunker which allows Toxapex to scout opponents, Poison contact attackers such as Chien-Pao and heal with Black Sludge and Infestation to trap opponents that don't threaten Toxapex such as Alolan Muk and Klefki. Infestation can also be ran as instead of Water STAB with Baneful Bunker or Toxic to trap and waste away the plentiful contact attackers of Monotype.

Alolan Muk serves as a great friend for Toxapex being a special tank able to take on many of the special Psychic and Ghost-types that threaten Toxapex like Espathra, Galarian Slowking, Flutter Mane, and Gholdengo. Overqwil while not as specially bulky as Alolan Muk can also acts a Psychic and Ghost deteraint deterrent and will benefit much more from Toxic Spikes thanks to Barb Barrage allowing it to power through a team (it sort of softchecks Valiant and Gallade, sort of). Amoonguss serves coverage as a second Regenerator physical wall with a neutrality to Ground and resistance to Electric able to combat the many of Toxapex's nightmares such as Great Tusk, Quagsire, Rotom-Wash and Regieleki. Clodsire is a special unaware wall immune to Electric that will smile at any attack threats like Regieleki, Magnezone along with Special setup Pokemon like Volcarona and Hydreigon can throw its way. Air Balloon Glimmora can support Toxapex by removing Hazards from the field for non Heavy-Duty Boots sets along with Corrosion Toxic putting timers (not sure if its worded properly, but this is correct) onto threats Toxapex majorly dislikes such as opposing Toxapex, Hisuian Goodra and Heatran. Corrosion Salazzle can also provide Corrosion Toxic support along with using Encore to mess up setup mons that view Toxapex as a setup opportunity like Kingambit. Sneasler can also be used to punch holes through teams thanks to its powerful STAB Close Combat which can clear away threats like Iron Treads and Baxcalibur while Toxapex can come in and absorb damage for Sneasler (while also wearing down stuff with infest + Tspikes) when necessary against Bulky Physical walls like Corviknight and Avalugg letting it remove the Close Combat defense drops from itself.

[CREDITS]
Written by:
https://www.smogon.com/forums/members/pengairxan.622813/
Poison analysis by:
https://www.smogon.com/forums/members/pengairxan.622813/
Quality checked by:
TBD
TBD
Grammar checked by:
TBD
QC 1/2, thank you again Pengairxan :blobnom:
 
Add Remove Comment
Toxapex @ Heavy Duty Boots / Rocky Helmet / Black Sludge
Name: Physically Defensive (Poison)
Ability: Regenerator
EVs: 248 HP / 252 Def / 8 SpD
Bold Nature
- Chilling Water/Surf
- Haze
- Recover
- Toxic Spikes/Baneful Bunker/Infestation

[Set comments]
Toxapex thanks to a solid type combination and strong defensive stats allows it to be a pivotal defensive wall on Poison teams being able to take hits from any physical threat in the Metagame such as Barraskewda and can then deter them with Chilling Water to lower their attack. Surf can act as an alternative to Chilling Water thanks to its higher damage output which can threaten to OKHO threats like Hisuian Arcanine after minimal chip and is better off against threats that don't care for their physical attack being lowered such as Moltres. Haze removes the buffs from sweepers including Ceruledge, Mimikyu, and Kingambit. Toxapex has three notable options for its second supportive move, Toxic Spikes to complete Poison's Hazard stacking core and to force opposing teams onto a timer, Baneful Bunker which allows Toxapex to scout opponents, Poison contact attackers such as Chien-Pao and heal with Black Sludge and Infestation to trap opponents that don't threaten Toxapex such as Alolan Muk and Klefki. Infestation can also be ran as instead of Water STAB with Baneful Bunker or Toxic to trap and waste away the plentiful contact attackers of Monotype. To round off, Recover and Regenerator with Heavy-Duty Boots to negate entry hazard damage due to Glimmora's limited entry hazard removal help Toxapex to stay healthy throughout a match so it can repeatedly come in and tank hits safely.

Alolan Muk serves as a great friend teammate for Toxapex being a special tank able to take on many of the special Psychic and Ghost-types that threaten Toxapex like Espathra, Galarian Slowking, Flutter Mane, and Gholdengo. Overqwil while not as specially bulky as Alolan Muk can also acts a Psychic and Ghost deterrent that soft checks Gallade (use a different example like Chien-Pao maybe? because Gallade isn't really that common enough to be worth mentioning), and Physical Iron Valiant thanks to Intimidate and will benefit much more from Toxic Spikes thanks to Barb Barrage allowing it to power through a team. Amoonguss serves coverage as a second Regenerator physical wall with a neutrality to Ground and resistance to Electric able to combat the many of Toxapex's nightmares such as Great Tusk, Quagsire, Rotom-Wash and Regieleki. Clodsire is a special unaware wall immune to Electric that will smile at any attack threats like Regieleki, Magnezone along with Special setup Pokemon like Volcarona and Hydreigon can throw its way. Air Balloon Glimmora can support Toxapex by removing Hazards from the field for non Heavy-Duty Boots sets along with Corrosion Toxic putting timers onto threats Toxapex majorly dislikes such as opposing Toxapex, Hisuian Goodra and Heatran (mention that Air Balloon Glimmora also acts as a temporary Ground immunity for Toxapex). Corrosion Salazzle can also provide Corrosion Toxic support along with using Encore to mess up setup mons that view Toxapex as a setup opportunity like Kingambit. Sneasler can also be used to punch holes through teams thanks to its powerful STAB Close Combat which can clear away threats like Iron Treads and Baxcalibur while Toxapex can come in and absorb damage for Sneasler and wear stuff down with Infestation and Toxic Spikes.
QC 2/2.
 
add remove comment

[SET]
Toxapex @ Heavy Duty Heavy-Duty Boots / Rocky Helmet / Black Sludge
Name: Physically Defensive (Poison)
Ability: Regenerator
EVs: 248 HP / 252 Def / 8 SpD
Bold Nature
- Chilling Water / Surf (spaces)
- Haze
- Recover
- Toxic Spikes / Baneful Bunker / Infestation (spaces)

[Set comments] [SET COMMENTS]
Toxapex thanks to a solid type combination and strong defensive stats allows it to be a pivotal defensive wall on Poison teams being able to take hits from any physical threat in the Metagame such as Barraskewda and can then deter them with Chilling Water to lower their attack. Toxapex, t
hanks to its solid type combination and high defensive stats, is a pivotal wall on Poison teams, being able to take hits from many physical threats, such as Barraskewda, and deter them with Chilling Water. Surf can act as is an alternative to Chilling Water thanks to its higher damage output, (comma) which can lets Toxapex threaten to OKHO OHKO threats like Hisuian Arcanine after minimal chip damage, and it is better off against threats that don't care for about their physical attack Attack being lowered, (comma) such as Moltres. Haze removes the buffs from sweepers, (comma) including Ceruledge, Mimikyu, and Kingambit. Toxapex has three notable options for its second supportive move, support move: Toxic Spikes to complete Poison's Hazard entry hazard stacking core and to force opposing teams onto put teams on a timer, timer; Baneful Bunker which allows to allow Toxapex to scout opponents, Poison poison contact attackers such as Chien-Pao, (comma) and heal with Black Sludge Sludge; and Infestation to trap opponents that don't threaten Toxapex such as Alolan Muk and Klefki. Infestation can also be ran as instead of a Water STAB move with Baneful Bunker or Toxic to trap and waste away the plentiful contact attackers. To round off, Recover and Regenerator with Heavy-Duty Boots to negate entry hazard damage due to Glimmora's limited entry hazard removal help Toxapex to stay healthy throughout a match so it can repeatedly come in and tank hits safely. (dex info)

Alolan Muk serves as a great teammate for Toxapex, (comma) being a special tank able to take on many of the special Psychic Psychic- and Ghost-types that threaten Toxapex, (comma) like Espathra, Galarian Slowking, Flutter Mane, and Gholdengo. Overqwil, (comma) while not as specially bulky as Alolan Muk, (comma) can also acts a Psychic and Ghost deterrent that soft checks Physical Iron Valiant and outright checks Physical Dragapult thanks to Intimidate and will benefit much more from Toxic Spikes with Barb Barrage. deter Psychic- and Ghost-types, soft check physical Iron Valiant and check physical Dragapult thanks to Intimidate, and benefit much more from Toxic Spikes with Barb Barrage. Amoonguss serves as is a second Regenerator physical wall with a neutrality to Ground and resistance to Electric able to combat the many of Toxapex's nightmares many Pokemon that threaten Toxapex such as Great Tusk, Quagsire, Rotom-Wash Rotom-W, and Regieleki. Clodsire is a an Unaware special unaware wall immune to Electric that will smile at any attack that checks threats like Regieleki, (comma) and Magnezone along with Special special setup Pokemon like Volcarona and Hydreigon can throw its way. Air Balloon Glimmora can support Toxapex by removing Hazards entry hazards from the field for non Heavy-Duty non-Heavy-Duty Boots sets, act as a temporary ground immunity being temporarily immune to Ground with its Air Balloon, (comma) and using Corrosion Toxic putting timers onto to put threats Toxapex majorly dislikes such as opposing Toxapex, Hisuian Goodra, (comma) and Heatran on timers. Corrosion Salazzle can also provide Corrosion Toxic support along with using Encore to mess up setup mons Pokemon that view Toxapex as a setup opportunity like Kingambit. Sneasler can also be used to punch holes through teams thanks to its powerful STAB Close Combat, (comma) which can clear away KO threats like Iron Treads and Baxcalibur, (comma) while Toxapex can come in and absorb damage for Sneasler and wear stuff foes down with Infestation and Toxic Spikes. (period)

[CREDITS]
Written by:
https://www.smogon.com/forums/members/pengairxan.622813/
Poison analysis by:
https://www.smogon.com/forums/members/pengairxan.622813/
Quality checked by:
https://www.smogon.com/forums/members/neko.542526/
https://www.smogon.com/forums/members/dugza.473171/
Grammar checked by:
https://www.smogon.com/forums/members/wrathoftheleopard.511181/

GP Team done
 
Status
Not open for further replies.
Back
Top