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VGC 21 Porygon-Z (QC 1/1) (GP 1/1)
- Thread starter Giokio
- Start date
[SET]
name: Dynamax Attacker
move 1: Hyper Beam
move 2: Dark Pulse
move 3: Trick Room / Nasty Plot
move 4: Protect
item: Life Orb
ability: Adaptability
nature: Modest / Timid
evs: 4 HP / 252 SpA / 252 Spe
[SET COMMENTS]
* Porygon-Z makes use of its amazing Special Attack paired with Adaptability to threaten almost the entire metagame. While its attacking potential is one of the best, its low bulk, average Speed, and need to Dynamax to perform well are often a burden; therefore, it needs to be supported by a redirector such as Clefairy or Togekiss.
* Hyper Beam lets Porygon-Z unleash a 300 Base Power Max Strike, capable of shredding even bulky foes like Tapu Fini, Incineroar, and Grimmsnarl. Moreover, Max Strike lowers the foe's Speed, allowing Porygon-Z to outspeed Urshifu-R, Garchomp, and Galarian Moltres.
* Dark Pulse hits Ghost-types such as Spectrier and Dragapult that are immune to Hyper Beam while also lowering their Special Defense when Dynamaxed.
* Trick Room allows Porygon-Z to function on mixed archetypes that feature slow Pokemon such as Glastrier and Torkoal. Nasty Plot can be used as an alternative to boost Porygon-Z's Special Attack, but it isn't usually needed, as its immediate power is more than enough to threaten the majority of the metagame, and using Nasty Plot would require even more redirection support to function well.
[CREDITS]
- Written by: [[Giokio, 517038]]
- Quality checked by: [[Raineko, 294287]]
- Grammar checked by: [[Estronic, 240732]]
name: Dynamax Attacker
move 1: Hyper Beam
move 2: Dark Pulse
move 3: Trick Room / Nasty Plot
move 4: Protect
item: Life Orb
ability: Adaptability
nature: Modest / Timid
evs: 4 HP / 252 SpA / 252 Spe
[SET COMMENTS]
* Porygon-Z makes use of its amazing Special Attack paired with Adaptability to threaten almost the entire metagame. While its attacking potential is one of the best, its low bulk, average Speed, and need to Dynamax to perform well are often a burden; therefore, it needs to be supported by a redirector such as Clefairy or Togekiss.
* Hyper Beam lets Porygon-Z unleash a 300 Base Power Max Strike, capable of shredding even bulky foes like Tapu Fini, Incineroar, and Grimmsnarl. Moreover, Max Strike lowers the foe's Speed, allowing Porygon-Z to outspeed Urshifu-R, Garchomp, and Galarian Moltres.
* Dark Pulse hits Ghost-types such as Spectrier and Dragapult that are immune to Hyper Beam while also lowering their Special Defense when Dynamaxed.
* Trick Room allows Porygon-Z to function on mixed archetypes that feature slow Pokemon such as Glastrier and Torkoal. Nasty Plot can be used as an alternative to boost Porygon-Z's Special Attack, but it isn't usually needed, as its immediate power is more than enough to threaten the majority of the metagame, and using Nasty Plot would require even more redirection support to function well.
[CREDITS]
- Written by: [[Giokio, 517038]]
- Quality checked by: [[Raineko, 294287]]
- Grammar checked by: [[Estronic, 240732]]
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I think we can discuss this one further on discord, because Porygon-Z is super weird. Then I'll stamp it for you
[SET]
name: Dynamax Attacker
move 1: Hyper Beam
move 2: Dark Pulse
move 3: Trick Room / Nasty Plot
move 4: Protect
item: Life Orb
ability: Adaptability
nature: Timid
evs: 4 HP / 252 SpA / 252 Spe I really think it'll be important to note somewhere that Quiet is indeed a set. In fact, Timid is the 3rd most common nature behind Quiet and Modest.
[SET COMMENTS]
* Porygon-Z makes use of its amazing Special Attack paired with Adaptability to threaten almost the entire metagame. While its attacking potential is one of the best ones, its low bulk, average speed, and need to Dynamax to perform well are often a burden. (I would probably mention some redirection point as its terrible bulk is a main drawback for it.)
* Hyper Beam lets Porygon-Z unleash a 300 Base Power Max Strike, capable to shred even bulky opponents like Tapu Fini, Incineroar, and Grimmsnarl. Moreover, Max Strike lowers opponent's Speed, allowing Porygon-Z to outspeed Urshifu, Garchomp, and Galarian Moltres.
* Dark Pulse hits Ghost-Ttypes such as Spectrier and Dragapult that are immune to Hyper Beam, while also lowering their Special Defense when Dynamaxed.
* Trick Room allows Porygon-Z to function in mixed archetypes that feature slow Pokémon such as Stakataka (I wouldn't call this a common partner tbh, try Glastrier. I would say Porygon-Z, Regieleki, Clefairy, Glastrier is a good core) and Torkoal. Nasty Plot can be used alternatively to boost Porygon-Z's Special Attack, but it isn't usually needed as its immediate power is more than enough to threaten the majority of the tier. (Might be worth noting a need for proper support for this idea to work)
* Life Orb boosts Porygon-Z's attacks even more, allowing it to get the best out of the three turns of Dynamax.
[CREDITS]
- Written by: [[Giokio, 517038]]
- Quality checked by: [[Raineko, 294287]]
- Grammar checked by: [[username1, userid1]]
name: Dynamax Attacker
move 1: Hyper Beam
move 2: Dark Pulse
move 3: Trick Room / Nasty Plot
move 4: Protect
item: Life Orb
ability: Adaptability
nature: Timid
evs: 4 HP / 252 SpA / 252 Spe I really think it'll be important to note somewhere that Quiet is indeed a set. In fact, Timid is the 3rd most common nature behind Quiet and Modest.
[SET COMMENTS]
* Porygon-Z makes use of its amazing Special Attack paired with Adaptability to threaten almost the entire metagame. While its attacking potential is one of the best ones, its low bulk, average speed, and need to Dynamax to perform well are often a burden. (I would probably mention some redirection point as its terrible bulk is a main drawback for it.)
* Hyper Beam lets Porygon-Z unleash a 300 Base Power Max Strike, capable to shred even bulky opponents like Tapu Fini, Incineroar, and Grimmsnarl. Moreover, Max Strike lowers opponent's Speed, allowing Porygon-Z to outspeed Urshifu, Garchomp, and Galarian Moltres.
* Dark Pulse hits Ghost-Ttypes such as Spectrier and Dragapult that are immune to Hyper Beam, while also lowering their Special Defense when Dynamaxed.
* Trick Room allows Porygon-Z to function in mixed archetypes that feature slow Pokémon such as Stakataka (I wouldn't call this a common partner tbh, try Glastrier. I would say Porygon-Z, Regieleki, Clefairy, Glastrier is a good core) and Torkoal. Nasty Plot can be used alternatively to boost Porygon-Z's Special Attack, but it isn't usually needed as its immediate power is more than enough to threaten the majority of the tier. (Might be worth noting a need for proper support for this idea to work)
* Life Orb boosts Porygon-Z's attacks even more, allowing it to get the best out of the three turns of Dynamax.
[CREDITS]
- Written by: [[Giokio, 517038]]
- Quality checked by: [[Raineko, 294287]]
- Grammar checked by: [[username1, userid1]]
I think we can discuss this one further on discord, because Porygon-Z is super weird. Then I'll stamp it for you
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[SET]
name: Dynamax Attacker
move 1: Hyper Beam
move 2: Dark Pulse
move 3: Trick Room / Nasty Plot
move 4: Protect
item: Life Orb
ability: Adaptability
nature: Modest / Timid
evs: 4 HP / 252 SpA / 252 Spe
[SET COMMENTS]
* Porygon-Z makes use of its amazing Special Attack paired with Adaptability to threaten almost the entire metagame. While its attacking potential is one of the best ones, its low bulk, average Speed, and need to Dynamax to perform well are often a burden; (comma -> semicolon) therefore, (AC) it needs to be supported by a redirector such as Clefairy or Togekiss.
* Hyper Beam lets Porygon-Z unleash a 300 Base Power Max Strike, capable to shred even bulky opponents of shredding even bulky foes like Tapu Fini, Incineroar, and Grimmsnarl. Moreover, Max Strike lowers opponent's the foe's Speed, allowing Porygon-Z to outspeed Urshifu-R, Garchomp, and Galarian Moltres.
* Dark Pulse hits Ghost-types such as Spectrier and Dragapult that are immune to Hyper Beam, (RC) while also lowering their Special Defense when Dynamaxed.
* Trick Room allows Porygon-Z to function in on mixed archetypes that feature slow Pokemon such as Glastrier and Torkoal. Nasty Plot can be used alternatively as an alternative to boost Porygon-Z's Special Attack, but it isn't usually needed, (AC) as its immediate power is more than enough to threaten the majority of the tier metagame, (AC) and using Nasty Plot would require even more redirection support to function well.
[CREDITS]
- Written by: [[Giokio, 517038]]
- Quality checked by: [[Raineko, 294287]]
- Grammar checked by: [[username1, userid1]]
name: Dynamax Attacker
move 1: Hyper Beam
move 2: Dark Pulse
move 3: Trick Room / Nasty Plot
move 4: Protect
item: Life Orb
ability: Adaptability
nature: Modest / Timid
evs: 4 HP / 252 SpA / 252 Spe
[SET COMMENTS]
* Porygon-Z makes use of its amazing Special Attack paired with Adaptability to threaten almost the entire metagame. While its attacking potential is one of the best ones, its low bulk, average Speed, and need to Dynamax to perform well are often a burden; (comma -> semicolon) therefore, (AC) it needs to be supported by a redirector such as Clefairy or Togekiss.
* Hyper Beam lets Porygon-Z unleash a 300 Base Power Max Strike, capable to shred even bulky opponents of shredding even bulky foes like Tapu Fini, Incineroar, and Grimmsnarl. Moreover, Max Strike lowers opponent's the foe's Speed, allowing Porygon-Z to outspeed Urshifu-R, Garchomp, and Galarian Moltres.
* Dark Pulse hits Ghost-types such as Spectrier and Dragapult that are immune to Hyper Beam, (RC) while also lowering their Special Defense when Dynamaxed.
* Trick Room allows Porygon-Z to function in on mixed archetypes that feature slow Pokemon such as Glastrier and Torkoal. Nasty Plot can be used alternatively as an alternative to boost Porygon-Z's Special Attack, but it isn't usually needed, (AC) as its immediate power is more than enough to threaten the majority of the tier metagame, (AC) and using Nasty Plot would require even more redirection support to function well.
[CREDITS]
- Written by: [[Giokio, 517038]]
- Quality checked by: [[Raineko, 294287]]
- Grammar checked by: [[username1, userid1]]