[SET]
Wallbreaker (Clawitzer) @ Choice Specs
Ability: Mega Launcher
EVs: 4 Def / 252 SpA / 252 Spe
IVs: 0 Atk
Tera Type: Dragon
Modest Nature
- Water Pulse
- Dragon Pulse
- Aura Sphere
- Dark Pulse / Flash Cannon / U-turn
[SET COMMENTS]
With a high special attack and Mega Launcher, Clawitzer makes for a devestating wallbreaker in ZU. Water Pulse has as much power as Surf when boosted by Mega Launcher, with the added benefit of potentially confusing the opponent. Dragon Pulse serves as a powerful neutral attack that hits Lanturn and Venusaur, while also destroying Alolan Exeggutor. Aura Sphere hits Snorlax, Brute Bonnet and Arboliva hard, who would otherwise shrug off Clawitzer's attacks. Clawitzer's last moveslot is rather flexible, Dark Pulse hits Psychic- and Ghost-types super-effectively, Flash Cannon threatens Whimsicott and Articuno, and U-turn can take advantage of the switches Clawitzer often forces. Tera Dragon flips Clawitzer's Grass and Electric weakness, while also boosting Dragon Pulse to terrifying levels, most notably 2HKOing Lanturn.
Clawitzer's incredible wallbreaking prowess makes it great on balanced and bulky offense teams. Pivots such as Mesprit, Passimian and Lanturn can provide Clawitzer entry on passive walls, such as Orthworm, Sableye or Snorlax. Clawitzer struggles against opposing Grass and Electric-types, such as Whimsicott, Shaymin or Jolteon, as such, it appreciates teammates that it can fall back on against these threats. Weezing, Venusaur and Muk deal with grass-types well, while, Sandslash, Lanturn and Whishcash can handle electric-types. Fire-types like Charizard and Pyroar in particular make for good teammates, as they can deal with grass-types for Clawitzer, while it can wear down or remove their checks, such as Snorlax or Regirock. Special setup sweepers such as Calm Mind Jolteon and Quiver Dance Oricorio appreciate Clawitzer weakening or removing opposing special walls, allowing them to easily clean up the battered teams it leaves behind.
[STRATEGY COMMENTS]
Other Options
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Clawitzer has no other options.
Checks and Counters
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**Grass-types**: ZU's many grass types pose a threat to Clawitzer, as they can easily switch into its Water Pulses and threaten an OHKO. Venusaur and Shaymin can switch into Clawitzer multiple times thanks to their higher speed and recovery in Synthesis. Brute Bonnet, Arboliva and Abomasnow threaten Clawitzer as well, but have to be wary of its coverage moves. Whimsicott in particular resists Clawitzer's coverage and can pivot on it, bar Flash Cannon sets..
**Electric-types**: Jolteon, Rotom-mow and Magneton all threaten Clawitzer while also pivoting on it with Volt Switch. However, they struggle to switch directly into Clawitzer due to its powerful attacks. Lanturn can handle Clawitzer defensively, while also threatening it with Volt Switch.
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Wallbreaker (Clawitzer) @ Choice Specs
Ability: Mega Launcher
EVs: 4 Def / 252 SpA / 252 Spe
IVs: 0 Atk
Tera Type: Dragon
Modest Nature
- Water Pulse
- Dragon Pulse
- Aura Sphere
- Dark Pulse / Flash Cannon / U-turn
[SET COMMENTS]
With a high special attack and Mega Launcher, Clawitzer makes for a devestating wallbreaker in ZU. Water Pulse has as much power as Surf when boosted by Mega Launcher, with the added benefit of potentially confusing the opponent. Dragon Pulse serves as a powerful neutral attack that hits Lanturn and Venusaur, while also destroying Alolan Exeggutor. Aura Sphere hits Snorlax, Brute Bonnet and Arboliva hard, who would otherwise shrug off Clawitzer's attacks. Clawitzer's last moveslot is rather flexible, Dark Pulse hits Psychic- and Ghost-types super-effectively, Flash Cannon threatens Whimsicott and Articuno, and U-turn can take advantage of the switches Clawitzer often forces. Tera Dragon flips Clawitzer's Grass and Electric weakness, while also boosting Dragon Pulse to terrifying levels, most notably 2HKOing Lanturn.
Clawitzer's incredible wallbreaking prowess makes it great on balanced and bulky offense teams. Pivots such as Mesprit, Passimian and Lanturn can provide Clawitzer entry on passive walls, such as Orthworm, Sableye or Snorlax. Clawitzer struggles against opposing Grass and Electric-types, such as Whimsicott, Shaymin or Jolteon, as such, it appreciates teammates that it can fall back on against these threats. Weezing, Venusaur and Muk deal with grass-types well, while, Sandslash, Lanturn and Whishcash can handle electric-types. Fire-types like Charizard and Pyroar in particular make for good teammates, as they can deal with grass-types for Clawitzer, while it can wear down or remove their checks, such as Snorlax or Regirock. Special setup sweepers such as Calm Mind Jolteon and Quiver Dance Oricorio appreciate Clawitzer weakening or removing opposing special walls, allowing them to easily clean up the battered teams it leaves behind.
[STRATEGY COMMENTS]
Other Options
=============
Clawitzer has no other options.
Checks and Counters
===================
**Grass-types**: ZU's many grass types pose a threat to Clawitzer, as they can easily switch into its Water Pulses and threaten an OHKO. Venusaur and Shaymin can switch into Clawitzer multiple times thanks to their higher speed and recovery in Synthesis. Brute Bonnet, Arboliva and Abomasnow threaten Clawitzer as well, but have to be wary of its coverage moves. Whimsicott in particular resists Clawitzer's coverage and can pivot on it, bar Flash Cannon sets..
**Electric-types**: Jolteon, Rotom-mow and Magneton all threaten Clawitzer while also pivoting on it with Volt Switch. However, they struggle to switch directly into Clawitzer due to its powerful attacks. Lanturn can handle Clawitzer defensively, while also threatening it with Volt Switch.
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