OU Reuniclus [overused]

[curiosity]

Reuniclus @ Leftovers
Ability: Magic Guard
EVs: 252 HP / 212 Def / 44 Spe
Bold Nature
- Calm Mind
- Psyshock
- Focus Blast
- Recover

Reuniclus stands out as an incredible wallbreaker in OU, separating itself from other Psychic-types in the tier due to its ability to immensely pressure balance and stall builds and break past stall and balance staples, including Heatran, Clefable, Ferrothron, Chansey, and Toxapex, which mandates the use of 44 Speed EVs to ensure Reuniclus outspeeds it before it can use Haze, as well as possessing the ability to defensively check notable threats such as Mega Medicham, Mega Latios, and Hawlucha. Magic Guard is a key factor to Reuniclus's success, as it grants Reuniclus an immunity to indirect damage, including Toxic and Stealth Rock damage, giving it more opportunities to set up. Reuniclus struggles with Dark-types, including Tyranitar and Ash-Greninja, so pairing it with Pokemon that can check Dark types, such as Clefable and Magearna, are great teammates.

Here's a replay from the World Cup of Pokemon showcasing how easily Reuniclus can break past common balance builds:
https://replay.pokemonshowdown.com/smogtours-gen7ou-382363

 

[curiosity]

i'm obliged to mention that this is QC ready, even if Leo, Gross and Lyd have been eyeing this down for the past 12 hours over discord

 

[Gross Sweep]

Really good job on this. I would use Tyranitar over Weavile when discussing Dark types, as it's the more common and prevalent Dark type. I would add Heatran as one of the balance staples Reuniclus can beat, it's a big deal in the tier right now and worth mentioning. Finally I would state that the speed is to avoid a haze from Toxapex so you don't lose your CM boosts.

Other than that this is pretty straight forward and solid, good work.

 

[curiosity]

Implemented! Now sending to GP

 

[Fireflame]

Remove Add Comments (AC)= add comma (RC)= remove comma (AH)= add hyphen (RH)= remove hyphen

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Reuniclus @ Leftovers
Ability: Magic Guard
EVs: 252 HP / 212 Def / 44 Spe
Bold Nature
- Calm Mind
- Psyshock
- Focus Blast
- Recover

Reuniclus stands out as an incredible wallbreaker in OU, separating itself from other Psychic-types in the tier due to its ability to immensely pressure balance and stall builds due to its ability to and break past stall and balance staples, including Heatran, Clefable, Ferrothron, Chansey,(AC) and Toxapex,(AC) -(RH) which mandates the use of 44 Speed EVs to ensure you out speed Reuniclus outspeeds it before it can use Haze -(RH) and Chansey, as well as possessing the ability to defensively check notable threats such as Mega Medicham, Mega Latios,(AC) and Hawlucha. Magic Guard is a key factor to Reuniclus's success, as it grants it Reuniclus an immunity to indirect damage, including Toxic and Stealth Rock damage, granting giving it more opportunities to set up. Reuniclus struggles with dark types Dark-types, including Tyranitar and Ash-(AH)Greninja, so pairing it with Pokemon that can check Dark types, such as Clefable and Magearna,(AC) are great teammates.

Here's a replay from wcop,(RC) the World Cup of Pokemon showcasing how easily Reuniclus can break past common balance builds:
https://replay.pokemonshowdown.com/smogtours-gen7ou-382363

GP 1/1

 

[Aurella]

This set is better off running colbur berry to tank the dark types it seeks to counter through F-Miss. That, or a set with iron defense > f-blast and with rocky helmet to punish Ttar.

 

[Gross Sweep]

Leftovers is a more consistent option. And removing Focus Blast for Iron Defense would leave you with no actual way to hit Ttar, it's a much more niche option I feel should not be explored in this spotlight. I would say the spotlight is fine as is, and have backing from other QC members like Leo.

 

[curiosity]

Thank you everyone, this is now complete!