[SET]
name: Choice Band
move 1: Brave Bird
move 2: Close Combat
move 3: U-turn
move 4: Aerial Ace
item: Choice Band
ability: Hustle
nature: Jolly
evs: 252 Atk / 4 Def / 252 Spe
[SET COMMENTS]
The combination of Hustle and Choice Band turns Rufflet into one of ZU's most fearsome, yet unreliable wallbreakers, capable of OHKOing Grapploct and Gourgeist-L and 2HKOing Dusclops with Brave Bird. Close Combat decimates Rock- and Steel-types such as Stonjourner and Klang that can switch into Brave Bird. U-turn allows Rufflet to pivot away from its checks and establish offensive momentum. Aerial Ace provides a spammable, albeit weaker STAB move that does not miss or inflict recoil. Choice Scarf is a notable alternative to Choice Band, allowing Rufflet to outspeed offensive checks such as Galarian Mr. Mime, Galarian Linoone, and Silvally-Ice.
Choice Band Rufflet shines on offensive teams that appreciate its ability to wallbreak against prominent threats such as Grapploct and Gourgeist-L. Playing against Rufflet is difficult as it requires the opponent to correctly win prediction battles or rely on a Hustle miss to ensure that their Flying-resistant Pokemon do not fall to Close Combat, leaving the team vulnerable to Brave Bird and Aerial Ace. Sticky Webs support from Charjabug can alleviate Rufflet's mediocre speed, letting it outspeed checks such as Silvally-Ice, Choice Specs Mr. Mime, and Galarian Linoone. Wish support from Lickitung and Natu allows Rufflet to mitigate Brave Bird recoil, letting it remain healthy to fire off additional attacks. Ice-types such as Galarian Mr. Mime and Silvally-Ice threaten Rufflet, so offensive checks to them such as Galarian Linoone and Pikachu are appreciated.
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- Written by: [[Dreamcatcher, 449990]]
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name: Choice Band
move 1: Brave Bird
move 2: Close Combat
move 3: U-turn
move 4: Aerial Ace
item: Choice Band
ability: Hustle
nature: Jolly
evs: 252 Atk / 4 Def / 252 Spe
[SET COMMENTS]
The combination of Hustle and Choice Band turns Rufflet into one of ZU's most fearsome, yet unreliable wallbreakers, capable of OHKOing Grapploct and Gourgeist-L and 2HKOing Dusclops with Brave Bird. Close Combat decimates Rock- and Steel-types such as Stonjourner and Klang that can switch into Brave Bird. U-turn allows Rufflet to pivot away from its checks and establish offensive momentum. Aerial Ace provides a spammable, albeit weaker STAB move that does not miss or inflict recoil. Choice Scarf is a notable alternative to Choice Band, allowing Rufflet to outspeed offensive checks such as Galarian Mr. Mime, Galarian Linoone, and Silvally-Ice.
Choice Band Rufflet shines on offensive teams that appreciate its ability to wallbreak against prominent threats such as Grapploct and Gourgeist-L. Playing against Rufflet is difficult as it requires the opponent to correctly win prediction battles or rely on a Hustle miss to ensure that their Flying-resistant Pokemon do not fall to Close Combat, leaving the team vulnerable to Brave Bird and Aerial Ace. Sticky Webs support from Charjabug can alleviate Rufflet's mediocre speed, letting it outspeed checks such as Silvally-Ice, Choice Specs Mr. Mime, and Galarian Linoone. Wish support from Lickitung and Natu allows Rufflet to mitigate Brave Bird recoil, letting it remain healthy to fire off additional attacks. Ice-types such as Galarian Mr. Mime and Silvally-Ice threaten Rufflet, so offensive checks to them such as Galarian Linoone and Pikachu are appreciated.
[CREDITS]
- Written by: [[Dreamcatcher, 449990]]
- Quality checked by: [[username1, userid1], [username2, userid2]]
- Grammar checked by: [[username1, userid1]]
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