[SET]
name: Choice Specs
move 1: Surf / Scald
move 2: Hydro Pump
move 3: Ice Beam
move 4: Flip Turn
item: Choice Specs
ability: Poison Point
nature: Timid
evs: 252 SpA / 4 SpD / 252 Spe
[SET COMMENTS]
Choice Specs Seadra is a solid wallbreaker that distinguishes itself from other Water-types like Brionne and Wartortle with its far better Speed tier, notably outspeeding foes such as Dartrix, Lampent, and Adamant Raboot. As an alternative to Surf, Scald is notably weaker but can wear down switch-ins like Ferroseed and Wartortle if you get the burn. Hydro Pump is used alongside Surf for situations where Surf isn't quite powerful enough. Notably, it 2HKOes offensive Klang, Tangela, and Galarian Corsola. Grass- and Dragon-types like Roselia and Hakamo-o that can take on Seadra's Water-type moves can be dispatched with Ice Beam. Flip Turn can be used on predicted switches to Pokemon that wall Seadra, particularly bulky Water-types and Ferroseed, chipping them down and retaining momentum.
Seadra appreciates teammates that can take advantage of bulky Water-types and special walls. In particular, Pikachu loves getting a free switch in against Pokemon like Mareanie and Wartortle, and it can also lure in bulky Grass-types like Tangela and Ferroseed and Knock Off their Eviolite or take out Seadra's counter Palpitoad with Grass Knot. Machoke is a solid option as well, especially variants with Earthquake or Flame Orb + Facade that can beat Mareanie and specially defensive Roselia. Seadra also benefits a lot from entry hazards like Spikes, which help it to wear down its checks. Ferroseed makes for an especially good partner, as it can set up entry hazards and take advantage of many bulky Water- and Grass-types like Brionne and Thwackey that typically force Seadra out. Seadra doesn't often find opportunities to switch in, so Pokemon with pivoting moves like U-turn Raboot, Parting Shot Galarian Linoone, and Volt Switch Klang can be used to get Seadra in safely.
[CREDITS]
- Written by: [[MAMP, 225453]]
- Quality checked by: [[Marjane, 355753], [Ho3nConfirm3d, 231074]]
- Grammar checked by: [[deetah, 297659]]
name: Choice Specs
move 1: Surf / Scald
move 2: Hydro Pump
move 3: Ice Beam
move 4: Flip Turn
item: Choice Specs
ability: Poison Point
nature: Timid
evs: 252 SpA / 4 SpD / 252 Spe
[SET COMMENTS]
Choice Specs Seadra is a solid wallbreaker that distinguishes itself from other Water-types like Brionne and Wartortle with its far better Speed tier, notably outspeeding foes such as Dartrix, Lampent, and Adamant Raboot. As an alternative to Surf, Scald is notably weaker but can wear down switch-ins like Ferroseed and Wartortle if you get the burn. Hydro Pump is used alongside Surf for situations where Surf isn't quite powerful enough. Notably, it 2HKOes offensive Klang, Tangela, and Galarian Corsola. Grass- and Dragon-types like Roselia and Hakamo-o that can take on Seadra's Water-type moves can be dispatched with Ice Beam. Flip Turn can be used on predicted switches to Pokemon that wall Seadra, particularly bulky Water-types and Ferroseed, chipping them down and retaining momentum.
Seadra appreciates teammates that can take advantage of bulky Water-types and special walls. In particular, Pikachu loves getting a free switch in against Pokemon like Mareanie and Wartortle, and it can also lure in bulky Grass-types like Tangela and Ferroseed and Knock Off their Eviolite or take out Seadra's counter Palpitoad with Grass Knot. Machoke is a solid option as well, especially variants with Earthquake or Flame Orb + Facade that can beat Mareanie and specially defensive Roselia. Seadra also benefits a lot from entry hazards like Spikes, which help it to wear down its checks. Ferroseed makes for an especially good partner, as it can set up entry hazards and take advantage of many bulky Water- and Grass-types like Brionne and Thwackey that typically force Seadra out. Seadra doesn't often find opportunities to switch in, so Pokemon with pivoting moves like U-turn Raboot, Parting Shot Galarian Linoone, and Volt Switch Klang can be used to get Seadra in safely.
[CREDITS]
- Written by: [[MAMP, 225453]]
- Quality checked by: [[Marjane, 355753], [Ho3nConfirm3d, 231074]]
- Grammar checked by: [[deetah, 297659]]
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