RU Sharpedo

[Epikhairz]

lock up your daughters its sharPEDO

Overview
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Sharpedo swims above the rest as one of the best late-game sweepers in the tier, as it requires very little team support to perform its role. Sharpedo is blessed with a naturally high base 120 Attack, as well as an acceptable base 95 Special Attack, along with a good movepool on both the physical and special sides to complement this. However, by far the best trait that Sharpedo has going for it is its access to the ability Speed Boost, which allows it to outspeed most of the tier after just a single turn. With all these traits put together, it's not hard to see why Sharpedo is the monster it is in RU.

However, even the best of Pokemon have their flaws, and Sharpedo is no exception. Its defenses are paper-thin, which means that most neutral hits are capable of taking it out. Since it will not be switching in on any hits, getting Sharpedo in on a free switch is necessary for it to start sweeping. It is also very priority-weak, and while running Aqua Jet might mitigate this problem, it will miss out on the coverage it so desperately needs if it chooses to do so. However, Sharpedo's good qualities far outweigh its negative ones, so it is still a top-tier threat and a force to be reckoned with.

Physical Attacker
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name: Physical Attacker
move 1: Waterfall
move 2: Crunch
move 3: Zen Headbutt / Aqua Jet / Earthquake / Destiny Bond
move 4: Protect
ability: Speed Boost
item: Life Orb
evs: 252 Atk / 4 Def / 252 Spe
nature: Adamant

Moves
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This is Sharpedo's bread-and-butter set and the one you will be finding yourself facing most often. Waterfall and Crunch are obvious moves to have on Sharpedo, as they are Water- and Dark-type STAB moves, respectively. The third moveslot is up to the player to get coverage on what they want to take out. Zen Headbutt is useful against Fighting-types such as Virizion, while Aqua Jet allows Sharpedo to mitigate its weakness to priority with a priority move of its own. Earthquake is useful for taking down bulky Steel-types, such as Registeel and Cobalion, that Sharpedo might not break through as easily with only neutral coverage. Destiny Bond is useful for securing one last kill with Sharpedo before it gets KOed. Finally, Protect is essential on this set, as it allows Sharpedo to get a free turn to boost its Speed and start sweeping.

Ice Beam gets a mention here for being able to take down bulky Grass-types such as Tangrowth, while also nailing Gligar extremely hard. However, splitting EVs between Attack and Special Attack or running Ice Beam without investment does not appeal to most players.

Set Details
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The EVs, an Adamant nature, and Life Orb are utilized on this set to maximize Sharpedo's Attack and Speed.

Usage Tips
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Due to its severe frailty, Sharpedo should not be attempting to switch into any hits, as even a neutral hit is capable of taking it down. For the same reason, Sharpedo usually only has one opportunity to sweep, and that opportunity tends to not come up until the endgame, so make sure all of Sharpedo's checks and counters have been eliminated beforehand. Priority users should be KOed and all other checks should be weak enough for Sharpedo to take down in a single hit. When Sharpedo has switched in against an opponent that is faster, using Protect will give Sharpedo a free turn to nab that Speed Boost and outspeed it next turn. When using Protect, always be cautious not to give your opponent a free switch, because depending on what your opponent switches into, your sweep could be stopped cold. Finally, do not attempt to switch Sharpedo in on an attack, as any hit will severely dent it thanks to its frailty.

Team Options
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Wallbreakers in general are great at supporting Sharpedo. Physical wallbreakers such Life Orb Hitmonlee and Choice Band Rhyperior lure in and weaken physical walls, while special wallbreakers such as Moltres can fish for KOs on physical walls. As with any sweeper, entry hazards support will wear down the opponent's team and open up opportunities for Sharpedo to sweep. This is especially true for Sharpedo, which is one ofthe best late-game cleaners in RU. Really, anything to wear down the opponent's team is great to have on a team with Sharpedo.

Special Attacker
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name: Special Attacker
move 1: Hydro Pump / Surf
move 2: Ice Beam
move 3: Dark Pulse
move 4: Protect
ability: Speed Boost
item: Life Orb
evs: 4 Def / 252 SpA / 252 Spe
nature: Modest

Moves
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This set plays almost identically to the physical set; however, this set completely annihilates the Pokemon that check the physical set, which is part of the unpredictability that makes Sharpedo so good. Hydro Pump is the preferred Water-type STAB move for raw power, though the shaky accuracy might make some players opt to use Surf. Ice Beam is a great coverage move that deals with Grass-types, such as Tangrowth and Virizion, as well as completely destroying Gligar. Dark Pulse is Sharpedo's Dark-type STAB move, which does some decent damage with 80 Base Power. Finally, Protect is essential in allowing Sharpedo to nab a free turn in order to boost its Speed, which allows it to start a sweep many opponents will find hard to stop if timed right.

Crunch with 100 Attack EVs and a neutral nature gets a notable mention as an option over Dark Pulse, as it can be used to take down special walls such as Meloetta and Slowking. Destiny Bond can also be used to get one last kill before going down, though it is significantly harder to fit into this set than it is in the physical set.

Set Details
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The EVs, a Modest nature, and Life Orb are utilized on this set to maximize Sharpedo's Special Attack and Speed.

Usage Tips
========

Due to its severe frailty, Sharpedo should not be attempting to switch into any hits, as even a neutral hit is capable of taking it down. For the same reason, Sharpedo usually only has one opportunity to sweep, and that opportunity tends to not come up until the endgame, so make sure all of Sharpedo's checks and counters have been eliminated beforehand. Priority users should be KOed and all other checks should be weak enough for Sharpedo to take down in a single hit. When Sharpedo has switched in against an opponent that is faster, using Protect will give Sharpedo a free turn to nab that Speed Boost and outspeed it next turn. When using Protect, always be cautious not to give your opponent a free switch, because depending on what your opponent switches into, your sweep could be stopped cold. Finally, most players will expect Sharpedo to be physical and play accordingly, so use that to your advantage to score some surprise KOs.

Team Options
========

Wallbreakers in general are great at supporting Sharpedo. For example, special wallbreakers such as Moltres and Exploud lure in and weaken special walls. As with any sweeper, entry hazards support will wear down the opponent's team and open up opportunities for Sharpedo to sweep. This is especially true for Sharpedo, which is one of the best late-game cleaners in RU. Really, anything to wear down the opponent's team is great to have on a team with Sharpedo.

Other Options
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A mixed sweeper set is not a bad idea for Sharpedo, and it can be a real nasty surprise for players expecting a purely physical or special sweeper. Ice Fang can be used on the physical set to take down bulky Grass-types and Gligar. Poison Jab allows Sharpedo to heavily dent bulky Fairy-types such as Aromatisse.

Checks & Counters
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**Priority users**: Priority users such as Mach Punch Hitmonlee will be able to bypass Sharpedo's extraordinary Speed and swiftly finish it off. Aqua Jet can be used to mitigate this problem, but Sharpedo will be forced to give up some of its nifty coverage if it does, and Aqua Jet does come with the nasty downside of only having 40 Base Power.

**Water-types**: Bulky Water-types are some of the most reliable checks to Sharpedo that you will find. Specially defensive Alomomola and Gastrodon can boast of being some of the few Pokemon that can wall both the physical and the special set. Others, such as Qwilfish with its physical bulk and access to Indimidate, are better at walling only one set or the other. Poliwrath is also a good Water-type check, as long as Sharpedo isn't running Zen Headbutt. Seismitoad is also a good option and can heal itself when switching into Sharpedo's Water STAB moves thanks to Water Absorb.

**Grass-types**: Bulky Grass-types, such as Tangrowth and Amoonguss, are great at walling the physical set, but struggle against any set that happens to be running Ice Beam. Ferroseed is also a great Pokemon to use when walling Sharpedo, as it has the advantage of being able to take on both sets.

**Steel-types**: Bulky Steel-types, such as Registeel and Cobalion, can take a hit and retaliate as long as Sharpedo isn't running Earthquake.

**Bulky Attackers**: Most of the other checks and counters listed above, with the exception of priority users, are all bulky Pokemon. However, any other bulky Pokemon not listed is also a viable check to Sharpedo as long as it can take a hit, as Sharpedo's poor defenses will ensure that it goes down quickly. Examples of bulky attackers include Gurdurr and Druddigon.

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Overview
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• speed boost yay
• good movepool both physical and special
• awesome attack stat
• priority weak :[
• paper thin defenses
• one of the best lategame cleaners in RU, requiring little support to perform its role

Physical Attacker
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name: Physical Attacker
move 1: Waterfall
move 2: Crunch
move 3: Zen Headbutt / Aqua Jet / Earthquake / Destiny Bond
move 4: Protect
ability: Speed Boost
item: Life Orb
evs: 252 Atk / 4 Def / 252 Spe
nature: Adamant

Moves
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• Waterfall primary Water STAB
• Crunch primary Dark STAB
• Zen Headbutt coverage against Fighting-types like Virizion and Poliwrath
• Aqua Jet allows you to beat priority users
• Earthquake coverage against Steel-types like Cobalion
• Destiny Bond allows Sharpedo to get one last kill before going down
• Protect allows Sharpedo to nab the free Speed Boost and start sweeping
• Ice Beam can be used in place of Zen Headbutt or Earthquake to cover bulky Grass-types like Tangrowth as well as nailing Gligar, though splitting EVs between offenses or running Ice Beam without investment may not appeal to most people

Set Details
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• Life Orb, nature, and EVs maximize Attack and compliment Speed as best as possible

Usage Tips
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• Sharpedo generally only has one opportunity to get a sweep going since it's so frail; make sure all of Sharpedo's checks and counters have been eliminated beforehand. Priority users should be KOed and all other checks should be weakened enough for Sharpedo to finish off
• When Sharpedo switches into an opponent that is faster, using Protect will nab that free Speed Boost it needs to outpace most threats
• Be wary not to Protect mindlessly, as the opponent might use that opportunity to nab a free switch

Team Options
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• Special wallbreakers to wear down physical walls
• Physical wallbreakers like LO Hitmonlee and CB Rhyperior to wear down physical walls that have to come in and take the hits
• Hazard support
• Really anything to wear down the opponent's Pokemon for Sharpedo to sweep

Special Attacker
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name: Special Attacker
move 1: Hydro Pump / Surf
move 2: Ice Beam
move 3: Dark Pulse
move 4: Protect
ability: Speed Boost
item: Life Orb
evs: 4 Atk / 252 SpA / 252 Spe
nature: Modest

Moves
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• Hydro Pump powerful Water STAB
• Surf noticeably weaker especially off of only base 95 SpA but more reliable
• Ice Beam coverage against Grass-types
• Dark Pulse Dark STAB
• Protect to nab the free Speed Boost
• Crunch with 100 Atk EVs can be used to take down special walls like Assault Vest Meloetta and Slowking
• Destiny Bond can be used to get one last kill before dying, though you will miss out on coverage

Set Details
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• Life Orb, nature, and EVs maximize Attack and compliment Speed as best as possible

Usage Tips
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• Sharpedo generally only has one opportunity to get a sweep going since it's so frail; make sure all of Sharpedo's checks and counters have been eliminated beforehand. Priority users should be KOed and all other checks should be weakened enough for Sharpedo to finish off
• When Sharpedo switches into an opponent that is faster, using Protect will nab that free Speed Boost it needs to outpace most threats
• Be wary not to Protect mindlessly, as the opponent might use that opportunity to nab a free switch

Team Options
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• Physical wallbreakers to wear down special walls
• Special wallbreakers to force special walls in and wear them down
• Hazard support
• Really anything to wear down the opponent's Pokemon for Sharpedo to sweep

Other Options
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• Mixed attacker
• Ice Fang for physical sets
• Poison Jab for physical sets

Checks & Counters
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[Epikhairz]

ok this is QC ready

 

[s_aman]

Ice beam with a little SpA investment (don't remember how much lol) deserves to be at least mentioned in set details of the physically offensive set for Tangrowth and Virizion.
Alomomola, Hitmonlee and Fletchinder in c&c.
In usage tips, you can mention that the user should be wary of using protect mindlessly or the opponent might grab a free switch. Priority users must be KOed and everything must be weakened enough. It is better bring it on something that it outspeeds and KOs. Then, use protect on the next turn, so that you get 2 in speed, and then proceed to sweep from there.

 

[g]

Aqua Jet in OO to beat Fletchinder :O

 

[Epikhairz]

fletchinder and hitmonlee are grouped with "priority"

adding the rest

 

[MikeDawg]

Not qc, but I believe that mixed is almost always superior to the special set (with mixed coming into play with crunch).
EVs can be taken from speed or spatt.

100 Atk Life Orb Sharpedo Crunch vs. 252 HP / 0 Def Slowking: 346-408 (87.8 - 103.5%) -- guaranteed OHKO after Stealth Rock
252+ SpA Life Orb Sharpedo Dark Pulse vs. 252 HP / 4 SpD Assault Vest Slowking: 187-221 (47.4 - 56%) -- guaranteed 2HKO after Stealth Rock

100- Atk Life Orb Sharpedo Crunch vs. +1 252 HP / 252+ Def Reuniclus: 221-265 (52.1 - 62.5%) -- guaranteed 2HKO
100 Atk Life Orb Sharpedo Crunch vs. 252 HP / 252+ Def Reuniclus: 250-296 (58.9 - 69.8%) -- guaranteed 2HKO

252+ SpA Life Orb Sharpedo Dark Pulse vs. 252 HP / 4 SpD Meloetta: 242-289 (59.9 - 71.5%) -- guaranteed 2HKO after Stealth Rock and Leftovers recovery
100 Atk Life Orb Sharpedo Crunch vs. 252 HP / 0 Def Meloetta: 354-421 (87.6 - 104.2%) -- guaranteed OHKO after Stealth Rock

 

[Ningildo]

Honestly, Mixed is the best set imo. Hell, just 4 Sp Attack and a LO give Sharpedo a lot of wrecking options, although a more effective spread likely exists. I prefer Hydro Pump as it can take out Gligar and Doublade in one move (might need to wear down Doublade a few %s tho), while also breaking through a weakened Cobalion in a pinch, but Sharpedo has such a nice movepool that you can just pick your poison and use your team to take care of what Pedo can't. QC can probably chime in a bit better on this then I can (especially EV spread wise), but just something of note to consider.

 

[Epikhairz]

ok mentioned mixed on both sets

 

[Epikhairz]

not sure if the dex can support 4 move slashes but i made all changes anyways

 

[EonX]

Some nitpicks

[Physical Attacker]

- Move Ice Beam below the Protect point in Moves. As Ice Beam isn't slashed, it should come last in the Moves section
- Physical wallbreakers will generally be better since they wear down physical walls who are forced in to take attacks. CB Rhyperior and LO Hitmonlee are examples
- I know we generally don't mention Spikes support if it doesn't grant extra KOes, but considering Sharpedo is THE best late-game cleaner with Spikes, it may be worth mentioning.

[Special Attacker]

- Destiny Bond Moves mention? I know this set relies more on its coverage, but still an option
- Special attacking wallbreakers since they force in special walls. Exploud, Clawitzer, Delphox, and Moltres are notable
- Same deal with Spikes

[Other Options]

- Get Aqua Jet and Destiny Bond out of here since they're slashed in the Physical Attacker set

[Checks and Counters]

- Mention Cobalion and Registeel if no EQ. Cobalion bones Shark with Fighting STAB while Regi cripples it with T-Wave.

Looks solid otherwise. QC Approved 1/3

 

[Epikhairz]

Spikes support is listed as hazard support already

but other than that I've made all changes. thanks for the stamp!

 

[Epikhairz]

this has been written up and is ready for final qc check

 

[g]

I'd reword the "bulky attackers" part of C&C because it really doesn't say anything and it would like examples like Gurdurr, Druddigon, and Clawitzer.
In the "Bulky water types" part you should add seismitoad :)

 

[aVocado]

Why is Slowking even in c&c? It absolutely can't do anything and Dark Pulse 2HKOs all sets while Crunch OHKOs non-physically defensive.

 

[Epikhairz]

changes made

 

[g]

Why is Slowking even in c&c? It absolutely can't do anything and Dark Pulse 2HKOs all sets while Crunch OHKOs non-physically defensive.

Grass knot kills actually but it is not the best check to the special set anyway :/

EDIT: Remove Machamp mentions

 

[Epikhairz]

bumping for third qc check

 

[mikelos]

the mega strat is going to be protect for a 1-2 turns to get some speed boosts then mega

 

[Epikhairz]

the "mega strat" is irrelevant in the current meta, as sharpedo's mega has not been released yet

 

[atomicllamas]

evs: 4 Atk / 252 SpA / 252 Spe

this is on SpA set, change Atk to Def

Remove the mention of Blaziken in the overview, it unnecessary and possibly even misleading to someone new to the tier to imply Sharpedo is like Blaziken, just stick to Speed Boost being an amazing ability.

Crunch with 100 Atk EVs gets a notable mention here over Dark Pulse, as it can be used to take down special walls such as Meloetta and Slowking much more easily than with Dark Pulse.

does that imply a modest nature or a neutral nature for attack, be sure to clarify if it is the latter

Do that and it should be QC approved 3/3

 

[Epikhairz]

aight ive made the changes thanks :]

this is GP ready now

 

[Winry]

Hi, here's an amcheck:

check

Overview
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In the depths of the RU tier, Sharpedo swims above the rest and sticks out as one of the best late-game sweepers as in the tier, requiringes very little team support to perform its role. Sharpedo is blessed with a naturally high base 120 Attack, as well as an acceptable base 95 Special Attack, and haslong with a good movepool on both on the physical and on the special sides to compliment this. However, by far the best trait that Sharpedo has going for it is its access to the ability Speed Boost, an ability thatwhich allows it to outspeed most of the tier in just a single turn. With all these traits put together, it's not very hard to see just howwhy Sharpedo is the monster it currently is in RU.

However, even the best of Pokemon have its flaws, and Sharpedo is no exception. Unfortunately, iIts defenses are paper-thin, which means that most neutral hits will be capable of taking it out. Since It also will not be switching in on any hits, so getting Sharpedo in on a free switch is necessary for it to start sweeping. It is also very priority weak, and while running Aqua Jet might mitigate this problem, it will miss out on the coverage it so desperately needs if it chooses to do so. However, Sharpedo's good qualities far outweigh its negative ones, and it is still a top-tier threat and a force to be reckoned with.

Physical Attacker
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name: Physical Attacker
move 1: Waterfall
move 2: Crunch
move 3: Zen Headbutt / Aqua Jet / Earthquake / Destiny Bond
move 4: Protect
ability: Speed Boost
item: Life Orb
evs: 252 Atk / 4 Def / 252 Spe
nature: Adamant

Moves
========

This is Sharpedo's bread-and-butter set, and the one you will be finding yourself facing most often. Waterfall and Crunch are obvious moves to have on Sharpedo, as they provide it with a Water- and a Dark-type STAB, respectively. The third moveslot is very much up to the player to get coverage on what they want. Zen Headbutt is useful for coverage against Fighting-types such as Virizion, while Aqua Jet allows Sharpedo to mitigate its weakness to priority with a priority move of its own. Earthquake is useful for taking down bulky Steel-types, such as Registeel and Cobalion, that Sharpedo might not take down as easily with only neutral coverage, such as Registeel and Cobalion, and. Destiny Bond is useful for securing one last kill with Sharpedo before it gets KOed. Finally, Protect is essential on this set, as it allows Sharpedo to get a free turn to boost its Speed and start sweeping.

Ice Beam gets a noteworthy mention here for being able to take down bulky Grass-types such as Tangrowth, while also nailing Gligar extremely hard, though. However, splitting EVs in both Attack and Special Attack or running Ice Beam without investment may not appeal to most players.

Set Details
========

The EVs, Adamant nature, and the Life Orb are utilized in this set to maximize Sharpedo's Attack and to compliment its Speed as best as possible.

Usage Tips
========

Due to its severe fraility, Sharpedo usually only has one opportunity to sweep, and that opportunity tends to not come up until the endgame, so make sure all of Sharpedo's checks and counters have been eliminated beforehand. Priority users should be KOed and all other checks should be weak enough for Sharpedo to take down in a single hit. When Sharpedo has switched in against an opponent that is faster, using Protect will give Sharpedo a free turn to nab that Speed Boost and outspeed it next turn. When using Protect, always be cautious not to give your opponent a free switch, forbecause depending what your opponent switches into, your sweep could be stopped cold by it. Finally, do not attempt to switch Sharpedo in on an attack, as any hit will severely dent it thanks to its fraility.

Team Options
========

Wallbreakers in general are great at supporting Sharpedo, as p. Physical wallbreakers like Life Orb Hitmonlee and Choice Band Rhyperior will lure in and weaken physical walls, while a special wallbreaker, such as Moltres, can fish for KOs on physical walls. As with any sweeper, hazard support will wear down the opponent's team and open up opportunities to sweep. This is especially true for Sharpedo, who is one of, if not the best, late-game cleaners in RU. Really, anything to wear down the opponent's team is great to have on a team with Sharpedo.

Special Attacker
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name: Special Attacker
move 1: Hydro Pump / Surf
move 2: Ice Beam
move 3: Dark Pulse
move 4: Protect
ability: Speed Boost
item: Life Orb
evs: 4 Def / 252 SpA / 252 Spe
nature: Modest

Moves
========

This set plays almost identically to the physical set, thoughwever, this set will take the Pokemon who check the physical set and completely annihilate them, which is part of the unpredictability that makes Sharpedo so good. Hydro Pump is the preferred Water-type STAB for raw power, though the shaky accuracy might make some players opt to use Surf. Ice Beam is a great coverage move tohat deals with Grass-types, such as Tangrowth and Virizion, as well as completely destroying Gligar. Dark Pulse is Sharpedo's Dark-type STAB, andwhich does some decent damage with 80 Base Power. Finally, just like the other set, Protect is essential in allowing Sharpedo to nab a free turn in order to boost its Speed stat, which will starting a sweep which many opponents will find hard to stop if timed right.

Crunch with 100 Attack EVs and a neutral nature gets a notable mention hereas an option over Dark Pulse, as it can be used to take down special walls, such as Meloetta and Slowking much more easily than with Dark Pulse. Destiny Bond can also be used in the set to get one last kill before going down, though it is significantly harder to fit into this set than it is with the physical set.

Set Details
========

The EVs, Modest nature, and the Life Orb are utilized in this set to maximize Sharpedo's Special Attack and to compliment its Speed as best as possible.

Usage Tips
========

Due to its severe fraility, Sharpedo should not be attempting to switch into any hits, as even a neutral hit is capable of taking it down. For the same reason, Sharpedo usually only has one opportunity to sweep, and that opportunity tends to not come up until the endgame, so make sure all of Sharpedo's checks and counters have been eliminated beforehand. Priority users should be KOed and all other checks should be weak enough for Sharpedo to take down in a single hit. When Sharpedo has switched in against an opponent that is faster, using Protect will give Sharpedo a free turn to nab that Speed Boost and outspeed it next turn. When using Protect, always be cautious not to give your opponent a free switch, forbecause depending on what your opponent switches into, your sweep could be stopped cold by it. Finally, most players will expect Sharpedo to be physical and play accordingly, so use that to your advantage and you may be able to score some surprise KOs.

Team Options
========

Wallbreakers in general are great at supporting Sharpedo, asfor example special wallbreakers like Moltres and, Exploud will lure in, and weaken special walls, while a special wallbreaker such as Life Orb Hitmonlee can fish for KOs owill lure in and weaken special walls. As with any sweeper, hazard support will wear down the opponent's team and open up opportunities to sweep. This is especially true for Sharpedo, who is one of, if not the best, late-game cleaners in RU. Really, anything to wear down the opponent's team is great to have on a team with Sharpedo.

Other Options
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A mixed sweeper set is not a bad idea for Sharpedo, and can be a real nasty surprise for players expecting purely a physical or special sweeper. Ice Fang can be used on the physical set to take down bulky Grass-types, as well asnd Gligar. Finally, Poison Jab gets a mention for allowings Sharpedo to heavily dent bulky Fairy-types such as Aromatisse.

Checks & Counters
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**Priority users**: Priority users, such as Mach Punch Hitmonlee, will be able to bypass Sharpedo's extraordinary speed and swiftly finish it off. Aqua Jet can be used to mitigate this problem, but Sharpedo will be forced to give up some of its nifty coverage if it does, and it does come with the nasty downside of only having 40 Base Power.

**Water-types**: Bulky Water-types are some of the most reliable checks and counters to Sharpedo that you will find. Specially Defensive Alomomola and Gastrodon can boast the accomplishment of being some of the few Pokemon that can wall both the physical and the special set. Others, such as Qwilfish with its physical bulk and access to Indimidate, are better at walling only one set or the other. Poliwrath is also a good Water-type to use, as long as Sharpedo isn't running Zen Headbutt. Seismitoad is also a good option and can heal itself when switching into Sharpedo's Water STAB thanks to Water Absorb.

**Grass-types**: Bulky Grass-types, such as Tangrowth and Amoonguss, are great at walling the physical set, but struggle against any set that happens to be running Ice Beam. Ferroseed is also a great Pokemon to use when walling Sharpedo, as it also has the advantage of being able to take on both sets.

**Steel-types**: Bulky Steel-types, such as Registeel and Cobalion, can all take a hit and retaliate as long as Sharpedo isn't running Earthquake.

**Bulky Attackers**: Most of the other checks and counters listed above, with the exception of priority users, are all bulky Pokemon. However, but any other bulky Pokemon not listed is also a viable check to Sharpedo, for as long as it can take a hit from, as Sharpedo, it's poor defenses will ensure that it goes down quickly. Examples of bulky attackers include Gurdurr and Druddigon.

c/p

Overview
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In the depths of the RU tier, Sharpedo swims above the rest as one of the best late-game sweepers as it requires very little team support to perform its role. Sharpedo is blessed with a naturally high base 120 Attack, as well as an acceptable base 95 Special Attack, along with a good movepool on both the physical and special sides to compliment this. However, by far the best trait that Sharpedo has going for it is its access to the ability Speed Boost, which allows it to outspeed most of the tier in just a single turn. With all these traits put together, it's not very hard to see why Sharpedo is the monster it currently is in RU.

However, even the best of Pokemon have its flaws, and Sharpedo is no exception. Its defenses are paper-thin, which means that most neutral hits will be capable of taking it out. Since It will not be switching in on any hits, getting Sharpedo in on a free switch is necessary for it to start sweeping. It is also very priority weak, and while running Aqua Jet might mitigate this problem, it will miss out on the coverage it so desperately needs if it chooses to do so. However, Sharpedo's good qualities far outweigh its negative ones, and it is still a top-tier threat and a force to be reckoned with.

Physical Attacker
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name: Physical Attacker
move 1: Waterfall
move 2: Crunch
move 3: Zen Headbutt / Aqua Jet / Earthquake / Destiny Bond
move 4: Protect
ability: Speed Boost
item: Life Orb
evs: 252 Atk / 4 Def / 252 Spe
nature: Adamant

Moves
========

This is Sharpedo's bread-and-butter set, and the one you will be finding yourself facing most often. Waterfall and Crunch are obvious moves to have on Sharpedo, as they provide it with Water- and Dark-type STAB, respectively. The third moveslot is very much up to the player to get coverage on what they want. Zen Headbutt is useful against Fighting-types such as Virizion, while Aqua Jet allows Sharpedo to mitigate its weakness to priority with a priority move of its own. Earthquake is useful for taking down bulky Steel-types, such as Registeel and Cobalion, that Sharpedo might not take down as easily with only neutral coverage. Destiny Bond is useful for securing one last kill with Sharpedo before it gets KOed. Finally, Protect is essential on this set, as it allows Sharpedo to get a free turn to boost its Speed and start sweeping.

Ice Beam gets a noteworthy mention here for being able to take down bulky Grass-types such as Tangrowth, while also nailing Gligar extremely hard. However, splitting EVs in both Attack and Special Attack or running Ice Beam without investment may not appeal to most players.

Set Details
========

The EVs, Adamant nature, and the Life Orb are utilized in this set to maximize Sharpedo's Attack and to compliment its Speed as best as possible.

Usage Tips
========

Due to its severe frailty, Sharpedo usually only has one opportunity to sweep, and that opportunity tends to not come up until the endgame, so make sure all of Sharpedo's checks and counters have been eliminated beforehand. Priority users should be KOed and all other checks should be weak enough for Sharpedo to take down in a single hit. When Sharpedo has switched in against an opponent that is faster, using Protect will give Sharpedo a free turn to nab that Speed Boost and outspeed it next turn. When using Protect, always be cautious not to give your opponent a free switch, because depending what your opponent switches into, your sweep could be stopped cold. Finally, do not attempt to switch Sharpedo in on an attack, as any hit will severely dent it thanks to its frailty.

Team Options
========

Wallbreakers in general are great at supporting Sharpedo. Physical wallbreakers like Life Orb Hitmonlee and Choice Band Rhyperior will lure in and weaken physical walls, while a special wallbreaker, such as Moltres, can fish for KOs on physical walls. As with any sweeper, hazard support will wear down the opponent's team and open up opportunities to sweep. This is especially true for Sharpedo, who is one of, if not the best, late-game cleaners in RU. Really, anything to wear down the opponent's team is great to have on a team with Sharpedo.

Special Attacker
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name: Special Attacker
move 1: Hydro Pump / Surf
move 2: Ice Beam
move 3: Dark Pulse
move 4: Protect
ability: Speed Boost
item: Life Orb
evs: 4 Def / 252 SpA / 252 Spe
nature: Modest

Moves
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This set plays almost identically to the physical set, however, this set will take the Pokemon who check the physical set and completely annihilate them, which is part of the unpredictability that makes Sharpedo so good. Hydro Pump is the preferred Water-type STAB for raw power, though the shaky accuracy might make some players opt to use Surf. Ice Beam is a great coverage move that deals with Grass-types, such as Tangrowth and Virizion, as well as completely destroying Gligar. Dark Pulse is Sharpedo's Dark-type STAB, which does some decent damage with 80 Base Power. Finally, Protect is essential in allowing Sharpedo to nab a free turn in order to boost its Speed stat, which will start a sweep many opponents will find hard to stop if timed right.

Crunch with 100 Attack EVs and a neutral nature gets a notable mention as an option over Dark Pulse, as it can be used to take down special walls, such as Meloetta and Slowking. Destiny Bond can also be used to get one last kill before going down, though it is significantly harder to fit into this set than it is with the physical set.

Set Details
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The EVs, Modest nature, and the Life Orb are utilized in this set to maximize Sharpedo's Special Attack and to compliment its Speed as best as possible.

Usage Tips
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Due to its severe frailty, Sharpedo should not be attempting to switch into any hits, as even a neutral hit is capable of taking it down. For the same reason, Sharpedo usually only has one opportunity to sweep, and that opportunity tends to not come up until the endgame, so make sure all of Sharpedo's checks and counters have been eliminated beforehand. Priority users should be KOed and all other checks should be weak enough for Sharpedo to take down in a single hit. When Sharpedo has switched in against an opponent that is faster, using Protect will give Sharpedo a free turn to nab that Speed Boost and outspeed it next turn. When using Protect, always be cautious not to give your opponent a free switch, because depending on what your opponent switches into, your sweep could be stopped cold. Finally, most players will expect Sharpedo to be physical and play accordingly, so use that to your advantage and you may be able to score some surprise KOs.

Team Options
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Wallbreakers in general are great at supporting Sharpedo, for example special wallbreakers like Moltres, Exploud, and Life Orb Hitmonlee will lure in and weaken special walls. As with any sweeper, hazard support will wear down the opponent's team and open up opportunities to sweep. This is especially true for Sharpedo, who is one of, if not the best, late-game cleaners in RU. Really, anything to wear down the opponent's team is great to have on a team with Sharpedo.

Other Options
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A mixed sweeper set is not a bad idea for Sharpedo, and can be a real nasty surprise for players expecting purely a physical or special sweeper. Ice Fang can be used on the physical set to take down bulky Grass-types and Gligar. Finally, Poison Jab allows Sharpedo to heavily dent bulky Fairy-types such as Aromatisse.

Checks & Counters
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**Priority users**: Priority users, such as Mach Punch Hitmonlee, will be able to bypass Sharpedo's extraordinary speed and swiftly finish it off. Aqua Jet can be used to mitigate this problem, but Sharpedo will be forced to give up some of its nifty coverage if it does, and it does come with the nasty downside of only having 40 Base Power.

**Water-types**: Bulky Water-types are some of the most reliable checks and counters to Sharpedo that you will find. Specially Defensive Alomomola and Gastrodon can boast being some of the few Pokemon that can wall both the physical and the special set. Others, such as Qwilfish with its physical bulk and access to Indimidate, are better at walling only one set or the other. Poliwrath is also a good Water-type to use, as long as Sharpedo isn't running Zen Headbutt. Seismitoad is also a good option and can heal itself when switching into Sharpedo's Water STAB thanks to Water Absorb.

**Grass-types**: Bulky Grass-types, such as Tangrowth and Amoonguss, are great at walling the physical set, but struggle against any set that happens to be running Ice Beam. Ferroseed is also a great Pokemon to use when walling Sharpedo, as it also has the advantage of being able to take on both sets.

**Steel-types**: Bulky Steel-types, such as Registeel and Cobalion, can all take a hit and retaliate as long as Sharpedo isn't running Earthquake.

**Bulky Attackers**: Most of the other checks and counters listed above, with the exception of priority users, are all bulky Pokemon. However, any other bulky Pokemon not listed is also a viable check to Sharpedo as long as it can take a hit, as Sharpedo's poor defenses will ensure that it goes down quickly. Examples of bulky attackers include Gurdurr and Druddigon.

 

[fleurdyleurse]

stamping above check, but with an extra change

Specially Ddefensive Alomomola and Gastrodon can boast of being some of the few Pokemon that can wall both the physical and the special set

 

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Overview
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In the depths of the RU tier, Sharpedo swims above the rest as one of the best late-game sweepers in the tier, as it requires very little team support to perform its role. Sharpedo is blessed with a naturally high base 120 Attack, as well as an acceptable base 95 Special Attack, along with a good movepool on both the physical and special sides to complement this. However, by far the best trait that Sharpedo has going for it is its access to the ability Speed Boost, which allows it to outspeed most of the tier in after just a single turn. With all these traits put together, it's not very hard to see why Sharpedo is the monster it currently is in RU.

However, even the best of Pokemon have its their flaws, and Sharpedo is no exception. Its defenses are paper-thin, which means that most neutral hits will be are capable of taking it out. Since it will not be switching in on any hits, getting Sharpedo in on a free switch is necessary for it to start sweeping. It is also very priority-weak (dash), and while running Aqua Jet might mitigate this problem, it will miss out on the coverage it so desperately needs if it chooses to do so. However, Sharpedo's good qualities far outweigh its negative ones, and so it is still a top-tier threat and a force to be reckoned with.

Physical Attacker
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name: Physical Attacker
move 1: Waterfall
move 2: Crunch
move 3: Zen Headbutt / Aqua Jet / Earthquake / Destiny Bond
move 4: Protect
ability: Speed Boost
item: Life Orb
evs: 252 Atk / 4 Def / 252 Spe
nature: Adamant

Moves
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This is Sharpedo's bread-and-butter set, (remove comma) and the one you will be finding yourself facing most often. Waterfall and Crunch are obvious moves to have on Sharpedo, as they provide it with are Water- and Dark-type STAB moves, respectively. The third moveslot is very much up to the player to get coverage on what they want to take out. Zen Headbutt is useful against Fighting-types such as Virizion, while Aqua Jet allows Sharpedo to mitigate its weakness to priority with a priority move of its own. Earthquake is useful for taking down bulky Steel-types, such as Registeel and Cobalion, that Sharpedo might not take down (reword to avoid repetition) as easily with only neutral coverage. Destiny Bond is useful for securing one last kill with Sharpedo before it gets KOed. Finally, Protect is essential on this set, as it allows Sharpedo to get a free turn to boost its Speed and start sweeping.

Ice Beam gets a noteworthy mention here for being able to take down bulky Grass-types such as Tangrowth, while also nailing Gligar extremely hard. However, splitting EVs in both between Attack and Special Attack or running Ice Beam without investment may does not appeal to most players.

Set Details
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The EVs, an Adamant nature, and the Life Orb are utilized on this set to maximize Sharpedo's Attack and to compliment its Speed as best as possible.

Usage Tips
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Due to its severe frailty, Sharpedo usually only has one opportunity to sweep. (period), and That opportunity does not tends to not come up until the endlate-game, so make sure all of Sharpedo's checks and counters have been eliminated beforehand. Priority users should be KOed, (comma) and all other checks should be weak enough for Sharpedo to take down in a single hit. When Sharpedo has switched in against an opponent that is faster, using Protect will give Sharpedo a free turn to nab that Speed boost and outspeed it the opposing Pokemon next turn. When using Protect, always be cautious not to give your opponent a free switch, because depending what your opponent switches into, your sweep could be stopped cold. Finally, do not attempt to switch Sharpedo in on an attack, as any hit will severely dent it thanks to its frailty.

Team Options
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Wallbreakers in general are great at supporting Sharpedo. Physical wallbreakers like such as Life Orb Hitmonlee and Choice Band Rhyperior will lure in and weaken physical walls, while a special wallbreakers, (remove comma) such as Moltres, (remove comma) can fish for KOs on physical walls. As with any sweeper, entry hazards support will wear down the opponent's team and open up opportunities for Sharpedo to sweep. This is especially true for Sharpedo, who which is one of, if not the best, late-game cleaners in RU. Really, anything to wear down the opponent's team is great to have on a team with Sharpedo.

Special Attacker
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name: Special Attacker
move 1: Hydro Pump / Surf
move 2: Ice Beam
move 3: Dark Pulse
move 4: Protect
ability: Speed Boost
item: Life Orb
evs: 4 Def / 252 SpA / 252 Spe
nature: Modest

Moves
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This set plays almost identically to the physical set; (comma to semicolon) however, this set completely annihilates will take the Pokemon who that check the physical set and completely annihilate them, which is part of the unpredictability that makes Sharpedo so good. Hydro Pump is the preferred Water-type STAB move for raw power, though the shaky accuracy might make some players opt to use Surf. Ice Beam is a great coverage move that deals with Grass-types, such as Tangrowth and Virizion, as well as completely destroying Gligar. Dark Pulse is Sharpedo's Dark-type STAB move, which does some decent damage with 80 Base Power. Finally, Protect is essential in allowing Sharpedo to nab a free turn in order to boost its Speed stat, which will allows it to start a sweep many opponents will find hard to stop if timed right.

Crunch with 100 Attack EVs and a neutral nature gets a notable mention as an option over Dark Pulse, as it can be used to take down special walls, (remove comma) such as Meloetta and Slowking. Destiny Bond can also be used to get one last kill before going down, though it is significantly harder to fit into this set than it is with in the physical set.

Set Details
========

The EVs, a Modest nature, and the Life Orb are utilized on this set to maximize Sharpedo's Special Attack and to compliment its Speed as best as possible.

Usage Tips
========

Due to its severe frailty, Sharpedo should not be attempting to switch into any hits, as even a neutral hit is capable of taking it down. For the same reason, Sharpedo usually only has one opportunity to sweep, and that opportunity tends to not come up until the endgame, so make sure all of Sharpedo's checks and counters have been eliminated beforehand. Priority users should be KOed and all other checks should be weak enough for Sharpedo to take down in a single hit. When Sharpedo has switched in against an opponent that is faster, using Protect will give Sharpedo a free turn to nab that Speed Boost and outspeed it next turn. When using Protect, always be cautious not to give your opponent a free switch, because depending on what your opponent switches into, your sweep could be stopped cold. (exactly the same as physical set's usage tips, so copypaste the changed version from there) Finally, most players will expect Sharpedo to be physical and play accordingly, so use that to your advantage and you may be able to score some surprise KOs.

Team Options
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Wallbreakers in general are great at supporting Sharpedo. (comma to period) For example, (comma) special wallbreakers like such as Moltres, Exploud, and Life Orb Hitmonlee (pretty sure Hitmonlee is physical) will lure in and weaken special walls. As with any sweeper, entry hazards support will wear down the opponent's team and open up opportunities for Sharpedo's to sweep. This is especially true for Sharpedo, which who is one of, if not the best, late-game cleaners in RU. Really, anything to wear down the opponent's team is great to have on a team with Sharpedo.

Other Options
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A mixed sweeper set is not a bad idea for Sharpedo, and it can be a real nasty surprise for players expecting purely a purely physical or special sweeper. Ice Fang can be used on the physical set to take down bulky Grass-types and Gligar. Finally, Poison Jab allows Sharpedo to heavily dent bulky Fairy-types such as Aromatisse.

Checks & Counters
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**Priority users**: Priority users, (remove comma) such as Mach Punch Hitmonlee, (remove comma) will be able to bypass Sharpedo's extraordinary Speed and swiftly finish it off. Aqua Jet can be used to mitigate this problem, but Sharpedo will be forced to give up some of its nifty coverage if it does, and it Aqua Jet does come with the nasty downside of only having 40 Base Power.

**Water-types**: Bulky Water-types are some of the most reliable checks and counters to Sharpedo that you will find. Specially defensive Alomomola and Gastrodon can boast of being some of the few Pokemon that can wall both the physical and the special set. Others, such as Qwilfish with its physical bulk and access to Indimidate, are better at walling only one set or the other. Poliwrath is also a good Water-type check to use, as long as Sharpedo isn't running Zen Headbutt. Seismitoad is also a good option and can heal itself when switching into Sharpedo's Water STAB moves thanks to Water Absorb.

**Grass-types**: Bulky Grass-types, such as Tangrowth and Amoonguss, are great at walling the physical set, but struggle against any set that happens to be running Ice Beam. Ferroseed is also a great Pokemon to use when walling Sharpedo, as it also has the advantage of being able to take on both sets.

**Steel-types**: Bulky Steel-types, such as Registeel and Cobalion, can all take a hit and retaliate as long as Sharpedo isn't running Earthquake.

**Bulky Attackers**: Most of the other checks and counters listed above, with the exception of priority users, are all bulky Pokemon. However, any other bulky Pokemon not listed is also a viable check to Sharpedo as long as it can take a hit, as Sharpedo's poor defenses will ensure that it goes down quickly. Examples of bulky attackers include Gurdurr and Druddigon.