[SET]
Nasty Plot (Pecharunt) @ Ghostium Z / Heavy-Duty Boots
Ability: Poison Puppeteer
EVs: 4 Def / 252 SpA / 252 Spe
Timid Nature
- Nasty Plot
- Malignant Chain
- Shadow Ball / Hex
- Recover
[SET COMMENTS]
With access to an auspicious attacking profile in conjunction with Nasty Plot, Pecharunt thrives as a bulky setup sweeper and disruption tool on offensive teams. Malignant Chain is not only a strong STAB attack that easily breaks through common defensive staples in Clefable and Hydrapple but also comes with the ability to disrupt common checks to it in Ting-Lu, Hippowdon, and Tyranitar via its poison chance while simultaneously confusing them thanks to its ability and letting Pecharunt beat them in the long run. Shadow Ball allows Pecharunt to break through Ghost-types such as Aegislash and Skeledirge; combined with Ghostium Z, Pecharunt also threatens to deal massive damage to defensive staples such as Celesteela, Excadrill, and Mega Venusaur after a Nasty Plot. Alternatively, Hex lets Pecharunt threaten the likes of Hippowdon and Mega Latias more reliably without having to deplete its Z-Move against them, although its lack of initial power means it is more reliant on said targets being afflicted by Maligant Chain or statused by its teammates beforehand. Recover is used in the last slot to leverage Pecharunt's defensive capabilities to facilitate additional setup opportunities; notably, Pecharunt's bulk and typing also make it one of the best checks to Fighting-types such as Mienshao, Hawlucha, and Buzzwole. Besides the extra power on its Ghost-type moves granted by Ghostium Z, Heavy-Duty Boots is an alternative option to ensure Pecharunt isn't worn down by entry hazards when attempting to absorb attacks from Pokemon such as Mienshao. Certain defensive pivots such as Slowking and Scizor can provide Pecharunt with safe switch-in opportunities against Pokemon that it forces out such as Tangrowth and Skarmory. Additionally, these Pokemon also answer potential revenge killers such as Alakazam and Iron Boulder, and they provide Pecharunt with a safety net versus defensive checks like Ting-Lu and Hippowdon, as it often relies on poison chances to beat them as opposed to direct damage. Entry hazards from the likes of Clefable, Skarmory, and Gastrodon can help supplement Pecharunt's offensive capabilities; Pecharunt supports these Pokemon by taking advantage of defensive pieces such as Tapu Fini and Amoonguss often used against them. Lastly, teammates such as Zeraora, Iron Moth, and Zygarde-10% can form a synergistic offensive combination with Pecharunt, overwhelming shared checks like Ting-Lu more easily. In return, they appreciate Pecharunt's defensive capabilities against revenge killers such as Choice Scarf Mienshao.
[SET CREDITS]
Written by:
https://www.smogon.com/forums/members/iride.546157/
Quality checked by:
https://www.smogon.com/forums/members/danbear02.589016/
Grammar checked by:
https://www.smogon.com/forums/members/autumn.384270/
Nasty Plot (Pecharunt) @ Ghostium Z / Heavy-Duty Boots
Ability: Poison Puppeteer
EVs: 4 Def / 252 SpA / 252 Spe
Timid Nature
- Nasty Plot
- Malignant Chain
- Shadow Ball / Hex
- Recover
[SET COMMENTS]
With access to an auspicious attacking profile in conjunction with Nasty Plot, Pecharunt thrives as a bulky setup sweeper and disruption tool on offensive teams. Malignant Chain is not only a strong STAB attack that easily breaks through common defensive staples in Clefable and Hydrapple but also comes with the ability to disrupt common checks to it in Ting-Lu, Hippowdon, and Tyranitar via its poison chance while simultaneously confusing them thanks to its ability and letting Pecharunt beat them in the long run. Shadow Ball allows Pecharunt to break through Ghost-types such as Aegislash and Skeledirge; combined with Ghostium Z, Pecharunt also threatens to deal massive damage to defensive staples such as Celesteela, Excadrill, and Mega Venusaur after a Nasty Plot. Alternatively, Hex lets Pecharunt threaten the likes of Hippowdon and Mega Latias more reliably without having to deplete its Z-Move against them, although its lack of initial power means it is more reliant on said targets being afflicted by Maligant Chain or statused by its teammates beforehand. Recover is used in the last slot to leverage Pecharunt's defensive capabilities to facilitate additional setup opportunities; notably, Pecharunt's bulk and typing also make it one of the best checks to Fighting-types such as Mienshao, Hawlucha, and Buzzwole. Besides the extra power on its Ghost-type moves granted by Ghostium Z, Heavy-Duty Boots is an alternative option to ensure Pecharunt isn't worn down by entry hazards when attempting to absorb attacks from Pokemon such as Mienshao. Certain defensive pivots such as Slowking and Scizor can provide Pecharunt with safe switch-in opportunities against Pokemon that it forces out such as Tangrowth and Skarmory. Additionally, these Pokemon also answer potential revenge killers such as Alakazam and Iron Boulder, and they provide Pecharunt with a safety net versus defensive checks like Ting-Lu and Hippowdon, as it often relies on poison chances to beat them as opposed to direct damage. Entry hazards from the likes of Clefable, Skarmory, and Gastrodon can help supplement Pecharunt's offensive capabilities; Pecharunt supports these Pokemon by taking advantage of defensive pieces such as Tapu Fini and Amoonguss often used against them. Lastly, teammates such as Zeraora, Iron Moth, and Zygarde-10% can form a synergistic offensive combination with Pecharunt, overwhelming shared checks like Ting-Lu more easily. In return, they appreciate Pecharunt's defensive capabilities against revenge killers such as Choice Scarf Mienshao.
[SET CREDITS]
Written by:
https://www.smogon.com/forums/members/iride.546157/
Quality checked by:
https://www.smogon.com/forums/members/danbear02.589016/
Grammar checked by:
https://www.smogon.com/forums/members/autumn.384270/
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