S1nn0hC0nfirm3d
aka Ho3nConfirm3d
[SET]
name: Swords Dance
move 1: Swords Dance
move 2: Multi-Attack
move 3: X-Scissor / U-turn
move 4: Substitute / Flame Charge
item: Ghost Memory
ability: RKS System
nature: Jolly
evs: 252 Atk / 4 SpD / 252 Spe
[SET COMMENTS]
What makes Silvally-Ghost stand out from other physical setup sweepers is its typing. Ghost makes Multi-Attack perfect for breaking walls like Cofagrigus and Uxie, and it has relevant immunities for setup opportunities against Pokemon like Miltank and Choice Scarf Sawk. X-Scissor and U-turn both target Dark-types, with the former preferable for sweeping and the latter fit for a pivoting role. Substitute is very useful to avoid Sucker Punch, set up on walls with status like Audino and Clefairy, and protect against revenge killers like Choice Scarf Rotom and Gourgeist-S. Alternatively, Flame Charge is a proactive option to combat the aforementioned faster attackers.
Even with Bug-type coverage, Dark-types like Alolan Persian and Silvally-Dark are the toughest checks for Silvally-Ghost to work around. Try pairing it with Fighting-types like Gurdurr and Sawk, which also target offensive Normal-types like Kangaskhan and Cinncino, and these teammates in return appreciate Silvally-Ghost breaking walls like Cofagrigus and Altaria. Fairy-types work as well, with Clefairy also providing Stealth Rock so targets such as Qwilfish and Poliwrath are likely to be OHKOed after a Swords Dance. Defensive pivots like Uxie and Wishiwashi bring Silvally-Ghost in to set up, and additionally they scout the sets of Pokemon like Cinccino and Rotom to see if it's safe to bring in Silvally-Ghost against them. Alolan Persian also works as a scout while checking faster attackers like Froslass and Gourgeist-S and easing setup for Silvally-Ghost via Parting Shot's stat decreases. Stallbreakers like Skuntank and Nasty Plot Rotom-S are able to dispatch walls like Garbodor and Pyukumuku so that Silvally-Ghost is more likely to sweep late-game. Poison-types or Defoggers like Qwilfish and Articuno make sure Silvally-Ghost isn't worn down or jeopardized in sweeping by Toxic Spikes.
[STRATEGY COMMENTS]
Other Options
=============
Specially offensive sets work as pivots and lures to physical walls, but Silvally-Ghost would then compete with better options, namely Rotom. Substitute sets may opt for Reversal as coverage, although it requires wearing Silvaly-Ghost down to a dangerously low HP to be effective, usually requires specific matchups—such as against Miltank—for a sweep, and lets priority users manage it more easily.
Checks and Counters
===================
**Dark-types**: Standing in the way of Silvally-Ghost's sweeps is a faster Dark-type in Alolan Persian, which can even play around Substitute + Swords Dance with Fur Coat-boosted bulk and Foul Play. Slower Dark-types like Silvally-Dark and Skuntank also trouble sweeping attempts. Liepard and Shiftry are situational checks to Silvally-Ghost, as the former isn't strong enough to OHKO it and the latter relies on Sucker Punch.
**Offensive Normal-types**: Silvally-Ghost largely relies on X-Scissor, immunities, and Substitute to bypass passive Normal-types. However, offensive examples like Kangaskhan and Cinccino worry little about these countermeasures and can revenge kill it.
**Physical Walls**: Walls like Pyukumuku and Garbodor discourage sweeping attempts with their abilities Unaware and Aftermath. Tanks like Rhydon and Piloswine can trade hits well enough when facing Silvally-Ghost.
**Revenge Killers**: Faster Ghost-types like Froslass, Gourgeist-S, and Choice Scarf Rotom scare out Silvally-Ghost. Other fast Pokemon like Basculin and Rapidash need ample chip damage to do the same, although none of these examples are able to comfortably switch into a Multi-Attack or revenge kill +1 Flame Charge variants.
[CREDITS]
- Written by: [[S1nn0hC0nfirm3d, 231074]]
- Quality checked by: [[Tuthur, 369076], [5gen, 296755]]
- Grammar checked by: [[Finland, 517429]]
name: Swords Dance
move 1: Swords Dance
move 2: Multi-Attack
move 3: X-Scissor / U-turn
move 4: Substitute / Flame Charge
item: Ghost Memory
ability: RKS System
nature: Jolly
evs: 252 Atk / 4 SpD / 252 Spe
[SET COMMENTS]
What makes Silvally-Ghost stand out from other physical setup sweepers is its typing. Ghost makes Multi-Attack perfect for breaking walls like Cofagrigus and Uxie, and it has relevant immunities for setup opportunities against Pokemon like Miltank and Choice Scarf Sawk. X-Scissor and U-turn both target Dark-types, with the former preferable for sweeping and the latter fit for a pivoting role. Substitute is very useful to avoid Sucker Punch, set up on walls with status like Audino and Clefairy, and protect against revenge killers like Choice Scarf Rotom and Gourgeist-S. Alternatively, Flame Charge is a proactive option to combat the aforementioned faster attackers.
Even with Bug-type coverage, Dark-types like Alolan Persian and Silvally-Dark are the toughest checks for Silvally-Ghost to work around. Try pairing it with Fighting-types like Gurdurr and Sawk, which also target offensive Normal-types like Kangaskhan and Cinncino, and these teammates in return appreciate Silvally-Ghost breaking walls like Cofagrigus and Altaria. Fairy-types work as well, with Clefairy also providing Stealth Rock so targets such as Qwilfish and Poliwrath are likely to be OHKOed after a Swords Dance. Defensive pivots like Uxie and Wishiwashi bring Silvally-Ghost in to set up, and additionally they scout the sets of Pokemon like Cinccino and Rotom to see if it's safe to bring in Silvally-Ghost against them. Alolan Persian also works as a scout while checking faster attackers like Froslass and Gourgeist-S and easing setup for Silvally-Ghost via Parting Shot's stat decreases. Stallbreakers like Skuntank and Nasty Plot Rotom-S are able to dispatch walls like Garbodor and Pyukumuku so that Silvally-Ghost is more likely to sweep late-game. Poison-types or Defoggers like Qwilfish and Articuno make sure Silvally-Ghost isn't worn down or jeopardized in sweeping by Toxic Spikes.
[STRATEGY COMMENTS]
Other Options
=============
Specially offensive sets work as pivots and lures to physical walls, but Silvally-Ghost would then compete with better options, namely Rotom. Substitute sets may opt for Reversal as coverage, although it requires wearing Silvaly-Ghost down to a dangerously low HP to be effective, usually requires specific matchups—such as against Miltank—for a sweep, and lets priority users manage it more easily.
Checks and Counters
===================
**Dark-types**: Standing in the way of Silvally-Ghost's sweeps is a faster Dark-type in Alolan Persian, which can even play around Substitute + Swords Dance with Fur Coat-boosted bulk and Foul Play. Slower Dark-types like Silvally-Dark and Skuntank also trouble sweeping attempts. Liepard and Shiftry are situational checks to Silvally-Ghost, as the former isn't strong enough to OHKO it and the latter relies on Sucker Punch.
**Offensive Normal-types**: Silvally-Ghost largely relies on X-Scissor, immunities, and Substitute to bypass passive Normal-types. However, offensive examples like Kangaskhan and Cinccino worry little about these countermeasures and can revenge kill it.
**Physical Walls**: Walls like Pyukumuku and Garbodor discourage sweeping attempts with their abilities Unaware and Aftermath. Tanks like Rhydon and Piloswine can trade hits well enough when facing Silvally-Ghost.
**Revenge Killers**: Faster Ghost-types like Froslass, Gourgeist-S, and Choice Scarf Rotom scare out Silvally-Ghost. Other fast Pokemon like Basculin and Rapidash need ample chip damage to do the same, although none of these examples are able to comfortably switch into a Multi-Attack or revenge kill +1 Flame Charge variants.
[CREDITS]
- Written by: [[S1nn0hC0nfirm3d, 231074]]
- Quality checked by: [[Tuthur, 369076], [5gen, 296755]]
- Grammar checked by: [[Finland, 517429]]
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