[OVERVIEW]
Simisear is a powerhouse of a wallbreaker in PU. With a strong Flamethrower, Simisear can find itself 2HKOing even Pokemon that resist Fire-type attacks such as Swanna. Simisear even has a great base Speed stat at 101, outspeeding the vast majority of Pokemon in the format. However, Simisear's lack of good coverage options leaves it vulnerable to being walled, and its general lack of bulk and weakness to Stealth Rock means that it can get worn down quickly.
[SET]
name: Choice Item
move 1: Flamethrower
move 2: Focus Blast
move 3: Hidden Power Electric
move 4: Overheat
item: Choice Specs / Choice Scarf
ability: Blaze
nature: Timid
evs: 252 SpA / 4 SpD / 252 Spe
[SET COMMENTS]
Flamethrower is the go-to STAB option that can 2HKO a surprising amount of offensive Pokemon, like Swanna, with the help of Choice Specs. Focus Blast is coverage for choice specially defensive walls such as Zweilous. Hidden Power Electric is for hitting Water-types, such as Frillish and Tentacool, for good damage. Overheat is the last option primarily because Simisear does not have much more meaningful coverage, and it works as a last-resort nuke, pulling off impressive feats such as always OHKOing Stoutland after Stealth Rock damage. Simisear can also use the same set with a Choice Scarf to become a formidable revenge killer that outspeeds all other common revenge killers, but the general ease of stopping Choice Scarf Simisear by common walls such as Tentacool, Audino, and Zweilous generally makes the Choice Specs variant more popular and effective, as Simisear becomes much harder to wall and naturally boasts a respectable Speed stat.
Simisear doesn't have much in the way of bulk or defensive synergy, so Pokemon such as Klang and Jumpluff that can bring Simisear in safely via Volt Switch or U-turn are valuable partners. Simisear also loves entry hazards from partners such as Bronzor and Dwebble to help wear down walls. Simisear is also excellent for wearing down certain walls such as Stunfisk, Bronzor, and Vileplume, so teammates such as Zebstrika, Torterra, and Golduck appreciate its wallbreaking. Simisear also sometimes struggles to get past certain threats like Tentacool and Grumpig, so partners like Zebstrika and Shiftry can be excellent choices for offensive synergy. Simisear's weakness to Stealth Rock can also limit its longevity, so hazard control options like Tentacool and Natu can be helpful. Natu in particular can make for a good partner, as its slow U-turn is an excellent way to bring Simisear in safely.
[SET]
name: Nasty Plot
move 1: Substitute
move 2: Nasty Plot
move 3: Flamethrower
move 4: Focus Blast
item: Salac Berry / Life Orb
ability: Gluttony / Blaze
nature: Timid
evs: 4 HP / 252 SpA / 252 Spe
[SET COMMENTS]
With Nasty Plot and the near perfect coverage Flamethrower and Focus Blast give, Simisear becomes a powerful setup wallbreaker. Salac Berry is chosen as the go-to item for giving a Speed boost after two uses of Substitute for a potential sweep, and this is possible thanks to Gluttony. The 4 EVs into HP are important in order to have Simisear's HP divisible by 4, which lets two Substitute uses or one Substitute use after switching into Stealth Rock leave Simisear at exactly 50% HP for Salac Berry activation. Life Orb is also a good option for even more power, being able to OHKO Audino at +2 with Focus Blast; the ability should be changed to Blaze in this case, as Gluttony loses its use.
Salac Berry Simisear ideally activates its item after using Nasty Plot and setting up a Substitute in order to make a difficult-to-contest sweep. In order to make this happen, partners such as Zebstrika and Natu are key for their ability to bring in Simisear safely with Volt Switch or U-turn. Simisear also forces many switches, which give plenty of opportunities to set up Substitute and also rack up damage from entry hazards set up by partners like Rampardos and Maractus. Nasty Plot Simisear has an easier time getting around certain counters like Frillish that Choice Specs sets can struggle on but is easier to check with certain threats like Rapidash. In that sense, Nasty Plot Simisear loves faster sweepers like Zebstrika and Shell Smash Huntail that can both threaten those checks and make use of the holes it creates.
[CREDITS]
Written by:
https://www.smogon.com/forums/members/akir.231726/
Quality checked by:
https://www.smogon.com/forums/members/bella.567483/
Grammar checked by:
https://www.smogon.com/forums/members/a-blue-banana.649096/
Simisear is a powerhouse of a wallbreaker in PU. With a strong Flamethrower, Simisear can find itself 2HKOing even Pokemon that resist Fire-type attacks such as Swanna. Simisear even has a great base Speed stat at 101, outspeeding the vast majority of Pokemon in the format. However, Simisear's lack of good coverage options leaves it vulnerable to being walled, and its general lack of bulk and weakness to Stealth Rock means that it can get worn down quickly.
[SET]
name: Choice Item
move 1: Flamethrower
move 2: Focus Blast
move 3: Hidden Power Electric
move 4: Overheat
item: Choice Specs / Choice Scarf
ability: Blaze
nature: Timid
evs: 252 SpA / 4 SpD / 252 Spe
[SET COMMENTS]
Flamethrower is the go-to STAB option that can 2HKO a surprising amount of offensive Pokemon, like Swanna, with the help of Choice Specs. Focus Blast is coverage for choice specially defensive walls such as Zweilous. Hidden Power Electric is for hitting Water-types, such as Frillish and Tentacool, for good damage. Overheat is the last option primarily because Simisear does not have much more meaningful coverage, and it works as a last-resort nuke, pulling off impressive feats such as always OHKOing Stoutland after Stealth Rock damage. Simisear can also use the same set with a Choice Scarf to become a formidable revenge killer that outspeeds all other common revenge killers, but the general ease of stopping Choice Scarf Simisear by common walls such as Tentacool, Audino, and Zweilous generally makes the Choice Specs variant more popular and effective, as Simisear becomes much harder to wall and naturally boasts a respectable Speed stat.
Simisear doesn't have much in the way of bulk or defensive synergy, so Pokemon such as Klang and Jumpluff that can bring Simisear in safely via Volt Switch or U-turn are valuable partners. Simisear also loves entry hazards from partners such as Bronzor and Dwebble to help wear down walls. Simisear is also excellent for wearing down certain walls such as Stunfisk, Bronzor, and Vileplume, so teammates such as Zebstrika, Torterra, and Golduck appreciate its wallbreaking. Simisear also sometimes struggles to get past certain threats like Tentacool and Grumpig, so partners like Zebstrika and Shiftry can be excellent choices for offensive synergy. Simisear's weakness to Stealth Rock can also limit its longevity, so hazard control options like Tentacool and Natu can be helpful. Natu in particular can make for a good partner, as its slow U-turn is an excellent way to bring Simisear in safely.
[SET]
name: Nasty Plot
move 1: Substitute
move 2: Nasty Plot
move 3: Flamethrower
move 4: Focus Blast
item: Salac Berry / Life Orb
ability: Gluttony / Blaze
nature: Timid
evs: 4 HP / 252 SpA / 252 Spe
[SET COMMENTS]
With Nasty Plot and the near perfect coverage Flamethrower and Focus Blast give, Simisear becomes a powerful setup wallbreaker. Salac Berry is chosen as the go-to item for giving a Speed boost after two uses of Substitute for a potential sweep, and this is possible thanks to Gluttony. The 4 EVs into HP are important in order to have Simisear's HP divisible by 4, which lets two Substitute uses or one Substitute use after switching into Stealth Rock leave Simisear at exactly 50% HP for Salac Berry activation. Life Orb is also a good option for even more power, being able to OHKO Audino at +2 with Focus Blast; the ability should be changed to Blaze in this case, as Gluttony loses its use.
Salac Berry Simisear ideally activates its item after using Nasty Plot and setting up a Substitute in order to make a difficult-to-contest sweep. In order to make this happen, partners such as Zebstrika and Natu are key for their ability to bring in Simisear safely with Volt Switch or U-turn. Simisear also forces many switches, which give plenty of opportunities to set up Substitute and also rack up damage from entry hazards set up by partners like Rampardos and Maractus. Nasty Plot Simisear has an easier time getting around certain counters like Frillish that Choice Specs sets can struggle on but is easier to check with certain threats like Rapidash. In that sense, Nasty Plot Simisear loves faster sweepers like Zebstrika and Shell Smash Huntail that can both threaten those checks and make use of the holes it creates.
[CREDITS]
Written by:
https://www.smogon.com/forums/members/akir.231726/
Quality checked by:
https://www.smogon.com/forums/members/bella.567483/
Grammar checked by:
https://www.smogon.com/forums/members/a-blue-banana.649096/
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