Calm Mind (Arceus-Ghost) @ Spooky Plate
Ability: Multitype
EVs: 252 HP / 4 Def / 252 Spe
IVs: 0 Atk
Timid Nature
- Judgment
- Substitute / Taunt / Will-O-Wisp
- Calm Mind
- Recover
[SET COMMENTS]
Arceus-Ghost makes use of its good Speed, amazing bulk, and a lack of Ghost-resistant Pokemon in the tier to become a frightening setup sweeper, capable of taking advantage of common walls like Magearna and Arceus-Water. Substitute allows Arceus-Ghost to take advantage of its bulk to set up on more passive walls, such as Milotic and Garganacl, as well as block status moves from foes such as Pecharunt, Clodsire, and Magearna. Similarly, Taunt blocks status moves from non-Sablenite versions of the aforementioned Pokemon and prevents foes from healing or setting up. Will-O-Wisp can cripple Pokemon like Urshifu-R, Dragonite, Regieleki, and Kingambit, allowing either Arceus-Ghost or its teammates to take advantage of their lessened damage output. Imprison is a niche, but useful, move, allowing Arceus-Ghost to completely stonewall other Calm Mind Arceus formes; however, its utility outside of that is highly outclassed by Taunt. Ghost-resistant Pokemon such as Kingambit, Hisuian Samurott, and Arceus as well as Gyaradosite users such as Pecharunt and Clodsire are a pain for Arceus-Ghost, as it can’t reliably break through them, although all of them fear being burned by Will-O-Wisp. Pokemon like Great Tusk and Urshifu-R are wonderful teammates for Arceus-Ghost, as they can deal with these foes. Urshifu-R, in particular, can lure in Ghost-types like Lunala and non-Gyaradosite Pecharunt for Arceus-Ghost to come in and force them out, while Great Tusk can remove entry hazards for Arceus-Ghost. Similarly, other Pokemon that can give hazard removal, such as Regieleki and Corviknight, are great teammates, so that Arceus-Ghost doesn't get worn down by switching in constantly. As Arceus-Ghost doesn't have much of an offensive presence until it sets up, hazard setters like Magearna, Garganacl, Great Tusk, and Hippowdon are great teammates to help wear down bulkier Pokemon like Garganacl and Eternatus.
[SET CREDITS]
Written by:
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Quality checked by:
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Ability: Multitype
EVs: 252 HP / 4 Def / 252 Spe
IVs: 0 Atk
Timid Nature
- Judgment
- Substitute / Taunt / Will-O-Wisp
- Calm Mind
- Recover
[SET COMMENTS]
Arceus-Ghost makes use of its good Speed, amazing bulk, and a lack of Ghost-resistant Pokemon in the tier to become a frightening setup sweeper, capable of taking advantage of common walls like Magearna and Arceus-Water. Substitute allows Arceus-Ghost to take advantage of its bulk to set up on more passive walls, such as Milotic and Garganacl, as well as block status moves from foes such as Pecharunt, Clodsire, and Magearna. Similarly, Taunt blocks status moves from non-Sablenite versions of the aforementioned Pokemon and prevents foes from healing or setting up. Will-O-Wisp can cripple Pokemon like Urshifu-R, Dragonite, Regieleki, and Kingambit, allowing either Arceus-Ghost or its teammates to take advantage of their lessened damage output. Imprison is a niche, but useful, move, allowing Arceus-Ghost to completely stonewall other Calm Mind Arceus formes; however, its utility outside of that is highly outclassed by Taunt. Ghost-resistant Pokemon such as Kingambit, Hisuian Samurott, and Arceus as well as Gyaradosite users such as Pecharunt and Clodsire are a pain for Arceus-Ghost, as it can’t reliably break through them, although all of them fear being burned by Will-O-Wisp. Pokemon like Great Tusk and Urshifu-R are wonderful teammates for Arceus-Ghost, as they can deal with these foes. Urshifu-R, in particular, can lure in Ghost-types like Lunala and non-Gyaradosite Pecharunt for Arceus-Ghost to come in and force them out, while Great Tusk can remove entry hazards for Arceus-Ghost. Similarly, other Pokemon that can give hazard removal, such as Regieleki and Corviknight, are great teammates, so that Arceus-Ghost doesn't get worn down by switching in constantly. As Arceus-Ghost doesn't have much of an offensive presence until it sets up, hazard setters like Magearna, Garganacl, Great Tusk, and Hippowdon are great teammates to help wear down bulkier Pokemon like Garganacl and Eternatus.
[SET CREDITS]
Written by:
https://www.smogon.com/forums/members/lightniong.591294/
Quality checked by:
https://www.smogon.com/forums/members/kenn.604741/
https://www.smogon.com/forums/members/solosis.641598/
Grammar checked by:
https://www.smogon.com/forums/members/igiveuponaname.593115/
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