[SET]
Mienfoo @ Eviolite
Ability: Regenerator
Level: 5
Tera Type: Steel / Water
EVs: 156 HP / 196 Def / 116 SpD
Impish Nature
- Fake Out
- High Jump Kick
- Knock Off
- U-turn
[SET COMMENTS]
Defensive Mienfoo is one of the tier’s most reliable pivots, with Regenerator letting it repeatedly sponge hits and its access to Knock Off and U-turn removing Eviolites and maintaining momentum. Fake Out provides useful chip damage, while High Jump Kick is its STAB of choice, pressuring most of the metagame. The EV spread balances physical and special bulk, letting it withstand hits from threats like Shellder, Hisuian Growlithe, and opposing Mienfoo, with its most notable benchmark being the ability to survive Brave Bird from Adamant Vullaby. Additionally, the Physical bulk and no Speed investment allows it to exchange Knock Offs on the Mienfoo mirror, and hit back with High Jump Kick or pivot out with U-Turn thanks to its bulk. Tera Steel improves its matchup against Vullaby and Shellder, while Tera Water lets it check Alolan Sandshrew and Hisuian Growlithe.
Mienfoo pairs well with offensive teammates that benefit from its item removal and slow pivoting, such as Elekid, Gothita, and Alolan Sandshrew, who are also able to pressure bulky Poisons such as Foongus and Mareanie. However, its lack of Speed investment leaves it more vulnerable to threats like Vullaby, Glimmet, and opposing Alolan Sandshrew, making partners such as Tinkatink, Chinchou, and Mudbray valuable to cover these matchups.
Mienfoo @ Eviolite
Ability: Regenerator
Level: 5
Tera Type: Steel / Water
EVs: 156 HP / 196 Def / 116 SpD
Impish Nature
- Fake Out
- High Jump Kick
- Knock Off
- U-turn
[SET COMMENTS]
Defensive Mienfoo is one of the tier’s most reliable pivots, with Regenerator letting it repeatedly sponge hits and its access to Knock Off and U-turn removing Eviolites and maintaining momentum. Fake Out provides useful chip damage, while High Jump Kick is its STAB of choice, pressuring most of the metagame. The EV spread balances physical and special bulk, letting it withstand hits from threats like Shellder, Hisuian Growlithe, and opposing Mienfoo, with its most notable benchmark being the ability to survive Brave Bird from Adamant Vullaby. Additionally, the Physical bulk and no Speed investment allows it to exchange Knock Offs on the Mienfoo mirror, and hit back with High Jump Kick or pivot out with U-Turn thanks to its bulk. Tera Steel improves its matchup against Vullaby and Shellder, while Tera Water lets it check Alolan Sandshrew and Hisuian Growlithe.
Mienfoo pairs well with offensive teammates that benefit from its item removal and slow pivoting, such as Elekid, Gothita, and Alolan Sandshrew, who are also able to pressure bulky Poisons such as Foongus and Mareanie. However, its lack of Speed investment leaves it more vulnerable to threats like Vullaby, Glimmet, and opposing Alolan Sandshrew, making partners such as Tinkatink, Chinchou, and Mudbray valuable to cover these matchups.
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