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[SET]
name: Specially Defensive
move 1: Rapid Spin
move 2: Stealth Rock / Toxic
move 3: Icicle Crash / Iron Head
move 4: Earthquake
item: Leftovers
ability: Slush Rush
nature: Careful
evs: 252 HP / 208 SpD / 48 Spe
[SET COMMENTS]
Moves
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Rapid Spin keeps Alolan Sandslash's side of the field clear of entry hazards while retaining its own hazards on the opponent's side. Alolan Sandslash can also compress the roles of Stealth Rock setter and Rapid Spin user on the same set reliably, but if this is not desired, Toxic pressures Jellicent attempting to spinblock while crippling other switch-ins like Poliwrath and Quagsire. Icicle Crash hits Oricorio-G, Oricorio-E, Alolan Exeggutor, and Drampa the hardest, while Iron Head primarily covers Froslass, Crabominable, and Clefairy. Earthquake is Alolan Sandslash's best coverage move to deal with Pokemon like Qwilfish, Aggron, Lanturn, and Togedemaru.
Set Details
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48 Speed EVs allow Alolan Sandslash outpace Choice Scarf Aurorus under hail thanks to Slush Rush. Leftovers grants passive recovery to improve its longevity.
Usage Tips
========
Alolan Sandslash can check many special attackers whose attacks resists with its typing, but it must predict around potential coverage moves from the likes of Lilligant, Mesprit, and Aurorus. Keeping entry hazards away should be prioritized whenever possible; while Alolan Sandslash can deter Ghost-types like Oricorio-G and Froslass with its STAB attacks and pressure from its Stealth Rock, catching Pokemon it struggles to threaten with Toxic like Jellicent and Sableye is important to avoid losing momentum. Lastly, Alolan Sandslash sets up Stealth Rock well against certain hazard removers due to its ability to discourage Defog users like non-Flamethrower Altaria and physical Skuntank.
Team Options
========
Fighting-type switch-ins such as Mesprit, Qwilfish, and Scyther give refuge against one of Alolan Sandslash's main weaknesses and appreciate a check to Pokemon like Oricorio-G. Alolan Sandslash's typing also mandates a good Fire-type check, which can include Pokemon like Clefairy and Poliwrath. Ghost-types are great not only as Fighting-type checks but also to help keep Stealth Rock up; Jellicent is one of Alolan Sandslash's best teammates, compressing a Fighting- and Fire-type check and a spinblocker in a single slot. Froslass and Oricorio-G also appreciate Stealth Rock removal as well as a good Aurorus switch-in. Pairing Alolan Sandslash with good switch-ins to Ground-type attacks to better check Mudsdale and Alolan Dugtrio is appreciated, both of which Tangela and Lurantis can provide. Teammates to help against bulky Water-types, especially Jellicent and Qwilfish, include Lanturn, Alolan Exeggutor, and Eelektross. Spikes users like Qwilfish and Roselia appreciate Rapid Spin as opposed to a Defogger for a form of hazard control.
[CREDITS]
- Written by: [[jklioe, 424692]]
- Quality checked by: [[Megazard, 202117], [Darkinium, 448296], [UberSkitty, 355061]]
- Grammar checked by: [[The Dutch Plumberjack, 232216], [lotiasite, 302985]]
[SET]
name: Specially Defensive
move 1: Rapid Spin
move 2: Stealth Rock / Toxic
move 3: Icicle Crash / Iron Head
move 4: Earthquake
item: Leftovers
ability: Slush Rush
nature: Careful
evs: 252 HP / 208 SpD / 48 Spe
[SET COMMENTS]
Moves
========
Rapid Spin keeps Alolan Sandslash's side of the field clear of entry hazards while retaining its own hazards on the opponent's side. Alolan Sandslash can also compress the roles of Stealth Rock setter and Rapid Spin user on the same set reliably, but if this is not desired, Toxic pressures Jellicent attempting to spinblock while crippling other switch-ins like Poliwrath and Quagsire. Icicle Crash hits Oricorio-G, Oricorio-E, Alolan Exeggutor, and Drampa the hardest, while Iron Head primarily covers Froslass, Crabominable, and Clefairy. Earthquake is Alolan Sandslash's best coverage move to deal with Pokemon like Qwilfish, Aggron, Lanturn, and Togedemaru.
Set Details
========
48 Speed EVs allow Alolan Sandslash outpace Choice Scarf Aurorus under hail thanks to Slush Rush. Leftovers grants passive recovery to improve its longevity.
Usage Tips
========
Alolan Sandslash can check many special attackers whose attacks resists with its typing, but it must predict around potential coverage moves from the likes of Lilligant, Mesprit, and Aurorus. Keeping entry hazards away should be prioritized whenever possible; while Alolan Sandslash can deter Ghost-types like Oricorio-G and Froslass with its STAB attacks and pressure from its Stealth Rock, catching Pokemon it struggles to threaten with Toxic like Jellicent and Sableye is important to avoid losing momentum. Lastly, Alolan Sandslash sets up Stealth Rock well against certain hazard removers due to its ability to discourage Defog users like non-Flamethrower Altaria and physical Skuntank.
Team Options
========
Fighting-type switch-ins such as Mesprit, Qwilfish, and Scyther give refuge against one of Alolan Sandslash's main weaknesses and appreciate a check to Pokemon like Oricorio-G. Alolan Sandslash's typing also mandates a good Fire-type check, which can include Pokemon like Clefairy and Poliwrath. Ghost-types are great not only as Fighting-type checks but also to help keep Stealth Rock up; Jellicent is one of Alolan Sandslash's best teammates, compressing a Fighting- and Fire-type check and a spinblocker in a single slot. Froslass and Oricorio-G also appreciate Stealth Rock removal as well as a good Aurorus switch-in. Pairing Alolan Sandslash with good switch-ins to Ground-type attacks to better check Mudsdale and Alolan Dugtrio is appreciated, both of which Tangela and Lurantis can provide. Teammates to help against bulky Water-types, especially Jellicent and Qwilfish, include Lanturn, Alolan Exeggutor, and Eelektross. Spikes users like Qwilfish and Roselia appreciate Rapid Spin as opposed to a Defogger for a form of hazard control.
[CREDITS]
- Written by: [[jklioe, 424692]]
- Quality checked by: [[Megazard, 202117], [Darkinium, 448296], [UberSkitty, 355061]]
- Grammar checked by: [[The Dutch Plumberjack, 232216], [lotiasite, 302985]]
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