NFE Specs Frogadier [QC 1/2]

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UMPL Champion
[SET]
Choice Specs (Frogadier) @ Choice Specs
Ability: Protean
EVs: 252 SpA / 4 SpD / 252 Spe
Timid Nature
- Surf / Hydro Pump
- Ice Beam
- U-turn / Spikes
- Switcheroo / Spikes

[SET COMMENTS]
Choice Specs Frogadier is an extremely threatening wallbreaker that has few long-term checks. Surf and Protean-boosted Ice Beam have few resists and U-turn allows Frogadier to gain momentum on anything it can't blow past immediately. Spikes is another way to punish Frogadier's defensive checks like Quaxwell and Hisuian Sliggoo by wearing them out with indirect damage. Hydro Pump is worthy of strong consideration with Choice Specs, as it OHKOs Piloswine, who can otherwise OHKO Frogadier back. Switcheroo is a great disruptive tool against both defensive staples like Tinkatuff and setup sweepers like Vigoroth.

While not limited to hyper offense, Choice Specs Frogadier prefers to be on faster teams that can take advantage of its early wallbreaking power. Thwackey is an excellent offensive pairing since it immediately threatens Quaxwell, the most common Frogadier switch-in. Lategame setup sweepers like Vigoroth, Girafarig and Duosion can take advantage of earlygame progress that Frogadier makes against defensive cores. If running Spikes, then a Ghost-type like Drakloak is essential to block Rapid Spin. Piloswine and Tinkatuff can both serve as checks to Hisuian Sliggo, while also being capable of setting Stealth Rocks to chip at Frogadier's checks. Lastly, a Grassy Glide switch-in like Girafarig or Ivysaur is important as Thwackey is a natural revenge killer for Frogadier.

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well done here
[SET]
Choice Specs (Frogadier) @ Choice Specs
Ability: Protean
EVs: 252 SpA / 4 SpD / 252 Spe
Timid Nature
- Surf
- Ice Beam
- U-turn / Spikes
- Hydro Pump / Spikes / Switcheroo

[SET]
Choice Specs (Frogadier) @ Choice Specs
Ability: Protean
EVs: 252 SpA / 4 SpD / 252 Spe
Timid Nature
- Surf / Hydro Pump
- Ice Beam
- U-turn / Spikes
- Switcheroo / Spikes

I think this is a better representation of what specs frog wants to run. i dont think it needs both water moves on one set and i think it almost always needs switcheroo since it can be vital to cripple Quaxwell, Ivy, etc. maybe my fellow NFE QC would disagree but this seems more accurate since idt you NEED to ohko pilo if that's the only notable calc it hits

[SET COMMENTS]
Choice Specs Frogadier is an extremely threatening wallbreaker that has few long-term checks. Surf and Protean-boosted Ice Beam have few resists and U-turn allows Frogadier to gain momentum on anything it can't blow past immediately. Hydro Pump is worthy of strong consideration with Choice Specs, as it OHKOs Piloswine, who can otherwise OHKO Frogadier back, from full HP. Spikes is another way to punish Frogadier's defensive checks like Quaxwell and Hisuian Sliggoo by wearing them out with indirect damage. Switcheroo is a great disruptive effect against both defensive staples like Tinkatuff and setup sweepers like Vigoroth.

While not limited to hyper offense, Choice Specs Frogadier prefers to be on faster teams that can take advantage of its early breaking power. Thwackey is an excellent offensive pairing since it immediately threatens Quaxwell, the most common Frogadier switch-in. If running Spikes, then a Ghost-type like Misdreavus or Drakloak are essential to block Rapid Spin. Frogadier also greatly appreciates Stealth Rock users like Piloswine and Tinkatuff to further break down it's checks. Lastly, a Grassy Slide switch-in like Girafarig or Ivysaur is important as Thwackey is a natural revenge killer for Frogadier. i would mention a teammate or two to help handle sliggoo-h since it's a common switch in. maybe add what special sweepers/attackers appreciate frog breaking through different walls

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