ZU [SS] Stonjourner [GP 1/1]

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[OVERVIEW]
Stonjourner's terrible Special Defense and lackluster Speed tier make it a poor choice for SS ZU. Use Lycanroc-N instead, which boasts more reliable STAB moves thanks to No Guard, a better Speed tier, and excellent priority in Sucker Punch.

[SET]
name: Choice Band
move 1: Stone Edge
move 2: Heat Crash
move 3: Earthquake
move 4: Superpower
item: Choice Band
ability: Power Spot
nature: Adamant
evs: 252 Atk / 4 SpD / 252 Spe

[SET COMMENTS]
Stonjourner aims to make progress against teams with its excellent coverage boosted further by Choice Band. However, its middling Speed and atrocious Special Defense mean it often finds very few opportunities to make progress. Use Lycanroc-N instead, which has better Speed, priority in Sucker Punch, and superior Fighting-type coverage with Close Combat.

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[OVERVIEW]
Stonjourner's terrible Special Defense and lackluster speed tier make it a poor choice for SS ZU. Use Lycanroc-N instead, who boasts more reliable STAB thanks to No Guard, a better Speed tier, and excellent priority in Sucker Punch.

[SET]
name: Choice Band
move 1: Stone Edge
move 2: Heat Crash
move 3: Earthquake
move 4: Superpower
item: Choice Band
ability: Power Spot
nature: Adamant
evs: 252 Atk / 4 SpD / 252 Spe

[SET COMMENTS]
Stonjourner aims to make progress against teams with excellent coverage boosted further by Choice Band. However, its middling Speed and atrocious Special Defense mean it often finds very few opportunities to make progress. Use Lycanroc-N, which has better Speed alongside priority in Sucker Punch. (could even add the fact that it also has CC which is just straight up better than Superpower since you touched on how ston has good coverage, lycarnoc n equally has just as good/if not better)

[SET CREDITS]
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[OVERVIEW]
Stonjourner's terrible Special Defense and lackluster speed Speed tier make it a poor choice for SS ZU. Use Lycanroc-N instead, who which boasts more reliable STAB moves thanks to No Guard, a better Speed tier, and excellent priority in Sucker Punch.

[SET]
name: Choice Band
move 1: Stone Edge
move 2: Heat Crash
move 3: Earthquake
move 4: Superpower
item: Choice Band
ability: Power Spot
nature: Adamant
evs: 252 Atk / 4 SpD / 252 Spe

[SET COMMENTS]
Stonjourner aims to make progress against teams with its excellent coverage boosted further by Choice Band. However, its middling Speed and atrocious Special Defense mean it often finds very few opportunities to make progress. Use Lycanroc-N instead, which has better Speed, priority in Sucker Punch, and superior fighting Fighting-type coverage with Close Combat.

[SET CREDITS]
Written by:
https://www.smogon.com/forums/members/baitwiz.598623/
Quality checked by:
https://www.smogon.com/forums/members/jett.226429/
Grammar checked by:
 
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