[SET]
name: Shadow Tag Revenge Killer
move 1: Fake Out
move 2: Extreme Speed
move 3: Bullet Punch
move 4: Spikes
item: Silk Scarf / Leftovers
ability: Shadow Tag
nature: Adamant
evs: 248 HP / 252 Atk / 8 Def
[SET COMMENTS]
Shadow Tag Regigigas is one of the best revenge killers in the metagame, as it can trap and eliminate frail offensive Pokemon including Mold Breaker Mega Diancie, No Guard Deoxys-S, and many variants of Mega Mewtwo Y. Its main source of damage is the combination of Fake Out and Extreme Speed, allowing Regigigas to often deal large amounts of damage without taking any in return. This combination of moves notably KOes Deoxys-S, offensive Mega Mewtwo Y, and Mega Latios with slight chip. Bullet Punch is used to OHKO Mega Diancie after a Shell Smash, as well as chip Substitute + Baton Pass Wonder Guard Xerneas. Spikes capitalizes on the free turns Regigigas gets against passive Wonder Guard users such as Mega Audino and Mega Scizor, as well as Substitute + Baton Pass Xerneas lacking Glare, Dark Void, or Taunt. Regigigas is also often able to set 3 layers of Spikes vs passive Pokemon without Shed Shell, as they can not threaten it. Silk Scarf provides a boost to Regigigas's Normal-type STAB moves, allowing it to KO Deoxys-S, uninvested Mega Mewtwo Y, and Mega Latios with the combination of Fake Out and Extreme Speed. Additionally, Leftovers provides recovery that Regigigas can capitalize on by trapping passive Pokemon with Shadow Tag. Maximum Attack EVs with an Adamant nature allow Regigigas to hit as hard as possible, while an investment in HP increases Regigigas's longevity.
Regigigas fits mostly on balance and bulky offense teams that appreciate its ability to trap and remove powerful offensive threats. Frail Mold Breaker sweepers such as Mega Gengar and Mega Diancie pair well with Regigigas, as removing offensive Pokemon allows them to set up more easily. Additionally, these Mold Breaker users can force out the metagame's most common Magic Bounce user in Giratina, which would otherwise prevent Regigigas from setting entry hazards. Mold Breaker Tyranitar is able to force Regigigas out, so Fairy- and Dark-type teammates such as Mega Diancie are good to have. Common Wonder Guard Pokemon such as Mega Scizor and Primal Kyogre are able to wall Regigigas, so the same Mold Breaker Pokemon also pair well with Regigigas, as they can eliminate these Pokemon. Imposter Chansey is another great partner, as the two of them can revenge almost all Pokemon except Mega Gengar and Dialga. Wonder Guard users also make good teammates, Regigigas is often able to remove the Mold Breaker Pokemon that threaten them. Pokemon with Trick, Mold Breaker Knock Off, or other forms of item removal are other helpful teammates, as Regigigas greatly appreciates Shed Shells being removed from opposing Wonder Guard users.
[STRATEGY COMMENTS]
Other Options
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Regigigas can use other priority moves instead of Bullet Punch, such as Shadow Sneak for Mega Gengar or Water Shuriken for Primal Groudon. However, Water Shuriken needs to hit all 5 times to OHKO Primal Groudon with a Defense drop, and Shadow Sheak requires Life Orb to always OHKO opposing Mega Gengar after a Shell Smash, making these moves generally not worth running. A set with Encore and Perish Song can be used over Bullet Punch and Spikes in order to trap passive Wonder Guard users without Shed Shell as well as opposing sweepers running King's Shield that are locked into the move, but the utility of Spikes and Bullet Punch are usually not worth forgoing. Other entry hazards such as Stealth Rock and Sticky Web can also be used in the place of Spikes, but Regigigas's ability to set multiple layers means Spikes is usually preferred. Coverage moves for Wonder Guard Pokemon such as Gunk Shot, Gear Grind, Sacred Fire, and Close Combat can also be used, but these moves are often not worth using as they are very matchup reliant. Recover is another option for the fourth moveslot, allowing Regigigas to heal off chip from entry hazards.
Checks and Counters
===================
**Wonder Guard Users**: Most Wonder Guard users do not fear any of Regigigas's moves and can usually heal or set entry hazards in front of Regigigas. However, those lacking Shed Shell that underspeed Regigigas, like Substitute + Baton Pass Xerneas and Safety Goggles Primal Kyogre, fear the uncommon Encore and Perish Song set.
**Shed Shell Users**: Pokemon holding Shed Shell avoid being trapped by Shadow Tag, removing Regigigas's main niche and allowing them to freely switch to a Pokemon that can beat Regigigas. However, these Pokemon must be wary of getting their item removed by one of Regigigas's teammates.
**Giratina**: Giratina is not threatened by any of Regigigas's moves and is unable to be trapped due to its Ghost typing, allowing it to threaten Regigigas with crippling status moves. Magic Bounce sets can also prevent Regigigas from setting entry hazards, completely shutting it down. Giratina is weak to Pursuit from Regigigas's teammates, but running Pursuit often defeats the purpose of Regigigas, so it is not common.
**Faster Ghost, Rock, and Steel Pokemon**: Offensive Pokemon who resist Regigigas's STAB moves such as Dialga and Gengar often don't fear any of Regigigas's moves and can set up freely against teams who rely on Regigigas as their main way of revenge killing.
**King's Shield Mold Breaker Sweepers**: King's Shield drops Regigigas's Attack sharply and prevents it from reliably revenging opposing Pokemon. However, Imposter Chansey is able to revenge most King's Shield users.
[CREDITS]
- Written by: [[Ducky, 525446]]
- Quality checked by: [[Mbouchon, 515077], [berry, 226455]]
- Grammar checked by: [[UT, 523866]]
name: Shadow Tag Revenge Killer
move 1: Fake Out
move 2: Extreme Speed
move 3: Bullet Punch
move 4: Spikes
item: Silk Scarf / Leftovers
ability: Shadow Tag
nature: Adamant
evs: 248 HP / 252 Atk / 8 Def
[SET COMMENTS]
Shadow Tag Regigigas is one of the best revenge killers in the metagame, as it can trap and eliminate frail offensive Pokemon including Mold Breaker Mega Diancie, No Guard Deoxys-S, and many variants of Mega Mewtwo Y. Its main source of damage is the combination of Fake Out and Extreme Speed, allowing Regigigas to often deal large amounts of damage without taking any in return. This combination of moves notably KOes Deoxys-S, offensive Mega Mewtwo Y, and Mega Latios with slight chip. Bullet Punch is used to OHKO Mega Diancie after a Shell Smash, as well as chip Substitute + Baton Pass Wonder Guard Xerneas. Spikes capitalizes on the free turns Regigigas gets against passive Wonder Guard users such as Mega Audino and Mega Scizor, as well as Substitute + Baton Pass Xerneas lacking Glare, Dark Void, or Taunt. Regigigas is also often able to set 3 layers of Spikes vs passive Pokemon without Shed Shell, as they can not threaten it. Silk Scarf provides a boost to Regigigas's Normal-type STAB moves, allowing it to KO Deoxys-S, uninvested Mega Mewtwo Y, and Mega Latios with the combination of Fake Out and Extreme Speed. Additionally, Leftovers provides recovery that Regigigas can capitalize on by trapping passive Pokemon with Shadow Tag. Maximum Attack EVs with an Adamant nature allow Regigigas to hit as hard as possible, while an investment in HP increases Regigigas's longevity.
Regigigas fits mostly on balance and bulky offense teams that appreciate its ability to trap and remove powerful offensive threats. Frail Mold Breaker sweepers such as Mega Gengar and Mega Diancie pair well with Regigigas, as removing offensive Pokemon allows them to set up more easily. Additionally, these Mold Breaker users can force out the metagame's most common Magic Bounce user in Giratina, which would otherwise prevent Regigigas from setting entry hazards. Mold Breaker Tyranitar is able to force Regigigas out, so Fairy- and Dark-type teammates such as Mega Diancie are good to have. Common Wonder Guard Pokemon such as Mega Scizor and Primal Kyogre are able to wall Regigigas, so the same Mold Breaker Pokemon also pair well with Regigigas, as they can eliminate these Pokemon. Imposter Chansey is another great partner, as the two of them can revenge almost all Pokemon except Mega Gengar and Dialga. Wonder Guard users also make good teammates, Regigigas is often able to remove the Mold Breaker Pokemon that threaten them. Pokemon with Trick, Mold Breaker Knock Off, or other forms of item removal are other helpful teammates, as Regigigas greatly appreciates Shed Shells being removed from opposing Wonder Guard users.
[STRATEGY COMMENTS]
Other Options
=============
Regigigas can use other priority moves instead of Bullet Punch, such as Shadow Sneak for Mega Gengar or Water Shuriken for Primal Groudon. However, Water Shuriken needs to hit all 5 times to OHKO Primal Groudon with a Defense drop, and Shadow Sheak requires Life Orb to always OHKO opposing Mega Gengar after a Shell Smash, making these moves generally not worth running. A set with Encore and Perish Song can be used over Bullet Punch and Spikes in order to trap passive Wonder Guard users without Shed Shell as well as opposing sweepers running King's Shield that are locked into the move, but the utility of Spikes and Bullet Punch are usually not worth forgoing. Other entry hazards such as Stealth Rock and Sticky Web can also be used in the place of Spikes, but Regigigas's ability to set multiple layers means Spikes is usually preferred. Coverage moves for Wonder Guard Pokemon such as Gunk Shot, Gear Grind, Sacred Fire, and Close Combat can also be used, but these moves are often not worth using as they are very matchup reliant. Recover is another option for the fourth moveslot, allowing Regigigas to heal off chip from entry hazards.
Checks and Counters
===================
**Wonder Guard Users**: Most Wonder Guard users do not fear any of Regigigas's moves and can usually heal or set entry hazards in front of Regigigas. However, those lacking Shed Shell that underspeed Regigigas, like Substitute + Baton Pass Xerneas and Safety Goggles Primal Kyogre, fear the uncommon Encore and Perish Song set.
**Shed Shell Users**: Pokemon holding Shed Shell avoid being trapped by Shadow Tag, removing Regigigas's main niche and allowing them to freely switch to a Pokemon that can beat Regigigas. However, these Pokemon must be wary of getting their item removed by one of Regigigas's teammates.
**Giratina**: Giratina is not threatened by any of Regigigas's moves and is unable to be trapped due to its Ghost typing, allowing it to threaten Regigigas with crippling status moves. Magic Bounce sets can also prevent Regigigas from setting entry hazards, completely shutting it down. Giratina is weak to Pursuit from Regigigas's teammates, but running Pursuit often defeats the purpose of Regigigas, so it is not common.
**Faster Ghost, Rock, and Steel Pokemon**: Offensive Pokemon who resist Regigigas's STAB moves such as Dialga and Gengar often don't fear any of Regigigas's moves and can set up freely against teams who rely on Regigigas as their main way of revenge killing.
**King's Shield Mold Breaker Sweepers**: King's Shield drops Regigigas's Attack sharply and prevents it from reliably revenging opposing Pokemon. However, Imposter Chansey is able to revenge most King's Shield users.
[CREDITS]
- Written by: [[Ducky, 525446]]
- Quality checked by: [[Mbouchon, 515077], [berry, 226455]]
- Grammar checked by: [[UT, 523866]]
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