Steelix (Custap) [QC 3/3] [GP 2/2]

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[SET]
name: Custap Berry
move 1: Stealth Rock
move 2: Earthquake
move 3: Heavy Slam
move 4: Explosion
item: Custap Berry
ability: Sturdy
nature: Adamant
evs: 212 HP / 252 Atk / 44 Spe

[SET COMMENTS]

<p>Looking for a way to counter Choice Band Druddigon, set up Stealth Rock, and keep momentum all in one Pokemon? Boy, do I have the answer for you. This Custap Berry set is about the only way Steelix will fit on an offensive team without giving up momentum by being weak and slow as hell. Switch into a Pokemon that Steelix checks, such as Druddigon, Durant, or Escavalier, set up Stealth Rock, throw around an Earthquake or two, and then once Steelix is in Custap Berry range, use Explosion to get Steelix out of the way and bring in a teammate safely. This Steelix is meant to be played hard and fast, so you should ultimately not feel too bad about losing it in the long run. Heavy Slam is chosen over Gyro Ball as the Steel STAB move due to its greater damage across the board to a varied amount of Pokemon, particularly against other slow Pokemon like Amoonguss.</p>

[ADDITIONAL COMMENTS]

<p>Attack is maxed, and 44 Speed EVs are run to outpace minimum Speed Spiritomb. The rest of the EVs are dumped into HP to increase overall bulk. Rock Blast can be used over Heavy Slam since Moltres can otherwise come into this set and set up a Substitute without issue. Getting Stealth Rock set up quickly and getting a teammate in for free is a huge draw for using this set, so frail setup sweepers make excellent teammates, particularly Lilligant, Sigilyph, and Sceptile. Neither Kabutops nor Cryogonal like switching into Steelix, meaning Stealth Rock is unlikely to get blown away while it's in. Once Steelix Explodes out, offensive pressure can then keep those two from spinning away the hazards. This Steelix likes switching into Rotom and other Volt Switch users as it immediately captures momentum from them and allows itself to set up Stealth Rock; however, defensive Will-O-Wisp Rotom will give Steelix a bit of trouble and probably force it to Explode. If you're worried about Rotom you can run Crunch in place of Heavy Slam, though Heavy Slam should be enough to ward off most Rotom.</p>
 
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sv's set :]

mention drud because it's a big part of wanting to run steelix, and it's one of like three things that can switch into cb drud

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[SET]
name: Custap Berry
move 1: Stealth Rock
move 2: Earthquake
move 3: Heavy Slam
move 4: Explosion
item: Custap Berry
ability: Sturdy
nature: Adamant
evs: 208 HP / 252 Atk / 48 Spe

[SET COMMENTS]

<p>Looking for a way to counter Choice Band Druddigon, set up Stealth Rock, and not lose keep momentum all in one Pokemon? Boy do I have the answer for you. Custap Berry Steelix This set is about the only way that Steelix will fit on an offensive team without giving up momentum by being weak and slow as hell. Switch into a Pokemon that Steelix checks, such as Druddigon, Durant, or Escavalier, set up Stealth Rock, throw around an Earthquake or two, and then once Steelix is in Custap Berry range, Explode to get Steelix out of the way and bring in a teammate safely. This Steelix is meant to be played hard (????) and fast, so you should ultimately not feel too bad about losing it in the long run. Heavy Slam is chosen over Gyro Ball as the Steel STAB move for its greater damage across the board to a varied amount of Pokemon, particularly against other slow Pokemon(AC) like Amoonguss.</p>

[ADDITIONAL COMMENTS]

<p>Attack is maxed, and enough 48 Speed EVs is run to outpace minimum Speed Spiritomb. The rest of the EVs are dumped into HP to increase overall bulk. Rock Blast can be used over Heavy Slam since Moltres can otherwise come into this set and set up a Substitute without issue. Getting Stealth Rock set up quickly and getting a teammate in for free is a huge draw for using this set, so frail setup sweepers make excellent teammates, particularly Lilligant, Sigilyph, and Sceptile. Neither Kabutops nor Cryogonal like switching into Steelix, meaning Stealth Rock is unlikely to get blown away while it's in. Once Steelix Explodes out, offensive pressure can then keep those two from spinning away the hazards. This Steelix likes switching into Rotom and other Volt Switch users as it immediately captures momentum from them and allows Steelix itself to set up Stealth Rock; however, defensive Will-O-Wisp Rotom will give Steelix a bit of trouble and probably force it to Explode. If you're worried about Rotom you can run Crunch in place of Heavy Slam, though Heavy Slam should be enough to ward off most Rotom.</p>
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[SET]
name: Custap Berry
move 1: Stealth Rock
move 2: Earthquake
move 3: Heavy Slam
move 4: Explosion
item: Custap Berry
ability: Sturdy
nature: Adamant
evs: 212 HP / 252 Atk / 44 Spe

[SET COMMENTS]

<p>Looking for a way to counter Choice Band Druddigon, set up Stealth Rock, and keep momentum all in one Pokemon? Boy, do I have the answer for you. This Custap Berry set is about the only way Steelix will fit on an offensive team without giving up momentum by being weak and slow as hell. Switch into a Pokemon that Steelix checks, such as Druddigon, Durant, or Escavalier, set up Stealth Rock, throw around an Earthquake or two, and then once Steelix is in Custap Berry range, use Explosion to get Steelix out of the way and bring in a teammate safely. This Steelix is meant to be played hard and fast, so you should ultimately not feel too bad about losing it in the long run. Heavy Slam is chosen over Gyro Ball as the Steel-type STAB move due to its greater damage across the board to a varied amount of Pokemon, particularly against other slow Pokemon like Amoonguss.</p>

[ADDITIONAL COMMENTS]

<p>Attack is maxed, and 44 Speed EVs are run to outpace minimum Speed Spiritomb. The rest of the EVs are dumped into HP to increase overall bulk. Rock Blast can be used over Heavy Slam as Moltres can otherwise switch into this set and set up a Substitute without issue. Getting Stealth Rock set up quickly and getting a teammate in for free is a huge draw for using this set, so frail setup sweepers make excellent teammates, particularly Lilligant, Sigilyph, and Sceptile. Neither Kabutops nor Cryogonal like switching into Steelix, meaning Stealth Rock is unlikely to get blown away while it's in. Once Steelix Explodes out, offensive pressure can then keep those two from spinning away the hazards. This Steelix likes switching into Rotom and other Volt Switch users as it immediately captures momentum from them and allows itself to set up Stealth Rock; however, defensive Will-O-Wisp Rotom will give Steelix a bit of trouble and probably force it to Explode. If you're worried about Rotom you can run Crunch in place of Heavy Slam, though Heavy Slam should be enough to ward off most Rotom.</p>
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