[OVERVIEW]
- Raw bulk allows Stunfisk to take on tons of Pokemon, both physically and specially based. Especially Electric-types are completely walled by Stunfisk, as it is immune to their STAB attacks and takes minimal damage from their coverage moves even without investing in Special Defense.
- Stunfisk's typing and bulk also make it an excellent check to VoltTurn cores, as it can block Volt Switch and takes little damage from U-turn.
- Does a great job at spreading status between Static, Toxic, Discharge, and Thunder Wave.
- Learns Stealth Rock allowing it to support its team with entry hazards as well.
- Weak to the most common types in PU, Grass and Water, as well as Ice and Ground, which are commonly used as coverage.
- Lack of reliable recovery makes Stunfisk not that hard to overwhelm in the long run, and leaves it vulnerable to getting worn down by poison and burn.
- Because of its lack of power, Magic Guard users such as Clefairy and Duosion can switch in freely and do whatever they want against Stunfisk. Other Pokemon that don't care about Toxic and don't fear its attacks, such as Roselia, also fear nothing from Stunfisk.
[SET]
name: Defensive
move 1: Stealth Rock
move 2: Earth Power
move 3: Discharge
move 4: Toxic / Protect
item: Leftovers
ability: Static
nature: Bold
evs: 252 HP / 252 Def / 4 SpD
[SET COMMENTS]
Moves
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- Stealth Rock provides great teamsupport because it slowly wittles down all foes switch in.
- Earth Power hits Electric-types such as Raichu and Zebstrika that Stunfisk walls.
- Discharge is a secondary STAB attack which makes Stunfisk a great Electric check, and gives Stunfisk even more chances to spread paralysis.
- Toxic wears down bulky walls such as Lickilicky and Tangela that would otherwise be able to freely switch into Stunfisk.
- Protect allows Stunfisk to stall for more Leftovers recovery and ease prediction against Choice-locked Pokemon such as Floatzel and Stoutland.
Set Details
========
- The given EV spread coupled with a Bold nature optimizes Stunfisk's ability to take strong physical attacks such as Choice Band Dodrio's Return and Arbok's Earthquake, while still having enough raw bulk to take on common Electric-types. Depending on the team, a specially defensive ev spread is also a perfectly fine choice to better take on specially based Electric-types and Pokemon such as Ninetales.
- As Stunfisk has no access to reliable recovery, Leftovers' passive recovery is invaluable to prevent Stunfisk from getting quickly worn down.
-Static is the ability of choice, making physical attackers guess twice before they hit Stunfisk and risk a paralysis.
Usage Tips
========
Describe how to use the Pokemon in question.
Team Options
========
Describe some teammates that would be a good idea to pair with this Pokemon.
[STRATEGY COMMENTS]
Other Options
=============
List some options for the Pokemon user that are plausible but not always recommended due to either being not consistent enough or too outclassed by other Pokemon in the metagame.
Checks and Counters
===================
**Insert Threat Here**: Describe why the Pokemon is a threat.
- Raw bulk allows Stunfisk to take on tons of Pokemon, both physically and specially based. Especially Electric-types are completely walled by Stunfisk, as it is immune to their STAB attacks and takes minimal damage from their coverage moves even without investing in Special Defense.
- Stunfisk's typing and bulk also make it an excellent check to VoltTurn cores, as it can block Volt Switch and takes little damage from U-turn.
- Does a great job at spreading status between Static, Toxic, Discharge, and Thunder Wave.
- Learns Stealth Rock allowing it to support its team with entry hazards as well.
- Weak to the most common types in PU, Grass and Water, as well as Ice and Ground, which are commonly used as coverage.
- Lack of reliable recovery makes Stunfisk not that hard to overwhelm in the long run, and leaves it vulnerable to getting worn down by poison and burn.
- Because of its lack of power, Magic Guard users such as Clefairy and Duosion can switch in freely and do whatever they want against Stunfisk. Other Pokemon that don't care about Toxic and don't fear its attacks, such as Roselia, also fear nothing from Stunfisk.
[SET]
name: Defensive
move 1: Stealth Rock
move 2: Earth Power
move 3: Discharge
move 4: Toxic / Protect
item: Leftovers
ability: Static
nature: Bold
evs: 252 HP / 252 Def / 4 SpD
[SET COMMENTS]
Moves
========
- Stealth Rock provides great teamsupport because it slowly wittles down all foes switch in.
- Earth Power hits Electric-types such as Raichu and Zebstrika that Stunfisk walls.
- Discharge is a secondary STAB attack which makes Stunfisk a great Electric check, and gives Stunfisk even more chances to spread paralysis.
- Toxic wears down bulky walls such as Lickilicky and Tangela that would otherwise be able to freely switch into Stunfisk.
- Protect allows Stunfisk to stall for more Leftovers recovery and ease prediction against Choice-locked Pokemon such as Floatzel and Stoutland.
Set Details
========
- The given EV spread coupled with a Bold nature optimizes Stunfisk's ability to take strong physical attacks such as Choice Band Dodrio's Return and Arbok's Earthquake, while still having enough raw bulk to take on common Electric-types. Depending on the team, a specially defensive ev spread is also a perfectly fine choice to better take on specially based Electric-types and Pokemon such as Ninetales.
- As Stunfisk has no access to reliable recovery, Leftovers' passive recovery is invaluable to prevent Stunfisk from getting quickly worn down.
-Static is the ability of choice, making physical attackers guess twice before they hit Stunfisk and risk a paralysis.
Usage Tips
========
Describe how to use the Pokemon in question.
Team Options
========
Describe some teammates that would be a good idea to pair with this Pokemon.
[STRATEGY COMMENTS]
Other Options
=============
List some options for the Pokemon user that are plausible but not always recommended due to either being not consistent enough or too outclassed by other Pokemon in the metagame.
Checks and Counters
===================
**Insert Threat Here**: Describe why the Pokemon is a threat.
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