Start heading on over to http://dragonheaven.psim.us/ and prepare yourself!
oh yeah, very short notice, but remember
TOURNAMENT HAS STARTED!
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Pet Mod SylveMons (Discussion Phase)
- Thread starter SunshineFuture
- Start date
Start heading on over to http://dragonheaven.psim.us/ and prepare yourself!
oh yeah, very short notice, but remember
TOURNAMENT HAS STARTED!
Here's a paste of the team I used in those tournaments. I modified it while I was battling, and that's what I came with. This team might not be optimised, but it works decently and it checks stalwart suicune (even though it's getting banned).
LeleChu BO
LeleChu BO
Another tournament, another big ol' post!
Results:
Tournament #1 - Single Elimination:
1. CreeperDNA (literally the first time he played SylveMons)
2. Yoshiblaze (Carried by Zekrom, lost immediately after not using Zekrom for courtesy)
3. AquaticPanic
3. Gravity Monkey
Tournament #2 (Tao Trio banned) - Round Robin:
1. Yoshiblaze, AquaticPanic, Gravity Monkey tied
2. BatterBotto
So, what did we learn? Well....
Suspect Results:
Just like last time, we had one expected ban and one unexpected ban. Let's start with the expected one.
Suicune:
Access to Rinse Off - BAN (2-0-2 vote): Why did we think this was a good idea? Suicne with reliable recovery just sits there and eats hits and heals it off without suffering the penalty of relying on Sleep Talk to do damage, leaving room for Ice Beam to not get walled by Grass-types. Though, this ban is prone to getting retested because....
Stalwart + Calm Mind (applies to Raikou as well) - INCOMPATIBLE (2-0-2 vote): Considering how bulky Suicune is, if you hit it two or three times as it Calm Minds up, which it will because it's super bulky as I mentioned, then that's gg, as it now stupidly fast, allowing it to heal up or kill things before the opponent could even attempt to kill it, leading to a very hard to win situation unless you have an ultra fast physical Electric or Grass-type. So, Suicune can keep Stalwart, but Calm Mind can no longer be used with it, so instead of a super bulky ultra fast thing, you either get a super fast but weak thing or a super bulky but slow thing.
There was also the unexpected one that we probably should've seen coming, but
Tao Trio - CHANGES REVERSED (3-0-1 vote): Yeah, we saw the writing on the wall and after some backlash, even Rev (the one who submitted this change) we decided this was best for business. These monsters still have the stats to murder everything, their new typings were still really good, and they still had Bolt Strike and Blue Flare which are stupidly strong. What this also means is that Reshiram & Zekrom are rebanned to Ubers and Kyurem-Black is good again.
Oh yeah, we got, like, no data on Obstinacy, so...
Usage Stats:
Coming Soon
Some Other Tier Stuff
Check back in a bit and I'm put a bunch of SylveMons LC sets here because I want people to play SylveMons LC with me gosh dang it.
boom http://pokepast.es/872d9254c95a5f50
Teambats - They Exist!:
I won't go too in-depth now, but check out the PU Teambats thread and trust me, you'll want to use the #matchmaking_and_teambats channel for that second function.
Results:
Tournament #1 - Single Elimination:
1. CreeperDNA (literally the first time he played SylveMons)
2. Yoshiblaze (Carried by Zekrom, lost immediately after not using Zekrom for courtesy)
3. AquaticPanic
3. Gravity Monkey
Tournament #2 (Tao Trio banned) - Round Robin:
1. Yoshiblaze, AquaticPanic, Gravity Monkey tied
2. BatterBotto
So, what did we learn? Well....
Suspect Results:
Just like last time, we had one expected ban and one unexpected ban. Let's start with the expected one.
Suicune:
Access to Rinse Off - BAN (2-0-2 vote): Why did we think this was a good idea? Suicne with reliable recovery just sits there and eats hits and heals it off without suffering the penalty of relying on Sleep Talk to do damage, leaving room for Ice Beam to not get walled by Grass-types. Though, this ban is prone to getting retested because....
Stalwart + Calm Mind (applies to Raikou as well) - INCOMPATIBLE (2-0-2 vote): Considering how bulky Suicune is, if you hit it two or three times as it Calm Minds up, which it will because it's super bulky as I mentioned, then that's gg, as it now stupidly fast, allowing it to heal up or kill things before the opponent could even attempt to kill it, leading to a very hard to win situation unless you have an ultra fast physical Electric or Grass-type. So, Suicune can keep Stalwart, but Calm Mind can no longer be used with it, so instead of a super bulky ultra fast thing, you either get a super fast but weak thing or a super bulky but slow thing.
There was also the unexpected one that we probably should've seen coming, but
Tao Trio - CHANGES REVERSED (3-0-1 vote): Yeah, we saw the writing on the wall and after some backlash, even Rev (the one who submitted this change) we decided this was best for business. These monsters still have the stats to murder everything, their new typings were still really good, and they still had Bolt Strike and Blue Flare which are stupidly strong. What this also means is that Reshiram & Zekrom are rebanned to Ubers and Kyurem-Black is good again.
Oh yeah, we got, like, no data on Obstinacy, so...
Usage Stats:
Coming Soon
Some Other Tier Stuff
boom http://pokepast.es/872d9254c95a5f50
Teambats - They Exist!:
I won't go too in-depth now, but check out the PU Teambats thread and trust me, you'll want to use the #matchmaking_and_teambats channel for that second function.
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Noooo my wincons :P
https://replay.pokemonshowdown.com/dragonheaven-gen7sylvemons-5338 https://replay.pokemonshowdown.com/dragonheaven-gen7sylvemons-5331 https://replay.pokemonshowdown.com/dragonheaven-gen7sylvemons-5325 https://replay.pokemonshowdown.com/dragonheaven-gen7sylvemons-5324 https://replay.pokemonshowdown.com/dragonheaven-gen7sylvemons-5332 https://replay.pokemonshowdown.com/dragonheaven-gen7sylvemons-5323
https://replay.pokemonshowdown.com/dragonheaven-gen7sylvemons-5344 https://replay.pokemonshowdown.com/dragonheaven-gen7sylvemons-5347 https://replay.pokemonshowdown.com/dragonheaven-gen7sylvemons-5349 https://replay.pokemonshowdown.com/dragonheaven-gen7sylvemons-5348
It does, but I forgot it...
Code:
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this.modData('Learnsets', 'dewgong').learnset.powdersnow = ['7L1'];A few little updates:
The following meta-changing components have been coded: Blue Herb, Reverse Core, Surge Surfer (fixed a bug that made it active after terrain ended), Seed Bomb
(Smaller things that have also been coded: Disperal, Swampland, Ion Absorb)
Also, on Monday, the 3rd session of roomtours will take place at somewhere between 4-6 PM EST on Dragon Heaven! The suspect taking place is Perseverance Buzzwole.
The following meta-changing components have been coded: Blue Herb, Reverse Core, Surge Surfer (fixed a bug that made it active after terrain ended), Seed Bomb
(Smaller things that have also been coded: Disperal, Swampland, Ion Absorb)
Also, on Monday, the 3rd session of roomtours will take place at somewhere between 4-6 PM EST on Dragon Heaven! The suspect taking place is Perseverance Buzzwole.
Tournaments will officially be at 6 PM!
Tournament is open!
Alright, more tournaments were done, so that means bug post. I don't have the energy to be entirely coherent, but let's get into this.
Concerning suspects, we found Perseverance Buzzwole to be pretty broken and is very close to being banned but we (mostly me) felt like we didn't have enough info, so we (mostly me) held off on removing Perseverance from Buzzwole. For now.
Another thing we found is that Regice and Articuno are stupidly good. With Snow Warning, Hail's defense boost, Recrystalize, Reverse Core, AND Aurora Veil, these things do not die. So, the solutions we are currently considering are either banning Aurora Veil as a whole or removing Aurora Veil from Regice and Articuno (AP and I liked the latter option more).
Oh yeah, we found that Raichu-Alola is really really good. Stay tuned.
*insert wave if replays here*
https://replay.pokemonshowdown.com/dragonheaven-gen7sylvemons-6671
https://replay.pokemonshowdown.com/dragonheaven-gen7sylvemons-6675
https://replay.pokemonshowdown.com/dragonheaven-gen7sylvemons-6674
https://replay.pokemonshowdown.com/dragonheaven-gen7sylvemons-6672
https://replay.pokemonshowdown.com/dragonheaven-gen7sylvemons-6673
https://replay.pokemonshowdown.com/dragonheaven-gen7sylvemons-6680
https://replay.pokemonshowdown.com/dragonheaven-gen7sylvemons-6685
https://replay.pokemonshowdown.com/dragonheaven-gen7sylvemons-6686
https://replay.pokemonshowdown.com/dragonheaven-gen7sylvemons-6688
https://replay.pokemonshowdown.com/dragonheaven-gen7sylvemons-6684
https://replay.pokemonshowdown.com/dragonheaven-gen7sylvemons-6679
Concerning suspects, we found Perseverance Buzzwole to be pretty broken and is very close to being banned but we (mostly me) felt like we didn't have enough info, so we (mostly me) held off on removing Perseverance from Buzzwole. For now.
Another thing we found is that Regice and Articuno are stupidly good. With Snow Warning, Hail's defense boost, Recrystalize, Reverse Core, AND Aurora Veil, these things do not die. So, the solutions we are currently considering are either banning Aurora Veil as a whole or removing Aurora Veil from Regice and Articuno (AP and I liked the latter option more).
Oh yeah, we found that Raichu-Alola is really really good. Stay tuned.
*insert wave if replays here*
https://replay.pokemonshowdown.com/dragonheaven-gen7sylvemons-6671
https://replay.pokemonshowdown.com/dragonheaven-gen7sylvemons-6675
https://replay.pokemonshowdown.com/dragonheaven-gen7sylvemons-6674
https://replay.pokemonshowdown.com/dragonheaven-gen7sylvemons-6672
https://replay.pokemonshowdown.com/dragonheaven-gen7sylvemons-6673
https://replay.pokemonshowdown.com/dragonheaven-gen7sylvemons-6680
https://replay.pokemonshowdown.com/dragonheaven-gen7sylvemons-6685
https://replay.pokemonshowdown.com/dragonheaven-gen7sylvemons-6686
https://replay.pokemonshowdown.com/dragonheaven-gen7sylvemons-6688
https://replay.pokemonshowdown.com/dragonheaven-gen7sylvemons-6684
https://replay.pokemonshowdown.com/dragonheaven-gen7sylvemons-6679
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Another way to indirectly nerf regice and articuno is to make reverse core knockable. Once it's gone, they become shit again
While this is true, it'd make other Reverse Core users less viable, which isn't ideal
There are some problems with the replays displaying reverse core. Is there a way to fix that?
A couple updates prior to the Sylvemons Open.
With the limited time we have, some quickbans have to be issued to hopefully keep everything as balanced as possible. So the following Pokemon are quickbanned for the Open only: Raichu-Alola, Regice, Articuno.
The following ban is also probably permanent: Perseverance Buzzwole
Also, with distribution being nearly complete, we'll need help finishing up. It appears that the only thing that need to be coded is distribution related to type changes (i.e. Moonblast to the Pixies), so help with that will be greatly appreciated.
With the limited time we have, some quickbans have to be issued to hopefully keep everything as balanced as possible. So the following Pokemon are quickbanned for the Open only: Raichu-Alola, Regice, Articuno.
The following ban is also probably permanent: Perseverance Buzzwole
Also, with distribution being nearly complete, we'll need help finishing up. It appears that the only thing that need to be coded is distribution related to type changes (i.e. Moonblast to the Pixies), so help with that will be greatly appreciated.
I know that this is going to be only Uber relevant, but now that Lugia becomes a Water/Dragon, Palkia feels even more redundant and less viable. Sure, it got Infuriation which raise its Special Attack when hit, but Dialga also have it and is generally bulkier and better defensive type in comparison, as well as being able to take neutral hit from both Fairy-type and Dragon-type. Prove me otherwise.
Also Lugia's typing was actively praised for its useful defensive properties. "Buff" my ass.
Not to mention, Lugia sleeps at the bottom of the ocean because it would be too destructive otherwise. Similar to Machoke lacking the Steel-type because its metal belt serves to restrain its power, or Type-Null being the same with its metal helmet, Lugia lacks the Water-type normally because it restrains its power with the entire ocean.
Not to mention, Lugia sleeps at the bottom of the ocean because it would be too destructive otherwise. Similar to Machoke lacking the Steel-type because its metal belt serves to restrain its power, or Type-Null being the same with its metal helmet, Lugia lacks the Water-type normally because it restrains its power with the entire ocean.
Sample Sets
With the opening of Sylvemons on the Grand Slam, and the Sample Teams being somewhat outdated, I think it'd be useful posting a few sample sets. So, with the help of Yoshiblaze, we came up with some:
With the opening of Sylvemons on the Grand Slam, and the Sample Teams being somewhat outdated, I think it'd be useful posting a few sample sets. So, with the help of Yoshiblaze, we came up with some:
Physical Threats
Gallade @ Galladite
Ability: Guard Up
EVs: 252 Atk / 4 Def / 252 Spe
Jolly Nature
- Psycho Cut
- Close Combat
- Night Slash
- Swords Dance
Tapu Koko @ Electrium Z
Ability: Electric Surge
EVs: 252 Atk / 4 SpA / 252 Spe
Naive Nature
- Thunder Clap
- Volt Switch
- Brave Bird
- Hidden Power [Ice]
Togedemaru @ Light Ball
Ability: Lightning Rod
EVs: 252 Atk / 4 SpD / 252 Spe
Jolly Nature
- Zing Zap
- Iron Head
- Fake Out
- U-turn
Aerodactyl @ Aerodactylite
Ability: Unnerve
EVs: 252 Atk / 4 SpD / 252 Spe
Jolly Nature
- Pluck
- Stone Edge
- Earthquake
- Roost
Kommo-o @ Kommonium Z
Ability: Scrappy
EVs: 252 Atk / 4 SpA / 252 Spe
Naughty Nature
- Clanging Scales
- Close Combat
- Dragon Dance
- Earthquake
Kartana @ Agony Boots
Ability: Knight's Blade
EVs: 252 Atk / 4 SpD / 252 Spe
Jolly Nature
- Sacred Sword
- Knock Off
- Leaf Blade
- Stalwart Sword
Scyther @ Eviolith
Ability: Technician
EVs: 252 Atk / 4 SpD / 252 Spe
Jolly Nature
- U-turn
- Aerial Ace
- Knock Off
- Swords Dance
Scizor @ Scizorite
Ability: Light Metal
EVs: 248 HP / 64 Atk / 124 Def / 16 SpD / 56 Spe
Adamant Nature
- Swords Dance
- Bullet Punch
- Knock Off
- Roost
Meloetta @ Relic Charm
Ability: Serene Grace
EVs: 252 Atk / 4 SpD / 252 Spe
Jolly Nature
- Double Hit / Retaliate / Facade
- Drain Punch
- U-Turn
- Knock Off
Lycanroc-Dusk @ Focus Sash
Ability: Adaptability
EVs: 252 Atk / 4 SpD / 252 Spe
Jolly Nature
- Fire Lash
- Accelerock
- Stone Edge
- Drill Run
Special Threats
Volcanion @ Distress Glass
Ability: Mega Launcher
EVs: 252 SpA / 4 SpD / 252 Spe
Timid Nature
IVs: 0 Atk
- Fire Blast
- Steam Eruption
- Earth Power / Sludge Bomb
- Flame Bullet
Serperior @ Agony Boots
Ability: Contrary
Shiny: Yes
EVs: 252 SpA / 4 SpD / 252 Spe
Timid Nature
IVs: 0 Atk
- Draco Meteor
- Leaf Storm
- Hidden Power [Fire]
- Defog / Synthesis
Yanmega @ Blue Herb
Ability: Tinted Lens
EVs: 4 HP / 252 SpA / 252 Spe
Timid Nature
IVs: 0 Atk
- Draco Meteor
- Dragon Pulse
- Bug Buzz
- Hidden Power [Ground]
Keldeo-Resolute @ Choice Scarf / Agony Boots
Ability: Knight's Blade
EVs: 252 SpA / 4 SpD / 252 Spe
Timid Nature
IVs: 0 Atk
- Secret Sword
- Hydro Pump
- Surf
- Hidden Power [Ice]
Gengar @ Distress Glass / Agony Boots
Ability: etheralfist
EVs: 4 Def / 252 SpA / 252 Spe
Timid Nature
- Haunting Scream
- Sludge Wave
- Fire Punch
- Drain Punch
Alakazam @ Alakazite
Ability: Magic Guard
EVs: 4 Def / 252 SpA / 252 Spe
Timid Nature
IVs: 0 Atk
- Psychic
- Teleport
- Fire Punch
- Focus Blast
Typhlosion @ Choice Scarf
Ability: Blaze
EVs: 252 SpA / 4 SpD / 252 Spe
Timid Nature
IVs: 0 Atk
- Eruption
- Solar Beam
- Focus Blast
- Fire Blast
Tornadus @ Damp Rock
Ability: Forecast
EVs: 252 SpA / 4 SpD / 252 Spe
Timid Nature
- Hurricane
- U-turn
- Focus Blast
- Sludge Wave
Raichu @ Light Ball
Ability: Scrappy
EVs: 252 SpA / 4 SpD / 252 Spe
Timid Nature
IVs: 0 Atk
- Focus Blast
- Surf
- Thunderbolt
- Volt Switch
Greninja @ Distress Glass
Ability: Battle Bond
EVs: 4 Def / 252 SpA / 252 Spe
Timid Nature
- Hydro Pump
- Dark Pulse
- Water Shuriken
- Spikes
Bulky Attackers
Goodra @ Black Sludge
Ability: Gooey
EVs: 252 HP / 252 SpA / 4 SpD
Modest Nature
IVs: 0 Atk
- Sludge Wave
- Dragon Pulse
- Flamethrower
- Rinse Off
Magearna @ Assault Vest
Ability: Soul-Heart
EVs: 248 HP / 224 SpD / 36 Spe
Sassy Nature
- Fleur Cannon
- Iron Head
- Hidden Power Fire
- Volt Switch
Diancie @ Leftovers
Ability: Clear Body
EVs: 252 HP / 4 Atk / 252 SpA
Quiet Nature
- Moonblast
- Diamond Storm
- Earth Power / Rock Polish / Calm Mind
- Recrystalize
Milotic @ Leftovers
Ability: Soul-Heart
EVs: 252 HP / 4 Def / 252 SpA
Modest Nature
IVs: 0 Atk
- Recover
- Moonblast
- Scald
- Ice Beam
Darmanitan @ Rage Candy Bar
Ability: Sheer Force
EVs: 252 HP / 252 SpA / 4 SpD
Quiet Nature
IVs: 0 Atk
- Flamethrower
- Psychic
- Focus Blast
- Substitute / Grass Knot
Scizor @ Scizorite
Ability: Light Metal
EVs: 248 HP / 64 Atk / 124 Def / 16 SpD / 56 Spe
Adamant Nature
- Swords Dance
- Bullet Punch
- Knock Off
- Roost
Escavalier @ Assault Vest
Ability: guardup
EVs: 248 HP / 252 Atk / 8 SpD
Brave Nature
IVs: 0 Spe
- Twineedle
- Drill Run
- Pursuit
- Stalwart Sword
Metagross @ Anguish Bandanna
Ability: Technician
EVs: 252 HP / 252 Atk / 4 SpD
Adamant Nature
- Ice Punch / Bullet Punch
- Rock Slide
- Earthquake
- Meteor Mash
Tornadus-Therian @ Assault Shield
Ability: Regenerator
EVs: 252 HP / 4 Def / 252 SpA
Modest Nature
- Knock Off
- U-turn
- Hurricane
- Focus Blast
Zapdos @ Leftovers
Ability: Drizzle
EVs: 252 HP / 252 SpA / 4 SpD
Modest Nature
IVs: 0 Atk
- Thunder
- Hidden Power [Ice]
- Roost
- Slipstream
Stall / Wall
Mantine @ Leftovers
Ability: Water Absorb
EVs: 248 HP / 40 Def / 220 SpD
Calm Nature
- Scald
- Roost
- Seed Bomb
- Haze
Tapu Fini @ Leftovers
Ability: Misty Surge
EVs: 248 HP / 8 Def / 252 Spe
Timid Nature
- Taunt
- Nature's Madness
- Moonblast
- Rinse Off
Chansey @ Eviolite
Ability: Housekeeping
EVs: 244 HP / 252 Def / 12 SpD
Bold Nature
IVs: 0 Atk
- Seismic Toss
- Toxic
- Stealth Rock
- Soft-Boiled
Blissey (F) @ Leftovers
Ability: Housekeeping
EVs: 252 HP / 252 Def / 4 SpA
Bold Nature
IVs: 0 Atk
- Soft-Boiled
- Dazzling Gleam
- Seismic Toss
- Toxic
Steelix @ Steelixite
Ability: Sturdy
EVs: 252 HP / 104 Def / 152 SpD
Sassy Nature
IVs: 0 Spe
- Shield Slam
- Earthquake
- Recrystalize
- Stealth Rock
Audino @ Audinite
Ability: Regenerator
EVs: 252 HP / 4 SpA / 252 SpD
Calm Nature
IVs: 0 Atk
- Wish
- Incinerate
- Sonic Boom
- Protect
Skarmory @ Leftovers
Ability: Sturdy
EVs: 252 HP / 4 Def / 252 SpD
Careful Nature
- Pluck
- Roost
- Stealth Rock
- Whirlwind
Rotom-Fan @ Leftovers
Ability: Levitate
EVs: 252 HP / 4 SpA / 252 SpD
Calm Nature
IVs: 0 Atk
- Volt Switch
- Flash Cannon
- Will-O-Wisp
- Defog
Lanturn @ Leftovers
Ability: Volt Absorb
EVs: 252 HP / 252 Def / 4 SpA
Bold Nature
IVs: 0 Atk
- Scald
- Volt Switch
- Rinse Off
- Heal Bell / Toxic
Jirachi @ Leftovers
Ability: Housekeeping
EVs: 248 HP / 152 SpD / 108 Spe
Calm Nature
- Moonblast
- U-turn
- Stealth Rock
- Wish
Goodra @ Black Sludge
Ability: Gooey
EVs: 252 HP / 4 Def / 252 SpD
Calm Nature
- Sludge Bomb
- Rinse Off
- Dragon Tail
- Toxic
Room Setters
Claydol @ Room Extender
Ability: Time Warp
EVs: 252 HP / 4 Atk / 252 Def
Relaxed Nature
IVs: 0 Spe
- Earthquake
- Teleport
- Stealth Rock
- Rapid Spin
Celebi @ Leftovers
Ability: Time Warp
EVs: 252 HP / 4 Def / 252 SpD
Sassy Nature
IVs: 0 Spe
- U-turn
- Stealth Rock
- Giga Drain
- Healing Wish / Recover
Musharna @ Room Extender
Ability: Time Warp
EVs: 252 HP / 4 SpA / 252 SpD
Sassy Nature
IVs: 0 Atk / 0 Spe
- Teleport
- Sonic Boom
- Healing Wish
- Moonlight
Beheeyem @ Life Orb
Ability: timewarp
EVs: 252 HP / 252 SpA / 4 SpD
Quiet Nature
IVs: 0 Atk / 0 Spe
- Nasty Plot
- Psyshock
- Dark Pulse
- Thunderbolt
Musharna @ Room Extender
Ability: Time Warp
EVs: 252 HP / 252 SpA / 4 SpD
Quiet Nature
IVs: 0 Atk / 0 Spe
- Teleport
- Dazzling Gleam
- Moonlight
- Hidden Power [Fire]
Uxie @ Leftovers
Ability: Dimension Warp
EVs: 252 HP / 4 Def / 252 SpD
Careful Nature
- U-turn
- Stealth Rock
- Thunder Wave
- Psywave
Nihilego @ Agony Boots
Ability: Dimension Warp
EVs: 4 HP / 252 SpA / 252 Spe
Timid Nature
IVs: 0 Atk
- Acid Melt
- Meteor Shower
- Sludge Wave
- Thunderbolt
Azelf @ Agony Boots
Ability: Dimension Warp
EVs: 252 SpA / 4 SpD / 252 Spe
Timid Nature
IVs: 0 Atk
- Nasty Plot
- Psyshock
- Fire Blast
- Shadow Ball
OTR
Rhyperior @ Assault Vest
Ability: Bulletproof
EVs: 4 HP / 252 Atk / 252 SpD
Sassy Nature
IVs: 0 Spe
- Earthquake
- Stone Edge
- Hammer Arm
- Megahorn
Toucannon @ Anguish Bandanna
Ability: Skill Link
EVs: 248 HP / 252 Atk / 8 SpD
Brave Nature
IVs: 0 Spe
- Rock Blast
- Bullet Seed
- Roost / Swords Dance
- Plume Cannon
Octillery @ Distress Glass
Ability: Protean
EVs: 252 HP / 252 SpA / 4 SpD
Quiet Nature
IVs: 0 Atk / 0 Spe
- Fire Blast
- Energy Ball
- Flash Cannon
- Hydro Pump
Wishiwashi @ Graduation Scale
Ability: Schooling
EVs: 252 HP / 4 Atk / 252 SpA
Quiet Nature
IVs: 0 Spe
- Hydro Pump
- Ice Beam
- Earthquake
- U-turn
Camerupt @ Cameruptite
Ability: Solid Rock
EVs: 248 HP / 8 Atk / 252 SpA
Quiet Nature
IVs: 0 Spe
- Earth Power
- Fire Blast
- Flash Cannon
- Stone Edge
Marowak-Alola @ Thick Club
Ability: Lightning Rod
EVs: 248 HP / 252 Atk / 8 SpD
Brave Nature
IVs: 0 Spe
- Flare Blitz
- Shadow Bone
- Bonemerang
- Swords Dance
Mawile @ Mawilite
Ability: Intimidate
EVs: 248 HP / 252 Atk / 8 SpD
Brave Nature
IVs: 0 Spe
- Sucker Punch
- Knock Off
- Play Rough
- Swords Dance
Magearna @ Fightinium Z
Ability: Soul-Heart
EVs: 252 HP / 252 SpA / 4 SpD
Quiet Nature
IVs: 0 Atk / 0 Spe
- Calm Mind
- Fleur Cannon
- Thunderbolt
- Focus Blast
Clawitzer @ Choice Specs
Ability: Mega Launcher
EVs: 252 HP / 252 SpA / 4 SpD
Quiet Nature
IVs: 0 Atk / 0 Spe
- Hydro Pump
- Sludge Bomb
- Flame Bullet
- Ice Beam
Zweilous @ Eviolith
Ability: Hustle
EVs: 252 HP / 252 Atk / 4 SpD
Brave Nature
IVs: 0 Spe
- Outrage
- Crunch
- Fire Fang
- Superpower
Camerupt @ Cameruptite
Ability: Anger Point
EVs: 248 HP / 252 Atk / 8 SpA
Brave Nature
IVs: 0 Spe
- Earthquake
- Fire Blast
- Stone Edge
- Curse
Samurott @ Choice Band
Ability: Knight's Blade
EVs: 252 HP / 252 Atk / 4 SpD
Brave Nature
IVs: 0 Spe
- Aqua Jet
- Razor Shell
- Sacred Sword
- Stalwart Sword
Drampa @ Distress Glass
Ability: Infuriation
EVs: 248 HP / 252 SpA / 8 SpD
Quiet Nature
IVs: 0 Atk / 0 Spe
- Roost
- Draco Meteor
- Flamethrower
- Hyper Voice
Escavalier @ Anguish Bandanna
Ability: Knight's Blade
EVs: 248 HP / 252 Atk / 8 SpD
Brave Nature
IVs: 0 Spe
- X-Scissor
- Stalwart Sword
- Drill Run
- Knock Off / Swords Dance
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Not sure how good these sets are, but here goes:
Blaziken @ Agony Boots
Ability: Sole Caliber
EVs: 252 Atk / 4 SpD / 252 Spe
Jolly Nature
- Blaze Kick / Flare Blitz
- High Jump Kick
- Stone Edge
- Swords Dance
Base Blaziken is no longer banned but it gets Sole Caliber in place of Speed Boost. Blaze Kick becomes a 102 BP move which is much more spammable than Flare Blitz, which is still stronger with perfect accuracy but has recoil. High Jump Kick becomes even more powerful. Stone Edge provides it with perfect coverage, and Swords Dance is Swords Dance. Agony Boots give it 1.33x Speed with the Torment effect, which is fine for Blaziken since it's going to force switches anyway. Set up sun and have even more fun with our favorite fried chicken.
Cloyster @ Focus Sash / White Herb
Ability: Skill Link
EVs: 252 Atk / 4 SpA / 252 Spe
Naive Nature
- Shell Smash
- Icicle Spear
- Rock Blast
- Bubble Beam
Cloyster still does what it normally does, but now Bubble Beam takes advantage of Skill Link and provides Cloyster with a multihit Water STAB (albeit special rather than physical). Ice/Water/Rock provides great neutral coverage, missing out only on Water/Fighting and Water/Steel types. Shell Smash doubles both Attack and Special Attack, so its attacks still hit hard even without full investment. This allows Cloyster to be a unique mixed Shell Smash sweeper. It would like rain to boost Bubble Beam further but whatever you do, keep Cloyster away from special attacks.
Steelix @ Steelixite
Ability: Sturdy --> Bulletproof
EVs: 252 HP / 56 Def / 200 SpD
IVs: 0 Spe
Impish / Relaxed Nature
- Shield Slam
- Earthquake
- Recrystalize
- Stealth Rock / Stone Edge
Mega Steelix has gotten some big buffs here. Recrystalize provides it with the reliable recovery it always wanted. It got Bulletproof which protects it from things like Focus Blast, Fire Blast, Flame Bullet, and more. Shield Slam is a new Steel STAB that hits off its base 230 Defense stat, giving Mega Steelix a stronger attack than Heavy Slam.
0 Atk Steelix-Mega Heavy Slam (120 BP) vs. 244 HP / 252+ Def Eviolite Chansey: 207-244 (29.4 - 34.7%) -- guaranteed 3HKO after Stealth Rock
56+ Def Steelix-Mega Shield Slam (80 BP) vs. 244 HP / 252+ Def Eviolite Chansey: 271-319 (38.6 - 45.4%) -- 14.1% chance to 2HKO after Stealth Rock
Disclaimer: These calcs aren't to show whether Mega Steelix can beat Chansey with Shield Slam, it's just to show the difference in damage between the two moves, coming from the standard tank set.
Blaziken @ Agony Boots
Ability: Sole Caliber
EVs: 252 Atk / 4 SpD / 252 Spe
Jolly Nature
- Blaze Kick / Flare Blitz
- High Jump Kick
- Stone Edge
- Swords Dance
Base Blaziken is no longer banned but it gets Sole Caliber in place of Speed Boost. Blaze Kick becomes a 102 BP move which is much more spammable than Flare Blitz, which is still stronger with perfect accuracy but has recoil. High Jump Kick becomes even more powerful. Stone Edge provides it with perfect coverage, and Swords Dance is Swords Dance. Agony Boots give it 1.33x Speed with the Torment effect, which is fine for Blaziken since it's going to force switches anyway. Set up sun and have even more fun with our favorite fried chicken.
Cloyster @ Focus Sash / White Herb
Ability: Skill Link
EVs: 252 Atk / 4 SpA / 252 Spe
Naive Nature
- Shell Smash
- Icicle Spear
- Rock Blast
- Bubble Beam
Cloyster still does what it normally does, but now Bubble Beam takes advantage of Skill Link and provides Cloyster with a multihit Water STAB (albeit special rather than physical). Ice/Water/Rock provides great neutral coverage, missing out only on Water/Fighting and Water/Steel types. Shell Smash doubles both Attack and Special Attack, so its attacks still hit hard even without full investment. This allows Cloyster to be a unique mixed Shell Smash sweeper. It would like rain to boost Bubble Beam further but whatever you do, keep Cloyster away from special attacks.
Steelix @ Steelixite
Ability: Sturdy --> Bulletproof
EVs: 252 HP / 56 Def / 200 SpD
IVs: 0 Spe
Impish / Relaxed Nature
- Shield Slam
- Earthquake
- Recrystalize
- Stealth Rock / Stone Edge
Mega Steelix has gotten some big buffs here. Recrystalize provides it with the reliable recovery it always wanted. It got Bulletproof which protects it from things like Focus Blast, Fire Blast, Flame Bullet, and more. Shield Slam is a new Steel STAB that hits off its base 230 Defense stat, giving Mega Steelix a stronger attack than Heavy Slam.
0 Atk Steelix-Mega Heavy Slam (120 BP) vs. 244 HP / 252+ Def Eviolite Chansey: 207-244 (29.4 - 34.7%) -- guaranteed 3HKO after Stealth Rock
56+ Def Steelix-Mega Shield Slam (80 BP) vs. 244 HP / 252+ Def Eviolite Chansey: 271-319 (38.6 - 45.4%) -- 14.1% chance to 2HKO after Stealth Rock
Disclaimer: These calcs aren't to show whether Mega Steelix can beat Chansey with Shield Slam, it's just to show the difference in damage between the two moves, coming from the standard tank set.
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While teambuilding for the open I believe I've found a better optimized EV spread for Steelix:
Steelix @ Steelixite
Ability: Sturdy --> Bulletproof
EVs: 252 HP / 56 Def / 200 SpD
IVs: 0 Spe
Impish / Relaxed Nature
- Shield Slam
- Earthquake
- Recrystalize
- Stealth Rock
Steelix @ Steelixite
Ability: Sturdy --> Bulletproof
EVs: 252 HP / 104 Def / 152 SpD
IVs: 0 Spe
Sassy Nature
- Shield Slam
- Earthquake
- Recrystalize
- Stealth Rock
This EV spread allows Steelix to dodge the 2HKO from Heatran's Incinerate, virtually walling any Heatran without Magma Storm or Lava Plume (not sure how common that is, but I think it's more of a benchmark than whatever the 200 EVs do). Loses some defense in the process but it's still insanely high so it's ok. The generally higher special bulk also comes in handy against a lot of the things Steelix wants to come in on, as most bullet-moves are specially based.
Also here's another set:
Guzzlord @ Assault Vest
Ability: Thick Fat
EVs: 252 Atk / 156 SpD / 100 Spe
Adamant Nature
- Earthquake
- Knock Off
- Dragon Tail
- Heavy Slam
Physical attacker that comfortably takes resisted special hits while also being immune to burn. 100 speed creeps Blissey and allows it to 2HKO with Heavy Slam before Blissey can possibly 2HKO with Dazzling Gleam (if not carrying Gleam, Guzzlord gives 0 fucks. If Blissey isn't that popular drop down speed to only 60 EVs in order to creep base 50s like Chansey). Probably still ass but I love Guzzlord!
Sample Sets #2
Terrain Setters
Jolteon @ Choice Specs / Distress Glass / Electrium Z
Ability: Electric Surge
EVs: 252 SpA / 4 SpD / 252 Spe
Timid Nature
IVs: 0 Atk
- Volt Switch
- Thunderbolt / All-Terrain Blast
- Hidden Power [Ice]
- Shadow Ball
Ampharos @ Ampharosite
Ability: Electric Surge
EVs: 252 SpA / 4 SpD / 252 Spe
Modest Nature
IVs: 0 Atk
- Thunderbolt / Ion Absorb
- Dragon Pulse
- Focus Blast
- Agility
Xurkitree @ Waterium Z
Ability: Electric Surge
EVs: 252 SpA / 4 SpD / 252 Spe
Timid Nature
IVs: 0 Atk
- Thunder
- Energy Ball
- Rain Dance
- Tail Glow
Ampharos @ Ampharosite
Ability: Electric Surge
EVs: 252 HP / 252 SpA / 4 SpD
Quiet Nature
IVs: 0 Atk / 0 Spe
- Thunderbolt
- Dragon Pulse
- Focus Blast
- Hidden Power [Ice] / Volt Switch
Sylveon @ Terrain Extender
Ability: Misty Surge
EVs: 252 HP / 4 SpA / 252 SpD
Calm Nature
IVs: 0 Atk
- Moonblast
- Wish
- Heal Bell
- Protect
Aromatisse @ Life Orb / Black Sludge
Ability: Misty Surge
EVs: 252 HP / 252 SpA / 4 SpD
Quiet Nature
IVs: 0 Atk / 0 Spe
- Moonblast
- Sludge Bomb / Hidden Power [Fire]
- Nasty Plot
- Wish / Hidden Power [Fire]
Florges @ Terrain Extender
Ability: Misty Surge
EVs: 248 HP / 8 Atk / 252 SpD
Gentle Nature
- Synthesis
- Moonblast
- Seed Bomb
- Substitute
Sawsbuck @ Anguish Bandanna / Agony Boots
Ability: Misty Surge
EVs: 252 Atk / 4 SpD / 252 Spe
Jolly Nature
- Fairy Charge
- Leaf Blade
- Earthquake
- Swords Dance
Leafeon @ Life Orb
Ability: Grassy Surge
EVs: 252 Atk / 4 SpD / 252 Spe
Jolly Nature
- Synthesis
- Leaf Blade
- Swords Dance
- Double Kick
Leavanny @ Focus Sash
Ability: Grassy Surge
EVs: 252 Atk / 4 SpD / 252 Spe
Jolly Nature
- Seed Bomb
- Sticky Web
- Knock Off
- X-Scissor / Magic Coat
Roserade @ Black Sludge
Ability: Grassy Surge
EVs: 4 Def / 252 SpA / 252 Spe
Timid Nature
IVs: 0 Atk
- Giga Drain
- Sludge Bomb
- Spikes
- Hidden Power [Fire]
Exeggutor @ Distress Glass
Ability: Grassy Surge
EVs: 252 HP / 252 SpA / 4 SpD
Quiet Nature
IVs: 0 Atk / 0 Spe
- Leaf Storm
- Energy Ball
- Sludge Bomb
- Psychic
Espeon @ Choice Specs
Ability: Psychic Surge
EVs: 252 SpA / 4 SpD / 252 Spe
Timid Nature
IVs: 0 Atk
- Psyshock / Psychic
- Dazzling Gleam
- Shadow Ball
- Hidden Power [Fighting]
Gothitelle @ Terrain Extender
Ability: Psychic Surge
EVs: 248 HP / 252 SpA / 8 SpD
Quiet Nature
IVs: 0 Atk / 0 Spe
- Psychic
- Taunt
- Heal Bell
- Thunderbolt
Gothitelle @ Distress Glass
Ability: Psychic Surge
EVs: 248 HP / 252 SpA / 8 SpD
Quiet Nature
IVs: 0 Atk / 0 Spe
- Psychic
- Energy Ball
- Shadow Ball
- Thunderbolt
Weather Setters
Cryogonal @ Light Clay
Ability: Snow Warning
EVs: 248 HP / 8 SpA / 252 Spe
Timid Nature
- Freeze-Dry
- Aurora Veil
- Explosion
- Rapid Spin
Sunflora @ Heat Rock
Ability: Drought
EVs: 252 HP / 252 SpA / 4 SpD
Modest Nature
IVs: 0 Atk
- Solar Beam
- Synthesis
- Earth Power
- Hidden Power [Fire]
Solrock @ Heat Rock
Ability: Drought
EVs: 252 HP / 252 Def / 4 SpD
Impish Nature
- Stealth Rock
- Stone Edge
- Morning Sun
- Will-O-Wisp
Moltres @ Life Orb
Ability: Drought
EVs: 252 SpA / 4 SpD / 252 Spe
Timid Nature
- Fire Blast
- U-turn
- Solar Beam
- Morning Sun
Umbreon @ Shadow Rock
Ability: Shadow Surge
EVs: 252 HP / 4 Def / 252 SpD
Calm Nature
IVs: 0 Atk
- Foul Play
- Moonlight / Wish
- Toxic / Protect
- Heal Bell / Protect
Houndoom @ Houndoominite
Ability: Flash Fire
EVs: 4 Atk / 252 SpA / 252 Spe
Hasty Nature
- Dark Pulse
- Sucker Punch / Sludge Bomb
- Incinerate
- Nasty Plot
Spiritomb @ Life Orb
Ability: Shadow Sky
EVs: 252 HP / 252 Atk / 4 SpD
Adamant Nature
- Sucker Punch
- Pursuit
- Will-O-Wisp
- Pain Split
Swanna @ Life Orb / Weather Warrior's Crystal
Ability: Air Stream
EVs: 252 SpA / 4 SpD / 252 Spe
Timid Nature
IVs: 0 Atk
- Hurricane
- Scald
- Ice Beam / Defog
- Roost
Altaria @ Altarianite
Ability: Air Stream
EVs: 252 Atk / 4 Def / 252 Spe
Jolly Nature
- Dragon Dance
- Return
- Earthquake
- Roost
Tornadus @ Damp Rock
Ability: Forecast
EVs: 252 SpA / 4 SpD / 252 Spe
Timid Nature
- Hurricane
- Focus Blast
- U-turn
- Taunt
Vaporeon @ Damp Rock
Ability: Drizzle
EVs: 248 HP / 252 Def / 8 SpD
Bold Nature
IVs: 0 Atk
- Scald
- Rinse Off
- Heal Bell
- Toxic
Slowbro @ Slowbronite
Ability: Regenerator
EVs: 252 HP / 4 Def / 252 SpD
Calm Nature
IVs: 0 Atk
- Slack Off
- Scald
- Psyshock
- Calm Mind
Palossand @ Smooth Rock
Ability: Sand Stream
EVs: 252 HP / 252 SpA / 4 SpD
Quiet Nature
IVs: 0 Atk / 0 Spe
- Shore Up
- Shadow Ball
- Earth Power
- Stealth Rock
Gigalith @ Leftovers
Ability: Sand Stream
EVs: 252 HP / 4 Atk / 252 SpD
Careful Nature
- Stone Edge
- Earthquake
- Stealth Rock
- Recrystalize
Flygon @ Life Orb
Ability: Sand Stream
EVs: 252 Atk / 4 SpD / 252 Spe
Jolly Nature
- Earthquake
- Bug Bite
- U-turn
- Sticky Web
Weather Abusers
Shadow Sky (Houndoom) @ Houndoominite
Ability: Flash Fire
EVs: 4 Atk / 252 SpA / 252 Spe
Hasty Nature
- Nasty Plot
- Dark Pulse
- Fire Blast / Incinerate
- Sucker Punch
Rain (Tapu Koko) @ Electrium Z
Ability: Electric Surge
Shiny: Yes
EVs: 252 SpA / 4 SpD / 252 Spe
Timid Nature
- Thunder
- U-turn
- Hidden Power [Ice]
- Taunt
Air Stream (Emolga) @ Light Ball
Ability: Sugar Glider
EVs: 252 Atk / 4 SpD / 252 Spe
Adamant Nature
- Wild Charge
- Seed Bomb
- Knock Off
- U-turn
Sun (Typhlosion) @ Choice Scarf
Ability: Blaze
EVs: 252 SpA / 4 SpD / 252 Spe
Timid Nature
IVs: 0 Atk
- Eruption
- Solar Beam
- Focus Blast
- Fire Blast
Rain (Empoleon) @ Leftovers
Ability: Wet Suit
EVs: 252 HP / 252 Def / 4 SpA
Bold Nature
IVs: 0 Atk
- Scald
- Rinse Off
- Stealth Rock
- Ice Beam / Toxic / Defog
Sun (Leafeon) @ Life Orb / Normalium Z
Ability: Chlorophyll
EVs: 252 Atk / 4 SpD / 252 Spe
Adamant Nature
- Swords Dance
- Leaf Blade
- Double Kick
- Knock Off / Double-Edge
Hail (Manaphy) @ Ice Skates
Ability: Hydration
EVs: 252 SpA / 4 SpD / 252 Spe
Timid Nature
IVs: 0 Atk
- Moonblast
- Surf
- Tail Glow
- Hail / Blizzard
Shadow Sky (Hydreigon) @ Darkinium Z
Ability: Scrappy
EVs: 252 SpA / 4 SpD / 252 Spe
Timid Nature
IVs: 0 Atk
- Dark Pulse
- Draco Meteor
- Flamethrower
- Shadow Sky
Shadow Sky (Hoopa-Unbound) @ Darkinium Z
Ability: Magician
EVs: 4 HP / 252 Atk / 252 Spe
Jolly Nature
- Hyperspace Fury
- Gunk Shot
- Fire Punch
- Shadow Sky
Any (Hawlucha) @ Weather Warrior's Crystal
Ability: Unburden
EVs: 128 HP / 252 Atk / 128 Spe
Adamant Nature
- Acrobatics
- Swords Dance
- High Jump Kick
- Drain Punch
Miscelaneous
Hazards (Araquanid) (M) @ Leftovers
Ability: Water Bubble
EVs: 252 HP / 252 Def / 4 SpD
Impish Nature
- Bug Bite
- Liquidation
- Sticky Web
- Magic Coat
Fire Sponge (Guzzlord) @ Assault Vest
Ability: Thick Fat
EVs: 252 Atk / 156 SpD / 100 Spe
Adamant Nature
- Earthquake
- Knock Off
- Dragon Tail
- Heavy Slam
Water Trapper (Lanturn) @ Leftovers
Ability: Shark Bait
EVs: 252 HP / 4 Def / 252 SpA
Bold Nature
IVs: 0 Atk
- Rinse Off
- Volt Switch
- Thunderbolt
- Scald
Late Game Cleaner (Lycanroc-Midnight) @ Focus Sash
Ability: Obstinacy
EVs: 252 Atk / 4 SpD / 252 Spe
Adamant Nature
- Swords Dance
- Sucker Punch
- Accelerock
- Stone Edge
Status Spreading (Parasect) @ Focus Sash
Ability: Prankster
EVs: 248 HP / 8 Atk / 252 SpD
Careful Nature
- Spore
- Bug Bite
- Will-O-Wisp / Synthesis
- Destiny Bond / Synthesis
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Don't forget Terrain Abusers! :)
Sawsbuck-Spring @ Anguish Bandana
Ability: Surge Surfer
EVs: 252 Atk / 4 SpD / 252 Spe
Adamant Nature
- Swords Dance
- Fairy Charge
- Horn Leech / Wild Charge / Earthquake
- Horn Leech / Wild Charge / Earthquake
Sawsbuck-Spring got Surge Surfer, which doubles Speed under any terrain now, allowing it to outspeed lots and lots of Pokemon when a terrain is active. Unlike Hawlucha, Sawsbuck-Spring is grounded so it can benefit from the terrain's other effects as well. While it may seem like a budget Tapu Bulu, and it is weaker in most respects, Tapu Bulu is much slower, even outside of terrain, and Tapu Bulu generally only likes the Grassy Terrain it sets. Sawsbuck-Spring can utilize Grassy, Misty, and Electric Terrain with somewhat varying effectiveness. Swords Dance boosts its Attack to offensive levels, and it's pretty much necessary since base 100 Atk just isn't enough to hurt. Fairy Charge is a powerful Fairy STAB that is boosted by Misty Terrain's new 1.5x Fairy-type buff. Horn Leech provides a Grass STAB with some recovery and is boosted by Grassy Terrain. Unlike Tapu Bulu, whose Grassy Surge would render its own Earthquake unnecessary, Sawsbuck-Spring can run Earthquake in other terrains, granting wide coverage with Fairy Charge. Wild Charge is boosted by Electric Terrain and can hit Flying-types hard, especially Steel/Flying ones like Celesteela which can otherwise take Stone Edges without too much worry. I'm sure this set isn't optimal, it's just an idea I had.
Also, Hawlucha still does what it does best too, with the addition of Slipstream providing a neat STAB pivoting move that can do huge damage under Tailwind. And Raichu-Alola...is now a monster who can abuse Surge Surfer, especially with Electric and Psychic Terrains.
Edit: Forgot that Hawlucha doesn’t usually want to switch out at all due to the seed and Unburden activating only once. But Sawsbuck-Spring can switch in multiple times since it isn’t dependent on a consumable item or an ability that is dependent an item being consumed.
Sawsbuck-Spring @ Anguish Bandana
Ability: Surge Surfer
EVs: 252 Atk / 4 SpD / 252 Spe
Adamant Nature
- Swords Dance
- Fairy Charge
- Horn Leech / Wild Charge / Earthquake
- Horn Leech / Wild Charge / Earthquake
Sawsbuck-Spring got Surge Surfer, which doubles Speed under any terrain now, allowing it to outspeed lots and lots of Pokemon when a terrain is active. Unlike Hawlucha, Sawsbuck-Spring is grounded so it can benefit from the terrain's other effects as well. While it may seem like a budget Tapu Bulu, and it is weaker in most respects, Tapu Bulu is much slower, even outside of terrain, and Tapu Bulu generally only likes the Grassy Terrain it sets. Sawsbuck-Spring can utilize Grassy, Misty, and Electric Terrain with somewhat varying effectiveness. Swords Dance boosts its Attack to offensive levels, and it's pretty much necessary since base 100 Atk just isn't enough to hurt. Fairy Charge is a powerful Fairy STAB that is boosted by Misty Terrain's new 1.5x Fairy-type buff. Horn Leech provides a Grass STAB with some recovery and is boosted by Grassy Terrain. Unlike Tapu Bulu, whose Grassy Surge would render its own Earthquake unnecessary, Sawsbuck-Spring can run Earthquake in other terrains, granting wide coverage with Fairy Charge. Wild Charge is boosted by Electric Terrain and can hit Flying-types hard, especially Steel/Flying ones like Celesteela which can otherwise take Stone Edges without too much worry. I'm sure this set isn't optimal, it's just an idea I had.
Also, Hawlucha still does what it does best too, with the addition of Slipstream providing a neat STAB pivoting move that can do huge damage under Tailwind. And Raichu-Alola...is now a monster who can abuse Surge Surfer, especially with Electric and Psychic Terrains.
Edit: Forgot that Hawlucha doesn’t usually want to switch out at all due to the seed and Unburden activating only once. But Sawsbuck-Spring can switch in multiple times since it isn’t dependent on a consumable item or an ability that is dependent an item being consumed.
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