Geysers
not round
[SET]
name: T-Killer (Specially Defensive)
move 1: Toxic Spikes
move 2: Recover
move 3: Flamethrower
move 4: Toxic / Sludge Bomb
item: Black Sludge
ability: Pressure
nature: Calm
evs: 252 HP / 212 SpD / 44 Spe
[SET COMMENTS]
Defensive Eternatus is a resilient presence in National Dex AG thanks to its phenomenal bulk, good utility movepool, good ability in Pressure, and immunity to Toxic. These traits allow it to wall almost the entire defensive metagame, as well as Primal Kyogre, Calm Mind Arceus-Water, and Yveltal that has Dynamaxed. Toxic Spikes allows Eternatus to take advantage of passive Pokemon such as Ho-Oh, Necrozma-DM, and Ferrothorn, providing incredibly useful support by putting almost all grounded Pokemon on a timer. Moreover, the status ailment also forces Arceus formes into using Refresh and the likes of defensive Zygarde-C and Primal Groudon into using Rest, forcing the opponent to forfeit momentum. Eternatus notably walls every single relevant Defogger in the metagame, even being capable of outstalling Arceus-Ground's Judgment PP, which allows it to independently secure the entry hazard game in longer matches by stalling Defoggers out of Defog PP. Flamethrower lets Eternatus pressure Steel-types such as Ferrothorn and Necrozma-DM that could otherwise take advantage of it by setting entry hazards, while also deterring Zacian-C from switching into it. Toxic pressures and forces out Pokemon that could otherwise stay in indefinitely on it, such as non-Refresh Arceus formes and Ho-Oh, while also punishing switch-ins that could otherwise take advantage of it, such as Zygarde-C and Mega Rayquaza. Alternatively, Sludge Bomb allows Eternatus to punish Mega Rayquaza, Yveltal, Xerneas, and Mega Mewtwo Y more effectively if they try to switch in while still sporting a high chance to poison Ho-Oh and support Arceus formes. Black Sludge gives Eternatus a form of passive recovery, which helps it more reliably outlast Primal Kyogre and support Arceus-Ground. Alternatively, Firium Z can be used in order to OHKO Zacian-C as it uses Behemoth Blade or switches in. If Firium Z is used, the alternative EV spread of 192 HP / 76 SpA / 196 SpD / 44 Spe must be used to guarantee the OHKO on Zacian-C. Shed Shell can also be used in order to avoid trapping from Perish Song + Whirlpool support Arceus formes, Mega Gengar, and Gothitelle, allowing Eternatus to completely wall them. The given EV spread maximizes special bulk while outspeeding Primal Kyogre.
Eternatus fits best on balance and bulky offense teams that appreciate a reliable check to Primal Kyogre and useful Toxic Spikes support for breakers. Pokemon like Mega Rayquaza, Dragon Dance Zygarde-C, Calm Mind Arceus formes, Primal Groudon, Primal Kyogre, and Yveltal especially appreciate Toxic Spikes, since their most common checks are grounded and will thus be on a timer from the moment they come in. Eternatus greatly appreciates a reliable check to Primal Groudon, especially Rest variants, which can otherwise threaten it with near-impunity. As such, defensive Zygarde-C and Arceus-Water both pair well with it. Eternatus is typically forced out by a wide range of offensive threats including Zacian-C, Mega Rayquaza, Xerneas, Dragon Dance Zygarde-C, Mega Mewtwo Y, opposing Life Orb Eternatus, Swords Dance Arceus-Ground, and the likes of Yveltal and Kyogre under Dynamax. A strong backbone that can cover these threats is therefore crucial. Necrozma-DM goes a long way in forming one by hard checking Zacian-C and soft checking Mega Rayquaza, Xerneas, and Mega Mewtwo Y. In return, it appreciates Eternatus's ability to PP stall Defoggers. The likes of Arceus-Fairy, Arceus-Dark, and Tyranitar are all capable of easing the matchup against both Mega Rayquaza and Yveltal, with the former two also checking Dragon Dance Zygarde-C and the latter taking care of Life Orb Eternatus. Lunala and Chansey are interesting options to consider as well; Lunala hard checks Mega Rayquaza, Dragon Dance Zygarde-C, Mega Mewtwo Y, and Swords Dance Arceus-Ground, while Thunder Wave Chansey limits Xerneas, Life Orb Eternatus, and Calm Mind Kyogre.
[CREDITS]
- Written by: [[Geysers, 426798]]
- Quality checked by: [[Icemaster, 464176], [Guardsweeper, 360582]]
- Grammar checked by: [[The Dutch Plumberjack, 232216]]
name: T-Killer (Specially Defensive)
move 1: Toxic Spikes
move 2: Recover
move 3: Flamethrower
move 4: Toxic / Sludge Bomb
item: Black Sludge
ability: Pressure
nature: Calm
evs: 252 HP / 212 SpD / 44 Spe
[SET COMMENTS]
Defensive Eternatus is a resilient presence in National Dex AG thanks to its phenomenal bulk, good utility movepool, good ability in Pressure, and immunity to Toxic. These traits allow it to wall almost the entire defensive metagame, as well as Primal Kyogre, Calm Mind Arceus-Water, and Yveltal that has Dynamaxed. Toxic Spikes allows Eternatus to take advantage of passive Pokemon such as Ho-Oh, Necrozma-DM, and Ferrothorn, providing incredibly useful support by putting almost all grounded Pokemon on a timer. Moreover, the status ailment also forces Arceus formes into using Refresh and the likes of defensive Zygarde-C and Primal Groudon into using Rest, forcing the opponent to forfeit momentum. Eternatus notably walls every single relevant Defogger in the metagame, even being capable of outstalling Arceus-Ground's Judgment PP, which allows it to independently secure the entry hazard game in longer matches by stalling Defoggers out of Defog PP. Flamethrower lets Eternatus pressure Steel-types such as Ferrothorn and Necrozma-DM that could otherwise take advantage of it by setting entry hazards, while also deterring Zacian-C from switching into it. Toxic pressures and forces out Pokemon that could otherwise stay in indefinitely on it, such as non-Refresh Arceus formes and Ho-Oh, while also punishing switch-ins that could otherwise take advantage of it, such as Zygarde-C and Mega Rayquaza. Alternatively, Sludge Bomb allows Eternatus to punish Mega Rayquaza, Yveltal, Xerneas, and Mega Mewtwo Y more effectively if they try to switch in while still sporting a high chance to poison Ho-Oh and support Arceus formes. Black Sludge gives Eternatus a form of passive recovery, which helps it more reliably outlast Primal Kyogre and support Arceus-Ground. Alternatively, Firium Z can be used in order to OHKO Zacian-C as it uses Behemoth Blade or switches in. If Firium Z is used, the alternative EV spread of 192 HP / 76 SpA / 196 SpD / 44 Spe must be used to guarantee the OHKO on Zacian-C. Shed Shell can also be used in order to avoid trapping from Perish Song + Whirlpool support Arceus formes, Mega Gengar, and Gothitelle, allowing Eternatus to completely wall them. The given EV spread maximizes special bulk while outspeeding Primal Kyogre.
Eternatus fits best on balance and bulky offense teams that appreciate a reliable check to Primal Kyogre and useful Toxic Spikes support for breakers. Pokemon like Mega Rayquaza, Dragon Dance Zygarde-C, Calm Mind Arceus formes, Primal Groudon, Primal Kyogre, and Yveltal especially appreciate Toxic Spikes, since their most common checks are grounded and will thus be on a timer from the moment they come in. Eternatus greatly appreciates a reliable check to Primal Groudon, especially Rest variants, which can otherwise threaten it with near-impunity. As such, defensive Zygarde-C and Arceus-Water both pair well with it. Eternatus is typically forced out by a wide range of offensive threats including Zacian-C, Mega Rayquaza, Xerneas, Dragon Dance Zygarde-C, Mega Mewtwo Y, opposing Life Orb Eternatus, Swords Dance Arceus-Ground, and the likes of Yveltal and Kyogre under Dynamax. A strong backbone that can cover these threats is therefore crucial. Necrozma-DM goes a long way in forming one by hard checking Zacian-C and soft checking Mega Rayquaza, Xerneas, and Mega Mewtwo Y. In return, it appreciates Eternatus's ability to PP stall Defoggers. The likes of Arceus-Fairy, Arceus-Dark, and Tyranitar are all capable of easing the matchup against both Mega Rayquaza and Yveltal, with the former two also checking Dragon Dance Zygarde-C and the latter taking care of Life Orb Eternatus. Lunala and Chansey are interesting options to consider as well; Lunala hard checks Mega Rayquaza, Dragon Dance Zygarde-C, Mega Mewtwo Y, and Swords Dance Arceus-Ground, while Thunder Wave Chansey limits Xerneas, Life Orb Eternatus, and Calm Mind Kyogre.
[CREDITS]
- Written by: [[Geysers, 426798]]
- Quality checked by: [[Icemaster, 464176], [Guardsweeper, 360582]]
- Grammar checked by: [[The Dutch Plumberjack, 232216]]
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