
[SET]
name: Calm Mind (Fairy)
move 1: Calm Mind
move 2: Scald
move 3: Draining Kiss
move 4: Taunt / Substitute
item: Leftovers
ability: Misty Surge
nature: Bold
evs: 252 HP / 184 Def / 8 SpA / 8 SpD / 56 Spe
ivs: 0 Atk
[SET COMMENTS]
Taking advantage of Tapu Fini's ability, good defensive typing, and high defensive stats, this set is a powerful setup sweeper in the Monotype metagame and poses a threat to many types, including Fire and Flying. Scald deals with Steel- and Ground-types such as Corviknight and Nidoking, and it threatens to burn incoming physical attackers such as Celesteela, which Tapu Fini can then use as setup fodder. Draining Kiss hits Dragon-types like Dragapult and Hydreigon super effectively and lets Tapu Fini regain health. Taunt allows Tapu Fini to thwart Haze attempts from foes like Toxapex and Mantine. Substitute can be used over Taunt to prevent foes like Toxic Victini from statusing it once Misty Terrain runs out, in addition to blocking Celesteela's Leech Seed. It also lets Tapu Fini safely damage offensive checks such as Thundurus-T, and it prevents Clear Smog Gastrodon from clearing Tapu Fini's boosts. 184 Defense EVs ease the matchup against Celesteela and Dragonite, and 8 Special Attack EVs guarantee Scald 2HKOes Thundurus-T when Tapu Fini is at +1. 8 EVs in Special Defense prevent Gastrodon from breaking its Substitute with Earth Power. 56 Speed EVs let Taunt Tapu Fini outspeed Jolly Azumarill to prevent it from using Belly Drum, as well as Mantine to stop its Haze.
Klefki is a superb teammate for Tapu Fini, as not only does it set dual screens to let Tapu Fini set up more easily, but it is also immune to Poison. It can also set Spikes to assist Tapu Fini's sweep attempts. Tapu Bulu is also a great teammate, as it can deal with Toxapex and Mantine, both of which cause trouble for Tapu Fini. However, the latter is only problematic if using Substitute. Tapu Bulu can also deal with troublesome Steel- and Poison-types, such as Ferrothorn and Galarian Slowking, with Close Combat and High Horsepower. Tapu Lele is another solid option, as it threatens Poison- and Water-types such as Toxapex, Amoonguss, and Mantine with Psychic and Thunderbolt, all while pressuring Kyurem and drawing in Dragalge to chip it. Tapu Koko threatens Water-types and Cinderace and brings Tapu Fini in against foes such as Landorus-T with U-turn. Clefable is a strong utility option, providing Knock Off and Stealth Rock support while threatening Steel-types such as Ferrothorn with Flamethrower. Azumarill is also a good teammate for Tapu Fini, as it can remove items from foes like Tornadus-T and Thundurus-T, making them prone to Stealth Rock wearing them down. In addition, it is a physical wallbreaker that can take on Victini, Galarian Slowking, and Steel- and Poison-types for the team.
[STRATEGY COMMENTS]
Other Options
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Fairy
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Tapu Fini can also run a set consisting of Calm Mind, Iron Defense, Draining Kiss, and Stored Power. This set can surprise offensive teams that don't run phazing, like Dragon teams, and decimates Ground teams that forgo Clear Smog on Gastrodon. However, this set is prone to Haze from Mantine and Toxapex due to the lack of Taunt.
[CREDITS]
- Written by: [[Aqua Jet, 531302]]
- Fairy analysis by: [[Aqua Jet, 531302]]
- Quality checked by: [[sasha, 510532], [Neko, 542526], [AtraX Madara, 513753]]
- Grammar checked by: [[Adeleine, 517429], [Sulo, 528036]]
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