OU Tapu Fini [GP 3/3]

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[Overview]

Tapu Fini is an excellent defensive presence in the OU metagame thanks to its typing and solid bulk, which allows it to check notable threats such as Weavile, Urshifu-R, Heatran, and Hydreigon. It can use Choice Scarf sets to switch into and threaten Pokemon like Urshifu-R and Dragapult, or it can take advantage of common defensive Pokemon such as Slowking, Toxapex, and Blissey by trapping and eliminating them for its teammates or setting up on them. It also limits the progress of status-spreading Pokemon, such as Dragapult and Toxapex, with Misty Surge and boasts a wide utility movepool including Defog, Taunt, and Knock Off. However, Tapu Fini lacks reliable recovery, meaning it can be worn down very quickly, especially if the common Knock Off removes its Leftovers or it runs Choice Scarf. If it has to check multiple threats, it may therefore need a secondary check to them. Many of the Pokemon it wants to switch into, such as Dragapult and Urshifu-R, carry U-turn to wear it down further. While Tapu Fini has many useful resistances, common faster offensive threats like Rillaboom, Tapu Koko, Kartana, and Zeraora exploit its typing. It faces competition from Slowbro, Slowking, and Toxapex as a defensive Water-type and Clefable as a defensive Fairy-type, which can also utilize Calm Mind sets. However, Tapu Fini differentiates itself with its unique combination of utility options, its rare and valuable ability, and it simultaneously checking Pokemon such as Heatran and Weavile.

[SET]
name: Choice Scarf
move 1: Scald
move 2: Moonblast
move 3: Trick
move 4: Taunt / Defog
item: Choice Scarf
ability: Misty Surge
nature: Timid
evs: 248 HP / 44 SpD / 216 Spe

[SET COMMENTS]

With a Choice Scarf, Tapu Fini can outspeed and threaten Pokemon like Garchomp, Tornadus-T, and Dragapult. Trick cripples Ferrothorn, Blissey, Galarian Slowking, and Toxapex, which can switch into Tapu Fini's attacks with ease, and this can help teammates break through them. Taunt might look like a strange choice on a Choice item set, but it prevents Toxapex and Slowking from pivoting into it freely and bulky setup sweepers like bulky Volcarona and Dragonite from setting up on it. Defog can be used instead on teams that require situational hazard control. 216 Speed EVs are used to outspeed +1 Dragonite, but the EV spread is customizable; for example, maximum defensive investment can be used if a team has another revenge killer, and Special Attack EVs can allow Tapu Fini to OHKO Pokemon like Weavile and Dragapult.

This set fits on offensive teams that do not require Tapu Fini's full defensive utility and appreciate the role compression of a revenge killer, situational switch-in to Pokemon like Dragapult, Urshifu-R, and Weavile, and potential Defogger. Pokemon that take advantage of Tapu Fini's ability to lure in and cripple Galarian Slowking, Blissey, and Toxapex, such as Volcarona and Nasty Plot Tornadus-T—which also help against Rillaboom and Kartana—are ideal teammates. Ferrothorn can set Spikes to wear down opposing Pokemon into Tapu Fini's KO range and pressure Water-types like Slowking. It also switches into Tapu Koko for it. Ground-types like Landorus-T and Garchomp can switch into Tapu Koko and Galarian Slowking, and they like Tapu Fini's ability to check Weavile and Urshifu-R.

[SET]
name: Whirlpool Trapper
move 1: Whirlpool
move 2: Moonblast
move 3: Nature's Madness
move 4: Taunt
item: Leftovers
ability: Misty Surge
nature: Calm
evs: 252 HP / 216 Def / 40 SpD

Whirlpool allows Tapu Fini to trap and remove many Pokemon that cannot significantly damage it, such as Toxapex, Blissey, Slowbro, Slowking, and Ferrothorn lacking Power Whip. Nature's Madness provides consistent damage on bulkier Pokemon such as the aforementioned ones it can trap, as well as switch-ins like Galarian Slowking. Taunt is necessary so that Pokemon like Toxapex, Blissey, and Slowking cannot use their recovery moves or pivot out with Teleport. Knock Off can be used over Moonblast to lure in Galarian Slowking and remove its Assault Vest while wearing Toxapex down more quickly by removing its Black Sludge or Shed Shell, but this makes Tapu Fini unable to reliably check Weavile and Urshifu-R. The EVs allow Tapu Fini to survive three Choice Band-boosted Close Combats from Urshifu-R and two Choice Specs-boosted Shadow Balls from Blacephalon from full health.

This set can fit on a wide variety of teams, but, as its main purpose is to trap and eliminate certain defensive Pokemon like Toxapex, Blissey, and Slowking, it should be used with Pokemon that appreciate them being removed. Weavile is a great option, as Toxapex and Ferrothorn are common checks to it, and it beats Grass-types and Galarian Slowking for Tapu Fini. Urshifu-R can similarly benefit from Toxapex and Slowbro being removed, and it eases prediction against teams with Ferrothorn. Volcarona and Dragonite can check Grass-types for Tapu Fini, and both can sweep much more easily with Toxapex removed. Ground-types like Landorus-T and Garchomp can switch into Electric-types for Tapu Fini and like its ability to check Weavile and Urshifu-R. If Tapu Fini is using Knock Off, Pokemon that benefit from Galarian Slowking losing its Assault Vest such as Kyurem are good teammates.

[SET]
name: Calm Mind
move 1: Calm Mind
move 2: Taunt
move 3: Scald
move 4: Draining Kiss
item: Leftovers
ability: Misty Surge
nature: Bold
evs: 252 HP / 116 Def / 140 Spe

[SET COMMENTS]

Taunt turns Pokemon that rely on status moves to damage Tapu Fini such as Blissey and Toxapex into setup fodder. It also prevents Slowking from using Teleport and Pokemon like Corviknight and Clefable from using their recovery moves, forcing them to play more carefully to avoid being worn down. Scald is weaker than Surf, but it discourages Pokemon not protected by Misty Terrain, such as Landorus-T and Rillaboom, from switching in due to the threat of a burn. Draining Kiss is preferred over Moonblast to make Tapu Fini less easily worn down, but Moonblast can be considered for its greater immediate power. 140 Speed EVs are used to outspeed Bisharp and Timid Magnezone. The Defense EVs and Bold nature are used because Calm Mind already boosts Tapu Fini's special bulk.

Magnezone is a great teammate for Tapu Fini because it can trap and eliminate Ferrothorn, one of the most common counters to Tapu Fini, as well as other Steel-types like Corviknight that can pivot into it when it is unboosted. Ground-types like Landorus-T, Hippowdon, and Garchomp can check Electric-types like Zeraora and Tapu Koko and pressure Galarian Slowking, which counters this set. They enjoy Tapu Fini being a reliable switch-in to Weavile and Urshifu-R, two of the few physical attackers they cannot check. Weavile can overwhelm Grass-types and Galarian Slowking and appreciates the switch-in to Urshifu-R that Tapu Fini can provide.

[STRATEGY COMMENTS]

Other Options
====
A more defensive Choice Scarf set with Whirlpool, Moonblast, Nature's Madness, and Trick can be used to trap passive Pokemon similarly to Whirlpool sets, and it still allows Tapu Fini to outspeed and threaten many Pokemon. Such a set should use an EV spread of 252 HP / 116 SpD / 140 Spe with a Calm nature. Tapu Fini can also use a utility set with Knock Off and either Defog or Taunt, but it is usually outclassed by other Defog users like Corviknight and other Water-types like Slowking and Toxapex, which have superior longevity and, in the case of Corviknight, can better pressure most Stealth Rock setters.

Checks and Counters
====

**Galarian Slowking**: Galarian Slowking completely walls Tapu Fini and gets an almost completely free Future Sight off or hits it back with Sludge Bomb. However, it can be worn down if its Assault Vest is lost to Trick or Knock Off and doesn't like being Choice locked, though using Trick will limit Tapu Fini heavily, as it will be unable to use non-attacking moves.

**Revenge Killers**: Common Pokemon like Zeraora, Tapu Koko, Kartana, and Rillaboom can outspeed and deal heavy damage to non-Choice Scarf Tapu Fini, and they survive at least one attack from Choice Scarf sets.

**Steel-types**: Ferrothorn can switch into Tapu Fini and hit it hard with Power Whip or wear it down with Leech Seed, though sets lacking Power Whip can be trapped in and KOed by the Whirlpool set, and it strongly dislikes Trick. While Corviknight doesn't offensively threaten Tapu Fini and hates being burned, it can take its attacks fairly well and pivot into a revenge killer. Melmetal avoids the 2HKO from any move and can 2HKO in return with Double Iron Bash or Thunder Punch. Kartana resists Tapu Fini's STAB moves and can OHKO it with Life Orb- or Choice Band-boosted Leaf Blade, but its horrendous special bulk means Tapu Fini nearly 2HKOes it.

**Chip Damage**: Often, the best way to beat Tapu Fini is to exploit its lack of consistent recovery with chip damage such as Future Sight from Slowbro, Slowking, and Galarian Slowking, which are often paired with Pokemon it wants to check like Urshifu-R and Weavile. Both aforementioned wallbreakers can also wear it down over time with their strong attacks. Knock Off from Pokemon like Weavile and Clefable removing its Leftovers, entry hazards, and U-turn from Dragapult, Urshifu-R, and Corviknight are also effective.

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:ss/tapu_fini:
[Overview]
  • Tapu Fini's solid stats and great defensive typing allow it to check threatening Pokemon such as Heatran, Hydreigon, Volcarona, Urshifu-R and Weavile.
  • It also possesses a useful ability in Misty Surge which allows it to limit the progress of status-spreading Pokemon such as Dragapult, Toxapex and Zapdos, and a wide utility movepool including Defog, Taunt and Knock Off.
  • It has some versatility in its sets, as it can choose a Calm Mind set to stallbreak, a utility-based set to more efficiently check offensive threats, or use a Choice Scarf to surprise Pokemon that could usually outspeed it.
  • However, Tapu Fini lacks reliable recovery, meaning it can be worn down very quickly, especially if its Leftovers are removed, which is common due to the high usage of Knock Off. Many of the Pokemon it wants to switch into carry pivoting moves that can wear it down further. Like what?
  • While its typing gives it many useful resistances, it also leaves it vulnerable to common Pokemon like Rillaboom, Tapu Koko, Kartana, Nidoking and Zeraora.
  • If it has to check multiple threats on a team, it may therefore need a secondary check to the Pokemon it wants to switch into on its team.
  • It faces competition from Slowbro, Slowking and Toxapex as a defensive Water-type and Clefable as a defensive Fairy-type. However, Tapu Fini differentiates itself with its unique combination of utility options, its rare and valuable ability, and the ability to beat Pokemon that they can struggle against such as Heatran and Weavile.
[SET]
name: Calm Mind
move 1: Calm Mind
move 2: Taunt
move 3: Surf / Scald
move 4: Draining Kiss
item: Leftovers
ability: Misty Surge
nature: Bold
evs: 252 HP / 192 Def / 64 Spe
[SET COMMENTS]
  • Calm Mind boosts Tapu Fini's special bulk and power, simultaneously making it more offensively and defensively threatening.
  • Surf is the strongest accurate STAB move available, but Scald can be used to discourage Pokemon such as Landorus-T and Rillaboom from switching in.
  • Draining Kiss is the preferred Fairy-type attack due to the recovery it provides, making Tapu Fini less easily worn down. It can potentially overwhelm Blissey after a boost, as with five or more boosts Draining Kiss heals more damage than Blissey's Seismic Toss deals to Talk Fini. Talk Fini? Is this a typo? Regardless though the 1v1 with Blissey is kind of weird because you really need a good amount of boosts before you can really win the 1v1 reliably, especially since you say "five or more" boosts which is generally unrealistic before the Blissey user realizes that their Blissey can answer Fini.
  • Taunt turns Pokemon that rely on status moves to damage Tapu Fini such as the aforementioned Blissey, Toxapex and into setup fodder and also prevents prevents what?
  • 64 Speed EVs allow Tapu Fini to outspeed maximum speed Adamant Tyranitar and specially defensive Heatran, and by extension neutral-natured Pokemon with base 60 speed or below, such as Crawdaunt and Aegislash. The remaining EVs are invested into HP and Defense alongside a Bold nature to maximise Tapu Fini's physical bulk.

  • As Tapu Fini cannot afford to lose its Leftovers, Pokemon that can absorb Knock Off for it make ideal teammates, such as Corviknight and Skarmory, which can also switch into Grass-types like Rillaboom and Kartana, as well as Nidoking lacking Flamethrower. A lot of Nidoking tend to run Thunderbolt now so I wouldn't bother with it here.
  • Landorus-T can absorb Electric-type attacks and pressures Slowking-Galar, which counters this set. It enjoys Tapu Fini being a reliable switchin to Weavile and Urshifu-R, two of the few physical attackers it cannot check.
  • This Tapu Fini set is very slow and enjoys Pokemon that pressure its revenge killers including Kartana, Zeraora and Rillaboom. Consequently, Pokemon that can switch into them like Zapdos or Ferrothorn are valuable teammates, as are Choice Scarf users that outspeed them like Kartana.

[SET]
name: Utility
move 1: Scald
move 2: Moonblast
move 3: Knock Off
move 4: Defog
item: Leftovers
ability: Misty Surge
nature: Timid
evs: 252 HP / 64 SpD / 192 Spe

[SET COMMENTS]
  • Although it might seem strange to use Scald when Misty Terrain prevents status, the ability to burn Ground-immune Pokemon like Landorus-T and Dragonite, as well as Rillaboom and Tapu Bulu which remove the terrain is very useful to prevent them from switching in as easily.
  • Knock Off removes items from Pokemon that Tapu Fini cannot threaten with its STAB attacks such as Ferrothorn,
  • Tapu Fini is an effective form of hazard removal due to its good matchup against common Stealth Rock setters like Landorus-T, Garchomp and Heatran. Keep in mind, however, that using it clears the terrain, so you will need to play more carefully around variants of these Pokemon that carry Toxic.
  • 192 Speed EVs with a Timid nature allows Tapu Fini to outspeed Timid Heatran, with the remaining EVs placed into Special Defense to take hits from special attackers like Heatran, Hydreigon and Dragapult slightly better.

  • Just like the Calm Mind set, Tapu Fini needs a Knock Off absorber. Good options for this include Corviknight and Scizor. Sets shouldn't be compared with each other. Just restate that it needs a good Knock Off absorber and don't compare it to the other sets. Additionally, what can Corviknight and Scizor do particularly well in sour Grass-type matchups, and what can Fini do in return for them? Fini for one can provide helpful removal to alleviate Corviknight from having to do so, and plus Fini is great at exploiting Heatran which Corviknight and Scizor hate dealing with. They can both use U-turn to pivot into Fini on the Heatran switch.
  • Tangrowth can switch into all common Electric- and Grass- types except Zapdos and relieves pressure from Tapu Fini to check Urshifu-R and other physical attackers. In return, Tapu Fini can switch into Heatran and Volcarona, which often try to exploit Tangrowth's passivity.
  • Heatran can switch into Choice-locked attacks from Rillaboom and Kyurem. It appreciates Tapu Fini switching into Water- and Fighting- type attacks and removing Heavy-Duty Boots from Pokemon like Slowbro so it can trap and weaken them with Magma Storm more easily.
Maybe an offensive partner that can take advantage of its utility/terrain would be good to have mentioned here.

[SET]
name: Choice Scarf
move 1: Hydro Pump
move 2: Moonblast
move 3: Knock Off / Defog
move 4: Trick
item: Choice Scarf
ability: Misty Surge
nature: Timid
evs: 252 SpA / 4 SpD / 252 Spe
[SET COMMENTS]
  • With a Choice Scarf, Tapu Fini can outspeed Pokemon that would usually be faster than it like Garchomp, Tornadus-T and Nidoking and attack them first. It outruns the entire unboosted metagame save for the niche Regieleki. It's niche so don't bother.
  • Hydro Pump is the best choice for a Water STAB move on this set due to its greater power, securing an OHKO on defensive Landorus-T after Stealth Rock and a 2HKO on Nasty Plot Tornadus-T. Scald can be used instead for accuracy, but it will cause you to miss on the aforementioned KOs.
  • Knock Off punishes switches into Pokemon that wall this set by removing their item like Galarian Slowking, whereas Defog can be used on teams that require situational hazard control.
  • Trick cripples Ferrothorn, Blissey and Toxapex. How are they crippled, and why is this relevant?
  • Unless absolutely necessary, this set should not be switched directly into strong attackers like Choice Specs Dragapult and Choice Band Weavile, as it lacks the bulk and longevity to consistently check them. Instead, switch it in after a team member is KOd, on a predicted double switch, or through a pivoting move. I think this bullet point has a good, accurate idea but is one I think would better manifest in the teammates section with use of examples to reinforce the idea that it likes pivoting support and teammates to better check Dragapult/Weavile.

  • This set fits on more offensive teams that do not require Tapu Fini to switch in multiple times during a game and appreciate the role compression of a revenge killer, a situational switchin to Pokemon like Dragapult, and the utility of Trick and either Defog or Knock Off.
  • Pokemon that can take advantage of Tapu Fini's ability to lure and cripple Galarian Slowking, Blissey and Toxapex, such as Volcarona and Nasty Plot Tornadus-T, which help against Rillaboom and Kartana, are ideal teammates.
  • Tapu Fini cannot do much damage to walls, so it is advised to pair it with strong wallbreakers like Kartana or Swords Dance Landorus-T.
The teammates section here is a bit bare bones and something I'd like to see a greater expansion on. You mentioned a very good point in the set details, which I think you can very feasibly rework to fit into the teammates section, such as the aid of pivoting support and a more apt defensive backbone to alleviate pressure off of it from constantly switching in. Ferrothorn is also a Pokemon that just pairs phenomenally with Scarf Tapu Fini in my opinion.

[STRATEGY COMMENTS]

Other Options
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  • Nature's Madness can be used for consistent damage output but it is less effective than Moonblast and Water moves at pressuring the Pokemon Tapu Fini wants to beat like Dragapult, Hydreigon and Weavile as well as checks like Nidoking and Kyurem.
  • Whirlpool in conjunction with Taunt and Nature's Madness can be used to trap passive Pokemon like Toxapex and Blissey. However, the Calm Mind beats them already, and this set is also outclassed by Heatran, which is much stronger and can use Toxic to cripple Pokemon that would switch into its Magma Storm like Slowbro and Hydreigon.

Checks and Counters
====
**Chip Damage**: Often the best way to beat Tapu Fini is to exploit its lack of consistent recovery by wearing it down with chip damage such as Future Sight from Slowbro, Slowking and Galarian Slowking, which are often paired with Pokemon it wants to check like Urshifu-R and Weavile, having its Leftovers Knocked Off by Pokemon like Weavile and Clefable, and U-turn from Dragapult, Urshifu-R, and Corviknight.

**Grass-types**: Kartana and Ferrothorn can switch into Tapu Fini and force it out with their STAB attacks. Rillaboom and Tapu Bulu dislike being burnt by Scald but remove Misty Terrain and threaten an OHKO on it with Wood Hammer. Though uncommon, Amoonguss is particularly threatening as it resists Tapu Fini's STAB moves, is not especially bothered by Knock Off, and can remove its Calm Mind boosts with Clear Smog.

**Specially Defensive Walls**: Slowking stomachs any attack from Tapu Fini and can pressure Tapu Fini's team with Future Sight, and if Tapu Fini does not carry Taunt, it can use Teleport to switch in a threatening wallbreaker unharmed. Galarian Slowking completely walls Tapu Fini and also gets a free opportunity to launch off a Future Sight or hit it with Sludge Bomb. However, it can be worn down if its Assault Vest is Knocked Off or Tricked away. Blissey takes any attack but is crippled by being Tricked a Choice Scarf or being hit by Taunt.

**Electric-types**: Tapu Koko and Zeraora cannot directly switch in but threaten it with their STAB moves. Zapdos can switch into an attack from full health and has reliable recovery but struggles to beat Tapu Fini if it carries Volt Switch over Discharge.

**Kyurem**: Kyurem dislikes switching into Moonblast but forces Tapu Fini out with its powerful Freeze-Dry.

**Nidoking**: Nidoking cannot switch in but is often seen with Teleport users like Slowking that counter Tapu Fini. It outspeeds most Tapu Fini and threatens it with Sludge Wave. However, Choice Scarf Tapu Fini outspeeds and OHKOs it with Hydro Pump.


In general i think Kyurem and Nidoking can simply be reworked into Super-effective Wallbreakers to more concisely get the point across. You could add an extra example here to bat, too.

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:ss/tapu_fini:
[Overview]
Tapu Fini's solid stats and great defensive typing allow it to check threatening Pokemon such as Heatran, Hydreigon, Weavile, Volcarona, and Urshifu-R. It also possesses a useful ability in Misty Surge which allows it to limit the progress of status-spreading Pokemon such as Dragapult, Toxapex and Zapdos, idt zapdos is really a status spreader. the meta doesn't really hold many status spreaders in general but i think that pult and pex are sufficient for the point you're trying to make here and a wide utility movepool including Defog, Taunt and Knock Off. It has some versatility in its sets, as it can choose a Calm Mind set to stallbreak, a utility-based set that focuses on its supportive capabilities, or use a Choice Scarf to surprise Pokemon that could usually outspeed it. However, Tapu Fini lacks reliable recovery, meaning it can be worn down very quickly, especially if its Leftovers are removed, which is common due to the widespread usage of Knock Off in the metagame. Many of the Pokemon it wants to switch into, such as Dragapult and Urshifu-R, carry pivoting moves like U-turn that can wear it down further. While its typing gives it many useful resistances, it also leaves it vulnerable to common faster offensive threats Pokemon like Rillaboom, Tapu Koko, Kartana, Nidoking and Zeraora. If it has to check multiple threats on a team, it may therefore need a secondary check to the Pokemon it wants to switch into on its team. It faces competition from Slowbro, Slowking and Toxapex as a defensive Water-type and Clefable as a defensive Fairy-type. However, Tapu Fini differentiates itself with its unique combination of utility options, its rare and valuable ability, and compressing the ability to check Pokemon that other options cannot check together such as Heatran and Weavile. good ending to this overview

[SET]
name: Calm Mind
move 1: Calm Mind
move 2: Taunt
move 3: Surf / Scald
move 4: Draining Kiss
item: Leftovers
ability: Misty Surge
nature: Bold
evs: 252 HP / 192 Def / 64 Spe
ivs: 0 Atk

[SET COMMENTS]

Calm Mind boosts Tapu Fini's special bulk and power, simultaneously making it more offensively and defensively threatening. Surf is the strongest accurate STAB move available, but Scald can be used to discourage Pokemon such as Landorus-T and Rillaboom from switching in due to the threat of a burn. Draining Kiss is the preferred Fairy-type attack due to the recovery it provides, making Tapu Fini less easily worn down. Taunt turns Pokemon that rely on status moves to damage Tapu Fini such as Blissey and Toxapex into setup fodder, and also prevents Slowking from using Teleport and Pokemon like Corviknight and Clefable from using their recovery moves. 64 Speed EVs allow Tapu Fini to outspeed maximum speed Adamant Tyranitar and specially defensive Heatran, and by extension neutral-natured Pokemon with base 60 speed or below, such as Aegislash and Crawdaunt. The remaining EVs are invested into HP and Defense alongside a Bold nature to maximise Tapu Fini's physical bulk.

As Tapu Fini cannot afford to lose its Leftovers, Pokemon that can absorb Knock Off for it make ideal teammates, such as Corviknight and Skarmory, which can also switch into Grass-types like Rillaboom and Kartana. Landorus-T can absorb Electric-type attacks and pressures Slowking-Galar, which counters this set. It enjoys Tapu Fini being a reliable switchin to Weavile and Urshifu-R, two of the few physical attackers it cannot check. This Tapu Fini set is very slow and enjoys Pokemon that pressure its revenge killers including Kartana, Zeraora and Rillaboom. this implies that the teammates you're talking about here are kart, rilla, and zera - not the revenge killers. reword this Consequently, Pokemon that can switch into them like Zapdos or Ferrothorn are valuable teammates, as are Choice Scarf users that outspeed them like Kartana.

[SET]
name: Utility
move 1: Scald
move 2: Moonblast
move 3: Knock Off
move 4: Taunt / Defog qc team discussed this and we want to see taunt slashed first in this moveslot - mention its purpose and targets in set comments as well as its tradeoffs with defog
item: Leftovers
ability: Misty Surge
nature: Timid
evs: 252 HP / 64 SpD / 192 Spe

[SET COMMENTS]

Although it might seem strange to use Scald when Misty Terrain prevents status, the ability to burn Ground-immune Pokemon like Landorus-T and Dragonite, as well as Rillaboom and Tapu Bulu which remove the terrain, is very useful to prevent them from switching in as freely. Knock Off removes items from Pokemon that Tapu Fini cannot threaten with its STAB attacks such as Ferrothorn and Kartana. Tapu Fini is an effective form of hazard removal due to its decent matchup against common Stealth Rock setters like Landorus-T, Garchomp and Heatran. Keep in mind, however, that using it clears the terrain, so you will need to play more carefully around variants of these Pokemon that carry Toxic. 192 Speed EVs with a Timid nature allows Tapu Fini to outspeed Timid Heatran, with the remaining EVs placed into Special Defense to take hits from special attackers like Dragapult, Heatran, and Hydreigon slightly better.

Corviknight and Scizor are good partners as they can switch into Rillaboom and Kartana for Tapu Fini, and it can come into Heatran for them as they U-turn while Heatran switches into them. Corviknight can also choose to use its Bulk Up set more freely with Tapu Fini providing Defog support. Tangrowth can switch into all common Electric- and Grass- types except Zapdos and relieves pressure from Tapu Fini to check Urshifu-R and other physical attackers. tang benefits from misty terrain blocking toxic from things like zera or garchomp, which is worth mentioning imo. although tang gets its own status moves blocked by terrain i think it's still a good mention here In return, Tapu Fini can switch into Heatran and Volcarona, which often try to exploit Tangrowth's passivity. volc beats fini 1v1 without taunt, not sure if it's worth mentioning Heatran can switch into Choice-locked attacks from Rillaboom and Kyurem. It appreciates Tapu Fini switching into Water- and Fighting- type attacks and removing Heavy-Duty Boots from Pokemon like Slowbro so it can trap and eliminate them with Magma Storm more easily. Setup sweepers such as Volcarona, Weavile and Kartana enjoy protection from status, easing setup against Pokemon like Blissey, Clefable and Slowbro that can carry Toxic or Thunder Wave.
mention how knocking common switchins such as blissey, gking, and steel-types can enable special attackers like cm clef or kyurem

[SET]
name: Choice Scarf
move 1: Hydro Pump
move 2: Moonblast
move 3: Knock Off / Defog
move 4: Trick
item: Choice Scarf
ability: Misty Surge
nature: Timid
evs: 252 SpA / 4 SpD / 252 Spe

[SET COMMENTS]

With a Choice Scarf, Tapu Fini can outspeed Pokemon that would usually be faster than it like Garchomp, Tornadus-T and Nidoking, and attack them first. Hydro Pump is the best choice for a Water STAB move on this set due to its greater power. For example, it secures an OHKO on defensive Landorus-T after Stealth Rock and a 2HKO on Nasty Plot Tornadus-T. Scald can be used instead for accuracy, but it will miss out on the aforementioned KOs. Knock Off punishes switches into Pokemon that wall this set like Galarian Slowking by removing their item, whereas Defog can be used on teams that require situational hazard control. Finally, Trick cripples Ferrothorn, Blissey and Toxapex, which can switch into Tapu Fini's attacks with ease, by locking them into one move.

This set fits on more offensive teams that do not require Tapu Fini to switch in multiple times during a game and appreciate the role compression of a revenge killer, a situational switchin to Pokemon like Dragapult, and the utility of Trick and either Defog or Knock Off. As Tapu Fini cannot reliably switch into strong wallbreakers like Choice Specs Dragapult and Choice Band Weavile due to its lack of bulk investment, it appreciates pivot support from Pokemon like Landorus-T and Zeraora to switch into them, as well as alternative defensive switchins to them like Mandibuzz and Scizor respectively. Pokemon that can take advantage of Tapu Fini's ability to lure and cripple Galarian Slowking, Blissey and Toxapex, such as Volcarona and Nasty Plot Tornadus-T, which help against Rillaboom and Kartana, are ideal teammates. Ferrothorn can set Spikes to wear down opposing Pokemon into Tapu Fini's KO range, and pressure Water-types like Slowking for it. It also switches into Tapu Koko. Even with offensive investment, Tapu Fini cannot do much damage to walls, so it is advised to pair it with strong wallbreakers like Kartana or Swords Dance Landorus-T.

[STRATEGY COMMENTS]

Other Options
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Nature's Madness can be used on the utility set for consistent damage output against every Pokemon, but it is typically less effective than Moonblast and Scald at pressuring the Pokemon Tapu Fini wants to beat like Dragapult, Hydreigon and Weavile, as well as checks to it like Nidoking and Kyurem. Whirlpool in conjunction with Taunt and Nature's Madness can be used to trap and eliminate passive Pokemon like Toxapex and Blissey. i would mention specific partners that benefit from these defensive walls dead However, the Calm Mind set can beat them already, and as a trapper Tapu Fini is also outclassed by Heatran, which is much stronger, allowing it to wear down Pokemon more quickly, and can use Toxic to cripple Pokemon that can switch into its Magma Storm like Slowbro and Hydreigon.

Checks and Counters
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**Chip Damage**: Often the best way to beat Tapu Fini is to exploit its lack of consistent recovery by wearing it down with chip damage such as Future Sight from Slowbro, Slowking and Galarian Slowking, which are often paired with Pokemon it wants to check like Urshifu-R and Weavile, having its Leftovers Knocked Off by Pokemon like Weavile and Clefable, and U-turn from Dragapult, Urshifu-R, and Corviknight.

**Grass-types**: Kartana and Ferrothorn can switch into Tapu Fini and force it out with their STAB attacks. Rillaboom and Tapu Bulu dislike being burnt by Scald but both remove Misty Terrain and threaten an OHKO on it with Wood Hammer. Though uncommon, Amoonguss is particularly threatening as it resists Tapu Fini's STAB moves, is not especially bothered by Knock Off, and can remove its Calm Mind boosts with Clear Smog.

**Specially Defensive Walls**: Slowking stomachs any attack from Tapu Fini and can pressure Tapu Fini's team with Future Sight, and if Tapu Fini does not carry Taunt, it can use Teleport to switch in a threatening wallbreaker unharmed. Galarian Slowking completely walls Tapu Fini and also gets a free opportunity to launch off a Future Sight or hit it with Sludge Bomb. However, it can be worn down if its Assault Vest is Knocked Off or Tricked away. Blissey takes any attack but is crippled by being Tricked a Choice Scarf or being hit by Taunt.

**Electric-types**: Tapu Koko and Zeraora cannot directly switch in but threaten it with their STAB moves. Zapdos can switch into an attack from full health and has reliable recovery but struggles to beat Tapu Fini if it carries Volt Switch over Discharge.

**Poison-typesSupereffective Wallbreakers**: Kyurem dislikes switching into Moonblast but forces Tapu Fini out with its powerful Freeze-Dry. Nidoking cannot switch in but is often seen with Teleport users like Slowking that counter Tapu Fini. It outspeeds most Tapu Fini and threatens it with Sludge Wave. However, Choice Scarf Tapu Fini outspeeds and OHKOs it with Hydro Pump so it must be careful. Gengar forces out Tapu Fini and can set up Nasty Plot on a forced switch. not relevant enough

most supereffective coverage is already covered by your electric and grass-type points- this last point should be used to describe both offensive and defensive poison-type answers. mention gking, which is a counter to most fini, and pex, which can sit on utility and scarf sets

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[Overview]
Tapu Fini's solid stats and great defensive typing allow it to check threatening Pokemon such as Heatran, Hydreigon, Weavile, Volcarona, and Urshifu-R. It also possesses a useful ability in Misty Surge which allows it to limit the progress of status-spreading Pokemon, (AC) such as Dragapult and Toxapex, and a wide utility movepool including Defog, Taunt, and Knock Off. It has some versatility in its sets, as it can choose a Calm Mind set to stallbreak, a utility-based set that focuses on its supportive capabilities, or use set, or a Choice Scarf set to surprise Pokemon that could usually outspeed it. However, Tapu Fini lacks reliable recovery, meaning it can be worn down very quickly, especially if the common Knock Off removes its Leftovers are removed, which is common due to the widespread usage of Knock Off in the metagame. If it has to check multiple threats, it may therefore need a secondary check to them. (moved this bc it seemed to fit better here, but if not, lmk) Many of the Pokemon it wants to switch into, such as Dragapult and Urshifu-R, carry pivoting moves like U-turn that can U-turn to (I imagine it doesnt "want to switch into" volt switch mons, and idt u mentioned any Flip Turn mons, tho lmk if this change doesnt take well for whatever reason) wear it down further. While its typing gives it many useful resistances, it also leaves it vulnerable to Tapu Fini has many useful resistances, common faster offensive threats like Rillaboom, Tapu Koko, Kartana, Nidoking, and Zeraora exploit its typing. If it has to check multiple threats on a team, it may therefore need a secondary check to the Pokemon it wants to switch into on its team. It faces competition from Slowbro, Slowking, and Toxapex as a defensive Water-type and Clefable as a defensive Fairy-type. However, Tapu Fini differentiates itself with its unique combination of utility options, its rare and valuable ability, and compressing the ability to check Pokemon that other options cannot check together it simultaneously checking Pokemon such as Heatran and Weavile.

[SET]
name: Calm Mind
move 1: Calm Mind
move 2: Taunt
move 3: Surf / Scald
move 4: Draining Kiss
item: Leftovers
ability: Misty Surge
nature: Bold
evs: 252 HP / 192 Def / 64 Spe
ivs: 0 Atk

[SET COMMENTS]

Calm Mind boosts Tapu Fini's special bulk and power, simultaneously making it more offensively and defensively threatening. Surf is the strongest accurate STAB move available, but Scald can be used to discourage Pokemon Scald is weaker than Surf, but it discourages Pokemon not protected by Misty Terrain, such as Landorus-T and Rillaboom, (AC) from switching in due to the threat of a burn. (First sentence just explained what the move does. you can either remove it or replace it with like "Calm Mind allows Tapu Fini to threaten X Pokemon it couldnt check otherwise", "allows it to pose a sweeping threat"... whatever such elaboration on its role. Second sentence invited "what about moonblast???") Draining Kiss is the preferred Fairy-type attack due to the recovery it provides, making preferred over Moonblast to make Tapu Fini less easily worn down. Taunt turns Pokemon that rely on status moves to damage Tapu Fini such as Blissey and Toxapex into setup fodder. (comma -> period) and It also prevents Slowking from using Teleport and Pokemon like Corviknight and Clefable from using their recovery moves, so they will have forcing them to play more carefully around it to avoid being worn down. 64 Speed EVs allow Tapu Fini to outspeed maximum speed Adamant Tyranitar and specially defensive Heatran, and by extension neutral-natured Pokemon with 60 base Speed or below less, such as Aegislash and Crawdaunt. The remaining EVs are invested into HP and Defense alongside a Bold nature to maximise Tapu Fini's physical bulk. Defense EVs and Bold nature are used because Calm Mind already boosts Tapu Fini's special bulk. (I assume?)

Tapu Fini cannot afford to lose its Leftovers, as it will be worn down extremely easily without them. Consequently, gets worn down too quickly without its Leftovers, so Pokemon that can absorb Knock Off for it make ideal teammates, such as Corviknight and Skarmory, which can also switch into Grass-types like Rillaboom and Kartana. Landorus-T can absorb Electric-type attacks and pressures Galarian Slowking, which counters this set. It enjoys Tapu Fini being a reliable switch-in (added hyphen) to Weavile and Urshifu-R, two of the few physical attackers it cannot check. Pokemon like Zapdos and Ferrothorn that can switch into Tapu Fini's revenge killers including Kartana, Zeraora, and Rillaboom are valuable teammates, particularly due to its low Speed, as are Choice Scarf users that outspeed them like Kartana, as the aforementioned Pokemon can prevent Tapu Fini from sweeping due to its low speed.

[SET]
name: Utility
move 1: Scald
move 2: Moonblast
move 3: Knock Off
move 4: Taunt / Defog
item: Leftovers
ability: Misty Surge
nature: Timid
evs: 252 HP / 64 SpD / 192 Spe

[SET COMMENTS]

Although it might seem strange to use Scald when Misty Terrain prevents status conditions, the ability to potentially alongside Misty Surge, it can still burn Ground-immune Pokemon like Landorus-T and Dragonite, as well as Rillaboom and Tapu Bulu, (AC) which remove the terrain, is very useful to prevent preventing them from switching in as freely. Knock Off removes items from harms Pokemon that Tapu Fini cannot threaten with its STAB attacks such as Ferrothorn and Kartana. Taunt is typically preferred to limit Pokemon like Toxapex, Slowking, and Volcarona, as they can otherwise wall Tapu Fini with ease and take advantage of it, or set up on it in the latter's case. Alternatively, Defog can be used, as Tapu Fini is an effective form of hazard removal due to its decent matchup against common Stealth Rock setters like Landorus-T, Garchomp, and Heatran. Keep in mind, however, that using it clears the Defog clears Misty Terrain, so you will need to play more carefully around variants of these Pokemon that carry Toxic. It can also make Tapu Fini more easily exploitable by defensive Pokemon that it cannot damage significantly. 192 Speed EVs with a Timid nature allows Tapu Fini to outspeed Timid Heatran, with the remaining EVs being placed into Special Defense to take hits from special attackers like Dragapult, Heatran, and Hydreigon slightly better.

Corviknight and Scizor are good partners for Tapu Fini, (AC) as they can switch into Rillaboom and Kartana for it, and it can come into Heatran for them as they use U-turn while Heatran switches into them after a U-turn as Heatran switches in. Corviknight can also choose to use its Bulk Up set more freely if Tapu Fini is using Defog. Tangrowth can switch into all common Electric- and Grass- types except Zapdos and relieves pressure from Tapu Fini to check Urshifu-R and other physical attackers. In return, Tapu Fini can switch into Heatran, which often tries to exploit Tangrowth's passivity, and protects it from Toxic from Pokemon like Zeraora and Garchomp. Heatran can switch into Choice-locked attacks from Rillaboom and Kyurem, and it appreciates Tapu Fini switching into Water- and Fighting-type (removed space before "type") attacks and removing Heavy-Duty Boots from Pokemon like Slowbro, so it can letting it trap and eliminate them with Magma Storm more easily. Setup sweepers such as Volcarona, Weavile, and Kartana enjoy the protection from status that Misty Terrain grants, easing setup against Pokemon like Blissey, Clefable, and Slowbro that can carry Toxic or Thunder Wave. Tapu Fini can often force in specially defensive walls like Slowking-Galar Galarian Slowking, Ferrothorn, and Blissey and remove their items, which can aids other special attackers like Kyurem or and Calm Mind Clefable in beating them.

[SET]
name: Choice Scarf
move 1: Hydro Pump
move 2: Moonblast
move 3: Knock Off / Defog
move 4: Trick
item: Choice Scarf
ability: Misty Surge
nature: Timid
evs: 252 SpA / 4 SpD / 252 Spe

[SET COMMENTS]

With a Choice Scarf, Tapu Fini can outspeed and threaten Pokemon that would usually be faster than it like Garchomp, Tornadus-T, and Nidoking, and attack them first. Hydro Pump is the best choice for a Water STAB move for this set preferred Water-type STAB move due to its greater power; (comma -> semicolon) for example, it secures a guaranteed an OHKO on defensive Landorus-T after Stealth Rock and a 2HKO on Nasty Plot Tornadus-T. Scald can be used instead for perfect accuracy, but it will miss out on the aforementioned KOs. Knock Off punishes switches into Pokemon that wall this set like Galarian Slowking by removing their item, whereas Defog can be used on teams that require situational hazard control. Finally, Trick cripples Ferrothorn, Blissey, and Toxapex, which can switch into Tapu Fini's attacks with ease, by locking them into one move.

This set fits on offensive teams that do not require Tapu Fini's defensive utility and appreciate the role compression of a revenge killer, a situational switch-in (added hyphen) to Pokemon like Dragapult, and the utility of either Defog or Knock Off. As Tapu Fini cannot reliably switch into strong wallbreakers like Choice Specs Dragapult and Choice Band Weavile due to its lack of bulk investment, it appreciates pivot support from Pokemon like Landorus-T and Zeraora to switch into them, as well as alternative defensive switch-ins (added hyphen) to them like Mandibuzz and Scizor, (AC) respectively. Pokemon that can take advantage of Tapu Fini's ability to lure in and cripple Galarian Slowking, Blissey, and Toxapex, such as Volcarona and Nasty Plot Tornadus-T, which also help against Rillaboom and Kartana, are ideal teammates. Ferrothorn can set Spikes to wear down opposing Pokemon into Tapu Fini's KO range (RC) and pressure Water-types like Slowking for it. It also switches into Tapu Koko for it. Even with offensive investment, Tapu Fini cannot do much damage to walls, so it is advised to pair it with strong wallbreakers like Kartana or and (or "...a strong wallbreaker like Kartana or...") Swords Dance Landorus-T.

[STRATEGY COMMENTS]

Other Options
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Nature's Madness can be used on the utility set for consistent damage output against every Pokemon, but it is typically less effective than Moonblast and Scald at pressuring the Pokemon Tapu Fini wants to beat like Dragapult, Hydreigon, and Weavile, as well as many checks to it like Nidoking and Kyurem. Whirlpool in conjunction with Taunt and Nature's Madness can be used to lets Tapu Fini trap and eliminate passive Pokemon like Toxapex and Blissey for teammates like Volcarona and Tornadus-T. However, the Calm Mind set can beat them already, and as a trapper Tapu Fini is also outclassed as a trapper by Heatran, which is much stronger allowing it to has greater strength and an effective Toxic to wear down Pokemon more quickly, and can use Toxic to cripple Pokemon that can switch into its Magma Storm like Slowbro and Hydreigon. ("hitting mons that take magma storm" isnt quite tran "outclassing" fini. lmk if this should be changed somehow)

Checks and Counters
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**Chip Damage**: Often, (AC) the best way to beat Tapu Fini is to exploit its lack of consistent recovery by wearing it down with chip damage such as Future Sight from Slowbro, Slowking, and Galarian Slowking, which are often paired with Pokemon it wants to check like Urshifu-R and Weavile, having its Leftovers Knocked Off by Pokemon like Weavile and Clefable, or U-turn from Dragapult, Urshifu-R, and Corviknight. Knock Off from Pokemon like Weavile and Clefable removing its Leftovers, and U-turn from Dragapult, Urshifu-R, and Corviknight, are also effective.

**Grass-types**: Kartana and Ferrothorn can switch into Tapu Fini and force it out with their STAB attacks. Rillaboom and Tapu Bulu dislike being burnt by Scald, (AC) but both remove Misty Terrain and threaten an OHKO on it with Wood Hammer. Though uncommon, Amoonguss is particularly threatening, (AC) as it resists Tapu Fini's STAB moves, is not especially bothered by losing its item to Knock Off, and can remove its Calm Mind boosts with Clear Smog.

**Specially Defensive Walls**: Slowking stomachs any attack from Tapu Fini and can pressure Tapu Fini's its team with Future Sight, and if Tapu Fini does not carry Taunt, it can use Teleport if Tapu Fini lacks Taunt to switch in a threatening wallbreaker unharmed. Blissey takes any attack but is crippled by being Tricked a Choice Scarf or being hit by Trick and Taunt. Additionally, neither of these Pokemon enjoy losing their Heavy-Duty Boots to Knock Off.

**Poison-types**: Galarian Slowking completely walls Tapu Fini and gets an almost completely free opportunity to launch off a Future Sight off or hits it back with Sludge Bomb. However, it can be worn down if its Assault Vest is Knocked Off or Tricked away lost to Knock Off or Trick. Toxapex walls both utility and Choice Scarf Tapu Fini, but it cannot threaten Tapu Fini if it is Taunted, and can therefore be set up on by the Calm Mind set. so Calm Mind variants set up on it. Nidoking cannot switch in but is often seen with Teleport users like Slowking that counter Tapu Fini. It outspeeds most Tapu Fini and threatens it with Sludge Wave. However, Choice Scarf Tapu Fini outspeeds and OHKOes it with Hydro Pump, so it must be careful.

**Electric-types**: Tapu Koko and Zeraora cannot directly switch into Tapu Fini but threaten it with their STAB moves. Zapdos can switch into an attack from full health and has reliable recovery, (AC) but it struggles to beat Tapu Fini if it carries Volt Switch over Discharge.

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Just in case it is decided we want to put the utility set back in the future, I saved it here:

[SET]
name: Utility
move 1: Scald
move 2: Moonblast
move 3: Knock Off
move 4: Taunt / Defog
item: Leftovers
ability: Misty Surge
nature: Timid
evs: 252 HP / 64 SpD / 192 Spe

[SET COMMENTS]

Although it might seem strange to use Scald alongside Misty Surge, it can still burn Ground-immune Pokemon like Landorus-T and Dragonite, as well as Rillaboom and Tapu Bulu, preventing them from switching in as freely. Knock Off harms Pokemon that Tapu Fini cannot threaten with its STAB attacks such as Ferrothorn and Kartana. Taunt is typically preferred to limit Pokemon like Toxapex, Slowking, and Volcarona, as they otherwise wall Tapu Fini with ease and take advantage of it, or set up on it in the latter's case. Alternatively, Defog Tapu Fini is an effective form of hazard removal due to its decent matchup against common Stealth Rock setters like Landorus-T, Garchomp, and Heatran. Keep in mind, however, that Defog clears Misty Terrain, so you will need to play more carefully around variants of these Pokemon that carry Toxic. 192 Speed EVs with a Timid nature allow Tapu Fini to outspeed Timid Heatran, with the remaining EVs being placed into Special Defense to take hits from special attackers like Dragapult, Heatran, and Hydreigon slightly better.

Corviknight and Scizor are good partners for Tapu Fini, as they can switch into Rillaboom and Kartana for it, and it can come into Heatran for them after a U-turn as Heatran switches in. Corviknight can also use its Bulk Up set more freely if Tapu Fini is using Defog. Tangrowth can switch into all common Electric- and Grass- types except Zapdos and relieves pressure from Tapu Fini to check Urshifu-R and other physical attackers. In return, Tapu Fini can switch into Heatran, which often tries to exploit Tangrowth's passivity, and protects it from Toxic from Pokemon like Zeraora and Garchomp. Heatran can switch into Choice-locked attacks from Rillaboom and Kyurem, and it appreciates Tapu Fini switching into Water- and Fighting-type attacks and removing Heavy-Duty Boots from Pokemon like Slowbro, letting it trap and eliminate them with Magma Storm more easily. Setup sweepers such as Volcarona, Weavile, and Kartana enjoy the protection from status that Misty Terrain grants, easing setup against Pokemon like Blissey, Clefable, and Slowbro that can carry Toxic or Thunder Wave. Tapu Fini can often force in specially defensive walls like Galarian Slowking, Ferrothorn, and Blissey and remove their items, which aids other special attackers like Kyurem and Calm Mind Clefable in beating them.


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[Overview]
Tapu Fini is a threatening set-up sweeper that can take advantage of common defensive Pokemon such as Slowking, Toxapex, and Blissey. Its typing and solid bulk allow it to check notable threats such as Weavile, Urshifu-R, Heatran, and Hydreigon. It can alternatively use Choice Scarf sets that can switch into and threaten Pokemon like Urshifu-R, Weavile and Dragapult. It also possesses a useful ability in Misty Surge to limit the progress of status-spreading Pokemon, such as Dragapult and Toxapex, and a wide utility movepool including Defog, Taunt, and Knock Off. However, Tapu Fini lacks reliable recovery, meaning it can be worn down very quickly, especially if the common Knock Off removes its Leftovers, and Choice Scarf sets possess no form of recovery at all. If it has to check multiple threats, it may therefore need a secondary check to them. Many of the Pokemon it wants to switch into, such as Dragapult and Urshifu-R, carry U-turn to wear it down further. While Tapu Fini has many useful resistances, common faster offensive threats like Rillaboom, Tapu Koko, Kartana, Nidoking, and Zeraora exploit its typing. It faces competition from Slowbro, Slowking( normally when mentioning the slowtwins they get referred to that tho it's hard justifying how facing competition with Slowbro which has fallen off.), and Toxapex as a defensive Water-type and Clefable as a defensive Fairy-type, which can also utilise Calm Mind sets (mention how Clefable is able to avoid hazard and has reliable recovery unlike Tapu Fini which gets worn down quickly by taking hazards.). However, Tapu Fini differentiates itself with its unique combination of utility options, its rare and valuable ability, and it simultaneously checking Pokemon such as Heatran and Weavile. (fluff you already mention this throughout the overview and you can add into that sentence how it differentiates from other bulky water and fairt types.)

[SET]
name: Calm Mind
move 1: Calm Mind
move 2: Taunt
move 3: Scald
move 4: Draining Kiss
item: Leftovers
ability: Misty Surge
nature: Bold
evs: 252 HP / 116 Def / 140 Spe

[SET COMMENTS]

Scald is weaker than Surf, but it discourages Pokemon not protected by Misty Terrain, such as Landorus-T and Rillaboom(Landorus-T doesn't really want to switch into Scald ever so something like hitting Corviknight makes a lot more sense.), from switching in due to the threat of a burn. Draining Kiss is preferred over Moonblast to make Tapu Fini less easily worn down, but Moonblast can be considered for its greater immediate power. Taunt turns Pokemon that rely on status moves to damage Tapu Fini such as Blissey and Toxapex into setup fodder. (mention Ferrothorn as well while you can't do much in return most players expect you to switch and being able to prevent Ferrothorn setting up hazards, status, or leech seed can be beneficial.) It also prevents Slowking from using Teleport and Pokemon like Corviknight and Clefable from using their recovery moves, forcing them to play more carefully to avoid being worn down. (you can probably unify this with the previous sentence and just say how Taunt allows Tapu Fini to shutdown mons that rely on status move and can then use some as settup fodder.) 140 Speed EVs are used to outspeed Bisharp and Timid Magnezone. The Defense EVs and Bold nature are used because Calm Mind already boosts Tapu Fini's special bulk.

Magnezone is a great teammate for Tapu Fini because it can trap and eliminate Ferrothorn, one of the most common counters to Tapu Fini, as well as other Steel-types like Corviknight that can pivot into it when it is unboosted. Landorus-T can check Electric-types like Zeraora and Tapu Koko and pressures Galarian Slowking, which counters this set. It enjoys Tapu Fini being a reliable switch-in to Weavile and Urshifu-R, two of the few physical attackers it cannot check. Weavile can help overwhelm Steel-types like Corviknight and Ferrothorn, so one can break through them once the other has weakened them. (Spike setters should be mentioned with the Calm Mind set given how dangerous Tapu Fini can be with them and defensive synergy as well with Skarmory or Ferrothorn, also Galarian Slowking should get a mention as it pairs well defensively with Tapu Fini and can check Tapu Koko for it, while Tapu Fini can check Weavile and Urshifu-R for it.)

[SET]
name: Choice Scarf
move 1: Hydro Pump
move 2: Moonblast
move 3: Trick
move 4: Taunt / Defog
item: Choice Scarf
ability: Misty Surge
nature: Timid
evs: 248 HP / 44 SpD / 216 Spe

[SET COMMENTS]

With a Choice Scarf, Tapu Fini can outspeed and threaten Pokemon like Garchomp, Tornadus-T, and Dragapult. Hydro Pump is the preferred Water-type STAB move due to its greater power; for example, it secures an OHKO on defensive Landorus-T after Stealth Rock and a 2HKO on Nasty Plot Tornadus-T.(given how Choice Scarf Tapu Fini no longer runs max Special Attack this is just misleading.) Surf can be used instead for perfect accuracy, but it will miss out on the aforementioned KOs.(like before you are no longer max Special Attack so this is misleading, though you can merge this sentence with the previous one.) Trick cripples Ferrothorn, Blissey, Galarian Slowking, and Toxapex, which can switch into Tapu Fini's attacks with ease, and this can help teammates break through them. Taunt might look like a strange choice on a Choice set, but it prevents Toxapex and Slowking from pivoting into it freely and bulky setup sweepers like bulky Volcarona and Dragonite from setting up on it. Defog can be used instead on teams that require situational hazard control. 216 Speed EVs are used to outspeed +1 Dragonite, and the rest are placed in HP and Special Defense to take hits from Pokemon like Weavile and Dragapult better.

This set fits on offensive teams that do not require Tapu Fini's full defensive utility and appreciate the role compression of a revenge killer, a situational switch-in to Pokemon like Dragapult, and potentially Defog. Pokemon that take advantage of Tapu Fini's ability to lure in and cripple Galarian Slowking, Blissey, and Toxapex, such as Volcarona and Nasty Plot Tornadus-T, which also help against Rillaboom and Kartana, are ideal teammates.(you could add with Volcarona enjoys Tapu Fini blocking Status for it and being able to check Heatran and Urshifu-R for it, and that Volcarona can act as a secondary check against Weavile.) Ferrothorn can set Spikes to wear down opposing Pokemon into Tapu Fini's KO range and pressure Water-types like Slowking. It also switches into Tapu Koko for it. This set lacks power, leaving Tapu Fini unable to do much damage to walls, so it is advised to pair it with a strong wallbreaker like Kartana or Swords Dance Landorus-T.

[STRATEGY COMMENTS]

Other Options
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Whirlpool in conjunction with Taunt and Nature's Madness lets Tapu Fini trap and eliminate passive Pokemon like Toxapex and Blissey for teammates like Volcarona and Tornadus-T. However, the Calm Mind set can beat them already, and Tapu Fini is also outclassed as a trapper by Heatran, which has greater strength and an effective Toxic to wear down Pokemon more quickly. Tapu Fini can use a utility set with Knock Off and either Defog or Taunt, but it is usually outclassed by other Defog users like Corviknight and other Water-types like Slowking and Toxapex, which have superior longevity, and in the case of Corviknight, can better pressure most Stealth Rock setters.

Checks and Counters
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**Galarian Slowking**: Galarian Slowking completely walls Tapu Fini and gets an almost completely free Future Sight off or hits it back with Sludge Bomb. However, it can be worn down if its Assault Vest is lost to Trick.

**Revenge Killers**: Common Pokemon like Zeraora, Tapu Koko, Kartana, and Rillaboom can outspeed and deal heavy damage to non-Choice Scarf Tapu Fini, and they survive at least one attack from Choice Scarf sets.

**Steel-types**: Ferrothorn can switch into Tapu Fini and hit it hard with Power Whip or wear it down with Leech Seed. While Corviknight doesn't offensively threaten Tapu Fini and hates being burned, it can take its attacks fairly well and pivot into a revenge killer. Protective Pads Melmetal avoids the 2HKO from any move and can 2HKO in return with Double Iron Bash or Thunder Punch. Kartana resists Tapu Fini's STAB moves and can OHKO it with Life Orb- or Choice Band- boosted Leaf Blade, but its horrendous special bulk allows Choice Scarf Tapu Fini to 2HKO it.

**Chip Damage**: Often, the best way to beat Tapu Fini is to exploit its lack of consistent recovery with chip damage such as Future Sight from Slowbro, Slowking, and Galarian Slowking, which are often paired with Pokemon it wants to check like Urshifu-R and Weavile. The aforementioned wallbreakers can also wear it down over time with their strong attacks. Knock Off from Pokemon like Weavile and Clefable removing its Leftovers, and U-turn from Dragapult, Urshifu-R, and Corviknight, are also effective.(hazards should be included here given how easy they can wear down Tapu Fini, especially when using Tapu Fini as a hazard removal when using Choice Scarf.)

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:ss/tapu_fini:
[Overview]
Tapu Fini is a threatening set-up sweeper that can take advantage of common defensive Pokemon such as Slowking, Toxapex, and Blissey. (I don't think this is the best way to start the overview, given that Fini's role on many teams is its defensive presence, which you describe well in the very next sentence. I would move this to later in the overview). Its Tapu Fini is an excellent defensive presence in the OU metagame thanks to its typing and solid bulk, which allows it to check notable threats such as Weavile, Urshifu-R, Heatran, and Hydreigon. (here is where I'd insert the CM sentence) It can alternatively use Choice Scarf sets that can switch into and threaten Pokemon like Urshifu-R and Dragapult. It also possesses a useful ability in Misty Surge to limit the progress of status-spreading Pokemon, such as Dragapult and Toxapex, and a wide utility movepool including Defog, Taunt, and Knock Off. However, Tapu Fini lacks reliable recovery, meaning it can be worn down very quickly, especially if the common Knock Off removes its Leftovers, and Choice Scarf sets possess no form of recovery at all. If it has to check multiple threats, it may therefore need a secondary check to them. Many of the Pokemon it wants to switch into, such as Dragapult and Urshifu-R, carry U-turn to wear it down further. While Tapu Fini has many useful resistances, common faster offensive threats like Rillaboom, Tapu Koko, Kartana, Nidoking (not as relevant and less is more here), and Zeraora exploit its typing. It faces competition from Slowbro, Slowking, and Toxapex as a defensive Water-type and Clefable as a defensive Fairy-type, which can also utilise utilize Calm Mind sets. However, Tapu Fini differentiates itself with its unique combination of utility options, its rare and valuable ability, and it simultaneously checking Pokemon such as Heatran and Weavile.

[SET]
name: Calm Mind
move 1: Calm Mind
move 2: Taunt
move 3: Scald
move 4: Draining Kiss
item: Leftovers
ability: Misty Surge
nature: Bold
evs: 252 HP / 116 Def / 140 Spe

[SET COMMENTS]

Scald is weaker than Surf, but it discourages Pokemon not protected by Misty Terrain, such as Landorus-T and Rillaboom, from switching in due to the threat of a burn. Draining Kiss is preferred over Moonblast to make Tapu Fini less easily worn down, but Moonblast can be considered for its greater immediate power. Taunt turns Pokemon that rely on status moves to damage Tapu Fini such as Blissey and Toxapex into setup fodder. It also prevents Slowking from using Teleport and Pokemon like Corviknight and Clefable from using their recovery moves, forcing them to play more carefully to avoid being worn down. 140 Speed EVs are used to outspeed Bisharp and Timid Magnezone. The Defense EVs and Bold nature are used because Calm Mind already boosts Tapu Fini's special bulk.

Magnezone is a great teammate for Tapu Fini because it can trap and eliminate Ferrothorn, one of the most common counters to Tapu Fini, as well as other Steel-types like Corviknight that can pivot into it when it is unboosted. Landorus-T (Add Garchomp and hippo, fini really appreciates grounds) can check Electric-types like Zeraora and Tapu Koko and pressures Galarian Slowking, which counters this set. It enjoys They enjoy Tapu Fini being a reliable switch-in to Weavile and Urshifu-R, two of the few physical attackers it they cannot check. Weavile can help overwhelm Steel-types like Corviknight and Ferrothorn, so one can break through them once the other has weakened them. (This is a weird mention. Weavile doesn't beat physdef Ferrothorn, nor healthy corv at +2, and Corv isn't the most threatening to CM Fini. Weavile is still a great partner, but thats because it takes on GKing/grasses and appreciates Fini switching in on Shifu. Please amend this)

[SET]
name: Choice Scarf
move 1: Hydro Pump Scald
move 2: Moonblast
move 3: Trick
move 4: Taunt / Defog
item: Choice Scarf
ability: Misty Surge
nature: Timid
evs: 248 HP / 44 SpD / 216 Spe

[SET COMMENTS]

With a Choice Scarf, Tapu Fini can outspeed and threaten Pokemon like Garchomp, Tornadus-T, and Dragapult. Hydro Pump is the preferred Water-type STAB move due to its greater power; for example, it secures an OHKO on defensive Landorus-T after Stealth Rock and a 2HKO on Nasty Plot Tornadus-T. Surf can be used instead for perfect accuracy, but it will miss out on the aforementioned KOs. (Amend this to Scald since a defensive spread is being used here) Trick cripples Ferrothorn, Blissey, Galarian Slowking, and Toxapex, which can switch into Tapu Fini's attacks with ease, and this can help teammates break through them. Taunt might look like a strange choice on a Choice set, but it prevents Toxapex and Slowking from pivoting into it freely and bulky setup sweepers like bulky Volcarona and Dragonite from setting up on it. Defog can be used instead on teams that require situational hazard control. 216 Speed EVs are used to outspeed +1 Dragonite, and the rest are placed in HP and Special Defense to take hits from Pokemon like Weavile and Dragapult better. (Add in a line about how Scarf Fini is customizable. Offensive spreads can be run to nab some unexpected KOes, a mix of both can have role compression, and even fully defensive sets are viable as a simple disruption technique against certain team structures)

This set fits on offensive teams that do not require Tapu Fini's full defensive utility and appreciate the role compression of a revenge killer, a situational switch-in to Pokemon like Dragapult (Shifu and Weav need to be mentioned here), and potentially Defog. Pokemon that take advantage of Tapu Fini's ability to lure in and cripple Galarian Slowking, Blissey, and Toxapex, such as Volcarona and Nasty Plot Tornadus-T, which also help against Rillaboom and Kartana, are ideal teammates. Ferrothorn can set Spikes to wear down opposing Pokemon into Tapu Fini's KO range and pressure Water-types like Slowking. It also switches into Tapu Koko for it. This set lacks power, leaving Tapu Fini unable to do much damage to walls, so it is advised to pair it with a strong wallbreaker like Kartana or Swords Dance Landorus-T. (Add a mention of grounds for koko + gking, who also like fini's ability to take on weav/shifu)

Tapu Fini @ Leftovers

Ability: Misty Surge
EVs: 252 HP / 216 Def / 40 SpD
Calm Nature
IVs: 0 Atk
- Nature's Madness
- Taunt
- Moonblast

- Whirlpool

Relaying this here in case you missed it in the QC chat. Trapper fini gets its own set now. Use this spread and moveset. EVs avoid the 3HKO from Banded Shifu CC. Knock should go in set details over Moonblast to kill pex faster and hit GKing/Slowking.


[STRATEGY COMMENTS]

Other Options
====
Whirlpool in conjunction with Taunt and Nature's Madness lets Tapu Fini trap and eliminate passive Pokemon like Toxapex and Blissey for teammates like Volcarona and Tornadus-T. However, the Calm Mind set can beat them already, and Tapu Fini is also outclassed as a trapper by Heatran, which has greater strength and an effective Toxic to wear down Pokemon more quickly. (See above) Tapu Fini can use a utility set with Knock Off and either Defog or Taunt, but it is usually outclassed by other Defog users like Corviknight and other Water-types like Slowking and Toxapex, which have superior longevity, and in the case of Corviknight, can better pressure most Stealth Rock setters.

Checks and Counters
====

**Galarian Slowking**: Galarian Slowking completely walls Tapu Fini and gets an almost completely free Future Sight off or hits it back with Sludge Bomb. However, it can be worn down if its Assault Vest is lost to Trick and and doesn't like being choice-locked. (I'd also add that Fini doesn't like losing 2 of it's moveslots to AV)

**Revenge Killers**: Common Pokemon like Zeraora, Tapu Koko, Kartana, and Rillaboom can outspeed and deal heavy damage to non-Choice Scarf Tapu Fini, and they survive at least one attack from Choice Scarf sets.

**Steel-types**: Ferrothorn can switch into Tapu Fini and hit it hard with Power Whip or wear it down with Leech Seed. While Corviknight doesn't offensively threaten Tapu Fini and hates being burned, it can take its attacks fairly well and pivot into a revenge killer. Protective Pads Melmetal avoids the 2HKO from any move and can 2HKO in return with Double Iron Bash or Thunder Punch. Kartana resists Tapu Fini's STAB moves and can OHKO it with Life Orb- or Choice Band- boosted Leaf Blade, but its horrendous special bulk allows Choice Scarf Tapu Fini to 2HKO it.

**Chip Damage**: Often, the best way to beat Tapu Fini is to exploit its lack of consistent recovery with chip damage such as Future Sight from Slowbro, Slowking, and Galarian Slowking, which are often paired with Pokemon it wants to check like Urshifu-R and Weavile. The aforementioned wallbreakers can also wear it down over time with their strong attacks. Knock Off from Pokemon like Weavile and Clefable removing its Leftovers, and U-turn from Dragapult, Urshifu-R, and Corviknight, are also effective.

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:ss/tapu_fini:
[Overview]
Tapu Fini is a threatening set-up sweeper that can take advantage of common defensive Pokemon such as Slowking, Toxapex, and Blissey I wouldnt mention its cm set as the first thing in the overview since fini is used for other traits like the ones you mentioned in the next sentence, so id suggest moving this sentence. Its typing and solid bulk allow it to check notable threats such as Weavile, Urshifu-R, Heatran, and Hydreigon. It can alternatively use Choice Scarf sets that can switch into and threaten Pokemon like Urshifu-R and Dragapult you can put that sentence here. It also possesses a useful ability in Misty Surge to limit the progress of status-spreading Pokemon, such as Dragapult and Toxapex, and a wide utility movepool including Defog, Taunt, and Knock Off. However, Tapu Fini lacks reliable recovery, meaning it can be worn down very quickly, especially if the common Knock Off removes its Leftovers, and Choice Scarf sets possess no form of recovery at all. If it has to check multiple threats, it may therefore need a secondary check to them. Many of the Pokemon it wants to switch into, such as Dragapult and Urshifu-R, No need to mention alot of examples carry U-turn to wear it down further. While Tapu Fini has many useful resistances, common faster offensive threats like Rillaboom, Tapu Koko, Kartana, Nidoking it isnt common enough to be worth mentioning, and Zeraora exploit its typing. It faces competition from Slowbro Slowbro has fallen off alot so fini doesen face much competition from it, Slowking, and Toxapex as a defensive Water-type and Clefable as a defensive Fairy-type Mention here clef's access to reliable recovery and magic guard, which can also utilise Calm Mind sets. However, Tapu Fini differentiates itself with its unique combination of utility options, its rare and valuable ability, and it simultaneously checking Pokemon such as Heatran and Weavile. You mentioned this before in the overview so dont repeat it

[SET]
name: Calm Mind
move 1: Calm Mind
move 2: Taunt
move 3: Scald
move 4: Draining Kiss
item: Leftovers
ability: Misty Surge
nature: Bold
evs: 252 HP / 116 Def / 140 Spe

[SET COMMENTS]

Scald is weaker than Surf, but it discourages Pokemon not protected by Misty Terrain, such as Landorus-T and Rillaboom, from switching in due to the threat of a burn. Draining Kiss is preferred over Moonblast to make Tapu Fini less easily worn down, but Moonblast can be considered for its greater immediate power. Taunt turns Pokemon that rely on status moves to damage Tapu Fini such as Blissey and Toxapex into setup fodder. It also prevents Slowking from using Teleport and Pokemon like Corviknight and Clefable from using their recovery moves, forcing them to play more carefully to avoid being worn down. 140 Speed EVs are used to outspeed Bisharp and Timid Magnezone. The Defense EVs and Bold nature are used because Calm Mind already boosts Tapu Fini's special bulk.

Magnezone is a great teammate for Tapu Fini because it can trap and eliminate Ferrothorn, one of the most common counters to Tapu Fini, as well as other Steel-types like Corviknight that can pivot into it when it is unboosted. Landorus-T can check Electric-types like Zeraora and Tapu Koko and pressures Galarian Slowking, which counters this set Other ground types like Hippowdon and Garchomp can do that as well so mention them here. It enjoys Tapu Fini being a reliable switch-in to Weavile and Urshifu-R, two of the few physical attackers it cannot check. Weavile can help overwhelm Steel-types like Corviknight and Ferrothorn, so one can break through them once the other has weakened them. mention spikes setters like skarm mew and ferro, since they also help overwhelm steels and such, Ferrothorn is an especially good partner because its typing works well with fini

[SET]
name: Choice Scarf
move 1: Hydro Pump
move 2: Moonblast
move 3: Trick
move 4: Taunt / Defog
item: Choice Scarf
ability: Misty Surge
nature: Timid
evs: 248 HP / 44 SpD / 216 Spe

[SET COMMENTS]

With a Choice Scarf, Tapu Fini can outspeed and threaten Pokemon like Garchomp, Tornadus-T, and Dragapult. Hydro Pump is the preferred Water-type STAB move due to its greater power; for example, it secures an OHKO on defensive Landorus-T after Stealth Rock and a 2HKO on Nasty Plot Tornadus-T 0 SpA Tapu Fini Hydro Pump vs. 0 HP / 0 SpD Tornadus-Therian: 124-147 (41.4 - 49.1%) -- guaranteed 3HKO, 0 SpA Tapu Fini Hydro Pump vs. 252 HP / 164+ SpD Landorus-Therian: 206-246 (53.9 - 64.3%) -- guaranteed 2HKO. Surf can be used instead for perfect accuracy, but it will miss out on the aforementioned KOs. Trick cripples Ferrothorn, Blissey, Galarian Slowking, and Toxapex, which can switch into Tapu Fini's attacks with ease, and this can help teammates break through them. Taunt might look like a strange choice on a Choice set, but it prevents Toxapex and Slowking from pivoting into it freely and bulky setup sweepers like bulky Volcarona and Dragonite from setting up on it. Defog can be used instead on teams that require situational hazard control. 216 Speed EVs are used to outspeed +1 Dragonite, and the rest are placed in HP and Special Defense to take hits from Pokemon like Weavile and Dragapult better.

This set fits on offensive teams that do not require Tapu Fini's full defensive utility and appreciate the role compression of a revenge killer, a situational switch-in to Pokemon like Dragapult, and potentially Defog. Pokemon that take advantage of Tapu Fini's ability to lure in and cripple Galarian Slowking, Blissey, and Toxapex, such as Volcarona and Nasty Plot Tornadus-T, which also help against Rillaboom and Kartana, are ideal teammates. Ferrothorn can set Spikes to wear down opposing Pokemon into Tapu Fini's KO range and pressure Water-types like Slowking. It also switches into Tapu Koko for it. This set lacks power, leaving Tapu Fini unable to do much damage to walls, so it is advised to pair it with a strong wallbreaker like Kartana or Swords Dance Landorus-T.

[STRATEGY COMMENTS]

Other Options
====
Whirlpool in conjunction with Taunt and Nature's Madness lets Tapu Fini trap and eliminate passive Pokemon like Toxapex and Blissey for teammates like Volcarona and Tornadus-T. However, the Calm Mind set can beat them already, and Tapu Fini is also outclassed as a trapper by Heatran, which has greater strength and an effective Toxic to wear down Pokemon more quickly. Tapu Fini can use a utility set with Knock Off and either Defog or Taunt, but it is usually outclassed by other Defog users like Corviknight and other Water-types like Slowking and Toxapex, which have superior longevity, and in the case of Corviknight, can better pressure most Stealth Rock setters.

Checks and Counters
====

**Galarian Slowking**: Galarian Slowking completely walls Tapu Fini and gets an almost completely free Future Sight off or hits it back with Sludge Bomb. However, it can be worn down if its Assault Vest is lost to Trick. Mention how fini doesent like getting an assault vest

**Revenge Killers**: Common Pokemon like Zeraora, Tapu Koko, Kartana, and Rillaboom can outspeed and deal heavy damage to non-Choice Scarf Tapu Fini, and they survive at least one attack from Choice Scarf sets.

**Steel-types**: Ferrothorn can switch into Tapu Fini and hit it hard with Power Whip or wear it down with Leech Seed. While Corviknight doesn't offensively threaten Tapu Fini and hates being burned, it can take its attacks fairly well and pivot into a revenge killer. Protective Pads Melmetal avoids the 2HKO from any move and can 2HKO in return with Double Iron Bash or Thunder Punch. Kartana resists Tapu Fini's STAB moves and can OHKO it with Life Orb- or Choice Band- boosted Leaf Blade, but its horrendous special bulk allows Choice Scarf Tapu Fini to 2HKO it.

**Chip Damage**: Often, the best way to beat Tapu Fini is to exploit its lack of consistent recovery with chip damage such as Future Sight from Slowbro, Slowking, and Galarian Slowking the slowtwins, which are often paired with Pokemon it wants to check like Urshifu-R and Weavile. The aforementioned wallbreakers can also wear it down over time with their strong attacks. Knock Off from Pokemon like Weavile and Clefable removing its Leftovers, and U-turn from Dragapult, Urshifu-R, and Corviknight, are also effective. Hazards are also an effective way of chipping fini so mention that

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:ss/tapu_fini:
[Overview]
Tapu Fini is a threatening set-up sweeper that can take advantage of common defensive Pokemon such as Slowking, Toxapex, and Blissey. (I don't think this is the best way to start the overview, given that Fini's role on many teams is its defensive presence, which you describe well in the very next sentence. I would move this to later in the overview). Its Tapu Fini is an excellent defensive presence in the OU metagame thanks to its typing and solid bulk, which allows it to check notable threats such as Weavile, Urshifu-R, Heatran, and Hydreigon. (here is where I'd insert the CM sentence) It can alternatively use Choice Scarf sets that can switch into and threaten Pokemon like Urshifu-R and Dragapult. It also possesses a useful ability in Misty Surge to limit the progress of status-spreading Pokemon, such as Dragapult and Toxapex, and a wide utility movepool including Defog, Taunt, and Knock Off. However, Tapu Fini lacks reliable recovery, meaning it can be worn down very quickly, especially if the common Knock Off removes its Leftovers, and Choice Scarf sets possess no form of recovery at all. If it has to check multiple threats, it may therefore need a secondary check to them. Many of the Pokemon it wants to switch into, such as Dragapult and Urshifu-R, carry U-turn to wear it down further. While Tapu Fini has many useful resistances, common faster offensive threats like Rillaboom, Tapu Koko, Kartana, Nidoking (not as relevant and less is more here), and Zeraora exploit its typing. It faces competition from Slowbro, Slowking, and Toxapex as a defensive Water-type and Clefable as a defensive Fairy-type, which can also utilise utilize Calm Mind sets. However, Tapu Fini differentiates itself with its unique combination of utility options, its rare and valuable ability, and it simultaneously checking Pokemon such as Heatran and Weavile.

[SET]
name: Calm Mind
move 1: Calm Mind
move 2: Taunt
move 3: Scald
move 4: Draining Kiss
item: Leftovers
ability: Misty Surge
nature: Bold
evs: 252 HP / 116 Def / 140 Spe

[SET COMMENTS]

Scald is weaker than Surf, but it discourages Pokemon not protected by Misty Terrain, such as Landorus-T and Rillaboom, from switching in due to the threat of a burn. Draining Kiss is preferred over Moonblast to make Tapu Fini less easily worn down, but Moonblast can be considered for its greater immediate power. Taunt turns Pokemon that rely on status moves to damage Tapu Fini such as Blissey and Toxapex into setup fodder. It also prevents Slowking from using Teleport and Pokemon like Corviknight and Clefable from using their recovery moves, forcing them to play more carefully to avoid being worn down. 140 Speed EVs are used to outspeed Bisharp and Timid Magnezone. The Defense EVs and Bold nature are used because Calm Mind already boosts Tapu Fini's special bulk.

Magnezone is a great teammate for Tapu Fini because it can trap and eliminate Ferrothorn, one of the most common counters to Tapu Fini, as well as other Steel-types like Corviknight that can pivot into it when it is unboosted. Landorus-T (Add Garchomp and hippo, fini really appreciates grounds) can check Electric-types like Zeraora and Tapu Koko and pressures Galarian Slowking, which counters this set. It enjoys They enjoy Tapu Fini being a reliable switch-in to Weavile and Urshifu-R, two of the few physical attackers it they cannot check. Weavile can help overwhelm Steel-types like Corviknight and Ferrothorn, so one can break through them once the other has weakened them. (This is a weird mention. Weavile doesn't beat physdef Ferrothorn, nor healthy corv at +2, and Corv isn't the most threatening to CM Fini. Weavile is still a great partner, but thats because it takes on GKing/grasses and appreciates Fini switching in on Shifu. Please amend this)

[SET]
name: Choice Scarf
move 1: Hydro Pump Scald
move 2: Moonblast
move 3: Trick
move 4: Taunt / Defog
item: Choice Scarf
ability: Misty Surge
nature: Timid
evs: 248 HP / 44 SpD / 216 Spe

[SET COMMENTS]

With a Choice Scarf, Tapu Fini can outspeed and threaten Pokemon like Garchomp, Tornadus-T, and Dragapult. Hydro Pump is the preferred Water-type STAB move due to its greater power; for example, it secures an OHKO on defensive Landorus-T after Stealth Rock and a 2HKO on Nasty Plot Tornadus-T. Surf can be used instead for perfect accuracy, but it will miss out on the aforementioned KOs. (Amend this to Scald since a defensive spread is being used here) Trick cripples Ferrothorn, Blissey, Galarian Slowking, and Toxapex, which can switch into Tapu Fini's attacks with ease, and this can help teammates break through them. Taunt might look like a strange choice on a Choice set, but it prevents Toxapex and Slowking from pivoting into it freely and bulky setup sweepers like bulky Volcarona and Dragonite from setting up on it. Defog can be used instead on teams that require situational hazard control. 216 Speed EVs are used to outspeed +1 Dragonite, and the rest are placed in HP and Special Defense to take hits from Pokemon like Weavile and Dragapult better. (Add in a line about how Scarf Fini is customizable. Offensive spreads can be run to nab some unexpected KOes, a mix of both can have role compression, and even fully defensive sets are viable as a simple disruption technique against certain team structures)

This set fits on offensive teams that do not require Tapu Fini's full defensive utility and appreciate the role compression of a revenge killer, a situational switch-in to Pokemon like Dragapult (Shifu and Weav need to be mentioned here), and potentially Defog. Pokemon that take advantage of Tapu Fini's ability to lure in and cripple Galarian Slowking, Blissey, and Toxapex, such as Volcarona and Nasty Plot Tornadus-T, which also help against Rillaboom and Kartana, are ideal teammates. Ferrothorn can set Spikes to wear down opposing Pokemon into Tapu Fini's KO range and pressure Water-types like Slowking. It also switches into Tapu Koko for it. This set lacks power, leaving Tapu Fini unable to do much damage to walls, so it is advised to pair it with a strong wallbreaker like Kartana or Swords Dance Landorus-T. (Add a mention of grounds for koko + gking, who also like fini's ability to take on weav/shifu)

Tapu Fini @ Leftovers

Ability: Misty Surge
EVs: 252 HP / 216 Def / 40 SpD
Calm Nature
IVs: 0 Atk
- Nature's Madness
- Taunt
- Moonblast

- Whirlpool

Relaying this here in case you missed it in the QC chat. Trapper fini gets its own set now. Use this spread and moveset. EVs avoid the 3HKO from Banded Shifu CC. Knock should go in set details over Moonblast to kill pex faster and hit GKing/Slowking.


[STRATEGY COMMENTS]

Other Options
====
Whirlpool in conjunction with Taunt and Nature's Madness lets Tapu Fini trap and eliminate passive Pokemon like Toxapex and Blissey for teammates like Volcarona and Tornadus-T. However, the Calm Mind set can beat them already, and Tapu Fini is also outclassed as a trapper by Heatran, which has greater strength and an effective Toxic to wear down Pokemon more quickly. (See above) Tapu Fini can use a utility set with Knock Off and either Defog or Taunt, but it is usually outclassed by other Defog users like Corviknight and other Water-types like Slowking and Toxapex, which have superior longevity, and in the case of Corviknight, can better pressure most Stealth Rock setters.

Checks and Counters
====

**Galarian Slowking**: Galarian Slowking completely walls Tapu Fini and gets an almost completely free Future Sight off or hits it back with Sludge Bomb. However, it can be worn down if its Assault Vest is lost to Trick and and doesn't like being choice-locked. (I'd also add that Fini doesn't like losing 2 of it's moveslots to AV)

**Revenge Killers**: Common Pokemon like Zeraora, Tapu Koko, Kartana, and Rillaboom can outspeed and deal heavy damage to non-Choice Scarf Tapu Fini, and they survive at least one attack from Choice Scarf sets.

**Steel-types**: Ferrothorn can switch into Tapu Fini and hit it hard with Power Whip or wear it down with Leech Seed. While Corviknight doesn't offensively threaten Tapu Fini and hates being burned, it can take its attacks fairly well and pivot into a revenge killer. Protective Pads Melmetal avoids the 2HKO from any move and can 2HKO in return with Double Iron Bash or Thunder Punch. Kartana resists Tapu Fini's STAB moves and can OHKO it with Life Orb- or Choice Band- boosted Leaf Blade, but its horrendous special bulk allows Choice Scarf Tapu Fini to 2HKO it.

**Chip Damage**: Often, the best way to beat Tapu Fini is to exploit its lack of consistent recovery with chip damage such as Future Sight from Slowbro, Slowking, and Galarian Slowking, which are often paired with Pokemon it wants to check like Urshifu-R and Weavile. The aforementioned wallbreakers can also wear it down over time with their strong attacks. Knock Off from Pokemon like Weavile and Clefable removing its Leftovers, and U-turn from Dragapult, Urshifu-R, and Corviknight, are also effective.

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Ok, I implemented this, and added a third set as was discussed on Discord, as well as something else in Other Options.
 

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[Overview]

Tapu Fini is an excellent defensive presence in the OU metagame thanks to its typing and solid bulk, which allows it to check notable threats such as Weavile, Urshifu-R, Heatran, and Hydreigon. It can use Choice Scarf sets that can switch into and threaten Pokemon like Urshifu-R and Dragapult, or it can take advantage of common defensive Pokemon such as Slowking, Toxapex, and Blissey by trapping and eliminating them to help its teammates or using them as setup fodder. It also possesses a useful ability in Misty Surge to limit the progress of status-spreading Pokemon, such as Dragapult and Toxapex, and a wide utility movepool including Defog, Taunt, and Knock Off. However, Tapu Fini lacks reliable recovery, meaning it can be worn down very quickly, especially if the common Knock Off removes its Leftovers, and Choice Scarf sets possess no form of recovery at all. If it has to check multiple threats, it may therefore need a secondary check to them. Many of the Pokemon it wants to switch into, such as Dragapult and Urshifu-R, carry U-turn to wear it down further. While Tapu Fini has many useful resistances, common faster offensive threats like Rillaboom, Tapu Koko, Kartana, and Zeraora exploit its typing. It faces competition from Slowbro, Slowking, and Toxapex as a defensive Water-type and Clefable as a defensive Fairy-type, which can also utilize Calm Mind sets. However, Tapu Fini differentiates itself with its unique combination of utility options, its rare and valuable ability, and it simultaneously checking Pokemon such as Heatran and Weavile.

[SET]
name: Choice Scarf
move 1: Scald
move 2: Moonblast
move 3: Trick
move 4: Taunt / Defog
item: Choice Scarf
ability: Misty Surge
nature: Timid
evs: 248 HP / 44 SpD / 216 Spe

[SET COMMENTS]

With a Choice Scarf, Tapu Fini can outspeed and threaten Pokemon like Garchomp, Tornadus-T, and Dragapult. Trick cripples Ferrothorn, Blissey, Galarian Slowking, and Toxapex, which can switch into Tapu Fini's attacks with ease, and this can help teammates break through them. Taunt might look like a strange choice on a Choice item set, but it prevents Toxapex and Slowking from pivoting into it freely and bulky setup sweepers like bulky Volcarona and Dragonite from setting up on it. Defog can be used instead on teams that require situational hazard control. 216 Speed EVs are used to outspeed +1 Dragonite, and the rest are placed in HP and Special Defense to take hits from Pokemon like Weavile and Dragapult better. EV spreads are customisable. For customizable; for example, maximum defensive investment can be used if a team has another form of speed control, and EVs can be placed into Special Attack to do more damage, allowing Tapu Fini to OHKO Pokemon like Weavile and Dragapult.

This set fits on offensive teams that do not require Tapu Fini's full defensive utility and appreciate the role compression of a revenge killer, a situational switch-in to Pokemon like Dragapult, Urshifu-R, and Weavile, and potentially Defog potential Defogger. Pokemon that take advantage of Tapu Fini's ability to lure in and cripple Galarian Slowking, Blissey, and Toxapex, such as Volcarona and Nasty Plot Tornadus-T, which also help against Rillaboom and Kartana, are ideal teammates. Ferrothorn can set Spikes to wear down opposing Pokemon into Tapu Fini's KO range and pressure Water-types like Slowking. It also switches into Tapu Koko for it. Ground-types like Landorus-T and Garchomp can switch into Tapu Koko and Galarian Slowking, and they like Tapu Fini's ability to check Weavile and Urshifu-R for them.

[SET]
name: Whirlpool Trapper
move 1: Whirlpool
move 2: Moonblast
move 3: Nature's Madness
move 4: Taunt
item: Leftovers
ability: Misty Surge
nature: Calm
evs: 252 HP / 216 Def / 40 SpD

Whirlpool is used to trap in and slowly wear down opposing Pokemon. It Whirlpool allows Tapu Fini to trap in and remove many Pokemon that cannot significantly damage it, such as Toxapex, Blissey, Slowbro, Slowking, and Ferrothorn lacking Power Whip. Nature's Madness is used to provide consistent damage on bulkier Pokemon such as the aforementioned ones it can trap, as well as switch-ins like Galarian Slowking. Taunt is necessary so that Pokemon like Toxapex, Blissey, (AC) and Slowking cannot use their recovery moves or pivot out with Teleport. Knock Off can be used over Moonblast to lure in Galarian Slowking and remove its Assault Vest, (RC) and wear while wearing Toxapex down more quickly by removing its Black Sludge or Shed Shell, but this makes Tapu Fini unable to reliably check Weavile and Urshifu-R. The EVs allow Tapu Fini to survive three Choice Band-boosted Close Combats from Urshifu-R and two Choice Specs-boosted Shadow Balls from Blacephalon from full health.

This set can fit on a wide variety of teams, but as its main purpose is to trap in and eliminate certain defensive Pokemon like Toxapex, Blissey, and Slowking, it should be used with Pokemon that appreciate them being removed. Weavile is a great option, as Toxapex and Ferrothorn are common checks to it, and it beats Grass-types and Galarian Slowking for Tapu Fini. Urshifu-R can similarly benefit from Toxapex and Slowbro being removed, as well as easing prediction against teams with Ferrothorn. Volcarona and Dragonite can check Grass-types for Tapu Fini, and both can sweep much more easily with Toxapex removed. Ground-types like Landorus-T and Garchomp can switch into Electric-types for Tapu Fini and like its ability to check Weavile and Urshifu-R for them. If Tapu Fini is using Knock Off, Pokemon that benefit from Galarian Slowking being lured in, (RC) such as Kyurem, (RC) are good teammates.

[SET]
name: Calm Mind
move 1: Calm Mind
move 2: Taunt
move 3: Scald
move 4: Draining Kiss
item: Leftovers
ability: Misty Surge
nature: Bold
evs: 252 HP / 116 Def / 140 Spe

[SET COMMENTS]

Scald is weaker than Surf, but it discourages Pokemon not protected by Misty Terrain, such as Landorus-T and Rillaboom, from switching in due to the threat of a burn. Draining Kiss is preferred over Moonblast to make Tapu Fini less easily worn down, but Moonblast can be considered for its greater immediate power. Taunt turns Pokemon that rely on status moves to damage Tapu Fini such as Blissey and Toxapex into setup fodder. It also prevents Slowking from using Teleport and Pokemon like Corviknight and Clefable from using their recovery moves, forcing them to play more carefully to avoid being worn down. 140 Speed EVs are used to outspeed Bisharp and Timid Magnezone. The Defense EVs and Bold nature are used because Calm Mind already boosts Tapu Fini's special bulk.

Magnezone is a great teammate for Tapu Fini because it can trap and eliminate Ferrothorn, one of the most common counters to Tapu Fini, as well as other Steel-types like Corviknight that can pivot into it when it is unboosted. Ground-types like Landorus-T, Hippowdon, and Garchomp can check Electric-types like Zeraora and Tapu Koko and pressure Galarian Slowking, which counters this set. They enjoy Tapu Fini being a reliable switch-in to Weavile and Urshifu-R, two of the few physical attackers they cannot check. Weavile can overwhelm Grass-types and Galarian Slowking, (RC) and appreciates the switch-in to Urshifu-R that Tapu Fini can provide.

[STRATEGY COMMENTS]

Other Options
====
A more defensive Choice Scarf set with Whirlpool, Moonblast, Nature's Madness, and Trick can be used to trap in passive Pokemon similarly to Whirlpool sets, and it still allows Tapu Fini to outspeed and threaten many Pokemon. Such a set should use an EV spread of 252 HP / 116 SpD / 140 Spe with a Calm nature. Tapu Fini can also use a utility set with Knock Off and either Defog or Taunt, but it is usually outclassed by other Defog users like Corviknight and other Water-types like Slowking and Toxapex, which have superior longevity, (RC) and, (AC) in the case of Corviknight, can better pressure most Stealth Rock setters.

Checks and Counters
====

**Galarian Slowking**: Galarian Slowking completely walls Tapu Fini and gets an almost completely free Future Sight off or hits it back with Sludge Bomb. However, it can be worn down if its Assault Vest is lost to Trick or Knock Off and doesn't like being Choice-locked, though doing this will limit Tapu Fini heavily as it will be unable to use non-attacking moves.

**Revenge Killers**: Common Pokemon like Zeraora, Tapu Koko, Kartana, and Rillaboom can outspeed and deal heavy damage to non-Choice Scarf Tapu Fini, and they survive at least one attack from Choice Scarf sets.

**Steel-types**: Ferrothorn can switch into Tapu Fini and hit it hard with Power Whip or wear it down with Leech Seed, though sets lacking Power Whip can be trapped in and KOed by the Whirlpool set, and it strongly dislikes Trick. While Corviknight doesn't offensively threaten Tapu Fini and hates being burned, it can take its attacks fairly well and pivot into a revenge killer. Melmetal avoids the 2HKO from any move and can 2HKO in return with Double Iron Bash or Thunder Punch. Kartana resists Tapu Fini's STAB moves and can OHKO it with Life Orb- or Choice Band-boosted (spacing) Leaf Blade, but its horrendous special bulk means it is nearly 2HKOed by it Tapu Fini.

**Chip Damage**: Often, the best way to beat Tapu Fini is to exploit its lack of consistent recovery with chip damage such as Future Sight from Slowbro, Slowking, and Galarian Slowking, which are often paired with Pokemon it wants to check like Urshifu-R and Weavile. The aforementioned wallbreakers can also wear it down over time with their strong attacks. Knock Off from Pokemon like Weavile and Clefable removing its Leftovers, entry hazards, and U-turn from Dragapult, Urshifu-R, and Corviknight, are also effective.

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[Overview]

Tapu Fini is an excellent defensive presence in the OU metagame thanks to its typing and solid bulk, which allows it to check notable threats such as Weavile, Urshifu-R, Heatran, and Hydreigon. It can use Choice Scarf sets that can to switch into and threaten Pokemon like Urshifu-R and Dragapult, or it can take advantage of common defensive Pokemon such as Slowking, Toxapex, and Blissey by trapping and eliminating them to help for its teammates or using them as setup fodder. setting up on them. It also possesses a useful ability in Misty Surge to limit limits the progress of status-spreading Pokemon, such as Dragapult and Toxapex, with Misty Surge and boasts a wide utility movepool including Defog, Taunt, and Knock Off. However, Tapu Fini lacks reliable recovery, meaning it can be worn down very quickly, especially if the common Knock Off removes its Leftovers (RC) and Choice Scarf sets possess no form of recovery at all. or it runs Choice Scarf. If it has to check multiple threats, it may therefore need a secondary check to them. Many of the Pokemon it wants to switch into, such as Dragapult and Urshifu-R, carry U-turn to wear it down further. While Tapu Fini has many useful resistances, common faster offensive threats like Rillaboom, Tapu Koko, Kartana, and Zeraora exploit its typing. It faces competition from Slowbro, Slowking, and Toxapex as a defensive Water-type and Clefable as a defensive Fairy-type, which can also utilize Calm Mind sets. However, Tapu Fini differentiates itself with its unique combination of utility options, its rare and valuable ability, and it simultaneously checking Pokemon such as Heatran and Weavile.

[SET]
name: Choice Scarf
move 1: Scald
move 2: Moonblast
move 3: Trick
move 4: Taunt / Defog
item: Choice Scarf
ability: Misty Surge
nature: Timid
evs: 248 HP / 44 SpD / 216 Spe

[SET COMMENTS]

With a Choice Scarf, Tapu Fini can outspeed and threaten Pokemon like Garchomp, Tornadus-T, and Dragapult. Trick cripples Ferrothorn, Blissey, Galarian Slowking, and Toxapex, which can switch into Tapu Fini's attacks with ease, and this can help teammates break through them. Taunt might look like a strange choice on a Choice item set, but it prevents Toxapex and Slowking from pivoting into it freely and bulky setup sweepers like bulky Volcarona and Dragonite from setting up on it. Defog can be used instead on teams that require situational hazard control. 216 Speed EVs are used to outspeed +1 Dragonite, and the rest are placed in HP and Special Defense to take hits from Pokemon like Weavile and Dragapult better. EV spreads are Dragonite, but the EV spread is customizable; for example, maximum defensive investment can be used if a team has another form of speed control, and EVs can be placed into Special Attack to do more damage, allowing revenge killer, and Special Attack EVs can allow Tapu Fini to OHKO Pokemon like Weavile and Dragapult.

This set fits on offensive teams that do not require Tapu Fini's full defensive utility and appreciate the role compression of a revenge killer, situational switch-in to Pokemon like Dragapult, Urshifu-R, and Weavile, and potential Defogger. Pokemon that take advantage of Tapu Fini's ability to lure in and cripple Galarian Slowking, Blissey, and Toxapex, such as Volcarona and Nasty Plot Tornadus-T—which also help against Rillaboom and Kartana—are ideal teammates. Ferrothorn can set Spikes to wear down opposing Pokemon into Tapu Fini's KO range and pressure Water-types like Slowking. It also switches into Tapu Koko for it. Ground-types like Landorus-T and Garchomp can switch into Tapu Koko and Galarian Slowking, and they like Tapu Fini's ability to check Weavile and Urshifu-R for them.

[SET]
name: Whirlpool Trapper
move 1: Whirlpool
move 2: Moonblast
move 3: Nature's Madness
move 4: Taunt
item: Leftovers
ability: Misty Surge
nature: Calm
evs: 252 HP / 216 Def / 40 SpD

Whirlpool allows Tapu Fini to trap and remove many Pokemon that cannot significantly damage it, such as Toxapex, Blissey, Slowbro, Slowking, and Ferrothorn lacking Power Whip. Nature's Madness is used to provide provides consistent damage on bulkier Pokemon such as the aforementioned ones it can trap, as well as switch-ins like Galarian Slowking. Taunt is necessary so that Pokemon like Toxapex, Blissey, and Slowking cannot use their recovery moves or pivot out with Teleport. Knock Off can be used over Moonblast to lure in Galarian Slowking and remove its Assault Vest while wearing Toxapex down more quickly by removing its Black Sludge or Shed Shell, but this makes Tapu Fini unable to reliably check Weavile and Urshifu-R. The EVs allow Tapu Fini to survive three Choice Band-boosted Close Combats from Urshifu-R and two Choice Specs-boosted Shadow Balls from Blacephalon from full health.

This set can fit on a wide variety of teams, but, (AC) as its main purpose is to trap and eliminate certain defensive Pokemon like Toxapex, Blissey, and Slowking, it should be used with Pokemon that appreciate them being removed. Weavile is a great option, as Toxapex and Ferrothorn are common checks to it, and it beats Grass-types and Galarian Slowking for Tapu Fini. Urshifu-R can similarly benefit from Toxapex and Slowbro being removed, as well as easing and it eases (I imagine?) prediction against teams with Ferrothorn. Volcarona and Dragonite can check Grass-types for Tapu Fini, and both can sweep much more easily with Toxapex removed. Ground-types like Landorus-T and Garchomp can switch into Electric-types for Tapu Fini and like its ability to check Weavile and Urshifu-R for them. If Tapu Fini is using Knock Off, Pokemon that benefit from Galarian Slowking being lured in losing its Assault Vest such as Kyurem are good teammates.

[SET]
name: Calm Mind
move 1: Calm Mind
move 2: Taunt
move 3: Scald
move 4: Draining Kiss
item: Leftovers
ability: Misty Surge
nature: Bold
evs: 252 HP / 116 Def / 140 Spe

[SET COMMENTS]

Taunt turns Pokemon that rely on status moves to damage Tapu Fini such as Blissey and Toxapex into setup fodder. It also prevents Slowking from using Teleport and Pokemon like Corviknight and Clefable from using their recovery moves, forcing them to play more carefully to avoid being worn down. (moved taunt up to match moveset order) Scald is weaker than Surf, but it discourages Pokemon not protected by Misty Terrain, such as Landorus-T and Rillaboom, from switching in due to the threat of a burn. Draining Kiss is preferred over Moonblast to make Tapu Fini less easily worn down, but Moonblast can be considered for its greater immediate power. 140 Speed EVs are used to outspeed Bisharp and Timid Magnezone. The Defense EVs and Bold nature are used because Calm Mind already boosts Tapu Fini's special bulk.

Magnezone is a great teammate for Tapu Fini because it can trap and eliminate Ferrothorn, one of the most common counters to Tapu Fini, as well as other Steel-types like Corviknight that can pivot into it when it is unboosted. Ground-types like Landorus-T, Hippowdon, and Garchomp can check Electric-types like Zeraora and Tapu Koko and pressure Galarian Slowking, which counters this set. They enjoy Tapu Fini being a reliable switch-in to Weavile and Urshifu-R, two of the few physical attackers they cannot check. Weavile can overwhelm Grass-types and Galarian Slowking and appreciates the switch-in to Urshifu-R that Tapu Fini can provide.

[STRATEGY COMMENTS]

Other Options
====
A more defensive Choice Scarf set with Whirlpool, Moonblast, Nature's Madness, and Trick can be used to trap passive Pokemon similarly to Whirlpool sets, and it still allows Tapu Fini to outspeed and threaten many Pokemon. Such a set should use an EV spread of 252 HP / 116 SpD / 140 Spe with a Calm nature. Tapu Fini can also use a utility set with Knock Off and either Defog or Taunt, but it is usually outclassed by other Defog users like Corviknight and other Water-types like Slowking and Toxapex, which have superior longevity and, in the case of Corviknight, can better pressure most Stealth Rock setters.

Checks and Counters
====

**Galarian Slowking**: Galarian Slowking completely walls Tapu Fini and gets an almost completely free Future Sight off or hits it back with Sludge Bomb. However, it can be worn down if its Assault Vest is lost to Trick or Knock Off and doesn't like being Choice-locked, though doing this Choice locked, though using Trick will limit Tapu Fini heavily, (AC) as it will be unable to use non-attacking moves.

**Revenge Killers**: Common Pokemon like Zeraora, Tapu Koko, Kartana, and Rillaboom can outspeed and deal heavy damage to non-Choice Scarf Tapu Fini, and they survive at least one attack from Choice Scarf sets.

**Steel-types**: Ferrothorn can switch into Tapu Fini and hit it hard with Power Whip or wear it down with Leech Seed, though sets lacking Power Whip can be trapped in and KOed by the Whirlpool set, and it strongly dislikes Trick. While Corviknight doesn't offensively threaten Tapu Fini and hates being burned, it can take its attacks fairly well and pivot into a revenge killer. Melmetal avoids the 2HKO from any move and can 2HKO in return with Double Iron Bash or Thunder Punch. Kartana resists Tapu Fini's STAB moves and can OHKO it with Life Orb- or Choice Band-boosted Leaf Blade, but its horrendous special bulk means it is nearly 2HKOed by Tapu Fini. Tapu Fini nearly 2HKOes it.

**Chip Damage**: Often, the best way to beat Tapu Fini is to exploit its lack of consistent recovery with chip damage such as Future Sight from Slowbro, Slowking, and Galarian Slowking, which are often paired with Pokemon it wants to check like Urshifu-R and Weavile. The Both aforementioned wallbreakers can also wear it down over time with their strong attacks. Knock Off from Pokemon like Weavile and Clefable removing its Leftovers, entry hazards, and U-turn from Dragapult, Urshifu-R, and Corviknight (RC) are also effective.

[CREDITS]
- Written by: [[TailGlowVM, 546123]]
- Quality checked by: [[ausma, 360720], [airfare, 513717], [Clone, 218318]]
- Grammar checked by: [[Finland, 517429], [Estronic, 240732]]

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