[SET]
name: Choice Specs (Electric)
move 1: Thunderbolt
move 2: Dazzling Gleam
move 3: Hidden Power Ice
move 4: Volt Switch / Grass Knot
item: Choice Specs
ability: Electric Surge
nature: Timid
evs: 4 Def / 252 SpA / 252 Spe
[SET COMMENTS]
An amazing ability in Electric Surge that sets up Electric Terrain, bolstering Electric-type attacks of both itself and its teammates, along with an above average Speed tier and a great secondary typing in Fairy makes Tapu Koko a primary threat on Electric-type teams. Thunderbolt is amplified thanks to Electric Terrain. Dazzling Gleam helps deal with troublesome Dragon-, Fighting-, and Dark-type Pokemon such as unboosted Mega Altaria, Mega Gallade, and Zarude. Hidden Power Ice deals with troublesome Ground-types like Landorus and Gliscor, which freely switch in against Electric-type attacks. Volt Switch allows Tapu Koko to act as a great offensive pivot to maintain offensive pressure while to bring teammates safely into the field. Grass Knot can be used to better deal with Ground-types like Hippowdon and Swampert, which otherwise freely switch in against Tapu Koko. 4 Defense EVs ensure Tapu Koko always survives an Earthquake from Gliscor at full HP. Maximum Special Attack investment along with Choice Specs makes Tapu Koko a reliable wallbreaker, while maximum Speed along with a Timid nature ensures it outspeeds Pokemon like Weavile and Cinderace while speed tying with threats such as Spectrier.
Zapdos is a great teammate for Tapu Koko, as it provides a much needed Ground immunity and Defog support while also dealing with physical threats like Mega Scizor, Rillaboom, and Tapu Bulu. Defog helps Tapu Koko pivot freely, but Choice Specs Zapdos can also be a great teammate, as it comfortably deals with bulky Grass-types like Mega Venusaur and Cradily. Rotom-W provides a secondary Ground immunity with Levitate, can deal with Ground-types like Hippowdon and Mamoswine thanks to Hydro Pump, provides a switch-in against Fire- and Water-types like Choice Scarf Blacephalon and Mega Swampert, and cripples physical attackers like Mega Swampert thanks to Will-O-Wisp. Alolan Raichu easily benefits the most from Electric Terrain set up by Tapu Koko while also using it to revenge kill faster threats like Sand Rush Excadrill, Choice Scarf Greninja, and Mega Aerodactyl, which Tapu Koko fails to deal with. Alolan Raichu's Psychic can beat troublesome Poison-types like Mega Venusaur, while Focus Blast can get rid of troublesome walls like Ferrothorn, for Tapu Koko and Grass Knot can cover for Tapu Koko not running a move. Tapu Koko in return deals with troublesome Dark- and Dragon-types like Krookodile and Mega Latias. Zeraora is the best available physical attacker for Electric-type teams and can help greatly in the Normal-, Ghost-, and Dragon-type matchups thanks to Close Combat, Knock Off, and Play Rough, respectively, while also dealing with walls in Blissey and Ferrothorn that Tapu Koko falls short against. Choice Specs Regieleki pairs well as a monstrous wallbreaker with Rising Voltage when paired with Tapu Koko's Electric Terrain, being able to 2HKO major threats to Tapu Koko such as Mega Venusaur and Blissey and providing a secondary hazard control thanks to Rapid Spin. Magnezone is able to trap and deal with Steel-types that Tapu Koko fails to do anything significant against, such as Excadrill and Ferrothorn, and act as a reliable switch-in to Poison-type attacks directed at Tapu Koko. Similar to Magnezone, Alolan Golem is capable of trapping and dealing with the aforementioned troublesome Steel-types while also being able to provide Stealth Rock support.
[STRATEGY COMMENTS]
Other Options
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Tapu Koko can opt for Expert Belt in lieu of Choice Specs to switch moves freely, further improving the Water- and Flying-type matchups. However, it generally appreciates the extra wallbreaking power provided by Choice Specs more, as it better deals with Dragon-type threats. Tapu Koko can also opt for a utility pivot set with Thunderbolt, Hidden Power Ice, U-turn, and Taunt along with Heavy Duty Boots. U-turn allows it to pivot out, even against Ground-types, and bring in its teammates, while Taunt helps against walls that rely on recovery such as Porygon2.
Checks and Counters
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**Ground-types**: Ground-type Pokemon like Mamoswine, Seismitoad, and Gastrodon that shrug off most of Tapu Koko's attacks can switch in against it and KO it with their STAB move,s while faster Ground-types like Choice Scarf Landorus-T and Sand Rush Excadrill outspeed and OHKO Tapu Koko with Earthquake. However, Ground-types like Hippowdon and Seismitoad need to be wary of Grass Knot, while Landorus and Gliscor fall against Hidden Power Ice.
**Grass-types**: Defensive Grass-types like Mega Venusaur, Ferrothorn, and Cradily can comfortably switch in against any of Tapu Koko's attacks and lose little to no HP in the process. Mega Venusaur in particular can threaten to KO it with Sludge Bomb.
**Special Walls**: Specially defensive walls like Blissey and Alolan Muk can switch in against Tapu Koko, and Blissey can threaten to cripple it with status moves like Toxic, while Alolan Muk can threaten it with Poison Jab.
**Revenge Killers**: Faster threats like Choice Scarf Greninja, Choice Scarf Blacephalon, and Mega Aerodactyl that outspeed Tapu Koko threaten to revenge kill and OHKO it with their super effective coverage options after minor chip damage.
[CREDITS]
- Written by: [[Maple, 473171]]
- Electric analysis by: [[Maple, 473171]]
- Quality checked by: [[Rotten, 491896], [maroon, 305839]]
- Grammar checked by: [[Finland, 517429]
name: Choice Specs (Electric)
move 1: Thunderbolt
move 2: Dazzling Gleam
move 3: Hidden Power Ice
move 4: Volt Switch / Grass Knot
item: Choice Specs
ability: Electric Surge
nature: Timid
evs: 4 Def / 252 SpA / 252 Spe
[SET COMMENTS]
An amazing ability in Electric Surge that sets up Electric Terrain, bolstering Electric-type attacks of both itself and its teammates, along with an above average Speed tier and a great secondary typing in Fairy makes Tapu Koko a primary threat on Electric-type teams. Thunderbolt is amplified thanks to Electric Terrain. Dazzling Gleam helps deal with troublesome Dragon-, Fighting-, and Dark-type Pokemon such as unboosted Mega Altaria, Mega Gallade, and Zarude. Hidden Power Ice deals with troublesome Ground-types like Landorus and Gliscor, which freely switch in against Electric-type attacks. Volt Switch allows Tapu Koko to act as a great offensive pivot to maintain offensive pressure while to bring teammates safely into the field. Grass Knot can be used to better deal with Ground-types like Hippowdon and Swampert, which otherwise freely switch in against Tapu Koko. 4 Defense EVs ensure Tapu Koko always survives an Earthquake from Gliscor at full HP. Maximum Special Attack investment along with Choice Specs makes Tapu Koko a reliable wallbreaker, while maximum Speed along with a Timid nature ensures it outspeeds Pokemon like Weavile and Cinderace while speed tying with threats such as Spectrier.
Zapdos is a great teammate for Tapu Koko, as it provides a much needed Ground immunity and Defog support while also dealing with physical threats like Mega Scizor, Rillaboom, and Tapu Bulu. Defog helps Tapu Koko pivot freely, but Choice Specs Zapdos can also be a great teammate, as it comfortably deals with bulky Grass-types like Mega Venusaur and Cradily. Rotom-W provides a secondary Ground immunity with Levitate, can deal with Ground-types like Hippowdon and Mamoswine thanks to Hydro Pump, provides a switch-in against Fire- and Water-types like Choice Scarf Blacephalon and Mega Swampert, and cripples physical attackers like Mega Swampert thanks to Will-O-Wisp. Alolan Raichu easily benefits the most from Electric Terrain set up by Tapu Koko while also using it to revenge kill faster threats like Sand Rush Excadrill, Choice Scarf Greninja, and Mega Aerodactyl, which Tapu Koko fails to deal with. Alolan Raichu's Psychic can beat troublesome Poison-types like Mega Venusaur, while Focus Blast can get rid of troublesome walls like Ferrothorn, for Tapu Koko and Grass Knot can cover for Tapu Koko not running a move. Tapu Koko in return deals with troublesome Dark- and Dragon-types like Krookodile and Mega Latias. Zeraora is the best available physical attacker for Electric-type teams and can help greatly in the Normal-, Ghost-, and Dragon-type matchups thanks to Close Combat, Knock Off, and Play Rough, respectively, while also dealing with walls in Blissey and Ferrothorn that Tapu Koko falls short against. Choice Specs Regieleki pairs well as a monstrous wallbreaker with Rising Voltage when paired with Tapu Koko's Electric Terrain, being able to 2HKO major threats to Tapu Koko such as Mega Venusaur and Blissey and providing a secondary hazard control thanks to Rapid Spin. Magnezone is able to trap and deal with Steel-types that Tapu Koko fails to do anything significant against, such as Excadrill and Ferrothorn, and act as a reliable switch-in to Poison-type attacks directed at Tapu Koko. Similar to Magnezone, Alolan Golem is capable of trapping and dealing with the aforementioned troublesome Steel-types while also being able to provide Stealth Rock support.
[STRATEGY COMMENTS]
Other Options
=============
Tapu Koko can opt for Expert Belt in lieu of Choice Specs to switch moves freely, further improving the Water- and Flying-type matchups. However, it generally appreciates the extra wallbreaking power provided by Choice Specs more, as it better deals with Dragon-type threats. Tapu Koko can also opt for a utility pivot set with Thunderbolt, Hidden Power Ice, U-turn, and Taunt along with Heavy Duty Boots. U-turn allows it to pivot out, even against Ground-types, and bring in its teammates, while Taunt helps against walls that rely on recovery such as Porygon2.
Checks and Counters
===================
**Ground-types**: Ground-type Pokemon like Mamoswine, Seismitoad, and Gastrodon that shrug off most of Tapu Koko's attacks can switch in against it and KO it with their STAB move,s while faster Ground-types like Choice Scarf Landorus-T and Sand Rush Excadrill outspeed and OHKO Tapu Koko with Earthquake. However, Ground-types like Hippowdon and Seismitoad need to be wary of Grass Knot, while Landorus and Gliscor fall against Hidden Power Ice.
**Grass-types**: Defensive Grass-types like Mega Venusaur, Ferrothorn, and Cradily can comfortably switch in against any of Tapu Koko's attacks and lose little to no HP in the process. Mega Venusaur in particular can threaten to KO it with Sludge Bomb.
**Special Walls**: Specially defensive walls like Blissey and Alolan Muk can switch in against Tapu Koko, and Blissey can threaten to cripple it with status moves like Toxic, while Alolan Muk can threaten it with Poison Jab.
**Revenge Killers**: Faster threats like Choice Scarf Greninja, Choice Scarf Blacephalon, and Mega Aerodactyl that outspeed Tapu Koko threaten to revenge kill and OHKO it with their super effective coverage options after minor chip damage.
[CREDITS]
- Written by: [[Maple, 473171]]
- Electric analysis by: [[Maple, 473171]]
- Quality checked by: [[Rotten, 491896], [maroon, 305839]]
- Grammar checked by: [[Finland, 517429]
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