aerobee
Pure Hackmons
[SET]
name: Refrigerate
move 1: Fake Out
move 2: Extreme Speed
move 3: Boomburst
move 4: Stealth Rock / Parting Shot / Gastro Acid
item: Icicle Plate
ability: Refrigerate
nature: Brave
evs: 248 HP / 252 Atk / 8 Def
ivs: 0 Spe
in-battle alt: Mega
[SET COMMENTS]
Refrigerate Mega Abomasnow is an excellent revenge killer that differentiates itself from other -ate Speed users with its resistance to Thousand Arrows, immunity to Spore, and low Speed stat that allows it to underspeed many of the format's slow pivots. Fake Out and Extreme Speed form a potent combination that allows Mega Abomasnow to threaten chip against sweepers lacking King's Shield and revenge weakened foes with its strong priority STAB attacks. Fake Out on its own is also able to chip opposing sweepers lacking King's Shield, letting Mega Abomasnow hard switch into unboosted sweepers on a prediction and either chip them or force them out. Boomburst is an incredibly powerful STAB move that with an Icicle Plate OHKOes opposing Giratina and allows Mega Abomasnow to force non-Wonder Guard users out the majority of the time if healthy. Stealth Rock allows Mega Abomasnow to support its team through entry hazard setting, capitalizing on Mega Abomasnow's ability to force out offensive threats; Parting Shot and Gastro Acid are good alternative options, as the former helps to retain momentum against even slow pivot Wonder Guard users like Mega Audino and Primal Kyogre, while the latter forces most opposing Wonder Guard users to switch due to the threat of Boomburst and Extreme Speed. Since Boomburst already OHKOes Giratina without any investment, Abomasnow can throw its EVs into HP and Attack. A Brave nature and 0 Speed IVs minimizes Mega Abomasnow's Speed, giving it the ability to underspeed slow pivots like Wonder Guard Mega Audino and Chansey.
Mega Abomasnow works best on teams that appreciate its ability to revenge kill non-Wonder Guard sweepers, such as offense, bulky offense, balance, and dual Mega Mewtwo X teams. In particular, it works well with the ubiquitous Shell Smash Primal Groudon + Prankster Giratina + Wonder Guard Xerneas core, as even Prankster Giratina proves to be insufficient counterplay to opposing Mold Breaker Primal Groudon on its own. Offensive pressure from Primal Groudon helps retain momentum against teams that rely on Wonder Guard Xerneas to come in on Mega Abomasnow, especially if Mega Abomasnow runs Parting Shot; Prankster Giratina, especially variants running Will-O-Wisp, can switch in on healthy Huge Power users using a Fighting-, Fire-, Poison-, or Steel-type attack and force them out with either Encore or the threat of a burn. Wonder Guard Xerneas can pass Substitutes to Mega Abomasnow, which allows Mega Abomasnow to set Stealth Rock or threaten opposing switch-ins with Gastro Acid. Mold Breaker users, in particular slower ones like Mega Tyranitar, Choice item Mega Rayquaza, and Mega Latios, also appreciate Mega Abomasnow's ability to revenge kill faster threats. On faster offensive teams, Imposter Chansey is a good partner, as Mega Abomasnow struggles to deal with King's Shield sweepers; in return, Mega Abomasnow can threaten Mega Gengar and Mold Breaker Mega Diancie, two Pokemon Imposter Chansey can't prevent from setting up easily. Offensive Shadow Tag users, in particular Mega Mewtwo X, Mega Mewtwo Y, and Mega Latios, are good partners for Parting Shot Mega Abomasnow due to being able to remove Wonder Guard users not running Shed Shell, such as Xerneas and Safety Goggles Primal Kyogre. Mega Abomasnow can work well on dual Mega Mewtwo X teams due to being a fairly reliable lone revenge killer, though it faces stiff competition from other -ate users such as Kyurem-B and Mega Rayquaza. Lastly, defensive Wonder Guard users are extremely valuable for Mega Abomasnow, as they can provide Defog, Aromatherapy, and Wish support, helping for removing entry hazards, protecting against Dark Void Mold Breaker sweepers, and providing for Mega Abomasnow's longevity respectively, while also disrupting Substitute + Baton Pass Wonder Guard users coming in and trying to set up with Whirlwind.
[STRATEGY COMMENTS]
Other Options
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Mega Abomasnow can opt for V-Create instead of Boomburst to threaten Magic Bounce Steel-types like Registeel, as well as OHKO Wonder Guard Mega Scizor and Escavalier. However, forgoing Boomburst means Mega Abomasnow has a much more difficult time checking Shell Smash Mold Breaker Primal Groudon running King's Shield, and V-Create's main targets in Magic Bounce Steel-types are relatively uncommon. Sacred Fire is an alternative option which can provide utility with burns, but is usually not worth it as it fails to OHKO Mega Scizor or 2HKO Mega Steelix. Pursuit can also be used over Boomburst to trap opposing Mega Gengar, weakened Mega Mewtwo Y, and Mega Latios after a Shell Smash; however, it has the high opportunity cost of not being able to be run with Boomburst and a support move. Spikes, Toxic Spikes, and Sticky Web are options over Stealth Rock, as Mega Abomasnow adequately threatens Flying-types, and its teammates appreciate the chip offered by poison from Toxic Spikes and the Speed drop from Sticky Web. The consistent damage of Stealth Rock is generally more useful, however. Baton Pass can work over Parting Shot, as it allows Mega Abomasnow to pass Substitutes it received from a teammate to another offensive teammate while still offering universal pivoting. Taunt can be used on the switch to disable Wonder Guard switch-ins running four status moves. Spore is another option that also disables them by putting them to sleep, and the opponent cannot put Mega Abomasnow to sleep with a well-timed Magic Bounce switch-in. Recover is a fringe option to keep Mega Abomasnow healthy, though the opportunity cost of not running a support move is high. Running coverage in the last one or two moveslots is an option, with possible options being Petal Blizzard, Freeze-Dry, Gunk Shot, Knock Off, Thousand Arrows, Close Combat, Low Kick, and Play Rough. If running Freeze-Dry, an alternative spread of 4 HP / 252 Atk / 252 SpA with a Brave nature could be used to force recovery from physically defensive Wonder Guard Primal Kyogre, but the added bulk from investing in HP is generally more worthwhile. Leftovers is a niche option over Icicle Plate, as it increases Mega Abomasnow's longevity throughout the game; however, forgoing Icicle Plate means Mega Abomasnow misses out on the OHKO against Giratina with Boomburst.
Checks and Counters
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**Wonder Guard Users**: The vast majority of Wonder Guard users can switch in on Mega Abomasnow and render its Refrigerate-boosted attacks null. In particular, offensive Wonder Guard users are problematic, as they can't be revenge killed by Mega Abomasnow and, in a good matchup, can snowball through teams which have Mega Abomasnow as the sole setup check.
**Offensive Shadow Tag Users**: Offensive Shadow Tag users, especially bulky Mega Mewtwo X, can come in on Mega Abomasnow on a resisted move or Fake Out and OHKO it. In particular, Mega Mewtwo X with significant bulk investment and Primal Groudon are bulky enough to usually survive Fake Out into Extreme Speed and can OHKO Mega Abomasnow with Drain Punch or V-Create, respectively. However, most pivoting support is useless for offensive Shadow Tag users aiming to remove Mega Abomasnow due to its abysmal speed, and nearly all Shadow Tag users are vulnerable to getting KOed by Boomburst into Extreme Speed.
**Huge Power Mega Gyarados**: Despite Mega Abomasnow investing in HP to increase its bulk, Huge Power-boosted Pursuits are problematic for it. In particular, Mega Gyarados is an issue, as it can come in on Fake Out, Extreme Speed, or Boomburst safely if healthy.
**Magic Bounce Steel-types**: Magic Bounce Steel-types, such as Registeel and Mega Steelix, can prevent specific Mega Abomasnow sets from being able to support its team. However, Registeel can be threatened with V-Create or Sacred Fire, and Mega Steelix is blown past by Boomburst sets.
[CREDITS]
- Written by: [[Mbouchon, 515077]]
- Quality checked by: [[berry, 226455], [BahamutLagoon, 506113]]
- Grammar checked by: [[UT, 523866]]
name: Refrigerate
move 1: Fake Out
move 2: Extreme Speed
move 3: Boomburst
move 4: Stealth Rock / Parting Shot / Gastro Acid
item: Icicle Plate
ability: Refrigerate
nature: Brave
evs: 248 HP / 252 Atk / 8 Def
ivs: 0 Spe
in-battle alt: Mega
[SET COMMENTS]
Refrigerate Mega Abomasnow is an excellent revenge killer that differentiates itself from other -ate Speed users with its resistance to Thousand Arrows, immunity to Spore, and low Speed stat that allows it to underspeed many of the format's slow pivots. Fake Out and Extreme Speed form a potent combination that allows Mega Abomasnow to threaten chip against sweepers lacking King's Shield and revenge weakened foes with its strong priority STAB attacks. Fake Out on its own is also able to chip opposing sweepers lacking King's Shield, letting Mega Abomasnow hard switch into unboosted sweepers on a prediction and either chip them or force them out. Boomburst is an incredibly powerful STAB move that with an Icicle Plate OHKOes opposing Giratina and allows Mega Abomasnow to force non-Wonder Guard users out the majority of the time if healthy. Stealth Rock allows Mega Abomasnow to support its team through entry hazard setting, capitalizing on Mega Abomasnow's ability to force out offensive threats; Parting Shot and Gastro Acid are good alternative options, as the former helps to retain momentum against even slow pivot Wonder Guard users like Mega Audino and Primal Kyogre, while the latter forces most opposing Wonder Guard users to switch due to the threat of Boomburst and Extreme Speed. Since Boomburst already OHKOes Giratina without any investment, Abomasnow can throw its EVs into HP and Attack. A Brave nature and 0 Speed IVs minimizes Mega Abomasnow's Speed, giving it the ability to underspeed slow pivots like Wonder Guard Mega Audino and Chansey.
Mega Abomasnow works best on teams that appreciate its ability to revenge kill non-Wonder Guard sweepers, such as offense, bulky offense, balance, and dual Mega Mewtwo X teams. In particular, it works well with the ubiquitous Shell Smash Primal Groudon + Prankster Giratina + Wonder Guard Xerneas core, as even Prankster Giratina proves to be insufficient counterplay to opposing Mold Breaker Primal Groudon on its own. Offensive pressure from Primal Groudon helps retain momentum against teams that rely on Wonder Guard Xerneas to come in on Mega Abomasnow, especially if Mega Abomasnow runs Parting Shot; Prankster Giratina, especially variants running Will-O-Wisp, can switch in on healthy Huge Power users using a Fighting-, Fire-, Poison-, or Steel-type attack and force them out with either Encore or the threat of a burn. Wonder Guard Xerneas can pass Substitutes to Mega Abomasnow, which allows Mega Abomasnow to set Stealth Rock or threaten opposing switch-ins with Gastro Acid. Mold Breaker users, in particular slower ones like Mega Tyranitar, Choice item Mega Rayquaza, and Mega Latios, also appreciate Mega Abomasnow's ability to revenge kill faster threats. On faster offensive teams, Imposter Chansey is a good partner, as Mega Abomasnow struggles to deal with King's Shield sweepers; in return, Mega Abomasnow can threaten Mega Gengar and Mold Breaker Mega Diancie, two Pokemon Imposter Chansey can't prevent from setting up easily. Offensive Shadow Tag users, in particular Mega Mewtwo X, Mega Mewtwo Y, and Mega Latios, are good partners for Parting Shot Mega Abomasnow due to being able to remove Wonder Guard users not running Shed Shell, such as Xerneas and Safety Goggles Primal Kyogre. Mega Abomasnow can work well on dual Mega Mewtwo X teams due to being a fairly reliable lone revenge killer, though it faces stiff competition from other -ate users such as Kyurem-B and Mega Rayquaza. Lastly, defensive Wonder Guard users are extremely valuable for Mega Abomasnow, as they can provide Defog, Aromatherapy, and Wish support, helping for removing entry hazards, protecting against Dark Void Mold Breaker sweepers, and providing for Mega Abomasnow's longevity respectively, while also disrupting Substitute + Baton Pass Wonder Guard users coming in and trying to set up with Whirlwind.
[STRATEGY COMMENTS]
Other Options
=============
Mega Abomasnow can opt for V-Create instead of Boomburst to threaten Magic Bounce Steel-types like Registeel, as well as OHKO Wonder Guard Mega Scizor and Escavalier. However, forgoing Boomburst means Mega Abomasnow has a much more difficult time checking Shell Smash Mold Breaker Primal Groudon running King's Shield, and V-Create's main targets in Magic Bounce Steel-types are relatively uncommon. Sacred Fire is an alternative option which can provide utility with burns, but is usually not worth it as it fails to OHKO Mega Scizor or 2HKO Mega Steelix. Pursuit can also be used over Boomburst to trap opposing Mega Gengar, weakened Mega Mewtwo Y, and Mega Latios after a Shell Smash; however, it has the high opportunity cost of not being able to be run with Boomburst and a support move. Spikes, Toxic Spikes, and Sticky Web are options over Stealth Rock, as Mega Abomasnow adequately threatens Flying-types, and its teammates appreciate the chip offered by poison from Toxic Spikes and the Speed drop from Sticky Web. The consistent damage of Stealth Rock is generally more useful, however. Baton Pass can work over Parting Shot, as it allows Mega Abomasnow to pass Substitutes it received from a teammate to another offensive teammate while still offering universal pivoting. Taunt can be used on the switch to disable Wonder Guard switch-ins running four status moves. Spore is another option that also disables them by putting them to sleep, and the opponent cannot put Mega Abomasnow to sleep with a well-timed Magic Bounce switch-in. Recover is a fringe option to keep Mega Abomasnow healthy, though the opportunity cost of not running a support move is high. Running coverage in the last one or two moveslots is an option, with possible options being Petal Blizzard, Freeze-Dry, Gunk Shot, Knock Off, Thousand Arrows, Close Combat, Low Kick, and Play Rough. If running Freeze-Dry, an alternative spread of 4 HP / 252 Atk / 252 SpA with a Brave nature could be used to force recovery from physically defensive Wonder Guard Primal Kyogre, but the added bulk from investing in HP is generally more worthwhile. Leftovers is a niche option over Icicle Plate, as it increases Mega Abomasnow's longevity throughout the game; however, forgoing Icicle Plate means Mega Abomasnow misses out on the OHKO against Giratina with Boomburst.
Checks and Counters
===================
**Wonder Guard Users**: The vast majority of Wonder Guard users can switch in on Mega Abomasnow and render its Refrigerate-boosted attacks null. In particular, offensive Wonder Guard users are problematic, as they can't be revenge killed by Mega Abomasnow and, in a good matchup, can snowball through teams which have Mega Abomasnow as the sole setup check.
**Offensive Shadow Tag Users**: Offensive Shadow Tag users, especially bulky Mega Mewtwo X, can come in on Mega Abomasnow on a resisted move or Fake Out and OHKO it. In particular, Mega Mewtwo X with significant bulk investment and Primal Groudon are bulky enough to usually survive Fake Out into Extreme Speed and can OHKO Mega Abomasnow with Drain Punch or V-Create, respectively. However, most pivoting support is useless for offensive Shadow Tag users aiming to remove Mega Abomasnow due to its abysmal speed, and nearly all Shadow Tag users are vulnerable to getting KOed by Boomburst into Extreme Speed.
**Huge Power Mega Gyarados**: Despite Mega Abomasnow investing in HP to increase its bulk, Huge Power-boosted Pursuits are problematic for it. In particular, Mega Gyarados is an issue, as it can come in on Fake Out, Extreme Speed, or Boomburst safely if healthy.
**Magic Bounce Steel-types**: Magic Bounce Steel-types, such as Registeel and Mega Steelix, can prevent specific Mega Abomasnow sets from being able to support its team. However, Registeel can be threatened with V-Create or Sacred Fire, and Mega Steelix is blown past by Boomburst sets.
[CREDITS]
- Written by: [[Mbouchon, 515077]]
- Quality checked by: [[berry, 226455], [BahamutLagoon, 506113]]
- Grammar checked by: [[UT, 523866]]
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