Toxtricity 2/2 1/1

[Twilight]

[SET]
name: Choice Specs
move 1: Boomburst
move 2: Overdrive
move 3: Snarl / Sludge Bomb
move 4: Volt Switch
item: Choice Specs
ability: Punk Rock
nature: Modest
evs: 252 SpA / 4 SpD / 252 Spe

[SET COMMENTS]
Toxtricity is a phenomenal wallbreaker thanks to it having an incredible move combination in Overdrive and Boomburst that is further boosted by its ability Punk Rock, which is only resisted by a select few Pokemon, such as Palossand, Golurk, and Rhyperior. It can break past the former two with Snarl on a predicted switch in anyway. Toxtricity's typing also provides a respectable amount of defensive utility, allowing it to stay in on foes like Galarian Weezing, Cobalion, and Rotom-C to fire off a powerful attack. Sludge Bomb allows Toxtricity to OHKO Hatterene, even Assault Vest variants after Stealth Rock, and Sylveon at the cost of leaving it walled by Palossand and Golurk, but it can still fish for poison against these Ground-types. However, it is worth noting that the aforementioned Hatterene and Sylveon don't take a Choice Specs-boosted Boomburst very well, so Sludge Bomb should only be considered on teams that struggle to deal with them, particularly their Calm Mind variants. Volt Switch allows Toxtricity to take advantage of the number of switches it forces to generate momentum against foes like specially defensive Tyranitar and Umbreon.

Rotom-W, Noivern, and Keldeo can bring Toxtricity in safely against foes like Slowking and Roserade to wallbreak though them, but Toxtricity must be wary of the latter having Sleep Powder. Rotom-W and Keldeo can also pressure the Ground-types like Rhyperior and Golurk that give Toxtricity trouble, and the latter can also remove Umbreon. Rotom-W's Ground immunity is extremely valuable, as it lets it directly switch into and remove foes like Krookodile and the aforementioned Rhyperior. Keldeo notably appreciates Toxtricity being able to remove bulky Water-types like Mantine, which it is unable to get past. Late-game cleaners like Doublade and Mimikyu appreciate Toxtricity pressuring defensive walls such as Skarmory and Galarian Weezing and bringing foes into range of a boosted Shadow Sneak. Krookodile, Tyranitar, and Skarmory can provide entry hazard support to help wear down Toxtricity's checks. Krookodile and Tyranitar can also help remove the likes of Golurk and Palossand. In return, Toxtricity can check Cobalion and Rotom-C for them, with Krookodile also appreciating Toxtricity being able to remove Galarian Weezing and Skarmory for it. Skarmory is able to check Ground-types like Krookodile, Mamoswine, and Rhyperior that threaten to revenge kill Toxtricity, as well as providing Spikes support to wear down Rhyperior and specially defensive Tyranitar and put them into range of two Boombursts or Overdrives, respectively. Skarmory in turn greatly appreciates Toxtricity being able to check some Electric-types, like Rotom-C and Heliolisk, as well as its ability to ease checking certain Fighting-types like Cobalion.

[SET]
name: Shift Gear
move 1: Boomburst
move 2: Overdrive
move 3: Snarl / Drain Punch
move 4: Shift Gear
item: Throat Spray / Life Orb
ability: Punk Rock
nature: Modest / Mild
evs: 252 SpA / 4 SpD / 252 Spe

[SET COMMENTS]
Toxtricity is a scary late-game cleaner that can easily spiral out of control if the opponent lacks a Pokemon capable of taking a boosted move and revenge killing it. Snarl allows Toxtricity to break through Palossand and Golurk, which otherwise wall it completely. However, if Snarl is used, all of Toxtricity's attacks will consume its Throat Spray, so it should ideally only come in when it is in an optimal position to clean late-game. Life Orb is an alternative option if the immediate power is appreciated, ensuring that Toxtricity can afford to wallbreak early-game. Drain Punch should be used alongside Life Orb to help Toxtricity break through Tyranitar more easily, and the recovery can potentially assist in keeping Toxtricity out of range from priority users like Lycanroc-D. Volt Switch can be used to allow Toxtricity to generate momentum and have an Electric-type attack that doesn't activate its Throat Spray. Sludge Bomb can be used to help Toxtricity break past Assault Vest Hatterene, which threatens to revenge kill it with Psychic; however, it isn't very useful outside of this matchup. If Toxtricity is using Drain Punch, then a Mild nature is preferred to not weaken its damage output; otherwise, a Modest nature should be used. A Timid nature is an option to be faster than Choice Scarf Keldeo and Mienshao, the most common Choice Scarf users in the tier. Sets using Drain Punch should use a Naive nature if seeking to outspeed them, and this is particularly important due to Mienshao's ability to more easily revenge kill Toxtricity with a Defense-lowering nature.

Wallbreakers like Obstagoon, Keldeo, Kyurem, and Lycanroc-D are integral to weaken foes into range of Toxtricity's coverage, as this set lacks the upfront power to OHKO foes like Noivern and Krookodile before the activation of its Throat Spray. These wallbreakers are also capable of removing walls to Toxtricity, such as Rhyperior, Tyranitar, and Golurk, which otherwise prevent it from sweeping. In return, Toxtricity can remove some of the walls they struggle with, like Slowking, Galarian Weezing, and Skarmory. Grimmsnarl can provide dual screens support to help Toxtricity set up a Shift Gear and activate its Throat Spray more easily. Krookodile can deal with most of Toxtricity's problematic checks such as Golurk, specially defensive Tyranitar, and Rhyperior, provide Stealth Rock support to wear down foes into range of Toxtricity's attacks, and give Toxtricity opportunities to set up more easily against Pokemon like Cobalion thanks to Intimidate.

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[Lily]

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[SET]
name: Choice Specs
move 1: Boomburst
move 2: Overdrive
move 3: Snarl / Sludge Bomb
move 4: Volt Switch
item: Choice Specs
ability: Punk Rock
nature: Modest
evs: 252 SpA / 4 SpD / 252 Spe

[SET COMMENTS]
Toxtricity is a phenomenal wallbreaker thanks to it having an incredible move combination in Overdrive and Boomburst, which is further bolstered by its ability Punk Rock leaving it only resisted by a select few Pokemon being Palossand, Golurk, and Rhyperior. rat crying rn The former two, it can break past with Snarl on a predicted switch-in. Toxtricity's typing also merits a respectable amount of defensive utility allowing it to check and switch into foes like Galarian Weezing, Cobalion, and Rotom-C to find ample opportunities to wallbreak. i would mention that it's risky to do this bc offensive weezing hits it real hard and the former two are strong enough to just smack it, idt it should ever really be harding into them (other than defensive weezing) but rather it can use its defensive typing to stay in on them and throw off an attack Sludge Bomb allows Toxtricity to OHKO Hatterene, Assault Vest variants after Stealth Rock, and Sylveon at the cost of being walled by Palossand and Golurk, but it can fish for a poison on these Ground-types with Sludge Bomb. also mention that hatt and to a lesser extent sylveon can't rly take boomburst anyway so sludge bomb is p overkill Volt Switch allows Toxtricity to take advantage of the number of switches it forces to generate momentum against foes like Specially Defensive Tyranitar and Umbreon.

Rotom-W, Noivern, and Keldeo can bring Toxtricity in safely against foes like Slowking and Roserade to wallbreak. Rotom-W and Keldeo can pressure the Ground-types like Rhyperior and Golurk that give Toxtricity trouble, while the latter is also capable of breaking through Umbreon. Keldeo in particular greatly appreciates Toxtricity being able to remove bulky Water-types like Mantine that it is unable to get past. Late-game cleaners like Doublade and Mimikyu appreciate Toxtricity removing defensive walls such as Skarmory and Galarian Weezing and bringing foes into range of a boosted Shadow Sneak. Krookodile, Tyranitar, and Skarmory can provide entry hazard support to help wear down Toxtricity's checks. Krookodile and Tyranitar can help remove the likes of Golurk and Palossand. In return, Toxtricity can check Cobalion and Rotom-C for them with Krookodile also greatly appreciating Toxtricity being able to remove Galarian Weezing and Skarmory for it. Skarmory is able to check Ground-types like Krookodile, Mamoswine, and Rhyperior that threaten to revenge kill Toxtricity. Skarmory greatly appreciates Toxtricity being able to check some Electric-types like Rotom-C and Heliolisk as well as ease the ability to check certain Fighting-types like Cobalion. since you talk abt skarm you should include a mention of how spikes are super useful for tox to wear down stuff like rhyp into range of 2 boombursts super easily

[SET]
name: Shift Gear
move 1: Boomburst
move 2: Overdrive
move 3: Sludge Bomb / Snarl i'll bug you in qc in a sec but i think this should be snarl / drain punch, sludge bomb is p useless outside of ohkoing av hat after rocks which is a lot easier for tox to get past than ttar
move 4: Shift Gear
item: Throat Spray
ability: Punk Rock
nature: Modest / Timid
evs: 252 SpA / 4 SpD / 252 Spe

[SET COMMENTS]
Toxtricity is a scary late-game cleaner that can easily spiral out of control if the opponent lacks a Pokemon capable of taking a boosted move and revenge killing it. Sludge Bomb can be used to help Toxtricity break past Hatterene, which threatens to revenge kill Toxtricity with Psychic. Snarl allows Toxtricity to break through Palossand and Golurk, which otherwise wall it completely. optional but the spa drop also allows you to 1v1 psychic jirachi However, if using Snarl then all of Toxtricity's moves can activate its Throat Spray, which can put you in an unfavorable position if it isn't in a prime position to clean late-game. Volt Switch can be used to allow Toxtricity to generate momentum and have an Electric-type STAB option that doesn't activate its Throat Spray. Drain Punch is an option that can help Toxtricity break through Tyranitar, but outside of this matchup it isn't very useful. mention that you should use a -def nature (probably -spdef so you take prio better but -def means you set up on weezing n shit easier so idk) if using drain punch and also a life orb bc it helps a ton with actually beating ttar A Timid nature makes Toxtricity faster than Choice Scarf Keldeo, the fastest common Choice Scarf user in the tier; however, a Modest nature is generally preferred for the overall damage output while still being faster than Choice Scarf Jirachi and Flygon. While Modest Toxtricity is slower than Choice Scarf Mienshao, it is unable to effectively revenge kill Toxtricity especially if Toxtricity's Throat Spray has been consumed weakening the power of Mienshao's Knock Off.

Wallbreakers like Obstagoon, Keldeo, and Lycanroc-D are integral to weaken foes into range of Toxtricity's coverage due to this sets lack of upfront power to OHKO foes like Noivern and Krookodile before the activation of its Throat Spray. These wallbreakers are also capable of removing defensive walls to Toxtricity such as Rhyperior, Tyranitar, and Golurk that prevent Toxtricity from sweeping. In return, Toxtricity can remove some of the walls they struggle with like Slowking, Galarian Weezing, and Skarmory. Grimmsnarl can provide dual screens support to help Toxtricity set up a Shift Gear and activate its Throat Spray more easily. Krookodile can remove most of Toxtricity's problematic checks such as Golurk, Specially Defensive Tyranitar, and Rhyperior, provide Stealth Rock support to wear down foes into range of Toxtricity's attacks, and give Toxtricity opportunities to set up more easily thanks to Intimidate.

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[Estarossa]

[SET]
name: Choice Specs
move 1: Boomburst
move 2: Overdrive
move 3: Snarl / Sludge Bomb
move 4: Volt Switch
item: Choice Specs
ability: Punk Rock
nature: Modest
evs: 252 SpA / 4 SpD / 252 Spe

[SET COMMENTS]
Toxtricity is a phenomenal wallbreaker thanks to it having an incredible move combination in Overdrive and Boomburst, which is further bolstered by its ability Punk Rock leaving it only resisted by a select few Pokemon being Palossand, Golurk, and Rhyperior. The former two, it can break past with Snarl on a predicted switch-in. Toxtricity's typing also merits a respectable amount of defensive utility allowing it to stay in on foes like Galarian Weezing, Cobalion, and Rotom-C to fire off a powerful attack. Sludge Bomb allows Toxtricity to OHKO Hatterene, Assault Vest variants after Stealth Rock, this reads a little weird without some connector like "even Assault vest variants..." and Sylveon at the cost of being walled by Palossand and Golurk, but it can fish for a poison on these Ground-types with Sludge Bomb. However, it is worth noting that the aforementioned Psychic-types don't take Choice Specs boosted Boomburst's very well, so it should only be considered on teams that struggle to break them easily. tbh i'd reword this a little to make it clear that what you are gaining from this is toxtricity's ability to directly threaten a Hatterene or Cm Sylveon (would clarify the latter because its useless if sylveon has tect) for a hatterene weak team, and link this into your point of how they don't switch in anyway. Volt Switch allows Toxtricity to take advantage of the number of switches it forces to generate momentum against foes like Specially Defensive Tyranitar and Umbreon.

Rotom-W, Noivern, and Keldeo can bring Toxtricity in safely against foes like Slowking and Roserade to wallbreak. maybe put a disclaimer about Sleep Powder from the latter here since you are slower. Rotom-W and Keldeo can pressure the Ground-types like Rhyperior and Golurk that give Toxtricity trouble, while the latter is also capable of breaking through Umbreon. Would also comment on Washtom's ability to actually switch into Rhyp/Krook for Toxtricity, since the ground immunity is really valuable here. Keldeo in particular greatly appreciates Toxtricity being able to remove bulky Water-types like Mantine that it is unable to get past. Late-game cleaners like Doublade and Mimikyu appreciate Toxtricity pressuring removing (no1s leaving their Skarm in on your Toxtricity if it's their only answer to Mimikyu honestly) defensive walls such as Skarmory and Galarian Weezing and bringing foes into range of a boosted Shadow Sneak. Krookodile, Tyranitar, and Skarmory can provide entry hazard support to help wear down Toxtricity's checks. Krookodile and Tyranitar can help remove the likes of Golurk and Palossand. In return, Toxtricity can check Cobalion and Rotom-C for them with Krookodile also greatly appreciating Toxtricity being able to pressure remove Galarian Weezing and Skarmory for it. Skarmory is able to check Ground-types like Krookodile, Mamoswine, and Rhyperior that threaten to revenge kill Toxtricity and provide Spikes support to wear down Rhyperior and Specially Defensive Tyranitar into range of two Boombursts or Overdrives respectively. Skarmory greatly appreciates Toxtricity being able to check some Electric-types like Rotom-C and Heliolisk as well as ease the ability to check certain Fighting-types like Cobalion.

[SET]
name: Shift Gear
move 1: Boomburst
move 2: Overdrive
move 3: Snarl / Drain Punch
move 4: Shift Gear
item: Throat Spray / Life Orb
ability: Punk Rock
nature: Modest / Mild
evs: 252 SpA / 4 SpD / 252 Spe

[SET COMMENTS]
Toxtricity is a scary late-game cleaner that can easily spiral out of control if the opponent lacks a Pokemon capable of taking a boosted move and revenge killing it. Snarl allows Toxtricity to break through Palossand and Golurk, which otherwise wall it completely. However, if using Snarl then all of Toxtricity's moves can activate its Throat Spray, so it should ideally only come in when it is in an optimal position to clean late-game. A Life Orb is an alternative option if the immediate power is appreciated so that Toxtricity can afford to wallbreak early-game. Drain Punch is an option that should be used alongside a Life Orb to help Toxtricity break through Tyranitar more easily. You should definitely also comment on how the recovery Drain Punch gives you against something like a Terarkion or a sack like a weakened Terrakion that you can pick off with it can keep you out of revenge killing range by Priority stuff too. Volt Switch can be used to allow Toxtricity to generate momentum and have an Electric-type STAB option that doesn't activate its Throat Spray. Sludge Bomb can be used to help Toxtricity break past Assault Vest Hatterene, which threatens to revenge kill Toxtricity with Psychic; however, it isn't very useful outside of this matchup. If Toxtricity is using Drain Punch then a Mild nature is preferred, otherwise, a Modest nature should be used. A Timid nature can be used to be faster than Choice Scarf Keldeo, mienshao does seem like the more important one to mention here, although mentioning both is fine, given that mienshao is one of the single most common scarfers in the tier the fastest common Choice Scarf user in the tier. Do you lose any important rolls while doing this? Sets using Drain Punch should use a Naive nature if they wish to outspeed Choice Scarf Keldeo as well as Choice Scarf Mienshao, the latter being a more important factor because it can revenge kill Toxtricity a lot easier with a -Def nature and the need to use a Life Orb, boosting the power of Mienshao's Knock Off. well the reality is that Knock Off does only about 5% more than Close Combat does anyway, i'd rather just comment on it being extremely ubiqutous in the tier.

Wallbreakers like Obstagoon, Keldeo, and Lycanroc-D are integral to weaken foes into range of Toxtricity's coverage due to this sets lack of upfront power to OHKO foes like Noivern and Krookodile before the activation of its Throat Spray. These wallbreakers are also capable of removing defensive walls to Toxtricity such as Rhyperior, Tyranitar, and Golurk that prevent Toxtricity from sweeping. Bring up kyurem as another breaker that can actually get damage on Tyranitar for you, since Tyranitar won't even attempt to check keldeo/doggo. You could also comment on its ability to force damage onto stuff like Mixed or ZHB jirachi too if you wanted ig? l screens support to help Toxtricity set up a Shift Gear and activate its Throat Spray more easily. Krookodile can remove most of Toxtricity's problematic checks such as Golurk, Specially Defensive Tyranitar, again the situations where the opponent actually stays in on either of these vs a Krookodile are extremely unlikely, just say pressuring them or something again idk and Rhyperior, provide Stealth Rock support to wear down foes into range of Toxtricity's attacks, and give Toxtricity opportunities to set up more easily thanks to Intimidate. provide some examples that explain how this actually helps, ie. vs cobalion

Solid as always, just make sure to reword the stuff where you talk about eg. Toxtricity removing Skarmory for Mimikyu, because this is not realistic and the opponent isn't going to stay in and throw their mimikyu answer unless they are already in a horrible position. QC 2/2.

 

[Adeleine]

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[SET]
name: Choice Specs
move 1: Boomburst
move 2: Overdrive
move 3: Snarl / Sludge Bomb
move 4: Volt Switch
item: Choice Specs
ability: Punk Rock
nature: Modest
evs: 252 SpA / 4 SpD / 252 Spe

[SET COMMENTS]
Toxtricity is a phenomenal wallbreaker thanks to it having an incredible move combination in Overdrive and Boomburst, which is further bolstered boosted (coverage isn't "bolstered" + preserves "which is" for when it is needed) by its ability Punk Rock(AC), leaving it which is (correctness) only resisted by a select few Pokemon being (if these aren't the only resists, "by a select few Pokemon(AC), such as Palossand...") Palossand, Golurk, and Rhyperior. The former two, it can break past It can break past the former two with Snarl on a predicted switch-in anyway. Toxtricity's typing also merits provides a respectable amount of defensive utility(AC), allowing it to stay in on foes like Galarian Weezing, Cobalion, and Rotom-C to fire off a powerful attack. Sludge Bomb allows Toxtricity to OHKO Hatterene, even Assault Vest variants after Stealth Rock, and Sylveon at the cost of being leaving it walled by Palossand and Golurk, but it can still fish for a poison on poison against these Ground-types with Sludge Bomb. (it can be assumed that readers know Sludge Bomb can poison) However, it is worth noting that the aforementioned Hatterene and Sylveon don't take Choice Specs-(AH)boosted Boomburst very well, so it Sludge Bomb should only be considered on teams that struggle to deal with them, particularly their Calm Mind variants. Volt Switch allows Toxtricity to take advantage of the number of switches it forces to generate momentum against foes like specially defensive Tyranitar and Umbreon.

Rotom-W, Noivern, and Keldeo can bring Toxtricity in safely against foes like Slowking and Roserade to wallbreak though it them (AC), but Toxtricity must be wary of the latter having Sleep Powder. Rotom-W and Keldeo can also pressure the Ground-types like Rhyperior and Golurk that give Toxtricity trouble, while and the latter can also remove Umbreon. Rotom-W's Ground immunity is extremely valuable(AC), as it lets it directly switch into and remove foes like Krookodile and the aforementioned Rhyperior. Keldeo in particular greatly notably (there's no visible "other" that Keldeo appreciates it more than for "particular") appreciates Toxtricity being able to remove bulky Water-types like Mantine that it is unable to get past. Late-game cleaners like Doublade and Mimikyu appreciate Toxtricity pressuring defensive walls such as Skarmory and Galarian Weezing and bringing foes into range of a boosted Shadow Sneak. Krookodile, Tyranitar, and Skarmory can provide entry hazard support to help wear down Toxtricity's checks. Krookodile and Tyranitar can also help remove the likes of Golurk and Palossand. In return, Toxtricity can check Cobalion and Rotom-C for them(AC), with Krookodile also greatly (subjective - awkwardness) appreciating Toxtricity being able to remove Galarian Weezing and Skarmory for it. Skarmory is able to check Ground-types like Krookodile, Mamoswine, and Rhyperior that threaten to revenge kill Toxtricity(AC), and can provide Spikes support to wear down Rhyperior and specially defensive Tyranitar into range of two Boombursts or Overdrives(AC), respectively. Skarmory in turn greatly appreciates Toxtricity being able to check some Electric-types(AC), like Rotom-C and Heliolisk(AC), as well as ease the ability to check its ability to ease checking certain Fighting-types like Cobalion.

[SET]
name: Shift Gear
move 1: Boomburst
move 2: Overdrive
move 3: Snarl / Drain Punch
move 4: Shift Gear
item: Throat Spray / Life Orb
ability: Punk Rock
nature: Modest / Mild
evs: 252 SpA / 4 SpD / 252 Spe

[SET COMMENTS]
Toxtricity is a scary late-game cleaner that can easily spiral out of control if the opponent lacks a Pokemon capable of taking a boosted move and revenge killing it. Snarl allows Toxtricity to break through Palossand and Golurk, which otherwise wall it completely. However, if using Snarl then Snarl is used(AC), all of Toxtricity's moves can activate attacks will consume (correctness + "consume" to make clear it can be a bad thing) its Throat Spray, so it should ideally only come in when it is in an optimal position to clean late-game. A Life Orb is an alternative option if the immediate power is appreciated so (AC), and it ensures that Toxtricity can afford to wallbreak early-game. Drain Punch is an option that should be used alongside a Life Orb to help Toxtricity break through Tyranitar more easily(AC), and the recovery can potentially assist in keeping Toxtricity out of range from priority users like Lycanroc-D. Volt Switch can be used to allow Toxtricity to generate momentum and to have an Electric-type STAB option attack (unneeded info) that doesn't activate its Throat Spray. Sludge Bomb can be used to help Toxtricity break past Assault Vest Hatterene, which threatens to revenge kill Toxtricity with Psychic; however, it isn't very useful outside of this matchup. If Toxtricity is using Drain Punch(AC), then a Mild nature is preferred to not weaken its damage output(RCS); otherwise, a Modest nature should be used. A Timid nature is an option to be faster than Choice Scarf Keldeo and Mienshao, the most common Choice Scarf users in the tier. Sets using Drain Punch should use a Naive nature if seeking to outspeed them(AC), and this is something worth considering more particularly important (it's the right choice, not one among two choices, for this specific situation) due to Mienshao's ability to more easily revenge kill Toxtricity easier with a Defense-lowering nature.

Wallbreakers like Obstagoon, Keldeo, Kyurem, and Lycanroc-D are integral to weaken foes into range of Toxtricity's coverage due to this sets lacks of (AC), as this set lacks the upfront power to OHKO foes like Noivern and Krookodile before the activation of its Throat Spray. These wallbreakers are also capable of removing defensive (redundancy) walls to Toxtricity(AC), such as Rhyperior, Tyranitar, and Golurk(AC), that prevent Toxtricity it from sweeping. In return, Toxtricity can remove some of the walls they struggle with(AC), like Slowking, Galarian Weezing, and Skarmory. Grimmsnarl can provide dual screens support to help Toxtricity set up a Shift Gear and activate its Throat Spray more easily. Krookodile can deal with most of Toxtricity's problematic checks—such as Golurk, specially defensive Tyranitar, and Rhyperior, provide Stealth Rock support to wear down foes into range of Toxtricity's attacks, and give Toxtricity opportunities to set up more easily against Pokemon like Cobalion thanks to Intimidate.

 

[Twilight]

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Toxtricity

[SET]
name: Choice Specs
move 1: Boomburst
move 2: Overdrive
move 3: Snarl / Sludge Bomb
move 4: Volt Switch
item: Choice Specs
ability: Punk Rock
nature: Modest
evs: 252 SpA / 4 SpD / 252 Spe

[SET COMMENTS]
Toxtricity is a phenomenal wallbreaker thanks to it having an incredible move combination in Overdrive and Boomburst, (RC) that is further boosted by its ability Punk Rock, which is only resisted by a select few Pokemon, such as Palossand, Golurk, and Rhyperior. It can break past the former two with Snarl on a predicted switch-in switch in anyway. Toxtricity's typing also provides a respectable amount of defensive utility, allowing it to stay in on foes like Galarian Weezing, Cobalion, and Rotom-C to fire off a powerful attack. Sludge Bomb allows Toxtricity to OHKO Hatterene, even Assault Vest variants after Stealth Rock, and Sylveon at the cost of leaving it walled by Palossand and Golurk, but it can still fish for poison against these Ground-types. However, it is worth noting that the aforementioned Hatterene and Sylveon don't take a Choice Specs-boosted Boomburst very well, so Sludge Bomb should only be considered on teams that struggle to deal with them, particularly their Calm Mind variants. Volt Switch allows Toxtricity to take advantage of the number of switches it forces to generate momentum against foes like specially defensive Tyranitar and Umbreon.

Rotom-W, Noivern, and Keldeo can bring Toxtricity in safely against foes like Slowking and Roserade to wallbreak though them, but Toxtricity must be wary of the latter having Sleep Powder. Rotom-W and Keldeo can also pressure the Ground-types like Rhyperior and Golurk that give Toxtricity trouble, and the latter can also remove Umbreon. Rotom-W's Ground immunity is extremely valuable, as it lets it directly switch into and remove foes like Krookodile and the aforementioned Rhyperior. Keldeo notably appreciates Toxtricity being able to remove bulky Water-types like Mantine, (AC) that which it is unable to get past. Late-game cleaners like Doublade and Mimikyu appreciate Toxtricity pressuring defensive walls such as Skarmory and Galarian Weezing and bringing foes into range of a boosted Shadow Sneak. Krookodile, Tyranitar, and Skarmory can provide entry hazard support to help wear down Toxtricity's checks. Krookodile and Tyranitar can also help remove the likes of Golurk and Palossand. In return, Toxtricity can check Cobalion and Rotom-C for them, with Krookodile also appreciating Toxtricity being able to remove Galarian Weezing and Skarmory for it. Skarmory is able to check Ground-types like Krookodile, Mamoswine, and Rhyperior that threaten to revenge kill Toxtricity, and can provide as well as providing Spikes support to wear down Rhyperior and specially defensive Tyranitar and put them into range of two Boombursts or Overdrives, respectively. Skarmory in turn greatly appreciates Toxtricity being able to check some Electric-types, like Rotom-C and Heliolisk, as well as its ability to ease checking certain Fighting-types like Cobalion.

[SET]
name: Shift Gear
move 1: Boomburst
move 2: Overdrive
move 3: Snarl / Drain Punch
move 4: Shift Gear
item: Throat Spray / Life Orb
ability: Punk Rock
nature: Modest / Mild
evs: 252 SpA / 4 SpD / 252 Spe

[SET COMMENTS]
Toxtricity is a scary late-game cleaner that can easily spiral out of control if the opponent lacks a Pokemon capable of taking a boosted move and revenge killing it. Snarl allows Toxtricity to break through Palossand and Golurk, which otherwise wall it completely. However, if Snarl is used, all of Toxtricity's attacks will consume its Throat Spray, so it should ideally only come in when it is in an optimal position to clean late-game. Life Orb is an alternative option if the immediate power is appreciated, and it ensures ensuring that Toxtricity can afford to wallbreak early-game. Drain Punch should be used alongside Life Orb to help Toxtricity break through Tyranitar more easily, and the recovery can potentially assist in keeping Toxtricity out of range from priority users like Lycanroc-D. Volt Switch can be used to allow Toxtricity to generate momentum and to have an Electric-type attack that doesn't activate its Throat Spray. Sludge Bomb can be used to help Toxtricity break past Assault Vest Hatterene, which threatens to revenge kill Toxtricity it with Psychic; however, it isn't very useful outside of this matchup. If Toxtricity is using Drain Punch, then a Mild nature is preferred to not weaken its damage output; otherwise, a Modest nature should be used. A Timid nature is an option to be faster than Choice Scarf Keldeo and Mienshao, the most common Choice Scarf users in the tier. Sets using Drain Punch should use a Naive nature if seeking to outspeed them, and this is particularly important due to Mienshao's ability to more easily revenge kill Toxtricity with a Defense-lowering nature.

Wallbreakers like Obstagoon, Keldeo, Kyurem, and Lycanroc-D are integral to weaken foes into range of Toxtricity's coverage, as this set lacks the upfront power to OHKO foes like Noivern and Krookodile before the activation of its Throat Spray. These wallbreakers are also capable of removing walls to Toxtricity, such as Rhyperior, Tyranitar, and Golurk, that which otherwise prevent it from sweeping. In return, Toxtricity can remove some of the walls they struggle with, like Slowking, Galarian Weezing, and Skarmory. Grimmsnarl can provide dual screens support to help Toxtricity set up a Shift Gear and activate its Throat Spray more easily. Krookodile can deal with most of Toxtricity's problematic checks—such as Golurk, specially defensive Tyranitar, and Rhyperior, provide Stealth Rock support to wear down foes into range of Toxtricity's attacks, and give Toxtricity opportunities to set up more easily against Pokemon like Cobalion thanks to Intimidate. (No need for an em dash there)

[CREDITS]
- Written by: [[Twilight, 344575]]
- Quality checked by: [[Lilburr, 481709], [Estarossa, 461329]]
- Grammar checked by: [[]]

 

[Twilight]

locking because Toxtricity moved up to OU ;-;