[SET]
name: Choice Specs
move 1: Boomburst
move 2: Overdrive
move 3: Volt Switch
move 4: Snarl / Sludge Bomb
item: Choice Specs
ability: Punk Rock
nature: Modest
evs: 4 Def / 252 SpA / 252 Spe
[SET COMMENTS]
Toxtricity is one of the most potent wallbreakers in the tier. Thanks to Punk Rock, Boomburst is able to severely pressure many typical Electric-type checks, such as Steelix, Seismitoad, and Rhyperior, to say nothing of more offensive Electric-type responses in Zygarde-10% and Zarude. Overdrive is actually weaker than Boomburst when both hit for neutral damage, but it's able to hit common Steel-types, such Stakataka, Registeel, and Metagross, much harder and hit Suicune through a Substitute, which Volt Switch cannot. Volt Switch chunks general special sponges like Umbreon and Registeel that just barely avoid 2HKOes the first time around, and thus allowing Toxtricity to 2HKO them on the next switch-in with Boomburst and Overdrive, respectively. Volt Switch is also pivotal against Porygon2, as it exploits Porygon2's lack of even passive recovery by keeping momentum against it and preventing it from staying healthy with Recover for later. Snarl OHKOes Lightning Rod Alolan Marowak while also hitting the less common Golurk for a 2HKO. If Alolan Marowak and Golurk are not concerns, Sludge Bomb is a strong alternative that allows Toxtricity to still 2HKO Alolan Marowak after Stealth Rock, and it puts significantly more pressure onto Porygon2, Umbreon, and Snorlax by virtue of its 30% poison chance while also OHKOing Gardevoir and Zarude. A Modest nature preferred for the hefty damage boost it provides, as Timid doesn't hit generally key Speed tiers.
Zarude is one of the best offensive teammates for Toxtricity thanks to its propensity to force in the likes of Togekiss, Galarian Weezing, and Crobat, all of which it can pivot on with U-turn to bring in Toxtricity for a chance to dent the opposing team. Porygon2 is by far the most annoying foe for Toxtricity to deal with, which makes the likes of Cobalion, Mienshao, and Heracross powerful teammates to remove it and the likes of Steelix, Registeel, and Umbreon. Mienshao in particular can utilize Choice Scarf to revenge kill faster Pokemon for Toxtricity. Spikes from the likes of Klefki and even the aforementioned Heracross allows Toxtricity to guarantee the OHKO on max HP Seismitoad and 2HKO on Umbreon after Protect with Boomburst.
[SET]
name: Shift Gear
move 1: Shift Gear
move 2: Boomburst
move 3: Overdrive
move 4: Drain Punch
item: Life Orb / Throat Spray
ability: Punk Rock
nature: Mild
evs: 4 Atk / 252 SpA / 252 Spe
[SET COMMENTS]
Shift Gear allows Toxtricity to turn itself into a potent late-game cleaner that's capable of pushing past some of the few defensive checks typically used to handle it. Boomburst and Overdrive combine for near perfect coverage. Drain Punch allows Toxtricity to actually use Porygon2, Choice Specs Toxtricity's biggest counter, as complete setup fodder, and 2HKO Registeel at +2 while recovering any damage they might inflict. Mild is the preferred nature, as Toxtricity typically will set up on weaker special attacks from the likes of Galarian Weezing, Togekiss, and Porygon2. Hasty is an option in order to outspeed Choice Scarf Zarude and Choice Scarf Mienshao after setting up, but the drop in power is quite noticeable. Life Orb preserves Toxtricity's great wallbreaking potential before a sweep is possible, as it maintains a high chance to OHKO max HP Seismitoad after Stealth Rock and it gives the ability to 2HKO Porygon2 and Registeel with Drain Punch after two Shift Gears, which aren't hard to get against these Pokemon. Throat Spray is a fine alternative, as it allows Toxtricity more chances to sweep due to the lack of Life Orb recoil, but one must be more selective in Toxtricity's use, as Boomburst and Overdrive both will activate Throat Spray the moment they are used.
As this set focuses more on sweeping, it appreciates entry hazard support to wear down its checks more reliably. Cobalion is ideal for more offensive teams, and it can utilize Volt Switch to switch Toxtricity into the likes of Milotic and Crobat to threaten major damage or give a setup opportunity late-game. Dual Screens support from Klefki is especially useful for Throat Spray variants, as the extra bulk afforded greatly increases the number of Pokemon Toxtricity can safely set up on. Klefki can also utilize Spikes to wear down Toxtricity's checks more quickly. While Choice Scarf users aren't generally an issue for Toxtricity once it sets up, Extreme Speed from the likes of Zygarde-10% and Entei can cut a sweep short if Toxtricity is weakened. Zarude is a nice check to Zygarde-10%, while Milotic and Diancie both do well against Entei, with Milotic giving slow Flip Turns and Diancie giving Stealth Rock support. Indeedee is an alternative way to protect against priority, as it nullifies priority attempts with Psychic Terrain. Other setup sweepers, such as Shell Smash Cloyster, Shell Smash Polteageist, Nasty Plot Thundurus, and Swords Dance Mimikyu, can join forces with Toxtricity on hyper offense teams to attempt to overwhelm the opposition.
[CREDITS]
- Written by: [[EonX, 91480]]
- Quality checked by: [[GoldCat, 359771], [zizalith, 410251]]
- Grammar checked by: [[Finland, 517429]]
name: Choice Specs
move 1: Boomburst
move 2: Overdrive
move 3: Volt Switch
move 4: Snarl / Sludge Bomb
item: Choice Specs
ability: Punk Rock
nature: Modest
evs: 4 Def / 252 SpA / 252 Spe
[SET COMMENTS]
Toxtricity is one of the most potent wallbreakers in the tier. Thanks to Punk Rock, Boomburst is able to severely pressure many typical Electric-type checks, such as Steelix, Seismitoad, and Rhyperior, to say nothing of more offensive Electric-type responses in Zygarde-10% and Zarude. Overdrive is actually weaker than Boomburst when both hit for neutral damage, but it's able to hit common Steel-types, such Stakataka, Registeel, and Metagross, much harder and hit Suicune through a Substitute, which Volt Switch cannot. Volt Switch chunks general special sponges like Umbreon and Registeel that just barely avoid 2HKOes the first time around, and thus allowing Toxtricity to 2HKO them on the next switch-in with Boomburst and Overdrive, respectively. Volt Switch is also pivotal against Porygon2, as it exploits Porygon2's lack of even passive recovery by keeping momentum against it and preventing it from staying healthy with Recover for later. Snarl OHKOes Lightning Rod Alolan Marowak while also hitting the less common Golurk for a 2HKO. If Alolan Marowak and Golurk are not concerns, Sludge Bomb is a strong alternative that allows Toxtricity to still 2HKO Alolan Marowak after Stealth Rock, and it puts significantly more pressure onto Porygon2, Umbreon, and Snorlax by virtue of its 30% poison chance while also OHKOing Gardevoir and Zarude. A Modest nature preferred for the hefty damage boost it provides, as Timid doesn't hit generally key Speed tiers.
Zarude is one of the best offensive teammates for Toxtricity thanks to its propensity to force in the likes of Togekiss, Galarian Weezing, and Crobat, all of which it can pivot on with U-turn to bring in Toxtricity for a chance to dent the opposing team. Porygon2 is by far the most annoying foe for Toxtricity to deal with, which makes the likes of Cobalion, Mienshao, and Heracross powerful teammates to remove it and the likes of Steelix, Registeel, and Umbreon. Mienshao in particular can utilize Choice Scarf to revenge kill faster Pokemon for Toxtricity. Spikes from the likes of Klefki and even the aforementioned Heracross allows Toxtricity to guarantee the OHKO on max HP Seismitoad and 2HKO on Umbreon after Protect with Boomburst.
[SET]
name: Shift Gear
move 1: Shift Gear
move 2: Boomburst
move 3: Overdrive
move 4: Drain Punch
item: Life Orb / Throat Spray
ability: Punk Rock
nature: Mild
evs: 4 Atk / 252 SpA / 252 Spe
[SET COMMENTS]
Shift Gear allows Toxtricity to turn itself into a potent late-game cleaner that's capable of pushing past some of the few defensive checks typically used to handle it. Boomburst and Overdrive combine for near perfect coverage. Drain Punch allows Toxtricity to actually use Porygon2, Choice Specs Toxtricity's biggest counter, as complete setup fodder, and 2HKO Registeel at +2 while recovering any damage they might inflict. Mild is the preferred nature, as Toxtricity typically will set up on weaker special attacks from the likes of Galarian Weezing, Togekiss, and Porygon2. Hasty is an option in order to outspeed Choice Scarf Zarude and Choice Scarf Mienshao after setting up, but the drop in power is quite noticeable. Life Orb preserves Toxtricity's great wallbreaking potential before a sweep is possible, as it maintains a high chance to OHKO max HP Seismitoad after Stealth Rock and it gives the ability to 2HKO Porygon2 and Registeel with Drain Punch after two Shift Gears, which aren't hard to get against these Pokemon. Throat Spray is a fine alternative, as it allows Toxtricity more chances to sweep due to the lack of Life Orb recoil, but one must be more selective in Toxtricity's use, as Boomburst and Overdrive both will activate Throat Spray the moment they are used.
As this set focuses more on sweeping, it appreciates entry hazard support to wear down its checks more reliably. Cobalion is ideal for more offensive teams, and it can utilize Volt Switch to switch Toxtricity into the likes of Milotic and Crobat to threaten major damage or give a setup opportunity late-game. Dual Screens support from Klefki is especially useful for Throat Spray variants, as the extra bulk afforded greatly increases the number of Pokemon Toxtricity can safely set up on. Klefki can also utilize Spikes to wear down Toxtricity's checks more quickly. While Choice Scarf users aren't generally an issue for Toxtricity once it sets up, Extreme Speed from the likes of Zygarde-10% and Entei can cut a sweep short if Toxtricity is weakened. Zarude is a nice check to Zygarde-10%, while Milotic and Diancie both do well against Entei, with Milotic giving slow Flip Turns and Diancie giving Stealth Rock support. Indeedee is an alternative way to protect against priority, as it nullifies priority attempts with Psychic Terrain. Other setup sweepers, such as Shell Smash Cloyster, Shell Smash Polteageist, Nasty Plot Thundurus, and Swords Dance Mimikyu, can join forces with Toxtricity on hyper offense teams to attempt to overwhelm the opposition.
[CREDITS]
- Written by: [[EonX, 91480]]
- Quality checked by: [[GoldCat, 359771], [zizalith, 410251]]
- Grammar checked by: [[Finland, 517429]]
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