
what if instead of ursaluna it was brataluna and instead of facade it used "360"
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Swords Dance (Ursaluna) @ Flame Orb
Ability: Guts
Tera Type: Normal / Ghost
EVs: 252 Atk / 4 Def / 252 Spe or 252 HP / 252 Atk / 4 Def
Adamant / Brave Nature
- Swords Dance
- Facade
- Headlong Rush
- Fire Punch
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Ursaluna's nigh-unparalleled offensive prowess makes it one of the most brutal wallbreakers in the tier. The combination of Guts and STAB Facade off of Ursaluna's gargantuan Attack stat is alarming for many bulky teams, with even the most physically bulky Pokemon such as Dondozo, Great Tusk, and Ting-Lu getting 2HKOed unboosted. Ursaluna's offensive presence is further pushed by its good offensive typing, having unresisted coverage and making the likes of Garganacl and Heatran fearful of Ursaluna. Swords Dance further bolsters this offensive profile, letting Ursaluna take better advantage of the switches it often forces. The power boost lets Ursaluna land OHKOs on common Pokemon such as Gliscor and defensive Landorus-T. Fire Punch targets Steel-types immune to Ground like Air Balloon Gholdengo, Corviknight, and Skarmory that would otherwise check Ursaluna. Flame Orb triggers Guts and makes Ursaluna an adept status absorber thanks to its solid natural bulk and ability to threaten status spreaders like Gliscor, Gholdengo, and Zapdos. Tera Normal boosts Ursaluna's Facade to ungodly levels; it can overwhelm even the most bulky of physical walls like Dondozo and can OHKO the likes of Zapdos, Moltres, and Gliscor after minor chip damage. Tera Ghost gives Ursaluna immunity to Fighting-type attacks from Pokemon like Zamazenta, Corviknight, and Skarmory. Ursaluna's natural bulk also opens it up to being versatile at taking advantage of Terastallization, as it can often afford to take neutral hits from powerful threats such as Ogerpon-W and Walking Wake after Terastallizing into types like Fairy or Grass and launch a counterattack in return. While an Adamant nature with maximum Speed investment is generally preferred for outspeeding the likes of Kingambit and Corviknight, a Brave nature, combined with maximum investment in HP and Attack, turns Ursaluna into a monstrous threat on Trick Room teams. Even outside of Trick Room teams, this variant can function as a powerful and bulky wallbreaker, taking advantage of Pokemon such as Iron Moth and Zapdos to switch in and wreak havoc.
Ursaluna fits on many bulky offense teams as a strong wallbreaker. Entry hazard support from Glimmora and Gliscor provides chip damage to help Ursaluna further overwhelm defensive Pokemon. Landorus-T, in addition to being an entry hazard setter, is an amazing pivot thanks to Intimidate giving Ursaluna more ease coming into battle. Fast offensive Pokemon such as Zamazenta, Weavile, and Dragapult appreciate Ursaluna knocking out defensive Pokemon such as Gliscor, Dondozo, and Clefable, respectively. In return, they can help clean late-game against faster-paced offensive teams. Ursaluna tends to struggle against common offensive Pokemon such as Iron Valiant, Zamazenta, and Kyurem that can outspeed and threaten Ursaluna. Offensive Pokemon that can handle these threats, namely Gholdengo, Zamazenta, and Kingambit, make for strong teammates. These Pokemon heavily appreciate Ursaluna threatening defensive Pokemon like Ting-Lu, Skeledirge, and Great Tusk. Priority users such as Dragonite and Scizor appreciate Ursaluna's strong wallbreaking abilities that let them have an easier time cleaning late-game while also providing utility against faster offensive Pokemon. Defensive pivots such as Galarian Slowking and Alomomola do wonders in terms of letting Ursaluna switch in on offensive Pokemon thanks to their low Speed and Chilly Reception and Flip Turn, respectively, ensuring Ursaluna enters the field with as minimal damage taken as possible. The former is a great check to Pokemon that can beat Ursaluna, while the latter can help Ursaluna's longevity with Wish. On more aggressive teams, Alolan Ninetales can provide Aurora Veil support, boosting Ursaluna's already solid bulk and letting it more easily set up Swords Dance against bulkier foes. Ursaluna, with minimum Speed investment, is a hugely important aspect of Trick Room teams, often acting as the premier offensive threat on said teams. Hatterene is a natural choice for a Trick Room setter thanks to Magic Bounce letting it block Taunt, as well as entry hazards that would otherwise further compromise Ursaluna's bulk.
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