Ubers Volcarona

[oversway]

[SET]
name: Offensive Quiver Dance
move 1: Quiver Dance
move 2: Fire Blast
move 3: Psychic
move 4: Bug Buzz / U-turn
item: Heavy-Duty Boots
ability: Flame Body
nature: Timid
evs: 252 SpA / 4 SpD / 252 Spe

[SET COMMENTS]

With a variety of coverage options and an immunity to entry hazards thanks to Heavy-Duty Boots, Volcarona is one of the most dangerous setup sweepers in the tier, able to outspeed the entire unboosted metagame as well as most Choice Scarf users after a single Quiver Dance. It is even capable of muscling past Blissey thanks to Max Flare setting sun. In addition, a resistance to Behemoth Blade and a high Special Defense gives it tremendous staying power when Dynamaxed. This variant best fits on offensive teams that appreciate the pressure it puts on balance cores. Psychic hits Pokemon that could otherwise tank Fire Blast such as Eternatus and Toxapex, while Bug Buzz deals massive damage to Tyranitar and Quagsire. Alternatively, U-turn can be used as a non-weather-reliant way to hit Tyranitar while maintaining momentum against bulkier teams. Giga Drain is another niche option that can be run to guarantee the OHKO on Dynamaxed Quagsire when Volcarona is also Dynamaxed while retaining coverage on Tyranitar.

This set best functions as a mid- to late-game wallbreaker due to Volcarona's ability to muscle past opposing walls with Dynamax. Set up on Pokemon that are unable to status Volcarona, as poison and paralysis greatly reduce its effectiveness. It should also avoid potential Knock Off users at all costs, as taking Stealth Rock damage quickly cuts its longevity. Opposing Dugtrio should also be handled before setting up, as Choice Scarf Dugtrio can outspeed and OHKO +1 Volcarona. Volcarona should be paired with partners that appreciate having opposing walls worn down such as Zacian-C and Dragon Dance Necrozma-DM, which can also absorb Toxic for Volcarona. However, it should not be paired with other Pokemon that rely on Dynamax such as Kyurem-B and Dragapult. As having entry hazards on the opposing side allows Volcarona to make the most use of its Dynamax turns, hazard setters such as Mew and Skarmory make excellent teammates.

[SET]
name: Bulky Quiver Dance
move 1: Quiver Dance
move 2: Fiery Dance
move 3: Safeguard
move 4: Roost
item: Heavy-Duty Boots
ability: Flame Body
nature: Timid
evs: 248 HP / 8 SpD / 252 Spe

[SET COMMENTS]

This set utilizes Volcarona's decent bulk and ability to punish physical attackers with Flame Body to give bulkier teams a reliable late-game cleaner. This variant's primary selling point is Safeguard, allowing Volcarona to set up without fear of getting statused. However, due to the lack of coverage options, this variant does not fit well on more offensive builds, as it quickly kills momentum.

Volcarona is best used as a late-game cleaner once its checks are gone. This includes walls that don't rely on status to beat it, such as Toxapex and Tyranitar, as well as offensive threats that do not fear Fiery Dance such as Gyarados and Zekrom. Volcarona also needs to be wary of Dugtrio, which can outspeed a +1 Volcarona and OHKO it with Stone Edge. Although Volcarona should not be switched in to potential status moves, it can be brought in on a creative double switch or after sacking a teammate. Volcarona should set up on Pokemon that rely on status to beat it, including Blissey and Tyranitar that lacks Rock-type attacks. An offensive set can be bluffed early-game to induce your opponent to rely on bulkier Pokemon to check Volcarona, which it can then set up on with Safeguard. Teammates to take on the aforementioned physical threats, such as defensive Eternatus, Quagsire, and Necrozma-DM, are appreciated. Dugtrio deserves a special mention for being able to trap and KO Eternatus and Reshiram, which Volcarona would otherwise struggle breaking, as well as Tyranitar and Toxapex.

[CREDITS]
- Written by: [[spanishlines, 265158]]
- Quality checked by: [[Manaphy, 50695], [Nayrz, 212134]]
- Grammar checked by: [[Estronic, 240732]]

 

[Manaphy]

Why is Fiery Dance not over Flamethrower on the Defensive set? Without it you are vulnerable to Confide from Blobs. You lose 10 BP and a small chance to burn for a 50% chance to increase your Special Attack everytime you use it.
I am also unsure of the EVs on the Defensive Volcarona set, I am not sure if Max Speed is needed at all, some Defense investment would be really nice to help check Zacian-C better. I could be wrong about this so I'd like to hear some justification either way.
Dugtrio also deserves a mention as a check to Volcarona because Dugtrio outspeeds +1 Volcarona and can trap it and KO with Stone Edge.

Do that stuff and I'll approve

 

[oversway]

I suppose you could run a little more defense investment but I prefer being able to outspeed most scarfers, especially Darmanitan but outrunning the occasional scarf Lunala is helpful as well.

Implemented the rest

 

[Manaphy]

its not that important but you can do 232 Speed and 28 def EVs; this lets you beat Jolly Scarf Urshifu and then you put the rest into def.
I would put the dugtrio mention in the first set too
Giga Drain could also deserve a mention on the first set, depends on what the other QC people think imo

QC 1/2

 

[oversway]

ready for second

 

[Inspirited]

I have found some use for U-turn on the Offensive Quiver set just because it helps limit their play options when they are trying to play against an oppressive Volc v Steel position. Volc now has the freedom to Fire Blast in certain scenarios where it didn't before and now has ways of extending its good position should you find one before the endgame (chipping blissey or ttar with u-turn has similar effects to dragon tail etern naturally). Bug Buzz is still stronger I think, but this being uploaded without U-turn mentioned would be a shame. Quiver, Fire Blast, and Psychic are all still mandatory imo.

 

[oversway]

agreed, added uturn to the first set

 

[Manaphy]

In my opinion the slash should be Bug Buzz / Giga Drain, mention U-turn in set details.

 

[Nayrz]

spanishlines holy shit what happened to ur name

any progress on this? i agree with manaphy that giga drain should have a decent note somewhere.

 

[Nayrz]

small nitpick but when Dugtrio is mentioned as outspeeding id mention +1 for clarity

QC 2/2

 

[Adeleine]

AM Check :)
Add/Fix Remove Comment
(AC)/(RC)=Add/Remove Comma
(AH)=Add Hyphen

Hide

[SET]
name: Offensive Quiver Dance
move 1: Quiver Dance
move 2: Fire Blast
move 3: Psychic
move 4: Bug Buzz / U-turn
item: Heavy-Duty Boots
ability: Flame Body
nature: Timid
evs: 252 SpA / 4 SpD / 252 Spe

[SET COMMENTS]

With a variety of coverage options and an immunity to hazards thanks to Heavy-Duty Boots, Heavy-Duty Boots to negate its entry hazard damage, (subjective - HBD volc not scary bc it's a mon that ignores hazards per se, its scary bc it's a volc that avoids the hazards that shred volc. If you don't change this, though, you still should change "hazards" to "entry hazards".) Volcarona is one of the most dangerous setup sweepers in the tier, able to outspeed the entire unboosted metagame as well as most Choice Scarf users after a single Quiver Dance. It is even capable of muscling past Blissey with Max Flare's Sun effect. summoned sun. In addition, a resistance to Behemoth Blade and a high Special Defense gives its Dynamax forme (spelling) tremendous staying power. This variant set (awkward if only this set is read) best fits on offensive teams that appreciate the pressure it puts on balance cores. Psychic hits Pokemon such as Eternatus and Toxapex that could otherwise tank Fire Blasts such as Eternatus and Toxapex, Fire Blast, while Bug Buzz deals massive damage to Tyranitar and Quagsire. Alternatively, U-turn can be used for a non-weather reliant way to hit Tyranitar while maintaining to hit Tyranitar outside of sun and maintain momentum against bulkier teams. Giga Drain is another niche a niche, alternate option that can be run to guarantee to hit Tyranitar that guarantees the OHKO on Dynamaxed Quagsire when both it and Volcarona is also are Dynamaxed(RC), while retaining coverage on Tyranitar.

This set best functions as a mid- to late-game wallbreaker due to Volcarona's ability to muscle past opposing walls with Dynamax. Set up on Pokemon that are unable to status Volcarona, as poison and paralysis greatly reduce its effectiveness. It should also avoid potential Knock Off users at all costs, as taking Stealth Rock damage quickly cuts its longevity. Opposing Dugtrio should also be handled before setting up(RC), as Choice Scarf Dugtrio can outspeed and OHKO +1 Volcarona. because even +1 Volcarona is outsped and OHKOed by Choice Scarf Dugtrio. (repetitive phrasing) Volcarona should be paired with partners that appreciate having opposing walls worn down(AC), such as Zacian-C and Dragon Dance Necrozma-DM, which can also absorb Toxic for Volcarona. it. However, it Volcarona should not be paired with other Pokemon that rely on Dynamax such as Kyurem-B and Dragapult. As having entry hazards on the opposing side allows Volcarona to make the most use of its Dynamax turns, hazard setters such as Mew and Skarmory make excellent teammates.

[SET]
name: Bulky Quiver Dance
move 1: Quiver Dance
move 2: Fiery Dance
move 3: Safeguard
move 4: Roost
item: Heavy-Duty Boots
ability: Flame Body
nature: Timid
evs: 248 HP / 8 SpD / 252 Spe

[SET COMMENTS]

This set utilizes Volcarona's decent bulk and ability to punish physical attackers with Flame Body to give bulkier teams a reliable late-game cleaner. This variant's Its primary selling point is Safeguard, allowing Volcarona to set up without fear of getting statused. status. However, due to the its lack of coverage options and tendency to kill momentum, this variant does not fit well on more offensive builds as it quickly kills momentum.

Volcarona is best used as a late-game cleaner once its checks are gone. removed. This includes walls that don't rely on status to beat it, such as Toxapex and Tyranitar, as well as offensive threats that do not fear Fiery Dance such as Gyarados and Zekrom. Volcarona also needs to be wary of Dugtrio, which can use Choice Scarf to outspeed a +1 Volcarona and OHKO it with Stone Edge. Although Volcarona it should not be switched in to potential status moves, it Volcarona can be brought in on a creative double switch or after sacking a teammate. Volcarona It should set up on Pokemon that rely on status to beat it, including Blissey and Tyranitar that lack Rock-type attacks. An offensive set can be bluffed early(AH)-game to induce your opponent to rely on make your opponent check Volcarona with bulkier Pokemon to check Volcarona(RC), which it can then that it can set up on with Safeguard. Teammates to take on the aforementioned physical threats, such as defensive Eternatus, Quagsire, and Necrozma-DM, are appreciated. Dugtrio deserves a special mention for being able to trap and KO Eternatus and Reshiram, which Volcarona would otherwise struggle breaking, as well as Tyranitar and Toxapex.

[CREDITS]
- Written by: [[spanishlines, 265158]]
- Quality checked by: [[Manaphy, 50695], [Nayrz, 212134]]
- Grammar checked by: [[username1, userid1]]

 

[Astra]

add remove (comments)

gaming

[SET]
name: Offensive Quiver Dance
move 1: Quiver Dance
move 2: Fire Blast
move 3: Psychic
move 4: Bug Buzz / U-turn
item: Heavy-Duty Boots
ability: Flame Body
nature: Timid
evs: 252 SpA / 4 SpD / 252 Spe

[SET COMMENTS]

With a variety of coverage options and an immunity to entry hazards thanks to Heavy-Duty Boots, Volcarona is one of the most dangerous setup sweepers in the tier, able to outspeed the entire unboosted metagame as well as most Choice Scarf users after a single Quiver Dance. It is even capable of muscling past Blissey with Max Flare's Sun effect thanks to Max Flare setting sun. In addition, a resistance to Behemoth Blade and a high Special Defense gives its Dynamax form it tremendous staying power when Dynamaxed. This variant best fits on offensive teams that appreciate the pressure it puts on balance cores. Psychic hits Pokemon that could otherwise tank Fire Blasts such as Eternatus and Toxapex, while Bug Buzz deals massive damage to Tyranitar and Quagsire. Alternatively, U-turn can be used for as a non-weather-reliant (AH) way to hit Tyranitar while maintaining momentum against bulkier teams. Giga Drain is another niche option that can be run to guarantee the OHKO on Dynamaxed Quagsire when Volcarona is also Dynamaxed, (RC) while retaining coverage on Tyranitar.

This set best functions as a mid- to late-game wallbreaker due to Volcarona's ability to muscle past opposing walls with Dynamax. Set up on Pokemon that are unable to status Volcarona, as poison and paralysis greatly reduce its effectiveness. It should also avoid potential Knock Off users at all costs, as taking Stealth Rock damage quickly cuts its longevity. Opposing Dugtrio should also be handled before setting up, as Choice Scarf Dugtrio can outspeed and OHKO +1 Volcarona. Volcarona should be paired with partners that appreciate having opposing walls worn down such as Zacian-C and Dragon Dance Necrozma-DM, which can also absorb Toxic for Volcarona. However, it should not be paired with other Pokemon that rely on Dynamax such as Kyurem-B and Dragapult. As having entry hazards on the opposing side allows Volcarona to make the most use of its Dynamax turns, hazard setters such as Mew and Skarmory make excellent teammates.

[SET]
name: Bulky Quiver Dance
move 1: Quiver Dance
move 2: Fiery Dance
move 3: Safeguard
move 4: Roost
item: Heavy-Duty Boots
ability: Flame Body
nature: Timid
evs: 248 HP / 8 SpD / 252 Spe

[SET COMMENTS]

This set utilizes Volcarona's decent bulk and ability to punish physical attackers with Flame Body to give bulkier teams a reliable late-game cleaner. This variant's primary selling point is Safeguard, allowing Volcarona to set up without fear of getting statused. However, due to the lack of coverage options, this variant does not fit well on more offensive builds, (AC) as it quickly kills momentum.

Volcarona is best used as a late-game cleaner once its checks are gone. This includes walls that don't rely on status to beat it, such as Toxapex and Tyranitar, as well as offensive threats that do not fear Fiery Dance such as Gyarados and Zekrom. Volcarona also needs to be wary of Dugtrio, which can outspeed a +1 Volcarona and OHKO it with Stone Edge. Although Volcarona should not be switched in to potential status moves, it can be brought in on a creative double switch or after sacking a teammate. Volcarona should set up on Pokemon that rely on status to beat it, including Blissey and Tyranitar that lacks Rock-type attacks. An offensive set can be bluffed early-game (AH) to induce your opponent to rely on bulkier Pokemon to check Volcarona, which it can then set up on with Safeguard. Teammates to take on the aforementioned physical threats, such as defensive Eternatus, Quagsire, and Necrozma-DM, are appreciated. Dugtrio deserves a special mention for being able to trap and KO Eternatus and Reshiram, which Volcarona would otherwise struggle breaking, as well as Tyranitar and Toxapex.

[CREDITS]
- Written by: [[spanishlines, 265158]]
- Quality checked by: [[Manaphy, 50695], [Nayrz, 212134]]
- Grammar checked by: [[username1, userid1]]

1/1

 

[oversway]

alright this is ready for upload