Altariel von Sweep
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[OVERVIEW]
Despite having access to the strong Water Spout, Wailmer lacks of the offensive presence to take advantage of it properly, as its Special Attack is low, and a lack of coverage options leaves it walled by a majority of threats in the metagame. Relying on Water Spout as an attacking move also means Wailmer is severely crippled by chip damage from entry hazards and priority moves, reducing its effectiveness. Its Speed allows many metagame threats such as Snivy and Gastly to outspeed it and KO it, as Wailmer isn't very bulky, which forces it to run Choice Scarf. Furthermore, its defensive stats leave it with mediocre bulk. Finally, Staryu, Wingull, and Frillish are better specially offensive Water-types, with the two former boasting better coverage, power, and Speed and the latter being a much better Water Spout user, which invalidates Wailmer's use on any serious team.
[SET]
name: Choice Scarf
move 1: Water Spout
move 2: Hydro Pump
move 3: Ice Beam
move 4: Hidden Power Fire / Hidden Power Grass
item: Choice Scarf
ability: Pressure
nature: Timid
evs: 36 HP / 200 SpA / 200 Spe
[SET COMMENTS]
Wailmer can act as a wallbreaker and late-game cleaner thanks to Choice Scarf and the raw power of Water Spout, but as mentioned above, Staryu and Wingull outclass Wailmer due to having more coverage options, better offensive stats and higher Speed. Frillish is a more reliable Choice Scarf Water Spout user due to better bulk, an immunity to Fake Out, and a secondary STAB attack in Shadow Ball.
[CREDITS]
- Written by: [[Altariel von Sweep, 330191]]
- Quality checked by: [[Merritt, 213064], [Nineage, 195129]]
- Grammar checked by: [[The Dutch Plumberjack, 232216]]
Despite having access to the strong Water Spout, Wailmer lacks of the offensive presence to take advantage of it properly, as its Special Attack is low, and a lack of coverage options leaves it walled by a majority of threats in the metagame. Relying on Water Spout as an attacking move also means Wailmer is severely crippled by chip damage from entry hazards and priority moves, reducing its effectiveness. Its Speed allows many metagame threats such as Snivy and Gastly to outspeed it and KO it, as Wailmer isn't very bulky, which forces it to run Choice Scarf. Furthermore, its defensive stats leave it with mediocre bulk. Finally, Staryu, Wingull, and Frillish are better specially offensive Water-types, with the two former boasting better coverage, power, and Speed and the latter being a much better Water Spout user, which invalidates Wailmer's use on any serious team.
[SET]
name: Choice Scarf
move 1: Water Spout
move 2: Hydro Pump
move 3: Ice Beam
move 4: Hidden Power Fire / Hidden Power Grass
item: Choice Scarf
ability: Pressure
nature: Timid
evs: 36 HP / 200 SpA / 200 Spe
[SET COMMENTS]
Wailmer can act as a wallbreaker and late-game cleaner thanks to Choice Scarf and the raw power of Water Spout, but as mentioned above, Staryu and Wingull outclass Wailmer due to having more coverage options, better offensive stats and higher Speed. Frillish is a more reliable Choice Scarf Water Spout user due to better bulk, an immunity to Fake Out, and a secondary STAB attack in Shadow Ball.
[CREDITS]
- Written by: [[Altariel von Sweep, 330191]]
- Quality checked by: [[Merritt, 213064], [Nineage, 195129]]
- Grammar checked by: [[The Dutch Plumberjack, 232216]]
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