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Banned deucer.
[OVERVIEW]
Curse gives Alolan Muk use against types that Dark typically struggles against, such as Electric and Fairy. Curse synergizes extremely well with Alolan Muk's fantastic defensive typing and special bulk, letting it act as a massive threat after a boost or two. It also has reliable recovery by means of Gluttony, Iapapa Berry, and Recycle.
[SET]
name: Curse (Dark)
move 1: Knock Off
move 2: Poison Jab
move 3: Curse
move 4: Recycle
item: Iapapa Berry
ability: Gluttony
nature: Careful
evs: 252 HP / 4 Atk / 252 SpD
[SET COMMENTS]
Moves
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Knock Off is Alolan Muk's strongest STAB attack, providing secondary utility by removing items such as Klefki's Light Clay and Porygon2's Eviolite. Poison Jab gives Alolan Muk coverage for Dark-resistant Pokemon such as Mega Diancie, Mandibuzz, and Keldeo, has a chance to poison, and lets it act as a sweeper against Fairy teams. Curse lets Alolan Muk set up on a plethora of attackers and sweep teams. It also gives it Alolan Muk potential to take on opposing physical attackers such as Mega Sharpedo and Mega Aerodactyl. Recycle combined with Iapapa Berry gives Alolan Muk a form of reliable recovery.
Set Details
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Gluttony lets Alolan Muk use a Berry after it drops to half its health or below. This, in conjunction with Iapapa Berry and Recycle, gives it reliable recovery. 252 HP and Special Defense EVs and a Careful nature maximizes Alolan Muk's special bulk, which works well with Curse mitigating its weakness to any physical attackers.
Usage Tips
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Keep Alolan Muk as healthy as possible throughout a game by using Recycle frequently, especially against types such as Water where it's more useful as a check to special attackers than as a setup sweeper. Similarly, if Alolan Muk can provide more utility through Knock Off, bide your time and don't try to force yourself into setting up until late-game when checks such as Choice Band Victini are weakened or KOed. Curse Alolan Muk's claim to fame is founded in the Fairy matchup, so set up against weaker Pokemon, notably Klefki and Choice-locked Tapu Bulu, and look out for Knock Off users like Azumarill and Clefable. Also, it will rarely be capable of outright sweeping from the get-go, so weaken some of its checks and go for setup late-game. Checks like Choice Band Diggersby are capable of switching in on Curse and forcing Alolan Muk out, so attacking them on the switch, especially early-game, could leave them crippled and potentially prevent them from checking Alolan Muk later on. Similarly, try to spread poison via Poison Jab to wear down checks. Knock Off does significantly less damage once the foe's item has been removed, so use Poison Jab in these cases for higher damage output. Avoid status, specifically burn and paralysis, and at all costs avoid Knock Off, as Alolan Muk losing its Iapapa Berry will cripple it for the entire game.
Team Options
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Hydreigon has Taunt to beat checks to Alolan Muk such as Taunt Gliscor and Haze Toxapex. It also provides a Ground immunity, forcing some prediction with opposing Ground-types like Nidoking. Knock Off from Alolan Muk helps Hydreigon break down walls like Porygon2 as well. Mega Sableye is able to bounce back status-inducing moves like Will-O-Wisp and entry hazards like Stealth Rock that quickly wear down Alolan Muk. It also weakens physical attackers, giving Alolan Muk more freedom to set up. Alolan Muk can be supported by means of Pursuit from Krookodile or Weavile to take care of some of its more common checks, notably Choice Band Victini and Diggersby. Tyranitar is able to spread status, set Stealth Rock to wear down foes for Alolan Muk, and take care of special threats, giving Alolan Muk more room to set up and relieving some of the pressure that special attackers force on it. Mandibuzz is able to clear hazards and check physical attackers like Mega Lopunny and Azumarill that Alolan Muk would otherwise struggle with. Greninja can force out wallbreakers like Diggersby that beat Alolan Muk as well as set up Spikes to soften offensive checks lacking recovery.
Checks and Counters
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Dark
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**Knock Off**: Knock Off from Pokemon like Mega Sableye and Clefable permanently cripples Curse Alolan Muk for the remainder of the game, as it can't heal with Iapapa Berry after it has been removed.
**Taunt**: Taunt prevents Curse Alolan Muk from boosting and healing, effectively beating it.
Curse gives Alolan Muk use against types that Dark typically struggles against, such as Electric and Fairy. Curse synergizes extremely well with Alolan Muk's fantastic defensive typing and special bulk, letting it act as a massive threat after a boost or two. It also has reliable recovery by means of Gluttony, Iapapa Berry, and Recycle.
[SET]
name: Curse (Dark)
move 1: Knock Off
move 2: Poison Jab
move 3: Curse
move 4: Recycle
item: Iapapa Berry
ability: Gluttony
nature: Careful
evs: 252 HP / 4 Atk / 252 SpD
[SET COMMENTS]
Moves
========
Knock Off is Alolan Muk's strongest STAB attack, providing secondary utility by removing items such as Klefki's Light Clay and Porygon2's Eviolite. Poison Jab gives Alolan Muk coverage for Dark-resistant Pokemon such as Mega Diancie, Mandibuzz, and Keldeo, has a chance to poison, and lets it act as a sweeper against Fairy teams. Curse lets Alolan Muk set up on a plethora of attackers and sweep teams. It also gives it Alolan Muk potential to take on opposing physical attackers such as Mega Sharpedo and Mega Aerodactyl. Recycle combined with Iapapa Berry gives Alolan Muk a form of reliable recovery.
Set Details
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Gluttony lets Alolan Muk use a Berry after it drops to half its health or below. This, in conjunction with Iapapa Berry and Recycle, gives it reliable recovery. 252 HP and Special Defense EVs and a Careful nature maximizes Alolan Muk's special bulk, which works well with Curse mitigating its weakness to any physical attackers.
Usage Tips
========
Keep Alolan Muk as healthy as possible throughout a game by using Recycle frequently, especially against types such as Water where it's more useful as a check to special attackers than as a setup sweeper. Similarly, if Alolan Muk can provide more utility through Knock Off, bide your time and don't try to force yourself into setting up until late-game when checks such as Choice Band Victini are weakened or KOed. Curse Alolan Muk's claim to fame is founded in the Fairy matchup, so set up against weaker Pokemon, notably Klefki and Choice-locked Tapu Bulu, and look out for Knock Off users like Azumarill and Clefable. Also, it will rarely be capable of outright sweeping from the get-go, so weaken some of its checks and go for setup late-game. Checks like Choice Band Diggersby are capable of switching in on Curse and forcing Alolan Muk out, so attacking them on the switch, especially early-game, could leave them crippled and potentially prevent them from checking Alolan Muk later on. Similarly, try to spread poison via Poison Jab to wear down checks. Knock Off does significantly less damage once the foe's item has been removed, so use Poison Jab in these cases for higher damage output. Avoid status, specifically burn and paralysis, and at all costs avoid Knock Off, as Alolan Muk losing its Iapapa Berry will cripple it for the entire game.
Team Options
========
Hydreigon has Taunt to beat checks to Alolan Muk such as Taunt Gliscor and Haze Toxapex. It also provides a Ground immunity, forcing some prediction with opposing Ground-types like Nidoking. Knock Off from Alolan Muk helps Hydreigon break down walls like Porygon2 as well. Mega Sableye is able to bounce back status-inducing moves like Will-O-Wisp and entry hazards like Stealth Rock that quickly wear down Alolan Muk. It also weakens physical attackers, giving Alolan Muk more freedom to set up. Alolan Muk can be supported by means of Pursuit from Krookodile or Weavile to take care of some of its more common checks, notably Choice Band Victini and Diggersby. Tyranitar is able to spread status, set Stealth Rock to wear down foes for Alolan Muk, and take care of special threats, giving Alolan Muk more room to set up and relieving some of the pressure that special attackers force on it. Mandibuzz is able to clear hazards and check physical attackers like Mega Lopunny and Azumarill that Alolan Muk would otherwise struggle with. Greninja can force out wallbreakers like Diggersby that beat Alolan Muk as well as set up Spikes to soften offensive checks lacking recovery.
Checks and Counters
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Dark
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**Knock Off**: Knock Off from Pokemon like Mega Sableye and Clefable permanently cripples Curse Alolan Muk for the remainder of the game, as it can't heal with Iapapa Berry after it has been removed.
**Taunt**: Taunt prevents Curse Alolan Muk from boosting and healing, effectively beating it.
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