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[OVERVIEW]
Floatzel stands out as an offensive Water-type that has a notably good matchup against opposing offense teams, as it can offensively check common threats in PU such as Victreebel, Aurorus, Lycanroc, and Simisear as well as bulkier attackers like Stoutland, Oricorio-E, and Drampa after they've taken some slight chip damage. Its typing also gives it an advantage against common defensive backbones on offensive teams such as Mudsdale and Regirock. Its excellent Speed allows it to outspeed almost the entire unboosted metagame, including fast Pokemon like Simisear and Alolan Raichu as well as slow Choice Scarf users like Aurorus and Abomasnow, and coupled with its decent mixed offenses it can function as a good wallbreaker that's hard to switch into reliably. In addition, its access to Taunt and Switcheroo, which is further bolstered by its great Speed, allows it to cripple entry hazard setters such as Qwilfish and Ferroseed as well as defensive Pokemon like Audino, Sableye, and Tangela. However, Floatzel's bulk is subpar, and this coupled with its lack of recovery and ease of getting chipped down by entry hazards, status, and Life Orb recoil means that it can't switch in on any Pokemon and makes it very easy to revenge kill by faster threats like Choice Scarf Primeape and Dodrio as well as priority users like Skuntank. Its limited coverage options can make it struggle against more defensive teams, which regularly feature bulky Water-types such as Lanturn and Jellicent that can wall it easily as well as Pokemon like Cryogonal and Tangela that can also pose a roadblock for Floatzel depending on its set. Lastly, Floatzel's lack of power compared to other offensive Pokemon in the tier means it can only effectively wallbreak or clean against more offensive teams; it faces competition from stronger wallbreakers such as Victreebel, Ludicolo, and Alolan Raichu as well as other late-game cleaners such as Kangaskhan and Dodrio, all of which, despite being naturally slower than Floatzel, have superior movepools or a better defensive presence, making them easier to fit on teams.
[SET]
name: Specially Offensive
move 1: Hydro Pump
move 2: Ice Beam
move 3: Focus Blast
move 4: Taunt / Hidden Power Grass
item: Life Orb
ability: Swift Swim
nature: Timid
evs: 252 SpA / 4 SpD / 252 Spe
[SET COMMENTS]
Moves
========
Ice Beam hits Grass-types such as Victreebel, Torterra, and Tangela as well as Flying-types like Oricorio-E, Oricorio-G, and Dodrio. Focus Blast threatens Steel-types like Alolan Sandslash and Ferroseed, Normal-types such as Stoutland and Drampa, and Ice-types like Abomasnow and Rotom-F. Taunt provides Floatzel with a way of shutting down entry hazard setters such as Ferroseed, Qwilfish, and Metang as well as specially defensive Pokemon like Audino that might try to use Wish or spread status. Hidden Power Grass can be used to reliably check threats that are 4x weak to Grass such as Gastrodon, which otherwise walls Floatzel, as well as Carracosta and Kabutops.
Set Details
========
Swift Swim allows Floatzel to revenge kill opposing Swift Swim users such as Kabutops under rain.
Usage Tips
========
Floatzel should preferably be kept healthy until mid- or late-game when it can utilize its high Speed to function as a cleaner. It can also function as a lead against Spikes setters such as Qwilfish as well as Stealth Rock setters such as Mudsdale, Regirock, and Torterra, although it has to look out for potential pivot leads that can threaten it like Eelektross and Primeape. Floatzel should preferably be brought onto the field by pivots, as it cannot afford to switch in directly on offensive Pokemon due to its poor bulk, which, when coupled with Life Orb recoil, can lead to Floatzel getting worn down quickly. Due to the number of switches it can force from the opponent, Floatzel should be played aggressively by using the appropriate coverage move on a predicted switch or by performing double switches out of its counters like Jellicent. Additionally, Floatzel can function as a decent revenge killer due to its ability to check a myriad of wallbreakers like Victreebel, Simisear, and Aurorus. Taunt should be used liberally to shut down Pokemon that don't pose an immediate danger to Floatzel, including hazard setters such as Qwilfish and Ferroseed, Defoggers such as Altaria and non-Freeze-Dry Cryogonal, and defensive walls like Audino.
Team Options
========
VoltTurn users such as Eelektross, Lanturn, and Primeape can create many opportunities for Floatzel to be brought in safely against Pokemon such as Regirock, Mudsdale, and Drampa while chipping away at their switch-ins to make Floatzel's cleaning task easier. Eelektross has a notably good matchup against Water-types that can wall Floatzel like Lanturn and Jellicent, while Lanturn can heal Floatzel from status ailments with Heal Bell. Floatzel greatly appreciates Spikes support from teammates like Ferroseed and Roselia, as the chip damage allows it to reliably KO threats that can otherwise check it from full health like Victreebel, Stoutland, Drampa, and Alolan Raichu. Furthermore, Floatzel can prevent Pokemon like Swanna and Silvally-Fairy from using Defog with Taunt. Since it heavily dislikes getting chipped by entry hazards, Floatzel highly appreciates entry hazard removers like Alolan Sandslash, Hitmonchan, and Cryogonal that fit well on entry hazard stacking teams as well as Silvally-Fairy, which can generate momentum for Floatzel with Parting Shot. It also pairs well with other wallbreakers and cleaners that benefit from entry hazard stacking like Stoutland, Dodrio, and Oricorio-E, as they alleviate the pressure of checking Pokemon like Alolan Sandslash, Victreebel, and Gurdurr from one another. Regirock and Mudsdale are Stealth Rock setters that work very well with Floatzel, as they provide it with a necessary defensive backbone to handle threats such as Dodrio and Primeape. Regirock can also threaten special walls like Articuno and Cryogonal that Floatzel struggles against. Alolan Persian can support Floatzel by checking Pokemon such as Kangaskhan and Alolan Raichu and give it another chance at wallbreaking by healing it with Darkinium Z-boosted Parting Shot.
[SET]
name: Choice Band
move 1: Liquidation
move 2: Ice Punch
move 3: Pursuit
move 4: Aqua Jet / Switcheroo
item: Choice Band
ability: Water Veil
nature: Jolly
evs: 252 Atk / 4 SpD / 252 Spe
[SET COMMENTS]
Moves
========
Ice Punch deals with threats such as Victreebel and Drampa, which otherwise wall Floatzel, as well as Oricorio-E and Oricorio-G. Pursuit lets Floatzel revenge kill threats that it forces out like Alolan Raichu, Jynx, and Haunter. Aqua Jet allows Floatzel to revenge kill weakened, faster threats like Choice Scarf Dodrio and Primeape as well as priority users like Lycanroc, Skuntank, and Hitmonchan. Alternatively, Switcheroo can be used to cripple some of Floatzel's common switch-ins, including Lanturn, Jellicent, Tangela, and Ferroseed.
Set Details
========
Water Veil is the ability of choice, since it prevents Floatzel from getting burned. This greatly improves its matchup against common stall Pokemon such as Sableye, which are unable to cripple it with Will-O-Wisp.
Usage Tips
========
Floatzel is best preserved until mid- or late-game when it can work effectively as a cleaner once most of its targets have been chipped thanks to its great Speed and access to priority. It is also effective at revenge killing, as it can utilize its Speed to Pursuit trap or threaten a wide array of offensive Pokemon like Victreebel and Lycanroc with coverage moves. It is recommended to try and take out as many switch-ins to Floatzel such as Tangela and physically bulky variants of Lanturn as possible before it switches in, as being Choice-locked into a poor move can leave it easily taken advantage of. Due to its poor bulk, Floatzel appreciates being brought in safely by pivots whenever possible. Floatzel should also utilize aggressive double switches to get in against Pokemon it can threaten heavy damage against or Pursuit trap, such as Oricorio-G and Cryogonal. Switcheroo can be used to cripple some of Floatzel's counters such as Lanturn and Gastrodon as well as stall Pokemon like Sableye and Audino. However, it should only be used as a last resort, as losing Choice Band makes Floatzel notably weaker and less reliable as a late-game cleaner and wallbreaker; it also has to watch out for being locked into Switcheroo against Z-Move users.
Team Options
========
Floatzel fits well on entry hazard stacking teams, as chip damage from Spikes set by partners such as Roselia and Ferroseed can help wear down targets like Stoutland, Drampa, and Aggron that would otherwise be able to check Floatzel from full health. Additionally, Stealth Rock support from setters like Mudsdale and Regirock helps it take out targets like Oricorio-E, Articuno, and Cryogonal after chip damage, and these Pokemon can also switch into threats like Dodrio and Primeape. Due to its lackluster bulk, Floatzel appreciates VoltTurn users like Eelektross, Lanturn, Rotom-F, and Primeape that can bring it in safely against targets such as Regirock, Mudsdale, and Oricorio-E. Rotom-F can notably support Floatzel with entry hazard removal as well as by pressuring Water-types like Jellicent and checking shared targets like Victreebel and Oricorio-E. Cryogonal can provide Floatzel with a solid specially defensive backbone and switch in on Pokemon like Aurorus and specially offensive Victreebel that might try to take advantage of Floatzel being Choice-locked into an unfavorable move. It can also check Water-types like Lanturn and Jellicent and provide reliable entry hazard removal. In return, Floatzel can take out fast Pokemon that Cryogonal struggles with such as Lycanroc, Simisear, and Alolan Dugtrio. Oricorio-G stands out as an excellent offensive partner to Floatzel due to its ability to reliably switch into threats like Victreebel and Gurdurr, check Poliwrath, and function as a spinblocker on entry hazard stacking teams. In return, Floatzel checks threats like Aurorus, Lycanroc, and Cryogonal, all of which it can also trap with Pursuit. Floatzel also pairs well with other wallbreakers such as Victreebel and Grassium Z Simisear, as they can threaten targets that Floatzel struggles to break through like Regirock, Lanturn, and Tangela. They appreciate Floatzel being able to check offensive threats like Aurorus, Oricorio-E, and non-Choice Scarf Dodrio as well as defensive Pokemon like Altaria in return.
[STRATEGY COMMENTS]
Other Options
=============
A Bulk Up set with Waterium Z or Icium Z may seem attractive due to its ability to KO bulky attackers Floatzel otherwise struggles against, such as Eelektross. Its reliance on setup to deal major damage, which Floatzel struggles to find opportunities for due to its poor bulk, makes it less reliable throughout the match compared to Choice Band sets, however. A physical or special set utilizing Choice Scarf might seem attractive due to Floatzel's Speed tier, allowing it to effectively outspeed the entire metagame; however, it is hard to justify using over other Choice Scarf users such as Primeape and Dodrio due to their superior power and coverage; additionally, Primeape can generate momentum with U-turn. Choice Specs can be used over Life Orb on the specially offensive set; however, Floatzel's damage output is not great enough to justify being locked into any of its moves, and Choice Specs also prevents it from utilizing Taunt. Floatzel can run additional moves on its Choice Band set such as Crunch for handling Jellicent, Return for dealing neutral damage to Lanturn and Poliwrath, and Low Kick for threatening Stoutland; however, it struggles to fit them over priority in Aqua Jet, the ability to Pursuit trap, or utility in Switcheroo.
Checks and Counters
===================
**Water-types**: Due to its lackluster coverage options, Floatzel struggles against bulky Water-types such as Jellicent and Poliwrath, which can wall it thanks to their access to recovery, as well as Lanturn, which can come in on Floatzel's attacks and proceed to take it out with Volt Switch. However, none of them appreciate Switcheroo replacing their items with Choice Band, the former two greatly dislike Taunt, and the latter can't switch in repeatedly, as it doesn't like getting chipped by Liquidation. Gastrodon can effectively wall most Floatzel sets, although it has to watch out for Hidden Power Grass.
**Revenge Killers**: Choice Scarf users such as Primeape, Dodrio, and Rotom-F can easily KO Floatzel from full health with their STAB moves, while others like Swanna and Kabutops can take it out after minimal chip damage. Kangaskhan is also able to revenge kill Floatzel after some chip damage thanks to its dual priority moves. None of them can switch in freely on Floatzel, however, as they take a large chunk of damage from its STAB and coverage moves.
**Grass-types**: Grass-types like Tangela, Victreebel, Ludicolo, Abomasnow, and Lurantis can all take advantage of Choice Band variants being locked into Water-type moves and proceed to set up or deal damage to forced switch-ins. However, none but Ludicolo can switch in reliably on specially offensive Floatzel due to its threatening coverage options, while the latter four also fear Ice Punch from the Choice Band set.
**Residual Damage**: Due to its lack of recovery options, Floatzel gets worn down very easily by entry hazards, status, and Life Orb recoil. Coupled with its poor bulk, this makes it easier to revenge kill even with weak priority moves such as Mach Punch from Gurdurr and Accelerock from Lycanroc.
[CREDITS]
- Written by: [[royesk, 474994]]
- Quality checked by: [[gum, 434150], [yogi, 252106], [tondas, 442732]]
- Grammar checked by: [[deetah, 297659], [Rabia, 336073]]
[OVERVIEW]
Floatzel stands out as an offensive Water-type that has a notably good matchup against opposing offense teams, as it can offensively check common threats in PU such as Victreebel, Aurorus, Lycanroc, and Simisear as well as bulkier attackers like Stoutland, Oricorio-E, and Drampa after they've taken some slight chip damage. Its typing also gives it an advantage against common defensive backbones on offensive teams such as Mudsdale and Regirock. Its excellent Speed allows it to outspeed almost the entire unboosted metagame, including fast Pokemon like Simisear and Alolan Raichu as well as slow Choice Scarf users like Aurorus and Abomasnow, and coupled with its decent mixed offenses it can function as a good wallbreaker that's hard to switch into reliably. In addition, its access to Taunt and Switcheroo, which is further bolstered by its great Speed, allows it to cripple entry hazard setters such as Qwilfish and Ferroseed as well as defensive Pokemon like Audino, Sableye, and Tangela. However, Floatzel's bulk is subpar, and this coupled with its lack of recovery and ease of getting chipped down by entry hazards, status, and Life Orb recoil means that it can't switch in on any Pokemon and makes it very easy to revenge kill by faster threats like Choice Scarf Primeape and Dodrio as well as priority users like Skuntank. Its limited coverage options can make it struggle against more defensive teams, which regularly feature bulky Water-types such as Lanturn and Jellicent that can wall it easily as well as Pokemon like Cryogonal and Tangela that can also pose a roadblock for Floatzel depending on its set. Lastly, Floatzel's lack of power compared to other offensive Pokemon in the tier means it can only effectively wallbreak or clean against more offensive teams; it faces competition from stronger wallbreakers such as Victreebel, Ludicolo, and Alolan Raichu as well as other late-game cleaners such as Kangaskhan and Dodrio, all of which, despite being naturally slower than Floatzel, have superior movepools or a better defensive presence, making them easier to fit on teams.
[SET]
name: Specially Offensive
move 1: Hydro Pump
move 2: Ice Beam
move 3: Focus Blast
move 4: Taunt / Hidden Power Grass
item: Life Orb
ability: Swift Swim
nature: Timid
evs: 252 SpA / 4 SpD / 252 Spe
[SET COMMENTS]
Moves
========
Ice Beam hits Grass-types such as Victreebel, Torterra, and Tangela as well as Flying-types like Oricorio-E, Oricorio-G, and Dodrio. Focus Blast threatens Steel-types like Alolan Sandslash and Ferroseed, Normal-types such as Stoutland and Drampa, and Ice-types like Abomasnow and Rotom-F. Taunt provides Floatzel with a way of shutting down entry hazard setters such as Ferroseed, Qwilfish, and Metang as well as specially defensive Pokemon like Audino that might try to use Wish or spread status. Hidden Power Grass can be used to reliably check threats that are 4x weak to Grass such as Gastrodon, which otherwise walls Floatzel, as well as Carracosta and Kabutops.
Set Details
========
Swift Swim allows Floatzel to revenge kill opposing Swift Swim users such as Kabutops under rain.
Usage Tips
========
Floatzel should preferably be kept healthy until mid- or late-game when it can utilize its high Speed to function as a cleaner. It can also function as a lead against Spikes setters such as Qwilfish as well as Stealth Rock setters such as Mudsdale, Regirock, and Torterra, although it has to look out for potential pivot leads that can threaten it like Eelektross and Primeape. Floatzel should preferably be brought onto the field by pivots, as it cannot afford to switch in directly on offensive Pokemon due to its poor bulk, which, when coupled with Life Orb recoil, can lead to Floatzel getting worn down quickly. Due to the number of switches it can force from the opponent, Floatzel should be played aggressively by using the appropriate coverage move on a predicted switch or by performing double switches out of its counters like Jellicent. Additionally, Floatzel can function as a decent revenge killer due to its ability to check a myriad of wallbreakers like Victreebel, Simisear, and Aurorus. Taunt should be used liberally to shut down Pokemon that don't pose an immediate danger to Floatzel, including hazard setters such as Qwilfish and Ferroseed, Defoggers such as Altaria and non-Freeze-Dry Cryogonal, and defensive walls like Audino.
Team Options
========
VoltTurn users such as Eelektross, Lanturn, and Primeape can create many opportunities for Floatzel to be brought in safely against Pokemon such as Regirock, Mudsdale, and Drampa while chipping away at their switch-ins to make Floatzel's cleaning task easier. Eelektross has a notably good matchup against Water-types that can wall Floatzel like Lanturn and Jellicent, while Lanturn can heal Floatzel from status ailments with Heal Bell. Floatzel greatly appreciates Spikes support from teammates like Ferroseed and Roselia, as the chip damage allows it to reliably KO threats that can otherwise check it from full health like Victreebel, Stoutland, Drampa, and Alolan Raichu. Furthermore, Floatzel can prevent Pokemon like Swanna and Silvally-Fairy from using Defog with Taunt. Since it heavily dislikes getting chipped by entry hazards, Floatzel highly appreciates entry hazard removers like Alolan Sandslash, Hitmonchan, and Cryogonal that fit well on entry hazard stacking teams as well as Silvally-Fairy, which can generate momentum for Floatzel with Parting Shot. It also pairs well with other wallbreakers and cleaners that benefit from entry hazard stacking like Stoutland, Dodrio, and Oricorio-E, as they alleviate the pressure of checking Pokemon like Alolan Sandslash, Victreebel, and Gurdurr from one another. Regirock and Mudsdale are Stealth Rock setters that work very well with Floatzel, as they provide it with a necessary defensive backbone to handle threats such as Dodrio and Primeape. Regirock can also threaten special walls like Articuno and Cryogonal that Floatzel struggles against. Alolan Persian can support Floatzel by checking Pokemon such as Kangaskhan and Alolan Raichu and give it another chance at wallbreaking by healing it with Darkinium Z-boosted Parting Shot.
[SET]
name: Choice Band
move 1: Liquidation
move 2: Ice Punch
move 3: Pursuit
move 4: Aqua Jet / Switcheroo
item: Choice Band
ability: Water Veil
nature: Jolly
evs: 252 Atk / 4 SpD / 252 Spe
[SET COMMENTS]
Moves
========
Ice Punch deals with threats such as Victreebel and Drampa, which otherwise wall Floatzel, as well as Oricorio-E and Oricorio-G. Pursuit lets Floatzel revenge kill threats that it forces out like Alolan Raichu, Jynx, and Haunter. Aqua Jet allows Floatzel to revenge kill weakened, faster threats like Choice Scarf Dodrio and Primeape as well as priority users like Lycanroc, Skuntank, and Hitmonchan. Alternatively, Switcheroo can be used to cripple some of Floatzel's common switch-ins, including Lanturn, Jellicent, Tangela, and Ferroseed.
Set Details
========
Water Veil is the ability of choice, since it prevents Floatzel from getting burned. This greatly improves its matchup against common stall Pokemon such as Sableye, which are unable to cripple it with Will-O-Wisp.
Usage Tips
========
Floatzel is best preserved until mid- or late-game when it can work effectively as a cleaner once most of its targets have been chipped thanks to its great Speed and access to priority. It is also effective at revenge killing, as it can utilize its Speed to Pursuit trap or threaten a wide array of offensive Pokemon like Victreebel and Lycanroc with coverage moves. It is recommended to try and take out as many switch-ins to Floatzel such as Tangela and physically bulky variants of Lanturn as possible before it switches in, as being Choice-locked into a poor move can leave it easily taken advantage of. Due to its poor bulk, Floatzel appreciates being brought in safely by pivots whenever possible. Floatzel should also utilize aggressive double switches to get in against Pokemon it can threaten heavy damage against or Pursuit trap, such as Oricorio-G and Cryogonal. Switcheroo can be used to cripple some of Floatzel's counters such as Lanturn and Gastrodon as well as stall Pokemon like Sableye and Audino. However, it should only be used as a last resort, as losing Choice Band makes Floatzel notably weaker and less reliable as a late-game cleaner and wallbreaker; it also has to watch out for being locked into Switcheroo against Z-Move users.
Team Options
========
Floatzel fits well on entry hazard stacking teams, as chip damage from Spikes set by partners such as Roselia and Ferroseed can help wear down targets like Stoutland, Drampa, and Aggron that would otherwise be able to check Floatzel from full health. Additionally, Stealth Rock support from setters like Mudsdale and Regirock helps it take out targets like Oricorio-E, Articuno, and Cryogonal after chip damage, and these Pokemon can also switch into threats like Dodrio and Primeape. Due to its lackluster bulk, Floatzel appreciates VoltTurn users like Eelektross, Lanturn, Rotom-F, and Primeape that can bring it in safely against targets such as Regirock, Mudsdale, and Oricorio-E. Rotom-F can notably support Floatzel with entry hazard removal as well as by pressuring Water-types like Jellicent and checking shared targets like Victreebel and Oricorio-E. Cryogonal can provide Floatzel with a solid specially defensive backbone and switch in on Pokemon like Aurorus and specially offensive Victreebel that might try to take advantage of Floatzel being Choice-locked into an unfavorable move. It can also check Water-types like Lanturn and Jellicent and provide reliable entry hazard removal. In return, Floatzel can take out fast Pokemon that Cryogonal struggles with such as Lycanroc, Simisear, and Alolan Dugtrio. Oricorio-G stands out as an excellent offensive partner to Floatzel due to its ability to reliably switch into threats like Victreebel and Gurdurr, check Poliwrath, and function as a spinblocker on entry hazard stacking teams. In return, Floatzel checks threats like Aurorus, Lycanroc, and Cryogonal, all of which it can also trap with Pursuit. Floatzel also pairs well with other wallbreakers such as Victreebel and Grassium Z Simisear, as they can threaten targets that Floatzel struggles to break through like Regirock, Lanturn, and Tangela. They appreciate Floatzel being able to check offensive threats like Aurorus, Oricorio-E, and non-Choice Scarf Dodrio as well as defensive Pokemon like Altaria in return.
[STRATEGY COMMENTS]
Other Options
=============
A Bulk Up set with Waterium Z or Icium Z may seem attractive due to its ability to KO bulky attackers Floatzel otherwise struggles against, such as Eelektross. Its reliance on setup to deal major damage, which Floatzel struggles to find opportunities for due to its poor bulk, makes it less reliable throughout the match compared to Choice Band sets, however. A physical or special set utilizing Choice Scarf might seem attractive due to Floatzel's Speed tier, allowing it to effectively outspeed the entire metagame; however, it is hard to justify using over other Choice Scarf users such as Primeape and Dodrio due to their superior power and coverage; additionally, Primeape can generate momentum with U-turn. Choice Specs can be used over Life Orb on the specially offensive set; however, Floatzel's damage output is not great enough to justify being locked into any of its moves, and Choice Specs also prevents it from utilizing Taunt. Floatzel can run additional moves on its Choice Band set such as Crunch for handling Jellicent, Return for dealing neutral damage to Lanturn and Poliwrath, and Low Kick for threatening Stoutland; however, it struggles to fit them over priority in Aqua Jet, the ability to Pursuit trap, or utility in Switcheroo.
Checks and Counters
===================
**Water-types**: Due to its lackluster coverage options, Floatzel struggles against bulky Water-types such as Jellicent and Poliwrath, which can wall it thanks to their access to recovery, as well as Lanturn, which can come in on Floatzel's attacks and proceed to take it out with Volt Switch. However, none of them appreciate Switcheroo replacing their items with Choice Band, the former two greatly dislike Taunt, and the latter can't switch in repeatedly, as it doesn't like getting chipped by Liquidation. Gastrodon can effectively wall most Floatzel sets, although it has to watch out for Hidden Power Grass.
**Revenge Killers**: Choice Scarf users such as Primeape, Dodrio, and Rotom-F can easily KO Floatzel from full health with their STAB moves, while others like Swanna and Kabutops can take it out after minimal chip damage. Kangaskhan is also able to revenge kill Floatzel after some chip damage thanks to its dual priority moves. None of them can switch in freely on Floatzel, however, as they take a large chunk of damage from its STAB and coverage moves.
**Grass-types**: Grass-types like Tangela, Victreebel, Ludicolo, Abomasnow, and Lurantis can all take advantage of Choice Band variants being locked into Water-type moves and proceed to set up or deal damage to forced switch-ins. However, none but Ludicolo can switch in reliably on specially offensive Floatzel due to its threatening coverage options, while the latter four also fear Ice Punch from the Choice Band set.
**Residual Damage**: Due to its lack of recovery options, Floatzel gets worn down very easily by entry hazards, status, and Life Orb recoil. Coupled with its poor bulk, this makes it easier to revenge kill even with weak priority moves such as Mach Punch from Gurdurr and Accelerock from Lycanroc.
[CREDITS]
- Written by: [[royesk, 474994]]
- Quality checked by: [[gum, 434150], [yogi, 252106], [tondas, 442732]]
- Grammar checked by: [[deetah, 297659], [Rabia, 336073]]
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