Monotype Greninja (Dark Revamp)

[CaptainDaimyo]

[SET]
Greninja @ Choice Specs
Ability: Protean
EVs: 252 SpA / 4 SpD / 252 Spe
IVs: 0 Atk
Timid Nature
- Hydro Pump / Surf
- Sludge Wave / Grass Knot
- Ice Beam
- Extrasensory

[SET COMMENTS]
By virtue of its ability to outspeed most threats in the metagame as well as a colorful moveset boosted by Protean, Greninja is one of Dark's best wallbreakers and potential cleaners. Hydro Pump not only takes out non-Choice Scarf Great Tusk, Volcarona, and Mamoswine but also guarantees a 2HKO on specially defensive Corviknight after Stealth Rock damage. While Hydro Pump is preferred due to its superior power, Surf can be used due to its consistency while stilling landing an OHKO on Iron Valiant after Stealth Rock. Sludge Wave eliminates Grass- and Fairy-types such as the Ogerpon formes, Azumarill, Primarina, and Clefable. Alternatively, Grass Knot targets Ting-Lu, Swampert, and Gastrodon but fails to threaten the Fairy-types that many of Greninja's teammates dislike. Ice Beam targets Dragon- and Ground-types such as Dragonite, Garchomp, the Landorus formes, and Clodsire. Extrasensory threatens Poison- and Fighting-types like Toxapex, Okidogi, and Keldeo.

Ting-Lu provides entry hazard support in Stealth Rock and Spikes, an Electric immunity, and support against Fairy- and Dragon-types such as Hatterene, Flutter Mane, Raging Bolt, and Hisuian Goodra; in return, Greninja can take advantage of said hazards to more easily handle Corviknight, which can remove them. Mandibuzz provides a Ground immunity, removes hazards with Defog so Greninja can come in more safely, takes advantage of physical attackers such as Scizor and Ceruledge with Foul Play, and pivots Greninja in with U-turn. In return, it appreciates Greninja handling Rock-types such as Ogerpon-C after Sturdy is broken and Choice Band users like Hisuian Arcanine and Terrakion. Sableye provides a Ghost immunity to switch into predicted attacks from Great Tusk and Zamazenta, softens physical attackers with Prankster Will-O-Wisp, blocks Rapid Spin to keep entry hazards, and dissuades setup with Encore. Choice Scarf Meowscarada pairs well with Greninja due to their shared access to Protean, allowing them to take on a multitude of threats for their teammates, with Meowscarada handling Choice Scarf Iron Valiant, Choice Specs Flutter Mane, and unboosted Dragapult. Kingambit is a great potential wincon for Dark-teams thanks to its access to Supreme Overlord, Swords Dance, and Sucker Punch, as well as being able to help deal with Fairy-types such as Flutter Mane and Hatterene. Nasty Plot Hydreigon is a solid wallbreaker, removing walls such as Hisuian Goodra and Corviknight.

[CREDITS]
Written by:
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[CaptainDaimyo]

[SET]
Greninja @ Choice Specs
Ability: Protean
EVs: 252 SpA / 4 SpD / 252 Spe
IVs: 0 Atk
Timid Nature
- Hydro Pump / Surf
- Sludge Wave / Grass Knot
- Ice Beam
- Extrasensory

[SET COMMENTS]
By virtue of its great Speed tier allowing it to outspeed most threats in the metagame as well as a colorful moveset boosted by Protean, Greninja is one of Dark's best wallbreakers and potential cleaners. Hydro Pump guarantees a 2HKO on specially defensive Corviknight after Stealth Rock damage. Alternatively, Surf can be used due to its consistency while stilling landing an OHKO on Iron Valiant after Stealth Rock. However, Hydro Pump is preferred due to its superior power. Sludge Wave eliminates Grass- and Fairy-types such as the Ogerpon formes, Azumarill, and Clefable. Alternatively, Grass Knot targets Ting-Lu, Swampert, and Gastrodon. However, Sludge Wave is preferred due to it threatening Fairy-types that many of its teammates dislike. Ice Beam targets Dragon- and Ground-types such as Dragonite, Garchomp, the Landorus formes, and Clodsire. Extrasensory threatens Poison- and Fighting-types like Toxapex, Okidogi, and Keldeo.

Ting-Lu provides entry hazard support in Stealth Rock and Spikes, and it help Greninja in threatening Fairy-types such as Hatterene and Flutter Mane, and in return, Greninja can take advantage of said hazards to more easily handle Corviknight which can remove them. Mandibuzz provides a Ground immunity, removes hazards with Defog so Greninja can come in more safely, takes advantage of physical attackers it can handle such as Scizor and Ceruledge with Foul Play, and pivots Greninja in with U-turn. In return, it appreciates Greninja handling Rock-types such as Ogerpon-C, Hisuian Arcanine, and Terrakion. Sableye provides a Ghost immunity to switch into predicted attacks from Great Tusk and Zamazenta, softens physical attackers with Prankster Will-O-Wisp, and blocks Rapid Spin to keep entry hazards. Meowscarada pairs well with Greninja due to their shared access to Protean, allowing them to take on a multitude of threats for their teammates, with Meowscarada handling Iron Valiant, Iron Hands, and Dragapult. Kingambit is a great potential wincon for Dark-teams thanks to its access to Supreme Overlord, Swords Dance, and Sucker Punch as well as being able to help deal with Fairy-types such as Flutter Mane and Hatterene. Nasty Plot Hydreigon is a solid wallbreaker thanks to Nasty Plot, removing walls such as Hisuian Goodra, Toxapex, Pecharunt, and Corviknight.

[CREDITS]
Written by:
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https://www.smogon.com/forums/members/captaindaimyo.602431/
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QC ready

 

[boomp]

GRENNNNN

[SET]
Greninja @ Choice Specs
Ability: Protean
EVs: 252 SpA / 4 SpD / 252 Spe
IVs: 0 Atk
Timid Nature
- Hydro Pump / Surf
- Sludge Wave / Grass Knot
- Ice Beam
- Extrasensory

[SET COMMENTS]
By virtue of its great Speed tier allowing it to outspeed most threats in the metagame as well as a colorful moveset boosted by Protean, Greninja is one of Dark's best wallbreakers and potential cleaners. Hydro Pump not only takes out non-Choice Scarf Great Tusk, Volcanrona, and Mamoswine, but also guarantees a 2HKO on specially defensive Corviknight after Stealth Rock damage. Alternatively, Surf can be used due to its consistency while stilling landing an OHKO on Iron Valiant after Stealth Rock. However, Hydro Pump is preferred due to its superior power. Sludge Wave eliminates Grass- and Fairy-types such as the Ogerpon formes, Azumarill, Primarina, and Clefable. Alternatively, Grass Knot targets Ting-Lu, Swampert, and Gastrodon. However, Sludge Wave is preferred due to it threatening Fairy-types that many of its teammates dislike. Ice Beam targets Dragon- and Ground-types such as Dragonite, Garchomp, the Landorus formes, and Clodsire. Extrasensory threatens Poison- and Fighting-types like Toxapex, Okidogi, and Keldeo.

Ting-Lu provides entry hazard support in Stealth Rock and Spikes, and it help Greninja in threatening Fairy-types such as Hatterene and Flutter Mane, and in return, Greninja can take advantage of said hazards to more easily handle Corviknight which can remove them. (Mention how it also provides an Electric immunity for Greninja, while dealing with Raging Bolt and Hisuian Goodra.) Mandibuzz provides a Ground immunity, removes hazards with Defog so Greninja can come in more safely, takes advantage of physical attackers it can handle such as Scizor and Ceruledge with Foul Play, and pivots Greninja in with U-turn. In return, it appreciates Greninja handling Rock-types such as Ogerpon-C after Sturdy is broken, Choice Band users like Hisuian Arcanine, and Terrakion. Sableye provides a Ghost immunity to switch into predicted attacks from Great Tusk and Zamazenta, softens physical attackers with Prankster Will-O-Wisp, and blocks Rapid Spin to keep entry hazards. (mention how it dissuades setup mons due to encore.) Choice Scarf Meowscarada pairs well with Greninja due to their shared access to Protean, allowing them to take on a multitude of threats for their teammates, with Meowscarada handling Choice Scarf Iron Valiant, Choice Specs Flutter Mane Iron Hands, and unboosted Dragapult. Kingambit is a great potential wincon for Dark-teams thanks to its access to Supreme Overlord, Swords Dance, and Sucker Punch as well as being able to help deal with Fairy-types such as Flutter Mane and Hatterene. Nasty Plot Hydreigon is a solid wallbreaker thanks to Nasty Plot, removing walls such as Hisuian Goodra, Toxapex, Pecharunt, and Corviknight. (We can just generalize this.)

[CREDITS]
Written by:
https://www.smogon.com/forums/members/marnie.493260/
https://www.smogon.com/forums/members/maroon.305839/
https://www.smogon.com/forums/members/captaindaimyo.602431/
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QC 1/1 well done

 

[CaptainDaimyo]

GRENNNNN

[SET]
Greninja @ Choice Specs
Ability: Protean
EVs: 252 SpA / 4 SpD / 252 Spe
IVs: 0 Atk
Timid Nature
- Hydro Pump / Surf
- Sludge Wave / Grass Knot
- Ice Beam
- Extrasensory

[SET COMMENTS]
By virtue of its great Speed tier allowing it to outspeed most threats in the metagame as well as a colorful moveset boosted by Protean, Greninja is one of Dark's best wallbreakers and potential cleaners. Hydro Pump not only takes out non-Choice Scarf Great Tusk, Volcanrona, and Mamoswine, but also guarantees a 2HKO on specially defensive Corviknight after Stealth Rock damage. Alternatively, Surf can be used due to its consistency while stilling landing an OHKO on Iron Valiant after Stealth Rock. However, Hydro Pump is preferred due to its superior power. Sludge Wave eliminates Grass- and Fairy-types such as the Ogerpon formes, Azumarill, Primarina, and Clefable. Alternatively, Grass Knot targets Ting-Lu, Swampert, and Gastrodon. However, Sludge Wave is preferred due to it threatening Fairy-types that many of its teammates dislike. Ice Beam targets Dragon- and Ground-types such as Dragonite, Garchomp, the Landorus formes, and Clodsire. Extrasensory threatens Poison- and Fighting-types like Toxapex, Okidogi, and Keldeo.

Ting-Lu provides entry hazard support in Stealth Rock and Spikes, and it help Greninja in threatening Fairy-types such as Hatterene and Flutter Mane, and in return, Greninja can take advantage of said hazards to more easily handle Corviknight which can remove them. (Mention how it also provides an Electric immunity for Greninja, while dealing with Raging Bolt and Hisuian Goodra.) Mandibuzz provides a Ground immunity, removes hazards with Defog so Greninja can come in more safely, takes advantage of physical attackers it can handle such as Scizor and Ceruledge with Foul Play, and pivots Greninja in with U-turn. In return, it appreciates Greninja handling Rock-types such as Ogerpon-C after Sturdy is broken, Choice Band users like Hisuian Arcanine, and Terrakion. Sableye provides a Ghost immunity to switch into predicted attacks from Great Tusk and Zamazenta, softens physical attackers with Prankster Will-O-Wisp, and blocks Rapid Spin to keep entry hazards. (mention how it dissuades setup mons due to encore.) Choice Scarf Meowscarada pairs well with Greninja due to their shared access to Protean, allowing them to take on a multitude of threats for their teammates, with Meowscarada handling Choice Scarf Iron Valiant, Choice Specs Flutter Mane Iron Hands, and unboosted Dragapult. Kingambit is a great potential wincon for Dark-teams thanks to its access to Supreme Overlord, Swords Dance, and Sucker Punch as well as being able to help deal with Fairy-types such as Flutter Mane and Hatterene. Nasty Plot Hydreigon is a solid wallbreaker thanks to Nasty Plot, removing walls such as Hisuian Goodra, Toxapex, Pecharunt, and Corviknight. (We can just generalize this.)

[CREDITS]
Written by:
https://www.smogon.com/forums/members/marnie.493260/
https://www.smogon.com/forums/members/maroon.305839/
https://www.smogon.com/forums/members/captaindaimyo.602431/
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QC 1/1 well done

GP Team

 

[Lumari]

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[SET]
Greninja @ Choice Specs
Ability: Protean
EVs: 252 SpA / 4 SpD / 252 Spe
IVs: 0 Atk
Timid Nature
- Hydro Pump / Surf
- Sludge Wave / Grass Knot
- Ice Beam
- Extrasensory

[SET COMMENTS]
By virtue of its great Speed tier allowing it ability to outspeed most threats in the metagame as well as a colorful moveset boosted by Protean, Greninja is one of Dark's best wallbreakers and potential cleaners. Hydro Pump not only takes out non-Choice Scarf Great Tusk, Volcanrona Volcarona, and Mamoswine (RC) but also guarantees a 2HKO on specially defensive Corviknight after Stealth Rock damage. Alternatively While Hydro Pump is preferred due to its superior power, Surf can be used due to its consistency while stilling landing an OHKO on Iron Valiant after Stealth Rock. However, Hydro Pump is preferred due to its superior power. Sludge Wave eliminates Grass- and Fairy-types such as the Ogerpon formes, Azumarill, Primarina, and Clefable. Alternatively, Grass Knot targets Ting-Lu, Swampert, and Gastrodon. However, Sludge Wave is preferred due to it threatening but fails to threaten the Fairy-types that many of its Greninja's teammates dislike. Ice Beam targets Dragon- and Ground-types such as Dragonite, Garchomp, the Landorus formes, and Clodsire. Extrasensory threatens Poison- and Fighting-types like Toxapex, Okidogi, and Keldeo.

Ting-Lu provides entry hazard support in Stealth Rock and Spikes, an Electric immunity, (AC) and it helps Greninja in threatening support against Fairy- and Dragon-types such as Hatterene, Flutter Mane, Raging Bolt, and Hisuian Goodra; (SC) and in return, Greninja can take advantage of said hazards to more easily handle Corviknight, (AC) which can remove them. Mandibuzz provides a Ground immunity, removes hazards with Defog so Greninja can come in more safely, takes advantage of physical attackers it can handle such as Scizor and Ceruledge with Foul Play, and pivots Greninja in with U-turn. In return, it appreciates Greninja handling Rock-types such as Ogerpon-C after Sturdy is broken (RC) and Choice Band users like Hisuian Arcanine and Terrakion. Sableye provides a Ghost immunity to switch into predicted attacks from Great Tusk and Zamazenta, softens physical attackers with Prankster Will-O-Wisp, blocks Rapid Spin to keep entry hazards, and dissuades setup from sweepers with Encore. Choice Scarf Meowscarada pairs well with Greninja due to their shared access to Protean, allowing them to take on a multitude of threats for their teammates, with Meowscarada handling Choice Scarf Iron Valiant, Choice Specs Flutter Mane, and unboosted Dragapult. Kingambit is a great potential wincon for Dark-teams thanks to its access to Supreme Overlord, Swords Dance, and Sucker Punch, (AC) as well as being able to help deal with Fairy-types such as Flutter Mane and Hatterene. Nasty Plot Hydreigon is a solid wallbreaker thanks to Nasty Plot, removing walls such as Hisuian Goodra and Corviknight.

[CREDITS]
Written by:
https://www.smogon.com/forums/members/marnie.493260/
https://www.smogon.com/forums/members/maroon.305839/
https://www.smogon.com/forums/members/captaindaimyo.602431/
Quality checked by:
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https://www.smogon.com/forums/members/boomp.637295/
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[CaptainDaimyo]

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[SET]
Greninja @ Choice Specs
Ability: Protean
EVs: 252 SpA / 4 SpD / 252 Spe
IVs: 0 Atk
Timid Nature
- Hydro Pump / Surf
- Sludge Wave / Grass Knot
- Ice Beam
- Extrasensory

[SET COMMENTS]
By virtue of its great Speed tier allowing it ability to outspeed most threats in the metagame as well as a colorful moveset boosted by Protean, Greninja is one of Dark's best wallbreakers and potential cleaners. Hydro Pump not only takes out non-Choice Scarf Great Tusk, Volcanrona Volcarona, and Mamoswine (RC) but also guarantees a 2HKO on specially defensive Corviknight after Stealth Rock damage. Alternatively While Hydro Pump is preferred due to its superior power, Surf can be used due to its consistency while stilling landing an OHKO on Iron Valiant after Stealth Rock. However, Hydro Pump is preferred due to its superior power. Sludge Wave eliminates Grass- and Fairy-types such as the Ogerpon formes, Azumarill, Primarina, and Clefable. Alternatively, Grass Knot targets Ting-Lu, Swampert, and Gastrodon. However, Sludge Wave is preferred due to it threatening but fails to threaten the Fairy-types that many of its Greninja's teammates dislike. Ice Beam targets Dragon- and Ground-types such as Dragonite, Garchomp, the Landorus formes, and Clodsire. Extrasensory threatens Poison- and Fighting-types like Toxapex, Okidogi, and Keldeo.

Ting-Lu provides entry hazard support in Stealth Rock and Spikes, an Electric immunity, (AC) and it helps Greninja in threatening support against Fairy- and Dragon-types such as Hatterene, Flutter Mane, Raging Bolt, and Hisuian Goodra; (SC) and in return, Greninja can take advantage of said hazards to more easily handle Corviknight, (AC) which can remove them. Mandibuzz provides a Ground immunity, removes hazards with Defog so Greninja can come in more safely, takes advantage of physical attackers it can handle such as Scizor and Ceruledge with Foul Play, and pivots Greninja in with U-turn. In return, it appreciates Greninja handling Rock-types such as Ogerpon-C after Sturdy is broken (RC) and Choice Band users like Hisuian Arcanine and Terrakion. Sableye provides a Ghost immunity to switch into predicted attacks from Great Tusk and Zamazenta, softens physical attackers with Prankster Will-O-Wisp, blocks Rapid Spin to keep entry hazards, and dissuades setup from sweepers with Encore. Choice Scarf Meowscarada pairs well with Greninja due to their shared access to Protean, allowing them to take on a multitude of threats for their teammates, with Meowscarada handling Choice Scarf Iron Valiant, Choice Specs Flutter Mane, and unboosted Dragapult. Kingambit is a great potential wincon for Dark-teams thanks to its access to Supreme Overlord, Swords Dance, and Sucker Punch, (AC) as well as being able to help deal with Fairy-types such as Flutter Mane and Hatterene. Nasty Plot Hydreigon is a solid wallbreaker thanks to Nasty Plot, removing walls such as Hisuian Goodra and Corviknight.

[CREDITS]
Written by:
https://www.smogon.com/forums/members/marnie.493260/
https://www.smogon.com/forums/members/maroon.305839/
https://www.smogon.com/forums/members/captaindaimyo.602431/
Quality checked by:
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https://www.smogon.com/forums/members/neko.542526/
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https://www.smogon.com/forums/members/boomp.637295/
Grammar checked by:
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Done