RoyalReloaded
MPL Champion
[SET]
Smeargle @ Focus Sash
Name: Entry Hazard Setter
Ability: Own Tempo
EVs: 252 Atk / 4 SpD / 252 Spe
Jolly Nature
- Ceaseless Edge
- Stone Axe
- Sticky Web
- Spore
[SET COMMENTS]
Thanks to Smeargle's nearly endless movepool, it finds a place in the metagame as the premier entry hazard setter for hyper offensive Normal teams. Ceaseless Edge and Stone Axe are able to set up Spikes and Stealth Rock, ignoring Magic Bounce from Hatterene. Sticky Web support is the driving force behind hyper offensive Normal teams, as the Speed reduction greatly helps its powerful wallbreakers such as Terapagos and Ursaluna. Spore, in tandem with Focus Sash, allows Smeargle to immobilize a foe for a few turns, giving Smeargle an opportunity to set up hazards.
Hisuian Zoroark is a great teammate for Smeargle, as its Ghost typing blocks Rapid Spin; it also appreciates the wide range of entry hazards Smeargle can provide, which aids its wallbreaking capabilities. With Sticky Web set up, Hisuian Zoroark is able to outspeed Choice Scarf Great Tusk and Choice Scarf Gholdengo, stopping them from revenge killing it. Terapagos is another incredibly strong wallbreaking teammate that thrives with entry hazard support. Tera Starstorm turns from a 3HKO to a 2HKO on Pokemon such as Clodsire and Swampert. Terapagos also has a lot of great coverage moves, such as Earth Power for Steel- and Fire-types like Heatran and Ceruledge and Ice Beam for Flying-types such as Landorus and Gliscor. Braviary is a strong physical attacker that takes advantage of Smeargle's Sticky Web support, as its Defiant ability punishes Defog. Indeedee is also a great teammate, as its Psychic-type support helps greatly in the Poison and Fighting matchups. Psychic Terrain also protects its teammates against priority moves, blocking foes such as Kingambit and Scizor from revenge killing setup sweepers. Ditto can take advantage of Sticky Web, having an easier time coming in for revenge kills against Choice Scarf users such as Meowscarada and Great Tusk.
[CREDITS]
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