1_TrickPhony
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Posting the AV analysis separate as requested. Great work by TheMantyke on the Shift Gear version!
[SET]
name: Assault Vest
move 1: Overdrive
move 2: Boomburst
move 3: Nuzzle
move 4: Hex / Snarl / Volt Switch
item: Assault Vest
ability: Punk Rock
nature: Modest
evs: 180 HP / 4 Def / 172 SpA / 4 SpD / 148 Spe
[SET COMMENTS]
* With an Assault Vest, Toxtricity becomes a specially defensive tank with the ability to beat much of the metagame one-on-one through powerful attacks in combination with paralysis.
* Overdrive and Boomburst are Toxtricity's primary attacking options. With its unique ability in Punk Rock, Toxtricity deals significant sound-based damage to non-resistant targets.
* Boomburst also helps defeat Ground-type Pokemon such as Quagsire and Gastrodon that don't mind switching into Electric coverage and has a higher neutral base damage output than Overdrive.
* Nuzzle paralyzes a variety of foes and provides small chip damage while breaking Focus Sash and Mimikyu's Disguise, all at 100% accuracy. Toxtricity can then use Hex to safely beat all common Mimikyu and Dragapult sets or force them to Dynamax at a potentially unfavorable position.
* Snarl allows Toxtricity to check Weakness Policy Gigantamax Lapras and helps stall out other Dynamaxed special sweepers.
* Volt Switch allows Toxtricity to pivot after crippling foes with paralysis and avoid bad matchups like Tyranitar.
* The given EVs maximize Toxtricity's bulk while ensuring that it can outspeed both standard Dragapult and +1 Speed Togekiss if they are paralyzed, helping it defeat them in a one-on-one scenario.
General Team Options
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While this brand of Toxtricity does fantastically against much of the metagame, it is prone to being worn down and is safely checked by Excadrill, Tyranitar, Rhyperior, and Snorlax. As a result, checks to these physical attackers are necessary. Offensively, Toxtricity pairs well with physical sweepers that dislike Corviknight and Toxapex, both of which Toxtricity safely removes.
* Ground Coverage Checks:
* Offensive Sweepers:
Credits
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- Written by: [[1_TrickPhony, 434111]
- Quality checked by: [[Marilli, 70760], [cant say, 158401]]
- Grammar checked by: [[kt3, 228482]]
[SET]
name: Assault Vest
move 1: Overdrive
move 2: Boomburst
move 3: Nuzzle
move 4: Hex / Snarl / Volt Switch
item: Assault Vest
ability: Punk Rock
nature: Modest
evs: 180 HP / 4 Def / 172 SpA / 4 SpD / 148 Spe
[SET COMMENTS]
* With an Assault Vest, Toxtricity becomes a specially defensive tank with the ability to beat much of the metagame one-on-one through powerful attacks in combination with paralysis.
* Overdrive and Boomburst are Toxtricity's primary attacking options. With its unique ability in Punk Rock, Toxtricity deals significant sound-based damage to non-resistant targets.
* Boomburst also helps defeat Ground-type Pokemon such as Quagsire and Gastrodon that don't mind switching into Electric coverage and has a higher neutral base damage output than Overdrive.
* Nuzzle paralyzes a variety of foes and provides small chip damage while breaking Focus Sash and Mimikyu's Disguise, all at 100% accuracy. Toxtricity can then use Hex to safely beat all common Mimikyu and Dragapult sets or force them to Dynamax at a potentially unfavorable position.
* Snarl allows Toxtricity to check Weakness Policy Gigantamax Lapras and helps stall out other Dynamaxed special sweepers.
* Volt Switch allows Toxtricity to pivot after crippling foes with paralysis and avoid bad matchups like Tyranitar.
* The given EVs maximize Toxtricity's bulk while ensuring that it can outspeed both standard Dragapult and +1 Speed Togekiss if they are paralyzed, helping it defeat them in a one-on-one scenario.
General Team Options
========
While this brand of Toxtricity does fantastically against much of the metagame, it is prone to being worn down and is safely checked by Excadrill, Tyranitar, Rhyperior, and Snorlax. As a result, checks to these physical attackers are necessary. Offensively, Toxtricity pairs well with physical sweepers that dislike Corviknight and Toxapex, both of which Toxtricity safely removes.
* Ground Coverage Checks:
* Offensive Sweepers:
Credits
========
- Written by: [[1_TrickPhony, 434111]
- Quality checked by: [[Marilli, 70760], [cant say, 158401]]
- Grammar checked by: [[kt3, 228482]]
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