RU Volcanion

[MachJacob]

Volcanion @ Heavy-Duty Boots
Ability: Water Absorb
Tera Type: Ground
EVs: 4 HP / 252 SpA / 252 Spe
Timid Nature
- Steam Eruption
- Fire Blast
- Body Press
- Flame Charge

Volcanion serves as a powerful wallbreaker, capable of melting many defensive backbones in the tier! Very few Pokemon find themselves able to switch into Volcanion's powerful attacks, and those that survive often find themselves softened up for its teammates to punish. Volcanion also serves as an excellent answer to other Water-types like Suicune and Slowbro. Body Press is a rarely used coverage move that is used almost solely for Assault Vest Cyclizar, which is otherwise an excellent check to Volcanion and the most common Pokemon in the tier. Flame Charge can boost Volcanion's mediocre Speed, allowing it to threaten potential revenge killers and outspeed Cyclizar. Tera Ground turns Volcanion’s Electric and Rock weaknesses into resistances, with Water Absorb maintaining its good matchup against Water-types. VoltTurn support from allies such as Cyclizar and Galarian Zapdos is greatly appreciated due to Volcanion’s lack of recovery, but its unique typing and solid natural defenses allow it to switch into opposing Pokemon like Barraskewda or Moltres with ease.

The following replay is from Week 1 of RUPL and showcases what Volcanion is capable of!
https://replay.pokemonshowdown.com/smogtours-gen9ru-762330

 

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Volcanion @ Heavy-Duty Boots
Ability: Water Absorb
Tera Type: Ground
EVs: 4 HP / 252 SpA / 252 Spe
Timid Nature
- Steam Eruption
- Fire Blast
- Body Press
- Flame Charge

Volcanion serves as a powerful wallbreaker, capable of melting many defensive backbones in the tier. Very few Pokemon find themselves able to switch into Volcanion's powerful attacks, and those that survive often find themselves softened up for its teammates to punish. Add something saying that Volcanion does well vs other water types Body Press is a rarely used coverage move that is used almost solely for Assault Vest Cyclizar, which is otherwise an excellent check to Volcanion and the most common pokemon in the tier. Flame Charge can boost Volcanion's mediocre speed and allow it to threaten potential revenge killers and lets it outspeed cyclizar. Earth Power is an alternate option that allows it to deal greater damage to the Water-types that resist its attacks like Tentacruel and opposing Volcanion. Should sludge bomb be mentioned too? I feel like it's a more common coverage option than earth power. VoltTurn support is greatly appreciated from allies such as Cyclizar and Galarian Zapdos due to Volcanion’s lack of recovery, but its unique typing and solid natural defences allow it to switch into opposing Pokemon like Barraskewda or Moltres with ease. Tera Ground turns Volcanion’s Electric and Rock weaknesses into resistances, while its Water Absorb lets it maintain its Water immunity, in addition to boosting Earth Power’s damage if running the move.

 

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Changes made (plus removal of EP as discussed on Discord), ready for GP Team

 

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Volcanion @ Heavy-Duty Boots
Ability: Water Absorb
Tera Type: Ground
EVs: 4 HP / 252 SpA / 252 Spe
Timid Nature
- Steam Eruption
- Fire Blast
- Body Press
- Flame Charge

Volcanion serves as a powerful wallbreaker, capable of melting many defensive backbones in the tier! (period-> exclamation) Very few Pokemon find themselves able to switch into Volcanion's powerful attacks, and those that survive often find themselves softened up for its teammates to punish. Volcanion also serves and as an excellent answer to other Water-types like Suicune and Slowbro. Body Press is a rarely used coverage move that is used almost solely for Assault Vest Cyclizar, which is otherwise an excellent check to Volcanion and the most common Pokemon in the tier. Flame Charge can boost Volcanion's mediocre speed to allow Speed, allowing it to threaten potential revenge killers and lets it outspeed Cyclizar. Tera Ground turns Volcanion’s Electric and Rock weaknesses into resistances, with Water Absorb maintaining its good matchup against Water-types. VoltTurn support is greatly appreciated from allies such as Cyclizar and Galarian Zapdos is greatly appreciated due to Volcanion’s lack of recovery, but its unique typing and solid natural defenses defences allow it to switch into opposing Pokemon like Barraskewda or Moltres with ease. Tera Ground turns Volcanion’s Electric and Rock weaknesses into resistances, while its Water Absorb lets it maintain its Water immunity. (moved to before teammates section + current wording sounds like your original typing makes u immune to water)

The following replay is from Week 1 of RUPL and showcases what Volcanion is capable of! (period-> exclamation)
https://replay.pokemonshowdown.com/smogtours-gen9ru-762330

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Volcanion @ Heavy-Duty Boots
Ability: Water Absorb
Tera Type: Ground
EVs: 4 HP / 252 SpA / 252 Spe
Timid Nature
- Steam Eruption
- Fire Blast
- Body Press
- Flame Charge

Volcanion serves as a powerful wallbreaker, capable of melting many defensive backbones in the tier! (period-> exclamation) Very few Pokemon find themselves able to switch into Volcanion's powerful attacks, and those that survive often find themselves softened up for its teammates to punish. Volcanion also serves and as an excellent answer to other Water-types like Suicune and Slowbro. Body Press is a rarely used coverage move that is used almost solely for Assault Vest Cyclizar, which is otherwise an excellent check to Volcanion and the most common Pokemon in the tier. Flame Charge can boost Volcanion's mediocre speed to allow Speed, allowing it to threaten potential revenge killers and lets it outspeed Cyclizar. Tera Ground turns Volcanion’s Electric and Rock weaknesses into resistances, with Water Absorb maintaining its good matchup against Water-types. VoltTurn support is greatly appreciated from allies such as Cyclizar and Galarian Zapdos is greatly appreciated due to Volcanion’s lack of recovery, but its unique typing and solid natural defenses defences allow it to switch into opposing Pokemon like Barraskewda or Moltres with ease. Tera Ground turns Volcanion’s Electric and Rock weaknesses into resistances, while its Water Absorb lets it maintain its Water immunity. (moved to before teammates section + current wording sounds like your original typing makes u immune to water)

The following replay is from Week 1 of RUPL and showcases what Volcanion is capable of! (period-> exclamation)
https://replay.pokemonshowdown.com/smogtours-gen9ru-762330

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