[SET]
Tornadus-Therian @ Assault Vest
Ability: Regenerator
EVs: 252 HP / 88 Def / 168 Spe
Timid Nature
- Hurricane
- Knock Off
- U-turn
- Heat Wave / Icy Wind
[SET COMMENTS]
Set Description
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With an Assault Vest, Tornadus-T turns into one of the better specially defensive pivots in the metagame, tanking hits from threats like Dragapult and Tapu Lele before pivoting out to bring in a teammate safely. Knock Off removes a plethora of items: for example, it can remove Choice Specs from special threats like Tapu Lele and Dragapult, which greatly hampers their ability to wallbreak without the power boost. U-turn generates momentum while hitting Pokemon that threaten Tornadus-T like Tyranitar and Weavile super effectively. Heat Wave allows Tornadus-T to hit Steel-types such as Kartana, Ferrothorn, and Melmetal super effectively, while Icy Wind is an option to hit offensive Ground-types such as Landorus-T and Garchomp if Tornadus-T is required to check them often on certain team structures. 252 HP and 88 Defense EVs allow Tornadus-T to survive Surging Strikes from Choice Band Urshifu-R at full health, while 168 Speed EVs with a Timid nature let it outspeed Adamant Weavile.
Team Options
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Assault Vest Tornadus-T is appreciated on bulky offense teams wanting a defensive pivot that can cover the majority of special threats while also helping out against physical attackers like Kartana and Rillaboom. As Assault Vest Tornadus-T does not have the luxury of Heavy-Duty Boots preventing it from taking Stealth Rock damage, entry hazard removers like Defog Landorus-T and Tapu Fini are sorely needed. Landorus-T deserves a special mention, as it can take on Electric-types such as Zapdos and Tapu Koko. Sand Rush Excadrill is another Ground-type that can remove hazards with Rapid Spin on sand teams, making it a good partner on those structures. Frail offensive Pokemon like Blacephalon and Weavile are good teammates Tornadus-T, as they appreciate Tornadus-T's ability to sponge strong special attacks from the likes of Dragapult and Tapu Lele before bringing them in safely to wallbreak or set up. Bulky Water-types like Tapu Fini, Rotom-W, and Slowbro love Tornadus-T shielding them from Grass-type attackers like Kartana and Rillaboom, and it can also cover Choice Specs Dragapult for Slowbro in a pinch with its boosted special bulk. Steel-types make for great teammates: Ferrothorn is a sturdy stopgap against Tapu Koko, Rotom-W, and Weavile; Melmetal helps Tornadus-T check threats like Tapu Lele while also helping out against Weavile and Tyranitar; and specially defensive Heatran can stave off Zapdos, Tapu Koko, and Blacephalon, while physically defensive Heatran helps against Weavile and Melmetal.
[SET CREDITS]
Written by:
https://www.smogon.com/forums/members/slowpoke-fan.617219/
Quality checked by:
https://www.smogon.com/forums/members/pulsar512b.469728/
https://www.smogon.com/forums/members/tysonslayer.349443/
Grammar checked by:
https://www.smogon.com/forums/members/solarbeam.470115/
Tornadus-Therian @ Assault Vest
Ability: Regenerator
EVs: 252 HP / 88 Def / 168 Spe
Timid Nature
- Hurricane
- Knock Off
- U-turn
- Heat Wave / Icy Wind
[SET COMMENTS]
Set Description
=========
With an Assault Vest, Tornadus-T turns into one of the better specially defensive pivots in the metagame, tanking hits from threats like Dragapult and Tapu Lele before pivoting out to bring in a teammate safely. Knock Off removes a plethora of items: for example, it can remove Choice Specs from special threats like Tapu Lele and Dragapult, which greatly hampers their ability to wallbreak without the power boost. U-turn generates momentum while hitting Pokemon that threaten Tornadus-T like Tyranitar and Weavile super effectively. Heat Wave allows Tornadus-T to hit Steel-types such as Kartana, Ferrothorn, and Melmetal super effectively, while Icy Wind is an option to hit offensive Ground-types such as Landorus-T and Garchomp if Tornadus-T is required to check them often on certain team structures. 252 HP and 88 Defense EVs allow Tornadus-T to survive Surging Strikes from Choice Band Urshifu-R at full health, while 168 Speed EVs with a Timid nature let it outspeed Adamant Weavile.
Team Options
========
Assault Vest Tornadus-T is appreciated on bulky offense teams wanting a defensive pivot that can cover the majority of special threats while also helping out against physical attackers like Kartana and Rillaboom. As Assault Vest Tornadus-T does not have the luxury of Heavy-Duty Boots preventing it from taking Stealth Rock damage, entry hazard removers like Defog Landorus-T and Tapu Fini are sorely needed. Landorus-T deserves a special mention, as it can take on Electric-types such as Zapdos and Tapu Koko. Sand Rush Excadrill is another Ground-type that can remove hazards with Rapid Spin on sand teams, making it a good partner on those structures. Frail offensive Pokemon like Blacephalon and Weavile are good teammates Tornadus-T, as they appreciate Tornadus-T's ability to sponge strong special attacks from the likes of Dragapult and Tapu Lele before bringing them in safely to wallbreak or set up. Bulky Water-types like Tapu Fini, Rotom-W, and Slowbro love Tornadus-T shielding them from Grass-type attackers like Kartana and Rillaboom, and it can also cover Choice Specs Dragapult for Slowbro in a pinch with its boosted special bulk. Steel-types make for great teammates: Ferrothorn is a sturdy stopgap against Tapu Koko, Rotom-W, and Weavile; Melmetal helps Tornadus-T check threats like Tapu Lele while also helping out against Weavile and Tyranitar; and specially defensive Heatran can stave off Zapdos, Tapu Koko, and Blacephalon, while physically defensive Heatran helps against Weavile and Melmetal.
[SET CREDITS]
Written by:
https://www.smogon.com/forums/members/slowpoke-fan.617219/
Quality checked by:
https://www.smogon.com/forums/members/pulsar512b.469728/
https://www.smogon.com/forums/members/tysonslayer.349443/
Grammar checked by:
https://www.smogon.com/forums/members/solarbeam.470115/
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