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[Overview]
<p>Vileplume has a combination of traits that make it worthy of a teamslot: a Grass / Poison typing, solid physical bulk, a good support movepool, and a high
sSpecial
aAttack. With Vileplume's well-rounded bulk and typing, it can check some of NU's most powerful sweepers,
namelysuch as Samurott, Primeape, Serperior, and Eelektross. Unfortunately, Vileplume's typing also inflicts it with painful weaknesses to common Flying-, Psychic-,
and Ice-type attacks. It also faces stiff competition as an offensive and defensive Pokemon from the likes of Victreebel and Roselia, respectively. While it's not always going to be the star of the show, Vileplume's unique attributes make it a solid contender on any balanced or stall team in need of a little flower power. </p>
[SET]
name: Physically Defensive
move 1: Moonlight
move 2: Aromatherapy / Sleep Powder
move 3: Giga Drain
move 4: Sludge Bomb
item: Black Sludge
ability: Effect Spore
nature: Bold
evs: 248 HP / 216 Def / 44 SpD
[SET COMMENTS]
<p>With a good typing, reliable recovery, and solid resistances, Vileplume can run an effective physically defensive set. Moonlight is a given, allowing Vileplume to heal itself throughout the course of the match and works great in ensuring that it outlives what it checks or counters. Aromatherapy is geared towards more stall-orientated teams; waking a
Rested teammate
and removing cripplingthat has previously used Rest and removing the dreaded poison
s,
thoughbut it can be just as effective on offensive teams by ridding paralysis on fast sweepers such as Kangaskhan
, or removing crippling burns on physical attackers. Sleep Powder is an excellent status move, as it allows Vileplume to cripple any potent offensive or defensive threat
throughout the entiretyfor the remainder of the match. Giga Drain is Vileplume's best defensive STAB, inflicting respectable amounts of damage on threats such as Samurott while simultaneously regaining health. Sludge Bomb deals with most Pokemon resistant or immune to
itVileplume's Grass-type STABs, such as Tangela, Sap Sipper Sawsbuck, and Charizard.</p>
[ADDITIONAL COMMENTS]
<p>Most of the EVs go into its Defense stat so that it can reliably take advantage of its Fighting-type resistance to beat Sawk and Primeape. The 48 Special Defense EVs allow Vileplume to take random Ice Beams more effectively. For example, Vileplume will always survive Life Orb Gorebyss's Ice Beam, even after Stealth Rock.</p>
<p>Grumpig is one of Vileplume's best defensive partners, given it's ability to tank Fire-, Psychic-, and Ice-type attacks which in turn lets it walk all over Jynx and Tork
oal. It can also provide Grumpig with status affliction relief in the form of Aromatherapy. Piloswine also works as an effective partner, as it can set up Stealth Rock and sponge any Ice-type moves. In return, Vileplume can take Grass-, Fighting-, and Water-type moves aimed at Piloswine. Another Ground-type that pairs well with Vileplume is Camerupt. Camerupt can roast troublesome Steel- and Ice-types
, while Vileplume can sap the life out of opposing Water-types. Alomomola also works as a fine partner by tanking physical Fire- and Flying-type attacks,
while Vileplume can
exchangereturn the favor by dealing with physical Electric-, Fighting-, and Grass-type attacks. Finally, Regirock and Regice, being the phenomenal defensive titans they are, can beat Pokemon that trouble Vileplume; Regirock can take on Swellow, Braviary, and Charizard while Regice has no difficulty inflicting pain on Rotom-S, Haunter, and Golbat.</p>
<p>Vileplume can also work just as effectively on more balanced
inclined teams,
and as such, offensive partners
likesuch as Sawk
, work well for their ability to demolish opposing Ice- and Steel-types that trouble
itVileplume. Skuntank also makes a good partner, given its ability to Pursuit trap pesky Psychic-types. Vileplume can even aid Skuntank with Aromatherapy support or act as a shock absorber to Fighting- and Ground-type attacks. Carracosta and Seismitoad also appreciate Vileplume's ability to absorb Grass-type attacks aimed at the two. Another Water-type that's fond of Vileplume's presence is Samurott; both cover each other's weaknesses well and as a result, can appropriately deal with each other's
checks and counters.</p>
[SET]
name: Offensive
move 1: Sleep Powder
move 2: Giga Drain
move 3: Sludge Bomb
move 4: Moonlight
item: Life Orb
ability: Effect Spore
nature: Modest
evs: 172 HP / 252 SpA / 84 Spe
[SET COMMENTS]
<p>An offensive set might seem odd, given Vileplume's low base Speed; however, it has a few key features over its competitors: great bulk, a
bility to useccess to a reliable recovery move in Moonlight,
access to Sleep Powder, and a surprisingly high Special Attack.</p>
<p>Sleep Powder is one of the main
attractionsperks of Vileplume, as it allows
Vileplumeit to cripple any Pokemon resistant to its attacks,
this includesuch as Golbat, Weezing, and Skuntank. Giga Drain forms an exceptional combination with Life Orb, given its capability to nullify recoil damage and keep the offensive momentum going. Sludge Bomb is Vileplume's most powerful Poison-type STAB. It can serve as a battering ram when dealing with Grass-type resists such as Roselia, Sawsbuck, and Charizard. With Moonlight, Vileplume can act more as a defensive tank
, allowing it to not be worn out by either Life Orb
recoil or entry hazard damage.</p>
[ADDITIONAL COMMENTS]
<p>The EV spread is designed to outspeed minimum Speed Tangela and other uninvested base 60
Speed Pokemons. The EVs are maximized in Special Attack while the remaining are put into HP so that Vileplume can function as a bulky attacker of sorts. Vileplume has one other option it could use: Hidden Power Ground. With Hidden Power Ground, Vileplume can maim Skuntank and Metang on the switch, two Pokemon that
could wall Vileplume otherwise.</p>
<p>Vileplume's appreciation for Stealth Rock support couldn't be any more pronounced. With the pointed stones, Vileplume has the capability
ofto OHKO
ing Jynx, Swellow, and Charizard on the switch with Sludge Bomb. Not only that, but with Stealth Rock jabbing away at it's opponent, it can OHKO offensive Regirock with Giga Drain and Skuntank with Hidden Power Ground. Supportive variations of Carracosta and Seismitoad both make excellent partners that can set up Stealth Rock and in general, have good synergy with Vileplume. Normally a nemesis, Skuntank can form a superb partnership with Vileplume, as Skuntank's Pursuit trapping utility can come in handy when dealing with Psychic-types such as Hypno, Gardevoir, and Musharna. In exchange, Vileplume can destroy opposing Ground-types that trouble Skuntank. Finally, Spikes support from Scolipede isn't quite necessary, but Vileplume can pose an even bigger offensive threat with it, as it can OHKO defensive Regirock and Ludicolo with Giga Drain and Sludge Bomb, respectively. </p>
[Other Options]
<p>Vileplume has a few other moves to work with. An event move in Leech
sSeed is possible; however, it has to sacrifice Effect Spore to use it. A physical sweeping set consisting of Drain Punch, Seed Bomb, Return, and Swords Dance can work, but it is outclassed by Cacturne; moreover, Vileplume is too slow too pull off such a set. Toxic and Stun Spore are both plausible options; however, this is unadvised for a few reasons: Sleep Powder is usually the superior status move, Effect Spore can already inflict poison or paralysis, and Vileplume just doesn't have any move slots to spare. Vileplume can put its hula skills to the test with Teeter Dance or Petal Dance, as mentioned previously, Vileplume is strapped for move slots as it is, so these options are generally not recommended. Finally, Vileplume can attempt to use a Chlorophyll set to sweep, but it is outclassed by almost every other Chlorophyll user in NU.</p>
[Checks and Counters]
<p>Hypno is quite possibly the best counter, being immune to Sleep Powder while its gargantuan Special Defense allows it to survive even Life Orb-boosted attacks; Hypno can then obliterate Vileplume with Psychic. Sleep Powder can make Vileplume a little tricky to counter; however, after Sleep Clause has been activated, it's much easier to manage. Articuno, Golbat, Mandibuzz, Regice, and Weezing all make solid counters,
as all five take very little from any of Vileplume's attacks and can decimate it with their STAB
s or coverage moves. Opposing Poison-types, such as Roselia and Skuntank, make
Sto be solid checks. Roselia and Skuntank can beat defensive Vileplume, though offensive variants can threaten Roselia with repeated Sludge Bombs and Skuntank with Hidden Power Ground. Speaking of Hidden Power Ground, if Vileplume lacks the move, Steel- and Poison-types such as Bastiodon, Mawile, Metang
., Scolipede, and Garbodor can all deal with it.</p>
<p>Magmar works as one of the better offensive checks, given its resistance to Giga Drain and immunity to Sleep Powder, though it won't enjoy taking a Life Orb-boosted Sludge Bomb or Hidden Power Ground. Jynx and Charizard can take any attack (provided Stealth Rock is not up) and OHKO with their high-powered STABs. Musharna can OHKO Vileplume with Psychic and tank at least one attack, making it a good check.
Though like the others, it will beUse care when switching it in however, as it will be outsped and 2HKO
ed if it switches into a Vileplume that has entry hazard support. Finally, powerful Flying-, Ice-, and Fire-
Ttypes, such as Braviary, Rotom-S, Rotom-F, and Camerupt can all take on Vileplume, though they all share the same fate as the previous offensive threats if they switch into the wrong move.</p>
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[Overview]
<p>Vileplume has a combination of traits that make it worthy of a teamslot: a Grass / Poison typing, solid physical bulk, a good support movepool, and a high Special Attack. With Vileplume's well-rounded bulk and typing, it can check some of NU's most powerful sweepers, such as Samurott, Primeape, Serperior, and Eelektross. Unfortunately, Vileplume's typing also inflicts it with painful weaknesses to common Flying-, Psychic-, and Ice-type attacks. It also faces stiff competition as an offensive and defensive Pokemon from the likes of Victreebel and Roselia, respectively. While it's not always going to be the star of the show, Vileplume's unique attributes make it a solid contender on any balanced or stall team in need of a little flower power. </p>
[SET]
name: Physically Defensive
move 1: Moonlight
move 2: Aromatherapy / Sleep Powder
move 3: Giga Drain
move 4: Sludge Bomb
item: Black Sludge
ability: Effect Spore
nature: Bold
evs: 248 HP / 216 Def / 44 SpD
[SET COMMENTS]
<p>With a good typing, reliable recovery, and solid resistances, Vileplume can run an effective physically defensive set. Moonlight is a given, allowing Vileplume to heal itself throughout the course of the match and works great in ensuring that it outlives what it checks or counters. Aromatherapy is geared towards more stall-orientated teams; waking a teammate that has previously used Rest and removing the dreaded poison, but it can be just as effective on offensive teams by ridding paralysis on fast sweepers such as Kangaskhan, or removing crippling burns on physical attackers. Sleep Powder is an excellent status move, as it allows Vileplume to cripple any potent offensive or defensive threat for the remainder of the match. Giga Drain is Vileplume's best defensive STAB, inflicting respectable amounts of damage on threats such as Samurott while simultaneously regaining health. Sludge Bomb deals with most Pokemon resistant or immune to Vileplume's Grass-type STABs, such as Tangela, Sap Sipper Sawsbuck, and Charizard.</p>
[ADDITIONAL COMMENTS]
<p>Most of the EVs go into its Defense stat so that it can reliably take advantage of its Fighting-type resistance to beat Sawk and Primeape. The 48 Special Defense EVs allow Vileplume to take random Ice Beams more effectively. For example, Vileplume will always survive Life Orb Gorebyss's Ice Beam, even after Stealth Rock.</p>
<p>Grumpig is one of Vileplume's best defensive partners, given it's ability to tank Fire-, Psychic-, and Ice-type attacks which in turn lets it walk all over Jynx and Torkoal. It can also provide Grumpig with status affliction relief in the form of Aromatherapy. Piloswine also works as an effective partner, as it can set up Stealth Rock and sponge any Ice-type moves. In return, Vileplume can take Grass-, Fighting-, and Water-type moves aimed at Piloswine. Another Ground-type that pairs well with Vileplume is Camerupt. Camerupt can roast troublesome Steel- and Ice-types, while Vileplume can sap the life out of opposing Water-types. Alomomola also works as a fine partner by tanking physical Fire- and Flying-type attacks, while Vileplume can return the favor by dealing with physical Electric-, Fighting-, and Grass-type attacks. Finally, Regirock and Regice, being the phenomenal defensive titans they are, can beat Pokemon that trouble Vileplume; Regirock can take on Swellow, Braviary, and Charizard while Regice has no difficulty inflicting pain on Rotom-S, Haunter, and Golbat.</p>
<p>Vileplume can also work just as effectively on more balanced teams, and as such, offensive partners such as Sawk work well for their ability to demolish opposing Ice- and Steel-types that trouble Vileplume. Skuntank also makes a good partner, given its ability to Pursuit trap pesky Psychic-types. Vileplume can even aid Skuntank with Aromatherapy support or act as a shock absorber to Fighting- and Ground-type attacks. Carracosta and Seismitoad also appreciate Vileplume's ability to absorb Grass-type attacks aimed at the two. Another Water-type that's fond of Vileplume's presence is Samurott; both cover each other's weaknesses well and as a result, can appropriately deal with each other's checks and counters.</p>
[SET]
name: Offensive
move 1: Sleep Powder
move 2: Giga Drain
move 3: Sludge Bomb
move 4: Moonlight
item: Life Orb
ability: Effect Spore
nature: Modest
evs: 172 HP / 252 SpA / 84 Spe
[SET COMMENTS]
<p>An offensive set might seem odd, given Vileplume's low base Speed; however, it has a few key features over its competitors: great bulk, access to a reliable recovery move in Moonlight, Sleep Powder, and a surprisingly high Special Attack.</p>
<p>Sleep Powder is one of the main perks of Vileplume, as it allows it to cripple any Pokemon resistant to its attacks, such as Golbat, Weezing, and Skuntank. Giga Drain forms an exceptional combination with Life Orb, given its capability to nullify recoil damage and keep the offensive momentum going. Sludge Bomb is Vileplume's most powerful Poison-type STAB. It can serve as a battering ram when dealing with Grass-type resists such as Roselia, Sawsbuck, and Charizard. With Moonlight, Vileplume can act more as a defensive tank, allowing it to not be worn out by either Life Orb recoil or entry hazard damage.</p>
[ADDITIONAL COMMENTS]
<p>The EV spread is designed to outspeed minimum Speed Tangela and other uninvested base 60s. The EVs are maximized in Special Attack while the remaining are put into HP so that Vileplume can function as a bulky attacker of sorts. Vileplume has one other option it could use: Hidden Power Ground. With Hidden Power Ground, Vileplume can maim Skuntank and Metang on the switch, two Pokemon that wall Vileplume otherwise.</p>
<p>Vileplume's appreciation for Stealth Rock support couldn't be any more pronounced. With the pointed stones, Vileplume has the capability to OHKO Jynx, Swellow, and Charizard on the switch with Sludge Bomb. Not only that, but with Stealth Rock jabbing away at it's opponent, it can OHKO offensive Regirock with Giga Drain and Skuntank with Hidden Power Ground. Supportive variations of Carracosta and Seismitoad both make excellent partners that can set up Stealth Rock and in general, have good synergy with Vileplume. Normally a nemesis, Skuntank can form a superb partnership with Vileplume, as Skuntank's Pursuit trapping utility can come in handy when dealing with Psychic-types such as Hypno, Gardevoir, and Musharna. In exchange, Vileplume can destroy opposing Ground-types that trouble Skuntank. Finally, Spikes support from Scolipede isn't quite necessary, but Vileplume can pose an even bigger offensive threat with it, as it can OHKO defensive Regirock and Ludicolo with Giga Drain and Sludge Bomb, respectively. </p>
[Other Options]
<p>Vileplume has a few other moves to work with. An event move in Leech Seed is possible; however, it has to sacrifice Effect Spore to use it. A physical sweeping set consisting of Drain Punch, Seed Bomb, Return, and Swords Dance can work, but it is outclassed by Cacturne; moreover, Vileplume is too slow too pull off such a set. Toxic and Stun Spore are both plausible options; however, this is unadvised for a few reasons: Sleep Powder is usually the superior status move, Effect Spore can already inflict poison or paralysis, and Vileplume just doesn't have any move slots to spare. Vileplume can put its hula skills to the test with Teeter Dance or Petal Dance, as mentioned previously, Vileplume is strapped for move slots as it is, so these options are generally not recommended. Finally, Vileplume can attempt to use a Chlorophyll set to sweep, but it is outclassed by almost every other Chlorophyll user in NU.</p>
[Checks and Counters]
<p>Hypno is quite possibly the best counter, being immune to Sleep Powder while its gargantuan Special Defense allows it to survive even Life Orb-boosted attacks; Hypno can then obliterate Vileplume with Psychic. Sleep Powder can make Vileplume a little tricky to counter; however, after Sleep Clause has been activated, it's much easier to manage. Articuno, Golbat, Mandibuzz, Regice, and Weezing all make solid counters, as all five take very little from any of Vileplume's attacks and can decimate it with their STAB moves. Opposing Poison-types, such as Roselia and Skuntank, make to be solid checks. Roselia and Skuntank can beat defensive Vileplume, though offensive variants can threaten Roselia with repeated Sludge Bombs and Skuntank with Hidden Power Ground. Speaking of Hidden Power Ground, if Vileplume lacks the move, Steel- and Poison-types such as Bastiodon, Mawile, Metang, Scolipede, and Garbodor can all deal with it.</p>
<p>Magmar works as one of the better offensive checks, given its resistance to Giga Drain and immunity to Sleep Powder, though it won't enjoy taking a Life Orb-boosted Sludge Bomb or Hidden Power Ground. Jynx and Charizard can take any attack (provided Stealth Rock is not up) and OHKO with their high-powered STABs. Musharna can OHKO Vileplume with Psychic and tank at least one attack, making it a good check. Use care when switching it in however, as it will be outsped and 2HKOed if it switches into a Vileplume that has entry hazard support. Finally, powerful Flying-, Ice-, and Fire-types, such as Braviary, Rotom-S, Rotom-F, and Camerupt can all take on Vileplume, though they all share the same fate as the previous offensive threats if they switch into the wrong move.</p>
