ZU Trevenant [DONE]

[5Dots]

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[SET]
name: Choice Band
move 1: Poltergeist
move 2: Wood Hammer
move 3: Sucker Punch / Grassy Glide
move 4: Trick
item: Choice Band
ability: Natural Cure
nature: Adamant
evs: 252 Atk / 4 SpD / 252 Spe

[SET COMMENTS]
Trevenant is a powerful wallbreaker that threatens teams without sturdy Ghost and Grass answers or sufficient offensive pressure. Thanks to Natural Cure, it can pivot into status better compared to other attackers and eases the need for a cleric. However, it faces competition from Gourgeist-S, which has significantly higher Speed. Trevenant compensates by hitting much harder, 2HKOing switch-ins like Altaria and Qwilfish, the latter after Stealth Rock damage. Sucker Punch nails faster foes like Rotom, Jynx, and Froslass. If Trevenant is paired with Thwackey, Grassy Glide can provide Trevenant with a safer priority move. Trick cripples lured walls like Tangela and Sap Sipper Miltank, which otherwise switch in safely. Natural Cure allows Trevenant to pivot into Pokemon reliant on status such as Stunfisk and defensive Poliwrath.

Despite Trevenant’s strength, it struggles to break through physical walls, especially ones that invalidate its STAB moves like Tangela, Sap Sipper Miltank, and itemless Gourgeist-XL. Special wallbreakers like Jynx, Skuntank, and Thievul overwhelm them with super effective coverage or setup. Pivots such as Uxie and Alolan Persian can help Trevenant get onto the field against faster builds. Coalossal can cover its Fire-, Ice-, and Flying-type weaknesses and provide Rapid Spin, while Dark-types like Skuntank can cover its Dark- and Ghost-type weaknesses. In return, Trevenant can offensively deal with many Water- and Ground-types, including Poliwrath, Rhydon, and Stunfisk. Thwackey not only gives Trevenant Grassy Glide, a more reliable priority move, but also an offensive partner that works together to overwhelm bulky Grass-types.

[STRATEGY COMMENTS]
Other Options
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Some attacks can be used over Trick. Horn Leech and Drain Punch give Trevenant recovery, with the latter hitting Sap Sipper Miltank and the rare Bouffalant harder. Shadow Claw can hit Pokemon without an item, which synergizes better with Knock Off teammates. Earthquake provides a stronger hit against Poison-types like Qwilfish and Skuntank. Offensive Trick Room sets can bypass Trevenant's low Speed and surprise offensive teams, though Gourgeist-XL tends to perform better thanks to its Explosion, superior bulk, and lower Speed. Harvest sets with Substitute can capitalize on passive teams, though they struggle to find other opportunities due to Trevenant’s middling bulk.

Checks and Counters
===================

**Grass-types**: Grass-types like Tangela and itemless Gourgeist-XL should be wary of Trick but can stomach most of Trevenant’s hits relatively easily and force it out. Offensive Grass-types like Thwackey and Flapple can revenge kill it with some prior damage.

**Dark-types**: Skuntank and Shiftry resist both of Trevenant’s STAB moves and can revenge kill it with some prior damage. Other Dark-types like Silvally-Dark and Thievul can switch into Poltergeist but not Wood Hammer. Alolan Persian is notable for not only outspeeding it, but taking Wood Hammer if necessary and OHKOing with Foul Play.

**Flying-types**: Articuno can stall Trevenant out with the combination of Roost and Pressure. Offensive Flying-types like Silvally-Flying and Unfezant can revenge kill it but cannot safely switch into it.

**Faster Attackers**: Trevenant’s low Speed and mediocre bulk make it easy for faster attackers to revenge kill. Pokemon like Sawk and Rapidash can defeat it with minimal to no prior chip damage. However, Pokemon weak to Sucker Punch, such as Rotom and Froslass, need to be more careful.

**Sap Sipper**: Sap Sipper Miltank and the rare Bouffalant can freely switch into Trevenant and set up. However, Miltank does not appreciate Trick.

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- Written by: [[5Dots, 543866]]
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I AM GROOT
[SET]
name: Choice Band
move 1: Poltergeist
move 2: Wood Hammer
move 3: Sucker Punch
move 4: Trick
item: Choice Band
ability: Natural Cure
nature: Adamant
evs: 252 Atk / 4 SpD / 252 Spe

[SET COMMENTS]
Trevenant is a powerful wallbreaker that threatens teams without a sturdy Ghost- and Grass-resistance or sufficent offensive pressure. However, it faces competition from Gourgeist-Small Gourgeist-S, who which has much higher Speed. bounce back saying trevenant hits much harder easily 2HKOing some threats Gourgeist-S struggles to break Sucker Punch nails faster foes like Rotom, Jynx, and Froslass. Trick lures and cripples walls like Tangela and Sap Sipper Miltank, two walls that would otherwise switch in safely. Natural Cure allows Trevenant to pivot into Pokemon reliant on status moves to weaken foes, such as Stunfisk and defensive Poliwrath.

Despite Trevenant’s power, it struggles to break through physical walls, especially ones that can blank its STAB moves like Tangela, Sap Sipper Miltank, and Gourgeist-Super. Special wallbreakers like Jynx, Skuntank, and Thievul pair well with it, overwhelming them with either super effective coverage, setup, or smart double switching, respectively. Pivots such as Uxie and Alolan Persian can help it get onto the field more safely against faster builds, since it has a hard time coming in outside of weak walls like Stunfisk and defensive Clefairy. Trevenant appreciates switch-ins that covers its weaknesses: Coalossal can cover its Fire-, Ice-, and Flying-type weaknesses and simultaneously provide hazard removal, while Dark-types like Skuntank can cover its Dark- and Ghost-type weaknesses. In return, Trevenant can deal with many Water- and Ground-types, and can threaten out Poliwrath and Throh. All of this is good, but you forgot Thwackey! Trevenant is its best partner in Grass spam and it allows Trevenant to remove Sucker Punch for the more spammable Grassy Glide.

[STRATEGY COMMENTS]
Other Options
=============

Horn Leech and Drain Punch give Trevenant recovery, with the latter hitting Sap Sipper Miltank and the rare Bouffalant harder. However, both miss out on Trick’s utility. Earthquake provides a stronger hit against Poison-types like Qwilfish and Skuntank. Offensive Trick Room sets can bypass its low Speed and surprise offensive teams, though Gourgeist-Super Gourgeist-XL tends to perform better thanks to its superior bulk, access to Explosion, and lower Speed. I'd mention Sub+Harvest sets there and say they generally struggle to find setup opportunities. Mention Shadow Claw to hit knocked off/itemless threats, but that it generally can't fit it just like for horn leech and drain punch.

Checks and Counters
===================

**Grass-types**: Grass-types like Tangela and itemless Gourgeist-XL can stomach most of Trevenant’s hits relatively easily and can force it out. However, both of them should be wary of Trick. Offensive Grass-types like Thwackey and Flapple can revenge kill it with coverage or secondary STAB moves with some prior chip.

**Dark-types**: Skuntank and Shiftry resist both of Trevenant’s STAB moves and can revenge kill it with some prior chip. Other Dark-types like Silvally-Dark and Thievul can pivot into Poltergeist but cannot switch into Wood Hammer. i'd mention Alolan Persian.

**Flying-types**: Articuno can outspeed and outstall Trevenant with the combination of Roost and Pressure. Offensive Flying-types like Rotom-S and Unfezant can revenge kill it but cannot safely switch into it.

**Faster Attackers**: Trevenant’s low Speed mixed with its mediocre bulk cause it to get revenge killed rather easily; Pokemon like Sawk and Rapidash can defeat it with minimal chip damage. However, Pokemon weak to Sucker Punch, like Rotom and Froslass, will need to be careful.

**Sap Sipper Pokemon**: Sap Sipper Miltank and the rare Bouffalant can freely switch into Trevenant and can set up in front of it. Miltank doesn’t appreciate Trick, however.

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[Corthius]

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I AM GROOT
[SET]
name: Choice Band
move 1: Poltergeist
move 2: Wood Hammer
move 3: Sucker Punch / Grassy Glide
move 4: Trick
item: Choice Band
ability: Natural Cure
nature: Adamant
evs: 252 Atk / 4 SpD / 252 Spe

[SET COMMENTS]
Trevenant is a powerful wallbreaker that threatens teams without a sturdy Ghost- and Grass-resistance or sufficent offensive pressure. However, it faces competition from Gourgeist-S, which has significantly higher Speed. Trevenant compensates by hitting much harder, 2HKOing incoming switch-ins like Altaria and Qwilfish, the latter after Stealth Rock chip damage. Sucker Punch nails faster foes like Rotom, Jynx, and Froslass. If Trevenant is paired with Thwackey, Grassy Glide can provide Trevenant with a safer priority move. Trick lures and cripples walls like Tangela and Sap Sipper Miltank, two walls that would otherwise switch in safely. Natural Cure allows Trevenant to pivot into Pokemon reliant on status moves to weaken foes, such as Stunfisk and defensive Poliwrath.

Despite Trevenant’s strength, it struggles to break through physical walls, especially ones that can blank its STAB moves like Tangela, Sap Sipper Miltank, and Gourgeist-Super. Special wallbreakers like Jynx, Skuntank, and Thievul pair well with it, overwhelming them with either super effective coverage, setup, or smart double switching, respectively. Pivots such as Uxie and Alolan Persian can help it get onto the field more safely against faster builds, since it has a hard time coming in outside of weak walls like Stunfisk and Clefairy Clef runs Knock, I don't like this example too much. Trevenant appreciates switch-ins that covers its weaknesses: Coalossal can cover its Fire-, Ice-, and Flying-type weaknesses and simultaneously provide hazard removal, while Dark-types like Skuntank can cover its Dark- and Ghost-type weaknesses. In return, Trevenant can deal with many Water- and Ground-types, and can threaten out Poliwrath and Throh Uh, Wrath and Throh? Idk what happened here but you seem to have mixed something up while writing; I assume you mean Coal?. Thwackey not only gives Trevenant Grassy Glide, a more reliable priority move, but they can from a Grass-type spam core that works together to overwhelm Grass resists.

[STRATEGY COMMENTS]
Other Options
=============

Horn Leech and Drain Punch give Trevenant recovery, with the latter hitting Sap Sipper Miltank and the rare Bouffalant harder. Shadow Claw can be used to hit Pokemon without an item, which synergizes better with Knock Off teammates. However, these moves miss out on Trick’s utility. Earthquake provides a stronger hit against Poison-types like Qwilfish and Skuntank. Offensive Trick Room sets can bypass its low Speed and surprise offensive teams, though Gourgeist-XL tends to perform better thanks to its superior bulk, access to Explosion, and lower Speed. Harvest sets with Substitute can capitalize on passive teams, though they struggle to find opportunities due to Trevenant’s middling bulk.

Checks and Counters
===================

**Grass-types**: Grass-types like Tangela and itemless Gourgeist-XL can stomach most of Trevenant’s hits relatively easily and can force it out. However, both of them should be wary of Trick. Offensive Grass-types like Thwackey and Flapple can revenge kill it with coverage or secondary STAB moves with some prior chip.

**Dark-types**: Skuntank and Shiftry resist both of Trevenant’s STAB moves and can revenge kill it with some prior chip. Other Dark-types like Silvally-Dark and Thievul can pivot into Poltergeist but cannot switch into Wood Hammer. Alolan Persian is notable for not only outspeeding it, but can take a Wood Hammer if necessary and OHKO it with Foul Play.

**Flying-types**: Articuno can outspeed and outstall Trevenant with the combination of Roost and Pressure. Offensive Flying-types like Rotom-S Silvally-Flying is more relevant and Unfezant can revenge kill it but cannot safely switch into it.

**Faster Attackers**: Trevenant’s low Speed mixed with its mediocre bulk cause it to get revenge killed rather easily; Pokemon like Sawk and Rapidash can defeat it with minimal chip damage. However, Pokemon weak to Sucker Punch, like Rotom and Froslass, will need to be careful.

**Sap Sipper Pokemon**: Sap Sipper Miltank and the rare Bouffalant can freely switch into Trevenant and can set up in front of it. Miltank doesn’t appreciate Trick, however.

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SET COMMENTS

also an offensive partner that appreciates the removal of bulky Grass-types.

Trevenant is a powerful wallbreaker that threatens teams without a sturdy Ghost- and Grass-resistance or sufficent offensive pressure. However, it faces competition from Gourgeist-S, which has significantly higher Speed. Trevenant compensates by hitting much harder, 2HKOing incoming switch-ins like Altaria and Qwilfish, the latter after Stealth Rock chip damage. Sucker Punch nails faster foes like Rotom, Jynx, and Froslass. If Trevenant is paired with Thwackey, Grassy Glide can provide Trevenant with a safer priority move. Trick lures and cripples walls like Tangela and Sap Sipper Miltank, two walls that would otherwise switch in safely. Natural Cure allows Trevenant to pivot into Pokemon reliant on status moves to weaken foes, such as Stunfisk and defensive Poliwrath.

Despite Trevenant’s strength, it struggles to break through physical walls, especially ones that can blank its STAB moves like Tangela, Sap Sipper Miltank, and Gourgeist-Super. Special wallbreakers like Jynx, Skuntank, and Thievul pair well with it, overwhelming them with either super effective coverage, setup, or smart double switching, respectively. Pivots such as Uxie and Alolan Persian can help it get onto the field more safely against faster builds, since it has a hard time coming in outside of weak walls like Stunfisk and Pyukumuku. Trevenant appreciates switch-ins that covers its weaknesses: Coalossal can cover its Fire-, Ice-, and Flying-type weaknesses and simultaneously provide hazard removal, while Dark-types like Skuntank can cover its Dark- and Ghost-type weaknesses. In return, Trevenant can offensively deal with many Water- and Ground-types, and can threaten out Poliwrath, Rhydon, and Stunfisk. Thwackey not only gives Trevenant Grassy Glide, a more reliable priority move, but also an offensive partner that appreciates the removal of bulky Grass-types.

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[CryoGyro]

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[SET]
name: Choice Band
move 1: Poltergeist
move 2: Wood Hammer
move 3: Sucker Punch / Grassy Glide
move 4: Trick
item: Choice Band
ability: Natural Cure
nature: Adamant
evs: 252 Atk / 4 SpD / 252 Spe

[SET COMMENTS]
Trevenant is a powerful wallbreaker that threatens teams without a sturdy Ghost- and Grass-resistance or sufficent Ghost and Grass answers (is that difficult to do? in the abstract, this doesn't tell me as much about zu teambuilding as it could) or sufficient offensive pressure. However, it faces competition from Gourgeist-S, which has significantly higher Speed. Trevenant compensates by hitting much harder, 2HKOing incoming switch-ins like Altaria and Qwilfish, the latter after Stealth Rock chip damage. Sucker Punch nails faster foes like Rotom, Jynx, and Froslass. If Trevenant is paired with Thwackey, Grassy Glide can provide Trevenant with a safer priority move. Trick lures and cripples lured walls like Tangela and Sap Sipper Miltank, two walls that would which otherwise switch in safely. Natural Cure allows Trevenant to pivot into Pokemon reliant on status moves to weaken foes, such as Stunfisk and defensive Poliwrath.

Despite Trevenant’s strength, it struggles to break through physical walls, especially ones that can blank invalidate its STAB moves like Tangela, Sap Sipper Miltank, and itemless Gourgeist-XL. Special wallbreakers like Jynx, Skuntank, and Thievul pair well with it, overwhelming them with either overwhelm them with super effective coverage, setup, or smart double switching, respectively. ("smart double switching" isn't something you can just throw in there and expect to be comprehended) Pivots such as Uxie and Alolan Persian can help it Trevenant get onto the field more safely against faster builds, since it has a hard time coming in outside of weak walls like Stunfisk and Pyukumuku. (that info would make most sense in overview) Trevenant appreciates switch-ins that covers its weaknesses: (doesn't everything) Coalossal can cover its Fire-, Ice-, and Flying-type weaknesses and simultaneously provide hazard removal Rapid Spin, while Dark-types like Skuntank can cover its Dark- and Ghost-type weaknesses. In return, Trevenant can offensively deal with many Water- and Ground-types, and can threaten out including Poliwrath, Rhydon, and Stunfisk. Thwackey not only gives Trevenant Grassy Glide, a more reliable priority move, but also an offensive partner that appreciates the removal of bulky Grass-types. (but the first sentence names two bulky grass-types that wall it...)

[STRATEGY COMMENTS]
Other Options
=============

Some attacks can be used over Trick. Horn Leech and Drain Punch give Trevenant recovery, with the latter hitting Sap Sipper Miltank and the rare Bouffalant harder. Shadow Claw can be used to hit Pokemon without an item, which synergizes better with Knock Off teammates. However, these moves miss out on Trick’s utility. Earthquake provides a stronger hit against Poison-types like Qwilfish and Skuntank. Offensive Trick Room sets can bypass its Trevenant's low Speed and surprise offensive teams, though Gourgeist-XL tends to perform better thanks to its Explosion, superior bulk, access to Explosion, and lower Speed. Harvest sets with Substitute can capitalize on passive teams, though they struggle to find other opportunities due to Trevenant’s middling bulk.

Checks and Counters
===================

**Grass-types**: Grass-types like Tangela and itemless Gourgeist-XL should be wary of Trick but can stomach most of Trevenant’s hits relatively easily and can force it out. However, both of them should be wary of Trick. Offensive Grass-types like Thwackey and Flapple can revenge kill it with coverage or secondary STAB moves with some prior chip damage.

**Dark-types**: Skuntank and Shiftry resist both of Trevenant’s STAB moves and can revenge kill it with some prior chip damage. Other Dark-types like Silvally-Dark and Thievul can pivot switch into Poltergeist but cannot switch into not Wood Hammer. Alolan Persian is notable for not only outspeeding it, but can take a taking Wood Hammer if necessary and OHKO it OHKOing with Foul Play.

**Flying-types**: Articuno can outspeed and outstall stall Trevenant out with the combination of Roost and Pressure. Offensive Flying-types like Silvally-Flying and Unfezant can revenge kill it but cannot safely switch into it.

**Faster Attackers**: Trevenant’s low Speed and its mediocre bulk make it easy for faster attackers to revenge kill it. For example, Pokemon like Sawk and Rapidash can defeat it with minimal to no prior chip damage. However, Pokemon weak to Sucker Punch, such as Rotom and Froslass, need to be more careful.

**Sap Sipper Pokemon**: Sap Sipper Miltank and the rare Bouffalant can freely switch into Trevenant and can set up in front of it. However, Miltank does not appreciate Trick.

[CREDITS]
- Written by: [[5Dots, 543866]]
- Quality checked by: [[Tuthur, 369076], [Corthius, 484079]]
- Grammar checked by: [[username1, userid1]]

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[Tuthur]

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