RoyalReloaded
MPL Champion
Ghost
[SET]
Brambleghast @ Heavy-Duty Boots
Name: Entry Hazard Control (Ghost)
Ability: Wind Rider / Infiltrator
EVs: 252 HP / 252 Def / 4 SpD or 252 Atk / 4 SpD / 252 Spe
Impish / Adamant Nature
- Spikes
- Rapid Spin
- Power Whip
- Strength Sap / Shadow Sneak
[SET COMMENTS]
Brambleghast's unique attributes allow it to act not only as an entry hazard setter but as a hazard remover as well. Spikes helps offensive teams deal extra chip damage to Pokemon that would otherwise stifle progress, such as Ting-Lu and Alolan Muk. Rapid Spin removes opposing hazards, helping preserve offensive teammates as well as keeping Ceruledge's Focus Sash intact. Rapid Spin also allows teammates to forgo Heavy-Duty Boots in favor of different items. Power Whip is a great way of making sure Brambleghast is not completely passive, allowing it to hit foes like Swampert, Glimmora, and Primarina for solid damage. Strength Sap not only allows Brambleghast to recover HP, but it also weakens physically oriented foes that fail to OHKO it, such as Great Tusk, Barraskewda, and Hisuian Samurott. Additionally, Brambleghast outspeeds Adamant Azumarill and OHKOes with Power Whip. An offensive EV spread with an Adamant nature can be used to surprise opponents expecting defensive Brambleghast. In this case, Shadow Sneak is an option to OHKO Flutter Mane after Spikes damage. Infiltrator is preferred on offensive sets because it allows Brambleghast to ignore Reflect.
Offensive teammates greatly appreciate Brambleghast's Spikes damage helping them muscle through opposing teams. Choice Specs Flutter Mane thrives when its would-be switch-ins, notably Hisuian Goodra and Alolan Muk, are weakened by Spikes, turning 3HKOs into 2HKOs. Additionally, Flutter Mane is able to take out Dark- and Fire-type Pokemon, such as Mandibuzz, Greninja, and Ogerpon-H, via Moonblast and Power Gem. Spectrier is another Pokemon that thrives with entry hazard support, as it becomes increasingly difficult for opposing teams to switch into Shadow Ball as the Grim Neigh boosts begin to stack. Ceruledge pairs nicely with Brambleghast, as Rapid Spin ensures that Ceruledge's Focus Sash will be kept intact, and it can be used to the best of its ability. Ceruledge is also able to take out Steel-type Pokemon that Brambleghast is unable to deal with. Sinistcha is a great setup sweeper that can utilize Spikes support to steamroll through teams once it gets some Calm Mind boosts. Gholdengo also pairs nicely with Brambleghast, as not only is Gholdengo immune to Rapid Spin, but it also blocks Defog with Good as Gold, ensuring Spikes stays up. Choice Scarf Dragapult is able to deal with faster threats that would otherwise take care of Brambleghast, such as Meowscarada and Hoopa-U. Dragapult's set variety keeps the opponent guessing, which makes switches very punishing. Hisuian Zoroark is a great teammate, as it can freely disguise itself as Gholdengo and not have Stealth Rock damage give the illusion away. Skeledirge is a nice defensive teammate for Brambleghast, as it is able to deal with Steel-type Pokemon and setup sweepers that Brambleghast struggles with.
[CREDITS]
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