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AMOONGUSS]
[Overview]
<p> Neverused has been tripping on shrooms ever since Amoonguss came to town. This pokeball-headed mushroom has quite an influence on the defensive aspect of NU; with a 114 HP stat and modest defenses, Amoonguss can take quite a beating. Amoonguss also has quite a few resistances to the likes of Water-, Fighting-, Grass-, and Electric-type moves, including ones used by Sawk, Gurdurr, Absol and Serperior. Amoonguss sets itself apart from the likes of Tangela with access to the 100% accurate Spore, access to Clear Smog and the ability to absorb Toxic Spikes, which makes Amoonguss a huge nuisance against opposing stall teams. The only real downsides to Amoonguss are its lackluster Speed stat and its ability, Effect Spore, which will sometimes statusing status mons with something else than what you want. Beyond those little faults, Amoonguss is a sure fire wall and supporter that certainly will not dissapoint.</p>
[SET]
name: Physically Defensive
move 1: Spore
move 2: Giga Drain
move 3: Clear Smog / Sludge Bomb
move 4: Synthesis / Hidden Power Ice
item: Leftovers
ability: Effect Spore
nature: Bold
evs: 252 HP / 252 Def / 4 SpD
[SET COMMENTS]
<p> Amoonguss makes for one a great pivot in NU, able to change the momentum of the game [in an instant simply] by with the press of a button. What button would that be? Spore, the 100% accurate sleep-inducing move that will put a threat, especially a switch-in, on the sidelines for the remainder of the battle with BW's sleep mechanics. Giga Drain provides a great recovery option for Amoonguss to stay in the battle and continue doing its job, also hitting the common [Golem and Regirock] hazard setters who think its smart to set rocks up before leaving. Clear Smog is a rather weak move that has the perk of removing the opponent's stat boosts, preventing mons like Sawsbuck, Absol and Samurott from trying to sweep with a boost. [like Sawsbuck, Absol and Samurott.] If sweepers aren't much of a problem, Sludge Bomb can be used [instead] to nail Tangela[,] and Ludicolo who could otherwise cause Amoonguss some problems, while also nailing many other mons neutrally. Synthesis can be used to recover health immediately and reliably, also keeping Amoonguss in battles longer. Hidden Power Ice can be used instead of Synthesis in order to nail Flying- and Dragon-types, like Swellow, Braviary, Altaria and Rotom-S, on the switch-in who can potentially plow through Amoonguss. [like Swellow, Braviary, Altaria and Rotom-S].</p>
[ADDITIONAL COMMENTS]
<p> Amoonguss is meant to take the bulk of physical attacks in the tier from the likes of Sawk, Samurott, Golem, and Absol. So full investment in HP and Defense is only natural in order to give Amoonguss the ability to wall these aforementioned threats. A specially defensive spread can be used, but it won't help Amoonguss take special hits any better, especially considering the majority of special attackers have moves that hit Amoonguss super effectively. It also cuts away from Amoonguss's ability to take physical hits, which while most of its resistances are physically oriented in NU. 56 EVs can be dropped in Special Attack in order to bolster Amoonguss's Hidden Power Ice, which is the only way for Amoonguss it to answer Flying-types and Grass-types that can easily switch in, especially Swellow, Braviary, Tangela and Torterra. Hidden Power Rock could be used instead, as it still hits the aforementioned flyers and also smacks the ubiquitous Magmortar or always threatening Charizard on the switch-in. It is useful against Magmortar especially since Spore doesn't effect it and Amoonguss's STAB attacks won't do much anyways.</p>
<p> Regirock and Golem are great teammates for Amoonguss. By walling the Flying-types that will try and take out Amoonguss like Swellow, Braviary and Dodrio, they allow Amoonguss to do its work without any issues. Amoonguss also supports them by sponging the Fighting-, Water-, and Grass-type attacks that Regirock and Golem [would not enjoy being hit with] are weak to. Quagsire and Flareon both resist Fire-type attacks and Flareon also resists Ice-type attacks while Amoonguss resists Grass- and Water-type moves respectively. Skuntank is immune to Psychic-type attacks, meaning Skuntank can easily switch-in switch in for Amoonguss and Pursuit the attackers as they switch out. Cryogonal also is an interesting teammate, as it can take all sorts of special moves for Amoonguss, as well as [and also] spin away Spikes and Stealth Rock for teammates. Amoonguss can take the Fighting-, and Rock-type moves that most likely will be coming Cryogonal's way.</p>
[SET]
name: Double Powder
move 1: Spore
move 2: Stun Spore
move 3: Giga Drain
move 4: Sludge Bomb
item: Leftovers
ability: Effect Spore
nature: Bold
evs: 252 HP / 252 Def / 4 SpA
[SET COMMENTS]
<p> This Amoonguss plays much differently compared to the other set. With the addition of Stun Spore, Amoonguss can prey on the opponent trying to switch in a sweeper after Sleep Clause has been activated, effectively shutting down their sweep before it starts. Some common examples would be Zebstrika, Charizard, Magmortar, Gorebyss, Swellow, Braviary, and Chlorophyll Sawsbuck. Spore again is standard as with perfect accuracy and BW's sleep mechanics, it's guaranteed a Pokemon will be going to sleep for the battle. Giga Drain is necessary for recovery and keeping Amoonguss in the battle. It also has the advantage of destroying Golem and can also shut down a paralyzed Gorebyss[, too]. Sludge Bomb is a necessary attack for the threat of Sap Sipper Pokemon like Sawsbuck and Miltank, especially the latter, who can play on a free switch and nab an Attack boost. </p>
[ADDITIONAL COMMENTS]
<p> This nasty mushroom relies on its resistances and naturally high HP in order to effectively wall most of NU, especially on the physical side. Maximum EV investment in HP gives Amoonguss great overall bulk. Maximum investment in Defense along with a Bold Nature allows Amoonguss to take plenty of powerful physical hits like Sawk's Close Combat or Gurdurr's Focus Punch. A mixed defense set of 252 HP / 140 Def / 116 SpD can be used so Amoonguss can wall on both sides of the spectrum, but be weary that wary because most special attackers have a move that hits Amoonguss super effectively. Synthesis can be used for immediate recovery instead of having to worry about Sawsbuck or Miltank grabbing a free Sap Sipper boost on Giga Drain, but Amoonguss will not be able to effectively pick off Golem or Water-types like Quagsire or Alomomola. Hidden Power Ice can be used to hit other Grass-types like Sawsbuck, Serperior and Victreebel switching in, along with Flying-types like Braviary or Swellow. Sludge Bomb generally has more purpose and power, hitting both the Grass-types harder and hitting the Flying-types for slightly less damage than Hidden Power Ice. Hidden Power Rock can be used to hit the Fire-, Bug- and Flying-types in NU, like such as Magmortar, Pinsir, Butterfree and Braviary. Hidden Power Rock does more damage than Sludge Bomb in all these cases but leaves Amoonguss wide open to Sawsbuck, who can freely set up on Amoonguss and proceed to sweep.</p>
<p> Quagsire and Flareon make for great teammates [with Amoonguss], creating a famous Fire / Water / Grass core that covers each others weaknesses very well. Quagsire can take the Fire-type moves while Flareon takes Ice-type and Amoonguss can sponges Grass- and Water-type attacks[, respectively]. Skuntank is immune to Psychic moves and can grab many opportunities to switch in freely and trap the attacker with Pursuit. Cryogonal can sponge many special attacks for Amoonguss while Amoonguss can take most of the physical attacks that would otherwise outright kill KO Cryogonal. Flareon, Quagsire or Camerupt can patch up the Fire-type weakness that come with pairing Cryogonal with Amoonguss. </p>
[Other Options]
<p> Toxic can be used over Sludge Bomb or Clear Smog, but interferes with Amoonguss's [statusing] ability to inflict status and also opens up Amoonguss to every threat that was otherwise covered with Sludge Bomb or Clear Smog[. Examples would be] , such as Sawsbuck, Serperior, Magmortar and Emboar. Amoonguss has access to both Rain Dance and Sunny Day, and foregoing Stun Spore on the Double Powder set can make Amoonguss an effective weather setter. HP Fighting can be used for hitting Probopass, Bastiodon and Lairon who could otherwise act as Spore fodder for the opponent, but beyond hitting these three the coverage provided opens up exposes Amoonguss to a plethora of threats. A more offensive EV spread of 140 HP / 116 Def / 252 SpA and a Modest Nature can be used to smack switch-ins even harder and grabs quite a few OHKOs that would otherwise live against the defensive spread. Swellow would be OHKO'd after Stealth Rock damage with HP Ice while Sawsbuck will be flat out OHKO'd on the switch-in without Stealth Rocks. </p>
[Checks and Counters]
<p> Sap Sipper Miltank can switch in freely on a Spore, Giga Drain, or Stun Spore and [using] use the Attack boost to easily subdue Amoonguss with Body Slam. Vital Spirit Magmortar can freely switch-in on a Spore or any other move sans Sludge Bomb and Hidden Power Rock and easily OHKO Amoonguss with Fire Blast. Amoonguss is also susceptible to Sleep Clause, which opens it up to plenty of threats that can switch in and KO Amoonguss. Among this list is are Fire-types like Charizard, Camerupt, and Emboar, Psychic-types like Exeggutor, Gardevoir, and Musharna, and Flying-types like Swellow and Braviary. Amoonguss is also shut down by tricked Choice items, which essentially stops Amoonguss's ability to pivot. Amoonguss also cannot take too many repeated hits from the likes of Gurdurr, as Amoonguss is without Synthesis or Wish Support from Lickilicky or Gardevoir. </p>
[Unreleased]
<p> Amoonguss receives Regenerator from the Dreamworld Dream World, granting Amoonguss 33% recovery just by switching out. The release of Regenerator will allow Amoonguss to forgo the Synthesis moveslot for another move like Stun Spore or Hidden Power Ice. Regenerator also allows Amoonguss full control over its statusing ability to inflict status, instead of having an opponent improperly statused by the activation of Effect Spore. </p>
