[OVERVIEW]
+ Extremely high special attack stat allows it to punch massive holes into teams
+ Ok coverage with Fire Blast and Shadow Ball STABs
+ Great 107 speed
+ Access to Beast Boost to snowball after securing a kill
- Abysmal bulk means its 2HKO'd by even resisted hits
- Conplete Pursuit bait
- Lack of decent coverage moves outside STABs and Hidden Power
[SET]
name: Choice Specs
move 1: Fire Blast
move 2: Shadow Ball
move 3: Hidden Power [Ground] / Hidden Power [Grass]
move 4: Trick / Knock Off / Psychic
item: Choice Specs
ability: Beast Boost
nature: Timid
evs: 252 SpA / 4 SpD / 252 Spe
[SET COMMENTS]
Moves
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Fire Blast is the main move because of his power to hit way stronger than other fire moves that Blacephalon has. Its high base power in combination with its special attack allows it to 2hko alot. Shadow Ball is the secondary reliable STAB and hits most Fire type resists for considerate damage.The Hidden Power slot varies on what it needs to threaten more - Ground allows it to nail Heatran, specially defensive Mollux and Mega Crucibelle on the switch. Grass allows it to tackle the myriad of bulky water types that would otherwise give this set problems. The last slot is pretty much a toss up due to Blacephalon's rather limited movepool. Trick allows it to cripple any defensive switch such as Arghonaut, Tyranitar or Toxapex. Knock Off allows it to remove the leftovers of walls, and Chansey's Eviolite early game, which makes it much harder to wall later on. Psychic, while niche, hits Arghonaut and Toxapex, two of its best switchins, harder than anything else in its arsenal.
Set Details
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Describe the other aspects of the set such as what the EVs do and nature/item.
Usage Tips
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Describe how to use the Pokemon in question.
Team Options
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Describe some teammates that would be a good idea to pair with this Pokemon.
[SET]
name: Choice Scarf
move 1: Fire Blast
move 2: Shadow Ball
move 3: Hidden Power [Ground] / Hidden Power [Grass]
move 4: Trick
item: Choice Scarf
ability: Beast Boost
nature: Timid
evs: 252 SpA / 4 SpD / 252 Spe
[SET COMMENTS]
Moves
========
Fire Blast is the main move because of his power to hit way stronger than other fire moves that Blacephalon has. Its high base power in combination with its special attack allows it to 2hko alot. Shadow Ball is the secondary reliable STAB and hits most Fire type resists for considerate damage.The Hidden Power slot varies on what it needs to threaten more - Ground allows it to nail Heatran, specially defensive Mollux and Mega Crucibelle on the switch. Grass allows it to tackle the myriad of bulky water types that would otherwise give this set problems. The last slot is pretty much a toss up due to Blacephalon's rather limited movepool. Trick allows it to cripple any defensive switch such as Arghonaut, Tyranitar or Toxapex.
[STRATEGY COMMENTS]
Other Options
=============
List some options for the Pokemon user that are plausible but not always recommended due to either being not consistent enough or too outclassed by other Pokemon in the metagame.
Checks and Counters
===================
**Insert Threat Here**: Describe why the Pokemon is a threat.
**Insert Threat Here**: Describe why the Pokemon is a threat.
+ Extremely high special attack stat allows it to punch massive holes into teams
+ Ok coverage with Fire Blast and Shadow Ball STABs
+ Great 107 speed
+ Access to Beast Boost to snowball after securing a kill
- Abysmal bulk means its 2HKO'd by even resisted hits
- Conplete Pursuit bait
- Lack of decent coverage moves outside STABs and Hidden Power
[SET]
name: Choice Specs
move 1: Fire Blast
move 2: Shadow Ball
move 3: Hidden Power [Ground] / Hidden Power [Grass]
move 4: Trick / Knock Off / Psychic
item: Choice Specs
ability: Beast Boost
nature: Timid
evs: 252 SpA / 4 SpD / 252 Spe
[SET COMMENTS]
Moves
========
Fire Blast is the main move because of his power to hit way stronger than other fire moves that Blacephalon has. Its high base power in combination with its special attack allows it to 2hko alot. Shadow Ball is the secondary reliable STAB and hits most Fire type resists for considerate damage.The Hidden Power slot varies on what it needs to threaten more - Ground allows it to nail Heatran, specially defensive Mollux and Mega Crucibelle on the switch. Grass allows it to tackle the myriad of bulky water types that would otherwise give this set problems. The last slot is pretty much a toss up due to Blacephalon's rather limited movepool. Trick allows it to cripple any defensive switch such as Arghonaut, Tyranitar or Toxapex. Knock Off allows it to remove the leftovers of walls, and Chansey's Eviolite early game, which makes it much harder to wall later on. Psychic, while niche, hits Arghonaut and Toxapex, two of its best switchins, harder than anything else in its arsenal.
Set Details
========
Describe the other aspects of the set such as what the EVs do and nature/item.
Usage Tips
========
Describe how to use the Pokemon in question.
Team Options
========
Describe some teammates that would be a good idea to pair with this Pokemon.
[SET]
name: Choice Scarf
move 1: Fire Blast
move 2: Shadow Ball
move 3: Hidden Power [Ground] / Hidden Power [Grass]
move 4: Trick
item: Choice Scarf
ability: Beast Boost
nature: Timid
evs: 252 SpA / 4 SpD / 252 Spe
[SET COMMENTS]
Moves
========
Fire Blast is the main move because of his power to hit way stronger than other fire moves that Blacephalon has. Its high base power in combination with its special attack allows it to 2hko alot. Shadow Ball is the secondary reliable STAB and hits most Fire type resists for considerate damage.The Hidden Power slot varies on what it needs to threaten more - Ground allows it to nail Heatran, specially defensive Mollux and Mega Crucibelle on the switch. Grass allows it to tackle the myriad of bulky water types that would otherwise give this set problems. The last slot is pretty much a toss up due to Blacephalon's rather limited movepool. Trick allows it to cripple any defensive switch such as Arghonaut, Tyranitar or Toxapex.
[STRATEGY COMMENTS]
Other Options
=============
List some options for the Pokemon user that are plausible but not always recommended due to either being not consistent enough or too outclassed by other Pokemon in the metagame.
Checks and Counters
===================
**Insert Threat Here**: Describe why the Pokemon is a threat.
**Insert Threat Here**: Describe why the Pokemon is a threat.