[SET]
[Defensive] Quaquaval @ Leftovers / Heavy-Duty Boots
Ability: Intimidate / Fluffy
EVs: 252 HP / 252 Def / 4 SpD
Relaxed Nature
- Low Kick
- U-turn
- Rapid Spin
- Roost
[SET COMMENTS]
Defensive Quaquaval uses its good physical bulk and typing to act as a physically defensive pivot, checking dangerous threats like Kingambit, Chien-Pao, and Hisuian Arcanine. Intimidate allows Quaquaval to weaken foes like Chien-Pao and Cinderace for its teammates, while Fluffy grants better bulk to better check Slither Wing and Roaring Moon. U-turn allows Quaquaval to maintain momentum and allows frailer teammates like Slither Wing and Hydreigon to pivot in safely while Rapid Spin offers role compression by allowing it to remove hazards while having a good matchup against entry hazard setters like Iron Treads and Garchomp. A Relaxed Nature and 0 Speed IVs allows it to pivot out as slow as possible. Meloetta is a valuable teammate that can switch in on special threats such as Iron Moth and Zapdos that force Quaquaval out. Physical wallbreakers like Meowscarada and Talonflame have a good type matchup against Quaquaval, hence teammates that can force them out like Zamazenta-C and Regieleki make solid partners.
[SET CREDITS]
Written by:
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Quality checked by:
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[Defensive] Quaquaval @ Leftovers / Heavy-Duty Boots
Ability: Intimidate / Fluffy
EVs: 252 HP / 252 Def / 4 SpD
Relaxed Nature
- Low Kick
- U-turn
- Rapid Spin
- Roost
[SET COMMENTS]
Defensive Quaquaval uses its good physical bulk and typing to act as a physically defensive pivot, checking dangerous threats like Kingambit, Chien-Pao, and Hisuian Arcanine. Intimidate allows Quaquaval to weaken foes like Chien-Pao and Cinderace for its teammates, while Fluffy grants better bulk to better check Slither Wing and Roaring Moon. U-turn allows Quaquaval to maintain momentum and allows frailer teammates like Slither Wing and Hydreigon to pivot in safely while Rapid Spin offers role compression by allowing it to remove hazards while having a good matchup against entry hazard setters like Iron Treads and Garchomp. A Relaxed Nature and 0 Speed IVs allows it to pivot out as slow as possible. Meloetta is a valuable teammate that can switch in on special threats such as Iron Moth and Zapdos that force Quaquaval out. Physical wallbreakers like Meowscarada and Talonflame have a good type matchup against Quaquaval, hence teammates that can force them out like Zamazenta-C and Regieleki make solid partners.
[SET CREDITS]
Written by:
https://www.smogon.com/forums/members/natcrozma.580765/
Quality checked by:
https://www.smogon.com/forums/members/isaiah.375662/
https://www.smogon.com/forums/members/tranquility.475288/
Grammar checked by:
https://www.smogon.com/forums/members/ut.523866/
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