[SET]
name: Choice Specs
move 1: Hyper Voice / Tera Blast
move 2: Psyshock / Psychic
move 3: Shadow Ball
move 4: Alluring Voice / Focus Blast
item: Choice Specs
ability: Serene Grace
nature: Timid
evs: 4 Def / 252 SpA / 252 Spe
ivs: 0 Atk
tera type: Ghost / Normal / Fighting
[SET COMMENTS]
Due to its high Special Attack stat and decent Speed, alongside its range of coverage options and useful defensive typing, Choice Specs Meloetta is one of the tier's most potent wallbreakers. Hyper Voice is preferred, as it is stronger, but Tera Blast allows Meloetta to use Terastallization to flip matchups versus targets that typically comfortably switch into its Normal STAB move such as Copperajah with Tera Fighting while still being a functional Normal-type STAB move before Terastallizing. Psyshock is preferred, as it allows Meloetta to put pressure on Calm Mind users such as Florges and 3HKO Assault Vest Copperajah, which otherwise walls non-Focus Blast Meloetta. On the other hand, Psychic allows Meloetta to deal more damage to physically defensive targets such as Gligar and Bellibolt. Shadow Ball hits Galarian Slowbro and Bronzong while OHKOing Decidueye after Stealth Rock and also takes advantage of Serene Grace to put more pressure on foes with Special Defense drops. Alluring Voice OHKOes Scrafty and Bombirdier while also 2HKOing Wo-Chien; alternatively, Focus Blast also hits Scrafty and Wo-Chien, while OHKOing Alolan Sandslash and puts huge dents in checks like Copperajah, Naclstack, and Coalossal at the cost of inconsistency, though if Meloetta opts for Focus Blast, Hyper Voice should be used as its Normal-type STAB move. Tera Ghost lets Meloetta 2HKO Alolan Sandslash and OHKO Houndstone with Shadow Ball while preventing it from being revenge killed by Arcanine's Extreme Speed and allowing it to spinblock versus checks like Coalossal and the aforementioned Alolan Sandslash, though making it susceptible to Decidueye's Shadow Sneak. Tera Normal boosts the power of Hyper Voice, 2HKOing Florges and Assault Vest Galarian Slowbro while also making Meloetta less susceptible to being revenge killed by Sucker Punch from Skuntank and Bombirdier. Tera Fighting also helps versus Sucker Punch users and lets Meloetta function as an emergency check to +1 Scrafty and should be used in conjunction with Tera Blast to allow Meloetta to take on checks such as Copperajah and Alolan Sandslash, though it could also be used with Focus Blast to outright OHKO checks such as Coalossal and Assault Vest Copperajah; however, this is usually less useful than Tera Ghost or Normal on Focus Blast variants.
Meloetta's potent wallbreaking capabilities make it a strong pick on bulky offense teams. Bellibolt is a good partner, as it can take on Skuntank and Bombirdier for Meloetta while being able to pivot to generate opportunities for Meloetta; in return, Meloetta's natural special bulk allows it to take on threats such as Toxtricity and Hoopa. Other pivots such as Scyther and Flamigo are also appreciated, as they force in targets such as Bellibolt, Galarian Slowbro, and Houndstone, which Meloetta can exploit while also matching up well into offensive threats to Meloetta such as Scrafty and Paldean Tauros-W and some defensive answers such as Wo-Chien. Meloetta's natural bulk facilitates wallbreaking opportunities; to utilize this effectively, entry hazards should ideally be off its side of the field, so teammates such as Alolan Sandslash and Coalossal are appreciated. Arcanine is a good partner, as it appreciates Meloetta's ability to weaken shared checks such as Coalossal to facilitate it sweeping late-game; in return, Arcanine can take on physical threats such as Scrafty and Decidueye, which could otherwise use Meloetta as setup fodder, depending on which move it is locked into. Choice Scarf Staraptor is a partner that appreciates Meloetta overwhelming foes such as Bronzong, Copperajah, and Coalossal, allowing Staraptor to use Brave Bird or Double-Edge more freely; in return, Staraptor revenge kills faster threats to Meloetta such as Paldean Tauros-W and Choice Scarf Flamigo.
[SET CREDITS]
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name: Choice Specs
move 1: Hyper Voice / Tera Blast
move 2: Psyshock / Psychic
move 3: Shadow Ball
move 4: Alluring Voice / Focus Blast
item: Choice Specs
ability: Serene Grace
nature: Timid
evs: 4 Def / 252 SpA / 252 Spe
ivs: 0 Atk
tera type: Ghost / Normal / Fighting
[SET COMMENTS]
Due to its high Special Attack stat and decent Speed, alongside its range of coverage options and useful defensive typing, Choice Specs Meloetta is one of the tier's most potent wallbreakers. Hyper Voice is preferred, as it is stronger, but Tera Blast allows Meloetta to use Terastallization to flip matchups versus targets that typically comfortably switch into its Normal STAB move such as Copperajah with Tera Fighting while still being a functional Normal-type STAB move before Terastallizing. Psyshock is preferred, as it allows Meloetta to put pressure on Calm Mind users such as Florges and 3HKO Assault Vest Copperajah, which otherwise walls non-Focus Blast Meloetta. On the other hand, Psychic allows Meloetta to deal more damage to physically defensive targets such as Gligar and Bellibolt. Shadow Ball hits Galarian Slowbro and Bronzong while OHKOing Decidueye after Stealth Rock and also takes advantage of Serene Grace to put more pressure on foes with Special Defense drops. Alluring Voice OHKOes Scrafty and Bombirdier while also 2HKOing Wo-Chien; alternatively, Focus Blast also hits Scrafty and Wo-Chien, while OHKOing Alolan Sandslash and puts huge dents in checks like Copperajah, Naclstack, and Coalossal at the cost of inconsistency, though if Meloetta opts for Focus Blast, Hyper Voice should be used as its Normal-type STAB move. Tera Ghost lets Meloetta 2HKO Alolan Sandslash and OHKO Houndstone with Shadow Ball while preventing it from being revenge killed by Arcanine's Extreme Speed and allowing it to spinblock versus checks like Coalossal and the aforementioned Alolan Sandslash, though making it susceptible to Decidueye's Shadow Sneak. Tera Normal boosts the power of Hyper Voice, 2HKOing Florges and Assault Vest Galarian Slowbro while also making Meloetta less susceptible to being revenge killed by Sucker Punch from Skuntank and Bombirdier. Tera Fighting also helps versus Sucker Punch users and lets Meloetta function as an emergency check to +1 Scrafty and should be used in conjunction with Tera Blast to allow Meloetta to take on checks such as Copperajah and Alolan Sandslash, though it could also be used with Focus Blast to outright OHKO checks such as Coalossal and Assault Vest Copperajah; however, this is usually less useful than Tera Ghost or Normal on Focus Blast variants.
Meloetta's potent wallbreaking capabilities make it a strong pick on bulky offense teams. Bellibolt is a good partner, as it can take on Skuntank and Bombirdier for Meloetta while being able to pivot to generate opportunities for Meloetta; in return, Meloetta's natural special bulk allows it to take on threats such as Toxtricity and Hoopa. Other pivots such as Scyther and Flamigo are also appreciated, as they force in targets such as Bellibolt, Galarian Slowbro, and Houndstone, which Meloetta can exploit while also matching up well into offensive threats to Meloetta such as Scrafty and Paldean Tauros-W and some defensive answers such as Wo-Chien. Meloetta's natural bulk facilitates wallbreaking opportunities; to utilize this effectively, entry hazards should ideally be off its side of the field, so teammates such as Alolan Sandslash and Coalossal are appreciated. Arcanine is a good partner, as it appreciates Meloetta's ability to weaken shared checks such as Coalossal to facilitate it sweeping late-game; in return, Arcanine can take on physical threats such as Scrafty and Decidueye, which could otherwise use Meloetta as setup fodder, depending on which move it is locked into. Choice Scarf Staraptor is a partner that appreciates Meloetta overwhelming foes such as Bronzong, Copperajah, and Coalossal, allowing Staraptor to use Brave Bird or Double-Edge more freely; in return, Staraptor revenge kills faster threats to Meloetta such as Paldean Tauros-W and Choice Scarf Flamigo.
[SET CREDITS]
Written by:
https://www.smogon.com/forums/members/sufys.477404/
Quality checked by:
https://www.smogon.com/forums/members/asa.400292/
https://www.smogon.com/forums/members/bella.567483/
Grammar checked by:
https://www.smogon.com/forums/members/gambit_gamin.652656/
https://www.smogon.com/forums/members/sunny004.197240/
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