Taken over from Ununhexium and Snobalt
QC: Arikado / Spirit / 49
GP: Queez / GatoDelFuego
[OVERVIEW]
Clawitzer is one of the best wallbreakers in RU thanks in part to its high base 120 Special Attack. While it does face some competition as a special Water-type wallbreaker from the faster Samurott, Clawitzer makes up for this with Mega Launcher and a wide range of coverage moves such as Aura Sphere and Dark Pulse. It also has decent bulk for a wallbreaker, allowing it to takes some hits if need be and retaliate with a strong attack. On the downside, Clawitzer is slow, making it an easier target for faster bulky Pokemon such as Rotom-C. Additionally, its lack of recovery and susceptibility to all forms of entry hazards and Life Orb recoil make Clawitzer easy to be revenged killed in a weakened state.
[SET]
name: Wallbreaker
move 1: Scald
move 2: Ice Beam
move 3: Dark Pulse
move 4: Aura Sphere
item: Life Orb
ability: Mega Launcher
nature: Modest
evs: 252 SpA / 4 SpD / 252 Spe
[SET COMMENTS]
Moves
========
Scald hits for ample damage and can cripple physical attackers such as Escavalier with a burn. Ice Beam provides coverage against Grass- and Dragon-types such as Amoonguss and Druddigon while also hitting Flying-types such as Togetic; additionally, Virizion can be hit as it switches in. Dark Pulse gets a boost from Mega Launcher and allows Clawitzer to hit Psychic- and Ghost-types such as Meloetta and Jellicent for super effective damage. Aura Sphere also gets a boost from Mega Launcher and 2HKOes Dark-, Ice-, Normal-, and Steel-types such as Scrafty, Eviolite Sneasel, Registeel, and Audino, and ensures an OHKO on Mega Glalie after Stealth Rock damage.
Set Details
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252 EVs in Special Attack along with a Modest nature maximize Clawitzer's wallbreaking capabilities. 252 EVs in Speed allows Clawitzer to outspeed Pokemon such as uninvested Golbat, uninvested Meloetta, and Adamant max Speed Scrafty. While it might seem enticing to use a Timid nature to outspeed the likes of Adamant Emboar and Modest Exploud, it isn't worth the loss of power. Life Orb boosts the power of Clawitzer's attacks at the cost of some health. Mega Launcher is Clawitzer's only ability, providing a boost to all of its pulse moves.
Usage Tips
========
Clawitzer is a wallbreaker first and foremost, so it should be used early- and mid-game to dent the opponent's team to make it easier for its teammates to come in and clean up. Scald is the primary attack to use to attempt to get a burn and deal out damage, while Ice Beam should be used on a predicted switch to a Pokemon that resists Water such as Virizion or Druddigon, and Dark Pulse is used to nail Jellicent, which is immune to Scald and Aura Sphere and resists Ice Beam. Despite having respectable bulk, Clawitzer should avoid switching in on strong attacks if you plan to use it at a later point. It is best to send Clawitzer in after a teammate has fainted or from a slow Volt Switch, U-turn, or Baton Pass from Pokemon such as Eelektross.
Team Options
========
Clawitzer appreciates entry hazard support from Pokemon such as Uxie, Druddigon, and Bronzong, as this wears down foes switching in. Examples include being able to guarantee 2HKOs on Golbat and specially defensive Meloetta with Ice Beam and Dark Pulse, respectively, after Stealth Rock damage. Uxie and Druddigon can also provide paralysis support to make up for Clawitzer's low Speed, and Druddigon can switch in on Grass- and Electric-type attacks aimed at Clawitzer. Sticky Web support from either Kricketune or Leavanny also helps in making up for Clawitzer's low Speed. Setup sweepers that appreciate Clawitzer's wallbreaking capabilities, such as Houndoom, Tyrantrum, and Fletchinder, make for good partners. Electric-types such as Jolteon and Rotom-C can switch in on Electric-type attacks aimed at Clawitzer while it handles Ground-types for them. Eelektross also makes for a good partner, providing a slow pivot for Clawitzer and taking Electric- and Grass-type attacks aimed at it. Though it isn't mandatory, Clawitzer can also function well under Trick Room with support from Pokemon such as Aromatisse and Bronzong. If you plan to use Clawitzer under Trick Room, then use an EV spread of 248 HP / 252 SpA / 8 SpD with a Quiet nature and 0 Speed IVs.
[STRATEGY COMMENTS]
Other Options
=============
Hidden Power Grass is an option for Clawitzer to hit Seismitoad and Gastrodon harder than any of its other moves, but neither Pokemon usually runs investment in Special Defense, so Life Orb-boosted Dark Pulse or Aura Sphere 2HKOes both after Stealth Rock damage regardless. Choice Specs or Choice Scarf can turn Clawitzer into a powerful wallbreaker or an unexpected revenge killer, but Clawitzer can be easily taken advantage of once locked into a move. U-turn could be utilized in conjunction with Choice Specs or Choice Scarf, but it would force Clawitzer to give up a coverage move. Water Pulse gets a boost from Mega Launcher and is stronger than Scald, but the chance to cripple physical attackers with a burn from Scald outweighs the added power and possible confusion chance that Water Pulse provides. Dragon Pulse also gets a boost from Mega Launcher and can hit Dragon-types such as Druddigon harder than Ice Beam, but provides little coverage otherwise. Assault Vest, a seemingly good option, takes away from Clawitzer's ability to wallbreak, as Clawitzer would miss out on the extra power that Life Orb provides.
Checks and Counters
===================
**Faster Pokemon**: Despite being a threatening wallbreaker, Clawitzer is very slow even with maximum investment in Speed, so Pokemon such as Tyrantrum, Emboar, and Exploud can easily outspeed and do away with Clawitzer with their strong attacks.
**Virizion**: Virizion can outspeed and handle Clawitzer with either Leaf Blade or Giga Drain, but must be wary of switching in on a predicted Ice Beam.
**Electric-types**: While they can't directly switch in to any of Clawitzer's attacks, Electric-types such as Jolteon and Rotom-C can outspeed and OHKO it with Thunderbolt. Assault Vest Eelektross can tank any hit from Clawitzer and can threaten to KO with its Electric-type STAB attacks.
**Residual Damage**: Clawitzer is easily worn down by all forms of entry hazards, and the recoil from Life Orb makes it difficult to efficiently wallbreak over time. While Clawitzer doesn't mind being burned or poisoned, it will be worn down over time from other causes.
**Specially Defensive Pokemon**: While most special walls are 2HKOed by Clawitzer's attacks, specially defensive variants of Alomomola, Aromatisse, and Mega Audino can easily sponge any of Clawitzer's attacks and either restore their health using Wish or Rest or simply use Clawitzer as setup fodder in the case of the latter two.
QC: Arikado / Spirit / 49
GP: Queez / GatoDelFuego
[OVERVIEW]
Clawitzer is one of the best wallbreakers in RU thanks in part to its high base 120 Special Attack. While it does face some competition as a special Water-type wallbreaker from the faster Samurott, Clawitzer makes up for this with Mega Launcher and a wide range of coverage moves such as Aura Sphere and Dark Pulse. It also has decent bulk for a wallbreaker, allowing it to takes some hits if need be and retaliate with a strong attack. On the downside, Clawitzer is slow, making it an easier target for faster bulky Pokemon such as Rotom-C. Additionally, its lack of recovery and susceptibility to all forms of entry hazards and Life Orb recoil make Clawitzer easy to be revenged killed in a weakened state.
[SET]
name: Wallbreaker
move 1: Scald
move 2: Ice Beam
move 3: Dark Pulse
move 4: Aura Sphere
item: Life Orb
ability: Mega Launcher
nature: Modest
evs: 252 SpA / 4 SpD / 252 Spe
[SET COMMENTS]
Moves
========
Scald hits for ample damage and can cripple physical attackers such as Escavalier with a burn. Ice Beam provides coverage against Grass- and Dragon-types such as Amoonguss and Druddigon while also hitting Flying-types such as Togetic; additionally, Virizion can be hit as it switches in. Dark Pulse gets a boost from Mega Launcher and allows Clawitzer to hit Psychic- and Ghost-types such as Meloetta and Jellicent for super effective damage. Aura Sphere also gets a boost from Mega Launcher and 2HKOes Dark-, Ice-, Normal-, and Steel-types such as Scrafty, Eviolite Sneasel, Registeel, and Audino, and ensures an OHKO on Mega Glalie after Stealth Rock damage.
Set Details
========
252 EVs in Special Attack along with a Modest nature maximize Clawitzer's wallbreaking capabilities. 252 EVs in Speed allows Clawitzer to outspeed Pokemon such as uninvested Golbat, uninvested Meloetta, and Adamant max Speed Scrafty. While it might seem enticing to use a Timid nature to outspeed the likes of Adamant Emboar and Modest Exploud, it isn't worth the loss of power. Life Orb boosts the power of Clawitzer's attacks at the cost of some health. Mega Launcher is Clawitzer's only ability, providing a boost to all of its pulse moves.
Usage Tips
========
Clawitzer is a wallbreaker first and foremost, so it should be used early- and mid-game to dent the opponent's team to make it easier for its teammates to come in and clean up. Scald is the primary attack to use to attempt to get a burn and deal out damage, while Ice Beam should be used on a predicted switch to a Pokemon that resists Water such as Virizion or Druddigon, and Dark Pulse is used to nail Jellicent, which is immune to Scald and Aura Sphere and resists Ice Beam. Despite having respectable bulk, Clawitzer should avoid switching in on strong attacks if you plan to use it at a later point. It is best to send Clawitzer in after a teammate has fainted or from a slow Volt Switch, U-turn, or Baton Pass from Pokemon such as Eelektross.
Team Options
========
Clawitzer appreciates entry hazard support from Pokemon such as Uxie, Druddigon, and Bronzong, as this wears down foes switching in. Examples include being able to guarantee 2HKOs on Golbat and specially defensive Meloetta with Ice Beam and Dark Pulse, respectively, after Stealth Rock damage. Uxie and Druddigon can also provide paralysis support to make up for Clawitzer's low Speed, and Druddigon can switch in on Grass- and Electric-type attacks aimed at Clawitzer. Sticky Web support from either Kricketune or Leavanny also helps in making up for Clawitzer's low Speed. Setup sweepers that appreciate Clawitzer's wallbreaking capabilities, such as Houndoom, Tyrantrum, and Fletchinder, make for good partners. Electric-types such as Jolteon and Rotom-C can switch in on Electric-type attacks aimed at Clawitzer while it handles Ground-types for them. Eelektross also makes for a good partner, providing a slow pivot for Clawitzer and taking Electric- and Grass-type attacks aimed at it. Though it isn't mandatory, Clawitzer can also function well under Trick Room with support from Pokemon such as Aromatisse and Bronzong. If you plan to use Clawitzer under Trick Room, then use an EV spread of 248 HP / 252 SpA / 8 SpD with a Quiet nature and 0 Speed IVs.
[STRATEGY COMMENTS]
Other Options
=============
Hidden Power Grass is an option for Clawitzer to hit Seismitoad and Gastrodon harder than any of its other moves, but neither Pokemon usually runs investment in Special Defense, so Life Orb-boosted Dark Pulse or Aura Sphere 2HKOes both after Stealth Rock damage regardless. Choice Specs or Choice Scarf can turn Clawitzer into a powerful wallbreaker or an unexpected revenge killer, but Clawitzer can be easily taken advantage of once locked into a move. U-turn could be utilized in conjunction with Choice Specs or Choice Scarf, but it would force Clawitzer to give up a coverage move. Water Pulse gets a boost from Mega Launcher and is stronger than Scald, but the chance to cripple physical attackers with a burn from Scald outweighs the added power and possible confusion chance that Water Pulse provides. Dragon Pulse also gets a boost from Mega Launcher and can hit Dragon-types such as Druddigon harder than Ice Beam, but provides little coverage otherwise. Assault Vest, a seemingly good option, takes away from Clawitzer's ability to wallbreak, as Clawitzer would miss out on the extra power that Life Orb provides.
Checks and Counters
===================
**Faster Pokemon**: Despite being a threatening wallbreaker, Clawitzer is very slow even with maximum investment in Speed, so Pokemon such as Tyrantrum, Emboar, and Exploud can easily outspeed and do away with Clawitzer with their strong attacks.
**Virizion**: Virizion can outspeed and handle Clawitzer with either Leaf Blade or Giga Drain, but must be wary of switching in on a predicted Ice Beam.
**Electric-types**: While they can't directly switch in to any of Clawitzer's attacks, Electric-types such as Jolteon and Rotom-C can outspeed and OHKO it with Thunderbolt. Assault Vest Eelektross can tank any hit from Clawitzer and can threaten to KO with its Electric-type STAB attacks.
**Residual Damage**: Clawitzer is easily worn down by all forms of entry hazards, and the recoil from Life Orb makes it difficult to efficiently wallbreak over time. While Clawitzer doesn't mind being burned or poisoned, it will be worn down over time from other causes.
**Specially Defensive Pokemon**: While most special walls are 2HKOed by Clawitzer's attacks, specially defensive variants of Alomomola, Aromatisse, and Mega Audino can easily sponge any of Clawitzer's attacks and either restore their health using Wish or Rest or simply use Clawitzer as setup fodder in the case of the latter two.
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