[SET]
name: Defog
move 1: Defog
move 2: Roost
move 3: Surf
move 4: Brave Bird
item: Heavy-Duty Boots
ability: Gulp Missile
nature: Timid
evs: 248 HP / 8 Def / 252 Spe
[SET COMMENTS]
Cramorant finds a niche in ZU as a Defogger, threatening common entry hazard setters such as Rhydon and Piloswine. Roost is necessary to improve Cramorant's longevity and lets it consistently switch into the likes of Accelgor and Poliwrath. Surf activates Gulp Missile, allowing Cramorant to punish attackers, and can potentially paralyze them if Gulp Missile is activated when it has no more than 50% HP. Brave Bird complements Surf by weakening foes such as Qwilifish and Ferroseed while ignoring Ice Scales from Frosmoth, letting Cramorant OHKO it; Brave Bird also benefits from Gulp Missile lowering the foe's Defense stat when Cramorant is above 50% HP.
Although Cramorant is an effective Defogger, its 4x weakness to Electric makes it susceptible to Rotom formes. Checks to them such as Rhydon and Ferroseed are appreciated; Rhydon can also check Kangaskhan, while Ferroseed can take Toxic from foes such as Miltank and Wishiwashi. Knock Off absorbers like Silvally-Dark, Alolan Persian, and Garbodor can improve Cramorant's longevity and let it consistently clear entry hazards by keeping Heavy-Duty Boots intact; in return, the former two appreciate Cramorant checking Frosmoth and the latter values it threatening opposing Ground-types. Cramorant's ability to inflict paralysis with Gulp Missile at low HP complements slow wallbreakers like Clawitzer, Centiskorch, and Skuntank and aids them against fast attackers like Cinccino and Sawk. Powerful attackers such as Magneton, Substitute Silvally-Ghost, and Cinccino appreciate Cramorant's Defog letting them consistently switch into battle.
Other Options
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Hurricane is an alternative to Brave Bird that is weaker against Frosmoth and Ferroseed, but stronger against physically bulky Pokemon such as Poliwrath and Qwilfish. Substitute synergizes well with Gulp Missile, helping Cramorant reach the range for its Gorging forme; however, it is generally less effective than Cramorant's other moves. An offensive spread of 4 Def / 252 SpA / 252 Spe can be utilized with Hurricane to better offensively pressure foes such as Garbodor and Gurdurr. A physically defensive spread of 248 HP / 244 Def / 16 Spe with a Timid nature better checks foes such as Centiskorch and Poliwrath while still outspeeding Adamant Centiskorch.
Checks and Counters
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**Electric-types**: Electric-types like Rotom and Rotom-S can OHKO Cramorant.
**Strong Attackers**: Although they dislike taking damage and a potential paralysis from Gulp Missile, strong attackers such as Silvally-Ghost and Kangaskhan are capable of easily KOing Cramorant.
**Status**: Toxic from foes like Wishiwashi and Miltank and Will-O-Wisp from Pokemon like Cofagrigus and Jellicent are some of the best ways to handle Cramorant, as residual damage does not activate Gulp Missile.
[CREDITS]
- Written by: [[DC, 449990]]
- Quality checked by: [[Tuthur, 369076], [5gen, 296755]]
- Grammar checked by: [[Finland, 517429]]
name: Defog
move 1: Defog
move 2: Roost
move 3: Surf
move 4: Brave Bird
item: Heavy-Duty Boots
ability: Gulp Missile
nature: Timid
evs: 248 HP / 8 Def / 252 Spe
[SET COMMENTS]
Cramorant finds a niche in ZU as a Defogger, threatening common entry hazard setters such as Rhydon and Piloswine. Roost is necessary to improve Cramorant's longevity and lets it consistently switch into the likes of Accelgor and Poliwrath. Surf activates Gulp Missile, allowing Cramorant to punish attackers, and can potentially paralyze them if Gulp Missile is activated when it has no more than 50% HP. Brave Bird complements Surf by weakening foes such as Qwilifish and Ferroseed while ignoring Ice Scales from Frosmoth, letting Cramorant OHKO it; Brave Bird also benefits from Gulp Missile lowering the foe's Defense stat when Cramorant is above 50% HP.
Although Cramorant is an effective Defogger, its 4x weakness to Electric makes it susceptible to Rotom formes. Checks to them such as Rhydon and Ferroseed are appreciated; Rhydon can also check Kangaskhan, while Ferroseed can take Toxic from foes such as Miltank and Wishiwashi. Knock Off absorbers like Silvally-Dark, Alolan Persian, and Garbodor can improve Cramorant's longevity and let it consistently clear entry hazards by keeping Heavy-Duty Boots intact; in return, the former two appreciate Cramorant checking Frosmoth and the latter values it threatening opposing Ground-types. Cramorant's ability to inflict paralysis with Gulp Missile at low HP complements slow wallbreakers like Clawitzer, Centiskorch, and Skuntank and aids them against fast attackers like Cinccino and Sawk. Powerful attackers such as Magneton, Substitute Silvally-Ghost, and Cinccino appreciate Cramorant's Defog letting them consistently switch into battle.
Other Options
=============
Hurricane is an alternative to Brave Bird that is weaker against Frosmoth and Ferroseed, but stronger against physically bulky Pokemon such as Poliwrath and Qwilfish. Substitute synergizes well with Gulp Missile, helping Cramorant reach the range for its Gorging forme; however, it is generally less effective than Cramorant's other moves. An offensive spread of 4 Def / 252 SpA / 252 Spe can be utilized with Hurricane to better offensively pressure foes such as Garbodor and Gurdurr. A physically defensive spread of 248 HP / 244 Def / 16 Spe with a Timid nature better checks foes such as Centiskorch and Poliwrath while still outspeeding Adamant Centiskorch.
Checks and Counters
===================
**Electric-types**: Electric-types like Rotom and Rotom-S can OHKO Cramorant.
**Strong Attackers**: Although they dislike taking damage and a potential paralysis from Gulp Missile, strong attackers such as Silvally-Ghost and Kangaskhan are capable of easily KOing Cramorant.
**Status**: Toxic from foes like Wishiwashi and Miltank and Will-O-Wisp from Pokemon like Cofagrigus and Jellicent are some of the best ways to handle Cramorant, as residual damage does not activate Gulp Missile.
[CREDITS]
- Written by: [[DC, 449990]]
- Quality checked by: [[Tuthur, 369076], [5gen, 296755]]
- Grammar checked by: [[Finland, 517429]]
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