[SET]
name: Choice Band
move 1: Poltergeist
move 2: U-turn
move 3: Leaf Blade
move 4: Shadow Sneak
item: Choice Band
ability: Long Reach
nature: Adamant
evs: 252 Atk / 4 SpD / 252 Spe
[SET COMMENTS]
Decidueye's niche as a Ghost-type wallbreaker is similar to Golurk's, however, its access to U-turn, higher Speed, and its ability to better check Xurkitree set it apart. However, it is substantially weaker, has no Ground-type STAB moves to immediately threaten Ghost-neutral Steel-types, and can't block Volt Switch. Poltergeist is Decidueye's strongest attack, threatening the likes of Togekiss and Noivern. U-turn gains momentum against negative matchups such as Incineroar and Zarude. Shadow Sneak is a useful priority move that can hit threats such as Polteageist and Chandelure. Alternatively, Spirit Shackle is a decent option with Knock Off support to pressure Flying-types such as Togekiss, in addition to giving free momentum. Brave Bird hits Grass-types harder and has a chance to OHKO Vileplume after minimal chip damage, 2HKO Tangela after Stealth Rock, and OHKO Bewear with Long Reach, but recoil damage can be a problem. Long Reach lets Decidueye use U-turn without fearing Rocky Helmet damage. Adamant is used to always OHKO Polteageist after Stealth Rock, Noivern, and Calm Mind Reuniclus.
Raikou and Barraskewda give Decidueye free switches to wallbreak, luring in Pokemon such as Celebi and Milotic as well as using Volt Switch and Flip Turn, respectively. Other VoltTurn partners such as Noivern, Mienshao, and Flygon also make good teammates, as Decidueye can take advantage of some of their switch-ins like Gastrodon and Reuniclus. Fire-types such as Darmanitan and Chandelure can outspeed and revenge kill Decidueye, so answers to these threats like Gastrodon and Milotic make excellent partners. Incineroar counters Decidueye, so partners that can threaten it are near essential , such as Mienshao and Volcanion. Pokemon like Metagross and Durant appreciate Decidueye's ability to threaten bulky Water-types; in return, Metagross checks Flying-types such as Togekiss and Crobat, while Durant can weaken Incineroar with Superpower.
[CREDITS]
- Written by: [[NEON_Voyager, 475994]]
- Quality checked by: [[zizalith, 410251], [GoldCat, 359771]]
- Grammar checked by: [[Finland, 517429]]
name: Choice Band
move 1: Poltergeist
move 2: U-turn
move 3: Leaf Blade
move 4: Shadow Sneak
item: Choice Band
ability: Long Reach
nature: Adamant
evs: 252 Atk / 4 SpD / 252 Spe
[SET COMMENTS]
Decidueye's niche as a Ghost-type wallbreaker is similar to Golurk's, however, its access to U-turn, higher Speed, and its ability to better check Xurkitree set it apart. However, it is substantially weaker, has no Ground-type STAB moves to immediately threaten Ghost-neutral Steel-types, and can't block Volt Switch. Poltergeist is Decidueye's strongest attack, threatening the likes of Togekiss and Noivern. U-turn gains momentum against negative matchups such as Incineroar and Zarude. Shadow Sneak is a useful priority move that can hit threats such as Polteageist and Chandelure. Alternatively, Spirit Shackle is a decent option with Knock Off support to pressure Flying-types such as Togekiss, in addition to giving free momentum. Brave Bird hits Grass-types harder and has a chance to OHKO Vileplume after minimal chip damage, 2HKO Tangela after Stealth Rock, and OHKO Bewear with Long Reach, but recoil damage can be a problem. Long Reach lets Decidueye use U-turn without fearing Rocky Helmet damage. Adamant is used to always OHKO Polteageist after Stealth Rock, Noivern, and Calm Mind Reuniclus.
Raikou and Barraskewda give Decidueye free switches to wallbreak, luring in Pokemon such as Celebi and Milotic as well as using Volt Switch and Flip Turn, respectively. Other VoltTurn partners such as Noivern, Mienshao, and Flygon also make good teammates, as Decidueye can take advantage of some of their switch-ins like Gastrodon and Reuniclus. Fire-types such as Darmanitan and Chandelure can outspeed and revenge kill Decidueye, so answers to these threats like Gastrodon and Milotic make excellent partners. Incineroar counters Decidueye, so partners that can threaten it are near essential , such as Mienshao and Volcanion. Pokemon like Metagross and Durant appreciate Decidueye's ability to threaten bulky Water-types; in return, Metagross checks Flying-types such as Togekiss and Crobat, while Durant can weaken Incineroar with Superpower.
[CREDITS]
- Written by: [[NEON_Voyager, 475994]]
- Quality checked by: [[zizalith, 410251], [GoldCat, 359771]]
- Grammar checked by: [[Finland, 517429]]
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