guys did you know nasty plot is slashed with thunder on the nasty plot set in the current analysis. they dont even explain why either.
[OVERVIEW]
Blazing fast Speed, incredible offensive prowess, and access to the potent Dark Void make Darkrai one of the most prominent forces in the metagame. Its flagship tool, Dark Void, boasts far better accuracy than the paltry Hypnosis that so many other sleep move users are forced to run, almost guaranteeing that the opponent must choose a Pokemon to be put to sleep. This allows Darkrai to facilitate sweeps from other Pokemon or even itself through its Nasty Plot sets. Darkrai has therefore made a name for itself on fast-paced offensive teams, able to either muscle through many of the top Pokemon or simply put them to sleep and render them useless. Its Nasty Plot sets are particularly dangerous, with Dark Pulse and Focus Blast making for nearly perfect offensive coverage paired with a boosting move that immediately makes Darkrai even more difficult to check defensively. Choice Scarf sets add an extra layer to Darkrai’s support capabilities by allowing it to use Trick to stifle defensive Pokemon looking to take on its attacks. Thanks to Darkrai’s already fantastic Speed tier, using a Choice Scarf allows it to outspeed almost everything in the metagame, including the Swift Swim sweepers famed for their Speed and Pokemon with Speed boosting moves, such as Rock Polish Groudon and Dragon Dance Rayquaza.
However, Darkrai’s drawbacks lie in its frailty and lack of versatility. Darkrai has trouble switching into offensive Pokemon due to the high power level of the metagame, and fears most priority attacks such as Deoxys-A and Rayquaza’s Extreme Speed, Scizor’s Bullet Punch, and even Kabutops’s Aqua Jet. This frailty also means that paralysis is ruinous for Darkrai since it will have to take a hit before firing off its own attack. Additionally, all of Darkrai’s talents stem from its access to Dark Void, leaving little room for surprises in battle.
[SET]
name: Nasty Plot
move 1: Dark Pulse
move 2: Focus Blast / Substitute
move 3: Dark Void
move 4: Nasty Plot
item: Life Orb / Lum Berry / Leftovers
ability: Bad Dreams
nature: Timid
evs: 252 SpA / 4 SpD / 252 Spe
[SET COMMENTS]
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[SET]
name: Choice Scarf
move 1: Dark Pulse
move 2: Ice Beam / Focus Blast
move 3: Dark Void
move 4: Trick
item: Choice Scarf
ability: Bad Dreams
nature: Timid
evs: 252 SpA / 4 SpD / 252 Spe
[SET COMMENTS]
Moves
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can use focus blast since unboosted ice beam does nothing to dialga
Set Details
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can lead
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[STRATEGY COMMENTS]
Other Options
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taunt, pursuit, thunder, sd sets, will-o on lum sets, man this guy's movepool blows
Checks and Counters
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[CREDITS]
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