ELECTABUZZ
name: Offensive Pivot
move 1: Thunderbolt
move 2: Volt Switch
move 3: Psychic
move 4: Focus Blast / Toxic / Taunt
item: Eviolite / Heavy-Duty Boots
ability: Static
nature: Timid
evs: 252 SpA / 4 SpD / 252 Spe
[SET COMMENTS]
With the fastest Speed tier, only matched by Kadabra, Electabuzz is one of the best offensive pivots in NFE, where it utilizes pivoting in Volt Switch and coverage to wear down opposing threats. Psychic functions as a coverage move to wear down Ground-types including Marshtomp, Piloswine, and Gabite. Focus Blast is used to hit Steel-types, predominantly Ferroseed, while Toxic can cripple walls and switch-ins like Galarian Corsola, Tangela, and the aforementioned Ground-types. Taunt prevents walls like Clefairy and Ferroseed from using status or recovering HP. Eviolite lets Electabuzz more sustainably take attacks, while Heavy-Duty Boots gives extra longevity when pivoting and negates Sticky Web's Speed drop.
As a fast pivot, Electabuzz works well with other pivots, notably physical ones that can keep up momentum and offensive pressure like Raboot, Thwackey, and Golbat. Thwackey is also able to threaten out Marshtomp and Piloswine, while Golbat provides hazard removal in Defog along with a Ground-type immunity and reliable chip damage through Super Fang; all the aforementioned partners can also carry Taunt to block foes from recovering lost health. Knock Off users like Tangela, Mareanie, and Gurdurr also work well with Electabuzz, as they remove Eviolites from opposing walls, making it easier for Electabuzz to wallbreak. Entry hazard setters, notably Toxic Spikes setters like the aforementioned Mareanie and Koffing, work amazingly with Electabuzz and other pivots, as they can greatly take advantage of Toxic damage. Electabuzz is also easily worn down, even when carrying Eviolite, so having slow pivots like Slowpoke and Clefairy can allow it to safely switch in; furthermore, Clefairy can provide Wish support for Electabuzz and its partners to stay healthy.
[SET]
name: Choice Specs
move 1: Thunderbolt
move 2: Volt Switch
move 3: Psychic
move 4: Focus Blast / Toxic / Teleport
item: Choice Specs
ability: Static
nature: Timid
evs: 252 SpA / 4 SpD / 252 Spe
[SET COMMENTS]
Choice Specs Electabuzz functions quite similarly to the pivot set but imposes more offensive pressure by dealing more damage, having chances of OHKOing Golbat, Mareanie, Raboot, and Piloswine after Stealth Rock damage. The extra power of Choice Specs also allows Electabuzz to 2HKO threats like Hattrem, Galarian Linoone, and Eviolite Magmar with Thunderbolt. Toxic can still be used to chip specially defensive walls like Galarian Corsola, stopping them from switching in too freely, while Teleport can work to build up momentum by bringing in the appropriate check when expecting an Electric-immune switch-in from the opponent.
Knock Off users like Gurdurr, Vullaby, and Thwackey work great with Electabuzz, as they can easily put threats in range of its attacks through removing Eviolites and wearing them down; Vullaby and Thwackey can also pivot, extending momentum for the team. Offensive entry hazard setters like Piloswine, Krokorok, and Roselia also pair greatly, as they can impose immediate pressure along with setting entry hazards for consistent chip damage. Revenge killers and late-game sweepers such as Pikachu, Lampent, and Galarian Mr. Mime can pick up from Electabuzz's wallbreaking and revenge kill opposing threats. Being Choice locked means Electabuzz should be making sure to hit possible switch-ins, like using Psychic against Golbat when opposing Ground-types are still healthy.
[STRATEGY COMMENTS]
Other Options
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Electabuzz can also function as a dual screens setter on offensive teams by using a moveset of Reflect, Light Screen, Volt Switch, and Thunderbolt or Taunt and while carrying Light Clay. Discharge can also be used instead of Thunderbolt to have better chances of paralyzing the foe; additionally, Thunder Wave is an option over Toxic allowing for better speed control.
Checks and Counters
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**Ground-types**: Ground-types like Piloswine, Marshtomp, Gabite, and Palpitoad can all easily switch into Electabuzz, as they stop it from pivoting out with Volt Switch or using Thunderbolt, as well as threatening it out with their super effective Ground-type attacks; however, all of them can be inconsistent, as none of them can recover lost health, rendering them weak to being chipped by Electabuzz's coverage or Toxic.
**Specially Defensive Pokemon**: Pokemon like Clefairy, Ferroseed, and Galarian Corsola can all handle Electabuzz's STAB attacks; however, all of them are susceptible to Taunt, as it stops them from recovering their health back.
**Revenge Killers**: Pikachu, Thwackey, and Choice Scarf Krokorok can outspeed or use priority moves against Electabuzz to revenge kill it; however, none of them enjoy switching in on Electabuzz.
[CREDITS]
- Written by: [[Marjane, 355753]]
- Quality checked by: [[Ho3nconfirm3d, 231074]], [Jett, 226429]]
- Grammar checked by: [[Finland, 517429]]
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