Hi, any criticism is good, because it can improve on Gallade's ability to sweep, as well as being a waller too. Without futher ado.., i present you Wish Bulk-Up Gallade
http://www.smogon.com/dp/pokemon/gallade
[SET]
Name: Wish Bulk-Up
Move 1: Wish
Move 2: Bulk Up
Move 3: Brick Break / Earthquake / Protect
Move 4: Psycho Cut / Stone Edge / Shadow Sneak
Item: Leftovers
Nature: Careful (+SpD,-SpA)
Evs: 252 Hp / 4 Def / 252 SpD
[SET COMMENTS]
- This set utilizes Gallade's capabilities of sweeping as well as walling with its unique move, Wish. He makes a Special wall as well as being a sweeper. Bulk-Up is needed on this set to make it work, as its almost similar to WishCM Jirachi. Gallade's high Special defense stat makes it Unique from other Fighting types and the BL tier. Despite its bad typing, the ability Steadfast should not be underestimated. It make its speed faster when it gets flinch that makes set even more devastating.Bulk Upis necessary for this set, that boosts Gallade stat, making it defensive wall after +2 or +3 def, taking 30% - 35.6% from CB Scizor Bullet Punch after +2 def boosts.
[ADDITIONAL COMMENTS]
- The choice of moves is really depending on your needs, but the STAB Psychot Cut + Brick Break gives coverage only resisted by Celebi in OU Tier. Earthquake + Stone Edge makes the popular combo EdgeQuake or something. Protect is preferred because ensures that you get Wish Recovery and Heatran, which takes about 37.5% - 44.3% from +2 Psycho Cut which is a 3HKO, in return, explosion does 68.5% - 80.9%, so protect is a better choice to avoid explosions and also scouting. Shadow Sneak is for Gengar who can ruin you sweep, taking 65.3% - 77.6% from Shadow Ball . You can use Close Combat if you don't mind lowering your defense but its not suggested to do so. Thunder-Wave supporting is highly suggested, since Gallade is slow,
[TEAM OPTIONS]
- Tyranitar destroy's Ghost pokemon like no other pokemon can do. Pursuiting Gengar, Crunching Rotom as well as resistance to Flying and Ghost type moves. BaitTtar or TyranitarBoah is preferred to counter Skarmory, or else walls both Gallade and Tyranitar. Tyranitar is not usually a superior choice, because SandStream negates Leftovers recovery
- Choice Scarf Heatran beats Gengar, Rotom and scaring off Skarmory, that troubles Gallade. With many resistance to Dragon, Ghost, Fire, Flying, that helps Gallade. They are both in sync, except the ground weakness.
- Magnezone makes a excellent Counter to Skarmory and Choice Scarfed Jirachi. Being the best Steel killer during this metagame (with the exception of Heatran), is a good partner for gallade. They both sync with each other, and countering each others weaknesses.
[OPTIONAL CHANGES]
The Ev Spread, Close Combat, Zen Headbutt, Ice Punch and Drain Punch
[COUNTERS]
Gengar destroy's this set, his Shadow Ball does around 65.3% - 77.6%, that renders this set effectiveness. Anything that is high in attack stat, such as Scizor and Metagross, beats this set if Gallade does not have any Def boosts yet. Skarmory can wall this set like no other day, even at +3, brick break does around 43.4% - 51.5%. Skarmory KOs with Brave Bird.
http://www.smogon.com/dp/pokemon/gallade
[SET]
Name: Wish Bulk-Up
Move 1: Wish
Move 2: Bulk Up
Move 3: Brick Break / Earthquake / Protect
Move 4: Psycho Cut / Stone Edge / Shadow Sneak
Item: Leftovers
Nature: Careful (+SpD,-SpA)
Evs: 252 Hp / 4 Def / 252 SpD
[SET COMMENTS]
- This set utilizes Gallade's capabilities of sweeping as well as walling with its unique move, Wish. He makes a Special wall as well as being a sweeper. Bulk-Up is needed on this set to make it work, as its almost similar to WishCM Jirachi. Gallade's high Special defense stat makes it Unique from other Fighting types and the BL tier. Despite its bad typing, the ability Steadfast should not be underestimated. It make its speed faster when it gets flinch that makes set even more devastating.Bulk Upis necessary for this set, that boosts Gallade stat, making it defensive wall after +2 or +3 def, taking 30% - 35.6% from CB Scizor Bullet Punch after +2 def boosts.
[ADDITIONAL COMMENTS]
- The choice of moves is really depending on your needs, but the STAB Psychot Cut + Brick Break gives coverage only resisted by Celebi in OU Tier. Earthquake + Stone Edge makes the popular combo EdgeQuake or something. Protect is preferred because ensures that you get Wish Recovery and Heatran, which takes about 37.5% - 44.3% from +2 Psycho Cut which is a 3HKO, in return, explosion does 68.5% - 80.9%, so protect is a better choice to avoid explosions and also scouting. Shadow Sneak is for Gengar who can ruin you sweep, taking 65.3% - 77.6% from Shadow Ball . You can use Close Combat if you don't mind lowering your defense but its not suggested to do so. Thunder-Wave supporting is highly suggested, since Gallade is slow,
[TEAM OPTIONS]
- Tyranitar destroy's Ghost pokemon like no other pokemon can do. Pursuiting Gengar, Crunching Rotom as well as resistance to Flying and Ghost type moves. BaitTtar or TyranitarBoah is preferred to counter Skarmory, or else walls both Gallade and Tyranitar. Tyranitar is not usually a superior choice, because SandStream negates Leftovers recovery
- Choice Scarf Heatran beats Gengar, Rotom and scaring off Skarmory, that troubles Gallade. With many resistance to Dragon, Ghost, Fire, Flying, that helps Gallade. They are both in sync, except the ground weakness.
- Magnezone makes a excellent Counter to Skarmory and Choice Scarfed Jirachi. Being the best Steel killer during this metagame (with the exception of Heatran), is a good partner for gallade. They both sync with each other, and countering each others weaknesses.
[OPTIONAL CHANGES]
The Ev Spread, Close Combat, Zen Headbutt, Ice Punch and Drain Punch
[COUNTERS]
Gengar destroy's this set, his Shadow Ball does around 65.3% - 77.6%, that renders this set effectiveness. Anything that is high in attack stat, such as Scizor and Metagross, beats this set if Gallade does not have any Def boosts yet. Skarmory can wall this set like no other day, even at +3, brick break does around 43.4% - 51.5%. Skarmory KOs with Brave Bird.
