gliscor cap analysis
Gliscor @ Toxic Orb
Ability: Poison Heal
Tera Type: Flying / Ground
EVs: 244 HP / 200 SpD / 64 Spe
Careful Nature
-Earthquake
-Toxic
-Roost
-Protect / Taunt
Gliscor’s unique typing and Poison Heal ability make it one of the best status-immune defensive Pokémon in the CAP metagame. Gliscor can switch into various threats like Equilibra, Colossoil, and Venomicon, while easily shaking off status moves like Toxic and Will-O-Wisp that cripple most defensive Pokémon. With Poison Heal and Roost, Gliscor outlasts opponents while wearing them down with Toxic. Earthquake gives it a reliable STAB attack to hit grounded threats, especially against Steel- and Electric-types like Heatran, Stratagem, and Mollux. Protect is often used to scout for Ice-type coverage while racking up Poison Heal recovery, but Taunt is a great alternative for shutting down setup sweepers and hazard setters like Toxapex or Pyroak.
gliscor's presence on defensive teams allows it to absorb status moves and pivot in and out to apply pressure, thanks to its combination of Toxic and Earthquake. It can effectively check physical attackers and be a nuisance for more passive walls due to its ability to stall them out. Maximizing HP and Special Defense with careful EVs lets Gliscor take on special attackers more comfortably, while the Speed EVs help it outpace key threats like Adamant Colossoil and Jolly Garchomp.
Gliscor is best used on bulky balance and stall teams, where it acts as a defensive backbone and status absorber. With reliable recovery through Roost and Poison Heal, Gliscor can stay healthy throughout the game while applying Toxic pressure to opposing teams. Earthquake gives it the tools to fight back against grounded Steel- and Poison-types like Mollux and Equilibra, while Protect or Taunt helps it stay alive longer and stop setup threats. Gliscor fits well with teammates that appreciate its ability to spread Toxic and soak up status, like Arghonaut, which can handle Water-types, or Astrolotl, which can benefit from Gliscor switching into Ground-type attacks.
Tera Flying is Gliscor’s best defensive Tera type, helping it avoid its dangerous 4x weakness to Ice-type moves like Ice Beam or Ice Punch. This lets it take on matchups where Ice-type coverage would otherwise force it out. Tera Ground can be considered for boosting Earthquake’s power to more easily break through defensive Pokémon, but it's riskier due to the Ice weakness.
Gliscor's status immunity and recovery make it great for switching into hazard setters and status spreaders. Its access to Toxic makes it a threat to stall teams and bulky walls, and Protect or Taunt lets it deal with status users or stop setup sweepers from getting out of control. Gliscor can check a range of physical attackers like Garchomp, Colossoil, and Crucibelle while providing utility with U-turn or Knock Off on hazard-focused sets.
Despite Gliscor's great utility, it has to watch out for strong Ice-type coverage like Ice Beam and Ice Punch from threats like Weavile or Krilowatt. Special attackers that hit hard on the special side, such as Jumbao, Volkraken, or Mollux, can also be problematic if Gliscor doesn’t have adequate support. Water-types like Manaphy and Greninja also pose a significant threat due to their strong STAB moves.
Gliscor @ Toxic Orb
Ability: Poison Heal
Tera Type: Flying / Ground
EVs: 244 HP / 200 SpD / 64 Spe
Careful Nature
-Earthquake
-Toxic
-Roost
-Protect / Taunt
Gliscor’s unique typing and Poison Heal ability make it one of the best status-immune defensive Pokémon in the CAP metagame. Gliscor can switch into various threats like Equilibra, Colossoil, and Venomicon, while easily shaking off status moves like Toxic and Will-O-Wisp that cripple most defensive Pokémon. With Poison Heal and Roost, Gliscor outlasts opponents while wearing them down with Toxic. Earthquake gives it a reliable STAB attack to hit grounded threats, especially against Steel- and Electric-types like Heatran, Stratagem, and Mollux. Protect is often used to scout for Ice-type coverage while racking up Poison Heal recovery, but Taunt is a great alternative for shutting down setup sweepers and hazard setters like Toxapex or Pyroak.
gliscor's presence on defensive teams allows it to absorb status moves and pivot in and out to apply pressure, thanks to its combination of Toxic and Earthquake. It can effectively check physical attackers and be a nuisance for more passive walls due to its ability to stall them out. Maximizing HP and Special Defense with careful EVs lets Gliscor take on special attackers more comfortably, while the Speed EVs help it outpace key threats like Adamant Colossoil and Jolly Garchomp.
Gliscor is best used on bulky balance and stall teams, where it acts as a defensive backbone and status absorber. With reliable recovery through Roost and Poison Heal, Gliscor can stay healthy throughout the game while applying Toxic pressure to opposing teams. Earthquake gives it the tools to fight back against grounded Steel- and Poison-types like Mollux and Equilibra, while Protect or Taunt helps it stay alive longer and stop setup threats. Gliscor fits well with teammates that appreciate its ability to spread Toxic and soak up status, like Arghonaut, which can handle Water-types, or Astrolotl, which can benefit from Gliscor switching into Ground-type attacks.
Tera Flying is Gliscor’s best defensive Tera type, helping it avoid its dangerous 4x weakness to Ice-type moves like Ice Beam or Ice Punch. This lets it take on matchups where Ice-type coverage would otherwise force it out. Tera Ground can be considered for boosting Earthquake’s power to more easily break through defensive Pokémon, but it's riskier due to the Ice weakness.
Gliscor's status immunity and recovery make it great for switching into hazard setters and status spreaders. Its access to Toxic makes it a threat to stall teams and bulky walls, and Protect or Taunt lets it deal with status users or stop setup sweepers from getting out of control. Gliscor can check a range of physical attackers like Garchomp, Colossoil, and Crucibelle while providing utility with U-turn or Knock Off on hazard-focused sets.
Despite Gliscor's great utility, it has to watch out for strong Ice-type coverage like Ice Beam and Ice Punch from threats like Weavile or Krilowatt. Special attackers that hit hard on the special side, such as Jumbao, Volkraken, or Mollux, can also be problematic if Gliscor doesn’t have adequate support. Water-types like Manaphy and Greninja also pose a significant threat due to their strong STAB moves.
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