[SET]
Ogerpon-Wellspring (F) @ Wellspring Mask
Name: Swords Dance (Water)
Ability: Water Absorb
EVs: 252 Atk / 4 SpD / 252 Spe
Jolly Nature
- Swords Dance
- Ivy Cudgel
- Horn Leech
- Play Rough / Trailblaze / Knock Off
[SET COMMENTS]
Ogerpon-W is a strong wallbreaker on Water teams by virtue of its access to Swords Dance combined with a damage multiplier from Wellspring Mask. Apart from this, its part Grass typing grants it a neutrality to Electric and Grass, which helps in matchups against foes such as Assault Vest Iron Hands and Thundurus-T. Aside from this, its ability makes it great in the Water mirror matchup, since it is able to switch safely into Manaphy without fearing burn from Scald. Its Water-type Ivy Cudgel is able to 2HKO Corviknight after a Swords Dance. Horn Leech allows Ogerpon-W access to some form of longevity, with the potential to recover a good amount of HP after a Swords Dance. It notably 2HKOes Rotom-W without a Swords Dance boost and 2HKOes Toxapex after one, which most Water-types struggle against; however, it has to be wary of the former carrying Will-O-Wisp. Play Rough grants Ogerpon-W coverage against the Dragon-types that resist both its STAB moves, such as Baxcalibur and Kommo-o, while Trailblaze allows it to outpace the likes of Chien-Pao and unboosted Iron Valiant after it is used once. Knock Off grants Ogerpon-W some degree of utility, being able to remove Heavy-Duty Boots from the likes of Dragonite and Amoonguss to make them more vulnerable to entry hazards; it also hits Sinistcha and Brambleghast, which resist both of Ogerpon-W's STAB moves.
Hisuian Samurott and Empoleon make for good partners for Ogerpon-W, as the two of them are able to stack hazards to make Ogerpon-W's wallbreaking easier. Choice Scarf Hisuian Samurott is also able to outspeed and remove faster threats to Ogerpon-W like Chien-Pao and Dragapult, while Empoleon can bring it in safely with Flip Turn, wall Alolan Ninetales, and provide a neutrality to Freeze-Dry. In return, Hisuian Samurott appreciates Ogerpon-W breaking through Corviknight, while Empoleon benefits from the removal of Great Tusk. Pelipper makes for another great teammate for Ogerpon-W, setting up rain to strengthen Ogerpon-W's Ivy Cudgel. Aside from rain, Pelipper can pivot into Ogerpon-W via U-turn and threaten Hisuian Lilligant and Amoonguss with Hurricane. Entry hazards from the likes of Gastrodon, Toxapex, and Quagsire can wear down incoming foes for Ogerpon-W to take advantage of. Quagsire can also remove setup sweepers that can outspeed and threaten Ogerpon-W out like Dragonite and Baxcalibur thanks to a combination of Unaware and Toxic, while Toxapex is able to serve as a wall against the likes of Chien-Pao and Meowscarada. As Ogerpon-W struggles with certain bulky Pokemon, such as Galarian Weezing and Zamazenta, it appreciates teammates that can either remove them or wear them down for Ogerpon-W to finish off, such as boosted Manaphy for the former and Basculegion-F under rain for the latter. Urshifu-R pairs well with Ogerpon-W, as it can break bulky Steel-types such as Hisuian Goodra and Empoleon. Lastly, Toxapex and Amoonguss can stop any Ogerpon-W wallbreaking attempts; hence, Choice Specs users such as Walking Wake and Greninja make for great partners.
[STRATEGY COMMENTS]
Other Options
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Water
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Power Whip can be run over Horn Leech. Although this sacrifices its longevity, it now has extra power to be able to deal with several Pokemon Horn Leech usually struggles against. Notably, Power Whip 2HKOes Hatterene and bulky Garchomp. Taunt can also be run to prevent several walls, such as Skeledirge and Sableye, from impeding its wallbreaking through status, thus giving Ogerpon-W a better matchup against them. Aside from this, Taunt gives Ogerpon-W a hand in its matchup against Toxapex, and it can set up freely in front of Ting-Lu and Empoleon without fearing phazing. Encore is another option to let Ogerpon-W exploit setup attempts from sweepers such as Kingambit and Manaphy.
[CREDITS]
Written by:
https://www.smogon.com/forums/members/captaindaimyo.602431/
Water analysis by:
https://www.smogon.com/forums/members/captaindaimyo.602431/
Quality check by:
https://www.smogon.com/forums/members/giyu.574288/
https://www.smogon.com/forums/members/therealbigc.532450/
Grammar check by:
https://www.smogon.com/forums/members/ken.594478/
Ogerpon-Wellspring (F) @ Wellspring Mask
Name: Swords Dance (Water)
Ability: Water Absorb
EVs: 252 Atk / 4 SpD / 252 Spe
Jolly Nature
- Swords Dance
- Ivy Cudgel
- Horn Leech
- Play Rough / Trailblaze / Knock Off
[SET COMMENTS]
Ogerpon-W is a strong wallbreaker on Water teams by virtue of its access to Swords Dance combined with a damage multiplier from Wellspring Mask. Apart from this, its part Grass typing grants it a neutrality to Electric and Grass, which helps in matchups against foes such as Assault Vest Iron Hands and Thundurus-T. Aside from this, its ability makes it great in the Water mirror matchup, since it is able to switch safely into Manaphy without fearing burn from Scald. Its Water-type Ivy Cudgel is able to 2HKO Corviknight after a Swords Dance. Horn Leech allows Ogerpon-W access to some form of longevity, with the potential to recover a good amount of HP after a Swords Dance. It notably 2HKOes Rotom-W without a Swords Dance boost and 2HKOes Toxapex after one, which most Water-types struggle against; however, it has to be wary of the former carrying Will-O-Wisp. Play Rough grants Ogerpon-W coverage against the Dragon-types that resist both its STAB moves, such as Baxcalibur and Kommo-o, while Trailblaze allows it to outpace the likes of Chien-Pao and unboosted Iron Valiant after it is used once. Knock Off grants Ogerpon-W some degree of utility, being able to remove Heavy-Duty Boots from the likes of Dragonite and Amoonguss to make them more vulnerable to entry hazards; it also hits Sinistcha and Brambleghast, which resist both of Ogerpon-W's STAB moves.
Hisuian Samurott and Empoleon make for good partners for Ogerpon-W, as the two of them are able to stack hazards to make Ogerpon-W's wallbreaking easier. Choice Scarf Hisuian Samurott is also able to outspeed and remove faster threats to Ogerpon-W like Chien-Pao and Dragapult, while Empoleon can bring it in safely with Flip Turn, wall Alolan Ninetales, and provide a neutrality to Freeze-Dry. In return, Hisuian Samurott appreciates Ogerpon-W breaking through Corviknight, while Empoleon benefits from the removal of Great Tusk. Pelipper makes for another great teammate for Ogerpon-W, setting up rain to strengthen Ogerpon-W's Ivy Cudgel. Aside from rain, Pelipper can pivot into Ogerpon-W via U-turn and threaten Hisuian Lilligant and Amoonguss with Hurricane. Entry hazards from the likes of Gastrodon, Toxapex, and Quagsire can wear down incoming foes for Ogerpon-W to take advantage of. Quagsire can also remove setup sweepers that can outspeed and threaten Ogerpon-W out like Dragonite and Baxcalibur thanks to a combination of Unaware and Toxic, while Toxapex is able to serve as a wall against the likes of Chien-Pao and Meowscarada. As Ogerpon-W struggles with certain bulky Pokemon, such as Galarian Weezing and Zamazenta, it appreciates teammates that can either remove them or wear them down for Ogerpon-W to finish off, such as boosted Manaphy for the former and Basculegion-F under rain for the latter. Urshifu-R pairs well with Ogerpon-W, as it can break bulky Steel-types such as Hisuian Goodra and Empoleon. Lastly, Toxapex and Amoonguss can stop any Ogerpon-W wallbreaking attempts; hence, Choice Specs users such as Walking Wake and Greninja make for great partners.
[STRATEGY COMMENTS]
Other Options
=============
Water
--------
Power Whip can be run over Horn Leech. Although this sacrifices its longevity, it now has extra power to be able to deal with several Pokemon Horn Leech usually struggles against. Notably, Power Whip 2HKOes Hatterene and bulky Garchomp. Taunt can also be run to prevent several walls, such as Skeledirge and Sableye, from impeding its wallbreaking through status, thus giving Ogerpon-W a better matchup against them. Aside from this, Taunt gives Ogerpon-W a hand in its matchup against Toxapex, and it can set up freely in front of Ting-Lu and Empoleon without fearing phazing. Encore is another option to let Ogerpon-W exploit setup attempts from sweepers such as Kingambit and Manaphy.
[CREDITS]
Written by:
https://www.smogon.com/forums/members/captaindaimyo.602431/
Water analysis by:
https://www.smogon.com/forums/members/captaindaimyo.602431/
Quality check by:
https://www.smogon.com/forums/members/giyu.574288/
https://www.smogon.com/forums/members/therealbigc.532450/
Grammar check by:
https://www.smogon.com/forums/members/ken.594478/
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