Taken over from TURBODERP who took it over from X5Dragon then edited a lot after.
[OVERVIEW]
* Porygon-Z's high Special Attack along decent speed coupled with Adaptability allow it be a solid late game sweeper with its new boosting move in Z-Conversion.
* The boost to its defenses and speed makes Porygon-Z relatively difficult to revenge kill after setting up.
* However, Z Conversion is a one-time use move, so Porygon-Z can only set up once per match.
* Porygon-Z requires significant team support to have an opportunity to sweep late game vs most teams.
* Many Choice Scarf users such as Garrchomp and Tapu Lele still outspeed Porygon-Z even after boosting its speed.
[SET]
name: Z-Conversion (Ghost)
move 1: Shadow Ball
move 2: Hidden Power Fighting
move 3: Nasty Plot
move 4: Conversion
item: Normalium Z
ability: Adaptability
nature: Timid
evs: 44 Def / 224 SpA / 240 Spe
[SET COMMENTS]
Moves
========
* Shadow Ball allows Porgyon-Z to convert into Ghost type. Ghost typing provides an immunity to Mach Punch, Fake Out and Extreme Speed, a resistance to U-turn from scarfed Landorus-T and Pheromosa, and a very spammable STAB move.
* Hidden Power Fighting allows Porygon-Z to get past Tyranitar, Weavile, Greninja and Bisharp.
* Nasty Plot is the ideal choice for the filler moveslot on this set as it allows you to break past normal defensive answers.
* Conversion is a must in order to use this set, as it is used to boost all of Porygon-Z's stats by one and change its typing to Ghost.
Set Details
========
* The provided Speed EVs outspeeds everything up to Jolly Excadrill.
* 44 EVs are placed into Defense to have download boost Genesect's Special Attack.
* The remaining EVs are dumped into Special Attack to maximize power.
* Normalium Z allows Porygon-Z to use Z-Conversion.
* Adaptability is used to maximize the power of Shadow Ball, which is the most used move on this moveset.
Usage Tips
========
* Given its one time opportunity to set up Z-conversion, it is better to used as a late game sweeper after opposition team have been weakened.
* Set up on slower, more passive Pokemon that don't threaten to do much damage to you.
* Eliminate opposing Sucker Punch users before attempting to sweep with Porygon-Z as they can easily revenge kill Ghost-Z.
* You should Shadow Ball continuously against neutral threats given its great coverage most of the time after setting up, resorting to the appropriate coverage move when the relevant Pokemon appear.
* If possible, try and set Stealth Rock and/or Spikes prior to setting up as they weaken the opposing team and make it significantly easier to sweep.
Team Options
========
* Dual Screen Support provides opportunities for Porygon-Z to set up and sweep the opposing team.
* Alolan Ninetales with Aurora Veil is a useful partner because itsets up Aurora Veil in one turn and can summon Hail to stop Swift Swim and Sand Rush users.
* Tapu Fini can use Taunt and Nature's Madness to break down bulky Pokemon and provides Defog support while dealing with Dark-types that Ghost-Z hates
* Dugtrio can trap Chansey as well as providing Stealth Rock and Memento Support.
* Tapu Lele can is also a great team option to nullify priority moves that can revenge kill you, and it helps by getting rid of Mega Venusaur.
* Rapid Spin and Defog support make Porygon-Z more difficult to revenge kill as it sets up at a higher range of HP.
* Entry hazard support allows Porygon-Z to make most of its sweeping capabilities by weakening the opposing team.
[SET]
name: Z-Conversion (Electric)
move 1: Thunderbolt
move 2: Ice Beam
move 3: Hidden Power Ground / Hidden Power Fighting
move 4: Conversion
item: Normalium Z
ability: Adaptability
nature: Timid
evs: 44 Def / 224 SpA / 240 Spe
[SET COMMENTS]
Moves
========
* Thunderbolt is Porgyon-Z primary STAB after conversion to Electric and benefits from Adaptability boost and makes it immune to paralysis.
* Ice Beam is necessary to hit Ground- and Dragon-types that resist your Electric-type STAB moves.
* Hidden Power Ground at +1 OHKOs Heatran, Alola Marowak and Magnezone after Stealth Rock.
* Hidden Power Fighting hits pokemon such as Tyranitar and Magnezone that otherwise would stop your sweep.
* Conversion is a must in order to benefit fully from this set and Z-conversion can only be used once
Set Details
========
* The provided Speed EVs outspeed everything up to Choice Scarf Excadrill.
* 44 EVs are placed into Defense to have download boost Genesect's Special Attack.
* The remaining EVs are dumped into Special Attack to maximize power.
* Normalium Z allows Porygon-Z to use Z-Conversion.
* Adaptability is used to maximize the power of Thunderbolt, which is the STAB move on this moveset.
Usage Tips
========
* Given its one time opportunity to set up Z-conversion, it is better to used as a late game sweeper after opposition team have been weakened.
* It is best to try to set up on pokemon Porgyon-Z outspeeds to lessen the damage he may take during the boost or/and do not have a super effective ground type attack, and you can use this to bait the opponent team into bringing out such pokemon or their reluctance to do so
* Electric-Z appreciates having his team mates taking care of sure sweep stoppers, for example SpD Excadrill, SpD ferrothorn, Chansey, Scarfed Ground attackers like Garchomp and Lando-T
* Thunderbolt is your main go to move against electric neutral and weak pokemon, and can hit incoming switches very heavily as long as they are not immune to it, while you can also opt to use Ice beam if you suspect a switch into a bulky grass type or ground pokemon, whereas HP Ground/Fight are best reserved until the specific answers it handles are infront of you
* Although not mandatory, hazards such as SR turn many possible OHKOs and 2HKOs into guaranteed and makes sure enemy does not rely on volt-turning to wear down Porgyon-Z
Team Options
========
* Most of the partners for the Z-Conversion Ghost set also make really good partners for this set as they have similar roles.
* Tapu Koko can set up Electric Terrain to add an additional boost to Thunderbolt
* Tapu Bulu offers passive recovery with Grassy Terrain and halving the damage from Earthquake, most notably from Choice Scarf Garchomp and Landorus-T.
[STRATEGY COMMENTS]
Other Options
=============
* Z Conversion to Psychic type can be used along with Tapu Lele to get past Chansey and Special walls in general as well as being immune to Priority in Psychic Terrain. However, it will also make it more vulnerable to being revenge killed by U-turn users and is an inferior offensive typing to Ghost.
* Charge Beam may sound tempting on the Electric-Z set due to 50% chance to boost your Special Attack, it is generally not recommended due to base power difference vs Thunderbolt right off the bat.
* Recover could be used to mitigate residual damage and make Porygon-Z more difficult to revenge kill, but the ability to set up further and break through counters as well as a coverage moveslot are both too valuable too pass up.
Checks and Counters
===================
**Chansey**: Chansey can take on virtually any Porygon-Z moveset with its obscene special bulk coupled with its access to reliable recovery.
**Specially Defensive Unaware Clefable**: Porygon-Z fails to 2HKO it, and Clefable can wear away at Porygon-Z with Moonblast and has acess to reliable recovery in Wish+Protect that allows it to beat Porygon-Z very handily
**Appropriate Defensive Pokemon**: As each set relies on a completely different STAB move to sweep, they both can be checked by different defensive Pokemon. Electric-Z struggles with bulky Grass-types that are neutral to Ice Beam such as Ferrothorn and Mega Venusaur as they paltry damage from Thunderbolt while avoiding a 3HKO from all of Porygon-Z's coverage moves.
**Strong, Bulky Pokemon**: Generally strong, bulky Pokemon such as Magearna and Heatran can take a hit from Porygon-Z if not weakened and either put it into range of being revenge killed or outright KO it with their strong STAB moves.
**Revenge Killers** Choice Scarf users such as Tapu Lele, Pheromosa, and Garchomp as well as Swift Swim users can threaten to outspeed and KO Porygon-Z. Additionally, Porygon-Z can be revenge killed by priority if it is weakened enough by the opposing team.
[OVERVIEW]
* Porygon-Z's high Special Attack along decent speed coupled with Adaptability allow it be a solid late game sweeper with its new boosting move in Z-Conversion.
* The boost to its defenses and speed makes Porygon-Z relatively difficult to revenge kill after setting up.
* However, Z Conversion is a one-time use move, so Porygon-Z can only set up once per match.
* Porygon-Z requires significant team support to have an opportunity to sweep late game vs most teams.
* Many Choice Scarf users such as Garrchomp and Tapu Lele still outspeed Porygon-Z even after boosting its speed.
[SET]
name: Z-Conversion (Ghost)
move 1: Shadow Ball
move 2: Hidden Power Fighting
move 3: Nasty Plot
move 4: Conversion
item: Normalium Z
ability: Adaptability
nature: Timid
evs: 44 Def / 224 SpA / 240 Spe
[SET COMMENTS]
Moves
========
* Shadow Ball allows Porgyon-Z to convert into Ghost type. Ghost typing provides an immunity to Mach Punch, Fake Out and Extreme Speed, a resistance to U-turn from scarfed Landorus-T and Pheromosa, and a very spammable STAB move.
* Hidden Power Fighting allows Porygon-Z to get past Tyranitar, Weavile, Greninja and Bisharp.
* Nasty Plot is the ideal choice for the filler moveslot on this set as it allows you to break past normal defensive answers.
* Conversion is a must in order to use this set, as it is used to boost all of Porygon-Z's stats by one and change its typing to Ghost.
Set Details
========
* The provided Speed EVs outspeeds everything up to Jolly Excadrill.
* 44 EVs are placed into Defense to have download boost Genesect's Special Attack.
* The remaining EVs are dumped into Special Attack to maximize power.
* Normalium Z allows Porygon-Z to use Z-Conversion.
* Adaptability is used to maximize the power of Shadow Ball, which is the most used move on this moveset.
Usage Tips
========
* Given its one time opportunity to set up Z-conversion, it is better to used as a late game sweeper after opposition team have been weakened.
* Set up on slower, more passive Pokemon that don't threaten to do much damage to you.
* Eliminate opposing Sucker Punch users before attempting to sweep with Porygon-Z as they can easily revenge kill Ghost-Z.
* You should Shadow Ball continuously against neutral threats given its great coverage most of the time after setting up, resorting to the appropriate coverage move when the relevant Pokemon appear.
* If possible, try and set Stealth Rock and/or Spikes prior to setting up as they weaken the opposing team and make it significantly easier to sweep.
Team Options
========
* Dual Screen Support provides opportunities for Porygon-Z to set up and sweep the opposing team.
* Alolan Ninetales with Aurora Veil is a useful partner because itsets up Aurora Veil in one turn and can summon Hail to stop Swift Swim and Sand Rush users.
* Tapu Fini can use Taunt and Nature's Madness to break down bulky Pokemon and provides Defog support while dealing with Dark-types that Ghost-Z hates
* Dugtrio can trap Chansey as well as providing Stealth Rock and Memento Support.
* Tapu Lele can is also a great team option to nullify priority moves that can revenge kill you, and it helps by getting rid of Mega Venusaur.
* Rapid Spin and Defog support make Porygon-Z more difficult to revenge kill as it sets up at a higher range of HP.
* Entry hazard support allows Porygon-Z to make most of its sweeping capabilities by weakening the opposing team.
[SET]
name: Z-Conversion (Electric)
move 1: Thunderbolt
move 2: Ice Beam
move 3: Hidden Power Ground / Hidden Power Fighting
move 4: Conversion
item: Normalium Z
ability: Adaptability
nature: Timid
evs: 44 Def / 224 SpA / 240 Spe
[SET COMMENTS]
Moves
========
* Thunderbolt is Porgyon-Z primary STAB after conversion to Electric and benefits from Adaptability boost and makes it immune to paralysis.
* Ice Beam is necessary to hit Ground- and Dragon-types that resist your Electric-type STAB moves.
* Hidden Power Ground at +1 OHKOs Heatran, Alola Marowak and Magnezone after Stealth Rock.
* Hidden Power Fighting hits pokemon such as Tyranitar and Magnezone that otherwise would stop your sweep.
* Conversion is a must in order to benefit fully from this set and Z-conversion can only be used once
Set Details
========
* The provided Speed EVs outspeed everything up to Choice Scarf Excadrill.
* 44 EVs are placed into Defense to have download boost Genesect's Special Attack.
* The remaining EVs are dumped into Special Attack to maximize power.
* Normalium Z allows Porygon-Z to use Z-Conversion.
* Adaptability is used to maximize the power of Thunderbolt, which is the STAB move on this moveset.
Usage Tips
========
* Given its one time opportunity to set up Z-conversion, it is better to used as a late game sweeper after opposition team have been weakened.
* It is best to try to set up on pokemon Porgyon-Z outspeeds to lessen the damage he may take during the boost or/and do not have a super effective ground type attack, and you can use this to bait the opponent team into bringing out such pokemon or their reluctance to do so
* Electric-Z appreciates having his team mates taking care of sure sweep stoppers, for example SpD Excadrill, SpD ferrothorn, Chansey, Scarfed Ground attackers like Garchomp and Lando-T
* Thunderbolt is your main go to move against electric neutral and weak pokemon, and can hit incoming switches very heavily as long as they are not immune to it, while you can also opt to use Ice beam if you suspect a switch into a bulky grass type or ground pokemon, whereas HP Ground/Fight are best reserved until the specific answers it handles are infront of you
* Although not mandatory, hazards such as SR turn many possible OHKOs and 2HKOs into guaranteed and makes sure enemy does not rely on volt-turning to wear down Porgyon-Z
Team Options
========
* Most of the partners for the Z-Conversion Ghost set also make really good partners for this set as they have similar roles.
* Tapu Koko can set up Electric Terrain to add an additional boost to Thunderbolt
* Tapu Bulu offers passive recovery with Grassy Terrain and halving the damage from Earthquake, most notably from Choice Scarf Garchomp and Landorus-T.
[STRATEGY COMMENTS]
Other Options
=============
* Z Conversion to Psychic type can be used along with Tapu Lele to get past Chansey and Special walls in general as well as being immune to Priority in Psychic Terrain. However, it will also make it more vulnerable to being revenge killed by U-turn users and is an inferior offensive typing to Ghost.
* Charge Beam may sound tempting on the Electric-Z set due to 50% chance to boost your Special Attack, it is generally not recommended due to base power difference vs Thunderbolt right off the bat.
* Recover could be used to mitigate residual damage and make Porygon-Z more difficult to revenge kill, but the ability to set up further and break through counters as well as a coverage moveslot are both too valuable too pass up.
Checks and Counters
===================
**Chansey**: Chansey can take on virtually any Porygon-Z moveset with its obscene special bulk coupled with its access to reliable recovery.
**Specially Defensive Unaware Clefable**: Porygon-Z fails to 2HKO it, and Clefable can wear away at Porygon-Z with Moonblast and has acess to reliable recovery in Wish+Protect that allows it to beat Porygon-Z very handily
**Appropriate Defensive Pokemon**: As each set relies on a completely different STAB move to sweep, they both can be checked by different defensive Pokemon. Electric-Z struggles with bulky Grass-types that are neutral to Ice Beam such as Ferrothorn and Mega Venusaur as they paltry damage from Thunderbolt while avoiding a 3HKO from all of Porygon-Z's coverage moves.
**Strong, Bulky Pokemon**: Generally strong, bulky Pokemon such as Magearna and Heatran can take a hit from Porygon-Z if not weakened and either put it into range of being revenge killed or outright KO it with their strong STAB moves.
**Revenge Killers** Choice Scarf users such as Tapu Lele, Pheromosa, and Garchomp as well as Swift Swim users can threaten to outspeed and KO Porygon-Z. Additionally, Porygon-Z can be revenge killed by priority if it is weakened enough by the opposing team.
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