http://www.smogon.com/dp/pokemon/quagsire
[Overview]
<h4>Uber</h4>
<p>Although Quagsire has rather average stats, it works well in Ubers thanks to Water Absorb and an immunity to Electric-type moves. Quagsire has one main purpose in Ubers: to be one of the best Kyogre checks in the game. It doesn't do much else, but Kyogre is such a force in Ubers that Quagsire can be useful if you can find nothing else to check Kyogre. An immunity to Thunder Wave sets Quagsire apart from Latias as Kyogre may carry it, which could be devastating for Latias. Without its STAB Water moves, Kyogre is forced to use Ice Beam, which from a standard Choice Scarf Kyogre is only a 4HKO. Encore, Toxic, and Yawn give Quagsire an effective support movepool, which can be used to cause switches and inflict status on opponents. This can be extremely helpful when used in conjunction with entry hazards, such as Stealth Rock and Spikes. Quagsire's main downfall is its low offensive power. This makes it an easy Pokémon to set up against, and it's especially vulnerable to Pokémon with Taunt.</p>
[SET]
name: Uber Support
move 1: Toxic
move 2: Yawn
move 3: Encore
move 4: Recover
item: Leftovers
ability: Water Absorb
nature: Careful
evs: 252 HP / 4 Def / 252 SpD
[Set Comments]
<p>Quagsire's excellent typing, above average HP stat, and Water Absorb ability make it a solid support Pokémon in Ubers. Quagsire is an excellent counter to all Kyogre sets due to its immunity to the Water- and Electric-type moves Kyogre throws around. If Kyogre tries to set up Calm Mind or Substitute, Quagsire can cripple it with Encore and force it to switch out. However, many Kyogre use Choice items, forcing them to switch out immediately.</p>
<p>Encore is a staple on this set, as it allows Quagsire to cripple any Pokémon who tries to set up, like Rock Polish Groudon. Not only that, but it's also helpful because it forces Pokémon such as Kyogre to use Ice Beam repeatedly, which allows you to bring in a Pokémon who will take little damage from it. Yawn is an excellent move to force switches and rack up damage from entry hazards. Toxic can be used to wear down bulky opponents such as Groudon, Kyogre, and Wobbuffet. An attacking move isn't used on this set due to Quagsire's low offensive stats. You may consider using a Shed Shell to escape Wobbuffet, as it can Encore a status move and make them useless with Safeguard.</p>
[Additional Comments]
<p>The EVs listed are geared towards Special Defense, due to the specially-based nature of the Uber tier. Max HP gives Quagsire an excellent level of bulk, while max Special Defense allows it to survive powerful special moves, such as Choice Scarf Palkia's Spacial Rend and even Choice Specs Kyogre's Ice Beam. The remaining EVs are placed into Defense, giving Quagsire an extra point in its defenses.</p>
Below are some damage calculations showing Quagsire's ability to take hits.
<ul class="damage_calculation">
<li>252 SpA Timid Choice Scarf Kyogre Ice Beam = 27.4% - 32.5%</li>
<li>252 SpA Hasty Palkia Choice Scarf Spatial Rend = 43.4% - 51.3%</li>
<li>252 SpA Timid Dialga Choice Scarf Dragon Pulse = 39.1% - 46.4%</li>
</ul>
<p>A Pokémon to set up entry hazards is a necessity, as Quagsire's ability to cause switches with both Yawn and Encore will rack up a lot of residual damage. Deoxys-S is one of the best options in the Uber tier due to its insane Speed stat, access to Taunt, and the choice of Stealth Rock, Spikes, or both. Forretress is another fine option thanks to its amazing typing and Rapid Spin. Unlike Deoxys-S, Forretress also has access to Toxic Spikes, which allow it to cripple grounded walls such as Groudon and Blissey. Skarmory is another excellent choice as it can switch into Pokémon like Choiced Shaymin-S or Rayquaza locked into Outrage, then set up Spikes or Stealth Rock.</p>
[Team Options]
<h4>Uber</h4>
<p>As Quagsire has a nasty 4x weakness to Grass-type moves, a partner who has a resistance to Grass should be chosen. Forretress is an excellent addition to your team, as it can switch into Grass-type moves with its 4x resistance, Rapid Spin, and set up its own entry hazards. Rapid Spin is helpful as it allows Pokémon like Ho-Oh to switch in without losing a large chunk of their health. Dialga is another great partner who can switch into Grass-type attacks, while it poses an immediate threat with STAB Draco Meteor.</p>
<p>A Pokémon that acts as a lure to Water-type moves from Pokémon like Kyogre and Palkia should be considered, as it allows Quagsire to switch in easily and shuffle the opponent's team with status, stacking residual damage. Ho-Oh is a great option, as it can switch into Grass-type moves while luring Water- and Rock-type moves, which Quagsire can switch into. Groudon is another excellent lure for Water-type moves, though it shares a weakness to Grass-type moves. Finally, Heatran is an excellent choice, as it can switch into Grass-type attacks from the likes of Shaymin-S, while it lures Water-type attacks from Kyogre and Palkia.</p>
<p>Status moves cause major problems for Quagsire; poison will drain its health until it becomes unusable, and sleep will leave Quagsire vulnerable to set up on. A status absorber or cleric is needed to overcome this. Blissey is an ideal partner, as she can rid the team of status effects with Aromatherapy, while Natural Cure can cure her upon switching out. However, Blissey should watch out for users of Trick and Taunt, as these will stop her from supporting the team. Celebi is another excellent option as it has a resistance to Grass-type attacks, while it also has access to support moves like Stealth Rock and Thunder Wave.</p>
<p>A Spin-blocker is recommended when using entry hazards, as you want to preserve them as long as possible. Giratina-O is an excellent option to block Rapid Spin from the most common users like Forretress, as it can set up Substitutes and raise its stats with Calm Mind. Giratina-O should beware of Payback though.</p>
<p>Mew, Mewtwo, and Tyranitar that carry Taunt will cause Quagsire problems as it becomes complete set-up fodder. Scizor is an effective check to each of these threats as it can hit them with U-turn, or Pursuit if you predict a switch. Scizor should watch out for Fire-type moves from Mewtwo and Tyranitar though. Metagross is another great choice as it can hit a switching Mew or Mewtwo with Pursuit, while it can hit Tyranitar with STAB Meteor Mash.</p>
<p>Wobbuffet will cause problems for Quagsire if you aren't using a Shed Shell, as it traps you with Shadow Tag and forces you to repeat a status move while the opponent switches to a powerful attacker, like Scizor into Toxic, or, worst case, the opponent may set up Safeguard and bring in Rayquaza to set up Dragon Dance or Groudon with Swords Dance. As Wobbuffet doesn't have a true counter, you must rely on prediction and lure it into Pokémon that may carry Choice items like Palkia or Dialga.</p>
[Optional Changes]
<h4>Uber</h4>
<p>Quagsire has a few usable options; however, it lacks the space to use these moves. Sleep Talk is an option for Quagsire in Ubers, as Darkrai will inevitably put it to sleep with Dark Void, though it's better to switch in most cases. Safeguard is an option to prevent damaging status, such as Darkrai's Dark Void or Giratina's Will-O-Wisp. Earthquake may be used to hit Heatran (who shuts Quagsire down with Taunt) and Dialga super effectively, while gaining a boost from STAB. Ice Punch may be used as it will 2HKO Rayquaza, while it ensures that Quagsire isn't completely shut down by Taunt. Finally, Brick Break is an option as it allows Quagsire to break screens.</p>
[Counters]
<h4>Uber</h4>
<p>Faster Pokémon with Taunt will cause problems for Quagsire, as they will stop it from using Encore, Yawn, and Toxic. Mewtwo is one of the best options, as it can cripple Quagsire with Taunt, while setting up Calm Mind or supporting other teammates with dual screens. Mewtwo can also use Trick along with a Choice item, which will cripple Quagsire and make it easier to counter.</p>
<p>A simple Lum Berry will also cause problems for any Quagsire who wish to status you. Darkrai is a good example as it can switch into Yawn or Toxic and put Quagsire to sleep with Dark Void. RestTalkers such as Dialga are effective at countering Quagsire as sleep status won't cause them any problems, while poison can be Rested off. However, RestTalkers should beware of Encore as Quagsire can lock a Pokémon into Sleep Talk while it wakes up.</p>
<p>Shaymin-S can switch into Encore and OHKO Quagsire with Seed Flare or set up Substitute from its respectable HP stat. Any Grass-type move with a considerable amount of power behind it will cause problems for Quagsire. Latias, Latios, and Deoxys-A can all use Grass Knot to hit Quagsire with 80 Base Power, which will deal large amounts of damage due to their high offensive stats.</p>
