QC: p2 / bludz / Hootie
GP: Haund / P Squared
[SET]
name: Stealth Rock
move 1: Iron Head
move 2: Stealth Rock
move 3: U-turn
move 4: Healing Wish
item: Leftovers
ability: Serene Grace
nature: Careful
evs: 248 HP / 228 SpD / 32 Spe
[SET COMMENTS]
Moves
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Iron Head is Jirachi's main attacking move and is used to chip away at the Pokemon Jirachi walls. Additionally, thanks to Serene Grace, Iron Head has a 60% flinch chance, which is beneficial in Jirachi's matchup against slower Pokemon such as Clefable. Stealth Rock is a vital support move to have on every team, and Jirachi is an above-average setter of it thanks to its ability to take on the tier's most common Defogger, Latios. U-turn allows Jirachi to generate momentum for its team on predicted checks switching in while also dealing chip damage. Healing Wish is a fantastic support move that allows Jirachi to restore the HP of and cure any status condition on a teammate at the expense of Jirachi fainting. Toxic can be used over Healing Wish in order to cripple certain Pokemon that typically switch into Jirachi such as Landorus-T, Rotom-W, and Slowbro. Body Slam is another alternative to Healing Wish and gives Jirachi a 60% chance to paralyze several other Pokemon that check it such as Heatran, Ferrothorn, and Excadrill. After its foes are paralyzed, Jirachi can attempt to paraflinch them to death with Iron Head. Body Slam is typically preferred over Thunder Wave for its ability to paralyze Ground-types and deal damage as well.
Set Details
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32 Speed EVs are invested so that Jirachi can outpace Jolly Tyranitar. Various other more team-dependent Speed benchmarks may be used. For example, 80 Speed EVs are enough for Jirachi to outpace Adamant Diggersby, while 108 Speed EVs are enough for it to outspeed positive-natured base 70 Speed Pokemon like Volcanion and Breloom as well as neutral-natured base 80 Speed Pokemon such as Mega Altaria. Maximum HP investment is used to increase Jirachi's overall bulk, and the remaining EVs are placed in Special Defense with a Careful nature to take on the likes of Mega Diancie, Latios, Clefable, and Mega Venusaur as effectively as possible. Leftovers is the item of choice, as Jirachi greatly appreciates the additional longevity it provides, especially considering that this set forgoes any means of reliable recovery.
Usage Tips
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Jirachi should be pivoted into Pokemon it checks such as Mega Diancie, Clefable, and Latios. At that point, it can proceed to attack with Iron Head, set up Stealth Rock, or use U-turn and pick up momentum. On predicted switches into a Jirachi check, typically it is best to set up Stealth Rock early-game in order to get chip damage on the opponent's Pokemon as they switch. If Stealth Rock is already set, using U-turn to pick up momentum is generally preferred. However, sometimes even without Stealth Rock up, the reward of using U-turn can be greater than that of setting up Stealth Rock, especially when Jirachi is paired with a powerful wallbreaker like Mega Medicham, which feasts on many of Jirachi's checks. Additionally, it is not recommended to use U-turn against opposing Pokemon that tend to carry Rocky Helmet such as Garchomp, Landorus-T, or Tangrowth when Jirachi is still needed to check threats like Clefable or Latios. Passive damage from Rocky Helmet combined with this set's lack of recovery wears Jirachi down quite fast, so hard switching is better in these situations. Healing Wish should be used when a teammate needs to be brought back to full HP or have a status condition cured in order to win the game.
Team Options
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This Jirachi set is best used as a support for offensive teams. It works best paired with powerful wallbreakers that appreciate a slow U-turn, as well as sweepers that appreciate Healing Wish support. Keldeo and Mega Medicham are stellar examples of powerful wallbreakers to pair well with Jirachi, as both take advantage of U-turn, being able to smash common Jirachi switch-ins like Heatran, Skarmory, and Ferrothorn while also benefiting from Jirachi being able to take on the likes of Mega Diancie and Latios. Manaphy, Tornadus-T, and Mega Lopunny are all examples of Pokemon that are great partners for Jirachi due to their ability to thrive with Healing Wish support to give them another opportunity to run through a weakened team. Dragon-types such as Kyurem-B and Latios also pair well with Jirachi, because Jirachi threatens common checks to both such as Clefable, opposing Latios, and Mega Diancie. Garchomp especially appreciates these Pokemon being taken care of, as it can potentially set up with Swords Dance and sweep after their removal. One of Weavile's most common answers in Clefable can be taken out by Jirachi, while Weavile can take advantage of one of the most common defensive responses to Jirachi in Landorus-T. Mega Manectric can form a VoltTurn core with Jirachi while appreciating Jirachi handling the likes of Latios, Latias, and Clefable. Rotom-W is another great partner that checks some problematic Fire-types like Talonflame and Heatran while also checking most Ground-types like Landorus-T, Garchomp, Hippowdon, and Sand Rush Excadrill, and in return, it likes Clefable, Latios, Mega Venusaur, and Amoonguss being taken care of by Jirachi. Finally, Landorus-T can prove itself to be a very versatile partner, checking Excadrill, Talonflame, Mega Charizard X, and Garchomp while also being able to provide speed control with Choice Scarf or work as a sweeper with Rock Polish and Swords Dance.
GP: Haund / P Squared
[SET]
name: Stealth Rock
move 1: Iron Head
move 2: Stealth Rock
move 3: U-turn
move 4: Healing Wish
item: Leftovers
ability: Serene Grace
nature: Careful
evs: 248 HP / 228 SpD / 32 Spe
[SET COMMENTS]
Moves
========
Iron Head is Jirachi's main attacking move and is used to chip away at the Pokemon Jirachi walls. Additionally, thanks to Serene Grace, Iron Head has a 60% flinch chance, which is beneficial in Jirachi's matchup against slower Pokemon such as Clefable. Stealth Rock is a vital support move to have on every team, and Jirachi is an above-average setter of it thanks to its ability to take on the tier's most common Defogger, Latios. U-turn allows Jirachi to generate momentum for its team on predicted checks switching in while also dealing chip damage. Healing Wish is a fantastic support move that allows Jirachi to restore the HP of and cure any status condition on a teammate at the expense of Jirachi fainting. Toxic can be used over Healing Wish in order to cripple certain Pokemon that typically switch into Jirachi such as Landorus-T, Rotom-W, and Slowbro. Body Slam is another alternative to Healing Wish and gives Jirachi a 60% chance to paralyze several other Pokemon that check it such as Heatran, Ferrothorn, and Excadrill. After its foes are paralyzed, Jirachi can attempt to paraflinch them to death with Iron Head. Body Slam is typically preferred over Thunder Wave for its ability to paralyze Ground-types and deal damage as well.
Set Details
========
32 Speed EVs are invested so that Jirachi can outpace Jolly Tyranitar. Various other more team-dependent Speed benchmarks may be used. For example, 80 Speed EVs are enough for Jirachi to outpace Adamant Diggersby, while 108 Speed EVs are enough for it to outspeed positive-natured base 70 Speed Pokemon like Volcanion and Breloom as well as neutral-natured base 80 Speed Pokemon such as Mega Altaria. Maximum HP investment is used to increase Jirachi's overall bulk, and the remaining EVs are placed in Special Defense with a Careful nature to take on the likes of Mega Diancie, Latios, Clefable, and Mega Venusaur as effectively as possible. Leftovers is the item of choice, as Jirachi greatly appreciates the additional longevity it provides, especially considering that this set forgoes any means of reliable recovery.
Usage Tips
========
Jirachi should be pivoted into Pokemon it checks such as Mega Diancie, Clefable, and Latios. At that point, it can proceed to attack with Iron Head, set up Stealth Rock, or use U-turn and pick up momentum. On predicted switches into a Jirachi check, typically it is best to set up Stealth Rock early-game in order to get chip damage on the opponent's Pokemon as they switch. If Stealth Rock is already set, using U-turn to pick up momentum is generally preferred. However, sometimes even without Stealth Rock up, the reward of using U-turn can be greater than that of setting up Stealth Rock, especially when Jirachi is paired with a powerful wallbreaker like Mega Medicham, which feasts on many of Jirachi's checks. Additionally, it is not recommended to use U-turn against opposing Pokemon that tend to carry Rocky Helmet such as Garchomp, Landorus-T, or Tangrowth when Jirachi is still needed to check threats like Clefable or Latios. Passive damage from Rocky Helmet combined with this set's lack of recovery wears Jirachi down quite fast, so hard switching is better in these situations. Healing Wish should be used when a teammate needs to be brought back to full HP or have a status condition cured in order to win the game.
Team Options
========
This Jirachi set is best used as a support for offensive teams. It works best paired with powerful wallbreakers that appreciate a slow U-turn, as well as sweepers that appreciate Healing Wish support. Keldeo and Mega Medicham are stellar examples of powerful wallbreakers to pair well with Jirachi, as both take advantage of U-turn, being able to smash common Jirachi switch-ins like Heatran, Skarmory, and Ferrothorn while also benefiting from Jirachi being able to take on the likes of Mega Diancie and Latios. Manaphy, Tornadus-T, and Mega Lopunny are all examples of Pokemon that are great partners for Jirachi due to their ability to thrive with Healing Wish support to give them another opportunity to run through a weakened team. Dragon-types such as Kyurem-B and Latios also pair well with Jirachi, because Jirachi threatens common checks to both such as Clefable, opposing Latios, and Mega Diancie. Garchomp especially appreciates these Pokemon being taken care of, as it can potentially set up with Swords Dance and sweep after their removal. One of Weavile's most common answers in Clefable can be taken out by Jirachi, while Weavile can take advantage of one of the most common defensive responses to Jirachi in Landorus-T. Mega Manectric can form a VoltTurn core with Jirachi while appreciating Jirachi handling the likes of Latios, Latias, and Clefable. Rotom-W is another great partner that checks some problematic Fire-types like Talonflame and Heatran while also checking most Ground-types like Landorus-T, Garchomp, Hippowdon, and Sand Rush Excadrill, and in return, it likes Clefable, Latios, Mega Venusaur, and Amoonguss being taken care of by Jirachi. Finally, Landorus-T can prove itself to be a very versatile partner, checking Excadrill, Talonflame, Mega Charizard X, and Garchomp while also being able to provide speed control with Choice Scarf or work as a sweeper with Rock Polish and Swords Dance.
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