
[SET]
name: Utility
move 1: Moonblast
move 2: Scald
move 3: Knock Off
move 4: Defog
item: Leftovers
ability: Misty Surge
nature: Calm
evs: 248 HP / 12 SpA / 56 SpD / 192 Spe
[SET COMMENTS]
Tapu Fini's great bulk, excellent defensive typing, access to utility moves like Defog and Knock Off, and its ability in Misty Surge all combine to make it a good defensive Pokemon in National Dex. Tapu Fini's good bulk and typing allow it to become an great check to top tier Pokemon such as Hydreigon, Heatran, and Volcarona. Scald might seem counterintuitive with Misty Surge, but it allows Tapu Fini to burn Pokemon such as Landorus-T and Corviknight that are not affected by Misty Terrain, as well as Rillaboom on the switch. Knock Off allows Tapu Fini to cripple Pokemon that rely on their item that might try to switch in, such as Tangrowth, Toxapex, Ferrothorn, and Zapdos. Tapu Fini has a serviceable matchup against common Stealth Rock setters like Heatran, Hippowdon, and Mega Tyranitar, which makes it a reliable Defogger. Taunt can be used over Knock Off in order to shut down Toxapex, prevent Volcarona from setting up on Tapu Fini, and prevent Pokemon like Clefable from freely setting entry hazards. However, Knock Off’s wide range of notable targets makes it a generally more consistent option. 12 Special Attack EVs allow Tapu Fini to 2HKO offensive Heatran with Scald, while 192 Speed EVs allows it to outrun Modest Heatran. The rest of the EVs are dumped into Special Defense in order to bolster Tapu Fini's matchup against the likes of Heatran, Volcarona, and Hydreigon.
Tapu Fini often finds its place on balance teams, as they appreciate its ability to remove entry hazards while also acting as a very solid check to threats such as Heatran and Hydreigon. Tapu Fini has rather mediocre physical bulk, and it can't effectively take on physical attackers such as Mega Mawile, Cinderace, Mega Lopunny, and Garchomp. The likes of Hippowdon and physically defensive Tangrowth can check most of these examples. Tangrowth synergizes particularly well with Tapu Fini, as it is also a capable check to Kartana. Heatran is another exemplary partner, as it takes pressure off of Tapu Fini to check Volcarona and takes advantage of the presence of Ferrothorn and Toxapex, both of which are problematic to Tapu Fini. Pokemon that dislike being inflicted by a status condition appreciate Tapu Fini setting Misty Terrain. Examples include Pokemon like Garchomp, Mega Mawile, and Kartana that can be crippled by Scald burns, as well as Pokemon like Kyurem and Volcarona that can easily be worn down by Toxic.
[CREDITS]
- Written by: [[SputnikGT, 475916]]
- Quality checked by: [[Guardsweeper, 360582], [Jordy, 395754]]
- Grammar checked by: [[Estronic, 240732]]
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