Hey guys, this is my first contribution here! I think I covered most stuff about Thievul, but I feel as though I may need a little bit more. Not too sure. Anywho, any suggestions/errors pointed out would be greatly appreciated. Thanks guys :)
name: E-vul Thievul
move 1: Nasty Plot
move 2: Dark Pulse
move 3: Grass Knot
move 4: Psychic
item: Life Orb/Sitrus Berry
ability: Unburden
nature: Timid
evs: 252 HP / 4 SpA / 252 Spe
[SET COMMENTS]
Grass Knot rounds off Thievul's set as it’s movepool is relatively shallow, but is able to do decent damage to otherwise threats such as Tyranitar and other bulky ground/rock types. Dark Pulse in its self is an incredible STAB move with a possibility to flinch the target, as its sister move Psychic is ready to deal out a lot of damage to those pesky poison types like Toxapex, and of course many fighting types. Its ability, Unburden, is perfect for using Thievul as a trick-lead, able to setup in the first turn and get a speed boost after losing its Sitrus Berry. Thievul is also a very decent revenge killer; as it is able to outspeed many possible threats and hit hard, especially with its base 210 SpA being 2x due to a successful Nasty Plot, or 2.5x with the Life Orb for that extra kick, totaling up to a comfortable 525 SpA, which is perfect to deal with defensively bulky hazards. With a decent 306 speed stat, Thievul is a lower-tier SpA sweeper in the OU, able to outspeed many threats such as Conkeldurr, Sirfetch'd, and other slower fighting types, but is outclassed by Hydreigon and easily countered by other common threats such as Bisharp, Mimikyu, Mandibuzz, and many Choice Scarf sets. It has very low physical defense, so having a decent EV-boosted HP stat helps with the the usage of the Sitrus Berry/Life Orb, having Thievul survive and be able to continue to setup with Nasty Plot.
Possible suggested partners include Corsola-Galar, as it is a ghost type and immune to fighting AND has incredible bulk with its Eviolite spread. Dragapult is also a very handy ghost type Pokemon to use, as it can utilize its speed and physical attack to not only compliment the special attack of thievul, but outspeed and cover most threats that Thievul otherwise cannot handle on its own. A strong steel type like Excadrill, Corviknight, and Aegislash would be a good switch-in for an anticipated fairy-type move. Ditto is also a very common Pokemon to use with mostly any OU teams, as its coverage varies from match to match, making it a variable that works very well with a sweeping SpA spread such as this one. I've also found that Araquanid works VERY well as a partner to Thievul, as it is not only able to deal immense bug-type damage to resistant dark types such as Umbreon, and is able to hit special tanks very hard with its Liquidation spread.
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name: E-vul Thievul
move 1: Nasty Plot
move 2: Dark Pulse
move 3: Grass Knot
move 4: Psychic
item: Life Orb/Sitrus Berry
ability: Unburden
nature: Timid
evs: 252 HP / 4 SpA / 252 Spe
[SET COMMENTS]
Grass Knot rounds off Thievul's set as it’s movepool is relatively shallow, but is able to do decent damage to otherwise threats such as Tyranitar and other bulky ground/rock types. Dark Pulse in its self is an incredible STAB move with a possibility to flinch the target, as its sister move Psychic is ready to deal out a lot of damage to those pesky poison types like Toxapex, and of course many fighting types. Its ability, Unburden, is perfect for using Thievul as a trick-lead, able to setup in the first turn and get a speed boost after losing its Sitrus Berry. Thievul is also a very decent revenge killer; as it is able to outspeed many possible threats and hit hard, especially with its base 210 SpA being 2x due to a successful Nasty Plot, or 2.5x with the Life Orb for that extra kick, totaling up to a comfortable 525 SpA, which is perfect to deal with defensively bulky hazards. With a decent 306 speed stat, Thievul is a lower-tier SpA sweeper in the OU, able to outspeed many threats such as Conkeldurr, Sirfetch'd, and other slower fighting types, but is outclassed by Hydreigon and easily countered by other common threats such as Bisharp, Mimikyu, Mandibuzz, and many Choice Scarf sets. It has very low physical defense, so having a decent EV-boosted HP stat helps with the the usage of the Sitrus Berry/Life Orb, having Thievul survive and be able to continue to setup with Nasty Plot.
Possible suggested partners include Corsola-Galar, as it is a ghost type and immune to fighting AND has incredible bulk with its Eviolite spread. Dragapult is also a very handy ghost type Pokemon to use, as it can utilize its speed and physical attack to not only compliment the special attack of thievul, but outspeed and cover most threats that Thievul otherwise cannot handle on its own. A strong steel type like Excadrill, Corviknight, and Aegislash would be a good switch-in for an anticipated fairy-type move. Ditto is also a very common Pokemon to use with mostly any OU teams, as its coverage varies from match to match, making it a variable that works very well with a sweeping SpA spread such as this one. I've also found that Araquanid works VERY well as a partner to Thievul, as it is not only able to deal immense bug-type damage to resistant dark types such as Umbreon, and is able to hit special tanks very hard with its Liquidation spread.
[CREDITS]
- Written by: [[asshole, 459655]]
- Quality checked by: [[<username1>, <userid1>], [<username2>, <userid2>]]
- Grammar checked by: [[<username1>, <userid1>]]
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