[SET]
name: Nasty Plot
move 1: Nasty Plot
move 2: Dark Pulse
move 3: Psychic
move 4: Grass Knot
item: Life Orb
ability: Unburden
nature: Timid
evs: 252 SpA / 4 SpD / 252 Spe
[SET COMMENTS]
Thievul is a lackluster setup sweeper because of its poor stats and limited coverage options, which makes it difficult to set up, easy to revenge kill, and unable to beat common Pokemon like Mandibuzz, Ferrothorn, Clefable, Grimmsnarl, and Hydreigon. Thievul also has nothing unique to stand out from other more consistent setup sweepers like Hydreigon, Rotom-H, and Gengar, which bear superior offensive stats, dual STAB coverage, and can better make use of their abilities. This set can best work with Thievul's access to Nasty Plot and its small handful of coverage moves, allowing it to threaten Pokemon such as Toxapex, Tyranitar, and Kommo-o after a Nasty Plot boost. Thievul also has passable special bulk, which it can use to generate setup opportunities against passive Pokemon such as Galarian Corsola and Toxapex.
Because of Thievul's low damage output, it greatly appreciates the support of wallbreakers like Galarian Darmanitan, Dragapult, and Clefable to weaken teams and remove threats like Hydreigon and Mandibuzz. The former two serve as pivots that can more safely bring Thievul into play, and Dragapult can lure in foes such as Toxapex for Thievul to take advantage of, while Clefable can additionally set Stealth Rock, which is especially important since Thievul will struggle to pick up KOs otherwise. Clefable as well as Pokemon like Toxapex can act as direct switch-ins to the likes of Mandibuzz and Grimmsnarl, since Thievul will lose momentum versus them. Bulk Up Corviknight is a notable teammate that can use some of Thievul's checks, like Clefable and Ferrothorn, as setup fodder, while Thievul can threaten Aegislash and Toxtricity in return.
[CREDITS]
- Written by: [[tondas, 442732]]
- Quality checked by: [[Jordy, 395754], [Mannat, 144451]]
- Grammar checked by: [[Estronic, 240732]]
name: Nasty Plot
move 1: Nasty Plot
move 2: Dark Pulse
move 3: Psychic
move 4: Grass Knot
item: Life Orb
ability: Unburden
nature: Timid
evs: 252 SpA / 4 SpD / 252 Spe
[SET COMMENTS]
Thievul is a lackluster setup sweeper because of its poor stats and limited coverage options, which makes it difficult to set up, easy to revenge kill, and unable to beat common Pokemon like Mandibuzz, Ferrothorn, Clefable, Grimmsnarl, and Hydreigon. Thievul also has nothing unique to stand out from other more consistent setup sweepers like Hydreigon, Rotom-H, and Gengar, which bear superior offensive stats, dual STAB coverage, and can better make use of their abilities. This set can best work with Thievul's access to Nasty Plot and its small handful of coverage moves, allowing it to threaten Pokemon such as Toxapex, Tyranitar, and Kommo-o after a Nasty Plot boost. Thievul also has passable special bulk, which it can use to generate setup opportunities against passive Pokemon such as Galarian Corsola and Toxapex.
Because of Thievul's low damage output, it greatly appreciates the support of wallbreakers like Galarian Darmanitan, Dragapult, and Clefable to weaken teams and remove threats like Hydreigon and Mandibuzz. The former two serve as pivots that can more safely bring Thievul into play, and Dragapult can lure in foes such as Toxapex for Thievul to take advantage of, while Clefable can additionally set Stealth Rock, which is especially important since Thievul will struggle to pick up KOs otherwise. Clefable as well as Pokemon like Toxapex can act as direct switch-ins to the likes of Mandibuzz and Grimmsnarl, since Thievul will lose momentum versus them. Bulk Up Corviknight is a notable teammate that can use some of Thievul's checks, like Clefable and Ferrothorn, as setup fodder, while Thievul can threaten Aegislash and Toxtricity in return.
[CREDITS]
- Written by: [[tondas, 442732]]
- Quality checked by: [[Jordy, 395754], [Mannat, 144451]]
- Grammar checked by: [[Estronic, 240732]]
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