[SET]
Sinistcha @ Leftovers
Ability: Heatproof
EVs: 248 HP / 164 Def / 96 Spe
Bold Nature
- Calm Mind
- Matcha Gotcha
- Strength Sap / Substitute
- Shadow Ball
[SET COMMENTS]
Sinistcha's solid defensive typing, good bulk, and access to Calm Mind make it a threatening setup sweeper, matching up well against common defensive stalwarts such as Hippowdon, Rotom-W, and Skarmory. Strength Sap is used to provide Sinistcha with a means of reliable recovery; it also cripples Pokemon such as Mienshao and Choice Band Iron Boulder, ensuring Sinistcha can defeat them one-on-one. Alternatively, Substitute allows Sinistcha to dodge status moves such as Toxic and Thunder Wave from the likes of Celesteela, Hippowdon, and Slowking while allowing it to set up in front of Blissey and Chansey. It also provides Sinistcha with extra security against offensive threats such as Bisharp and Choice Scarf Hydreigon, allowing it to potentially beat them through burns from Matcha Gotcha. Shadow Ball provides Sinistcha with a reliable secondary STAB move that consistently threatens the likes of Aegislash, Celesteela, and Iron Moth once boosted. 96 Speed EVs allow Sinistcha to outrun Adamant Azumarill. Sinistcha fits best on bulky offense and balance structures as a wincon that helps even out matchups against common defensive Pokemon that they would otherwise struggle to break through, such as Hippowdon and Amoonguss. Entry hazard setters like Clefable, Ting-Lu, and Skarmory are solid choices that can check and wear down certain Pokemon that Sinistcha struggles against, such as Mega Aerodactyl, Bisharp, and Tyranitar. Clefable is especially noticeable, as it can also use Knock Off to remove key items from targets such as defensive Celesteela, Assault Vest Tangrowth, and Heavy-Duty Boots Iron Moth, making it easier for Sinistcha to break past them in the long run. On the other hand, wallbreakers such as mixed Aegislash, offensive Mega Latias, and Life Orb Mienshao are similarly efficacious teammates that can help open up opportunities for Sinistcha to sweep. Sinistcha values its longevity, thus preferring not to lose its Leftovers or be crippled by any form of residual damage before setting up. Therefore, defensive pivots such as Mold Breaker Excadrill, Rotom-W, Slowbro, and Scizor are all appreciated for their ability to assist in these areas; Excadrill and Rotom-W serve as effective hazard removal options, whereas Slowbro and Scizor can use Teleport and U-turn respectively to help Sinistcha enter the battlefield safely and absorb Knock Off users such as Clefable and Mega Venusaur in the process.
[SET CREDITS]
Written by:
https://www.smogon.com/forums/members/iride.546157/
Quality checked by:
https://www.smogon.com/forums/members/danbear02.589016/
Grammar checked by:
https://www.smogon.com/forums/members/sulo.528036/
Sinistcha @ Leftovers
Ability: Heatproof
EVs: 248 HP / 164 Def / 96 Spe
Bold Nature
- Calm Mind
- Matcha Gotcha
- Strength Sap / Substitute
- Shadow Ball
[SET COMMENTS]
Sinistcha's solid defensive typing, good bulk, and access to Calm Mind make it a threatening setup sweeper, matching up well against common defensive stalwarts such as Hippowdon, Rotom-W, and Skarmory. Strength Sap is used to provide Sinistcha with a means of reliable recovery; it also cripples Pokemon such as Mienshao and Choice Band Iron Boulder, ensuring Sinistcha can defeat them one-on-one. Alternatively, Substitute allows Sinistcha to dodge status moves such as Toxic and Thunder Wave from the likes of Celesteela, Hippowdon, and Slowking while allowing it to set up in front of Blissey and Chansey. It also provides Sinistcha with extra security against offensive threats such as Bisharp and Choice Scarf Hydreigon, allowing it to potentially beat them through burns from Matcha Gotcha. Shadow Ball provides Sinistcha with a reliable secondary STAB move that consistently threatens the likes of Aegislash, Celesteela, and Iron Moth once boosted. 96 Speed EVs allow Sinistcha to outrun Adamant Azumarill. Sinistcha fits best on bulky offense and balance structures as a wincon that helps even out matchups against common defensive Pokemon that they would otherwise struggle to break through, such as Hippowdon and Amoonguss. Entry hazard setters like Clefable, Ting-Lu, and Skarmory are solid choices that can check and wear down certain Pokemon that Sinistcha struggles against, such as Mega Aerodactyl, Bisharp, and Tyranitar. Clefable is especially noticeable, as it can also use Knock Off to remove key items from targets such as defensive Celesteela, Assault Vest Tangrowth, and Heavy-Duty Boots Iron Moth, making it easier for Sinistcha to break past them in the long run. On the other hand, wallbreakers such as mixed Aegislash, offensive Mega Latias, and Life Orb Mienshao are similarly efficacious teammates that can help open up opportunities for Sinistcha to sweep. Sinistcha values its longevity, thus preferring not to lose its Leftovers or be crippled by any form of residual damage before setting up. Therefore, defensive pivots such as Mold Breaker Excadrill, Rotom-W, Slowbro, and Scizor are all appreciated for their ability to assist in these areas; Excadrill and Rotom-W serve as effective hazard removal options, whereas Slowbro and Scizor can use Teleport and U-turn respectively to help Sinistcha enter the battlefield safely and absorb Knock Off users such as Clefable and Mega Venusaur in the process.
[SET CREDITS]
Written by:
https://www.smogon.com/forums/members/iride.546157/
Quality checked by:
https://www.smogon.com/forums/members/danbear02.589016/
Grammar checked by:
https://www.smogon.com/forums/members/sulo.528036/
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