[OVERVIEW]
Uxie is a rather unique Pokemon for RU, as it is a defensive Pokemon with a base Speed stat of 95, which is high for such Pokemon. With access to U-turn and Stealth Rock, Uxie works best on offensive teams, as it can check common threats to offense, such as Medicham and Venusaur. Uxie also benefits from having access to many utility moves, most notably Yawn and Thunder Wave, which let it cripple the foe and pivot out with U-turn afterwards. Due to its 75 / 130 / 130 bulk, Uxie is pretty hard to take down, which means it can disrupt the momentum of the opposing team. However, Uxie has very poor offensive presence, as its base 75 offenses are rather low. Uxie is also susceptible to being worn down, as it does not have reliable recovery.
[SET]
name: Defensive Pivot
move 1: Stealth Rock
move 2: U-turn
move 3: Yawn / Thunder Wave
move 4: Psyshock
item: Leftovers / Colbur Berry
ability: Levitate
nature: Bold
evs: 252 HP / 20 Def / 236 Spe
[SET COMMENTS]
Moves
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Stealth Rock deals damage every time a Pokemon switches in, and Uxie's above-average Speed ensures it sets up the hazard reliably. U-turn and Yawn allow Uxie to pivot out of threats, gaining momentum for the team. Alternatively, Thunder Wave can also be used instead of Yawn to cripple faster threats, such as Sneasel, Virizion, Choice Scarf Medicham, and Delphox, which are common threats. Psyshock is used to hit Venusaur, Virizion, Hitmonlee, and Sawk, all of which are prominent threats in the metagame. One of the main reasons to use Psyshock over other Psychic-type STAB moves is that the Pokemon Uxie wants to hit are physically less bulky, and running Psyshock allows Uxie to switch into Scald without much hesitation. However, Zen Headbutt could be used in conjunction with an Impish nature to have a stronger U-turn, which will deal more damage to Dark-types that will try to switch in on Uxie, while Psychic can be used to fare better versus Gurdurr. Dazzling Gleam can be used over U-turn, as it makes Uxie hit Dark-types harder, while running Heal Bell over Thunder Wave allows Uxie to act as a cleric, making it a somewhat decent choice in some balance teams.
Set Details
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The given Speed EVs allow Uxie to outspeed Timid Venusaur and other Pokemon with a base Speed stat of or lower than 80, while the rest of Uxie's EVs are put into HP and Defense to maximize its overall bulk. It does not need much investment in defenses due to its high defensive base stats. Colbur Berry is used because of the plethora of Dark-types in the tier, so Uxie can either cripple them or pivot on them. Alternatively, a spread of 252 HP / 252 Def / 4 SpD with 30 Speed IVs can be used with a Bold nature to have a slower U-turn, which allows Uxie's teammate to have a safe switch in.
Usage Tips
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Uxie is a great lead, and it is almost always safe to lead with, unless the opponent has an Escavalier or Hoopa on their team. Uxie is a very consistent Stealth Rock user and can generate momentum with U-turn after it has set up the hazard. Uxie should be used as a defensive pivot, usually switching into Fighting-type Pokemon. Yawn should be used to cripple walls or put setup sweepers on a timer. Try to take advantage of the free turns Yawn provides. Thunder Wave should be used to cripple faster threats such as Virizion, Aerodactyl, Sneasel, and Drapion. Preserving Colbur Berry to cripple Sneasel and Drapion is recommended. Keep in mind that Uxie has no reliable recovery, so it shouldn't be used too recklessly.
Team Options
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As Yawn forces switches, hazard-stacking Pokemon such as Garbodor, Qwilfish, and Mega Glalie are great partners for Uxie. Slow wallbreakers such as Mega Camerupt, Exploud, and Hoopa appreciate Uxie's ability to spread Thunder Wave. Despite not being a wallbreaker, Gurdurr also benefits from Thunder Wave support, as it gets an easier time to sweep. As Uxie has no reliable recovery, Wish passers such as Alomomola and Aromatisse are good partners for it. However, these Pokemon aren't good for offense, and they should be used in balanced builds instead. Fighting-types such as Emboar, Virizion, Gurdurr, Sawk, and Medicham are good partners, as they can take care of the Dark-types that threaten Uxie.
[STRATEGY COMMENTS]
Other Options
=============
Dual screens Uxie can be used, but it is mediocre because there are few Pokemon that can actually benefit from this support. Uxie can run a set consisting of Calm Mind, Psychic, Hidden Power Ground, and Rest with Chesto Berry to act as a setup sweeper, but this is still pressured by Dark-types, as Uxie fails to KO most of them with its coverage move. Uxie acts as the premier weather setter for sun or rain teams, with Rain Dance / Sunny Day, Knock Off / U-turn, Stealth Rock, and Memento. A specially defensive set can be used to fare better against Venusaur, Mega Camerupt, Abomasnow, and Meloetta. Dazzling Gleam can be used over U-turn, as it makes Uxie hit Dark-types harder, while running Heal Bell over Thunder Wave allows Uxie to act as a cleric, making it a somewhat decent choice in some balance teams.
Checks and Counters
===================
**Dark-types**: Houndoom, Scrafty, Drapion, Sneasel, Spiritomb, and Absol are immune to Uxie's STAB moves and can hit hard in return. Houndoom, Drapion, Sneasel, and Absol can heavily weaken it, although they need to watch out for Thunder Wave. Scrafty can use it as setup fodder if it is running Shed Skin, and Spiritimb can Pursuit trap it.
**Bulky Water-types**: Alomomola, Slowking, Jellicent, and Blastoise can shrug off any damage from Uxie, and in return they can attempt to burn it with Scald or cripple it with Toxic.
**Bulky Steel-types**: Registeel and Bronzong resist Uxie's attacks, don't mind a Thunder Wave, and can cripple it with Toxic
**Wallbreakers**: Hoopa, Exploud, and Mega Camerupt can 2HKO Uxie with their STAB moves, while Uxie can only pivot out. Choice Band Escavalier can OHKO Uxie and should be watched out for.
**Bulky Setup Sweepers**: Substitute + Bulk Up Braviary and Gallade can set up on Uxie if they're behind a Substitute, since Uxie cannot do anything to stop them.
Uxie is a rather unique Pokemon for RU, as it is a defensive Pokemon with a base Speed stat of 95, which is high for such Pokemon. With access to U-turn and Stealth Rock, Uxie works best on offensive teams, as it can check common threats to offense, such as Medicham and Venusaur. Uxie also benefits from having access to many utility moves, most notably Yawn and Thunder Wave, which let it cripple the foe and pivot out with U-turn afterwards. Due to its 75 / 130 / 130 bulk, Uxie is pretty hard to take down, which means it can disrupt the momentum of the opposing team. However, Uxie has very poor offensive presence, as its base 75 offenses are rather low. Uxie is also susceptible to being worn down, as it does not have reliable recovery.
[SET]
name: Defensive Pivot
move 1: Stealth Rock
move 2: U-turn
move 3: Yawn / Thunder Wave
move 4: Psyshock
item: Leftovers / Colbur Berry
ability: Levitate
nature: Bold
evs: 252 HP / 20 Def / 236 Spe
[SET COMMENTS]
Moves
========
Stealth Rock deals damage every time a Pokemon switches in, and Uxie's above-average Speed ensures it sets up the hazard reliably. U-turn and Yawn allow Uxie to pivot out of threats, gaining momentum for the team. Alternatively, Thunder Wave can also be used instead of Yawn to cripple faster threats, such as Sneasel, Virizion, Choice Scarf Medicham, and Delphox, which are common threats. Psyshock is used to hit Venusaur, Virizion, Hitmonlee, and Sawk, all of which are prominent threats in the metagame. One of the main reasons to use Psyshock over other Psychic-type STAB moves is that the Pokemon Uxie wants to hit are physically less bulky, and running Psyshock allows Uxie to switch into Scald without much hesitation. However, Zen Headbutt could be used in conjunction with an Impish nature to have a stronger U-turn, which will deal more damage to Dark-types that will try to switch in on Uxie, while Psychic can be used to fare better versus Gurdurr. Dazzling Gleam can be used over U-turn, as it makes Uxie hit Dark-types harder, while running Heal Bell over Thunder Wave allows Uxie to act as a cleric, making it a somewhat decent choice in some balance teams.
Set Details
========
The given Speed EVs allow Uxie to outspeed Timid Venusaur and other Pokemon with a base Speed stat of or lower than 80, while the rest of Uxie's EVs are put into HP and Defense to maximize its overall bulk. It does not need much investment in defenses due to its high defensive base stats. Colbur Berry is used because of the plethora of Dark-types in the tier, so Uxie can either cripple them or pivot on them. Alternatively, a spread of 252 HP / 252 Def / 4 SpD with 30 Speed IVs can be used with a Bold nature to have a slower U-turn, which allows Uxie's teammate to have a safe switch in.
Usage Tips
========
Uxie is a great lead, and it is almost always safe to lead with, unless the opponent has an Escavalier or Hoopa on their team. Uxie is a very consistent Stealth Rock user and can generate momentum with U-turn after it has set up the hazard. Uxie should be used as a defensive pivot, usually switching into Fighting-type Pokemon. Yawn should be used to cripple walls or put setup sweepers on a timer. Try to take advantage of the free turns Yawn provides. Thunder Wave should be used to cripple faster threats such as Virizion, Aerodactyl, Sneasel, and Drapion. Preserving Colbur Berry to cripple Sneasel and Drapion is recommended. Keep in mind that Uxie has no reliable recovery, so it shouldn't be used too recklessly.
Team Options
========
As Yawn forces switches, hazard-stacking Pokemon such as Garbodor, Qwilfish, and Mega Glalie are great partners for Uxie. Slow wallbreakers such as Mega Camerupt, Exploud, and Hoopa appreciate Uxie's ability to spread Thunder Wave. Despite not being a wallbreaker, Gurdurr also benefits from Thunder Wave support, as it gets an easier time to sweep. As Uxie has no reliable recovery, Wish passers such as Alomomola and Aromatisse are good partners for it. However, these Pokemon aren't good for offense, and they should be used in balanced builds instead. Fighting-types such as Emboar, Virizion, Gurdurr, Sawk, and Medicham are good partners, as they can take care of the Dark-types that threaten Uxie.
[STRATEGY COMMENTS]
Other Options
=============
Dual screens Uxie can be used, but it is mediocre because there are few Pokemon that can actually benefit from this support. Uxie can run a set consisting of Calm Mind, Psychic, Hidden Power Ground, and Rest with Chesto Berry to act as a setup sweeper, but this is still pressured by Dark-types, as Uxie fails to KO most of them with its coverage move. Uxie acts as the premier weather setter for sun or rain teams, with Rain Dance / Sunny Day, Knock Off / U-turn, Stealth Rock, and Memento. A specially defensive set can be used to fare better against Venusaur, Mega Camerupt, Abomasnow, and Meloetta. Dazzling Gleam can be used over U-turn, as it makes Uxie hit Dark-types harder, while running Heal Bell over Thunder Wave allows Uxie to act as a cleric, making it a somewhat decent choice in some balance teams.
Checks and Counters
===================
**Dark-types**: Houndoom, Scrafty, Drapion, Sneasel, Spiritomb, and Absol are immune to Uxie's STAB moves and can hit hard in return. Houndoom, Drapion, Sneasel, and Absol can heavily weaken it, although they need to watch out for Thunder Wave. Scrafty can use it as setup fodder if it is running Shed Skin, and Spiritimb can Pursuit trap it.
**Bulky Water-types**: Alomomola, Slowking, Jellicent, and Blastoise can shrug off any damage from Uxie, and in return they can attempt to burn it with Scald or cripple it with Toxic.
**Bulky Steel-types**: Registeel and Bronzong resist Uxie's attacks, don't mind a Thunder Wave, and can cripple it with Toxic
**Wallbreakers**: Hoopa, Exploud, and Mega Camerupt can 2HKO Uxie with their STAB moves, while Uxie can only pivot out. Choice Band Escavalier can OHKO Uxie and should be watched out for.
**Bulky Setup Sweepers**: Substitute + Bulk Up Braviary and Gallade can set up on Uxie if they're behind a Substitute, since Uxie cannot do anything to stop them.
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