[SET]
name: Defensive
move 1: Scald
move 2: Psyshock / Ice Beam
move 3: Slack Off
move 4: Toxic / Thunder Wave
item: Leftovers / Colbur Berry
ability: Regenerator
nature: Bold
evs: 252 HP / 252 Def / 4 SpD
[SET COMMENTS]
Moves
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Psyshock is a secondary STAB move that threatens Pokemon such as Amoonguss, Tentacruel, and Heracross that wouldn't mind being hit by Scald. Ice Beam is a solid option over Psyshock, as it can hit Dragon- and Grass-types such as Hydreigon and Tsareena that resist Scald. Toxic is easy to spread, as Slowbro can be difficult to wear down and can provide valuable chip toward enemy tanks such as Chesnaught and opposing Slowbro. Thunder Wave allows Slowbro to support its team by crippling opposing offensive Pokemon that rely on their Speed like Latias and Hydreigon.
Set Details
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Leftovers provides Slowbro with passive recovery and helps it better check Pokemon like Terrakion and Cobalion more consistently throughout the match. Colbur Berry gives Slowbro a chance to escape Pursuit from the likes of Krookodile and stomach other Dark-type moves such as Hydreigon's Dark Pulse and punish its enemy with Scald or a status move.
Usage Tips
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Slowbro can pivot into strong physical attackers, such as Mega Aerodactyl, Cobalion, Infernape, Mamoswine, and Terrakion, and fire off STAB attacks and status moves over the course of a match. Thanks to Regenerator, Slowbro doesn't need to rely on purely Slack Off for recovery. Pivoting into Pokemon that Slowbro forces out, such as Terrakion and Gligar, is an easy way to get back health while double switching out or getting off a Slack Off. Slowbro should take advantage of its bulk and innate recovery from Regenerator to spread status with Toxic, Thunder Wave, or Scald burns. Try to not let Slowbro take Toxic poison or a Scald burn carelessly; chip damage from status can seriously hinder its ability to remain effective throughout the match. Slowbro shouldn't be used recklessly and should stay out of harm's way, as special attackers like Primarina, Kommo-o, and Mega-Houndoom and super effective physical attacks from threats such as Crawdaunt, Sharpedo, and Scizor pose a major threat.
Team Options
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While Water / Psychic is a solid defensive typing, it leaves Slowbro vulnerable to VoltTurn cores, as it's weak to both Volt Switch and U-turn. Mega Manectric, Rotom-H, Rotom-C, Scizor, and Zeraora are all threatening in this manner. Mega Steelix is a solid teammates, as it is immune to Electric-type moves, resists U-turn, can take Toxic for Slowbro, and may beat the aforementioned threats. Hippowdon also provides an Electric-type immunity and can run Rocky Helmet to punish U-turn. Special walls such as Florges and Blissey can patch up Slowbro's weakness to special attackers like Mega Manectric and Hydreigon. Cobalion and Aggron freely switch into Dark-type moves like Knock Off for Slowbro and can set up entry hazards to capitalize on the switches Slowbro forces. Scizor's U-turn helps Slowbro to get into more favorable positions; for example, Infernape and Cobalion often switch into Scizor. Scizor also checks Pokemon like Latias and Mega Altaria for Slowbro. Pursuit users like Mega Aerodactyl and Choice Scarf Krookodile are able to defeat Ghost-types such as Gengar and Chandelure that can blow through Slowbro as well as trap fast Electric-types like Mega Manectric and Zeraora for Slowbro. In return, Slowbro can wear down their checks. Toxic can seriously cut into Slowbro’s longevity, so clerics such as Diancie, Sylveon, and Togekiss are appreciated. Slowbro synergizes well with other Regenerator users, which include Amoonguss and Assault Vest Mienshao. Both can take special hits for Slowbro while being able to rotate taking weaker hits, and Amoonguss is able to absorb Toxic Spikes for Slowbro. Dark-types such as Hydreigon, Mega Sharpedo, and Crawdaunt threaten Slowbro with relative ease, making Fairy-types good partners for it. Primarina and Mega Altaria excel in dealing with these Dark-types and can switch into them with ease. With Slowbro serving as a blanket check to the Fighting-types in the tier, Pokemon such as Cobalion, Hydreigon, and Rotom-H can all capitalize on Slowbro suppressing those. When Slowbro is running Thunder Wave, slower breakers like Lucario, Crawdaunt, and Heracross have an easier time dealing with faster Pokemon that it lures in, such as Latias and Hydreigon.
name: Defensive
move 1: Scald
move 2: Psyshock / Ice Beam
move 3: Slack Off
move 4: Toxic / Thunder Wave
item: Leftovers / Colbur Berry
ability: Regenerator
nature: Bold
evs: 252 HP / 252 Def / 4 SpD
[SET COMMENTS]
Moves
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Psyshock is a secondary STAB move that threatens Pokemon such as Amoonguss, Tentacruel, and Heracross that wouldn't mind being hit by Scald. Ice Beam is a solid option over Psyshock, as it can hit Dragon- and Grass-types such as Hydreigon and Tsareena that resist Scald. Toxic is easy to spread, as Slowbro can be difficult to wear down and can provide valuable chip toward enemy tanks such as Chesnaught and opposing Slowbro. Thunder Wave allows Slowbro to support its team by crippling opposing offensive Pokemon that rely on their Speed like Latias and Hydreigon.
Set Details
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Leftovers provides Slowbro with passive recovery and helps it better check Pokemon like Terrakion and Cobalion more consistently throughout the match. Colbur Berry gives Slowbro a chance to escape Pursuit from the likes of Krookodile and stomach other Dark-type moves such as Hydreigon's Dark Pulse and punish its enemy with Scald or a status move.
Usage Tips
========
Slowbro can pivot into strong physical attackers, such as Mega Aerodactyl, Cobalion, Infernape, Mamoswine, and Terrakion, and fire off STAB attacks and status moves over the course of a match. Thanks to Regenerator, Slowbro doesn't need to rely on purely Slack Off for recovery. Pivoting into Pokemon that Slowbro forces out, such as Terrakion and Gligar, is an easy way to get back health while double switching out or getting off a Slack Off. Slowbro should take advantage of its bulk and innate recovery from Regenerator to spread status with Toxic, Thunder Wave, or Scald burns. Try to not let Slowbro take Toxic poison or a Scald burn carelessly; chip damage from status can seriously hinder its ability to remain effective throughout the match. Slowbro shouldn't be used recklessly and should stay out of harm's way, as special attackers like Primarina, Kommo-o, and Mega-Houndoom and super effective physical attacks from threats such as Crawdaunt, Sharpedo, and Scizor pose a major threat.
Team Options
========
While Water / Psychic is a solid defensive typing, it leaves Slowbro vulnerable to VoltTurn cores, as it's weak to both Volt Switch and U-turn. Mega Manectric, Rotom-H, Rotom-C, Scizor, and Zeraora are all threatening in this manner. Mega Steelix is a solid teammates, as it is immune to Electric-type moves, resists U-turn, can take Toxic for Slowbro, and may beat the aforementioned threats. Hippowdon also provides an Electric-type immunity and can run Rocky Helmet to punish U-turn. Special walls such as Florges and Blissey can patch up Slowbro's weakness to special attackers like Mega Manectric and Hydreigon. Cobalion and Aggron freely switch into Dark-type moves like Knock Off for Slowbro and can set up entry hazards to capitalize on the switches Slowbro forces. Scizor's U-turn helps Slowbro to get into more favorable positions; for example, Infernape and Cobalion often switch into Scizor. Scizor also checks Pokemon like Latias and Mega Altaria for Slowbro. Pursuit users like Mega Aerodactyl and Choice Scarf Krookodile are able to defeat Ghost-types such as Gengar and Chandelure that can blow through Slowbro as well as trap fast Electric-types like Mega Manectric and Zeraora for Slowbro. In return, Slowbro can wear down their checks. Toxic can seriously cut into Slowbro’s longevity, so clerics such as Diancie, Sylveon, and Togekiss are appreciated. Slowbro synergizes well with other Regenerator users, which include Amoonguss and Assault Vest Mienshao. Both can take special hits for Slowbro while being able to rotate taking weaker hits, and Amoonguss is able to absorb Toxic Spikes for Slowbro. Dark-types such as Hydreigon, Mega Sharpedo, and Crawdaunt threaten Slowbro with relative ease, making Fairy-types good partners for it. Primarina and Mega Altaria excel in dealing with these Dark-types and can switch into them with ease. With Slowbro serving as a blanket check to the Fighting-types in the tier, Pokemon such as Cobalion, Hydreigon, and Rotom-H can all capitalize on Slowbro suppressing those. When Slowbro is running Thunder Wave, slower breakers like Lucario, Crawdaunt, and Heracross have an easier time dealing with faster Pokemon that it lures in, such as Latias and Hydreigon.
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