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MPL Champion
[SET]
Smeargle @ Focus Sash
Name: Entry Hazard Setter
Ability: Own Tempo
EVs: 252 Atk / 4 SpD / 252 Spe
Jolly Nature
- Ceaseless Edge
- Stone Axe
- Sticky Web
- Spore
[SET COMMENTS]
Thanks to Smeargle's nearly endless movepool, it finds a place in the metagame as the premier hazard setter for hyper offensive Normal-type teams. Ceaseless Edge and Stone Axe are able brand new additions to Smeargle's kit that are able to set up Spikes and Stealth Rock, as well as ignoring Magic Bounce from Hatterene. Sticky Web support is the driving force behind hyper offensive Normal-type teams, as the speed reduction greatly helps Normal-type's powerful wallbreakers, such as Terapagos and Ursaluna. Spore, in tandem with Focus Sash, allows Smeargle to immobilize opponents for a few turns, allowing Smeargle an opportunity to setup hazards.
Hisuian Zoroark is a great teammate for Smeargle, as its Ghost-typing prevents Rapid Spin, while it also appreciates the wide range of entry hazards Smeargle can provide, aiding its breaking capabilities. With Sticky Webs set up, Zoroark able to outspeed Choice Scarf Great Tusk and Choice Scarf Gholdengo, stopping them from revenge killing it. Terapagos is another incredibly strong wallbreaking teammate that thrives with entry hazard support. Tera Starstorm turns from a 3HKO to a 2HKO on Pokemon such as Clodsire and Swampert. Terapagos also has a lot of great coverage moves, such as Earth Power for Steel- and Fire-types such as Heatran and Ceruledge, and Ice Beam for Flying-types such as Landorus and Gliscor. Braviary is a strong physical attacker that takes advantage of Smeargle's Sticky Web support, as its Defiant ability punishes Defog. Indeedee is also a great teammate, as the Psychic-type support helps greatly in the Poison- and Fighting-type matchups. Psychic Terrain also protects against priority moves, blocking foes such as Kingambit and Scizor from revenge killing setup sweepers. Ditto is also a great teammate, as it can take advantage of Sticky Web, having an easier time coming in for revenge kills against Choice Scarf users such as Meowscarada and Great Tusk.
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