Hey, just wanted to share my thoughts on a mon I think is currently being slept on.
Mudsdale @ Assault Vest
Ability: Inner Focus
EVs: 252 HP / 4 Atk / 252 SpD
Careful Nature
- Earthquake
- Heavy Slam
- Close Combat
- Rock Slide
Assault Vest Mudsdale is a pretty underrated set atm. In general, it's just a great blanket check to the majority of special attackers in the tier, and it only got better with the introduction of new powerful special attackers from the DLC. It's super useful to just pivot Mudsdale in and build off from that momentum, or to use it to stop something like NP Hydriegon from blasting your whole team. Mons like Alakazam, Magnezone, Magearna, Volcarona, and Clefable can't really do anything to Mudsdale, and they're all essentially a free switch. This allows the player to gain momentum and puts them into a position where they can either pivot out Mudsdale as the opponent (likely) switches, or fire off one of Mudsdale's powerful attacks to put some dents into the opponent's team. Of course, Mudsdale can get worn down after repeated switches due to no recovery, so it is dependent on Wish support to stay healthy. Still, Mudsdale has a pretty solid niche on bulky balanced teams, and definitely should be looked at more.
Mudsdale @ Assault Vest
Ability: Inner Focus
EVs: 252 HP / 4 Atk / 252 SpD
Careful Nature
- Earthquake
- Heavy Slam
- Close Combat
- Rock Slide
Assault Vest Mudsdale is a pretty underrated set atm. In general, it's just a great blanket check to the majority of special attackers in the tier, and it only got better with the introduction of new powerful special attackers from the DLC. It's super useful to just pivot Mudsdale in and build off from that momentum, or to use it to stop something like NP Hydriegon from blasting your whole team. Mons like Alakazam, Magnezone, Magearna, Volcarona, and Clefable can't really do anything to Mudsdale, and they're all essentially a free switch. This allows the player to gain momentum and puts them into a position where they can either pivot out Mudsdale as the opponent (likely) switches, or fire off one of Mudsdale's powerful attacks to put some dents into the opponent's team. Of course, Mudsdale can get worn down after repeated switches due to no recovery, so it is dependent on Wish support to stay healthy. Still, Mudsdale has a pretty solid niche on bulky balanced teams, and definitely should be looked at more.
+1 224+ SpA Magearna Fleur Cannon vs. 252 HP / 252+ SpD Assault Vest Mudsdale: 184-217 (45.5 - 53.7%) -- 41% chance to 2HKO
0 Atk Mudsdale Earthquake vs. 248 HP / 28 Def Magearna: 228-270 (62.8 - 74.3%) -- guaranteed 2HKO
+2 252 SpA Alakazam Psychic vs. 252 HP / 252+ SpD Assault Vest Mudsdale: 162-192 (40 - 47.5%) -- guaranteed 3HKO
0 Atk Mudsdale Earthquake vs. 0 HP / 4 Def Alakazam: 243-286 (96.8 - 113.9%) -- 81.3% chance to OHKO
252+ SpA Choice Specs Magnezone Flash Cannon vs. 252 HP / 252+ SpD Assault Vest Mudsdale: 115-136 (28.4 - 33.6%) -- 0.5% chance to 3HKO
0 Atk Mudsdale Earthquake vs. 4 HP / 0 Def Magnezone: 468-552 (165.9 - 195.7%) -- guaranteed OHKO
+1 252 SpA Volcarona Fire Blast vs. 252 HP / 252+ SpD Assault Vest Mudsdale: 148-175 (36.6 - 43.3%) -- guaranteed 3HKO
0 Atk Mudsdale Rock Slide vs. 0 HP / 0 Def Volcarona: 372-440 (119.6 - 141.4%) -- guaranteed OHKO
252+ SpA Choice Specs Aegislash-Blade Shadow Ball vs. 252 HP / 252+ SpD Assault Vest Mudsdale: 121-144 (29.9 - 35.6%) -- 31.7% chance to 3HKO
0 Atk Mudsdale Earthquake vs. 0 HP / 4 Def Aegislash-Blade: 450-530 (172.4 - 203%) -- guaranteed OHKO
+2 252 SpA Life Orb Hydreigon Draco Meteor vs. 252 HP / 252+ SpD Assault Vest Mudsdale: 286-339 (70.7 - 83.9%) -- guaranteed 2HKO
0 Atk Mudsdale Close Combat vs. 0 HP / 0 Def Hydreigon: 228-270 (70.1 - 83%) -- guaranteed 2HKO (sets Hydriegon up to be revenge killed)
0 Atk Mudsdale Earthquake vs. 248 HP / 28 Def Magearna: 228-270 (62.8 - 74.3%) -- guaranteed 2HKO
+2 252 SpA Alakazam Psychic vs. 252 HP / 252+ SpD Assault Vest Mudsdale: 162-192 (40 - 47.5%) -- guaranteed 3HKO
0 Atk Mudsdale Earthquake vs. 0 HP / 4 Def Alakazam: 243-286 (96.8 - 113.9%) -- 81.3% chance to OHKO
252+ SpA Choice Specs Magnezone Flash Cannon vs. 252 HP / 252+ SpD Assault Vest Mudsdale: 115-136 (28.4 - 33.6%) -- 0.5% chance to 3HKO
0 Atk Mudsdale Earthquake vs. 4 HP / 0 Def Magnezone: 468-552 (165.9 - 195.7%) -- guaranteed OHKO
+1 252 SpA Volcarona Fire Blast vs. 252 HP / 252+ SpD Assault Vest Mudsdale: 148-175 (36.6 - 43.3%) -- guaranteed 3HKO
0 Atk Mudsdale Rock Slide vs. 0 HP / 0 Def Volcarona: 372-440 (119.6 - 141.4%) -- guaranteed OHKO
252+ SpA Choice Specs Aegislash-Blade Shadow Ball vs. 252 HP / 252+ SpD Assault Vest Mudsdale: 121-144 (29.9 - 35.6%) -- 31.7% chance to 3HKO
0 Atk Mudsdale Earthquake vs. 0 HP / 4 Def Aegislash-Blade: 450-530 (172.4 - 203%) -- guaranteed OHKO
+2 252 SpA Life Orb Hydreigon Draco Meteor vs. 252 HP / 252+ SpD Assault Vest Mudsdale: 286-339 (70.7 - 83.9%) -- guaranteed 2HKO
0 Atk Mudsdale Close Combat vs. 0 HP / 0 Def Hydreigon: 228-270 (70.1 - 83%) -- guaranteed 2HKO (sets Hydriegon up to be revenge killed)