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[OVERVIEW]
Despite having a unique signature ability in Illusion, Zoroark is an unviable choice in the metagame. It has poor bulk and faces absurd amounts of competition from the likes of Hydreigon and Mega Houndoom, both of which sport dual typings and are stronger Dark-type attackers right off the bat. In addition, Zoroark sits at an unfortunate Speed tier where prevalent Pokemon like Cobalion, Terrakion, and Latias can easily revenge kill it. Illusion is also one-time use and can scouted for through entry hazards, making Zoroark's only defining trait far less useful in practice.
[SET]
name: Nasty Plot
move 1: Nasty Plot
move 2: Dark Pulse
move 3: Focus Blast
move 4: Sludge Bomb
item: Fightinium Z
ability: Illusion
nature: Timid
evs: 252 SpA / 4 SpD / 252 Spe
[SET COMMENTS]
Zoroark's best set would consist of Nasty Plot and Fightinium Z, allowing it to punch through Pokemon like Empoleon and Blissey after a boost. Mega Houndoom can pull this off more feasibly, however, due to its higher Speed tier, access to Fire-type STAB, and higher bulk, thus giving it more frequent setup opportunities. Other users of Nasty Plot such as Infernape and Togekiss are far more practical, as they possess a stronger STAB combination and useful defensive utility, respectively.
[CREDITS]
- Written by: [[tondas, 442732]]
- Quality checked by: [[martha, 384270], [Nuked, 382658]]
- Grammar checked by: [[A Cake Wearing A Hat, 388157]]
Despite having a unique signature ability in Illusion, Zoroark is an unviable choice in the metagame. It has poor bulk and faces absurd amounts of competition from the likes of Hydreigon and Mega Houndoom, both of which sport dual typings and are stronger Dark-type attackers right off the bat. In addition, Zoroark sits at an unfortunate Speed tier where prevalent Pokemon like Cobalion, Terrakion, and Latias can easily revenge kill it. Illusion is also one-time use and can scouted for through entry hazards, making Zoroark's only defining trait far less useful in practice.
[SET]
name: Nasty Plot
move 1: Nasty Plot
move 2: Dark Pulse
move 3: Focus Blast
move 4: Sludge Bomb
item: Fightinium Z
ability: Illusion
nature: Timid
evs: 252 SpA / 4 SpD / 252 Spe
[SET COMMENTS]
Zoroark's best set would consist of Nasty Plot and Fightinium Z, allowing it to punch through Pokemon like Empoleon and Blissey after a boost. Mega Houndoom can pull this off more feasibly, however, due to its higher Speed tier, access to Fire-type STAB, and higher bulk, thus giving it more frequent setup opportunities. Other users of Nasty Plot such as Infernape and Togekiss are far more practical, as they possess a stronger STAB combination and useful defensive utility, respectively.
[CREDITS]
- Written by: [[tondas, 442732]]
- Quality checked by: [[martha, 384270], [Nuked, 382658]]
- Grammar checked by: [[A Cake Wearing A Hat, 388157]]
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