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IT'S FINK DUMBASS
[SET]
name: Substitute + Toxic
move 1: Substitute
move 2: Toxic
move 3: Water Pulse
move 4: Dark Pulse / Ice Beam
item: Leftovers
ability: Mega Launcher
nature: Modest
evs: 84 HP / 240 SpA / 184 Spe
[SET COMMENTS]
Moves
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Substitute helps Clawitzer stall opposing Pokemon with Toxic and avoid getting revenge killed and statused by common Pokemon such as Passimian and Vaporeon. Toxic helps chip down opposing Pokemon such as Mega Audino, Hariyama, and Vaporeon and pairs well with Substitute. Water Pulse is Clawitzer's STAB move and allows it to quickly break down opposing Pokemon while stalled them down via Toxic. Lastly, Dark Pulse hits one of the most common Pokemon in the tier, Slowbro, hard. It also does extra damage to Slowking and Vaporeon. Ice Beam is an alternative to Dark Pulse to hit Pokemon such as Torterra, Vileplume, and Whimsicott super effectively at the cost of missing out on extra damage on the aforementioned targets.
Set Details
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84 HP EVs gives Clawitzer a HP stat divisible by 16, optimizing the recovery provided by Leftovers. 184 Speed EVs let Clawitzer outspeed various threatening Toxic users such as Vaporeon and Blastoise, giving it a chance to use Substitute effectively. The Speed investment also allows Clawitzer to outspeed Modest maximum Speed Diancie. The remaining 240 EVs are put into Special Attack along with a Modest nature to make Clawitzer stronger. Mega Launcher boosts Water Pulse's and Dark Pulse's damage.
Usage Tips
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Use Substitute versus passive Pokemon like Vaporeon and Xatu, as they are the easiest to get a Substitute off on. Additionally, try to keep entry hazards off the field because chipping Clawitzer can prevent it from using Substitute at some point. Additionally, Clawitzer lacks reliable recovery outside of Leftovers, so try not to let it get hit by Knock Off. Be wary of clicking Toxic versus teams with Xatu and Steel-types like Silvally-Steel, as Xatu can easily bounce back Toxic using Magic Bounce, while Steel-types are immune to Toxic. However, you can ease up on this if Clawitzer is behind a Substitute. Keep in mind that you should be clicking Toxic versus bulkier Pokemon that Clawitzer doesn't do as much damage to, such as Cryogonal or Audino. Lastly, try to make use of pivoting moves such as Parting Shot, U-turn, and Volt Switch to help get in Clawitzer safely.
Team Options
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Checks to Electric-types such as Decidueye and to Ground-types such as Sceptile are pivotal for Clawitzer, as Electric-types heavily threaten Clawitzer if it is not behind a Substitute. Heliolisk especially is problematic, as it can damage Clawitzer with Hyper Voice even if it is behind a Substitute. Grass-type checks such as Incineroar and Braviary benefit Clawitzer, as it cannot easily deal with the likes of Decidueye and Vileplume without Ice Beam or Substitute. Entry hazard control from Pokemon such as Xatu and Cryogonal is also helpful for Clawitzer, as repeated chip damage will easily prevent Clawitzer from doing its job. Pokemon such as Incineroar and non-Grassium Z Delphox that aren't the biggest fans of bulky Water-types appreciate Clawitzer's support, as it deals with such Pokemon easily. Spikes setters like Ferroseed and Garbodor are also great partners for Clawitzer, as Spikes ease the process of Toxic stalling for Clawitzer quite a bit. Finally, pivot support from Pokemon such as Heliolisk, Iapapa Berry Incineroar, Passimian, and Silvally-Steel is useful for Clawitzer, as they are able to bring it in safely.
[CREDITS]
- Written by: [[Yoshizilla315, 322194]]
- Quality checked by: [[Finchinator, 114198], [Punchshroom, 169054], [banks, 379208]]
- Grammar checked by: [[lotiasite, 302985], [The Dutch Plumberjack, 232216]]
name: Substitute + Toxic
move 1: Substitute
move 2: Toxic
move 3: Water Pulse
move 4: Dark Pulse / Ice Beam
item: Leftovers
ability: Mega Launcher
nature: Modest
evs: 84 HP / 240 SpA / 184 Spe
[SET COMMENTS]
Moves
========
Substitute helps Clawitzer stall opposing Pokemon with Toxic and avoid getting revenge killed and statused by common Pokemon such as Passimian and Vaporeon. Toxic helps chip down opposing Pokemon such as Mega Audino, Hariyama, and Vaporeon and pairs well with Substitute. Water Pulse is Clawitzer's STAB move and allows it to quickly break down opposing Pokemon while stalled them down via Toxic. Lastly, Dark Pulse hits one of the most common Pokemon in the tier, Slowbro, hard. It also does extra damage to Slowking and Vaporeon. Ice Beam is an alternative to Dark Pulse to hit Pokemon such as Torterra, Vileplume, and Whimsicott super effectively at the cost of missing out on extra damage on the aforementioned targets.
Set Details
========
84 HP EVs gives Clawitzer a HP stat divisible by 16, optimizing the recovery provided by Leftovers. 184 Speed EVs let Clawitzer outspeed various threatening Toxic users such as Vaporeon and Blastoise, giving it a chance to use Substitute effectively. The Speed investment also allows Clawitzer to outspeed Modest maximum Speed Diancie. The remaining 240 EVs are put into Special Attack along with a Modest nature to make Clawitzer stronger. Mega Launcher boosts Water Pulse's and Dark Pulse's damage.
Usage Tips
========
Use Substitute versus passive Pokemon like Vaporeon and Xatu, as they are the easiest to get a Substitute off on. Additionally, try to keep entry hazards off the field because chipping Clawitzer can prevent it from using Substitute at some point. Additionally, Clawitzer lacks reliable recovery outside of Leftovers, so try not to let it get hit by Knock Off. Be wary of clicking Toxic versus teams with Xatu and Steel-types like Silvally-Steel, as Xatu can easily bounce back Toxic using Magic Bounce, while Steel-types are immune to Toxic. However, you can ease up on this if Clawitzer is behind a Substitute. Keep in mind that you should be clicking Toxic versus bulkier Pokemon that Clawitzer doesn't do as much damage to, such as Cryogonal or Audino. Lastly, try to make use of pivoting moves such as Parting Shot, U-turn, and Volt Switch to help get in Clawitzer safely.
Team Options
========
Checks to Electric-types such as Decidueye and to Ground-types such as Sceptile are pivotal for Clawitzer, as Electric-types heavily threaten Clawitzer if it is not behind a Substitute. Heliolisk especially is problematic, as it can damage Clawitzer with Hyper Voice even if it is behind a Substitute. Grass-type checks such as Incineroar and Braviary benefit Clawitzer, as it cannot easily deal with the likes of Decidueye and Vileplume without Ice Beam or Substitute. Entry hazard control from Pokemon such as Xatu and Cryogonal is also helpful for Clawitzer, as repeated chip damage will easily prevent Clawitzer from doing its job. Pokemon such as Incineroar and non-Grassium Z Delphox that aren't the biggest fans of bulky Water-types appreciate Clawitzer's support, as it deals with such Pokemon easily. Spikes setters like Ferroseed and Garbodor are also great partners for Clawitzer, as Spikes ease the process of Toxic stalling for Clawitzer quite a bit. Finally, pivot support from Pokemon such as Heliolisk, Iapapa Berry Incineroar, Passimian, and Silvally-Steel is useful for Clawitzer, as they are able to bring it in safely.
[CREDITS]
- Written by: [[Yoshizilla315, 322194]]
- Quality checked by: [[Finchinator, 114198], [Punchshroom, 169054], [banks, 379208]]
- Grammar checked by: [[lotiasite, 302985], [The Dutch Plumberjack, 232216]]
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