[OVERVIEW]
• Good typing gives it only three weaknesses, and resistances to Fire and Rock
• Eviolite gives it respectable bulk, which combined with its typing allows it to reliably set up rocks and check prominent threats in tier, such as Pawniard, Monferno, Golem, Kadabra, and Relicanth.
• Excellent stab combination allows it to deal out some damage, while toxic cripples walls
• Access to Stealth Rock, and able to set it up fairly reliably
• Four times weakness to ice means it is able to be ko'd by many Pokemon with ice coverage
• Faces competition from other rockers
• Lacks recovery outside of rest, meaning it is easily worn down
• While decent, its bulk is too low to take many powerful attacks
• Relies on Eviolite for bulk, meaning it can get crippled by knock off or trick
• Status severely hinders it due to lack of recovery and halved attack in the case of burn
[SET]
name: Defensive Stealth Rock
move 1: Stealth Rock
move 2: Earthquake
move 3: Dragon Claw
move 4: Toxic / Roar
item: Eviolite
ability: Rough Skin
nature: Impish
evs: 176 HP / 252 Def / 80 Spe
[SET COMMENTS]
Moves
========
• Stealth Rock provides entry hazards, allowing breakers and sweepers to score easier KOs
• Earthquake is Gabite's main form of damage, and allows it to defeat threats like Pawniard and Monferno
• Dragon Claw can hit foes that resist or are immune to Earthquake
• Toxic cripples walls that Gabite cannot do much to, like Audino, by putting them on a timer
• Roar can phase a sweeper who attempts to take advantage of Gabite
Set Details
========
• 80 Speed Evs allow it to outspeed neutral natured Pawniard
• 176 HP and 252 Defence Evs allow Gabite to take resisted hits with ease and shrug off most neutral physical attacks, even taking Choice Band Stoutland's Return/Frustration and +2 Monferno's Close Combat
Usage Tips
========
• Should use a Pokemon that it checks, like Monferno or Pawniard, to set up Stealh Rocks on the likely switches, allowing Gabite to support its team by pressuring switches
• If played recklessly, it will be worn down quickly due to lack of reliable or passive recovery, so it should ideally switch into an attack Gabite resists or is immune to
Team Options
========
• Fits on balance teams that would like a more bulky rocker
• Pokemon that struggle with Monferno and Pawniard appreciate Gabite's ability to check them, so Pokemon such as Rotom-F, Cyroganal, Articuno, and Simisage pair well, especially as the breakers appreciate rocks on the opponent's side
• Audino can sponge special attacks that can give Gabite a headache, and can even provide cleric support
- Spin Blockers like Misdreavus and Gourgeist can help keep rocks up against spinners
[SET]
name: Offensive Stealth Rock
move 1: Stealth Rock
move 2: Earthquake
move 3: Dragon Claw
move 4: Toxic
item: Eviolite
ability: Rough Skin
nature: Adamant
evs: 252 Atk / 4 Spd / 252 Spe
[SET COMMENTS]
Moves
========
- Stealth Rock provides entry hazards
- Earthquake provides stab and hits for good damage
- Dragon Claw hits Pokemon immune to ground
- Toxic cripples wall by putting them on a timer
Set Details
========
• Max attack and an adamant nature are used to maximize damage output
• Full speed investment allows Gabite to outspeed neutral natured Monferno and base 80s.
- Rough Skin provides some chip damage against physical attackers
- Eviolite boosts defenses to respectable levels
Usage Tips
========
• This variant of Gabite should be used to lay down rocks and deal some damage to the other team
• Gabite's resistances and decent bulk allow it to have a fair amount of switch in opportunities
Team Options
========
• Balance teams that want a check to Monferno and Pawniard while also having rocks
• Ice types that struggle with Pawniard and Monferno pair well
• Spinblockers can keep rocks up
[STRATEGY COMMENTS]
Other Options
=============
• Stone Edge hits Articuno and Cyroganal
• Outrage hits harder than Dragon Claw, but it locks Gabite in and confuses afterwards
• Choice Band can give Gabite some power, turning it into a wall breaker
• Choice Scarf turns Gabite into a fast cleaner, but it need the opponent's team to be heavily weakened
• Rest gives Gabite recovery, but makes it a sitting duck
Checks and Counters
===================
Ice Types:
• Ice types like Articuno and Cyroganal can easily kill Gabite with their STAB moves, although Cyroganal does not enjoy taking a hit
• Pokemon with ice type coverage can heavily damage or kill Gabite
Fairy Types:
• Clefairy is able to use Gabite as set up fodder if Gabite is more defensive in nature
• Mr Mime is crippled or killed by Earthquake, but can force out or kill Gabite
Powerful Attackers:
• Because it lacks recovery, powerful breakers like Dodrio, Stoutland, Floatzel, and Bouffalant can easily overwhelm Gabite
Taunt:
• Taunt prevents Gabite from setting up rocks or using Toxic, allowing it to potentially be taken advantage of
Status:
• Burn and Toxic wear Gabite down very quickly and, in the case of the former, leaves Gabite unable to do much damage
• Good typing gives it only three weaknesses, and resistances to Fire and Rock
• Eviolite gives it respectable bulk, which combined with its typing allows it to reliably set up rocks and check prominent threats in tier, such as Pawniard, Monferno, Golem, Kadabra, and Relicanth.
• Excellent stab combination allows it to deal out some damage, while toxic cripples walls
• Access to Stealth Rock, and able to set it up fairly reliably
• Four times weakness to ice means it is able to be ko'd by many Pokemon with ice coverage
• Faces competition from other rockers
• Lacks recovery outside of rest, meaning it is easily worn down
• While decent, its bulk is too low to take many powerful attacks
• Relies on Eviolite for bulk, meaning it can get crippled by knock off or trick
• Status severely hinders it due to lack of recovery and halved attack in the case of burn
[SET]
name: Defensive Stealth Rock
move 1: Stealth Rock
move 2: Earthquake
move 3: Dragon Claw
move 4: Toxic / Roar
item: Eviolite
ability: Rough Skin
nature: Impish
evs: 176 HP / 252 Def / 80 Spe
[SET COMMENTS]
Moves
========
• Stealth Rock provides entry hazards, allowing breakers and sweepers to score easier KOs
• Earthquake is Gabite's main form of damage, and allows it to defeat threats like Pawniard and Monferno
• Dragon Claw can hit foes that resist or are immune to Earthquake
• Toxic cripples walls that Gabite cannot do much to, like Audino, by putting them on a timer
• Roar can phase a sweeper who attempts to take advantage of Gabite
Set Details
========
• 80 Speed Evs allow it to outspeed neutral natured Pawniard
• 176 HP and 252 Defence Evs allow Gabite to take resisted hits with ease and shrug off most neutral physical attacks, even taking Choice Band Stoutland's Return/Frustration and +2 Monferno's Close Combat
Usage Tips
========
• Should use a Pokemon that it checks, like Monferno or Pawniard, to set up Stealh Rocks on the likely switches, allowing Gabite to support its team by pressuring switches
• If played recklessly, it will be worn down quickly due to lack of reliable or passive recovery, so it should ideally switch into an attack Gabite resists or is immune to
Team Options
========
• Fits on balance teams that would like a more bulky rocker
• Pokemon that struggle with Monferno and Pawniard appreciate Gabite's ability to check them, so Pokemon such as Rotom-F, Cyroganal, Articuno, and Simisage pair well, especially as the breakers appreciate rocks on the opponent's side
• Audino can sponge special attacks that can give Gabite a headache, and can even provide cleric support
- Spin Blockers like Misdreavus and Gourgeist can help keep rocks up against spinners
[SET]
name: Offensive Stealth Rock
move 1: Stealth Rock
move 2: Earthquake
move 3: Dragon Claw
move 4: Toxic
item: Eviolite
ability: Rough Skin
nature: Adamant
evs: 252 Atk / 4 Spd / 252 Spe
[SET COMMENTS]
Moves
========
- Stealth Rock provides entry hazards
- Earthquake provides stab and hits for good damage
- Dragon Claw hits Pokemon immune to ground
- Toxic cripples wall by putting them on a timer
Set Details
========
• Max attack and an adamant nature are used to maximize damage output
• Full speed investment allows Gabite to outspeed neutral natured Monferno and base 80s.
- Rough Skin provides some chip damage against physical attackers
- Eviolite boosts defenses to respectable levels
Usage Tips
========
• This variant of Gabite should be used to lay down rocks and deal some damage to the other team
• Gabite's resistances and decent bulk allow it to have a fair amount of switch in opportunities
Team Options
========
• Balance teams that want a check to Monferno and Pawniard while also having rocks
• Ice types that struggle with Pawniard and Monferno pair well
• Spinblockers can keep rocks up
[STRATEGY COMMENTS]
Other Options
=============
• Stone Edge hits Articuno and Cyroganal
• Outrage hits harder than Dragon Claw, but it locks Gabite in and confuses afterwards
• Choice Band can give Gabite some power, turning it into a wall breaker
• Choice Scarf turns Gabite into a fast cleaner, but it need the opponent's team to be heavily weakened
• Rest gives Gabite recovery, but makes it a sitting duck
Checks and Counters
===================
Ice Types:
• Ice types like Articuno and Cyroganal can easily kill Gabite with their STAB moves, although Cyroganal does not enjoy taking a hit
• Pokemon with ice type coverage can heavily damage or kill Gabite
Fairy Types:
• Clefairy is able to use Gabite as set up fodder if Gabite is more defensive in nature
• Mr Mime is crippled or killed by Earthquake, but can force out or kill Gabite
Powerful Attackers:
• Because it lacks recovery, powerful breakers like Dodrio, Stoutland, Floatzel, and Bouffalant can easily overwhelm Gabite
Taunt:
• Taunt prevents Gabite from setting up rocks or using Toxic, allowing it to potentially be taken advantage of
Status:
• Burn and Toxic wear Gabite down very quickly and, in the case of the former, leaves Gabite unable to do much damage
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