Also "Lycanrock" is misspelled in the Stealth Rock sentence.ĭiscussed it a bit with greilmercenary9 but I think Close Combat is probably the move that should get its own slot and not Stealth Rock, and that Stone Edge might be just a set mention rather than a slashed move. CC usage is about 70% at the moment according to early cart stats while Stone Edge is sitting down at about 12%, though I know PS stats show a more even split at around 50/50 so more discussion here would be appreciated.ĭon't have any major complaints otherwise though, I actually like the sound of Rock Tomb but it has such little usage that maybe it's not something to get a main slash just yet.Ī few grammar nitpicks but in the Counter section "successful" should be "successfully", and I'd probably replace "die" with being KOed. Stone Edge does make for a better Max move but since the Sash Counter Accelrock stuff is a significant part of the appeal I don't think it will have the opportunity to Dynamax often, since it's often supporting something else that will Dynamax. Tough Claws Close Combat is also slightly stronger than STAB Stone Edge at neutral (156 BP CC vs 150 BP Stone Edge) and also more accurate. Obviously the priority is a huge deal regardless. It also works great with Grass-types, which appreciate its ability to weaken or beat Fire-type attackers and in return provide Lycanroc protection against Water- and Ground-types.Ĭlick to expand.I think this is probably closer to what I think about Lycanroc's set, at the moment the set kinda gives the impression that the appeal is its role as a fast Rock setter with strong priority, but I think being one of the more versatile Sash/Counter mons is probably more notable than the Stealth Rock part. Lycanroc-D works great with Pokemon that appreciate Stealth Rock support, particularly Dynamax sweepers. * Rock Tomb can be used to provide speed control for incoming sweepers, allowing the likes of Togekiss and Gyarados to outspeed many threats to their sweep, such as Dragapult and Choice Scarf Dracozolt. * Swords Dance allows Lycanroc-D to become less passive and punishes opponents that try to play around its somewhat predictable Focus Sash strategies. * Endeavor allows Lycanroc-D to also defeat many special attackers one-on-one, but be wary of Dynamaxed foes, which will only go to half health if Lycanroc is put to 1 HP. * Stealth Rock allows Lycanroc-D to support sweepers on its team, helping break opposing Focus Sash and weakening opposing Cinderace and Lapras. * Close Combat allows Lycanroc-D to hit Ferrothorn and many other Steel-types harder than its STAB coverage, and gets a Tough Claws boost, unlike many of its higher-Base Power STAB moves. This set almost requires Focus Sash to remain intact, so be wary of Lycanroc-D taking residual damage if the opponent still has physical sweepers in play. * Counter allows Lycanroc-D to successfully beat Cinderace, Gyarados, and other physical Dynamax sweepers, which are most likely to run all-out attacking sets and get KOed after taking a Counter. * Accelerock allows Lycanroc-D to effectively pick off weakened targets and has great coverage against Fire-type sweepers such as Cinderace, Volcarona, and Charizard. * Lycanroc-D is one of the best Focus Sash users in the Isle of Armor metagame due to its access to all of Counter, Endeavor, Stealth Rock, and a unique STAB priority move. Move 4: Stealth Rock / Endeavor / Swords Dance
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