Pengairxan
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[SET]
Tinkaton @ Leftovers
Name: Swords Dance (Fairy)
Ability: Mold Breaker
EVs: 64 HP / 252 Atk / 192 Spe
Jolly Nature
- Gigaton Hammer
- Knock Off
- Swords Dance
- Stealth Rock
[SET COMMENTS]
Tinkaton finds a niche on Fairy teams thanks to its secondary Steel typing and unique support options. Gigaton Hammer OHKOes Rock- and Fairy-types like Glimmora, Kleavor, Flutter Mane, and Hatterene. Knock Off provides Tinkaton with another offensive option that removes important items from Steel-types such as Corviknight and Archaludon. Swords Dance allows Tinkaton to gain offensive pressure, securing OKHOs on more defensive Pokemon such as Galarian Weezing and Amoonguss while also dealing with walls like Defog Corviknight. Finally, Stealth Rock allows Tinkaton to provide utility when causing havoc offensively isn't an option. The EVs allow Tinkaton to get a jump on threats like Glimmora and Kleavor, with the rest invested into its bulk.
Tinkaton majorly appreciates the support of Flutter Mane, which can use Thunderbolt and Power Gem to handle the Water- and Fire-types that Tinkaton cannot handle, namely Toxapex, Greninja, Ogerpon-H, and Torkoal. Enamorus, thanks to its secondary Flying typing, can switch in to Ground-type attacks from the likes of Great Tusk, Gliscor, Landorus, and Excadrill and threaten back with the appropriate coverage. Klefki and Tinkaton form an entry hazard-stacking core that Fairy's offensive threats appreciate. Tinkaton also enjoys dual screens support from Klefki, making its setup much safer. Mixed Iron Valiant provides incredible coverage, being able to remove targets like Landorus, Toxapex, and Archaludon, which otherwise wall Tinkaton. Hatterene values Tinkaton's utility in Stealth Rock and Knock Off chipping down switch-ins like Alolan Muk and Hisuian Goodra and can support Tinkaton by being able to use Nuzzle and slow down faster threats like Iron Boulder and Iron Valiant, which can threaten Tinkaton. Primarina cherishes Tinkaton's ability to remove Assault Vest from targets like Iron Hands and Galarian Slowking that can prove problematic. In return, Calm Mind Primarina can threaten bulky Steel- and Fire-type targets like Corviknight, Heatran, and Gouging Fire, which are hinderances for Tinkaton. Azumarill takes advantage of Tinkaton's Stealth Rock, which provides crucial chip damage, allowing it to OHKO targets like Tozapex and Corviknight that can be hurdles for both Tinkaton and Azumarill.
[STRATEGY COMMENTS]
Other Options
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Fairy
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Thunder Wave can provide valuable support, slowing down threats like Sneasler and Meowscarada and allowing them to be comfortably eliminated. Encore can lock foes into passive moves such as Roost or Recover, giving Tinkaton safe setup opportunities or a safe switch-in for one of its teammates. An alternative EV spread of of 112 HP / 252 Atk / 144 Spe with an Adamant nature can also be used. This EV spread still outspeeds Mamoswine but can now OKHO Gliscor and Primarina with a Swords Dance boost and Stealth Rock chip damage.
[SET CREDITS]
Written by:
https://www.smogon.com/forums/members/pengairxan.622813/
Quality Checked by:
https://www.smogon.com/forums/members/sasha.510532/
https://www.smogon.com/forums/members/neko.542526/
Grammar Checked by:
https://www.smogon.com/forums/members/sapphiree.567354/
https://www.smogon.com/forums/members/autumn.384270/
Tinkaton @ Leftovers
Name: Swords Dance (Fairy)
Ability: Mold Breaker
EVs: 64 HP / 252 Atk / 192 Spe
Jolly Nature
- Gigaton Hammer
- Knock Off
- Swords Dance
- Stealth Rock
[SET COMMENTS]
Tinkaton finds a niche on Fairy teams thanks to its secondary Steel typing and unique support options. Gigaton Hammer OHKOes Rock- and Fairy-types like Glimmora, Kleavor, Flutter Mane, and Hatterene. Knock Off provides Tinkaton with another offensive option that removes important items from Steel-types such as Corviknight and Archaludon. Swords Dance allows Tinkaton to gain offensive pressure, securing OKHOs on more defensive Pokemon such as Galarian Weezing and Amoonguss while also dealing with walls like Defog Corviknight. Finally, Stealth Rock allows Tinkaton to provide utility when causing havoc offensively isn't an option. The EVs allow Tinkaton to get a jump on threats like Glimmora and Kleavor, with the rest invested into its bulk.
Tinkaton majorly appreciates the support of Flutter Mane, which can use Thunderbolt and Power Gem to handle the Water- and Fire-types that Tinkaton cannot handle, namely Toxapex, Greninja, Ogerpon-H, and Torkoal. Enamorus, thanks to its secondary Flying typing, can switch in to Ground-type attacks from the likes of Great Tusk, Gliscor, Landorus, and Excadrill and threaten back with the appropriate coverage. Klefki and Tinkaton form an entry hazard-stacking core that Fairy's offensive threats appreciate. Tinkaton also enjoys dual screens support from Klefki, making its setup much safer. Mixed Iron Valiant provides incredible coverage, being able to remove targets like Landorus, Toxapex, and Archaludon, which otherwise wall Tinkaton. Hatterene values Tinkaton's utility in Stealth Rock and Knock Off chipping down switch-ins like Alolan Muk and Hisuian Goodra and can support Tinkaton by being able to use Nuzzle and slow down faster threats like Iron Boulder and Iron Valiant, which can threaten Tinkaton. Primarina cherishes Tinkaton's ability to remove Assault Vest from targets like Iron Hands and Galarian Slowking that can prove problematic. In return, Calm Mind Primarina can threaten bulky Steel- and Fire-type targets like Corviknight, Heatran, and Gouging Fire, which are hinderances for Tinkaton. Azumarill takes advantage of Tinkaton's Stealth Rock, which provides crucial chip damage, allowing it to OHKO targets like Tozapex and Corviknight that can be hurdles for both Tinkaton and Azumarill.
[STRATEGY COMMENTS]
Other Options
=============
Fairy
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Thunder Wave can provide valuable support, slowing down threats like Sneasler and Meowscarada and allowing them to be comfortably eliminated. Encore can lock foes into passive moves such as Roost or Recover, giving Tinkaton safe setup opportunities or a safe switch-in for one of its teammates. An alternative EV spread of of 112 HP / 252 Atk / 144 Spe with an Adamant nature can also be used. This EV spread still outspeeds Mamoswine but can now OKHO Gliscor and Primarina with a Swords Dance boost and Stealth Rock chip damage.
[SET CREDITS]
Written by:
https://www.smogon.com/forums/members/pengairxan.622813/
Quality Checked by:
https://www.smogon.com/forums/members/sasha.510532/
https://www.smogon.com/forums/members/neko.542526/
Grammar Checked by:
https://www.smogon.com/forums/members/sapphiree.567354/
https://www.smogon.com/forums/members/autumn.384270/
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