4MSS, what's that? (5 moveslot theorymon)

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  1. Oh So Penspin

    Oh So Penspin Hail RNGesus, our Lord and Saviour!

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    Many people find it difficult to make choices. This obviously also goes for picking moves for your beloved Pokémons, as you have only 4 moveslots, which usually turn out to be demanding for more. As a different version of "break that Pokémon!" (and a nice bit of theorymon), I raise you this question:

    If every Pokémon would have 5 moveslots instead of 4, which Pokémon would be broken? What would be good movesets to run?

    This is the first example that comes to my mind:

    Lucario @ Life Orb
    Ability: Justified
    EVs: 252 Atk / 4 Def / 252 Spe
    Adamant Nature
    - Swords Dance
    - Close Combat
    - Iron Tail
    - Extreme Speed
    - Ice Punch

    You thought you could switch in Gliscor/Lando-T after seeing Iron Tail? Think again. Basically, Ice Punch reduces its pool of reliable counters to Slowbro/Jellicent (for which it could run Crunch). It's already hard to wall this thing when it has 4 moves. Giving a 5th move would make it even harder.

    Discuss!
     
  2. Xdevo

    Xdevo Phrasing Super Moderator Tour Director Super Moderator Tour Director

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    Charizard @ Charizardite X
    Ability: Blaze
    Nature: Adamant
    EVs: 4 HP / 252 Atk / 252 Spd
    • Earthquake
    • Dragon Claw / Outrage
    • Dragon Dance
    • Flare Blitz
    • Roost

    Charizard X has always had that issue of either hitting Heatran or having recovery. Now you can have both!
     
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    Dreams Active Member

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    Darkrai @ Life Orb
    Ability : Bad Dreams
    Nature : Timid
    EVs: 252 Spatk /252 Spe
    - Dark Void
    - Nasty Plot
    - Dark Pulse
    - Sludge Bomb
    - Substitute

    Rip
     
  4. Dr. Doom

    Dr. Doom Long time hater of stall

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    Mewtwo @ Mewtwonite X
    Trait: Pressure (Steadfast)
    EV: 4 HP / 252 Atk / 252 Spd
    Bulk Up
    Low Kick
    Zen Headbutt
    Ice Punch
    Taunt
     
  5. Ramiel

    Ramiel On our backs. In our hearts.

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    Gurren Lagann
    Arceus @ Iron Plate
    Trait: Multitype
    EV: 252 HP / 4 def / 252 Spd
    - Calm Mind
    - Judgement
    - Recover
    - Earth Power
    - Refresh

    Say goodbye to stall.
     
  6. Xdevo

    Xdevo Phrasing Super Moderator Tour Director Super Moderator Tour Director

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    Greninja @ Life Orb
    Trait: Protean
    EVs: 4 Def / 252 SAtk / 252 Spd
    Timid Nature (+Spd, -Atk)
    - Hydro Pump
    - Extrasensory
    - Ice Beam
    - Hidden Power [Fire]
    - Grass Knot

    Fuck getting walled by things