[SET]
Imposter (Chansey) @ Eviolite / Covert Cloak / Spooky Plate
Ability: Imposter
EVs: 252 HP / 252 Def / 252 SpA / 252 SpD / 252 Spe
Calm Nature
IVs: 0 Atk
- Shore Up
- Block
- Topsy-Turvy
- Heal Bell / Jungle Healing
[SET COMMENTS]
With Imposter, Chansey transforms into a version of the opposing Pokemon with bulk that is far greater and can be further bolstered by Eviolite. This provides a myriad of benefits, including blanket checking most Pokemon, scouting sets, and PP stalling less threatening foes. These traits make Imposter Chansey a valuable addition to almost every team. The given moves offer the most utility in the rare situations Chansey is not transformed, allowing it to Imposter-proof certain special attackers and act as a cleric. While Eviolite is usually the best item, Covert Cloak is useful against Spirit Shackle and Salt Cure users, and Spooky Plate allows Chansey to threaten Arceus-Ghost and Lunala that would otherwise defeat it with Judgment. Offensive threats such as Ultra Necrozma appreciate the information Imposter Chansey provides through scouting; physical attackers in particular highly appreciate moves like Burning Bulwark being discovered. Special attackers enjoy Imposter Chansey taking advantage of RegenVest users and potentially Imposter-proofing them. Imposter Chansey appreciates slow pivoting from Pokemon like Celesteela and Mega Steelix so it can safely scout. Specially defensive Pokemon like Ice Scales Arceus formes and Magic Guard Blissey can serve as checks to opposing Take Heart Arceus formes, which can beat Imposter Chansey one-on-one, while also checking Dragon-type attackers like Eternatus and Miraidon that can hit it hard.
[SET CREDITS]
Written by:
https://www.smogon.com/forums/members/chessking345.355040/
Quality checked by:
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Grammar checked by:
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