Jirachi

[IcyMan28]

Jirachi

Type

Ability: Serene Grace

Base Stats

100 HP
100 Atk
100 Def
100 SpA
100 SpD
100 Speed

Movepool

Level Up Movepool

B: Wish
B: Confusion
Lv. 5: Rest
Lv. 10: Swift
Lv. 15: Helping Hand
Lv. 20: Psychic
Lv. 25: Refresh
Lv. 30: Rest
Lv. 35: Zen Headbutt
Lv. 40: Double-Edge
Lv. 45: Gravity
Lv. 50: Healing Wish
Lv. 55: Future Sight
Lv. 60: Cosmic Power
Lv. 65: Last Resort
Lv. 70: Doom Desire

TM/HM Moves

TM03 - Psycho Shock
TM04 - Calm Mind
TM06 - Toxic
TM10 - Hidden Power
TM11 - Sunny Day
TM15 - Hyper Beam
TM16 - Light Screen
TM17 - Protect
TM18 - Rain Dance
TM19 - Telekinesis
TM20 - Safeguard
TM21 - Frustration
TM24 - Thunderbolt
TM25 - Thunder
TM27 - Return
TM29 - Psychic
TM30 - Shadow Ball
TM32 - Double Team
TM33 - Reflect
TM37 - Sandstorm
TM40 - Aerial Ace
TM42 - Facade
TM44 - Rest
TM48 - Troll
TM53 - Energy Ball
TM56 - Fling
TM57 - Charge Beam
TM68 - Giga Impact
TM70 - Flash
TM73 - Thunder Wave
TM77 - Psych Up
TM85 - Dream Eater
TM86 - Grass Knot
TM87 - Swagger
TM89 - U-Turn
TM90 - Substitute
TM91 - Flash Cannon
TM92 - Trick Room

Notable Gen IV Attacks

TM76 - Stealth Rock
Tutor - Ice Punch
Tutor - Fire Punch
Tutor - ThunderPunch
Tutor - Trick
Tutor - Iron Head
Tutor - Magic Coat
Event - Draco Meteor

Notable Gen III Attacks

Tutor - Body Slam

Move Info

Doom Desire: 140 BP / 100 Accuracy steel-type special attack. Strikes two turns after use.

Psycho Shock: 80 BP / 100 Accuracy Psychic special attack. Strikes the opponent on their physical defense stat.

Magic Coat: - BP / - Accuracy. Reflects the following moves back onto the opponent: Whirlwind, Roar, Disable, Spite, Spikes, Foresight, Encore, Torment, Taunt, Odor Sleuth, Miracle Eye, Embargo, Heal Block, Toxic Spikes, Defog, Stealth Rock, status-inflicting moves (minus Teeter Dance), all moves that alter the target's stats (except Defog and Memento), Attract, and Block.

Typing

Weaknesses: Ground (2x), Fire (2x)
Neutrality: Water, Electric, Ghost, Dark, Fighting, Bug
Resistances: Normal (2x), Grass (2x), Ice (2x), Poison (0x), Flying (2x), Psychic (4x), Rock (2x), Dragon (2x), Steel (2x)

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Jirachi has always been an excellent pokemon, sporting an excellent 9 resistances, a mere 2 weaknesses, having access to a wide movepool, and well-rounded stats to take advantage of its many options. The transition from Gen III to IV saw an expansion of its physical movepool and support options, and the trend continues on into Black and White. The lack of an alternative ability from the Dream World isn't an issue for Jirachi, either, as Serene Grace greatly aids in its success. Here are some possible sets:

Jirachi@Leftovers
Timid; 252 HP / 24 SpA / 232 Speed

- Substitute
- Calm Mind
- Psycho Shock / Psychic
- Thunderbolt / HP Fighting

Jirachi's flagship set returns with a new toy this time around. While Jirachi previously relied on its bulk, typing, and ability to eventually 2HKO Blissey with Psychic, it can now much more rapidly decimate the pink blob with the use of Psycho Shock. The speed EVs allow it to outpace Jolly Ononokusu, which Jirachi nicely checks thanks to its Steel typing and bulk. Maximum HP allows it to set up on Blissey, and the remainder is thrown into SpA. HP Fighting is an option over Thunderbolt to deal with Sazando and Warubiaru.

The choice between Psycho Shock and Psychic depends on the needs of the team. As previously stated, Psycho Shock allows Jirachi to easily bypass the likes of Snorlax and Blissey. Psychic, however, allows Jirachi to inflict more damage to the bulky ground types that tend to have lower SpD than they do Def, which is relevant as their STAB Earthquake can foil Jirachi's plan.

Jirachi@Leftovers
Timid; 24 HP / 252 SpA / 232 Speed

- Wish
- Calm Mind
- Doom Desire
- Substitute / HP Ground / Magic Coat

This Jirachi attempts to utilize its bulk in conjunction with its signature and exclusive move, Doom Desire, to systematically weaken the opponent's team. Doom Desire is now a 140 base power steel special attack that is perfectly accurate, allowing Jirachi to inflict serious damage. Wish keeps Jirachi healthy, while Calm Mind further boosts its power. The final choice is a matter of deciding whether status or Taunt is more threatening. Substitute will protect Jirachi from status attacks and act as a temporary buffer against damage which, when paired with its high speed and Wish, could allow Jirachi to survive for a very long time. On the other hand, HP Ground allows Jirachi to strike Heatran, Magnezone, Shandaraa, and other pokemon that resist the steel-type, thus rendering Doom Desire less effective. Finally, Magic Coat reflects Taunt and Status back onto the enemy, protecting Jirachi from disruption. The only downside is the low PP of Doom Desire, which is somewhat remedied by HP Ground.

Jirachi@Choice Scarf
Jolly; 6 HP / 252 Atk / 252 Speed

- Ice Punch
- Iron Head
- Fire Punch
- Trick / Thunderpunch

Jirachi's Scarf set returns from DP, perhaps with more utility than before due to the amount of pokemon wandering around the 90-100 base speed range. Jirachi's typing continues to assist it, providing it ample switch-in opportunities against the likes of Sazando, Terakion, and other threatening sweepers. Choice Band is viable, but best left to other, harder hitting threats of this generation.

Jirachi@Leftovers
Jolly; 252 HP / 24 Def / 232 Speed

- Wish
- Iron Head
- Body Slam / Thunder Wave
- Stealth Rock / Magic Coat / Reflect / Light Screen

Jirachi has plenty of support options available to it, and this set features a few of them. Wish allows Jirachi to keep itself and its teammates healthy, while Iron Head provides some form of offense. Body Slam allows Jirachi to paralyze Ground-types and pokemon immune to Thunder Wave, but the latter is generally more reliable. The last slot is basically dedicated to fitting the needs of the team. With its bulk, speed, and reliable Recovery, Jirachi is arguably one of the best users of Stealth Rock, a move that is scarcely distributed among the newer pokemon. Furthermore, Jirachi has nothing to lose from retaining its Gen IV moves, as it gets neither breeding moves or a Dream World ability. Magic Coat allows Jirachi to send SR and spikes back to the enemy, among other things, but they can always switch in later and set up regardless. The screens provide added defense to the pixie.

Jirachi@Choice Specs
Modest/Timid; 80 HP / 252 SpA / 176 Speed

- Psychic
- Thunderbolt
- Doom Desire
- HP Fighting / HP Ground

Specs Jirachi can hit quite hard off the bat with its STAB Psychic, while Doom Desire is effectively a 210 base power attack that will strike down anything that switches in two turns later (and will pair with any offensive attack you may use on that turn). Thunderbolt is a staple on many special Jirachi sets as it provides excellent neutral coverage, and this case is no exception. The final slot is best used with HP Fighting, as it 2HKOs both Heatran and Tyranitar, but HP Ground fails to 2HKO even 4/0 Tyranitar. Despite this, the latter option quickly punishes both Shandaraa or Magnezone attempting to trap the shooting star.

The EVs allow Jirachi some bulk and the ability to outrun neutral base 90s or positive base 90s, depending on the nature of course. Maximum special attack is a given. Jirachi's typing affords it many opportunities to switch in and blast something, and the relative rarity of a Specs set allows Jirachi to to potentially devastating damage, as it calculates based on the SpD of the opponent currently in play. Because most switch-ins to Jirachi are ground-types with average SpD at best, this could really put the opponent under pressure later on in the match.


Generally speaking, Jirachi has improved this generation. With such hard hitters, it seems more and more that resistances will be just as important as pure defensive stats, and Jirachi has both, being notoriously difficult to 2HKO with a neutral move. Its offensive abilities are not limited, and have actually grown, while the same is true of its support options. How Jirachi fits into the metagame remains to be seen, but the diversity it wields will no doubt grant it a niche. Any thoughts?​

 

[AxelLow]

Why does the choice scarf set have 6 HP/ 252 Atk/ 252 SpA?

 

[IcyMan28]

Typo, fixed it.

 

[foxy_eisenhower]

I was trying to make a lead set with Jirachi that made use of Magic Coat, which he gets from HGSS tutor, but I ran into a wall when I realized most pokemon would rather attack him straight away

Magic Coat reflects Spikes and SR and Taunt and Roar and other stuff now btw, so it is a new idea

 

[EvilMario]

A far more aggressive, Life Orb+3 Attack Calm Mind set could be run now, because Psycho Shock at +1 from a Modest Jirachi with 252 Atk EVs does 59.2% - 69.7% to standard Bold 252 HP / 252 Def, Blissey. Blissey's best option there is to stall out Life Orb, or Paralysis Jirachi and die.

Not better than the standard Calm Mind set, I would say, but the freedom of three attacks could benefit Jirachi a lot.

 

[Quaily]

doom desire hits everything straight up at 140 bp? seems like it would need a few cms before packing a decent punch since jirachi has always had excellent coverage. I think I would stick one other move with it to combat high threat enemies that a +1 doom desire would struggle to ohko, like maybe hp:ground for heatran and magnetzon.

jirachi probably isn't going anywhere. he is a really solid and versatile pokemon for any team setup.

 

[Little Battler]

Finally a set that utilizes Doom Desire. The cute haxxor's signature move needs more love.

Anyways :

Jirachi@Leftovers
Timid / Naive; 24 HP / 252 SpA / 252 Speed

that broke the EV limits.

 

[AccidentalGreed]

No love of Superachi? I think it goes perfectly well with Psycho Shock to hit those damned Ground-types, and you have the freedom of Life Prb and Leftovers.

 

[sexyrandal105]

In Soul Silver I had a Jirachi with a set of Draco Meteor, Thunder bolt, Psychic and Wish with Leftovers. Maybe I should redo it with the new Jirachi I got from the Wifi event in White.

 

[GLS]

What about a dual screen Jirachi that uses both Doom Desire and Wish to assist teammates in not just healing, but damage as well. I could see a set where you set up both screens, use doom desire, use wish, then the next turn switch out and heal your teammate as well as damage their opponent for them while they come in under both screen protection.

Jirachi@Light Clay
Calm Nature
Serene Grace
252 HP, 160 Def, 96 Sp. Def
Reflect
Light Screen
Doom Desire
Wish

 

[Coldcut]

The first CM set leaves you completely walled by the Dark/Ground thing, Warubiaru, as well as the Dark/Dragon, Sazando. I'm not sure how prominent they will be in whatever tier Jirachi finds itself, but you might have to play around with some coverage moves to cover these weaknesses.

 

[red12345]

My jirachi is going to work so well...hehe

 

[AccidentalGreed]

My jirachi is going to work so well...hehe

So...are you saying your Jirachi's so awesome you can't contribute it?

I also support the dual screens set, and Doom Desire is a must if you're playing to the Ground/Dark resistance.

 

[Epic Cherubi]

I would keep Psychic on the CM sets. Jirachi already beats Blissey but it does better with a Specially based move to hit Swampert, Gliscor and Hippowdon hard.

 

[AccidentalGreed]

Psycho Shift preferably on the CM offensive sets. Psycho Shock really puts a damper on Special walls such as Blissey, while your two other coverage moves, Grass Knot, Hidden Power, Thunderbolt and whatnot, takes care of the other annoyances.

The Generation IV Superachi set, as I said, should still be considered strongly with Psycho Shift thrown in the soup. Had problems with Blissey.

 

[IcyMan28]

A far more aggressive, Life Orb+3 Attack Calm Mind set could be run now, because Psycho Shock at +1 from a Modest Jirachi with 252 Atk EVs does 59.2% - 69.7% to standard Bold 252 HP / 252 Def, Blissey. Blissey's best option there is to stall out Life Orb, or Paralysis Jirachi and die.

Not better than the standard Calm Mind set, I would say, but the freedom of three attacks could benefit Jirachi a lot.

I'm thinking a set like this?

Jirachi@Life Orb
Timid; 6 HP / 252 SpA / 252 Spe

Calm Mind
Psycho Shock
Hidden Power Fighting
Thunderbolt / Grass Knot

Modest is unnecessary, as Timid still manages a 2HKO, factoring leftovers. CM + Psycho Shock is the core of the set, while HP Fighting lets Jirachi hit Heatran, Tyranitar, Warubiaru, Sazando, and others. The final slot is for coverage, with Thunderbolt dealing with Skarmory and the bulky waters while GK hits Swampert and Hippowdon.

doom desire hits everything straight up at 140 bp? seems like it would need a few cms before packing a decent punch since jirachi has always had excellent coverage. I think I would stick one other move with it to combat high threat enemies that a +1 doom desire would struggle to ohko, like maybe hp:ground for heatran and magnetzon.

Doom Desire hits everything for neutral damage, meaning that Magnezone and Heatran are not 4x resistant.

Jirachi@Light Clay
Calm Nature
Serene Grace
252 HP, 160 Def, 96 Sp. Def
Reflect
Light Screen
Doom Desire
Wish

I like the set, though it might be a bit susceptible PP loss.

What are people's thoughts on the EVs? With dual screens already patching up the defenses, I feel like Timid 252 HP / 252 Speed is the way to go, taking advantage of Jirachi's high speed and typing to soften blows before they hit, as well as pulling off a last-minute Wish or Doom Desire if needed.

I would keep Psychic on the CM sets. Jirachi already beats Blissey but it does better with a Specially based move to hit Swampert, Gliscor and Hippowdon hard.

Psycho Shift preferably on the CM offensive sets. Psycho Shock really puts a damper on Special walls such as Blissey, while your two other coverage moves, Grass Knot, Hidden Power, Thunderbolt and whatnot, takes care of the other annoyances.

The Generation IV Superachi set, as I said, should still be considered strongly with Psycho Shift thrown in the soup. Had problems with Blissey.

These posts highlight what I was trying to point out in the OP - Psychic vs. Psycho Shock on the CM sets is really up to personal preference.

 

[Klaus]

Damn Jirachi is stronger then ever.

I see Blissey usage dropping so hard this Gen. Nice to see Doom Desire got some love this Gen as well.

 

[Quaily]

even with a neutral hit heatran and magnetzon are pretty bulky so a +1 doom desire is not likely to ohko, while a hp:ground is 280 bp against them. that's what I meant.

blissey usage is probably going to plummet so I'm not seeing a lot of point in psycho shift. cm jirachi already does okay against blissey with psychic and it has a higher bp.

 

[soul_survivor]

jirachi has always been one of muy favorite pokemon. it was one of the best supporters in the Ou and i don't think thats going to change and the notable super cheap iron head combo.

 

[ShinyAzelf]

With Doom Desire having 140 base power and 100 accuracy, a Specs Jirachi will be such a potent threat. Can't wait to try it out.

 

[Captain Awesome]

Needs more anti-lead sets with new and improved Magic Coat.

 

[IcyMan28]

I'll work on those - any suggestions? I feel that a set with Magic Coat / Iron Head / Stealth Rock / filler could work; Magic Coat removes the need to use Iron head and a Scarf to prevent hazards, so maybe a more defensive lead set?

EDIT: I've come up with some sets that I think will work with Jirachi:

Jirachi@Choice Specs
Modest/Timid; 80 HP / 252 SpA / 176 Speed

Psychic
Thunderbolt
Doom Desire
HP Fighting / HP Ground

Specs Jirachi can hit quite hard off the bat with its STAB Psychic, while Doom Desire is effectively a 140 base power attack that will strike down anything that switches in two turns later (and will pair with any offensive attack you may use on that turn). Thunderbolt is a staple on many special Jirachi sets as it provides excellent neutral coverage, and this case is no exception. The final slot is best used with HP Fighting, as it 2HKOs both Heatran and Tyranitar, but HP Ground fails to 2HKO even 4/0 Tyranitar. Despite this, the latter option quickly punishes both Shandaraa or Magnezone attempting to trap the shooting star.

The EVs allow Jirachi some bulk and the ability to outrun neutral base 90s or positive base 90s, depending on the nature of course. Maximum special attack is a given.

Needs more anti-lead sets with new and improved Magic Coat.

Upon further consideration, I feel that simply using the bulky Jirachi set in the lead slot should suffice. Jirachi will probably want to run Stealth Rock and Wish alongside Magic Coat, so there isn't really a lead set that would need to be specifically designed outside of TrickScarf, IMO.

 

[TorchicBlaziken]

Here is the real Jirachi thread.

 

[Sheaz]

I'm thinking a set like this?

Doom Desire hits everything for neutral damage, meaning that Magnezone and Heatran are not 4x resistant.

The research thread says differently. Doom Desire, though more powerful, now takes resistances into account.

 

[Chomper The Sharptooth]

That and I don't think you can have more than one outstanding Doom Desire so if they're used with Specs you'll be doing nothing for two turns. I've been using the DP Scarf set on my U-Turn team, and have finally elected to opt for Thunderpunch over U-Turn. Jirachi is still as good as ever revenging, sadly he make Scarf Shanderaa an even bigger threat to my team. Not completely about Jirachi, but are there other good 100+ speed scarfed revengers with Jirachi's kind of coverage?