[SET]
name: Offensive Setup
move 1: Nasty Plot / Calm Mind
move 2: Draining Kiss / Dazzling Gleam
move 3: Stored Power / Mystical Power / Psyshock
move 4: Substitute
item: Leftovers
ability: Levitate
nature: Timid
evs: 4 Def / 252 SpA / 252 Spe
tera type: Fairy
[SET COMMENTS]
Mesprit is an amazing setup sweeper because it has great coverage and Substitute to shield it from crippling utility moves like Toxic, Thunder Wave, and Trick. Nasty Plot allows Mesprit to be more immediately threatening, while Calm Mind lets it tank more special attacks and take advantage of Substitute and Stored Power more. Even though Dazzling Gleam is stronger than Draining Kiss, the latter is preferred for longevity, but Dazzling Gleam 2HKOes Appletun, Umbreon, and, with Tera Fairy, Hisuian Qwilfish at +2 after Stealth Rock. Stored Power lets Mesprit be even more threatening over time as you amass more boosts, but Mystical Power gives it a decent attacking move right off the bat that can help you steamroll teams by just attacking. Psyshock helps beat special walls like Articuno, Blissey, and Muk more easily as well as setup sweepers like Vivillon and Lilligant that can boost Special Defense. Tera Fairy lets Mesprit turn would-be checks in Dark-types such as Umbreon and Bombirdier into setup fodder, even letting it use Substitute on their attacks.
Mesprit is checked by special walls and Dark-types alike, so checks such as Bombirdier, Toxicroak, and Scyther pair greatly alongside it. Because faster physical attackers like Bruxish and Scyther easily threaten Mesprit out, physical walls like Lurantis, Avalugg, and Sandaconda work as amazing partners. Encore from Sableye, Cacturne, or Alolan Raichu can be quite annoying for Mesprit to deal with, as these Pokemon can lock Mesprit into a non-damaging move and then whittle it down. To combat this, Dark-types to beat them like Bombirdier and Hisuian Qwilfish are good teammates that can also cripple the opposing team with Knock Off, entry hazards, and status conditions.
[SET CREDITS]
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[SET]
name: Choice Scarf
move 1: Psyshock / Psychic / Mystical Power
move 2: U-turn
move 3: Trick / Healing Wish
move 4: Dazzling Gleam
item: Choice Scarf
ability: Levitate
nature: Timid
evs: 4 Def / 252 SpA / 252 Spe
tera type: Fairy
[SET COMMENTS]
After donning a Choice Scarf, Mesprit becomes an excellent revenge killer that beats common threats like Samurott, Toxicroak, and Hisuian Sneasel. Psyshock 2HKOes Cryogonal while also letting Mesprit beat down special walls that love to come in on it, while Psychic can be used instead to let you take care of Pokemon like Sandaconda and Avalugg. Mystical Power with Choice Scarf is a powerful combination on Mesprit, letting it become a revenge killer that can easily spiral out of control and beat weakened teams. Trick helps with crippling walls like Blissey and Articuno that Mesprit draws in and helps it check bulky setup sweepers like Ursaring and Eelektross. Healing Wish can be used instead to help bring a teammate that has longevity issues back to full or give a setup sweeper another chance like Assault Vest Eelektross, Tauros, or Bruxish. Tera Fairy helps Mesprit revenge kill Toxicroak and Cacturne more safely, as it then resists Sucker Punch. Also, STAB Dazzling Gleam lets Mesprit muscle past Dark-types far more consistently.
Hisuian Qwilfish is the best Mesprit answer in the tier, so Pokemon like Bruxish, Froslass, and Appletun that can draw it in and force meaningful damage onto it are important teammates to have. Choice Scarf Mesprit pairs nicely with Choice Band wallbreakers like Hisuian Sneasel and Medicham because, with U-turn, Mesprit can pivot them in versus special walls and Dark-types. All of Mesprit's checks heavily rely on their items, like Blissey, Hisuian Qwilfish, and Eelektross, so Knock Off from teammates such as Samurott, Bombirdier, and Sableye especially helps it to clean late-game. Healing Wish pairs well with Life Orb Samurott, Tauros, and Choice Band Bruxish, as they tend to have poor longevity—a second chance for a setup sweepers like Eelektross and Swords Dance Hisuian Sneasel is also highly appreciated.
[SET CREDITS]
Written by:
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name: Offensive Setup
move 1: Nasty Plot / Calm Mind
move 2: Draining Kiss / Dazzling Gleam
move 3: Stored Power / Mystical Power / Psyshock
move 4: Substitute
item: Leftovers
ability: Levitate
nature: Timid
evs: 4 Def / 252 SpA / 252 Spe
tera type: Fairy
[SET COMMENTS]
Mesprit is an amazing setup sweeper because it has great coverage and Substitute to shield it from crippling utility moves like Toxic, Thunder Wave, and Trick. Nasty Plot allows Mesprit to be more immediately threatening, while Calm Mind lets it tank more special attacks and take advantage of Substitute and Stored Power more. Even though Dazzling Gleam is stronger than Draining Kiss, the latter is preferred for longevity, but Dazzling Gleam 2HKOes Appletun, Umbreon, and, with Tera Fairy, Hisuian Qwilfish at +2 after Stealth Rock. Stored Power lets Mesprit be even more threatening over time as you amass more boosts, but Mystical Power gives it a decent attacking move right off the bat that can help you steamroll teams by just attacking. Psyshock helps beat special walls like Articuno, Blissey, and Muk more easily as well as setup sweepers like Vivillon and Lilligant that can boost Special Defense. Tera Fairy lets Mesprit turn would-be checks in Dark-types such as Umbreon and Bombirdier into setup fodder, even letting it use Substitute on their attacks.
Mesprit is checked by special walls and Dark-types alike, so checks such as Bombirdier, Toxicroak, and Scyther pair greatly alongside it. Because faster physical attackers like Bruxish and Scyther easily threaten Mesprit out, physical walls like Lurantis, Avalugg, and Sandaconda work as amazing partners. Encore from Sableye, Cacturne, or Alolan Raichu can be quite annoying for Mesprit to deal with, as these Pokemon can lock Mesprit into a non-damaging move and then whittle it down. To combat this, Dark-types to beat them like Bombirdier and Hisuian Qwilfish are good teammates that can also cripple the opposing team with Knock Off, entry hazards, and status conditions.
[SET CREDITS]
Written by:
https://www.smogon.com/forums/members/powerofmemes.583607/
Quality checked by:
https://www.smogon.com/forums/members/togkey.400664/
https://www.smogon.com/forums/members/rabia.336073/
Grammar checked by:
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[SET]
name: Choice Scarf
move 1: Psyshock / Psychic / Mystical Power
move 2: U-turn
move 3: Trick / Healing Wish
move 4: Dazzling Gleam
item: Choice Scarf
ability: Levitate
nature: Timid
evs: 4 Def / 252 SpA / 252 Spe
tera type: Fairy
[SET COMMENTS]
After donning a Choice Scarf, Mesprit becomes an excellent revenge killer that beats common threats like Samurott, Toxicroak, and Hisuian Sneasel. Psyshock 2HKOes Cryogonal while also letting Mesprit beat down special walls that love to come in on it, while Psychic can be used instead to let you take care of Pokemon like Sandaconda and Avalugg. Mystical Power with Choice Scarf is a powerful combination on Mesprit, letting it become a revenge killer that can easily spiral out of control and beat weakened teams. Trick helps with crippling walls like Blissey and Articuno that Mesprit draws in and helps it check bulky setup sweepers like Ursaring and Eelektross. Healing Wish can be used instead to help bring a teammate that has longevity issues back to full or give a setup sweeper another chance like Assault Vest Eelektross, Tauros, or Bruxish. Tera Fairy helps Mesprit revenge kill Toxicroak and Cacturne more safely, as it then resists Sucker Punch. Also, STAB Dazzling Gleam lets Mesprit muscle past Dark-types far more consistently.
Hisuian Qwilfish is the best Mesprit answer in the tier, so Pokemon like Bruxish, Froslass, and Appletun that can draw it in and force meaningful damage onto it are important teammates to have. Choice Scarf Mesprit pairs nicely with Choice Band wallbreakers like Hisuian Sneasel and Medicham because, with U-turn, Mesprit can pivot them in versus special walls and Dark-types. All of Mesprit's checks heavily rely on their items, like Blissey, Hisuian Qwilfish, and Eelektross, so Knock Off from teammates such as Samurott, Bombirdier, and Sableye especially helps it to clean late-game. Healing Wish pairs well with Life Orb Samurott, Tauros, and Choice Band Bruxish, as they tend to have poor longevity—a second chance for a setup sweepers like Eelektross and Swords Dance Hisuian Sneasel is also highly appreciated.
[SET CREDITS]
Written by:
https://www.smogon.com/forums/members/powerofmemes.583607/
Quality checked by:
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Grammar checked by:
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