[SET]
name: Assault Vest (Any)
move 1: Psyshock
move 2: Future Sight
move 3: Knock Off
move 4: Focus Blast
item: Assault Vest
ability: Regenerator
nature: Sassy
evs: 248 HP / 8 SpA / 252 SpD
[SET COMMENTS]
Thanks to Regenerator and remarkable natural bulk augmented by Assault Vest, Reuniclus is an amazing special sponge that checks dangerous threats like Nihilego and Psychic-types like Galarian Slowking and Choice Specs Tapu Lele. It can even switch into and scout other Choice Specs users like Kyurem-W and Tapu Koko, shrugging most of the damage off with Regenerator as it switches out to the appropriate teammate. Psyshock is Reuniclus's most reliable attack and used over Psychic to hit foes like Galarian Slowking, Nihilego, and specially defensive Gastrodon harder. Aside from complementing Psyshock to hit physically bulky Pokemon like Zamazenta-C, Urshifu-R, and Tangrowth, Future Sight's delayed damage lets Reuniclus support its wallbreaking teammates like Urshifu-R and Kartana by providing an extra push to their attacks. Knock Off damages the Psychic-types Reuniclus is tasked to check while removing their Life Orb and Choice Specs, making them easier to handle; Knock Off can also cripple common defensive foes like Ferrothorn, Heatran, Slowking, and Tornadus-T. Focus Blast prevents Dark- and Steel-types like Pangoro, Weavile, Alolan Persian, Zamazenta-C, and Kartana from taking advantage of Reuniclus.
Assault Vest Reuniclus fits on balance and bulky offense teams that appreciate the defensive capabilities and utility it provides; it is also an excellent candidate for taking a dump stat on stall teams. Since Reuniclus doesn't require any specific stat donation, it can work with gods like Zamazenta-C, Ho-Oh, and Yveltal by taking their dump stat. Due to Reuniclus's reliance on Assault Vest, Knock Off absorbers like Clefable, Tangrowth, Skarmory, and the aforementioned Zamazenta-C are great teammates. Moreover, their physical bulk allows them to check threatening wallbreakers such as Alolan Persian, Zygarde-10%, Pangoro, and Weavile, respectively, which prey on Reuniclus easily; in return, Reuniclus checks special attackers like Tapu Lele, Mewtwo, and Tapu Koko for them. Defoggers like Yveltal and Ho-Oh prevent Reuniclus from being overwhelmed by entry hazards, letting it switch in more freely; furthermore, they deal with prominent threats like Blacephalon and Pheromosa for Reuniclus. Future Sight support from Reuniclus lets wallbreakers like Urshifu-R, Kartana, and Weavile bypass their checks, such as Tangrowth, Tornadus-T, and Buzzwole, respectively.
[SET]
name: Calm Mind (Defense, Speed)
move 1: Psyshock
move 2: Focus Blast
move 3: Recover
move 4: Calm Mind
item: Life Orb
ability: Magic Guard
nature: Bold
evs: 252 HP / 252 Def / 4 SpA
[SET COMMENTS]
Reuniclus is a devastating Calm Mind sweeper after receiving either a Defense or Speed donation: the former lets it set up on prominent physical attackers like Zamazenta-C, Zeraora, and Excadrill much more safely, while the latter allows it to get the jump on foes like Heatran and Giratina. Psyshock is the preferred STAB attack to let Reuniclus contest with opposing Calm Mind users like Clefable and Suicune, as well as immediately threaten specially defensive Gastrodon, which can remove its Calm Mind boosts with Clear Smog. Focus Blast shreds Dark- and Steel-types like Pangoro, Tyranitar, Excadrill, and Heatran. Life Orb works exceptionally well with Magic Guard to bolster Reuniclus's damage output without causing recoil and net remarkable odds to 2HKO Unaware Quagsire with Focus Blast. Magic Guard also keeps Reuniclus healthy from status moves like Heatran and Ho-Oh's Toxic and Ferrothorn's Leech Seed, giving it more setup opportunities so it doesn't have to expend turns using Recover.
Reuniclus fits well on balance teams that appreciate its defensive qualities and ability to become a dangerous wincon. Gods with high Defense stats like Necrozma-DM, Zamazenta-C, and Groudon make for great teammates; Reuniclus can also take Speed donations to bolster its immediate offensive presence. Particularly, Zamazenta-C can switch into Dark-type attacks from Pokemon like Weavile, Yveltal, Bisharp, and Alolan Persian and Trick from foes trying to cripple Reuniclus with a Choice item. Even with a Defense donation, Reuniclus can still be overwhelmed by strong physical wallbreakers like Zygarde-10%, Pheromosa, and Rayquaza; teammates like Tangrowth, Clefable, and Skarmory are good choices to cover them. Entry hazard support from Ferrothorn and Skarmory significantly chips foes like Necrozma-DM, Gastrodon, and Victini, either forcing them to use their recovery move PP in longer games or putting them into KO range of Reuniclus. Steel-types like Heatran, Ferrothorn, and Zamazenta-C appreciate Reuniclus switching into Fighting-type attacks from opposing Zamazenta-C and Choice-locked Pheromosa, Urshifu-R, and Buzzwole. The likes of Rotom-W and Heatran can run Toxic to lure in and permanently cripple Gastrodon and Unaware Quagsire, which can stop Reuniclus from setting up with their Clear Smog and Haze, respectively.
[STRATEGY COMMENTS]
Other Options
=============
Like Psyshock, Stored Power is an alternative STAB move that also beats opposing Calm Mind users, with the added benefit of beating Unaware users like Clefable and non-Haze Quagsire; Leftovers can be used with Stored Power to give Reuniclus more setup opportunities. However, the lack of immediate power compared to Psyshock + Life Orb makes Reuniclus unable to beat Haze Quagsire and Clear Smog Gastrodon. Acid Armor over Focus Blast is an option to further improve Reuniclus's physical bulk to fend off foes like Victini and Kartana; Rocky Helmet should be used with Acid Armor to damage and potentially beat Dark-types like Tyranitar, Alolan Persian, and Weavile one-on-one, especially with the Defense boost from Acid Armor. Colbur Berry is an option to lure and swiftly remove the aforementioned Dark-types with Focus Blast; after the item is consumed, Reuniclus easily takes on Knock Off from foes like defensive Yveltal and Necrozma-DM and becomes immune to Poltergeist from Dhelmise. Shadow Ball dents opposing Psychic-types like Necrozma-DM, Victini, Mewtwo, and Slowking; however, missing out on good damage against Dark-types is generally not worth it. Thunder provides neutral coverage against most Dark- and Steel- types while hitting Ho-Oh, Yveltal, Galarian Moltres, and Corviknight super effectively. Moreover, the paralysis chance potentially lets Reuniclus muscle past sturdy foes like Heatran, Necrozma-DM, and Unaware Clefable.
Checks and Counters
===================
**Dark-types**: Weavile, Alolan Persian, Pangoro, and Bisharp can highly damage Reuniclus with their super effective STAB attacks, but they have to be wary of its Focus Blast. Even special attackers like Galarian Moltres and Yveltal are huge threats against Assault Vest variants, as they don't mind any of Reuniclus's attacks in return. Knock Off, most notably from defensive foes like Ferrothorn, Tangrowth, and Tornadus-T can significantly hinder Assault Vest variants, making Reuniclus unable to reliably check the special attackers it's tasked to do.
**Psychic-types**: Necrozma-DM and Victini have the bulk and typing to easily withstand any of Calm Mind Reuniclus's boosted attacks; Necrozma-DM can eventually overwhelm Reuniclus after several Swords Dance or Dragon Dance boosts, while Choice Band Victini can significantly dent Reuniclus or cripple it with Trick. Although Knock Off can be quite annoying for them, Slowbro, Slowking, and opposing Assault Vest Reuniclus can stop Assault Vest variants from making any progress, with the former two gaining momentum via Teleport afterwards.
**Physical Wallbreakers**: Mimikyu, Zygarde-10%, Groudon, Rayquaza, and Calyrex-I can overwhelm Reuniclus easily even if it has a high Defense donation; Assault Vest variants are even more vulnerable to them.
**Anti-Setup Measures**: Unaware + Haze Quagsire, which can stomach all boosted attacks except for Stored Power, Clear Smog Gastrodon, and phazers like Ho-Oh and Giratina have the bulk to take on Reuniclus's attacks and reliably remove its Calm Mind boosts. Taunt from Pokemon like Tornadus-T, Mewtwo, Yveltal, and Tapu Fini can prevent Reuniclus from healing and boosting. Trick from Choice item users like Mewtwo and Tapu Fini can permanently cripple Reuniclus, preventing it from further setting up.
**Chip Damage**: Since Assault Vest variants rely solely on Regenerator to stay healthy, Reuniclus can get overwhelmed quickly by repeated hits from even the special attackers it's supposed to check, especially if entry hazards and status get into the mix. Special attackers like Tapu Koko and Tornadus-T often carry U-turn, which, in tandem with their normal attacks, outdamages Reuniclus's recovery from Regenerator.
[CREDITS]
- Written by: [[royalfluxh, 493260]]
- Quality checked by: [[UT, 523866], [longhiep341, 500884]]
- Grammar checked by: [[Isaiah, 375662]]
name: Assault Vest (Any)
move 1: Psyshock
move 2: Future Sight
move 3: Knock Off
move 4: Focus Blast
item: Assault Vest
ability: Regenerator
nature: Sassy
evs: 248 HP / 8 SpA / 252 SpD
[SET COMMENTS]
Thanks to Regenerator and remarkable natural bulk augmented by Assault Vest, Reuniclus is an amazing special sponge that checks dangerous threats like Nihilego and Psychic-types like Galarian Slowking and Choice Specs Tapu Lele. It can even switch into and scout other Choice Specs users like Kyurem-W and Tapu Koko, shrugging most of the damage off with Regenerator as it switches out to the appropriate teammate. Psyshock is Reuniclus's most reliable attack and used over Psychic to hit foes like Galarian Slowking, Nihilego, and specially defensive Gastrodon harder. Aside from complementing Psyshock to hit physically bulky Pokemon like Zamazenta-C, Urshifu-R, and Tangrowth, Future Sight's delayed damage lets Reuniclus support its wallbreaking teammates like Urshifu-R and Kartana by providing an extra push to their attacks. Knock Off damages the Psychic-types Reuniclus is tasked to check while removing their Life Orb and Choice Specs, making them easier to handle; Knock Off can also cripple common defensive foes like Ferrothorn, Heatran, Slowking, and Tornadus-T. Focus Blast prevents Dark- and Steel-types like Pangoro, Weavile, Alolan Persian, Zamazenta-C, and Kartana from taking advantage of Reuniclus.
Assault Vest Reuniclus fits on balance and bulky offense teams that appreciate the defensive capabilities and utility it provides; it is also an excellent candidate for taking a dump stat on stall teams. Since Reuniclus doesn't require any specific stat donation, it can work with gods like Zamazenta-C, Ho-Oh, and Yveltal by taking their dump stat. Due to Reuniclus's reliance on Assault Vest, Knock Off absorbers like Clefable, Tangrowth, Skarmory, and the aforementioned Zamazenta-C are great teammates. Moreover, their physical bulk allows them to check threatening wallbreakers such as Alolan Persian, Zygarde-10%, Pangoro, and Weavile, respectively, which prey on Reuniclus easily; in return, Reuniclus checks special attackers like Tapu Lele, Mewtwo, and Tapu Koko for them. Defoggers like Yveltal and Ho-Oh prevent Reuniclus from being overwhelmed by entry hazards, letting it switch in more freely; furthermore, they deal with prominent threats like Blacephalon and Pheromosa for Reuniclus. Future Sight support from Reuniclus lets wallbreakers like Urshifu-R, Kartana, and Weavile bypass their checks, such as Tangrowth, Tornadus-T, and Buzzwole, respectively.
[SET]
name: Calm Mind (Defense, Speed)
move 1: Psyshock
move 2: Focus Blast
move 3: Recover
move 4: Calm Mind
item: Life Orb
ability: Magic Guard
nature: Bold
evs: 252 HP / 252 Def / 4 SpA
[SET COMMENTS]
Reuniclus is a devastating Calm Mind sweeper after receiving either a Defense or Speed donation: the former lets it set up on prominent physical attackers like Zamazenta-C, Zeraora, and Excadrill much more safely, while the latter allows it to get the jump on foes like Heatran and Giratina. Psyshock is the preferred STAB attack to let Reuniclus contest with opposing Calm Mind users like Clefable and Suicune, as well as immediately threaten specially defensive Gastrodon, which can remove its Calm Mind boosts with Clear Smog. Focus Blast shreds Dark- and Steel-types like Pangoro, Tyranitar, Excadrill, and Heatran. Life Orb works exceptionally well with Magic Guard to bolster Reuniclus's damage output without causing recoil and net remarkable odds to 2HKO Unaware Quagsire with Focus Blast. Magic Guard also keeps Reuniclus healthy from status moves like Heatran and Ho-Oh's Toxic and Ferrothorn's Leech Seed, giving it more setup opportunities so it doesn't have to expend turns using Recover.
Reuniclus fits well on balance teams that appreciate its defensive qualities and ability to become a dangerous wincon. Gods with high Defense stats like Necrozma-DM, Zamazenta-C, and Groudon make for great teammates; Reuniclus can also take Speed donations to bolster its immediate offensive presence. Particularly, Zamazenta-C can switch into Dark-type attacks from Pokemon like Weavile, Yveltal, Bisharp, and Alolan Persian and Trick from foes trying to cripple Reuniclus with a Choice item. Even with a Defense donation, Reuniclus can still be overwhelmed by strong physical wallbreakers like Zygarde-10%, Pheromosa, and Rayquaza; teammates like Tangrowth, Clefable, and Skarmory are good choices to cover them. Entry hazard support from Ferrothorn and Skarmory significantly chips foes like Necrozma-DM, Gastrodon, and Victini, either forcing them to use their recovery move PP in longer games or putting them into KO range of Reuniclus. Steel-types like Heatran, Ferrothorn, and Zamazenta-C appreciate Reuniclus switching into Fighting-type attacks from opposing Zamazenta-C and Choice-locked Pheromosa, Urshifu-R, and Buzzwole. The likes of Rotom-W and Heatran can run Toxic to lure in and permanently cripple Gastrodon and Unaware Quagsire, which can stop Reuniclus from setting up with their Clear Smog and Haze, respectively.
[STRATEGY COMMENTS]
Other Options
=============
Like Psyshock, Stored Power is an alternative STAB move that also beats opposing Calm Mind users, with the added benefit of beating Unaware users like Clefable and non-Haze Quagsire; Leftovers can be used with Stored Power to give Reuniclus more setup opportunities. However, the lack of immediate power compared to Psyshock + Life Orb makes Reuniclus unable to beat Haze Quagsire and Clear Smog Gastrodon. Acid Armor over Focus Blast is an option to further improve Reuniclus's physical bulk to fend off foes like Victini and Kartana; Rocky Helmet should be used with Acid Armor to damage and potentially beat Dark-types like Tyranitar, Alolan Persian, and Weavile one-on-one, especially with the Defense boost from Acid Armor. Colbur Berry is an option to lure and swiftly remove the aforementioned Dark-types with Focus Blast; after the item is consumed, Reuniclus easily takes on Knock Off from foes like defensive Yveltal and Necrozma-DM and becomes immune to Poltergeist from Dhelmise. Shadow Ball dents opposing Psychic-types like Necrozma-DM, Victini, Mewtwo, and Slowking; however, missing out on good damage against Dark-types is generally not worth it. Thunder provides neutral coverage against most Dark- and Steel- types while hitting Ho-Oh, Yveltal, Galarian Moltres, and Corviknight super effectively. Moreover, the paralysis chance potentially lets Reuniclus muscle past sturdy foes like Heatran, Necrozma-DM, and Unaware Clefable.
Checks and Counters
===================
**Dark-types**: Weavile, Alolan Persian, Pangoro, and Bisharp can highly damage Reuniclus with their super effective STAB attacks, but they have to be wary of its Focus Blast. Even special attackers like Galarian Moltres and Yveltal are huge threats against Assault Vest variants, as they don't mind any of Reuniclus's attacks in return. Knock Off, most notably from defensive foes like Ferrothorn, Tangrowth, and Tornadus-T can significantly hinder Assault Vest variants, making Reuniclus unable to reliably check the special attackers it's tasked to do.
**Psychic-types**: Necrozma-DM and Victini have the bulk and typing to easily withstand any of Calm Mind Reuniclus's boosted attacks; Necrozma-DM can eventually overwhelm Reuniclus after several Swords Dance or Dragon Dance boosts, while Choice Band Victini can significantly dent Reuniclus or cripple it with Trick. Although Knock Off can be quite annoying for them, Slowbro, Slowking, and opposing Assault Vest Reuniclus can stop Assault Vest variants from making any progress, with the former two gaining momentum via Teleport afterwards.
**Physical Wallbreakers**: Mimikyu, Zygarde-10%, Groudon, Rayquaza, and Calyrex-I can overwhelm Reuniclus easily even if it has a high Defense donation; Assault Vest variants are even more vulnerable to them.
**Anti-Setup Measures**: Unaware + Haze Quagsire, which can stomach all boosted attacks except for Stored Power, Clear Smog Gastrodon, and phazers like Ho-Oh and Giratina have the bulk to take on Reuniclus's attacks and reliably remove its Calm Mind boosts. Taunt from Pokemon like Tornadus-T, Mewtwo, Yveltal, and Tapu Fini can prevent Reuniclus from healing and boosting. Trick from Choice item users like Mewtwo and Tapu Fini can permanently cripple Reuniclus, preventing it from further setting up.
**Chip Damage**: Since Assault Vest variants rely solely on Regenerator to stay healthy, Reuniclus can get overwhelmed quickly by repeated hits from even the special attackers it's supposed to check, especially if entry hazards and status get into the mix. Special attackers like Tapu Koko and Tornadus-T often carry U-turn, which, in tandem with their normal attacks, outdamages Reuniclus's recovery from Regenerator.
[CREDITS]
- Written by: [[royalfluxh, 493260]]
- Quality checked by: [[UT, 523866], [longhiep341, 500884]]
- Grammar checked by: [[Isaiah, 375662]]
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