I changed my mind. After starting the sets, I realized that it would be better to separate Sitrus Berry and Focus Sash. There is some overlap, but I think it would be more confusing to merge them and try to explain what goes with which.
[SET]
Bulky Unburden (Sneasler) (F) @ Sitrus Berry
Ability: Unburden
Level: 50
Tera Type: Ghost / Fire
EVs: 228 HP / 156 Atk / 108 Def / 12 SpD / 4 Spe
Adamant Nature
- Dire Claw
- Close Combat
- Toxic Spikes / Substitute
- Shadow Claw / Fire Punch / Substitute
* This set takes a more versatile approach to Unburden Sneasler, using survivability to complement both its offensive and disruptive capabilities.
* **Toxic Spikes**: With the combination of Sitrus Berry and Unburden, Sneasler is very consistent at getting two layers of Toxic Spikes on the field.
* **Shadow Claw versus Fire Punch**: This coverage move is usually chosen to match Sneasler's Tera type. Shadow Claw hits Flutter Mane and Basculegion hard, Fire Punch destroys Scizor, and both can be used to pressure Gholdengo.
* **Substitute**: Not only does Substitute scout for status from the likes of Archaludon, but it can be used in succession to consume Berries.
Other Options
========
* **Swords Dance**: While normally used with more Speed investment, bulky sets can still make great use of Swords Dance to set up.
* **Liechi Berry**: When paired with Substitute, Sneasler gets both an Attack and Speed boost after Liechi Berry is consumed. However, Sneasler will be much easier to pick off with priority at this point.
EV Spreads
========
* **HP EVs and Substitute**: All spreads are optimized to consume Sitrus Berry after two uses of Substitute or Liechi Berry after three uses of Substitute.
* **228 HP / 156 Atk / 108 Def / 12 SpD / 4 Spe with Adamant**: With Unburden active, this spread will outspeed all Booster Energy Flutter Mane that don’t run a Speed-boosting nature. With Sitrus Berry recovery, Sneasler will survive Adamant Urshifu-R's unboosted Surging Strikes into Aqua Jet and will almost always avoid being 2HKOed by Timid Flutter Mane's unboosted Moonblast. Sneasler also has a very high chance to survive Modest Ursaluna-B’s Blood Moon.
* **228 HP / 76 Atk / 108 Def / 12 SpD / 84 Spe with Adamant**: This spread outruns Timid Achaludon before Unburden, which is necessary if using Substitute to scout for Thunder Wave. The combination of Adamant Urshifu-R's Surging Strikes and Aqua Jet will not 2HKO Sneasler, and Timid Flutter Mane's Moonblast will almost never 2HKO either. Finally, Modest Ursaluna-B's Blood Moon only has about a 12% chance to OHKO it.
* **148 HP / 148 Atk / 92 Def / 4 SpD / 116 Spe with Adamant**: This spread outruns +1 Timid Iron Bundle after Unburden activates. It also avoids an OHKO on all but the highest rolls from Adamant Urshifu-R's Tera-boosted Surging Strikes and Timid Choice Specs Flutter Mane's Moonblast.
Tera Types
========
* **Tera Dependency - Medium**: This set's emphasis on bulk makes Terastallization less necessary, but it's still an excellent tool for preserving momentum against certain threats.
* **Ghost**: Tera Ghost's Extreme Speed immunity helps Sneasler keep its Speed advantage, and the boost to Shadow Claw helps against Flutter Mane and Gholdengo.
* **Fire**: Tera Fire gives Fire Punch a boost particularly for Steel-type foes. It can also help against unboosted Ogerpon-H, but this is situational, especially if Sneasler's Sitrus Berry hasn't been consumed yet.
[SET]
Focus Sash (Sneasler) (F) @ Focus Sash
Ability: Poison Touch / Unburden
Level: 50
Tera Type: Ghost
EVs: 252 Atk / 4 Def / 252 Spe
Adamant / Jolly Nature
- Dire Claw
- Close Combat
- Shadow Claw / Fake Out / Fire Punch
- Toxic Spikes / Fake Out
* With Focus Sash, Sneasler can go all-in on high-powered disruption!
* **Shadow Claw**: Shadow Claw is Sneasler's most reliable coverage move into Gholdengo.
* **Toxic Spikes**: Toxic Spikes is a great support option as a lead, allowing Sneasler to build momentum for its teammates by disrupting bulkier foes.
* **Fake Out**: Not only does Fake Out help break Focus Sash and Multiscale, but the free attack gives an extra chance for Poison Touch to activate.
* **Fire Punch**: Fire Punch can OHKO maximum HP Scizor, which can otherwise bypass Focus Sash with Technician Dual Wingbeat.
* **Adamant versus Jolly**: Running an Adamant nature maximizes power while still outspeeding threats such as Jolly Garchomp. Running a Jolly nature will let Sneasler outspeed up to Jolly Roaring Moon.
Abilities
========
* **Poison Touch**: Poison Touch gives Sneasler extra chances to cripple threats, especially when paired with Fake Out.
* **Unburden**: If wanting to maximize your chances of paralyzing or putting a target to sleep with Dire Claw, Unburden should be used over Poison Touch. The extra Speed can also be helpful, but Sneasler's Focus Sash is not always in danger of being consumed.
Tera Types
========
* **Tera Dependency - Low**: While there are unique cases where Terastallization is useful, this set tends to do just fine without it.
* **Ghost**: Tera Ghost can surprise Extreme Speed Dragonite trying to revenge kill Sneasler, and the boost to Shadow Claw is a big help against Gholdengo.
* **Fighting**: Tera Fighting takes Sneasler's strongest STAB attack in Close Combat and pushes it even farther.
* **Stellar**: Tera Stellar is a great way to take advantage of Sneasler's diverse offensive options without losing its unique typing. With an Adamant nature, the one-time boost to Shadow Claw guarantees a 2HKO on maximum HP Gholdengo.
* **Poison**: Tera Poison is a situational option that gives Dire Claw a much-needed boost, and maintaining Sneasler's original Poison typing will let it absorb Toxic Spikes later if needed.
[CREDITS]
Written by:
https://www.smogon.com/forums/members/photon.516307/
Quality checked by:
https://www.smogon.com/forums/members/theorymon.29010/
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https://www.smogon.com/forums/members/autumn.384270/
[SET]
Bulky Unburden (Sneasler) (F) @ Sitrus Berry
Ability: Unburden
Level: 50
Tera Type: Ghost / Fire
EVs: 228 HP / 156 Atk / 108 Def / 12 SpD / 4 Spe
Adamant Nature
- Dire Claw
- Close Combat
- Toxic Spikes / Substitute
- Shadow Claw / Fire Punch / Substitute
* This set takes a more versatile approach to Unburden Sneasler, using survivability to complement both its offensive and disruptive capabilities.
* **Toxic Spikes**: With the combination of Sitrus Berry and Unburden, Sneasler is very consistent at getting two layers of Toxic Spikes on the field.
* **Shadow Claw versus Fire Punch**: This coverage move is usually chosen to match Sneasler's Tera type. Shadow Claw hits Flutter Mane and Basculegion hard, Fire Punch destroys Scizor, and both can be used to pressure Gholdengo.
* **Substitute**: Not only does Substitute scout for status from the likes of Archaludon, but it can be used in succession to consume Berries.
Other Options
========
* **Swords Dance**: While normally used with more Speed investment, bulky sets can still make great use of Swords Dance to set up.
* **Liechi Berry**: When paired with Substitute, Sneasler gets both an Attack and Speed boost after Liechi Berry is consumed. However, Sneasler will be much easier to pick off with priority at this point.
EV Spreads
========
* **HP EVs and Substitute**: All spreads are optimized to consume Sitrus Berry after two uses of Substitute or Liechi Berry after three uses of Substitute.
* **228 HP / 156 Atk / 108 Def / 12 SpD / 4 Spe with Adamant**: With Unburden active, this spread will outspeed all Booster Energy Flutter Mane that don’t run a Speed-boosting nature. With Sitrus Berry recovery, Sneasler will survive Adamant Urshifu-R's unboosted Surging Strikes into Aqua Jet and will almost always avoid being 2HKOed by Timid Flutter Mane's unboosted Moonblast. Sneasler also has a very high chance to survive Modest Ursaluna-B’s Blood Moon.
* **228 HP / 76 Atk / 108 Def / 12 SpD / 84 Spe with Adamant**: This spread outruns Timid Achaludon before Unburden, which is necessary if using Substitute to scout for Thunder Wave. The combination of Adamant Urshifu-R's Surging Strikes and Aqua Jet will not 2HKO Sneasler, and Timid Flutter Mane's Moonblast will almost never 2HKO either. Finally, Modest Ursaluna-B's Blood Moon only has about a 12% chance to OHKO it.
* **148 HP / 148 Atk / 92 Def / 4 SpD / 116 Spe with Adamant**: This spread outruns +1 Timid Iron Bundle after Unburden activates. It also avoids an OHKO on all but the highest rolls from Adamant Urshifu-R's Tera-boosted Surging Strikes and Timid Choice Specs Flutter Mane's Moonblast.
Tera Types
========
* **Tera Dependency - Medium**: This set's emphasis on bulk makes Terastallization less necessary, but it's still an excellent tool for preserving momentum against certain threats.
* **Ghost**: Tera Ghost's Extreme Speed immunity helps Sneasler keep its Speed advantage, and the boost to Shadow Claw helps against Flutter Mane and Gholdengo.
* **Fire**: Tera Fire gives Fire Punch a boost particularly for Steel-type foes. It can also help against unboosted Ogerpon-H, but this is situational, especially if Sneasler's Sitrus Berry hasn't been consumed yet.
[SET]
Focus Sash (Sneasler) (F) @ Focus Sash
Ability: Poison Touch / Unburden
Level: 50
Tera Type: Ghost
EVs: 252 Atk / 4 Def / 252 Spe
Adamant / Jolly Nature
- Dire Claw
- Close Combat
- Shadow Claw / Fake Out / Fire Punch
- Toxic Spikes / Fake Out
* With Focus Sash, Sneasler can go all-in on high-powered disruption!
* **Shadow Claw**: Shadow Claw is Sneasler's most reliable coverage move into Gholdengo.
* **Toxic Spikes**: Toxic Spikes is a great support option as a lead, allowing Sneasler to build momentum for its teammates by disrupting bulkier foes.
* **Fake Out**: Not only does Fake Out help break Focus Sash and Multiscale, but the free attack gives an extra chance for Poison Touch to activate.
* **Fire Punch**: Fire Punch can OHKO maximum HP Scizor, which can otherwise bypass Focus Sash with Technician Dual Wingbeat.
* **Adamant versus Jolly**: Running an Adamant nature maximizes power while still outspeeding threats such as Jolly Garchomp. Running a Jolly nature will let Sneasler outspeed up to Jolly Roaring Moon.
Abilities
========
* **Poison Touch**: Poison Touch gives Sneasler extra chances to cripple threats, especially when paired with Fake Out.
* **Unburden**: If wanting to maximize your chances of paralyzing or putting a target to sleep with Dire Claw, Unburden should be used over Poison Touch. The extra Speed can also be helpful, but Sneasler's Focus Sash is not always in danger of being consumed.
Tera Types
========
* **Tera Dependency - Low**: While there are unique cases where Terastallization is useful, this set tends to do just fine without it.
* **Ghost**: Tera Ghost can surprise Extreme Speed Dragonite trying to revenge kill Sneasler, and the boost to Shadow Claw is a big help against Gholdengo.
* **Fighting**: Tera Fighting takes Sneasler's strongest STAB attack in Close Combat and pushes it even farther.
* **Stellar**: Tera Stellar is a great way to take advantage of Sneasler's diverse offensive options without losing its unique typing. With an Adamant nature, the one-time boost to Shadow Claw guarantees a 2HKO on maximum HP Gholdengo.
* **Poison**: Tera Poison is a situational option that gives Dire Claw a much-needed boost, and maintaining Sneasler's original Poison typing will let it absorb Toxic Spikes later if needed.
[CREDITS]
Written by:
https://www.smogon.com/forums/members/photon.516307/
Quality checked by:
https://www.smogon.com/forums/members/theorymon.29010/
Grammar checked by:
https://www.smogon.com/forums/members/derpysux.528485/
https://www.smogon.com/forums/members/autumn.384270/
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