Ubers Solgaleo

[Aberforth]

[Overview]

Solgaleo's unique combination of Teleport and Future Sight coupled with its Steel typing gives it a defined role in Ubers as a defensive Steel-type that Magnezone cannot trap. Its decent bulk allows it to check both Xerneas and Eternatus. Unfortunately, Solgaleo is almost entirely outclassed by Necrozma-DM and other Steel-types like Ferrothorn, both offensively and defensively. Solgaleo has a niche on defensive teams for its ability to use Teleport to pivot against Magnezone, making it not lose to Xerneas teams with Magnezone, and it partners well with Kyogre and Marshadow thanks to Future Sight helping them break through their checks, most notably Eternatus.

[SET]
name: FuturePort
move 1: Future Sight
move 2: Teleport
move 3: Sunsteel Strike
move 4: Morning Sun
item: Leftovers
ability: Full Metal Body
nature: Sassy
evs: 252 HP / 4 SpA / 252 SpD

[SET COMMENTS]
The combination of Future Sight and Teleport helps Solgaleo distinguish itself from Necrozma-DM. Future Sight hits targets like Eternatus and Buzzwole and is useful chip damage for many wallbreakers, while Teleport allows Solgaleo to safely bring in frail teammates. It is uncommon for Solgaleo to both set Future Sight and pivot with Teleport due to its weaknesses to common Pokemon like Yveltal, Groudon, and Kyogre, but both are useful tools to provide momentum to Solgaleo's team. Sunsteel Strike is required to check Xerneas.

When trying to execute a Future Sight-based strategy in Ubers, teammates that can force Yveltal and Necrozma-DM out are critical, since Yveltal is immune to Future Sight and Necrozma-DM resists both of Solgaleo's STAB options. Good partners for this include Groudon, Zygarde, and Kyogre. Phazers can help by preventing certain foes from absorbing Future Sight, so teammates like Dragon Tail Eternatus can be useful. Eternatus is especially useful in defensively answering Yveltal and not allowing Necrozma-DM to absorb Future Sight thanks to Dragon Tail. Kyogre, most notably Choice Scarf variants, really appreciates Future Sight support helping it break past Eternatus. Frailer wallbreakers, like Marshadow, Dracovish, and Rayquaza appreciate Solgaleo bringing them in safely and the additional damage that Future Sight provides on their checks. Other offensive pivots like Galarian Darmanitan, Yveltal, and Urshifu-S are also good teammates, potentially forming a good momentum-based offensive core.

[STRATEGY COMMENTS]
Other Options
====

Metal Burst allows Solgaleo to potentially OHKO Yveltal, which is especially useful if Solgaleo is paired with Calyrex-S. Choice Scarf Solgaleo could be used as an offensive Choice Scarf user that outspeeds Galarian Darmanitan and is not affected by Sticky Web. Dropping Sunsteel Strike makes Solgaleo a lot worse against Xerneas, but dropping anything else makes Solgaleo even more outclassed by Necrozma-DM.

Checks and Counters
====

**Yveltal**: Yveltal threatens to OHKO Solgaleo, is immune to Future Sight, and can also comfortably recover off Sunsteel Strike damage.

**Ghost-types**: Calyrex-S and Marshadow threaten to OHKO Solgaleo, while Lunala can comfortably take it on defensively, shrugging off all hits and spreading status to Solgaleo's teammates without fearing anything it can do in return.

**Groudon**: Groudon threatens to OHKO Solgaleo and can be difficult to switch into without wasting Future Sight.

**Kyogre**: Kyogre reduces Morning Sun recovery and forces Solgaleo out. It also resists Sunsteel Strike and can shrug off Future Sight damage comfortably.

**Zygarde**: Zygarde can set up on Solgaleo comfortably with both Dragon Dance and Coil sets, while Dragon Tail annoys Solgaleo attempting to pivot with Teleport.

**Necrozma-DM**: Necrozma-DM can comfortably take on Solgaleo's attacks and threaten it with Knock Off and Earthquake while also setting entry hazards to limit switch-ins.

**Ho-Oh**: Ho-Oh immediately threatens Solgaleo and can keep itself healthy throughout the game thanks to Regenerator, and Whirlwind can disrupt Teleport.

[CREDITS]
- Written by: [[Aberforth, 249382]]
- Quality checked by: [[Fc, 511624], [Manaphy, 50695]]
- Grammar checked by: [[lotiasite, 302985], [DC, 449990]]

 

[Fc]

Probably don't need to mention what morning sun does in oo, it's pretty self explanatory.

I'd mention kyogre, particularly scarf, as a solid teammate. FS pressures etern hard and scarf ogre claims against a lot of teams without etern able to pivot, and is one of the main pairings that would make me consider solg > anything

Add metal burst in oo because it baits and blows up Yveltal which is funny and can technically be game ending w a caly

mention getting up hazards for ndm also in checks and counters, that's a big thing because it wears down potential partners like scarf ogre for spout

looks good this mon sucks QC 1/2

 

[Manaphy]

we talked a lot on discord,
I’d like a more specific mention of what niche Nec has, cuz the current OP makes it sound like it has none; its a bit short. Just add a sentence like “Solgaleo has a niche on defensive teams for it’s ability to Teleport out of Magnezone, and it partners well with Kyogre and Marshadow thanks to Future Sight”, something like that

also add a quick mention of scarf to OO

QC 2/2

 

[lotiasite]

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check 1/2

[Overview]

Solgaleo's unique combination of Teleport and Future Sight coupled with its Steel typing give Solgaleos it a defined role in the Ubers metagame as a defensive Steel-type that Magnezone cannot trap. Its decent bulk allows Solgaleo to act as ait to check to both Xerneas and Eternatus. Unfortunately, Solgaleo is almost entirely outclassed by Necrozma-DM and other Steel-types like Ferrothorn both offensively and defensively. Solgaleo has a niche on defensive teams for it’(apo)s ability to use Teleport to pivot out of Magnezone, making it not lose to Xerneas teams with Magnezone, and it partners well with Kyogre and Marshadow thanks to Future Sight helping them break through their checks, most notably Eternatus.

[SET]
name: FuturePort
move 1: Future Sight
move 2: Teleport
move 3: Sunsteel Strike
move 4: Morning Sun
item: Leftovers
ability: Full Metal Body
nature: Sassy
evs: 252 HP / 4 SpA / 252 SpD

[SET COMMENTS]

The combination of Future Sight and Teleport helps Solgaleo distinguish itself from Necrozma-DM. Future Sight hits targets like Eternatus and Buzzwole, (RC) and is useful chip damage for many breakers, while Teleport allows Solgaleo to bring frail teammates in safely. It is uncommon for Solgaleo to be able to both set Future Sight and pivot out with Teleport, (RC) due to its weaknesses to common Pokemon like Yveltal, Groudon, and Kyogre, but both are useful tools to provide momentum to Solgaleo's team. Morning Sun allows Solgaleo to consistently recover HP from hits taken from Pokemon like Xerneas and Eternatus to try to keep them at bay throughout the match. Without Sunsteel Strike, Solgaleo cannotSunsteel Strike is required to check Xerneas.

When trying to execute a Future Sight-(AH)based strategy in Ubers, teammates that can force Yveltal and Necrozma-DM out is critical.are critical, since Yveltal is immune to Future Sight and Necrozma-DM resists both of Solgaleo's STAB options. Good partners for this include Groudon, Zygarde, and Kyogre. Phazers can help by preventing the opponent from absorbing the Future Sight with something that can shrug it off, so teammates like Dragon Tail Eternatus can be useful. Eternatus is especially useful in defensively answering Yveltal while not allowing Necrozma-DM to absorb the Future Sight thanks to Dragon Tail. Kyogre, most notably it's Choice Scarf variants, really appreciates Future Sight support, (RC) helping break past Eternatus. Frailer breakers, like Marshadow, Dracovish, and Rayquaza appreciate Solgaleo bringing them in safely and the additional damage to their checks Future Sight provides. Other offensive pivots like Galarian Darmanitan, Yveltal, and Urshifu-S are also good teammates, potentially forming a good momentum-based offensive core.

[STRATEGY COMMENTS]
Other Options
====

Metal Burst is an option to allow Solgaleo to potentially OHKO Yveltal, which is especially useful if Solgaleo is paired with a Calyrex-S. Choice Scarf Solgaleo could be used as an offensive Choice Scarf user that outspeeds Galarian Darmanitan and is not eaffected by the speed drop from Sticky Web teams. Dropping Sunsteel Strike makes Solgaleo a lot worse against Xerneas, but dropping anything else makes Solgaleo even more outclassed by Necrozma-DM.

Checks and Counters
====

**Yveltal**: Yveltal threatens to OHKO Solgaleo, is immune to Future Sight, and can also comfortably recover off Sunsteel Strike damage.

**Ghost T-types**: Calyrex-S and Marshadow both threaten to OHKO Solgaleo, while Lunala can comfortably take it on defensively, shrugging off all hits and spreading status to Solgaleo's teammates without fearing anything Solgaleo can do in return.

**Groudon**: Groudon threatens to OHKO Solgaleo, (RC) and can be difficult to switch in(remove space)to without Future Sight being wasted.

**Kyogre**: Kyogre reduces how much Solgaleo can recover with Morning Sun and forces it out. Kyogre also resists Sunsteel Strike and can shrug off Future Sight damage comfortably.

**Zygarde**: Zygarde can set up on Solgaleo comfortably both with Dragon Dance and Coil sets, while Dragon Tail annoys Solgaleo attempting to pivot with Teleport.

**Necrozma-DM**: Necrozma-DM can comfortably take on Solgaleo's attacks and threaten it with Knock Off and Earthquake, (RC) while Necrozma-DM can setalso setting hazards to limit Solgaleo's teammate's switch-in opportunities.

**Ho-Oh**: Ho-Oh immediately threatens Solgaleo out and can keep itself healthy throughout the game thanks to Regenerator, while Whirlwind can disrupt Solgaleo's Teleport.

[CREDITS]
- Written by: [[Aberforth, 249382]]
- Quality checked by: [[Fc, 511624], [Manaphy, 50695]]
- Grammar checked by: [[lotiasite, 302985], [username2, userid2]]

 

[DC]

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[Overview]

Solgaleo's unique combination of Teleport and Future Sight coupled with its Steel typing gives it a defined role in the Ubers metagame as a defensive Steel-type that Magnezone cannot trap. Its decent bulk allows it to check both Xerneas and Eternatus. Unfortunately, Solgaleo is almost entirely outclassed by Necrozma-DM and other Steel-types like Ferrothorn,(AC) both offensively and defensively. Solgaleo has a niche on defensive teams for its ability to use Teleport to pivot out of against Magnezone, making it not lose to Xerneas teams with Magnezone, and it partners well with Kyogre and Marshadow thanks to Future Sight helping them break through their checks, most notably Eternatus.

[SET]
name: FuturePort
move 1: Future Sight
move 2: Teleport
move 3: Sunsteel Strike
move 4: Morning Sun
item: Leftovers
ability: Full Metal Body
nature: Sassy
evs: 252 HP / 4 SpA / 252 SpD

[SET COMMENTS]
The combination of Future Sight and Teleport helps Solgaleo distinguish itself from Necrozma-DM. Future Sight hits targets like Eternatus and Buzzwole and is useful chip damage for many wallbreakers, while Teleport allows Solgaleo to safely bring in frail teammates in safely. It is uncommon for Solgaleo to be able to both set Future Sight and pivot out with Teleport due to its weaknesses to common Pokemon like Yveltal, Groudon, and Kyogre, but both are useful tools to provide momentum to Solgaleo's team. Sunsteel Strike is required to check Xerneas.

When trying to execute a Future Sight-based strategy in Ubers, teammates that can force Yveltal and Necrozma-DM out are critical, since Yveltal is immune to Future Sight and Necrozma-DM resists both of Solgaleo's STAB options. Good partners for this include Groudon, Zygarde, and Kyogre. Phazers can help by preventing the opponent from absorbing the Future Sight with something that can shrug it off certain foes from absorbing Future Sight, so teammates like Dragon Tail Eternatus can be useful. Eternatus is especially useful in defensively answering Yveltal while and not allowing Necrozma-DM to absorb Future Sight thanks to Dragon Tail. Kyogre, most notably Choice Scarf variants, really appreciates Future Sight support helping it break past Eternatus. Frailer wallbreakers,(RC) like Marshadow, Dracovish, and Rayquaza appreciate Solgaleo bringing them in safely and the additional damage to their checks that Future Sight provides on their checks. Other offensive pivots like Galarian Darmanitan, Yveltal, and Urshifu-S are also good teammates, potentially forming a good momentum-based offensive core.

[STRATEGY COMMENTS]
Other Options
====

Metal Burst is an option to allows Solgaleo to potentially OHKO Yveltal, which is especially useful if Solgaleo is paired with Calyrex-S. Choice Scarf Solgaleo could be used as an offensive Choice Scarf user that outspeeds Galarian Darmanitan and is not affected by Sticky Web. Dropping Sunsteel Strike makes Solgaleo a lot worse against Xerneas, but dropping anything else makes Solgaleo even more outclassed by Necrozma-DM.

Checks and Counters
====

**Yveltal**: Yveltal threatens to OHKO Solgaleo, is immune to Future Sight, and can also comfortably recover off Sunsteel Strike damage.

**Ghost-types**: Calyrex-S and Marshadow both threaten to OHKO Solgaleo, while Lunala can comfortably take it on defensively, shrugging off all hits and spreading status to Solgaleo's teammates without fearing anything Solgaleo it can do in return.

**Groudon**: Groudon threatens to OHKO Solgaleo and can be difficult to switch into without wasting Future Sight being wasted.

**Kyogre**: Kyogre reduces how much Solgaleo can recover with Morning Sun recovery and forces it Solgaleo out. Kyogre It also resists Sunsteel Strike and can shrug off Future Sight damage comfortably.

**Zygarde**: Zygarde can set up on Solgaleo comfortably both with both Dragon Dance and Coil sets, while Dragon Tail annoys Solgaleo attempting to pivot with Teleport.

**Necrozma-DM**: Necrozma-DM can comfortably take on Solgaleo's attacks and threaten it with Knock Off and Earthquake while also setting entry hazards to limit switch-ins.

**Ho-Oh**: Ho-Oh immediately threatens Solgaleo out and can keep itself healthy throughout the game thanks to Regenerator, while and Whirlwind can disrupt Teleport.

[CREDITS]
- Written by: [[Aberforth, 249382]]
- Quality checked by: [[Fc, 511624], [Manaphy, 50695]]
- Grammar checked by: [[lotiasite, 302985], [username2, userid2]]

GP 2/2. [DC, 449990]