Ubers Spectrier

[Manaphy]

[Overview]

Spectrier is almost completely outclassed by Calyrex-S. The one advantage Spectrier has it its pure Ghost-typing, which allows it to be an effective lure for Yveltal lacking Knock Off, Taunt, or Snarl. Between its typing, low Attack, and Will-O-Wisp, Spectrier’s Substitute will not be broken by Yveltal’s burned Foul Play or U-Turn, thus making Yveltal complete setup fodder. This means Spectrier is very matchup-dependent, as common Pokemon such as Knock Off Yveltal, Ho-Oh, or Blissey spell doom for Spectrier. It is also reliant on Will-O-Wisp to power up Hex, and it’s low bulk means it is easily revenge killed without Substitute up.

[SET]
name: Hex
move 1: Hex
move 2: Will-O-Wisp
move 3: Substitute
move 4: Nasty Plot
item: Leftovers
ability: Grim Neigh
nature: Timid
evs: 88 HP / 248 Def / 44 SpA / 128 Spe
IVs: 0 Atk

[SET COMMENTS]

The given EVs ensure that Spectrier’s Substitute will never be broken by a burned Yveltal’s Foul Play. From there, Spectrier is free to set up Substitute and Nasty Plot. The Speed investment allows Spectrier to outrun Adamant Marshadow and most Eternatus, and the rest is dumped into Special Attack. Notably, the Special Attacks EVs allow Spectrier to have a 90% chance to 2HKO fully invested specially defensive Necrozma-DM at +2 without needing to use Will-O-Wisp; this also guarantees an OHKO on a burned Necrozma-DM.

Spectrier appreciates teammates with pivot moves that give it a free switch, such as U-Turn Yveltal and Galarian Darmanitan. While redundant type-wise, Choice item Calyrex-S can Trick Yveltal and make it easier for Spectrier to set up on it. Swords Dance Groudon loves Yveltal being burned, as it massively weakens Foul Play. Additionally, Groudon can wallbreak well if Yveltal happens to lack Foul Play, which can make Spectrier less matchup-dependent overall.

[STRATEGY COMMENTS]
Other Options
====

A Choice Specs set can be used in combination with Calyrex-S to form an offensive double Ghost-type core; however, other Pokemon such as Marshadow or Lunala do this better. Calm Mind is an option over Nasty Plot; however, the quick power of Nasty Plot is very much appreciated, and it makes Spectrier less dependent on Will-O-Wisp burns for power. A set consisting of Life Orb, Nasty Plot, and Hyper Beam can smack Yveltal with pure power, but it is extremely risky and not recommended.

Checks and Counters
====

**Yveltal**: Yveltal with Knock Off, Taunt, or Snarl completely shuts down Spectrier.

**Blissey and Chansey**: These Pokemon are immune to Hex and don’t care about burns, making them an effective counter.

**Ho-Oh**: Ho-Oh is immune to burn damage, takes little from Hex, and can phaze Spectrier with Whirlwind.

**Revenge Killers**: Without Substitute up, Spectrier is easily revenge killed by common Pokemon such as Calyrex-S, Marshadow, and Galarian Darmanitan. In particular, Jolly Marshadow is worth pointing out; it outspeeds Spectrier and Spectral Thief bypasses Substitute.

[CREDITS]
- Written by: [[Manaphy, 50695]]
- Quality checked by: [[Aberforth, 249382], [TrueNora, 432086]]
- Grammar checked by: [[dex, 277988]]

 

[Aberforth]

Specify Burned Foul Play not breaking sub in the overview.

Add Life Orb Nasty Plot + Hyper Beam in Other Options, as a lure set for Yveltal to let Calyrex-S sweep better.

QC 1/2.

 

[Jibaku]

92 HP / 248 Def / 44 SpA / 124 Spe Timid lets Spectrier hit the same speed/foul play/spa benchmarks while having more special bulk, and also doesn't get broken by a max roll burned Yveltal Foul Play. There's also a little bit of wiggle room if max roll Foul Play is not the concern

 

[TrueNora]

Make the spread 88 HP / 248 Def / 44 SpA / 128 Spe Timid (as Jibaku wrote but 4 EVs from HP to Spe so you always outspeed neutral max speed base 130s).

Notably, the Special Attacks EVs allow Spectrier to have a 90% chance to 2HKO fully invested Specially Defensive Necrozma-DM at +2 without needing to use Will-O-Wisp.

I feel like always OHKOing burnt Specially Defensive Necrozma-DM at +2 is more notable but up to you.
+2 44 SpA Spectrier Hex (130 BP) vs. 252 HP / 252+ SpD Prism Armor Necrozma-Dusk-Mane: 406-478 (102 - 120.1%) -- guaranteed OHKO.

Checks and Counters
====

**Yveltal**: Yveltal with Knock Off, Taunt, or Snarl will completely shut down Spectrier.

**Blissey and Chansey**: These Pokemon are immune to Hex and don’t care about burns, making them an effective counter.

**Revenge Killers**: Without Substitute up, Spectrier is easily revenge killed by common Pokemon such as Calyrex-S, Marshadow, and Galarian Darmanitan.

Add Ho-Oh as a counter. It is immune to Will-O-Wisp, takes very little from even boosted Hex, and can easily break sub with Sacred Fire or Brave Bird, although attack investment is required to always 2HKO Spectrier with Brave Bird.

+2 44 SpA Spectrier Hex (65 BP) vs. 252 HP / 52 SpD Ho-Oh: 133-157 (31.9 - 37.7%) -- 93% chance to 3HKO

0 Atk Ho-Oh Sacred Fire vs. 88 HP / 248 Def Spectrier: 147-174 (40.4 - 47.9%) -- guaranteed 3HKO after Leftovers recovery

0 Atk Ho-Oh Brave Bird vs. 88 HP / 248 Def Spectrier: 175-207 (48.2 - 57%) -- 41% chance to 2HKO after Leftovers recovery

116 Atk Ho-Oh Brave Bird vs. 88 HP / 248 Def Spectrier: 193-228 (53.1 - 62.8%) -- guaranteed 2HKO after Leftovers recovery

For the revenge killers, Marshadow can get its own section. Jolly Marshadow with Spell Tag will always OHKO Spectrier with Spectral Thief and it goes through Substitute (Spectrier can't afford to creep it due to needing to run the bulk for Foul Play).

252 Atk Spell Tag Marshadow Spectral Thief vs. 88 HP / 248 Def Spectrier: 372-440 (102.4 - 121.2%) -- guaranteed OHKO

QC 2/2

 

[dex]

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[Overview]

Spectrier is almost completely outclassed by Calyrex-S. The one advantage Spectrier has it its pure Ghost-typing, (period->comma) This which allows it to be an effective lure for Yveltal lacking Knock Off, Taunt, or Snarl. Between its typing, low Attack, and Will-O-Wisp, Spectrier’s Substitute will not be broken by Yveltal’s burned Foul Play or U-Turn, thus making Yveltal complete setup (remove hyphen) fodder. This means Spectrier is very matchup-dependent, as common pokemon Pokemon such as Knock Off Yveltal, Ho-Oh, or Blissey will spell doom for Spectrier. It is also reliant on burns Will-O-Wisp to power up Hex, and it’s low bulk means it is easily revenge killed without Substitute being up.

[SET]
name: Hex
move 1: Hex
move 2: Will-O-Wisp
move 3: Substitute
move 4: Nasty Plot
item: Leftovers
ability: Grim Neigh
nature: Timid
evs: 88 HP / 248 Def / 44 SpA / 128 Spe
IVs: 0 Atk

[SET COMMENTS]

The given EVs insure ensure that Spectrier’s Substitute will never be broken by a burned Yveltal’s Foul Play. From there, Spectrier is free to set up Substitute and Nasty Plot. The Speed investment allows Spectrier to outrun Adamant Marshadow and most Eternatus, while and the rest is dumped into Special Attack. Notably, the Special Attacks EVs allow Spectrier to have a 90% chance to 2HKO fully invested Specially Defensive specially defensive Necrozma-DM at +2 without needing to use Will-O-Wisp; (comma->semicolon) guarantying this also guarantees an OHKO on a burned Necrozma-DM.

Spectrier appreciates teammates with pivot moves that allow it to come into battle much easier give it a free switch, such as U-Turn Yveltal or and Galarian Darmanitan. While redundant type-wise, Choice item (I assume this applies to both scarf and specs. if it only applies to one, state the one) Calyrex-S can Trick Yveltal and make it easier for Spectrier to set (hyphen->space) up on it. Swords Dance Groudon loves Yveltal being burned, since as it massively weakens Foul Play. Additionally, Groudon can wallbreak well if Yveltal happens to lack Foul Play, which can make your team Spectrier less matchup-dependent overall.

[STRATEGY COMMENTS]
Other Options
====

A Choice Specs set can be used in combination with Calyrex-S to form an offensive double Ghost-type core; however, other Pokemon such as Marshadow or Lunala do this better. Calm Mind is an option over Nasty Plot; however, the quick power of Nasty Plot is very much appreciated, and it makes Spectrier less dependent on Will-O-Wisp burns for power. A set consisting of Life Orb, Nasty Plot, and Hyper Beam can smack Yveltal with pure power, but it is extremely risky and not recommended.

Checks and Counters
====

**Yveltal**: Yveltal with Knock Off, Taunt, or Snarl will completely shut completely shuts down Spectrier.

**Blissey and Chansey**: These Pokemon are immune to Hex and don’t care about burns, making them an effective counter.

**Ho-Oh**: Ho-Oh is immune to burn damage, takes little from Hex, and can Whirlwind out phaze Spectrier with Whirlwind.

**Revenge Killers**: Without Substitute up, Spectrier is easily revenge killed by common Pokemon such as Calyrex-S, Marshadow, and Galarian Darmanitan. In particular, Jolly Marshadow is worth pointing out; it outspeeds Spectrier and Spectral Thief will bypass bypasses Substitute.

[CREDITS]
- Written by: [[Manaphy, 50695]]
- Quality checked by: [[Aberforth, 249382], [TrueNora, 432086]]
- Grammar checked by: [[dex, 277988]]

This is good with just 1 check, 1/1

 

[Manaphy]

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[Overview]

Spectrier is almost completely outclassed by Calyrex-S. The one advantage Spectrier has it its pure Ghost-typing, (period->comma) This which allows it to be an effective lure for Yveltal lacking Knock Off, Taunt, or Snarl. Between its typing, low Attack, and Will-O-Wisp, Spectrier’s Substitute will not be broken by Yveltal’s burned Foul Play or U-Turn, thus making Yveltal complete setup (remove hyphen) fodder. This means Spectrier is very matchup-dependent, as common pokemon Pokemon such as Knock Off Yveltal, Ho-Oh, or Blissey will spell doom for Spectrier. It is also reliant on burns Will-O-Wisp to power up Hex, and it’s low bulk means it is easily revenge killed without Substitute being up.

[SET]
name: Hex
move 1: Hex
move 2: Will-O-Wisp
move 3: Substitute
move 4: Nasty Plot
item: Leftovers
ability: Grim Neigh
nature: Timid
evs: 88 HP / 248 Def / 44 SpA / 128 Spe
IVs: 0 Atk

[SET COMMENTS]

The given EVs insure ensure that Spectrier’s Substitute will never be broken by a burned Yveltal’s Foul Play. From there, Spectrier is free to set up Substitute and Nasty Plot. The Speed investment allows Spectrier to outrun Adamant Marshadow and most Eternatus, while and the rest is dumped into Special Attack. Notably, the Special Attacks EVs allow Spectrier to have a 90% chance to 2HKO fully invested Specially Defensive specially defensive Necrozma-DM at +2 without needing to use Will-O-Wisp; (comma->semicolon) guarantying this also guarantees an OHKO on a burned Necrozma-DM.

Spectrier appreciates teammates with pivot moves that allow it to come into battle much easier give it a free switch, such as U-Turn Yveltal or and Galarian Darmanitan. While redundant type-wise, Choice item (I assume this applies to both scarf and specs. if it only applies to one, state the one) Calyrex-S can Trick Yveltal and make it easier for Spectrier to set (hyphen->space) up on it. Swords Dance Groudon loves Yveltal being burned, since as it massively weakens Foul Play. Additionally, Groudon can wallbreak well if Yveltal happens to lack Foul Play, which can make your team Spectrier less matchup-dependent overall.

[STRATEGY COMMENTS]
Other Options
====

A Choice Specs set can be used in combination with Calyrex-S to form an offensive double Ghost-type core; however, other Pokemon such as Marshadow or Lunala do this better. Calm Mind is an option over Nasty Plot; however, the quick power of Nasty Plot is very much appreciated, and it makes Spectrier less dependent on Will-O-Wisp burns for power. A set consisting of Life Orb, Nasty Plot, and Hyper Beam can smack Yveltal with pure power, but it is extremely risky and not recommended.

Checks and Counters
====

**Yveltal**: Yveltal with Knock Off, Taunt, or Snarl will completely shut completely shuts down Spectrier.

**Blissey and Chansey**: These Pokemon are immune to Hex and don’t care about burns, making them an effective counter.

**Ho-Oh**: Ho-Oh is immune to burn damage, takes little from Hex, and can Whirlwind out phaze Spectrier with Whirlwind.

**Revenge Killers**: Without Substitute up, Spectrier is easily revenge killed by common Pokemon such as Calyrex-S, Marshadow, and Galarian Darmanitan. In particular, Jolly Marshadow is worth pointing out; it outspeeds Spectrier and Spectral Thief will bypass bypasses Substitute.

[CREDITS]
- Written by: [[Manaphy, 50695]]
- Quality checked by: [[Aberforth, 249382], [TrueNora, 432086]]
- Grammar checked by: [[dex, 277988]]

This is good with just 1 check, 1/1

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