ZU [SS] Hitmonchan [DONE]

[sleid]

[OVERVIEW]
Hitmonchan is unviable in SS ZU because it is entirely outclassed as an entry hazard remover by Cryogonal, which has better Speed, greater bulk, and a wider movepool. Gurdurr also makes for a better utility Fighting-type than Hitmonchan, as it has access to Knock Off.

[SET]
name: Assault Vest
move 1: Rapid Spin
move 2: Drain Punch
move 3: Mach Punch
move 4: Throat Chop
item: Assault Vest
ability: Iron Fist
nature: Adamant
evs: 160 Hp / 252 Atk / 96 Spe

[SET COMMENTS]
Hitmonchan attempts to act as an offensive entry hazard remover with its solid Attack stat and Iron Fist ability. However, Cryogonal does the job as a hazard remover much better, since it has much better natural bulk, higher Speed, and a wider movepool with access to Knock Off to cripple foes and reliable recovery so it can perform its role longer. Even Defog Gurdurr works better with its Attack power, bulk, access to Knock Off, and Guts ability to act as a status absorber.

[SET CREDITS]
Written by:
https://www.smogon.com/forums/members/sleid.601970/
Quality checked by:
https://www.smogon.com/forums/members/jett.226429/
Grammar checked by:
https://www.smogon.com/forums/members/autumn.384270/

 

[Jett]

qc 1/1

[OVERVIEW]
Hitmonchan is unviable in SS ZU because it is entirely outclassed as a hazard remover by Cryogonal who has better Speed, bulk, and movepool. Gurdurr also makes for a better utility Fighting-type than Hitmonchan as it has access to Knock Off.

[SET]
name: Assault Vest
move 1: Rapid Spin
move 2: Drain Punch
move 3: Mach Punch
move 4: Throat Punch Chop
item: Assault Vest
ability: Iron Fist
nature: Adamant
evs: 160 Hp / 252 Atk / 96 Spe

[SET COMMENTS]
Hitmonchan attempts to act as an offensive hazard remover with its solid Attack stat and Iron Fist ability. However, Cryogonal does the job as a hazard remover much better since it has much better natural bulk, Speed, and movepool with access to Knock Off to cripple foes and reliable recovery so it can perform its role longer. (can also mention Gurdurr here again even if Defog is only an OO for it; probably still better than this set)

 

[sleid]

implemented, ty Jett. GP Team

 

[autumn]

1/1 GP Team done

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[OVERVIEW]
Hitmonchan is unviable in SS ZU because it is entirely outclassed as an entry hazard remover by Cryogonal, (AC) which who has better Speed, higher bulk, and a wider movepool. (feel free to use different descriptors here) Gurdurr also makes for a better utility Fighting-type than Hitmonchan, (AC) as it has access to Knock Off.

[SET]
name: Assault Vest
move 1: Rapid Spin
move 2: Drain Punch
move 3: Mach Punch
move 4: Throat Chop
item: Assault Vest
ability: Iron Fist
nature: Adamant
evs: 160 Hp / 252 Atk / 96 Spe

[SET COMMENTS]
Hitmonchan attempts to act as an offensive entry hazard remover with its solid Attack stat and Iron Fist ability. However, Cryogonal does the job as a hazard remover much better, (AC) since it has much better natural bulk, higher Speed, and a wider movepool with access to Knock Off to cripple foes and reliable recovery so it can perform its role longer. Even Defog Gurdurr works better with its Attack power, bulk, access to Knock Off, (AC) and Guts ability to act as a status absorber.

[SET CREDITS]
Written by:
https://www.smogon.com/forums/members/sleid.601970/
Quality checked by:
https://www.smogon.com/forums/members/jett.226429/
Grammar checked by:

 

[sleid]

implemented, ready for upload