ZU (SS) Wailord [GP 1/1]

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[OVERVIEW]
Wailord is a poor choice in SS ZU due to being heavily outclassed by other bulky Water-types thanks to its lackluster bulk and lack of recovery outside of Rest. As a result, Wailord has to make do with a rather gimmicky trapping set on stall teams, but such sets are outclassed by Pyukumuku, which has better overall bulk, more reliable recovery in Recover, and a better ability. Pokemon such as Qwilfish, Poliwrath, and Silvally-Water offer far more to the table as bulky Water-types while having better overall bulk and more utility.

[SET]
name: Trapper
move 1: Block
move 2: Rest
move 3: Noble Roar
move 4: Toxic
item: Leftovers
ability: Pressure
nature: Calm
evs: 252 Def / 252 SpD / 4 Spe

[SET COMMENTS]
This set attempts to PP or Toxic stall the foe thanks to Wailord's access to Pressure, Noble Roar, and Block. However, such a set is quite easily played around thanks to Wailord's lacking bulk, the popularity of VoltTurn users that can escape Block such as Articuno, Thwackey, and Silvally formes, and Wailord's ability to be used as setup fodder because it is reliant on Rest. Even a trapping set like this one is massively outperformed by Pyukumuku, which has reliable recovery in Recover, better defenses, and a better ability in Unaware making it less likely to be setup fodder. Other bulky Water-types such as Qwilfish, Poliwrath, and Silvally-Water are better uses of a teamslot thanks to their better overall utility and defensive presence.

[SET CREDITS]
Written by:
https://www.smogon.com/forums/members/melons-n-soda.206635/
Quality checked by:
https://www.smogon.com/forums/members/tuthur.369076/
Grammar checked by:
https://www.smogon.com/forums/members/autumn.384270/
https://www.smogon.com/forums/members/kinetic.552227/

 

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[OVERVIEW]
Wailord is a poor choice in SS ZU due to being heavily outclassed by other bulky Water-types, thanks to its lackluster bulk, and lack of recovery outside of Rest. As a result, Wailord has to make due with a rather gimmicky trapping set on stall teams, but such sets are outclassed by Pyukumuku, who has better overall bulk, more reliable recovery in Recover, and a better ability. Pokemon such as Qwilfish, Poliwrath, and Silvally-Water offer far more to the table as bulky Water-types while having better overall bulk and more utility.

[SET]
name: Trapper
move 1: Block
move 2: Rest
move 3: Noble Roar
move 4: Toxic
item: Leftovers
ability: Pressure
nature: Calm
evs: 252 Def / 252 SpD / 4 Spe

[SET COMMENTS]
This set attempts to PP or Toxic stall the opponent thanks to Wailord's access to Pressure, Noble Roar, and Block. However, such a set is quite easily played around, thanks to Wailord's lacking bulk, popularity of VoltTurn users that can escape Block such as Articuno, Thwackey, and Silvally formes, and ability to be used as set-up fodder thanks to having to rely on Rest. Even a trapping set like this one is massively outperformed by Pyukumuku, who has reliable recovery in Recover, better defenses, and a better ability in Unaware making it less likely to be set-up fodder. Other bulky Water-types such as Qwilfish, Poliwrath, or Silvally-Water are better uses of a team slot thanks to their better overall utility and defensive presence.

[SET CREDITS]
Written by:
https://www.smogon.com/forums/members/melons-n-soda.206635/
Quality checked by:
https://www.smogon.com/forums/members/user3.102/
Grammar checked by:
https://www.smogon.com/forums/members/user5.104/

QC 1/1

 

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Implemented the QC and other changes.

 

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[OVERVIEW]
Wailord is a poor choice in SS ZU due to being heavily outclassed by other bulky Water-types,(RC) thanks to its lackluster bulk,(RC) and lack of recovery outside of Rest. As a result, Wailord has to make due with a rather gimmicky trapping set on stall teams, but such sets are outclassed by Pyukumuku, who has better overall bulk, more reliable recovery in Recover, and a better ability. Pokemon such as Qwilfish, Poliwrath, and Silvally-Water offer far more to the table as bulky Water-types while having better overall bulk and more utility.

[SET]
name: Trapper
move 1: Block
move 2: Rest
move 3: Noble Roar
move 4: Toxic
item: Leftovers
ability: Pressure
nature: Calm
evs: 252 Def / 252 SpD / 4 Spe

[SET COMMENTS]
This set attempts to PP or Toxic stall the opponent thanks to Wailord's access to Pressure, Noble Roar, and Block. However, such a set is quite easily played around, thanks to Wailord's lacking bulk, popularity of VoltTurn users that can escape Block such as Articuno, Thwackey, and Silvally formes, and ability to be used as set-up setup fodder thanks to having to rely on Rest. Even a trapping set like this one is massively outperformed by Pyukumuku, who has reliable recovery in Recover, better defenses, and a better ability in Unaware making it less likely to be set-up setup fodder. Other bulky Water-types such as Qwilfish, Poliwrath, or Silvally-Water are better uses of a team slot teamslot thanks to their better overall utility and defensive presence.

[SET CREDITS]
Written by:
https://www.smogon.com/forums/members/melons-n-soda.206635/
Quality checked by:
https://www.smogon.com/forums/members/tuthur.369076/
Grammar checked by:
https://www.smogon.com/forums/members/user5.104/

 

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Implemented those changes.

 

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[OVERVIEW]
Wailord is a poor choice in SS ZU due to being heavily outclassed by other bulky Water-types thanks to its lackluster bulk and lack of recovery outside of Rest. As a result, Wailord has to make due do with a rather gimmicky trapping set on stall teams, but such sets are outclassed by Pyukumuku, who which has better overall bulk, more reliable recovery in Recover, and a better ability. Pokemon such as Qwilfish, Poliwrath, and Silvally-Water offer far more to the table as bulky Water-types while having better overall bulk and more utility.

[SET]
name: Trapper
move 1: Block
move 2: Rest
move 3: Noble Roar
move 4: Toxic
item: Leftovers
ability: Pressure
nature: Calm
evs: 252 Def / 252 SpD / 4 Spe

[SET COMMENTS]
This set attempts to PP or Toxic stall the opponent foe thanks to Wailord's access to Pressure, Noble Roar, and Block. However, such a set is quite easily played around (RC) thanks to Wailord's lacking bulk, the popularity of VoltTurn users that can escape Block such as Articuno, Thwackey, and Silvally formes, and Wailord's ability to be used as setup fodder thanks to having to rely on because it is reliant on Rest. Even a trapping set like this one is massively outperformed by Pyukumuku, who which has reliable recovery in Recover, better defenses, and a better ability in Unaware making it less likely to be setup fodder. Other bulky Water-types such as Qwilfish, Poliwrath, or and Silvally-Water are better uses of a teamslot thanks to their better overall utility and defensive presence.

[SET CREDITS]
Written by:
https://www.smogon.com/forums/members/melons-n-soda.206635/
Quality checked by:
https://www.smogon.com/forums/members/tuthur.369076/
Grammar checked by:
https://www.smogon.com/forums/members/user5.104/

 

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Implemented the GP check. The analysis is ready to go!