[OVERVIEW]
Swanna is a premiere threat in PU, utilizing its good Speed and incredible offensive movepool to threaten a huge portion of the tier. STAB Scald and Hurricane shreds the tier with very few Pokemon able to fully weather the storm. Base 98 Speed also puts Swanna above most of the tier, and the Flying typing means that Swanna is immune to Spikes and resists the tier's most common priority of Mach Punch. Swanna can also boast a strong Choice Scarf set for consistent revenge killing that also resists the most popular priority of Mach Punch. However, thanks to no ability to set up and only above-average Special Attack, Swanna can find itself relying on heavy chip damage or lucky Hurricane confusion in order to break through defensive Pokemon.
[SET]
name: SubRoost
move 1: Substitute
move 2: Roost
move 3: Scald
move 4: Hurricane
item: Leftovers / Life Orb
ability: Hydration
nature: Timid
evs: 4 Def / 252 SpAtk / 252 Spd
[SET COMMENTS]
Substitute and Roost are the core of this set, allowing Swanna to avoid status and large hits while healing off any damage done. Scald and Hurricane are also a great combo, as both have a 30% chance to apply Burn and Confusion, respectively. This particular STAB combination is really only fully resisted by the exceedingly-rare Chinchou, meaning that Swanna is largely free to spam the appropriate move without much need for coverage. Leftovers is the go-to for this set to add to the longevity of this set, but Life Orb can also be useful for additional damage.
Swanna is fast but can still be revenge killed by the sights of Zebstrika or other fast threats, so backup switch-ins such as Stunfisk make for good teammates. Swanna also prefers to have Stealth Rock off the field, so hazard removal such as Tentacool or Natu also make for good partners. Swanna also loves the help of wallbreakers such as Monferno to help take down common walls such as Klang. Swanna also adds some light defensive utility to teams by resisting Fire, Fighting, and Ground, so Pokemon such as Klang or Stunfisk appreciate the additional synergy. Subroost SubRoost Swanna is also excellent at stallbreaking threats such as Zweilous, Audino, and Machoke, so Pokemon such as Zebstrika that tend to struggle against stall also love having Swanna around.
SET]
name: Choice Scarf
move 1: Surf
move 2: Ice Beam
move 3: Hidden Power [Electric]
move 4: Brave Bird / Hurricane
item: Choice Scarf
ability: Hydration
nature: Naive / Timid
evs: 4 Def / 252 SpAtk / 252 Spd
[SET COMMENTS]
Surf is the chosen go-to STAB move as Scald is not as powerful and Hydro Pump is not as consistent for a revenge killer. Ice Beam is for hitting Grass-types such as Vileplume or Maractus, and Hidden Power Electric is for hitting other Water-types with the most notable being other Swanna. The last move is dedicated to the Flying-type STAB but the selection is varied. Brave Bird has 100% accuracy and makes Swanna into a decent mixed attacker, but has recoil. Hurricane allows Swanna to go fully Timid and hits harder, but can miss at crucial times.
This Swanna set is best used in more offensive-oriented teams that need a slot dedicated to speed control and revenge killing faster threats than Zebstrika. As such, wallbreakers such as Stoutland or Beheeyem appreciate having Swanna take out potential faster threats such as Monferno or Sneasel. Wallbreakers also have added benefit of breaking down Swanna's defensive answers to allow for a potential sweep later. Choice Scarf Swanna is also easily walled by Klang, Frillish, Articuno, Audino, Bronzor, and other defensive Pokemon that can make use of Swanna being locked into the wrong move. As such, Pokemon like Stunfisk or Klang that can provide a safe switch when Swanna needs it are appreciated.
[CREDITS]
- Written by: [[Akir, 231726]]
- Quality checked by: [[name, id], [name, id]]
- Grammar checked by: [[name, id]]
Swanna is a premiere threat in PU, utilizing its good Speed and incredible offensive movepool to threaten a huge portion of the tier. STAB Scald and Hurricane shreds the tier with very few Pokemon able to fully weather the storm. Base 98 Speed also puts Swanna above most of the tier, and the Flying typing means that Swanna is immune to Spikes and resists the tier's most common priority of Mach Punch. Swanna can also boast a strong Choice Scarf set for consistent revenge killing that also resists the most popular priority of Mach Punch. However, thanks to no ability to set up and only above-average Special Attack, Swanna can find itself relying on heavy chip damage or lucky Hurricane confusion in order to break through defensive Pokemon.
[SET]
name: SubRoost
move 1: Substitute
move 2: Roost
move 3: Scald
move 4: Hurricane
item: Leftovers / Life Orb
ability: Hydration
nature: Timid
evs: 4 Def / 252 SpAtk / 252 Spd
[SET COMMENTS]
Substitute and Roost are the core of this set, allowing Swanna to avoid status and large hits while healing off any damage done. Scald and Hurricane are also a great combo, as both have a 30% chance to apply Burn and Confusion, respectively. This particular STAB combination is really only fully resisted by the exceedingly-rare Chinchou, meaning that Swanna is largely free to spam the appropriate move without much need for coverage. Leftovers is the go-to for this set to add to the longevity of this set, but Life Orb can also be useful for additional damage.
Swanna is fast but can still be revenge killed by the sights of Zebstrika or other fast threats, so backup switch-ins such as Stunfisk make for good teammates. Swanna also prefers to have Stealth Rock off the field, so hazard removal such as Tentacool or Natu also make for good partners. Swanna also loves the help of wallbreakers such as Monferno to help take down common walls such as Klang. Swanna also adds some light defensive utility to teams by resisting Fire, Fighting, and Ground, so Pokemon such as Klang or Stunfisk appreciate the additional synergy. Subroost SubRoost Swanna is also excellent at stallbreaking threats such as Zweilous, Audino, and Machoke, so Pokemon such as Zebstrika that tend to struggle against stall also love having Swanna around.
SET]
name: Choice Scarf
move 1: Surf
move 2: Ice Beam
move 3: Hidden Power [Electric]
move 4: Brave Bird / Hurricane
item: Choice Scarf
ability: Hydration
nature: Naive / Timid
evs: 4 Def / 252 SpAtk / 252 Spd
[SET COMMENTS]
Surf is the chosen go-to STAB move as Scald is not as powerful and Hydro Pump is not as consistent for a revenge killer. Ice Beam is for hitting Grass-types such as Vileplume or Maractus, and Hidden Power Electric is for hitting other Water-types with the most notable being other Swanna. The last move is dedicated to the Flying-type STAB but the selection is varied. Brave Bird has 100% accuracy and makes Swanna into a decent mixed attacker, but has recoil. Hurricane allows Swanna to go fully Timid and hits harder, but can miss at crucial times.
This Swanna set is best used in more offensive-oriented teams that need a slot dedicated to speed control and revenge killing faster threats than Zebstrika. As such, wallbreakers such as Stoutland or Beheeyem appreciate having Swanna take out potential faster threats such as Monferno or Sneasel. Wallbreakers also have added benefit of breaking down Swanna's defensive answers to allow for a potential sweep later. Choice Scarf Swanna is also easily walled by Klang, Frillish, Articuno, Audino, Bronzor, and other defensive Pokemon that can make use of Swanna being locked into the wrong move. As such, Pokemon like Stunfisk or Klang that can provide a safe switch when Swanna needs it are appreciated.
[CREDITS]
- Written by: [[Akir, 231726]]
- Quality checked by: [[name, id], [name, id]]
- Grammar checked by: [[name, id]]
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