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Murkrow @ Eviolite
Ability: Prankster
EVs: 252 SpA / 4 SpD / 252 Spe
Timid Nature
IVs: 0 Atk
- Calm Mind
- Roost
- Dark Pulse
- Heat Wave / Hidden Power Fighting
A fun set abusing CM + Roost + Prankster and Murkrow's good speed tier. I'm running drak pulse as its main (and the only one decent) stab special attack, hidden power fighting for steel types and dark types such as Probopass or Pawniard, or heat wave for catching those Mawiles and other grass or ice mons.
This Gorebyss set is great on Trick Room. With a Quiet Nature and 0 Speed IVs, Gorebyss only has 98 speed, so it will outspeed most Pokemon in the tier in Trick Room. It is also able to function without Trick Room, as this set is a great wallbreaker. Finally, this set is a great Taunt bait, as opponents stay in to prevent Gorebyss from going for Shell Smash and are surprised by a Choice Specs Surf.
VS. Stunfisk: 252+ SpA Choice Specs Gorebyss Surf vs. 252 HP / 4 SpD Stunfisk: 444-524 (105.2 - 124.1%) -- guaranteed OHKO
VS. Grumpig: 252+ SpA Choice Specs Gorebyss Surf vs. 160 HP / 0 SpD Grumpig: 204-240 (59.8 - 70.3%) -- guaranteed 2HKO after Leftovers recovery
VS. SpDef Audino: 252+ SpA Choice Specs Gorebyss Hydro Pump vs. 252 HP / 252+ SpD Audino: 213-252 (51.9 - 61.4%) -- 96.9% chance to 2HKO after Leftovers recovery
VS. Defensive Machoke: 252+ SpA Choice Specs Gorebyss Surf vs. 252 HP / 120 SpD Eviolite Machoke: 186-220 (51 - 60.4%) -- guaranteed 2HKO
VS. Roselia: 252+ SpA Choice Specs Gorebyss Ice Beam vs. 252 HP / 224+ SpD Eviolite Roselia: 170-200 (55.9 - 65.7%) -- guaranteed 2HKO
This should be fairly self-explanatory. Shell Smash up to +2 in offensive stats and speed, Endure after the smash to get Salac Berry to activate, and congrats, you now outspeed all viable scarfers in the tier. Wreak havoc.
