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GP Antemortem hollywood
Overview
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Togepi was limited in previous generations by its typing and the ubiquitous amount of Fighting-type Pokemon in the metagame. However, this generation it received a type change to Fairy, which traded one weakness and immunity for two weaknesses, three resistances, and a different immunity. Even with this massive change, Togepi's well-rounded bulk and strong coverage options make it a stellar supporting Baton Passer.
Baton Pass
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move 1: Baton Pass
move 2: Nasty Plot / Work Up
move 3: Wish / Morning Sun
move 4: Dazzling Gleam
item: Eviolite
evs: 236 HP / 156 Def / 76 SpD / 36 Spe
nature: Bold
Moves
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Baton Pass is a safety net that helps you swap to another teammate that can deal with the issue Togepi's facing or pass on two different boosting options. Nasty Plot doubles Togepi's somewhat usable Special Attack and will always benefit a specially offensive recipient. Work Up, however, will boost both offensive stats by one stage, making it easier to choose which teammate to pass the boosts to. Wish can also be passed, healing whoever comes in. Morning Sun is solely for healing Togepi reliably, as it is an immediate effect. Finally, Dazzling Gleam is a powerful STAB option.
Set Details
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The EV spread provides Eviolite numbers after the Bold nature increase and it allows Togepi to outspeed Foongus and Wynaut. The HP EVs ensure Togepi takes less damage from Stealth Rock as you switch it in.
Usage Tips
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Switch Togepi in on Fightring-types, but be sure not to come in on those with Poison-type coverage such as Croagunk or Pancham. A field clear of entry hazards will keep Togepi at optimal health. You should also avoid Poison-types, as they are difficult to set up and stay in on. Togepi's slow Baton Pass will aid its recipient by giving it a free entry without being hurt.
Team Options
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Defog support from Vullaby will ensure safe entry onto the field. Vullaby can also pick off Foongus. If you would rather use Rapid Spin to keep your entry hazards active, then Drilbur will also suffice. It also has the added bonus of handling Poison-types. Fighting-types such as Pancham and Timburr are able to scare away Pawniard as well as help break down those which carry Poison-type coverage. Abra and Elekid make excellent recipients of boosts, as they can sweep with a boost from Nasty Plot or Work Up, respectively.
Other Options
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Togepi can opt to run Fire Blast as an answer to Steel-types that resist Dazzling Gleam such as Ferroseed and Pawniard. Flamethrower can be used instead of Fire Blast, as it's more accurate and has more PP, but it's less powerful. Psychic is a great choice for beating the Poison-types that resist Dazzling Gleam such as Foongus and Trubbish. Togepi could utilize a Nasty Plot set which uses Stored Power and Ancient Power as the main attacking moves. Another thing Togepi has in stride is support moves. Encore and Yawn are good phazing moves that often force switches, while Mirror Coat deflects hazards and volatile statuses. Reflect and Light Screen help mitigate damage, and Counter can demolish any physical attackers. Softboiled is another healing option that isn't hampered by the current weather condition and has more PP than Morning Sun. Its only downfall is that it's illegal with Nasty Plot.
Checks & Counters
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**Phazing**: Clear Smog is a massive hamper to Togepi's success. Not only does it hit super effectively but it also robs Togepi and Baton Pass recipients of their boosts. Roar and Whirlwind users such as Hippopotas can take away boosts from Togepi and its teammates, though they don't do damage.
**Taunt**: Taunt users such as Froakie, Mienfoo and Onix can freely outspeed and eliminate it's ability to escape via Baton Pass. Mienfoo, however, is weak to Fairy-type moves, so you can take advantage of its moment of weakness.
**Switcheroo and Trick**: Buneary and Binacle will force Topepi to take their Choice item which will in turn weaken its defenses and lock it into one move.
**Steel-type Pokemon**: Pawniard and Ferroseed have a hazard to set up and Knock Off to eliminate Togepi's item. They will usually employ Iron Head to deal the most damage.
**Poison-type Pokemon**: Foongus, while slower than Togepi, can Spore and Clear Smog, forcing Togepi to start over. Trubbish, however, will take the time to nail Togepi with Gunk Shot or start stacking Spikes.
**Stat Drops** Moves and abilities that force stat drops such as Intimidate and Parting Shot will ruin your Work Up recipient, as they wont gain any Attack boosts as they come in. Taking time to acquire more boosts will leave your team open to more trouble as well.
GP Antemortem hollywood
Overview
########
Togepi was limited in previous generations by its typing and the ubiquitous amount of Fighting-type Pokemon in the metagame. However, this generation it received a type change to Fairy, which traded one weakness and immunity for two weaknesses, three resistances, and a different immunity. Even with this massive change, Togepi's well-rounded bulk and strong coverage options make it a stellar supporting Baton Passer.
Baton Pass
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move 1: Baton Pass
move 2: Nasty Plot / Work Up
move 3: Wish / Morning Sun
move 4: Dazzling Gleam
item: Eviolite
evs: 236 HP / 156 Def / 76 SpD / 36 Spe
nature: Bold
Moves
========
Baton Pass is a safety net that helps you swap to another teammate that can deal with the issue Togepi's facing or pass on two different boosting options. Nasty Plot doubles Togepi's somewhat usable Special Attack and will always benefit a specially offensive recipient. Work Up, however, will boost both offensive stats by one stage, making it easier to choose which teammate to pass the boosts to. Wish can also be passed, healing whoever comes in. Morning Sun is solely for healing Togepi reliably, as it is an immediate effect. Finally, Dazzling Gleam is a powerful STAB option.
Set Details
========
The EV spread provides Eviolite numbers after the Bold nature increase and it allows Togepi to outspeed Foongus and Wynaut. The HP EVs ensure Togepi takes less damage from Stealth Rock as you switch it in.
Usage Tips
========
Switch Togepi in on Fightring-types, but be sure not to come in on those with Poison-type coverage such as Croagunk or Pancham. A field clear of entry hazards will keep Togepi at optimal health. You should also avoid Poison-types, as they are difficult to set up and stay in on. Togepi's slow Baton Pass will aid its recipient by giving it a free entry without being hurt.
Team Options
========
Defog support from Vullaby will ensure safe entry onto the field. Vullaby can also pick off Foongus. If you would rather use Rapid Spin to keep your entry hazards active, then Drilbur will also suffice. It also has the added bonus of handling Poison-types. Fighting-types such as Pancham and Timburr are able to scare away Pawniard as well as help break down those which carry Poison-type coverage. Abra and Elekid make excellent recipients of boosts, as they can sweep with a boost from Nasty Plot or Work Up, respectively.
Other Options
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Togepi can opt to run Fire Blast as an answer to Steel-types that resist Dazzling Gleam such as Ferroseed and Pawniard. Flamethrower can be used instead of Fire Blast, as it's more accurate and has more PP, but it's less powerful. Psychic is a great choice for beating the Poison-types that resist Dazzling Gleam such as Foongus and Trubbish. Togepi could utilize a Nasty Plot set which uses Stored Power and Ancient Power as the main attacking moves. Another thing Togepi has in stride is support moves. Encore and Yawn are good phazing moves that often force switches, while Mirror Coat deflects hazards and volatile statuses. Reflect and Light Screen help mitigate damage, and Counter can demolish any physical attackers. Softboiled is another healing option that isn't hampered by the current weather condition and has more PP than Morning Sun. Its only downfall is that it's illegal with Nasty Plot.
Checks & Counters
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**Phazing**: Clear Smog is a massive hamper to Togepi's success. Not only does it hit super effectively but it also robs Togepi and Baton Pass recipients of their boosts. Roar and Whirlwind users such as Hippopotas can take away boosts from Togepi and its teammates, though they don't do damage.
**Taunt**: Taunt users such as Froakie, Mienfoo and Onix can freely outspeed and eliminate it's ability to escape via Baton Pass. Mienfoo, however, is weak to Fairy-type moves, so you can take advantage of its moment of weakness.
**Switcheroo and Trick**: Buneary and Binacle will force Topepi to take their Choice item which will in turn weaken its defenses and lock it into one move.
**Steel-type Pokemon**: Pawniard and Ferroseed have a hazard to set up and Knock Off to eliminate Togepi's item. They will usually employ Iron Head to deal the most damage.
**Poison-type Pokemon**: Foongus, while slower than Togepi, can Spore and Clear Smog, forcing Togepi to start over. Trubbish, however, will take the time to nail Togepi with Gunk Shot or start stacking Spikes.
**Stat Drops** Moves and abilities that force stat drops such as Intimidate and Parting Shot will ruin your Work Up recipient, as they wont gain any Attack boosts as they come in. Taking time to acquire more boosts will leave your team open to more trouble as well.
Overview
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+ New typing means new immunities and resistances
+ LARGE support movepool
+ LARGE special movepool
= Defenses are not the best but they offer some bulk with investment
- Poor Speed holds it back
- New typing means two weaknesses instead of one
SET NAME
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name: Baton Pass
move 1: Baton Pass
move 2: Nasty Plot / Work Up
move 3: Wish / Morning Sun
move 4: Dazzling Gleam
ability: Hustle
item: Eviolite
evs: 236 HP / 156 Def / 76 SpD / 36 Spe
nature: Bold
Moves
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-Baton Pass gives you an escape as well as passing boosts to a recipient of your choice
-Nasty Plot doubles Special Attack, gives Toge some added meat to it's attacks and also benefits the recipient
-Work Up buffs both Attack and Special Attack by one stage so it can be passed to anyone without any discrimination
-Dazzling Gleam is powerful STAB option
-Wish takes two turns to give you health, could also heal a teammate on the switch in
-Morning Sun gives back HP faster than Wish but cannot pass along to teammates
Set Details
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-EVs allow Toge to hit 21 HP / 24 Def / 22 SpD after Eviolite
-EVs avoids an OHKO from Pawn's Iron Head as well as from Foongus' Sludge Bomb
-Bold Nature helps boost Def to an Eviolite number
-Hustle is to stop Trace pokemon like Porygon from being more annoying
-Hitting 9 Speed outpaces Foongus and Wynaut before they can get the drop on you
Usage Tips
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-Come in on resisted hits and acquire Nasty Plot or Work Up boost(s)
-Fighting Types who don't carry Poison type coverage (Pancham / Timburr / Croagunk) are perfect choices to come in on and set up.
-Hazard Control would be nice to keep Togepi as healthy as possible
-Avoid Poison Types, you cannot set up on them at all.
-Slow Baton pass out to your receiver and commence the sweeping
Team Options
========
-Elekid gets a Work Up and in turn can beat Foongus and Pawniard (with Substitute it is able to get past Pawn a bit more easily) on the slow switch in
-Abra appreciates +2 and a slow switch in. It can beat all Poison types on the switch
-Fighting types like Mienfoo and Timburr scare off Pawniard for Togepi.
-Birds like Vullaby handle Foongus and can also Defog hazards away.
-Drilbur is able to check Trubbish and also get rid of hazards as well.
Other Options
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-The main set would appreciate Psychic as a coverage option to maim Poison Types who resist your Fairy STAB.
-Fire Blast hits Steel types like Pawniard and Grass Types like Foongus for massive damage
-Flamethrower can be used as it is more accurate and can be used more than Fire Blast but there is a noticeable power decrease.
-NP sweeper set with great coverage in Stored Power, Shadow Ball, and Ancient Power (which gets a small boon of increasing all stats when stacked with Serene Grace)
-Nice support options in Yawn, Magic Coat, Counter, Thunder Wave, Screens, and Encore.
-Softboiled is better healing option that's not ruined by weather with double the PP of Morning Sun. However it is incompatible with Nasty Plot.
Checks & Counters
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**Phazing** : Clear Smog not only hits you for SE damage but it also robs you of your boosts. Roar and Whirlwind users like Hippopotas, while having negative priority will also force you out and eliminate your boosts
**Taunt**: Taunt is a huge heartstopper to Togepi's plans to get in and get out quickly. Froakie, Onix and Mienfoo are all users who will outspeed and block you off. Mienfoo is the only one with Knock Off and who is weak to your STAB. Take advantage of that.
**Steel-Type Pokemon**: Even though Pawniard is 2HKOd by Fire Blast, Iron Head still deals hefty amounts of damage to you.
**Poison-Type Pokemon**: Foongus outspeeds and can status you, Clear Smog eliminates your boosts. Trubbish can also scare you out with it's Gunk Shot, leaving it more time to set up Spikes.
**Switcheroo and Trick**: Buneary and Binacle can take away your Eviolite and leave you with a Choice item, which will completely neuter you.
**Encore**: Faster Encore users like Cottonee and Bunerary can take advantage of Togepi's low speed and use of status moves and lock it into Nasty Plot.
**Stat drops**: Intimidators like Snubbull, and Parting Shot Pancham all can give Togepi negatives to pass on to it's recipient.
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+ New typing means new immunities and resistances
+ LARGE support movepool
+ LARGE special movepool
= Defenses are not the best but they offer some bulk with investment
- Poor Speed holds it back
- New typing means two weaknesses instead of one
SET NAME
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name: Baton Pass
move 1: Baton Pass
move 2: Nasty Plot / Work Up
move 3: Wish / Morning Sun
move 4: Dazzling Gleam
ability: Hustle
item: Eviolite
evs: 236 HP / 156 Def / 76 SpD / 36 Spe
nature: Bold
Moves
========
-Baton Pass gives you an escape as well as passing boosts to a recipient of your choice
-Nasty Plot doubles Special Attack, gives Toge some added meat to it's attacks and also benefits the recipient
-Work Up buffs both Attack and Special Attack by one stage so it can be passed to anyone without any discrimination
-Dazzling Gleam is powerful STAB option
-Wish takes two turns to give you health, could also heal a teammate on the switch in
-Morning Sun gives back HP faster than Wish but cannot pass along to teammates
Set Details
========
-EVs allow Toge to hit 21 HP / 24 Def / 22 SpD after Eviolite
-EVs avoids an OHKO from Pawn's Iron Head as well as from Foongus' Sludge Bomb
-Bold Nature helps boost Def to an Eviolite number
-Hustle is to stop Trace pokemon like Porygon from being more annoying
-Hitting 9 Speed outpaces Foongus and Wynaut before they can get the drop on you
Usage Tips
========
-Come in on resisted hits and acquire Nasty Plot or Work Up boost(s)
-Fighting Types who don't carry Poison type coverage (Pancham / Timburr / Croagunk) are perfect choices to come in on and set up.
-Hazard Control would be nice to keep Togepi as healthy as possible
-Avoid Poison Types, you cannot set up on them at all.
-Slow Baton pass out to your receiver and commence the sweeping
Team Options
========
-Elekid gets a Work Up and in turn can beat Foongus and Pawniard (with Substitute it is able to get past Pawn a bit more easily) on the slow switch in
-Abra appreciates +2 and a slow switch in. It can beat all Poison types on the switch
-Fighting types like Mienfoo and Timburr scare off Pawniard for Togepi.
-Birds like Vullaby handle Foongus and can also Defog hazards away.
-Drilbur is able to check Trubbish and also get rid of hazards as well.
Other Options
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-The main set would appreciate Psychic as a coverage option to maim Poison Types who resist your Fairy STAB.
-Fire Blast hits Steel types like Pawniard and Grass Types like Foongus for massive damage
-Flamethrower can be used as it is more accurate and can be used more than Fire Blast but there is a noticeable power decrease.
-NP sweeper set with great coverage in Stored Power, Shadow Ball, and Ancient Power (which gets a small boon of increasing all stats when stacked with Serene Grace)
-Nice support options in Yawn, Magic Coat, Counter, Thunder Wave, Screens, and Encore.
-Softboiled is better healing option that's not ruined by weather with double the PP of Morning Sun. However it is incompatible with Nasty Plot.
Checks & Counters
########
**Phazing** : Clear Smog not only hits you for SE damage but it also robs you of your boosts. Roar and Whirlwind users like Hippopotas, while having negative priority will also force you out and eliminate your boosts
**Taunt**: Taunt is a huge heartstopper to Togepi's plans to get in and get out quickly. Froakie, Onix and Mienfoo are all users who will outspeed and block you off. Mienfoo is the only one with Knock Off and who is weak to your STAB. Take advantage of that.
**Steel-Type Pokemon**: Even though Pawniard is 2HKOd by Fire Blast, Iron Head still deals hefty amounts of damage to you.
**Poison-Type Pokemon**: Foongus outspeeds and can status you, Clear Smog eliminates your boosts. Trubbish can also scare you out with it's Gunk Shot, leaving it more time to set up Spikes.
**Switcheroo and Trick**: Buneary and Binacle can take away your Eviolite and leave you with a Choice item, which will completely neuter you.
**Encore**: Faster Encore users like Cottonee and Bunerary can take advantage of Togepi's low speed and use of status moves and lock it into Nasty Plot.
**Stat drops**: Intimidators like Snubbull, and Parting Shot Pancham all can give Togepi negatives to pass on to it's recipient.
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