Name: Prankster Support
Move 1: Moonblast / Dazzling Gleam / Grass Knot
Move 2: Tailwind
Move 3: Taunt / Encore
Move 4: Protect / Helping Hand
Item: Focus Sash / Mental Herb
Ability: Prankster
Nature: Timid
EVs: 4 HP / 252 SpA / 252 Spe
[SET COMMENTS]
Whimsicott has always been a staple Pokemon in Gen 8 VGC as the fastest Prankster Pokemon in the format with a wide array of utility. Tailwind is the main point of nearly all Whimsicott sets, as it provides speed control for a whole host of teams, pairing especially well with Calyrex-S, Kyogre, and Zacian-C. Moonblast allows Whimsicott to check some of the common Dark- and Fighting-types in the metagame such as Urshifu-R, Urshifu-S, and Yveltal. Alternatively, Dazzling Gleam deals chip damage to both Pokemon and can KO a low HP Pokemon protected by a redirector such as Indeedee-F. Grass Knot is another option, dealing significant damage to Kyogre and Groudon. Taunt prevents common status moves such as Stakataka's and Palkia's Trick Room and Amoonguss's Spore. Due to the banning of Dynamax, and Fake Out becoming more prevalent, Encore is great for punishing Fake Out from common non-Dark-type users such as Rillaboom and Mienshao as well as more passive moves such as Protect and Substitute from Zacian-C and Calyrex-S. Protect keeps Focus Sash from being broken due to Fake Out, thus guaranteeing Tailwind can be used next turn. Helping Hand allows Whimsicott to still support its partner, even when facing common Fake Out users such as Rillaboom, Incineroar, and Mienshao. Mental Herb cures Taunt from the likes of Incineroar, Tornadus, and opposing Whimsicott.
Whimsicott usually takes a supporting role, often paired with an offensive Restricted Pokemon, namely Calyrex-S, Kyogre, or Zacian-C, as Tailwind makes them even greater threats. In a Calyrex-S team specifically, Whimsicott also helps check Calyrex-S counters such as Urshifu-S, Yveltal, and sometimes Galarian Moltres. Another way to utilize Whimsicott is to put it next to a Fake Out user such as Mienshao or Incineroar, thus guaranteeing Tailwind most of the time. Psychic Surge Pokemon such as Indeedee-F and Tapu Lele also help guarantee Tailwind by blocking Fake Out and Prankster Taunt. Fire- and Water-types help Whimsicott by safely switching into Steel- and Fire-types such as Zacian-C, Entei, and Incineroar in case Whimsicott needed to be conserved for the late-game.
[CREDITS]
- Written by: [[AletheiaVGC, 563932]]
- Quality checked by: [[Raineko, 294287]]
- Grammar checked by: [[CryoGyro, 331519]]
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