[SET]
name: Shell Smash
move 1: Shadow Ball
move 2: Shell Smash
move 3: Stored Power
move 4: Giga Drain / Baton Pass
item: Focus Sash
ability: Weak Armor
nature: Timid / Modest
evs: 252 SpA / 4 SpD / 252 Spe
Shell Smash turns Polteageist into an offensive threat, allowing it to sweep unprepared teams. Shadow Ball is Polteageist's best STAB move and gives it a reliable source of damage. After a Shell Smash Stored Power has 140 Base Power and gives Polteageist good coverage. Giga Drain allows for Polteageist to heal itself some and lets it hit Dark-types for some damage, most notably Tyranitar for super effective damage. Baton Pass lets Polteageist pass its boosts onto other mons to let them start sweeping. A Focus Sash is used to ensure Polteageist can survive a hit and set up Shell Smash. A Timid nature allows Polteageist to be as fast as possible, most notable outspeeding Timid Choice Scarf Hydreigon (which a Modest nature cannot do), while a Modest nature can be used for a slightly higher damage output. Weak Armor lets Polteageist boost its Speed further when facing Physical Attackers.
Polteageist fits best on hyper offensive teams, especially Dual Screens or Baton Pass teams. Grimmsnarl is a good teammate to set up Reflect and Light Screen, allowing Polteageist to survive a hit after setting up. Other good teammates include Pokemon that appreciate being passed a Shell Smash boost, such as Dracovish and Darmanitan-Galar.
name: Shell Smash
move 1: Shadow Ball
move 2: Shell Smash
move 3: Stored Power
move 4: Giga Drain / Baton Pass
item: Focus Sash
ability: Weak Armor
nature: Timid / Modest
evs: 252 SpA / 4 SpD / 252 Spe
Shell Smash turns Polteageist into an offensive threat, allowing it to sweep unprepared teams. Shadow Ball is Polteageist's best STAB move and gives it a reliable source of damage. After a Shell Smash Stored Power has 140 Base Power and gives Polteageist good coverage. Giga Drain allows for Polteageist to heal itself some and lets it hit Dark-types for some damage, most notably Tyranitar for super effective damage. Baton Pass lets Polteageist pass its boosts onto other mons to let them start sweeping. A Focus Sash is used to ensure Polteageist can survive a hit and set up Shell Smash. A Timid nature allows Polteageist to be as fast as possible, most notable outspeeding Timid Choice Scarf Hydreigon (which a Modest nature cannot do), while a Modest nature can be used for a slightly higher damage output. Weak Armor lets Polteageist boost its Speed further when facing Physical Attackers.
Polteageist fits best on hyper offensive teams, especially Dual Screens or Baton Pass teams. Grimmsnarl is a good teammate to set up Reflect and Light Screen, allowing Polteageist to survive a hit after setting up. Other good teammates include Pokemon that appreciate being passed a Shell Smash boost, such as Dracovish and Darmanitan-Galar.
