[OVERVIEW]
With a diverse movepool, a decent stat spread, and a great offensive typing, Scraggy is a strong offensive threat in LC. Its unique typing gives it access to STAB on strong moves such as High Jump Kick, Knock Off, and Drain Punch. Its access to Knock Off also allows it to support other teammates by removing items from opposing Pokemon and helps it sweep with powerful moves such as High Jump Kick, while coverage moves help it break through its checks. Its solid bulk gives it opportunities to set up with Dragon Dance and be a potent sweeper. Scraggy also has the option of two abilities to help it sweep: Moxie allows it to become stronger every time it KOes a foe, while Shed Skin allows it to set up on status inducers. Unfortunately, Scraggy's typing leaves it very weak to Fairy-types and common Flying- and Fighting-types. Additionally, Scraggy must pick between its potential coverage moves, leaving it walled by one of its checks. Lastly, Scraggy lacks immediate power and needs support to break through its checks despite its coverage options.
[SET]
name: Dragon Dance Sweeper
move 1: Dragon Dance
move 2: High Jump Kick / Drain Punch
move 3: Knock Off / Zen Headbutt
move 4: Iron Head / Zen Headbutt
item: Berry Juice / Eviolite
ability: Moxie / Shed Skin
nature: Adamant
evs: 36 HP / 236 Atk / 212 Spe
[SET COMMENTS]
Moves
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Dragon Dance allows Scraggy to outspeed the entire unboosted metagame, reaching 21 Speed, and break through foes it wouldn't be able to otherwise. High Jump Kick is a powerful STAB attack used for breaking through neutral targets. For example, +1 High Jump Kick OHKOes most Berry Juice Vullaby sets after Stealth Rock damage. However, Drain Punch can be used for its recovery and to avoid taking damage from misses. Knock Off hits Ghost- and Psychic-types that resist Scraggy's Fighting STAB attack, with the extra utility of removing the target's item. Iron Head is used for hitting Fairy-types like Spritzee, while Zen Headbutt is an option for hitting Fighting- and Poison-types such as Croagunk, Oddish, and Mareanie.
Set Details
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This set has Speed and Attack maximized to help its sweeping ability, with an Adamant ability to improve the damage rolls on defensive foes such as Eviolite Spritzee. Berry Juice helps Scraggy set up on defensive Pokemon that lack the ability to OHKO it, such as Mareanie and Ferroseed. Alternatively, Eviolite can be used so that Scraggy can set up on more offensive foes such as Pawniard and Onix. If you're running Berry Juice, the remaining EVs should be invested in HP for extra mixed bulk; they should be invested in Defense or Special Defense if using Eviolite so that the benefit of Eviolite can be maximized. Moxie is preferred as the ability for its greater sweeping potential, with the drawback being that it gives Scraggy a harder time setting up compared to Shed Skin. Alternatively, Shed Skin allows Scraggy to absorb status ailments, most notably burns, giving it a good chance of shaking the status off while setting up on Pokemon such as Mareanie and Ponyta.
Usage Tips
========
Scraggy is best used as a late-game sweeper and should set up when its checks are suitably weakened. It should try to set up on Dark-types such as Pawniard, Rock-types such as Onix, or Steel-types such as Ferroseed. These are all threatened by Scraggy's Fighting STAB moves and struggle to OHKO it even without Eviolite. If Shed Skin is being used, set up on status users such as Mareanie and Ferroseed. Try to use Knock Off early- and mid-game on Scraggy's checks to make a late-game sweep easier to achieve. Avoid letting Scraggy accrue too much damage prior to setting up so that it is less vulnerable to priority moves. Scraggy will struggle to sweep if its checks are insufficiently worn down. Spritzee and Timburr are particularly threatening, since Scraggy struggles to break through the former even with Iron Head, while the latter threatens it with Mach Punch.
Team Options
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Knock Off users such as Vullaby make good partners by making opposing Pokemon easier for Scraggy to break when set up. Dual screens users like Natu can give Scraggy multiple setup opportunities in the same match and also leave it less susceptible to priority moves. Scraggy can be used in a core stacking Fighting-types with Timburr or Galarian Farfetch'd, since they have access to Knock Off and useful coverage moves for wearing down their shared checks. Pivots such as Vullaby and Chinchou provide good support by safely bringing Scraggy in, either by slow pivoting or by using their pivot move on a predicted switch. Entry hazard removers such as Timburr and Vullaby are useful, since Scraggy struggles to sweep with Sticky Web present, and removing layers of Spikes helps keep Scraggy out of range of priority attacks. Diglett can use Memento to give Scraggy a good setup opportunity while also being able to trap key threats. Pokemon that can pressure Spritzee and Timburr, such as Mareanie and Oddish, also make great teammates.
[STRATEGY COMMENTS]
Other Options
=============
A Choice Scarf set can be run with Moxie to form a potent sweeper, but it struggles to break through its checks due to its lack of immediate damage. Poison Jab can be used to hit Morelull and Cottonee harder, but the flinches from Iron Head are generally more useful. An Intimidate support set can be run to set up on physical attackers, particularly Onix, but it misses out on the sweeping potential that Scraggy has. Alternatively, Bulk Up can be run in tandem with Dragon Dance and Drain Punch to form a bulky sweeper with decent recovery.
Checks and Counters
===================
**Fairy-types**: Spritzee resists both of Scraggy's STAB moves and OHKOes it in return. Nasty Plot Spritzee sets can be broken through more easily, however. It should also be wary of Iron Head and Poison Jab.
**Poison-types**: Oddish and Mareanie resist Scraggy's Fighting STAB attacks and do not take much damage from Knock Off. Oddish uses Strength Sap to prevent Scraggy setting up, and Mareanie can cripple it with Scald burns. Both should be wary of Zen Headbutt.
**Fighting-types**: Croagunk, Timburr, and Galarian Farfetch'd can take an attack from Scraggy and OHKO in return with a Fighting-type STAB move. Croagunk and Timburr also have strong priority in Vacuum Wave and Mach Punch, respectively.
**Faster Choice Scarf Users**: Faster Choice Scarf users such as Galarian Farfetch'd outspeed and KO Scraggy.
[CREDITS]
- Written by: [[EnzoLapras, 381336]]
- Quality checked by: [[KSG, 32350], [Coconut, 150971], [Stoward, 420389]]
- Grammar checked by: [[The Dutch Plumberjack, 232216], [Rabia, 336073]]
With a diverse movepool, a decent stat spread, and a great offensive typing, Scraggy is a strong offensive threat in LC. Its unique typing gives it access to STAB on strong moves such as High Jump Kick, Knock Off, and Drain Punch. Its access to Knock Off also allows it to support other teammates by removing items from opposing Pokemon and helps it sweep with powerful moves such as High Jump Kick, while coverage moves help it break through its checks. Its solid bulk gives it opportunities to set up with Dragon Dance and be a potent sweeper. Scraggy also has the option of two abilities to help it sweep: Moxie allows it to become stronger every time it KOes a foe, while Shed Skin allows it to set up on status inducers. Unfortunately, Scraggy's typing leaves it very weak to Fairy-types and common Flying- and Fighting-types. Additionally, Scraggy must pick between its potential coverage moves, leaving it walled by one of its checks. Lastly, Scraggy lacks immediate power and needs support to break through its checks despite its coverage options.
[SET]
name: Dragon Dance Sweeper
move 1: Dragon Dance
move 2: High Jump Kick / Drain Punch
move 3: Knock Off / Zen Headbutt
move 4: Iron Head / Zen Headbutt
item: Berry Juice / Eviolite
ability: Moxie / Shed Skin
nature: Adamant
evs: 36 HP / 236 Atk / 212 Spe
[SET COMMENTS]
Moves
========
Dragon Dance allows Scraggy to outspeed the entire unboosted metagame, reaching 21 Speed, and break through foes it wouldn't be able to otherwise. High Jump Kick is a powerful STAB attack used for breaking through neutral targets. For example, +1 High Jump Kick OHKOes most Berry Juice Vullaby sets after Stealth Rock damage. However, Drain Punch can be used for its recovery and to avoid taking damage from misses. Knock Off hits Ghost- and Psychic-types that resist Scraggy's Fighting STAB attack, with the extra utility of removing the target's item. Iron Head is used for hitting Fairy-types like Spritzee, while Zen Headbutt is an option for hitting Fighting- and Poison-types such as Croagunk, Oddish, and Mareanie.
Set Details
========
This set has Speed and Attack maximized to help its sweeping ability, with an Adamant ability to improve the damage rolls on defensive foes such as Eviolite Spritzee. Berry Juice helps Scraggy set up on defensive Pokemon that lack the ability to OHKO it, such as Mareanie and Ferroseed. Alternatively, Eviolite can be used so that Scraggy can set up on more offensive foes such as Pawniard and Onix. If you're running Berry Juice, the remaining EVs should be invested in HP for extra mixed bulk; they should be invested in Defense or Special Defense if using Eviolite so that the benefit of Eviolite can be maximized. Moxie is preferred as the ability for its greater sweeping potential, with the drawback being that it gives Scraggy a harder time setting up compared to Shed Skin. Alternatively, Shed Skin allows Scraggy to absorb status ailments, most notably burns, giving it a good chance of shaking the status off while setting up on Pokemon such as Mareanie and Ponyta.
Usage Tips
========
Scraggy is best used as a late-game sweeper and should set up when its checks are suitably weakened. It should try to set up on Dark-types such as Pawniard, Rock-types such as Onix, or Steel-types such as Ferroseed. These are all threatened by Scraggy's Fighting STAB moves and struggle to OHKO it even without Eviolite. If Shed Skin is being used, set up on status users such as Mareanie and Ferroseed. Try to use Knock Off early- and mid-game on Scraggy's checks to make a late-game sweep easier to achieve. Avoid letting Scraggy accrue too much damage prior to setting up so that it is less vulnerable to priority moves. Scraggy will struggle to sweep if its checks are insufficiently worn down. Spritzee and Timburr are particularly threatening, since Scraggy struggles to break through the former even with Iron Head, while the latter threatens it with Mach Punch.
Team Options
========
Knock Off users such as Vullaby make good partners by making opposing Pokemon easier for Scraggy to break when set up. Dual screens users like Natu can give Scraggy multiple setup opportunities in the same match and also leave it less susceptible to priority moves. Scraggy can be used in a core stacking Fighting-types with Timburr or Galarian Farfetch'd, since they have access to Knock Off and useful coverage moves for wearing down their shared checks. Pivots such as Vullaby and Chinchou provide good support by safely bringing Scraggy in, either by slow pivoting or by using their pivot move on a predicted switch. Entry hazard removers such as Timburr and Vullaby are useful, since Scraggy struggles to sweep with Sticky Web present, and removing layers of Spikes helps keep Scraggy out of range of priority attacks. Diglett can use Memento to give Scraggy a good setup opportunity while also being able to trap key threats. Pokemon that can pressure Spritzee and Timburr, such as Mareanie and Oddish, also make great teammates.
[STRATEGY COMMENTS]
Other Options
=============
A Choice Scarf set can be run with Moxie to form a potent sweeper, but it struggles to break through its checks due to its lack of immediate damage. Poison Jab can be used to hit Morelull and Cottonee harder, but the flinches from Iron Head are generally more useful. An Intimidate support set can be run to set up on physical attackers, particularly Onix, but it misses out on the sweeping potential that Scraggy has. Alternatively, Bulk Up can be run in tandem with Dragon Dance and Drain Punch to form a bulky sweeper with decent recovery.
Checks and Counters
===================
**Fairy-types**: Spritzee resists both of Scraggy's STAB moves and OHKOes it in return. Nasty Plot Spritzee sets can be broken through more easily, however. It should also be wary of Iron Head and Poison Jab.
**Poison-types**: Oddish and Mareanie resist Scraggy's Fighting STAB attacks and do not take much damage from Knock Off. Oddish uses Strength Sap to prevent Scraggy setting up, and Mareanie can cripple it with Scald burns. Both should be wary of Zen Headbutt.
**Fighting-types**: Croagunk, Timburr, and Galarian Farfetch'd can take an attack from Scraggy and OHKO in return with a Fighting-type STAB move. Croagunk and Timburr also have strong priority in Vacuum Wave and Mach Punch, respectively.
**Faster Choice Scarf Users**: Faster Choice Scarf users such as Galarian Farfetch'd outspeed and KO Scraggy.
[CREDITS]
- Written by: [[EnzoLapras, 381336]]
- Quality checked by: [[KSG, 32350], [Coconut, 150971], [Stoward, 420389]]
- Grammar checked by: [[The Dutch Plumberjack, 232216], [Rabia, 336073]]
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