qc: Nuked / Hilomilo / Eyan
gp: winry / The Dutch Plumberjack
[OVERVIEW]
Tsareena's good Attack stat, usable Speed tier, and access to a strong STAB move in Power Whip make it a strong wallbreaker. It also has access to a variety of useful coverage moves in High Jump Kick and Knock Off as well as utility moves in Rapid Spin and Synthesis. Queenly Majesty enables Tsareena to avoid priority moves, allowing it to switch in safely on common priority users such as Azumarill and Scizor and revenge kill them without fear of being picked off itself. Its Grass typing and high Attack stat let it threaten common defensive staples such as Quagsire and Alomomola. However, Tsareena's typing gives it weaknesses to common types such as Fire, Flying, and Bug, and while it is somewhat bulky, Tsareena can be easily overwhelmed by common offensive threats such as Infernape, Mega Beedrill, and Mega Manectric. Tsareena's low Speed leaves it outsped and threatened by Pokemon such as Chandelure and Mega Pidgeot. The abundance of other faster and more viable Grass-types in the tier such as Serperior, Mega Sceptile, and Celebi also makes it harder for Tsareena to fit on a team, but they lack the utility that Knock Off and Rapid Spin provide.
[SET]
name: Choice Band
move 1: Power Whip
move 2: Knock Off / Rapid Spin
move 3: High Jump Kick
move 4: U-turn
item: Choice Band
ability: Queenly Majesty
nature: Jolly
evs: 252 Atk / 4 SpD / 252 Spe
[SET COMMENTS]
Moves
========
Power Whip is Tsareena's main STAB move, OHKOing threats such as Azumarill, Quagsire, and Seismitoad, as well as OHKOing Alomomola after Stealth Rock damage. It is also Tsareena's most powerful move for neutral targets such as Gliscor and Sylveon. Knock Off removes key items from foes, such as Amoonguss's Black Sludge and Doublade's Eviolite, and gives useful utility overall. It also allows Tsareena to hit Psychic-types such as Latias and Ghost-types such as Chandelure super effectively. Rapid Spin is an option instead to remove entry hazards such as Stealth Rock and Spikes, which could otherwise cripple Tsareena's team. This allows Tsareena to have more overall utility. High Jump Kick allows Tsareena to hit Steel-types such as Cobalion and Mega Aggron super effectively, as well as being its best way to damage Blissey. U-turn allows Tsareena to generate momentum, bringing in a teammate relatively safely. It also does consistent damage to Psychic-types like Celebi. Play Rough is another option to hit Dragon-types like Mega Altaria, which Tsareena's other moves can't, but this sacrifices a better coverage option in High Jump Kick.
Set Details
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252 Attack EVs coupled with a Choice Band allow Tsareena to hit as hard as possible, letting it break down defensive walls, such as Alomomola and Blissey, with its high-powered STAB attack and coverage options. 252 Speed EVs with a Jolly nature allow Tsareena to outspeed base 70s and below, which includes key threats such as Azumarill and Primarina. Queenly Majesty allows Tsareena to dodge priority moves such as Azumarill's Aqua Jet and Scizor's Bullet Punch.
Usage Tips
========
Tsareena should be used to break holes in the opponent's team, which is more crucial against bulky teams. It is best to bring Tsareena in safely with U-turn or Volt Switch, but its decent bulk means it can also take some resisted or weak neutral hits such as Hippowdon's Earthquake. Tsareena should mainly be using Power Whip, as its high Base Power and ability to hit a majority of the tier neutrally or super effectively is good for a Choice Band attacker. Rapid Spin is used best on predicted switches so it doesn't sacrifice too much momentum, and it can also be used as a last resort to allow Tsareena's teammates to sweep more easily. U-turn generates momentum for its team in unfavorable matchups against Pokemon such as Crobat and bulky Scizor so Tsareena can bring in a teammate safely. Its relatively low Speed means that this can be relatively safe, especially if U-turn is used on a predicted switch. However, the move should be used minimally and generally only for this purpose. Use Knock Off mostly on defensive foes that rely on their item, such as Amoonguss. It can also be used to hit Psychic-types such as Latias on the switch. Try to avoid burns from Scald, from Pokemon such as Suicune and Swampert, whenever possible, as they can severely cripple Tsareena's breaking ability.
Team Options
========
Tsareena works best on offensive teams that appreciate a Pokemon that can break through most defensive cores, as it is able to OHKO Quagsire and OHKO Alomomola after Stealth Rock damage. Tsareena is relatively slow, so teammates such as Choice Scarf Infernape, Choice Scarf Hydreigon, and Mega Aerodactyl that can revenge kill faster threats for Tsareena would be useful. Pokemon such as Scizor and Nidoking can help Tsareena against the majority of Poison-types that can freely switch into it. In return, Tsareena can hit Psychic-types with Knock Off and help against Water- and Ground-types for Nidoking. It also appreciates entry hazard support from Pokemon such as Gliscor, Cobalion, and Seismitoad so it can wear down potential checks and further pressure foes with residual damage. Entry hazard removal from Pokemon such as Latias and Empoleon is useful so that pivoting with U-turn does not wear Tsareena and its teammates down too much, allowing Tsareena to freely use Knock Off. Tsareena can form a VoltTurn core with Pokemon such as Scizor and Mega Manectric to further pressure foes.
[STRATEGY COMMENTS]
Other Options
=============
A Choice Scarf can be run instead of a Choice Band, making Tsareena a somewhat decent revenge killer. However, it is still outsped by common Pokemon such as Mega Manectric, Mega Beedrill, and Mega Aerodactyl as well as most other Choice Scarf users. An offensive set with Life Orb and Synthesis can be run so that Tsareena isn't locked into one move, but it lacks the wallbreaking capabilities that a Choice Band provides. Fightinium Z in conjunction with High Jump Kick allows Tsareena to OHKO Scizor with prior damage, and it doesn't risk missing like a Choice Band set. However, this lacks the immediate power that a Choice Band provides, reducing Tsareena's ability to cripple defensive foes. A defensive Rapid Spin set can be used, but a more offensive set is better to capitalize on Tsareena's high Attack and good movepool. Aromatherapy can be used to cure teammates of status ailments, but Tsareena is outclassed by Sylveon as a cleric and such a set doesn't make use of Tsareena's Attack.
Checks and Counters
===================
**Fire-types**: Offensive Fire-types, such as Chandelure, Infernape, and Entei, outspeed Tsareena and can easily OHKO it with their STAB moves while resisting Tsareena's main attacks. Moltres in particular resists all of Tsareena's common moves except Knock Off and can force it out.
**Flying-types**: Flying-types such as Togekiss and Crobat resist most of Tsareena's attacks and can outspeed it and OHKO it with their STAB moves. Mandibuzz resists Power Whip and can 2HKO Tsareena with Foul Play.
**Revenge Killers**: Choice Scarf users such as Infernape and Hydreigon can outspeed Tsareena and OHKO it with super effective moves. Faster offensive Pokemon such as Mega Beedrill and Mega Aerodactyl also outspeed and OHKO Tsareena.
**Burns**: Burns from moves such as Suicune's Scald halve Tsareena's Attack, meaning that it cannot effectively wallbreak.
gp: winry / The Dutch Plumberjack
[OVERVIEW]
Tsareena's good Attack stat, usable Speed tier, and access to a strong STAB move in Power Whip make it a strong wallbreaker. It also has access to a variety of useful coverage moves in High Jump Kick and Knock Off as well as utility moves in Rapid Spin and Synthesis. Queenly Majesty enables Tsareena to avoid priority moves, allowing it to switch in safely on common priority users such as Azumarill and Scizor and revenge kill them without fear of being picked off itself. Its Grass typing and high Attack stat let it threaten common defensive staples such as Quagsire and Alomomola. However, Tsareena's typing gives it weaknesses to common types such as Fire, Flying, and Bug, and while it is somewhat bulky, Tsareena can be easily overwhelmed by common offensive threats such as Infernape, Mega Beedrill, and Mega Manectric. Tsareena's low Speed leaves it outsped and threatened by Pokemon such as Chandelure and Mega Pidgeot. The abundance of other faster and more viable Grass-types in the tier such as Serperior, Mega Sceptile, and Celebi also makes it harder for Tsareena to fit on a team, but they lack the utility that Knock Off and Rapid Spin provide.
[SET]
name: Choice Band
move 1: Power Whip
move 2: Knock Off / Rapid Spin
move 3: High Jump Kick
move 4: U-turn
item: Choice Band
ability: Queenly Majesty
nature: Jolly
evs: 252 Atk / 4 SpD / 252 Spe
[SET COMMENTS]
Moves
========
Power Whip is Tsareena's main STAB move, OHKOing threats such as Azumarill, Quagsire, and Seismitoad, as well as OHKOing Alomomola after Stealth Rock damage. It is also Tsareena's most powerful move for neutral targets such as Gliscor and Sylveon. Knock Off removes key items from foes, such as Amoonguss's Black Sludge and Doublade's Eviolite, and gives useful utility overall. It also allows Tsareena to hit Psychic-types such as Latias and Ghost-types such as Chandelure super effectively. Rapid Spin is an option instead to remove entry hazards such as Stealth Rock and Spikes, which could otherwise cripple Tsareena's team. This allows Tsareena to have more overall utility. High Jump Kick allows Tsareena to hit Steel-types such as Cobalion and Mega Aggron super effectively, as well as being its best way to damage Blissey. U-turn allows Tsareena to generate momentum, bringing in a teammate relatively safely. It also does consistent damage to Psychic-types like Celebi. Play Rough is another option to hit Dragon-types like Mega Altaria, which Tsareena's other moves can't, but this sacrifices a better coverage option in High Jump Kick.
Set Details
========
252 Attack EVs coupled with a Choice Band allow Tsareena to hit as hard as possible, letting it break down defensive walls, such as Alomomola and Blissey, with its high-powered STAB attack and coverage options. 252 Speed EVs with a Jolly nature allow Tsareena to outspeed base 70s and below, which includes key threats such as Azumarill and Primarina. Queenly Majesty allows Tsareena to dodge priority moves such as Azumarill's Aqua Jet and Scizor's Bullet Punch.
Usage Tips
========
Tsareena should be used to break holes in the opponent's team, which is more crucial against bulky teams. It is best to bring Tsareena in safely with U-turn or Volt Switch, but its decent bulk means it can also take some resisted or weak neutral hits such as Hippowdon's Earthquake. Tsareena should mainly be using Power Whip, as its high Base Power and ability to hit a majority of the tier neutrally or super effectively is good for a Choice Band attacker. Rapid Spin is used best on predicted switches so it doesn't sacrifice too much momentum, and it can also be used as a last resort to allow Tsareena's teammates to sweep more easily. U-turn generates momentum for its team in unfavorable matchups against Pokemon such as Crobat and bulky Scizor so Tsareena can bring in a teammate safely. Its relatively low Speed means that this can be relatively safe, especially if U-turn is used on a predicted switch. However, the move should be used minimally and generally only for this purpose. Use Knock Off mostly on defensive foes that rely on their item, such as Amoonguss. It can also be used to hit Psychic-types such as Latias on the switch. Try to avoid burns from Scald, from Pokemon such as Suicune and Swampert, whenever possible, as they can severely cripple Tsareena's breaking ability.
Team Options
========
Tsareena works best on offensive teams that appreciate a Pokemon that can break through most defensive cores, as it is able to OHKO Quagsire and OHKO Alomomola after Stealth Rock damage. Tsareena is relatively slow, so teammates such as Choice Scarf Infernape, Choice Scarf Hydreigon, and Mega Aerodactyl that can revenge kill faster threats for Tsareena would be useful. Pokemon such as Scizor and Nidoking can help Tsareena against the majority of Poison-types that can freely switch into it. In return, Tsareena can hit Psychic-types with Knock Off and help against Water- and Ground-types for Nidoking. It also appreciates entry hazard support from Pokemon such as Gliscor, Cobalion, and Seismitoad so it can wear down potential checks and further pressure foes with residual damage. Entry hazard removal from Pokemon such as Latias and Empoleon is useful so that pivoting with U-turn does not wear Tsareena and its teammates down too much, allowing Tsareena to freely use Knock Off. Tsareena can form a VoltTurn core with Pokemon such as Scizor and Mega Manectric to further pressure foes.
[STRATEGY COMMENTS]
Other Options
=============
A Choice Scarf can be run instead of a Choice Band, making Tsareena a somewhat decent revenge killer. However, it is still outsped by common Pokemon such as Mega Manectric, Mega Beedrill, and Mega Aerodactyl as well as most other Choice Scarf users. An offensive set with Life Orb and Synthesis can be run so that Tsareena isn't locked into one move, but it lacks the wallbreaking capabilities that a Choice Band provides. Fightinium Z in conjunction with High Jump Kick allows Tsareena to OHKO Scizor with prior damage, and it doesn't risk missing like a Choice Band set. However, this lacks the immediate power that a Choice Band provides, reducing Tsareena's ability to cripple defensive foes. A defensive Rapid Spin set can be used, but a more offensive set is better to capitalize on Tsareena's high Attack and good movepool. Aromatherapy can be used to cure teammates of status ailments, but Tsareena is outclassed by Sylveon as a cleric and such a set doesn't make use of Tsareena's Attack.
Checks and Counters
===================
**Fire-types**: Offensive Fire-types, such as Chandelure, Infernape, and Entei, outspeed Tsareena and can easily OHKO it with their STAB moves while resisting Tsareena's main attacks. Moltres in particular resists all of Tsareena's common moves except Knock Off and can force it out.
**Flying-types**: Flying-types such as Togekiss and Crobat resist most of Tsareena's attacks and can outspeed it and OHKO it with their STAB moves. Mandibuzz resists Power Whip and can 2HKO Tsareena with Foul Play.
**Revenge Killers**: Choice Scarf users such as Infernape and Hydreigon can outspeed Tsareena and OHKO it with super effective moves. Faster offensive Pokemon such as Mega Beedrill and Mega Aerodactyl also outspeed and OHKO Tsareena.
**Burns**: Burns from moves such as Suicune's Scald halve Tsareena's Attack, meaning that it cannot effectively wallbreak.
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