Victreebel @ Grassium Z
Ability: Chlorophyll
EVs: 4 Def / 252 SpA / 252 Spe
Modest Nature
IVs: 0 Atk
- Strength Sap
- Leaf Storm
- Sludge Bomb
- Hidden Power [Fighting] / Hidden Power [Rock]
Victreebel is a threatening wallbreaker in PU due to its decent neutral STAB coverage and potential coverage moves hitting would-be switch-ins like Alolan Sandslash and Articuno. Furthermore, Victreebel's niche is bolstered by its ability to threaten Pokemon seeing more usage due to Lilligant's ban such as Regirock. Strength Sap lets Victreebel beat pokemon like Skuntank and Gurdurr reliably and somewhat mitigates the fact that Victreebel has poor bulk. However, it struggles to break through specially defensive walls, so Pokemon such as Stoutland and Aggron are appreciated, and they draw in Fighting-types Victreebel can beat too. Pivots such as Lanturn and Mesprit can get it in more easily against dedicated walls like Alolan Sandslash and Regirock, and the latter can fully heal it with Healing Wish and provides Stealth Rock, easing Victreebel's job. Other hazard setters that compliment Victreebel well include Froslass, which is one of Victreebel's best partners due to pressuring common checks, and Mudsdale.
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