snake
CAP Co-Leader
[OVERVIEW]
Malaconda theoretically compresses lots of utility, like Knock Off and paralysis support, into one teamslot, but overall, it's ineffective at executing any of them. While it resists Ash-Greninja and Necturna's STAB moves, has high special bulk, and has a wide support movepool, its awful typing, low speed, and lack of offensive presence make it unviable. It also can't run all the moves it wants to like Rapid Spin, Power Whip, and Pursuit. Simply put, Malaconda is outclassed: Choice Scarf Weavile, Mega Lopunny, and Choice Scarf Greninja are better at revenge killing Shell Smash Necturna, Choice Scarf Jumbao can revenge kill both Necturna and Ash-Greninja, Tangrowth can pivot more effectively while also providing Knock Off support, and Tornadus-T and Equilibra are much more effective entry hazard removers.
[SET]
name: Utility
move 1: Glare
move 2: Knock Off
move 3: Sucker Punch
move 4: Synthesis
item: Black Glasses
ability: Infiltrator
nature: Impish
evs: 252 HP / 4 Atk / 252 Def
[SET COMMENTS]
Malaconda can support its teammates by paralyzing threatening Pokemon like Tornadus-T and Heatran, removing items like Leftovers from Celesteela and Equilibra, and revenge killing Shell Smash-boosted Necturna. However, Malaconda's pathetic speed and susceptibility to chip damage mean that it's usually better to run other Pokemon like Serperior, Tangrowth, Jumbao, and Weavile that more successfully perform some of the roles Malaconda attempts to do. Black Glasses is necessary for Sucker Punch to revenge kill Necturna after Shell Smash's Defense drop, as well as Mega Alakazam and weakened Pajantom. While Malaconda could run Harvest + Sitrus Berry, such a set makes Malaconda even more passive and can be unreliable.
[CREDITS]
- Written by: [[snake_rattler, 227784]]
- Quality checked by: [[Mx, 298148], [<username2>, <userid2>]]
- Grammar checked by: [[The Dutch Plumberjack, 232216]]
Malaconda theoretically compresses lots of utility, like Knock Off and paralysis support, into one teamslot, but overall, it's ineffective at executing any of them. While it resists Ash-Greninja and Necturna's STAB moves, has high special bulk, and has a wide support movepool, its awful typing, low speed, and lack of offensive presence make it unviable. It also can't run all the moves it wants to like Rapid Spin, Power Whip, and Pursuit. Simply put, Malaconda is outclassed: Choice Scarf Weavile, Mega Lopunny, and Choice Scarf Greninja are better at revenge killing Shell Smash Necturna, Choice Scarf Jumbao can revenge kill both Necturna and Ash-Greninja, Tangrowth can pivot more effectively while also providing Knock Off support, and Tornadus-T and Equilibra are much more effective entry hazard removers.
[SET]
name: Utility
move 1: Glare
move 2: Knock Off
move 3: Sucker Punch
move 4: Synthesis
item: Black Glasses
ability: Infiltrator
nature: Impish
evs: 252 HP / 4 Atk / 252 Def
[SET COMMENTS]
Malaconda can support its teammates by paralyzing threatening Pokemon like Tornadus-T and Heatran, removing items like Leftovers from Celesteela and Equilibra, and revenge killing Shell Smash-boosted Necturna. However, Malaconda's pathetic speed and susceptibility to chip damage mean that it's usually better to run other Pokemon like Serperior, Tangrowth, Jumbao, and Weavile that more successfully perform some of the roles Malaconda attempts to do. Black Glasses is necessary for Sucker Punch to revenge kill Necturna after Shell Smash's Defense drop, as well as Mega Alakazam and weakened Pajantom. While Malaconda could run Harvest + Sitrus Berry, such a set makes Malaconda even more passive and can be unreliable.
[CREDITS]
- Written by: [[snake_rattler, 227784]]
- Quality checked by: [[Mx, 298148], [<username2>, <userid2>]]
- Grammar checked by: [[The Dutch Plumberjack, 232216]]
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