Alola Dominatio,
Great job on the thread and I couldn't agree more! Primarina is a strong Pokemon, however, it may struggle in OU thanks to the presence of Azumarill. That said, it has an edge over Azumarill in the form a risk-free boosting move i.e. Work Up. What's more, Primarina has greater speed over Azumarill, which allows it to fare well against the bulky threats found on balance play-styles. Anyways, the following set below is what I'm currently using and it seems viable imo ^^
Primarina (F) @ Life Orb
Ability: Torrent
EVs: 40 HP / 252 SpA / 216 Spe
Timid Nature
IVs: 0 Atk
Work Up
Hydro Pump
Moonblast
Psychic
Work up boosts Primarina's Atk and Sp. Atk stats by one stage. When paired with its coverage, it is capable of denting many walls barring Chansey, Ferrothorn, and Empoleon. Hydro Pump and Moon Blast are Primarina's strongest STAB moves, and they sport respectable coverage. Psychic rounds up the set by giving Primarina the means to KO Mega Venusaur, as well as various poison-type Pokemon.
Note: The speed investment allows Primarina to outpace and 1HKO Rotom-W after a boost. Maximum Sp. Atk is used to hit as hard as possible and KO defensive threats after SR damage.
P.S. You could try a similar set on a Trick Room team as it allows Primarina to utilise its horrible speed to ironic effects i.e. to outpace and KO threats like Gengar, as well as Kyruem-B ^^
Great job on the thread and I couldn't agree more! Primarina is a strong Pokemon, however, it may struggle in OU thanks to the presence of Azumarill. That said, it has an edge over Azumarill in the form a risk-free boosting move i.e. Work Up. What's more, Primarina has greater speed over Azumarill, which allows it to fare well against the bulky threats found on balance play-styles. Anyways, the following set below is what I'm currently using and it seems viable imo ^^
Primarina (F) @ Life Orb
Ability: Torrent
EVs: 40 HP / 252 SpA / 216 Spe
Timid Nature
IVs: 0 Atk
Work up boosts Primarina's Atk and Sp. Atk stats by one stage. When paired with its coverage, it is capable of denting many walls barring Chansey, Ferrothorn, and Empoleon. Hydro Pump and Moon Blast are Primarina's strongest STAB moves, and they sport respectable coverage. Psychic rounds up the set by giving Primarina the means to KO Mega Venusaur, as well as various poison-type Pokemon.
Note: The speed investment allows Primarina to outpace and 1HKO Rotom-W after a boost. Maximum Sp. Atk is used to hit as hard as possible and KO defensive threats after SR damage.
P.S. You could try a similar set on a Trick Room team as it allows Primarina to utilise its horrible speed to ironic effects i.e. to outpace and KO threats like Gengar, as well as Kyruem-B ^^
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