NFE Choice Scarf Lampent [DONE]

[Jett]

[SET]
name: Choice Scarf
move 1: Fire Blast
move 2: Shadow Ball
move 3: Trick
move 4: Calm Mind / Energy Ball / Flamethrower
item: Choice Scarf
ability: Flash Fire
nature: Timid
evs: 252 SpA / 4 SpD / 252 Spe

[SET COMMENTS]

With a Choice Scarf, Lampent outspeeds the entire unboosted metagame and generates offensive pressure with the help of its unresisted STAB combination. Lampent's unique typing makes it difficult for many priority users to revenge kill it, as it is immune to Pikachu's Fake Out and Extreme Speed and Gurdurr's Mach Punch and resists Thwackey's Grassy Glide and Piloswine's Ice Shard. Trick cripples common defensive switch-ins like Mareanie and Clefairy, which Lampent cannot break past with attacks alone. Calm Mind lets Lampent function as a potent setup sweeper once it has given away its Choice Scarf. Energy Ball, which hits Marshtomp and Wartortle, and the more accurate Fire-type STAB move Flamethrower are also valid alternatives in the last slot.

As a Choice Scarf user, Lampent should look to offensively check fast Pokemon such as Kadabra and Galarian Mr. Mime, and it should be primarily used for late-game cleaning and revenge killing purposes. Trick can cripple walls like Mareanie and Clefairy after the fast foes have been removed. Lampent should be paired with a Rapid Spin or Defogger such as Wartortle, Galarian Mr. Mime, or Gurdurr to overcome its weakness to entry hazards. Slow pivots like Clefairy, Slowpoke, and the aforementioned Wartortle help to bring Lampent in safely and have the added benefit of being able to cover for its Dark- and Water-type weaknesses. Knock Off support from Tangela, Vullaby, and Pikachu, as well as entry hazard users like Metang and Roselia, help to weaken opposing Pokemon into Lampent's KO range. Offensive partners like Choice Band Thwackey and Super Fang Golbat keep walls at low health, giving Lampent a better chance at cleaning weakened teams.

Other Options
=============
For more immediate power, Lampent can opt for a Choice Specs set, which lets it 2HKO special walls such as Clefairy and Wartortle after their Eviolite has been removed, although it is at the cost of being very easy to revenge kill. Psychic allows Lampent to 2HKO Gurdurr and Mareanie after a Calm Mind boost or if holding a Choice Specs. Will-O-Wisp is a niche option to cripple physical attackers such as Vullaby and Marshtomp, which may try to switch in on it.

Checks and Counters
=============

**Ground-types**: Many Ground-types have favorable match ups against Lampent, with Gabite and Krokorok outspeeding non-Choice Scarf variants and Marshtomp and Piloswine being bulky enough to withstand an attack and OHKO it in return.

**Water-types**: Bulky Water-types like Mareanie, Wartortle, and Marshtomp threaten Lampent with their STAB attacks or Haze, preventing it from sweeping them. They have to watch out for Psychic or Energy Ball, though.

**Dark-types and Knock Off**: Vullaby and Galarian Linoone can switch into any of Lampent's attacks and force it out. Powerful attackers such as Thwackey and Pikachu are able to revenge kill non-Choice Scarf variants of Lampent with Knock Off.

**Normal-type Walls**: While these examples are niche, it should be noted that Trace Porygon, Munchlax, and Lickitung hard counter Lampent, although they all dislike switching into Trick.

[CREDITS]
- Written by: [[Jett, 226429]]
- Quality checked by: [[S1nn0hC0nfirm3d, 231074], [Marjane, 355753]]
- Grammar checked by: [[DC, 449990]]

 

[S1nn0hC0nfirm3d]

Comments in Bold and Strikethrough

[SET]
name: Choice Scarf
move 1: Fire Blast
move 2: Shadow Ball
move 3: Trick
move 4: Calm Mind / Energy Ball / Flamethrower
item: Choice Scarf
ability: Flash Fire
nature: Timid
evs: 252 SpA / 4 SpD / 252 Spe

[SET COMMENTS]

An unresisted STAB move combination makes Lampent one of the premier Choice Scarf users. Lampent's unique typing makes it difficult for many priority users to revenge kill it, as it is immune to Pikachu's Fake Out and Extreme Speed and Gurdurr's Mach Punch, while also resisting Thwackey's Grassy Glide and Piloswine's Ice Shard. Trick cripples common defensive switch-ins like Mareanie and Clefairy that Lampent cannot break past with attacks alone. Calm Mind lets Lampent function as a potent special sweeper once it has given away its Choice Scarf. Energy Ball to hit Marshtomp and Wartortle, and the more accurate Fire-type STAB Flamethrower are also valid alternatives in the last slot.

As a Choice Scarf user, Lampent should look to offensively check fast Pokemon such as Kadabra and Galarian Mr. Mime, and be primarily used for cleaning and revenge killing purposes. Lampent should be paired with a Rapid Spin or Defog user such as Wartortle, Galarian Mr. Mime, and Gurdurr to overcome its weakness to entry hazards. Slow pivots like as Clefairy and Charjabug help to bring Lampent in safely, and have the added benefit of being able to cover for its Dark- and Water-type weakness (Charja checks waters? Charja doesn't have the best type synergy with Lampent; change this to cover its Knock Off weakness, or change Charja to Slowpoke) respectively. Knock Off support from Tangela, Vullaby, and Pikachu as well as entry hazard users like Metang and Roselia, help to weaken opposing Pokemon into Lampent's KO range. (Make a point about how offensive partners like Choice Band Thwackey and Super Fang Golbat keep walls low so that Lampent has a better shot at cleaning weakened teams)

Other Options
=============
For more immediate power, Lampent can opt for a Choice Specs set which lets it 2HKO special walls such as Clefairy and Wartortle, once their Eviolite has been removed, although it is at the cost of being very easy to revenge kill. Psychic is a coverage move that allows Lampent to 2HKO Mareanie after a Calm Mind boost or if holding a Choice Specs. Will-O-Wisp is a niche option that cripples physical attackers, such as Vullaby and Marshtomp which may try to switch in on it.

Checks and Counters
=============

**Ground-types**: Many Ground-types have favorable match ups against (i think this misspelling was my bad LOL) Lampent, with Gabite and Krokorok outspeeding non-Choice Scarf variants, and Marshtomp and Piloswine being bulky enough to withstand an attack and OHKOing it in return.

**Water-types**: Bulky Water-types like Mareanie, Wartortle, and Marshtomp wash out Lampent with their STAB attacks or Haze, preventing it from sweeping them. They may have to watch out for Psychic or Energy Ball, though.

**Dark-types and Knock Off**: Vullaby and Galarian Linoone can switch into any of its attacks and force it out. Powerful attackers such as Thwackey and Pikachu are able to revenge kill non-Choice Scarf variants with Knock Off.

**Normal-type Walls**: While these examples are niche, it should be noted that Trace Porygon, Munchlax, and Lickitung hard counter Lampent, although they all dislike switching into Trick.

[CREDITS]
- Written by: [[Jett, 226429]]
- Quality checked by: [[Ho3nConfirm3d, 231074], [username2, userid2]]
- Grammar checked by: [[username1, userid1]]

Pretty darn good as per usual, QC 1/2

 

[Jett]

Comments in Bold and Strikethrough

[SET]
name: Choice Scarf
move 1: Fire Blast
move 2: Shadow Ball
move 3: Trick
move 4: Calm Mind / Energy Ball / Flamethrower
item: Choice Scarf
ability: Flash Fire
nature: Timid
evs: 252 SpA / 4 SpD / 252 Spe

[SET COMMENTS]

An unresisted STAB move combination makes Lampent one of the premier Choice Scarf users. Lampent's unique typing makes it difficult for many priority users to revenge kill it, as it is immune to Pikachu's Fake Out and Extreme Speed and Gurdurr's Mach Punch, while also resisting Thwackey's Grassy Glide and Piloswine's Ice Shard. Trick cripples common defensive switch-ins like Mareanie and Clefairy that Lampent cannot break past with attacks alone. Calm Mind lets Lampent function as a potent special sweeper once it has given away its Choice Scarf. Energy Ball to hit Marshtomp and Wartortle, and the more accurate Fire-type STAB Flamethrower are also valid alternatives in the last slot.

As a Choice Scarf user, Lampent should look to offensively check fast Pokemon such as Kadabra and Galarian Mr. Mime, and be primarily used for cleaning and revenge killing purposes. Lampent should be paired with a Rapid Spin or Defog user such as Wartortle, Galarian Mr. Mime, and Gurdurr to overcome its weakness to entry hazards. Slow pivots like as Clefairy and Charjabug help to bring Lampent in safely, and have the added benefit of being able to cover for its Dark- and Water-type weakness (Charja checks waters? Charja doesn't have the best type synergy with Lampent; change this to cover its Knock Off weakness, or change Charja to Slowpoke) respectively. Knock Off support from Tangela, Vullaby, and Pikachu as well as entry hazard users like Metang and Roselia, help to weaken opposing Pokemon into Lampent's KO range. (Make a point about how offensive partners like Choice Band Thwackey and Super Fang Golbat keep walls low so that Lampent has a better shot at cleaning weakened teams)

Other Options
=============
For more immediate power, Lampent can opt for a Choice Specs set which lets it 2HKO special walls such as Clefairy and Wartortle, once their Eviolite has been removed, although it is at the cost of being very easy to revenge kill. Psychic is a coverage move that allows Lampent to 2HKO Mareanie after a Calm Mind boost or if holding a Choice Specs. Will-O-Wisp is a niche option that cripples physical attackers, such as Vullaby and Marshtomp which may try to switch in on it.

Checks and Counters
=============

**Ground-types**: Many Ground-types have favorable match ups against (i think this misspelling was my bad LOL) Lampent, with Gabite and Krokorok outspeeding non-Choice Scarf variants, and Marshtomp and Piloswine being bulky enough to withstand an attack and OHKOing it in return.

**Water-types**: Bulky Water-types like Mareanie, Wartortle, and Marshtomp wash out Lampent with their STAB attacks or Haze, preventing it from sweeping them. They may have to watch out for Psychic or Energy Ball, though.

**Dark-types and Knock Off**: Vullaby and Galarian Linoone can switch into any of its attacks and force it out. Powerful attackers such as Thwackey and Pikachu are able to revenge kill non-Choice Scarf variants with Knock Off.

**Normal-type Walls**: While these examples are niche, it should be noted that Trace Porygon, Munchlax, and Lickitung hard counter Lampent, although they all dislike switching into Trick.

[CREDITS]
- Written by: [[Jett, 226429]]
- Quality checked by: [[Ho3nConfirm3d, 231074], [username2, userid2]]
- Grammar checked by: [[username1, userid1]]

Pretty darn good as per usual, QC 1/2

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thanks and implemented, ready for next check

 

[Eris]

qc

[SET]
name: Choice Scarf
move 1: Fire Blast
move 2: Shadow Ball
move 3: Trick
move 4: Calm Mind / Energy Ball / Flamethrower
item: Choice Scarf
ability: Flash Fire
nature: Timid
evs: 252 SpA / 4 SpD / 252 Spe

[SET COMMENTS]

An unresisted STAB move combination makes Lampent one of the premier Choice Scarf users (while do understand this I don't know how well it works, as a choice scarf user you lock yourself into 1 move which just blocks the entire point of that sentence since there are plenty of mons who can switch into fire blast so I would edit this sentence into something that better explains the offensive pressure it creates and also mention that it's one of the best scarfer because it outspeeds the entire metagame counting kadabra, galar mime, and electabuzz which many don't). Lampent's unique typing makes it difficult for many priority users to revenge kill it, as it is immune to Pikachu's Fake Out and Extreme Speed and Gurdurr's Mach Punch, while also resisting Thwackey's Grassy Glide and Piloswine's Ice Shard. Trick cripples common defensive switch-ins like Mareanie and Clefairy that Lampent cannot break past with attacks alone. Calm Mind lets Lampent function as a potent special sweeper once it has given away its Choice Scarf. Energy Ball hits Marshtomp and Wartortle, and the more accurate Fire-type STAB Flamethrower are also valid alternatives in the last slot.

As a Choice Scarf user, Lampent should look to offensively check fast Pokemon such as Kadabra and Galarian Mr. Mime, and be primarily used for late game cleaning and revenge killing purposes. (mention that trick should only be used on walls like mareanie, clefairy and when the faster threats are out) Lampent should be paired with a Rapid Spin or Defog user such as Wartortle, Galarian Mr. Mime, and Gurdurr to overcome its weakness to entry hazards.(can probably connect these two points by mentioning wartortle's flip turn on opposing mons like electabuzz & tangela) Slow pivots like as Clefairy and Slowpoke help to bring Lampent in safely, and have the added benefit of being able to cover for its Dark- and Water-type weakness respectively. Knock Off support from Tangela, Vullaby, and Pikachu as well as entry hazard users like Metang and Roselia, help to weaken opposing Pokemon into Lampent's KO range. Offensive partners like Choice Band Thwackey and Super Fang Golbat keep walls low giving Lampent a better chance at cleaning weakened teams.

Other Options
=============
For more immediate power, Lampent can opt for a Choice Specs set which lets it 2HKO special walls such as Clefairy and Wartortle, once their Eviolite has been removed, although it is at the cost of being very easy to revenge kill. Psychic is a coverage move that allows Lampent to 2HKO Gurdurr, and Mareanie after a Calm Mind boost or if holding a Choice Specs. Will-O-Wisp is a niche option that cripples physical attackers, such as Vullaby and Marshtomp which may try to switch in on it.

Checks and Counters
=============

**Ground-types**: Many Ground-types have favorable match ups against Lampent, with Gabite and Krokorok outspeeding non-Choice Scarf variants, and Marshtomp and Piloswine being bulky enough to withstand an attack and OHKOing it in return.

**Water-types**: Bulky Water-types like Mareanie, Wartortle, and Marshtomp wash out Lampent with their STAB attacks or Haze, preventing it from sweeping them. They may have to watch out for Psychic or Energy Ball, though.

**Dark-types and Knock Off**: Vullaby and Galarian Linoone can switch into any of its attacks and force it out. Powerful attackers such as Thwackey and Pikachu are able to revenge kill non-Choice Scarf variants with Knock Off.

**Normal-type Walls**: While these examples are niche, it should be noted that Trace Porygon, Munchlax, and Lickitung hard counter Lampent, although they all dislike switching into Trick.

[CREDITS]
- Written by: [[Jett, 226429]]
- Quality checked by: [[Ho3nConfirm3d, 231074], [username2, userid2]]
- Grammar checked by: [[username1, userid1], [username2, userid2]]

qc 2/2
good job!

 

[Jett]

qc

[SET]
name: Choice Scarf
move 1: Fire Blast
move 2: Shadow Ball
move 3: Trick
move 4: Calm Mind / Energy Ball / Flamethrower
item: Choice Scarf
ability: Flash Fire
nature: Timid
evs: 252 SpA / 4 SpD / 252 Spe

[SET COMMENTS]

An unresisted STAB move combination makes Lampent one of the premier Choice Scarf users (while do understand this I don't know how well it works, as a choice scarf user you lock yourself into 1 move which just blocks the entire point of that sentence since there are plenty of mons who can switch into fire blast so I would edit this sentence into something that better explains the offensive pressure it creates and also mention that it's one of the best scarfer because it outspeeds the entire metagame counting kadabra, galar mime, and electabuzz which many don't). Lampent's unique typing makes it difficult for many priority users to revenge kill it, as it is immune to Pikachu's Fake Out and Extreme Speed and Gurdurr's Mach Punch, while also resisting Thwackey's Grassy Glide and Piloswine's Ice Shard. Trick cripples common defensive switch-ins like Mareanie and Clefairy that Lampent cannot break past with attacks alone. Calm Mind lets Lampent function as a potent special sweeper once it has given away its Choice Scarf. Energy Ball hits Marshtomp and Wartortle, and the more accurate Fire-type STAB Flamethrower are also valid alternatives in the last slot.

As a Choice Scarf user, Lampent should look to offensively check fast Pokemon such as Kadabra and Galarian Mr. Mime, and be primarily used for late game cleaning and revenge killing purposes. (mention that trick should only be used on walls like mareanie, clefairy and when the faster threats are out) Lampent should be paired with a Rapid Spin or Defog user such as Wartortle, Galarian Mr. Mime, and Gurdurr to overcome its weakness to entry hazards.(can probably connect these two points by mentioning wartortle's flip turn on opposing mons like electabuzz & tangela) Slow pivots like as Clefairy and Slowpoke help to bring Lampent in safely, and have the added benefit of being able to cover for its Dark- and Water-type weakness respectively. Knock Off support from Tangela, Vullaby, and Pikachu as well as entry hazard users like Metang and Roselia, help to weaken opposing Pokemon into Lampent's KO range. Offensive partners like Choice Band Thwackey and Super Fang Golbat keep walls low giving Lampent a better chance at cleaning weakened teams.

Other Options
=============
For more immediate power, Lampent can opt for a Choice Specs set which lets it 2HKO special walls such as Clefairy and Wartortle, once their Eviolite has been removed, although it is at the cost of being very easy to revenge kill. Psychic is a coverage move that allows Lampent to 2HKO Gurdurr, and Mareanie after a Calm Mind boost or if holding a Choice Specs. Will-O-Wisp is a niche option that cripples physical attackers, such as Vullaby and Marshtomp which may try to switch in on it.

Checks and Counters
=============

**Ground-types**: Many Ground-types have favorable match ups against Lampent, with Gabite and Krokorok outspeeding non-Choice Scarf variants, and Marshtomp and Piloswine being bulky enough to withstand an attack and OHKOing it in return.

**Water-types**: Bulky Water-types like Mareanie, Wartortle, and Marshtomp wash out Lampent with their STAB attacks or Haze, preventing it from sweeping them. They may have to watch out for Psychic or Energy Ball, though.

**Dark-types and Knock Off**: Vullaby and Galarian Linoone can switch into any of its attacks and force it out. Powerful attackers such as Thwackey and Pikachu are able to revenge kill non-Choice Scarf variants with Knock Off.

**Normal-type Walls**: While these examples are niche, it should be noted that Trace Porygon, Munchlax, and Lickitung hard counter Lampent, although they all dislike switching into Trick.

[CREDITS]
- Written by: [[Jett, 226429]]
- Quality checked by: [[Ho3nConfirm3d, 231074], [username2, userid2]]
- Grammar checked by: [[username1, userid1], [username2, userid2]]

qc 2/2
good job!

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thanks for the check, ready for GP.

 

[DC]

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Lamp

[SET]
name: Choice Scarf
move 1: Fire Blast
move 2: Shadow Ball
move 3: Trick
move 4: Calm Mind / Energy Ball / Flamethrower
item: Choice Scarf
ability: Flash Fire
nature: Timid
evs: 252 SpA / 4 SpD / 252 Spe

[SET COMMENTS]

With a Choice Scarf, Lampent outspeeds the entire unboosted metagame and creates generates offensive pressure with the help of its unresisted STAB combination. Lampent's unique typing makes it difficult for many priority users to revenge kill it, as it is immune to Pikachu's Fake Out and Extreme Speed and Gurdurr's Mach Punch,(RC) while also resisting and resists Thwackey's Grassy Glide and Piloswine's Ice Shard. Trick cripples common defensive switch-ins like Mareanie and Clefairy,(AC) that which Lampent cannot break past with attacks alone. Calm Mind lets Lampent function as a potent special setup sweeper once it has given away its Choice Scarf. Energy Ball,(AC) which hits Marshtomp and Wartortle, and the more accurate Fire-type STAB move Flamethrower are also valid alternatives in the last slot.

As a Choice Scarf user, Lampent should look to offensively check fast Pokemon such as Kadabra and Galarian Mr. Mime, and it should be primarily used for late-game cleaning and revenge killing purposes. Trick should be used to debilitate can cripple walls like Mareanie and Clefairy,(RC) once the faster Pokemon after the fast foes have been removed.(repetition of should be) Lampent should be paired with a Rapid Spin or Defog user Defogger such as Wartortle, Galarian Mr. Mime, and or Gurdurr to overcome its weakness to entry hazards. Slow pivots like the Clefairy, Slowpoke, and the aforementioned Wartortle help to safely bring in Lampent in safely,(RC) and have the added benefit of being able to cover for its Dark- and Water-type weaknesses respectively.(respectively doesn't work here since there are 3 things in the list) Knock Off support from Tangela, Vullaby, and Pikachu,(AC) as well as entry hazard users like Metang and Roselia, help to weaken opposing Pokemon into Lampent's KO range. Offensive partners like Choice Band Thwackey and Super Fang Golbat keep walls at low health,(AC) giving Lampent a better chance at cleaning weakened teams.

Other Options
=============
For more immediate power, Lampent can opt for a Choice Specs set,(AC) which lets it 2HKO special walls such as Clefairy and Wartortle,(RC) once after their Eviolite has been removed, although it is at the cost of being very easy to revenge kill. Psychic is a coverage move that allows Lampent to 2HKO Gurdurr and Mareanie after a Calm Mind boost or if holding a Choice Specs. Will-O-Wisp is a niche option that cripples to cripple physical attackers,(RC) such as Vullaby and Marshtomp,(AC) which may try to switch in on it.

Checks and Counters
=============

**Ground-types**: Many Ground-types have favorable match ups against Lampent, with Gabite and Krokorok outspeeding non-Choice Scarf variants,(RC) and Marshtomp and Piloswine being bulky enough to withstand an attack and OHKOing OHKO it in return.

**Water-types**: Bulky Water-types like Mareanie, Wartortle, and Marshtomp wash out threaten Lampent with their STAB attacks or Haze, preventing it from sweeping them. They may have to watch out for Psychic or Energy Ball, though.

**Dark-types and Knock Off**: Vullaby and Galarian Linoone can switch into any of its Lampent's attacks and force it out. Powerful attackers such as Thwackey and Pikachu are able to revenge kill non-Choice Scarf variants of Lampent with Knock Off.

**Normal-type Walls**: While these examples are niche, it should be noted that Trace Porygon, Munchlax, and Lickitung hard counter Lampent, although they all dislike switching into Trick.

[CREDITS]
- Written by: [[Jett, 226429]]
- Quality checked by: [[Ho3nConfirm3d, 231074], [Marjane, 355753]] - Change to Sinn0h :wary:
- Grammar checked by: [[username1, userid1], [username2, userid2]]

Sorry for the wait. GP 1/1. [DC, 449990]

 

[S1nn0hC0nfirm3d]

https://www.smogon.com/dex/ss/pokemon/lampent/, uploaded!