VGC 21 Eternatus [QC 1/1] [GP 1/1]

[Ace Emerald]

[SET]
name: Meteor Beam
move 1: Sludge Bomb / Dynamax Cannon
move 2: Meteor Beam
move 3: Flamethrower
move 4: Protect
item: Power Herb
ability: Pressure
nature: Modest
evs: 252 SpA / 4 SpD / 252 Spe

[SET COMMENTS]
Eternatus's great offensive coverage and key resistances make it a strong bulky attacker. Using the combination of Meteor Beam and Power Herb, Eternatus can launch a powerful Rock-type attack while boosting its already formidable base 145 Special Attack stat even higher. For this set, Eternatus must chose which STAB move to utilize. Sludge Bomb allows Eternatus to threaten Fairy-types, notably preventing Xerneas from easily grabbing a Geomancy boost, while Dynamax Cannon gives it a better matchup against restricted Dragon-type Pokemon, such as Palkia and opposing Eternatus. Flamethrower provides necessary coverage, hitting Steel-types like Zacian-C for super effective damage. Protect is essential on this set, as it allows Eternatus to stay on the field even when it is threatened, thus avoiding resetting a Meteor Beam boost. The Speed EVs are flexible, but a Modest nature with maximum Special Attack is recommended to OHKO special defensive Incineroar sets with Meteor Beam.

Eternatus has an even match-up against many popular restricted Pokemon, and it appreciates partners that provide it an edge. Incineroar assists Eternatus against Zacian-C, lowering the latter's Attack and threatening it with powerful Fire-type attacks. Volcarona is another good Fire-type to pair with Eternatus, stymieing Zacian-C with redirection and reducing Xerneas's Special Attack with Struggle Bug. Rillaboom is popular Pokemon for many team compositions that also works well with Eternatus. Assault Vest sets are able to threaten the powerful Calyrex-S, which can OHKO Eternatus, while Grassy Terrain helps Eternatus make the most of its impressive bulk. Landorus is a significant threat to Eternatus with its powerful Sheer Force-boosted Earth Power, though it can fall to a Meteor Beam after some chip damage. Indeedee-F is another non-restricted threat, which is able to both take hits with its great Special Defense and threaten Eternatus in return with its powerful Expanding Force. Lastly, almost all restricted Pokemon can threaten Eternatus with a 2HKO if they outspeed it, though Eternatus can often threaten a 2HKO if it is faster.

[SET]
name: Cosmic Power Stall
move 1: Flamethrower
move 2: Sludge Bomb / Toxic
move 3: Cosmic Power
move 4: Recover
item: Black Sludge
ability: Pressure
nature: Timid
evs: 132 HP / 60 Def / 4 SpA / 252 SpD / 60 Spe

[SET COMMENTS]
While stall is not a common VGC strategy, Eternatus has all the tools it needs to successfully outlast opposing teams. With Cosmic Power, Eternatus can boost its already impressive defenses to the point where it can use Recover to heal all damage done by opposing Pokemon in one turn. Sludge Bomb gives Eternatus somewhat of an offensive presence, while Toxic goes all-in on a stall win condition. Either way, Flamethrower is a key coverage move to damage Steel-types, which are immune to Poison-type moves. Black Sludge gives Eternatus some passive recovery and is crucial in turning some potential 2HKOs into guaranteed 3HKOs. The EV spread is very specific, with the Special Defense allowing Eternatus to usually survive one Earth Power from Landorus or two Ice Beams from Kyogre with no boosts. The small investment in Defense is still important, as it turns Zacian-C's Behemoth Blade into a 3HKO after a Cosmic Power boost. With the Speed investment, Eternatus outspeeds Mienshao and everything slower, most notably Landorus, giving Eternatus the ability to boost its defenses before taking damage from slower Pokemon.

This Eternatus set values free turns to grab Cosmic Power boosts. Incineroar can provide Fake Out support, suppressing enemy attacks while reducing attacking power with Intimidate, Parting Shot, and Snarl. Rillaboom is another good Fake Out user, and its ability to set Grassy Terrain gives Eternatus even more passive recovery. Landorus and Indeedee-F can deal massive damage to Eternatus with Earth Power and Expanding Force, respectively, but even those attacks can be insufficient after a few Cosmic Power boosts. Similarly, Groudon and Calyrex-S are notable restricted Pokemon that are also able to threaten Eternatus with their STAB moves. Roar or Whirlwind users like Volcarona and Incineroar can push Eternatus out of the field to reset Cosmic Power boosts but are helpless in the endgame. Finally, Perish Song users like Politoed can eliminate Eternatus without dealing any damage at all, especially if it is unable to switch out of battle.

[CREDITS]
- Written by: [[Ace Emerald, 43686]]
- Quality checked by: [[Giokio, 517038]]
- Grammar checked by: [[Lumari, 232216]]

 

[Giokio]

QC 1/1

[SET]
name: Meteor Beam
move 1: Sludge Bomb / Dynamax Cannon (added spacing)
move 2: Meteor Beam
move 3: Flamethrower
move 4: Protect
item: Power Herb
ability: Pressure
nature: Modest
evs: 252 SpA / 4 SpD / 252 Spe

[SET COMMENTS]
Eternatus's great offensive coverage and key defensive resistances make it a strong bulky attacker. Using the combination of Meteor Beam and Power Herb, Eternatus can launch a powerful Rock-type attack while boosting its already formidable base 145 Special Attack stat even higher. For this set, Eternatus must chose which STAB move to hold. Sludge Bomb allows Eternatus to threaten Fairy-types, notably preventing Xerneas from easily grabbing a Geomancy boost. Dynamax Cannon gives Eternatus a better matchup into restricted Dragon-type Pokemon, such as Palkia and opposing Eternatus. Flamethrower provides necessary coverage, hitting Steel-types like Zacian for super effective damage. Protect rounds out the set, allowing standard VGC positioning and board control plays (I don't think this is necessary to say, rather explain why Protect is mandatory and you can't run both STABs). The Speed EVs are flexible, but a Modest nature and maximum Special Attack is recommended to OHKO Special Defensive Incineroar (Does it kill AV ones? If yes specify it) sets with Meteor Beam.

Eternatus has an even match up against many popular restricted Pokemon, and it appreciates partners that provide it an edge. Incineroar assists Eternatus against Zacian, lowering the latter's Attack and threatening it with powerful Fire-type attacks. Volcarona is another good Fire-type to pair with Eternatus, stymieing Zacian with redirection and reducing Xerneas's Special Attack with Struggle Bug. Rillaboom is a popular Pokemon for many team compositions that also works well with Eternatus. Assault Vest sets are able to threaten the powerful Calyrex-S, which can OHKO Eternatus, while Grassy Terrain helps Eternatus make the most of its impressive bulk. Landorus-I is a significant threat to Eternatus with its powerful Sheer Force boosted Earth Power, though it can fall to a Meteor Beam after some chip damage. Indeedee-F is another non-restricted threat, which is able to both take hits with its great Special Defense, as well as threaten Eternatus in return with its powerful Expanding Force. Lastly, almost all restricted Pokemon can threaten Eternatus with a 2HKO if they outspeed it, though Eternatus can often threaten a 2HKO itself if it is faster.

[SET]
name: Life Orb Attacker
move 1: Dynamax Cannon
move 2: Sludge Bomb/Sludge Wave
move 3: Flamethrower
move 4: Protect
item: Life Orb
ability: Pressure
nature: Modest
evs: 252 SpA / 4 SpD / 252 Spe

[SET COMMENTS]
This set eschews Eternatus's bulk in favor of all out offensive power. Dynamax Cannon is a strong STAB move that hits many popular Pokemon for neutral damage, 2HKOing even Specially Defensive Pokemon like Kyogre or bulky Incineroar sets. Sludge Bomb is the standard Poison-type STAB move to hit Fairy-types like Xerneas, but on teams with Steel-types, Eternatus can make use of Sludge Wave for powerful spread damage. Flamethrower rounds off Eternatus's offensive coverage, allowing it to reliably KO frail Zacian sets after some chip damage. Protect is a standard move for offensive Pokemon, and Eternatus is no exception. The EVs and nature are highly customizable, but a simple spread works for most teams.

This Eternatus set has the immediate power to KO many Pokemon after a partner deals a little chip damage, and thus works well with partners capable of quick hits. Regieleki can deal damage and provide Speed control with Electroweb, which puts Eternatus in a position to KO opponents before they make a single move. Rillaboom and Urshifu-R both have access to powerful priority moves in Grassy Glide and Aqua Jet respectively. With Life Orb chipping into its bulk, Eternatus appreciates partners with redirection support, like Volcarona or Amoonguss. If using Sludge Wave, Eternatus needs Steel-types that are immune to its Poison-type spread move so it can attack without forcing its partner to use Protect. Togedemaru is a niche option capable of filling that role, while providing Fake Out support and Speed control with Nuzzle. This Eternatus is difficult to counter with non-restricted Pokemon, as many typical counters, such as Landorus-I, are at risk for being OHKOed by Dynamax Cannon. However, if a Speed advantage is maintained, almost all restricted Pokemon are able to 2HKO Eternatus, or even OHKO after a few turns of Life Orb damage.
(Really sorry for scrapping an entire set, but it's a really niche set on a niche mon and i'd like to keep only two)

[SET]
name: Cosmic Power Stall
move 1: Flamethrower
move 2: Sludge Bomb / Toxic (added spacing)
move 3: Cosmic Power
move 4: Recover
item: Black Sludge
ability: Pressure
nature: Timid
evs: 132 HP / 60 Def / 4 SpA / 252 SpD / 60 Spe

[SET COMMENTS]
While stall is not a common VGC strategy, Eternatus has all the tools it needs to successfully outlast opposing teams. With Cosmic Power, Eternatus can boost its already impressive defenses to the point where it can use Recover to heal all damage done by opposing Pokemon in one turn. Sludge Bomb gives Eternatus somewhat of an offensive presence, while Toxic goes all in on a stall win condition. Either way, Flamethrower is a key coverage move to damage Steel-types, which are immune to Poison-type moves. Black Sludge gives Eternatus some passive recovery, and is crucial in turning some potential 2HKOs into guaranteed 3HKOs. The EV spread is very specific, with the Special Defense allowing Eternatus to usually survive one Landorus-I Earth Power or two Kyogre Ice Beams with no boosts. The small investment in Defense is still important, as it turns Zacian's Behemoth Blade into a 3HKO after a Cosmic Power boost. With the Speed investment, Eternatus outspeeds Mienshao and everything slower, most notably Landorus-I, giving Eternatus the ability to boost its defenses before taking damage from slower Pokemon.

This Eternatus set values free turns to grab Cosmic Power boosts. Incineroar can provide Fake Out support, suppressing enemy attacks while reducing attacking power with its Intimidate, ability Parting Shot, and Snarl. Rillaboom is another good Fake Out user, and its ability to set Grassy Terrain gives Eternatus even more passive recovery. Strong Ground-type or Psychic-type attacks are able to inflict more damage to Eternatus than Recover can restore. Landorus-I and Indeedee are able to strike hard can deal a massive damage to Eternatus with Earth Power and Expanding Force respectively, but even those attacks can be insufficient after a few Cosmic Power boosts. Similarly, Groudon and Calyrex-S are notable restricted Pokemon that are also able to threaten Eternatus with their STAB moves. Roar or Whirlwind users, like Volcarona or Incineroar, can push Eternatus out of the field to reset Cosmic Power boosts, but are helpless in the endgame. Finally, Perish Song users like Politoed can eliminate Eternatus without dealing any damage at all, especially if it is unable to switch out of battle.

[CREDITS]
- Written by: [[Ace Emerald, 43686]]
- Quality checked by: [[Giokio, 517038]]
- Grammar checked by: [[username1, userid1]]

Awesome quality, maybe a bit too long but i do not want to remove important points.
QC 1/1 after implemented

 

[Ace Emerald]

Implemented changes, thanks for the check!

 

[Lumari]

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[SET]
name: Meteor Beam
move 1: Sludge Bomb / Dynamax Cannon
move 2: Meteor Beam
move 3: Flamethrower
move 4: Protect
item: Power Herb
ability: Pressure
nature: Modest
evs: 252 SpA / 4 SpD / 252 Spe

[SET COMMENTS]
Eternatus's great offensive coverage and key defensive resistances make it a strong bulky attacker. Using the combination of Meteor Beam and Power Herb, Eternatus can launch a powerful Rock-type attack while boosting its already formidable base 145 Special Attack stat even higher. For this set, Eternatus must chose which STAB move to hold utilize. Sludge Bomb allows Eternatus to threaten Fairy-types, notably preventing Xerneas from easily grabbing a Geomancy boost, (comma) while Dynamax Cannon gives Eternatus it a better matchup into against restricted Dragon-type Pokemon, such as Palkia and opposing Eternatus. Flamethrower provides necessary coverage, hitting Steel-types like Zacian Zacian-C for super effective damage. Protect is essential on this set, as it allows Eternatus to stay on the field even when it is threatened, thus avoiding resetting a Meteor Beam boost. The Speed EVs are flexible, but a Modest nature and with maximum Special Attack is recommended to OHKO specially defensive Incineroar sets with Meteor Beam.

Eternatus has an even match up matchup against many popular restricted Pokemon, and it appreciates partners that provide it an edge. Incineroar assists Eternatus against Zacian, (-C?) lowering the latter's Attack and threatening it with powerful Fire-type attacks. Volcarona is another good Fire-type to pair with Eternatus, stymieing Zacian (same) with redirection and reducing Xerneas's Special Attack with Struggle Bug. Rillaboom is popular Pokemon for many team compositions that also works well with Eternatus. Assault Vest sets are able to threaten the powerful Calyrex-S, which can OHKO Eternatus, while Grassy Terrain helps Eternatus make the most of its impressive bulk. Landorus-I Landorus is a significant threat to Eternatus with its powerful Sheer Force-boosted (AH) Earth Power, though it can fall to a Meteor Beam after some chip damage. Indeedee-F is another non-restricted threat, which is able to both take hits with its great Special Defense (RC) as well as and threaten Eternatus in return with its powerful Expanding Force. Lastly, almost all restricted Pokemon can threaten Eternatus with a 2HKO if they outspeed it, though Eternatus can often threaten a 2HKO if it is faster.

[SET]
name: Cosmic Power Stall
move 1: Flamethrower
move 2: Sludge Bomb / Toxic
move 3: Cosmic Power
move 4: Recover
item: Black Sludge
ability: Pressure
nature: Timid
evs: 132 HP / 60 Def / 4 SpA / 252 SpD / 60 Spe

[SET COMMENTS]
While stall is not a common VGC strategy, Eternatus has all the tools it needs to successfully outlast opposing teams. With Cosmic Power, Eternatus can boost its already impressive defenses to the point where it can use Recover to heal all damage done by opposing Pokemon in one turn. Sludge Bomb gives Eternatus somewhat of an offensive presence, while Toxic goes all-in (AH) on a stall win condition. Either way, Flamethrower is a key coverage move to damage Steel-types, which are immune to Poison-type moves. Black Sludge gives Eternatus some passive recovery (RC) and is crucial in turning some potential 2HKOs into guaranteed 3HKOs. The EV spread is very specific, with the Special Defense allowing Eternatus to usually survive one Landorus-I Earth Power from Landorus or two Kyogre Ice Beams from Kyogre with no boosts. The small investment in Defense is still important, as it turns Zacian's Zacian-C's Behemoth Blade into a 3HKO after a Cosmic Power boost. With the Speed investment, Eternatus outspeeds Mienshao and everything slower, most notably Landorus-I Landorus, giving Eternatus the ability to boost its defenses before taking damage from slower Pokemon.

This Eternatus set values free turns to grab Cosmic Power boosts. Incineroar can provide Fake Out support, suppressing enemy attacks while reducing attacking power with Intimidate, Parting Shot, and Snarl. Rillaboom is another good Fake Out user, and its ability to set Grassy Terrain gives Eternatus even more passive recovery. Landorus-I Landorus and Indeedee-F (?) can deal massive damage to Eternatus with Earth Power and Expanding Force, (AC) respectively, but even those attacks can be insufficient after a few Cosmic Power boosts. Similarly, Groudon and Calyrex-S are notable restricted Pokemon that are also able to threaten Eternatus with their STAB moves. Roar or Whirlwind users (RC) like Volcarona or and Incineroar (RC) can push Eternatus out of the field to reset Cosmic Power boosts (RC) but are helpless in the endgame. Finally, Perish Song users like Politoed can eliminate Eternatus without dealing any damage at all, especially if it is unable to switch out of battle.

[CREDITS]
- Written by: [[Ace Emerald, 43686]]
- Quality checked by: [[Giokio, 517038]]
- Grammar checked by: [[username1, userid1]]

 

[Ace Emerald]

remove add / fix (comments); (AC=add comma; RC=remove comma; SC=semicolon)
GP 1/1

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[SET]
name: Meteor Beam
move 1: Sludge Bomb / Dynamax Cannon
move 2: Meteor Beam
move 3: Flamethrower
move 4: Protect
item: Power Herb
ability: Pressure
nature: Modest
evs: 252 SpA / 4 SpD / 252 Spe

[SET COMMENTS]
Eternatus's great offensive coverage and key defensive resistances make it a strong bulky attacker. Using the combination of Meteor Beam and Power Herb, Eternatus can launch a powerful Rock-type attack while boosting its already formidable base 145 Special Attack stat even higher. For this set, Eternatus must chose which STAB move to hold utilize. Sludge Bomb allows Eternatus to threaten Fairy-types, notably preventing Xerneas from easily grabbing a Geomancy boost, (comma) while Dynamax Cannon gives Eternatus it a better matchup into against restricted Dragon-type Pokemon, such as Palkia and opposing Eternatus. Flamethrower provides necessary coverage, hitting Steel-types like Zacian Zacian-C for super effective damage. Protect is essential on this set, as it allows Eternatus to stay on the field even when it is threatened, thus avoiding resetting a Meteor Beam boost. The Speed EVs are flexible, but a Modest nature and with maximum Special Attack is recommended to OHKO specially defensive Incineroar sets with Meteor Beam.

Eternatus has an even match up matchup against many popular restricted Pokemon, and it appreciates partners that provide it an edge. Incineroar assists Eternatus against Zacian, (-C?) lowering the latter's Attack and threatening it with powerful Fire-type attacks. Volcarona is another good Fire-type to pair with Eternatus, stymieing Zacian (same) with redirection and reducing Xerneas's Special Attack with Struggle Bug. Rillaboom is popular Pokemon for many team compositions that also works well with Eternatus. Assault Vest sets are able to threaten the powerful Calyrex-S, which can OHKO Eternatus, while Grassy Terrain helps Eternatus make the most of its impressive bulk. Landorus-I Landorus is a significant threat to Eternatus with its powerful Sheer Force-boosted (AH) Earth Power, though it can fall to a Meteor Beam after some chip damage. Indeedee-F is another non-restricted threat, which is able to both take hits with its great Special Defense (RC) as well as and threaten Eternatus in return with its powerful Expanding Force. Lastly, almost all restricted Pokemon can threaten Eternatus with a 2HKO if they outspeed it, though Eternatus can often threaten a 2HKO if it is faster.

[SET]
name: Cosmic Power Stall
move 1: Flamethrower
move 2: Sludge Bomb / Toxic
move 3: Cosmic Power
move 4: Recover
item: Black Sludge
ability: Pressure
nature: Timid
evs: 132 HP / 60 Def / 4 SpA / 252 SpD / 60 Spe

[SET COMMENTS]
While stall is not a common VGC strategy, Eternatus has all the tools it needs to successfully outlast opposing teams. With Cosmic Power, Eternatus can boost its already impressive defenses to the point where it can use Recover to heal all damage done by opposing Pokemon in one turn. Sludge Bomb gives Eternatus somewhat of an offensive presence, while Toxic goes all-in (AH) on a stall win condition. Either way, Flamethrower is a key coverage move to damage Steel-types, which are immune to Poison-type moves. Black Sludge gives Eternatus some passive recovery (RC) and is crucial in turning some potential 2HKOs into guaranteed 3HKOs. The EV spread is very specific, with the Special Defense allowing Eternatus to usually survive one Landorus-I Earth Power from Landorus or two Kyogre Ice Beams from Kyogre with no boosts. The small investment in Defense is still important, as it turns Zacian's Zacian-C's Behemoth Blade into a 3HKO after a Cosmic Power boost. With the Speed investment, Eternatus outspeeds Mienshao and everything slower, most notably Landorus-I Landorus, giving Eternatus the ability to boost its defenses before taking damage from slower Pokemon.

This Eternatus set values free turns to grab Cosmic Power boosts. Incineroar can provide Fake Out support, suppressing enemy attacks while reducing attacking power with Intimidate, Parting Shot, and Snarl. Rillaboom is another good Fake Out user, and its ability to set Grassy Terrain gives Eternatus even more passive recovery. Landorus-I Landorus and Indeedee-F (?) can deal massive damage to Eternatus with Earth Power and Expanding Force, (AC) respectively, but even those attacks can be insufficient after a few Cosmic Power boosts. Similarly, Groudon and Calyrex-S are notable restricted Pokemon that are also able to threaten Eternatus with their STAB moves. Roar or Whirlwind users (RC) like Volcarona or and Incineroar (RC) can push Eternatus out of the field to reset Cosmic Power boosts (RC) but are helpless in the endgame. Finally, Perish Song users like Politoed can eliminate Eternatus without dealing any damage at all, especially if it is unable to switch out of battle.

[CREDITS]
- Written by: [[Ace Emerald, 43686]]
- Quality checked by: [[Giokio, 517038]]
- Grammar checked by: [[username1, userid1]]

Implemented, thanks for the check!

 

[Giokio]

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