[SET]
name: Special Tank
move 1: Scald
move 2: Hex
move 3: Will-O-Wisp
move 4: Recover
item: Eviolite
ability: Cursed Body
nature: Bold
evs: 156 HP / 116 Def / 156 SpD / 36 Spe
[SET COMMENTS]
Frillish is a tank that can shrug off powerful special hits and take physical hits decently well. Frillish's typing makes it a deterrent for Porygon and Mienfoo, preventing it from spamming Tri Attack and Ice Beam or High Jump Kick. Its Fire resistance causes issues for sun teams as well. Scald's chance to inflict burn makes even physical attackers with good matchups such as Pawniard and Ferroseed hesitant to switch in. Even on other Pokemon, burns are helpful to empower Hex. Will-O-Wisp is a more consistent way to spread burns. Cursed Body, together with this mixed EV spread, lets it sometimes win one-on-one against lesser offensive threats like Foongus by disabling their super effective moves.
Pokemon that appreciate Frillish's presence include Grookey and Steel-types such as Pawniard and Ferroseed since they are weak to Fire-types, which Frillish can switch into repeatedly. Fighting-types such as Mienfoo and Timburr appreciate Frillish's ability to deal with Psychic-types like Abra and Natu. They return the favor by dealing with Steel-types that cause Frillish trouble. Fire-types like Ponyta and Poison-types like Koffing and Foongus are the best ways to deal with Grookey and Ferroseed, which force Frillish out.
Other Options
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Shadow Ball is an option for instant pressure over Hex. A Choice Scarf set with Water Spout is an option, but the presence of Grassy Glide Grookey and better Choice Scarf users such as Porygon make it inconsistent. Trick is an option on Choice Scarf sets to deal with defensive checks such as Ferroseed.
Checks and Counters
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**Ferroseed**: Ferroseed is an effective Frillish counter, thanks to its Water resistance and general bulk. It also threatens Frillish with Knock Off and Giga Drain, taking turns spent on Recover to set entry hazards. However, it has to be careful of being burned by Scald or Will-O-Wisp, which strengthens Hex.
**Grookey**: Grookey is the best offensive check to Frillish. However, its frailty and fear of burns means it cannot switch in easily.
**Pawniard**: Pawniard is one of the biggest threats to Frillish with Knock Off. Although it must be generally wary of Will-O-Wisp and Scald, it can still cause issues for Frillish when burned
**Super Effective Coverage**: Frillish needs to be careful even against threats it is supposed to check. Ponyta and Psychic-types like Galarian Ponyta, Abra, and Natu can have Wild Charge or Shadow Ball. It should also be cautious of Knock Off from other Pokemon it checks, such as Mareanie. Pokemon like Koffing, Staryu, and Porygon also pose a threat with Thunderbolt.
**Magnemite**: Magnemite threatens Frillish with its super effective Electric-type attacks, and can preserve momentum with Volt Switch.
[CREDITS]
- Written by: [[Afdvsc, 536936]]
- Quality checked by: [[DC, 449990]], [KSG, 32350]]
- Grammar checked by: [[Finland, 517429]], [[CryoGyro, 331519]]
name: Special Tank
move 1: Scald
move 2: Hex
move 3: Will-O-Wisp
move 4: Recover
item: Eviolite
ability: Cursed Body
nature: Bold
evs: 156 HP / 116 Def / 156 SpD / 36 Spe
[SET COMMENTS]
Frillish is a tank that can shrug off powerful special hits and take physical hits decently well. Frillish's typing makes it a deterrent for Porygon and Mienfoo, preventing it from spamming Tri Attack and Ice Beam or High Jump Kick. Its Fire resistance causes issues for sun teams as well. Scald's chance to inflict burn makes even physical attackers with good matchups such as Pawniard and Ferroseed hesitant to switch in. Even on other Pokemon, burns are helpful to empower Hex. Will-O-Wisp is a more consistent way to spread burns. Cursed Body, together with this mixed EV spread, lets it sometimes win one-on-one against lesser offensive threats like Foongus by disabling their super effective moves.
Pokemon that appreciate Frillish's presence include Grookey and Steel-types such as Pawniard and Ferroseed since they are weak to Fire-types, which Frillish can switch into repeatedly. Fighting-types such as Mienfoo and Timburr appreciate Frillish's ability to deal with Psychic-types like Abra and Natu. They return the favor by dealing with Steel-types that cause Frillish trouble. Fire-types like Ponyta and Poison-types like Koffing and Foongus are the best ways to deal with Grookey and Ferroseed, which force Frillish out.
Other Options
=============
Shadow Ball is an option for instant pressure over Hex. A Choice Scarf set with Water Spout is an option, but the presence of Grassy Glide Grookey and better Choice Scarf users such as Porygon make it inconsistent. Trick is an option on Choice Scarf sets to deal with defensive checks such as Ferroseed.
Checks and Counters
===================
**Ferroseed**: Ferroseed is an effective Frillish counter, thanks to its Water resistance and general bulk. It also threatens Frillish with Knock Off and Giga Drain, taking turns spent on Recover to set entry hazards. However, it has to be careful of being burned by Scald or Will-O-Wisp, which strengthens Hex.
**Grookey**: Grookey is the best offensive check to Frillish. However, its frailty and fear of burns means it cannot switch in easily.
**Pawniard**: Pawniard is one of the biggest threats to Frillish with Knock Off. Although it must be generally wary of Will-O-Wisp and Scald, it can still cause issues for Frillish when burned
**Super Effective Coverage**: Frillish needs to be careful even against threats it is supposed to check. Ponyta and Psychic-types like Galarian Ponyta, Abra, and Natu can have Wild Charge or Shadow Ball. It should also be cautious of Knock Off from other Pokemon it checks, such as Mareanie. Pokemon like Koffing, Staryu, and Porygon also pose a threat with Thunderbolt.
**Magnemite**: Magnemite threatens Frillish with its super effective Electric-type attacks, and can preserve momentum with Volt Switch.
[CREDITS]
- Written by: [[Afdvsc, 536936]]
- Quality checked by: [[DC, 449990]], [KSG, 32350]]
- Grammar checked by: [[Finland, 517429]], [[CryoGyro, 331519]]
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