I think before we know the exact threats Klefki has to deal with (e.g. to avoid OHKOs after screen, etc.), max+ def just gives more consistent results for any set.Regarding the Dual Screens setup, I am thinking of using one for myself in the near future. However, I would like to ask a few questions regarding a few details that hopefully some of you may be able to help me out with.
Why the Bold nature and 252 in Defense?
It just seems like with a setup like this, a more "balanced," approach might work out better. Perhaps Bold Nature and 252 SpD, or something similar to have similar/equal amounts of Def and SpD.
Or is there any particular reason to max out on defense like in Kirbles' setup?
Oh, I'd always read that it used the higher of the two.There is no situation in which Foul Play uses your Attack stat. It may add some of your traits to it (particularly Huge Power, STAB, and burn), but it will always use the Attack stat of the opponent to calculate damage.
No. Neither is Embargo.is magic room capable of stopping mega evolution?
That really, really sucks. Magic Room and Embargo might have been viable moves if they did. It would have given Kelfki so much more utility, too. For shame, Gamefreak.No. Neither is Embargo.
It's pretty much mean look fairy style. With the set I posted, you'd pretty much trap someone and boost up while healing hp with draining kiss and leftovers. Though, I would prefer t-wave to cripple anything switching or remaining. I feel both draining kiss and parabolic charge make for some bulky alternatives to pokemon. Especially on klefki since it cannot be poisoned.What does Fairy Lock do again? Is it its signature move?
Forgive me for being a total noob, but how exactly do I use this set?I'm going to be SO annoying with this thing. Liepard 2.0
Klefki @ Leftovers
Ability: Prankster
EVs: 252 HP / 4 Def / 252 SDef
IVs: 0 Atk
Calm Nature
- Swagger
- Substitute
- Thunder Wave
- Foul Play
That's basically it. It's the notorious para-fusion sub stall set that Prankster Liepard often uses, except without the STAB on Foul play. This set is extremely annoying and effective not only because of the para-fusion but because Foul Play uses the opponent's own boosted attack stat against them.Forgive me for being a total noob, but how exactly do I use this set?
Is it simply Swagger/T-Wave into Confusion/para, and then Sub up and stall?
This set misses out on STAB Foul Play as well as the ability to stall out slower priority with Substitute in exchange for a nicer defensive typing. Its bulk is still awful, though, which sorta diminishes its advantages. Ultimately, this seems to be a slightly worse version of an already shitty gimmick that has no place in competitive battling, though I wouldn't be surprised if it became the most popular set.I'm going to be SO annoying with this thing. Liepard 2.0
Klefki @ Leftovers
Ability: Prankster
EVs: 252 HP / 4 Def / 252 SDef
IVs: 0 Atk
Calm Nature
- Swagger
- Substitute
- Thunder Wave
- Foul Play
Prankster resttalk CM Klefki seems pretty promising but i would probably prefer Sub CM allowing Klefki to use another move such as Psychic or HP groundWhile it's not the best way to abuse Klefki by any means, I think it's pretty cool that he gets priority Sub/CM, and priority Rest/Sleep Talk.
Klefki Leftovers {Prankster}
Bold 252 HP/252 Defense/4 Speed
Calm Mind
Dazzling Gleam
Rest
Sleep Talk
Not the optimal way to use Klefki, I just want to do something with the Quiet shiny one I caught in the friend safari, and that works a little better on something like this than a support Klefki. Same idea as Crocune, but Fairy is just better typing than Water, nothing resists it, and it will always get the Rest in first if it's awake.
Why not use draining kiss over dazzling beam? It doesn't have the same power but it'll be annoying as hell because you'll continue recovering health if priority sleep talk triggers draining kiss.While it's not the best way to abuse Klefki by any means, I think it's pretty cool that he gets priority Sub/CM, and priority Rest/Sleep Talk.
Klefki Leftovers {Prankster}
Bold 252 HP/252 Defense/4 Speed
Calm Mind
Dazzling Gleam
Rest
Sleep Talk
Not the optimal way to use Klefki, I just want to do something with the Quiet shiny one I caught in the friend safari, and that works a little better on something like this than a support Klefki. Same idea as Crocune, but Fairy is just better typing than Water, nothing resists it, and it will always get the Rest in first if it's awake.