Wonder Guard Mega Gengar [DONE]

[NToTheN]

[SET]
name: Wonder Guard (Mega Gengar )
move 1: Substitute
move 2: Baton Pass
move 3: Toxic Spikes / Sludge Wave
move 4: Shadow Ball / Taunt
item: Black Sludge
ability: Wonder Guard
nature: Timid
evs: 252 SpA / 4 SpD / 252 Spe
in-battle-alt: Mega

[SET COMMENTS]
Mega Gengar uses its unique typing and Wonder Guard to switch in on many attacks and use Substitute + Baton Pass for a teammate. Shadow Ball threatens Giratina so it can't safely switch in to use Encore, as well as threatening many Mold Breaker users. Toxic Spikes is used, since not only does Mega Gengar absorb it later if Magic Bounce reflects it, but it forces a free turn later when the opponent must use Defog to remove them. Sludge Wave can be used over Toxic Spikes to hit Wonder Guard Xerneas and Mega Audino, as well as providing strong neutral coverage against Pokemon like Mega Gyarados. Taunt is an option to prevent moves like Defog, Aromatherapy, and Whirlwind, as well as shutting down status users like Giratina.

Wonder Guard Mega Gengar fits best on fast-paced Mold Breaker offense teams in need of Substitute passers for momentum. It stands out in this capacity by compressing multiple roles, like entry hazard user, No Guard check, and Substitue passer, which lets these teams fit more Mold Breaker users to make progress—most notably Primal Groudon and Mega Rayquaza. Primal Groudon in particular appreciates Mega Gengar weakening Giratina so it can more easily break through. Since Mega Gengar does not typically run moves like Defog and Aromatherapy to sustain momentum, Wonder Guard clerics like Mega Audino and Blissey complement it well.

[STRATEGY COMMENTS]
Other Options
=============
Mold Breaker Mega Gengar can use Substitute to reduce reliance on Substitute-passing Wonder Guard users, or to continue its sweep if a passed Substitute gets broken. Boomburst is a powerful alternative to Secret Sword, maintains Mega Gengar's ability to Imposter-proof itself, and threatens Substitute + Baton Pass opponents like Wonder Guard Xerneas. King's Shield is an option to counter -ate Speed users, lowering their Attack while avoiding a turn of potential priority damage.

Wonder Guard Mega Gengar can run a coverage move over Toxic Spikes to hit a specific Pokemon. It can also use status moves like Toxic or Will-O-Wisp over Toxic Spikes. Trick can put an opposing Pokemon on a timer with Black Sludge. Magic Coat can be used to reflect Encore and Taunt from Prankster Giratina and Mega Beedrill, respectively.

Checks and Counters
===================
**Pursuit**: The most common users of Pursuit—Huge Power Dark-types like Mega Gyarados and -ate Speed users like Diancie—can trap and OHKO Mega Gengar or force coinflip scenarios versus it if it has set up a Shell Smash. Drapion and Skuntank may sometimes run Pursuit as well. Wonder Guard sets are less affected, since they can simply use Baton Pass to escape.

**Wonder Guard Blissey and Mega Audino**: Mold Breaker Mega Gengar usually has to pick between Secret Sword and Sludge Wave, so it won't be able to break both. Rarely, Mega Gengar will run both moves.

**No Guard + Fissure**: Mega Gengar is weak to ground, so even Wonder Guard sets will be OHKOed by Fissure.

**Prankster or Faster Disruption**: Prankster Pokemon like Giratina can punish Mold Breaker Mega Gengar's setup with Encore or punish an attack with Destiny Bond. It can also force Wonder Guard sets to switch with Encore. While Mega Gengar's Speed is high, even faster foes like Mega Beedrill can similarly hinder it with Taunt.

**Stealth Rock and Spikes**: Mega Gengar's only recovery comes from its Black Sludge on Wonder Guard sets, meaning Stealth Rock and Spikes quickly wear it down.

**-Ate Speed Users**: -Ate Speed users such as Pixilate Mega Diancie and Aerilate Mega Rayquaza threaten Mega Gengar with STAB Extreme Speed + Pursuit.

**Mold Breaker**: Many Mold Breaker users cannot switch in on Wonder Guard Mega Gengar's Shadow Ball, but they can threaten it if healthy.

**Special Walls**: Special walls like Wonder Guard Primal Kyogre and Magic Guard Ho-Oh can survive a hit from +2 Mega Gengar and OHKO it through its paper-thin defenses or inflict debilitating status.

**Beat Up**: Beat Up is rare, but users of it such as Choice Band Primal Groudon, Mega Mewtwo X, and sometimes Mega Gyarados can OHKO Mega Gengar, even if it has a Substitute.


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QC 1/2

[SET]
name: Wonder Guard (Gengar-Mega)
move 1: Substitute
move 2: Baton Pass
move 3: Toxic Spikes / Sludge Wave
move 4: Shadow Ball / Taunt
item: Black Sludge
ability: Wonder Guard
nature: Timid
evs: 252 SpA / 4 SpD / 252 Spe
in-battle-alt: Mega

[SET COMMENTS]
Gengar Mega Gengar uses its unique Wonder Guard typing to switch in on many attacks and use Substitute + Baton Pass for a teammate. Shadow Ball is used to threaten Giratina so it can't safely switch in to use Encore, as well as threatening many Mold Breaker users. Toxic Spikes are used since not only does Mega Gengar absorb them later if they happened to be bounced by Magic Bounce, but they force a free turn later when the opponent has to use Defog to remove them. Sludge Wave can be used over Toxic Spikes for its ability to hit Wonder Guard Xerneas and Mega Audino, while providing strong neutral coverage against Pokemon like Mega Gyarados. Taunt is an option to prevent moves like Defog, Aromatherapy, and or Whirlwind and shut down status users like Giratina.

Wonder Guard Mega Gengar fits best on fast-paced Mold Breaker offense teams in need of Substitute-passing teammates. Mega Gengar's role compression allows it to get many things done with only one team slot, which makes it desirable for teams that primarily rely on Mold Breaker users to force progress. Said Mold Breaker users -- most notably Primal Groudon and Mega Rayquaza -- are the primary recipients of Mega Gengar's Substitutes. Primal Groudon in particular appreciates Gengar's ability to weaken Giratina so it can more easily be taken down. Since Mega Gengar does not typically run moves like Defog and Aromatherapy, Wonder Guard clerics like Mega Audino and Blissey pair well with it to complement the support Mega Gengar provides.

[STRATEGY COMMENTS]
Other Options
=============
Mold Breaker Mega Gengar's can use Substitute to reduce reliance on Substitute-passing Wonder Guard users, as well as being able to reset it if it was broken to continue sweeping. Boomburst can be used as another attack to Imposter-proof effectively, and it allows Gengar to hit foes behind a Substitute. Mold Breaker Mega Gengar can use King's Shield as an option to counter -ate Speed users, lowering their Attack while avoiding a turn of potential priority damage. Wonder Guard Mega Gengar can run a coverage move over Toxic Spikes to hit a specific Pokemon. It can also use Status moves like Toxic or Will-O-Wisp can also be used over Toxic Spikes. Wonder Guard Mega Gengar can run Trick to put an opposing Pokemon on a timer for the rest of the game by giving it the Black Sludge. Magic Coat can be used on Wonder Guard sets to bounce Encores and Taunts from Prankster Giratina and Mega Beedrill, respectively.

Checks and Counters
===================
**Pursuit**: The most common users of Pursuit—Huge Power Dark-types like Mega Gyarados and -ate Speed users like Diancie—can trap and OHKO Mega Gengar or force 50-50s versus it if it has set up a Shell Smash. Drapion and Skuntank may somtimtes run Pursuit as well. However, Wonder Guard sets are less affected, since they can simply use Baton Pass to escape.

**Wonder Guard Blissey and Mega Audino**: Mold Breaker Mega Gengar usually has to pick between Sludge Wave and Secret Sword, so it may not be able to break Blissey that checks Sludge Wave sets or Mega Audino that checks Secret Sword sets. Rarely, Mega Gengar will run both moves.

**No Guard users with Fissure**: Mega Gengar is weak to ground and will be OHKOed by Fissure.

**Prankster Pokemon**: Prankster Pokemon like Giratina can threaten Mold Breaker Mega Gengar's boosts with Encore or lure it into attacking into a Destiny Bond. It can also lock Wonder Guard sets into a single move with Encore, forcing it to switch.

**Stealth Rock and Spikes**: Mega Gengar's only recovery comes from its Black Sludge on Wonder Guard sets, meaning it is quickly worn down my by Stealth Rock and Spikes.

**Faster Taunts and Encores**: While Mega Gengar's Speed is high, faster or priority-using opponents like Mega Beedrill and Prankster Giratina can use Encore or Taunt to shut down hinder Wonder Guard sets, forcing it to switch.

**-ate Speed Users**: -ate Speed users such as Pixilate Mega Diancie and Aerilate Mega Rayquaza threaten Mega Gengar with STAB Extreme Speed + Pursuit

**Mold Breaker users**: Many Mold Breaker users cannot switch in on Wonder Guard Mega Gengar's Shadow Ball, but it is forced out if the opposing Mold Breaker user is healthy.

**Special Walls**: Special walls like Wonder Guard Primal Kyogre and Magic Guard Ho-Oh can survive a hit from +2 Mega Gengar and threaten to OHKO it through its paper-thin defenses or inflict debilitating status.

**Beat Up**: Beat Up is rare, but users of it such as Choice Band Primal Groudon, Mega Mewtwo X, or sometimes Mega Gyarados can OHKO Mega Gengar, even if it has a Substitute.


[CREDITS]
- Written by: [[berry, 226455], [NToTheN, 569731]]
- Quality checked by: [[RL, 554093], []]
- Grammar checked by: [[]]

Good job! QC 1/2

 

[NToTheN]

All changes were implemented

 

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QC 2/2

[SET]
name: Wonder Guard (Gengar-Mega)
move 1: Substitute
move 2: Baton Pass
move 3: Toxic Spikes / Sludge Wave
move 4: Shadow Ball / Taunt
item: Black Sludge
ability: Wonder Guard
nature: Timid
evs: 252 SpA / 4 SpD / 252 Spe
in-battle-alt: Mega

[SET COMMENTS]
Mega Gengar uses its unique Wonder Guard typing to switch in on many attacks and use Substitute + Baton Pass for a teammate. Shadow Ball is used to threaten Giratina so it can't safely switch in to use Encore, as well as threatening many Mold Breaker users. Toxic Spikes are used since not only does Mega Gengar absorb them later if they happened to be bounced by Magic Bounce, but they force a free turn later when the opponent has to use Defog to remove them. Sludge Wave can be used over Toxic Spikes for its ability to hit Wonder Guard Xerneas and Mega Audino, while providing strong neutral coverage against Pokemon like Mega Gyarados (Oh yeah Gyarados could try to Water Shuriken thinking it's not Wonder Guard. I initially thought to replace this example for Mega Rayquaza). Taunt is an option to prevent moves like Defog, Aromatherapy, and Whirlwind as well as shutting down status users like Giratina.

Wonder Guard Mega Gengar fits best on fast-paced Mold Breaker offense teams in need of Substitute-passing teammates. Mega Gengar's role compression allows it to get many things done with only one team slot, which makes it desirable for teams that primarily rely on Mold Breaker users to force progress. Said Mold Breaker users -- most notably Primal Groudon and Mega Rayquaza -- are the primary recipients of Mega Gengar's Substitutes. Primal Groudon in particular appreciates Gengar's ability to weaken Giratina so it can more easily be taken down. Since Mega Gengar does not typically run moves like Defog and Aromatherapy, Wonder Guard clerics like Mega Audino and Blissey pair well with it to complement the support Mega Gengar provides.

[STRATEGY COMMENTS]
Other Options
=============
Mold Breaker Mega Gengar's can use Substitute to reduce reliance on Substitute-passing Wonder Guard users, as well as being able to reset it if it was broken to continue sweeping. Boomburst can be used as another attack to Imposter-proof effectively, and it allows Gengar to hit foes behind a Substitute. Mold Breaker Mega Gengar can use King's Shield as an option to counter -ate Speed users, lowering their Attack while avoiding a turn of potential priority damage. Wonder Guard Mega Gengar can run a coverage move over Toxic Spikes to hit a specific Pokemon. It can also use status moves like Toxic or Will-O-Wisp can also be used over Toxic Spikes. Wonder Guard Mega Gengar can run Trick to put an opposing Pokemon on a timer for the rest of the game by giving it the Black Sludge. Magic Coat can be used on Wonder Guard sets to bounce Encores and Taunts from Prankster Giratina and Mega Beedrill, respectively.

Checks and Counters
===================
**Pursuit**: The most common users of Pursuit—Huge Power Dark-types like Mega Gyarados and -ate Speed users like Diancie—can trap and OHKO Mega Gengar or force 50-50s versus it if it has set up a Shell Smash. Drapion and Skuntank may somtimtes run Pursuit as well. Wonder Guard sets are less affected, since they can simply use Baton Pass to escape.

**Wonder Guard Blissey and Mega Audino**: Mold Breaker Mega Gengar usually has to pick between Sludge Wave and Secret Sword, so it may not be able to break Blissey that checks Sludge Wave sets or Mega Audino that checks Secret Sword sets. Rarely, Mega Gengar will run both moves.

**No Guard users with Fissure**: Mega Gengar is weak to ground and will be OHKOed by Fissure.

**Prankster Pokemon**: Prankster Pokemon like Giratina can threaten Mold Breaker Mega Gengar's boosts with Encore or lure it into attacking into a Destiny Bond. It can also lock Wonder Guard sets into a single move with Encore, forcing it to switch.

**Stealth Rock and Spikes**: Mega Gengar's only recovery comes from its Black Sludge on Wonder Guard sets, meaning it is quickly worn down by Stealth Rock and Spikes.

**Faster Taunts and Encores**: While Mega Gengar's Speed is high, fast or priority-using opponents like Mega Beedrill and Prankster Giratina can use Encore or Taunt to hinder Wonder Guard sets, forcing it to switch.

**-ate Speed Users**: -ate Speed users such as Pixilate Mega Diancie and Aerilate Mega Rayquaza threaten Mega Gengar with STAB Extreme Speed + Pursuit

**Mold Breaker users**: Many Mold Breaker users cannot switch in on Wonder Guard Mega Gengar's Shadow Ball, but it is forced out if the opposing Mold Breaker user is healthy.

**Special Walls**: Special walls like Wonder Guard Primal Kyogre and Magic Guard Ho-Oh can survive a hit from +2 Mega Gengar and threaten to OHKO it through its paper-thin defenses or inflict debilitating status.

**Beat Up**: Beat Up is rare, but users of it such as Choice Band Primal Groudon, Mega Mewtwo X, or sometimes Mega Gyarados can OHKO Mega Gengar, even if it has a Substitute.


[CREDITS]
- Written by: [[berry, 226455], [NToTheN, 569731]]
- Quality checked by: [[RL, 554093], [Ransei, 235009]]
- Grammar checked by: [[]]

[STRATEGY COMMENTS]
Other Options
=============
Mold Breaker Mega Gengar's can use Substitute to reduce reliance on Substitute-passing Wonder Guard users, as well as being able to reset it if it was broken to continue sweeping. Boomburst can be used as another attack to Imposter-proof effectively, and it allows Gengar to hit foes behind a Substitute. Mold Breaker Mega Gengar can use King's Shield as an option to counter -ate Speed users, lowering their Attack while avoiding a turn of potential priority damage. Wonder Guard Mega Gengar can run a coverage move over Toxic Spikes to hit a specific Pokemon. It can also use Status moves like Toxic or Will-O-Wisp can also be used over Toxic Spikes. Wonder Guard Mega Gengar can run Trick to put an opposing Pokemon on a timer for the rest of the game by giving it the Black Sludge. Magic Coat can be used on Wonder Guard sets to bounce Encores and Taunts from Prankster Giratina and Mega Beedrill, respectively.

[STRATEGY COMMENTS]
Other Options
=============
Mold Breaker Mega Gengar's can use Substitute to reduce reliance on Substitute-passing Wonder Guard users, as well as being able to reset it if it was broken to continue sweeping. Boomburst can be used as another attack to Imposter-proof effectively, and it allows Gengar to hit foes behind a Substitute. Mold Breaker Mega Gengar can use King's Shield as an option to counter -ate Speed users, lowering their Attack while avoiding a turn of potential priority damage. Wonder Guard Mega Gengar can run a coverage move over Toxic Spikes to hit a specific Pokemon. It can also use status moves like Toxic or Will-O-Wisp can also be used over Toxic Spikes. Wonder Guard Mega Gengar can run Trick to put an opposing Pokemon on a timer for the rest of the game by giving it the Black Sludge. Magic Coat can be used on Wonder Guard sets to bounce Encores and Taunts from Prankster Giratina and Mega Beedrill, respectively.

tl;dr the only change I have to suggest is this one within the Strategy Comments. It was left out in the revisions from the previous QC but I think choosing either of these two modifications would work just fine. Good work!

QC: 2/2

 

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QC 2/2

[SET]
name: Wonder Guard (Gengar-Mega)
move 1: Substitute
move 2: Baton Pass
move 3: Toxic Spikes / Sludge Wave
move 4: Shadow Ball / Taunt
item: Black Sludge
ability: Wonder Guard
nature: Timid
evs: 252 SpA / 4 SpD / 252 Spe
in-battle-alt: Mega

[SET COMMENTS]
Mega Gengar uses its unique Wonder Guard typing to switch in on many attacks and use Substitute + Baton Pass for a teammate. Shadow Ball is used to threaten Giratina so it can't safely switch in to use Encore, as well as threatening many Mold Breaker users. Toxic Spikes are used since not only does Mega Gengar absorb them later if they happened to be bounced by Magic Bounce, but they force a free turn later when the opponent has to use Defog to remove them. Sludge Wave can be used over Toxic Spikes for its ability to hit Wonder Guard Xerneas and Mega Audino, while providing strong neutral coverage against Pokemon like Mega Gyarados (Oh yeah Gyarados could try to Water Shuriken thinking it's not Wonder Guard. I initially thought to replace this example for Mega Rayquaza). Taunt is an option to prevent moves like Defog, Aromatherapy, and Whirlwind as well as shutting down status users like Giratina.

Wonder Guard Mega Gengar fits best on fast-paced Mold Breaker offense teams in need of Substitute-passing teammates. Mega Gengar's role compression allows it to get many things done with only one team slot, which makes it desirable for teams that primarily rely on Mold Breaker users to force progress. Said Mold Breaker users -- most notably Primal Groudon and Mega Rayquaza -- are the primary recipients of Mega Gengar's Substitutes. Primal Groudon in particular appreciates Gengar's ability to weaken Giratina so it can more easily be taken down. Since Mega Gengar does not typically run moves like Defog and Aromatherapy, Wonder Guard clerics like Mega Audino and Blissey pair well with it to complement the support Mega Gengar provides.

[STRATEGY COMMENTS]
Other Options
=============
Mold Breaker Mega Gengar's can use Substitute to reduce reliance on Substitute-passing Wonder Guard users, as well as being able to reset it if it was broken to continue sweeping. Boomburst can be used as another attack to Imposter-proof effectively, and it allows Gengar to hit foes behind a Substitute. Mold Breaker Mega Gengar can use King's Shield as an option to counter -ate Speed users, lowering their Attack while avoiding a turn of potential priority damage. Wonder Guard Mega Gengar can run a coverage move over Toxic Spikes to hit a specific Pokemon. It can also use status moves like Toxic or Will-O-Wisp can also be used over Toxic Spikes. Wonder Guard Mega Gengar can run Trick to put an opposing Pokemon on a timer for the rest of the game by giving it the Black Sludge. Magic Coat can be used on Wonder Guard sets to bounce Encores and Taunts from Prankster Giratina and Mega Beedrill, respectively.

Checks and Counters
===================
**Pursuit**: The most common users of Pursuit—Huge Power Dark-types like Mega Gyarados and -ate Speed users like Diancie—can trap and OHKO Mega Gengar or force 50-50s versus it if it has set up a Shell Smash. Drapion and Skuntank may somtimtes run Pursuit as well. Wonder Guard sets are less affected, since they can simply use Baton Pass to escape.

**Wonder Guard Blissey and Mega Audino**: Mold Breaker Mega Gengar usually has to pick between Sludge Wave and Secret Sword, so it may not be able to break Blissey that checks Sludge Wave sets or Mega Audino that checks Secret Sword sets. Rarely, Mega Gengar will run both moves.

**No Guard users with Fissure**: Mega Gengar is weak to ground and will be OHKOed by Fissure.

**Prankster Pokemon**: Prankster Pokemon like Giratina can threaten Mold Breaker Mega Gengar's boosts with Encore or lure it into attacking into a Destiny Bond. It can also lock Wonder Guard sets into a single move with Encore, forcing it to switch.

**Stealth Rock and Spikes**: Mega Gengar's only recovery comes from its Black Sludge on Wonder Guard sets, meaning it is quickly worn down by Stealth Rock and Spikes.

**Faster Taunts and Encores**: While Mega Gengar's Speed is high, fast or priority-using opponents like Mega Beedrill and Prankster Giratina can use Encore or Taunt to hinder Wonder Guard sets, forcing it to switch.

**-ate Speed Users**: -ate Speed users such as Pixilate Mega Diancie and Aerilate Mega Rayquaza threaten Mega Gengar with STAB Extreme Speed + Pursuit

**Mold Breaker users**: Many Mold Breaker users cannot switch in on Wonder Guard Mega Gengar's Shadow Ball, but it is forced out if the opposing Mold Breaker user is healthy.

**Special Walls**: Special walls like Wonder Guard Primal Kyogre and Magic Guard Ho-Oh can survive a hit from +2 Mega Gengar and threaten to OHKO it through its paper-thin defenses or inflict debilitating status.

**Beat Up**: Beat Up is rare, but users of it such as Choice Band Primal Groudon, Mega Mewtwo X, or sometimes Mega Gyarados can OHKO Mega Gengar, even if it has a Substitute.


[CREDITS]
- Written by: [[berry, 226455], [NToTheN, 569731]]
- Quality checked by: [[RL, 554093], [Ransei, 235009]]
- Grammar checked by: [[]]

tl;dr the only change I have to suggest is this one within the Strategy Comments. It was left out in the revisions from the previous QC but I think choosing either of these two modifications would work just fine. Good work!

QC: 2/2

ah, I didn't see that I didn't change that. Thanks for pointing it out. It has been implemented and it's now ready for GP Team

 

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[SET]
name: Wonder Guard (Gengar-Mega) (Mega Gengar) (i think? if ur rly confident that previous version was right, just leave it)
move 1: Substitute
move 2: Baton Pass
move 3: Toxic Spikes / Sludge Wave
move 4: Shadow Ball / Taunt
item: Black Sludge
ability: Wonder Guard
nature: Timid
evs: 252 SpA / 4 SpD / 252 Spe
in-battle-alt: Mega

[SET COMMENTS]
Mega Gengar uses its unique Wonder Guard typing and Wonder Guard to switch in on many attacks and use Substitute + Baton Pass for a teammate. Shadow Ball is used to threaten threatens Giratina so it can't safely switch in to use Encore, as well as threatening many Mold Breaker users. Toxic Spikes are is used since, (AC) not only does will Mega Gengar absorb them it later if they happened to be bounced by Magic Bounce, Magic Bounce reflects it, but they force it forces a free turn later when the opponent has to must use Defog to remove them. it. Sludge Wave can be used over Toxic Spikes for its ability to hit Wonder Guard Xerneas and Mega Audino, while as well as providing strong neutral coverage against Pokemon like Mega Gyarados. Taunt is an option to prevent moves like Defog, Aromatherapy, and Whirlwind, (AC) as well as shutting down status users like Giratina.

Wonder Guard Mega Gengar fits best on fast-paced Mold Breaker offense teams in need of Substitute-passing teammates Substitute passers for momentum. (I imagine? optional) Mega Gengar's role compression allows it to get many things done with only one team slot, which makes it desirable for teams that primarily rely on Mold Breaker users to force progress. Said Mold Breaker users -- most notably Primal Groudon and Mega Rayquaza -- are the primary recipients of Mega Gengar's Substitutes. It stands out in this capacity by compressing multiple roles, like entry hazard user and (add a role) , which lets these teams fit more Mold Breaker users to make progress—most notably Primal Groudon and Mega Rayquaza. (change anything if it doesn't work well) Primal Groudon in particular appreciates Gengar's ability to weaken Mega Gengar weakening Giratina so it can more easily be taken down. break through. Since Mega Gengar does not typically run moves like Defog and Aromatherapy, (if you are feasibly able to elaborate on why, that'd be rad) Wonder Guard clerics like Mega Audino and Blissey pair well with it to complement the support Mega Gengar provides. complement it well.

[STRATEGY COMMENTS]
Other Options
=============
Mold Breaker Mega Gengar's Gengar can use Substitute to reduce reliance on Substitute-passing Wonder Guard users, as well as being able to reset it if it was broken to continue sweeping. or to continue its sweep if a passed Substitute gets broken. Boomburst can be used as another (if itd be replacing listed attacks, consider "alternate") attack to Imposter-proof Mega Gengar (I imagine?) effectively, and it allows Mega Gengar to hit foes behind a Substitute. Mold Breaker Mega Gengar can use King's Shield as is an option to counter -ate Speed users, lowering their Attack while avoiding a turn of potential priority damage.

(made paragraph break, which i imagine makes sense?0) Wonder Guard Mega Gengar can run a coverage move over Toxic Spikes to hit a specific Pokemon. It can also use status moves like Toxic or Will-O-Wisp over Toxic Spikes. Wonder Guard Mega Gengar can run Trick to can put an opposing Pokemon on a timer for the rest of the game by giving it the with Black Sludge. Magic Coat can be used on Wonder Guard sets to bounce Encores and Taunts reflect Encore and Taunt from Prankster Giratina and Mega Beedrill, respectively.

Checks and Counters
===================
**Pursuit**: The most common users of Pursuit—Huge Power Dark-types like Mega Gyarados and -ate Speed users like Mega Diancie—can trap and OHKO Mega Gengar or force 50-50s versus it coinflip scenarios if it has set up a Shell Smash. Drapion and Skuntank may somtimtes sometimes run Pursuit as well. Wonder Guard sets are less affected, since they can simply use Baton Pass to escape.

**Wonder Guard Blissey and Mega Audino**: Mold Breaker Mega Gengar usually has to pick between Sludge Wave and Secret Sword and Sludge Wave, (alternatively, ignore this and change the order of blissey and mega audino in the bullet instead) so it may not be able to break Blissey that checks Sludge Wave sets or Mega Audino that checks Secret Sword sets. won't be able to break through both. Rarely, Mega Gengar will run both moves.

**No Guard users with Fissure**: + Fissure**: Mega Gengar is weak to ground and Ground, so even Wonder Guard sets (I imagine this makes sense?)will be OHKOed by Fissure.

**Prankster Pokemon**: or Faster Disruption**: Prankster Pokemon like Giratina can threaten punish Mold Breaker Mega Gengar's boosts setup with Encore or lure it into attacking into a punish an attack with Destiny Bond. It can also lock Wonder Guard sets into a single move with Encore, forcing it to switch. force Wonder Guard sets to switch with Encore. While Mega Gengar's Speed is high, even faster foes like Mega Beedrill can similarly hinder it with Encore or Taunt. (changeable, especially if faster foes like bee only use one of these moves)

**Stealth Rock and Spikes**: Mega Gengar's only recovery comes from its Black Sludge on Wonder Guard sets, meaning it is quickly worn down by Stealth Rock and Spikes quickly wear it down.

**Faster Taunts and Encores**: While Mega Gengar's Speed is high, fast or priority-using opponents like Mega Beedrill and Prankster Giratina can use Encore or Taunt to hinder Wonder Guard sets, forcing it to switch.

**-ate **-Ate Speed Users**: -ate -Ate Speed users such as Pixilate Mega Diancie and Aerilate Mega Rayquaza threaten Mega Gengar with STAB Extreme Speed + Pursuit. (added period. if pursuit is not extremely common, "and" might be better than "+")

**Mold Breaker users**: Many Mold Breaker users cannot switch in on Wonder Guard Mega Gengar's Shadow Ball, but it is forced out if the opposing Mold Breaker user is they can force Mega Gengar out when healthy.

**Special Walls**: Special walls like Wonder Guard Primal Kyogre and Magic Guard Ho-Oh can survive a hit from +2 Mega Gengar and threaten to OHKO it through its paper-thin defenses or inflict debilitating status.

**Beat Up**: Beat Up is rare, but users of it such as Choice Band Primal Groudon, Mega Mewtwo X, or and sometimes Mega Gyarados can OHKO Mega Gengar, even if it has a Substitute.

[CREDITS] (remember new format and to add me)
- Written by: [[berry, 226455], [NToTheN, 569731]]
- Quality checked by: [[RL, 554093], [Ransei, 235009]]
- Grammar checked by: [[]]

GP Team done

 

[NToTheN]

Implemented!

 

[Tuthur]

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