[SET]
name: Electric Surge
move 1: Rising Voltage
move 2: Volt Switch
move 3: Dazzling Gleam
move 4: Energy Ball
item: Choice Scarf / Choice Specs / Magnet
ability: Electric Surge
nature: Timid
evs: 252 SpA / 4 SpD / 252 Spe
[SET COMMENTS]
Xurkitree is the strongest user of Rising Voltage, making it an excellent candidate for Electric Surge. Rising Voltage is Xurkitree's main form of damage, threatening OHKOs against common Pokemon such as Tapu Fini, Terrakion, Corviknight, and Azelf. Volt Switch allows Xurkitree to generate momentum by pivoting on switch-ins such as Blissey and Zarude. Dazzling Gleam hits Pokemon like Zarude, Garchomp, and Zygarde-10%, who either resist or are immune to its Electric moves. Energy Ball is Xurkitree's main way of damaging Ground-type switch-ins like Swampert, Hippowdon, and Palossand. Choice Scarf lets Xurkitree outspeed many common offensive Pokemon such as Talonflame and Barraskewda, while Choice Specs can be used to increase Xurkitree's damage, securing a 2HKO against Chansey and Calm Blissey and an OHKO against RegenVest Swampert after minimal chip; Magnet is also an option to increase Xurkitree's power and still allow it the freedom to switch moves.
Xurkitree fits well on balance and bulky offense teams, as Xurkitree appreciates other offensive teammates to help wear down its checks. Fighting-type Pokemon such as Terrakion and Galarian Zapdos make good teammates, as they can pressure many of Xurkitree's checks like Blissey and specially defensive Garchomp. Offensive pivots like Barraskewda and defensive pivots like Swampert and Corviknight make good teammates, as they help Xurkitree switch into favorable matchups like Tapu Fini and Corviknight safely. Entry hazard setters such as Swampert and Landorus-T are also good partners, as they help Xurkitree wear down its checks faster. Xurkitree also appreciates offensive Water-types such as Barraskewda and Inteleon, as they can pressure Ground-type Pokemon that are able to switch in on Xurkitree. Since Xurkitree is heavily reliant on both Choice Scarf and coverage moves to beat its checks, it will often be forced out after a KO and appreciates strong defensive partners like Corviknight and Blissey to switch out safely.
[STRATEGY COMMENTS]
Other Options
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Xurkitree can use Surge Surfer and Choice Specs on teams with a dedicated Electric Surge setter, allowing it to be a fast, powerful sweeper. Transistor is also an option on Electric Terrain teams, giving Xurkitree a chance to OHKO Blissey from full. Calm Mind can be used on sets without Choice items to further boost its damage output, but it is frail and difficult to set up. No Guard is another option, allowing Xurkitree to use Zap Cannon with perfect accuracy, spreading paralysis and making up for its poor Speed.
Checks and Counters
===================
**Ground-types and Volt Absorb**: Specially defensive Ground-types such as Garchomp, Nidoqueen, and Assault Vest Landorus-T can safely switch into Xurkitree's STAB moves, and are not OHKOed by Energy Ball or Dazzling Gleam. Pokemon such as Corviknight also can run Volt Absorb, making them effective Xurkitree counters.
**Bulky Grass- and Dragon-types**: Pokemon such as Ferrothorn and Silvally-Dragon can safely switch in on Choice Scarf Xurkitree's moves without fear and either set up entry hazards or pivot out to a teammate who threatens Xurkitree. It is important to note, however, that these can be overwhelmed by Choice Specs and Transistor sets.
**Choice Scarf and Priority Users**: Choice Scarf users such as Azelf and priority users such as Zarude are able to move before Xurkitree and threaten it with an OHKO.
**Terrain Surge Users**: Users of Grassy or Psychic Surge such as Zarude and Azelf are problems for Xurkitree, as taking away its Electric Terrain significantly decreases Xurkitree's damage output.
[CREDITS]
- Written by: [[DuckeryDoodle, 525446]]
- Quality checked by: [[UT, 523866], [Osake, 524664]]
- Grammar checked by: [[UT, 523866]]
name: Electric Surge
move 1: Rising Voltage
move 2: Volt Switch
move 3: Dazzling Gleam
move 4: Energy Ball
item: Choice Scarf / Choice Specs / Magnet
ability: Electric Surge
nature: Timid
evs: 252 SpA / 4 SpD / 252 Spe
[SET COMMENTS]
Xurkitree is the strongest user of Rising Voltage, making it an excellent candidate for Electric Surge. Rising Voltage is Xurkitree's main form of damage, threatening OHKOs against common Pokemon such as Tapu Fini, Terrakion, Corviknight, and Azelf. Volt Switch allows Xurkitree to generate momentum by pivoting on switch-ins such as Blissey and Zarude. Dazzling Gleam hits Pokemon like Zarude, Garchomp, and Zygarde-10%, who either resist or are immune to its Electric moves. Energy Ball is Xurkitree's main way of damaging Ground-type switch-ins like Swampert, Hippowdon, and Palossand. Choice Scarf lets Xurkitree outspeed many common offensive Pokemon such as Talonflame and Barraskewda, while Choice Specs can be used to increase Xurkitree's damage, securing a 2HKO against Chansey and Calm Blissey and an OHKO against RegenVest Swampert after minimal chip; Magnet is also an option to increase Xurkitree's power and still allow it the freedom to switch moves.
Xurkitree fits well on balance and bulky offense teams, as Xurkitree appreciates other offensive teammates to help wear down its checks. Fighting-type Pokemon such as Terrakion and Galarian Zapdos make good teammates, as they can pressure many of Xurkitree's checks like Blissey and specially defensive Garchomp. Offensive pivots like Barraskewda and defensive pivots like Swampert and Corviknight make good teammates, as they help Xurkitree switch into favorable matchups like Tapu Fini and Corviknight safely. Entry hazard setters such as Swampert and Landorus-T are also good partners, as they help Xurkitree wear down its checks faster. Xurkitree also appreciates offensive Water-types such as Barraskewda and Inteleon, as they can pressure Ground-type Pokemon that are able to switch in on Xurkitree. Since Xurkitree is heavily reliant on both Choice Scarf and coverage moves to beat its checks, it will often be forced out after a KO and appreciates strong defensive partners like Corviknight and Blissey to switch out safely.
[STRATEGY COMMENTS]
Other Options
=============
Xurkitree can use Surge Surfer and Choice Specs on teams with a dedicated Electric Surge setter, allowing it to be a fast, powerful sweeper. Transistor is also an option on Electric Terrain teams, giving Xurkitree a chance to OHKO Blissey from full. Calm Mind can be used on sets without Choice items to further boost its damage output, but it is frail and difficult to set up. No Guard is another option, allowing Xurkitree to use Zap Cannon with perfect accuracy, spreading paralysis and making up for its poor Speed.
Checks and Counters
===================
**Ground-types and Volt Absorb**: Specially defensive Ground-types such as Garchomp, Nidoqueen, and Assault Vest Landorus-T can safely switch into Xurkitree's STAB moves, and are not OHKOed by Energy Ball or Dazzling Gleam. Pokemon such as Corviknight also can run Volt Absorb, making them effective Xurkitree counters.
**Bulky Grass- and Dragon-types**: Pokemon such as Ferrothorn and Silvally-Dragon can safely switch in on Choice Scarf Xurkitree's moves without fear and either set up entry hazards or pivot out to a teammate who threatens Xurkitree. It is important to note, however, that these can be overwhelmed by Choice Specs and Transistor sets.
**Choice Scarf and Priority Users**: Choice Scarf users such as Azelf and priority users such as Zarude are able to move before Xurkitree and threaten it with an OHKO.
**Terrain Surge Users**: Users of Grassy or Psychic Surge such as Zarude and Azelf are problems for Xurkitree, as taking away its Electric Terrain significantly decreases Xurkitree's damage output.
[CREDITS]
- Written by: [[DuckeryDoodle, 525446]]
- Quality checked by: [[UT, 523866], [Osake, 524664]]
- Grammar checked by: [[UT, 523866]]
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