Post by BlackMalachite on Jun 9, 2019 20:42:24 GMT -7
Graveler
Type: Rock / Ground
Stats:
HP: 55
Attack: 95
Defense: 115
Special: 45
Speed: 35
Description: Graveler functions exactly the same in UU as his evolution Golem does in OU. While Graveler has the stat sleight of much lower HP and slightly lower Special, its Attack and Defense are almost as high as Golem's, which gives it a solid niche over other Rock / Ground options in the tier such as Rhyhorn or Onix. Simply play Graveler to his strengths like you would use Golem in OU, and utilize his traits to combat the slew of Normal types and Electric types that infest the RBY UU metagame and you might be surprised just how well Graveler could do.
Set #1: Exploding Physical Attacker
Moves:
Earthquake
Rock Slide
Explosion
Body Slam / Submission / Counter
Set Description: Earthquake and Rock Slide are your designated STAB options, and their damage output definitely isn't too shabby coming off of a base 95 attack stat in RBY UU. Explosion is perfect for either nabbing a surprise KO or severely maiming a Pokemon that your team would have severe trouble with anyways. The last slot is mostly filler; Body Slam is always a nice reliable Normal type move that could spread paralysis, Submission is an option that could deal extra damage to Normal types, but the recoil really hurts given its low HP, and Counter is a great option to nail Physical attackers thanks to Graveler's high defense, but most of the time people will be switching in their Special attackers to deal with Graveler.
Other Options: Graveler doesn't exactly have much else in the way of options. It gets access to Fire Blast but that absolutely pitiful 45 Special won't allow it to damage the things it would need to make it useful. Mimic and Seismic Toss are also there in case you feel like making a gimmick set. Along with this it gets Metronome, do with that what you will.
Type: Rock / Ground
Stats:
HP: 55
Attack: 95
Defense: 115
Special: 45
Speed: 35
Description: Graveler functions exactly the same in UU as his evolution Golem does in OU. While Graveler has the stat sleight of much lower HP and slightly lower Special, its Attack and Defense are almost as high as Golem's, which gives it a solid niche over other Rock / Ground options in the tier such as Rhyhorn or Onix. Simply play Graveler to his strengths like you would use Golem in OU, and utilize his traits to combat the slew of Normal types and Electric types that infest the RBY UU metagame and you might be surprised just how well Graveler could do.
Set #1: Exploding Physical Attacker
Moves:
Earthquake
Rock Slide
Explosion
Body Slam / Submission / Counter
Set Description: Earthquake and Rock Slide are your designated STAB options, and their damage output definitely isn't too shabby coming off of a base 95 attack stat in RBY UU. Explosion is perfect for either nabbing a surprise KO or severely maiming a Pokemon that your team would have severe trouble with anyways. The last slot is mostly filler; Body Slam is always a nice reliable Normal type move that could spread paralysis, Submission is an option that could deal extra damage to Normal types, but the recoil really hurts given its low HP, and Counter is a great option to nail Physical attackers thanks to Graveler's high defense, but most of the time people will be switching in their Special attackers to deal with Graveler.
Other Options: Graveler doesn't exactly have much else in the way of options. It gets access to Fire Blast but that absolutely pitiful 45 Special won't allow it to damage the things it would need to make it useful. Mimic and Seismic Toss are also there in case you feel like making a gimmick set. Along with this it gets Metronome, do with that what you will.