Overview
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-Useful typing that allows to switch in Fairies relatively easily, most importantly Xerneas, also immune to Toxic + Thunder Wave
-Has access to Toxic Spikes which is a really good move in Ubers with relatively poor distribution, giving it a good niche
-Disappointing base stats
-No recovery
Defensive
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name: Defensive
move 1: Toxic Spikes
move 2: Roar
move 3: Poison Jab
move 4: Earthquake
ability: Sheer Force
item: Leftovers
evs: 252 HP / 4 Def / 252 SpD
nature: Careful
Moves
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-Toxic Spikes is Nidoqueen's best move, (badly) poisons everything that comes in which is really cool
-Roar lets it phaze, it's important as it phazes Xerneas, ruining its Power Herb
-Poison Jab also 2HKOes Xerneas, still letting it beat it if it's last mon or if it's Calm Mind or something. Also hits other Fairies and it's boosted by Sheer Force
-Earthquake is secondary STAB and noticably better typing offensively, OHKOes Mega Gengar so it can't really trap you, also 2HKOes Zekrom, and hits Klefki
-Fire Blast can also be used as an attacking option, hits Scizor/Ferrothorn/Genesect really hard, but it's hard to replace something
-Earth Power is an option over Earthquake as it is a little more powerful, but it doesn't OHKO Mega Gengar which is a big trade-off.
-Rest can be used a recovery option if you have a cleric
-Stealth Rock can be used over Toxic Spikes if your team doesn't really need Toxic Spikes
Set Details
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-EVs + Nature maximizes bulk, letting it take special attack more easily which are the main things it will be taking. This also means it takes 56% maximum from +2 Moonblast from Xerneas, usually avoiding 2HKO as well if needed
-Leftovers as it is Nidoqueen's only recovery. Life Orb can be used from more power since you don't take recoil with Sheer Force (and Earth Power > Earthquake obviously), but it is not recommended
Usage Tips
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-Since a lot of teams carry a Fairy, there is often a Pokémon the opposing team that Nidoqueen can set up on. It's a good idea with Nidoqueen to identify how useful Toxic Spikes are and what it can set up on, as well as if there's something like Xerneas that it needs to stay alive for
Team Options
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-Use Wish support, Nidoqueen has no recovery so it really appreciates it
-Cleric is not really needed on the other hand since she is immune to Toxic, but it does appreciate it if using Rest
-Nidoqueen is mostly used on more defensively/balanced inclined teams that appreciate the Toxic Spikes support
Other Options
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-Assault Vest set lets it take special attacks easier, but you have to give up Toxic Spikes which sucks
-Offensive set with Sheer Force + Life Orb + Toxic Spikes might put in some work, as usually safe switchins such as Kyogre take up to 80% damage, but its base stats aren't exactly good enough to pull that off in Ubers
Checks & Counters
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**Skarmory**: Skarmory, while uncommon, takes nothing from anything Nidoqueen can do and can Defog away Toxic Spikes
**Excadrill**: Excadrill, while it needs to fear Earthquake, is immune to Poison and can threaten to KO with Earthquake and Rapid Spin Toxic Spikes
**Kyogre, Mewtwo**: Strong Pokémon like Kyogre, Mewtwo, and Palkia that can come in on Nidoqueen can OHKO it with a super effective STAB move, while also doing a lot of damage to a switchin
Edit: http://www.smogon.com/forums/threads/underrated-sets-and-pokemon.3496042/page-2#post-5392333
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