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Ok, so I know that there is a Peer Edit for an Encore Togekiss, but it is very old, and wasn't written all that well. That, and the Encore set that I am proposing works differently than the Encore set that was proposed back in April, which did not make it to the SCMS, so I am assuming it's okay to post this one.
I assure you, that this is not just an "other options" set. I have been testing this set out for a couple of weeks on my most recent team, and it works wonders with Wish on it. Anyways, let's move onto the set:
[SET]
name: Encore Supporter
move 1: Encore
move 2: Wish / Roost
move 3: Air Slash
move 4: Aura Sphere / Thunder Wave / Body Slam
item: Leftovers
ability: Serene Grace
nature: Timid
evs: 252 HP / 20 Def / 236 Spe
[SET COMMENTS]
<p>Togekiss' ability to support the team is amplified when it has the moves Encore and Wish in its arsenal. The strategy is to come in on a setup or support move and Encore it, likely forcing a switch. While Togekiss is out it can also Encore faster Pokemon such as a Swords Dancing Garchomp, which requires lots of prediction but can have huge payoffs. These situations allow Togekiss to assist the team by setting up Wish and then proceeding to pass it to a counter for the current opposing Pokemon while not having to worry about being taken out. If one chooses not to Wish, it's possible to simply abuse the free turn to paralyze an incoming Pokemon with either Body Slam or Thunder Wave. It can also allow one of your sweepers to come in unharmed, set up, and cause havoc for your opponent. Roost is an option over Wish if none of Togekiss' teammates are Rapid Spinners, as Stealth Rock damage can really pile up on it. However, Roost greatly cuts down on Togekiss' ability to support the team, meaning that Wish is preferable for this particular set.</p>
<p>Air Slash and Aura Sphere allow for a neutral hit on every single Pokemon, barring Zapdos and Rotom. Air Slash, a powerful STAB attack, can also help Togekiss to keep some Wish recovery for itself due to the 60% flinch chance on slower Pokemon. Aura Sphere is not a requirement though as this Togekiss is not meant to sweep, reducing the need for type coverage. Body Slam or Thunder Wave can take its spot to paralyze incoming Pokemon, as mentioned earlier. The choice depends on whether the team has more of a problem with speedy Ghosts such as Gengar, or Grounds such as Garchomp.</p>
<p>The EV spread on this set is a lot speedier compared to a majority of Togekiss' sets. A quick Togekiss allows for much easier Encoring, which is why so many Speed EVs are required. 236 Speed EVs with a Timid nature allows Togekiss to have 280 Speed, outspeeding an Adamant Lucario. This lets Togekiss come in on the unsuspecting Lucario as it Swords Dances, and leaves it Encored. It will then be forced to switch, or be 2HKOed with either of Togekiss' attacks. 252 HP EVs and 20 Defense EVs allow for its maximum defensive capabilities after reaching 280 Speed. This lets it come in and perform its strategy several times, due to its high survivability.</p>
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Yeah, I triple-checked my spelling and grammar and such, but there might still be errors, so please check that. If you guys have any ways that I can improve the set, then feel free to post them. Please don't relegate this set to other options, because it works way too well to be stuck in there. I didn't include Roost over Wish, because the switches that Encore forces work so well with Wish, since this Togekiss is supposed to be a team player. If you guys can convince me though, I will consider putting Roost as an option over Wish.
Thanks in advance for the peer editing and extra testing.
EDIT: Some changes made.
EDIT 2: Added to SCMS.
I assure you, that this is not just an "other options" set. I have been testing this set out for a couple of weeks on my most recent team, and it works wonders with Wish on it. Anyways, let's move onto the set:
[SET]
name: Encore Supporter
move 1: Encore
move 2: Wish / Roost
move 3: Air Slash
move 4: Aura Sphere / Thunder Wave / Body Slam
item: Leftovers
ability: Serene Grace
nature: Timid
evs: 252 HP / 20 Def / 236 Spe
[SET COMMENTS]
<p>Togekiss' ability to support the team is amplified when it has the moves Encore and Wish in its arsenal. The strategy is to come in on a setup or support move and Encore it, likely forcing a switch. While Togekiss is out it can also Encore faster Pokemon such as a Swords Dancing Garchomp, which requires lots of prediction but can have huge payoffs. These situations allow Togekiss to assist the team by setting up Wish and then proceeding to pass it to a counter for the current opposing Pokemon while not having to worry about being taken out. If one chooses not to Wish, it's possible to simply abuse the free turn to paralyze an incoming Pokemon with either Body Slam or Thunder Wave. It can also allow one of your sweepers to come in unharmed, set up, and cause havoc for your opponent. Roost is an option over Wish if none of Togekiss' teammates are Rapid Spinners, as Stealth Rock damage can really pile up on it. However, Roost greatly cuts down on Togekiss' ability to support the team, meaning that Wish is preferable for this particular set.</p>
<p>Air Slash and Aura Sphere allow for a neutral hit on every single Pokemon, barring Zapdos and Rotom. Air Slash, a powerful STAB attack, can also help Togekiss to keep some Wish recovery for itself due to the 60% flinch chance on slower Pokemon. Aura Sphere is not a requirement though as this Togekiss is not meant to sweep, reducing the need for type coverage. Body Slam or Thunder Wave can take its spot to paralyze incoming Pokemon, as mentioned earlier. The choice depends on whether the team has more of a problem with speedy Ghosts such as Gengar, or Grounds such as Garchomp.</p>
<p>The EV spread on this set is a lot speedier compared to a majority of Togekiss' sets. A quick Togekiss allows for much easier Encoring, which is why so many Speed EVs are required. 236 Speed EVs with a Timid nature allows Togekiss to have 280 Speed, outspeeding an Adamant Lucario. This lets Togekiss come in on the unsuspecting Lucario as it Swords Dances, and leaves it Encored. It will then be forced to switch, or be 2HKOed with either of Togekiss' attacks. 252 HP EVs and 20 Defense EVs allow for its maximum defensive capabilities after reaching 280 Speed. This lets it come in and perform its strategy several times, due to its high survivability.</p>
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Yeah, I triple-checked my spelling and grammar and such, but there might still be errors, so please check that. If you guys have any ways that I can improve the set, then feel free to post them. Please don't relegate this set to other options, because it works way too well to be stuck in there. I didn't include Roost over Wish, because the switches that Encore forces work so well with Wish, since this Togekiss is supposed to be a team player. If you guys can convince me though, I will consider putting Roost as an option over Wish.
Thanks in advance for the peer editing and extra testing.
EDIT: Some changes made.
EDIT 2: Added to SCMS.