Illusio
Bold and Brash
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QC: 1 / 3
GP: 0 / 2
[OVERVIEW]
name: Belly Drum Sweeper
move 1: Belly Drum
move 2: Extreme Speed
move 3: Drain Punch
move 4: Earthquake/Substitute
item: Sitrus Berry
ability: Scrappy
nature: Adamant
evs: 4 HP / 252 Atk / 252 Spe
[SET COMMENTS]
Moves
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Other Options
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Checks and Counters
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**Status** - If Kangaskhan gets burned, then the attack drop makes Kangaskhan virtually worthless.
**Powerful moves** that are able to OHKO Kangaskhan while it is vunerable when using Belly Drum.
**Bulky Pokemon** such as Aegislash or Landorus-Therian that can take an Extreme Speed without being OHKO'd, giving them time to OHKO Kangaskhan.
**King's Shield** - As it protects the opponent from Kangaskhan's moves, as well as lowers its attack if it uses Extreme Speed or Drain Punch. At +4, Kangaskhan will not be able to sweep as many threats.
QC: 1 / 3
GP: 0 / 2
[OVERVIEW]
- Its Normal typing, which gives it access to moves like Extreme Speed, combined with its ability, Scrappy, gives it the ability to hit everything pretty hard
- Can work as a sweeper, if it is able to survive a hit while Belly Drumming.
- Only has a decent attack stat (95), which, even at +6, isn't enough to OHKO some Pokemon.
- Has a deep movepool, leading to some good coverage
- Is often compared to Stoutland, although Kangaskhan has a higher speed, a better movepool, and more bulky.
- Because Kangaskhan is a notable Belly Drum abuser, it may be hard to pull off a Belly Drum.
name: Belly Drum Sweeper
move 1: Belly Drum
move 2: Extreme Speed
move 3: Drain Punch
move 4: Earthquake/Substitute
item: Sitrus Berry
ability: Scrappy
nature: Adamant
evs: 4 HP / 252 Atk / 252 Spe
[SET COMMENTS]
Moves
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- Belly Drum is used as the move that gives Kangaskhan it's ability to sweep. By dealing only 25% (thanks to the Sitrus Berry), it is an effective way to quickly boost Kangaskhan's stats.
- Extreme Speed is Kangaskhan's STAB move, because it combines a decent BP with a +2 priority, which outspeeds pretty much every move.
- Drain Punch is used because it kills almost every Pokemon that resists Extreme Speed, while also restoring Kangaskhan's HP.
- Earthquake is a great move because it prevents Kangaskhan from being walled by King's Shield, as it is not affected by King's Shield. Substitute is another good move because it can guarantee that Kangaskhan can pull off a clean Belly Drum.
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- The Adamant nature is there to increase Kangaskhan's attack, giving it even more power.
- The EVs max Kangaskhan's Attack and Speed to help it sweep even more, while the HP EV is to give Kangaskhan an even HP, which will allow for Kangaskhan to restore 25% of it's health after it uses Belly Drum.
- As stated above, the Sitrus Berry is used to lessen the damage that Belly Drum does on Kangaskhan.
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- The trick in this set is to try to use Belly Drum on your first turn (unless if you have Fake Out, in which you should first use Fake Out, then Belly Drum). Reasonably, Belly Drum should be used once, because after Stealth Rock damage, Kangaskhan will be left really weak after two Belly Drums. You should set up if you believe that the opponent will not be able to status/OHKO you.
- After Belly Drumming, an Extreme Speed will be able to OHKO most Pokemon that do not resist it.
- If you come across a mon that resists Extreme Speed, and you suspect that it does not carry King's Shield, then you should use Drain Punch. However, if you suspect that the opponent has King's Shield, then use Earthquake.
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- Another part that makes Kangaskhan a very powerful Pokemon is that it works with a variety of Pokemon. For example, Kangaskhan works well with Thunder Wave Thundurus because paralysis gives Kangaskhan a better chance to safely Belly Drum.
- Other great partners include Landorus-T, Rotom-W, Garchomp, and Mega Scizor, because they can wear away top offensive threats, giving Kangaskhan an easier time to set up.
- Finally, a hazard setter is almost essentially on a team with Kangaskhan, because with Stealth Rocks up, Kangaskhan is able OHKO some Pokemon that it previously couldn't.
Other Options
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- Shell Smash Kangaskhan is also usable, giving it a pretty fast Return at +2 attack.
- Kangaskhan also has a very colorful pool of coverage moves, such as Low Kick and the elemental punches, which could be used as a viable fourth move.
- Due to its Normal typing, Kangaskhan recieves strong moves such as Milk Drink, Baton Pass, and Sweet Kiss.
Checks and Counters
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**Status** - If Kangaskhan gets burned, then the attack drop makes Kangaskhan virtually worthless.
**Powerful moves** that are able to OHKO Kangaskhan while it is vunerable when using Belly Drum.
**Bulky Pokemon** such as Aegislash or Landorus-Therian that can take an Extreme Speed without being OHKO'd, giving them time to OHKO Kangaskhan.
**King's Shield** - As it protects the opponent from Kangaskhan's moves, as well as lowers its attack if it uses Extreme Speed or Drain Punch. At +4, Kangaskhan will not be able to sweep as many threats.
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