[VGC] Kecleon Moveset - Physical Attacker ( 2 Options )

[ChaseInfinity]

Since we're almost done doing sets one common Pokemon i wanted to do and uncommon pokemon that i think deserves to be known about

Credit to Kecleon-Yawn

DO NOT, i mean do not underestimate kecleon he maybe be small but he packs a punch, with his new protean ability he able to get STAB on every more he uses making his attacks that much stronger, watch your foes break down in tears as mega kang gets creamed by this liitle dude.  

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[VGC] Kecleon Moveset - Physical Attacker ( 2 Options )

Type: Normal
Weaknesses: Fighting (2x)
Resistances:
Immunities Ghost (0x)
Abilities:
Color Change: This Pokémon’s type becomes the type of the last damaging move which hit it.  
Protean: Before the Pokémon uses a move, it becomes a pure Pokémon of that type.
Base Stats:
60 Hp / 90 Atk / 70 Def / 60 SpA / 120 SpD / 40 Spe

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Physical Attacker (Life Orb)


Kecleon @ Life Orb
Ability: Protean
EVs: 132 HP / 252 Atk / 124 Spe
Adamant Nature
- Knock Off / Return
- Drain Punch / Power-up Punch
- Sucker Punch
- Shadow Sneak

This set is here to kick some butt with the life orb, able to deal masssive amounts of damage, while also strikeing fast with moves like Sucker Punch and Shadow Sneak. Drain Punch can do some massive damage on pokemon such as Mega Kang, and heal, or your could less damage but get an Attack Boost with Power-up Punch. Finally Knock Off can deal a good amount of damage while removing your opponents item, or your could go the straight damage route with Return. The 124 Speed EVs allows Kecleon to outspeed foes (Depend on if the nature is Helping or Neutral) such as Mega Kang, Mega Char and (Will outspeed most of the time) Rotom, Miltoic, Bisharp.

Damage Calculations:

Offensive:

Every move used has STAB boost due to his ability:

• 252+ Atk Life Orb Kecleon Drain Punch vs. 4 HP / 0 Def Mega Kangaskhan: 143-172 (79 - 95%) -- guaranteed 2HKO
  
• 252+ Atk Life Orb Protean Kecleon Return vs. 4 HP / 0 Def Thundurus: 130-153 (83.8 - 98.7%) -- guaranteed 2HKO after Sitrus Berry recovery
  
• 252+ Atk Life Orb Protean Kecleon Return vs. 4 HP / 0 Def Landorus: 107-126 (64.8 - 76.3%) -- guaranteed 2HKO
  
• 252+ Atk Life Orb Protean Kecleon Return vs. 4 HP / 0 Def Talonflame: 129-152 (83.7 - 98.7%) -- guaranteed 2HKO
  
• 252+ Atk Life Orb Protean Kecleon Return vs. 248 HP / 0 Def Sylveon: 138-164 (68.6 - 81.5%) -- guaranteed 2HKO
  

Defensive:

The thing about kecleon that is great is that you can change his type to keep him from taking a more damage, although i will still post moves that can do alot either way:

• 252 Atk Parental Bond Mega Kangaskhan Double-Edge vs. 132 HP / 0 Def Kecleon: 200-236 (131.5 - 155.2%) -- guaranteed OHKO
  
• 252+ SpA Choice Specs Pixilate Sylveon Hyper Voice vs. 132 HP / 0 SpD Kecleon: 94-112 (61.8 - 73.6%) -- guaranteed 2HKO
  
• 252+ Atk Life Orb Bisharp Iron Head vs. 132 HP / 0 Def Kecleon: 126-149 (82.8 - 98%) -- guaranteed 2HKO
  
• 252 Atk Terrakion Close Combat vs. 132 HP / 0 Def Kecleon: 272-324 (178.9 - 213.1%) -- guaranteed OHKO
  
• 252 Atk Mega Tyranitar Crunch vs. 132 HP / 0 Def Kecleon: 109-129 (71.7 - 84.8%) -- guaranteed 2HKO after sandstorm damage
  

Mind you that these defensive calculations were taken when Kecleon was a Normal type and Kecleon will take alot more damage if for example he used Shadow Sneak and then Tyranitar used Crunch, keep this in mind while battling and try to predict and suck your type accordingly

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Physical Attacker (Assault Vest)


Kecleon @ Assault Vest
Ability: Protean
EVs: 172 HP / 252 Atk / 84 Spe
Adamant Nature
- Knock Off / Return
- Drain Punch / Power-up Punch
- Sucker Punch
- Rock Slide / Shadow Sneak

This set is basically the same just more bulk less power, you can choose which one you want to use based on your team, the moves are the same as above but one added move is Rock Slide against pekemon such as Talonflame or Charizard. Kecleon can outspeed most of the same pokemon.

Damage Calculations:

Offensive:

• 252+ Atk Protean Kecleon Drain Punch vs. 4 HP / 0 Def Mega Kangaskhan: 110-132 (60.7 - 72.9%) -- guaranteed 2HKO
  
• 252+ Atk Kecleon Return vs. 4 HP / 0 Def Thundurus: 100-118 (64.5 - 76.1%) -- guaranteed 2HKO after Sitrus Berry recovery
  
• 252+ Atk Kecleon Return vs. 4 HP / 0 Def Landorus: 82-97 (49.6 - 58.7%) -- 98.4% chance to 2HKO
  
• 252+ Atk Kecleon Return vs. 248 HP / 0 Def Sylveon: 106-126 (52.7 - 62.6%) -- guaranteed 2HKO
  
• 252+ Atk Protean Kecleon Rock Slide vs. 4 HP / 0 Def Talonflame: 216-256 (140.2 - 166.2%) -- guaranteed OHKO
  

Defensive:

Physical moves will do the same amount of damage but special moves will do less:

• 252+ SpA Choice Specs Pixilate Sylveon Hyper Voice vs. 172 HP / 0 SpD Assault Vest Kecleon: 63-75 (40.1 - 47.7%) -- guaranteed 3HKO
  
• 252 SpA Thundurus Thunderbolt vs. 172 HP / 0 SpD Assault Vest Kecleon: 43-52 (27.3 - 33.1%) -- guaranteed 4HKO
  
• 252- SpA Mega Salamence Draco Meteor vs. 172 HP / 0 SpD Assault Vest Kecleon: 54-64 (34.3 - 40.7%) -- guaranteed 3HKO
  
• 252+ SpA Heatran Overheat vs. 172 HP / 0 SpD Assault Vest Kecleon: 70-84 (44.5 - 53.5%) -- 31.3% chance to 2HKO
  
• 252 SpA Mega Charizard Y Overheat vs. 172 HP / 0 SpD Assault Vest Kecleon in Sun: 111-132 (70.7 - 84%) -- guaranteed 2HKO
  

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Potential Teammates include but aren't limited too:

• Quick Guarders: Pokemon that can protect Kecleon from Prankster users and +1 attacking moves
  
• Support Pokemon/Redirecters: Pokemon that can keep Kecleon from taking damage can help alot
  

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Possible Threats include but aren't limited too:

• Hard Hitters: Pokemon like Mega Kang that can KO most pokemon easily
  
• +1 Hitting Moves: Pokemon with moves like Bullet Punch and Shadow Sneak can take advantage of Kecleons Type Change and attack when there moves will do the most damage
  

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Other Notable Moves:

• Skill Swap: THIS MOVE IS GODLY, with this move you can transfer your Portean ability to an ally of choosing allowing them to get STAB from any move they use.
  
• Recover: You  restore HP allowing you to stay on the field for longer
  
• Psych Up: Able to take the stat-up from and ally or opponent not as useful but could be cool
  
• Foul Play: Do damage based on your opponents attack stat
  
• Elemental Punches: Gives you alot of versatility and type coverage
  
• Trick Room: Allows slower pokemon to attack first
  
• Low Kick: Does a massive amount of damage to heavy pokemon
  

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Other Notable Items:

• Expert Belt: Getting STAB (from Protean) and and extra boost to super effective moves due to being able to change your type and hit for super
  

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I hope this set helped, there are many other sets that will work for your team  

[Willem]

Great report! I like the sets, but how viable do you really think it is? :P

[ChaseInfinity]

(Jul 11, 2015, 09:08 AM)Willem Wrote: Great report! I like the sets, but how viable do you really think it is? :P

i got 4th (out of 16) in one of Justin's tournaments using kecleon

[Willem]

(Jul 11, 2015, 09:16 AM)Animekid7 Wrote:

(Jul 11, 2015, 09:08 AM)Willem Wrote: Great report! I like the sets, but how viable do you really think it is? :P

i got 4th (out of 16) in one of Justin's tournaments using kecleon

I doubted the powers of lord kecleon. kappa

[Willem]

While some mons are definitely more viable than others, we're trying to branch out from only submitting sets that cater to the metagame. Most of the meta mons have been done at this point, and we try to provide resources for any mons we can because they may be viable in alternative formats as well. Some players also favor variety over guaranteed success, and we like to appeal to them as well.
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Thank you for clearing things out for me, Naitre!

[Podfighterninja123]

Good spread needs more goomy tho

[Willem]

(Jul 11, 2015, 11:29 AM)podfighterninja123 Wrote: Good spread needs more goomy tho

POOD!!! How do you write those messages below your name?

[IceyGamer]

Awesome report. It looks as if Kecleon is a really good pokemon to break down your opponent's team and then bring in your sweepers right behind him after being KO'd making it easier for them. Assault vest I find impressive on how much he tanks. 4HKO To Thunderbolt that is 252 STAB from Thundurus is really cool!

[Podfighterninja123]

(Jul 11, 2015, 11:54 AM)Willem Wrote:

(Jul 11, 2015, 11:29 AM)podfighterninja123 Wrote: Good spread needs more goomy tho

POOD!!! How do you write those messages below your name?

You need to become a ranked user OpieOP

[Eckley]

Great work Anime. This is why you're my Vice Prez