Jul 12, 2015, 04:24 PM
(This post was last modified: Jul 13, 2015, 08:17 AM by 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
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Gastrodon has been climbing the ranks and becoming more and more commond due to being able to take down alot of pokemon in the metagame, Bisharp, Terrakion, Thundurus, Landorus, Metagross, Mawile and much more.
[VGC] Gastrodon Moveset - Special Attacker ( 1 Options )
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Type: Normal
Weaknesses: Grass (4x)
Resistances: Fire (.5x), Poison (.5x), Rock (.5), Steel (.5x)
Immunities Electric (0x)
Abilities:
Sticky Hold: This Pokémon’s item cannot be taken.
Storm Drain: Water-type moves are drawn to this Pokémon. Water-type moves will do no damage and the Pokémon's SP ATK is raised one stage
[HA] Sand Force: Ground-type, Rock-type & Steel-type moves have their power increased by 33% in a Sandstorm
Base Stats:
111 Hp / 83 Atk / 68 Def / 92 SpA / 82 SpD / 39 Spe
Special Attacker
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Gastrodon @ Expert Belt
Ability: Storm Drain
EVs: 180 HP / 108 Def / 212 SpA / 4 SpD / 4 Spe
Modest Nature
- Earth Power
- Scald
- Ice Beam
- Protect
This is one of the more popular sets in the current metagame, able to deal tons of damage while survive attacks such as a Double Edge from Jolly Mega Kang, and Jolly Mega Salamence with this ev spread. Earth Power is a special Ground type move and has a chance to KO pokemon such as Terrakion, Heatran, and Bisharp. Scald is the icon water type move able to deal tons of damage to pokemon such as Talonflame. Then Ice Beam, able to KO threats such as Landorus, and Mega Salamence. Finally Protect to shield Gastrodon from taking damage. Storm Drain will absorb all those water type moves.
Damage Calculations:
Offensive:
Potential Teammates include but aren't limited too:
- Fire Types(or any pokemon weak to water): Gastrodon's Storm Drain ability can redirect water attack and usew the attack to raise its special attack, the only thing is moves like surf or water spout still hits your ally so be weary.
- Hard Hitters: Gastrodon can help draw attention due to his bulky nature and allow your other pokemon deal alot of damage
Possible Threats include but aren't limited too:
- Grass Type: Obviously Grass types are a big threat to gastrodon some amoongus can KO based on there EV spread, and most Venusuars can KO gastrodon
- Stall Pokemon: Alot of Pokemon like Cresselia can easily take Gastrodon's attacks and just heal up after
Other Notable Moves:
- Icy Wind: Able to hit both opponents and slow down you're opponents
- Acid Armor: Raises Defence by two stages
- Stockpile: Raises Defence and Special Defence
- Recover: Allows Gastrodon to restore Heal Points
Other Notable Items:
- Focus Sash/Ridon Berry: Makes sure those grass type moves and other moves dont KO you
- Assault Vest: Althought not having protect could be bad having more Special Defense could help alot
I hope this set helped, there are many other sets that will work for your team 
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