Infernape is VGC 2016 Viable!?!

[Absol]

(Feb 14, 2016, 12:04 PM)DanielJames Wrote:

(Feb 14, 2016, 10:03 AM)Absol Wrote: I've been against it a few times and it gets absolutely destroyed tbh. All it gets off is a fake out then the next turn its dead

I've tested it out in a few matches and it's been surprisingly efficient. Typically, I use Fake Out turn 1 and apply offensive pressure with either Groudon, Xerneas, or Kangaskhan. Turn 2 I'll either use Encore if I want to lock an opposing Pokémon in a move, or I'll bring in Groudon if he's not in already and launch off a Flamethrower. He's definitely frail, but with Fake Out and Focus Sash he sticks around for 2-3 turns which is fine because I have heavier hitters that I want to bring in.

If I dont take him out because theres a more important threat I usually just lock him into fake out by using Encore with Togekiss and he's pretty much useless at that point so I just let him sit there while I sweep the rest of the team using Rayquaza/Kyogre or Sylveon/Kyogre