Gen 7 VGC / Battle Spot / Doubles OU Cores Thread
Feb 18, 2017, 12:47 AM
Snorlax + Tapu Fini
![[Image: snorlax.png]](http://pokemonforever.com/images/pokeimages/gen1/snorlax.png)
![[Image: tapufini.png]](http://pokemonforever.com/images/pokeimages/gen7/tapufini.png)
- Pokémon featured: Snorlax + Tapu Fini
- Metagame: S/M VGC 17
- Core type: Balance
- Sets:
The rise of Tapu Fini and Snorlax has certainly take the early VGC scene by storm with due part of their incredible bulk and somewhat strong defensive synergy that allows potential setup. Snorlax's sudden rise comes from the recent changes in certain berry mechanics to those such as Figy Berry, which allows the user to replenish 50% of their HP. With the Gluttony ability, Snorlax can now utilize these berries at a faster rate to allow it to recover about half its HP to near full, thus allowing it time to setup or attack. In terms of setup options, Snorlax can utilize Curse rather effective to raise its Attack and Defense stat by one stage, while lowering its already slow base 30 speed, which can actually help when facing Trick Room-based teams. For an intermediate offensive, Belly Drum will maximize Snorlax's Attack to +6 and can just about 2HKOS or OHKOs everything in the format with its coverage. For those who are weary of losing too much HP from Snorlax, Recycle thus exactly that and regains the Figy Berry to which Snorlax can replenish itself again for about another 50% recover. Tapu Fini is one of Snorlax's best partners given how it can can threaten and wall most Fighting-type Pokemon in the format, and provide cover for Snorlax with its Misty Terrain to prevent status conditions. As on of the "weaker" of the Guardian Deities, Tapu Fini appreciates Snorlax ability to tank some of their strongest hits, and if boosted, can threaten for the OHKO. Despite the lack of resistances, Snorlax can serve as a decent switch in for Electric- and Poison-type Pokemon, and can even hit them with super effective High Horsepower. Item choice for Tapu Fini is varied, though most are either Choice Specs to hit opposing Pokemon immediate hard with Fairy- and Water-type STABs, or engage in long term setup like Snorlax with Calm Mind boosts.
- Pokémon featured: Snorlax + Tapu Fini
- Metagame: S/M VGC 17
- Core type: Balance
- Sets:
The rise of Tapu Fini and Snorlax has certainly take the early VGC scene by storm with due part of their incredible bulk and somewhat strong defensive synergy that allows potential setup. Snorlax's sudden rise comes from the recent changes in certain berry mechanics to those such as Figy Berry, which allows the user to replenish 50% of their HP. With the Gluttony ability, Snorlax can now utilize these berries at a faster rate to allow it to recover about half its HP to near full, thus allowing it time to setup or attack. In terms of setup options, Snorlax can utilize Curse rather effective to raise its Attack and Defense stat by one stage, while lowering its already slow base 30 speed, which can actually help when facing Trick Room-based teams. For an intermediate offensive, Belly Drum will maximize Snorlax's Attack to +6 and can just about 2HKOS or OHKOs everything in the format with its coverage. For those who are weary of losing too much HP from Snorlax, Recycle thus exactly that and regains the Figy Berry to which Snorlax can replenish itself again for about another 50% recover. Tapu Fini is one of Snorlax's best partners given how it can can threaten and wall most Fighting-type Pokemon in the format, and provide cover for Snorlax with its Misty Terrain to prevent status conditions. As on of the "weaker" of the Guardian Deities, Tapu Fini appreciates Snorlax ability to tank some of their strongest hits, and if boosted, can threaten for the OHKO. Despite the lack of resistances, Snorlax can serve as a decent switch in for Electric- and Poison-type Pokemon, and can even hit them with super effective High Horsepower. Item choice for Tapu Fini is varied, though most are either Choice Specs to hit opposing Pokemon immediate hard with Fairy- and Water-type STABs, or engage in long term setup like Snorlax with Calm Mind boosts.
