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Weavile.
# 461.
Type: Dark / Ice.
Ability: Pressure.
Locations: Evolve from Sneasel (Diamond, Pearl).
First of all we have a contribution by
Monolightning from our Pojo forums; he has a pretty cool Regice…
This is a very underused pokemon that goes under
the radar.
Regice
Leftovers
Relaxed
Evs: 252 hp/56 def/104 sp. def/98 sp. atk
Blizzard
Curse
Thunderpunch
Hammer Arm
It is a very underused wall who's hidden variety of attacks lie
in not the special attacker version, but the mixed one. This
thing is an amazing tank when timed correctly and can sweep once
you have 2-3 curses. It can already defend sp. atks almost as
well as blissey 1 curse- can survive stone edge from almost any
poke(unless the have choice band). 2 curse- can take away 50%
health from blissey w/ one hammer arm and w/ hail canceling out
lefties, 2 shots are all you need. At this point you can also
one shot a t-tar w/ hammer arm and 2 shot gyarados w/ t-punch
(assuming it intimidated you). You can also survive one shot of
close combat from heracross. 3+ - this thing can sweeper over
half of your opponent team.
rating: 4.5/5
rating on snow warning team: 5/5
Thanks Monolightning, I’ll be sure to try it out
sometime… Now to business
Hi everyone. Welcome to another Pokémon of the
Week. Today we’re reviewing Weavile, the Sharp claw Pokémon.
Weavile is one of the worse looking shinnies out
there. Bur besides that, It is a pretty solid physical sweeper.
Sneasel wasn’t popular at all back in the GBA days, but now
Weavile is one of those Pokémon you just want to train and try
out. Its type combination is pretty good, but leaves him with a
couple important weaknesses. Its defenses are not very good, so
you will have to hit and run or die.
Pressure is better in doubles, along with other
Pokémon using protect. I don’t think it is a very important
difference in singles.
Let’s move on to the move combinations, let’s see
what’s up with this guy…
Weavile.
Nature: Jolly (+ Speed, - Special attack).
Equip: Choice band.
EV´s: 252 Attack, 252 Speed, 6 HP.
- Night slash
- Ice punch
- Brick break / X-scissor / Poison jab
- Shadow claw / X-scissor / Poison jab
As I told you before, hit and run. X scissor and
poison jab are cool surprises, but if you want to go safe, use
brick break and shadow claw. Switch if you find a dragon dancer
or a faster Pokémon. Otherwise hit and switch.
Weavile.
Nature: Jolly (+ Speed, - Special attack).
Equip: Salac berry.
EV´s: 252 Attack, 252 Speed, 6 HP.
- Night slash / Faint attack
- Ice punch
- Swords dance
- Aerial ace
I know some of you just hate the choice items, so
this one is for you. You have to compensate that with swords
dance, then just sweep. Try to use it in early game, just to
maybe earn some power predicting a switch.
Weavile.
Nature: Jolly (+ Speed, - Special attack).
Equip: Life orb.
EV´s: 252 Attack, 252 Speed, 6 HP.
- Night slash
- Brick break
- Ice shard
- Ice punch / Swords dance / Aerial ace / Shadow
claw / X-scissor / Poison jab
I’m still experimenting with this one, but I
haven’t been playing for quite a time now. Anyway, this is the
one to use against faster/ salac berry user / dragon dance
Pokémon. Life orb + STAB + Ice shard = big hit. I’d suggest you
to use Ice punch as your last move, and to use the same hit and
run strategy with this one. Let me know your impressions about
this one if you decide to try it.
When should I use this Pokémon?
It is interesting sweeper for casual play, if you
want to use it competitively use it with a decent backup team,
remember you will hit and run with this one, or hit a couple
times before dying.
What should I use against this Pokémon?
Usually Tyranitar, Slaking, Garchomp, Salamence,
Aerodactyl and almost any fighting Pokémon work well. The faster
the better.
Bottom line:
One of the new DP jewels, Weavile will be used a
lot in the next years, so be aware of it.
Rating:
3.5/5
If you have some questions about any game or
specific strategy feel free to write to
reeve@pojo.com if you find that you can’t write to that
address because of some issues, then try
reeve.ryu@gmail.com I’ll be glad to help, trade or battle
you…
Hope you enjoyed.
Reeve.
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