As we all know, Vullaby is considered a check to
Stoutland in the tier. After some tinkering with the following set, I've noticed it works as an intricate lure which works extremely well against Vullaby.
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Stoutland @ Choice Band
Ability: Scrappy
EVs: 252 Atk / 4 SpD / 252 Spe
Adamant Nature
- Return
- Facade
- Superpower
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Play Rough
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Notice, the damage provided by play rough isn't insanely higher than that provided by Return. However:
252+ Atk Choice Band Stoutland Play Rough vs. 248 HP / 252+ Def Eviolite Vullaby: 168-198 (48.9 - 57.7%) -- 96.1% chance to 2HKO
Meaning it is virtually a 2HKO in pretty much every scenario (while Return is not a 2HKO from full health in any situation) and has a solid shot at OHKO'ing following stealth rocks damage, which Vullaby does not appreciate whatsoever, coupled with any chip damage whatsoever, making this an adequate lure when put into practice. Furthermore, this set makes it so Vullaby cannot possibly Roost stall
Stoutland if it locks itself into Play Rough, making it that much more effective. As an addendum, I'd like to point out that Play Rough isn't by any means a weak move and is decently spammable in a tier where mons such as Monferno, Pawniard (both 2HKO'd) and Cacturne (OHKO'd), just to name a few, are extremely ubiquitous.
Simple and standard banded
Stoutland set that is supposedly checked by Vullaby. However, this nifty addition of Play Rough over Crunch allows
Stoutland to surprise Vullaby and not give up any of it's power. You're not required to sacrifice any major components of your set and include an extremely effective way of disposing of said check. This set paves the way for Pokemon who usually struggle with Vullaby to dismantle opposition and even
Stoutland itself to break down opposing cores. Note, this might not be the most breathtaking lure or change that makes you straight up OHKO Vullaby, however, it is an extremely viable alteration on a mon that is already a gargantuan force in the tier (a recurrent presence throughout the tier, displayed by the astounding 19.41% usage rate gathered from the PU OPEN I Round 1), meaning you shouldn't be required to sacrifice any teambuilding components for it, as well as being able to dispose of Vullaby pretty safely. A life orb set is also an option allowing you to switch up moves, however, it retains considerably less power when compared to the banded set.
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