#moveset analysis

okay so, from what i gathered, the ammo works a bit like a stamina as well as literal ammo you can spend it for certain attacks and stuff, but also its the ammo your gun uses it replenishes overtime, you cant reload thus the incentive to switch

as well as the switch cooldown is EXTREMELY short rn

at like 1 second

the scythe primary doesnt use ammo, unlike the gun, thanktully

so you will need to switch when you run out/need to replenish

she seems to have quite a bit of mobility uses in her abilities

the scythe weapon has the mobility abilities, which makes sense because its close range all the abilities, even the finisher, change with the weapon switch

the passive is interesting

it doesnt switch, but it is sort of a bounty thing you get a target, your first attack on them deals more damage, and you get ammo for each attack on them, which is a VERY good incentive to attack your target for this character

the gun shoots REALLY quick, so you loose ammo fast, not to mention you lose more if youre using abilities

the gun specials/abilities are all shoot more, the scythe specials/abilities are mobility a range (the projectile slash attack) and the phinisher is a sneak attack thing

i love the way the passive is incorporated so well into the character, ammo recharges kinda slow, and in a fast match youll definitely want more quick, as well as the scythe form phinisher is become 'invisible for 15 seconds and be able to teleport ti and apply your target to a nearby enemy' which is SO INTERESTING

it gives you the ability to choose a new target, get the extra damage first hit, and then just try and send a barrage of attacks at them

its good that this is the scythe one because it would SUCK as the gun one, the gun one is rapid fire shoot while spinning in a circle, high damage blast at the end

the abilities work so well with the different forms! she seems so well thought out

hopefully if they nerf her they dont make ammo recharge slower, because that would make her a bit harder to play

she is a very fast paced character if played correctly, she seems so fun to play and im excited to play her okay im done lol

can you tell i like her? hahaha

Genesect

Moves: Iron Head is our main stab move and it can break through most Pokemon. Extreme Speed is an important element of what makes Genesect so great, allowing it to cleanly sweep against offense and deal with major threats. Thunderbolt is a nifty coverage move that I really like in this current meta. The best check to Genesect (besides Heatran) is Toxapex and that thing is everywhere right now. Thunderbolt helps Genesect deal with it pretty easily and remove it. You can also run Blaze Kick for things like Melmetal, but I’ve really been enjoying Thunderbolt lately. U-Turn is the last move for this set, letting Genesect pivot around the opponent’s team and chip away at it. 

Spread: Max attack with a Choice Band helps Genesect deal out some great damage with its stab moves. Max speed with a Naive nature helps Genesect take advantage of its decent speed tier. It’s certainly not the fastest Pokemon, but it will outspeed the things it needs to. Download is a broken ability, boosting either Genesect’s attack or special attack by one stage based on the foe’s weaker defense stat. I’m so glad Genesect is the only Pokemon to get this ability. 

Team Support/Usage: Genesect is a fantastic offensive threat that can fit on most teams. It can chip the opponent’s team with U-Turn in the early game, break through walls in the mid-game, and can sweep in the late game with Extreme Speed. Genesect is just ridiculous. Obviously, it works best on offense, but you can really use it on anything that’s not stall. As far as teammates go, Genesect is fairly self-sufficient. The main thing it will appreciate are other U-Turn/Volt Switch users that can form a Volt-Turn core with Genesect. Hazard support that will help Gensect break and sweep the opponent’s team, also. Lastly, Genesect appreciates a team member who can pressure Heatran. Back in the day, I loved pairing Surf Latios with Genesect. Anymore I would use something like Focus Blast Magearna. 

Hawlucha

Moves: High Jump Kick and Acrobatics make up a fantastic dual stab combination, hitting the vast majority of Pokemon for at least neutral damage. Acrobatics gets boosted once Hawlucha burns whichever terrain seed it’s running. Swords Dance boosts Hawlucha’s already decent attack stat by two stages, helping it perform consistent sweeps. Roost makes it easier to set-up Swords Dances and deal with priority moves. It also helps you take on Pokemon who might try to stall you out. Since Hawlucha’s dual stab is already so great, it really doesn’t need any coverage moves. 

Spread: Max attack with an Adamant nature help Hawlucha hit as hard as possible. 124 Speed EVs helps Hawlucha outspeed Jolly Excadrill, effectively making it the fastest Pokemon in OU with the Unburden boost. Put the rest of the EVs into HP, since the other stats don’t really matter and it will help with setting-up a Swords Dance. Unburden is a fantastic ability, doubling Hawlucha’s speed when Hawlucha burns its item. To go with this, Hawlucha should run one of the Terrain Seeds (Electric Seed, Grassy Seed, Psychic Seed) which boosts one of its defensive stats when its corresponding terrain is active. 

Team Support/Usage: Hawlucha is a terrific sweeper, capable of clearing out entire teams once its checks have been weakened. Utilize hazards and wallbreakers to weaken the opponents, and then lure in a Pokemon which Hawlucha can set-up on while the terrain is active. Usually, if a Hawlucha can set-up an SD or two and get the Unburden boost you’ll win that game. I’m personally a big fan of setting up on Lando-T, as it’s usually the opponents main physical check on offense. As such, Hawlucha needs to be partnered with one of the Tapus to set up their Terrain. Additionally, Hawlucha greatly appreciates hazard support for wearing down the opponents team. Lastly, I am quite a fan of putting Hawlucha on rain teams because of the natural  synergy Mega Swampert and Hawlucha have. 

Tyranitar

Moves: Stone Edge and Crunch make a powerful stab combination, hitting the vast majority of Pokemon. Pursuit is the main draw of Tyranitar, trapping many threats on the opponent’s team while supporting your own. Earthquake can take care of Pokemon like Magearna. 

Spread: Maximum attack investment with an Adamant nature and a Choice Band gets as much damage as possible out of Tyranitar. I like maxing out on speed investment on this set. I know some people run some HP, but I find maxing out speed to be more consistent. Sand Stream is by far the best ability to run for the added Special Defense and the extra chip damage. 

Team Support/Usage: Tyranitar is a powerful wallbreaker with this set, capable of breaking past the vast majority of Pokemon with its sheer power. It also has a decent defensive typing and some bulk, making it a critical defensive asset to patch a hole or two.  As such, Tyranitar can be a great asset to offensive teams if given the correct support. Of note, its fantastic when pared up with Excadrill from the sand combination. Besides that, Tyranitar can still pair up well with most sweepers who appreciate the removal of Pokemon like Lando or trapping a myriad of threats. 

Alolan Raichu

Moves: Thunderbolt is a consistent and powerful electric stab option. Psyshock covers the physic stab and helps Alolan Raichu break some defensive walls. Focus Blast hits the steel types who will commonly attempt to check A-Raichu in most tiers and hits specifically Guzzlord in A-Raichu’s tier, PU. Nasty Plot boosts A-Raichu’s special attack by two stages, turning it into a terrifying breaker. 

Spread: Max speed with a Timid nature helps A-Raichu take advantage of its decent speed stat, and maximum special attack gives A-Raichu some decent power. Fightinium Z helps Alolan Raichu break past most checks after a Nasty Plot. Surge Surfer is the only ability A-Raichu has access to. 

Team Support/Usage: A-Raichu is a powerful wallbreaker, capable of breaking many defensive cores after a Nasty Plot. As such, it should be used in the early to mid-game to clear the way for your sweepers in the late game. A-Raichu can work as a sweeper, but it’s fairly weak to priority and revenge killers due to its poor bulk. As far as teammates go, A-Raichu appreciates hazard support and the other various things that a wallbreaker needs. A-Raichu also needs a teammate who can handle the ground types, such as Victreebel or Ludicolo. Lastly, having a sweeper who can take advantage of A-Raichu’s wallbreaking is vitally important.

Sylveon 

Moves: Hyper Voice becomes an incredibly powerful stab option for Sylveon with Pixilate. Wish provides a decent recovery option for Sylveon and helps it support its team. Protect guarantees you can get the Wish off, and provides additional Leftovers recovery. Heal Bell can cure all statuses that your team may be afflicted with.

Spread: Maximum Defense investment with a Bold nature helps make up for Sylveon’s poor defense stat, making Sylveon a more than decent wall for both sides of the offensive spectrum. Maximum HP investment furthers this endeavor. Leftovers provides a form of passive recovery, and Pixilate gives Sylveon some incredibly powerful stab moves.

Usage/Team Support: Sylveon is an excellent defensive tank who can wall many special attackers and even some physical attackers. Make sure it doesn’t take too strong of a physical attack, though, as its physical defense is poor. Sylveon should be used throughout the match to check certain threats and support the rest of the team by acting as a cleric. The only important teammate is a defensive wall that can form a defensive core on bulkier teams with Sylveon. Personally, I’m a fan of Suicune.

Gengar

Moves: Shadow Ball and Sludge Wave make up an incredibly potent dual stab combination. Focus Blast hits the normal types and can help break some of the bulkier steel types. Substitute helps Gengar take on bulkier teams and not lose to Pursuit trappers. 

Spread: Max speed investment with a Timid nature helps Gengar take advantage of its great speed tier. Max special attack investment helps it deal as much damage as possible without taking anything from speed. Fightinium Z helps it break through potential checks.

Team Support/Usage: Gengar is a powerful wallbreaker, capable of taking on a myriad of teams during the early and mid-game. As far as teammates go, Gengar appreciates volt-turn support to help bring it in, as Gengar is pretty frail. Gengar also appreciates fighting types who can take on the dark types who threaten Gengar. I’m a big fan of Coballion, personally. Lastly, Gengar really appreciates a dedicated sweeper who can clean up a team after Gengar has broken through the opponent’s team.