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Sunday, August 21, 2011

Set: Life Orb Vaporeon

Vaporeon @ Life Orb 
Trait: Hydration 
EVs: 176 Def / 252 SAtk / 80 Spd 
Modest Nature (+SAtk, -Atk) 
- Hydro Pump 
- Ice Beam 
- Hidden Power [Grass] 
- Rest

Vaporeon isn't seen too often in general, let alone as an offensive threat. This set plays similarly to offensive Shaymin in DPP, but with a lot more power packed in. When backed up with Rain support, Vaporeon becomes a dangerous bulky offensive member who also happens to be immune to status ailments, thanks to Hydration.

A Life Orb boosted Hydro Pump is a giant threat in Rain. It OHKOes opponents like Reuniclus and Conkeldurr, and even hits resisted switch-ins for considerable damage. Ice Beam gives Vaporeon some useful coverage against Grass- and Dragon-types, while HP Grass lures out and hits Gastrodon and Quagsire - the former becoming an increasingly popular counter to Rain teams. Rest works with Hydration to let Vaporeon sponge status ailments. Just heal up when necessary and let Hydration cure everything.

This set pairs really well with two key Rain sweepers - Rotom-W and Thundurus. With Vaporeon taking out Gastrodon and Quagsire, opponents may very well lose their most important counters to the two aforementioned threats.
Posted by Faladran at 4:27 PM
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6 comments:

  1. McBawseAugust 21, 2011 at 5:01 PM

    Hydration in the rain is always a pain, it's easy to forget about too. Seems like an excellent 'mon for rain teams and beating Gastro or Quag.

    But what are the speed EV's for? What does it outspeed with the investment?

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  2. AnonymousAugust 21, 2011 at 5:09 PM

    Whatever you do, don't bring gastrodon on this thing, rain teams are starting to counter it.

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  3. EnroyalleAugust 21, 2011 at 5:27 PM

    I've always been a fan of offensive Vaporeon... I actually used a Scarfed one in Gen 4 (yeah gimmick blah, but it worked). Anyway, this looks like a really potent set. Just make sure to bring a teammate that can take on Ferrothorn!

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  4. DamienAugust 21, 2011 at 8:41 PM

    The 176 Def Evs allow Vappy to life what exactly? Or was your thought process: "Alright max Sp.A, enough speed to outpace Skarm... and plop the rest into Def!"

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  5. FaladranAugust 22, 2011 at 2:25 PM

    Pretty much. Keep in mind that many of these sets have been tested by players better than me, and they've decided on the most effective options.

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  6. MynismSeptember 3, 2011 at 9:24 AM

    Thanks for this set, it just looks amazing !

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