Community POTW #72

[Charizard Lizzy]

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The super smeargle set. Great for use in the battle subway.

Item: Focus Sash
Nature: Tmid
EVs: 252 Spe / 252 HP / 4 Def
Ability: Own tempo
Moveset:
- Lock on
- Sheer Cold
- Spore
- Gastro Acid

So yeah, simple. Put them to sleep, lock on, then sheer cold. Anyone who resists OHKO moves, get rid of the ability with gastro acid. But do not use this set in competitive batltling. Just in game to collect battle points and stars on your trainer card.

I don't think Lock-on fixes OHKO moves' accuracy, as that would be completely unfair. However I don't know for sure, so I'll see if I can research into this sometime.

The only Pokemon (besides higher-leveled ones) who'd prevent Sheer Cold from hitting would be... Shedinja. Because of Wonder Guard. So you don't have to panic about using Gastro Acid for that particular reason.
 

EDIT: Nevermind, philzone has corrected me on this situation.

[The Creator]

This set probably isn't too effective but what the heck.

The Smeargle of OHKOs!
Smeargle@ Focus Sash
Jolly Nature
Ability: Own Tempo
Lock-On
Sheer Cold
Mind Reader
Fissure

Basically just spam Lock-on/Mind Reader and Sheer Cold/Fissure. Use a Focus Sash so you can survive a hit and potentially deal another killing blow. With any luck you'll at least be able to KO one of your opponents Pokemon. But really there are so many better options out there with Smeargle. Not like he can really use them effectively though.

EVs:252 Defense/ 252 Special Defense/ 4 Speed
Maximize your defensive capabilities and add a little Speed. Your Jolly boost should help a little with Speed as well.

[GreenPepper]

Drum Smeargle
Smeargle
Nature: Anything that increases speed
Item: Focus Sash
Ability: Moody
EV's: 252HP, 4Def, 252Spe
Moveset: Spore, Belly Drum, Substitute, Baton Pass.
Use Spore, followed by Belly drum, Substitute and Baton pass into a physical sweeper (the higher the speed stat the better). +6 Attack can turn almost anything into a sweeper.

[Spinner]

It has to be said:

WE HAVE THE TECHNOLOGY

Smeargle Moody

Sassy/Relaxed Focus Sash/Chople Berry
(If trained, 252 hp, split def & sp def)

Dark Void
Protect
Trick Room
U-Turn

Focus Sash for Doubles
Chople for Triples (usually in a Sandstorm)

Just because it is banned (Dark Void even by Pokemon) doesn't mean you shouldn't make one. The true terror of Doubles and Triples.
Enjoy!

[Spinner]

Oops! Replace U-turn with Baton Pass, of course (that's what happens when I have to answer the door while I'm typing)

[banana-black]

This set probably isn't too effective but what the heck.

The Smeargle of OHKOs!
Smeargle@ Focus Sash
Jolly Nature
Ability: Own Tempo
Lock-On
Sheer Cold
Mind Reader
Fissure

Basically just spam Lock-on/Mind Reader and Sheer Cold/Fissure. Use a Focus Sash so you can survive a hit and potentially deal another killing blow. With any luck you'll at least be able to KO one of your opponents Pokemon. But really there are so many better options out there with Smeargle. Not like he can really use them effectively though.

EVs:252 Defense/ 252 Special Defense/ 4 Speed
Maximize your defensive capabilities and add a little Speed. Your Jolly boost should help a little with Speed as well.

why not replace fissure with something less repedative and one of the lock moves? a sugestion would be spore/ substitute.

[Charizard Lizzy]

Oh, poor Smeargle. It's been gifted to literally learn anything, yet it still can't do everything it would hope because of those stats. Awful defenses, offenses that it could only brag to Shuckle about, and iffy Speed.

Still, since it can learn EVERYTHING, it is of course best known for its Baton Pass and Spore-using capabilities. In the way of being a utility belt, Smeargle has it all.

Best stat-boosters to pass: Quiver Dance, Autotomize, Shell Smash, Agility, Swords Dance, Iron Defense/Acid Armor/Cotton Guard, Amnesia, Nasty Plot. Choose what you want based on your team's needs.

Some highly noteworthy status moves: Dark Void (even if it has been banned), Spore

Even though Spore is Smeargle's most feared move, it still is lagging behind a little with base 75 Speed. It benefits greatly from Tailwind support in this sense.

[Lord Zoroark]

Run, Boy, Run!
This little gamble will work better if Smeargle is faster than the opponent.

Smeargle@Focus Sash
I'd put Moody, but if you're playing with Smogon, go for Own Tempo.
Spore
Belly Drum
Recover
Baton Pass

Easy: put the opponent to sleep with Spore before or after you get smashed to your Sash. If you get knocked down to 1 HP, use Recover, then use Belly Drum. If you live that long, use Baton Pass to toss your well-earned goods to something with ExtremeSpeed, like Lucario or Dragonite. Have fun sweeping.

[philzone]

I don't think Lock-on fixes OHKO moves' accuracy, as that would be completely unfair. However I don't know for sure, so I'll see if I can research into this sometime.

The only Pokemon (besides higher-leveled ones) who'd prevent Sheer Cold from hitting would be... Shedinja. Because of Wonder Guard. So you don't have to panic about using Gastro Acid for that particular reason.

Wrong. Lock on does fix the accuracy problem. I have one of these with the lock on-sheer cold combo. Shame dark void is banned, otherwise it is perfect. Plus i haven't thought of gastro acid. Good for the sturdy users and those with insomnia. You could also use bullet punch for focus sash users, as it chips off that remaining 1 hp. @the creator. Don't use fissure as it is a pain if it is a flying type you battle, and you want 252 speed to try avoid damage Also, never use smeargle for attacking moves. Its stats are way to low to be effective.

Counters, garchomp and Haxorus. Dual chop=game over for smeargle. Basically, any multi turn moves ko it. Cloister is a fine example. Icicle spear and rock blast is painful. Hypno gets a mention, because of insomnia. Gardevoir and alakazam can annoy it with a syncronise/lum berry combo, causing sleep for it. Sturdy users are mainly rock, so should have access to moves like rock blast, so golem and gigalith are useful here.

[Charizard Lizzy]

Wrong. Lock on does fix the accuracy problem. I have one of these with the lock on-sheer cold combo. Shame dark void is banned, otherwise it is perfect. Plus i haven't thought of gastro acid. Good for the sturdy users and those with insomnia. You could also use bullet punch for focus sash users, as it chips off that remaining 1 hp. @the creator. Don't use fissure as it is a pain if it is a flying type you battle, and you want 252 speed to try avoid damage Also, never use smeargle for attacking moves. Its stats are way to low to be effective.

Ah, thanks for clearing that up. Makes for quite a deadly Smeargle

And I totally forgot about Sturdy with my previous post. Good point there.

[wunderkind]

So many Baton Pass sets...

The Ultimate Copycat
-Sketch
-Copycat
-Mimic
-Mirror Move

Just For Teh Lolz
-Splash
-Swallow
-Spit Up
-Dream Eater

[Serebii]

Though Dark Void is banned from official tournaments, it does deserve a mention as it still can be used in friend battles and probably on unofficial battle sims

[tobias1532]

Smeargle. Oh, how I love your breeding capabilities! Anyway, to my preferred set:

Spore: Obvious choice here, as it's the best sleep move ever.
Belly Drum/Cotton Guard/any stat boosting move here: Obvious, really. Which boost move depends on your recipient and preference.
Baton Pass: Pretty much the only good in-battle use for Smeargle.
Substitute: Yeah, I know, Smeargle isn't the best sub user. It does make for an okay baton passer, though, so Substitute makes sense.

Item: Focus Sash - it makes sense. Smeargle is a weak little beagle thing, so it needs focus sash to ensure it has at least one turn to set up anything.

[widm-anime]

My Personal Favorite Smeargle Set
Smeargle Lv1@Focus Sash
Own Tempo
Evs: None
Spore
Trick Room
Endeavor
Dragon Rage/Insert Priority Move Here (Preferably Bullet Punch or Extremespeed)
Trick Room makes a level one outspeed every Lv 100 except for a Ninjask/DeoSpeed with +6 speed.
Spore for sleep induction. Endeavor for all FEAR pokes.
Dragon Rage to hurt Ghosts mildly. Bullet Punch to hit all be Shedninja. Extremespeed or Fient for high priority (and to hit through protect).

[Vandslaux]

Let's see.. Smeargle can learn every move in the game, but sucks at using most of them, due to hideous stats. His usable movepool includes EVERYTHING Spikes, Toxic Spikes, Stealth Rock, Rapid Spin, Spore, Baton Pass, Shell Smash, Cotton Guard, Quiver Dance, Agility, Swords Dance, Nasty Plot, Dark Void, Endeavor + ExtremeSpeed, Toxic, Substitute, Recover, Roost, Softboiled, Belly Drum, Amnesia, Dragon Tail, Roar, Whirlwind.

Yeah, I kind of scraped the bottom of the barrel, but who cares?

[Zachmac]

Let's see.. Smeargle can learn every move in the game, but sucks at using most of them, due to hideous stats. His usable movepool includes EVERYTHING Spikes, Toxic Spikes, Stealth Rock, Rapid Spin, Spore, Baton Pass, Shell Smash, Cotton Guard, Quiver Dance, Agility, Swords Dance, Nasty Plot, Dark Void, Endeavor + ExtremeSpeed, Toxic, Substitute, Recover, Roost, Softboiled, Belly Drum, Amnesia, Dragon Tail, Roar, Whirlwind.

Yeah, I kind of scraped the bottom of the barrel, but who cares?

What's the point in dragon tail if it's got Whirlwind? All it means is that it can't phaze subs.

As for taunt...it's screwed it's hit by taunt anyway.

Though Dark Void is banned from official tournaments, it does deserve a mention as it still can be used in friend battles and probably on unofficial battle sims

And most battle simulators have a sleep clause, so it's only good in casual battles.

[GirlKirbyZombie]

This guy is the most epic supporter ever!

The Stage Director and Actor:
Nature: Jolly or Timid
EVs: 252 HP, 252 Speed, 4 Def
Ability: Depends on the partner
Item: Sitrus Berry or Focus Sash
Moves:
Acupressure
Skill Swap/Entertain
Dark Void
Transform

This is a moveset I have used before and it was a smash! The partner at the time was a physical Kingdra with Outrage, so my smeargle had own tempo to give to Kingdra. I recommend an Ambipom with Fake Out and U-Turn to use first before switching to the powerhouse that receives the ability. It helps smeargle stay alive while dark voiding.

[bigtukker]

Isn't Sheer Cold illegal?

[Zachmac]

Isn't Sheer Cold illegal?

Not at the battle subway.

[tomjames1966]

Deer Support
(For use in double or triple battles with any one of the Muskadeers and anyone with Justified.
Minimum attack IVs and EVs 252HP/252Spd/4Def or Sp.Def
-Beat up
-Spore
-Baton Pass
-Any assist/boosting move
@Focus Band
O.K this is for double and triple battles with someone the ability Justified like Lucairo. Basicly you start off the battle by using Beat Up and boost the pokemon with Justifeid attack to the max then spore then boost then Baton Pass while your partner sweeps.