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Banned deucer.
[OVERVIEW]
*Florges has a decent defensive typing that allows it to be a somewhat reliable defogger and check things such as Dragon-types in general.
*Even without any investment, Florges's Special Attack makes it harder for opposing Pokémon to use it as a setup fodder. However, Florges will still struggle to damage some pokémon such as Doublade and stuff.
*In comparision to other Fairy-type defoggers, Florges isn't weak to Stealth Rock, unlike Togekiss, which makes Florges harder to pressure offensively, and it doesn't waste a mega-slot like Altaria-Mega.
*Unfortunately, Florges can usually suffer from four-moveslot syndrome, as it needs a plethora of moves, meaning it will miss some important move.
*Florges faces competition from Fairy-types, such as Sylveon, which passes more wishes, and hits harder, thanks to its stronger STAB in Pixilate-boosted Hyper Voice, making it harder to use it as a setup fodder. However, Florges's 1turn recovery and higher speed-tier make it a better option for offensive teams.
[SET]
name: Defensive Support
move 1: Moonblast
move 2: Synthesis
move 3: Wish / Defog
move 4: Aromatherapy / Hidden Power Fire / Defog
item: Leftovers
ability: Flower Veil
nature: Bold
evs: 252 HP / 252 Def / 4 SpD
[SET COMMENTS]
Moves
========
*Moonblast is Florges's STAB attack that takes advantage of its decent Special Attack, and allows it to hit Pokemon such as -Dark and Dragon-types in general.
*Synthesis is used as an instant recovery that allows Florges to forego Protect and have a slot for Aromatherapy while Wish.
*Wish is used as an alternative to Synthesis, and it allows Florges to act as a solid Cleric, healing up itself or its teammates.
*Defog allows Florges to support its team getting rid of hazards for its teammates. Aromatherapy removes status from itself and its teammates.
*Hidden Power Fire is an option to deal with Steel-types, such as Scizor and Doublade.
Set Details
========
*Maximum investment in Defense and HP along with Bold Nature helps it to check physical threats such as Mega Altaria, Krookodile, and Mega Sharpedo.
*Even with any investment, Florges's Special Defense is relatively high, so it's unnecessary to invest.
*Leftovers provides it passive recovery that makes it easier to check stuff.
*A spread of 252 HP / 240 Def / 16 Spd with a Calm Nature can be used to pivot in on stuff like Manectric and Kyurem more easily.
Usage Tips
========
*Use Florges primarily as a Fighting-, Dark-, and Dragon-type checks, such as Hydreigon. Though, Florges must be careful with coverage moves, like Steelium Z Krookodile or Iron Tail Hydreigon.
*Protect should be used to scout potential Choiced-attackers and movesets. It also can be used to receive its own wish safely.
Team Options
========
*Florges fits well on bulky offense that appreciates the Wish support and the check to Hydreigon, Mega Sharpedo, etc.
*Fire-, Poison- and Steel-types, such as Chandelure, Mega Beedrill and Scizor, can seriosuly threaten Florges, so Ground-types that can deal with them, such as Gliscor and Krookodile, are good teammates for it.
*If you aren't carrying Aromatherapy, Poison-types that can absorb Toxic Spikes, such as Nidoqueen and Alolan Muk are very appreciated, once Florges is hard pressed, which isn't good for a defogger.
*Pokemon that doesn't enjoy status condition are good partners for it, as they appreciate Florges's support. Bulky Water-types such as Swampert and Vincune can deal with Steel-types that can threaten Florges, as well as Fire-types.
*Florges should be paired with stuff like Defog Rotom to keep hazards off the field, as Florges loses to every rock setter, so it almost never be a teams's sole Defogger.
[STRATEGY COMMENTS]
Other Options
=============
*Its access to Energy Ball makes easier against Ground- and Water-types, but it's only useful for this.
*Calm Mind can be used, but there's no real reason to use CM Florges, as Togekiss and Mega Altaria perform the roll much better.
Checks and Counters
===================
**Fire-, Steel- and Poison-types**: Fire-, Steel- and Poison-types such as Chandelure, Scizor and Nidoqueen can resist to Florges's STAB, and can threaten with its STABs or simply use Florges as a setup fodder, due to its passivity.
**Taunt**: Florges can't do much against Taunt-users, such as Crobat and Gliscor, as Florges can't exercise its function.
**Strong Physical Attackers**: Due to Florges's poor defense, it will struggles to strong physical threats, such as Scizor and Heracross.
*Florges has a decent defensive typing that allows it to be a somewhat reliable defogger and check things such as Dragon-types in general.
*Even without any investment, Florges's Special Attack makes it harder for opposing Pokémon to use it as a setup fodder. However, Florges will still struggle to damage some pokémon such as Doublade and stuff.
*In comparision to other Fairy-type defoggers, Florges isn't weak to Stealth Rock, unlike Togekiss, which makes Florges harder to pressure offensively, and it doesn't waste a mega-slot like Altaria-Mega.
*Unfortunately, Florges can usually suffer from four-moveslot syndrome, as it needs a plethora of moves, meaning it will miss some important move.
*Florges faces competition from Fairy-types, such as Sylveon, which passes more wishes, and hits harder, thanks to its stronger STAB in Pixilate-boosted Hyper Voice, making it harder to use it as a setup fodder. However, Florges's 1turn recovery and higher speed-tier make it a better option for offensive teams.
[SET]
name: Defensive Support
move 1: Moonblast
move 2: Synthesis
move 3: Wish / Defog
move 4: Aromatherapy / Hidden Power Fire / Defog
item: Leftovers
ability: Flower Veil
nature: Bold
evs: 252 HP / 252 Def / 4 SpD
[SET COMMENTS]
Moves
========
*Moonblast is Florges's STAB attack that takes advantage of its decent Special Attack, and allows it to hit Pokemon such as -Dark and Dragon-types in general.
*Synthesis is used as an instant recovery that allows Florges to forego Protect and have a slot for Aromatherapy while Wish.
*Wish is used as an alternative to Synthesis, and it allows Florges to act as a solid Cleric, healing up itself or its teammates.
*Defog allows Florges to support its team getting rid of hazards for its teammates. Aromatherapy removes status from itself and its teammates.
*Hidden Power Fire is an option to deal with Steel-types, such as Scizor and Doublade.
Set Details
========
*Maximum investment in Defense and HP along with Bold Nature helps it to check physical threats such as Mega Altaria, Krookodile, and Mega Sharpedo.
*Even with any investment, Florges's Special Defense is relatively high, so it's unnecessary to invest.
*Leftovers provides it passive recovery that makes it easier to check stuff.
*A spread of 252 HP / 240 Def / 16 Spd with a Calm Nature can be used to pivot in on stuff like Manectric and Kyurem more easily.
Usage Tips
========
*Use Florges primarily as a Fighting-, Dark-, and Dragon-type checks, such as Hydreigon. Though, Florges must be careful with coverage moves, like Steelium Z Krookodile or Iron Tail Hydreigon.
*Protect should be used to scout potential Choiced-attackers and movesets. It also can be used to receive its own wish safely.
Team Options
========
*Florges fits well on bulky offense that appreciates the Wish support and the check to Hydreigon, Mega Sharpedo, etc.
*Fire-, Poison- and Steel-types, such as Chandelure, Mega Beedrill and Scizor, can seriosuly threaten Florges, so Ground-types that can deal with them, such as Gliscor and Krookodile, are good teammates for it.
*If you aren't carrying Aromatherapy, Poison-types that can absorb Toxic Spikes, such as Nidoqueen and Alolan Muk are very appreciated, once Florges is hard pressed, which isn't good for a defogger.
*Pokemon that doesn't enjoy status condition are good partners for it, as they appreciate Florges's support. Bulky Water-types such as Swampert and Vincune can deal with Steel-types that can threaten Florges, as well as Fire-types.
*Florges should be paired with stuff like Defog Rotom to keep hazards off the field, as Florges loses to every rock setter, so it almost never be a teams's sole Defogger.
[STRATEGY COMMENTS]
Other Options
=============
*Its access to Energy Ball makes easier against Ground- and Water-types, but it's only useful for this.
*Calm Mind can be used, but there's no real reason to use CM Florges, as Togekiss and Mega Altaria perform the roll much better.
Checks and Counters
===================
**Fire-, Steel- and Poison-types**: Fire-, Steel- and Poison-types such as Chandelure, Scizor and Nidoqueen can resist to Florges's STAB, and can threaten with its STABs or simply use Florges as a setup fodder, due to its passivity.
**Taunt**: Florges can't do much against Taunt-users, such as Crobat and Gliscor, as Florges can't exercise its function.
**Strong Physical Attackers**: Due to Florges's poor defense, it will struggles to strong physical threats, such as Scizor and Heracross.
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