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i am cool
06-27-2009, 02:12 PM
Giratina-O:

http://arkeis.com/images/pokemonfactory/giratina_origin.png

Summary:

Most Used Giratina-O Set:

The Substitute + Calm Mind set is the most common Giratina-O set; this is because it makes a great wall breaker and bulky sweeper. It also provides Giratina-O with impeccable coverage.

Usual Counters:

Each moveset has different counters. The CM + Substitute moveset is countered by Calm Mind / Psych Up Blissey, which will eventually break the Substitutes with Ice Beam. Bulky Kyogre will set up on the aforementioned moveset if it doesn't have Thunder, then Roar it away. The Physical attacker is countered by Skarmory, which resists every attack it will use, and just Whirlwind it away. The Mixed moveset is the hardest to counter, however, Specially Defensive Scizor will take Thunder easily, and in Rain, Hidden Power Fire won't be a problem. However, Bullet Punch will only 4HKO.


Types of Teams Giratina-O Is Used On:

Unlike Giratina, Giratina-O is used on a lot of teams, as it makes a powerful sweeper and a great wall breaker. Giratina-O has its place on stall teams, too, as it can make a great finisher.

In Depth:

http://img382.imageshack.us/img382/5752/giratinaoriginformon3.pngSubstitute + Calm Mind@ Platinum Orb
Ability: Levitate
EVs: 144 HP / 112 Spe / 236 SpA / 18 SpD
Nature: Modest (+SpA, -Atk)


- Calm Mind
- Dragon Pulse
- Thunder / Aura Sphere
- Substitute

Giratina-O is one of the best SubCMers in the game, because of the great coverage it provides, ability to counter Blissey, immunity to Trick and Knock Off, and Levitate. Calm Mind is an obvious option, as it will boost your SpA and will soon make your Substitutes unbreakable by most Special Attacks. Dragon Pulse is your STAB move, OHKOing Rayquaza and Palkia after a Calm Mind. It can also 2HKO 252 HP / 0 SpD Groudon and most Latias after a CM.

Substitute will prevent you from being hit by annoying status such as Poison, Sleep, or Burn. Both Thunder and Aura Sphere provide great coverage; although, Thunder will destroy Kyogre and Skarmory, while Aura Sphere will OHKO Tyranitar and 2HKO most Dialga. 144 HP and 18 SpD EVs will assure that Giratina-O will not get OHKOed by a Timid Palkia’s Spacial Rend (even with Stealth Rock). 112 Spe EVs will make sure that you will outspeed Jolly Tyranitar and Bulky Kyogre / Groudon. Another thing to note is that, thanks to Levitate, Giratina-O is immune to Toxic Spikes.

http://img382.imageshack.us/img382/5752/giratinaoriginformon3.pngPhysical Attacker@ Platinum Orb
Ability: Levitate
EVs: 144 HP / 236 Atk / 112 Spe / 18 SpD
Nature: Adamant (+Atk, -SpA)


- Substitute
- Shadow Force / Shadow Claw
- Outrage
- Earthquake

Another great moveset. This Giratina-O uses its nice Attack stat and STAB moves with incredible Base Power to 2HKO most of the Uber metagame. Outrage boosted by STAB and Platinum Orb is amazingly powerful, 2HKOing bulky Dialga and Kyogre. Earthquake will destroy Steel-types that resist Outrage; such Pokémon include Heatran and Registeel. Shadow Force is really underrated, being a Charge-Up move; however, it hits with destruction, or more precisely it has the same Base Power as Outrage. It will 2HKO Lugia and OHKO every Mewtwo. Shadow Claw is a good option, too, but it is only five points stronger than Earthquake.

http://img382.imageshack.us/img382/5752/giratinaoriginformon3.pngMixed Attacker@ Platinum Orb
Ability: Levitate
EVs: 252 Atk / 112 Spe / 144 SpA
Nature: Lonely (+Atk, -Def)


- Dragon Claw
- Earthquake
- Shadow Ball
- Thunder

Both of Giratina-O's attacking stats are Base 120, and with an amazing offensive movepool, Giratina-O is a great Mixed Attacker. You may think that Dialga is better, but Levitate and a different typing make Giratina-O a viable Mixed Attacker. STAB Shadow Ball gives Giratina-O the ability to break walls like Deoxys-D and Lugia. Dragon Claw is capable of 2HKOing Blissey with Stealth Rock, and will beat Latias, Latios, and Rayquaza. Earthquake will destroy Registeel, Heatran, and Dialga. Thunder will 3HKO bulky Kyogre.

Other Options:

An offensive Rest Talk moveset is viable. Hidden Power Fire is a great option on the Mixed Attacker set instead of Thunder; however, you will have to resort to using Outrage to 2HKO Kyogre.

Will-o-wisp is an option on the Sub + CM moveset, as it will let Giratina-O have the chance of setting up on Groudon and Scizor.

Opinion:

Giratina-O is a force to be reckoned with, as it is in general very hard to counter, and Giratina-O makes use of its balanced stats. It is also arguably the best SubCMer, and unlike other SubCMers, it is not completely beaten by Toxic Spikes. In general, Giratina-O is very unpredictable and often causes problems to many opposing teams.

Milos
06-27-2009, 04:19 PM
great analysis once again iac. i actually think the arkeis image of giratina-o looks better than sugimori for this one. also you need to fix up the sprites before the sets; they have a white background on them. i skimmed through it and didnt any major mistakes, so well done :D

Tony32
06-27-2009, 04:26 PM
Honestly im speachless . Beautiful analysis once again iac

i am cool
06-27-2009, 05:33 PM
Thanks. I don't know how to clear white...If someone could do it I'd be greatful.