Hello, Id like to find out more information about my gliscor moveset. I have 2 options/movesets for it but I'd like some professional information from the ones who know better
Okay so here is the 1st Gliscor:
Wall Gliscor @ leftovers
Nature : Impish
Ability : sand veil
EVs : 252 Def/252 Hp (or sp def as I leave this up to u guys)
Moves:
~Swords dance
~Roost
~Earthquake
~Ice fang/fire fang
Swords dance is basically to power up his attack as he did no receive any EV in this. When safely switched in to counter, he can make use of swords dance (hoping the opponent either switches out). If he decides to stay in, his massive defence should at least be able to survive 2hits so he can make fully use of this move.
Roost is a great combo with swords dance. While ur powering up with a swords dance, any damage dealt can be roosted off. It also makes sure an incoming ice type only does 2x damage instead of 4x which he should normally survive.
Earthquake is stabmove (enough said
)
Now here is a dillema of weather using fire fang or ice fang. Fire fang should deal with incoming grass or ice pokemon. Ice fang is also an option as it is very effective on grass, flying and dragon (and even gliscor itself). I dont know which fang is the best here though I think ice fang covers more.
I should also note that stone edge seems like a good option for this 4th slot, however the accuracy (even less in sandstorm with lots of sand veil users) is not so reliable.
Gliscor number 2
Sweeping Gliscor@ leftovers/life orb (undecided)
Nature : Jolly
Ability : sand veil/hyper cutter (undecided)
EVs : 252 Speed/252 Attack
Moves:
~Stealth rock
~Roost
~Earthquake
~Ice fang/fire fang
Now for the item it's a bit preferance I think, though I need u guys to help me out on this. My idea on leftovers on a gliscor does seem weird at 1st glance when roost is in there, but with 0 EVs in defence he can take all the life he can get. Then again without a swords dance to power up, life orb might do the trick to give u that extra damage as u roost up afterwards.
Ability is also a bi of a twist. Though sand veil is probably prefered, hyper cutter on this moveset is not a bad idea. The reason is simple, without acces to Swords dance to power himself up again, he can be in trouble by incoming intimdaters such as gyarados/salamence/... With hyper cutter u dont have to worry 1 bit and can just simply ice fang away. Then again I dunno if its worth it for a few intimidaters to use this over sand veil.
Now the moves. Now stealth rock is a decent choice as he has a high speed and should be able to put up at least 1-2 rocks before dying. It's really a move u use whenever u can or upon a free switch-in. (ull be rewarded later i guess? lol)
Roost, to heal off life orb (if life orbed) and regular damage
EQ (stab move, enough said
)
Fire fang/Ice fang , same as above
Let me know which one u prefer and why and if they need any change. Id love to listen to all of ur answers, tyvm