John Wallrein
I am the walrein
~ Feraligatr ~
This thread is here to discuss Feraligatr both now in the current OU
metagame and in the future when it gets its Dream World ability,
Sheer Force. Feel free to talk about Feraligatr, share you own sets,
and share counters.
Feraligatr has been around since the 2nd Generation, G/S/C. In this long stretch of time it has found itself outclassed by the likes of other boosting physical water types, mainly Gyarados. With the coming of the 5th Generation bringing all new threats and the Dream World granting new abilities Feraligatr has much potential this generation. The set I am most looking forward to using involves Feraligatr's Dream World ability in Sheer Force. Imagine the power of a STAB, Rain Boosted, Sheer Force Boosted, Life-Orb (w/ no recoil damage), Waterfall. Now that's scary. Feraligatr also gets Dragon Dance, patching its lack-luster speed stat and also boosting its attack, and damage output from that huge Waterfall. Feraligatr also has a niche over Gyarados in that it can defeat Ferrothorn + Jellicent Combo w/ the combination of Superpower and Crunch.
Offensive Attacking Options:
~ Aqua Jet
~ Crunch
~ Earthquake
~ Ice Punch
~ Return
~ SuperPower
~ Waterfall
Support / Boosting Options:
~ Agility
~ Dragon Dance
~ Swords Dance
Example Sets:
(Dream World * Currently Unreleased *)
Feraligatr @ Life Orb
Sheer Force | Jolly
4 HP / 252 atk / 252 spe
- Dragon Dance
- Waterfall
- Crunch
- SuperPower
This Feraligatr is made for the rain. Once it is realeased it will unleash its fury. The immense power and no recoil damage from Waterfall will make many Pokemon think twice about switching in. This Feraligatr can beat down even the best of the physical walls under rain, such as Skarmory. Crunch also gets a Sheer Force boost which it enjoys. This also allows it to reliably hit Celebi, Lati@s, and Jellicent (note the 3 former will require a DD boost to outspeed and avoid being KO'd)
Feraligatr @ Life Orb
Torrent | Adamant
252 HP / 252 atk / 4 def
- Aqua Jet
- Swords Dance
- Ice Punch
- SuperPower
This is currently one of the best / only Feraligatr's to use in the current OU metagame as Sheer Force is not released. Feraligatr forgoes speed for some excellent bulk. After a SD Feraligatr's attack becomes sky high and with a STAB and possible Rain Boosted priority move... watch out. Ice Punch allows you to beat Dragonite and other Dragons effectively. SuperPower gives you a way to beat Ferrothorn.
Checks / Counters:
Rotom - W : Can take Feraligatr's STAB and hits hard with a SE STAB.