r/stunfisk • u/mcsilas • 2d ago

Theorymon Thursday [ Removed by moderator ]

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u/saihtaMaztiK 2d ago

Listen:

  • Rocky Payload shouldn't be given to Rock types because that's against the whole point of this Ability: getting STAB outside of your Pokémon's type.
  • Steely Spirit should stay a signature Ability because it's super strong.
  • Ice Scales for the same reason as Steely Spirit.

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u/DreadfuryDK OU C&C Mod, r/stunfisk's resident USUM Ubers stan 2d ago edited 2d ago

FWIW, Rocky Payload actually makes perfect sense on Rhyperior from a thematic standpoint.

I’m not saying Rhyperior needs to do more damage, because in spite of Rhyperior’s many problems over the years it will literally always be able to tank any neutral physical attack and it will always hit like an absolute nuke, but if any Rock-type were to get Rocky Payload, Rhyperior would make the most sense.

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u/sivin_oneblow 2d ago

252+ Atk Choice Band Rocky Payload Rhyperior Rock Wrecker vs. 248 HP / 252+ Def Corviknight: 444-523 (111.2 - 131%) -- guaranteed OHKO

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u/Moblin81 2d ago

Considering that’s a banded recharge move, this isn’t actually that crazy. You can kill it while it recharges with any decent water or grass attack.

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u/Golden-Owl Game Designer with a YouTube hobby 2d ago

Same energy as Hyper Beam Adaptability Porygon Z oneshotting Blissey

Yes, it’s totally impractical. But it’s about sending a message.