The Power house ice yeti is here, and I've got an Ev set to freeze over hell! I'm choosing this grass/ ice type today due to a request I received a while back from a past PokeChat. Although that series is complete for now, I still wish to honor that person's request, so I do apologize if my set seems simple, but I normally don't work with Abomasnow. Let's learn together shall we???Ability: Snow Warning
Nature: Adamant
Base Stats:
Hp-90
Atk-92
Def-75
Sp.Atk-92
Sp.Def-85
Spd-60
Moveset Suggestion:
-Ice Shard
-Earthquake
-Iron Tail
-Swords Dance
Additional Valuable Moves: Seed Bomb/ Synthesis/ Rest/ Outrage/ Ice Punch
Set 1 Side Notes:
Abomasnow has many disadvantages in type, seven to be precise. Thankfully it's an icy grass tank with a versatile move pool capable of taking a few hits. Looking towards the Evs first; we see it's a naturally bulky Ice type. It truly reminds me of a frozen version of Snorlax, but unlike the sleeping beast, it lacks sufficient stat boosting moves for Defense and Special Defense. As such, we'll want to save our tank for last to blast the opponents remaining Pokes with bitter cold force that they cannot fight. When the time is right to spring an Abomasnow on your opponent, Ice Shard will make for the perfect vengeance move. It's a physical ice move that's normally weak, but when used at the right time it could potentially have a base power of 80, plus the effect of the Same Type Attack Bonus (S.T.A.B). If able, use this move on pesky powerful flying types. You're opponent will most likely see your slow snow and laugh, thinking he/ she can easily take you down in one fell swoop. Ice Shard always strikes first ergo you'll be the last one laughing stating your opponent should have focused more on Defense Evs. Earthquake tends to be essential for any physical attacker who can wield the move due to it's great base power of 100 and range of super effectiveness. Iron Tail intrigued me because this allows you to be just as effective when facing the same type of opponent (Ice), without having to waste a switch. There's a good chance your opponent would soon switch to their Ice type if they posses one, because of Snow Warning, creating hail as soon as Abomasnow sets foot on the field. The last move is up to your play style whether you're more offensive or defensive. If you're looking to stall your opponent while still being an effective attacker, you may want to consider synthesis or rest. With some Evs invested in Defense and Special Defense, even its many weaknesses can be overcome. Beware wasting a turn to synthesis while your opponent powers up his/ her attack. If your strategy is found, this could leave the opponent guessing and waiting to super charge as you re-heal. Moves like Dragon Dance are especially dangerous boosting both Attack and Speed. Other moves suggested are great for more power if you're an offensive player. I don't enjoy powerful moves that damage my Poke, so Seed Bomb rather than Wood Hammer would be the way to go instituting the second S.T.A.B move. Outrage was a brilliant surprise to me and can be to your opponents as well, while they waste time Dragon Dancing, you'll get right to business with outrage.
Conclusion:
Admittedly Abomasnow was not my favorite Meta game Poke. But after going through an Ev Set for one, I can find the enjoyment and thrill in evading those super effective hits to yield massive damage later in the match. Be wary of the seven deadly types: Steel, Rock, Bug, Flying, Poison, Fighting, and especially Fire which is four times as effective against Abomasnow. While being duel typed seems like a hindrance, I suggest using it to your advantage for two S.T.A.B moves rather than one. With the proper probing of your opponent, Abomasnow can freeze your opponents in their tracks. I highly recommend this Poke for taking out all those pesky Gliscor people seem to be main lining in the Meta Game today. Remember though, I'm not without flaws, so if you find a better Ev spread or Moveset feel free to comment within this Blog post and I'll see you next week for a new installment of Ev Trained Pokemon of the Week.
Ev Spread: (510)
Hp-124
Atk-248
Def-69
Sp.Atk-0
Sp.Def-69
Spd-0
Moveset Suggestion:
-Ice Shard
-Earthquake
-Iron Tail
-Swords Dance
Additional Valuable Moves: Seed Bomb/ Synthesis/ Rest/ Outrage/ Ice Punch
Set 1 Side Notes:
Abomasnow has many disadvantages in type, seven to be precise. Thankfully it's an icy grass tank with a versatile move pool capable of taking a few hits. Looking towards the Evs first; we see it's a naturally bulky Ice type. It truly reminds me of a frozen version of Snorlax, but unlike the sleeping beast, it lacks sufficient stat boosting moves for Defense and Special Defense. As such, we'll want to save our tank for last to blast the opponents remaining Pokes with bitter cold force that they cannot fight. When the time is right to spring an Abomasnow on your opponent, Ice Shard will make for the perfect vengeance move. It's a physical ice move that's normally weak, but when used at the right time it could potentially have a base power of 80, plus the effect of the Same Type Attack Bonus (S.T.A.B). If able, use this move on pesky powerful flying types. You're opponent will most likely see your slow snow and laugh, thinking he/ she can easily take you down in one fell swoop. Ice Shard always strikes first ergo you'll be the last one laughing stating your opponent should have focused more on Defense Evs. Earthquake tends to be essential for any physical attacker who can wield the move due to it's great base power of 100 and range of super effectiveness. Iron Tail intrigued me because this allows you to be just as effective when facing the same type of opponent (Ice), without having to waste a switch. There's a good chance your opponent would soon switch to their Ice type if they posses one, because of Snow Warning, creating hail as soon as Abomasnow sets foot on the field. The last move is up to your play style whether you're more offensive or defensive. If you're looking to stall your opponent while still being an effective attacker, you may want to consider synthesis or rest. With some Evs invested in Defense and Special Defense, even its many weaknesses can be overcome. Beware wasting a turn to synthesis while your opponent powers up his/ her attack. If your strategy is found, this could leave the opponent guessing and waiting to super charge as you re-heal. Moves like Dragon Dance are especially dangerous boosting both Attack and Speed. Other moves suggested are great for more power if you're an offensive player. I don't enjoy powerful moves that damage my Poke, so Seed Bomb rather than Wood Hammer would be the way to go instituting the second S.T.A.B move. Outrage was a brilliant surprise to me and can be to your opponents as well, while they waste time Dragon Dancing, you'll get right to business with outrage.
Conclusion:
Admittedly Abomasnow was not my favorite Meta game Poke. But after going through an Ev Set for one, I can find the enjoyment and thrill in evading those super effective hits to yield massive damage later in the match. Be wary of the seven deadly types: Steel, Rock, Bug, Flying, Poison, Fighting, and especially Fire which is four times as effective against Abomasnow. While being duel typed seems like a hindrance, I suggest using it to your advantage for two S.T.A.B moves rather than one. With the proper probing of your opponent, Abomasnow can freeze your opponents in their tracks. I highly recommend this Poke for taking out all those pesky Gliscor people seem to be main lining in the Meta Game today. Remember though, I'm not without flaws, so if you find a better Ev spread or Moveset feel free to comment within this Blog post and I'll see you next week for a new installment of Ev Trained Pokemon of the Week.
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