Luvdisc [NU]

Luvdisc



Typing:
Water (Weak to Grass and Electric type) (Resistant to Steel, Fire, Water and Ice type)

Abilities:
Swift Swim
Hydration (Hidden)

Stats:
HP: 43
Attack: 30
Defense: 55
Special Attack: 40
Special Defense: 65
Speed: 97

BST (Base Stat Total): 330

Notable Moves:

Offensive:
Hidden Power
Hydro Pump
Ice Beam
Scald
Surf

Non-Offensive:
Agility
Aqua Ring
Charm
Entrainment
Hail
Rain Dance
Sweet Kiss
Toxic

Description:

If only Luvdisc had gotten Baton Pass, it could have finally had a niche. Sadly though, Game Freak continues to be cruel to our little pink friend by giving him virtually no options. I'm always one to campaign for a Pokemon's usefulness (I'll run Onix in OU for fun), but poor Luvdisc literally has almost no use or reason to exist at all. If only it could have been a pre-evo for Alomomola and been somewhat useful in Little Cup. Or at least have gotten Baton Pass.

Set #1: Gimmick Utility

Luvdisc @ Life Orb
Ability: Swift Swim
EVs: 4 HP / 252 SpA / 252 Spe
Timid Nature
- Scald
- Sweet Kiss
- Toxic
- Rain Dance

Set Description:

Simple, use Sweet Kiss to confuse the opponent. Luvdisc does have good speed for an NU Pokemon, so it will help. Then either use Toxic if your Rain Dance boosted Scald won't work, or use Rain Dance then Scald. Luvdisc's Swift Swim will allow him to outspeed Scarfed Pokemon and you can then hope for a Scald burn.

Other Options:

If Luvdisc got Baton Pass, there would be multiple other sets here. Such as passing Aqua Ring or Agility boosts. Sadly though, Game Freak hasn't given Luvdisc his chance to shine yet.