Moveset e set competitivi di Meowstic

Moves Reflect halves the damage of physical attacks, and Light Screen halves the damage of special attacks directed at Meowstic-M. Thunder Wave can stop sweepers at their tracks, and gives Meowstic-M some utility outside of just using dual screens. Psyshock is a STAB move that can OHKO Hitmonlee, but Psychic is also an option, although it can't get the OHKO. Set Details Maximum HP investment is used to maximize bulk, with enough Speed to let Meowstic-M outspeed maximum Speed Adamant Hitmonlee and OHKO with Psyshock before it can go for Knock Off. The remaining EVs are put into Defense to be able to live hits such as Assault Vest Escavalier's Megahorn or Knock Off from various Pokemon. Light Clay is used to extend Reflect and Light Screen's duration from 5 to to 8 turns, and Prankster gives priority to all non-attacking moves and is the reason to use Meowstic-M in the first place. Usage Tips Use Meowstic-M on hyper offense teams with Pokemon that appreciate the dual screens it provides; an example would be a Pokemon that relies on setting up to sweep, such as Scrafty. Thunder Wave should be used as either a last-ditch move or to stop a Pokemon from sweeping. Meowstic-M can also be kept for late-game if a quick Reflect or Light Screen is needed, or to check sweepers with Thunder Wave. Team Options Generally speaking, Pokemon that rely on setting up to sweep make for incredible partners, as they can use the dual screens to safely set up. These can include Dragon Dance Scrafty, Nasty Plot Houndoom, Shell Smash Omastar, and Swords Dance Virizion. Something that can deal with Dark- and Steel-types such as Drapion and Escavalier respectively is appreciated; Rhyperior makes for a solid check to both of those Pokemon, which can also use Meowstic-M's screens to set up Rock Polish or Swords Dance. Braviary also makes for a good teammate, seeing as Defog removes dual screens, and Braviary, thanks to Defiant, can get a +2 Attack boost as it switches into Defog.

Meowstic-M is the tier's premier support Pokemon on hyper offensive teams because of its access to Prankster Reflect and Light Screen. Dual screens is great for allowing the likes of Scraggy, Swoobat, and Huntail to set up with a bit more safety in front of opposing threats. Psychic gives Meowstic-M some offensive presence, doing notable damage to common switch-ins like Dustox and Vibrava that want to remove its dual screens and Poison-types that might want to set up hazards on it like Whirlipede and Trubbish. Psychic also ensures Meowstic isn't completely Taunt fodder. Thunder Wave cripples fast attackers that might try to set up on it, such as Jumpluff, Moxie Scraggy, and Swoobat. Meowstic-M works best on hyper offensive teams looking for dual screens support in order to give their setup Pokemon like Simipour, Klang, and Sawsbuck a better opportunity to break or sweep the opposing team. Defog users like Dustox and Vibrava remove the dual screens that Meowstic-M sets up, so deterrents like offensive Wigglytuff and Servine are appreciated to keep them up. Taunt users like Scraggy, Krokorok, and Pignite all help thwart these Defoggers as well. Bulk Up Scraggy and Krokorok completely wall Meowstic-M and either set up on it or remove its item with Knock Off, respectively, so teammates like Jumpluff and Carbink are helpful for stopping them.

Moves Given the presence of Will-O-Wisp, Safeguard helps protect your physical attackers from burns. It can also be used to buff your own physical attackers as it also blocks self-inflicted status, meaning that Meowstic can use Swagger against its partner and give a +2 Attack boost without confusing them, even if they do not carry a Lum or Persim Berry. Swagger also gives Meowstic a way away to confuse opposing Special Attackers and only give them a 48.5% percent chance including accuracy to successfully pull off their desired attack. The third moveslot can be used for Thunder Wave, which, in tandem with confusion, further limits opposing attack chance down to one turn out of every eight, and also halves its target's Speed stat, allowing potentially slower Pokemon to move before them. Dual Screens could be run decreasing the amount of damage taken by Meowstic and its partner, but running either Light Screen or Reflect separately is plausible as well in order to cover a weaker defense. Charm can be used to halve the physical attack of opposing Pokemon and can be used multiple times, decreasing incoming damage by a lot more than Reflect would. However, unlike Reflect, the opponent can switch out their Pokemon to reset its Attack stat, so the effect is not lasting. Psychic gives Meowstic an attacking option if it fears Taunt. However, it doesn't hit particularly hard. Fake Out could also be run on the fourth moveslot to get a free first turn and ease predictions as well. Set Details The EV spread with a Bold nature is run to survive a Return from Mega Kangaskhan or a sun-boosted Heat Wave from Mega Charizard Y. However, you can run more bulk on either side, depending on the rest of the team. Sitrus Berry is Meowstic's primary item as it often turns 2HKOs into 3HKOs. Mental Herb should only be used if Meowstic fears Taunt and Encore. This allows Meowstic to use another support move on the next turn. Usage Tips As a support Pokemon, Meowstic is intrinsically useful at all points of the game, and should be used to disrupt the opposing team in order to support your own. That said, there will be points where a more offensive approach is needed, and in those situations, knowing when to switch out is important. As Meowstic has little or no offensive presence, it is never advisable to run Meowstic alongside any other support Pokemon as you will only be able to deal very little direct damage against your opponent's side, all while also acting as potential setup bait. Team Options Physical attackers such as Mega Mawile, Mega Kangaskhan, and faster Pokemon like such as Aerodactyl hugely benefit from Meowstic's support. Safeguard and Swagger support together turn these already powerful threats into absolute monsters, allowing them to achieve multiple OHKOs all without fearing status such as burn and sleep. Fighting- and Dark-types also help take care of many of the Pokemon that threaten Meowstic. Such as Scrafty, Mienshao, and Tyranitar.