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Arboliva is a fun mon indeed. I don't think it's very viable in the greater scheme of things but it does make for some funny stall sets with harvest. Here's a quick rundown for anyone else using this mon for the first time. I'm new to this type of write-up, feel free to call me out on any mistakes.
I've found that - with investment, you can tank some heavy hits.
The big threats are obvious, since we have a wealth of poison-users, both special and physical. Greninja, Moth, Hoopa-U (especially a threat, considering Psychic Noise is very popular), etc. Gouging Fire completely murders you. Same goes for the strong fighting types. Teammates like Archaludon, Hoopa and Ursaluna-B are really good to deal with them.
I thought of using Sunny Day+Synthesis but haven't experimented with it much yet.
Happy harvesting!
Arboliva is a fun mon indeed. I don't think it's very viable in the greater scheme of things but it does make for some funny stall sets with harvest. Here's a quick rundown for anyone else using this mon for the first time. I'm new to this type of write-up, feel free to call me out on any mistakes.
The strategy I used is as simple as it gets: Tank a hit t1, set up leech seed, get healed via sitrus berry, and use Harvest in combo with protect to keep healing.
The other two moves you use are rather important. Strenght Sap can give some crazy heals while dealing a devastating strenght drop. Substitute is a classic stall option. What's interesting is the use of Hyper Voice, which can be used to beat substitute hearthflame sets if used with Strenght Sap, and probably a lot more.
You could genuinely run Mirror Coat, Leaf Storm, Synthesis, or Charm.
The other two moves you use are rather important. Strenght Sap can give some crazy heals while dealing a devastating strenght drop. Substitute is a classic stall option. What's interesting is the use of Hyper Voice, which can be used to beat substitute hearthflame sets if used with Strenght Sap, and probably a lot more.
You could genuinely run Mirror Coat, Leaf Storm, Synthesis, or Charm.
I've found that - with investment, you can tank some heavy hits.
- Jolly Hearthflame Ivy Cudgel (This surprised me)
- Banded Iron Treads megahorn (With 90+ def and boosting nature)
- Anything from an unboosted Regidrago (except banded outrage, max SPatk dragon energy is a small chance to OHKO if lower Spdef investment.)
- Modest Power Herb archaludon's draco and flash cannon
- Protosynthesis Walking Wake's flamethrower (With 192/+ SPdef)
- Banded Iron Treads megahorn (With 90+ def and boosting nature)
- Anything from an unboosted Regidrago (except banded outrage, max SPatk dragon energy is a small chance to OHKO if lower Spdef investment.)
- Modest Power Herb archaludon's draco and flash cannon
- Protosynthesis Walking Wake's flamethrower (With 192/+ SPdef)
The big threats are obvious, since we have a wealth of poison-users, both special and physical. Greninja, Moth, Hoopa-U (especially a threat, considering Psychic Noise is very popular), etc. Gouging Fire completely murders you. Same goes for the strong fighting types. Teammates like Archaludon, Hoopa and Ursaluna-B are really good to deal with them.
I thought of using Sunny Day+Synthesis but haven't experimented with it much yet.
Happy harvesting!