Competitive Information for Dhelmise [Sun/Moon]
Ghost / Grass
Abilities:
This Pokemon's offensive stat is multiplied by 1.5 while using a Steel-type attack.
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Movesets for Singles
Looking for a competitive moveset for Dhelmise? These builds are optimized for Sun/Moon Single Battles. The movesets and EVs are designed to maximize damage against common opponents and threats in the Sun/Moon metagame. Check out the expert movesets below to boost your battle performance and dominate your opponents!
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Unleash the power of Dhelmise, a sensational Pokémon with Ghost and Grass typing. Dhelmise is a common Pokémon to see in the SM metagame. Don't underestimate it; it can be a hidden gem in the meta. It is weak to Dark, Fire, Flying, Ghost, and Ice-typed attacks. Want to master Dhelmise's movesets? Dive into our detailed strategies below!
Item: Choice Band / Ghostium Z
Ability: Steelworker
Nature: Jolly (+Spe, -SpA)
EVs: 40 Hp / 252 Atk / 216 Spe
Moveset:
- Power Whip
- Earthquake
- Anchor Shot
- Shadow Claw / Phantom Force
In single battles, Dhelmise is known as popular Physical Sweeper. This setup is intended to crush rivals using formidable physical attacks. Choice Band will increase the damage of Dhelmise's physical moves by 1.5x at the cost of locking you into the first move you pick. With Steelworker, Dhelmise's offensive stat is multiplied by 1.5 while using a steel-type attack. With a Ghostium Z equipped to it, if Dhelmise has a ghost move, this item allows it to use a ghost z-move.
◆ Earthquake is a physical 100-base power Ground-type move (hits adjacent pokemon).
◆ Anchor Shot is a physical 80-base power Steel-type move (prevents the target from switching out).
◆ Shadow Claw is a physical STAB-boosted 70-base power Ghost-type move (high critical hit ratio).
◆ Phantom Force is a physical STAB-boosted 90-base power Ghost-type move (disappears turn 1. Hits turn 2. Breaks protection).
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Item: Ghostium Z / Life Orb
Ability: Steelworker
Nature: Adamant (+Atk, -SpA)
EVs: 252 Hp / 252 Atk / 4 SpD
Moveset:
- Shadow Claw / Phantom Force
- Anchor Shot / Iron Head
- Knock Off / Return
- Earthquake
In single battles, Dhelmise is known as an outstanding Physical Sweeper. It is primarily designed to overwhelm foes with lethal physical attacks. Life Orb boosts the power of Dhelmise's damaging moves by 1.3x but it then loses 1/10 its max HP immediately after the attack. With Steelworker, Dhelmise's offensive stat is multiplied by 1.5 while using a steel-type attack. Knock Off was added to provide additional threat coverage. With a Ghostium Z equipped to it, if Dhelmise has a ghost move, this item allows it to use a ghost z-move.
◆ Phantom Force is a physical STAB-boosted 90-base power Ghost-type move (disappears turn 1. Hits turn 2. Breaks protection).
◆ Anchor Shot is a physical 80-base power Steel-type move (prevents the target from switching out).
◆ Iron Head is a physical 80-base power Steel-type move (30% chance to make the target flinch).
◆ Knock Off is a physical 65-base power Dark-type move (1.5x damage if foe holds an item; Note: This will also remove that item).
◆ Return is a physical 0-base power Normal-type move (max 102 power at maximum happiness).
◆ Earthquake is a physical 100-base power Ground-type move (hits adjacent pokemon).
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Item: Life Orb
Ability: Steelworker
Nature: Brave (+Atk, -Spe)
EVs: 188 Hp / 252 Atk / 12 Def / 52 SpD
Moveset:
- Heavy Slam / Anchor Shot
- Power Whip
- Shadow Claw
- Protect
Dhelmise stands out as an interesting Physical Tank in single battles. The purpose of this moveset is to withstand physical attacks and hit back effectively. Life Orb boosts the power of Dhelmise's damaging moves by 1.3x but it then loses 1/10 its max HP immediately after the attack. With Steelworker, Dhelmise's offensive stat is multiplied by 1.5 while using a steel-type attack.
◆ Anchor Shot is a physical 80-base power Steel-type move (prevents the target from switching out).
◆ Power Whip is a physical STAB-boosted 120-base power Grass-type move that deals a serious amount of damage.
◆ Shadow Claw is a physical STAB-boosted 70-base power Ghost-type move (high critical hit ratio).
◆ Protect is a status move (prevents moves from affecting your Dhelmise this turn).
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Movesets for Doubles
Need a strong doubles moveset for Dhelmise? These builds are perfect for VGC (Pokémon Video Game Championship) and other competitive Sun/Moon Double Battles. The VGC is the ultimate test of strategy and skill, and these movesets and EVs are designed to excel against multiple opponents at once while providing essential support to your team. Dominate the Sun/Moon metagame with these expert-crafted setups!
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Item: Groundium Z / Life Orb
Ability: Steelworker
Nature: Adamant (+Atk, -SpA)
EVs: 252 Hp / 252 Atk / 4 SpD
Moveset:
- Earthquake / Bulldoze
- Shadow Claw
- Rock Slide
- Anchor Shot / Iron Head
Dhelmise makes an a dazzling Physical Sweeper in double battles. This approach seeks to crush rivals using powerful physical attacks. Life Orb boosts the power of Dhelmise's damaging moves by 1.3x but it then loses 1/10 its max HP immediately after the attack. With Steelworker, Dhelmise's offensive stat is multiplied by 1.5 while using a steel-type attack. With a Groundium Z equipped to it, if Dhelmise has a ground move, this item allows it to use a ground z-move.
◆ Bulldoze is a physical 60-base power Ground-type move (100% chance lower adjacent Pokemon speed by 1 stage).
◆ Shadow Claw is a physical STAB-boosted 70-base power Ghost-type move (high critical hit ratio).
◆ Rock Slide is a physical 75-base power Rock-type move (30% chance to make the foes flinch).
◆ Anchor Shot is a physical 80-base power Steel-type move (prevents the target from switching out).
◆ Iron Head is a physical 80-base power Steel-type move (30% chance to make the target flinch).
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Movepool
Want to know what moves Dhelmise can learn? Check out the full list of moves available in the Pokemon Sun/Moon generation.
Sort and organize the learnset by type, category, accuracy, and power. Moves in bold get the same-type attack bonus (STAB) when used by Dhelmise.
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Combo List
These are a list of several common move combinations Dhelmise can perform in Sun/Moon. Not every combo going to be game-changing, but some can be pretty fun to play with. Sometimes these can be easily overlooked or forgotten, hence why we find and list them here. Discover what items, abilities, and moves this Pokemon can use in combination with each other to gain a strategic advantage in competitive battles.
Competitive SM Move and Ability Combos for Dhelmise
- Moves: Sunny day + Solar beam
- Moves: Sunny day + Growth
- Moves: Rest + Sleep talk
- Moves: Rest + Snore
- Moves: Pain split + Toxic
- Move: Swagger + Item: Mirror Herb
- Move: Facade + Item: Flame Orb
- Move: Facade + Item: Toxic Orb
- Moves with Priority: Ally Switch, Helping Hand, Protect
- Moves that Break Screens: Brick Break
- Moves that inflict status: Toxic
Moves that boost Dhelmise's stats
- Growth
- Iron Defense
- Rapid Spin
- Swords Dance
Most notable and possible best moves for Dhelmise
- Anchor Shot
- Earthquake
- Gyro Ball
- Hidden Power
- Knock Off
- Phantom Force
- Power Whip
- Protect
- Rapid Spin
- Rest
- Shadow Claw
- Swords Dance
- Synthesis
- Toxic
Common Effort Values for Dhelmise in Sun and Moon
- Jolly Nature ( 40/252/0/0/0/216/ )
- Brave Nature ( 4/252/252/0/0/0/ )
- Optimize Dhelmise's Defensive EV-spread for Pokemon Sun and Moon
Usage Data
Explore the latest analytical usage data for this Pokémon from various VGC and online competitions. We use this data to develop our strategies and movesets. The data is categorized by competition and skill level: top-ranking trainers, mid-level players, and entry-level players.
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