Competitive Information for Tatsugiri [Scarlet/Violet]
Dragon / Water
Abilities:
This Pokemon draws Water moves to itself to raise Sp. Atk by 1; Water immunity.
If ally is Dondozo: this Pokemon cannot act or be hit, +2 to all Dondozo's stats.
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Note: Pokemon with the Storm Drain ability are immune to Water attacks.
Movesets for Singles
Looking for a competitive moveset for Tatsugiri? These builds are optimized for Scarlet/Violet Single Battles. The movesets and EVs are designed to maximize damage against common opponents and threats in the Scarlet/Violet metagame. Check out the expert movesets below to boost your battle performance and dominate your opponents!
Unveil the power of Tatsugiri, a sick Pokémon known for its Dragon and Water typing! It's a sight to see Tatsugiri out in the 9th generation battlefield. Its only type-related weaknesses are Dragon and Fairy. Discover how Tatsugiri excels in battles with the movesets provided below.
Item: Eject Pack / Choice Specs
Ability: Storm Drain
Nature: Modest (+SpA, -Atk)
EVs: 4 Def / 252 SpA / 252 Spe
IVs: 0 Atk
Moveset:
- Draco Meteor / Dragon Pulse
- Surf / Water Pulse
- Tera Blast / Hyper Beam
- Icy Wind
When it comes to single battles, Tatsugiri shines as an exquisite Special Sweeper. This configuration strives to crush rivals using heavy-hitting special moves. Choice Specs will increase the damage of Tatsugiri's special moves by 1.5x but will lock you into the first move you pick. With Storm Drain, Tatsugiri draws water moves to itself to raise sp. Atk by 1; water immunity. With a Eject Pack equipped to it, if Tatsugiri's stat stages are lowered, it switches to a chosen ally then the Eject Pack gets consumed.
◆ Dragon Pulse is a special STAB-boosted 85-base power Dragon-type move that deals a nice amount of damage.
◆ Surf is a special STAB-boosted 90-base power Water-type move (hits adjacent pokemon. Double damage on dive).
◆ Water Pulse is a special STAB-boosted 60-base power Water-type move (20% chance to confuse the target).
◆ Tera Blast is a special 80-base power Normal-type move (if terastallized: phys. If attack > spa, type = tera).
◆ Hyper Beam is a special 150-base power Normal-type move (Tatsugiri cannot move next turn).
◆ Icy Wind is a special 55-base power Ice-type move (100% chance to lower the foes speed by 1 stage).
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Movesets for Doubles
Need a strong doubles moveset for Tatsugiri? These builds are perfect for VGC (Pokémon Video Game Championship) and other competitive Scarlet/Violet 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 Scarlet/Violet metagame with these expert-crafted setups!
Item: Eject Pack / Choice Specs
Ability: Storm Drain
Nature: Modest (+SpA, -Atk)
EVs: 4 Def / 252 SpA / 252 Spe
IVs: 0 Atk
Moveset:
- Surf / Water Pulse
- Draco Meteor / Dragon Pulse
- Icy Wind
- Tera Blast / Hyper Beam
Tatsugiri proves to be popular Special Sweeper for double battles. It tries to take down the opponent's team with powerful special moves. Choice Specs will increase the damage of Tatsugiri's special moves by 1.5x but will lock you into the first move you pick. With Storm Drain, Tatsugiri draws water moves to itself to raise sp. Atk by 1; water immunity. With a Eject Pack equipped to it, if Tatsugiri's stat stages are lowered, it switches to a chosen ally then the Eject Pack gets consumed.
◆ Water Pulse is a special STAB-boosted 60-base power Water-type move (20% chance to confuse the target).
◆ Draco Meteor is a special STAB-boosted 130-base power Dragon-type move (lowers your Tatsugiri's special attack by 2 stages).
◆ Dragon Pulse is a special STAB-boosted 85-base power Dragon-type move that deals a great amount of damage.
◆ Icy Wind is a special 55-base power Ice-type move (100% chance to lower the foes speed by 1 stage).
◆ Tera Blast is a special 80-base power Normal-type move (if terastallized: phys. If attack > spa, type = tera).
◆ Hyper Beam is a special 150-base power Normal-type move (Tatsugiri cannot move next turn).
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Terastal Phenomenon
In Pokemon Scarlet and Violet (Generation 9), each Pokémon in Paldea has a Tera Type. A Pokémon's Tera Type is inactive until the Pokémon Terastallizes, at which time the Pokémon's type will change to its Tera Type.
There are 18 types, meaning there are countless combinations of Pokémon and Tera Types. Terastallizing a Pokémon allows you to enhance your battle strategies by increasing the power of any moves that have the same type as your Pokémon’s Tera Type or by changing your Pokémon’s weaknesses.
Dragon moves are bad against Fairy.
Fairy moves are bad against Steel/Poison/Fire.
The most recommended Terastral Type for Tatsugiri is: Fairy, Steel, Poison or Fire
Terastallizing into one of it's default typings ( Dragon or Water ) could also prove beneficial.
Select a Tera-type:
Teratype Bug moveset for Tatsugiri
Item: Eject Pack / Choice Specs
Ability: Storm Drain
Nature: Modest (+SpA, -Atk)
Tera Type: Bug
EVs: 4 Def / 252 SpA / 252 Spe
IVs: 0 Atk
Moveset:
- Draco Meteor / Dragon Pulse
- Surf / Water Pulse
- Tera Blast
- Icy Wind / Hyper Beam
Tatsugiri is a decent Special Sweeper in single battles. It is designed to take down the opponent's team with high-damaging special attacks. Choice Specs will increase the damage of Tatsugiri's special moves by 1.5x but will lock you into the first move you pick. With Storm Drain, Tatsugiri draws water moves to itself to raise sp. Atk by 1; water immunity. Icy Wind was added to provide additional threat coverage.
♦ Dragon Pulse is a special STAB-boosted 85-base power Dragon-type move that deals a good amount of damage.
♦ Surf is a special STAB-boosted 90-base power Water-type move (hits adjacent pokemon. Double damage on dive).
♦ Water Pulse is a special STAB-boosted 60-base power Water-type move (20% chance to confuse the target).
♦ Tera Blast is a special 80-base power Normal-type move (if terastallized: becomes a Bug-type move).
♦ Icy Wind is a special 55-base power Ice-type move (100% chance to lower the foes speed by 1 stage).
♦ Hyper Beam is a special 150-base power Normal-type move (Tatsugiri cannot move next turn).
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Teratype Dark moveset for Tatsugiri
Item: Eject Pack / Choice Specs
Ability: Storm Drain
Nature: Modest (+SpA, -Atk)
Tera Type: Dark
EVs: 4 Def / 252 SpA / 252 Spe
IVs: 0 Atk
Moveset:
- Draco Meteor / Dragon Pulse
- Surf / Water Pulse
- Tera Blast
- Hyper Beam
Tatsugiri is a sensational Special Sweeper in single battles. It is primarily designed to take down the opponent's team with high-damaging special attacks. Choice Specs will increase the damage of Tatsugiri's special moves by 1.5x but will lock you into the first move you pick. With Storm Drain, Tatsugiri draws water moves to itself to raise sp. Atk by 1; water immunity.
♦ Dragon Pulse is a special STAB-boosted 85-base power Dragon-type move that deals a decent amount of damage.
♦ Surf is a special STAB-boosted 90-base power Water-type move (hits adjacent pokemon. Double damage on dive).
♦ Water Pulse is a special STAB-boosted 60-base power Water-type move (20% chance to confuse the target).
♦ Tera Blast is a special 80-base power Normal-type move (if terastallized: becomes a Dark-type move).
♦ Hyper Beam is a special 150-base power Normal-type move (Tatsugiri cannot move next turn).
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Teratype Dragon moveset for Tatsugiri
Item: Eject Pack / Choice Specs
Ability: Storm Drain
Nature: Modest (+SpA, -Atk)
Tera Type: Dragon
EVs: 4 Def / 252 SpA / 252 Spe
IVs: 0 Atk
Moveset:
- Draco Meteor / Dragon Pulse
- Surf / Water Pulse
- Hyper Beam
- Icy Wind
Tatsugiri is a pretty decent Special Sweeper in single battles. It was designed to take down the opponent's team with high-damaging special attacks. Choice Specs will increase the damage of Tatsugiri's special moves by 1.5x but will lock you into the first move you pick. With Storm Drain, Tatsugiri draws water moves to itself to raise sp. Atk by 1; water immunity.
♦ Dragon Pulse is a special TERA-boosted 85-base power Dragon-type move that deals a substantial amount of damage.
♦ Surf is a special STAB-boosted 90-base power Water-type move (hits adjacent pokemon. Double damage on dive).
♦ Water Pulse is a special STAB-boosted 60-base power Water-type move (20% chance to confuse the target).
♦ Hyper Beam is a special 150-base power Normal-type move (Tatsugiri cannot move next turn).
♦ Icy Wind is a special 55-base power Ice-type move (100% chance to lower the foes speed by 1 stage).
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Teratype Electric moveset for Tatsugiri
Item: Eject Pack / Choice Specs
Ability: Storm Drain
Nature: Modest (+SpA, -Atk)
Tera Type: Electric
EVs: 4 Def / 252 SpA / 252 Spe
IVs: 0 Atk
Moveset:
- Draco Meteor / Dragon Pulse
- Surf / Water Pulse
- Tera Blast
- Hyper Beam
Tatsugiri is a phenomenal Special Sweeper in single battles. It is primarily designed to take down the opponent's team with high-damaging special attacks. Choice Specs will increase the damage of Tatsugiri's special moves by 1.5x but will lock you into the first move you pick. With Storm Drain, Tatsugiri draws water moves to itself to raise sp. Atk by 1; water immunity.
♦ Dragon Pulse is a special STAB-boosted 85-base power Dragon-type move that deals a good amount of damage.
♦ Surf is a special STAB-boosted 90-base power Water-type move (hits adjacent pokemon. Double damage on dive).
♦ Water Pulse is a special STAB-boosted 60-base power Water-type move (20% chance to confuse the target).
♦ Tera Blast is a special 80-base power Normal-type move (if terastallized: becomes a Electric-type move).
♦ Hyper Beam is a special 150-base power Normal-type move (Tatsugiri cannot move next turn).
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Teratype Fairy moveset for Tatsugiri
Item: Eject Pack / Choice Specs
Ability: Storm Drain
Nature: Modest (+SpA, -Atk)
Tera Type: Fairy
EVs: 4 Def / 252 SpA / 252 Spe
IVs: 0 Atk
Moveset:
- Draco Meteor / Dragon Pulse
- Surf / Water Pulse
- Tera Blast
- Hyper Beam
Tatsugiri is an outstanding Special Sweeper in single battles. It was designed to take down the opponent's team with high-damaging special attacks. Choice Specs will increase the damage of Tatsugiri's special moves by 1.5x but will lock you into the first move you pick. With Storm Drain, Tatsugiri draws water moves to itself to raise sp. Atk by 1; water immunity.
♦ Dragon Pulse is a special STAB-boosted 85-base power Dragon-type move that deals a great amount of damage.
♦ Surf is a special STAB-boosted 90-base power Water-type move (hits adjacent pokemon. Double damage on dive).
♦ Water Pulse is a special STAB-boosted 60-base power Water-type move (20% chance to confuse the target).
♦ Tera Blast is a special 80-base power Normal-type move (if terastallized: becomes a Fairy-type move).
♦ Hyper Beam is a special 150-base power Normal-type move (Tatsugiri cannot move next turn).
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Teratype Fighting moveset for Tatsugiri
Item: Eject Pack / Choice Specs
Ability: Storm Drain
Nature: Modest (+SpA, -Atk)
Tera Type: Fighting
EVs: 4 Def / 252 SpA / 252 Spe
IVs: 0 Atk
Moveset:
- Draco Meteor / Dragon Pulse
- Surf / Water Pulse
- Tera Blast
- Hyper Beam
Tatsugiri is a sensational Special Sweeper in single battles. This moveset attempts to take down the opponent's team with high-damaging special attacks. Choice Specs will increase the damage of Tatsugiri's special moves by 1.5x but will lock you into the first move you pick. With Storm Drain, Tatsugiri draws water moves to itself to raise sp. Atk by 1; water immunity.
♦ Dragon Pulse is a special STAB-boosted 85-base power Dragon-type move that deals a decent amount of damage.
♦ Surf is a special STAB-boosted 90-base power Water-type move (hits adjacent pokemon. Double damage on dive).
♦ Water Pulse is a special STAB-boosted 60-base power Water-type move (20% chance to confuse the target).
♦ Tera Blast is a special 80-base power Normal-type move (if terastallized: becomes a Fighting-type move).
♦ Hyper Beam is a special 150-base power Normal-type move (Tatsugiri cannot move next turn).
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Teratype Fire moveset for Tatsugiri
Item: Eject Pack / Choice Specs
Ability: Storm Drain
Nature: Modest (+SpA, -Atk)
Tera Type: Fire
EVs: 4 Def / 252 SpA / 252 Spe
IVs: 0 Atk
Moveset:
- Draco Meteor / Dragon Pulse
- Surf / Water Pulse
- Tera Blast
- Hyper Beam
Tatsugiri is a pretty decent Special Sweeper in single battles. It is meant to take down the opponent's team with high-damaging special attacks. Choice Specs will increase the damage of Tatsugiri's special moves by 1.5x but will lock you into the first move you pick. With Storm Drain, Tatsugiri draws water moves to itself to raise sp. Atk by 1; water immunity.
♦ Dragon Pulse is a special STAB-boosted 85-base power Dragon-type move that deals a large amount of damage.
♦ Surf is a special STAB-boosted 90-base power Water-type move (hits adjacent pokemon. Double damage on dive).
♦ Water Pulse is a special STAB-boosted 60-base power Water-type move (20% chance to confuse the target).
♦ Tera Blast is a special 80-base power Normal-type move (if terastallized: becomes a Fire-type move).
♦ Hyper Beam is a special 150-base power Normal-type move (Tatsugiri cannot move next turn).
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Teratype Flying moveset for Tatsugiri
Item: Eject Pack / Choice Specs
Ability: Storm Drain
Nature: Modest (+SpA, -Atk)
Tera Type: Flying
EVs: 4 Def / 252 SpA / 252 Spe
IVs: 0 Atk
Moveset:
- Draco Meteor / Dragon Pulse
- Surf / Water Pulse
- Tera Blast
- Hyper Beam
Tatsugiri is a pretty decent Special Sweeper in single battles. It is meant to take down the opponent's team with high-damaging special attacks. Choice Specs will increase the damage of Tatsugiri's special moves by 1.5x but will lock you into the first move you pick. With Storm Drain, Tatsugiri draws water moves to itself to raise sp. Atk by 1; water immunity.
♦ Dragon Pulse is a special STAB-boosted 85-base power Dragon-type move that deals a great amount of damage.
♦ Surf is a special STAB-boosted 90-base power Water-type move (hits adjacent pokemon. Double damage on dive).
♦ Water Pulse is a special STAB-boosted 60-base power Water-type move (20% chance to confuse the target).
♦ Tera Blast is a special 80-base power Normal-type move (if terastallized: becomes a Flying-type move).
♦ Hyper Beam is a special 150-base power Normal-type move (Tatsugiri cannot move next turn).
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Teratype Ghost moveset for Tatsugiri
Item: Eject Pack / Choice Specs
Ability: Storm Drain
Nature: Modest (+SpA, -Atk)
Tera Type: Ghost
EVs: 4 Def / 252 SpA / 252 Spe
IVs: 0 Atk
Moveset:
- Draco Meteor / Dragon Pulse
- Surf / Water Pulse
- Tera Blast
- Hyper Beam
Tatsugiri is a notable Special Sweeper in single battles. It is primarily designed to take down the opponent's team with high-damaging special attacks. Choice Specs will increase the damage of Tatsugiri's special moves by 1.5x but will lock you into the first move you pick. With Storm Drain, Tatsugiri draws water moves to itself to raise sp. Atk by 1; water immunity.
♦ Dragon Pulse is a special STAB-boosted 85-base power Dragon-type move that deals a hefty amount of damage.
♦ Surf is a special STAB-boosted 90-base power Water-type move (hits adjacent pokemon. Double damage on dive).
♦ Water Pulse is a special STAB-boosted 60-base power Water-type move (20% chance to confuse the target).
♦ Tera Blast is a special 80-base power Normal-type move (if terastallized: becomes a Ghost-type move).
♦ Hyper Beam is a special 150-base power Normal-type move (Tatsugiri cannot move next turn).
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Teratype Grass moveset for Tatsugiri
Item: Eject Pack / Choice Specs
Ability: Storm Drain
Nature: Modest (+SpA, -Atk)
Tera Type: Grass
EVs: 4 Def / 252 SpA / 252 Spe
IVs: 0 Atk
Moveset:
- Draco Meteor / Dragon Pulse
- Surf / Water Pulse
- Tera Blast
- Icy Wind / Hyper Beam
Tatsugiri is a decent Special Sweeper in single battles. It's goal is to take down the opponent's team with high-damaging special attacks. Choice Specs will increase the damage of Tatsugiri's special moves by 1.5x but will lock you into the first move you pick. With Storm Drain, Tatsugiri draws water moves to itself to raise sp. Atk by 1; water immunity. Icy Wind was added to provide additional threat coverage.
♦ Dragon Pulse is a special STAB-boosted 85-base power Dragon-type move that deals a decent amount of damage.
♦ Surf is a special STAB-boosted 90-base power Water-type move (hits adjacent pokemon. Double damage on dive).
♦ Water Pulse is a special STAB-boosted 60-base power Water-type move (20% chance to confuse the target).
♦ Tera Blast is a special 80-base power Normal-type move (if terastallized: becomes a Grass-type move).
♦ Icy Wind is a special 55-base power Ice-type move (100% chance to lower the foes speed by 1 stage).
♦ Hyper Beam is a special 150-base power Normal-type move (Tatsugiri cannot move next turn).
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Teratype Ground moveset for Tatsugiri
Item: Eject Pack / Choice Specs
Ability: Storm Drain
Nature: Modest (+SpA, -Atk)
Tera Type: Ground
EVs: 4 Def / 252 SpA / 252 Spe
IVs: 0 Atk
Moveset:
- Draco Meteor / Dragon Pulse
- Surf / Water Pulse
- Tera Blast
- Hyper Beam
Tatsugiri is an outstanding Special Sweeper in single battles. It's designed to take down the opponent's team with high-damaging special attacks. Choice Specs will increase the damage of Tatsugiri's special moves by 1.5x but will lock you into the first move you pick. With Storm Drain, Tatsugiri draws water moves to itself to raise sp. Atk by 1; water immunity.
♦ Dragon Pulse is a special STAB-boosted 85-base power Dragon-type move that deals a hefty amount of damage.
♦ Surf is a special STAB-boosted 90-base power Water-type move (hits adjacent pokemon. Double damage on dive).
♦ Water Pulse is a special STAB-boosted 60-base power Water-type move (20% chance to confuse the target).
♦ Tera Blast is a special 80-base power Normal-type move (if terastallized: becomes a Ground-type move).
♦ Hyper Beam is a special 150-base power Normal-type move (Tatsugiri cannot move next turn).
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Teratype Ice moveset for Tatsugiri
Item: Eject Pack / Choice Specs
Ability: Storm Drain
Nature: Modest (+SpA, -Atk)
Tera Type: Ice
EVs: 4 Def / 252 SpA / 252 Spe
IVs: 0 Atk
Moveset:
- Draco Meteor / Dragon Pulse
- Surf / Water Pulse
- Tera Blast / Icy Wind
- Hyper Beam
Tatsugiri is a fabulous Special Sweeper in single battles. It's primary goal is to take down the opponent's team with high-damaging special attacks. Choice Specs will increase the damage of Tatsugiri's special moves by 1.5x but will lock you into the first move you pick. With Storm Drain, Tatsugiri draws water moves to itself to raise sp. Atk by 1; water immunity.
♦ Dragon Pulse is a special STAB-boosted 85-base power Dragon-type move that deals a considerable amount of damage.
♦ Surf is a special STAB-boosted 90-base power Water-type move (hits adjacent pokemon. Double damage on dive).
♦ Water Pulse is a special STAB-boosted 60-base power Water-type move (20% chance to confuse the target).
♦ Tera Blast is a special 80-base power Normal-type move (if terastallized: becomes a Ice-type move).
♦ Icy Wind is a special TERA-boosted 55-base power Ice-type move (100% chance to lower the foes speed by 1 stage).
♦ Hyper Beam is a special 150-base power Normal-type move (Tatsugiri cannot move next turn).
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Teratype Normal moveset for Tatsugiri
Item: Eject Pack / Choice Specs
Ability: Storm Drain
Nature: Modest (+SpA, -Atk)
Tera Type: Normal
EVs: 4 Def / 252 SpA / 252 Spe
IVs: 0 Atk
Moveset:
- Draco Meteor / Dragon Pulse
- Surf / Water Pulse
- Tera Blast / Hyper Beam
- Icy Wind
Tatsugiri is pretty popular Special Sweeper in single battles. It's goal is to take down the opponent's team with high-damaging special attacks. Choice Specs will increase the damage of Tatsugiri's special moves by 1.5x but will lock you into the first move you pick. With Storm Drain, Tatsugiri draws water moves to itself to raise sp. Atk by 1; water immunity.
♦ Dragon Pulse is a special STAB-boosted 85-base power Dragon-type move that deals a substantial amount of damage.
♦ Surf is a special STAB-boosted 90-base power Water-type move (hits adjacent pokemon. Double damage on dive).
♦ Water Pulse is a special STAB-boosted 60-base power Water-type move (20% chance to confuse the target).
♦ Tera Blast is a special TERA-boosted 80-base power Normal-type move (if terastallized: becomes a Normal-type move).
♦ Hyper Beam is a special TERA-boosted 150-base power Normal-type move (Tatsugiri cannot move next turn).
♦ Icy Wind is a special 55-base power Ice-type move (100% chance to lower the foes speed by 1 stage).
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Teratype Poison moveset for Tatsugiri
Item: Eject Pack / Choice Specs
Ability: Storm Drain
Nature: Modest (+SpA, -Atk)
Tera Type: Poison
EVs: 4 Def / 252 SpA / 252 Spe
IVs: 0 Atk
Moveset:
- Draco Meteor / Dragon Pulse
- Surf / Water Pulse
- Tera Blast
- Hyper Beam
Tatsugiri is a wonderful Special Sweeper in single battles. It tries to take down the opponent's team with high-damaging special attacks. Choice Specs will increase the damage of Tatsugiri's special moves by 1.5x but will lock you into the first move you pick. With Storm Drain, Tatsugiri draws water moves to itself to raise sp. Atk by 1; water immunity.
♦ Dragon Pulse is a special STAB-boosted 85-base power Dragon-type move that deals a great amount of damage.
♦ Surf is a special STAB-boosted 90-base power Water-type move (hits adjacent pokemon. Double damage on dive).
♦ Water Pulse is a special STAB-boosted 60-base power Water-type move (20% chance to confuse the target).
♦ Tera Blast is a special 80-base power Normal-type move (if terastallized: becomes a Poison-type move).
♦ Hyper Beam is a special 150-base power Normal-type move (Tatsugiri cannot move next turn).
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Teratype Psychic moveset for Tatsugiri
Item: Eject Pack / Choice Specs
Ability: Storm Drain
Nature: Modest (+SpA, -Atk)
Tera Type: Psychic
EVs: 4 Def / 252 SpA / 252 Spe
IVs: 0 Atk
Moveset:
- Draco Meteor / Dragon Pulse
- Surf / Water Pulse
- Tera Blast / Mirror Coat
- Hyper Beam
Tatsugiri is pretty popular Special Sweeper in single battles. It is meant to take down the opponent's team with high-damaging special attacks. Choice Specs will increase the damage of Tatsugiri's special moves by 1.5x but will lock you into the first move you pick. With Storm Drain, Tatsugiri draws water moves to itself to raise sp. Atk by 1; water immunity.
♦ Dragon Pulse is a special STAB-boosted 85-base power Dragon-type move that deals a large amount of damage.
♦ Surf is a special STAB-boosted 90-base power Water-type move (hits adjacent pokemon. Double damage on dive).
♦ Water Pulse is a special STAB-boosted 60-base power Water-type move (20% chance to confuse the target).
♦ Tera Blast is a special 80-base power Normal-type move (if terastallized: becomes a Psychic-type move).
♦ Mirror Coat is a special TERA-boosted 0-base power Psychic-type move (if hit by special attack, returns double damage).
♦ Hyper Beam is a special 150-base power Normal-type move (Tatsugiri cannot move next turn).
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Teratype Rock moveset for Tatsugiri
Item: Eject Pack / Choice Specs
Ability: Storm Drain
Nature: Modest (+SpA, -Atk)
Tera Type: Rock
EVs: 4 Def / 252 SpA / 252 Spe
IVs: 0 Atk
Moveset:
- Draco Meteor / Dragon Pulse
- Surf / Water Pulse
- Tera Blast
- Hyper Beam
Tatsugiri is an astounding Special Sweeper in single battles. It's primary goal is to take down the opponent's team with high-damaging special attacks. Choice Specs will increase the damage of Tatsugiri's special moves by 1.5x but will lock you into the first move you pick. With Storm Drain, Tatsugiri draws water moves to itself to raise sp. Atk by 1; water immunity.
♦ Dragon Pulse is a special STAB-boosted 85-base power Dragon-type move that deals a hefty amount of damage.
♦ Surf is a special STAB-boosted 90-base power Water-type move (hits adjacent pokemon. Double damage on dive).
♦ Water Pulse is a special STAB-boosted 60-base power Water-type move (20% chance to confuse the target).
♦ Tera Blast is a special 80-base power Normal-type move (if terastallized: becomes a Rock-type move).
♦ Hyper Beam is a special 150-base power Normal-type move (Tatsugiri cannot move next turn).
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Teratype Steel moveset for Tatsugiri
Item: Eject Pack / Choice Specs
Ability: Storm Drain
Nature: Modest (+SpA, -Atk)
Tera Type: Steel
EVs: 4 Def / 252 SpA / 252 Spe
IVs: 0 Atk
Moveset:
- Draco Meteor / Dragon Pulse
- Surf / Water Pulse
- Tera Blast
- Icy Wind / Hyper Beam
Tatsugiri is a sensational Special Sweeper in single battles. It was designed to take down the opponent's team with high-damaging special attacks. Choice Specs will increase the damage of Tatsugiri's special moves by 1.5x but will lock you into the first move you pick. With Storm Drain, Tatsugiri draws water moves to itself to raise sp. Atk by 1; water immunity. Icy Wind was added to provide additional threat coverage.
♦ Dragon Pulse is a special STAB-boosted 85-base power Dragon-type move that deals a great amount of damage.
♦ Surf is a special STAB-boosted 90-base power Water-type move (hits adjacent pokemon. Double damage on dive).
♦ Water Pulse is a special STAB-boosted 60-base power Water-type move (20% chance to confuse the target).
♦ Tera Blast is a special 80-base power Normal-type move (if terastallized: becomes a Steel-type move).
♦ Icy Wind is a special 55-base power Ice-type move (100% chance to lower the foes speed by 1 stage).
♦ Hyper Beam is a special 150-base power Normal-type move (Tatsugiri cannot move next turn).
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Teratype Water moveset for Tatsugiri
Item: Eject Pack / Choice Specs
Ability: Storm Drain
Nature: Modest (+SpA, -Atk)
Tera Type: Water
EVs: 4 Def / 252 SpA / 252 Spe
IVs: 0 Atk
Moveset:
- Surf / Tera Blast
- Draco Meteor / Dragon Pulse
- Hyper Beam
- Icy Wind
Tatsugiri is an awesome Special Sweeper in single battles. This moveset attempts to take down the opponent's team with high-damaging special attacks. Choice Specs will increase the damage of Tatsugiri's special moves by 1.5x but will lock you into the first move you pick. With Storm Drain, Tatsugiri draws water moves to itself to raise sp. Atk by 1; water immunity.
♦ Tera Blast is a special 80-base power Normal-type move (if terastallized: becomes a Water-type move).
♦ Draco Meteor is a special STAB-boosted 130-base power Dragon-type move (lowers your Tatsugiri's special attack by 2 stages).
♦ Dragon Pulse is a special STAB-boosted 85-base power Dragon-type move that deals a hefty amount of damage.
♦ Hyper Beam is a special 150-base power Normal-type move (Tatsugiri cannot move next turn).
♦ Icy Wind is a special 55-base power Ice-type move (100% chance to lower the foes speed by 1 stage).
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Movepool
Want to know what moves Tatsugiri can learn? Check out the full list of moves available in the Pokemon Scarlet/Violet 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 Tatsugiri.
Damage Modifiers:
Combo List
These are a list of several common move combinations Tatsugiri can perform in Scarlet/Violet. 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 SV Move and Ability Combos for Tatsugiri
- Moves: Rest + Sleep talk
- Move: Facade + Item: Flame Orb
- Move: Facade + Item: Toxic Orb
- Moves with Priority: Endure, Helping Hand, Protect
Moves that boost Tatsugiri's stats
- Dragon Dance
- Harden
- Nasty Plot
- Rapid Spin
Most notable and possible best moves for Tatsugiri
- Baton Pass
- Hydro Pump
- Protect
- Rapid Spin
- Rest
- Taunt
Common Effort Values for Tatsugiri in Scarlet and Violet
- Adamant Nature ( 0/252/0/0/0/252 )
- Modest Nature ( 0/0/0/252/0/252 )
- Jolly Nature ( 0/252/0/0/0/252 )
- Timid Nature ( 0/0/0/252/0/252 )
- Bold Nature ( 252/0/252/0/0/4 )
- Calm Nature ( 252/0/0/0/252/4 )
- Relaxed Nature ( 252/0/88/0/168/0 )
- Sassy Nature ( 252/0/4/0/252/0 )
- Optimize Tatsugiri's Defensive EV-spread for Pokemon Scarlet and Violet
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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