Pros and Cons of using Talonflame over Zapdos as a Tailwind setter?
I have been Showdown! testing my VGC team for Omega Ruby, and I have come across an issue with using Zapdos: without maximum Speed investment, he usually cannot get a Tailwind up before taking 40-60% HP. As I am running a bulkier spread and I like to keep him alive for later in the match once Tailwind peters out. While he does form my TalonTroll core (made that up myself, if you want more info just ask) with Breloom, I feel as though Talonflame would get more chances to setup due to the offensive pressure he provides. I am also considering replacing someone with Rotom-W, so I can keep the Electric coverage of Zapdos. The rest of the team is below.
TL;DRWhat are the benefits of using Talonflame over Zapdos to setup Tailwind and vice versa?
Here is my team so far:
Breloom@ Focus SashSpore / Protect / Mach Punch / Bullet Seed
Zapdos@ Safety GogglesTailwind / Thunderbolt / HP Ice / Heat Wave
Mawile@ MawiliteIron Head / Sucker Punch / Play Rough / Protect
Heatran@ Shuca BerryHeat Wave / Earth Power / Flash Cannon / Protect
Hydreigon@ Life OrbEarth Power / Draco Meteor / Dark Pulse / Protect
Gardevoir@ GardevoiritePsychic / Hyper Voice / Protect / Energy Ball
Pleaselog inorregisterto add a comment.
For most people Talonflame is more effective in doubles than Zapdos, because:
Zapdos also has no special Flying STAB outside of HP Flying, and with Mega-Venusaur floating around, that’s pretty detrimental.