What is a good NU Sp. Attacker?

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Jynx!

Trait: Dry SkinEVs: 4 HP / 252 SAtk / 252 SpdTimid Nature

Unfortunately Glaceon’s coverage options are rather low, and it has a stealth rock weakness. Despite that it is a powerful special attacker, though, and STAB Ice Beams coming off its massive Special Attack will really hurt anything not resistant to it. The other moves can be useful when something else will work better, though.Unfortunately its speed is quite low, though, so even with full investment, Glaceon will still be going last a lot of the time, so you might prefer to fully invest in HP or Defence instead.[1]:http://img.pokemondb.net/sprites/black-white/normal/glaceon.png

Emolga @ Leftovers/ Petaya BerryAbility: Motor DriveEVs: 252 Sp. Atk, 252 SpeedNature: Timid- Substitute- Air Slash- Charge Beam- Roost

I saw someone using this set really well and ended up sweeping with just 2 moves, but that was over wifi. On Smogon, NU sees so much of Golem that you might want to go for HP Grass. You can also get lucky with flinch hax using Air Slash, so that’s a bonus.

Ludicolo @ Life Orb/ Damp RockAbility: Swift SwimEVs: 252 Sp. Atk, 252 Speed, 4 HPNature: Modest- Rain Dance- Surf/ Hydro Pump- Ice Beam- Giga Drain

Ludicolo is pretty popular in NU and for good reason. It’s got a really good typing, fantastic ability that abuses Rain, and also powerful Water STABs that will further abuse Rain. Additionally it’s got some good coverage in Giga Drain & Ice Beam.

Swanna @ Leftovers/ Damp RockAbility: HydrationEVs: 252 Sp. Atk, 252 Speed, 4 HPNature: Timid- Hurricane- Surf- Rest- Rain Dance

This was a set I used a while ago. It’s really good if you get Rain Dance up without getting hit, so maybe against Regirock when it’s using Stealth Rock, but Swanna is so frail that it’s harder to do that. I think if you could Baton Pass Substitute from something like Volbeat to Swanna, this set would do much better.

Butterfree @ LeftoversAbility: Compound EyesEVs: 252 Sp. Atk, 252 Speed, 4 HPNature: Timid- Quiver Dance- Sleep Powder- Bug Buzz- Substitute

Smogon suggests Tinted Lens for this set, but imo Compound eyes is better just to get a 97.5% accurate Sleep Powder. Quiver Dance will make up for not super effective anyway. Watch out for Charizard and, indeed, Stealth Rock.

Simipour @ Life OrbTrait: TorrentEVs: 252 Spd / 252 SAtk / 4 SDefTimid Nature- Grass Knot- Hydro Pump / Surf- Ice Beam- Nasty Plot / Focus Blast

Simisage @ Life OrbTrait: OvergrowEVs: 252 Spd / 252 SAtk / 4 SDefTimid Nature- Leaf Storm / Giga Drain- Focus Blast- Hidden Power [Dark]- Nasty Plot

Simisear @ Life OrbTrait: BlazeEVs: 252 Spd / 252 SAtk / 4 SDefTimid Nature- Overheat / Flamethrower- Grass Knot- Focus Blast- Hidden Power [Dark]

These Three essentially have the same set, I gave Them all Life Orb for the Purpose of Time Saving but Simipour & Simisear i’ve seen with Specs. Simisage has quite a Shallow Movepool so I just Put Nasty Plot on it. I find it still works fine though, They all have one Hard Hitting But Risky Move, and three coverage Moves [two in the case of Simisage,] they also have alternative more reliable moves e.g. Surf Giga Drain, but I don’t believe in That. ITS POWER ALL THE WAY! instead of compromising with accuracy & power i’ll just complain when I miss c: gg

Eelektross is undoubtedly one of the scariest Pokemon for a defensive team to face, and it’s not surprising why this is so; with excellent attacking stats, an expansive offensive movepool with great coverage options, and a slow Volt Switch and U-turn, it can be both unpredictable and incredibly difficult to wall. On top of that, Eelektross’s bulk allows it to take a few hits, and it has no weaknesses that opposing teams can prey upon. Unfortunately, more offensive teams can typically make it hard for Eelektross to do its job, as in spite of its lack of weaknesses, it has very few resistances, and because of its poor Speed, it’s not very difficult to outpace it.-Smogon

I like this moveset.

Eelektross @ Expert BeltTrait: LevitateEVs: 252 SAtk / 252 HP / 4 AtkMild Nature- Thunderbolt- Flamethrower- Giga Drain- Superpower

This thing does damage I can tell. Some call it Ebeltross. This Eelektross breaks all walls in NU.

Then you have the Volt switch Eelektross or the U-turn Eelektross.

Eelektross @ Choice SpecsTrait: LevitateEVs: 252 SAtk / 252 HP / 4 AtkMild Nature- Thunderbolt- Flamethrower- Giga Drain- Volt Switch

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I know you wanted a Special attacker. Use the other sets. But use this if you need a Physical attacker.

Eelektross @ Choice BandTrait: LevitateEVs: 252 Atk / 252 HP / 4 SDefAdamant Nature- U-turn- Superpower- Aqua Tail- Wild Charge