Leavanny
Nurturing Pokémon
Upon finding a small Pokémon, it weaves clothing for it from leaves, using the cutters on its arms and sticky silk.
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Strategy Overview
Due its decent Speed stat, offensive presence, and useful support moves, Leavanny stands its ground as an acceptable Sticky Web user in PU. Leavanny's decent Attack stat, good STAB moves, and Bug / Grass typing give it a good matchup against common Stealth Rock users in PU such as Torterra, Regirock, and Mudsdale, and access to Knock Off lets Leavanny cripple Pokemon holding items like Eviolite and Leftovers. Leavanny also gets Magic Coat, which lets it bounce back entry hazards and status moves such as Taunt and Encore against foes like Sableye and Liepard. However, Leavanny's bad defensive typing, Stealth Rock weakness, and average bulk make it very easy to wear down, which means it can't keep up Sticky Web reliably during the match. Leavanny's typing also makes it weak to common Defoggers such as Skuntank and Swanna. Finally, Leavanny faces heavy competition from superior Sticky Web setters in Shuckle, who offers far better bulk and access to additional utility in Stealth Rock and Encore, and Smeargle, who similarly has access to utility such as Spore, Stealth Rock and Nuzzle that makes it more desirable on the majority of Sticky Web teams.
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