It Grassy Terrainsets up Grassy Terrain on its own, and with the effect of its ability Grass Pelt and Grassy Seed, greatly raises Defense to take physical attacks — a physical wall build. It uses a wide range of recovery moves to stay on the field for a long time, gradually wearing down the opponent's HP.

Alternative Move Options

Swap a recovery move for an offensive setup move

You'll lose an instant recovery move, but Bulk Upadopting it further raises Defense while also boosting Attack.Horn Leechincreases the damage it deals, so alongside the attack, the HP recovered by draining also increases, making it stronger in exchanges with physical attackers.

Role of the Grassy Terrain Physical Wall build

Send it out after a KO or as a switch-in against physical attackers, and Grassy Terrainset up Grassy Terrain to raise Defense.Leech SeedUse it on the opponent, and Horn Leech or Milk Drinkwhile keeping your own HP high, whittle the opponent down completely — that's the basic gameplan.

Threats

Special attackers that exploit its weaknesses

Since this build focuses on raising Defense to fight, attacks from special attackers that exploit its weaknessesit cannot withstand. Top-tier threats like Mega Charizard Y and Mega Gengar resist its Grass-type moves while attacking with special moves that hit its weakness, putting it at a disadvantage.