Kiza
Apprentice
- Joined
- Nov 27, 2018
- Messages
- 150
Changelog:
v.3.0: In Progress... Finished! Guide has been updated to date with barebones information. Quick Analysis or Previews will be coming later as this took a long time and sapped a lot of energy out of me.
v3.1: Added an updated Myx Set. Other sets under possible updates are Gyalis, Gazuma, Saipat, Kinu, Mastione, Volarend, and even more!
Please give your input onto the Tiers, Sets, and Analysis below. Certain things may change with some deliberation. Analysis will be inside the spoiler for each Temtem. Friendly disclaimer and reminder that this is mostly my opinion for most of them and should be taken with a grain of salt as I can be wrong.
The list will consist of any Temtem in their current final state, meaning their highest achievable forms in Early Access. The only unevolved form I have is currently Paharac, Raize, Orphyll, and Vulor.
If you're just here for my Tier List (Not Ordered), here you go.
TCs are now available for all Temtem to use! (Was a relevant note in 0.1 - Legacy Note)
Sets
Order of Sets, if multiple sets exist, matters in viability of sets. All sets are implied to be with all perfect SVs with the most minimal usage of TVs, so there will be some leftover from time to time. Most TVs are not optimized, rather they are usually just maxed out, so there can be more optimal ways to split the TVs. Gear choices are assuming something better doesn't have it (most of the time). Use your own judgment to replace what's leftover from your choices.
If you’re wondering why Temtem have TVs leftover or why I have them not at 500 / 500, I recommend taking a look at the formula for stats or going to a site like TemTeam | Your Temtem Team Builder and taking a look for yourself.
I feel the need to emphasize many of these sets are as standard as possible to give a baseline. Editing them to your own convenience or style is highly recommended and not all sets are covered (such as Anaerobic Volarend).
Analysis is undone due to lack of manpower
Tiering, Generally Speaking, Means
S: S tier Temtem are meta defining, flexible, and is the best or the near best at their role on the team. They rule over the meta and dictate the flow and ebb of how the meta evolves and how team compositions are built. This, however, does not mean they have no weaknesses as they still need to be played around properly.
A: A tier Temtem are similar to S tier Temtem, but they are not as meta defining and are not as easy to stick on any random composition. They require proper teambuilding and need to cover their bases well, but still have very flexible and comfortable positions in most team compositions.
B: B tier Temtem are solid, but requires their team to cover multiple small problems or one big problem. They may need support from higher or lower tiers to be solid by covering their issue(s), but are very dependable when stabilized by their teammates.
C: C tier Temtem are niche and need a good composition to succeed, but are very good when they are pulled off well. They can fill certain spots that are specifically made to counter or check popular Temtem from higher tiers.
D: D tier Temtem are very niche and have to be in a certain composition that specifically allows them be useful. They are able to be used to a high level if their composition is specifically made to use its good attributes and lessen the impact of their bad attributes.
F: F tier Temtem have little use in the meta, outshined and made irrelevant by other Temtem of similar roles or made irrelevant by threats stronger than them. Their only solace are their very gimmicky sets that can surprise opponents.
U: U (Unviable) tier Temtem are unusable and should not be put into a composition for any reason. They are unable to perform well at all in the meta and cannot outshine or outdo other Temtem of the same role and do not have the surprise factor that F tier Temtem have. (All hail the 2 1).
Recommendations per Tier (Loosely)
S: As many as your composition allows
A: As many as your composition allows
B: Two or less
C: Two or less
D: One or less
F: One or less
U: None
Order loosely indicates the Temtem's ranking within the tier.
S Tier:
Gyalis
Raize
A Tier:
Mudrid
Vulcrane
Raican
Loali
Volarend
Tuvine
Shuine
Kinu
Valash
Saku
B Tier:
Zenoreth
Granpah
Skunch
Babawa
Wiplump
Saipat
Pigepic
Gazuma
C Tier:
Myx
Mastione
Ukama
Barnshe
Tateru
Platimous
Baboong
Mushook
Kalabyss
Goolder
D Tier:
Capyre
Tental
Nidrasil
Orphyll
Piraniant
Anahir
Oceara
Adoroboros
Cerneaf
F Tier:
Vulor
Paharac
U (21):
Sherald
Taifu
Nessla
Noxolotl
Tuwai 21
v1.0: No Analysis, Sets only, and Tenative Tiering
v1.1: Skunch’s Bulky Wallbreaker set put above Skunch’s Fast Wallbreaker set, fixed some mistakes, added some more explanations, and some TC moves added.
v1.2: In Progress... Finished! Added TCs for all Temtem and changing Tiering accordingly. Added Proposed Changes for Tiering and TC List.
v1.3: In Progress...BIG PROJECT - Write Analysis and ask for others to write on their specialty Temtem. Added new Spoilers including the Analysis Skeleton, Tiering history, and many spoilers that mark progress in certain things such as Proposed Tiering changes or Analysis progress. Sets were also altered slightly in both position and moveset due to alterations within sets and general usefulness.
v1.4: Small fix in sets due to Pressure Washer and Aqua Stone changing to physical damage and special damage respectively. Affected Temtem include Kalabyss and Saipat. Proposed Tiering changes will also be finished as of this version... And added Tateru, oops.
v1.1: Skunch’s Bulky Wallbreaker set put above Skunch’s Fast Wallbreaker set, fixed some mistakes, added some more explanations, and some TC moves added.
v1.2: In Progress... Finished! Added TCs for all Temtem and changing Tiering accordingly. Added Proposed Changes for Tiering and TC List.
v1.3: In Progress...
v1.4: Small fix in sets due to Pressure Washer and Aqua Stone changing to physical damage and special damage respectively. Affected Temtem include Kalabyss and Saipat. Proposed Tiering changes will also be finished as of this version... And added Tateru, oops.
v2.0: No Analysis, Sets only, Tiering and 0.2 Temtem Coming Soon, minor alterations the post itself, and a major overhaul from 0.2.8 Breeding, Nerfs, Buffs, Gear, and all that. Tiering is now S to U.
v2.1: Very minimal set data put out for 0.2 Temtem and Tiering coming next version alongside them.
v2.2: All Temtem have a Quick Analysis alongside their set(s), while all of them are tentatively tiered now.
v2.1: Very minimal set data put out for 0.2 Temtem and Tiering coming next version alongside them.
v2.2: All Temtem have a Quick Analysis alongside their set(s), while all of them are tentatively tiered now.
v.3.0: In Progress... Finished! Guide has been updated to date with barebones information. Quick Analysis or Previews will be coming later as this took a long time and sapped a lot of energy out of me.
v3.1: Added an updated Myx Set. Other sets under possible updates are Gyalis, Gazuma, Saipat, Kinu, Mastione, Volarend, and even more!
Please give your input onto the Tiers, Sets, and Analysis below. Certain things may change with some deliberation. Analysis will be inside the spoiler for each Temtem. Friendly disclaimer and reminder that this is mostly my opinion for most of them and should be taken with a grain of salt as I can be wrong.
The list will consist of any Temtem in their current final state, meaning their highest achievable forms in Early Access. The only unevolved form I have is currently Paharac, Raize, Orphyll, and Vulor.
If you're just here for my Tier List (Not Ordered), here you go.
Kalabyss
Ukama
Gazuma
Sherald
Baboong
Tental
Piraniant
Wiplump
Loali
Granpah
Paharac
Skunch
Saku
Barnshe
Saipat
Pigepic
Tuvine
Nessla
Oceara
Mastione
Raize
Cerneaf
Taifu
Capyre
Anahir
Kinu
Vulor
Vulcrane
Mudrid
Gyalis
Valash
Platimous
Mushook
Shuine
Volarend
Myx
Nidrasil
Orphyll
Raican
Adoroboros
Noxolotl
Zenoreth
Babawa
Goolder
Ukama
Gazuma
Sherald
Baboong
Tental
Piraniant
Wiplump
Loali
Granpah
Paharac
Skunch
Saku
Barnshe
Saipat
Pigepic
Tuvine
Nessla
Oceara
Mastione
Raize
Cerneaf
Taifu
Capyre
Anahir
Kinu
Vulor
Vulcrane
Mudrid
Gyalis
Valash
Platimous
Mushook
Shuine
Volarend
Myx
Nidrasil
Orphyll
Raican
Adoroboros
Noxolotl
Zenoreth
Babawa
Goolder
TCs are now available for all Temtem to use! (Was a relevant note in 0.1 - Legacy Note)
Overview
What is this Temtem? A brief summary and description of the Temtem go here.
Sample Set
Gear
Trait
XX TV / XX TV / X TV
- Technique 1
- Technique 2
- Technique 3
- Technique 4 / Technique 5
Techniques
Technique descriptions and what they do go here.
Set Details
TVs and special SV setups go here, alternate suggestions for those as well go here. When items and abilities come out, they go here as well.
Usage Tips
When to use a Temtem and how to use it effectively is the key to victory.
Team Options
Who helps this Temtem the most and who does this Temtem help the most?
Other Options
Other things that are currently irrelevant to the meta, but strong or very situational things.
Checks and Counters
What beats this Temtem? What can handle it decently and what completely shuts it down?
Does this seem familiar? It's the same points of analysis that Smogon does. In my opinion, this setup covers the main points pretty well, so if it ain't broke, don't fix it?
Other Options and Check and Counters come after ALL the sets have been explained. Overview is written once at the beginning.
What is this Temtem? A brief summary and description of the Temtem go here.
Sample Set
Gear
Trait
XX TV / XX TV / X TV
- Technique 1
- Technique 2
- Technique 3
- Technique 4 / Technique 5
Techniques
Technique descriptions and what they do go here.
Set Details
TVs and special SV setups go here, alternate suggestions for those as well go here. When items and abilities come out, they go here as well.
Usage Tips
When to use a Temtem and how to use it effectively is the key to victory.
Team Options
Who helps this Temtem the most and who does this Temtem help the most?
Other Options
Other things that are currently irrelevant to the meta, but strong or very situational things.
Checks and Counters
What beats this Temtem? What can handle it decently and what completely shuts it down?
Does this seem familiar? It's the same points of analysis that Smogon does. In my opinion, this setup covers the main points pretty well, so if it ain't broke, don't fix it?
Other Options and Check and Counters come after ALL the sets have been explained. Overview is written once at the beginning.
Overview
Tuwai has strict competition in the Alpha. Out ofseven eight (Saku) Wind type Temtem, it has been unanimously declared the worst of the eight. Due to not having any utility and nothing to set itself apart, other than a somewhat underwhelming Shrill Voice, Tuwai is a very hard Temtem to utilize in the meta. Not all is bad due to having one of the only spread moves in the game currently and a strong STAB, these could contribute to its good points, but its overall lack of stats and moveset severely limit Tuwai's usefulness to any team it is assigned to.
21's Stand
Hand Fan
Spoilsport
493 SpA / 499 HP / 3 Atk / 3 Def / 1 SpDef
- Tornado
- Shrill Voice
- Wind Burst
- Noxious Bomb
Techniques
Ah... 21. Spoilsport is unfortunate as it only works for Shrill Voice, but it raises its damage which it needs more than Resilient. At least Tuwai gets Tornado, it has amazing power and priority with the only downside being its one hold. This is Tuwai's most important attack and deals the most damage. Shrill Voice is the whole reason to use Tuwai, it hits both opponents and does some notable amount of damage, but unfortunately is not affected by STAB. . Wind Burst is there for when Shrill Voice is unneeded and Tornado is unavailable. Noxious Bomb finishes off some pesky Nature and Water types.
Set Details
Due to not being the fastest Temtem and having a very restrictive moveset, the TVs provided reflect the TVs on a Tuwai for maximum output on its bulk and damage in one. As such, Special Attack is put at max, while HP is given priority over Attack to prioritize being able to do damage by surviving attacks from the enemy and delivering the counterattack. If Tuwai opts into and wants Feather Gatling to hit hard alongside Noxious Bomb, while still wanting to be able to output decent damage with Tornado and Shrill Voice, it is recommended to drop some HP for some Attack.
Usage Tips
Using Tuwai is a risk, if we are to honestly speak of Tuwai's potential. Tuwai has to come into a situation where either it can revenge kill a Temtem with Peck or not die instantly to the enemy. Safely switching into Tuwai is usually only possible through a fainted Temtem due to not being able to contribute much once switched in. Try to place Tuwai against opponents that are slower or about to faint to place pressure on the opponent to do something.
Team Options
Sherald is always a good teammate for Wind type Temtem, allowing for Crystal Dust Synergy. Sherald also resists Electric attacks, which plague Tuwai, so it's even better and the best partner for Tuwai. Sherald also has the added bonus of ripping apart many of the Wind type Temtem. Other good partners are Cerneaf for resisting Electric and Saku or Loali for their great special bulk. Tental, Skunch, and Saipat are also good teammates for cleaining up the enemy with their powerful attacks when Tuwai blows heavily damages them. However, Tental and Saipat both share the Electric weakness, so caution is necessary when using both on the same team. Gazuma and Nessla work to help Tuwai finish off Wind type Temtem, since it cannot break through them by itself.
Other Options
Feather Gatling has potential to be paired with Noxious Bomb for a Physical set, but Tornado is too good to give up Special Attack. Multiple Pecks is a very cost heavy move that provides heavy neutral damage, but not a whole lot more. It is not super effective on anything. It also does not get a STAB bonus, so heavy caution is advised using this move, as it is only usable in very certain situations, such as against Electric types, but is also outclassed by Noxious Bomb. Peck can be used as a fast move, but no Speed investment makes this iffy.
Checks and Counters
Electric Types: Gazuma and Nessla both pose quite an issue to Tuwai, tanking its strongest attack and retaliating with an OHKO or 2HKO. They all even outspeed Tuwai easily, causing Tuwai to have to avoid both these Temtem and can do little to nothing in return to Gazuma and maybe some damage on Nessla with Noxious Bomb.
Specially Bulky Temtem: Kinu and Saku give Tuwai a bit of trouble due to investing in Defense but also being specially bulky to the point where it seems Tuwai cannot do that much damage. Piraniant is also like this, but its Special Defense is quite low, so it is possible to get around this.
Wind Types: Wind types such as Loali and Pigepic will give Tuwai a hard time. They resist Tuwai's bulk and are also specially bulky to the point where Tuwai will find it hard to deal damage. Gazuma and Barnshe are in the same boat, but both can provide support to their teammates, where Granpah may have Sleep or stat drops, while Barnshe can Bamboozle his ally or Intimidate your Temtem, and both can use Turbo Choreography. Wiplump can resist Tuwai and outspeed and destroy it on the second turn with Tsunami.
Fast and Strong Wallbreakers: Due to being not all that fast or bulky, Tuwai has the problem of being blasted by an OHKO from Houchic, Skunch, and Ukama.
Tuwai has strict competition in the Alpha. Out of
21's Stand
Hand Fan
Spoilsport
493 SpA / 499 HP / 3 Atk / 3 Def / 1 SpDef
- Tornado
- Shrill Voice
- Wind Burst
- Noxious Bomb
Techniques
Ah... 21. Spoilsport is unfortunate as it only works for Shrill Voice, but it raises its damage which it needs more than Resilient. At least Tuwai gets Tornado, it has amazing power and priority with the only downside being its one hold. This is Tuwai's most important attack and deals the most damage. Shrill Voice is the whole reason to use Tuwai, it hits both opponents and does some notable amount of damage, but unfortunately is not affected by STAB. . Wind Burst is there for when Shrill Voice is unneeded and Tornado is unavailable. Noxious Bomb finishes off some pesky Nature and Water types.
Set Details
Due to not being the fastest Temtem and having a very restrictive moveset, the TVs provided reflect the TVs on a Tuwai for maximum output on its bulk and damage in one. As such, Special Attack is put at max, while HP is given priority over Attack to prioritize being able to do damage by surviving attacks from the enemy and delivering the counterattack. If Tuwai opts into and wants Feather Gatling to hit hard alongside Noxious Bomb, while still wanting to be able to output decent damage with Tornado and Shrill Voice, it is recommended to drop some HP for some Attack.
Usage Tips
Using Tuwai is a risk, if we are to honestly speak of Tuwai's potential. Tuwai has to come into a situation where either it can revenge kill a Temtem with Peck or not die instantly to the enemy. Safely switching into Tuwai is usually only possible through a fainted Temtem due to not being able to contribute much once switched in. Try to place Tuwai against opponents that are slower or about to faint to place pressure on the opponent to do something.
Team Options
Sherald is always a good teammate for Wind type Temtem, allowing for Crystal Dust Synergy. Sherald also resists Electric attacks, which plague Tuwai, so it's even better and the best partner for Tuwai. Sherald also has the added bonus of ripping apart many of the Wind type Temtem. Other good partners are Cerneaf for resisting Electric and Saku or Loali for their great special bulk. Tental, Skunch, and Saipat are also good teammates for cleaining up the enemy with their powerful attacks when Tuwai blows heavily damages them. However, Tental and Saipat both share the Electric weakness, so caution is necessary when using both on the same team. Gazuma and Nessla work to help Tuwai finish off Wind type Temtem, since it cannot break through them by itself.
Other Options
Feather Gatling has potential to be paired with Noxious Bomb for a Physical set, but Tornado is too good to give up Special Attack. Multiple Pecks is a very cost heavy move that provides heavy neutral damage, but not a whole lot more. It is not super effective on anything. It also does not get a STAB bonus, so heavy caution is advised using this move, as it is only usable in very certain situations, such as against Electric types, but is also outclassed by Noxious Bomb. Peck can be used as a fast move, but no Speed investment makes this iffy.
Checks and Counters
Electric Types: Gazuma and Nessla both pose quite an issue to Tuwai, tanking its strongest attack and retaliating with an OHKO or 2HKO. They all even outspeed Tuwai easily, causing Tuwai to have to avoid both these Temtem and can do little to nothing in return to Gazuma and maybe some damage on Nessla with Noxious Bomb.
Specially Bulky Temtem: Kinu and Saku give Tuwai a bit of trouble due to investing in Defense but also being specially bulky to the point where it seems Tuwai cannot do that much damage. Piraniant is also like this, but its Special Defense is quite low, so it is possible to get around this.
Wind Types: Wind types such as Loali and Pigepic will give Tuwai a hard time. They resist Tuwai's bulk and are also specially bulky to the point where Tuwai will find it hard to deal damage. Gazuma and Barnshe are in the same boat, but both can provide support to their teammates, where Granpah may have Sleep or stat drops, while Barnshe can Bamboozle his ally or Intimidate your Temtem, and both can use Turbo Choreography. Wiplump can resist Tuwai and outspeed and destroy it on the second turn with Tsunami.
Fast and Strong Wallbreakers: Due to being not all that fast or bulky, Tuwai has the problem of being blasted by an OHKO from Houchic, Skunch, and Ukama.
Overview
Wiplump was a very unfortunate Temtem in the very early stages of Alpha. Due to TCs not working correctly, Wiplump could not learn Tsunami, so it was stuck with Blizzard and Ice Cubes as its respective moves, becoming a Temtem that could not abuse its best stats (Special Attack and Speed). Unfortunately due to that, it was placed as one of the worst Temtem of the current 17 usable fully evolved Temtem and it was had to rely on teammates to get off, what was most likely, a very lackluster rewards for the effort. Not to mention it still had other issues, such as Blizzard being a turn 2 move. However, now it has Tsunami, the tables turn a bit. With a respectable Special Defense and high Special Attack and Speed, Wiplump can use Tsunami and decimate its foes like no tomorrow. One of the premier Speedy Tsunami users, it's finally found a niche with its stats and can abuse them to what their potential entails. However, even with Tsunami helping along its lackluster moveset, it still has the earlier issues from before. Not only is Blizzard a turn 2 move, but so is Tsunami, forcing it to rely on Cold Breeze or Ice Cubes to get through turn 1. Furthermore, it is quad weak to one of the most popular types of the meta, Electric, and also has no way to break through the popular Nature types of the meta. Considering all this, it could be said that Wiplump is definitely better off than the start of the Alpha, but has its work cut out to become useful.
Tsunami Freedom (Fast)
500 SpA / 500 Spe
- Tsunami
- Cold Breeze / Bubbles
- Ice Cubes / Bubbles
- Blizzard / Bubbles
Techniques
Tsunami is Wiplump's saving grace, allowing for it to be on Water teams and be useful alongside them. Due to the fact that it has normal Priority (2), it can actually abuse its high speed stat to deal massive amounts of damage on turn 2. Cold Breeze is the best move Wiplump can use turn 1 to allow itself to be able to reach turn 2 and start using Tsunami. It allows for a stack of cold to be applied early, but it doesn't deal very much damage. Ice Cubes is a great Water type move... but except for the fact that it's a physical attack. Due to this, even with its wondrous Synergy effect, there is a chance that even Bubbles may be of more use to you. Bubbles being a very weak, very low stamina usage move, is a perfect move for finishing off any weak Temtem on the field, while still being special and a Water type move. Blizzard on the other hand is very good, if Wiplump could get it off. The main issue with Blizzard is that it's Priority 1 and therefore makes Wiplump go half the speed it usually has, making it very possible for it to go last. That, combined with the Hold 1 of the move, makes it another possibility to be replaced with Bubbles which is consistently available and low cost, but also low damage.
Set Details
As Tsunami is the main star of the show, the TVs are very straightforward in making them maxed out in Special Attack and Speed. HP or Stamina can also be a fine investment with the extra TVs or splitting them from the main stats can be fine if you're willing to sacrifice some Special Attack or Speed. Attack is generally not recommended for the complete disregard for Ice Cubes over Tsunami.
Usage Tips
As with any Tsunami user, Wiplump is strongest alongside another Water type, preferably one with Tsunami themselves. Double Tsunami compositions allow for instantly freezing the enemy with a turn of setup. Avoid any contact with Nessla or Ganki or Wiplump will be utterly useless. Wiplump is a good lead against non Ganki/Nessla/Kalabyss leads, but can also function as a revenge killer to bypass the Hold 1 of Tsunami by using Cold Breeze or Ice Cubes to finish off a weak Temtem. Understand without Tsunami, Wiplump will either be doing less damage or be going last, so plan accordingly around those weaknesses.
Team Options
As stated above, any Water type Temtem will work well alongside Wiplump. Preferably, another Tsunami user would be ideal, such as Ukama, Saipat, and Kalabyss. Even without Tsunami, a Water type will work fine, such as Nessla. However watch out for Nature types with these setups, as Nature type Temtem can wall them without a problem even with Tsunami and have a real chance of killing said Water types. Kalabyss is exceptionally useful in those circumstances due to being able to OHKO those pesky Nature type Temtem and Saipat can use Venomous Claws to deal with them as well. Also, as it is a dual type of Water/Wind, Crystle still enjoys its company, which allows Crystle to blow Crystal Dust after Crystal Dust. Another great partner would be Ganki to cover for Wiplump's inability to break Wind types comfortably without Tsunami and even provides great setup. Other Wind types that run Turbo Choreography, like Pigepic or Barnshe, can help with Blizzard's Priority 1 weakness.
Synergy Abuser (Blizzard)
500 HP / 500 SpA
- Blizzard
- Tsunami
- Ice Cubes
- Cold Breeze
Note: Atk can be split out of HP for Ice Cubes. HP is because Speed is ineffective with Blizzard's Priority 1.
Techniques
Blizzard and Tsunami are the main stars of the set, both allowing Wiplump the flexibility to blast its opponents with a Synergy boosted move or just a plain powerful one. Blizzard's main drawback is that it's slow and Tsunami's main drawback is that it needs a turn to Hold. This set relies on Ice Cubes and Cold Breeze as the second Synergy move and the utility move. Both allow for a good combination into Tsunami on the next turn and can setup for a powerful Blizzard after that. This is a very straightforward and risky set, so nothing really
Set Details
Once again, Special Attack TVs are preferred, but since Blizzard is a main star in the set, Speed TVs are forgone in favor of HP TVs for survivability, as Blizzard makes Speed TVs ineffective. Attack TVs are a bit more important in this set and can be split from the HP TVs in favor of doing more with Ice Cubes early on.
Usage Tips
This Wiplump set acts as either an Anti-lead to certain leads or as a late game sweeper against certain Temtem that remain. With its added bulk and massive Special Attack, it's meant to break holes into the enemy team with Blizzard and Tsunami. As always, avoid contact with Nessla and Ganki, however unlike the other set, Saku is not getting away freely from Wiplump, but Loali will still be a major issue. Any non Wind or Electric leads should be blown apart if they cannot take down Wiplump and any late game situations with that scenario can allow Wiplump to clean house upon the remnants of the enemy team.
Team Options
This set still enjoys the normal teammates for Tsunami users, such as Nessla, Kalabyss, and Ukama, but greatly enjoys Turbo Choreography users, such as Pigepic and Barnshe. They allow for an aggressive style of play with Blizzard and can even allow for certain it to outspeed some Temtem. Pigepic and Barnshe also have Bamboozle to help protect Wiplump. Pigepic also has the added bonus of having Stone Wall, a move that makes Wiplump even harder to kill on top of everything else. Other users include Crystle or Skunch, but Crystle still has the Crystal Dust Synergy, so it's still great with Wiplump.
Other Options
Honestly, the only other options left are to make Wiplump a Special Tank, while trying to avoid Nature and Electric type Temtem as much as possible or run a very joke oriented physical set with Head Charge and Ice Cubes. Nothing else is available to Wiplump at the moment, so there aren't really any other options.
Checks and Counters
Electric Types: Ganki and Nessla will OHKO Wiplump, no questions asked. Not only are they quad effective against Wiplump and they're also at the forefront of the meta. Nessla in particular completely walls out Wiplump and Ganki has DC Beam to outspeed Wiplump at all times. Avoid at all costs.
Nature Types: Saku and Loali both tank Wiplump very well alongside having Urushiol to do a good chunk of damage and poison chipping. Loali in particular fully walls anything Wiplump throws at it, making for a very nasty situation where it will take multiple turns to even get Loali close enough to finish off. Saku on the other hand, may also has a STAB boosted Sharp Leaf to throw for extra damage.
Physical Wallbreakers: Physical attackers can tank a hit from Wiplump and retaliate with a strong move and OHKO Wiplump. They may even outspeed Wiplump with enough speed investment. Skunch and Smazee are the most dangerous when it comes to Speed and Attack, but Kalabyss can also pose an issue with OHKOing with Toxic Ink.
Wind Types: If Bubbles or Ice Cubes cannot do enough damage, Wind types, such as Paharac and Pigepic can pose issues as they can set up for their allies with no real consequences from Wiplump.
Wiplump was a very unfortunate Temtem in the very early stages of Alpha. Due to TCs not working correctly, Wiplump could not learn Tsunami, so it was stuck with Blizzard and Ice Cubes as its respective moves, becoming a Temtem that could not abuse its best stats (Special Attack and Speed). Unfortunately due to that, it was placed as one of the worst Temtem of the current 17 usable fully evolved Temtem and it was had to rely on teammates to get off, what was most likely, a very lackluster rewards for the effort. Not to mention it still had other issues, such as Blizzard being a turn 2 move. However, now it has Tsunami, the tables turn a bit. With a respectable Special Defense and high Special Attack and Speed, Wiplump can use Tsunami and decimate its foes like no tomorrow. One of the premier Speedy Tsunami users, it's finally found a niche with its stats and can abuse them to what their potential entails. However, even with Tsunami helping along its lackluster moveset, it still has the earlier issues from before. Not only is Blizzard a turn 2 move, but so is Tsunami, forcing it to rely on Cold Breeze or Ice Cubes to get through turn 1. Furthermore, it is quad weak to one of the most popular types of the meta, Electric, and also has no way to break through the popular Nature types of the meta. Considering all this, it could be said that Wiplump is definitely better off than the start of the Alpha, but has its work cut out to become useful.
Tsunami Freedom (Fast)
500 SpA / 500 Spe
- Tsunami
- Cold Breeze / Bubbles
- Ice Cubes / Bubbles
- Blizzard / Bubbles
Techniques
Tsunami is Wiplump's saving grace, allowing for it to be on Water teams and be useful alongside them. Due to the fact that it has normal Priority (2), it can actually abuse its high speed stat to deal massive amounts of damage on turn 2. Cold Breeze is the best move Wiplump can use turn 1 to allow itself to be able to reach turn 2 and start using Tsunami. It allows for a stack of cold to be applied early, but it doesn't deal very much damage. Ice Cubes is a great Water type move... but except for the fact that it's a physical attack. Due to this, even with its wondrous Synergy effect, there is a chance that even Bubbles may be of more use to you. Bubbles being a very weak, very low stamina usage move, is a perfect move for finishing off any weak Temtem on the field, while still being special and a Water type move. Blizzard on the other hand is very good, if Wiplump could get it off. The main issue with Blizzard is that it's Priority 1 and therefore makes Wiplump go half the speed it usually has, making it very possible for it to go last. That, combined with the Hold 1 of the move, makes it another possibility to be replaced with Bubbles which is consistently available and low cost, but also low damage.
Set Details
As Tsunami is the main star of the show, the TVs are very straightforward in making them maxed out in Special Attack and Speed. HP or Stamina can also be a fine investment with the extra TVs or splitting them from the main stats can be fine if you're willing to sacrifice some Special Attack or Speed. Attack is generally not recommended for the complete disregard for Ice Cubes over Tsunami.
Usage Tips
As with any Tsunami user, Wiplump is strongest alongside another Water type, preferably one with Tsunami themselves. Double Tsunami compositions allow for instantly freezing the enemy with a turn of setup. Avoid any contact with Nessla or Ganki or Wiplump will be utterly useless. Wiplump is a good lead against non Ganki/Nessla/Kalabyss leads, but can also function as a revenge killer to bypass the Hold 1 of Tsunami by using Cold Breeze or Ice Cubes to finish off a weak Temtem. Understand without Tsunami, Wiplump will either be doing less damage or be going last, so plan accordingly around those weaknesses.
Team Options
As stated above, any Water type Temtem will work well alongside Wiplump. Preferably, another Tsunami user would be ideal, such as Ukama, Saipat, and Kalabyss. Even without Tsunami, a Water type will work fine, such as Nessla. However watch out for Nature types with these setups, as Nature type Temtem can wall them without a problem even with Tsunami and have a real chance of killing said Water types. Kalabyss is exceptionally useful in those circumstances due to being able to OHKO those pesky Nature type Temtem and Saipat can use Venomous Claws to deal with them as well. Also, as it is a dual type of Water/Wind, Crystle still enjoys its company, which allows Crystle to blow Crystal Dust after Crystal Dust. Another great partner would be Ganki to cover for Wiplump's inability to break Wind types comfortably without Tsunami and even provides great setup. Other Wind types that run Turbo Choreography, like Pigepic or Barnshe, can help with Blizzard's Priority 1 weakness.
Synergy Abuser (Blizzard)
500 HP / 500 SpA
- Blizzard
- Tsunami
- Ice Cubes
- Cold Breeze
Note: Atk can be split out of HP for Ice Cubes. HP is because Speed is ineffective with Blizzard's Priority 1.
Techniques
Blizzard and Tsunami are the main stars of the set, both allowing Wiplump the flexibility to blast its opponents with a Synergy boosted move or just a plain powerful one. Blizzard's main drawback is that it's slow and Tsunami's main drawback is that it needs a turn to Hold. This set relies on Ice Cubes and Cold Breeze as the second Synergy move and the utility move. Both allow for a good combination into Tsunami on the next turn and can setup for a powerful Blizzard after that. This is a very straightforward and risky set, so nothing really
Set Details
Once again, Special Attack TVs are preferred, but since Blizzard is a main star in the set, Speed TVs are forgone in favor of HP TVs for survivability, as Blizzard makes Speed TVs ineffective. Attack TVs are a bit more important in this set and can be split from the HP TVs in favor of doing more with Ice Cubes early on.
Usage Tips
This Wiplump set acts as either an Anti-lead to certain leads or as a late game sweeper against certain Temtem that remain. With its added bulk and massive Special Attack, it's meant to break holes into the enemy team with Blizzard and Tsunami. As always, avoid contact with Nessla and Ganki, however unlike the other set, Saku is not getting away freely from Wiplump, but Loali will still be a major issue. Any non Wind or Electric leads should be blown apart if they cannot take down Wiplump and any late game situations with that scenario can allow Wiplump to clean house upon the remnants of the enemy team.
Team Options
This set still enjoys the normal teammates for Tsunami users, such as Nessla, Kalabyss, and Ukama, but greatly enjoys Turbo Choreography users, such as Pigepic and Barnshe. They allow for an aggressive style of play with Blizzard and can even allow for certain it to outspeed some Temtem. Pigepic and Barnshe also have Bamboozle to help protect Wiplump. Pigepic also has the added bonus of having Stone Wall, a move that makes Wiplump even harder to kill on top of everything else. Other users include Crystle or Skunch, but Crystle still has the Crystal Dust Synergy, so it's still great with Wiplump.
Other Options
Honestly, the only other options left are to make Wiplump a Special Tank, while trying to avoid Nature and Electric type Temtem as much as possible or run a very joke oriented physical set with Head Charge and Ice Cubes. Nothing else is available to Wiplump at the moment, so there aren't really any other options.
Checks and Counters
Electric Types: Ganki and Nessla will OHKO Wiplump, no questions asked. Not only are they quad effective against Wiplump and they're also at the forefront of the meta. Nessla in particular completely walls out Wiplump and Ganki has DC Beam to outspeed Wiplump at all times. Avoid at all costs.
Nature Types: Saku and Loali both tank Wiplump very well alongside having Urushiol to do a good chunk of damage and poison chipping. Loali in particular fully walls anything Wiplump throws at it, making for a very nasty situation where it will take multiple turns to even get Loali close enough to finish off. Saku on the other hand, may also has a STAB boosted Sharp Leaf to throw for extra damage.
Physical Wallbreakers: Physical attackers can tank a hit from Wiplump and retaliate with a strong move and OHKO Wiplump. They may even outspeed Wiplump with enough speed investment. Skunch and Smazee are the most dangerous when it comes to Speed and Attack, but Kalabyss can also pose an issue with OHKOing with Toxic Ink.
Wind Types: If Bubbles or Ice Cubes cannot do enough damage, Wind types, such as Paharac and Pigepic can pose issues as they can set up for their allies with no real consequences from Wiplump.
Sets
Order of Sets, if multiple sets exist, matters in viability of sets. All sets are implied to be with all perfect SVs with the most minimal usage of TVs, so there will be some leftover from time to time. Most TVs are not optimized, rather they are usually just maxed out, so there can be more optimal ways to split the TVs. Gear choices are assuming something better doesn't have it (most of the time). Use your own judgment to replace what's leftover from your choices.
If you’re wondering why Temtem have TVs leftover or why I have them not at 500 / 500, I recommend taking a look at the formula for stats or going to a site like TemTeam | Your Temtem Team Builder and taking a look for yourself.
I feel the need to emphasize many of these sets are as standard as possible to give a baseline. Editing them to your own convenience or style is highly recommended and not all sets are covered (such as Anaerobic Volarend).
Electric Specialist
Rock Shield / Energy Drink / Snare
Receptive
497 SpA / 498 Speed / 5 HP
- DC Beam
- Electric Storm
- Tesla Prison
- Turbo Choreography /Sparks / Wind Blade / Nimble
Rock Shield / Energy Drink / Snare
Receptive
497 SpA / 498 Speed / 5 HP
- DC Beam
- Electric Storm
- Tesla Prison
- Turbo Choreography /Sparks / Wind Blade / Nimble
Pure Tank
Ice Cubes
Provident
499 HP / 499 Def / 1 Speed
- Crystal Spikes
- Rampage
- Stone Wall
- Mirror Shell / Diamond Fort / Crystal Dust
Ice Cubes
Provident
499 HP / 499 Def / 1 Speed
- Crystal Spikes
- Rampage
- Stone Wall
- Mirror Shell / Diamond Fort / Crystal Dust
The Nuke
Rock Shield / Lightning Rod / Ice Cubes
Avenger / Water Affinity
497 SpA / 493 Speed / 10 HP
- Beta Burst
- Energy Manipulation
- Psy Wave / High-Pressure Water
- Lullaby / High-Pressure Water / Madness Buff / Tenderness
Rock Shield / Lightning Rod / Ice Cubes
Avenger / Water Affinity
497 SpA / 493 Speed / 10 HP
- Beta Burst
- Energy Manipulation
- Psy Wave / High-Pressure Water
- Lullaby / High-Pressure Water / Madness Buff / Tenderness
Monkeying Around
Pansunscreen / Coat / Rock Shield
Brawny
491 Atk / 500 Speed / 1 Sta / 4 HP / 3 Def
- Uppercut
- Perfect Jab
- Heat Up / Show Off
- Earth Wave / Stone Wall / Tail Strike
Pansunscreen / Coat / Rock Shield
Brawny
491 Atk / 500 Speed / 1 Sta / 4 HP / 3 Def
- Uppercut
- Perfect Jab
- Heat Up / Show Off
- Earth Wave / Stone Wall / Tail Strike
Crystal Gale
Ice Cubes / Shuine's Horn
Determined
496 Atk / 356 HP / 148 Sta
- Crystal Plume Gatling
- Feather Gatling
- Noxious Bomb
- Humiliating Slap / Diamond Fort / Peck
Ice Cubes / Shuine's Horn
Determined
496 Atk / 356 HP / 148 Sta
- Crystal Plume Gatling
- Feather Gatling
- Noxious Bomb
- Humiliating Slap / Diamond Fort / Peck
Tesla's Guardian
Rock Shield / Tucma Mask
Electric Synthesize
500 HP / 492 SpDef / 3 Sta / 5 Speed / 3 Atk
- Tesla Prison
- Iced Stalactite
- Chain Lightning Strangle / Electric Storm / Stare
- Sparks / Strangle / Electric Storm / Stare
Rock Shield / Tucma Mask
Electric Synthesize
500 HP / 492 SpDef / 3 Sta / 5 Speed / 3 Atk
- Tesla Prison
- Iced Stalactite
- Chain Lightning Strangle / Electric Storm / Stare
- Sparks / Strangle / Electric Storm / Stare
Kalamari Statue (Bulky Offensive)
Coat
Loneliness
494 HP / 500 Atk / 5 SpDef
- Toxic Ink
- Iced Stalactite / Aqua Stone
- Flood / Water Blade
- Strangle / Clinch / Humiliating Slap
Anti-Kalamari (Specially Defensive)
Coat
Loneliness
494 HP / 500 Def / 5 SpDef
- Toxic Ink
- Iced Stalactite / Aqua Stone
- Flood / Water Blade
- Strangle / Clinch / Humiliating Slap
Coat
Loneliness
494 HP / 500 Atk / 5 SpDef
- Toxic Ink
- Iced Stalactite / Aqua Stone
- Flood / Water Blade
- Strangle / Clinch / Humiliating Slap
Anti-Kalamari (Specially Defensive)
Coat
Loneliness
494 HP / 500 Def / 5 SpDef
- Toxic Ink
- Iced Stalactite / Aqua Stone
- Flood / Water Blade
- Strangle / Clinch / Humiliating Slap
Umi-Kaze
Sweatband / Tucma Mask / Lightning Rod
Hydrologist
488 SpA / 500 Spe / 10 HP
- Water Cannon
- Blizzard
- Aquatic Whirlwind / Sharp Rain
- Flood / Turbo Choreography
Sweatband / Tucma Mask / Lightning Rod
Hydrologist
488 SpA / 500 Spe / 10 HP
- Water Cannon
- Blizzard
- Aquatic Whirlwind / Sharp Rain
- Flood / Turbo Choreography
Sushi No Longer
Tucma Mask / Shuine's Horn / Lightning Rod
Patient
500 HP / 498 Def
Speed: 1-50 SV (Adjustable)
- Noxious Bomb
- Aquatic Whirlwind
- Cheer Up / Flood
- Head Charge / Jaw Strike / Flood
Note: Cheer Up can work very well if you go after an ally to immediately charge their hold move after it was used.
Tucma Mask / Shuine's Horn / Lightning Rod
Patient
500 HP / 498 Def
Speed: 1-50 SV (Adjustable)
- Noxious Bomb
- Aquatic Whirlwind
- Cheer Up / Flood
- Head Charge / Jaw Strike / Flood
Note: Cheer Up can work very well if you go after an ally to immediately charge their hold move after it was used.
Sharp Breeze
Lightning Rod / Hand Fan
Plethoric
496 Speed / 496 SpA / 3 Atk / 5 HP
- Sharp Rain
- Tornado
- Ice Shuriken / Cold Breeze
- Tenderness / Awful Song / Tsunami
Lightning Rod / Hand Fan
Plethoric
496 Speed / 496 SpA / 3 Atk / 5 HP
- Sharp Rain
- Tornado
- Ice Shuriken / Cold Breeze
- Tenderness / Awful Song / Tsunami
Deprivation of Oxygen
Botanist
Hand Fan / Tucma Mask
496 SpA / 494 Speed / 5 HP / 5 Sta
- Hypoxia
- Allergic Spread
- Turbo Choreography / Tenderness / Nimble
- Shy Shield / Bark Shield / Photosynthesis
Botanist
Hand Fan / Tucma Mask
496 SpA / 494 Speed / 5 HP / 5 Sta
- Hypoxia
- Allergic Spread
- Turbo Choreography / Tenderness / Nimble
- Shy Shield / Bark Shield / Photosynthesis
Generalist Defensive (Special Set)
Ice Cubes / Tucma Mask / Pillow
Air Specialist
494 HP / 496 SpDef / 5 SpA / 4 Def
or
494 HP / 494 Def / 3 Spe / 4 Def / 5 SpA
- Wind Burst
- Tornado
- Allergic Spread
- Lifeful Sap / Narcoleptic Hit / Shy Shield
Ice Cubes / Tucma Mask / Pillow
Air Specialist
494 HP / 496 SpDef / 5 SpA / 4 Def
or
494 HP / 494 Def / 3 Spe / 4 Def / 5 SpA
- Wind Burst
- Tornado
- Allergic Spread
- Lifeful Sap / Narcoleptic Hit / Shy Shield
Breathless Performance
Hand Fan
Bully
499 Speed / 492 SpA / 1 Sta / 1 Def / 5 SpDef
- Wind Burst
- Hyperkinetic Strike
- Hypoxia
- Turbo Choreography / Stare / Cheer Up
Hand Fan
Bully
499 Speed / 492 SpA / 1 Sta / 1 Def / 5 SpDef
- Wind Burst
- Hyperkinetic Strike
- Hypoxia
- Turbo Choreography / Stare / Cheer Up
Mercenary Duelist (Sweeper)
Coat / Rock Shield / Sweatband / Pansunscreen
Brawny
496 Atk / 500 Speed / 2 HP
- Fierce Claw
- Haito Uchi
- Perfect Jab
- Ninja Jutsu / Tail Strike / Stone Wall
General Brawler (Bulky)
Pansunscreen
Brawny
496 Atk / 494 HP / 7 Def
- Fierce Claw
- Perfect Jab
- Haito Uchi / Ninja Jutsu
- Stone Wall / Held Anger
Coat / Rock Shield / Sweatband / Pansunscreen
Brawny
496 Atk / 500 Speed / 2 HP
- Fierce Claw
- Haito Uchi
- Perfect Jab
- Ninja Jutsu / Tail Strike / Stone Wall
General Brawler (Bulky)
Pansunscreen
Brawny
496 Atk / 494 HP / 7 Def
- Fierce Claw
- Perfect Jab
- Haito Uchi / Ninja Jutsu
- Stone Wall / Held Anger
Mental Boom
Hand Fan / Lightning Rod / Rock Shield
Neutrality / Air Specialist
500 SpA / 492 Speed / 3 Def / 2 SpDef
- Wind Burst / Hypoxia
- Beta Burst / Energy Manipulation
- Bamboozle
- Relax / Energy Manipulation / Tornado
Hand Fan / Lightning Rod / Rock Shield
Neutrality / Air Specialist
500 SpA / 492 Speed / 3 Def / 2 SpDef
- Wind Burst / Hypoxia
- Beta Burst / Energy Manipulation
- Bamboozle
- Relax / Energy Manipulation / Tornado
Cursed Bacon
Pillow / Lightning Rod
Fainted Curse
495 HP / 498 SpDef / 2 Sta / 3 Speed / 2 Def
or
495 HP / 492 Def / 2 Sta / 3 Speed / 8 SpDef
or
495 HP / 493 Speed / 2 Sta / 3 Speed / 2 Def
- Bamboozle
- Turbo Choreography
- Relax
- Oshu-Dashi / Wind Burst / Heavy Blow
Pillow / Lightning Rod
Fainted Curse
495 HP / 498 SpDef / 2 Sta / 3 Speed / 2 Def
or
495 HP / 492 Def / 2 Sta / 3 Speed / 8 SpDef
or
495 HP / 493 Speed / 2 Sta / 3 Speed / 2 Def
- Bamboozle
- Turbo Choreography
- Relax
- Oshu-Dashi / Wind Burst / Heavy Blow
Venomous Sai
Toxic Affinity
Energy Drink / Rock Shield
496 Speed / 494 Atk / 10 HP
- Toxic Ink
- Ice Shuriken
- Nicho Sai
- Iced Stalactite / Ninja Jutsu / Rage
Toxic Affinity
Energy Drink / Rock Shield
496 Speed / 494 Atk / 10 HP
- Toxic Ink
- Ice Shuriken
- Nicho Sai
- Iced Stalactite / Ninja Jutsu / Rage
Tender Claw
Soft Touch
Energy Drink
500 HP / 490 Atk / 5 SpDef / 5 Def
- Fierce Claw
- Stone Ball
- Perfect Jab
- Lullaby / Held Anger / Rage
Soft Touch
Energy Drink
500 HP / 490 Atk / 5 SpDef / 5 Def
- Fierce Claw
- Stone Ball
- Perfect Jab
- Lullaby / Held Anger / Rage
Frost Whirlwind
Hydrologist
Tucma Mask / Sweatband / Energy Drink / Lightning Rod
498 SpA / 500 Spe / 2 Atk
- Ice Shuriken
- Aquatic Whirlwind
- Blizzard
- Flood / Tsunami
Hydrologist
Tucma Mask / Sweatband / Energy Drink / Lightning Rod
498 SpA / 500 Spe / 2 Atk
- Ice Shuriken
- Aquatic Whirlwind
- Blizzard
- Flood / Tsunami
Lava Swarm
Pyromaniac / Bully
Fire Chip
495 Atk / 433 HP / 69 Speed / 3 Def
or
495 Atk / 500 HP / 3 Def
- Embers
- Meteor Swarm
- Footwork / Jaw Strike
- Major Slash
Pyromaniac / Bully
Fire Chip
495 Atk / 433 HP / 69 Speed / 3 Def
or
495 Atk / 500 HP / 3 Def
- Embers
- Meteor Swarm
- Footwork / Jaw Strike
- Major Slash
Emperor of the Plains
Demoralize
Umbrella / Coat / Fire Chip
497 HP / 490 SpDef / 8 Def / 4 SpA
or
497 HP / 493 SpA / 8 Def / 1 SpDef
- Embers
- Fire Tornado
- Roar
- Fire Flame / King's Roar
Demoralize
Umbrella / Coat / Fire Chip
497 HP / 490 SpDef / 8 Def / 4 SpA
or
497 HP / 493 SpA / 8 Def / 1 SpDef
- Embers
- Fire Tornado
- Roar
- Fire Flame / King's Roar
Fort of Yggdrasil (Defensive)
Callosity
Ice Cubes
493 HP / 489 SpDef / 7 Def / 2 Speed / 4 Sta
- Roots
- Revitalize
- Shy Shield
- Water Cutting Lily / Sharp Leaf
Callosity
Ice Cubes
493 HP / 489 SpDef / 7 Def / 2 Speed / 4 Sta
- Roots
- Revitalize
- Shy Shield
- Water Cutting Lily / Sharp Leaf
String Cheese
Toxic Farewell
Ice Cubes
500 HP / 499 SpA
or
500 HP / 309 Def / 180 SpDef
SVs: 1-50 Speed (Adjustable)
- Cheer Up / Lullaby
- Bark Shield / Lullaby
- Dust Vortex / Hypoxia
- Sacrifice
Same comment as Piraniant.
Toxic Farewell
Ice Cubes
500 HP / 499 SpA
or
500 HP / 309 Def / 180 SpDef
SVs: 1-50 Speed (Adjustable)
- Cheer Up / Lullaby
- Bark Shield / Lullaby
- Dust Vortex / Hypoxia
- Sacrifice
Same comment as Piraniant.
Offensive Sweeper
Last Rush
Fire Chip
499 Attack / 455 Speed / 38 SpA / 5 Sta / 1 Def / 2 SpDef
- Heat Up
- Embers
- Fire Tornado
- Rampage / Heavy Blow
Extinction Comes
Last Rush
Umbrella
496 HP / 497 Speed / 1 Def / 2 SpDef
- Embers
- Roar
- Extinction
- Block
Last Rush
Fire Chip
499 Attack / 455 Speed / 38 SpA / 5 Sta / 1 Def / 2 SpDef
- Heat Up
- Embers
- Fire Tornado
- Rampage / Heavy Blow
Extinction Comes
Last Rush
Umbrella
496 HP / 497 Speed / 1 Def / 2 SpDef
- Embers
- Roar
- Extinction
- Block
Flawed Coward
Flawed Crystal
Umbrella / Coat
495 HP / 493 SpDef / 3 Def / 1 Sta / 8 Speed
or
495 HP / 493 Def / 3 SpDef / 1 Sta / 8 Speed
or
495 HP / 500 Atk / 3 SpDef / 1 Sta
- Crystal Bite
- Meteor Swarm
- Chains Hit / Head Charge / Rampage
- Heat Up / Head Charge / Rampage
Flawed Crystal
Umbrella / Coat
495 HP / 493 SpDef / 3 Def / 1 Sta / 8 Speed
or
495 HP / 493 Def / 3 SpDef / 1 Sta / 8 Speed
or
495 HP / 500 Atk / 3 SpDef / 1 Sta
- Crystal Bite
- Meteor Swarm
- Chains Hit / Head Charge / Rampage
- Heat Up / Head Charge / Rampage
Banyan Guardian
Protector
Rock Shield / Ice Cubes / Tucma Mask
Special TV Section (Maxed): 498 HP / 498 Speed / 495 Def / 493 SpA / 499 SpDef
Special TV Leftovers: 6 HP / 8 Sta / 8 Speed / 5 Def / 4 SpA / 10 SpDef
Sample TV Set: 498 HP / 466 Speed / 26 Def
- Beta Burst
- Sacrifice
- Lifeful Sap / Revitalize / Stone Wall
- Lullaby / Turbo Choreography / Hypnosis
Kinu is super flexible, build whatever you want on it. The sample TV spread is for outspeeding Saipat, you can go even lower if you don't care about that or max if you care about speed tying max Speed Platimous. This is a very free to do whatever you want build.
Protector
Rock Shield / Ice Cubes / Tucma Mask
Special TV Section (Maxed): 498 HP / 498 Speed / 495 Def / 493 SpA / 499 SpDef
Special TV Leftovers: 6 HP / 8 Sta / 8 Speed / 5 Def / 4 SpA / 10 SpDef
Sample TV Set: 498 HP / 466 Speed / 26 Def
- Beta Burst
- Sacrifice
- Lifeful Sap / Revitalize / Stone Wall
- Lullaby / Turbo Choreography / Hypnosis
Kinu is super flexible, build whatever you want on it. The sample TV spread is for outspeeding Saipat, you can go even lower if you don't care about that or max if you care about speed tying max Speed Platimous. This is a very free to do whatever you want build.
Comrade Birb
Camaraderie
Lighting Rod
500 HP / 498 SpDef
or
500 HP / 498 SpA
SVs: 1-50 Speed (Adjustable)
- Wind Burst
- Hypnosis
- Cheer Up
- Stare / Hyperkinetic Strike
Camaraderie
Lighting Rod
500 HP / 498 SpDef
or
500 HP / 498 SpA
SVs: 1-50 Speed (Adjustable)
- Wind Burst
- Hypnosis
- Cheer Up
- Stare / Hyperkinetic Strike
Generalist Extinction
Individualist
Umbrella
496 HP / 500 SpDef
- Embers
- Extinction
- Earth Wave / Stare / Rend
- Stone Ball / Stare / Rend
Individualist
Umbrella
496 HP / 500 SpDef
- Embers
- Extinction
- Earth Wave / Stare / Rend
- Stone Ball / Stare / Rend
Long have we waited
Vigorous / Receptive
Umbrella / Fire Chip / Coat
498 Atk / 474 Speed / 14 HP / 1 Def / 9 SpDef
- Embers
- Stone Ball
- Ninja Jutsu
- Extinction / Major Slash / Earth Wave
Vigorous / Receptive
Umbrella / Fire Chip / Coat
498 Atk / 474 Speed / 14 HP / 1 Def / 9 SpDef
- Embers
- Stone Ball
- Ninja Jutsu
- Extinction / Major Slash / Earth Wave
Best of Both Worlds
Resistant
Umbrella / Ice Cubes / Coat
500 SpA / 496 Speed / 4 Sta
- Mud Shower
- Crystal Dust
- Turbo Choreography / Footwork
- Tenderness / Rend
There is a Mixed / Physical build, but you'd be better off running other threats.
Resistant
Umbrella / Ice Cubes / Coat
500 SpA / 496 Speed / 4 Sta
- Mud Shower
- Crystal Dust
- Turbo Choreography / Footwork
- Tenderness / Rend
There is a Mixed / Physical build, but you'd be better off running other threats.
Jeweled Reaver
Resistant / Mirroring
Sweatband / Energy Drink / Ice Cubes / Coat
498 Atk / 498 Spe / 1 Def / 1 SpDef
- Crystal Bite
- Haito Uchi
- Heat Up
- Drill Impact / Glass Blade / Earth Wave
There's a new set for this that I'm going to test alongside other Temtem, but this is one of the more notable ones.
Resistant / Mirroring
Sweatband / Energy Drink / Ice Cubes / Coat
498 Atk / 498 Spe / 1 Def / 1 SpDef
- Crystal Bite
- Haito Uchi
- Heat Up
- Drill Impact / Glass Blade / Earth Wave
There's a new set for this that I'm going to test alongside other Temtem, but this is one of the more notable ones.
Rending Rubies
Scavenger / Determined
Energy Drink / Sweatband / Ice Cubes / Coat
498 SpA / 419 Speed / 73 Sta / 7 HP
- Crystal Spikes
- Madness Buff
- Crystal Dust
- Rend / Clinch
Mixed Bag
Determined / Scavenger
Sweatband / Energy Drink / Ice Cubes / Coat
498 Atk / 492 Speed / 8 SpA
- Crystal Bite
- Clinch
- Ninja Jutsu
- Crystal Spikes
Note that Sweatband does make Stamina regeneration different, so TVs can be altered.
Scavenger / Determined
Energy Drink / Sweatband / Ice Cubes / Coat
498 SpA / 419 Speed / 73 Sta / 7 HP
- Crystal Spikes
- Madness Buff
- Crystal Dust
- Rend / Clinch
Mixed Bag
Determined / Scavenger
Sweatband / Energy Drink / Ice Cubes / Coat
498 Atk / 492 Speed / 8 SpA
- Crystal Bite
- Clinch
- Ninja Jutsu
- Crystal Spikes
Note that Sweatband does make Stamina regeneration different, so TVs can be altered.
Faketem
Determined / Zen
Coat / Lightning Rod / Pillow
492 SpA / 500 Speed / 7 SpDef / 1 HP
- Sharp Rain / Aquatic Whirlwind
- Tsunami / Aquatic Whirlwind
- Flood / Paralyzing Poison
- Water Blade / Noxious Bomb /Cheer Up
Determined / Zen
Coat / Lightning Rod / Pillow
492 SpA / 500 Speed / 7 SpDef / 1 HP
- Sharp Rain / Aquatic Whirlwind
- Tsunami / Aquatic Whirlwind
- Flood / Paralyzing Poison
- Water Blade / Noxious Bomb /Cheer Up
Shooken by Puberty
Tireless / Parrier
Coat / Ice Cubes / Energy Drink
497 Atk / 497 Speed / 6 HP
- Uppercut
- Perfect Jab
- Humiliating Slap / Turbo Choreography
- Urishiol / Turbo Choreography
Tireless / Parrier
Coat / Ice Cubes / Energy Drink
497 Atk / 497 Speed / 6 HP
- Uppercut
- Perfect Jab
- Humiliating Slap / Turbo Choreography
- Urishiol / Turbo Choreography
Guardian of the Lake
Guardian / Immunity
Sweatband / Energy Drink / Coat / Snare / Pillow
498 Atk / 497 Speed / 3 HP
- Aqua Bullet Hell
- Crystal Bite
- Sacrifice
- Flood / Ninja Jutsu / Relax / Iced Stalictite
Guardian / Immunity
Sweatband / Energy Drink / Coat / Snare / Pillow
498 Atk / 497 Speed / 3 HP
- Aqua Bullet Hell
- Crystal Bite
- Sacrifice
- Flood / Ninja Jutsu / Relax / Iced Stalictite
Soma Fly High
Aerobic
Lightning Rod / Snare
498 Speed / 257 Sta / 125 HP / 115 SpA / 1 Def
- Hyperkinetic Strike
- Wind Blade
- Toxic Plume / Rend
- Blizzard
Aerobic
Lightning Rod / Snare
498 Speed / 257 Sta / 125 HP / 115 SpA / 1 Def
- Hyperkinetic Strike
- Wind Blade
- Toxic Plume / Rend
- Blizzard
Puppet Master
Puppet Master
Rock Shield / Ice Cubes
260 HP / 493 SpA / 242 Speed / 1 Def
- Crystal Spikes
- Psy Surge
- Energy Manipulation / Rend
- Hallucination / Rend
Puppet Master
Rock Shield / Ice Cubes
260 HP / 493 SpA / 242 Speed / 1 Def
- Crystal Spikes
- Psy Surge
- Energy Manipulation / Rend
- Hallucination / Rend
Hydrapothecary
Tri-Apothecary / Toxic Farewell
Ice Cubes / Coat
498 HP / 497 Atk / 1 Speed / 4 SpDef
- Toxic Ink
- Sharp Leaf
- Narcoleptic Hit / Hallucination / Hypnosis / Roots
- Allergic Spread / Hallucination / Hypnosis / Roots
Tri-Apothecary / Toxic Farewell
Ice Cubes / Coat
498 HP / 497 Atk / 1 Speed / 4 SpDef
- Toxic Ink
- Sharp Leaf
- Narcoleptic Hit / Hallucination / Hypnosis / Roots
- Allergic Spread / Hallucination / Hypnosis / Roots
Cobra Venom
Toxic Affinity
Ice Cubes / Coat
490 Atk / 500 Speed / 10 HP
- Toxic Ink
- Sharp Leaf
- Narcoleptic Hit
- Roots / Hallucination / Hypnosis
Toxic Affinity
Ice Cubes / Coat
490 Atk / 500 Speed / 10 HP
- Toxic Ink
- Sharp Leaf
- Narcoleptic Hit
- Roots / Hallucination / Hypnosis
498 HP / 204 SpA / 290 Speed / 8 Sta
- Fire Flame
- Fire Tornado
- Embers
- Rampage / Roar
- Fire Flame
- Fire Tornado
- Embers
- Rampage / Roar
Toxic Skin
Toxic Skin
Rock Shield / Coat
497 HP / 498 Def / 5 Sta
- Energy Manipulation
- Lullaby
- Sacrifice
- Beta Burst / Hypnosis / Inner Spirit / Psychic Collaborator
Synergy Master
Synergy Master
Rock Shield / Coat
497 HP / 496 SpA / 5 Sta
- Inner Spirit
- Energy Manipulation
- Beta Burst
- Sacrifice / Lullaby / Psychic Collaborator
Toxic Skin
Rock Shield / Coat
497 HP / 498 Def / 5 Sta
- Energy Manipulation
- Lullaby
- Sacrifice
- Beta Burst / Hypnosis / Inner Spirit / Psychic Collaborator
Synergy Master
Synergy Master
Rock Shield / Coat
497 HP / 496 SpA / 5 Sta
- Inner Spirit
- Energy Manipulation
- Beta Burst
- Sacrifice / Lullaby / Psychic Collaborator
Bulk Nap
Trance
Pillow
494 HP / 499 Def / 7 SpDef
- Hallucination
- Narcoleptic Hit
- Madness Buff
- Toxic Ink / Turbo Choreography
Trance
Pillow
494 HP / 499 Def / 7 SpDef
- Hallucination
- Narcoleptic Hit
- Madness Buff
- Toxic Ink / Turbo Choreography
Channeler
Channeler
Ice Cubes / Energy Drink / Sweatband
398 SpA / 320 Spe / 280 Sta / 1 HP
- Crystal Spikes
- Madness Buff
- Rend
- Footwork / Diamond Fort
Channeler
Ice Cubes / Energy Drink / Sweatband
398 SpA / 320 Spe / 280 Sta / 1 HP
- Crystal Spikes
- Madness Buff
- Rend
- Footwork / Diamond Fort
Baba Waah
Withdrawal / Mucous
Tucma Mask / Ice Cubes / Coat
496 HP / 491 Atk / 10 Def / 3 Speed
or
496 HP / 493 SpDef / 2 Atk / 3 Speed
- Water Cutting Lily
- Iced Stalactite
- Toxic Slime
- Shy Shield / Slime / Misogi
Withdrawal / Mucous
Tucma Mask / Ice Cubes / Coat
496 HP / 491 Atk / 10 Def / 3 Speed
or
496 HP / 493 SpDef / 2 Atk / 3 Speed
- Water Cutting Lily
- Iced Stalactite
- Toxic Slime
- Shy Shield / Slime / Misogi
Big Guzz
Strong Liver / Punching Bag
Coat
500 HP / 500 Atk
- Toxic Ink
- Novice Punch
- Harmful Lick
- Bamboozle
Strong Liver / Punching Bag
Coat
500 HP / 500 Atk
- Toxic Ink
- Novice Punch
- Harmful Lick
- Bamboozle
Analysis is undone due to lack of manpower
Tuvine: Not Started
Tental: Not started
Ganki: Not started
Sherald: Not started
Nessla: Not started
Skunch: Not started
Pigepic: Not started
Ukama: Not started
Granpah: Not Started
Paharac: Not started
Barnshe: Not started
Wiplump: Not started
Saku: Not started
Loali: Not started
Baboong: Not started
Kalabyss: Not started
Piraniant: Not started
Tateru: Not started
Oceara: Not started
Mastione: Not started
Raize: Not started
Cerneaf: Not started
Taifu: Not started
Capyre: Not started
Anahir: Not started
Kinu: Not started
Vulor: Not started
Tental: Not started
Ganki: Not started
Sherald: Not started
Nessla: Not started
Skunch: Not started
Pigepic: Not started
Ukama: Not started
Granpah: Not Started
Paharac: Not started
Barnshe: Not started
Wiplump: Not started
Saku: Not started
Loali: Not started
Baboong: Not started
Kalabyss: Not started
Piraniant: Not started
Tateru: Not started
Oceara: Not started
Mastione: Not started
Raize: Not started
Cerneaf: Not started
Taifu: Not started
Capyre: Not started
Anahir: Not started
Kinu: Not started
Vulor: Not started
Tiering, Generally Speaking, Means
S: S tier Temtem are meta defining, flexible, and is the best or the near best at their role on the team. They rule over the meta and dictate the flow and ebb of how the meta evolves and how team compositions are built. This, however, does not mean they have no weaknesses as they still need to be played around properly.
A: A tier Temtem are similar to S tier Temtem, but they are not as meta defining and are not as easy to stick on any random composition. They require proper teambuilding and need to cover their bases well, but still have very flexible and comfortable positions in most team compositions.
B: B tier Temtem are solid, but requires their team to cover multiple small problems or one big problem. They may need support from higher or lower tiers to be solid by covering their issue(s), but are very dependable when stabilized by their teammates.
C: C tier Temtem are niche and need a good composition to succeed, but are very good when they are pulled off well. They can fill certain spots that are specifically made to counter or check popular Temtem from higher tiers.
D: D tier Temtem are very niche and have to be in a certain composition that specifically allows them be useful. They are able to be used to a high level if their composition is specifically made to use its good attributes and lessen the impact of their bad attributes.
F: F tier Temtem have little use in the meta, outshined and made irrelevant by other Temtem of similar roles or made irrelevant by threats stronger than them. Their only solace are their very gimmicky sets that can surprise opponents.
U: U (Unviable) tier Temtem are unusable and should not be put into a composition for any reason. They are unable to perform well at all in the meta and cannot outshine or outdo other Temtem of the same role and do not have the surprise factor that F tier Temtem have. (All hail the 2 1).
Recommendations per Tier (Loosely)
S: As many as your composition allows
A: As many as your composition allows
B: Two or less
C: Two or less
D: One or less
F: One or less
U: None
Order loosely indicates the Temtem's ranking within the tier.
v1.0
Tier List was created.
v1.2
Ukama B -> A
Kalabyss A -> S
Wiplump C -> B
Paharac B -> A
Loali S -> SS
v2.0
All Tier Ratings moved down by one. Tier List was reset in preparation for the overhaul.
v2.2
Tier List has been tentatively reinstated.
v3.0
Tier List tentatively restarted
Tier List was created.
v1.2
Ukama B -> A
Kalabyss A -> S
Wiplump C -> B
Paharac B -> A
Loali S -> SS
v2.0
All Tier Ratings moved down by one. Tier List was reset in preparation for the overhaul.
v2.2
Tier List has been tentatively reinstated.
v3.0
Tier List tentatively restarted
Testing and Discussion decide whether these Temtem change or not. Feel free to send me a DM or post something to agree or disagree or propose your own changes. Bold means I’m highly planning on doing it. Otherwise it’s just a suggestion. Italics means they are a hot topic.
Ukama C -> B
Raize S -> A
Vulcrane A -> B
Saku A -> B
Zenoreth B -> A
Pigepic B -> A
Goolder C -> D
Nildrasil D -> C
Oceara D -> F
Cerneaf D -> F
Anahir D -> C
Ukama C -> B
Raize S -> A
Vulcrane A -> B
Saku A -> B
Zenoreth B -> A
Pigepic B -> A
Goolder C -> D
Nildrasil D -> C
Oceara D -> F
Cerneaf D -> F
Anahir D -> C
S Tier:
Gyalis
Raize
A Tier:
Mudrid
Vulcrane
Raican
Loali
Volarend
Tuvine
Shuine
Kinu
Valash
Saku
B Tier:
Zenoreth
Granpah
Skunch
Babawa
Wiplump
Saipat
Pigepic
Gazuma
C Tier:
Myx
Mastione
Ukama
Barnshe
Tateru
Platimous
Baboong
Mushook
Kalabyss
Goolder
D Tier:
Capyre
Tental
Nidrasil
Orphyll
Piraniant
Anahir
Oceara
Adoroboros
Cerneaf
F Tier:
Vulor
Paharac
U (21):
Sherald
Taifu
Nessla
Noxolotl
Last edited:
