Bunnelby Movesets & Competitive Sets

Moves Return is Bunnelby's strongest and best STAB option and hits incredibly hard, nearly 2HKOing the entire metagame. Quick Attack is vital for revenge killing many frail Pokemon such as Carvanha as well as picking off weakened Pokemon. Earthquake provides excellent coverage with Return, hitting many Steel- and Rock-types that resist Bunnelby's Normal-type STAB moves. Iron Head can be used to hit Archen and Ghost-types that resist or are immune to both Return and Earthquake. Set Details The EVs give Bunnelby the most Attack and Speed possible; the rest are put into Defense to help deal with priority attacks a bit better. Reduced HP IVs make sure that Bunnelby takes less Life Orb recoil. Giving Bunnelby a Life Orb makes its already very strong attacks even stronger making it hard to switch into. An Adamant nature helps Bunnelby hit as hard as possible, though a Jolly nature can be used to outspeed SturdyJuice Magnemite and Speed tie with Pawniard. Usage Tips Try to avoid switching Bunnelby into a direct attack; otherwise, it will get KOed quickly due to its low bulk and its tendency to be worn down by Life Orb recoil. Use slow pivots such as Mienfoo and Chinchou to bring Bunnelby in safely. Quick Attack is useful for revenge killing weakened enemy Pokemon. Bunnelby is ridiculously strong and is capable of 2HKOing the entire metagame. Team Options Life Orb Bunnelby pairs well with Sticky Web because its mediocre Speed tier does not allow it to handle the faster threats in LC. Surskit is considered the best option for Sticky Web support, but Spinarak and Sewaddle can also set up Sticky Web. Pursuit support from Pawniard, Alolan Grimer, and Stunky help weaken Pokemon to allow for a late-game sweep with Return. Pokemon such as Mienfoo and Chinchou can use U-turn or Volt Switch to allow Bunnelby to switch in more often. Depending on what Bunnelby chooses as a coverage move, a teammate to handle Archen and Ghost-types may be necessary. Pawniard can handle Archen easily and can also Pursuit trap Ghost-types. A Z-Memento user such as Cottonee can be used to get Bunnelby in safely and restore it to full health. Hazard removal support would help keep Bunnelby healthy, as it is already prone to being worn down from Life Orb recoil. Staryu and Vullaby can help keep hazards off the field. Entry hazard support is also useful because it helps whittle down the foe so that Bunnelby can sweep with Return; Dwebble and Onix are two Pokemon that are good at setting them up.

Moves Return is Bunnelby's most powerful STAB move, hits incredibly hard, and is easily spammable. U-turn allows Bunnelby to whittle its checks and counters down so it can clean them up later with Return and to preserve momentum. Earthquake provides excellent coverage with Return, hitting the Steel- and Rock-types that resist Normal. Stone Edge hits foes that don't mind Return and Earthquake such as Gastly, Archen, and Vullaby. Set Details Huge Power doubles Bunnelby's Attack stat, making it a strong wallbreaker with one of the highest Attack stats in LC. A Choice Scarf gives Bunnelby enough Speed to outspeed all unboosted Pokemon in the tier. An Adamant nature allows Bunnelby to hit insanely hard, while a Jolly nature can be used to outspeed other common Choice Scarf users such as Scraggy and Magnemite. The EV spread gives Bunnelby the most Attack and Speed possible, while the rest of the EVs are put into Defense to help deal with priority attacks a bit better. Usage Tips Bunnelby's main use in the early-game is to try to wear down its own checks with U-turn and revenge kill. Once priority users such as Pawniard and Timburr and Pokemon that resist Return such as Archen and Gastly have been removed, Bunnelby can sweep with Return. It is critical that you remove priority users because most of them can KO Bunnelby after minimal damage. Team Options Pursuit support from Pokemon such as Pawniard, Alolan Grimer, and Stunky helps greatly in allowing Bunnelby to clean late-game with Return. Diglett can help trap and KO the Rock- and Steel-types that resist Return. A check to Fighting-types is very important when using Bunnelby, as many of them can beat it; Mareanie, Spritzee, and Foongus all are good choices for one. Any Pokemon that can beat common priority move users, especially Pawniard and Timburr, is very helpful. Ponyta is able to beat them both, and the Fighting-type checks listed before can beat Timburr. Entry hazards enable Bunnelby to KO Pokemon that rely on Sturdy and provide enough chip damage to obtain important 2HKOs. Dwebble and Onix are two excellent Pokemon that can help Bunnelby get them up. VoltTurn cores pair nicely with Bunnelby, as they can get it in safely and also check Pokemon that beat it, such as Larvesta, which checks Fighting-types. Hazard stacking also works well with Bunnelby, as it forces a lot of switches.

Moves Return is Bunnelby's best STAB option and hits incredibly hard. Quick Attack is vital for revenge killing many frail Pokemon such as Carvanha and Fletchling. Earthquake has great coverage in conjunction with Return, as it heavily damages or KOes Rock- and Steel-types. Stone Edge punishes Archen and Dwebble, which are otherwise good checks to Bunnelby, and is a great move for hitting Ghost-types such as Gastly and Pumpkaboo, both of which could completely wall Bunnelby otherwise. Thief is specifically for hitting Ghost-types, notably Pumpkaboo-XL and Frillish. Set Details The EVs maximize Bunnelby's offensive capabilities and the remainder is put into Defense to better take on priority moves. Reduced HP IVs ensure Bunnelby takes minimal Life Orb recoil, due to the recoil rounding down. Life Orb transforms Bunnelby into a threatening wallbreaker and a tough Pokemon to switch into. An Adamant nature helps Bunnelby hit as hard as possible, though a Jolly nature can be used to outspeed all Magnemite and Speed tie with Pawniard. Usage Tips Avoid switching Bunnelby directly into battle due to its low bulk, absence of resistances, and tendency to be worn down by Life Orb. Bring Bunnelby in safely as much as possible with the use of slow pivot move users. If Bunnelby ever gets hit by a Knock Off or another item-removing move, Thief can be used to take an item. Team Options Life Orb Bunnelby goes exceptionally well with Sticky Web because it lacks the Speed to handle faster threats. Surskit is considered the most viable option for Sticky Web, but Spinarak may be used to switch into the Fighting-types that threaten Bunnelby. Bulky pivots such as Mienfoo and Chinchou provide Bunnelby with opportunities to come into battle. Depending on Bunnelby's coverage move, a teammate to handle Archen or bulky Ghost-types may be necessary. Pawniard nicely handles Archen, and Pursuit traps Ghost-types.

Moves Return is Bunnelby's most powerful STAB move and hits incredibly hard. U-turn allows Bunnelby to wear down its checks and counters and preserve momentum. Earthquake provides excellent coverage with Return, hitting many Steel- and Rock-types. Stone Edge hits foes that resist Return + Earthquake coverage, namely Ghost-types such as Gastly and Pumpkaboo, neutrally and Archen super effectively. Quick Attack can also be used over a coverage move to give Bunnelby's team additional priority but leaves Bunnelby easily walled. Set Details Choice Scarf allows Bunnelby to outspeed all unboosted Pokemon in the tier. A Jolly nature enables Bunnelby to outspeed other common Choice Scarf users such as Scraggy and Magnemite; however, an Adamant nature ensures Bunnelby hits as hard as possible. The EV spread maximizes Bunnelby's offensive capabilities, with the remaining EVs invested into Defense to better handle priority moves. Usage Tips Bunnelby's primary use in the early parts of the game is to revenge kill and wear down its own checks. Once priority users and checks, such as Pawniard or Ferroseed, have been removed, Bunnelby is able to sweep. It's especially important to remove priority move users because many of them can KO Bunnelby after minimal damage. Team Options Pursuit support from Pokemon such as Pawniard and Stunky helps greatly in allowing Bunnelby to clean late-game with Return. Diglett helps remove foes resistant to Return as well because of its ability to trap and KO many Rock- and Steel-types. A check to Fighting-types is very important when using Bunnelby, with Spritzee being an excellent choice. Any Pokemon that can beat common priority move users, especially Pawniard and Fletchling, is very helpful. Ponyta is able to beat both of them, provided Stealth Rock is not on your side of the field. Entry hazards enable Bunnelby to KO Pokemon that rely on Sturdy and provide enough chip damage to obtain important 2HKOs.