Moves
U-turn allows Furret to gain fast momentum and get off slight chip damage against Pokemon such as Monferno and Dusknoir, which can take other hits from it. Double-Edge is Furret's strongest STAB move and can deal a lot of damage to neutral targets, but it inflicts recoil in return. Alternatively, Return can be used to avoid recoil, but it is weaker. Knock Off allows Furret to take on Ghost-types such as Misdreavus and Gourgeist-XL, as well as cripple bulkier foes such as Torkoal and Tangela. Trick allows Furret to cripple bulkier Pokemon such as Tangela and Clefairy by forcing them to be locked into a single move. Alternatively, Brick Break allows Furret to hit Steel- and Rock-types such as Probopass, Pawniard, and Golem.
Set Details
Maximum Speed investment along with a Jolly nature and a Choice Scarf allows Furret to be as fast as possible, outspeeding Pokemon such as Ninjask and Zebstrika. With maximum Attack investment, Furret can hit as hard as possible, being able to OHKO Pokemon such as Raichu with Double-Edge. Frisk is Furret's most useful ability, allowing it to scout out what item its foe has.
Usage Tips
Due to its high Speed with a Choice Scarf, Furret should be used to revenge kill weaker Pokemon. Double-Edge should be Furret's main attacking move, as it is its strongest, though Furret should be wary of recoil. Furret should not be switched into strong attacks, as it is very frail and takes a lot of damage from even neutral attacks. Furret can switch into Ghost-type attacks from Pokemon such as Misdreavus, but it should be wary of Will-O-Wisp. If the foe has a Pokemon that can take hits from Furret, such as Torkoal, it should use U-turn in order to gain momentum and switch into a Pokemon more suitable for dealing with the foe. U-turn can also be used to avoid Ghost-, Rock-, and Steel-types while not having to predict an opposing switch. If Furret no longer needs the Speed boost from its Choice Scarf, it can cripple bulkier Pokemon such as Audino and Gourgeist-XL with Trick.
Team Options
Furret best fits on offensive teams for its ability to revenge kill faster foes and cripple bulkier foes with Trick. Furret appreciates Stealth Rock, Spikes, and Toxic Spikes support from Pokemon such as Gabite, Probopass, and Roselia, which can help to rack up extra damage on its foes. Pokemon with access to Volt Switch and U-turn such as Zebstrika and Ninjask can form a VoltTurn core with Furret, which allows it to constantly keep up momentum, while slower Pokemon with Volt Switch or U-turn such as Probopass and Pelipper are also helpful to get Furret in safely and without it taking unnecessary damage. Pokemon such as Relicanth appreciate Knock Off support from Furret in order to beat Pokemon such as Tangela and Clefairy, respectively. Pokemon that can take on Fighting-types, such as Clefairy and Pelipper, are helpful to Furret, as that is its only weakness. Rapid Spinners and Defoggers are helpful to Furret in order to prevent it from being worn down quickly. Slower teams appreciate Furret's revenge killing capabilities in order to take on the metagame's faster Pokemon, such as Zebstrika and Jumpluff. Furret appreciates wallbreakers such as Grumpig, which can weaken foes to the point where Furret can revenge kill them.