One drawback of the previous offensive core of Heracross / Medicham was that it lacked defensive synergy, although its offensive synergy is phenomenal. Escavalier and Kingdra, however, have typings that complement each other perfectly. With each opening up opportunities for the other to sweep, they function well as a powerful bulky offensive core.
Kingdra @ Chesto Berry
Trait: Swift Swim
EVs: 180 HP / 160 Atk / 4 SDef / 164 Spd
Adamant Nature (+Atk, -SAtk)
- Dragon Dance
- Waterfall
- Outrage
- Rest
Escavalier @ Choice Band
Trait: Swarm
EVs: 248 HP / 252 Atk / 8 SDef
Adamant Nature (+Atk, -SAtk)
- Megahorn
- Iron Head
- Return
- Pursuit
Kingdra is blessed with one of the best type combinations in the game, along with deceptively good bulk. ChestoRest is Kingdra's most dangerous set for sweeping, capable of setting up multiple boosts against weaker attackers. Opponents unaccustomed to dealing with this set will be in for a big surprise with Rest, which essentially gives Kingdra a second life by healing off all damage and status ailments. Water + Dragon provides outstanding type coverage, with the only notable resistant Pokémon being Empoleon. High HP and considerable Attack investment give Kingdra good bulk and power. 164 Speed EVs allow the set to outspeed Scarf Flygon after two Dragon Dance boosts.
Escavalier backs up Kingdra with perfect synergy and an incredible base 135 Attack stat. Both its offensive and defensive stats are superior to those of Scizor, making it an excellent bulky hitter. Although Escavalier's type coverage is poor, its damage output allows it to heavily dent even resisted switch-ins. Escavlier's main job is to punch holes through opposing teams for Kingdra to eventually sweep through.
Kingdra is blessed with one of the best type combinations in the game, along with deceptively good bulk. ChestoRest is Kingdra's most dangerous set for sweeping, capable of setting up multiple boosts against weaker attackers. Opponents unaccustomed to dealing with this set will be in for a big surprise with Rest, which essentially gives Kingdra a second life by healing off all damage and status ailments. Water + Dragon provides outstanding type coverage, with the only notable resistant Pokémon being Empoleon. High HP and considerable Attack investment give Kingdra good bulk and power. 164 Speed EVs allow the set to outspeed Scarf Flygon after two Dragon Dance boosts. Escavalier backs up Kingdra with perfect synergy and an incredible base 135 Attack stat. Both its offensive and defensive stats are superior to those of Scizor, making it an excellent bulky hitter. Although Escavalier's type coverage is poor, its damage output allows it to heavily dent even resisted switch-ins. Escavlier's main job is to punch holes through opposing teams for Kingdra to eventually sweep through.Kingdra's main counter in UU will be Empoleon. Fortunately, it lacks recovery and is vulnerable to hazards. Even better, Empoleon Steel typing means that opponents may often switch it into Escavalier's attacks. With max HP Empoleon taking 49.46% - 58.33% from Megahorn, it can be taken down pretty fast.
This core also has perfect defensive synergy, with each member resisting the other's only weakness. Opponents trying to use Scarf Flygon to check Kingdra will be put in a tough spot, with Escavalier waiting to switch in on Outrage and OHKO back with Megahorn. UU has much fewer Dragon- and Steel-types than OU, meaning a core like this can put giant pressure on standard teams.
interestng core. what do you think would be good supporters for this core?
ReplyDeleteExcavalier even has Pursuit for Shedinja. I'll give this core a go.
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