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Zarco · Jul 29th, 2012, 3:22:34 PM

I'm personally a big fan of physically defensive Xatu, it works well with Empoleon, too. Just pack something to take tbolts and you have a good core. It's a competent wish passer, can take on Roserade/Hitmontop/Sableye/Hera, and is pretty cool overall.

I've recently been experimenting with a support/tank Golurk with SR/EQ/Ice Punch/Shadow Punch. I'm using Max HP/Atk adamant, but I might shift to a defensive spread. It's a very good poke vs. Mienshao and Heracross, for one, and is an all-around bulky and strong tank with great coverage provided you can predict well.

Jul 29th, 2012, 3:22:34 PM	#20
Zarco Join Date: Feb 2011 Posts: 153 Cleveland, Ohio	I'm personally a big fan of physically defensive Xatu, it works well with Empoleon, too. Just pack something to take tbolts and you have a good core. It's a competent wish passer, can take on Roserade/Hitmontop/Sableye/Hera, and is pretty cool overall. I've recently been experimenting with a support/tank Golurk with SR/EQ/Ice Punch/Shadow Punch. I'm using Max HP/Atk adamant, but I might shift to a defensive spread. It's a very good poke vs. Mienshao and Heracross, for one, and is an all-around bulky and strong tank with great coverage provided you can predict well.