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[Pros]
<ul>
<li>Togekiss possesses good Special Attack and 85/95/115 bulk.</li>
<li>It has access to a variety of useful coverage and support moves.</li>
<li>It is able to successfully run an offensive or a support set.</li>
<li>Its new Fairy typing gives it nice STAB and immunity to Dragon.</li>
<li>Serene Grace allows it to use Thunder Wave and Air Slash for a deadly paraflinch combination.</li>
</ul>
[Cons]
<ul>
<li>It is weak to Stealth Rock.</li>
<li>It has a serious case of four-moveslot syndrome</li>
<li>Its base 80 Speed limits its effectiveness.</li>
<li>It now has five weaknesses, including Poison, which is commonly used by Mega Gengar, and Steel, which is commonly used by Scizor. </li>
</ul>
[Set Recommendations]
<p>name: Specially Defensive<br />
move 1: Nasty Plot / Thunder Wave<br />
move 2: Air Slash / Fire Blast<br />
move 3: Roost<br />
move 4: Dazzling Gleam / Fire Blast / Flamethrower<br />
ability: Serene Grace<br />
item: Leftovers<br />
evs: 248 HP / 252 SpD / 8 Spe<br />
nature: Calm</p>
<p>This set aims to use Togekiss' acceptable base 115 Special Defense as a bulky attacker. This set can either function as a team support or become a very powerful wallbreaker and late-game sweeper, depending on what you choose as your first move. Nasty Plot boosts Togekiss' Special Attack to a high level and makes its fire off really powerful attacks, while Thunder Wave will cripple your opponent's Pokemon and make them pull out their hair when used in conjunction with Air Slash. Air Slash is the primary STAB option here, as Serene Grace gives it a 60% flinch rate, making opponents around the world destroy their keyboards and click that Forfeit button. Roost gives Togekiss a form of reliable recovery, and allows Togekiss to stomach moves that were once super-effective against it when it was a Flying-type. Dazzling Gleam is the final STAB attack in this moveset, allowing Togekiss to hit the Dragon-types it is immune to quite hard. Fire Blast and Flamethrower can be used instead to get past Steel-types; Fire Blast is preferred as it is stronger and has a good chance to 2HKO Aegislash.</p>
<p>The EV spread maximizes Togekiss' special bulk. However, if you're using a Nasty Plot set, a Life Orb with 20 SpA EVs can be used to OHKO Mega Gengar after Togekiss gets a turn to set up. Because Togekiss is weak to Stealth Rock, a Rapid Spin or Defog user is naturally a good teammate. Sticky Web support from Pokemon such as Galvantula also helps Togekiss mitigate its lackluster Speed stat. Something that can absorb Electric-type attacks, such as Goodra or Gourgeist, can also be a good teammate. Finally, a sweeper that benefits from paralysis being spread about the opponent's team, such as Heracross, is a good teammate for Thunder Wave variants.</p>
<p>name: Physically Defensive<br />
move 1: Nasty Plot / Thunder Wave<br />
move 2: Air Slash / Fire Blast<br />
move 3: Roost<br />
move 4: Dazzling Gleam<br />
ability: Serene Grace<br />
item: Leftovers<br />
evs: 248 HP / 252 Def / 8 Spe<br />
nature: Bold</p>
<p>With this set, Togekiss runs a more physically defensive set aiming to counter physical Dragon-types better. Those without Stone Edge will struggle to bring down Togekiss. Like the previous set, Nasty Plot turns Togekiss into a deadly late-game sweeper and wallbreaker, while Thunder Wave can be used in conjunction with Air Slash's 60% flinch rate or to support the team. Fire Blast is a good alternative to Air Slash as it has much better offensive coverage with Dazzling Gleam. Roost provides Togekiss with instant and reliable recovery. Finally, Dazzling Gleam is a strong STAB attack to take down the Dragon- and Fighting-types this set aims to counter.</p>
<p>The given EV spread maximizes Togekiss' physical bulk to switch into hits easier, but if Togekiss wants to be a stronger Dragon counter, it can use Life Orb and run some Special Attack EVs. As with the previous set, Rapid Spin and Defog support are useful for getting rid of Stealth Rock, and Togekiss also appreciates a teammate that can take Electric-type attacks.</p>
<p>name: 3 Attacks + Roost<br />
move 1: Dazzling Gleam<br />
move 2: Air Slash<br />
move 3: Fire Blast / Aura Sphere<br />
move 4: Roost<br />
ability: Serene Grace<br />
item: Life Orb / Leftovers<br />
evs: 248 HP / 208 SpA / 52 Spe<br />
nature: Modest</p>
<p>Unlike the previous sets, this set needs no set-up and focuses on attacking right off the bat. This set was made to power through the Pokemon that Togekiss is strong against, especially Dragon-types. This is achieved through Togekiss' main STAB attack, Dazzling Gleam, which will hit Dragon-types hard. Air Slash is a good secondary STAB attack that still has a good chance to flinch slower opponents thanks to Serene Grace. Fire Blast and Aura Sphere are both good non-STAB coverage moves that hit Steel-types super effectively. While Aura Sphere also hits Rock- and Normal-types, Fire Blast is preferred to destroy specific Pokemon that are especially weak to Fire, such as Forretress and Skarmory. Finally, Roost provides Togekiss with reliable recovery and allows it to continue attacking.</p>
<p>The EV spread listed gives Togekiss enough speed to outpace 0 Speed Rotom-W as well as giving Togekiss an odd amount of HP to lessen Stealth Rock damage, while the rest is put into Special Attack. However, Togekiss can run 176 Speed or 196 Speed to outpace Adamant Breloom and Jolly Tyranitar, respectively. As usual, Rapid Spin and Defog support is very important when it comes to keeping Togekiss alive.</p>
[Checks and Counters]
<p>Though Togekiss is primarily a defensive Pokemon, it is not without its checks and counters. Scizor and Gengar can switch in and hit hard with Bullet Punch and Sludge Bomb respectively, but can't take hits very easily. Scizor in particular must be wary when switching in, because a Fire Blast will do major damage. Powerful Electric-types such as Jolteon and Zapdos are also dangerous, as they are immune to Thunder Wave and are able to outpace Togekiss and OHKO with their STAB attacks. Rotom-W is also a particularly pesky threat as it is immune to Thunder Wave and resists Fire Blast. Its other forme, Rotom-H, not only resists Air Slash and Fire Blast, but also Dazzling Gleam. Aegislash can come in on any move other than Fire Blast, which 2HKOes it after Stealth Rock. Also, Pokemon with super effective priority moves, such as Ice Shard and Bullet Punch, immediately threaten Togekiss. Additionally, faster Taunt users will cripple Togekiss and will not let it use its many support moves. Finally, though, it is uncommon, Nidoking serves as an unorthodox counter to Togekiss.</p>
[Pros]
<ul>
<li>Togekiss possesses good Special Attack and 85/95/115 bulk.</li>
<li>It has access to a variety of useful coverage and support moves.</li>
<li>It is able to successfully run an offensive or a support set.</li>
<li>Its new Fairy typing gives it nice STAB and immunity to Dragon.</li>
<li>Serene Grace allows it to use Thunder Wave and Air Slash for a deadly paraflinch combination.</li>
</ul>
[Cons]
<ul>
<li>It is weak to Stealth Rock.</li>
<li>It has a serious case of four-moveslot syndrome</li>
<li>Its base 80 Speed limits its effectiveness.</li>
<li>It now has five weaknesses, including Poison, which is commonly used by Mega Gengar, and Steel, which is commonly used by Scizor. </li>
</ul>
[Set Recommendations]
<p>name: Specially Defensive<br />
move 1: Nasty Plot / Thunder Wave<br />
move 2: Air Slash / Fire Blast<br />
move 3: Roost<br />
move 4: Dazzling Gleam / Fire Blast / Flamethrower<br />
ability: Serene Grace<br />
item: Leftovers<br />
evs: 248 HP / 252 SpD / 8 Spe<br />
nature: Calm</p>
<p>This set aims to use Togekiss' acceptable base 115 Special Defense as a bulky attacker. This set can either function as a team support or become a very powerful wallbreaker and late-game sweeper, depending on what you choose as your first move. Nasty Plot boosts Togekiss' Special Attack to a high level and makes its fire off really powerful attacks, while Thunder Wave will cripple your opponent's Pokemon and make them pull out their hair when used in conjunction with Air Slash. Air Slash is the primary STAB option here, as Serene Grace gives it a 60% flinch rate, making opponents around the world destroy their keyboards and click that Forfeit button. Roost gives Togekiss a form of reliable recovery, and allows Togekiss to stomach moves that were once super-effective against it when it was a Flying-type. Dazzling Gleam is the final STAB attack in this moveset, allowing Togekiss to hit the Dragon-types it is immune to quite hard. Fire Blast and Flamethrower can be used instead to get past Steel-types; Fire Blast is preferred as it is stronger and has a good chance to 2HKO Aegislash.</p>
<p>The EV spread maximizes Togekiss' special bulk. However, if you're using a Nasty Plot set, a Life Orb with 20 SpA EVs can be used to OHKO Mega Gengar after Togekiss gets a turn to set up. Because Togekiss is weak to Stealth Rock, a Rapid Spin or Defog user is naturally a good teammate. Sticky Web support from Pokemon such as Galvantula also helps Togekiss mitigate its lackluster Speed stat. Something that can absorb Electric-type attacks, such as Goodra or Gourgeist, can also be a good teammate. Finally, a sweeper that benefits from paralysis being spread about the opponent's team, such as Heracross, is a good teammate for Thunder Wave variants.</p>
<p>name: Physically Defensive<br />
move 1: Nasty Plot / Thunder Wave<br />
move 2: Air Slash / Fire Blast<br />
move 3: Roost<br />
move 4: Dazzling Gleam<br />
ability: Serene Grace<br />
item: Leftovers<br />
evs: 248 HP / 252 Def / 8 Spe<br />
nature: Bold</p>
<p>With this set, Togekiss runs a more physically defensive set aiming to counter physical Dragon-types better. Those without Stone Edge will struggle to bring down Togekiss. Like the previous set, Nasty Plot turns Togekiss into a deadly late-game sweeper and wallbreaker, while Thunder Wave can be used in conjunction with Air Slash's 60% flinch rate or to support the team. Fire Blast is a good alternative to Air Slash as it has much better offensive coverage with Dazzling Gleam. Roost provides Togekiss with instant and reliable recovery. Finally, Dazzling Gleam is a strong STAB attack to take down the Dragon- and Fighting-types this set aims to counter.</p>
<p>The given EV spread maximizes Togekiss' physical bulk to switch into hits easier, but if Togekiss wants to be a stronger Dragon counter, it can use Life Orb and run some Special Attack EVs. As with the previous set, Rapid Spin and Defog support are useful for getting rid of Stealth Rock, and Togekiss also appreciates a teammate that can take Electric-type attacks.</p>
<p>name: 3 Attacks + Roost<br />
move 1: Dazzling Gleam<br />
move 2: Air Slash<br />
move 3: Fire Blast / Aura Sphere<br />
move 4: Roost<br />
ability: Serene Grace<br />
item: Life Orb / Leftovers<br />
evs: 248 HP / 208 SpA / 52 Spe<br />
nature: Modest</p>
<p>Unlike the previous sets, this set needs no set-up and focuses on attacking right off the bat. This set was made to power through the Pokemon that Togekiss is strong against, especially Dragon-types. This is achieved through Togekiss' main STAB attack, Dazzling Gleam, which will hit Dragon-types hard. Air Slash is a good secondary STAB attack that still has a good chance to flinch slower opponents thanks to Serene Grace. Fire Blast and Aura Sphere are both good non-STAB coverage moves that hit Steel-types super effectively. While Aura Sphere also hits Rock- and Normal-types, Fire Blast is preferred to destroy specific Pokemon that are especially weak to Fire, such as Forretress and Skarmory. Finally, Roost provides Togekiss with reliable recovery and allows it to continue attacking.</p>
<p>The EV spread listed gives Togekiss enough speed to outpace 0 Speed Rotom-W as well as giving Togekiss an odd amount of HP to lessen Stealth Rock damage, while the rest is put into Special Attack. However, Togekiss can run 176 Speed or 196 Speed to outpace Adamant Breloom and Jolly Tyranitar, respectively. As usual, Rapid Spin and Defog support is very important when it comes to keeping Togekiss alive.</p>
[Checks and Counters]
<p>Though Togekiss is primarily a defensive Pokemon, it is not without its checks and counters. Scizor and Gengar can switch in and hit hard with Bullet Punch and Sludge Bomb respectively, but can't take hits very easily. Scizor in particular must be wary when switching in, because a Fire Blast will do major damage. Powerful Electric-types such as Jolteon and Zapdos are also dangerous, as they are immune to Thunder Wave and are able to outpace Togekiss and OHKO with their STAB attacks. Rotom-W is also a particularly pesky threat as it is immune to Thunder Wave and resists Fire Blast. Its other forme, Rotom-H, not only resists Air Slash and Fire Blast, but also Dazzling Gleam. Aegislash can come in on any move other than Fire Blast, which 2HKOes it after Stealth Rock. Also, Pokemon with super effective priority moves, such as Ice Shard and Bullet Punch, immediately threaten Togekiss. Additionally, faster Taunt users will cripple Togekiss and will not let it use its many support moves. Finally, though, it is uncommon, Nidoking serves as an unorthodox counter to Togekiss.</p>
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