Confluxx [Old]
Banned deucer.
QC: Eien / all falls down / iVid
GP: Mr. Uncompetitive / The Dutch Plumberjack
[OVERVIEW]
**Fairy:**
Togekiss possesses great bulk, decent typing, and a variety of offensive and utility moves. It's the only Fairy-type with access to Defog and can support its team with moves such as Heal Bell and Thunder Wave. Its access to Air Slash and Serene Grace gives it a 60% chance to make slower foes flinch, which makes it an excellent stallbreaker and Choice Scarf user. Its access to offensive moves such as Fire Blast and Aura Sphere allows it to deal with Steel-types that threaten Fairy such as Heatran, Empoleon, Ferrothorn, and even an unboosted Mega Scizor. Togekiss's Flying typing gives Fairy a Ground switch-in and a check to Pokemon like Mega Garchomp and Landorus, which Fairy would normally struggle with. With most Fairy-type Pokemon being slow, Togekiss can provide a great revenge killer with a Choice Scarf. Despite the many things it has going for it, Togekiss is weak to many common types such as Ice, Electric, and Rock, the latter of which gives it a Stealth Rock weakness, which hurts its defensive capabilities. It also has a mediocre Speed stat, leaving it outsped by many other Pokemon and faster Choice Scarf users. It also faces competition as a Choice Scarf user from Gardevoir, which has access to Healing Wish and stronger STAB moves.
[SET]
name: Choice Scarf
move 1: Air Slash
move 2: Fire Blast
move 3: Aura Sphere / Dazzling Gleam
move 4: Trick
item: Choice Scarf
ability: Serene Grace
nature: Timid
evs: 252 SpA / 4 SpD / 4 Spe
[SET COMMENTS]
Moves
========
Air Slash is the move that Choice Scarf Togekiss is going to lock itself into most of the time because of it being a STAB attack with a 60% chance to flinch thanks to Togekiss's Serene Grace ability and having hardly any drawbacks other than its imperfect accuracy. Fire Blast deals with Steel-type Pokemon like Mega Scizor, Ferrothorn, Magnezone, and Doublade, which are big threats to Fairy. Flamethrower is an option for consistent accuracy, but it fails to OHKO Magnezone and bulky variants of Mega Scizor after Stealth Rock. Aura Sphere is a good move for hitting Steel-types that Fire Blast won't be as effective against such as Heatran and Empoleon. It's also a more reliable way of hitting Bisharp. Dazzling Gleam can be used as a secondary STAB move against Pokemon that resist Air Slash, but Togekiss usually doesn't need a Fairy-type STAB attack. Trick allows Togekiss to give its Choice Scarf to another Pokemon, potentially locking them into a non-attacking move. Trick is especially useful for breaking the Eviolite core of Chansey + Porygon2 on Normal and crippling other Pokemon that are annoying to Fairy such as Mew and Lanturn.
Set Details
========
Maximum Speed investment with a Timid nature allows Togekiss to outspeed as many threats as possible and Speed tie with other base 80 Speed Choice Scarf users, allowing it to be as effective as it can be at revenge killing. Maximum investment in Special Attack maximizes Togekiss's offensive capabilities and allows it to deal as much damage as possible to the foe. Choice Scarf increases Togekiss's Speed and its stallbreaking and revenge killing potential. Serene Grace increases the chance of secondary effects, which Togekiss strongly takes advantage of with Air Slash's high chance to flinch.
Usage Tips
========
Togekiss can switch in on neutral or resisted hits well thanks to its decent bulk. It can also switch into Ground-type attacks thanks to its immunity. Togekiss can be used as a revenge killer thanks to its Choice Scarf and access to Serene Grace Air Slash, which has a high chance to flinch. It's able to cripple defensive Pokemon such as Zapdos, Skarmory, Chansey, and Porygon2 with Trick. It can deal massive damage to Steel-type Pokemon such as Ferrothorn and Bisharp with Fire Blast or Aura Sphere; however, it cannot switch in on a Steel-type attack. Togekiss has to be played carefully if Stealth Rock is up due to its Rock weakness.
Team Options
========
Mega Diancie can prevent Stealth Rock from going up with its Magic Bounce ability, giving Togekiss more freedom in switching in. Klefki is a great answer to many of Togekiss's weaknesses, as it has a resistance to Ice and Rock, an immunity to Poison, and neutrality to Steel. Klefki is also able to spread paralysis, which Togekiss takes advantage of by combining it with Air Slash flinches. It can also set up dual screens to let Togekiss take hits better, allowing it to survive a Gunk Shot from Choice Scarf Hoopa-U if it loses the Speed tie or a Bullet Punch from Mega Scizor to OHKO it with Fire Blast. Clefable can set up Stealth Rock and, like Klefki, spread paralysis. It's also able to help Togekiss deal with Steel-types if it's carrying Fire-type coverage, because otherwise Togekiss is under serious pressure when it comes to beating teams with cores such as Mega Scizor + Doublade + Bisharp, (pluses) which all take advantage of priority and have access to Swords Dance. Azumarill can break through Heatran and Empoleon, two Pokemon that switch into Togekiss easily and wall a lot of Fairy-types. Mega Gardevoir and Choice Specs Sylveon help in breaking walls that require many flinches for Togekiss to beat.
[SET]
name: Babiri Berry
move 1: Air Slash
move 2: Fire Blast
move 3: Aura Sphere
move 4: Roost
item: Babiri Berry
ability: Serene Grace
nature: Timid
evs: 248 HP / 52 Def / 32 SpA / 176 Spe
[SET COMMENTS]
Moves
========
Air Slash is a reliable STAB move with a high chance to flinch the foe. Fire Blast hits Steel-type Pokemon such as Ferrothorn, which are threatening to Fairy-type teams, and OHKOes Mega Scizor. Aura Sphere hits Heatran and Empoleon harder than Fire Blast and also hits Bisharp more reliably. Roost allows Togekiss to replenish its health after getting weakened by an attack or entry hazards.
Set Details
========
Babiri Berry weakens a super effective Steel-type move, which allows Togekiss to check Choice Band Scizor, +2 Mega Scizor, and Excadrill. Full investment in HP and 52 EVs in Defense allow Togekiss to survive a +2 Bullet Punch from Adamant Mega Scizor after Stealth Rock. 32 EVs in Special Attack allow Togekiss to always OHKO offensive Mega Scizor from full HP and specially defensive Mega Scizor after Stealth Rock. 176 Speed EVs with a Timid nature allow Togekiss to outspeed positive-natured base 70 Speed Pokemon, notably Bisharp and Breloom. Serene Grace increases the chance of secondary effects, which Togekiss strongly takes advantage of with Air Slash's high chance to flinch.
Usage Tips
========
Thanks to the Babiri Berry, Togekiss can take any one Steel-type move, but it should still not be switched into one. It is one of the few Mega Scizor checks that Fairy teams have to offer, and it can also check other Steel-type threats such as Excadrill and Cobalion if they have taken prior damage. It struggles to get past specially defensive Steel-type Pokemon such as Heatran and Empoleon due to its lack of Special Attack investment. It can switch in on neutral or resisted hits well thanks to its decent bulk, but it needs to be kept healthy if the opposition has a Mega Scizor so it can check it as effectively as possible. Togekiss can switch into Ground-type attacks thanks to its immunity. It has to be played carefully if Stealth Rock is up due to its weakness to it.
Team Options
========
Thanks to its Magic Bounce ability, Mega Diancie can prevent Stealth Rock from going up and pressuring Togekiss. Klefki is a great partner for Togekiss, as it resists many of its weaknesses, has an immunity to Poison, and is neutral to Steel. Klefki can also spread paralysis, allowing Togekiss to have an easier time incapacitating the foe. Clefable sets up Stealth Rock and is also able to spread paralysis and check Steel-type Pokemon with Fire Blast if Togekiss has already used its Babiri Berry. Azumarill is able to break through some Pokemon that Fairy-types don't like facing such as Heatran and Empoleon thanks to its high Attack and access to Superpower. It can also deal with specially defensive Pokemon such as Chansey, which this set struggles to beat. Gardevoir is a common Choice Scarf user on Fairy-type teams that can outspeed Choice Scarf Magnezone and take it out with Focus Blast, removing a big threat to Togekiss and its team. It also checks Sand Rush Excadrill thanks to its Trace ability. Mega Gardevoir and Choice Specs Sylveon are two strong wallbreakers that can assist Togekiss in breaking walls that take a lot of flinches for Togekiss to beat. These two Pokemon do particularly well against bulky Electric-type Pokemon such as Zapdos, Lanturn, and Rotom-W, which wall Togekiss.
[SET]
name: Stallbreaker
move 1: Nasty Plot
move 2: Air Slash
move 3: Heal Bell
move 4: Roost
item: Leftovers
ability: Serene Grace
nature: Timid
evs: 252 HP / 80 Def / 176 Spe
[SET COMMENTS]
Moves
========
Nasty Plot boosts Togekiss's Special Attack and turns it into an excellent stallbreaker, being able to take down even the bulkiest of Pokemon through flinches with boosted Air Slashes. Air Slash is Togekiss's main STAB attack with a high chance to flinch thanks to Serene Grace. Heal Bell lets Togekiss get rid of its own status as well as status inflicted on teammates. Roost allows Togekiss to replenish its health when it's weakened. Fire Blast, Aura Sphere, or Thunder Wave can be used over Heal Bell to hit Steel-types or spread paralysis, but this set prefers Heal Bell because it's crippled by status.
Set Details
========
Full investment in HP and 80 EVs in Defense allow Togekiss to always survive a Bullet Punch from Choice Band Scizor at full HP. 176 EVs in Speed with a Timid nature let Togekiss outspeed positive-natured base 70 Speed Pokemon such as Bisharp and Breloom. Leftovers allows Togekiss to restore a bit of health each turn, increasing its longevity. Serene Grace boosts the chance of secondary effects of moves activating and lets Togekiss take better advantage of Air Slash, which now has a 60% flinch chance.
Usage Tips
========
Togekiss is a great status absorber thanks to Heal Bell. This set works really well against bulkier types such as Psychic, Water, and Normal, as it can get past Togekiss's usual checks such as Lanturn, Chansey, and even Heatran thanks to Heal Bell and Nasty Plot. Fairy lacks a good Water-resistant Pokemon, so the difficulties Togekiss provides for Water-types is very useful. It's the only Ground-immune option Fairy has, which is useful due to the lack of Fairy-type Ground-resistant Pokemon. It has to be played carefully if Stealth Rock is up due to its weakness to it.
Team Options
========
Klefki's resistances to many of Togekiss's weaknesses, as well as an immunity to Poison and a neutrality to Steel, make it a great partner for Togekiss. Klefki also has the ability to set up dual screens, allowing Togekiss to take hits even better. Clefable can set up Stealth Rock, spread paralysis, and check Electric-types such as Zapdos, Thundurus, and Rotom-W, which threaten Togekiss. Togekiss's ability to deal with Water-types makes Belly Drum Azumarill a great partner because it hates facing Water-types. Mega Diancie prevents the use of Stealth Rock thanks to its Magic Bounce ability, which Togekiss appreciates because it has a weakness to Rock. Choice Scarf Gardevoir can deal with Poison-types that outspeed and threaten Togekiss such as Gengar and Nidoking.
[STRATEGY COMMENTS]
Other Options
=============
**Fairy:**
Heal Bell can be used on the Choice Scarf set over Aura Sphere or Dazzling Gleam to get rid of status on its teammates, but Togekiss will miss out on the coverage. A specially defensive utility set can be used with Air Slash, Thunder Wave, Roost, and either Defog or Heal Bell to spread paralysis and remove entry hazards or status, but it's very passive and throws away momentum from the offensive nature of most Fairy-type teams.
Checks and Counters
===================
**Fairy:**
**Steel-types**: Bulky Steel-type Pokemon such as Heatran, Empoleon, Jirachi, and Metagross resist both of Togekiss's STAB moves, take little from coverage moves, and can retaliate with their strong Steel-type STAB moves. Pokemon like Excadrill and Mega Scizor are able to check Togekiss, but they must be wary of Babiri Berry variants with Fire Blast.
**Electric-types**: Electric-type Pokemon resist Togekiss's STAB Air Slash and don't take much damage from its other moves because they're not boosted by STAB. In return, they can deal super effective damage to Togekiss and take it out. Zapdos, Rotom-W, and Lanturn are notable defensive threats, as they don't take much damage from any of Togekiss's coverage moves. Offensive checks include faster Pokemon such as Thundurus and Raikou.
**Ice-types**: Although Togekiss carries super effective coverage for Ice-type Pokemon, a lot of them carry Ice Shard and some even outspeed non-Choice Scarf Togekiss such as Weavile, Kyurem-B, and Mega Glaile.
**Rock-types**: Rock-type Pokemon resist Togekiss's STAB Air Slash and threaten it out with a STAB move. A lot of Rock-type Pokemon also are able to survive Togekiss's Aura Sphere, especially with sand support.
**Poison-types**: Poison-types like Nidoking, Gengar, and Scolipede can outspeed and threaten Togekiss, but they must be wary of Choice Scarf Togekiss and potential flinches from Air Slash.
**Status**: Sets without Heal Bell are easily crippled by status, especially the Choice Scarf set. Paralysis makes Togekiss slower than most Pokemon, preventing it from immobilizing the foe. Poison and burn wear it down pretty fast and make it harder for it to check threats because its health needs to be preserved in those match-ups.
**Residual Damage**: Taking damage from entry hazards or health-crippling status is bad for Togekiss because Fairy teams have no hazard removal, and it prevents Togekiss from checking Pokemon reliably, as it gets worn down pretty fast, especially by poison and burn.[/hide][/quote]
GP: Mr. Uncompetitive / The Dutch Plumberjack
[OVERVIEW]
**Fairy:**
Togekiss possesses great bulk, decent typing, and a variety of offensive and utility moves. It's the only Fairy-type with access to Defog and can support its team with moves such as Heal Bell and Thunder Wave. Its access to Air Slash and Serene Grace gives it a 60% chance to make slower foes flinch, which makes it an excellent stallbreaker and Choice Scarf user. Its access to offensive moves such as Fire Blast and Aura Sphere allows it to deal with Steel-types that threaten Fairy such as Heatran, Empoleon, Ferrothorn, and even an unboosted Mega Scizor. Togekiss's Flying typing gives Fairy a Ground switch-in and a check to Pokemon like Mega Garchomp and Landorus, which Fairy would normally struggle with. With most Fairy-type Pokemon being slow, Togekiss can provide a great revenge killer with a Choice Scarf. Despite the many things it has going for it, Togekiss is weak to many common types such as Ice, Electric, and Rock, the latter of which gives it a Stealth Rock weakness, which hurts its defensive capabilities. It also has a mediocre Speed stat, leaving it outsped by many other Pokemon and faster Choice Scarf users. It also faces competition as a Choice Scarf user from Gardevoir, which has access to Healing Wish and stronger STAB moves.
[SET]
name: Choice Scarf
move 1: Air Slash
move 2: Fire Blast
move 3: Aura Sphere / Dazzling Gleam
move 4: Trick
item: Choice Scarf
ability: Serene Grace
nature: Timid
evs: 252 SpA / 4 SpD / 4 Spe
[SET COMMENTS]
Moves
========
Air Slash is the move that Choice Scarf Togekiss is going to lock itself into most of the time because of it being a STAB attack with a 60% chance to flinch thanks to Togekiss's Serene Grace ability and having hardly any drawbacks other than its imperfect accuracy. Fire Blast deals with Steel-type Pokemon like Mega Scizor, Ferrothorn, Magnezone, and Doublade, which are big threats to Fairy. Flamethrower is an option for consistent accuracy, but it fails to OHKO Magnezone and bulky variants of Mega Scizor after Stealth Rock. Aura Sphere is a good move for hitting Steel-types that Fire Blast won't be as effective against such as Heatran and Empoleon. It's also a more reliable way of hitting Bisharp. Dazzling Gleam can be used as a secondary STAB move against Pokemon that resist Air Slash, but Togekiss usually doesn't need a Fairy-type STAB attack. Trick allows Togekiss to give its Choice Scarf to another Pokemon, potentially locking them into a non-attacking move. Trick is especially useful for breaking the Eviolite core of Chansey + Porygon2 on Normal and crippling other Pokemon that are annoying to Fairy such as Mew and Lanturn.
Set Details
========
Maximum Speed investment with a Timid nature allows Togekiss to outspeed as many threats as possible and Speed tie with other base 80 Speed Choice Scarf users, allowing it to be as effective as it can be at revenge killing. Maximum investment in Special Attack maximizes Togekiss's offensive capabilities and allows it to deal as much damage as possible to the foe. Choice Scarf increases Togekiss's Speed and its stallbreaking and revenge killing potential. Serene Grace increases the chance of secondary effects, which Togekiss strongly takes advantage of with Air Slash's high chance to flinch.
Usage Tips
========
Togekiss can switch in on neutral or resisted hits well thanks to its decent bulk. It can also switch into Ground-type attacks thanks to its immunity. Togekiss can be used as a revenge killer thanks to its Choice Scarf and access to Serene Grace Air Slash, which has a high chance to flinch. It's able to cripple defensive Pokemon such as Zapdos, Skarmory, Chansey, and Porygon2 with Trick. It can deal massive damage to Steel-type Pokemon such as Ferrothorn and Bisharp with Fire Blast or Aura Sphere; however, it cannot switch in on a Steel-type attack. Togekiss has to be played carefully if Stealth Rock is up due to its Rock weakness.
Team Options
========
Mega Diancie can prevent Stealth Rock from going up with its Magic Bounce ability, giving Togekiss more freedom in switching in. Klefki is a great answer to many of Togekiss's weaknesses, as it has a resistance to Ice and Rock, an immunity to Poison, and neutrality to Steel. Klefki is also able to spread paralysis, which Togekiss takes advantage of by combining it with Air Slash flinches. It can also set up dual screens to let Togekiss take hits better, allowing it to survive a Gunk Shot from Choice Scarf Hoopa-U if it loses the Speed tie or a Bullet Punch from Mega Scizor to OHKO it with Fire Blast. Clefable can set up Stealth Rock and, like Klefki, spread paralysis. It's also able to help Togekiss deal with Steel-types if it's carrying Fire-type coverage, because otherwise Togekiss is under serious pressure when it comes to beating teams with cores such as Mega Scizor + Doublade + Bisharp, (pluses) which all take advantage of priority and have access to Swords Dance. Azumarill can break through Heatran and Empoleon, two Pokemon that switch into Togekiss easily and wall a lot of Fairy-types. Mega Gardevoir and Choice Specs Sylveon help in breaking walls that require many flinches for Togekiss to beat.
[SET]
name: Babiri Berry
move 1: Air Slash
move 2: Fire Blast
move 3: Aura Sphere
move 4: Roost
item: Babiri Berry
ability: Serene Grace
nature: Timid
evs: 248 HP / 52 Def / 32 SpA / 176 Spe
[SET COMMENTS]
Moves
========
Air Slash is a reliable STAB move with a high chance to flinch the foe. Fire Blast hits Steel-type Pokemon such as Ferrothorn, which are threatening to Fairy-type teams, and OHKOes Mega Scizor. Aura Sphere hits Heatran and Empoleon harder than Fire Blast and also hits Bisharp more reliably. Roost allows Togekiss to replenish its health after getting weakened by an attack or entry hazards.
Set Details
========
Babiri Berry weakens a super effective Steel-type move, which allows Togekiss to check Choice Band Scizor, +2 Mega Scizor, and Excadrill. Full investment in HP and 52 EVs in Defense allow Togekiss to survive a +2 Bullet Punch from Adamant Mega Scizor after Stealth Rock. 32 EVs in Special Attack allow Togekiss to always OHKO offensive Mega Scizor from full HP and specially defensive Mega Scizor after Stealth Rock. 176 Speed EVs with a Timid nature allow Togekiss to outspeed positive-natured base 70 Speed Pokemon, notably Bisharp and Breloom. Serene Grace increases the chance of secondary effects, which Togekiss strongly takes advantage of with Air Slash's high chance to flinch.
Usage Tips
========
Thanks to the Babiri Berry, Togekiss can take any one Steel-type move, but it should still not be switched into one. It is one of the few Mega Scizor checks that Fairy teams have to offer, and it can also check other Steel-type threats such as Excadrill and Cobalion if they have taken prior damage. It struggles to get past specially defensive Steel-type Pokemon such as Heatran and Empoleon due to its lack of Special Attack investment. It can switch in on neutral or resisted hits well thanks to its decent bulk, but it needs to be kept healthy if the opposition has a Mega Scizor so it can check it as effectively as possible. Togekiss can switch into Ground-type attacks thanks to its immunity. It has to be played carefully if Stealth Rock is up due to its weakness to it.
Team Options
========
Thanks to its Magic Bounce ability, Mega Diancie can prevent Stealth Rock from going up and pressuring Togekiss. Klefki is a great partner for Togekiss, as it resists many of its weaknesses, has an immunity to Poison, and is neutral to Steel. Klefki can also spread paralysis, allowing Togekiss to have an easier time incapacitating the foe. Clefable sets up Stealth Rock and is also able to spread paralysis and check Steel-type Pokemon with Fire Blast if Togekiss has already used its Babiri Berry. Azumarill is able to break through some Pokemon that Fairy-types don't like facing such as Heatran and Empoleon thanks to its high Attack and access to Superpower. It can also deal with specially defensive Pokemon such as Chansey, which this set struggles to beat. Gardevoir is a common Choice Scarf user on Fairy-type teams that can outspeed Choice Scarf Magnezone and take it out with Focus Blast, removing a big threat to Togekiss and its team. It also checks Sand Rush Excadrill thanks to its Trace ability. Mega Gardevoir and Choice Specs Sylveon are two strong wallbreakers that can assist Togekiss in breaking walls that take a lot of flinches for Togekiss to beat. These two Pokemon do particularly well against bulky Electric-type Pokemon such as Zapdos, Lanturn, and Rotom-W, which wall Togekiss.
[SET]
name: Stallbreaker
move 1: Nasty Plot
move 2: Air Slash
move 3: Heal Bell
move 4: Roost
item: Leftovers
ability: Serene Grace
nature: Timid
evs: 252 HP / 80 Def / 176 Spe
[SET COMMENTS]
Moves
========
Nasty Plot boosts Togekiss's Special Attack and turns it into an excellent stallbreaker, being able to take down even the bulkiest of Pokemon through flinches with boosted Air Slashes. Air Slash is Togekiss's main STAB attack with a high chance to flinch thanks to Serene Grace. Heal Bell lets Togekiss get rid of its own status as well as status inflicted on teammates. Roost allows Togekiss to replenish its health when it's weakened. Fire Blast, Aura Sphere, or Thunder Wave can be used over Heal Bell to hit Steel-types or spread paralysis, but this set prefers Heal Bell because it's crippled by status.
Set Details
========
Full investment in HP and 80 EVs in Defense allow Togekiss to always survive a Bullet Punch from Choice Band Scizor at full HP. 176 EVs in Speed with a Timid nature let Togekiss outspeed positive-natured base 70 Speed Pokemon such as Bisharp and Breloom. Leftovers allows Togekiss to restore a bit of health each turn, increasing its longevity. Serene Grace boosts the chance of secondary effects of moves activating and lets Togekiss take better advantage of Air Slash, which now has a 60% flinch chance.
Usage Tips
========
Togekiss is a great status absorber thanks to Heal Bell. This set works really well against bulkier types such as Psychic, Water, and Normal, as it can get past Togekiss's usual checks such as Lanturn, Chansey, and even Heatran thanks to Heal Bell and Nasty Plot. Fairy lacks a good Water-resistant Pokemon, so the difficulties Togekiss provides for Water-types is very useful. It's the only Ground-immune option Fairy has, which is useful due to the lack of Fairy-type Ground-resistant Pokemon. It has to be played carefully if Stealth Rock is up due to its weakness to it.
Team Options
========
Klefki's resistances to many of Togekiss's weaknesses, as well as an immunity to Poison and a neutrality to Steel, make it a great partner for Togekiss. Klefki also has the ability to set up dual screens, allowing Togekiss to take hits even better. Clefable can set up Stealth Rock, spread paralysis, and check Electric-types such as Zapdos, Thundurus, and Rotom-W, which threaten Togekiss. Togekiss's ability to deal with Water-types makes Belly Drum Azumarill a great partner because it hates facing Water-types. Mega Diancie prevents the use of Stealth Rock thanks to its Magic Bounce ability, which Togekiss appreciates because it has a weakness to Rock. Choice Scarf Gardevoir can deal with Poison-types that outspeed and threaten Togekiss such as Gengar and Nidoking.
[STRATEGY COMMENTS]
Other Options
=============
**Fairy:**
Heal Bell can be used on the Choice Scarf set over Aura Sphere or Dazzling Gleam to get rid of status on its teammates, but Togekiss will miss out on the coverage. A specially defensive utility set can be used with Air Slash, Thunder Wave, Roost, and either Defog or Heal Bell to spread paralysis and remove entry hazards or status, but it's very passive and throws away momentum from the offensive nature of most Fairy-type teams.
Checks and Counters
===================
**Fairy:**
**Steel-types**: Bulky Steel-type Pokemon such as Heatran, Empoleon, Jirachi, and Metagross resist both of Togekiss's STAB moves, take little from coverage moves, and can retaliate with their strong Steel-type STAB moves. Pokemon like Excadrill and Mega Scizor are able to check Togekiss, but they must be wary of Babiri Berry variants with Fire Blast.
**Electric-types**: Electric-type Pokemon resist Togekiss's STAB Air Slash and don't take much damage from its other moves because they're not boosted by STAB. In return, they can deal super effective damage to Togekiss and take it out. Zapdos, Rotom-W, and Lanturn are notable defensive threats, as they don't take much damage from any of Togekiss's coverage moves. Offensive checks include faster Pokemon such as Thundurus and Raikou.
**Ice-types**: Although Togekiss carries super effective coverage for Ice-type Pokemon, a lot of them carry Ice Shard and some even outspeed non-Choice Scarf Togekiss such as Weavile, Kyurem-B, and Mega Glaile.
**Rock-types**: Rock-type Pokemon resist Togekiss's STAB Air Slash and threaten it out with a STAB move. A lot of Rock-type Pokemon also are able to survive Togekiss's Aura Sphere, especially with sand support.
**Poison-types**: Poison-types like Nidoking, Gengar, and Scolipede can outspeed and threaten Togekiss, but they must be wary of Choice Scarf Togekiss and potential flinches from Air Slash.
**Status**: Sets without Heal Bell are easily crippled by status, especially the Choice Scarf set. Paralysis makes Togekiss slower than most Pokemon, preventing it from immobilizing the foe. Poison and burn wear it down pretty fast and make it harder for it to check threats because its health needs to be preserved in those match-ups.
**Residual Damage**: Taking damage from entry hazards or health-crippling status is bad for Togekiss because Fairy teams have no hazard removal, and it prevents Togekiss from checking Pokemon reliably, as it gets worn down pretty fast, especially by poison and burn.[/hide][/quote]
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