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This is my first try at this, but here I go!
Darmanitan@Leftovers
Sheer Force
Adamant Nature
252 HP/ 252 Attack/ 4 Sp Def
-Substitute
-Focus Punch
-Fire Punch
-Yawn
This is a sub-punching darmanitan with max attack. We can all agree that darmanitan forces switches due to D's massive attack. SubPunch and fire punch are the attacking moves on this set getting great coverage with only missing out on flash fire chandelure and slowbro. But, this is where yawn comes in. It'll force switces (great with hazards) and allow D to setup sub again. Rock Blast from rhyperior hurts, but then again speaking of hazards, roserade is a great partner that threatens rhyperior. Flash fire chandelure can become pursuit bait to cb snorlax who can clean up or take the fire/ghost attacks that threaten darmanitan. Sub also blocks trick from chandy, also. Thanks to substitute and Ds massive HP, it can tank a hit from scarfcross and promptly ko with fire punch. : )
Darmanitan@Leftovers
Sheer Force
Adamant Nature
252 HP/ 252 Attack/ 4 Sp Def
-Substitute
-Focus Punch
-Fire Punch
-Yawn
This is a sub-punching darmanitan with max attack. We can all agree that darmanitan forces switches due to D's massive attack. SubPunch and fire punch are the attacking moves on this set getting great coverage with only missing out on flash fire chandelure and slowbro. But, this is where yawn comes in. It'll force switces (great with hazards) and allow D to setup sub again. Rock Blast from rhyperior hurts, but then again speaking of hazards, roserade is a great partner that threatens rhyperior. Flash fire chandelure can become pursuit bait to cb snorlax who can clean up or take the fire/ghost attacks that threaten darmanitan. Sub also blocks trick from chandy, also. Thanks to substitute and Ds massive HP, it can tank a hit from scarfcross and promptly ko with fire punch. : )
Sunny Day Darmanitan:
Darmanitan @ Heat Rock
Trait: Sheer Force
EVs: 252 Atk / 4 SDef / 252 Spd
Jolly Nature
- Flare Blitz/Fire Punch
- U-turn
- Sunny Day
- Encore/Yawn/Taunt
This set functions as an offensive sun setter and pivot. After a Sunny Day Flare Blitz will be extremely powerful, but thanks to U-Turn Darmanitan also has the ability to switch out into something else that can take advantage of the sun. The 4th slot can be used as an all around utility, and also can aid other sweepers in setting up. A good partner would be a Chlorophyll sweeper like Lilligant or Victreebel, as Grass types complement Fire's weaknesses well.
Darmanitan @ Heat Rock
Trait: Sheer Force
EVs: 252 Atk / 4 SDef / 252 Spd
Jolly Nature
- Flare Blitz/Fire Punch
- U-turn
- Sunny Day
- Encore/Yawn/Taunt
This set functions as an offensive sun setter and pivot. After a Sunny Day Flare Blitz will be extremely powerful, but thanks to U-Turn Darmanitan also has the ability to switch out into something else that can take advantage of the sun. The 4th slot can be used as an all around utility, and also can aid other sweepers in setting up. A good partner would be a Chlorophyll sweeper like Lilligant or Victreebel, as Grass types complement Fire's weaknesses well.
Darmanitan @ Salac Berry
Trait: Sheer Force
EVs: 252 Atk / 4 SDef / 252 Spd
Jolly / Adamant Nature
- Fire Punch
- Belly Drum
- Endure
- Earthquake
This works because Darmanitan is one of the single best Pokemon in the whole game at forcing switches. Belly Drum on the switch to Slowking / Slowbro / Rhyperior / Gligar / Suicune / Milotoc (Suicune and Slowbro will need to be weakened a little beforehard if they're defensive variants), and nuke it. Endure as they go to their revenge killer, and proceed to nuke everything else. Obviously doesn't work if their Scarfer is Mienshao / Flygon, but if its Heracross / Krookodile, you're golden. Adamant gives you a 93.75% chance to OHKO Slowbro after Stealth Rock, but then you're slower than ScarfCross at +1, so pick your poison.
PS. only use if you have excess cojones
Trait: Sheer Force
EVs: 252 Atk / 4 SDef / 252 Spd
Jolly / Adamant Nature
- Fire Punch
- Belly Drum
- Endure
- Earthquake
This works because Darmanitan is one of the single best Pokemon in the whole game at forcing switches. Belly Drum on the switch to Slowking / Slowbro / Rhyperior / Gligar / Suicune / Milotoc (Suicune and Slowbro will need to be weakened a little beforehard if they're defensive variants), and nuke it. Endure as they go to their revenge killer, and proceed to nuke everything else. Obviously doesn't work if their Scarfer is Mienshao / Flygon, but if its Heracross / Krookodile, you're golden. Adamant gives you a 93.75% chance to OHKO Slowbro after Stealth Rock, but then you're slower than ScarfCross at +1, so pick your poison.
PS. only use if you have excess cojones
Ah, that was the set I wanted to propose... Eh, whatever. Here is my proposition:
Darmanitan @ Leftovers
Trait: Sheer Force
EVs: 212 HP / 152 Atk / 144 Def
Impish Nature
- Encore
- Will-O-Wisp/Toxic
- Taunt
- Fire Punch
This is my supporter defensive Darmanitan set I've been testing out. Encore is a troll move to lock out set-up pokemon, while Taunt and WoW allow it to be a useful support pokemon. Fire Punch is the chosen STAB because it doesn't deal recoil damage, while still being powerful off Darmy's high Attack stat and Sheer Force. Toxic is also a great option over WoW because Darmanitan is a huge lure to bulky waters, which it can cripple on the switch, then switch out. Taunt + Toxic allows it to beat certain Heal Bell users. Overall, this is a nice set that abuses Darmanitan's big HP stat and support moves.
Darmanitan @ Leftovers
Trait: Sheer Force
EVs: 212 HP / 152 Atk / 144 Def
Impish Nature
- Encore
- Will-O-Wisp/Toxic
- Taunt
- Fire Punch
This is my supporter defensive Darmanitan set I've been testing out. Encore is a troll move to lock out set-up pokemon, while Taunt and WoW allow it to be a useful support pokemon. Fire Punch is the chosen STAB because it doesn't deal recoil damage, while still being powerful off Darmy's high Attack stat and Sheer Force. Toxic is also a great option over WoW because Darmanitan is a huge lure to bulky waters, which it can cripple on the switch, then switch out. Taunt + Toxic allows it to beat certain Heal Bell users. Overall, this is a nice set that abuses Darmanitan's big HP stat and support moves.
Are we going to start voting on this soon?
I actually vote PTJon7's set, I like the ingenuity of weather being able to be set in UU, and the kick of a surprise factor in Sunny Day Darmanitan especially since it can be that much scarier in the sun it got up, possibly for free on a switch.
I vote kokoloko
kokoloko
kokoloko
My vote goes to Patrick1088. Focus Punch on Darmanitan would be scary.
