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Conkeldurr (All-Out Attacker)
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[SET]
name: All-Out Attacker
move 1: Drain Punch
move 2: Ice Punch
move 3: ThunderPunch
move 4: Mach Punch / Fire Punch
item: Life Orb
ability: Sheer Force
nature: Adamant
evs: 120 HP / 252 Atk / 116 SpD / 20 Spe
[SET COMMENTS]
<p>Although this set might seem inferior to the status orb set, it has a couple advantages in stronger coverage moves and lack of recoil. While it is true that its STAB attacks are not boosted by Sheer Force and thus cause Life Orb damage, Drain Punch actually heals said damage; Mach Punch will be used sparingly. The presence of Team Preview also helps, discouraging the opponent from using status inflicting moves, such as Toxic and Scald; however, Conkeldurr shouldn't be switching into those moves regardless. This version of Conkeldurr specializes in wallbreaking and can function as an excellent partner for or beneficiary of Trick Room teams. Stall teams will usually have trouble when facing Conkeldurr, especially if it is paired with Reuniclus.</p>
<p>Drain Punch is this set's primary attack, being backed by STAB and a Life Orb boost while recovering its HP. However, you must be wary that using it may give away that Conkeldurr is not running Guts. ThunderPunch and Ice Punch are Conkeldurr's coverage moves; the former is particularly useful against bulky Water-types, such as Jellicent, while Ice Punch is handy versus bulky Ground- and Grass-types—most Hippowdon and Landorus-T (after Intimidate) are 2HKOed after Stealth Rock. Mach Punch is used to chip off the last portion of the foe's health without having to take a hit. It also comes in handy when facing Pokemon such as Kyurem-B, Tyranitar, and Weavile. Fire Punch is an alternative to defeat Jirachi, Scizor, Ferrothorn, Forretress, and Metagross much more easily; for this it is the best option on Trick Room teams.</p>
[ADDITIONAL COMMENTS]
<p>20 Speed EVs are used to outpace Hippowdon so that Conkeldurr can 2HKO it before it can use Slack Off. Reuniclus and Tyranitar pair up great with Conkeldurr as well; Tyranitar can remove many of Conkeldurr's checks, such as Gengar and Latias, while Reuniclus can set up Trick Room and has good synergy with Conkeldurr. Note that 0 IVs and a Brave nature should be used if there is Trick Room support and that Hammer Arm is a great option if Conkeldurr is used on a Trick Room team to outspeed more enemies. This set is slow like the others, so Pokemon that can eliminate faster threats are good teammates. Conkeldurr struggles to defeat Pokemon such as Skarmory, who can retaliate with Brave Bird, so it is ideal to have a Pokemon that can remove these counters. Infernape is a decent choice for this, as it can hit hard both physically and specially, as are Choice Scarf Terrakion and Keldeo. Conkeldurr has poor special bulk, so Chansey and Blissey are good teammates; they can also pass Wishes to Conkeldurr, which will increase its longevity.</p>
<p>Rock Slide can be used, but it has less useful coverage than ThunderPunch and Ice Punch; if you choose to run Rock-type coverage, be sure to run it over Stone Edge, as the power difference is negligible factoring in Sheer Force and is not worth a 10% drop in accuracy. Iron Fist is an interesting alternative ability for this set because it boosts all of Conkeldurr's attacks, but it causes Conkeldurr to suffer from recoil. Spikes support is almost need if you run Iron Fist because it allows Conkeldurr to nab crucial OHKOs on Pokemon such as Jellicent, Celebi, Politoed, and non-physically defensive Hippowdon.</p>
Why this set deserves to be on-site:
- Extra Coverage
- Strong
- Avoids residual damage form status and lack of coverage for BU
- Longetivity greatly appreciated in this metagame
- Physical BoltBeam coverage
- No recoil
Conkeldurr (All-Out Attacker)
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Gamefreak, give me Dragon Dance, or else...
[SET]
name: All-Out Attacker
move 1: Drain Punch
move 2: Ice Punch
move 3: ThunderPunch
move 4: Mach Punch / Fire Punch
item: Life Orb
ability: Sheer Force
nature: Adamant
evs: 120 HP / 252 Atk / 136 SpD
[SET COMMENTS]
name: All-Out Attacker
move 1: Drain Punch
move 2: Ice Punch
move 3: ThunderPunch
move 4: Mach Punch / Fire Punch
item: Life Orb
ability: Sheer Force
nature: Adamant
evs: 120 HP / 252 Atk / 136 SpD
[SET COMMENTS]
- Extra Coverage, doesn't have to worry setting up like BU Conk. or lose precious HP from Status Orb
- Drain Punch is still really powerful STAB, even with out Sheer Force, and recovers damage, mandatory for bulky attackers
- Ice Punch and Thunderpunch gain the Sheer Force boost (Physical BoltBeam coeverage), both hitting 98 Base Power and having excellent range of coverage complementing Drain Punch
- Mach Punch is useful priority to defeat weakened foes without the need to tank a hit
- Stronger than Iron Fist Conk
- 0 IVs with Brave Nature for Payback, if used
- Choice Scarf or Choice Band Tyranitar eliminates many of its checks
- Removing Physical walls: Infernape + Choice Band Terrakion
- Chansey and Blissey sponge special attacks
- Fire Punch
- Rock Slide
- Stone Edge isn't worth 2 BP for accuracy
- Can trick opponents into thinking burn is counterproductive
- Trick Room
- Wish Support
- Iron Fist
- May bluff CB
- Stealth Rock gets Conkeldurr many notable OHKOes
[SET]
name: All-Out Attacker
move 1: Drain Punch
move 2: Ice Punch
move 3: ThunderPunch
move 4: Mach Punch / Fire Punch
item: Life Orb
ability: Sheer Force
nature: Adamant
evs: 120 HP / 252 Atk / 116 SpD / 20 Spe
[SET COMMENTS]
<p>Although this set might seem inferior to the status orb set, it has a couple advantages in stronger coverage moves and lack of recoil. While it is true that its STAB attacks are not boosted by Sheer Force and thus cause Life Orb damage, Drain Punch actually heals said damage; Mach Punch will be used sparingly. The presence of Team Preview also helps, discouraging the opponent from using status inflicting moves, such as Toxic and Scald; however, Conkeldurr shouldn't be switching into those moves regardless. This version of Conkeldurr specializes in wallbreaking and can function as an excellent partner for or beneficiary of Trick Room teams. Stall teams will usually have trouble when facing Conkeldurr, especially if it is paired with Reuniclus.</p>
<p>Drain Punch is this set's primary attack, being backed by STAB and a Life Orb boost while recovering its HP. However, you must be wary that using it may give away that Conkeldurr is not running Guts. ThunderPunch and Ice Punch are Conkeldurr's coverage moves; the former is particularly useful against bulky Water-types, such as Jellicent, while Ice Punch is handy versus bulky Ground- and Grass-types—most Hippowdon and Landorus-T (after Intimidate) are 2HKOed after Stealth Rock. Mach Punch is used to chip off the last portion of the foe's health without having to take a hit. It also comes in handy when facing Pokemon such as Kyurem-B, Tyranitar, and Weavile. Fire Punch is an alternative to defeat Jirachi, Scizor, Ferrothorn, Forretress, and Metagross much more easily; for this it is the best option on Trick Room teams.</p>
[ADDITIONAL COMMENTS]
<p>20 Speed EVs are used to outpace Hippowdon so that Conkeldurr can 2HKO it before it can use Slack Off. Reuniclus and Tyranitar pair up great with Conkeldurr as well; Tyranitar can remove many of Conkeldurr's checks, such as Gengar and Latias, while Reuniclus can set up Trick Room and has good synergy with Conkeldurr. Note that 0 IVs and a Brave nature should be used if there is Trick Room support and that Hammer Arm is a great option if Conkeldurr is used on a Trick Room team to outspeed more enemies. This set is slow like the others, so Pokemon that can eliminate faster threats are good teammates. Conkeldurr struggles to defeat Pokemon such as Skarmory, who can retaliate with Brave Bird, so it is ideal to have a Pokemon that can remove these counters. Infernape is a decent choice for this, as it can hit hard both physically and specially, as are Choice Scarf Terrakion and Keldeo. Conkeldurr has poor special bulk, so Chansey and Blissey are good teammates; they can also pass Wishes to Conkeldurr, which will increase its longevity.</p>
<p>Rock Slide can be used, but it has less useful coverage than ThunderPunch and Ice Punch; if you choose to run Rock-type coverage, be sure to run it over Stone Edge, as the power difference is negligible factoring in Sheer Force and is not worth a 10% drop in accuracy. Iron Fist is an interesting alternative ability for this set because it boosts all of Conkeldurr's attacks, but it causes Conkeldurr to suffer from recoil. Spikes support is almost need if you run Iron Fist because it allows Conkeldurr to nab crucial OHKOs on Pokemon such as Jellicent, Celebi, Politoed, and non-physically defensive Hippowdon.</p>