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Amoonguss @ Black Sludge
Ability: Regenerator
EVs: 248 HP / 56 Def / 204 SpD
Calm Nature
IVs: 0 Atk
- Spore
- Giga Drain
- Hidden Power Fire
- Sludge Bomb / Stun Spore
Amoonguss has risen in usage since Zygarde's ban and challenges Tangrowth as a Grass-type with Regenerator. It fits wells on bulky offense due to its immunity to Toxic, enough special bulk to run Black Sludge, and key resistances to Fairy, Electric, and Water. Its many resistances allow it to switch into many special attackers like Magearna, Tapu Koko, and Ash-Greninja and cripple them with status. Also, Amoonguss can pacify Pokemon like Mega Alakazam and Tornadus-T with Spore or Stun Spore when they switch in and can take at least one of their attacks at high health. Amoonguss can even take on the likes of Kartana and Mega Mawile. However, Amoonguss's lack of damage output hinders its offensive presence, so teammates like Mega Mawile, Mega Medicham, Keldeo, and Kartana can capitalize on status it inflicts. Water-types like Rotom-W and Mega Slowbro appreciate Amoonguss's resistance to Electric, and Steel-types like Celesteela, Heatran, and Magearna can cover for its Psychic weakness.
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