[SET]
name: Defog
move 1: Brave Bird / Iron Head
move 2: Defog
move 3: Roost
move 4: Body Press / U-turn
item: Leftovers
ability: Pressure
nature: Careful
evs: 252 HP / 48 Def / 208 SpD
[SET COMMENTS]
Corviknight is an incredible Defogger in OU; it has a solid matchup against entry hazard setters such as Clefable, Excadrill, and Ferrothorn, partly due to Pressure, allowing it to PP stall them. On top of that, it's one of the few good checks to Excadrill and Hatterene. Brave Bird is generally preferred to pressure Conkeldurr, Keldeo, and Kommo-o, but Iron Head can be run for Clefable, Kyurem, and Hatterene. Body Press enables Corviknight to consistently pressure Excadrill, but U-turn may be used along another Excadrill check like Dugtrio or Conkeldurr. Taunt is an option that can be run to deal with Bulk Up Corviknight and to prevent Pokemon such as Clefable and Ferrothorn from crippling Corviknight with Thunder Wave. The given EV spread allows Corviknight to 2HKO Excadrill with Body Press, and the rest of the EVs are put into Special Defense alongside a Careful nature to improve Corviknight's matchup against Pokemon like Clefable and Dragapult. If you're not running Body Press, you can pool the Defense EVs into Special Defense.
Corviknight fits best on bulky offense and balanced teams. Pokemon weak to Excadrill such as Clefable and Rotom-H benefit greatly from Corviknight's ability to check it. Corviknight can easily be taken advantage of by Electric-types like Rotom-H, Rotom-W, and Zeraora, so Pokemon that can take care of them like Seismitoad, Gastrodon, Hippowdon, and Kommo-o are useful teammates. Pokemon that are susceptible to entry hazards, such as Kyurem and Chandelure, benefit massively from Corviknight's ability to reliably remove entry hazards. If it's running U-turn, wallbreakers like Conkeldurr, Aegislash, and Hydreigon can capitalize off Corviknight's tendency to draw in Pokemon like Toxapex and opposing Corviknight.
[SET]
name: Bulk Up
move 1: Brave Bird
move 2: Bulk Up
move 3: Roost
move 4: Taunt / Substitute
item: Leftovers
ability: Pressure
nature: Careful
evs: 252 HP / 4 Def / 252 SpD
[SET COMMENTS]
If it's not needed to function as an entry hazard remover, Corviknight can also make for a strong potential wincon with Bulk Up that still checks Pokemon like Excadrill and Clefable. Taunt is preferred to deal with Toxapex, Hippowdon, and opposing Corviknight, but Substitute can be used to avoid being burned by Toxapex, Seismitoad, and Gastrodon. It also allows Corviknight to force Rotom-H and Rotom-W to pivot out with Volt Switch, though Discharge variants can still prove to be annoying. Maximum Special Defense investment along with a Careful nature gives Corviknight the best possible matchup against Dragapult and Clefable.
Bulk Up Corviknight fits best onto balance and bulky offensive teams that already have another form of entry hazard removal. Pokemon such as Knock Off Clefable and Mandibuzz give Corviknight a much easier time in wearing down its checks. Clefable can also provide Corviknight with cleric support, making it much easier to play around Toxapex. Dugtrio is also notable because it can get rid of Toxapex. If it's running Focus Sash or Choice Scarf, it can get rid of Zeraora as well, which is great for Corviknight.
[CREDITS]
- Written by: [[Jordy, 395754]]
- Quality checked by: [[lyd, 303291], [Ruft, 295110]]
- Grammar checked by: [[Rabia, 336073]]
name: Defog
move 1: Brave Bird / Iron Head
move 2: Defog
move 3: Roost
move 4: Body Press / U-turn
item: Leftovers
ability: Pressure
nature: Careful
evs: 252 HP / 48 Def / 208 SpD
[SET COMMENTS]
Corviknight is an incredible Defogger in OU; it has a solid matchup against entry hazard setters such as Clefable, Excadrill, and Ferrothorn, partly due to Pressure, allowing it to PP stall them. On top of that, it's one of the few good checks to Excadrill and Hatterene. Brave Bird is generally preferred to pressure Conkeldurr, Keldeo, and Kommo-o, but Iron Head can be run for Clefable, Kyurem, and Hatterene. Body Press enables Corviknight to consistently pressure Excadrill, but U-turn may be used along another Excadrill check like Dugtrio or Conkeldurr. Taunt is an option that can be run to deal with Bulk Up Corviknight and to prevent Pokemon such as Clefable and Ferrothorn from crippling Corviknight with Thunder Wave. The given EV spread allows Corviknight to 2HKO Excadrill with Body Press, and the rest of the EVs are put into Special Defense alongside a Careful nature to improve Corviknight's matchup against Pokemon like Clefable and Dragapult. If you're not running Body Press, you can pool the Defense EVs into Special Defense.
Corviknight fits best on bulky offense and balanced teams. Pokemon weak to Excadrill such as Clefable and Rotom-H benefit greatly from Corviknight's ability to check it. Corviknight can easily be taken advantage of by Electric-types like Rotom-H, Rotom-W, and Zeraora, so Pokemon that can take care of them like Seismitoad, Gastrodon, Hippowdon, and Kommo-o are useful teammates. Pokemon that are susceptible to entry hazards, such as Kyurem and Chandelure, benefit massively from Corviknight's ability to reliably remove entry hazards. If it's running U-turn, wallbreakers like Conkeldurr, Aegislash, and Hydreigon can capitalize off Corviknight's tendency to draw in Pokemon like Toxapex and opposing Corviknight.
[SET]
name: Bulk Up
move 1: Brave Bird
move 2: Bulk Up
move 3: Roost
move 4: Taunt / Substitute
item: Leftovers
ability: Pressure
nature: Careful
evs: 252 HP / 4 Def / 252 SpD
[SET COMMENTS]
If it's not needed to function as an entry hazard remover, Corviknight can also make for a strong potential wincon with Bulk Up that still checks Pokemon like Excadrill and Clefable. Taunt is preferred to deal with Toxapex, Hippowdon, and opposing Corviknight, but Substitute can be used to avoid being burned by Toxapex, Seismitoad, and Gastrodon. It also allows Corviknight to force Rotom-H and Rotom-W to pivot out with Volt Switch, though Discharge variants can still prove to be annoying. Maximum Special Defense investment along with a Careful nature gives Corviknight the best possible matchup against Dragapult and Clefable.
Bulk Up Corviknight fits best onto balance and bulky offensive teams that already have another form of entry hazard removal. Pokemon such as Knock Off Clefable and Mandibuzz give Corviknight a much easier time in wearing down its checks. Clefable can also provide Corviknight with cleric support, making it much easier to play around Toxapex. Dugtrio is also notable because it can get rid of Toxapex. If it's running Focus Sash or Choice Scarf, it can get rid of Zeraora as well, which is great for Corviknight.
[CREDITS]
- Written by: [[Jordy, 395754]]
- Quality checked by: [[lyd, 303291], [Ruft, 295110]]
- Grammar checked by: [[Rabia, 336073]]