Nominating Darmanitan for B
Best set imo:
Access to trick sets this thing apart from its Galarian counterpart, allowing it to function as a wallbreaker without having to give up a choice scarf. Trick also allows it to beat Mimikyu provided you predict the set, as you can Trick on CurseKyu, while the bulk evs guarantee it lives Adamant Life Orb Mimikyu Phantom Force into Shadow Sneak. A better defensive typing also gives it some matchups such as Jirachi and Sylveon. Darmanitan has competition with Arcanine, a bulkier fire type with access to recovery and some alternative coverage options, however Darm tends to have better matchups against stall mons like Corsola and Mandibuzz. In addition to scarf, this mon has an unexplored Life Orb Will-O-Wisp + Taunt/Encore set, allowing it to continue functioning as a breaker while beating sturdy Pokemon such as Choice Band Sawk, Steelix, and Avalugg, albeit losing to Mimikyu and Cinderace.
Best set imo:
Darmanitan @ Choice Scarf
Ability: Sheer Force
EVs: 8 HP / 100 Atk / 164 Def / 236 Spe
Adamant Nature
- Flare Blitz
- Superpower
- Earthquake
- Trick
Ability: Sheer Force
EVs: 8 HP / 100 Atk / 164 Def / 236 Spe
Adamant Nature
- Flare Blitz
- Superpower
- Earthquake
- Trick
Access to trick sets this thing apart from its Galarian counterpart, allowing it to function as a wallbreaker without having to give up a choice scarf. Trick also allows it to beat Mimikyu provided you predict the set, as you can Trick on CurseKyu, while the bulk evs guarantee it lives Adamant Life Orb Mimikyu Phantom Force into Shadow Sneak. A better defensive typing also gives it some matchups such as Jirachi and Sylveon. Darmanitan has competition with Arcanine, a bulkier fire type with access to recovery and some alternative coverage options, however Darm tends to have better matchups against stall mons like Corsola and Mandibuzz. In addition to scarf, this mon has an unexplored Life Orb Will-O-Wisp + Taunt/Encore set, allowing it to continue functioning as a breaker while beating sturdy Pokemon such as Choice Band Sawk, Steelix, and Avalugg, albeit losing to Mimikyu and Cinderace.