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Beneath the mask lies a shapeshifter! In STABmons, Ogerpon-C gains access to the STAB moves of all Ogerpon formes, in this case letting it run Pyro Ball. Swords Dance adds to Ogerpon-C's ferocious offenses and makes it nigh-impossible to wall, OHKOing physically defensive Gholdengo and, with a bit of chip damage, Toxapex and Gliscor. Pyro Ball hits Steel-types Ogerpon-C would struggle with otherwise, notably...
It may not be OU, but Skarmory thrives in UU! Due to its great physical bulk, Skarmory serves as a phenomenal physical wall and Spiker in UU, dealing with threats such as Lokix, Excadrill, and Zarude lacking Bulk Up. Brave Bird is key in matchups against Hydrapple and Sinistcha, while Body Press is used against Excadrill and Ogerpon-C. Spikes wears down the opposing team, which is phenomenal against Cobalion and Ogerpon-C. Rocky Helmet lets...
Koffing @ Eviolite
Ability: Neutralizing Gas
EVs: 252 HP / 252 Def / 4 SpD
Bold Nature
- Sludge Bomb
- Toxic Spikes
- Pain Split
- Thief / Will-O-Wisp
Smogon's mascot, Koffing, has been spreading noxious gas around the NFE battlefield! Poison-types are a rare commodity, aside from Ivysaur, Mareanie, and opposing Koffing; this makes Toxic Spikes unbearable for unprepared teams since they primarily rely on Rapid Spin from Quaxwell for hazard removal or Hattrem for hazard detterence. Neutralizing Gas is the ability of choice for Koffing to absorb opposing Toxic Spikes as well as allowing it...