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Metagame SV Pokebilities AAA (It's a permaladder now!)
- Thread starter Miss Crisis
- Start date
LETS FUCKING GO
Since this is now a permanent ladder I might as well make a serious case to unban Keldeo.
1) It doesn't have a usable native ability, so it relies entirely on its AAA ability to function. This alone is not a reason to unban it but it already shows that it is kinda overshadowed in its role by the likes of Greninja (both normal and Battle Bond).
2)
It's pretty bad into alomst every native Regenerator, it needs to hit Specs Primordial Sea Hydro against most of them to make a dent, and then since it's choice locked they can just pivot out. It's also bad against several common AAA Regenerators like Primarina and Hatterene
3)
It's even worse against Water Absorb mons, native ones in particular already beat it pretty badly and then you can potentially slap Water Absorb on anything to make a workable Keldeo check out of thin air, like Water Absorb Great Tusk
4) Desolate Land also works similarly but it is less reliable against Primordial Sea specifically.
5) Keldeo is also really vulnerable to being revenge killed, both by faster mons (some of which like Latios, Desoland Iron Moth or Ogerpon-Wellspring can even afford to hard-switch in sometimes), and by priority like Grassy Glide and Gale Wings Brave Bird.
The main takeaway is that most teams prepare naturally for Keldeo by including basic stuff like a Regenerator core, a Water immunity, Grassy Glide or a Pokémon faster than 108 base.
Since Tinted Lens is now restricted Serperior could also be considered for a unban, but it is not such a clear cut case as Keldeo in my opinion.
1) It doesn't have a usable native ability, so it relies entirely on its AAA ability to function. This alone is not a reason to unban it but it already shows that it is kinda overshadowed in its role by the likes of Greninja (both normal and Battle Bond).
2)
It's pretty bad into alomst every native Regenerator, it needs to hit Specs Primordial Sea Hydro against most of them to make a dent, and then since it's choice locked they can just pivot out. It's also bad against several common AAA Regenerators like Primarina and Hatterene3)
It's even worse against Water Absorb mons, native ones in particular already beat it pretty badly and then you can potentially slap Water Absorb on anything to make a workable Keldeo check out of thin air, like Water Absorb Great Tusk4) Desolate Land also works similarly but it is less reliable against Primordial Sea specifically.
5) Keldeo is also really vulnerable to being revenge killed, both by faster mons (some of which like Latios, Desoland Iron Moth or Ogerpon-Wellspring can even afford to hard-switch in sometimes), and by priority like Grassy Glide and Gale Wings Brave Bird.
The main takeaway is that most teams prepare naturally for Keldeo by including basic stuff like a Regenerator core, a Water immunity, Grassy Glide or a Pokémon faster than 108 base.
Since Tinted Lens is now restricted Serperior could also be considered for a unban, but it is not such a clear cut case as Keldeo in my opinion.
Celebrating the new perma ladder, ya girl has been goofing around with weather!
Barraskewda @ Choice Band
Ability: Dazzling
Tera Type: Water
EVs: 252 Atk / 4 SpD / 252 Spe
Adamant Nature
- Drill Run
- Flip Turn
- Liquidation
- Poison Jab
Iron Hands @ Assault Vest
Ability: Regenerator
Tera Type: Fighting
EVs: 4 Atk / 252 Def / 252 SpD
Sassy Nature
IVs: 0 Spe
- Close Combat
- Fake Out
- Volt Switch
- Earthquake
Veluza @ Choice Band
Ability: Swift Swim
Tera Type: Water
EVs: 4 HP / 252 Atk / 252 Spe
Adamant Nature
- Flip Turn
- Aqua Cutter
- Psycho Cut
- Drill Run
Garganacl @ Leftovers
Ability: Water Absorb
Tera Type: Rock
EVs: 252 HP / 4 Def / 252 SpD
Careful Nature
- Salt Cure
- Recover
- Stealth Rock
- Protect
Alomomola @ Damp Rock
Ability: Drizzle
Tera Type: Water
EVs: 4 HP / 252 Def / 252 SpD
Relaxed Nature
IVs: 0 Spe
- Flip Turn
- Scald
- Wish
- Mirror Coat
Samurott-Hisui @ Choice Scarf
Ability: Sword of Ruin
Tera Type: Water
EVs: 252 Atk / 4 SpD / 252 Spe
Jolly Nature
- Ceaseless Edge
- Flip Turn
- Knock Off
- Sacred Sword
Ok so there's a method to the madness that is the meme Veluza- ...ok it's the only Mold Breaker mon with Flip Turn left. Could try Mold Breaker Floatzel, or even MB Barra but I prefer Dazzling on Barra for anti prio and Veluza has a nice secondary STAB in Psycho Cut (just better coverage in general) but I can see Focus Punch Floatzel being a high risk way to punish Heatran. PJab on Barra for Oger, Drill Run for Desolate Land Heatran. Hands continues to stay an insane regen pivot that is vastly underrated.
Great Tusk @ Choice Band
Ability: Chlorophyll
Tera Type: Ground
EVs: 4 HP / 252 Atk / 252 Spe
Adamant Nature
- Close Combat
- Headlong Rush
- Knock Off
- Ice Spinner
Torkoal @ Heavy-Duty Boots
Ability: Regenerator
Tera Type: Fire
EVs: 252 HP / 252 Def / 4 SpD
Relaxed Nature
IVs: 0 Spe
- Rapid Spin
- Stealth Rock
- Lava Plume
- Body Press
Alomomola @ Heat Rock
Ability: Drought
Tera Type: Water
EVs: 4 HP / 252 Def / 252 SpD
Sassy Nature
IVs: 0 Spe
- Flip Turn
- Wish
- Scald
- Mirror Coat
Lilligant-Hisui (F) @ Protective Pads
Ability: No Guard
Tera Type: Grass
EVs: 252 Atk / 4 SpD / 252 Spe
Adamant Nature
- Victory Dance
- Axe Kick
- Solar Blade
- Triple Axel
Corviknight @ Leftovers
Ability: Volt Absorb
Tera Type: Flying
EVs: 252 HP / 4 Def / 252 SpD
Sassy Nature
IVs: 0 Spe
- Defog
- Brave Bird
- Roost
- U-turn
Venusaur @ Life Orb
Ability: Solar Power
Tera Type: Grass
EVs: 252 SpA / 4 SpD / 252 Spe
Modest Nature
IVs: 0 Atk
- Weather Ball
- Earth Power
- Solar Beam
- Sludge Bomb
You ever just want to NUKE shit? Yeah, Adamant Banded Proto Tusk is just pure crack in the form of a button clicker, and with Chlorophyll you outspeed near everything. It is genuinely HILARIOUS how hard this thing hits. Protective Pads Lilli-H is also nuts, No Guard because you can still miss with Triple Axel with Compound Eyes (and might as well use Axe Kick at that point). Still not super sold on Solar Power Venusaur, was considering Chlorophyll Charizard but it's soooo weak to Heatran and suffers a bit from 4MSS, could prob drop Solar Beam on it for Scorching Sands though.
I think weather teams are huge matchup fishes tbh though, they are insanely weak to Primordial Sea/Desolate Land users like Heatran, Woger, Zapdos, Torn-T, Cinderace, etc. Fun? Oh most certainly, but very very inconsistent. Cheers to permaladder!
Barraskewda @ Choice Band
Ability: Dazzling
Tera Type: Water
EVs: 252 Atk / 4 SpD / 252 Spe
Adamant Nature
- Drill Run
- Flip Turn
- Liquidation
- Poison Jab
Iron Hands @ Assault Vest
Ability: Regenerator
Tera Type: Fighting
EVs: 4 Atk / 252 Def / 252 SpD
Sassy Nature
IVs: 0 Spe
- Close Combat
- Fake Out
- Volt Switch
- Earthquake
Veluza @ Choice Band
Ability: Swift Swim
Tera Type: Water
EVs: 4 HP / 252 Atk / 252 Spe
Adamant Nature
- Flip Turn
- Aqua Cutter
- Psycho Cut
- Drill Run
Garganacl @ Leftovers
Ability: Water Absorb
Tera Type: Rock
EVs: 252 HP / 4 Def / 252 SpD
Careful Nature
- Salt Cure
- Recover
- Stealth Rock
- Protect
Alomomola @ Damp Rock
Ability: Drizzle
Tera Type: Water
EVs: 4 HP / 252 Def / 252 SpD
Relaxed Nature
IVs: 0 Spe
- Flip Turn
- Scald
- Wish
- Mirror Coat
Samurott-Hisui @ Choice Scarf
Ability: Sword of Ruin
Tera Type: Water
EVs: 252 Atk / 4 SpD / 252 Spe
Jolly Nature
- Ceaseless Edge
- Flip Turn
- Knock Off
- Sacred Sword
Ok so there's a method to the madness that is the meme Veluza- ...ok it's the only Mold Breaker mon with Flip Turn left. Could try Mold Breaker Floatzel, or even MB Barra but I prefer Dazzling on Barra for anti prio and Veluza has a nice secondary STAB in Psycho Cut (just better coverage in general) but I can see Focus Punch Floatzel being a high risk way to punish Heatran. PJab on Barra for Oger, Drill Run for Desolate Land Heatran. Hands continues to stay an insane regen pivot that is vastly underrated.
Great Tusk @ Choice Band
Ability: Chlorophyll
Tera Type: Ground
EVs: 4 HP / 252 Atk / 252 Spe
Adamant Nature
- Close Combat
- Headlong Rush
- Knock Off
- Ice Spinner
Torkoal @ Heavy-Duty Boots
Ability: Regenerator
Tera Type: Fire
EVs: 252 HP / 252 Def / 4 SpD
Relaxed Nature
IVs: 0 Spe
- Rapid Spin
- Stealth Rock
- Lava Plume
- Body Press
Alomomola @ Heat Rock
Ability: Drought
Tera Type: Water
EVs: 4 HP / 252 Def / 252 SpD
Sassy Nature
IVs: 0 Spe
- Flip Turn
- Wish
- Scald
- Mirror Coat
Lilligant-Hisui (F) @ Protective Pads
Ability: No Guard
Tera Type: Grass
EVs: 252 Atk / 4 SpD / 252 Spe
Adamant Nature
- Victory Dance
- Axe Kick
- Solar Blade
- Triple Axel
Corviknight @ Leftovers
Ability: Volt Absorb
Tera Type: Flying
EVs: 252 HP / 4 Def / 252 SpD
Sassy Nature
IVs: 0 Spe
- Defog
- Brave Bird
- Roost
- U-turn
Venusaur @ Life Orb
Ability: Solar Power
Tera Type: Grass
EVs: 252 SpA / 4 SpD / 252 Spe
Modest Nature
IVs: 0 Atk
- Weather Ball
- Earth Power
- Solar Beam
- Sludge Bomb
You ever just want to NUKE shit? Yeah, Adamant Banded Proto Tusk is just pure crack in the form of a button clicker, and with Chlorophyll you outspeed near everything. It is genuinely HILARIOUS how hard this thing hits. Protective Pads Lilli-H is also nuts, No Guard because you can still miss with Triple Axel with Compound Eyes (and might as well use Axe Kick at that point). Still not super sold on Solar Power Venusaur, was considering Chlorophyll Charizard but it's soooo weak to Heatran and suffers a bit from 4MSS, could prob drop Solar Beam on it for Scorching Sands though.
I think weather teams are huge matchup fishes tbh though, they are insanely weak to Primordial Sea/Desolate Land users like Heatran, Woger, Zapdos, Torn-T, Cinderace, etc. Fun? Oh most certainly, but very very inconsistent. Cheers to permaladder!
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Latios (M) @ Choice Specs
Ability: Dragon's Maw
Tera Type: Dragon
EVs: 252 SpA / 4 SpD / 252 Spe
Modest Nature
IVs: 0 Atk
- Draco Meteor
- Psyshock
- Thunderbolt
- Dragon Pulse
This set is very fun to use, people slack on their Dragon resists and try to rely on raw bulk to check it.
252+ SpA Choice Specs Dragon's Maw Latios Draco Meteor vs. 252 HP / 252+ SpD Assault Vest Shadow Shield Reuniclus: 140-165 (33 - 38.9%) -- 99.7% chance to 3HKO
You outdamage regen healing on 14/16 damage rolls, meaning next time they come in they take the full brunt of the draco meteor for an easy 2hko
252+ SpA Choice Specs Dragon's Maw Latios Draco Meteor vs. 252 HP / 252+ SpD Assault Vest Goodra-Hisui: 189-223 (51.9 - 61.2%) -- guaranteed 2HKO
Smashes Goodra-Hisui for well over half
sorta matchup fishy, facing an Iron Crown/Scream Tail/Hatt feels pretty bad but people really love to slack on their dragon resists so this set applies enormous pressure
Hydreigon @ Choice Specs
Ability: Dragon's Maw
Tera Type: Dark
EVs: 252 SpA / 4 SpD / 252 Spe
Modest Nature
IVs: 0 Atk
- Dark Pulse
- Draco Meteor
- Fire Blast
- Flash Cannon
I need to test if Hydreigon actually works but it seems to have potential, it is slower and slightly weaker but it has a superior defensive typing imo (dark resistant instead of weak) and stab dark pulse lets it threaten Reuniclus with greater ease, also good to spam into spdef corv to flinch them. Fireblast hits non-wbb corv for huge damage, flash cannon hits ScreamTail/Hatterene
I think Hydreigon has a better chance of being good with non-dragon's maw abiltiies cause it has a better secondary stab (honestly tempted to drop psyshock on latios for flip)
So in total:
Pros: Secondary dark stab is a solid click into bulky psychics and steels that would attempt to stave off Latios (Reuniclus, Crown, Heatran, Corv) while also hitting Scream/hatt for neutral
Fire blast lets you threaten non-wbb corv and flash cannon really discourages Scream/Hatt
Superior defensive typing by virtue of Dark resistance, Latios doesn't get much use out of Fighting resistance considering the dark weakness
Has nasty plot
Cons: Slower, weaker, walled by Primarina
Fighting weakness not fun to have
Maybe?
Hydreigon @ Life Orb
Ability: Sheer Force
Tera Type: Dark
EVs: 4 Def / 252 SpA / 252 Spe
Modest Nature
- Dark Pulse
- Focus Blast
- Filler
- Nasty Plot
Focus blast is used over Earth Power since it also hits Ting Lu and threatens to OHKO Hoodra at +2
I personally really like the immediately threat of specs though
Q. Why Dragon's maw over Beads of Ruin?
Simple, damage.
252+ SpA Choice Specs Beads of Ruin Latios Draco Meteor vs. 252 HP / 252+ SpD Assault Vest Goodra-Hisui: 168-198 (46.1 - 54.3%) -- 53.1% chance to 2HKO
252+ SpA Choice Specs Dragon's Maw Latios Draco Meteor vs. 252 HP / 252+ SpD Assault Vest Goodra-Hisui: 189-223 (51.9 - 61.2%) -- guaranteed 2HKO
Dragon's maw offers a 12.5% boost to your dragon moves compared to beads of ruin which is super significant.
In this example, the damage difference between them on Hoodra is basically equivalent to an extra round of stealth rock chip (extra 6% or so) which is huge.
Ability: Dragon's Maw
Tera Type: Dragon
EVs: 252 SpA / 4 SpD / 252 Spe
Modest Nature
IVs: 0 Atk
- Draco Meteor
- Psyshock
- Thunderbolt
- Dragon Pulse
This set is very fun to use, people slack on their Dragon resists and try to rely on raw bulk to check it.
252+ SpA Choice Specs Dragon's Maw Latios Draco Meteor vs. 252 HP / 252+ SpD Assault Vest Shadow Shield Reuniclus: 140-165 (33 - 38.9%) -- 99.7% chance to 3HKO
You outdamage regen healing on 14/16 damage rolls, meaning next time they come in they take the full brunt of the draco meteor for an easy 2hko
252+ SpA Choice Specs Dragon's Maw Latios Draco Meteor vs. 252 HP / 252+ SpD Assault Vest Goodra-Hisui: 189-223 (51.9 - 61.2%) -- guaranteed 2HKO
Smashes Goodra-Hisui for well over half
sorta matchup fishy, facing an Iron Crown/Scream Tail/Hatt feels pretty bad but people really love to slack on their dragon resists so this set applies enormous pressure
Hydreigon @ Choice Specs
Ability: Dragon's Maw
Tera Type: Dark
EVs: 252 SpA / 4 SpD / 252 Spe
Modest Nature
IVs: 0 Atk
- Dark Pulse
- Draco Meteor
- Fire Blast
- Flash Cannon
I need to test if Hydreigon actually works but it seems to have potential, it is slower and slightly weaker but it has a superior defensive typing imo (dark resistant instead of weak) and stab dark pulse lets it threaten Reuniclus with greater ease, also good to spam into spdef corv to flinch them. Fireblast hits non-wbb corv for huge damage, flash cannon hits ScreamTail/Hatterene
I think Hydreigon has a better chance of being good with non-dragon's maw abiltiies cause it has a better secondary stab (honestly tempted to drop psyshock on latios for flip)
So in total:
Pros: Secondary dark stab is a solid click into bulky psychics and steels that would attempt to stave off Latios (Reuniclus, Crown, Heatran, Corv) while also hitting Scream/hatt for neutral
Fire blast lets you threaten non-wbb corv and flash cannon really discourages Scream/Hatt
Superior defensive typing by virtue of Dark resistance, Latios doesn't get much use out of Fighting resistance considering the dark weakness
Has nasty plot
Cons: Slower, weaker, walled by Primarina
Fighting weakness not fun to have
Maybe?
Hydreigon @ Life Orb
Ability: Sheer Force
Tera Type: Dark
EVs: 4 Def / 252 SpA / 252 Spe
Modest Nature
- Dark Pulse
- Focus Blast
- Filler
- Nasty Plot
Focus blast is used over Earth Power since it also hits Ting Lu and threatens to OHKO Hoodra at +2
I personally really like the immediately threat of specs though
Q. Why Dragon's maw over Beads of Ruin?
Simple, damage.
252+ SpA Choice Specs Beads of Ruin Latios Draco Meteor vs. 252 HP / 252+ SpD Assault Vest Goodra-Hisui: 168-198 (46.1 - 54.3%) -- 53.1% chance to 2HKO
252+ SpA Choice Specs Dragon's Maw Latios Draco Meteor vs. 252 HP / 252+ SpD Assault Vest Goodra-Hisui: 189-223 (51.9 - 61.2%) -- guaranteed 2HKO
Dragon's maw offers a 12.5% boost to your dragon moves compared to beads of ruin which is super significant.
In this example, the damage difference between them on Hoodra is basically equivalent to an extra round of stealth rock chip (extra 6% or so) which is huge.
Kinda sucks how dragons maw is weaker than adaptability
Btw HAS ANYBODY MADE A SEMI WEATHER TEAM YET
Hello my lovelies, it's me back with another team :) I used sleepyfwog's Latios set as inspiration for the core idea- Drag Spam!
https://pokepast.es/a4ca0bb0c3349d0a
Corviknight @ Leftovers
Ability: Volt Absorb
Tera Type: Flying
EVs: 252 HP / 4 Def / 252 SpD
Sassy Nature
IVs: 0 Spe
- U-turn
- Defog
- Roost
- Tailwind
Vice, this is the third time you've brought Corviknight to class... IT'S REALLY GOOD OK? Corvi is the best mon in the tier for the reason and an amazing defensive pivot. This time, I'm rocking Tailwind support because it is crucial for helping our relatively slow team outpace faster offense. Volt Absorb to help against opposing Regieleki, Iron Hands as well as stopping steels like Cobalion and Iron Crown.
Latios (M) @ Choice Specs
Ability: Dragon's Maw
Tera Type: Dragon
EVs: 252 SpA / 4 SpD / 252 Spe
Timid Nature
- Draco Meteor
- Dragon Pulse
- Flip Turn
- Psychic Noise
Sleepyfwog's set with some tweaks. Flip Turn and Psynoise, FT for pivoting being and breaking Reuniclus Shadow Shield/Sturdy on some mons, and Psynoise because it punishes healing attempts, but more important- it bypasses substitute. Sub Zamazenta can be a huge problem for this team, so it's good insurance, especially since 9 times out of 10 we're clicking Draco or Dragon Pulse.
Samurott-Hisui @ Choice Band
Ability: Sword of Ruin
Tera Type: Water
EVs: 252 Atk / 4 SpD / 252 Spe
Adamant Nature
- Flip Turn
- Sucker Punch
- Ceaseless Edge
- Aqua Cutter
Now, why banded Hamu on Dragspam? Helps pressure fairies that want to try and resist its dark moves, and also scouts out/puts MORE pressure on Corvi since it can often be a team's defensive wall. Basically a lose/lose, if Corvi if phys def it loses to Drag Spam, and if it's SpD it loses to Hamu. Lastly, spikes are nuts and Choice Band SoR hits like a semi.
Regidrago @ Life Orb
Ability: Magic Guard
Tera Type: Dragon
EVs: 4 Atk / 252 SpA / 252 Spe
Mild Nature
- Dragon Energy
- Draco Meteor
- Earth Power
- Scale Shot
The set I was most unsure of, MGLO Regidrago! Why MGLO over something like Specs, Scarf, hell even Adaptability? Well, MG lets you bypass hazard, sand, etc. chip damage, allowing you to spam Dragon Energy on switch in without worrying about chip weakening it. ALSO, MGLO lets you swap moves on the fly for what you need. SpD Desolate Land Heatran switches in on your dragon moves? You can Earth Power. They switch in a physically frail special wall? Scale Shot not only nukes it, but also gives you a speed boost. And with that speed boost you hit a VERY good speed threshold of 388. And when you're 388 speed, almost no offensive mon barring fast scarfers can switch into you. Regidrago can also take a decent punch with its 200 base HP. Amazing mon? NO. But shockingly viable.
Landorus-Therian (M) @ Rocky Helmet
Ability: Regenerator
Tera Type: Ground
EVs: 252 HP / 252 Def / 4 SpA
Relaxed Nature
IVs: 0 Spe
- Stealth Rock
- Earthquake
- U-turn
- Grass Knot
Our secondary phys def answer, stealth rocker and pivot. I'm not in love with Lando-T in truth, I think it's fine as a regen pivot but not my favorite. It does offer great utility though, and also has Grass Knot to blast Great Tusk with.
Alomomola @ Heavy-Duty Boots
Ability: Fluffy
Tera Type: Water
EVs: 4 HP / 252 Def / 252 SpD
Relaxed Nature
IVs: 0 Spe
- Scald
- Flip Turn
- Body Slam
- Wish
It's wish pass Alo. Like, what do you want me to say? It does Alo things. Fluffy to be a disgusting physical wall, and Body Slam to discourage Woger from trying to be cheeky. Could go Mirror Coat for certain threats, it's really up to preference.
And that's the team! I think it has a few issues, definitely wants Knock Off support. But yeah! :)
https://pokepast.es/a4ca0bb0c3349d0a
Corviknight @ Leftovers
Ability: Volt Absorb
Tera Type: Flying
EVs: 252 HP / 4 Def / 252 SpD
Sassy Nature
IVs: 0 Spe
- U-turn
- Defog
- Roost
- Tailwind
Vice, this is the third time you've brought Corviknight to class... IT'S REALLY GOOD OK? Corvi is the best mon in the tier for the reason and an amazing defensive pivot. This time, I'm rocking Tailwind support because it is crucial for helping our relatively slow team outpace faster offense. Volt Absorb to help against opposing Regieleki, Iron Hands as well as stopping steels like Cobalion and Iron Crown.
Latios (M) @ Choice Specs
Ability: Dragon's Maw
Tera Type: Dragon
EVs: 252 SpA / 4 SpD / 252 Spe
Timid Nature
- Draco Meteor
- Dragon Pulse
- Flip Turn
- Psychic Noise
Sleepyfwog's set with some tweaks. Flip Turn and Psynoise, FT for pivoting being and breaking Reuniclus Shadow Shield/Sturdy on some mons, and Psynoise because it punishes healing attempts, but more important- it bypasses substitute. Sub Zamazenta can be a huge problem for this team, so it's good insurance, especially since 9 times out of 10 we're clicking Draco or Dragon Pulse.
Samurott-Hisui @ Choice Band
Ability: Sword of Ruin
Tera Type: Water
EVs: 252 Atk / 4 SpD / 252 Spe
Adamant Nature
- Flip Turn
- Sucker Punch
- Ceaseless Edge
- Aqua Cutter
Now, why banded Hamu on Dragspam? Helps pressure fairies that want to try and resist its dark moves, and also scouts out/puts MORE pressure on Corvi since it can often be a team's defensive wall. Basically a lose/lose, if Corvi if phys def it loses to Drag Spam, and if it's SpD it loses to Hamu. Lastly, spikes are nuts and Choice Band SoR hits like a semi.
Regidrago @ Life Orb
Ability: Magic Guard
Tera Type: Dragon
EVs: 4 Atk / 252 SpA / 252 Spe
Mild Nature
- Dragon Energy
- Draco Meteor
- Earth Power
- Scale Shot
The set I was most unsure of, MGLO Regidrago! Why MGLO over something like Specs, Scarf, hell even Adaptability? Well, MG lets you bypass hazard, sand, etc. chip damage, allowing you to spam Dragon Energy on switch in without worrying about chip weakening it. ALSO, MGLO lets you swap moves on the fly for what you need. SpD Desolate Land Heatran switches in on your dragon moves? You can Earth Power. They switch in a physically frail special wall? Scale Shot not only nukes it, but also gives you a speed boost. And with that speed boost you hit a VERY good speed threshold of 388. And when you're 388 speed, almost no offensive mon barring fast scarfers can switch into you. Regidrago can also take a decent punch with its 200 base HP. Amazing mon? NO. But shockingly viable.
Landorus-Therian (M) @ Rocky Helmet
Ability: Regenerator
Tera Type: Ground
EVs: 252 HP / 252 Def / 4 SpA
Relaxed Nature
IVs: 0 Spe
- Stealth Rock
- Earthquake
- U-turn
- Grass Knot
Our secondary phys def answer, stealth rocker and pivot. I'm not in love with Lando-T in truth, I think it's fine as a regen pivot but not my favorite. It does offer great utility though, and also has Grass Knot to blast Great Tusk with.
Alomomola @ Heavy-Duty Boots
Ability: Fluffy
Tera Type: Water
EVs: 4 HP / 252 Def / 252 SpD
Relaxed Nature
IVs: 0 Spe
- Scald
- Flip Turn
- Body Slam
- Wish
It's wish pass Alo. Like, what do you want me to say? It does Alo things. Fluffy to be a disgusting physical wall, and Body Slam to discourage Woger from trying to be cheeky. Could go Mirror Coat for certain threats, it's really up to preference.
And that's the team! I think it has a few issues, definitely wants Knock Off support. But yeah! :)