[SET]
name: 4A
move 1:Drain Punch
move 2:Ice Punch
move 3:Thunder Punch
move 4:Mach Punch
item:Life Orb/Fist Plate
ability:Iron Fist
nature:Adamant
evs:20 HP / 2 Atk / 252 SpD
ivs: 31 Spe
[SET COMMENTS]
Moves
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Conkeldurr wields its enormous 140 Attack alongside the evergreen "BoltBeam" combo to rip apart defensive cores like little else. When boosted by both Life Orb and Iron Fist, Drain Punch can OHKO the two most common defensive Pokemon in the tier, Ferrothorn and Tyranitar, while restoring any Life Orb recoil and other residual damage. Ice Punch and Thunder Punch function as excellent coverage moves which allows Conkeldurr to hit foes like Gliscor, Dragonite, Starmie, Jellicent super-effectively who either resist or are immune to it's STAB options. Mach Punch allows conkeldurr to pick off fighting weak pokemon like Tyranitar, Excadrill, Terrakion and other weakened foes as well as to get some last damage on the foe before fainting,putting common revenge killers such as Keldeo and Thundurus-T into range of Conkeldurr's teammates, such as the faster Latios. Breaking Alakazam's Focus Sash is also appreciated by Conkeldurr's teammates who could not otherwise OHKO Alakazam.
Set Details
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Life Orb and Fist Plate are two commonly used items with their own advantages; Life Orb's powerful boost to Conkeldurr's coverage options allows it to cleanly OHKO common checks such as Tentacruel, Thundurus-T, and Landorus-T after its Intimidate. If Conkeldurr can more reliably be supported against these threats and pivoted into the battlefield, then Fist Plate provides a no-drawback boost to Conkeldurr's primary attacks.Iron Fist is the ability of choice boosting all of Conkeldurr's punching-based attacks. Maximizing special bulk let's Conkeldurr tank some special moves even with it's lackluster special defense.The given EVs allow conkeldurr to live a Hydro Pump from a Choice Scarf Keldeo from full health in rain.An Adamant nature with 236 attack EVs is used to further elevate Conkeldurr's offensive presence.
Team Options
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Pivots like Landorus-T, Rotom-W, and Jirachi play a crucial role in granting Conkeldurr safe entry opportunities, allowing it to avoid faster threats or strong special attackers which threaten conkeldurr . Landorus-T softens physical foes with Intimidate and uses U-turn to maintain momentum, while Rotom-W utilizes Volt Switch to pivot and bring Conkeldurr in against targets it can pressure, such as Ferrothorn. These pivots are essential for keeping up offense and ensuring Conkeldurr gets in without taking unnecessary damage. However Jirachi is Conkeldurr's best and most prominent partner. In addition to its capability to check and force out Psychic-types with its excellent typing and U-turn, Jirachi can cripple its answers that are also potential roadblocks to Conkeldurr such as Skarmory, Forretress, and Tentacruel by using Trick to give them a Choice Scarf or by paralyzing them with Thunder or Body Slam. Healing Wish is also an incredible boon to Conkeldurr, giving it a second chance at a sweep after it has weakened its own answers in its first sweep attempt. Even though pivots give Conkeldurr plenty of entry opportunities, Entry Hazards like spikes can significantly limit the number of times it can switch in safely. Starmie helps alleviate this issue by removing hazards with Rapid Spin while also pressuring key physical walls like Skarmory, making it easier for Conkeldurr to stay healthy and stay threatening throughout the match. Starmie also has the tendency to invite Tyranitar and Ferrothorn onto the field, which is a prime opportunity for Conkeldurr. Latias offers crucial support to Conkeldurr by checking dangerous rain-boosted threats like Keldeo and Thundurus-T, which can otherwise overwhelm it with speed and powerful special attacks. It also brings strong offensive presence with Draco Meteor and can use Healing Wish like Jirachi.To address troublesome Psychic-types such as Latios, Alakazam , and Reuniclus, trappers like Tyranitar are invaluable. Its Pursuit prevents them from escaping safely and eliminates key counters. Alternatively, Scizor is a more offensive pursuiter using Bullet Punch to clean up weakened threats and Swords Dance to set up and punish passive Psychic-types that can't deal enough damage back to it.
[SET CREDITS]
Written by:
https://www.smogon.com/forums/members/strictsceptile.583025/
https://www.smogon.com/forums/members/chomp29.265410/
Quality checked by:
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Grammar checked by:
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name: 4A
move 1:Drain Punch
move 2:Ice Punch
move 3:Thunder Punch
move 4:Mach Punch
item:Life Orb/Fist Plate
ability:Iron Fist
nature:Adamant
evs:20 HP / 2 Atk / 252 SpD
ivs: 31 Spe
[SET COMMENTS]
Moves
===========
Conkeldurr wields its enormous 140 Attack alongside the evergreen "BoltBeam" combo to rip apart defensive cores like little else. When boosted by both Life Orb and Iron Fist, Drain Punch can OHKO the two most common defensive Pokemon in the tier, Ferrothorn and Tyranitar, while restoring any Life Orb recoil and other residual damage. Ice Punch and Thunder Punch function as excellent coverage moves which allows Conkeldurr to hit foes like Gliscor, Dragonite, Starmie, Jellicent super-effectively who either resist or are immune to it's STAB options. Mach Punch allows conkeldurr to pick off fighting weak pokemon like Tyranitar, Excadrill, Terrakion and other weakened foes as well as to get some last damage on the foe before fainting,putting common revenge killers such as Keldeo and Thundurus-T into range of Conkeldurr's teammates, such as the faster Latios. Breaking Alakazam's Focus Sash is also appreciated by Conkeldurr's teammates who could not otherwise OHKO Alakazam.
Set Details
===========
Life Orb and Fist Plate are two commonly used items with their own advantages; Life Orb's powerful boost to Conkeldurr's coverage options allows it to cleanly OHKO common checks such as Tentacruel, Thundurus-T, and Landorus-T after its Intimidate. If Conkeldurr can more reliably be supported against these threats and pivoted into the battlefield, then Fist Plate provides a no-drawback boost to Conkeldurr's primary attacks.Iron Fist is the ability of choice boosting all of Conkeldurr's punching-based attacks. Maximizing special bulk let's Conkeldurr tank some special moves even with it's lackluster special defense.The given EVs allow conkeldurr to live a Hydro Pump from a Choice Scarf Keldeo from full health in rain.An Adamant nature with 236 attack EVs is used to further elevate Conkeldurr's offensive presence.
Team Options
============
Pivots like Landorus-T, Rotom-W, and Jirachi play a crucial role in granting Conkeldurr safe entry opportunities, allowing it to avoid faster threats or strong special attackers which threaten conkeldurr . Landorus-T softens physical foes with Intimidate and uses U-turn to maintain momentum, while Rotom-W utilizes Volt Switch to pivot and bring Conkeldurr in against targets it can pressure, such as Ferrothorn. These pivots are essential for keeping up offense and ensuring Conkeldurr gets in without taking unnecessary damage. However Jirachi is Conkeldurr's best and most prominent partner. In addition to its capability to check and force out Psychic-types with its excellent typing and U-turn, Jirachi can cripple its answers that are also potential roadblocks to Conkeldurr such as Skarmory, Forretress, and Tentacruel by using Trick to give them a Choice Scarf or by paralyzing them with Thunder or Body Slam. Healing Wish is also an incredible boon to Conkeldurr, giving it a second chance at a sweep after it has weakened its own answers in its first sweep attempt. Even though pivots give Conkeldurr plenty of entry opportunities, Entry Hazards like spikes can significantly limit the number of times it can switch in safely. Starmie helps alleviate this issue by removing hazards with Rapid Spin while also pressuring key physical walls like Skarmory, making it easier for Conkeldurr to stay healthy and stay threatening throughout the match. Starmie also has the tendency to invite Tyranitar and Ferrothorn onto the field, which is a prime opportunity for Conkeldurr. Latias offers crucial support to Conkeldurr by checking dangerous rain-boosted threats like Keldeo and Thundurus-T, which can otherwise overwhelm it with speed and powerful special attacks. It also brings strong offensive presence with Draco Meteor and can use Healing Wish like Jirachi.To address troublesome Psychic-types such as Latios, Alakazam , and Reuniclus, trappers like Tyranitar are invaluable. Its Pursuit prevents them from escaping safely and eliminates key counters. Alternatively, Scizor is a more offensive pursuiter using Bullet Punch to clean up weakened threats and Swords Dance to set up and punish passive Psychic-types that can't deal enough damage back to it.
[SET CREDITS]
Written by:
https://www.smogon.com/forums/members/strictsceptile.583025/
https://www.smogon.com/forums/members/chomp29.265410/
Quality checked by:
https://www.smogon.com/forums/members/monai.482455/
Grammar checked by:
https://www.smogon.com/forums/members/
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