
Arceus-Steel @ Fist Plate
Ability: Good as Gold
EVs: 252 HP / 252 Def / 252 SpA / 252 SpD / 252 Spe
Timid Nature
IVs: 0 Atk
- Nasty Plot
- Tachyon Cutter
- Judgment
- Shore Up
Arceus-Steel is a potent setup attacker in BH that simultaneously checks threats like Mega Gardevoir and Flutter Mane. With an irremovable Fist Plate, Arceus-Steel is able to self-Imposter-proof by hitting Imposter users super effectively while resisting their moves. It also provides good coverage, hitting Pokemon such as Celesteela, Chansey, Miraidon, and Ting-Lu for solid damage. Good as Gold blocks a myriad of status moves, such as Topsy-Turvy, Parting Shot, and Encore, which could otherwise neuter Arceus-Steel. Additionally, it blocks Flutter Mane's recovery from Pain Split and allows Arceus-Steel to run Tachyon Cutter over Revelation Dance while still checking Normalize users. Arceus-Steel highly appreciates teammates with Knock Off, such as RegenVest Pokemon like Ting-Lu, to remove items like Celesteela's Assault Vest and Ho-Oh's Heavy-Duty Boots, preventing them from effectively checking it. Residual damage support from teammates like Spikes Flutter Mane and Rocky Helmet Mega Slowbro can push offensive checks like Mega Garchomp and Mega Blaziken into KO range, and they can also switch into Fighting-types like Zamazenta that force Arceus-Steel out.
This replay showcases Arceus-Steel's offensive potential as it breaks through two RegenVest users and Arceus-Water:
https://replay.pokemonshowdown.com/gen9balancedhackmons-2319839116-pegphy9i3kd6ytmhuew5ba6yu1ass20pw
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