Groudon-Primal @ Life Orb
Ability: Turboblaze
EVs: 252 HP / 252 Atk / 252 Def / 252 SpD / 252 Spe
Adamant Nature
- Shift Gear
- Headlong Rush
- Bolt Strike
- Glacial Lance / Bitter Blade
With its recent unban, Primal Groudon blazes back into action in BH! Its typing, bulk, and raw power grant setup opportunities and resilience against priority moves such as Pixilate Mega Diancie's Extreme Speed, and after a Shift Gear it outspeeds the entire tier. Turboblaze bypasses defensive abilities, allowing Primal Groudon to OHKO would-be checks like Levitate Primal Groudon and, after a boost and Stealth Rock, Fur Coat Arceus formes. Bolt Strike fries Flying-type Pokemon like Ho-Oh and Primordial Sea Celesteela, as well as Bold Arceus-Water. Glacial Lance OHKOes Giratina and Ting-Lu, while Bitter Blade is easier to Imposter-proof and provides recovery, allowing Primal Groudon to chip down its checks earlier in the game. RegenVest Pokemon like Registeel and Ting-Lu assist in weakening checks by providing entry hazard support through Stone Axe, as well as Knock Off to remove key items like Leftovers, Heavy-Duty Boots, and Ability Shield; they also provide slow pivoting. Primal Groudon cannot OHKO Eviolite Imposter even if it wins the speed tie, so it needs Imposter-proofing from neutral-typed Fur Coat users holding Ability Shield, like Arceus-Fighting.
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