
[OVERVIEW]
Psychic
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Bronzong's Steel typing and high defenses allow it to set up Stealth Rock consistently and also act as an excellent wall for Psychic teams, soaking up Fairy- and Ice-type moves like Tapu Lele's Moonblast and Kyurem's Freeze-Dry. Levitate lets it wall Pokemon like Sand Rush Excadrill, Mamoswine, and Kyurem more easily. It stops itself from being completely passive with moves like Heavy Slam, Body Press, and Toxic. However, Bronzong faces tough competition from Jirachi, which has a higher Speed, access to U-turn to bring in teammates safely, and more utility with moves like Thunder Wave. Jirachi can even pull off an offensive Choice Scarf set, whereas Bronzong is always stuck running a defensive set.
[SET]
name: Physically Defensive
move 1: Stealth Rock
move 2: Heavy Slam / Iron Head
move 3: Body Press
move 4: Toxic
item: Leftovers / Colbur Berry
ability: Levitate
nature: Impish
evs: 252 HP / 252 Def / 4 SpD
[SET COMMENTS]
Heavy Slam gives Bronzong some offensive presence, being able to hit Fairy-types like Tapu Bulu and Clefable. Iron Head is usually weaker than Heavy Slam, but it always breaks Kyurem's Substitute, preventing Bronzong from getting Pressure stalled. Body Press allows Bronzong to hit Steel-type Pokemon like Bisharp and Excadrill super effectively. Toxic punishes Pokemon like Mantine and Landorus-T that comfortably tank Bronzong's other moves. Toxic can also set offensive Pokemon like Dragonite and Garchomp on a timer, limiting their chances to break through Bronzong and its teammates. Levitate provides Bronzong with a Ground immunity and lets it take on foes such as Sand Rush Excadrill and Dragonite. A Colbur Berry can be used over Leftovers, letting Bronzong absorb a hit from threats like Bisharp and Weavile and punish them in return. However, forgoing Leftovers lessens oits longevity.
All of Bronzong's teammates appreciate it setting Stealth Rock, but it lets Victini in particular net KOes more easily. Bronzong can also switch in on Ground-type moves like Garchomp's Earthquake for it. Victini in return can threaten Steel-types that Bronzong struggles with, like Celesteela or Aegislash. Other offensive Pokemon like Latios and Tapu Lele greatly appreciate Stealth Rock. Tapu Lele can beat troublesome Dark-types like Crawdaunt and Hydreigon. Latios's STAB Draco Meteor and Psyshock let it tear apart cores of Pokemon like Toxapex, Amoonguss, and Drapion on Poison as well as Pelipper, Toxapex, and Swampert on Water. Galarian Slowking forms a good defensive core with Bronzong, soaking up special attacks from the likes of Tapu Koko, Aegislash, and Heatran. Slowbro also works well defensively with Bronzong. Slowbro's Water typing lets it switch into Water- and Fire-types moves from Pokemon like Barraskewda and Victini. Bronzong can then beat Pokemon like Tapu Bulu or Kyurem for Slowbro. Mew makes up for Bronzong's passivity, as it can break through defensive cores on types like Steel, Water, and Flying with the combination of Taunt + Knock Off. Calm Mind Hatterene appreciates Bronzong weakening opposing Pokemon with Stealth Rock and Toxic, giving it an easier time late-game. Nasty Plot Celebi can beat Water- and Ground-types that Bronzong is unable to dent. Bronzong helps Celebi by switching in on Poison- and Flying-type moves from Pokemon like Nihilego and Zapdos.
[STRATEGY COMMENTS]
Other Options
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Psychic
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Bronzong has no other options.
Checks and Counters
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Psychic
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**Substitute Users**: Substitute users like Aegislash and Bulk Up Landorus-T can take advantage of Bronzong's passivity and use it as setup bait.
**Wallbreakers**: Despite Bronzong's solid defenses, powerful wallbreakers like Choice Band Crawdaunt or Urshifu-R can OHKO or 2HKO it.
**Stallbreakers**: Stallbreakers like Taunt + Knock Off Mew shut down Bronzong easily, as it can not use its status moves or deal much damage in return.
[CREDITS]
- Written by: [[Hyperspace12, 469369]]
- Psychic analysis by: [[Hyperspace12, 469369]]
- Quality checked by: [[roxiee, 481576], [DugZa, 473171]]
- Grammar checked by: [[Finland, 517429]]
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