Tapu Koko @ Choice Specs
Ability: Electric Surge
EVs: 252 SpA / 4 SpD / 252 Spe
Timid Nature
IVs: 0 Atk
- Thunderbolt
- Dazzling Gleam
- Volt Switch
- Hidden Power [Ice]
"Thou shalt use Protect on thine attackers", goes a common maxim in Doubles OU; Tapu Koko, being the rebellious punk that it is, goes against this, as it becomes one of DOU's strongest attackers when rocking Choice Specs. Its base 130 Speed allows it to eschew Protect entirely, as the ability to outrun nearly the entire unboosted metagame alongside the amped-up power from Choice Specs lets it easily secure the KOs needed to avoid any damage whatsoever. Moreover, it becomes much more effective at pivoting with Volt Switch, as Choice Specs increases the move's damage and does not inflict recoil damage like Life Orb does. Tapu Koko can fit onto many different teams in general, and this set is handy for decisive players due to its raw strength; its boosted Dazzling Gleam also comes in clutch late-game for mowing down weakened teams. For even more firepower, this set can be used on a rain team, where it can utilize Thunder to leave threats crumbling into submission.
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