[SET]
name: Dauntless Shield
move 1: Calm Mind
move 2: Psyshock
move 3: Scald
move 4: Slack Off
item: Black Sludge / Heavy-Duty Boots
ability: Dauntless Shield
nature: Calm
evs: 252 HP / 136 Def / 120 SpD
[SET COMMENTS]
Galarian Slowking's high Special Defense stat and Dauntless Shield-boosted Defense stat make it a mixed wall that's able to check attackers like Tapu Koko and Tapu Lele. Black Sludge allows Galarian Slowking to stay healthy over time and discourages Trick users like Tapu Fini, Mew, and Jirachi. Heavy-Duty Boots is also an option to keep it from getting worn down by entry hazards. Slack Off gives more immediate recovery so Galarian Slowking can switch into strong wallbreakers like Pixilate Tapu Koko while also serving as a check to Talonflame. Calm Mind gives it the potential to become a late-game bulky wincon. Scald is a good coverage option that hits common Pokemon like Talonflame super effectively and threatens to burn incoming Ground-types like Garchomp and Swampert. Psyshock allows Galarian Slowking to effectively damage specially defensive Pokemon, like Blissey, as well as Toxapex. The EV spread allows Galarian Slowking to avoid the 2HKO from Modest Pixie Plate Tinted Lens Tapu Lele after Stealth Rock damage.
Galarian Slowking fits on bulky offense and balance teams that appreciate its ability to switch into both physical and special attacks. Frail offensive Pokemon such as Cinderace, Tapu Lele, and Inteleon value the ability to pivot into a mixed wall when a strong threat like Tapu Koko is brought in against them. Galarian Slowking struggles with certain strong physical attackers, like Terrakion and Garchomp, so it likes teammates that are able to switch into these Pokemon, like Intimidate Corviknight. Investment in Special Defense doesn't make Galarian Slowking a universal special wall, so it appreciates teammates like Chansey that can switch into threats like Primordial Sea Zapdos. Entry hazard removers like Dhelmise and Excadrill are also appreciated if Galarian Slowking is not running Heavy-Duty Boots to prevent chip damage from accumulating.
[STRATEGY COMMENTS]
Other Options
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Instead of Dauntless Shield, Galarian Slowking can run an immunity ability like Lightning Rod or Water Absorb to allow it to effectively wall common threats like Tapu Koko and Barraskewda. It can also opt to run no item at all to take no damage from Poltergeist and wall Dhelmise.
Checks and Counters
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**Strong Physical Attackers**: Even with the boost from Dauntless Shield, there are many common physical attackers such as Garchomp and Zygarde-10% that threaten Galarian Slowking with super effective hits. Zarude is particularly threatening, as Darkest Lariat hits Galarian Slowking's average Defense stat through the Dauntless Shield boost.
**Primal Weather**: Despite the Dauntless Shield boost and its relatively high Special Defense, Galarian Slowking is not bulky enough to switch into primal weather attackers like Barraskewda and Zapdos.
**Passive Damage**: Galarian Slowking can be worn down by both entry hazards and certain statuses as it pivots in to take hits, reducing its effectiveness as a wall even with Leftovers.
[CREDITS]
- Written by: [[Theia, 439018 ]]
- Quality checked by: [[Isaiah, 375662], [UT, 523866]]
- Grammar checked by: [[UT, 523866]]
name: Dauntless Shield
move 1: Calm Mind
move 2: Psyshock
move 3: Scald
move 4: Slack Off
item: Black Sludge / Heavy-Duty Boots
ability: Dauntless Shield
nature: Calm
evs: 252 HP / 136 Def / 120 SpD
[SET COMMENTS]
Galarian Slowking's high Special Defense stat and Dauntless Shield-boosted Defense stat make it a mixed wall that's able to check attackers like Tapu Koko and Tapu Lele. Black Sludge allows Galarian Slowking to stay healthy over time and discourages Trick users like Tapu Fini, Mew, and Jirachi. Heavy-Duty Boots is also an option to keep it from getting worn down by entry hazards. Slack Off gives more immediate recovery so Galarian Slowking can switch into strong wallbreakers like Pixilate Tapu Koko while also serving as a check to Talonflame. Calm Mind gives it the potential to become a late-game bulky wincon. Scald is a good coverage option that hits common Pokemon like Talonflame super effectively and threatens to burn incoming Ground-types like Garchomp and Swampert. Psyshock allows Galarian Slowking to effectively damage specially defensive Pokemon, like Blissey, as well as Toxapex. The EV spread allows Galarian Slowking to avoid the 2HKO from Modest Pixie Plate Tinted Lens Tapu Lele after Stealth Rock damage.
Galarian Slowking fits on bulky offense and balance teams that appreciate its ability to switch into both physical and special attacks. Frail offensive Pokemon such as Cinderace, Tapu Lele, and Inteleon value the ability to pivot into a mixed wall when a strong threat like Tapu Koko is brought in against them. Galarian Slowking struggles with certain strong physical attackers, like Terrakion and Garchomp, so it likes teammates that are able to switch into these Pokemon, like Intimidate Corviknight. Investment in Special Defense doesn't make Galarian Slowking a universal special wall, so it appreciates teammates like Chansey that can switch into threats like Primordial Sea Zapdos. Entry hazard removers like Dhelmise and Excadrill are also appreciated if Galarian Slowking is not running Heavy-Duty Boots to prevent chip damage from accumulating.
[STRATEGY COMMENTS]
Other Options
=============
Instead of Dauntless Shield, Galarian Slowking can run an immunity ability like Lightning Rod or Water Absorb to allow it to effectively wall common threats like Tapu Koko and Barraskewda. It can also opt to run no item at all to take no damage from Poltergeist and wall Dhelmise.
Checks and Counters
===================
**Strong Physical Attackers**: Even with the boost from Dauntless Shield, there are many common physical attackers such as Garchomp and Zygarde-10% that threaten Galarian Slowking with super effective hits. Zarude is particularly threatening, as Darkest Lariat hits Galarian Slowking's average Defense stat through the Dauntless Shield boost.
**Primal Weather**: Despite the Dauntless Shield boost and its relatively high Special Defense, Galarian Slowking is not bulky enough to switch into primal weather attackers like Barraskewda and Zapdos.
**Passive Damage**: Galarian Slowking can be worn down by both entry hazards and certain statuses as it pivots in to take hits, reducing its effectiveness as a wall even with Leftovers.
[CREDITS]
- Written by: [[Theia, 439018 ]]
- Quality checked by: [[Isaiah, 375662], [UT, 523866]]
- Grammar checked by: [[UT, 523866]]