Defog (Corviknight) @ Leftovers / Sitrus Berry / Occa Berry
Level: 50
Ability: Pressure
SPs: 32 HP / 32 Def / 2 SpD
Relaxed Nature
- Defog
- Brave Bird / Body Press
- Roost
- U-turn
[SET COMMENTS]
As the premier Defogger, Corviknight can find itself on virtually any team that yearns for reliable entry hazard removal and a defensive pivot. More so, Corviknight is an excellent physical wall, so it usually takes little issue when switching in on physically offensive hazard setters like Choice Scarf Hisuian and Excadrill. The last piece of the puzzle is its access to U-turn, as pivoting largely makes up for its passivity as a catch-all for dealing with switch-ins like Mega Raichu Y, Mega Meganium, and Aegislash. Corviknight's walling powress is also seen in its great Steel / Flying typing, which also grants it a STAB Brave Bird to deal with Fighting-types like Sneasler and Mega Loppunny, while also being a strong option late-game versus walls like Galarian Slowking and Hatterene. Otherwise, Body Press is noteworthy for doing a better job at checking Steel- and Dark-types like Excadrill, Hisuian Samurott, and especially Kingambit. A Relaxed nature provides the slowest U-turn possible for slow pivoting oppertunities; great given Corviknight often pivots against itself in the mirror matchup. Leftovers is preferred so that it can successfully outstall Stealth Rock setters like defensive Garchomp and Excadrill without wasting Roost PP. Sitrus Berry is an option over Leftovers with the upside of becoming immune to Poltergeist once consumed. Occa Berry is another option that, when ran with Brave Bird, allows Corviknight to trade hits with foes like Blaziken, Volcarona, Mega Meganium, and Fire Fang Garchomp.
Specially defensive pivots such as Galarian Slowking, Mega Dragalge, and Toxapex paired with Corviknight often make up the defensive cores of many balance and VoltTurn teams. Corviknight supports these teammates by dealing with foes like Meowscarada, Hisuian Samurott, and Dragonite, whereas the special walls can take on threats such as Mega Raichu Y, Mega Meganium and Rotom-Wash, respectively. However, if Corviknight gets the jump on the aforementioned special attackers by landing a U-turn on the switch-in, then it greatly appreciates the help of revenge killers such as Dragapult, Mega Metagross, and Mega Delphox. Dragapult is also a great offensive pivot to form a VoltTurn core with Corviknight, along with Choice Scarfers such as Hisuian Samurott, Greninja, and Meowscarada. These Dark-types also alleviate some of the pressure put on Corviknight by Ghost-types like Aegislash and Ceruledge, whereas they rely on Corviknight as a defensive pivot against the likes of Mega Loppunny and Mega Starraptor. Corviknight is by no means an end-all be-all physical wall, so pairing it with others like Garchomp, Hippowdon, Rotom-Wash, and Hatterene is often necessary so that it is not over ran by wallbreakers such as Ceruledge, Blaziken, Mega Swampert, and mixed offensive Garchomp, respectively. Hatterene is also notable for alleviating the role of dealing with hazards thanks to its ability Magic Bounce, which also highlights how it could be a great idea to pair Corviknight with another form of hazard control like Rapid Spin Excadrill to deal with entry hazard setters that it struggles with like like Glimmora and Archaludon. Corviknight is a staple on teams with entry hazard vulnerable sweepers like Dragonite, Volcarona, and Ceruledge, all of which can appreciate U-turn support as much as Defog. These offensive threats in return make up for Corviknight's own passivity.
[SET CREDITS]
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Level: 50
Ability: Pressure
SPs: 32 HP / 32 Def / 2 SpD
Relaxed Nature
- Defog
- Brave Bird / Body Press
- Roost
- U-turn
[SET COMMENTS]
As the premier Defogger, Corviknight can find itself on virtually any team that yearns for reliable entry hazard removal and a defensive pivot. More so, Corviknight is an excellent physical wall, so it usually takes little issue when switching in on physically offensive hazard setters like Choice Scarf Hisuian and Excadrill. The last piece of the puzzle is its access to U-turn, as pivoting largely makes up for its passivity as a catch-all for dealing with switch-ins like Mega Raichu Y, Mega Meganium, and Aegislash. Corviknight's walling powress is also seen in its great Steel / Flying typing, which also grants it a STAB Brave Bird to deal with Fighting-types like Sneasler and Mega Loppunny, while also being a strong option late-game versus walls like Galarian Slowking and Hatterene. Otherwise, Body Press is noteworthy for doing a better job at checking Steel- and Dark-types like Excadrill, Hisuian Samurott, and especially Kingambit. A Relaxed nature provides the slowest U-turn possible for slow pivoting oppertunities; great given Corviknight often pivots against itself in the mirror matchup. Leftovers is preferred so that it can successfully outstall Stealth Rock setters like defensive Garchomp and Excadrill without wasting Roost PP. Sitrus Berry is an option over Leftovers with the upside of becoming immune to Poltergeist once consumed. Occa Berry is another option that, when ran with Brave Bird, allows Corviknight to trade hits with foes like Blaziken, Volcarona, Mega Meganium, and Fire Fang Garchomp.
Specially defensive pivots such as Galarian Slowking, Mega Dragalge, and Toxapex paired with Corviknight often make up the defensive cores of many balance and VoltTurn teams. Corviknight supports these teammates by dealing with foes like Meowscarada, Hisuian Samurott, and Dragonite, whereas the special walls can take on threats such as Mega Raichu Y, Mega Meganium and Rotom-Wash, respectively. However, if Corviknight gets the jump on the aforementioned special attackers by landing a U-turn on the switch-in, then it greatly appreciates the help of revenge killers such as Dragapult, Mega Metagross, and Mega Delphox. Dragapult is also a great offensive pivot to form a VoltTurn core with Corviknight, along with Choice Scarfers such as Hisuian Samurott, Greninja, and Meowscarada. These Dark-types also alleviate some of the pressure put on Corviknight by Ghost-types like Aegislash and Ceruledge, whereas they rely on Corviknight as a defensive pivot against the likes of Mega Loppunny and Mega Starraptor. Corviknight is by no means an end-all be-all physical wall, so pairing it with others like Garchomp, Hippowdon, Rotom-Wash, and Hatterene is often necessary so that it is not over ran by wallbreakers such as Ceruledge, Blaziken, Mega Swampert, and mixed offensive Garchomp, respectively. Hatterene is also notable for alleviating the role of dealing with hazards thanks to its ability Magic Bounce, which also highlights how it could be a great idea to pair Corviknight with another form of hazard control like Rapid Spin Excadrill to deal with entry hazard setters that it struggles with like like Glimmora and Archaludon. Corviknight is a staple on teams with entry hazard vulnerable sweepers like Dragonite, Volcarona, and Ceruledge, all of which can appreciate U-turn support as much as Defog. These offensive threats in return make up for Corviknight's own passivity.
[SET CREDITS]
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