[SET]
name: Swords Dance
move 1: Swords Dance
move 2: Iron Head / Shadow Claw
move 3: Shadow Sneak
move 4: Close Combat / Shadow Claw
item: Eviolite
ability: No Guard
nature: Adamant
evs: 212 HP / 252 Atk / 44 Spe
[SET COMMENTS]
Thanks to its sky-high Defense stat backed up by an Eviolite and an excellent defensive typing, Doublade is a great check to strong physical threats such as Cobalion, Terrakion, and Lycanroc-D, although it must be careful, as the latter two commonly carry coverage moves to hit it super effectively on on the switch. It also sets itself apart from other walls for its great Attack stat, ability to sweep late-game, and access to Swords Dance and Shadow Sneak. However, due to Doublade's overreliance on Eviolite, it struggles to safely switch into foes it's supposed to like Mienshao and Heracross, as they commonly carry Knock Off. Furthermore, due to its low Special Defense, Doublade should not stay in on special attackers that aren't weak to Shadow Sneak such as Kingdra and Keldeo. Gyro Ball can be used instead of Iron Head for a much harder hit against faster foes, as it has a chance to OHKO Noivern on the switch. However, this comes with a drawback in having a weaker move against slower foes such as Galarian Weezing, Rhyperior, and Sylveon, as well as having less PP, decreasing Doublade's wallbreaking prowess. Shadow Sneak allows Doublade to revenge kill weakened foes such as Lycanroc-D and Starmie and lets it perform well as a late-game cleaner. Close Combat is a strong coverage move against Pokemon that would otherwise switch into Doublade such as Bisharp and Krookodile. Shadow Claw is an alternative move to enable it to break through Slowbro and deal with Reuniclus better. However, using Shadow Claw makes Doublade forgo either Iron Head or Close Combat, giving it a hard time against Sylveon and Galarian Weezing or Bisharp and Incineroar, respectively. The given Speed EVs allow Doublade to outspeed uninvested Rhyperior; a Brave nature with 0 Speed IVs should always be used if running Gyro Ball.
Doublade pairs well with strong wallbreakers such as Terrakion and Zarude, since they can punch holes in opposing teams and weaken Doublade's checks like Slowbro, Galarian Weezing, and Incineroar, helping it sweep late-game. Doublade is easily offensively checked by almost any special attacker that can shrug off Shadow Sneak damage, such as Heliolisk, Keldeo, or Noivern; therefore, pair it with specially defensive Pokemon like Celebi and Sylveon to alleviate this weakness. Celebi can also take on the bulky Water-types like Rotom-W that threaten Doublade and pressure Incineroar. Doublade also appreciates entry hazard removal from the likes of Galarian Weezing and Noivern as well as Wish support from Sylveon and Umbreon, since Doublade is susceptible to getting worn down throughout the match due to its lack of recovery. Galarian Weezing in particular pairs well with Doublade, dealing with Dark-types such as Krookodile and Zarude that it struggles with while pressuring its checks like Slowbro with Toxic Spikes, Corrosive Gas, and Neutralizing Gas. Since Doublade heavily relies on its Eviolite to switch into threats, it is very weak to Knock Off from Pokemon like Obstagoon and Krookodile; therefore, Pokemon that can switch into or punish Knock Off users such as Cobalion and Terrakion make good partners. The former can also set Stealth Rock to chip down foes for Doublade to sweep late-game. Given its pitiful Special Defense, Doublade is also a poor answer to Sylveon and Roserade, despite being a Steel-type. As such, teammates like Galarian Slowbro, Escavalier, and Talonflame, which can also pressure Doublade's checks like Incineroar and Krookodile, are much-needed partners.
[CREDITS]
- Written by: [[lph, 476520]]
- Quality checked by: [[Estarossa, 462329], [Twilight, 344575]]
- Grammar checked by: [[deetah, 297659]]
name: Swords Dance
move 1: Swords Dance
move 2: Iron Head / Shadow Claw
move 3: Shadow Sneak
move 4: Close Combat / Shadow Claw
item: Eviolite
ability: No Guard
nature: Adamant
evs: 212 HP / 252 Atk / 44 Spe
[SET COMMENTS]
Thanks to its sky-high Defense stat backed up by an Eviolite and an excellent defensive typing, Doublade is a great check to strong physical threats such as Cobalion, Terrakion, and Lycanroc-D, although it must be careful, as the latter two commonly carry coverage moves to hit it super effectively on on the switch. It also sets itself apart from other walls for its great Attack stat, ability to sweep late-game, and access to Swords Dance and Shadow Sneak. However, due to Doublade's overreliance on Eviolite, it struggles to safely switch into foes it's supposed to like Mienshao and Heracross, as they commonly carry Knock Off. Furthermore, due to its low Special Defense, Doublade should not stay in on special attackers that aren't weak to Shadow Sneak such as Kingdra and Keldeo. Gyro Ball can be used instead of Iron Head for a much harder hit against faster foes, as it has a chance to OHKO Noivern on the switch. However, this comes with a drawback in having a weaker move against slower foes such as Galarian Weezing, Rhyperior, and Sylveon, as well as having less PP, decreasing Doublade's wallbreaking prowess. Shadow Sneak allows Doublade to revenge kill weakened foes such as Lycanroc-D and Starmie and lets it perform well as a late-game cleaner. Close Combat is a strong coverage move against Pokemon that would otherwise switch into Doublade such as Bisharp and Krookodile. Shadow Claw is an alternative move to enable it to break through Slowbro and deal with Reuniclus better. However, using Shadow Claw makes Doublade forgo either Iron Head or Close Combat, giving it a hard time against Sylveon and Galarian Weezing or Bisharp and Incineroar, respectively. The given Speed EVs allow Doublade to outspeed uninvested Rhyperior; a Brave nature with 0 Speed IVs should always be used if running Gyro Ball.
Doublade pairs well with strong wallbreakers such as Terrakion and Zarude, since they can punch holes in opposing teams and weaken Doublade's checks like Slowbro, Galarian Weezing, and Incineroar, helping it sweep late-game. Doublade is easily offensively checked by almost any special attacker that can shrug off Shadow Sneak damage, such as Heliolisk, Keldeo, or Noivern; therefore, pair it with specially defensive Pokemon like Celebi and Sylveon to alleviate this weakness. Celebi can also take on the bulky Water-types like Rotom-W that threaten Doublade and pressure Incineroar. Doublade also appreciates entry hazard removal from the likes of Galarian Weezing and Noivern as well as Wish support from Sylveon and Umbreon, since Doublade is susceptible to getting worn down throughout the match due to its lack of recovery. Galarian Weezing in particular pairs well with Doublade, dealing with Dark-types such as Krookodile and Zarude that it struggles with while pressuring its checks like Slowbro with Toxic Spikes, Corrosive Gas, and Neutralizing Gas. Since Doublade heavily relies on its Eviolite to switch into threats, it is very weak to Knock Off from Pokemon like Obstagoon and Krookodile; therefore, Pokemon that can switch into or punish Knock Off users such as Cobalion and Terrakion make good partners. The former can also set Stealth Rock to chip down foes for Doublade to sweep late-game. Given its pitiful Special Defense, Doublade is also a poor answer to Sylveon and Roserade, despite being a Steel-type. As such, teammates like Galarian Slowbro, Escavalier, and Talonflame, which can also pressure Doublade's checks like Incineroar and Krookodile, are much-needed partners.
[CREDITS]
- Written by: [[lph, 476520]]
- Quality checked by: [[Estarossa, 462329], [Twilight, 344575]]
- Grammar checked by: [[deetah, 297659]]
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