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[OVERVIEW]
Garbodor is a solid Spikes setter in the tier thanks to its mixed bulk, good typing, and wide movepool. As a Poison-type, it is capable of checking Fighting-type Pokemon such as Passimian, Toxicroak, and Scrafty, as well as Fairy- and Grass-type Pokemon like Aromatisse and Tsareena. An immunity to Toxic and the ability to absorb Toxic Spikes makes it very hard to wear down passively, and the combination of Aftermath and Rocky Helmet is great for punishing U-turn users like Togedemaru and Scyther. However, Garbodor lacks reliable recovery and is forced to use the suboptimal Pain Split, making it hard to check what it wants to over a long match. It also faces competition from Weezing, which lacks Spikes but has better physical bulk and access to important moves in Will-O-Wisp and Taunt.
[SET]
name: Physically Defensive Spikes
move 1: Spikes
move 2: Gunk Shot
move 3: Stomping Tantrum
move 4: Pain Split / Toxic Spikes
item: Rocky Helmet / Black Sludge / Heavy-Duty Boots
ability: Aftermath
nature: Impish
evs: 252 HP / 200 Def / 56 Spe
[SET COMMENTS]
A physically defensive set lets Garbodor sufficiently check physical attackers such as Passimian and Swords Dance Toxicroak. Stomping Tantrum helps Garbodor hit Steel-types that would otherwise stop it from doing anything other than laying Spikes such as Togedemaru and Silvally-Steel. Toxic Spikes can be used over Pain Split on more defensive teams that appreciate the role compression Garbodor provides. Toxic and Corrosive Gas are two solid alternatives on the last moveslot for their ability to cripple opposing defensive Pokemon and remove the opponent's item, respectively, but lack the general utility of the other moves. Rocky Helmet is the preferred item because it heavily punishes the physical attackers Garbodor checks. Black Sludge gives Garbodor some passive recovery, which is useful when it remains on the field for long periods of time. Heavy-Duty Boots is potent in avoiding entry hazards damage, which is useful for teams that rely on Garbodor as a physical wall. The Speed investment is important for outspeeding foes up to neutral nature base 50s, which includes Alolan Exeggutor and Aggron. A specially defensive spread can be run in order to better check Pokemon such as Nasty Plot Toxicroak and Ribombee. Garbodor appreciates support from specially defensive partners like Lanturn and Gigalith. These Pokemon can check strong special attackers such as Heliolisk and Magmortar, and, in return, Garbodor can absorb Toxic Spikes and check Fighting-types like Hitmonlee and Passimian. Spikes support is also appreciated by breakers such as Magmortar and Alolan Exeggutor, as it can help wear down their checks.
[CREDITS]
- Written by: [[Heracross2.0, 414072]]
- Quality checked by: [[asa, 400292], [MZ, 202117]]
- Grammar checked by: [[Bandkrook, 301217]]

[OVERVIEW]
Garbodor is a solid Spikes setter in the tier thanks to its mixed bulk, good typing, and wide movepool. As a Poison-type, it is capable of checking Fighting-type Pokemon such as Passimian, Toxicroak, and Scrafty, as well as Fairy- and Grass-type Pokemon like Aromatisse and Tsareena. An immunity to Toxic and the ability to absorb Toxic Spikes makes it very hard to wear down passively, and the combination of Aftermath and Rocky Helmet is great for punishing U-turn users like Togedemaru and Scyther. However, Garbodor lacks reliable recovery and is forced to use the suboptimal Pain Split, making it hard to check what it wants to over a long match. It also faces competition from Weezing, which lacks Spikes but has better physical bulk and access to important moves in Will-O-Wisp and Taunt.
[SET]
name: Physically Defensive Spikes
move 1: Spikes
move 2: Gunk Shot
move 3: Stomping Tantrum
move 4: Pain Split / Toxic Spikes
item: Rocky Helmet / Black Sludge / Heavy-Duty Boots
ability: Aftermath
nature: Impish
evs: 252 HP / 200 Def / 56 Spe
[SET COMMENTS]
A physically defensive set lets Garbodor sufficiently check physical attackers such as Passimian and Swords Dance Toxicroak. Stomping Tantrum helps Garbodor hit Steel-types that would otherwise stop it from doing anything other than laying Spikes such as Togedemaru and Silvally-Steel. Toxic Spikes can be used over Pain Split on more defensive teams that appreciate the role compression Garbodor provides. Toxic and Corrosive Gas are two solid alternatives on the last moveslot for their ability to cripple opposing defensive Pokemon and remove the opponent's item, respectively, but lack the general utility of the other moves. Rocky Helmet is the preferred item because it heavily punishes the physical attackers Garbodor checks. Black Sludge gives Garbodor some passive recovery, which is useful when it remains on the field for long periods of time. Heavy-Duty Boots is potent in avoiding entry hazards damage, which is useful for teams that rely on Garbodor as a physical wall. The Speed investment is important for outspeeding foes up to neutral nature base 50s, which includes Alolan Exeggutor and Aggron. A specially defensive spread can be run in order to better check Pokemon such as Nasty Plot Toxicroak and Ribombee. Garbodor appreciates support from specially defensive partners like Lanturn and Gigalith. These Pokemon can check strong special attackers such as Heliolisk and Magmortar, and, in return, Garbodor can absorb Toxic Spikes and check Fighting-types like Hitmonlee and Passimian. Spikes support is also appreciated by breakers such as Magmortar and Alolan Exeggutor, as it can help wear down their checks.
[CREDITS]
- Written by: [[Heracross2.0, 414072]]
- Quality checked by: [[asa, 400292], [MZ, 202117]]
- Grammar checked by: [[Bandkrook, 301217]]
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