Offensive Miltank isn't underrated, it's outclassed. Not only is just a weaker than offensive normal type counterparts, and it loses out on the variety of support options other Miltank have access to that really set them apart. Miltank is actually incredibly weak in comparison to the likes of Kangakshan, Tauros, Zangoose, etc. all of which who should be considered prior to it.ok you guys want a lord set well here it is
Miltank @ Life Orb
Ability: Scrappy/Sap Sipper/Thick Fat
EVs: 252 Atk / 4 SpD / 252 Spe
Jolly Nature
- Power-Up Punch
- Return
- Fire Punch
- Milk Drink
alright m8s so this set is fairly simple and very effective. life orb makes miltank surprisingly strong and can surprise a lot of teams as they usually expect a curse set or just a standard defensive tank. the ability is up to choice, i prefer scrappy to surprise the hell out of rotom and mismagius, through sap sipper and thick fat definitely has uses. power-up punch and return are mandatory moves while fire punch lets you kill ferroseed. milk drink is what sets it apart from kangaskhan giving it reliable recovery and due to miltank's natural bulk you can usually get milk drink off pretty safely. imo very fun and very effective set would recommend trying it.
With only 80 attack, Miltank must go for Power-Up Punch or carry Double Edge [which just kills Miltank way too quickly in tangent with LO] to deal significant damage as an underwhelming wallbreaker who is frankly worn down rather quickly, giving up a free turn to opponents. It isn't that the set is bad, it just barely has a niche outside of "surprise factor" that sets it apart from a slew of other NU pokemon.
Calcs:
252 Atk Life Orb Miltank Return vs. 144 HP / 0 Def Feraligatr: 157-187 (45.2 - 53.8%) -- 44.1% chance to 2HKO
252+ Atk Silk Scarf Kangaskhan Double-Edge vs. 144 HP / 0 Def Feraligatr: 208-246 (59.9 - 70.8%) -- guaranteed 2HKO
252 Atk Life Orb Sheer Force Tauros Rock Climb vs. 144 HP / 0 Def Feraligatr: 208-246 (59.9 - 70.8%) -- guaranteed 2HKO
252+ Atk Life Orb Kecleon Return vs. 144 HP / 0 Def Feraligatr: 187-220 (53.8 - 63.4%) -- guaranteed 2HKO
252+ Atk Toxic Boost Zangoose Facade (140 BP) vs. 144 HP / 0 Def Feraligatr: 345-406 (99.4 - 117%) -- 93.8% chance to OHKO
252 Atk Guts Swellow Facade (140 BP) vs. 144 HP / 0 Def Feraligatr: 256-303 (73.7 - 87.3%) -- guaranteed 2HKO
Just a head on comparison, Miltank is incredibly weak, and can't even argue speed as it could in BW due to a much faster metagame.
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