Golem-Alola @ Air Balloon
Ability: Magnet Pull
EVs: 252 Atk / 4 Def / 252 Spe
Adamant Nature
- Stealth Rock
- Earthquake
- Fire Punch
- Stone Edge
Alolan Golem has a valuable role as Electric teams' only viable Stealth Rock setter, along with being an excellent trapping option with its ability in Magnet Pull alongside Air Balloon, which allows it to trap and OHKO threats such as Excadrill. Stone Edge serves as a STAB move that allows Alolan Golem to beat the likes of Volcarona. Its coverage moves in Earthquake and Fire Punch complement its STAB Stone Edge while guaranteeing KOs on Steel-types such as Excadrill and Ferrothorn. Its Ground-type weakness also makes Rotom-W a good partner, as it can beat Ground-types for it. Special attackers such as Tapu Koko and Alolan Raichu appreciate Alolan Golem's presence due to Stealth Rock's help in chipping their checks, and its trapping ability opens the possibility for them to sweep. The role compression that Alolan Golem offers allows Electric teams to run another wallbreaker such as Choice Band Zeraora, which helps Golem pressure Steel-types more easily.
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