[SET]
Nasty Plot (Palkia-Origin) @ Lustrous Globe
Ability: Speed Boost / Magic Guard
EVs: 252 HP / 252 Def / 252 SpA / 252 SpD / 252 Spe
Modest / Timid Nature
IVs: 0 Atk
- Nasty Plot
- Steam Eruption
- Dragon Energy
- Strength Sap / Recover
[SET COMMENTS]
Palkia-O is a strong setup sweeper that has an unremovable item and a strong matchup against the likes of Arceus-Ground and Ho-Oh. Speed Boost denies offensive counterplay from Pokemon like Ash-Greninja and Flutter Mane, and it prevents slow pivots like Teleport Blissey from forcing Palkia-O out via switching to Imposter users. Magic Guard can exploit defensive Pokemon that rely on status moves to deal damage, lets Palkia-O sit on common Knock Off users, and helps keep Dragon Energy's power high. Strength Sap is generally preferred for its greater amount of healing, but Recover can help against Strength Sap blockers like Mega Audino and Blissey. Pokemon like Ultra Necrozma and Mega Gardevoir appreciate Palkia-O beating Ho-Oh and Arceus-Ground, and they can help it beat checks like Mega Audino and Blissey in return. Speed Boost Palkia-O essentially ceases to function if statused, so a status absorber like a Take Heart Arceus-forme can help. Teammates such as Blissey that can take on faster attackers like Eternatus and Flutter Mane are also greatly appreciated by Magic Guard variants. Imposter-proof Palkia-O with Ice Scales Mega Audino, Arceus-Fairy, or Imposter Chansey.
[SET CREDITS]
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