[OVERVIEW]
Kingambit leverages its good offensive and defensive typing to win the damage trade against Pokemon on almost all team structures.
[SET]
Physical Attacker (Kingambit) @ Life Orb / Chople Berry / Black Glasses / Focus Sash
Ability: Defiant
Level: 50
EVs: 32 HP / 32 Atk / 2 SpD OR 2 HP / 32 Atk / 32 Spe
Adamant Nature
- Kowtow Cleave
- Sucker Punch
- Iron Head / Swords Dance
- Protect / Low Kick
[SET COMMENTS]
* Use the first bullet as an introduction to quickly explain the main selling point of the set.
* Low Kick threatens Incineroar and opposing Kingambit.
* Defiant punishes any Intimidate users while discouraging them from being brought in the first place. It also allows Kingambit to get ahead extremely quickly if it is ever able to catch an Icy Wind or a Parting Shot on the switch in.
* Life Orb gives Kingambit the largest boost to its damage, allowing it to [calc here] Black Glasses can be used over Life Orb if another teammate is already running the Life Orb, however Kingambit is often times worth giving the life orb to and adjusting the other partner. Chople Berry and Focus Sash Kingambit function similarly, as they can both survive Fighting-type attacks like Close Comabt from Sneasler and Low Kick from opposing Kingambit. Focus Sash is a more desired item though, so the opportunity cost is often higher.
* Use this bullet to explain the SP Spread(s), 32 / 32 / 2 spreads should be left out unless there are other spreads on the set.
* Use this bullet to explain set-specific points (Mega Evolution being delayed, certain techs, etc.)
Usage Tips
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* Fighting-type Pokemon are generally the biggest struggle for Kingambit, as they resist Sucker Punch and Kowtow Cleave while also being the majority of the Pokemon able to OHKO Kingambit. Sneasler is the best all around check, while Mega Staraptor can also be an issue but it activates Kingambit's Defiant with Intimidate in its base form. For this reason, Mega Staraptor players have to be careful of getting overwhelmed by a boosted Kingambit and a partner that can threaten the Staraptor.
* Kingambit pairs well with almost all Pokemon. Sucker Punch allows it to apply pressure without respect for speed tiers, meaning that it does not neccessary require partners that support it via speed control.
[SET CREDITS]
Written by:
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Quality checked by:
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Kingambit leverages its good offensive and defensive typing to win the damage trade against Pokemon on almost all team structures.
[SET]
Physical Attacker (Kingambit) @ Life Orb / Chople Berry / Black Glasses / Focus Sash
Ability: Defiant
Level: 50
EVs: 32 HP / 32 Atk / 2 SpD OR 2 HP / 32 Atk / 32 Spe
Adamant Nature
- Kowtow Cleave
- Sucker Punch
- Iron Head / Swords Dance
- Protect / Low Kick
[SET COMMENTS]
* Use the first bullet as an introduction to quickly explain the main selling point of the set.
* Low Kick threatens Incineroar and opposing Kingambit.
* Defiant punishes any Intimidate users while discouraging them from being brought in the first place. It also allows Kingambit to get ahead extremely quickly if it is ever able to catch an Icy Wind or a Parting Shot on the switch in.
* Life Orb gives Kingambit the largest boost to its damage, allowing it to [calc here] Black Glasses can be used over Life Orb if another teammate is already running the Life Orb, however Kingambit is often times worth giving the life orb to and adjusting the other partner. Chople Berry and Focus Sash Kingambit function similarly, as they can both survive Fighting-type attacks like Close Comabt from Sneasler and Low Kick from opposing Kingambit. Focus Sash is a more desired item though, so the opportunity cost is often higher.
* Use this bullet to explain the SP Spread(s), 32 / 32 / 2 spreads should be left out unless there are other spreads on the set.
* Use this bullet to explain set-specific points (Mega Evolution being delayed, certain techs, etc.)
Usage Tips
========
* Fighting-type Pokemon are generally the biggest struggle for Kingambit, as they resist Sucker Punch and Kowtow Cleave while also being the majority of the Pokemon able to OHKO Kingambit. Sneasler is the best all around check, while Mega Staraptor can also be an issue but it activates Kingambit's Defiant with Intimidate in its base form. For this reason, Mega Staraptor players have to be careful of getting overwhelmed by a boosted Kingambit and a partner that can threaten the Staraptor.
* Kingambit pairs well with almost all Pokemon. Sucker Punch allows it to apply pressure without respect for speed tiers, meaning that it does not neccessary require partners that support it via speed control.
[SET CREDITS]
Written by:
https://www.smogon.com/forums/members/ipetbigfoot.645750/
Quality checked by:
https://www.smogon.com/forums/members/user2.101/
https://www.smogon.com/forums/members/user3.102/
Grammar checked by:
https://www.smogon.com/forums/members/user4.103/
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