
Name: Landorus-I
Type: Ground / Flying
Abilities: Sand Force, HA (Available): Sheer Force
Base Stats: 89 / 125 / 90 / 115 / 80 / 101
Movepool: http://www.serebii.net/pokedex-xy/645.shtml
General Description:
Landorus-I is an interesting Pokemon, to say the least. It was Ubers last Generation, but this Generation it has fallen out of grace and served a brief stint in UU, only to be sent back up to BL within a few days. Landorus-I's biggest issue is it's lack of bulk, along with being very slow in Ubers. However, with Sheer Force and a Life Orb equipped, it gets a STAB move with the equivalent of a base Power of 231, after STAB + Sheer Force + Life Orb. It also has great coverage to choose from Focus Blast, to Grass Knot, to Sludge Wave. Landorus-I can also run a Physical Attacker set with Sand support, however this is a bit harder to come by thanks to the sand nerf. However, Landorus-I is still a very powerful attacker in Ubers, it just struggles to leave a huge impact.
Example Set:
Landorus @ Life Orb
Ability: Sheer Force
EVs: 216 Spd / 252 SAtk / 40 HP
Modest Nature
- Earth Power
- Rock Polish
- Hidden Power [Ice]
- Focus Blast
This is one of Landorus-I's best sets. With the given EVs, it has enough EVs to outspeed Choice Scarf Shaymin-Sky, along with everything else in the tier. Earth Power is insanely strong and is capable of 2HKO'ing Physically Defensive Giratina after Stealth Rock + 1 Layer of Spikes. Hidden Power [Ice] provides great coverage alongside Earth Power and nails other Landorus-I's and Shaymin-Sky's. Focus Blast is a great coverage option to get through Skarmory, along with Ferrothorn, amongst other various things. Landorus-I is very good at cleaning up weakened teams and greatly appreciates Hazard support.
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