[SET]
name: Choice Scarf
move 1: Earth Power
move 2: Rock Slide
move 3: Sludge Bomb
move 4: U-turn
item: Choice Scarf
ability: Intimidate
nature: Timid
evs: 52 HP / 4 Def / 252 SpA / 4 SpD / 196 Spe
[SET COMMENTS]
Landorus-T's Intimidate and ability to check common threats such as Zacian-C, Stakataka and Rillaboom cement it as one of the best Ground-types in the tier. Earth Power OHKOes Regieleki, Stakataka and Nihilego and 2HKOes Zacian-C; it is prefered over Earthquake because of Rillaboom's Grassy Surge. Rock Slide checks Volcarona and Flying-types such as Tornadus and Galarian Moltres, dealing significant damage even with a hindering nature. It also has a chance to make foes flinch. Sludge Bomb is a great tool against Xerneas and Grass-types like Rillaboom and Tsareena. Pairing U-turn with Choice Scarf allows Landorus-T to quickly reposition itself against Calyrex-S, bring in checks like Incineroar, and cycle Intimidate against Zacian-C and Rillaboom to soften their attacks.
Landorus-T is a great partner for Restricted Pokemon like Xerneas, checking threats such as Zacian-C, Stakataka, and Nihilego. As for non-Restricted teammates, Rillaboom can pressure Kyogre and Urshifu-R with Fake Out and Grassy Glide, while Landorus-T takes care of Flying-types like Tornadus and Fire-types like Incineroar and Volcarona in return. Urshifu-R is able to comfortably resist Ice-type attacks from Kyogre and Calyrex-I and punish them, while Landorus-T weakens Grass-types with Sludge Bomb and U-turn for Urshifu-R.
[SET]
name: Defensive
move 1: U-turn
move 2: Earth Power
move 3: Rock Slide
move 4: Protect
item: Rocky Helmet
ability: Intimidate
nature: Relaxed
evs: 212 HP / 4 Atk / 236 Def / 20 SpA / 36 SpD
[SET COMMENTS]
Landorus-T's good bulk and support tools such as Intimidate and U-turn make it a great defensive pivot in the Series 10 metagame. Earth Power OHKOes Stakataka and Nihilego and is preferred over Earthquake to avoid hitting allies as well as get around Rilaboom's Grassy Surge. Rock Slide is an excellent tool against Volcarona, OHKOing it easily, while also pressuring Flying-types like Tornadus. A slow U-turn generates momentum for Landorus-T's team and lets it take advantage of Intimidate multiple times. Rocky Helmet punishes Fake Out from Incineroar, Rillaboom, and especially Mienshao, breaking its Focus Sash. This EV spread allows Landorus-T to survive +1 Zacian-C's Behemoth Blade and 2HKO it with Earth Power.
Xerneas is a Restricted partner that appreciates Landorus-T weakening Zacian with Intimidate and OHKOing threats like Nihilego and Stakataka. As for non-Restricted Pokemon, Rillaboom is able to pressure Water-types like Urshifu-R and Kyogre with Grassy Glide, while Landorus-T deals with Fire-types like Volcarona and Flying-types like Tornadus in return. Urshifu-R resists Ice-type attacks such as Kyogre's Ice Beam and Calyrex-I's Glacial Lance and punishes them, while Landorus-T weakens Rillaboom and Tsareena with U-turn and Intimidate for Urshifu-R.
[CREDITS]
- Written by: [[Evelyie, 541609]]
- Quality checked by: [[Giokio, 517038]]
- Grammar checked by: [[DC, 444990 ]]
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