[SET]
Offensive Pivot (Lokix) @ Heavy-Duty Boots
Ability: Tinted Lens
EVs: 252 Atk / 4 SpD / 252 Spe
Adamant / Jolly Nature
- First Impression
- U-turn
- Knock Off
- Sucker Punch
[SET COMMENTS]
Lokix stands out as an offensive pivot thanks to Tinted Lens allowing it to pressure standard U-turn switch-ins such as Buzzwole and Tapu Fini far more consistently than other pivots. Its powerful offensive typing also lets it wear down threats such as Ting-Lu, Mega Tyranitar, and Slowbro. Lokix sports good priority moves such as First Impression and Sucker Punch, which allow it to revenge kill threats such as Greninja, Mega Latias, Iron Boulder, and Alakazam. Knock Off allows Lokix to force progress against Buzzwole, Clefable, and Celesteela by removing their Leftovers while also being able to punish more offensive checks such as Iron Moth and Galarian Zapdos for switching in. Leech Life can be an alternative to Sucker Punch to retain Lokix's longevity against bulkier teams. As a pivot, Lokix values Heavy-Duty Boots to prevent it from being worn down from entry hazards as it comes in and out of the field. Lokix typically runs an Adamant nature to maximize its power, but a Jolly nature can be run to pivot against Excadrill more easily; however, it doesn't have many uses aside from that. Despite having Tinted Lens and a solid offensive typing, many physical walls like Skarmory, Clefable, and Mega Venusaur can still easily halt Lokix's progress, so strong special attackers such as Victini, Alakazam, and Iron Moth can easily serve to deal with them. Other Pokemon that 4x resist Lokix's moves like Iron Moth and Galarian Zapdos can still be a chore for Lokix to face, since they can switch in on its Bug-type moves and immediately threaten Lokix and its team with their high-powered attacks. To rectify this, partnering Lokix with threats such as Iron Boulder and Mega Latias is necessary to properly deal with with those respective foes. All of them greatly appreciate Lokix's ability to pivot and safely get them onto the field in return. Magnezone in particular is a great partner to easily dispatch Skarmory, Celesteela, and Scizor for Lokix, while Lokix can pressure Ting-Lu for it in return. Entry hazard setters such as Skarmory and Clefable are also good partners to help Lokix break threats such as Mega Venusaur and Mega Altaria.
[SET CREDITS]
Written by:
https://www.smogon.com/forums/members/runo.568189/
Quality checked by:
https://www.smogon.com/forums/members/gangsta-spongebob.535530/
Grammar checked by:
https://www.smogon.com/forums/members/zrp200.327515/
https://www.smogon.com/forums/members/autumn.384270/
Offensive Pivot (Lokix) @ Heavy-Duty Boots
Ability: Tinted Lens
EVs: 252 Atk / 4 SpD / 252 Spe
Adamant / Jolly Nature
- First Impression
- U-turn
- Knock Off
- Sucker Punch
[SET COMMENTS]
Lokix stands out as an offensive pivot thanks to Tinted Lens allowing it to pressure standard U-turn switch-ins such as Buzzwole and Tapu Fini far more consistently than other pivots. Its powerful offensive typing also lets it wear down threats such as Ting-Lu, Mega Tyranitar, and Slowbro. Lokix sports good priority moves such as First Impression and Sucker Punch, which allow it to revenge kill threats such as Greninja, Mega Latias, Iron Boulder, and Alakazam. Knock Off allows Lokix to force progress against Buzzwole, Clefable, and Celesteela by removing their Leftovers while also being able to punish more offensive checks such as Iron Moth and Galarian Zapdos for switching in. Leech Life can be an alternative to Sucker Punch to retain Lokix's longevity against bulkier teams. As a pivot, Lokix values Heavy-Duty Boots to prevent it from being worn down from entry hazards as it comes in and out of the field. Lokix typically runs an Adamant nature to maximize its power, but a Jolly nature can be run to pivot against Excadrill more easily; however, it doesn't have many uses aside from that. Despite having Tinted Lens and a solid offensive typing, many physical walls like Skarmory, Clefable, and Mega Venusaur can still easily halt Lokix's progress, so strong special attackers such as Victini, Alakazam, and Iron Moth can easily serve to deal with them. Other Pokemon that 4x resist Lokix's moves like Iron Moth and Galarian Zapdos can still be a chore for Lokix to face, since they can switch in on its Bug-type moves and immediately threaten Lokix and its team with their high-powered attacks. To rectify this, partnering Lokix with threats such as Iron Boulder and Mega Latias is necessary to properly deal with with those respective foes. All of them greatly appreciate Lokix's ability to pivot and safely get them onto the field in return. Magnezone in particular is a great partner to easily dispatch Skarmory, Celesteela, and Scizor for Lokix, while Lokix can pressure Ting-Lu for it in return. Entry hazard setters such as Skarmory and Clefable are also good partners to help Lokix break threats such as Mega Venusaur and Mega Altaria.
[SET CREDITS]
Written by:
https://www.smogon.com/forums/members/runo.568189/
Quality checked by:
https://www.smogon.com/forums/members/gangsta-spongebob.535530/
Grammar checked by:
https://www.smogon.com/forums/members/zrp200.327515/
https://www.smogon.com/forums/members/autumn.384270/
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