[SET]
Zacian-Crowned @ Rusted Sword
Ability: Intrepid Sword
EVs: 252 HP / 252 Atk / 252 Def / 252 SpD / 252 Spe
Jolly Nature
- Strength Sap
- Magical Torque
- Gigaton Hammer
- Spikes / Spirit Shackle / Knock Off / Taunt
[SET COMMENTS]
With blistering Speed outpacing nearly the entire tier, decent bulk, good Attack, and great typing, Zacian-C serves as a good utility Pokemon. Magical Torque and Gigaton Hammer can force switches against opposing offensive foes like Ash-Greninja and Flutter Mane, giving Zacian-C opportunities to set Spikes. The last moveslot can also be switched with either Spirit Shackle, removing Imposter entirely; Knock Off, removing important items from physical walls like Covert Cloak from Mega Slowbro and Celesteela; or Taunt, denying recovery and Spikes from these walls. Most wallbreakers, especially Magic Guard Eternatus, Ash-Greninja, and Koraidon, appreciate Zacian-C setting hazards and blocking Mortal Spin, or the other utility Zacian-C offers such as removing Imposter or items, along with the occasional Imposter-proofing Zacian-C can provide with its typing. Zacian-C's typing means that Eternatus that run Fire-type moves is a problem for it, so a check like RegenVest Primal Kyogre is recommended. Zacian-C's inability to hold Covert Cloak means a Covert Cloak Steel-type like Celesteela can provide additional fortitude against Mortal Spin. Zacian-C can be Imposter-proofed by neutral Fur Coat users or Steel-types with hazard removal like Mega Slowbro or RegenVest Mega Steelix if it's running Spikes or Taunt, Fur Coat Arceus formes holding a Plate if it's running Knock Off, or itself if it's running Spirit Shackle.
[SET CREDITS]
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Zacian-Crowned @ Rusted Sword
Ability: Intrepid Sword
EVs: 252 HP / 252 Atk / 252 Def / 252 SpD / 252 Spe
Jolly Nature
- Strength Sap
- Magical Torque
- Gigaton Hammer
- Spikes / Spirit Shackle / Knock Off / Taunt
[SET COMMENTS]
With blistering Speed outpacing nearly the entire tier, decent bulk, good Attack, and great typing, Zacian-C serves as a good utility Pokemon. Magical Torque and Gigaton Hammer can force switches against opposing offensive foes like Ash-Greninja and Flutter Mane, giving Zacian-C opportunities to set Spikes. The last moveslot can also be switched with either Spirit Shackle, removing Imposter entirely; Knock Off, removing important items from physical walls like Covert Cloak from Mega Slowbro and Celesteela; or Taunt, denying recovery and Spikes from these walls. Most wallbreakers, especially Magic Guard Eternatus, Ash-Greninja, and Koraidon, appreciate Zacian-C setting hazards and blocking Mortal Spin, or the other utility Zacian-C offers such as removing Imposter or items, along with the occasional Imposter-proofing Zacian-C can provide with its typing. Zacian-C's typing means that Eternatus that run Fire-type moves is a problem for it, so a check like RegenVest Primal Kyogre is recommended. Zacian-C's inability to hold Covert Cloak means a Covert Cloak Steel-type like Celesteela can provide additional fortitude against Mortal Spin. Zacian-C can be Imposter-proofed by neutral Fur Coat users or Steel-types with hazard removal like Mega Slowbro or RegenVest Mega Steelix if it's running Spikes or Taunt, Fur Coat Arceus formes holding a Plate if it's running Knock Off, or itself if it's running Spirit Shackle.
[SET CREDITS]
Written by:
https://www.smogon.com/forums/members/rightclicker.589755/
Quality checked by:
https://www.smogon.com/forums/members/chessking345.355040/
https://www.smogon.com/forums/members/tea-guzzler.577920/
Grammar checked by:
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