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Metagross @Leftovers / Shed Shell (isn't advised)
Impish, 252 PV / 252 Def / 6 Atk (maybe a spread with more atk is possible)
-Meteor Mash
-Earthquake / Ice Punch / ThunderPunch
-Earthquake / Stealth Rock / Explosion
-Reflect / Light Screen / Stealth Rock / Explosion
Why it should be on site:
-No outclassed by Hippodown because he doesn't start the sandstorm so Infernape or Jolteon, which are very vulnerable to entry hazards can last a little longer, different typing and better offensive.
-Perfect in balanced or even offensive team which require a great physical-pivot which can set-up walls or Rocks.
-Counters many threats like Scizor, Tyranitar, Dragonite, Gyarados, Jirachi, Lucario, Gliscor or Heracross.
-Hits like a truck despite no EV in attack : his Meteor Mash is more powerful than Adamant Full Atk Jirachi Iron Head. And with 20% to raise his attack, he can be even a serious threat himself (hey, it's 450 with a 100 STAB !)
-No defensive set, whereas he is only 3KO by most Gliscor with his amazing tanking capacities !
-Why the set was removed :( ?
Additional Comments:
-Many slashes, but each is for a precise purpose. Meteor Mash + Earthquake give the best coverage in two moves, but Ice Punch can be used to surprise Gliscor / Flygon / Dragonite (no OHKOed by Flygon Bander !) and ThunderPunch to kill Gyarados.
-Can help the team with the right move. The walls are useful for a relative weakness (Light Screen helps him to take Starmie and Reflect transforms him in a invulnerable physical tank), Stealth Rocks are the back-bone of any team.
-Explosion is here for the great power (deals 75% min to CroCune, OHKOes always offensive version) but if you prefer play conservative, other offensive / support options are available.
-A more offensive spread is possible. 204 EV lets him no be OHKOed by Lucario after a SD, 156 no OHKOed by EQ coming off Nite +1 LO Adamant. A little more speed is also possible, like 12 to outspeed 128 Champ or 28 to outspeed 96 Ttar.
Teammates and Counters:
-Beaten by most special attackers like Starmie or Jolteon. Bliss which lacks power isn't advised, but Snorlax is. Other good special tank are good teammates like Support Dragonite, Specially Defensive Zapdos or CMCune. Shaymin & Celebi can also switch in all Starmie can fire bar Ice Beam and threaten it with Grass-STAB, but they shares a Fire Weakness.
-Infernape can't really switch in but it's one of the few physical attackers who can beat Metagross. A bulky Water is a great partner to this Metagross. Vaporeon can heal Gross and counter Gyarados (so Metagross can run other move). The other Wishers aren't really good with Metagross : Blissey is a set-up fodder and Jirachi has the same typing than Gross.
-Flygon and Dragonite makes great offensive partners to this Metagross : The first is a great scout and will cause many switches which are punished by Rocks whereas the second has perfect synergy with Metagross and can use Light Screen boost to set-up against the Bulky Water.
Calculations will come later.
Metagross @Leftovers / Shed Shell (isn't advised)
Impish, 252 PV / 252 Def / 6 Atk (maybe a spread with more atk is possible)
-Meteor Mash
-Earthquake / Ice Punch / ThunderPunch
-Earthquake / Stealth Rock / Explosion
-Reflect / Light Screen / Stealth Rock / Explosion
Why it should be on site:
-No outclassed by Hippodown because he doesn't start the sandstorm so Infernape or Jolteon, which are very vulnerable to entry hazards can last a little longer, different typing and better offensive.
-Perfect in balanced or even offensive team which require a great physical-pivot which can set-up walls or Rocks.
-Counters many threats like Scizor, Tyranitar, Dragonite, Gyarados, Jirachi, Lucario, Gliscor or Heracross.
-Hits like a truck despite no EV in attack : his Meteor Mash is more powerful than Adamant Full Atk Jirachi Iron Head. And with 20% to raise his attack, he can be even a serious threat himself (hey, it's 450 with a 100 STAB !)
-No defensive set, whereas he is only 3KO by most Gliscor with his amazing tanking capacities !
-Why the set was removed :( ?
Additional Comments:
-Many slashes, but each is for a precise purpose. Meteor Mash + Earthquake give the best coverage in two moves, but Ice Punch can be used to surprise Gliscor / Flygon / Dragonite (no OHKOed by Flygon Bander !) and ThunderPunch to kill Gyarados.
-Can help the team with the right move. The walls are useful for a relative weakness (Light Screen helps him to take Starmie and Reflect transforms him in a invulnerable physical tank), Stealth Rocks are the back-bone of any team.
-Explosion is here for the great power (deals 75% min to CroCune, OHKOes always offensive version) but if you prefer play conservative, other offensive / support options are available.
-A more offensive spread is possible. 204 EV lets him no be OHKOed by Lucario after a SD, 156 no OHKOed by EQ coming off Nite +1 LO Adamant. A little more speed is also possible, like 12 to outspeed 128 Champ or 28 to outspeed 96 Ttar.
Teammates and Counters:
-Beaten by most special attackers like Starmie or Jolteon. Bliss which lacks power isn't advised, but Snorlax is. Other good special tank are good teammates like Support Dragonite, Specially Defensive Zapdos or CMCune. Shaymin & Celebi can also switch in all Starmie can fire bar Ice Beam and threaten it with Grass-STAB, but they shares a Fire Weakness.
-Infernape can't really switch in but it's one of the few physical attackers who can beat Metagross. A bulky Water is a great partner to this Metagross. Vaporeon can heal Gross and counter Gyarados (so Metagross can run other move). The other Wishers aren't really good with Metagross : Blissey is a set-up fodder and Jirachi has the same typing than Gross.
-Flygon and Dragonite makes great offensive partners to this Metagross : The first is a great scout and will cause many switches which are punished by Rocks whereas the second has perfect synergy with Metagross and can use Light Screen boost to set-up against the Bulky Water.
Calculations will come later.
