Infernape @ Life Orb
Ability: Blaze
Tera Type: Dark
EVs: 252 Atk / 4 SpA / 252 Spe
Hasty Nature
- Close Combat
- Overheat
- Knock Off
- Stone Edge / Grass Knot
The Monkey King shrouds itself in flame and battles opponents with unmatched speed! Infernape’s STAB combination and mixed attacking prowess let it crush defensive staples like Bronzong, Incineroar, Houndstone, and Amoonguss. It also separates itself from other Fighting-types like Flamigo and Paldean Tauros-W, as it can’t be adequately checked by simply resisting its STAB moves thanks to its diverse coverage options. Knock Off, in tandem with Tera Dark, lets it lure in and eliminate Basculegion-M and Choice Scarf Munkidori and lets it hit Chandelure. Stone Edge threatens Defoggers like Altaria and Cramorant that would otherwise shrug off its STAB moves, while Grass Knot has excellent odds to OHKO most Rhyperior variants and always 2HKOs physically defensive Swampert. Infernape struggles against Water-types like Paldean Tauros-W, Vaporeon, and Basculegion-M, so partners like Tsareena and Amoonguss are especially helpful. Entry hazards further exacerbate Infernape's Life Orb recoil, making hazard control from Tsareena, Altaria, or Cramorant crucial. Bronzong handles faster threats like Cinccino and Choice Scarf users like Flygon, Munkidori, and Flamigo as well as sets Stealth Rock.
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