Got my ass kicked a bunch but after theorymon-ing a little (I know, I know), I stumbled upon a potential set:
Torkoal @ Leftovers / Ability Shield
Bold Nature
Trait: Shell Armor
EVs: 252 HP, 252 Def, 4 SpAtk
~ Clear Smog
~ Lava Plume / Will-O-Wisp
~ Iron Defense
~ Body Press
Basically you sit there and boost your defense while removing Bulk Up boosts and attacking/fishing for burns when the opportunity presents itself. WoW can be used over Lava Plume for guaranteed burn if the shield isn't up, but Lava Plume is STAB and lets you do something if your defense boosts get removed. I suppose I could put Rest somewhere as Torkoal gets no recovery otherwise. I considered Smokescreen, Bulldoze, and Earth Power but they have anti-synergy with Clear Smog.
something something better on paper than in practice, probably. Who knows. Might try it tomorrow, though.
Torkoal @ Leftovers / Ability Shield
Bold Nature
Trait: Shell Armor
EVs: 252 HP, 252 Def, 4 SpAtk
~ Clear Smog
~ Lava Plume / Will-O-Wisp
~ Iron Defense
~ Body Press
Basically you sit there and boost your defense while removing Bulk Up boosts and attacking/fishing for burns when the opportunity presents itself. WoW can be used over Lava Plume for guaranteed burn if the shield isn't up, but Lava Plume is STAB and lets you do something if your defense boosts get removed. I suppose I could put Rest somewhere as Torkoal gets no recovery otherwise. I considered Smokescreen, Bulldoze, and Earth Power but they have anti-synergy with Clear Smog.
something something better on paper than in practice, probably. Who knows. Might try it tomorrow, though.
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