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VGC Ogerpon-H [QC 1/1] [GP 0/1]

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Ogerpon-Hearthflame (F) @ Hearthflame Mask
Ability: Mold Breaker
Level: 50
Tera Type: Fire
EVs: 252 Atk / 4 SpD / 252 Spe
Jolly Nature
- Ivy Cudgel
- Wood Hammer / Grassy Glide
- Follow Me / Stomping Tantrum
- Spiky Shield

Ogerpon-H storms through Regulation F, blazing through common Pokemon like Rillaboom and Urshifu-R with its Fire- and Grass-type STAB attacks. In addition to this, Ogerpon-H has a supportive option in Follow Me, allowing it to use its Fire-type to redirect attacks such as Moonblast from Flutter Mane and Iron Head from Kingambit. Alternatively, Stomping Tantrum can be used as a more offensive option to better hit Raging Bolt, Incineroar, and Glimmora, while Spiky Shield is used as a better alternative to Protect. Grassy Glide can be run over Wood Hammer for priority, but is only useful when brought next to Rillaboom. Ogerpon-H struggles into lots of common attacks such as Sludge Bomb from Landorus and Bleakwind Storm from Tornadus because of its poor defensive typing and bulk. For this, partners like Chien-Pao that can easily remove these threats are appreciated. Additionally, partners like Raging Bolt should be run to switch in on Bleakwind Storm. In return, Ogerpon-H is able to redirect Fairy-type attacks from the likes of Flutter Mane for the aforementioned allies while acting as a way to hit opposing Steel-types like Gholdengo with Ivy Cudgel. Booster Speed Flutter Mane pairs well with Ogerpon-H, using Icy Wind for it to outrun and OHKO opposing Chien-Pao and Choice Scarf Urshifu-R. Incineroar is an issue for Ogerpon-H due to Intimidate but is beaten by Urshifu-R, who appreciates Ogerpon-H's ability to threaten Amoonguss with Ivy Cudgel and safely redirect Spore with Follow Me.

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You could say what in specific Stomping Tantrum hits--like Raging Bolt, Incineroar, and even Glimmora. I would hate to treat this like an analysis, but I do think supporting Raging Bolt was much more relevant than Kingambit. Additionally, at the end of the Regulation in 2024 Grassy Glide with Rillaboom was picking up, so that could be something to talk about. Last suggestion as far as partners goes, I think it's really strong with Booster Speed Flutter Mane; it just compliments its offensive playstyle and they cover each other's weaknesses pretty well. Those are all my suggestions, hope some are helpful!
 
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Ogerpon-Hearthflame (F) @ Hearthflame Mask
Ability: Mold Breaker
Level: 50
Tera Type: Fire
EVs: 252 Atk / 4 SpD / 252 Spe
Jolly Nature
- Ivy Cudgel
- Wood Hammer / Grassy Glide
- Follow Me / Stomping Tantrum
- Spiky Shield

Ogerpon-H storms through Regulation F, blazing through common Pokemon like Rillaboom and Urshifu-R with its Fire- and Grass-type STAB attacks. In addition to this, Ogerpon-H has a supportive option in Follow Me, allowing it to use its solid (later you say it is a poor typing, and I do agree it leans more on the bad defensive typing end of things) typing to redirect attacks such as Moonblast from Flutter Mane and Iron Head from Kingambit (it probably wouldn't be proper since partners comes after, but tying this to shielding a partner Flutter Mane, Urshifu-R, and Raging Bolt would be cool). Alternatively, Stomping Tantrum can be used as a more offensive option to better hit Raging Bolt, Incineroar, and Glimmora, while Spiky Shield is used as a better alternative to Protect. Grassy Glide can be run over Wood Hammer for priority, but it is only useful when brought next to Rillaboom. Ogerpon-H struggles into lots of common attacks such as Sludge Bomb from Landorus and Bleakwind Storm from Tornadus because of its poor defensive typing and bulk. For this, partners like Chien-Pao that can easily remove these threats are appreciated. Additionally, partners like Raging Bolt should be run to switch in on these attacks. In return, Ogerpon-H is able to redirect Fighting- and Fairy-type attacks from the likes of Urshifu-R and Flutter Mane for the aforementioned allies while acting as a way to hit opposing Steel-types like Gholdengo with Ivy Cudgel. The intended meaning might be a little lost in the word arrangement here. First, I would say that Chien-Pao is not a common partner and Raging Bolt only switches into Tornadus. Try saying that partners like Raging Bolt and Urshifu-R deal with Tornadus and Landorus, respectively. Also 100% worth mentioning is Incineroar being an issue, but Urshifu-R also solves that. Then, the next sentence makes sense with Ogerpon-H redirecting Flutter Mane attacks and also worth mentioning Spore from Amoonguss or threatening Amoonguss; the Fighting-type attacks part wouldn't be needed. Last note is that you could possibly use a more relevant Steel-type like Iron Crown, but Gholdengo isn't unused so I don't mind either way. Booster Speed Flutter Mane pairs well with Ogerpon-H, using Icy Wind for it to outrun and OHKO opposing Chien-Pao and Choice Scarf Urshifu-R.

Characters (without spaces): 1115
 
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