Pheromosa @ Choice Band
Ability: Beast Boost
EVs: 252 Atk / 4 SpD / 252 Spe
Jolly Nature
- Close Combat
- U-turn
- Triple Axel
- Drill Run
Choice Band Pheromosa's incredible Speed tier, immediate breaking power, and exceptionally powerful STAB U-turn make it a strong pivot despite its poor bulk, and its great strength makes it very dangerous late-game. Close Combat complements U-turn by nuking Pokemon that resist Bug like Melmetal and Heatran in addition to being Pheromosa's best cleaning tool. Triple Axel hits Pokemon like Zygarde, most notably Substitute variants, in addition to Zapdos and Tornadus-T. Drill Run puts a dent in Toxapex and annihilates Tapu Koko. Pheromosa struggles to deal with bulky Fairy-types like Clefable, so Pokemon that can threaten them like Heatran, Melmetal, and Cinderace pair well with it. Slowbro and Slowking are particularly notable teammates that can bring Pheromosa in via Teleport; their Future Sight also makes Pheromosa extremely difficult to switch into, crushing defensive answers to it like Toxapex and Buzzwole. Other partners that can pressure these Pokemon like Tapu Koko and Latios are also beneficial.
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