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[SET]
name: Swords Dance (Speed)
move 1: Swords Dance
move 2: Knock Off
move 3: Close Combat
move 4: Gunk Shot
item: Life Orb
ability: Mold Breaker
nature: Jolly
evs: 252 Atk / 4 SpD / 252 Spe
[SET COMMENTS]
Pangoro is one of the most threatening sweepers in Godly Gift thanks to its fantastic STAB combination, Swords Dance, Mold Breaker, and Gunk Shot. Mold Breaker sets it apart from other Fighting-types in Godly Gift, as it allows Pangoro to bypass common Unaware walls such as Clefable and Quagsire receiving Defense. Knock Off and Close Combat are the STAB moves of choice, dealing significant damage to common physical walls such as Skarmory, Landorus-T, and Rotom-W. Gunk Shot hits Fairy-types that resist Pangoro's STAB combination such as Clefable, Tapu Fini, and Tapu Koko and OHKOes them at +2. Life Orb is the preferred item, however, items such as Black Belt and Black Glasses can be used if recoil damage is a concern.
Pangoro pairs best with fast, offensive gods to maximize its effectiveness as a wallbreaker and sweeper. These include Zamazenta-C, Mewtwo, and Pheromosa. Pheromosa is a notable partner, as it is the fastest god in the tier, meaning Pangoro outspeeds all relevant non-Choice Scarf Pokemon bar Regieleki. Due to Pangoro's susceptibility to strong priority from Rayquaza, Zygarde-10%, and Weavile, Tapu Lele pairs well with it due to Psychic Surge. Tapu Lele can also bypass common Pangoro checks such as Clefable and Skarmory with its strong special attacks. Pangoro fits exceptionally well on hyper offense teams thanks to its amazing coverage and ability to break Unaware walls; it appreciates dedicated dual screens leads like Tapu Koko to help it set up Swords Dance. It also appreciates strong entry hazard support to maximize its wallbreaking effectiveness, so dedicated entry hazard leads like Landorus-T, Cloyster, and Klefki make good partners. Pangoro is weak to being revenge killed by Choice Scarf users such as Blacephalon and Kartana, so defensive Landorus-T and Rotom-Wash pair well in that role on less offensive teams. Pangoro is good at wearing down common Unaware and physically defensive walls that normally stop hyper offense teams, so pairing it with other sweepers such as Scolipede, Kartana, and Shell Smash Cloyster maximizes its effectiveness.
[STRATEGY COMMENTS]
Other Options
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A Choice Band set with Scrappy, Close Combat, Knock Off, Gunk Shot, and Bullet Punch or Drain Punch can be effective, although Pangoro likes being able to switch moves. Iron Head can be used over Gunk Shot for its perfect accuracy and ability to OHKO Diancie, but it is significantly weaker.
Checks and Counters
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**Choice Scarf Users**: Due to Pangoro's middling defenses, it can be easily revenge killed by common Choice Scarf users such as Kartana and Blacephalon after a little chip damage.
**Priority Moves**: Due to Life Orb chip and the Defense drop from Close Combat, Choice Band Rillaboom and Rayquaza can threaten Pangoro out easily at -1 with their priority moves. Triage Comfey also threatens to revenge Pangoro whenever it switches in.
**High-Defense Receivers**: High Defense and HP receivers such as Skarmory and Corviknight can tank any of Pangoro's attacks and threaten an OHKO back with Body Press or Brave Bird. Clefable receiving Shuckle Defense can comfortably tank a Gunk Shot and OHKO with Moonblast.
[CREDITS]
- Written by: [[beauts, 484270]]
- Quality checked by: [[pannuracotta, 517892], [UT, 523866]]
- Grammar checked by: [[UT, 523866]]
name: Swords Dance (Speed)
move 1: Swords Dance
move 2: Knock Off
move 3: Close Combat
move 4: Gunk Shot
item: Life Orb
ability: Mold Breaker
nature: Jolly
evs: 252 Atk / 4 SpD / 252 Spe
[SET COMMENTS]
Pangoro is one of the most threatening sweepers in Godly Gift thanks to its fantastic STAB combination, Swords Dance, Mold Breaker, and Gunk Shot. Mold Breaker sets it apart from other Fighting-types in Godly Gift, as it allows Pangoro to bypass common Unaware walls such as Clefable and Quagsire receiving Defense. Knock Off and Close Combat are the STAB moves of choice, dealing significant damage to common physical walls such as Skarmory, Landorus-T, and Rotom-W. Gunk Shot hits Fairy-types that resist Pangoro's STAB combination such as Clefable, Tapu Fini, and Tapu Koko and OHKOes them at +2. Life Orb is the preferred item, however, items such as Black Belt and Black Glasses can be used if recoil damage is a concern.
Pangoro pairs best with fast, offensive gods to maximize its effectiveness as a wallbreaker and sweeper. These include Zamazenta-C, Mewtwo, and Pheromosa. Pheromosa is a notable partner, as it is the fastest god in the tier, meaning Pangoro outspeeds all relevant non-Choice Scarf Pokemon bar Regieleki. Due to Pangoro's susceptibility to strong priority from Rayquaza, Zygarde-10%, and Weavile, Tapu Lele pairs well with it due to Psychic Surge. Tapu Lele can also bypass common Pangoro checks such as Clefable and Skarmory with its strong special attacks. Pangoro fits exceptionally well on hyper offense teams thanks to its amazing coverage and ability to break Unaware walls; it appreciates dedicated dual screens leads like Tapu Koko to help it set up Swords Dance. It also appreciates strong entry hazard support to maximize its wallbreaking effectiveness, so dedicated entry hazard leads like Landorus-T, Cloyster, and Klefki make good partners. Pangoro is weak to being revenge killed by Choice Scarf users such as Blacephalon and Kartana, so defensive Landorus-T and Rotom-Wash pair well in that role on less offensive teams. Pangoro is good at wearing down common Unaware and physically defensive walls that normally stop hyper offense teams, so pairing it with other sweepers such as Scolipede, Kartana, and Shell Smash Cloyster maximizes its effectiveness.
[STRATEGY COMMENTS]
Other Options
=============
A Choice Band set with Scrappy, Close Combat, Knock Off, Gunk Shot, and Bullet Punch or Drain Punch can be effective, although Pangoro likes being able to switch moves. Iron Head can be used over Gunk Shot for its perfect accuracy and ability to OHKO Diancie, but it is significantly weaker.
Checks and Counters
===================
**Choice Scarf Users**: Due to Pangoro's middling defenses, it can be easily revenge killed by common Choice Scarf users such as Kartana and Blacephalon after a little chip damage.
**Priority Moves**: Due to Life Orb chip and the Defense drop from Close Combat, Choice Band Rillaboom and Rayquaza can threaten Pangoro out easily at -1 with their priority moves. Triage Comfey also threatens to revenge Pangoro whenever it switches in.
**High-Defense Receivers**: High Defense and HP receivers such as Skarmory and Corviknight can tank any of Pangoro's attacks and threaten an OHKO back with Body Press or Brave Bird. Clefable receiving Shuckle Defense can comfortably tank a Gunk Shot and OHKO with Moonblast.
[CREDITS]
- Written by: [[beauts, 484270]]
- Quality checked by: [[pannuracotta, 517892], [UT, 523866]]
- Grammar checked by: [[UT, 523866]]
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