[SET]
Wallbreaker (Latios) (M) @ Latiosite
Ability: Levitate
EVs: 252 SpA / 4 SpD / 252 Spe
IVs: 0 Atk
Timid Nature
- Luster Purge
- Aura Sphere
- Mystical Fire / Draco Meteor / Ice Beam
- Roost
[SET COMMENTS]
Mega Latios uses its superb Special Attack, great typing and bulk, and amazing coverage to become a threatening special sweeper capable of switching into and threatening Pokemon like Ogerpon-W, Mega Charizard Y, and Toxapex. Aura Sphere takes out Pokemon that would normally switch into Luster Purge like Melmetal, Heatran, and Samurott-Hisui, and threatens Pursuit users like Kingambit, Weavile, and Mega Tyranitar on the switch. Mystical Fire helps with Steel-types unfazed by Aura Sphere, such as Mega Scizor and Gholdengo, and it also hits Ferrothorn harder. Draco Meteor picks up KOes against Dragon-types like Dragonite, Roaring Moon, and Raging Bolt and is Mega Latios's strongest option against Pokemon like Gliscor and Ogerpon-W. Ice Beam can deal with other Dragon-types without dropping Mega Latios's Special Attack while also hitting Flying-types like Landorus-T and Tornadus-T.
While Mega Latios fits on a variety of teams from offense to balance, it fits best with teammates that appreciate Mega Latios breaking down Pokemon like Alomomola, Toxapex, Moltres, and Galarian Slowking for them to sweep later in the game. Examples of Pokemon that appreciate these defensive staples getting broken down are Volcarona, Cinderace, Urshifu-R, and Zamazenta. The latter two also stonewall Kingambit, Mega Tyranitar, and Weavile, (AC) which would normally come in and Pursuit trap it. These same Pursuit trappers are also great teammates, as they can trap Pokemon like Gholdengo and opposing Mega Latios, while Mega Latios can weaken Mega Charizard Y and Ogerpon-W for them to wreak havoc. Even with Aura Sphere, Mega Latios can struggle with Steel-types like Assault Vest Melmetal, Heatran, and Gholdengo and Mega Scizor if not running Mystical Fire, so teammates like Great Tusk, Moltres, and Ting-Lu should be considered; Great Tusk and Ting-Lu in particular can set up hazards to chip down Pokemon like Melmetal and Heatran into range of Mega Latios's attacks. Since Mega Latios is a very good check to Pokemon like Mega Charizard Y, Ogerpon-W, and Great Tusk, Pokemon that appreciate these being chipped down, like Cinderace, Landorus-T, and Tapu Koko, (AC) make great teammates. In return, these teammates can easily bring in Pokemon such as Alomomola and Ferrothorn, allowing Mega Latios easy access to wreak havoc on the opposing team. Ferrothorn itself is a great partner for Mega Latios, as it can deal with faster threats such as Iron Valiant, as well as Choice Scarf Pokemon like Tapu Lele and Hisuian Samurott.
[SET CREDITS]
Written by:
https://www.smogon.com/forums/members/lightniong.591294/
Quality checked by:
https://www.smogon.com/forums/members/solaros-lunaris.471780/
https://www.smogon.com/forums/members/wildfiree.542295/
Grammar checked by:
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Wallbreaker (Latios) (M) @ Latiosite
Ability: Levitate
EVs: 252 SpA / 4 SpD / 252 Spe
IVs: 0 Atk
Timid Nature
- Luster Purge
- Aura Sphere
- Mystical Fire / Draco Meteor / Ice Beam
- Roost
[SET COMMENTS]
Mega Latios uses its superb Special Attack, great typing and bulk, and amazing coverage to become a threatening special sweeper capable of switching into and threatening Pokemon like Ogerpon-W, Mega Charizard Y, and Toxapex. Aura Sphere takes out Pokemon that would normally switch into Luster Purge like Melmetal, Heatran, and Samurott-Hisui, and threatens Pursuit users like Kingambit, Weavile, and Mega Tyranitar on the switch. Mystical Fire helps with Steel-types unfazed by Aura Sphere, such as Mega Scizor and Gholdengo, and it also hits Ferrothorn harder. Draco Meteor picks up KOes against Dragon-types like Dragonite, Roaring Moon, and Raging Bolt and is Mega Latios's strongest option against Pokemon like Gliscor and Ogerpon-W. Ice Beam can deal with other Dragon-types without dropping Mega Latios's Special Attack while also hitting Flying-types like Landorus-T and Tornadus-T.
While Mega Latios fits on a variety of teams from offense to balance, it fits best with teammates that appreciate Mega Latios breaking down Pokemon like Alomomola, Toxapex, Moltres, and Galarian Slowking for them to sweep later in the game. Examples of Pokemon that appreciate these defensive staples getting broken down are Volcarona, Cinderace, Urshifu-R, and Zamazenta. The latter two also stonewall Kingambit, Mega Tyranitar, and Weavile, (AC) which would normally come in and Pursuit trap it. These same Pursuit trappers are also great teammates, as they can trap Pokemon like Gholdengo and opposing Mega Latios, while Mega Latios can weaken Mega Charizard Y and Ogerpon-W for them to wreak havoc. Even with Aura Sphere, Mega Latios can struggle with Steel-types like Assault Vest Melmetal, Heatran, and Gholdengo and Mega Scizor if not running Mystical Fire, so teammates like Great Tusk, Moltres, and Ting-Lu should be considered; Great Tusk and Ting-Lu in particular can set up hazards to chip down Pokemon like Melmetal and Heatran into range of Mega Latios's attacks. Since Mega Latios is a very good check to Pokemon like Mega Charizard Y, Ogerpon-W, and Great Tusk, Pokemon that appreciate these being chipped down, like Cinderace, Landorus-T, and Tapu Koko, (AC) make great teammates. In return, these teammates can easily bring in Pokemon such as Alomomola and Ferrothorn, allowing Mega Latios easy access to wreak havoc on the opposing team. Ferrothorn itself is a great partner for Mega Latios, as it can deal with faster threats such as Iron Valiant, as well as Choice Scarf Pokemon like Tapu Lele and Hisuian Samurott.
[SET CREDITS]
Written by:
https://www.smogon.com/forums/members/lightniong.591294/
Quality checked by:
https://www.smogon.com/forums/members/solaros-lunaris.471780/
https://www.smogon.com/forums/members/wildfiree.542295/
Grammar checked by:
https://www.smogon.com/forums/members/zrp200.327515/
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