
Serperior @ Leftovers
Ability: Contrary
EVs: 56 HP / 200 SpA / 252 Spe
Timid Nature
IVs: 0 Atk
- Leaf Storm
- Hidden Power Fire
- Substitute
- Glare
Serperior slithers through Natdex OU, being able to outspeed most of its foes and progressively become overwhelming thanks to its ability to snowball out of control very easily and quickly with Leaf Storm. While Leaf Storm might seem too powerful at first glance, it does have checks in Mega Scizor and Ferrothorn, but that's where Hidden Power Fire comes in to finish them off once boosted. Serperior can also take advantage of bulkier Pokemon in Toxapex and Slowking via Substitute instead of boosting to give itself the upper hand against faster teams. This becomes extremely effective especially if running Glare, which can cripple its checks and make it very hard to stop from snowballing and potentially sweeping. Though Serperior may seem like a danger to Natdex OU, its checks are rather pestering for it. Heatran, Mega Charizard Y, and Corviknight do an excellent job at resisting its moves, even being able to scare it away. Pursuit support from partners like Tyranitar and Weavile helps it succeed by removing a major threat in Mega Latias. Teammates like Mega Medicham, Mega Garchomp, and Mega Mawile also enjoy the snake's ability to paralyze and slow down foes for them.
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