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[SET]
name: Defensive Pivot
move 1: Chilly Reception
move 2: Sludge Bomb
move 3: Slack Off
move 4: Future Sight
item: Leftovers / Heavy-Duty Boots
ability: Regenerator
nature: Relaxed Nature
tera type: Water
evs: 252 HP / 252 Def / 4 SpD
ivs: 0 Atk / 0 Spe

[SET COMMENTS]
Galarian Slowking is an excellent pivot owing to its combination of Regenerator and Chilly Reception, which gives it some of the best longevity in the tier. With its unique defensive typing and good bulk, it can check a wide variety of foes, notably Fairy-types like Clefable and Tapu Fini and Grass-types such as Serperior and Tapu Bulu. Sludge Bomb serves as a spammable STAB move that can hurt the longevity of targets such as Ting-Lu and Mega Sableye by poisoning them. Slack Off provides instant recovery Galarian Slowking can use without needing to switch out. Future Sight lets Galarian Slowking support wallbreakers and threaten Pokemon switching in to check it. Maximizing Galarian Slowking's physical bulk improves its ability to check physical attackers and lets it usually survive at least one Pursuit from an opposing Dark-type. 0 Speed IVs let Galarian Slowking move after its foes when using Chilly Reception, improving its pivoting capabilities. Terastallization is best used to shed Galarian Slowking's Ground and Dark weaknesses, which notably helps against Pursuit trappers. Tera Water specifically gives Galarian Slowking resistances to Water and Fire, letting it tank weather-boosted attacks from foes like Barraskewda and Victini to reset the weather using Chilly Reception. Galarian Slowking best fits on offensive teams looking for a splashable pivot and Future Sight support for wallbreakers that have difficulty coming onto the field, like Meowscarda and Mega Gallade. It struggles the most against Dark-types, which can absorb its Future Sight and threaten it. Tyranitar is a notable example due to its powerful Pursuit and Galarian Slowking's inability to hit it for neutral damage. Thus, bulky Fighting-types like Iron Hands and Buzzwole make good partners. Steel-types such as Aegislash, Iron Treads, and Celesteela also wall Galarian Slowking due to its lack of coverage, so the aforementioned Fighting-types and other checks to Steel-types, such as Fire-types like Iron Moth and Moltres, are effective support. Entry hazard stackers like Skarmory and Ting-Lu pair well with Galarian Slowking's ability to spread damage and pivot in offensive threats.

[SET]
name: Assault Vest
move 1: Sludge Bomb
move 2: Future Sight
move 3: Flamethrower
move 4: Scald
item: Assault Vest
ability: Regenerator
nature: Calm
tera type: Water
evs: 248 HP / 176 SpA / 84 SpD
ivs: 0 Atk

[SET COMMENTS]
Assault Vest Galarian Slowking is an effective special wall that uses its unique typing and wide coverage to act as a versatile tank. The overwhelming majority of special attackers in the tier, including difficult-to-wall foes like Serperior and Iron Moth, lack the means to effectively break through it. Meanwhile, Galarian Slowking's good Special Attack and coverage mean few Pokemon are not threatened by it. Regenerator lets Galarian Slowking have a form of healing while holding Assault Vest. Sludge Bomb is a spammable STAB move that can cripple switch-ins with poison. Future Sight lets Galarian Slowking support wallbreakers while also punishing Pokemon such as Galarian Moltres and Dragon Dance Gyarados that would otherwise try and set up on it. Flamethrower primarily targets Steel-types like Aegislash and Celesteela. Scald hits Ground-types and potentially cripples physical attackers and walls like Ting-Lu and Mega Tyranitar. Tera Water is best used to remove Galarian Slowking's Ground and Dark weaknesses, which is notably important against Pursuit trappers like Tyranitar, while also letting it check some special attackers it otherwise can't, like Blacephalon and Kingdra under rain. This EV spread is used to guarantee that Galarian Slowking will not be 2HKOed by Latios's Choice Specs-boosted Draco Meteor after Stealth Rock and one layer of Spikes, with the remaining EVs being used to augment Galarian Slowking's Special Attack. Galarian Slowking best fits on bulky teams looking for a versatile tank that serves as a blanket check to most of the tier's special attackers. Examples of partners that appreciate this include Clefable, SubToxic Aegislash, and Gastrodon. Entry hazard removers like Tapu Fini and Moltres are crucial support, as even one layer of entry hazards significantly cuts into Galarian Slowking's recovery. Galarian Slowking struggles the most against Pursuit trappers like Tyranitar, as while no physical attacker enjoys switching into Galarian Slowking's Scald or Sludge Bomb, once on the field they usually force it to Terastallize to survive. Bulky Fighting-types like Iron Hands and Buzzwole, as well as physically defensive walls such as Skarmory and Tangrowth, can handle these foes for Galarian Slowking. Aegislash is another notable issue for Galarian Slowking, as its Ghost typing combined with its huge bulk and offenses lets it easily beat Galarian Slowking one-on-one. Fire- and Ground-types like Moltres and Iron Treads can serve as effective checks to it.

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[SET]
name: Defensive Pivot
move 1: Chilly Reception
move 2: Sludge Bomb
move 3: Slack Off
move 4: Future Sight
item: Leftovers / Heavy-Duty Boots
ability: Regenerator
nature: Relaxed Nature
tera type: Water
evs: 252 HP / 252 Def / 4 SpD
ivs: 0 Atk / 0 Spe

[SET COMMENTS]

Galarian Slowking is an excellent pivot owing to its combination to of Regenerator and Chilly Reception, which gives it some of the best longevity in the tier. With its unique defensive typing and good bulk, it can check a wide variety of foes, notably Fairy-types like Clefable and Tapu Fini, and Grass-types such as Serperior and Tapu Bulu, as well as some physical attackers like Buzzwole and pivot Cinderace. This is phys def specific info which you mention below so ideally best not to put it here Sludge Bomb serves as a spammable STAB move that can hurt the longevity of targets such as Ting-Lu and Mega Sableye good to add example switchins since its a big part of what makes gking effective at progress-making despite this by poisoning them. Slack Off serves as instant Recovery Galarian Slowking can use without needing to switch out. Future Sight lets Galarian Slowking support wallbreaking teammates and threaten Pokemon switching in to check it. Galarian Slowking best fits on offensive teams looking for a splashable pivot and Future Sight support, which notably supports wallbreakers that have difficulty coming onto the field, like Meowscarda and Mega Gallade. It struggles the most against Dark-types, which can absorb its Future Sight and threaten it for super effective damage. Tyranitar is a notable example due to its powerful Pursuit and Galarian Slowking's inability to hit it for neutral damage. Thus, bulky Fighting-types like Iron Hands and Buzzwole make good partners. Steel-types such as Aegislash, Iron Treads and Celesteela also wall Galarian Slowking due to its lack of coverage, so the aforementioned Fighting-types and other checks to Steel-types, such as Fire-types like Iron Moth and Moltres, are effective support. Also worth pointing out the use of specific hazard stackers on BO that pair well with gking's ability to spread damage and help pivot in offensive mons. Maximizing Galarian Slowking's physical bulk improves its ability to check physical attackers, and lets it usually survive at least one Pursuit from an opposing Dark-type. 0 Speed IVs lets Galarian Slowking move after its opponents when Chilly Reception, improving its pivoting capabilities. Terastal is best used to shed Galarian Slowking's Ground and Dark weaknesses, which notably helps against Pursuit trappers. Add that it also allows you to resist weather mons like Victini and Barraskewda in a pinch and reset against them.

[SET]
name: Assault Vest
move 1: Sludge Bomb
move 2: Future Sight
move 3: Flamethrower
move 4: Scald
item: Assault Vest
ability: Regenerator
nature: Calm
tera type: Water
evs: 248 HP / 176 SpA / 84 SpD

[SET COMMENTS]

Assault Vest Galarian Slowking is an effective special wall that uses its unique tying and wide coverage to act as a versatile tank. The overwhelming majority of special attackers in the tier, including difficult-to-wall foes like Serperior and Iron Moth, lack the means to effectively break through it. Meanwhile, Galarian Slowking's good special attack and wide coverage mean few Pokemon are not threatened by it. Regenerator is crucial, letting Galarian Slowking have a form of healing while holding an Assault Vest. Sludge Bomb is a spammable STAB move that can cripple switch-ins with poison. Future Sight lets Galarian Slowking support wallbreaking teammates, while also punishing Pokemon such as Galarian Moltres and Dragon Dance Gyarados that would otherwise try and setup on it worth mentioning as this is how HO often plays around it, esp once screens go up. Flamethrower primarily targets Steel-types like Aegislash and Celesteela. Scald serves as coverage against Ground-types, with the chance to burn letting it potentially ruin opposing physical attackers and annoy some walls like Ting Lu and Mega Tyranitar. Terastal is best used to remove Galarian Slowking's Ground- and Dark-type weaknesses, which is notably important against Pursuit trappers like Tyranitar. The removal of Galarian Slowking's Ghost-type weakness , while also lets letting it check some special attackers it otherwise can't, like Blacephalon and Kingdra under rain. Imo this point was otherwise a combination of too long + specific so I reworded it This EV spread is used to guarantee that Galarian Slowking will not be 2HKOed by Latios' Choice Specs-boosted Draco Meteor after Stealth Rocks and one layer of Spikes, with the remaining EVs being used to augment Galarian Slowking's Special Attack. Galarian Slowking best fits on bulky teams looking for a versatile tank that serves as a blanket check to most of the tier's special attackers. What are some Pokemon that appreciate gkings ability to pivot around choiced mons such as Latios and Keldeo thanks to Regen? Stuff like Clef, SubToxic Aegi and Gastro come to mind ,Hazard removal is crucial support, as even one layer of entry hazards significantly cuts into Galarian Slowking's recovery. Give examples of good removal options, namely Tapu Fini and something else. Galarian Slowking struggles the most against Pursuit-trappers like Tyranitar, as while no physical attacker enjoys switching into Galarian Slowking's Scald or Sludge Bomb, once on the field they usually force it to tera to stay alive. Bulky Fighting-types like Iron Hands and Buzzwole, as well as physically defensive walls such as? can handle these foes for Galarian Slowking. Aegislash is another notable issue for Galarian Slowking, as its Ghost-tying combined with its huge bulk and offenses lets it easy beat Galarian Slowking one-on-one. Fire- and Ground-types like Moltres and Iron Treads can serve as effective checks to it.

[CREDITS]
Written by:
https://www.smogon.com/forums/members/gangsta-spongebob.535530/
Quality checked by:
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Grammar checked by:

Had a few points that required some development, but couldn't spot much else outstanding. Good job, QC: 1/1 when implemented.
 
GP 1/1
[SET]
name: Defensive Pivot
move 1: Chilly Reception
move 2: Sludge Bomb
move 3: Slack Off
move 4: Future Sight
item: Leftovers / Heavy-Duty Boots
ability: Regenerator
nature: Relaxed Nature
tera type: Water
evs: 252 HP / 252 Def / 4 SpD
ivs: 0 Atk / 0 Spe

[SET COMMENTS]

Galarian Slowking is an excellent pivot owing to its combination of Regenerator and Chilly Reception, which gives it some of the best longevity in the tier. With its unique defensive typing and good bulk, it can check a wide variety of foes, notably Fairy-types like Clefable and Tapu Fini (rc) and Grass-types such as Serperior and Tapu Bulu. Sludge Bomb serves as a spammable STAB move that can hurt the longevity of targets such as Ting-Lu and Mega Sableye by poisoning them. Slack Off provides serves as instant recovery Recovery Galarian Slowking can use without needing to switch out. Future Sight lets Galarian Slowking support wallbreakers wallbreaking teammates and threaten Pokemon switching in to check it. Maximizing Galarian Slowking's physical bulk improves its ability to check physical attackers and lets it usually survive at least one Pursuit from an opposing Dark-type. 0 Speed IVs let Galarian Slowking move after its foes when using Chilly Reception, improving its pivoting capabilities. Terastallization is best used to shed Galarian Slowking's Ground and Dark weaknesses, which notably helps against Pursuit trappers. Tera Water specifically gives Galarian Slowking resistances to Water and Fire, letting it tank weather-boosted attacks from foes like Barraskewda and Victini to reset the weather using Chilly Reception. Galarian Slowking best fits on offensive teams looking for a splashable pivot and Future Sight support (rc) for which notably supports wallbreakers that have difficulty coming onto the field, like Meowscarda and Mega Gallade. It struggles the most against Dark-types, which can absorb its Future Sight and threaten it. (ap) for super effective damage. Tyranitar is a notable example due to its powerful Pursuit and Galarian Slowking's inability to hit it for neutral damage. Thus, bulky Fighting-types like Iron Hands and Buzzwole make good partners. Steel-types such as Aegislash, Iron Treads, (ac) and Celesteela also wall Galarian Slowking due to its lack of coverage, so the aforementioned Fighting-types and other checks to Steel-types, such as Fire-types like Iron Moth and Moltres, are effective support. Entry hazard stackers Hazard stackers like Skarmory and Ting-Lu (added hyphen) pair well with Galarian Slowking's ability to spread damage and pivot in offensive threats. Maximizing Galarian Slowking's physical bulk improves its ability to check physical attackers, and lets it usually survive at least one Pursuit from an opposing Dark-type. 0 Speed IVs lets Galarian Slowking move after its opponents when Chilly Reception, improving its pivoting capabilities. Terastal is best used to shed Galarian Slowking's Ground and Dark weaknesses, which notably helps against Pursuit trappers. Water-type specifically gives Galarian Slowking a resistance to Water and Fire, letting it tank weather-boosted attacks from foes like Barraskewda and Victini, and then reset the weather using Chilly Reception. (moved after fsight mention)

[SET]
name: Assault Vest
move 1: Sludge Bomb
move 2: Future Sight
move 3: Flamethrower
move 4: Scald
item: Assault Vest
ability: Regenerator
nature: Calm
tera type: Water
evs: 248 HP / 176 SpA / 84 SpD

[SET COMMENTS]

Assault Vest Galarian Slowking is an effective special wall that uses its unique typing tying and wide coverage to act as a versatile tank. The overwhelming majority of special attackers in the tier, including difficult-to-wall foes like Serperior and Iron Moth, lack the means to effectively break through it. Meanwhile, Galarian Slowking's good Special Attack special attack and wide coverage mean few Pokemon are not threatened by it. Regenerator lets is crucial, letting tbh this makes it sound like you would consider other options in thr first place Galarian Slowking have a form of healing while holding an Assault Vest. Sludge Bomb is a spammable STAB move that can cripple switch-ins with poison. Future Sight lets Galarian Slowking support wallbreakers while wallbreaking teammates, while also punishing Pokemon such as Galarian Moltres and Dragon Dance Gyarados that would otherwise try and set up added space on it. Flamethrower primarily targets Steel-types like Aegislash and Celesteela. Scald hits Ground-types and potentially cripples physical attackers and walls like Ting-Lu and Mega Tyranitar. serves as coverage against Ground-types, with the chance to burn letting it potentially ruin opposing physical attackers and annoy some walls like Ting Lu and Mega Tyranitar. Tera Water Terastal is best used to remove Galarian Slowking's Ground removed hyphen and Dark-type weaknesses, which is notably important against Pursuit trappers like Tyranitar, while also letting it check some special attackers it otherwise can't, like Blacephalon and Kingdra under rain. This EV spread is used to guarantee that Galarian Slowking will not be 2HKOed by Latios's Choice Specs-boosted Draco Meteor after Stealth Rock Rocks and one layer of Spikes, with the remaining EVs being used to augment Galarian Slowking's Special Attack. Galarian Slowking best fits on bulky teams looking for a versatile tank that serves as a blanket check to most of the tier's special attackers. Examples of partners that appreciate this include Clefable, Substitute + Toxic SubTox unleds this is a coined term i somehow missed, in which case, ignore Aegislash, and Gastrodon. Entry hazard removers Hazard removal from partners like Tapu Fini and Moltres are is crucial support, as even one layer of entry hazards significantly cuts into Galarian Slowking's recovery. Galarian Slowking struggles the most against Pursuit trappers removed hyphen like Tyranitar, as while no physical attacker enjoys switching into Galarian Slowking's Scald or Sludge Bomb, once on the field they usually force it to Terastallize tera to survive stay alive. Bulky Fighting-types like Iron Hands and Buzzwole, as well as physically defensive walls such as Skarmory and Tangrowth, (ac) can handle these foes for Galarian Slowking. Aegislash is another notable issue for Galarian Slowking, as its Ghost typing tying removed hyphen too combined with its huge bulk and offenses lets it easily easy beat Galarian Slowking one-on-one. Fire- and Ground-types like Moltres and Iron Treads can serve as effective checks to it.

[CREDITS]
Written by:
https://www.smogon.com/forums/members/gangsta-spongebob.535530/
Quality checked by:
https://www.smogon.com/forums/members/arishem.546157/
Grammar checked by:
https://www.smogon.com/forums/members/sulo.528036/
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