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Arceus-Steel @ Fist Plate
Ability: Good as Gold
EVs: 252 HP / 252 Def / 252 SpA / 252 SpD / 252 Spe
Timid Nature
IVs: 0 Atk
- Nasty Plot
- Tachyon Cutter
- Judgment
- Shore Up
Arceus-Steel is a potent setup attacker in BH that simultaneously checks threats like Mega Gardevoir and Flutter Mane. With an irremovable Fist Plate, Arceus-Steel is able to self-Imposter-proof by hitting Imposter users super effectively while resisting their moves. It also provides good coverage, hitting Pokemon such as Celesteela, Chansey, Miraidon, and Ting-Lu for solid damage. Good as Gold...
Ribombee finds its place in Ubers as a dedicated Sticky Web lead on hyper offense teams. Moonblast allows Ribombee to threaten out opposing lead Koraidon and do decent damage to Giratina-O, and Stun Spore lets it stop faster leads like Zacian-C, Eternatus, and Choice Scarf Kyogre from outspeeding and 2HKOing Ribombee. Tailwind offers yet another support option for Ribombee's teammates, while Quiver Dance...
Entei storms into battle in a blaze of glory! Entei is a true menace to many common Pokemon in the RU metagame, as its Sacred Fire wrecks common Pokemon like Jirachi and Bisharp in addition to inflicting a burn on common switch-ins like Hippowdon and Rhyperior. Extreme Speed allows it to pick off weakened faster threats such as Choice Scarf Galarian Zapdos and Gardevoir. Stone Edge grants Entei the ability to hit Salamence...
Sneasler @ Air Balloon
Ability: Unburden
EVs: 252 Atk / 4 SpD / 252 Spe
Jolly Nature
- Swords Dance
- Close Combat
- Throat Chop
- Acrobatics / Dire Claw
With the combination of Swords Dance and Unburden, Sneasler becomes a devastating sweeper for Poison teams, outrunning nearly the entire metagame and shredding through foes with relentless power and speed. Air Balloon provides a Ground immunity, giving Sneasler setup opportunities against foes like Great Tusk and Choice Band Excadrill. At +2, Close Combat breaks through pesky Steel- and Dark-types like Archaludon and...
Defensive Pivot (Lanturn) @ Heavy-Duty Boots
Ability: Volt Absorb / Water Absorb
EVs: 252 HP / 4 Def / 252 SpD
Tera Type: Dragon
Calm Nature
- Volt Switch / Flip Turn
- Scald / Discharge
- Rest
- Sleep Talk
Lanturn has been making a splash in ZU as a specially defensive pivot with great defensive typing that can take on many of the metagames top threats, like Charizard, Floatzel, and Jolteon. Its Water-type moves make it feared by Ground-types, giving it an easier time bringing in its teammates. Flip Turn is a secondary pivoting option against Volt Switch-immune Pokemon, like Jolteon...
Kyurem freezes its foes in their tracks in Doubles OU! With Assault Vest and snow up, Kyurem becomes very difficult to take down while putting out consistent STAB damage with Blizzard and Freeze-Dry. The latter of those two is essential in hitting the tier's Water-types such as Ogerpon-W and Pelipper. Earth Power helps to hit foes like Gholdengo and Incineroar, while Flash Cannon does nicely against Diancie and opposing...
Spectrier grimly laughs as it slowly snowballs through opposing teams! With full defensive investment and Will-O-Wisp to cripple opposing physical attackers, Spectrier is able to set up on unexpected threats, even dodging the KO from burned Adamant Roaring Moon. Will-O-Wisp also pulls double duty in powering up Hex. Calm Mind shores up Spectrier's middling bulk while also setting it up for a sweep. Tera Fairy, in addition to...
It volts, it rinses, and it repeats! While Rotom-W's presence hasn't been notable throughout the generation's lifespan, one of OU's historically familiar faces finally reminded everyone that it's not to be forgotten. In a metagame dictated by entry hazard stacking from every corner, its natural immunity to Spikes—even after Terastallizing—gives it a solid niche as a defensive pivot that can forgo Heavy-Duty Boots. When...