[Introduction]
This team is built around a solid bulky balance structure that combines strong defensive cores with two excellent revenge killers in Urshifu-R and Tapu Lele. The goal is to use Ferrothorn, Landorus-T, Dragonite, and Tapu Fini to absorb pressure, spread chip damage, and deny setup opportunities, until your offensive core can clean up the game. The team focuses on long-term advantage, hazard pressure, trapping, and forcing progress through consistent pivoting.
[Team-Building Process]
The team began with Ferrothorn and Landorus-T forming a classic hazard-setting and removal backbone. Dragonite was added to improve the matchup against Grass-types, Heatran, and general special attackers thanks to Multiscale. Tapu Fini fills the role of stallbreaker and trapper. Finally, Urshifu-R and Tapu Lele were added as speed control and offensive pressure to ensure matchups vs bulkier and more offensive teams.
[Team in Depth]
Ferrothorn:
Ferrothorn @ Rocky Helmet
Ability: Iron Barbs
EVs: 252 HP / 224 Def / 32 SpD
Impish Nature
Stealth Rock
Leech Seed
Body Press
Knock Off
Ferrothorn is the team's primary physical wall and Stealth Rock setter. Rocky Helmet punishes U-turn and contact moves from Pokemon like Rillaboom, Kartana, and Weavile. Leech Seed provides recovery and forces switches, while Body Press prevents setup sweepers from exploiting Ferrothorn too easily. Knock Off is essential for removing Heavy-Duty Boots and crippling defensive pivots.
Landorus-Therian:
Landorus-Therian @ Leftovers
Ability: Intimidate
EVs: 248 HP / 8 Def / 252 SpD
Careful Nature
IVs: 9 Spe
Earthquake
Toxic
U-turn
Defog
Landorus-T acts as a special defensive pivot and emergency blanket check. It removes hazards, spreads Toxic, and keeps momentum with U-turn. The low Speed IV ensures slow pivoting to bring Urshifu-R or Tapu Lele safely onto the field. It is crucial in matchups vs Heatran, Tapu Koko, and offensive Electric-types.
Dragonite:
Dragonite @ Heavy-Duty Boots
Ability: Multiscale
EVs: 248 HP / 8 Atk / 252 SpD
Careful Nature
Earthquake
Dual Wingbeat
Dragon Dance
Roost
Dragonite serves as a special sponge that can also win games once checks are weakened. Heavy-Duty Boots preserves Multiscale, making Dragonite extremely hard to break on the special side. Earthquake hits Heatran, Magearna, and Toxapex, while Dual Wingbeat threatens Grass-types and prevents Tangrowth from walling the team. Dragon Dance allows Dragonite to snowball against weakened teams.
Tapu Fini:
Tapu Fini @ Leftovers
Ability: Misty Surge
EVs: 248 HP / 132 Def / 64 SpD / 64 Spe
Bold Nature
IVs: 0 Atk
Nature's Madness
Taunt
Whirlpool
Scald
Tapu Fini is the team's stallbreaker and trapper. Whirlpool combined with Taunt allows it to eliminate bulky targets such as Toxapex, Clefable, and opposing Landorus-T. Nature's Madness is incredibly useful for halving the HP of Pokemon that would otherwise be difficult to break. Scald spreads burns and punishes Steel-types. Misty Surge protects the team from toxic status.
Urshifu-Rapid-Strike:
Urshifu-Rapid-Strike @ Choice Band
Ability: Unseen Fist
Evs: 252 Atk / 4 SpD / 252 Spe
Jolly Nature
Surging Strikes
Close Combat
Stone Edge
U-turn
Urshifu-R provides the team with its strongest immediate offensive pressure. Choice Band Surging Strikes forces progress against nearly every defensive core in the tier. Close Combat breaks through Steel-types that try to pivot into Water moves. Stone Edge hits Flying-types, and U-turn creates offensive momentum. Urshifu is crucial for breaking past bulky Water- and Steel-types to enable Dragonite and Tapu Lele.
Tapu Lele:
Tapu Lele @ Choice Scarf
Ability: Psychic Surge
EVs: 252 SpA / 4 SpD / 252 Spe
Timid Nature
IVs: 0 Atk
Psyshock
Moonblast
Focus Blast
Future Sight
Tapu Lele provides speed control, wallbreaking power, and Future Sight support. Psyshock punishes specially defensive walls, Moonblast cleans up weakened teams, and Focus Blast hits Ferrothorn and Heatran. Future Sight pairs incredibly well with Urshifu-R, forcing impossible defensive sequences for the opponent and breaking nearly any defensive core in the tier.
[Threats]
Tapu Koko
Its speed and coverage can overwhelm Dragonite if Multiscale is broken. Landorus-T must remain healthy.
Volcarona
Tapu Fini can trap it, but defensive variants may pressure the team. Stealth Rock support is essential.
Kartana
Band and SD variants can break through the defensive core. Dragonite helps, and Rocky Helmet Ferrothorn chips it down.
Tornadus-T
Hurricane spam is always threatening. Keeping Stealth Rock up and chipping it is important.
[Conclusion]
This team aims to control the pace of the game with consistent chip damage, smart pivoting, and powerful breaker support. It rewards patient play and positioning, using defensive stability to eventually give Urshifu-R, Tapu Lele, or Dragonite a clear path to seal the match.
[Acknowledgments]
Thanks to Slowpoke Fan, Itoshiflwr, and Leviandra, who helped me test the team and in the team-building process.
The Team: https://pokepast.es/29b5e00d7dde7d89
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